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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1896-08-11
From Sampson County.
Your little friend,
META LILIES
ORA, N. G.

ORA, N. G.
Nh. Editor:-WiI you allow two
girls a space in your young folks col
umn2 We like your valuable paper
very much. We have been going to
school, but it closed last Friday. We
had a lecture by Mr.. John Oats on
Type" Our teachers names were
Prof. W. @. Barrett and Prof. Street
Brewer, and we liked theru very much.
We will ask a few questions. Who
are the bankers, and what are their &C
cupation2 How was DR.. Elisha Mitch
ell killed9 We will close for this time.
Much success to THE PROGRESSIVE
FARMER
SALLIE WILLIAMS & BESSIE HOWARD.
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Twilight Is falling, bathing Island
Home in a mellow glow. One by one
the stars come out, twinkling family at
frst-now more brightly as the sun
sinks to rest.
Down by the spring they stand
sweet Malene and her girlhood lover.
He Is tall, dark-a handsome young
felIow-with frank, open face and
large, earnest grey eyes.
He holds her hand.
She is pale. Around her eyes there
are large dark circles.
He regards her questioningly.
You sent for me, Malene."
Yes, Charlie, to-tell-tell YOU
Her lips trembled; she hesitated.
'Tnat-your father is-dead9"
mo, not that Charlie, butt
What, dear9"
ITO tell you goodbye"
He released her hand and staggered
back as though struck a havy blow2
''Malene! Malene!" he cried, com
iog again to her side, tell me, what do
you mean?"
4 mean, Charlie, that we must
part. Our happy dream is over. Per
hape, in the next world, we may mee
again and there be happy in each others
love-but never in this world. We
part now, Charlie, to meet
again"
'Maiene! NJ alene!' you cannot mean
the words that you speak9"
''Only too well my Charlie once, but
mine now no more. My word is pledged
to a dying father to marry another.
Only the stars witnessed the anguish
depicted upon that noble face.
"Malene," and his voice was hoarse
with despair; Il understand now;
that which l so much dreaded has at
last come to pass. You are to marry
Hugh Caravan"
Yes"
"Of your own free will?'
Ills the wish of my father"
"And is your promise ~irrevocably
given2"
"Irrevocably."
Then darling" and he caught her
in his arms-'just one kiss before we
part. In this, the darkest hour of my
life, let me remember that you kissed
me. Just once, my darling-just
once," he pleaded.
He drew her closer to him. She put
her arms about his neck. Their lips
me- in one long lingering kiss.
Good bye, Charlie - good bye for
everr she cried, and tearing herself
from his embrace, she fed. leaving him
standing all alone, wrapped in the
sombre shades of night.
ITO BE CONTINUED
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TARBoRO, N. @.

TARBoRO, N. @.
Mr.. Editor:-I am a little girl eleven
years old I have been going to school
and liked my teacher very much. It
closed sometime ago and l was pro-
NOTED to the fifth grade, AS nobody
has answered Miss Sophia WiIder's
question I will try and answer it. The
first message that was sent by Miss
Ellsworth and was, "What hath God
w%rought7' The first news that went
over it was that James K. Polk was
nominated for President. I will close
by asking a question. When was the
first steel pen made7
Your little friend,
MINI T T ITO
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From Granville County.

w AAAAA4NO ~ ~"
Mr.. Editor:-Wll you allow a school
girl fifteen years old to enter your
young folks column Papa takes your
paper and I like to read it very much,
especially the young folks column. I
live near Kuap Of Reeds. I go to Sun
day school there. We have good teach
ers and good singing. I live very near
four churches. Mr.. Marshburn is pas
tor at KNAPP of Reeds Baptist church.
1t is raining here to day and the vege
tables are looking fine in the garden.
[ wish some Of my little cousins would
send me their pictures to fill out my
album. I will ask a question or two.
What battle was won by turkeys, and
where was it? In what year was kero-
sene first used for lighting purposes7 I
will answer F. M. Dlxon's question.
The first sewing machine was invented
by Elias Howe. Wishing all the p9o-
pie may pay up their dues to The PRO
GRESsIvE FARMER.
Your friend,
EFFIE F. VEAZEY.
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POETRY
THE RETORT.

New York Morning JournalD
-ar,g man amused himself by leaving on a
- in a hotel parIOr the following lines
-' Men scorn to kiss among themselves,
lnT scarce would kiss a brother;
- ,yompn want to kiss so bad
rbay kiss and ki-s each other.
,ITry lady p~enCiled this TetOrt on the back
.nvC.Ope and lett it for the young mans
.~.-u,t.on:
Wen do not kiss among themselves,
Al rs we'll that they refrain;
r-.. inter dose would veX them so
-.a..r. would new Kiss again.
A. -lrnrIImes on poor wOman's lips
...r..si this uau eOuS lotion,
"a. ..-- kiss among ourselves
a1uuteraCting potion.
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POMONA HILL NURSERIES,
N. C.

Two miles west of Greensboro, N. c., on the
Southern Railway. Well known for thirty
years. Up with the times with all the new as wei
as the old fruits that are suited to my trade,
which extends from Maine to Texas. The new
Japan fruits and all other good fruit and flow
ers [ have, as shown In my new illustrated
catalogue, free to all. Agents wanted.
Q898) J, A LNDLEY, PrOD'F.
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rtene especially for The Progressive FarnGrI
A Harvest of Wild OATS.
A Western North Carolina Story.


A~hor OF Lore in tn M@%" Al But LOST "TheB Black Bracelet" "Dmk Oms"" THE Noun
tain Heroine" Ny HTOuN-E Eyed NdL" "Th Haunted House." "UTaeu thu
WHcr LdbS GrOu" .Dmnb by the W," Nell" Etc.
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ALLEGED FUN.

Teacher of a class in civil govern
ment-"Of how many bodies is Con
gress composed?"
IT 70"
"What are these bodies caIled9'
The House of representatives and
~(hesitating) the House of Correction"
Denver Times.
George-"Whew! What can be the
matter7 Telegram says come home i'm
m~ediately.'"
George Crushing into his suburban
home one hour later)-''Tel me, quick,
my dear! What is It'll"
Young wife-'The baby said ma
ma.'"-Brooklyn Life.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1896-08-11

AUiancemam, If yoW receive a sample
copy Of this paper, 1t is to remind yOu
that yOu should send as one dollar and
get 1T one gear.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1896-08-11

happy-father, to know that I am
Hugh's wife9"
more happy than I a tell you,
daughter. 1 can then die in peace,
knowing that your future happiness is
assured, and that you will find in my
son a kind, loving and indu'gent hus
band"
Could he have put aside that misty
veil that hangs twixt us and theimpen-
etrable future; could he have looked
beyond; could he have seen what I'M
told misery and suffering he was bring
ing to those he loved-the lives that be
was wrecking on life's dark sea. Gould
be have but seen these things, how
different would have been his plead
lngs. But all Unconscious Of the future
and the mysteries locked within it's som
bre bosom, he said:
Speak, daughter, tell me that you
will grant this, my last requests"
In a scarcely audible whisper, came
the answer:
faGner, IL snail De as you Wlsn.
THANK you, my dear girl-thank
you. You will never know what a
care-what a heavy weight-you have
raised from my heart, and how happy
you have made ne. Now, daughter.
write to Hugh and tell him to come
home at once"
Still Do1o 90 6ootb or1 with O hand
that shook 80 that she could scarce
hold the pen, she seated herself at a
table close by and wrote as follows:
"ISLAND HOME
July 20, 189-.
Dear Huyh
Father is very sick-is not expected to live but
a few days. He calls necessarily for yOu. Come
nome ut once if yDU CiSH to see him GltCe.
Your heart-broken sister,
MALENE.'
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From Edgecombe County.

MENNIE and MAGGIE SEAwELL
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-11-16
AMUSED ENTS.
GRAND OPERA HOUSE.

Miss Philadelphia appears at the Grand
Opera Honso tonight. Inez MecuskeE
who plays The part of Ruth Springarden III
Thos. ID. Van Ostens $50, 900 production
of Miss Philadelphia" was for two sea-
Sons the prima donna of Sousa's band,
Sho Is an expert whip, and her four In h and
coach of Philadelphia Is considered the
smartcst rig ever seen along the Wissa.
hicken drive. She has four mouse colored
horses, each fifteen hands high, which re.
ceived honorable mention at tho horse
show In Philadelphia.
."Tho Great Diamond Robbery" that
mdsterful melo-drama by A. G. Wheeler
and Il. NJ. Alfriond, which comes to the
Grand Opera House on next Wednesday
and Thursday night is in every respect q
play Of the day. Its story is of the momenu
and deals with real Incidents and events.
Managers A. NJ Palmer and Edwin Know.
les have spared no expense in dressing this
play with costly and elaborate scenic out.
it, Tho cast Is one ofsuperlative strength
comprising in its personal not few who
have adorned the theatrical, armament as
stars, Rose Eytingc, Mrs. Annie Yeamans
Selene johnson. Fanny Cohen, Joseph
Whiting, Geo. G.. Boniface w. A, Whlte-
car and others.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-11-16

At the preachers meeting this morning
In St. Paul's M, d. Church. routine bust
ness was transacted. Next Monday was
| fixed as the day upon which to consider the
changing of Epworth Church into the HUI
burd Memorial Church.
AT the meeting Of the Tract Society the
following three questions were discussed:
First, what changes can be made in the
management? Second, Of what use had
the tracts been to the association?
Third, what are the best methods of dis
tribution?
The questions were discussed at length.
With votd of thanks for the holding of
the meeting in this city the exercises
closed
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-11-16

Fred B. Elliott is under bail to answer
the charge of obtaining valuable securities
under false pretense. He will be given a
hearing on Wednesday morning in the City
Court
Vincengo Di Renzo had been under arrest
for the larceny of 50 from John Cicer
There was no evidence against him and he
was discharged.
Henry Bayard, colored, was charged with
assault on Hiram Little The latter went
into the formers restaurant on Water
street last evening and ate an oyster stew.
When he was going out the door Bayard
struck him and he fell on the railroad.
Witnesses for the defence deposed that
Little was in fault by cussing in the res
taurant The case was dismissed on pay
ment Of costs.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-11-16

A birthday surprise was given on
Thursday evening at the home Of Eber
Fritz, 1881 Lincoln street in honor Of his
daughter, Mary L. Instrumental and
voca music were INDUCED In and
games of various kinds. At an early hour
the gue:ts retired to the diningroom where
the table with the delicacics Of the season.
Miss Fritz was the recipient of many press
ents. Among those present were: Mr.
and Mrs. Eber Fritz, Mr.. and Mrs. d. Il.
Maync james Hewes. Mr.. and Mrs. j. ..
Watson, Mrs. Wm Hewes, Mabel Taliey,
May Stroud, Ada Parry, Misses Mathews
of New Castle; Bessie anil Reba Williams,
Ghoretino Hcwes. Anna Fritz, Clarence
and John Fritz, Frank and John Fritz Of
New Castle; S. NJ, Palmer. Ira White.
Joseph Cosgrovc of Centreville and ma! y
others,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-11-16

Sheriff ellis this morning sold n prop
eriy of Edward Mcdowell at Eleventh
and Dupont strects,to Hofecler and Hof-
fccker for 5000 seven properties Of the
Brandywino Land Company to George
Brown for $4,000; one of Rachel NJ.
Clark and Alvan Allen to H. &. Bradford
for SlO5Oo, enc of William j. Dunseith to
j, Harvey Whiteman for 500; one OF
Daniel w. Taylor and Diamond state In
vestment Company to Harry Emmon5 for
$500. Several properties were sold Satur-
day.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-11-16

Thomas H, Melvin will make alterations
to No. East Thirteenth street.
William J. Fisher has transferred to
Helen C. Miller the dwelling at No. 1915
Trenton place.
Thomas Taylor has purchased from John
McKendrick, the dwelling at No 1888
Union street.
John Dennison has transferred a lot at
the corner of Maple and Van Buren, streets
to Elizabeth ONeil.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-11-16

A meeting Of those who will occupy ap'
nortments in the New Federal Building
will meet u representative of the Govern
m cnt this afternoon in order to consult
a. to tho manner of placing the CIV
furniture.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-11-16
Cots.

Mr. Robert Edwards after being !aycd up
with muscular rheumatism since Tuesday
last, is able to be ut his work this morn
ing, Robert says the Rheumatism il no
chi!d's play
Some twenty members of the Miss Phil
adelphia Opera Troupe, are putting up at
B!ouths Hotel, Corner Front ana French
Streets
The strampipe in Knowles Wooden
mills blew out this morning, Clusin tho
mill to close.
Mr.. Irvine L. Dickerson, who Ia, been
Ill for the past foW weeks is able TO be about
again.
Fritz RoemGr will start on his bicycle
ride to Canton, Ohio tomorrow. He waa-
to have begun his long journey yesterday,
but owing TO legal business could not
leave tho city He ridcsto the home Of
the next president topay an election bet.
The man who was knocked cut last
evening by q crowd OF rOughs on King
street, was not Jack Shelly e&.chnnp!on
feather weight of Brooklyn, who has al
ways been found u gentleman.
John Sterlith, who was arrested by Spe.
tial Officer Wallace, was admitted u bail
Saturday night.
Annother election inspector j. b. Drein
surrendered himself to-day to magistrate
Pritohett and was held for the upper court.
The Nightcap Ball of the Ladies' Della.
ware Saengorbund will take place This
evening In German Hall, on East Sixth
| street,
Mr.. Gilbert Cameron left this morning
for days trip to Baltimore on business.
Tho Delmarvla Telephone Company
erected some poles on Saturday Oh Haalett
street.
Mr. james Pencils wagon loaded with
grapes for Bennett & Co., No. 81 King
: rect broke down this morning by tho
hind left wheel coming of,
$l5 90 English, black or blue kerscy
overcoatj made to order with velvet collar,
satin sleeve Innings, tho G reatest value
ever offered, Lockycr a. Co, tailors sos
Market street
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-11-16

The Rev. p Issnschinid attended the
dinner given TO Prot. II. V, Hilpreoht
Curator nj the Babylonian Museum Of the
Unirers ty Of Pennsylvania at Lelsses
hotel Phi LA lelphia
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-11-16

DEATRS.
MELsON-on November IA. 1895. John 8.
Nelson, In his Dist years
Relative. aud friends are invited to alton q
erul services At bis late residence 807 Ha r
rlson streets Monday evening at 8 o'clock.
fnterment VI i.ewes Del. Tuesday morning
Nov. II. Train leaves depot ala
tYNCH-In this clty on the 18th inst, John
II. Lynch, aged 30 years.
Water Witch Fire 20. and Manning Library
Association are invited to attend thefunerai
from his late residence. Columbus Inn Ken
nett Pike and Woodlawn avenue on Moncay
morning At o O'CLOCK. High mass at st. Ann
Il. o. Church. Interment at StJosephs ceme
terry.
NEWLIN-O On Sunday November 18th, Elisha
n. Newlin, IN his SAITH year.
Due notice OF funeral will be given.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-11-16

Senator Robert j. Handy Of Brandy
wine Hundred disclaim5 having written
any letter. threatening or otherwise. to
sheriff William II Finn. He says the
report In the Every Evening is untrue.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-11-16

William s. Hills returned home to-day
from cunning trip He had two dozen Of
canvas back ducks In his possession.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-11-16
BIJOU.

The Bjou. commencing this evening,
for three nights, will prescut its best at.
traction Of the season in Willis and
Hastings Roof Garden Entertainers, pro.
bab ly the best vaudeville organization on
the road. The company includes AL Foy.
the celebrated comedian, and tho perform.
nncc: will wind up with bout between
.Inck SknllnY and Chnrlns Bnruntt
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-11-16

sl2 all wool suits made TO order, reduced
from sl5. Lockyer & Co., soS Market
street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-11-16

At PRIVATE 2tLF-To close estat . OF
IA WilliNlu 2 Richardson, ; fArms IN New
Castle county. al very desirable and with
poGl building.
No i-About 30 acrol M.ll CreoN huudrql,
hliles from Stanton.
no. 2-Ap0ut 100 acres adjoining No. |.
NJ: a--Apgut ~ acre. Chr.st.anN uunlrol
one mite jtym Wilmington. adjoining Ella
mere. and along line Of li n .. IL r. Well
N2Aptef for truck or dairy Apply to any Of
the undersIKn0d
lVuS DieNAsDeoN
JOaEPH r. itlCnhHUaOS | EXECUTOR
ALFRED d, WAASns
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-11-16
PAUL UIIIIl1S, SHVTI1L,
Sheriff's Office. Wilmington, Delaware,
November 6, 1896

SHERIFFS SALE.-BY VIRTUE OF A
writ Of Levar Facias. to me directed,
will be exposed to public sale at the
Court House. on Market street between
Tenth and Eleventh streets, in the city
Of Wilmington, New Castle county.
State Of Delaware,
ON SATURDAY,
THE 2lst DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1896,
at 2 o'clock p. M,
the following described real estate. viz:
All that certain lot, piece or parcel of
land with two-story brick dwelling
house thereon erected. situate In the city
of Wilmington aforesaid. bounded and
described as follows, to wit:
Beginning on the westerly side of Pine
street between Sixth and Seventh streets
at the distance of rs feet from the south
erly side of Seventh street; thence west
erly parallel with Seventh street rs feet
thence southerly and parallel with Pine
street and by a line of Mechanic street
l6 feet and 10 inches; thence eastcrly and
parallel with Seventh street rs feet 10 the
westerly side of Pine street. and thence
thereby northerly 16 feet to the place of
beginning, be the contents thereof what
they may.
Seized and taken in execution as the
property of George Sharp, surviving
mortgagor Of George Sharp and Elizabeth
Sharp, his wife, and It's and to be
sold by
PAUL GILLlS. Sheriff.
Sheriff's Office. Wilmington, Delaware,
November g. 1896.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-11-16

BUrTLER-RAsTRRDAY.-On the eyenipg
Of Tuesday. November 10th. by Rev. Wesley
Suiliypn, postor Of snyder avenue 11sptit
Church. aths rssldenoo, 7os snyder avenue
Philadelphia. Pa , George II. Butler and
Barah yesterday. both Of Philadelphia, "a.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-11-16

| Black coats and vests made to order, $40
and $l2, Lockyer q Co., tailors, 1903
Market street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-11-16

In Magistrate Kelley court to-day HI
ram Little colored, was fiuel e. and costs
for dsorderly conduct at the restaurant
of Lydia Byard, committed last evening.
1t will be seen by the city court proceed
ings, that Mrs. Byard's husband was OBJ.
ltged to pay S. IS costs for assaulting Lit
tie and thon he was arrested for disordorly
conduct.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-11-16
BIJOU THEATRE

FRANK ChMPlGLlA Prop. and Mgr
JOHN T.. SIMONE Basine SIS MGR
Comnenciny MONDAY evening and contin.
ung Tuesday and " cdn esday.
Wills & Hastings Roof Garden Entertliners.
Comprising the very bcsi vaudeville Rrtists
in tie country.
Closing with one Of the most expensive acts
now before the public.
JACK SKELLY,
ex-leather weight champion, who fought
George Dixon aud
CHAS BARNETT,
who fought Young Critic draw. These two
clever spairers III coniuD3tion with
MIR AL FOY,
Amoricn's represent ativeIrish come ID Ia n. who
will rurntsh a cyclone Of Imaginable
comedy
WANTED A situation by country wo-
w man rs hUusewUrd. Apply l0l orange
street. nl6-2l'
~ board for Rentlenen. or man AMI
wife. 7Oe french street nlG'3t'
\NANrED-A middle aged Prctestun t
w white woman to cook and general
housework. about tlvc las IN country, Al
urrs- = . EU1 So. il6.3t
INOR SALE CuEAr-Counters and doors,
with and without glas. Lippin'oit &
Co.. az Marhc' st. ni6.St'
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-11-16

SHERIFF"S SALE.-BY VIRTUE OF A
writ of Eenditiona EXponas. to me d.
rected, will be exposed to public sale at
the Court House. on Market street be-
tween Tenth and Eleventh streets. in
the city of Wilmington New Castle
county, State of Delaware,
ON SATURDAY,
THE 2lst DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1896
at o'clock p. M.
the following described real estate. viz:
All the right, title and interest of Jacob
Richardson of, in and to all that certain
lot. piece or parcel of land lying and being
situate in the city Of Wilmington, New
Castle county, State of Delaware, bounded
and described as follows, to wit:
Beginning at the southeasterly corner
of Jackson street and Shallcross avenue;
thence on the southerly side and along
said side of Shallcross avenue 50 feet to
a stake; thence southerly and parallel
with jackson street 100 feet TO stake
thence westerly and parallel with Shall
cross avenue 10 feet 10 the easterly side
OF jackson street, thence northcrly along
said side of Jackson street loo feet to the
place of beginning, containing within said
bounds sop square feet of land, be the
same more or less.
Seized and taken In execution as the
property of Jacob Richardson and Mary
j. Richardson. and to be sold by
PAUL GlLLlS, Sheriff
Sheriff's Office. Wilmington, Delaware,
November g. 1896
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-11-16

THE TEMPERATURES.
The THERMOMETERS at the REPUBLICAN
Office today:
7o'cloCk. 10 o'clock. . o'clock.
40 % 81 -
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-11-16
Your Money: a string To Il.
In this AFTE REFLECTION SALE same
rs under ordinary buying,

Your money has string to It" when
you leave 1t with us.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-11-16
The Weather.


The weather tomorrow promises to DO
clear,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-11-16
Birthday Party.

Perfect fit and satisfaction guaranteed,
or money refunded, Lockyer & Co., tail.
Ors, sos Market street.