The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1891-04-09
FRANKLIN.

FRANKLIN.
Mr.. J. ". Brown, of Sampson
county, made the finest cane in the
State. He made on three-quarters
OF an acre two hundred and forty
gallons and one quart az syrup. d.
HARRELs SToRE:-W.e are sorry
to annouce to the public the reno
val of DR.. Jesse y. Lucas, our only
physician. He left Oh Tuesday, 9th
nit, for Quitinan, Ga. The place
formerly owned by him is owned
now by Mr.. S. F. Peterson, who
lately moved to this place aad en-
gagged in the mercantile business.
We have been told he is doing
good business here.
Rev. r. G. Sanding returned
home on last evening from the west
ern part of the State, where he has
been visiting friends and relatives
for several days.
Mr.. L. NJ. BOykin is teaching
singing school at this place, which
is largely attended. Sir. Boykin is,
as most of our readers know, q most
excellent teacher.
The church at this place is being
worked on now- When it is finish
ed it will be an honor to the place
and we think it is one OF The largest
and among the best churches in the
county. There is regular preaching
the third Sunday and Saturday be-
fore by Rev. Mr.. Hildreth, Of Will.
mington. We have there a good
Sunday School also. Prayer each
Thursday night.
Miss Emma Smith. the grand
daughter of Mr. Z. 6. Ward, with
whom she has been living for some
time, left few days ago for Titus
Vile, Fla, where her father nov
| lives.
Miss Dolly King, of Clinton, has
been visiting friends and relatives
in this community.
We would like TO hear from
| "Franklin'' oftener than we do.
Why does not some one write up
the news. BIS r.
HALLS.
On account Of SO much rain anu
cold the farmers are somewhat be-
hind with their work. Some few
have planted corn. but the great ma
jority are waiting for better weather.
The huckleberT les had withsto1d
the cold until this blizzard put in its
appearance, but NV fears are enter
! tanned, that they are badly damaged.
| Quite Il roman tic marriage tOuH
! place in this section few days ago
Mr. B. L. Jones becoming tireu al
living the life Of a bachelor, and
having had the proper understand
ing las he thoughO with his aflianc
ell Miss Mary Z. King, he started
out to win the prize, and after 81
eventful struggle succeeded in elud
ing the cold folks at home" and ar
irving at Il. ". Bass, Esq, a:ou'
midnight, when they all slunlberet
and slept. Tie Esquire was aroused
and, after rubbing his eyes awhile
proceeded to make the two one, ant
they went on their way happy ant
rejoicing. May success attend then
is the wish of :.EX.
Mr.. \. G. Barbrey, one OF OF
most exemplary young men, lef
home on the 4th 10 seek his fortune
III the Territories Of the far off West
We hope he sill make success il
business, realize his brightest a1tici
pations and ere long return and sta.
with us. The entire community i
!, loath to give him up.
Miss Rena Smith, OF lower Salnp
son, is now the guest OF Miss Mar.
, Herring, and is welcome visitor il
this section.
, Mr.. Calvin Bowden, who has near
~ reached he ripe Old age of fou
! score years, is now quite sick.
2 Among other things this part 0
the county has young lady who at
tends to all the domestic affairs abou
the house, COOKS for & large family
/. milks the cows and walks two mile
3, and teaches school eight hours day
And yet some people sa.' woman
so weak and insignificant.
Mr.. Sam'lHolmes. ofCum berlant
end Mr.. James Underwood, of Ricf
i moud, Va, have recently visite
our neighborhood and were the que:
of Miss Youmay draw you
own conclusion, as to their business
Our farmers { supplying then
selves with mule and guano.
RACHEL.
SOUTH Clinton.
Il Mr.. Ivey X. Chestnut has one I
thp finest two weeks q ld colt we hay