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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-03-28
Leaves all His Property to His Wife
and Makes Her Executor.

Thursday night man was hello up
and robbed in the true style OF the
border brigand, within three miles OF
the State capitol.
The old covered bridge that stretches
like a long box over Crabtree creek is
uncanny looking at night; and ITS
shadows form a fine hiding-place IN
which a robber may Turk.
And at that spot young farmer was
held up and robbed.
Young Mr.. Massey had been to Raj
eigR with a cow for sale. He failed to
get a satisfactory bid for the animal,
and started to carry her back home. He
was riding in buggy, driving the gen
tie old horse with one hand, and lead
ing the cow with the other.
He was driving along toward home
quietly and peaceably enough, without
an incident to break the monotony I'M
til he reached the bridge.
Suddenly a man stepped from the
shadow of the bridge, behind the bug
gy.
He pulled pistol on the young farm
err. and ordered him to hold up his
hands.
Mr.. Massey was scared half to death
Dy AHe Suuuth uolu-dp' liz VoAA ia'
assailant that he had no money.
That was the last Mr.. Massey knew
until he regained consciousness some
hours later. As soon as he came to
his senses, he called for help. Some
negroes heard him calling, and went
to the spot. He couldn't tell them
whether his assailant was a white man
or a negro. He didn't know how the
affair happened. He only knew he had
been held up and robbed.
Massey had only S2.75 in money on
his person, and the robber got that.
The horse and COW were found loose,
some distance on the. other side of the
bridge.
There is no clue to the robber.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-03-28
pAnsY CLUB ENTER1 AlNMENT


a Delightful Evening Spent at the Ses-
sion Room of the First Presbyterian
Church.
One of the pleasantest entertain
ments given in Raleigh in long time
was the one given at the session room
of the First Presbyterian church last
night by the Pansy Club, which is
composed of dozen young girls under
fourteen years of age. Their perform
ance was a series of beautiful tableauN,
representing popular books, and was
in the nature of an animated book re-
view. The most beautiful sight OF the
evening was the last tableau, illuml-
mated by colored lights, in which all
the children posed in the All Together.
Mr.. w. S. Primrose was the clever
master of ceremonies.
The programme of the Book Review
by the members of the Pansy Club, that
was rendered with pleasing effect, was
as follows
''The Little Women" Francis Lacy,
Shannie Daniel, Ada Richardson and
Berta Daniel.
'Auld Lang Syne"- Marguerite Nc
Pheeters.
''she Stops to Conquer"-rene
Lacy.
1.-The Bow of Orange Ribbon"-Pansy
Fetner.
mot Like Other Maggie Al
len.
'The Roman Singer'-VirgieEnniss.
Lilac Sunbonnet -Estelle EnnIss.
"Old Fashioned Girl''-Nellie Battle.
'Vanity Fair"-Mary Lacy and
Blanche Hearth.
These tableauX were interspersed by
a delightful programme of music and
recitation in which the best talent in
the city was introduced. The recita-
tions by Miss Caspari, of Peace Insti-
tute, were revelations to those who
have tired of hackneyed recitations.
She is free from affectation and has a
simplicity and perfection that chal-
lenges the highest praise.
Mrs. Hamilton sang Across the
Stiie' with fine effect.
Miss Ethel Bagley played violin
solo, accompanied by her mother on the
piano, with the true artists touch.
The song, Happy Days" by Miss
Mamie Cowper, was a decided hit. She
is one one of Raleigh's sweetest vocal
lists, and her effort last night was
warmly applauded and highly appre-
ciated.
Miss Mitchell read a speech on 'Wo-
mans Rights" that was full of humor
and was rendered with spirit and I'M
derstanding.
DR.. Register gave two popular recita-
tons to the great delight of the audi
ence, which encored him literally.
Miss Berta Daniel pleased the audi
ence with an instrumental solo, and
Master Ben Lacy got three encores by
his talent at recitation. He is a great
boy, and will be a Governor or a Bishop
if he keeps on. His father wants TO
make Methodist preacher out of him,
and if he succeeds, there viii be a
Bishop Lacy
Refreshments were served, and the
receipts were very gratifying to the
management.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-03-28
PERSONALS.
2O6 Fayetteville Street

Mr.. c. L. Clark is at the Park.
Mr.. j. T. Harrison, of Salisbury, is in
the city.
Mrs. E. Hall, Of Atlanta, Ca, is at
the Park.
Mr.. c. 3. Edwards is confined to his
home by illness.
Miss Alma Barbee is visiting rela-
tives in Durham.
Mr.. w. Z. Manor returned yesterday
from business trip.
Mr.. George Allen returned yesterday
from a business trip.
Editor J. A. Thomas, of theLouisburg
Times, is at the Park
Col. Jno. w. Hinsdale went yesterday
to Carthage ON legal business.
DIR. J. r. Rogers returned yesterday
from professional trip to Baltimore.
Mr.. J. b. Sneed, former head clerk at
the Park, is in the city for few days.
Attorney General Osborne last even
ing returned to his home in Charlotte.
Mrs. 7. Fl. Chavasse and Miss Mary
Chayasse have gone to Wilson on a
visit
Mr. Thomas Cowper, of Portsmouth,
Va, arrived yesterday on a visit to rela-
tives.
Travelling Agent Taylor, of the
Greensboro Patriot, was in the city yes
terday.
Mr.. w. c. Jackson has been elected
orator by the Senior class of the A. and
NJ College.
Mrs. Elijah Shaw and Mr.. and Mrs.
Herbert Shaw went last evening to
Southern Pines.
DIR. II. b. Battle went last evening
to the State Horticultural farm at
Southern Pines.
Mr.. Henry Blount passed through
yesterday on his way to Southern Pines,
where he lectured last night.
Miss Anna Turnbull, who has been
visiting Miss Timberlake, returned yes
terday TO her home in Durham.
General Passenger Agent Agler and
Travelling Passenger Agent Haight, of
the Union Pacific road, were here yes
terday.
Chairman A. r. Holton, of the Repub-
iiCan State Executive committee, was
here few hours yesterday morning.
He did not stop to confer with The
local lights, but left on the 1880 train
for Goldsboro.
Jim Young left yesterday morning
for Warrenton, where he, State Senator
Charles A. Cook, and George White
(the colored eX-solicitor of that dis
tricD spoke to a gathering of Republi-
cans yesterday.
Miss Minnie Reid of Greensboro, and
Miss Pearl Carver, of Forestville, ar
rived yesterday afternoon, and are Wis
ting friends in the city Miss Reid
has been visiting Miss Carver at her
home in Forestville.
Collector F. NJ. Simmons returned
yesterday from Trenton, Jones county,
where Superior court has been in ses-
sion this week Only one important
case, the $4,000 damage suit against
the Atlantic and North Carolina rail
road, was tried at this term.
Mr. Ernest Williams, of Lynchburg,
Va, president of the Apex Lumber Co,
was here yesterday. He will soon move
to Raleigh, and make this place his
home. This city must be on a solid
basis, he said. 81 have been trying
for a month to find a house to live in.
but / find not one, of the kind ] want,
vacant. That certainly speaks well for
the town"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-03-28
THE CANTATA. 'REBECCA."

At Metropolitan Hall last night the
cantata, 'Rebecca," was presented by
colored amateurs. The performance
was very creditable, and some of those
i'm the cast are good actors. c. A. Nor
ris, who sang the principal role, has
a magnificent voice. His solos were
fine, but the choruses were best of all.
The negroes have naturally very melo-
dious voices, and voices that blend
well. The music of the cantata is melo-
dious, and the choruses were sung
with a swing and a melody that was
thrilling.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-03-28
THRREDEATHS OF AGED PERSONS
IN THE SAME ROOM.

Mrs. Annie Lloyd, widow of the late
Isham Lloyd, died Wednesday after
noon.
This is the third death that has oc-
CURED in the same room within two
months. The ages of those who have
died there ranged from SIS to SO years.
Mrs. Margaret Pool, sister of the late
Charles Cross, aged 65: Mr.. Charles
Cross. aged So, and Mrs. Lloyd, aged
IS. Mrs. Sallie Cross, widow of the late
Charles Cross, aged 20 years, is left TO
mourn the loss of her former room
mites.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-03-28
MUST GIVE So 500 BOND.

In Two weeks, or the Washington Lum-
Der Mills will be Put in Hands of a
Receiver.
Judge Shepherd and Col. Hinsdale
yesterday afternoon returned from
Newbern, where they this week argued
a ease invoking some forty thousand
dollars. Messrs. Howes and Sheets, of
Philadelphia, applied Tor the appoint
nent of a receiver for the large
single mill in Beaufort county, near
Washington, owned by the Springers.
The case was argued before Judge
Seymour. Col. Hinsdale, of this city,
and Mr.. Charles #. Warren, of Wash
ington, N. G., represented the plain
tiffs, while Judge Shepherd, of this
city, and Mr.. John I'll. Small, of Wash
ington, appeared for the owners of the
mill.
Judge Seymour notified the Spring
ers to give bond for $4,000 to secure
the rent, within two weeks from to-
day. or he would appoint a receiver
for the property.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-03-28
THE GREATEST TRIUMPH OF ALL.
CANCER CURED.
INNS IS WORTH READING


KittreIl, N. c., March 10, 90.
Mrs. Joe Person, Kittrell, N. c.:
Dear Madam: Of all the wonderful
cures your Remedy has effected, l am
satisfied the case of Mrs. Rivers, of
Warren county, is the most miracul-
Gus. / saw her when she came here,
two or three years ago to commence
the treatment, and she was the most
frightful looking creature ever saw.
She seemed to have some cancerous
affection of the face. Her throat, chin,
mouth, nose and gums were almost en-
tirely eaten up and no one who saw
her thought she could live a month,
except your son, Mr. r. NJ. Person, who
said he would cure her She got q
supply of the Remedy and returned
home, and has been taking it ever
since. To-day see her here again, thor
oughly cured, hardly a scar left. She
says she feels as well as she ever did,
but will continue taking the Remedy
for awhile to make sure there win be
no return.
The above are the simple facts Of the
case, which / think those afflicted with
blood diseases should know.
Very truly yours,
G. w. RAEEY.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-03-28
HELPING THE VANCE STATUE.

'rhe pupils Of Mrs J b. Boards
schcol for girls" have subscribed five
dollars towards the Vance Monument
fund Their subscription will be for
wareled to Raleigh, in care of the COM
mittee appointed 10 receive such coli
lectioas Hickory Press and CAROLYN
iam
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-03-28
BAPTIST FEMALE UNIVERSITY
DAY

The fourth Sunday in May will be
observed by number of Sunday
Schools in the State as baptist Fe-
male University Day" DIR. Simms, OF
Raleigh, is pushing the matter vigor-
ously, endeavoring to reach the young
people and arouse them to aid and
appreciate what viii be indeed their
institution. He will have somewhat to
say from time to time. North Carolina
Baptist.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-03-28
AN ONSLOW MAN ALARMS THE
NATIVES.

The arrival Of ten pound boy at
the home Of Mr.. Robt. Lewis last Fri
limited amount Of growing, that at a
distance of half mile was mistaken
by the citizens for an alarm of fire.
Jacksonville Times.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-03-28
LANGDON STILL CONNECTED WITH
CUMNOCK MINE.

The Wilmington Messenger says 1--WE
are informed by Mr. Fouse (agent of
the Cumnock company at Wilmington
that Mr. Samuel p. Dangdon of Phila-
delphia, is still connected with the
Cumnock mine, and that the recent
change in the company operating it
was merely the strengthening of the
company financially"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-03-28

A telephone system is now being put
in at Louisburg by Strause Bros, own
ers of the Henderson exchange. Lou
isburg viii be connected with Hender-
son by long distance phone.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-03-28
Witness:
ARE YOU ONE

OF those unhappy people who are suf-
fering with weak nerves, starting at
every slight sound, unable to endure
any unusual disturbance, finding it inn
possible to sleep? Avoid opiate and
nerve compounds. Feed the nerves
upon blood made pure and nourishing
by the great blood purifier and true
nerve tonic, Hoods Sarsauarilla.
Hoods Pills are the best after dim
ner pills, assist digestion, prevent con
stipation. 25e.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-03-28

Drive out the impurities from your
blood with Hoods Sarsaparilla and
thus avoid that tired, languid feeling
and even serious illness.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-03-28
A LOVELY WOMAN
l@ 70Te lovely still If she wears
=. wseTty and becoming Hat.

We have been waiting for the proyer robin with
OF spring
omeh probably snow
uful spring millinery has put IS appearance
the n
Come and this grand luxurious display
Monday, the
Come early there's
and don't you
You ask what Bnd2 kind
You ask what coors? All that the rainbow
the grand hamones
strike the keynote Of the grandest millinery stock Raleigh has
Our direct from the fashion Of this continent New York;
has
direct
We are ready execute all orders promptly and satisfaction
Our opening day Monday, the Both cordially all ladies
come Respectfully,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-03-28
READ AGAIN

Mrs. Rivers came to see to-day to
show me she is entirely cured. Her
chin, lips and nose are well and she
says her general health is perfect.
MRS JOE PERSON.
Kittrell, N, c., March 10Th, 1895. 10.
Mrs. Persons Remedy is for sale by
every druggist in Raleigh, and by the
druggists generally in North Carolina,
South Carolina and Virginia.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-03-28
HOME FACTS WHICH CANNOT BE
QUESTIONED

JAN-Al- 81 AZ - w IAIAtIl AsAaNNf|A BEI
QUESTIONED.
/ have used Mrs. Joe Persons Remedy
for cancer on the chin, lips and nose.
1t had eaten the flesh from my chin
until the bone was exposed. 1t had
eaten entirely through my nose and
was making rapid progress on my lips
and gums. The roots of several teeth
were eaten bare. When / was in this
condition in October, '91, and had been
given up by the doctors, who pro-
nounced it cancer, / heard OF Mrs. Joe
Persons Remedy through a friend,
Mrs. Rodwell, and secured a half doz-
en- Wash packages, and commenced it's
use. In about three weeks there was
marked improvement, all offensive
odOr had disappeared and flesh had
commenced to grow on the exposed
places, and in three months my chin
and lip were entirely well and looked
as natural as before. My nose is not
entirely well, but does not give me any
pain. / am sure l would now be well
had l been able to procure the medi-
cine as | needed it.
In all have taken 80 bottles of the
Remedy and 18 packages of the Wash,
and am confident that 70 dozen more
bottles will effect a permanent cure.
/ have been subjected to rheumatism
all my life, but since taking this medi-
cine l have been entirely cured of it.
After | commenced the use of the
Remedy l was able to rest well at night
and was free from all pain. Before
that time ! could not sleep at all and
had to walk the floor in agony, unable
rest or sleep. ] do not think there is
any medicine in the world to compare
with it, and advise all sufferers to use
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-03-28
HELD UP AND ROBBED
Young Mr.. Massey Robbed at
Crabtree Bridge.

He Did Not Recover Consciousness for
Several Hours--No Clew to the
Highway Robber, who Held
Him Up for 1915.
MAJ. JOHN G. WlNrER'S WILL.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-03-28
In a letter written June 6, 1894 Mrs
Riwnr,c enN-s.

In letter written June 6, 1894. Mrs.
Rivers says:
Mrs. Person, / will write to let you
hear from me. My nose does not give
me any trouble whatever; I am in bet
ter health than have been in five years
and feel stronger, but without the
medicine I would not be so. | am stir
taking the remedy, though 1 stopped
it for a while last fall and my nose
got worse. l had rather see you than
anybody in the world and want you
to write to me. Ny postoffice is now
AXtell, Warren Co., N. c., a new Office.
A letter received from Mrs. Rivers,
dated February 2Sth, '95, says:
Mrs. Person, please send me another
box Of your Remedy. l am better off
now than l have been in two years,
but l thought 1 might get worse this
spring, and probably had better take
a little more medicine"
Whether my Remedy will cure Mrs.
Rivers or not, time can alone deter
mine; one thing is certain, she would
have died had she not obtained my
Remedy when she did, and her letter
tells what it did for her at once; and
it is now holding it in absolute check,
and l believe, by building up her sys-
tenn, it may eventually cure her.
Very truly,
MRS. JOE PERSON.
March 9th, 1895.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-03-28
MRS. VICTORIA RIVERS.
Ridgeway, n. c., April 18th, 1893,

The above statement is an exact de-
scription of Mrs. Rivers condition and
remarkable cure by the use of Mrs.
Joe Persons Remedy. I was an eye
witness of her suffering before She
commenced the use of the Remedy, and
of her cure as certified by her.
MRS. j. J.. ROCKWELL.
RidgewaY. n. c., April 18th. 1893.
Mower County transcript., 1896-10-07
AZ Cook Book Free !.

Y Table and Kitchen" is the title OF
9 new cook book published by the
Price Baking Powder Company, Chi
cago. just at this time it will be sent
free II you write postal mentioning
the Mower County TRANSCRIPT. This
book has been tried by ourselves and
is one of the very best OF it's kind.
Besides containing over 400 receipts
for all kinds Of pastry and home cook
cry, there are many hints for the
table and kitchen, showing how to
set a table, how to enter the dining
room, ETC.; hundred and one hints in
every branch OF the culinary art.
Cookery of the very finest and richest
as well as OF the most economical and
home like, is provided for. Remem-
Der "Table and Kitchen" will be sent
postage paid, to any lady sending her
address (name, town and state) plain
ly given. A copy ia German or Scan.
dinavian will be sent il desired.
Postal card is as good as letter. Ad-
dress Price Baking Powder Company,
Chicago, III.
Mower County transcript., 1896-10-07
Linens.

BY selling Linens at such very low
prices we plant the seeds of economy
where you can reap the harvest.
Five pieces 81 inch heavy Table
Damask, warranted to wash
we'll and to give perfect satis- ,
faction. regular price would
be 45c, bargain price, yard. .29 cts
56 inch pure Linen Cream Dam
ask, regular price 35c, our
bargain price ...... rs cts
81 inch Turkey Red Damask,
a great bargain, per yd only. is cts
Sc inch oil boiled Turkey Red
Damask, a bsolutely fast color,
per yard. .25 cts
Bleached Napkins, 24x24, fast
edge and worth $3.50 per doz-
en-, special per dozen. ........ $l.OO
Cotton twilled Toweling, yard. cts
Fine Crash, extra heavy, yard. 6 cts
Linen Crash J. I. :. :. !. 7. q. ....s cts
Cotton Towels, each ........ 5 cts
Linen Towels, each. 10 cts
1914 Marcelles Bed Spreads, ,each79 cts
1914 extra heavy Bed Spreads. .9S cts
Mower County transcript., 1896-10-07
Tuesday, October 6 and 20,

the Chicago Great Western Railway
maple. Leaf Route) will sell home
seekers excursion tickets at rate
of one fare for the round trip
with two dollars added. Tickets
will be sold to nearly all points
in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas,
Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Iowa,
Indian Territory, Kansas, Ken
lucky, Louisiana, Minnesota, Missis-
sippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mex
leo, North Carolina, North Dakota,
Oklahoma, South Carolina, South
Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah,
Virginia, Wyoming, and will be good
twenty-one days. Stopovers will be
granted under reasonable restrictions
on the going trip. Arthur Cole,
ticket agent Of Chicago Great West
ern Railway at Austin, will be glad to
furnish any further information de-
sired.
Mower County transcript., 1896-10-07

New Church In Pleasant Valley.
Sunday, Sept. n, was q proud day
for the German Evangelical Lutheran
society Of Pleasant Valley. They have
just erected beautiful editice at a
costof 8, 900, and Sunday. Sept.27, was
set as the day OF dedicating it to God.
The church Is 32x4S, an altar 12xl8
and 2 tower that is seventy-tive feet
high. The bell that is placed in this
tower, with fixtures, weighs 2,170
pounds and cost $500, and there is a
beautiful chandelier hanging in the
church that has sixteen double lights
and5cost $50. The church is located
in the east part Of Pleasant Valley,
about four and half miles southwest
Of High Forest. To the east of the
church is located the cemetery. For
the occasion the church was beauti-
fully decorated, there being designs Of
all Kinds formed from flowers. One
design in particular was that repre-
senting "Jacob's Ladder" with a
snow white dove resting on the top
round and another on the bottom
round. Over the altar was placed the
motto, Lobe den herrne, meme
seele.." Services were held in the
forenoon in German and the afternoon
in English, Rev. Nichols Of Rochester
delivering the afternoon sermon.
The dedication services were attended
by 1900 people. Besides the resident
minister, Rev. Martin, there were
present. Rev. Sippel of Lincoln, Ill.,,
the first minister to that parish, Rev.
Won Schenk of St. Paul, and Rev.
Nichols Of Rochester. Well may the
German Evangelical Lutheran Soci-
ETY. of Pleasant Valley be proud of
their beautiful editice, for it stands
as "a monument to their untiring
efforts and strong spiritual devotion,
as we'll as being a valuable improve
ment to their community. Music for
the occasion was furnished by the
choir.-Stewartville Star.
Mower County transcript., 1896-10-07
Sumner or Winter.

Which do you prefer-the warm
sunshine Of summer or the chilly
blasts of winter? A few hours jour-
ney and a small amount of money will
carry you from the SHOWS of the north
west to California, the land of eternal
summer. During the past few years,
to meet the demands of people of
moderate means, the Chicago Great
Western Railway (Maple Leaf Route)
has established through service OF
Pullman tourist sleeping cars to Los
Angeles without change via: Kansas
City and the Santa Fe route. The
cars in service this year are Pullman's
newest and best tourist sleepers-as
com Portable as standard sleepers,
though not so elaborate, while the
berth rates are very much less. They
are complete in every respect, fur
nished with fresh clean linen and bed
ding aud in charge of the usual porter.
Investigation will prove that the
route via the Great Western and Kan
sas City is the shortest, a car leaving
Minneapolis at a. m. every Tuesday
and arriving at Los Angeles the fol-
lowing Saturday at noon. A feature
Of this route is that no Sunday trav-
e'ing is necessary. Greatly reduced
rates for round trip tickets are now
in effect. The car will leave Hayfield
every Tuesday at 1918 a. m. and if you
are contemplating California trip,
the Chicago Great Western Railway
would be pleased to furnish you all
information, which can be obtained
from any Of it's agents, F. H. Hunter,
Travelling Passenger Agent, Des
Moines, Iowa, or F. H. Lord, Gen'l
Pass. and Ticket Agent: Chicago.
Mower County transcript., 1896-10-07
Black Dress Goods.

3S inch all wool Serge, per yd. .25 cts
40 inch Bedford Cord, was 49c,
bargain price e................29 cts
40 inch all wool silk finish Hen
rietta, bargain price. .39 cts
As inch all wool silk finish Hen
rietta, bargain price ......... 40 cts
40 inch figured Mohair, very
handsome and worth 69c, bar
gain price. 40 cts
AZ inch Persian Crepon, yard ..98 cts
so inch fine F ench Serge, usual
price 81, bargain price ...... 80 cts
We show about 100 styles of black
Dress Goods, which are all the latest
novelties of the season.