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The Charlotte Democrat., 1896-08-06

By virture of deed of trust executed by Jack
Street and wife to me to secure the payment of
debt owing to Dr. John 81. McAdeD, which deed
of trust is dated November 23d. 1894 and regis
tered in the Office of the Register of Deeds of
Mecklenburg County in book SO page 2SO, will
sell at public auction at the court House door 10
Charlotte, N. G. to the highest bidder for cash.
on Monday the 18th dsy of August 1896, the lot
conveyed by said deed of trust and described as
follows: That parcel Of land situated in the
said city of Charlotte in Ward No Two and
Square No. Seventy Six and designated in Beers
Map of said City as part of lots 57l s. 572 and
in Butler Map as No. One in the said Square
and being the same lot which was conveyed
by w. Miller to said Jack Street by deed regis
tered in the said Office 10 book No. 25 and page
1856. P. D. WALKER, Trustee
July 16 1896 5w.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1896-08-06
ACROST1C.

I hOmas u Maxwell for Furniture are renoW ned
Il opest goods at their store are found.
. riginatOrs of novelties they are. It's true.
M oney on Furniture they can save TO you.
A parlor, bedroom, or kitchen set;
myrna rugs and laE. brequins you here can get
A nd furniture, bIic-a-brac, novelties. too.
N ew styles Thomas & Maxwell have for YOU
d ont n axe a mistake-on "The Hustlers" call,
M ost for the least money they fer ALL
A n enviable reputation they have won
K celled in Charlotte they are by none.
w ondrs bargains in all department bear in mind
verything for home you here will find.
L ook where you will. 60 where you may.
L esders Thomas & Maxwell are to-day
We also keep stoves,
That will bake the finest loaves
The Charlotte Democrat., 1896-08-06
Bryan and Silver.

The National Campaign now begun
will be of more absorbing interest than
any since 1875. The contest will extend
to every State North and West, and
Massachusetts will be as debstable ground
as Michigan. The Democratic standard
bearer, William J. Bryan, will take the
flag of Free Silver into the very citadels
of Gold, and from first to last the strug
gle will be sensational. There will not
be dull week from now until Novem ber
THE STATE
is the Leading South Carolina Newspa-
per supporting the National Democratic
Ticket and the National Democratic Plat
form. It is the admitted champion OF
the great issue of Bimetallism, upon
which the battle will be fought. It has
always been agood newspaper, and will
be better than ever during this struggle.
1t will keep the people of South Carolin a
closely informed of the progress and pros
poets of the campaign. No Democrat
seeking Democratic news and doctrine
can afford to be without it.
CAMPAIGN RATES.
To place it within reach of every BODY
The Daily State will be sent from this
time until Nov. 10 to any address TO,
$1.75, and the Semi> W eekly State for 4(
cents. The reduction 10 great, and to gel
the full advantage of its subscriptions
with the cash, should be sent at once. Ad
dress,
THE STATE, Columbia, S. G.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1896-08-06
Administrators Notice.

Having qualified as Administrator of Dock
Mckinney, deceased, late of Mecklenbufg coun-
ty, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons
having claims against the estate of said deceased
to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before
the 3rd day of July, A. D.. 1897, or this notice
will plead in bar of their recovery.
Ali persons indebted to said estate will please
make immediate payment.
GEORGE J. ETHERlDGE,
Administrator.
July 3rd 1895. CIV
The Charlotte Democrat., 1896-08-06
Executors Notice.

Having qualified as Executors of the will of
the late A Brevard Davidson:we herebynotify all
persons having claims against his estate to pre-
sent the same before the Goth day .of July 1897
or this notice will be pleaded in bar OF any re-
covery thereon. All persons indebted to the es-
tate will be required to make prompt settleme n
July 10 1896,
E. L, BAXTER DAVIDSON.
JNO E OATES,J Executors.
June 16 1896 CIV.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1896-08-06

Victims of youthful follies suffering
from nervous debility, lack of seli-conf-
dence, impaired memory, and kindred
symptoms, should send 10 cents in stamps
for large illustrated treatise, giving means
of certain cure, with numerous testimon-
ials, sent in plain sealed envelope. Ad.
dress, Worlds Dispensary Medical Asso.
citation, 663 Main Street; Buffalo, N, Y.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1896-08-06

TREASURER FOR MECKLENBURG.
hereby announce myself candidate for Of
fee of Treasurer for Mecklenbnrg county sub,
ect to the action Of the Democratic county con-
vention EDGAR4 WALKER.
July 10Th
The Charlotte Democrat., 1896-08-06
Administrators Notice.

All persons having claims against the estate
of Mrs Jane Black deceased, are hereby notified
to present them to me. properly attested, on or
before the 18th day of July 1897. All persons
indebted to said estate are notified TO make pay
ment to me, without delay.
81, N. PHARR, Admir- of Mrs Jane Black
deceased.
This 7th day of July 1896. CIV.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1896-08-06
ANNOUNCEMENT
FOR SHERIFF.

hereby announce myself candidate for the
office of Sheriff of Mecklenburg county, subject
to the action Of the Democratic primaries and
county convention. e. T. SMITH.
May 14ih
The Charlotte Democrat., 1896-08-06
FOR REGISTER OF DEEDS.

FOR REGISTER OF DEEDS.
hereby announce myself candidate for the
office of Register Of Deeds, Of MeckIenburg
county, subject to the action Of the Democratic
nominating convention. A. d. MCDONALD
June 25th.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1896-08-06
FOR REGISTER OF DEEDS.

FOR REGISTER OF DEEDS.
hereby announce myself cannidate for the
Office of Register Of Deeds. Of Mecklenburg
county, subject to the action OF the Democratic
nominating convention. JW. COBB.
May 81, 1895.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1896-08-06
Fer REGISTER OF DEEDS.

hereby announce myself candidate for the
Office of Register of Deeds Of Mecklenburg
county, subject to the action Of the Democratic.
voters in their primaries and county convention
J.ARTHUR HENDERSON.
June 25th.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1896-08-06

"ANTED-A correspondent at every post
w office in Mecklenburg, CASTOR. Union,
Lincoln, Iredell. Stanley, Cabarrus, York and
Lancaster Counties. Write 10 the Democrat
The Charlotte Democrat., 1896-08-06

N7ANTED-To talk with poor boys, who
w would like to attend night school-free Of
charge. Call at this Office
The Charlotte Democrat., 1896-08-06

.. D.
Charlotte, N. c., July 10 1896 5w.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1896-08-06
SPECIAL COLUMN

Wanted An Idea e: e: :: !: ::::::!; e:
KrSssct s 8apF 11asaS; shsz nay bring yon Weslth.
ney Washington, D. c.. for their ei 500 prise ofsr
and list Of two hundred inventions wanted.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-04-11
D. O'SULLIVAN,
18th d Main SIS. Richmond

Smithfeld Hams.
1 have 5000 Choice Hams of this
cure in stock. They are the
finest on the market, and are
sure to please you.....................$ 1C
Mountain Rolled Butter.
Finest Mountain Rolled Butter.
This kind of Butter is scarce.
1t is fresh and sweet, per pound q
Fine Sherry Wine.
You can buy a gallon of fine Sher-
ry Wine ....-.-............-........... "a
Fine Old Rye Whiskey, per gal
81
Fine Old Medford Rum. 4 years
............ . q
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-04-11
A NEW ASSOCIATION

There has been chartered by Judge
William S. Barton of the Hanover Cir
cult curt an association to be known
as the Farmers Progressive Joint
~tock Association of Virginia
The capital stock is To be not less
than 81 900 nor more than S0,OO-dl-
vided into shares of $40 each.
The names and residences of the Of
ficers for the first year are President,
Rev. 9 III Phillips of Beaver Dam, Va ;
Vice present, J. Il Moorse of Freder-
ickshall, Va; Secretary, c.. w S
Graves of Long Greek. Va; Assistant
Secretary,M L. Lightfoot of Boutwell,,
Va. treasurer, r. +. Robinson of Both
we'll, Va chaplain. Rev z. N Graves
of Long Greek, Va
It's object is the promotion OF Agri-
culture and the Mechanical arts. and
to stimulate and encourage business
enterprises among the colored people
of this state.
This company is also given power tC
hold yearly fairs where there shall
be placed on exhibition the products
OF the field, farm and sewiDg-roon
showing the advancement of the color
ed race in agriculture, stock raising
and in the trades and mechanical arts
The principal Office is to be located
at Beaver Dam. Va. The officers men
toned and such others as are TO bC
associated with them are to constitute
the Board of Directors.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-04-11
Petition to the Bishop.

The following is a petition to the
Bishop, w. J. Gaines, d ID, presiding
officer of the 2nd Episcopal District of
the A. NJ + Churcn, passed by the
church and congregation of the Third
Street A Nj. L. Church, February 10,
1896
Whereas, Rev. w r. Gullins. pas
tor of the 3rd Street A. M. E Church,
who has discharged his duties with
such an eminent degree of satisfaction
20 the members and congregation of
said church. and
" hereas, all his intellectual attain
ments and culture, but tend to en-
phasize his religious worth and hris-
tian character, and bind him closer to
us in the strongest band of Christian
| fellowship and endear him to us as q
pastor, therefore be it
| Resolved. that we, the members OF
the said church III congregation as
sembled do earnestly and unanimous
ly petition our Bishop to return to us
our beloved pastor, who has done sc
much for the upbuilding of our church
and for the spread of the Christian re-
ligiOn
Resolved, that these resolutions b,
presented the Bishop by the stewards
of this church and copies be furnished
The Reformer and the Richmond
PLANTATIONS papers with the reques
that they publish the same.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-04-11
A Leader Recognized.
CHICAGO. III, April Z, 1891

CHICAGO. ILL, April Z, 1896
At a meeting of the Chicago Union
Club on last Saturday evening in this
city MIR. II. H. Garland in the chair,
Mr.. John G Jones addressed the meet
ing on the worth of public men and Of
fered the following resolutions which
were unanimously adopted:
Whereas it has been and is a rule
that has long been established and adj
bered To among ell races of people ca
have some recognized and designated
as wise and safe leader and a true ex-
ponent of their views.
Whereas since the death of the late
Frederick Douglass the Colored people
of this country have been deprived of &
leader
Resolved that we know of no man
among our race who is better qualified
TO be designated as an adviser and
leader for our people than the Honora.
bic Richard T Greener of New York
Resolved that we recognize in Prof
Greener a man of broad views and higl
moral character and polished schol
ar and has proven himself to be true
| friend To his race of people.
| Resolved Further that we Recognize
in Prof Greener, who has always beef
and is now loyal and enthusiastic re
publican and has followed the republi
can party in sunshine and in shadoN
and in defeat and in victory.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-04-11

trict Convention. The meeting was
called TO order by Mr. l.. J. K. Kellam,
the county chairman, who was unani-
mously recognized as such. Hon ID.
ID. Batten was elected chairman of the
meeting, and Mr. G. A. Paynter as Sc
cretary.
The following delegates were chosen,
uninstructed Messrs. J. III. Baird. A.
+. Kellam, John Bright, Sr., l.. J. +.
Kellam and Hon ID ID. Batten, Messrs
Frank Kittrell, John Clark and @. +
Hodges were chosen alternates, also
unins'ructed.
The following resolutions, offered by
Mr. l.. W. Land and seconded by Mr..
l.. J K Kellam, were unanimously
adop ed:
"Kesolved. That we heartily endorse
the action OF our State Ommittee in
electing oil VIM. Lamb. State hair
man and member of the National Com
mittee
Resolved. That we approve his
course since his election to the chair
manship and promise him our support. y
THE NINTH DISTRICT.
BRISTOL, Tenn. April 3-The Re-
publicans OF the Ninth Congressional
District of Virginia met in cow ntion
in Bristol to-day and elected Col
J. S. Browning and Hon d +. Bailey
delegates TO the st Louis convention.
They go uninstructed
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-04-11
New Mixed Nuts

% 600 pounds Nice, Clean, Mixed
Nuts just arrived. We guaran-
tee them fresh per pound ......... 10
500 boxes Seedless Raisins, per
pound. -......-.-.......-.............. 5
Fine Mocha and Java Coffee, fresh
roasted. D
10 QUO bushels White Corn...... ..... 40
O'Sullivan's Pride, Finest Fami-
ly Flour on the market This
Flour is sure to give satisfac-
ton. Try a barrel and you
sure to like it,. ..................... 4 %
pounds Fine Raisins................ :. 25
Try pound of our Fine Tea This
is boon to dyspeptics. One
pound will convince you of it's
efficacy in relieving indiges-
tlOn....-............ ....................... 40
| $4,000 pounds Choice French Can
dy, imported................. s
8 pounds Nice, Fresh Oyster
Crackers...................................... &C
| 10000 bales Fine Timothy Hay,
per hundred ......................... 7C
% tubs of Fine ''reamery Butter.
just the kind for buckwheat-
cakes................-...... lie
z pounds Virginia Buckwheat...... 2E
Gibson's Old Rye Whiskey, five
years OLD. ................... 3 OK
Fine Cream heese........................ IL
| We have an immense stock O.
Christmas Goods, which we are sell
ing at cut prices, as we are determin
ed not to carry them over the holiday
You can buy choice goods at your owl
price.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-04-11
SIR KNIGHTsAT NORFOLK
Rev Bowling's Discourse.

NORFOLK, VA Mar 81, 1895.
Mr.. JOHN MITCHELL, JR
GA K. Broad St,
Richmond, Va,
Dear Sir and Brother This
is to inform you that under call from
the d D, ~. ID. Meekins. National Di-
vision, No. 6. Friends ship Lodge, No. g.
and Pythias Lodge, No. II, did meet
Sunday evening at their Castle Hall
formed line of march and proceeded
to the Butte St. Baptist hurch prompt
ly at 80 and listened to an appropriate
and we'll balanced sermon by the Rev
Bowling The sermon was nearly q
eulogy on the late Capt Conway. He
was particularly mentioned from the
beginning to the end of the discourse
1t had been raining all day, so il
kept away a good many Knights. The
Church was packed with spectators
We donated the amount of 81 80 tt
the Church and So 90 to the pastor fol
the services he rendered.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-04-11
COL. LAMB A SURE WINNER
His Reelection as State Republican
Chairman Assured -FOrty-twO Out
of Sixty County and City OOnven-
tions Heard from Strongly
Endorse Him.
[Norfolk. Vi. Pilot, ApriI 1 ]

At Republican headquarters in this
city last night it was learned on excel
lent authority that out of sixty coun-
ty and city conventions heard from,
forty two have strong y endorsed Col.
VIM Lamb This places his re-elec-
tion as chairman of the State Repub-
lican ommittee beyond The shadow
of doubt In fact, his recollection
has never been seriously doubted by
his friends The news confirming Col
Lambs endorsement crea,ed much sat
isfactiOn and a deal OF enthusiasm
among his many supporters hereabouts
last night.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-04-11
TRUE REFORMERs IN PLAMF1ELD.
Blasting Effect of the Grab-Rev,
Brownies Blunder-D isintegration has
Set in-Will the Grand Fountain
Reconsider


GuitOE vi L LANEI.
Last year an organization was organ
lied in our city known as the United
Order of True Reformers There was
katherine inducement offered to US
all, that Plainfield being the central
and important city b tween New York
and Philadelphia. if the citizen, took
hold and Joined the order, the
True Reformers would put up a build
ing here, hence we all took hold heart
lily, Four fountains were set up here
in five months, numbering from fifty
two down Co fifteen. The True Reform
ers were l25 strong here, and worked
all right until september last. when
the report of the Brownies $50 600 grab
was published north. shortly after
that there arose some petty dissatis-
faction in the fountains which resulted
in the loss of confidence in the institu-
tion which ended in the loss of about
$1,000 or $500 from the citizens of this
city. and so far as have been able to
learn there is not fountain in exis-
tence i'm Plainfield. so they are a thing
Of the past in this city.
Your for success,
REV z. s GIBSON,
Mt. Olive Baptist Church.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-04-11
A Oolored Man Lynched.

NASHVILLE, TENN April ga tele-
gram from rupelo, Miss sixty miles
south east OF Memphis. says: This
morning at 2 O'Clock a young colored
man about Is years old, was taken
from Jail and lynched in front of the
courthouse The mob went TO the
Sheriff's home. overpowered him with
shot guns, marched him to the Jail and
forced the keys from him. The men
wore masks ana their Identity rs I'M
known. The prisoner was charged with
attempting To rape a prominent whit e
lady at Plantersville about two weeks
a0n
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-04-11
FIRsr BAR. CHuRcH-College, (I4th

FIRST BAPr. CHURcH-College, Gath.
Street. between Broad and Marshall
Sunday school, $50 a IA. preach
ing-summer months excepted-1i &c
q. m, $3.50 and p. m. Communion,
the second Sunday in each month
business-meetings, LIST and 3rd Mon
day nights in each month; prayer
meeting every Wednesday evening at
s O'Clock; choir practice every Fri
day evening at 8 O'Clock Christian
Endeavor meeting, Tuesday at 8 :3D D
m, and Wednesday at 80 p. m
j. IA. SoLNRs. Pastor
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-04-11
OLUBs AND BULLETs FOR HALEY.
Negro Nearly Killed by Mob Because
Smallpox Started in His Family.

Memphis, TENN, April 3.-William
Haley, colored, arrived at the ity Hos
pItal this morning after a trip of twen-
ty-four miles from De Soto County.
Miss badly beaten about the head and
arms and wounded with bullets in
three places
Smallpox originated in Haley's house
several months ago, and for this he
was "white-capped by a mob, dubbed
and shot.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-04-11
Clean Ourrants.

This is the only kind fit for MAX
ing Fruit-cake. We have 600
pounds in l-pound boxes 3 box
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-04-11
UNINsrRUoTED DELRaATEs

At Princess Anne Courthouse large
and enthusiastic meeting OF Republic
cans was held last Monday. March Both
- elect delegates to the Second Dis
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-03-27
AVOCA.

on Tuesday morning at $50 o'clock
occurred the death Of Ruth, the yeal
old daughter of Mr. and Mrs william
Welter. of Lincoln Hill. Deceased was
bright little child and her loss is
sincerely mourned by all the members
of the household. Funeral will take
place this afternoon at O'Clock. In
terment in the T.angcliife cemetery.
The funeral of Martin McDermOtl
took place yesterday afternoon. Inter.
ment was made in st. Mary's cemetery
\ new and more substantial bell has
been placed in the tower of the Method.
list Episcopal church.
Miss Jennie Newlin. of Main street
sptn yesterday with friends in Scran-
ton.
The funeral Of Katie. the 11-ycarsold
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas. Nc
Andrew. took place yesterday after
no,i Interment was made in st
Mary's cemetery.
The Christian EndeavOr society of the
l.angclrre church held rally last eve-
ming in the Sunday school rooms A
pleasing programme was rendered to
an enthusiastic audience. Refresh
mrnts We're served.
Mr.. and Mrs. Perry. OF Susquehanna
county, are Snendlng Il rev days AT the
home Of their daughter, Mrs. h, C.
Kellum. of Lincoln Hill.
on Tuesday evening while Harry
Reap was delivering the Pittston Item
To his customers. he was attacked by 81
large dog owned by Henry Widdell and
severely bitten On the leg. DR. Sea
man cauteri2ed the wound.
Miss Nettie Druffner spent yesterday
with friends in town.
At about 80 o'clock yesterday morn
ing. fire broke out in the BrehJny prop
erty. on Main street. and in Il short
while a stream was turned on the
flames. which were quickly extin-
giished The origin of the fire is a
mystery as the house was unoccupied,
1t was purchased by 4. j. Newton
some time ago. and has been undergo
ing renairs.
The Ladies' Aid society of the Meth
odist Episcopal church met at the home
Of Mrs. Dan Curtis yesterday after
noon.
Rev. j. NJ. SmOulter. of Olyphant.
pre- acLod an eloqeunt. sermon in st.
Mary's church on Tuesday evening.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-03-27
PRICE BURG.

The entertainment and supper given
at Central hall on Wednesday evening
under the auspices Of Laukie Tribe. No.
20I. Improved order of Red Men. was
largely attended Z A neat sum was
realized go
Miss Annie Laurie. of South Main
street. was a visitor in Scranton yes
tcrday.
tn" gutter running under the side
walks in front of Johnson No. I col
liery is still blocked and il should he
cleaned, as the street is in a depor-
able condition
Murlie Hawk visited in Honesdale
last evening.
The entertainment and social to be
held on Faster Monday evening at Fad
den's hall, for the benefit of st. Thom-
as choir. promises to be one of the
best ever seen inithis locality. To-
gether with our local talent many out
side features will - produced
The Priceburg Dramatic company
will stage 'The Mountain Waif." at
Smiths Music hall tomorrow evening.
Miss Annie Hogan. who has been Sc
riously i'll of pneumonia. is improving.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-03-27
PERSONAL. AND OTHER ITEMS

Charles Williams. formerly of this
city. now of Brooklyn, y. V. arrived
in the city on Monday and will stay
for week or more doing business.
Mr.. and Mrs. Reese, of South Main
street, Misses Maggie. Lizzie and Mary
Davis. of South Washington street.
Miss Mary Wilkins and benjamin Wat
kinS. of South Wyoming street. We're
at Peckville Wednesday night attend
ing the wedding of Mr.. John Evans and
Miss Mary Jane Griffiths. Miss Lizzie
Davis acted as bridesmaid. They re-
turned home Thursday morning.
Frank \. Lott. Il popular young
man employed at The Globe store. has
upon the advice of his medical attend
ant, decided to locate i'm Colorado in
the near future
4. J. Perry and family, who reside at
the Congregational church parsonage.
have decided to go ana live in tn" roun-
try. Mr., Perry has h-en in very in
different health for some time, and Is
now away from home.
The mines uf the Delaware and Hud-
son company Were again placed ON
thrtr-ullarter time yesterday,
The Last Chance mine Is on full
time.
The Della ware and Hudson company
received 4 new freight engine for this
division from the Dickson works this
week.
The Rev Frank Marshall. of Forest
City. preached an eloquent sermon at
the Trinity church last night in Ply
mouth.
Miss Rose Arrigoni, of Scranton. is
the guest of Miss Name Maxwell.
Mr. and Mrs. George :. kimball have
returned from Florida.
win Cavanaugh has entered DE Paw
university at Valparaiso. Ind.
Miss Kate Saltry. an esteemed and
u noted musician of Providence, has
entered ST. Roses convent, this city as
Il novi.iate.
Attorney VI. j. Walsh. of Scranton,
was here yesterday.
The town clock fund Of the Leader
has reached STAT.
Miss Hattie Spettigue. of Carbondale,
is very Ill at the residence of Theodore
Spettigue in Jermyn.
Rev. DR.. Lucas. of Archibald, preach
ed the l.enten sermon "Wednesday
evening at st. Roses church.
The Erie collieries on South Side
were idle yesterday. So also We're the
employees of the Northwest mines.
John Mahady. of Archibald, called on
friends Wednesday evening.
Dr. ID. L. Bailey went to New York
Wednesday night and returned last
evening.
Lewis Mclaughlin. of Pricehurg, is
moving amongst his old friends.