Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1893-08-17
LOCAL BRIEFS.

Mr.. Geo. w. Langston has been
made postmaster al Greenleaf. near
this city. A most excellent selec-
ton.
The GoLDsBoRo WEEKLY ARGUS
is the only weekly paperin the State
that gave it's readers the Presidents
message last week, and with mature
editorial comment.
LIT. Sam Faison, Of the u. S. A.,
with headquarters at San Francisco,
is on a visit 70 his home at Faisons,
and YVES in the city yesterday, where
his many frien Is were glad to see
him.
Hrs many frierds in this city will
regret exceedingly to know thst
our esteemed townsman Capt. A,
j, Galloway is confined to his home
By illness. We all wish him a
speedy return TO his wonted
health.
The many friends and admirers
of Rev, DR.. Deems, and especially in
this city, where he vas once pastor,
will hear with regret that he is now
at deaths door in New York city
and his death may occur at any
moment.
Our Young friend and former
townsman Prot. Jno. s. Bassett,
now OF the faculty OF Trinity Col-
lece, accompanied by his wife, is
on a visit to his parents in this
city, where his many friends are
glad to see them.
MR. Walter Grimes, of Raleigh,
who represented he Democracy Of
Wake county in the General Assem-
bly, last winter. and wss perhaps the
Youngest member ever elected IS the
House, is in the city, the guest of
the Hotel Kennon.
THERE will be an examination
at the white graded school IN
Goldsboro, on Monday morning
Aug. 21st at 9 O'clock, Of apFl;-
cants for county appointment TO
the State Normal and Industrial
School at Greensboro.
HERE was a special meeting OF
the Board of County Education in
this city yesterday, for the appoints
ments to vacancies on district school
committees throughout the county.
The proceedings will appear in to-
morrow mornings Angus.
The ladies of the First Baptist
church will hold a lawn party at
their parsonage on Thursday even-
ing, Aug. 18th, the proceeds to
make repairs on the parsonage, Many
nice things will be spread on the
tables, and a liberal attendance will
be appreciated.
The well-known Shepherd dog
"Carlo," belonging to Mr.. r. G
Freeman, and by far the most intel
ligent and affectienate dog ever seen
in Goldsboro, died suddenly Satur-
day afternoon, at the home Of his
master, from heart disease, supposed
to have been caused by being too fat.
The death of Mrs. Waters, the
venerable mother Of our townsmen
Messrs. Nornond and Alphonso
Waters, occurred at her home in this
city Monday night. The funeral was
held yesterday afternoon at 4 o'clock
from the Goldsboro Baptist church,
of which she was an exemplary mem
Der, Rev. Fl. G. Moore officiating.
A distinguished representative del
agation Of the good looking manhood
Of Goldsboro and Wayne county,
consisting of Messrs. W. I. Hollo-
well, ]. Will Winslow, L. E. Prid.
gen, n. W. Musgrave and M. T.
johnson, will start for Chicago this
morning to t'take in" the Worlds
Fair.
The colored base ball club from
Rocky Mount came down to Colds
boro yesterday afternoon and crossed
bats on the diamond with the club
of this city. The visiting club was
met here by the local brass band
and a large The game
resulted in q score of 8 to 10 il
favor of Goldsboro.
VIZ present to our readers this
morning an ARTICLE, copied from the
Charlotte Nbservtr, from the pen Of
Dur gifted friend and townsman Mr.
Jno. r. Morris. It speaks for itself
in its own witty, happy style, and
carries many pungent truths thai
cannot fail to make their impress;
upon even the most cursory reader
The mule that was stolen from
Mr.. Wilson, in New Hope township
Friday night, was found in Kinstor
Saturday evening in the possession
of a negro man, who lived near Kin.
ston and who had worked on Mr.
Wilson's farm several years ago. He
gave his name as John Armstrong
end was brought to this city yester,
Day and lodged IN jail TO await GU
next term of cour
THE store of Messrs. Smith {
Yelyerton was burglarized Friday
from the back door transom ant
several pistols are missing Tn
money drawer, also was rifed. Al
attempt was made also to enter III
We'll & Bros. store in the same man
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