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The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1890-08-14

FROM BIEGWOOD.

Brat notes.
MiszNancy Sykes,aged - year, died at
the residence of her brother,G. W.>ykes,
ESQ, near here Wednesday last. They
had lived together alone since childhood.
Crops are good, and tobacco cures fine
and 4Jc Is being talked of as prices for
most cures. If such prices are realized
money will be plentiful IN the near future.
Rev. A. q. Wilcox has closed an inter
esting meeting at Fishing Greek this week
with many converts and accesslons to tie
church.
Tue Alliance principles are rooted On
truth and Justice and only an intelligent
Interpretation and proper carrying out Of
same is needed to have country and peo-
pie beloved by heaven DER ali the world
besides.
Capt. J. P. Leach, of Littleton, was in
town this week.
Hot weather and glorious sunshine.
August 9th. q. L. ID.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1890-08-14
The Soldier EsOys Ksefu

On last Tuesday quite crowd had
collected at the depot by 4:25 o'clock to
see the soldier boys come in from
WIightsVille. They were greeted pleas
antly by their friends. They formed
line and marched to the armOry where
they broke ranks with lusty cheer and
were soon shaking hands around and
telling everybody what good time they
had.
The division Of the regiments this year
for the encampment made it more pleas
ant for all. There were not so many and
were under better discipline. We learn
from the boys that this was the most
successful encampment they have had,
and every one returned feeling much
refreshed and gratitied with his trip.
The Scotland Neck Mounted Rlf1emen
were not behind the other companies,
although some of the company were not
in the encampment. They had the good
time that THE DEMOCRAT wished for
them, and we are glad they did.
The Scotland Neck boys make special
mention of the Lumberton boys as beng
exceedingly clever and gentlemanly.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1890-08-14
Finger RGnGen Away.

Mr.. William Hodges has had small
eXcrescence on the little finger for many
years. A few days ago a travelling min
lister named--stopped with him for
the night and claimed to have medicine
that would cure the finger. He persuad-
ed Mr., Hodges to apply it. The preacher
doctor charged him s. and went his way.
The finger began to pain him at once but
Mr.. Hodges bore it seven days. when he
could bear it no longer. He uncovered
the finger and found all the flesh eaten
away to the last joint. Doctors Speed
and Williams were called in. They had
to amputate the finger, cutting away the
bone an inch or 50 beyond the last joint.
Mr.. Hodges was doing well when last
we heal d.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1890-08-14
FROM HA MILTON.
4 i get r gen. III neas.

The Barbecue club c. utiaues at Cot
feds MIL every Thursday. The last
pig was furnished By l. h Purr.s aod
;. Cooper. One Is - BE- given next
Thursday By J. II. PurTis and 7. 7.
TAYLOR Mr.. Frank Hitch AVE ono 20
his mill hands last Thursday, and s.1me
Of the business men from Iarboro ~cre
invited quest that came down q. q spccia.
tram.
Some one broke into A Hals,ip &
60. 5 bar Thursday night and stole 8
boxes OF cigars, Il cans of b. .et and some
checks and orders. They roke out a
large window glass.
John \. Puryls, one Of IT best farm
ers, lost his fine buggy horse last Tues
day. He lest match to him about two
years ago.
W J. Bailey, of Everetts, died last
Monday night by taking too much opium.
He leaves wife and three children al
married but one.
H. d. Harrell and wife from Onslow
county, n. Q. are visiting their sister,
Messrs. J. L. Fleming and Richard
Saterthawait from GreenV lille were in
town Friday.
Gen. W. P. Roberts, of yates county.
was in our town last Tuesday aspiring to
Congress.
j, 7. Waldo has returned from vii
mington where he has been as delegate
from this the Rainbow Council TO the
grand council Of A. l.. of H.
S. l.. Pritchard has returned from a
pleasant trip to Wrightsvlle, Carolina
Beach and Wilmington:
DR.. j. w. Sherrod and son have re-
turned from Buffalo Springs-his wife
Will remain a while longer.
Eli Howell and family from near Law
renee are visiting the family of j. c.
Hoard.
t. F. Darden, telegraph operator from
Goldsboro, is visiting his parents of this
place.
The Disciples had a, dinner and thanks
giving day at Lebanon church near Has
els, n, c. last Friday.
Thomas Fitzpatrick, Of Baltimore, Md,
was in town last Tuesday.
II. R. Hoover, of Was hington, \. G..
has been here few DAYS, prospecting
with view of going into the mercantile
business.
Miss Helen Lawrence, of Tarboro, is
visiting Mrs. Sallie E. Salisbury.
Miss Susan G1likin, Of Roxobel, is visit
ing her aunt, Miss Crecy Gillkin at the
residence of Mrs. Caddie Carraway.
j. a. PuTvis, one of our most success
full farmers, has brought in the first boil
of open cotton.
j. G. Davenport, who has been down
so long, departed his life Sunday at 2
O'Clock, p. IN. He leaves a wife and s
children.
Aug. 1lth- ADAM.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1890-08-14
PERSONALS.

Miss Maud Edwards is visiting
at GarySburg.
Miss Eta Cotton is visiting
friends III TarbOro.
Mrs. @. w Gay has been visiting
friends III TarbOrO.
Miss Kate Fields of Taboro. is
visiting Mrs. w. y, Dunn.
Miss Lizzie Bridgers of Tarboro,
is visiting Mrs W. j. Smith.
Mrs Elliott, of st. Louis, is visit
ing her sister, Mrs. z. +. Smith.
Miss Alice Waldo of Carey is
visiting her aunt, Mrs. B. O. Savage
Rev. r. f. FeeIe made ringing
speech in Temperance Hall Tuesday
night.
Mr.. j. Harper Alexander is away
at chase City, Va, for few weeks
for his health.
Miss Leila Shields went to Jack
son last week on a visit to her
friend, Miss PEBBLES.
Mr.. w. L. Pittman of Winston is
visiting his brothers, Mess. J. A.
and L. Nj. Pittman.
Mrs. Josephine Mccormick, of Rich
mond, Va, is visiting relatives and
friends in this town.
Mr.. Frank Ballard and wife went
up to Franklin County for several
weeks visit yesterday.
Master Charlie Mcdowell left
Monday for short visit to his
grandmother at Murfreesboro.
Mr.. NJ. Hoffman left Tuesday
Morning for the Northern markets,
where he will purchas large stock
of goods.
Miss Sadie Perry who has been
on a visit 10 the Misses Freeman in
Wilmington, returned home last
Tuesday.
Sheriff Allsbrook returned Mon
day from Durham. He attended
an Association of the Primitive
Baptist's in that section.
Mr.. Charlie O'berIy who for some
time was well known to our people,
has returned on a short visit. He
has connected himself with the [.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1890-08-14
Meeting OfIhe Veterans.

THE DEMOCRAT has been requested by
Capt. ". r. Bond, Sec of the Veterans
Association, that there will be a meeting
of the veterans, together with the citizens
generally, at Halifax on nextMonday 18th,
for the purpose of appointing a committee
to urge upon the nextLegislature the pass
age of law to aid by taxation the dis
abled Confederate veterans Of our State.
THE DEMOCRAT hopes that the meet
ing will be well attended and that pro-
gressiTe steps will be taken.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1890-08-14

The Tiskilwa, Qn) NieT, one of our
regular exchanges, gives the following
complimentary notice Of the cooking
school, prepared by one,we presume, who
had done as he said:
Go stand where have stood 10 feel wha.
[ have felt, eat clammy, half cooked food
and fish and eggs that smelt. Go take what
hsve took, 60 bear what | have borne,
throw tescups at the cook and swear as
have sworn Go live on juiceless steak
and soggy bread half baked; at midnigt
lie awake and ache as | have ached. Go
gnaw with all your might on tough
1oughnuts and pies, and stop before each
breath to pick out hairs and flies. Go do
as have done, make yourself fool, by
winning as bave won, CIR. from the
cooking school.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1890-08-14
in advance.

More than half a billion Of dollars in
unclaimed estates are avail ing the night
full heirs In England, Scotland, Wales ami
ireland. Most Of these heirs are in the
United States, and have been advertised
for in English papers. Thousands Of
heirs have ne5er seen these advertise
ments. Tfyour ancestor on your father S
or mothers side came from any Of the
above-named do not fail to write to +.
Ross, European Claims Agency, 227
Grand St, New York, and ascertain il
you are an heir. Your deceased ances-
tors right SCARE yours by British law.
We have information of every estate and
deceased person whose heirs have been
advertised for in 125 years. Send postal
note for - cents to insure information
If you are an heir we Will recover the
estate for you. No recovery, no fee.
At
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1890-08-14
BLOOD POISON

Is very liable to follow contact of the
hands or face with what is known as pois-
on ivy especially IN not weather or if the
body is perspiring freely. The trouble
may subside for a time, only to appear
in aggravated form when opportunity Of
ffrs The great purifying powers of Hood s
SarsaparllIa throughly eradicate every
trace of poison from the blood. as the
cures it has accomplished conclusively
show 1t also cures scrofula, salt rheum
and all other affections arising from in
pure or poisoned blood.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1890-08-14

This celebrated colored orator,b invi-
tation of the white people, will speak
to them il one of the town halls to night
Thursday at o'clock. He is from
Virginia and will speak on The Negro
and the South
The Richmond Dispatch says: Rev.
John J. Smallwood is an honor to our
State
The Norfolk Landmark says: He is
the ablest young speaker in the state.''
The public are invited to attend the
lecture.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1890-08-14
FROM WINDSOR.
Aug. l1th.
NewS an 6rief-ManutactOr1e

NelcS an brief -Manufact0rleS.
Mr.. Peter Roscoe has sold his spoke
and wheel factory IN the Indian Woods
to manufacturing firm of Bridgeport,
Conn, who will soon begin to work it.
They will place more machinery and all
kinds of wooden material that is used in
wagons, carriages, &c, will be manutac-
tured there.
Mr.. c. 7 Harden has recently placed
in the market the building formerly used
by the Harden Cotton Mandatory. The
building Is one hundred and twenty by
seventy feet and is three stories high.
Besides the building there IS one good
fifty horse power engine and boiler and a
good deal other machinery. He is now
in correspondence with several parties
who wish to engage III manufacturing in
this county. Though much of the cypress
and pine timber has been cut in this
county there is plenty of it and other
kinds of timber that can be used for
manufacturing a number of years.
Last Sunday at the Missionary baptist
church the sum of seventy-seven dollars
and fifty-five cents was collected on
behalf of the Baptist Missionary that is
now held as prisoner in Cuba.
We are glad to See that Capt. kitchin's
friends are still urging his claims for the
democratic nomination for Congress OF
this district. There is going to be a hard
political contest this year and we need
the strongest man that we have IN the
party to meet the Republican nominee
and no other will fill the bill as well as
he. The delegates from this county will
90 uuinstructed and a united effort on
the part of this county, Northampton and
Halifax, with what help they can get
from the other counties will no doubt
give HIM the no,nination. These three
counties have greater interest than the
others.
A great deal of those counties are oil
no earthly use to the owners by reason
of the Roanoke floods which often de-
stroY the crops. Capt. Kitchin, if elected
as member from this district, would
exert his great powers to obtain
appropriations from the General Gov
eminent to have the course of the
Roanoke heightened and shortened by
cutting across the bends and by the
help of the State, the counties and the
citizens, this great waste would be re-
deemed and brought into cultivation and
these three counties would become the
granery of North Carolina Besides this
we would have a Representative who
would always be alive to the interests of
his people and no measure detrimental
10 his people would be enacted without
his clarion voice being heard in opposi>
ton to it. His democracy is pure and
undetiled, and he is a stranger to duplic-
itY, ard last but not least Republican
candidate for office had rather meet any
other canvasser in the State than to meet
Capt. Kitchin in debate. He will get
more than five per cent. more of the po-
pular vote in this county than any one
that has been named. While almost
every democrat II the county will vote
tor the nominee there are good many who
never vote at all who will come out and
vote for him, for they know shat their
interests will be safe when placed in his
hands.
August 18th. HUGH.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1890-08-14

Mr, J. II. Holhngsworth has
moved his family here and has
taken charge as superintendent OF
the knitting mills. He is a gentle
man of large experience IN his
work. We welcome him and his
family.
Miss Lucy Mills of Wake Forest
has been visiting her sister, Mrs.
Claude kltchin. She returned
home Monday. Her visit was a
souIce of much pleasure to her
friends here who would have kept
her longer,
Mr.. Thos. Fitzpatrick of Baltimore
was in town last week. He says
that our efforts for diking the
Roanoke river are highly apprecla-
ted and that the people who have
given the matter some thought are
hopeful for it.
Mr.. ]. G. Cooke has been IN the
community on visit to his father
and other relatives. He is stationed
at ChadbOurD, \. c., as telegraph
operator, and is doing well. We
are Glad to see orr yOung men who
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1890-08-14
A Great Invention.
A NORTH CAROLINIAN'S WORK
DIR GREGORY THE MAN.
Greensboro Patriot.)

Greensboro Patriot.l
DR.. R. K. Gregory, of this city, who
has for years enjoyed the distinction Of
being one OF the foremost physicians in
this section, has received patents or a
fluid and bandage, which are pronounc-
ed by the leading surgeons to be one Of
the greatest inventions of the age and
one of the most valuable and beneficial
ever made.
The fluid is hemostatlc, styptic antI-
septic and anesthetic. By using it blood
poisoning is absolutely prevented. The
bandage is an automatic adhesive plaster
bandage and does away with all stitching
or other methods of dressing wounds.
BY the use of the fluid and bandage to-
gether, there is no possibility of blood
poisoning.
Many years ago, DR.. Gregory was led
to the train Of experiments which have
resulted in his invention while treating
the wounded hand of negro boy. Dur
ing the years that have elapsed, he has
been experimenting testing and improving
on his invention, until he has at last per-
fecJed and patented it,
Dr.. Gregory has letters patent in the
United States and six foreign countries
aud has already received an order from
our Government for 100, 900 packages for
use IN the army, navy and revenue ma
rine departments, to be delivered in Oc>
tober, and every country in which it is
patented has signified an intention to
place orders for the fluid and bandage
Conservative authorities place the
value of Dr.. Gregory's lnevntion at TWEEN
ty millions of dollars.
Like all great inventions it is very
simple, but is the result OF many years
study and experiment, and will result in
untold good to future generations
IF IOUR Bach Il Giles
Or you are all worn out, really gOOd for nothing
iSc lol,;II
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1890-08-14
B0 0ENTIEEL HAAkkXXEEssTT::

NROPS ARE LOOKING FINE and every
~ thing bids fair for a bountiful harvest
| urge upon my friends who owe me that
shall certainly expect them to pay me
some this fall.
have waited long and patiently with
a great many of them, and this IS the last
year shall wait. need money to pay
my debts.
July 18th, 1890. NOAH BIGGS.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1890-08-14

Mr.. n. B. Josey, President of tie
Scotland Neck Cotton Mills, desires all
the glIls i'll this section who wish places
in the Scotland Neck Knitting Mills to
notify him at once. The machinery is
now being put in and the mills will be
ready for operation in few weeks.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1890-08-14
THE PEOPLES TYPEWRITER. ;,

Fs'HE LAST INVENTED ahead of all
4 others in simplicity, cheapness. and
capacity for manifolding, The only low
price Writer ever invented using RIB
bon. For manifOlding it has no superior,
regardless OF price, and has many adj
vantages over the high price machines.
ANY body can use it in few minutes,
Subject to any test desired. Price, with
three extra ribbons, complete and ready
for work, only $500. Address,
K, r. OVENS, Agt., Scotland Neck, NC.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1890-08-14

Mess. y. B. Josey u Co. offer so
cash prize to the person who brings the
first new bale Of cotton to the Scotland
Neck market this year. Besides having
the satisfaction Of being the first on the
market, 80 Is worth making little effort
for. Who will get it,
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1890-08-14

ne are in receipt of a valuable
document from Senator Ransom.
1tisHouseResoIution 9416,as report
ed to The Senate from the Commit
tee on Finance, June IS, 1890 With
DUTIES COLLECTED UNDER EXISTING
TARIFF: notes explanatory of pre-
posed changes from present law,
and estimates Of probable effects
upon the revenue.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1890-08-14

FOR SALE AT LOW FIGURES :!
nNE HYDRAULIC COTTON PRESS AND
~ PUDlr, III good working order, also
one twO-hOrse wagon, ! inch aXle-suita-
BILE for Farm work or the Lumber husi>
ness. Apply at once to K. r. OWENS,
Scotland Neck, y. {.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1890-08-14
A CARD.

| HAVE ACCEPTED 4 POSITION WITH
/ MIR. l. LEVY and will be glad to see
my friends at his store in Enfield.
Respectfully, &. II. WHITA kER.
ANEW ORDINANCE.
TEHE TOWN COMMISSIONERS OF
L Scotland Neck at their regular meet
ing July 9Th, 1890 passed the following
ordinance:
Whereas, it is believed to be dangerous
to the public health for merchants and
Ct1ers to keep in stock for sale what is
called and known as second hand cloth
ing; II shall be unlawful for any person
TO engage In selling in the town any Sc
cond hand clothing, or such as shall have
been worn and put in stock for resale.
Any one violating this law shall be fined
fifty dollars for each and every article Of
such goods sold. 2t.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1890-08-14

~ eIFt;fDtC I1cF3OUS
And those troubled with nervousness resulting
from care or OYcrWOrk viii be relieved by taking
Br0lCI.'S IRON BitterS. Genuine
has trade marx and crossed red lines on wrapper.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1890-08-14

GAUSAGE-Any one wishing to pur-
- chase a tirst-class Sausage Machine
that VIII cut 90 lbs. Of sausage in -
minutes; or a G-horse Tanner Engine, will
do well to write at once to
WALTER E. BRAUER,
stall No. 25 First Market,
Richmond, Va.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1890-08-14

TCE-COLD Soda-Water, Milk Shakes
i and Lemonade at JONES 4 MOORE's
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1890-08-14

The ReidSville Review says: "NoW
that Joe Caldwell has been made
President of the North Carolina
Press Association 1t is his duty to
see that the word 'brainy' is ban
ished into innocuous desuetude.'
II he succeeds be will receive the
approving verdict Of history"
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1890-08-14

1t seems that there has been
false alarm going the rounds to the
effect that the Richmond & Danyille
railroad will combine with the
Farmers Alliance to defeat Senator
Vance. This Is mistake. Sena
TOR Vance is not alarmed; and If he
were removed from the Senate,
North Carolina wcnld be hurt worse
than Vance.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1890-08-14

There is considerable discussion
among the physicians of New York
and other places as to whether or
not kemmler was killed by the
shock of the first seventeen seconds.
1t is thought that there Will be no
more electrocutiOnS.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1890-08-14

There Is now a possibility of
using tobacco other than for chew
lug, dipping and smoking, 1T is
now claimed that paper pulp can
be made from the tobacco leaf. Ii
his prove a success, the lower
grade Of tobacco viii be more val
liable.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1890-08-14
A NEW ORDINANCE.
Briefs.

The Elizabeth City Falcon sug-
gests that since Mr.. j. C. L. Harris
has had the pleasure of knocking
down John B. Ewes, he will be
known hereafter as Gives droppe1
Harris"
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1890-08-14

IF TOUR BACK 1CHES
Or you all worn out really gOod for nothing
it is general debility. Try
BROWNS IRON BITTERS.
1t will cure you. and give good appetite Sold
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1890-12-24
BY W. W. JAMES, (THE RAMBLER).

Much has been said in this Journal at
different times, relative to the use and
profit OF cassava as a farm crop; yet,
despite this, inquiries are constantly be-
ing made--probably by more recent sub
scribers-as to it's utility. Hence, it may
do we'll, to repeat, in other forms, por-
tion of what has already been stated,
though considerable may be added, not
heretofore given-thus affording a gener
al view of the whole matter-an aggre-
cation Of facts, presumably covering the
whole ground and which it Is hoped may
satisfy the eager inquirer whose "name
is legion" in an article, the lengths of
which may be only justified by the impor-
tances of the subject discussed. The
first matter, in logical order, to receive
attention is ,-- ...
PLANTING.
The best time for this is about the
latter end Of January, though it can be
planted without serious disadvantage as
late as the middle OF February, or the
beginning of March. The hills should not
be nearer than four feet apart, as the
roots often grow five, six and seven feet
long. The piece, say four inches long,
dropped in the hill, should not have more
than five eyes.
Previous to this, however, take the
tops and cut them up into pieces three Or
four inches long, each piece will then con-
Put one piece in each hill, four feet apart
on land that has been plowed, harrow
ed and furrowed out, each way four feet
apart, the same as for corn. The pieces
of cassava should be covered about three
or four inches deep. 1t takesit from four
to six weeks, and sometimes two months,
to come up, but when once above the
ground, with good attention, grows very
fast, when about one foot high, put "a
good handful OF cotton seed meal, On each
hill put in circle around it, and from
fifteen to eighteen inches from the stalk,
then hoe it in.
1t will take, about 1 1.OOOpounds to four
acres, and the product should be from
sixty to 100 tons of roots. During it's
growth, it should be worked both ways
with cultivator. 1000 pounds of fer
(tilizer broadcast, bone dust or cotton
seed meal, sown broadcast previous to
planting, in addition to that above noted
around the hills, should produce a most
extraordinary crop.