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The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1891-04-02
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Uncle George-And SO you go &c
school now, Johnny? What part OF the
exercises do you like best?
Johnny-The exercises we get at re-
cess.-Texas Siftings. 4sssss's
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1891-04-02
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The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1891-04-02
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good appsti'e Tor my bfe,kf.., O.,
quite we'll and wsnt 10 nv hus,r,.. :,
ever -s Since then | have tr,.s ;,
NO 'tasr cases, Yours
W. W Caldwell.
president and mAn.fsr.
Ia Grippe Corresponds vrr, p.,,tx
with our broken H,nr Fever q, D,,-..
Fever. Johnson's Chill ard yrv,, L.,
~ appetite for any mal.fisl t,ophl.
hence IT lures Ia riippe
| for 'ale 6v Al brusgtsts .nl one =,
cent bottle guaranteed u cure IN evrrv IL.
stance, or money refunded
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The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1891-04-02
STEEL s ALEXANDER,

For the purpose Of conducting q GEN
EEAL FOUNDRY AND MACHINE
BUSINESS, at the stand lately occupied
by the firms Of Wm. Il. TappeY, Tappey
& Delaney, Tappcy & Steel and Tappey,
Lumsden \ Co. tor the past 40 years, and
having been associated with them as fore
man for 30 years and book.k eeper for IS
years, we feel confident that IN entering
upon this enterprise we Go so with a thor
ough and practical knowledge ofthe busi-
ness, and trust to have share OF public
Tonage. Very respectfully,
R. J. STEEL,
10 1y. W.M 4 AI.EXASDER.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1891-04-02
~ RR0WTS mon Ri7TERS

Cures Indigestion, Biliousnsss, Dyspepsia, hsla'
ria. Nervousness ana General Debility. Physi-
clan. recommend IL. All dealers sell H. Genuine
has trade mark aad crossed rcd liCes On wrapper.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1891-04-02

Use none but Rolan Bakins q
Powders.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1891-04-02

Use none buL Kolan BakinH
Powders.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1891-04-02
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-PrEYsICIAN AND SURGEON"
Offers bis professional services 10
the the citizens Of Scotland Neck
end surrounding country.
zO0ice rear ". A. Dann's law
eG3oo 3-26 6n.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1891-04-02
SO 1T IS.
WE HAVE SEEN 1T so.

TRIALS OF TIE COUNTRY EDITOR
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1891-04-02

SUBSCRIBE 10 THE DEMOCRAT
$3.50 A YEAR,
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CO-PARTN ERSHIP.

PETERSBURG, VA, April 25. 1890.
WE HAVE THIS DAY ASSOCIATE
W ed ourselves togetner under the
firm Of
Montgomery County sentinel., 1891-12-11

Don't Think for q Moment
Because we are quoting low-priced goods that
we are neglec,ing those that are buying new
weaves and novelties. We are willing to
wager that we carry one of the Finest Assort-
meuts OF Silk Dress Goods Of any house of
Georgetown.
Montgomery County sentinel., 1891-12-11

suggested. The operations Of the Depart
ment of Agricultua are adverted to with
much satisfactionly U this connection IL
estimated that the value of farm pro9dcts
this year exceeds those Of the last by 81
35oOOo.00O. The active operations Of the
pension bureau are commended and the
harsh criticism Of IL is deprecated.
The change Of method in selecting presi
Dental electors in Michigan Is referred to
with some feeling, and is made the occasion
Of q recommendation that Congress should
az the method of such appointments SO 81
TO be uniform and free from the gerryman
der.
The latter portion of the message is de
voted to brief discussion Of the force bill
and the evils 1t was intended to correct
The President yet entertains the hope tina
the question may be the subject Of q calm
patriotic consideration.
The message concludes with the expres
sion of qualification at the increased unifica
ton of the people and the revival Of th'
national spirit.
Montgomery County sentinel., 1891-12-11
As preface little annexed descriptive detail of
.JesUeI,'y OFFERINGS,
OWs' Trimming Department

G really loaded down with new things Hourly something different
makes next impossible to tell what do
we Therefore e INVITE your personal @ inspection We give short
all shades 5 Silk Gimp coo 25 Black Leaf
Gimp from 35c Black Silk 50 Jet and Gro
chet Gimp, from 90c o S. per yard
Montgomery County sentinel., 1891-12-11
OUR FIRST 4
~ GRAND OFFERING
OF
HOLIDAY GOODS!
RVERY ARTICLE WE OFFER rs
NEW AND NOVEL.

A VERY COMPLETE line of Opera Glass
"A es, ranging in price from 81 80 to $40.
This will make an elegant present.
A beautiful display of Fine Bric-a-Brac in
| Crown Worcester and Polished Terra Gotta,
This is very useful present.
In JEwELRY we are showing the very
latest fads that are useful as we'll as orna-
mental, such as Rings, Necklaces, Lace Pins,
| Bracelets in gold, silver and oxidized. For
| a special leader we have 200 assorted Brace
lets,
In 0xidized Ware we have hundred diff
ferent kinds OF presents suitable for any one
Leather Goods, such as Pocket Books, Gard
Cases, Purses, Shopping Bags, plain; also
silver and oxdized trimmed. 1000 assorted
Pocket Books and purses for
1oc.
Per.umery display is very rich and unique.
Fancy Cut.glass Bottles, filled with the 6aest
extracts, ranging In price from l9c up 10
| So so each.
We have one Of the finest displays of Mems
Satin Suspenders, In all colors, plain and
embroidered, single pairs in glass top boxes,
that will make very acceptable gift. Our
leader, plain Satin, single pair, box,
Z0C.
Silk Handkerchief and Muffiers for ladies
aud men. Our specialty-Ladies l-4-inch
Hem Initial Handkerchief, best quality Of
Japanese Silk at
5000 Hsndkerchiefs in every quality, plain,
hemstitched, scalloped, embroidered, lace
edge and fancy borders.
Writing Tablets, made of all kinds of leath-
er, in all colors, from Ice up to So so. You
cannot make more useful gift.
10000 Books to suit and please most every
kind of reader, from the small Pictorial Book
to suit the baby TO the most complete set by
the best known authors.
OUR GREAT OFFERING.
Mammoth Size Illustrated Juvenile Book,
one inch thick, At
lao.
Do you think that you could make more
useful present than Q box of our fine Pique
Bosom White Shirts? They will only cost
you S. 40. They are really worth 81 SO.
How is q fne Satin Corset or real Kid
Mousquetaire Glove, in different leugths,
from 6-button to l6-but,on? A box Of plain
or fancy Lisle would also be useful gilt.
Fancy satin Pin Cushions, with set of bot
ties handsomely trimmed with laces and rib
bons, IN cid gold, red, blue and other colors,
would please anybody.
A 6ue Wrap or Coat for either lady or
miss, in cloth or plush, entirely plain or
trimmed with braid, jet or fur, would make
any one happy.
We have hundreds of different kinds of
presents yet in stock that we are unable to
mention 10 these columns. II you are not
ready to buy now, yeu can make your selec-
iion, pay small deposit and have your pur-
chase delivered DAY before Christmas
Open every night until P. N.
Montgomery County sentinel., 1891-12-11

The Democratic caucus, for nominating
officers for the House of Representatives,
met on Saturday last at 2 o'clock, P. M. and
continued in session until late that night
without being able to make nomination
for Speaker, and adjourned to Monday
On Monday large portion Of the day and
night was consumed in balloting, when on
the 3oth ballot thevcaucus nominated Hon
Charles f. Crisp, of Georgia, for Speaker
the vote standing: Crisp, 1i9; Mills, 1o5
Springer, 4, and Stevens, /. James Kerr, Of
Pennsylvania, was unanimously nominated
for Clerk. The other nominees are Ser
geant.at-Arms, ex Congressman s. s. Yoder
of Ohio; Doorkeeper, ex-Congressman G.
II. Turner, of New York; Postmaster, Ly.
curgus Dalton, of Indiana.
Montgomery County sentinel., 1891-12-11
.NeU Advertisements.
ELECTION OF DIRECTORS

MONTGOMERY County NATIONAL BANK
of Rockville, Nd
An election for Directors will be he'd At
the Banking House Of the Montgomery Oun-
ty National Bank of Rockville, on TtES-
DAY, January l2th, 1892, between tks fours
of IL M. and l P. M.
dec ll-5t CssdNr.
Montgomery County sentinel., 1891-12-11
.-OUR-
OUR
DRY GOODS
Must be as advertised and as repre-
sented by the SALESMAN-If
not your money WILL BE
RETURNED.

Henrietta English Cashmeres,
Wide double width, excellent quality, Csc.
Black FRENCH SILKS, special bargains, BIC,
ST., ST. SO. Our ST. so black French Silks
are superior quality and extra wide width
and the price is reduced to 81 25.
FRUIT OF THE LOOM Bleached Cotton,
yard wide, very best quality, only S!c; real
cash value l0c.
BLACK Silk Velvets, ST., ST 25, ST. SO. Spe-
cial bargains.
BLANKETS, Blankets, immense assortment
of Blankets. Red, Gray, Brown and White
Blankets. Double white wool Blankets,
81 rs, ST. so, So, So so, So Is, IS, SO, $40.
Very finest quality LONSDALE Cambria, one
yard wide, only l0c, real cash value l23c.
Black French Cashmere Shawls, ST. so, 81,
So, SIS, So.
The new style Dress Goods, HOMESPUN and
Chevots-they are all pure fine wool and
wide double width, all colors, special cash
bargains only 39c, actual cash value SOC.
LADIES' CLOTH Dress Goods, nearly one
yard and a-half wide, all pure fine wool
navy blue, green, garnet, black, brown,
only soc, real value CSC.
Sheeting Cotton, immense double width, ex-
cellent quality, Csc.
LADIES' Balbriggan English Stockings, dou-
BILE heels, double toes, woven seams, Csc
pair or pairs for soc.
UNDERW EA r for men, women and chill
dren. Immense assortment, 25, 81, so, IS,
| Fnita Wool Flannels, Red Wool Fannels,
Blue Wool Flannels, Gray Wool Flannels;
cash bargains.
Turkey Red Table Damask, immense double
width, 25 374, SOC.
Heavy Bed Comforts, immense size, 75c, SOC,
ST., ST. 25.
Ladies' Cloth Dress Goods, wide double fold
all pure fine wool, navy blue, black, green
garnet, brown, 25c.
Henrietta French Cashme Serge very finest
quality, all pure wool, nearly yard and a
half wide. Special cash bargain 69c, real
true value 75c.
Impossible to send samples iuring the busy
| season.
CASH RGAINs AND
VALUABLE PRESEN rs
Is the secret Of our success.
Established in 1867
A CASH PURCHASE amounting to $5
will entitle YOU to ONE OF the following valu-
able presents A pair of extra large size, pure
linen Damask Towels worth 75c. one dozen
pure linen fringed Napkins worth 75c; pair
of silk embroidered glove fitting Corsets worth
75c.; three pairs Ladies Balbriggan Stock
ings worth 75c. GsD- A Turkey Red Table
Cloth, immense size, worth ST, and man y
other valuable presents for our cash custom
ers.
| A CASH PURCHASE f amounting 10 $40 or
more will entltle you to one Of the followin g
valuable presents A large size handsome
bridal quilt, worth 81 so; pair of elegant
bridal corsets, worth S. 5O two pairs ofextra
large size Damask towels, worth ST. 50 one
dozen friuged Damask napkins, worth ST. so;
six pairs Ladies' Balbriggan English stock
ings, worth 81, and many other valu able pres
enis 10 our CASH customers.
Montgomery County sentinel., 1891-12-11
CHRISTMAS GIFTS
HOLIDAY PRESENTS!
In Dry Goods, Notions and Fancy
Goods.


VOU COULD NOT FIND better present t
to make to your Father or Mother, Sis
ter or Brother, Uncle or Aunt, Sweetheart or
Lover, than some Of the following:
Every purchaser who mentions this ad-
vertisement will receive Souvenir with bis
o. her first purchase.)
Black and colored Dress Silks, ST. yard;
All-wool Dress Goods, rs, 40, so, 75c a yard;
bargain in Ga all-wool Ladies' Cloth, SOC
a yard-all colors
Black and colored Henriettas, IS, so, 75c yd.;
Black and colored Velvets, 81 a yard
A full line of White and Colored Blankets.
Ask to see our $500 Bankets-they are
beauties.
Ladies' aud gents Silk Handkerchief at "a,
35, 40, so, IS and 81 each.
Ladies' Long Feather Boas, only $3.50 each.
Short 60 g. d" 75c
good quality of colored Kid Gloves, 75c
a pair.
Black Kid Gloves, guaranteed, ST. a pair.
Geutlemen's Lined and Fur-top Kids.
Ladies' gents and chidren's Wool Hose at
25c pair.
100 pieces best Calicoes at sc yard.
Canton Flannels, &c 10 l24c per yard.
Good White Bed Spreads, ST. and ST. .35 each
Bargains in Mems and Boys' Cassimeres
Large variety of Underwear at reduced prices.
~ Send US an order by mail, or visit our
store. We can suit you in both goods and
| prices. We have lotof
Christmas Goods,
to be sold at HALF PRICE. Be sure and
call. Respectfully,
S. ID. BURCH & CO.,
DRY GOODS and NOTIONS DEALERS,
1903 Seventh Street, N. W.,
WASHINGTON, D. G.
nov 20-aug i4-ly
Montgomery County sentinel., 1891-12-11
FOR RENT.

7 ARGE BRICK HOUSE, located in the
i centre of the town of Rockville twen-
ty-two rooms, S,abling, Granary, Hsy-Loft
and all necessary outbuildings, good pump OF
fine water al the door. This building is suit
ed for Boarding House and has tirst-class
Store Room. Immediate possession given.
Fine Dairy Farm of ia Acres, within one
mile Of Germantown Depot. Nearly all the
land in grass. Fine large Barn, arranged 10
accommodate from so TO 100 head of Cows;
all necessary arrangements for first-class
dairy; spring and pump of fine water
Fencing lu good condition and all necessary
oubuildings
Also, GRASS LOT of 80 Acres, situated
on the Frederick road.
LEE OFFUTT,
sepll-tf Ex'r OF n. D. Offutt.
Montgomery County sentinel., 1891-12-11

The Executive Committee of the Ma
tional Democratic Committee has called the
latter committee to meet in Washington
on January 21st to fix the time and place
for holding the National Democratic Con.
vention in 1892
Montgomery County sentinel., 1891-12-11
I HE SENT TIN Ell.
ROCKvILLE. MD.

Friday Morning. December II. 1891.
Montgomery County sentinel., 1891-12-11

We learn that Col. ]. Thomas Scharf, ol
Baltimore, at the instance of many friends
has finally concluded to become candi.
date for Police Commissioner in place ol
Edison NJ Schryver. For eight years Col
Scharf has filled with great credit to him
self and the State the Office Of Land Com
missioner The Colonel is a gentleman Of
large and varied attainments, an earnest and
clean Democrat, q fine executive officer, and
if selected for the position he now desires
he will bring to the discharge Of the duties
every official requisite.
Montgomery County sentinel., 1891-12-11
THE WASHINGTON
LOAN AND TRUST
c O NJ p A M Y.
Cash Capital. 900, 900.
New Granite Building, corner Of 9th
and T streets,
WASHINGTON, D. C..

AUTHORIZED AY LAW TO settle estates
as Executor, Administrator, Guardian, etc.
Assumes trusts Of all kinds. Incomes OF
non residents cole cted and promptly
remitted. Ali trust investments kept sep
arately and apart from the assets Of the Com
pany.
II will issue drafts on different points, col
lect checks and bo,es free of charge, give ad-
vice regarding Investments; sell good real
estate loans 10 eur customers.
Two per cent interest paid on bal
ances subject TO check at sight.
Certificates of deposit bearing interest will
be issued as follows:
On all amounts deposited for ninety days
or more, bat less than six months, 3 per cent.
per annum on deposits for more than six
months, but less than one year, $50 per cent.
per anAum and on deposits OF one year or
longer, per cent.
GS- Secure and conveniently located boxes
within thejE Eise and Burglar-proof Vaults
will be rented at prices varying from $50
per annum aHd upwards, according to size.
Montgomery County sentinel., 1891-12-11
GLORIOUS NEWS
For Rockville and Montgom-
cry County.
A. KAUFMAN,

Late Of kaufman & Sickle, has opened Il
Branch Store At 3lll N street, GEORGE.
TOWN-the most complete Dry Goods Store
to be found anywhere. Our line comprises
some wonderful bargains 1t is for you TO
say whether you want TO make 33 per cent.
on every dollar you buy. Read the list be-
low, and next week this same SPACE will
show all competition as to how cheap good
goods can be sold:
20 pieces Of unbleached cotton ..........3c
g bales heavy unbleached canton flannel =. 35c
8 cases Of polka dot and fancy prints......33c
cases of wool-mixed fancy br0cade dress
goods.......... .,..".-i......"........ S3c
500 yards of light, fancy-striped shirting
cheViots. .....-...."....".. ...S4c
case of diagonal striped, wool mixed
dress goods.............-.".. -.."83c
500 yards Of ine check Nsinsook, differ
ent Stylts........ ........ ........73c
500 yards oiled red calico with black polka
dots. ........."6ac
500 yards of a2.inch fancy cretones, for
drapery c0verings.".....""..... ......., lO4c
Extra heavy, yard wide, unblesched cot
ton, yards for....." "......-.............2bc
25c Henrietta finished cashmere. Sc
46-inches wide Armenia club, all wove eff
iect......."....... ....9c
1000 yards Of fanneiette for dresses -. ......9c
1900 yards Of fancy and black and white
striped eAteen
9-4 sheeting, full width. l5c
1914 sheeting, full width. ...lSc
new and complete line of all kinds Of
black and colored surahs, the best quail
lty."....."...... ......."....... ......"... bSc
Black gros grain, black rhadame, black
armnre from..." ""....6sc up ~
Montgomery County sentinel., 1891-12-11
Real Estate Agents.

THE undersigned having entered into the
l. real estate business, in Gaithersburg, is
nov prepared to make sales of some OF the
best farming lands in Montgomery county I;
also of houses and lots, both in and out of
town. We also have a number of houses to
rent. Loans negotiated, &c. Correspond
euce solicited. respectfully,
@. W. CRAWFORD l. CO.,
may 23-ly GaitheEsburg, Nd.
Montgomery County sentinel., 1891-12-11

MEMS Domet flannel outing shirts, all
sizes .................zoc
Boys sll-wool flannel shirt waists, acme
brand .....1oc
Ladies' perfect-6tting muslin corset COW
ers l24c
Children's wraps, Gretchen style, 4, 6 and
years...................... Sl oO
Ladies' 27-inch, doube-breasled REFERS, 80
to 44............ .......S2 AZ
made with French neck, pearl bu ttons,
sizes "a 10 44........ 59c
This is a regular 80 cent article.
100 dozen 2l0O linen collars ...........3 for CSC
l0-4 white blanket, full size.................69c
From that price we have them up 10 $40.
Glib. gray blanket, suitable for bed cover
ing or lap robes........ ...."-...........69c
A Little Cutting in Notions.
Barbour's linen thread, full size..............6c
Colored dress brsids... ......................3c
Black, white and fancy dress and garter
weo .................3c
Smith needles, sharps s........"..-...........3c
All makes sewing machine needles, per
package
Jumbo toilet soap ......4c
Crochet needles, steel or bone...
Clsrk's D. N. T. per dozen, only ....""...42c
Linen floss, hanks sfor.,...a..,............5
Now, remember what we have said n the be-
ginning, II you went Two Dollars worth
OF goods for One Dollar and 6fty cents,
our house is the place.
The morning news., 1891-09-30
Markets BY TGLEI RAJ i.
FINANCIAL.


Nzw YosN. SEPT. 20. noon.-Stocfs opened
firm Mon easy at yll6 per cent Exchange
long, 81 70 04 30; short, "a S3Q,4 =.
Government bonds neglected.. State bonds
stea y.
Erie. ..........., 2l4 Richm'd & W. PIT.
Oaica 20 & NorCl..tl44 Ter ninal....,.. 1}lS
Lakes Sl0cs........t:4 Western Unioa... s-zs
N9;r Srw YoaR, Sept. %, 500 p. m.-sterling ex-
change closed active ana stsady at 81 s 04 81
comm .rcial bills, 81 l.0I 53. Money e'ay q
"a t,,. cstt cl.,se ofere at p r cent. Gov
ernment bonds closed dull hut s1''d'; four per
cents -, four aad han per cents ---
state bonds 4 uu siett .
SUB Treasury Balsnces-Coin. 500, $4,000; cur
rency, 5l4, j. UOu.
re stock market was a ain OF reactiohary
temper to-day. but the declines , estDilsueu, s,its
entirely the result of operations OF traders VINO
are now taking advan'agH OF the absence OF
organized support OF heavy ouylng oy larger
operators to make q turn IN tne suorS sue aio
to-day they were irce sellers OF stocks even
willie the 6ould party again were buyers
Mis- ;our Pacific was still the cehIer OF eior's a.
de preston, and il was knockel COW 20 ~ anu
closed only smalMfraction above lts lowest
urice Traders raded the entire ilSV through
aa,t tbe dav m different times, and no reaction
of note was seen until the last hour, Wnen
snnrp upward turn was checked IN Jbe iaSb le"
minutes by a further raid, whlcn' howeVes, vas
locke upon as intended to aitect the opening
in Tond IN 10 morrow. It's slddenness was seen
in the fact that Missouri Pacific, whlcn had
rallied to 81. was force OF to 0!12 Ine Market
gave . idence Of having lost It's bfeau1 = anu
transactions were almost all IN lew iradefs-
Atchison, Missouri Pacinc, ST fan., D' ~. ~ ~
and q incy. Rock Island, and Union racine
Tn rest Of the list we're quiet from t1e oi eiiins
1. tne close. and the only feature Of loN-price9
st cks was WEAKNESS ia Hooking Nalley anu