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The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1890-07-31
OLIVE DEPARTMENT


Mrs.. Dr. |. ". Faison return
ell las Saturday from Wri Eht-
sville.
MessrS. Henry Howard, Ivan
Abernethy and Will Aaron at
tended the cncamrment last
week.
The euramplnent being over
the soldier boys" passed mp the
road Tuesday om their way
home.
Mr.. q. \. Hopper and family Of
Laurenburg spent several days
here last week vi ,iting Mrs.
Ropers sister Mr.. i. II. Hatch
aud Mrs. Stith.
We return many thanks 10
Mr.. Frank Oliver, .Ir., tor Il
basket of beautiful and delici-
Gus grapes which he presented
We local a few days ago.
Mr.. s. d. IIankins and family
went to Wilmington last Friday
Mr.. III. returned Monday, Mrs.
Hankins and the little ones
will be absent several weeks.
Help! HelpM Mnrder.N Helpnm
This is what one young man
was saying while running a few
nights since when an other WAS
after him with a Supposed knife =.
Mr.. j. F. Oliver, wife and
children spent several days i'll
LAGRANGE last week. They re-
turned Monday accompanied by
Mrs. G.. W. Sanderlin and child
rem.
Blannie, Mr.. Stiths little
daughter has been quite sick
about two weeks, but we are
glad to learn she is improving.
Little Bob has also had spell
of fever recently.
Mr.. n. II. Garner accompani-
ed by his wife arrived last
week from Flori da. He has
been absent five years and his
many friends are glad to see
him. He expects to be in North
Carolina about two months.
Two of our young men had a
race(?l Monday night, and it is
now claimed that the time
which the front one made has
never been surpassed by any
other wild animal except a
horse or train.
Will Gallagher and Hugh
Gallagher, Jr., two lads who
live in the Bear Marsh section
had a fuss Monday ard Will cut
Hugh seven times with his
knife. DR.. j. A. Faison was
called and dressed the wounds.
He thinks the young mans
chances for recovery are very
doubtful. They were both
drunk OH hard cider.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1890-07-31
Unieu Alliance Picnic at DHplin Roads.

WALLACE, n. c., July 20, 80.
There will be JOINT Alliance Pic
Me at Duplin Roads by half a do
zen or more of the neighboring AL
liances Friday, August LIST. Mr..
Marion Butler, editor of THE CHM
TON CAUCASIAN and County Lectur-
er for Sampson, has been invited
to deliver an address on the
occasion. The public is invited to
attend. 1t Will be quite a big affair,
and large crowd will be present.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1890-07-31

and Sunday schools and prayer meet
ings and class meetings should be
closed during the long hot summer
days. The Devilnever closes up his
places of business and lin and stops
work during that time. lie j. in fact
more active and more persuasive If
possible in the dog days than in the
cold winter months when families
remain at home and hug the fires
W lImington Messenger.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1890-07-31
Piles! Piles! Itching Piles!

Moisture; intense Itch
ing and stingn- most at night worse
by scratching. L. allowed 10 continue
tumors form. which o.len bleed and III
Teratc. hccnnl,iL very sore. ~MAIN Is
OINTMENT stops til" itCnin- AMI bleed
ing. heals ulcrr::tiHs. and in most cas. 5
removes til" tuner. ~ d;lr:Ii-ts. ~
hv mail. for - cents.
DE >WAINE K son.
teb1l -Gm Philadelphia.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1890-07-31

resolutions be sent TO TIM CAUCA-
SIAN and Biblical Recorder for pub
location, and = copy 10 the beravs<i
parsat-.
Done ny oricr of SpriRg Vale
Chnrh July l3Ih, i~es0.
]. VI. VI R~iInvE<,4
\. BLACKBURN, Com.
J. {. ROBINSON,
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1890-07-31
NEW ADVERT SEMENTS.
Mrs. Joe Persons Remedy.

GOLDaBoRo, y. C., oct. 3, 80.
Mrs. JOE PERSOx-Dcar Madam
About April, 1887, treated Sam
Privett for Scrofula affecting the
glands Of the neck. had done for
him all that could, and considered his
chances for life very small and tod
him so, and that if you would bene-
fit him with your Remedy, / would
give you certificate of the fact.
That you have done your part the
boy is now a living witness, and
shall not hesitate to furnish your
Remedy in any similar c;ases / may
be called upon TO treat. ] am very
truly, THos. HILL. NJ, ID.
For sale by Clinton Druggists and
by VIM. A. Johnson, Wholesale
Agent, Clinton, N &.
dec5-ly
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1890-07-31
CONSUMPTION SURELY CURED.

To THE EDIToR-Please inform
your readers That l have a positive
remedy for the above named disease.
BY It's timely use thousands of hopeless
cases have been permanently cured.
j shall be glad To send two bottles of
lay remedy FREE to any of your read
erS who have consumption if they will
send me their express and post office
address. Respectfully,
I. n. SLOCUM, NJ. c..
ISL Pearl ST., New York.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1890-07-31
Notice.

The Board Of the Clinton Branch
Of the North Carolina Building Loan
association are requested to meet at
y. NJ. Fcrrclpe store on Friday even
ing ut / O'Clock.
BY order OF the President
Il. NJ. FEHRULL, Scc'ty.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1890-07-31
Tribute of Respect.
SLOAN LODGE,


Harrell's Store, n. c., July n, 80.
WHEREAS. Death has removed
from cur midst our loved and es-
teemed brother, Rev. j. p. Faison !;
therefore e it resolved,
1st. That we, his brethren, in
Lodge assembled, do resolve, that
while we bow in meek submission
to the DEGREES Of Providence, yet we
cannot help deploring our irrepara-
bic loss.
Ind. Our brother was q ministr
of the Baptist denomination in high
esteem. and we recognize his ability
not only as minister, but as high
toned christian gentleman.
Bird. That we tender to his child
rem and grand children our heartfelt
sympathy in this their time Of be-
reavement.
Attn. That the country has beeh
deprived Of valued and useful cit
iZen, the community of a useful
neighbor and our lodge of valua-
bic and useful member.
9TH. That we strive to meet our
brother III the grand and celestial
lodge above. where the grand and
supreme Master OF the universe ever
presides.
9Th. That copy o. these resolu-
tons be sent to the family of the
deceased, and 10 TIE CAUCASIAN
and The Biblical Recorder for pub.
licatiOn.
y. +. HIGHsMITH,
JOHN ID. KERR, Com
t. II. w. MCINTIEE,
II. BLAND, Sect'y.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1890-07-31
Chow to Cure all Skin Diseases -

Simply apply ''SwAYNE's OINTMENT"
No internal medicine required. Cures
letter, eczema, itch, all eruptions on the
face, hands, nose. &c, leaving the skin
clear. white and healthy. Its great heal
ing and curi tive powers are possessed
by no other remedy. Ask your drug
gist for SwAYNE's Ointment,
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1890-07-31

We have given w. III. StetSOn the
exclusive sale of our celebrated Gel
luloid Lined Whips. Anybody buy
ing these whips, and not proving
satisfactory, by any fair usage, can
return them and get value received.
LAY WHIP Co.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1890-07-31
All Through Sampson.
What Samps0nians arr being ana
Saying.

sO-Send Us the news from your
township for this column. Every
subscriber to this paper has light
and is requested to contribute items
OF news in "hcs" neighbour o0d for
this column. We will not publish
your name unless you desire ii. -Ds
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1890-07-31

The Rev. Ueo. II. Thayer- Of i;oaf-
bon. Indiana. says: ''BOlh myself aud
wife owe ourselves 10 SIIlTNll'S Con
sumption Cure For sale D, DR.. Il.
TT. I.oLL.DAY. Clinton. ana ". T. KEN
NEDY, Warsaw, y. (.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1890-07-31
DESIRABLE PROPERTY

We have in our hands for disposal
three pieces OF very desirable prop
crty. Those desiring to purchase
will do well to call at our office.
TIE CAUCASIAN
REAL ESTATE AGENCY
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1890-07-31

Are ycu made miserable by Indiaes-
ton, Constipation, Dizziness, Loss of
Appetite, Yellow Skin? SHILOH,S
FlTALlZER is positive cure. For
sale by DIR. X. IL HOLIDAY. Clinton.
and w. T.. KENNEDY, Warsaw, N. G.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1890-07-31
Aii<GO.

Died III Mingo township, Samp-
son county on the 24th inst. Mr..
Laura J. Jernigan, aged about Il
years. Wife of G.. W. Jernigan.
j. W. Draughon got seriously hurt
Il gew days ago, by getting his arm
caught between the wheel and band
Of a saw mill while it was running,
and came very near being thrown
on the teeth Of saw while running
ri. III. ID.
Died, on the 23rd, July, little Ida
Frances, ouly daughter of J. c. and
l.. f. Warren.
Mr.. editor please allow me IA short
space in your paper to ask the old
lady who turned cup in Min 20
a few weeks ago, to turn at least one
more and give us full explanation
Of the 4. r. from BIrgaw to Dunn.
Is it to be built, and are we all going
to have depot at our doors? Please
let us hear from you cold cup turn
err
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1890-07-31
Christian Echoes.
Religious MiscelIany--Sermon Re-
pOrtS--General Church News and
Notes.

Let Your light -o shine before men that
TIE! may ~ec your good work. and giority
your Father which j. in Heaven
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1890-07-31
notice.!

have just received two car loads
of Marble ut my Fayetteville Yard.
Also two hundred small five dollar
Head Stones for infants. Parties
who are in need OF work in my line
will do we'll to write or call TO soc
me at my works.
Respectfully,
CuAS. \. GOODWIN.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1890-07-31
4 ROMANTIC fRENCuNtN.
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Within III. ~o,,tl,i,e ,,.,ll d. .,r,
a war footing ami TN larlcr Of Gram
mont will L. unfu'lcsi Ia tie t4"czc evl-ry
day EXCEPT when the Governor ol fae
State i, II guest. in which cn-s the ban
, ncr will give place to the standard ~ his
. cKccllcncy, the ovcrlord
, And how much b. you expect "a 49,
annually for this fun inquired tn r.-
: porter.
, Il shall spend probably 50, 90 "a year.
and shall get the worth Of my money
out Of IL I"
Have you any heirsf-
Il have, seven or eight
Living in this country"
NO; ia Germany; Why z"
= Lure uieih over mere az WON Az } orr
castle ID completed ana secure them IN
ITS deepest dungeons Tor u you do not
; 'h'S wiz run ,o' u'"A VIZ" my "'ai
oi your Ie'A'a' i'i"s"' anu any "oui' IN
i1ho1e hiai'd WIN Sign III of"ei to'
your cOmmittal To an insane asylum.
IN take my chanecs on that, replied
,. tower. Of my castle will pierce the sky
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1890-07-31
Index to New Advertisements.

R0oting-Gum Elastic Co;
ID. NJ. Observation-Disclosures &c.
Give the South Showing Frank
Thornton.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1890-07-31
WIININGTOE.
NEW YORK MARKET REVIEW,

Reported by q. s. Palmer, Whole
sale Produce Merchants, 1GG
Reade Street, n. Y.
New YORK, July SO. 1890.
The market continues firm of what
few fruits are coming in. Delaware
grapes 1G to 20 cents, Concords to
10 cents, White Marthas to 9cents,
Magava to IS cents; choice APP
pies 50 per barrel; Muskmelons 81 to
-; Watermelous, S. c. primes, $50,
mediums SlS to so; LeConte pears
Sl.00 to 81 .50per crate, $3.50 to $500
per barrel; Sweet Potatoes, red. $500
to $3.50, yellow, $3.50 to $500. All
arrivals Of new dried fruits are read
lily sold and at an advance in prices
over former seasons, and market is
certain to rule high in view of light
crops Of fresh fruits.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1890-07-31
IIe Didn't Object

Si,c-AIbcr:, have come - the con-
ciIsion that love George better than
loyc ,o,L md
He-Wha. about that engagement ring
] gave va "a wearf
oh. CHATS al right George says he
WON'T object if J wear IL "
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1890-07-31
IN MEMORIAM II.

First ten lines free cents (haIf OF adycr-
Using rates. for each subsequent line. count
ing & word, 10 the line.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1890-07-31
BRICK FOR SALE.

am ready to furnish my friends
and customers with good Brick as
low as can be sold in the market.
For prices and further information,
apply to {. II. BUTLER,
Clinton, n. G..
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1890-07-31

WILL YOU SUFFER WITH DYS-
PERSIA and Liver Complaints Shi-
loh's Vitalizer is guaranteed to cure
you. For sale by r. Ii. HOLIDAY,
Druggist, Clinton, and:W. p. KENNE-
DY, Warsaw, n. C..
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1890-07-31
PAID READING NOTICES.

81 Cards and Reading Notice, can be in-
srrlcd under this head FOR 10 cents per line.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1890-07-31

ship opened an independent school
OF the llih, which has reached a.
high a 81 pupils. Tho prospect j.
tia; there will be more. The school
j. being taught 10y q. II. IIolm,~-
salem Sunday school and Salem
Alliance will have a joint picnic at
the church on Friday, the iir,; lay
OF August. Mr.. Marion Butler l.
the invited ~peaker Tor the Alliance
and McSsr~. +. Il. Cooper and Capt.
J. l.. AutrE are invited L. make adj
dresses i'or the Sunday school. The
Masom~ If this lodge arc also expect
cd In assist III the preparations Tor
the occasion.
Miss Mamie Lou Royal ha> lcit
the ncighborhoo! Ia assist her bro
Their, Mr.. Y. y. Royal in his school
near Faison'-.
SOUTH CLINTON.
oak Grove Sunday school will have
public speaking, by Mr.. Rice Carr oil ,
on the first Sunday in August, al l /
O'Clock
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. VI killctt lett
home Tuesday, July 22d, for plea
sure Trip up in the mountains.
Mr.. and Mrs. y. b. Porter, of
Jacksonville, Florida, are visiting
her father, Mr.. Robert Peterson.
Mr.. Johnnie Pugh, Of New York,
spent two or three days with his ia.
Their, MIR. I. l.. Pugh.
Mr.. j. a. Killett left Tuesday,
July 10Th, 10 spend a month at the
White sulphur Springs, near Mount
Airy. r.
TAYLOR's BRIDGE,
Mrs. w. S. Johnson died on last
Sunday.
Recent rains have done much good
to crops in this section. which are
generally good
Mr.. VIM. X. Chestnut of thi.
township, is still wearing pair of
boots that hD had made eleven years
ago. He killed the calf and tanned
the hide himself of which the i,oote
are :: AIDE.
NEWTON GROVE.
Plenty Of rain in this section fol
the past two weeks,
Miss Mary Williams, who has
been spending several weeks with
Miss Berta Hobbs and other friends
III Halls, returned last Friday. ac-
cOmpanied by Miss Berta and Mr..
Luther Hobbs:
Quite a crowd Of the Newton
Grove young people attended the
debate and picnic at Wentworth last
Saturday, which was enjoyed very
much, although very disagreeabl,
day.
Mr.. Louis BOykin is holding I
singing school at Newton Grove and
at Canaan, this week and next. 1t is
quite advisable for all those wishing
to sing to attend.
Miss Bette West left Friday &c
take charge Of Il school at River Side
in Cumberland county. May she
meet with grand success.
Miss Jennie McPhail spent a short
time with her sister, Mrs. Daughtry
last week. FLOS,
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1890-07-31

'HACKMETACk,' "a lasting and fra
grant perfume. Price % and 80 cents.
For sale by DR.. Il. II. HOLIDAY,
Druggist, Clinton, and w. z. KENNEDY,
Warsaw. n. G..
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1890-07-31
BUSINESS LOCALS,

IL wants" and Business Notice. can be
Inserted in this column at ten cents line.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1890-07-31


Tia" same price, just received at
J. ii. ROYAL.
For the best Silver Plated Spoons,
Sp.cttclcS, &c., ~ 10
i. +. PowEII'-.
Water Ground Meal at
7. NJ. EEKREIIp~.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1890-07-31

Sir Isaac Sewton's Tooth Sold for $3.50.
4 whole paRc could H. filed with state
mcnts 81 fabulous prices paid by the
relic worsl,iper.. Tho hat worn by Ma
polcJn at Eylan was sold IN Paris in 1885
for 800. The coat worn by Charles XII
at the battle Of Pultowa brought over
500, 90 IL wig that once belonged TO
Sterne. ttIe great English writer. was
sold At pubic auction in London "A few
years ago for tl 90. In 1916 a tooth Of
Sir Isaac Newton was purchased BY a
nol,ieman fos 1860. The b+Iycr had 4
costly diamond removed from lis favor
ite ring and tic tooth set in it place. -
Is. I,1sIis naTSligic
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1890-07-31

10 harrcls Of that good Flour at
the same price, just received at
J. IL. ROYAL. !,
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1890-07-31

1000 yards "Pcc Dee" Plads just
received 1T II. NJ. FEREELL'S.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1890-07-31

Water Ground Meal at
7. NJ. FEKEELIP~.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1890-07-31

For the best Silver Plated spoons,
Sp,'cttClc-, &c., 70 10
j. +. PoWEII.'-. .
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1890-07-31

Local Agents Wanted.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1890-07-31

Ifyou want Flour cheap give Y.
VI. Terrell Il call before buying.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1890-07-31

IT you want Il good smoke, try
that fine Smoking Tobacco at
II. VI. FERRELL'S.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1890-07-31

How du you Ike tht Butter at
+. NJ. FERRELIt-"
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1890-07-10
Remede pour la diphtherie.

LIE rem9de suivant est, para1t,il,
infaillible, dit le Scientific Amer'i-
can. Dams tous les cas-, il vaut la
peine d'etre essay6, Car les m6de-
Gins sont impuissants a combattre
cette maladie avec success.
Des les premiers symphonies de
la maladie dams la gorge dun en-
FAINT, mettez-l le dams une chambre
bien close; puis verse; dams une
tasse en- ferblanc du goud1on ct de
la t6r6bentine en- parties 6gales;
placez CO vase sur le feu atm de
remplir lappartement de fum6e.
Inspiration de cette fum6e provo
quera chez le petit patient une
toux qui lui fera cracher toutes les
membranes qui Sc seront formees
dams la gorge ct la diphth6rie dis
para1tra. La fum6e du goudron ct
de la t6r6bentine dissout les ma
there's form6es dams la gorge ct
c'est cette action qui donne le sou.
lagement que toute l'habilet6 du
m6deoin a 6t6 impuissante a procu-
rer.
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1890-07-10
line substitution d'enfants.

LIE service des Enfants-Assistes,
3 Paris, Went de faire une singu-
liAre d6couverte qul va lui GREER de
gros embarras administratif, tant
eu point de vue des vices de son
foncionnement qu'au point de vue
des dommages-interets consldera-
bles que Ia caisse de pAssistance
du publique sera oblig6e de payer
Une jeune file du nom de Marie
Pl6e, 6lev6e aux Enfants- asslstes
a 6t6 remise par erreur, il " quin.
20 ou seize ans, aux lieu ct place
de Marie Plet reclam6e q cette 6po
que par Josephine Plet, sa mere
originate de la commune de Vi
gny (Seine-et Oise). ,.
La s1militude du pr6nom ct df
Ia consonance du nom patronyml
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1890-07-10
dun movement vers la religion
catholique dun grand nombre de

dun movement vers la religion
catholique dun grand nombre de
mahom6tans qui affirmeut avec une
persistence qui ne SO dement, pas,
one des visions extraordinaires les
poussent a embrasser la vraie fol.
Quoiqu'il en- soft de la v6racit6 de
leurs afhrmations, il est certain que
beaucoup d'entle eux ont 6t6 per-
s6cut6s pour CO seul motif.
L'Eglise a use dune sage pru-
dence en- ne pr6cipitant rien; JUS
qu'ici ces int6ressants neophytes
mont pas etc admis au bapteme, de
peur d'exposer toute la chr6tient6
du pays q quelque nouvel acte de
fureur de la part des lures; mais
lis continent q accomplir en- se-
cret les pratiques chr6tiennes de
pi6t6 qu'ils connaissent. Des per.
sonnes dignes de fol, haut places
ct tres capables de juger de la 81.
tuation, ont assure que, du jour od
la iibert6 religieuse serait octroy6e
aux sujets musulmans du Sultan,
20 groupe tout entier passerait
d'embl6e au catholicisme; il sc
compose d'environ cent mile ames.
On salt que, scion la legislation
du Coran, tout musulman qui sc
fait chr6tien est puni de mort.
En- presence dun fait 81 remar-
quable, comment ne pas reconna1
tre les grands desseins de la Pro-
vidence sur pOrient? Ce mouve-
ment extraord1naire commence a
Damas: ny a t il pas Ia une frap-
pante analogue avec la conversion
de st. Paul, qui, en- CO meme lieu,
de persecuteur de pEglisc devint
un.vase detection, ct celia non par
reffet du ministere des ap0tres,
mais par lie moyen dune nantes.
tation surnaturelle ct divine.
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1890-07-10
Conversion meryellleuse de 100,
600 ameS.

LIE Courier de Brurelles rap
porte un fait extraordinaire qui sc
produit depuis quelques temps 3
Damas, Ia plus fanatique des villes
musulman5s, ct dans plusieurs au.
tres endroits de la Syrie. II s'sglt