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The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1891-07-09
T5eetEn. oE'tsae Hoard OF
Education.

The Board OF Education met in Halifax
Monday Of this week. Mess. W. H.
Kitchin, W E. SpruilI and DR.. Jno. A
Collins were present. County treasurer
reported to the Board that he had in hand
$24G455. BY motion of DR., Collins IS
cents per capita was apportioned from
the general school fund.
The chairman was requested to confer
with the Board of Commiss toner's con-
corning the sale Of the property Of R. j.
Lewis for his liabilities to the county
After the conference with the commits
sioners they decided to give Mr.. Lewis 30
days more in which TO settle.
TO district. No. - for white schools the
samount of SO was allowed from reserved
fund in addition to what that district
already had. Also to district No. u $50
was allowed in the same way, and to
district No. Is $50 was allowed. The
Commissioners appointed last meeting to
condemn land for school site in district
No. -, reported and the report was
received. j. N. Phelps was appointed
school committeeman in district No. 10,
and Jas. TONNES in dist let No. 81.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1891-07-09
Beware OfOitment> for Catarrl,
thai contain Mercury.

as mercury will surely destroy the sense
OF smell and completely derange the
whole system when entering it through
the mucous surfaces. Such articles
should never be used except on prescrip-
tons from reputable physicians, as the
damage they will do is ten fold to the
good you can possibly derive from them
Halls CataIrh Cure, manufactured by
F. J. Cheney L Co., Toledo. o., contains
no mercury. and IS taken internally, and
acts directly upon the blood aul mucous
surfaces OF the system In buying Halls
Catarrh Cure be sure you get the genuine.
1t is taken internally, and III ade in Toledo,
Okio, by T. }. Cheney & Go.
hg Sold by Druggists, price IS cents pei
bottle.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1891-07-09
COW SUMPTION CURED.

An ola physician, retired from pract-
ice, having had placed IN his hands by
an East lLda missionary the formula
OF similar vegetable remedy for the
speedy and permanent cure Of consumpt-
'on, Bronchitis. Catarrh, asthma and
al throat and Lung Affections. also pos
tive and radical cure for Nervous De
blllty and all Nervous Complaints.
alter having tested its wonderful curative
powers in thousands OF cases, has felt It
his duty to make It known 10 his suf>
fering fellows Acuated by this motive
and desire to relieve human suffering
will send free of charge, to ali who
desire It, this recipe, in German, French
or English, with full directions for
perparing and using, Sent by mail by
addressing with stamp, naming thi-
paper -. A, NoYE~. so IocerS' Eiock
Rochester. " T. 3-]l-ly
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1891-07-09
sC1 Ek4ANE NECK ATHLETIC
ASSDCI AXIOM.

The young men of the town met last
Monday night and organized the Scotland
Neck Athletic Association. Claude
Kitchln was elected president, Dr.. @. c,
Christian recording secretary, John D.
Perry corresponding secretary and E, X.
uasseIl treasurer. Thirty three members
were enrolled. The object Of the associa-
ton is to organize base ball team which
they think can win the championship of
the State.
The ASSOCIATION embraces a number of
the members of the fire company and the
interests of the fire company and the new
association will be largely mutual.
Scotland Neck seldom gets left any
where and The DEMOCRAT expects to
see the boys acQujt themselves we'll.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1891-07-09
PERSONALS.

Mr.. 4 J. Isis speat Monday
u gbt IN tom.
Mr.. r. L. Hardy IS visiting friends
and relatives n Ia Grange.
Mr.. NJ. Y. Perry Of Llltletoa has
been IN town day or two.
Miss Annie L,thsn who hss been
visiting A. a alandcr, -,tarnsd home
last Saturday.
NJ. +. o Moore DOW Of Tzrboro.
va in Scotland Neck Sunday on $
visit 10 his home people.
Mrs. DR.. :. r Bryan, Of A.l.uta.
Gs, IS sI.ltlng her sister, Mrs. Or.
Johnson and Mrs John I. Brluklsy.
Mrs c. W. Gray OF Llttleton Is on
a visit to her relatives and friends
here. They are glad to see her.
Mrs. ". Z. Smith Jeff lest Monday
for Petersburg, Va, where she goes
ID visit relatives aud friends 70. 8
few weeks.
Mr.. r. S. Ne, left Monday for a
trip to Western Carolina. lie will
visit Winston and some other places
while away.
Miss Ssllie Nesl returned several
DAYS ago from school in Norfolk
where she has been for sometime.
Her friends are glad to have her
home agaia.
Mr.. NJ. Heilbroner left Saturday
for New York where be goes to pur>
chas fine stock OF Jewel-s. He is
clever and obliging, and our people
are glad to patroniz- him.
Miss Lily Telfair, who has been
visiting Mrs. j. Frank B-inkley sew.
eral months, left to-day To visit her
brother in Raleigh, Mr.. 5. +. Tel lair
and the family OF the late Governor
Fowle,
Mr.. W. S. Latham, son of our
townsman. MIR. L. J. Latham, came
home last Saturday for few days
visit to bis people. He is engineer
on that railroad in West Virginia
from Bluefeld to Norton. He SAYS
that tue mining interest up there is
q big thing. Mining and rallroading
claim the attention of the people.
Mr.. L. NJ. Pullman, who went out
two months ago for bis first trip on
the road for q popular Boston shoe
house, came in Monday for little
rest. He says he likes the road and
thinks be will do WE'LL He Is look.
log we'll aud from conversation with
him one is led to believe that be
makes close observation of things
generally.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1891-07-09
HERE AND FLSEWH HERE
WISE AND OTHERWISE.

a. o.re. l.,
''V'' IL -'.,
:" u''" " 80 - - 49,
T,-,,g Nr,v CLOTHES Mr. - "
D,nu chief of notice has do,,ed h;s ,o,,
,,r;rorrn and now ScotIand Neck,s chic,
oo,, he distinrui.hod from, o.b,r o-4:u,.-
bic bardsor u,,eo,r,
farm labor here is cett1ny to be q scrIons
matter While some farmers are we'll I'D
many others are badly behind and can't
hire hands at any price.
uo,-. p-.o. 1.
,.-. -.-1.l,
Mr. Q = po-I.- e r.o.1y- .,r.,
3aa nd oo c- ~
hlng"ood, pulled 3rd' Dir. l. ). Latham,
Oh SCOTLAND Neck, sent IN one pulled End,
Two cpops Tho horhor cha. :. -.
pi4t,nan hrildi,, fornorIr, noornia1 49,
Il l. uight : nom oaay,i.d tn o.
pu,h Win tvo barhar ebone - tomu
neo1ia co, oo4 .oa..a,I1.o1 1872.
f- '- 49, III ~ 'e0 Sa'i0>
'oi1'1' We S"ol4u CNi"N'
Tuesday of this week DAVIS Newsomo .
vouno man liy;,o, with h,s ro.h.r - -
.'+"9 "i.'i ms i@'neI y" 'He
arm u MI, y H. otrlcHland, was sent to
HaiIiaX to be put IN the county hospital.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1891-07-09
rnR0VERflFTi VAR

Mrs, NISIow's SOOTHING SYEUr has
been used for over iiity wears hy miluo~s
OF mothers Tor their chi 3ren while teeth
ing, with perfect success. Ii soothes
the child, so'teuS the gums, allHys
ali pain. cures wind cole. and be-
the best remedy Tor hiarrhoca.
1t viii relieve the poor httle sufferer im>
mediately. Sold by Druggists IN every
part Of the world. Twenty-Five cents a
bottle. BE Sure and ask Tor Mrs. Win
lows Soothing Syrup. and take ne other
kind. 10 p ~.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1891-07-09
Miss Weller's School Closing.

1t was the pleasure Of the writer to
attend an exhibition at the close of Miss
Jane E. Weller's school near Essex, the
3rd inst.
Although planned on small scale, it
compared Iayoian,y r:4i- 1872 ~~hlh,-
tons on much larger scale. Not wish
ing to discriminate in favor of any pupil,
the unanimous opinion was expressed
that the part of ach one was performed
well. AS the sunlight and moisture
silently but powerfully call from the
earth and develop the giant oak, and give
to the flowers their bright hues and fra
grant doors; so the teacher in that school
room has powerfully drawn out and
developed the young minds committed to
her care. The addresses of Dr.. G. E.
Matthews and Rev. W. L. Totten were
appropriate in every respect to the occa>
sion, and elected warmest encomiums of
praise from the hearers. AS result of
those addresses on the minds of the
pupils probably to the world may be
given noble citizens, thinkers and work
ers, scholars and statesmen; possibly
philosophers and phianthropists.
PROGRAMME.
Reading portion of Scriptures and pray
er by Rev. ". L. Totten.
Words of welcome, Leyta Wood.
"a for
The school
In the school room, The school.
In my school room, The teacher.
The happy little girl, Helen Powell.
Speech for little boy, Arthur Wood
Not too young to speak, Katie jenkins.
The young Robins. Maggie Lee.
Drive the nail Alright, boys, Willie Powell
Little servants, Glass of girls.
Little MISS Tidy, Annie Lee,
Bunch Of Keys, Daisy Whitehurst.
Do your best, Jesse Jenkins.
Cheeriulness, Berta Powell.
Singing-God is Love, Glass of 5 girls.
Where is my Mamma?
Della aud Ella Lee, twins
The Shepherdess, Maud Whitehurst.
Little Hands. Glass of children.
Seven ages ofMan, Jimmie Whitchurst.
The Rose, Josephine Odom.
love the summer, Patrie Lou Fuller.
How to speak piece, Class offs children.
The true friends, Sallle Ed Lee.
Boys will be bows, Rufus Hardy.
, Don't you tell, Annie Fuller.
A short grafton, JuHius Lee.
| The Teachers Task, W. f. Fuller.
Exercise Song, Class of girls.
! Didn't pass, Nathaniel Harper
School time, Annie Laurie Hardy.
Echo Song, Glass OF girls,
Curfew must not ring tonight,
Estelle Whltehurst.
| Freedoms Flag,
Willie Powell and Jesse Jenkins
! DAYS of the Week. 7girls.
! Somebody's Darling. Matte Hardy.
| See the Farmer. Glass OF girls.
| North Carolina, Dora Lee.
| Ho. for Carolina, girls, boys
''Wock O. Bages," Ellen Odom
ValedIctory, W. L. Fuller
| Address DR.. q. Z. Matthews.
Address and Benediction,
Rev. W Totten.
j. j. WOOD.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1891-07-09
fOmmissioners' Meeting.

4; the meeting Of the boarl OF c5ua =
commissioners sIoniay al were present.
z. ". Brown paid in rent FOR house u
" cldon SO. 1t was order ed By the
board that W. A Dunn be instructed TO
extend the time for selling Z. j. Lewis
land until first Monday in October next,
on condition that r. j. Lewis turn over
to the county treasurer all rent notes in
his possession for the lands, and that be
authorize ). VI. Gary to collect the
rent for his house in HALIFAX.
The following accounts were allowed:
!. II. Butts for poor house $3.50
I'd. Howell repairing bridge 1900
DR.. Io.,icoiter drugs poor house Goo
Dr., \. b. Pierce Sup. health 20.S3
y. II, Ea:sar prisoner to jail 80
". Z. Daniel railroad fare for Pauper 50
Ed Hani.l repairing bridge 1.GO
J. y. Brown drugs for poor house zoos
>, , >, stationery for court house 3 40
;, - =, drugs for jail Go
Emry & Pierce goods poor hous l02 Is
- II iAIOSh pAAoOiAO' ~ jan 49,
Stainback 4 Bro, goods poor house G5.SS
b. T. uary, holding inquest 22.30
L. Mcdaniel repairing bridge 100
L. Z. billiard, publishing notice LOO
Ed uaulll. arresting lunatic 100
f Dickry pauper to poor house %
E. ". Hyman taking tax list 81
". X. White assessor 20 90
F. NJ. Johnson ;, 20.0O
L. Vinson, taking tax list $500
". W. Rosser assessor 22.00
W. ?. Sledge =, $500
J. r. Whitaker taking tax list $500
K. Wilkins assessor 22.00
3. c, Dunn 1880
J. A. johnson taking tax list $3.50
E. Clark assessor 2060
w. S. Hockaday :, also
VI. Whitehead taking tax list $500
Jno 0 Brien assessor 1000
j. l.. Ousby >, 1000
l.. 4. Mullen taking tav list 1910
J. 4 . NoItieet assessor $40
Joseph Towns taking tax list $3.50
Z. 4. Bowers assessor 400
A. E. Carter ;, 1850
VI. b. Pitt taking tax list 81 so
j. d. Etherdge assessor 20.SO
J. II. Lawrence taking tax list 34.O0
B. d. Gray assessor $3.50
J. A. White q, 1881
W. E. Daniel taking tax list &c. 50
J. A. House assessor 1000
". NJ. Martin ;, 21.5O
J. E. Daniel taking taz list "a IS
W. Il. Hulk assessor 1880
K. E. fitzpatrick :, 1880
L. D. Browning poor house acct. 50 50
W. I. Currie building bridge 1850
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1891-07-09
FROM ESSEN.
School clOSiu0-O other ne1r.s.

School cloS,ng-- Other neocs.
Crops are very far behind for the time
Of year.
Miss Jane Willer's school Closed 3rd Of
July and the children did well. A large
crowd attended. DR.. Il. E. Matthews
spoke very encouragingly to the crowd.
Rev. Mr.. Totten was present and enjoyed
the occasion.
MIR. j. G. Lees wife was attracted by
the squall of hen with chickens in a
coop. Upon investigation she found a
snake in the coop feet and 8 inches long,
and as large in proportion.
Mess. G. A. Williams and II. B. Moore
have run all the crows and deer out 81
the neighborhood.
July 9th. JACK CROW.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1891-07-09
FROM BRINKLEY WILLIE,
Necs IN Bret.

Necs IN Brief.
The last week of pretty weather has
improved crops wonderfully. The first
cotton bloom was handed in 4th by Mr..
K. j. Harvey.
Mrs. r. A. Patterson who has been
visiting her sister in Scotland Neck
returned Wednesday. Dr.. Geo. E. Mat
thews paid Us call Friday. Says there
IS good deal of sickness and he Is kept
very busy day and night. He is clever
gentleman and good physician and has
large practice. Mr.. II. S. Harrison Of
Medoe has gone to Panacea Springs for
lis health. Mr.. Geo. Wills Of Greensboro
is visiting his grandmother Mrs. NJ. A.
Wills. The writer attended picnic at
Panacea Springs July End, ana enjoyed
the day very much. Mr.. w. E. Bowers
left for Washington City on pleasure
trip this morning.
July 9Th. EEX.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1891-07-09

y new Baptist church has just been
completed at Ho5good and it will be
dedicated on the 4th Sunday in this
month. Rev. G. J. Dowell of Hamilton
will prrach the dedIcatory sermon. 4
church viii be organized on that day.
The ministers who are expected to be
present are DR.. J. d. Huffman, Revs. L.
NJ. Curtis, &. J. Dowell and perhaps
OtharS
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1891-07-09
Eternal Vigilance.

Is the price of health. But with all our
precaution there aIeenemIes always lur-
king about our systems, emily waiting a
favorable opportunity to assert them
selves. Impurities in the BIZ OF may be
hidden for years or even for generations
and suddenly break forth. undermining
health and Fastening death. For all
diseases ARISING from imnure blood
Hoods Sarsaparilla Is the unequalled
and unapprosdhed remedy. 1t Is King
OF them all. for It conquers disease.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1891-07-09
Correspondence.
FROM RINGWOOU.
generally.
Crops Other ne,Cs:

crops Other neCS:
lsham Jones, colored. brought in first
cotton bloom June 10th. Colt IN is small
er an d later than eyer known and many
farmers will not have blooms by 1st Of
August, AMI with everything favorable
half crops can not be made. Many
deaths among the colored people. To.
bacco not so good as last year.
July 9Th POSTAL CARD.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1891-07-09
LEMON HOT DROPS

Cures ali Coughs. Ca'is. noarsencss
Sore Throat. Bronchitis, Hsmotrhas,
and all throat ami lung diseases. BE
-aut, reliable.
- cents at druggists. Prepared only
by DR.. II. yoz.ey, Atlanta, q.
s-3Aal.ly
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1891-07-09
PUBLISHERS NOTICE.

Advertisements Of all kinds must be IN
this office by Tuesday afternoon to in
sure publication for the current week
Local ADvERrisE11ESrs.- i cent
.yord for each insertion.
lh1HLes tor LocM nl.eLlisIn4 dne lreeEly
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1891-07-09
~ CROWN mon Bf7TERS

Cures Indigestion BilIousue>s. pysIepsia, MaIa-
ria. Nervousness ana General debility. fhysI-
clans recommend it. All dealers sell Il. Genuine
has trade mark and crossed red lines Oh wrapper.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1891-07-09
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

grdmon4son & Josey viii deliver Tay-
Il Tornado cl).hiog free Of express
charges.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1891-07-09
NJ Office, NOTICE.,

BY virtue of power IN me vested by a
deed OF trust executed to me on the 23rd
viz" WAX 1Sdia p Tc Is IL 2w ems and
ister's office for thu county Of Halifax, ~
Book 79A, on page 57l, | shaw sci, for
cash to the highest bidder in the town OF
Scotland Neck. on Tuesday, the 4th day
OF August, 1891, at II O'Clock, NJ. that
land III and near the said town which j.
bounded by the lands Of w. II, Kitchln
}. I. Savage, b. ID. Gray, w. n. Step
toe. b. |, Allsbrook, X. All8brook, and
the Scotland Neck Cotton Mills, and
containing about one hunfr and seven.
tv acres, Icing that land known as the
Camppla and where Mr.. Latham now
lives. This June 29th, 1891.
w. A. DUNN,
72-5t. Trustee.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1891-07-09

The Board ordered that all tax payers
who have complaint to meet the commas
sioners in Halifax next Monday, July
18th. for that purpose.
There were other accounts allowed
that The DEMOCRAT was not able to get.
There were 80 liquor licenses granted
in the county amounting to $2l75.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1891-07-09

The A1qo0oW says: "Raise figs
ana you will he able TO sell them for
from five 20 SIX hundred dollars per
acre. The James Grape yields FIVE
hundge} dollars worth Of grapes to
the acre, year after year. Tobacco
will bring you from one hundred
dollars 70 FIVE hundred dollars for
every acre planted, well to.led and
caIeCally attended to. Start q truck
farm and run it in q business like
way,and you will be able to sell annu
ally from one hundred and fifty to
one Thousand dollars worth for
every acre, stop chasing that old
mule around the cotton Geld"
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1891-07-09
Confederate Money

Wanted for cash in large anon = oilt,
and good prices pait. especially for tie
1861 issues A 80 Scrip and Broken
Bank Notes Of every description.
GEORGE WINDHURSr ( son
Dealers in War Relics. Stamps, &C.,
LOB Park ave, Baltimore. Nd,
4-lG 3m.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1891-07-09

Wherever manufacturing indus>
tries have beer established in the
South and properly attended to,
population and wealth have increas~
ed and prosperity has blessed the
community. Ii North Catoii... ,,o4ta
grow rich and still more sproerous,,
ii must be done largely by manufac
turing Industries.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1891-07-09

80, Dl$i- -IA
T,e Browns Iron Bittcrs.
Physicians recommend it.
All dealers kept sloo per bottle. Genuine
has trademark and crossed red lines on wrapper,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-12
MISPLACED CHARITY.
A Couple Get All the Assistance Possible and
Then Leave Town.

A Couple Get All the Assistance Possible and
Then Leave Town.
About six weeks since q rather roughly
dressed man and woman made their appearance
here and applied to some ladies connected with
a charitable institution for relief. The man
represented that he was a stonecutter in search
Of employment, and had unsuccessfully applied
to the shops here for work, and now his wife s
delicate condition prevented their travelling
further.
One of the ladies took an interest in the
couple, and, as the institution of which she
was director was for the relief of children,
she found room and board for them not far
from the treasury and interested others in
their behalf. Their room soon became an OBJ
ject of interest to the charitably disposed ladies
and in a short time the principal almoner had
almost denuded the wardrobe of her brother
for the stonecutter and the mother expectant
was given clothes enough for some years. while
great pile of infuntie garments was made
ready for the expectant heir.
Last week, however, the recipients Of the
generosity of the ladies proved conclusively
that the charity had been bestowed in the
wrong direction. for when some of the ladies
called to see the woman they discovered that
the couple had left, taking the clothes con-
tributed as well as the supply of infants gar
ments. They stated that they we're going to
Richmond but did not tell what they intended
to do with the clothing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-12
In Memory of DIR. Dunn.

There was a very large congregation at the
Church of the Reformation, on street south
east, last evening at the services in memory Of
DR.. John W. Dunn. The National Lodge Of
Masons, Of which DR.. Dunn was a member, was
present in a body. The church was beautifully
decorated with flowers and an excellent musi-
cal service was rendered. Mrs. w. E. Parsons
sang a solo ut the conclusion of the sermon
Prayer was offered by A. W. Mather, pastor Of
the North Carolina Avenue Protestant Episco-
pal Church, and the sermon was preached by
Rev. W. Z. Parsons pastor and friend Of Dr.
Dunn. Rev. Mr.. Parsons preached from the
text, This mortal must put on immor tality'
The address was a high tribute to the life and
character of his deceased friend and co-worker
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-12
CONDENSED LOCALS,

Yesterday a slight fire took place at 12S NJ
street southeast, destroying some clothing and
bedding.
slight fire also took place at 1923 N street
northwest yesterday afternoon.
Last evening DR.. p. ]. Donohue was thrown
from his buggy at 9th street and New York ave-
nue. and slightly injured. He was taken to his
home, 113S Sth street northwest.
The President has commissioned Dr. Geo. B.
Henderson surgeon of the second regiment.
DONG, to be surgeon general Of the National
Guard, with the rank of major.
Representative Morse of Massachusetts adj
dressed large audience Of young men at the
rooms OF the Y.M.C.A- yesterday afternoon his
remarks being founded on the story Of the
prodigai son.
In the Criminal Court this morning James
p; Wallace was accepted as petit juror, COM
pleting the panel.
Thirty-one animals were impounded BY
Poundmaster Einstein last week. Among them
were 70 dogs. horses, 2 hogs, goat and 2
geese.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-12
Boundary Stones Should BE Placed.

To the Editor of The Evening Star:
The farmer lives in strong house, his crops
are good and around his lands he has built a
fence. He means to cultivate every square foot
of the ground within his bounds, but seldom
are his bounds well defined. At every corner
of the property stone should be firmly planted
in the ground, but in many places these stones
are missing and when the fences are crooked.
which il generally the case the correct bound
airy lines are difficult to locate. From this in
advertence Of property holders considerable
dispute arises when land is sold. Now, in MANY
instances the contents of a parcel Of land as
| stated in the deed cannot be found within the
lines as laid down, and the real cause of the
trouble is the indefinite location of corners.
When a tract of land lies at a great distance
beyond the city limits the owner does not from
BILE himself in the least about the exact loca-
ton Of his property lines. In fact, he fire.
quently describes his boundary by o line of
trees or u stream of water. And then, after a
lapse Of years. the city is extended and the sur
veyor runs through the country with the lines
Of streets and avenues
Farms are bought and the plans Of subdivis-
ion are arranged. The value of ground il
greatly enhanced, but on account Of Indefinite
| boundary lines many landed proprietors lose
small areas which rightfully belong to them.
Nor does it lie in the power Of q surveyor to
locate original lines when he has no data upon
which to base his calculations
A SURVEYOR.