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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-08-29

Leading Merchant ana Prominent Gu
zen of Pittsboro, y. {.
who afterwards became Governors of
North Carolina, viz: John Owen and
Charles Manly. Many other distinguish
ed North Carolinians have been among
the students of this institution. Such
men as Hon. George Davis, Judge G.. V.
Strong and Rev. DIR. William Il. Brantly
laid strong and deep the foundation of
their greatness and success in life at this
institution.
The church facilities are all they
should be, the Methodists, Baptists, Pres
byterians and Episcopalians being repre-
sented in handsome edifices. The court
house, recently erected, is one OF the
finest in the State. there being free
school, also, as well as an academy for
young women and young men. Pittsboro
offers the right hand Of welcome to all
new corners, the only qualifications to
ensure a cordial reception being upright
ness, honesty and a good moral charac-
ter.
The man who goes to Pittsboro t.
engage i'll any sort of business, finds
that he is at once among Il people who
make living n delight.
BUSINESS HOUSES.
The leading business house in the town
and one OF the oldest and most success
full in the State, is that of W. l.. London
& Son. This business was established in
1887 and has been handed down from
father to son until it has become an in
stitution Of the county. The present
members of the firm are ". L. London
and his son, II. A. London, Jr. In 1895
they erected new and commodious brick
buildings for the more successful prosecu-
ton of their large business. Their main
store is 2SxS0 feet, with an l. 2Sx50.
They have large warehouse, 30x60, for
buggies and furniture, and another, BOX
so, for heavy groceries, and over these
stores the room 2Sx115 used for general
warehouse purposes, while the cellar, 2Sx
80, is used for molasses, corn, etc. Some
idea of the large business that this firm
does can be drawn from the large amount
Of store room required. No description Of
store space or of business can tell the use
fulness OF the men conducting the bust
ness or convey an adequate idea of their
many admirable traits. Capt. London is
not only a successful business man, but
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-08-29

Prominent Citizen and Manufacturer of
Pittsboro, n. @.
makes his services invaluable in this re-
spect.
Mr.. S. M. Holt, the mayor of the town,
is thorough business man, having been
for long time the clerk of the court
here The business of the town is safe in
Els hands.
Among some of the other citizens Of
this community who are doing their
share in its development, must not fail
to mention Mr.. A. III. Merritt, former
State Senator and County Superintend-
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-08-29

of the able men this county has produc-
ed.
The social charms of Pittsboro have
made it famous from its early settle
ment. The people have always given
education the foremost place, thus MAX
ing a cultivated and reading community
that has made its influence felt through
out the county. A generous hospitality
has characterized the people of Pitts
boro-a hospitality that has been unaf-
fected by the coming of the locomotive or
the coming Of new manufactures. This
social charm has attracted growing
number of progressive and desirable in
habitants who are working with the old
settlers to increase the business and man.
ufacturing importance of the community.
For years and years the development
and growth of Pittsboro was retarded
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-08-29

he is a man of public spirit and enter
prise, always to be relied upon to do
many times his share in everything that
tends to promote the welfare of his town,
county, State, church or party. He was
a gallant ex-Confederate soldier, and is
regarded as leader in the associations
of the survivors of Lees army of brave
men. He is the soul of honor, and his
son inherited his traits of straightfor-
wardness and upright dealings.
In 1866 Mr.. A. G. Headen established
the general mercantile business now con-
Quoted by Bynum & Headen, which has
from it's establishment been successful
business venture. They do a business in Il
nice frame building constructed in 1878,
and their business requires the large
floor space, 26x137, that they use. For
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-08-29

come-there is room for them. They
need our soil, this climate and our genial
hospitable civilization, Chatham needs
their push, energy and enterprise.
A man who lived and farmed in
Wyoming became so dissatisfied with the
hard times out there that some months
ago he got in wagon and thus came
through the States looking for the best
place to stop.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-08-29

in town, having good farm, besides.
Our congenial friend. Nat Hill, is livery
man of the town, widely known to the
travelling public because of the fact that
his teams and vehicles are first class.
Nat is very popular with northern
spo~tsmen, also, who come to shoot game
it being abundant. His thorough knowl-
edge of all the best shooting grounds in
Chatham and the surrounding country
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State and if the people OF many sec
tons we came through could understand
the situation you would soon have more
immigration into the county than room
to put them"
Mr.. Duhling is originally from Penn
sylvania and his knowledge of this great
country is pretty extensive, and
his choice of Chatham county as place
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to live, make money and rear his family
is the strongest possible evidence of his
appreciation Of the resources of this
locality.
Mr.. S. J. May, who lived in
West Virginia, near the Pennsylvania
line, came here little over year ago,
and is now one OF the most contented
and prosperous farmers. He purchased
one hundred acres for $500 or 81, 900.
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by lack of railroad facilities. Some years
ago, after waiting for outside capital to
build them road, the enterprising men
of the community determined to build
one for themselves. An organization was
effected with Mr.. Henry A. London, al
ways ready to spend and he spent for
the good OF Chatham county, as presi-
dent. The township in which Pittsboro
is situated voted bonds, individuals SUBJ
scribed for stock, and the road was
built. In the work, the earnest cooper
alton of the Seaboard Airline was Sc
cured, and the Pittsboro road is now
operated by that progressive and popu-
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one OF the healthiest section Of the Uni
ted States with good water and can
raise anything you can anywhere else in
the State, which you cannot in some
other sections, where land is offered
cheaper, l am willing to believe what
so many OF You citizens tell me that
Chatham county is the best place in the
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-09-01

PERsoNAL.-Mrs. Julia Monroe. who
has been quite siok for some time past
Ia able to be out again.
Miss Rosa Heade, accompanied by
her sister, Miss G. Lee Heade, left YES.
terday for Philadelphia and Atlantic
City to spend two weeks.
The family of Mr. B. Wheat have re.
turned from Ocean City, Md.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. R. Chapman have re-.
turned from pleasant trip by water to
Baltimore.
Mrs. E. E. Downham and Miss Maude
Downham have gone to Woodstown,
N. ].
Master Frank Heisley is quite sick at
his home on Queen street.
Mr.. Mark Miller, who is quite sick
with typhoid fever at his home on
upper King street, was better to-day.
Miss Maybelle Ewing, who has been
spending the summer in Orange county
and at "Somervilla," in Culpeper ooun-
ty, has returned to her home on Prince
street.
Miss Laura Raymond Bass, of Bethle-
hem, Pa, is visiting her sister, Mrs.
French Smoot, 904 Prince street.
Mr.. Thomas L. Rust has returned
from pleasant visit to Westmoreland.
Ex- Mayor Strauss has returned from
Charlottesville.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Schwab went to
Baltimore to-day to attend the funeral
of the latter's brother, Mr.. John Baker,
who was killed there on Monday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-09-01

DSogSED.-As stated yesterday
Frederick H. Burlingame, aged eight
Years, son Of a Bureau of Engraving and
Printing employee, in Washington,
was drowned of'Sandy Point, on the Po-
lousc river, on Mond y night while
Nna trip upon hisfather's boat. The
party composed of Mr.. Blu ingame,
alS 'On aud two guests, Lift Wash
llsion seversl days ago for a trip
S%Supyng two weeks, which comprised
VI Burlingame's vacation. The boat
Va; caught in squall Monday night
ala capslzed. Mr.. Burlingsme and bis
w y We're thrown into the water soms
ss'alce from the craft, while the two
s sN succeeded in climbing up on the
.a.i' Mr.. Burliugame swan to hif
w assistance and carried the boy to
w, w BOAT. He called to his friends to
axe hold ofthe lad, and thinking they
.al heard him, swan around the stern
i's cut loose the yawiboat. He had some
tSa T.. in doing this in the darkness,
% ~. AaaIly succeeded, after having
s.OSn OF MS shoes and coat. He then
yam Van around to where he had left his
=, ss1us and asked what had become o.
~ ~ Ad. They replied that they die
w. =" snow as they had not seen him. Il
- men found out that the two mer
AZ 0oI heard MIR. Burlingame whei
asall, n out to them to take hold o
issbOy he party went ashore in thu
!sslbos, ana Mr.. Burlingame reached
Washington 49, - day evening. HI
aake srs .ou yeste' n Hsrbormastel
Sp,lo ' arrangements Wit. ssssd for
'''l 10 have the body dra. 0a wa
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-09-01
LOCAL BREVITIES.

Alexandria Lodge, z of P held well at
tended meeting last night but transacted M
business of public interest.
The season for killing sors and reed birds
under the State law, opened this morning
and hundreds of these birds were killed IL
the neigh5oring marshes.
The annual report of Inspector Brady, Of
the District of Columbia, shows the building
operations of the last fiscal year to have been
less by $691 1893 than the preceding year.
The city and county democratic committees
will meet tonight to decide upon the time
and manner of nominating candidate for the
House of Delegates
At a meeting last night of the directors Of
the German Building Association, No. D.
second series, Mr.. j. D. Normoyle was elected
a trustee in pace of the late Mr.. George W.
Fisher. Loans amounting to 81 600 were
made.
Mr.. William Webster has been appointed
guard at the city Jail, and entered upon the
discharge Of his duties to-day. Warden John
McCuen has resigned to accept position with
an insurance company.
The Baltimore Sun says colorsd woman
yesterday applied to the trustees of the poor
for transportation to Alexandria. She said
that her husband had deserted her st Camden
Station, and she has since slept at station
houses and begged food. The trustees be.
lieve her tramp and will not aid her.
The funeral of the late Frederick Baker
took place from his home on Cameron street,
yesterday evening, and was attended by dele.
cations from Alexandria-W Washington Lodge
of MMons and Oriental Lodge, Knights OF
Pythias. The interment was in Ivy Hill.
The services were cond acted by Rev. ]. 81.
Butler, pastor Of the Baptist Church
Silas 8. Daish, the we'll known lumber deal
or, of Washington. was before Judge Kimball
yesterday in the Police Court on charge of
committing assault and battery on former
employe-Miss Estelle B. Sherwood. MI.
Daish demanded jury trial, and was re-
leased on $500 bonds. 1t is charged that he
took liberties with Miss Sherwood.
some excitement was caused on Roysl street
near the market late last night by the dis.
orderly conduct of Ernest Langley. While
under the influence of liquor he assaulted
three mon and in throwing bottle at one of
them smashed the window in a store in the
neighborhood He was subsequently arrested
and was this morning fined $50.
carriage containing Mr.. Lee Finks, q lady
and two children. was upset last night by be-
ing driven over a pile of bricks at the corner
of Columbus and Queen streets Mr.. Finks
had his knee badly bruised and the lady was
slightly hurt. but the children escaped in.
jury. The accident was caused through ne
elect to properly place lantern on the OBJ
struction.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-09-01

REPUBLICAN observation-disclosures
J.P. Lash and Thomas n. Bayne, chair
man and secretary, respectively, OF one
of the republican committees OF this
CITY, take exception to MIR. ]. l.. Crup
per calling himself the republican chair
man of this city. They say that MI
Crupper was deposed as city chairman
by the committee on May 10. Messrs'
Lash and Bayne are both Lamb mer
and deny the right of the State commit
tee to GUST Ctl Lamb as they did. The
fight in Alexandria. as in ell parts O
the State, is by the "outs" against the
Gins" Mr.. Crupper is the recognized
chairman of the city committee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-09-01

DEATH OF Mrs. HENDERsON.-Mrs.
Rebecca huDI1orccn, wife OF Mr. Thos'
Henderson, whose illness has hereto
fore been mentioned, died yesterday at
her home near Broad Run, Fauquief
county, at an advanced age. Mrs
Henderson was Mics Beverley and
was a sister of Mr.. Robert Beverley, Of
Fauuuier, and of the late Mrs. M. D.
Corse, of this city. For some years
with her husband, she had spent hel
winters in this city, where she was vel
known and esteemed for her many
christian virtues. Her funeral took
place from her late home this evening
and the interment was in the family
lot in the cemetery at Little George
town
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-09-01

PASSED TIE ExAMINATIoN.-The
persons named below successfully pass
ed the examination for colored teachers
in the public schools, held in this city on
the 5th and 9th of August: Sarah l. Der
rick. Ellen NJ. Adkins, Eva l.. stokes,
Nellie F. Brooks, Laura M. Dorsey
Elizabeth F. Tsncil, Bessie l.. Rlddick
of Alexandria, and William Z. McCali'
Gertrude Moxley and Mary E. Bullock
Of Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-09-01

The Shakers have made discovery
vh;ch Il destined to accomplish much
good. Realizing that three ourths o. q
ali our sutferings arise from stomach
troubles, that the country is literally
filled with people who cannot eat and
digest food, without subsequently, SUI
fering pain and distress, and that many
are starving, wasting to skeletons, be-
esuse their food does them no good
shey have devoted much study and i!
hit to the sntje and the result is
thoue. >rvery OF their Digestive Cor
their disc
dial. - BIZ obtained iron
A little book ca :" point out the
your druggist that vii, -vsstigstior
way of relief at once. Ann -"lt ii
viii vii cost nothing and will res~
much good.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-09-01

TIE RECENT CoLLI5IoN.-As stated
i, Yesterdays GAZETTE the schooner
THEE Brothers WAS struck by the
steamer Potomac about $50 O'Clock
Yesterday morning short distance be-
5g seyen.toot Knoll. The schooner
,p sunk. and her captain, Thomas
s.r, was drowned. The other four
-suber. OF the crew were saved. Cap
pn Geoghegsu made mis- report of the
student 10 the United States local in
gsctors in Baltimore yesterday in
s:cn he said The wind was north
al A vessels port (greeDl Itch: 1as
#s. one and hall miles, below Seven
10. Knoll, aud when within one hum
.,si wards the helm OF the vessel was
pgi lard slarboard, and she came right
sio.s tue Potomac's bow. The steam
trSss backing when the vessels came
together. The lileboat was Immediate
IL lowered in order 10 rescue the
crew, aud in five minutes the
Two seamen were taken aboard. "
TIE report continues with an account
0!the rescue OF the schooner's crew and
smeltOn Of the drowning of Captain
Hart Further on it says: 1.-The
Weather was fair, with the wind to the
northeast, blowing seven miles an hour
Fist Officer John B. Douglas was IN
charge OF the deck; Thos. K. King wa:
lOOkOuIman; Robert Carter quarter
master AL were at their post of duty.
The wrecked schooner was owned BY
the drowned captain. She was q two
naster, and was builttwenty-two years
igo Captain Hart was engaged witt
tte Three Brothers in the oyster trade
IL winter, and during the summer
months the vessel was used in various
Ways. Her capacity was about rs tons
o. 1900 bushels of oysters. Captain
Hart was native Of Ireland, and wa
1iiy-two years old. He is survived BY
widow, Il daughter and three sons
all grown. A party of friends of th'
0esd captain left Baltimore yesterda.
ssTemug for the scene OF the drowning
iaey will search for his body.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-09-01

POLICE CoURT.-Mayor g. L. Simp-
son presiding.-The following cases
have been disposed OF since yesterday !:
John Smith, arrested by Officers Sher-
wood and Hall charged with stealing
paint from Il. Kirk, was given 80 days
on the chain gang.
Norman Williams, colored, arrested
by Special Officer Charles Smith for as.
saulting and beating Alexander Roy,
colored, was fined S..
Alice Jones, colored. arrested by Of
tcer Proctor on suspicion of stealing
money from Paul Bealer, had her case
continued.
Harrie Jackson, colored, arrested by
Officer Hall for stealing bag of canta-
loupes. was fined S..
Ernest Langley, arrested by Lieut..
Smith for assaulting and beating Will
liam F. Harvey, Shirley King and Geo.
t.. eary; also breaking the window of
,nerchat's store. was fined S.
for the first and 50 so for the second
charge. The latter charges were dis.
missed.
John Buckner and Charles Leonard,
both colored, fer permitting nuisances
on their premises, were ordered to
abate the same.
A colored man, for dlsorderly
conduct, was fined $50.
Patrick Dillon, threatening and abus-
i've language to Oliver Rodier, was
fined $3.50.
Frank Payne, for disorderly conduct,
was fined 81 80.
Bun Lee, colored, arrested for disor,
derby conduct and fighting was locked
up. =,
Night Report.-Last night was clear
and mild. Five prisoners and two
dodgers were at the station house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-09-01

CHARTER.-Judge Norton has grant
ed charter to the Regelater Ice Max
ing Company, the objects OF which are
to manufacture and sell ice producing cnog
machines. The capital stock is 81 600,
600 and Mr.. J. s. Beach is named as
agent 10 this city. The incorporates
are o. B. Harris, of New York, and NJ.
I Wine and others of Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-09-01

~. AID IhHl''
r,gRARY AppoINTMENrs;-Mr.
TIE L.iS Washington who yesterday
Lss'eu,ee =. stamp deputy in the U; $.
-s;ignel s. ,.snne office, in this city, hes
iaisraa, ai astsi attendant in charge OF
Ssso spp3,u.tyon Library in the new
tss Ns'alus Library in Washington.
coasrs'iiioSusa.lt yesterday I'd Mr.. W. R. White
A:;t't'eSa. S ciIy, has been appointed SUI
.y,0 tn 1sn '.' Of the music department
?::intsa1.dnsas' b. building. In speaking of
isiae ;as" ur Washington pa
Use appTII IN selecting Mr.. W: r. Whit
Nr; ay'., t,Ti.randria. the librarian is
i.:ey Q, , nat he has secured that rare
9alle".'; on competent musician
cln0p1 i O"' trained in executive and
t3oioas 'lr,,iye dutiea. Mr.. Whittlesey
;inlHl' .,-msi all kinds of clerical work
b; Pfi'', rsilroad companies, and is
to' ya al. chief dispatcher OF the road
sos in ';' .n' he is connected. He is an
viii VIM IN s-ysrything that ne has un-
:ipt .h. N and his employers speak
is'i,hs " his neat. systematic, correct,
sig'.S SS o. w. manner OF doing things:
sud NUM- .;o Mr., Whittlesey has achieved
"a nl: G.'g reputation. He plays
o'a s,. 5'Isrent Instruments and Tor
aaDy olp Saon tho leader OF an orches-
nj ~. 'sI y, brr appointment, that of Law
Lie W Nash OF Alexandria, to be
S', sd "l' in charge of the Washing
nt '0' "oleeticn, would seem at first to
oHian sentimental reason. This,
bs due I, not true. Mr.. Washing
aogsver, Is 'ent 10 direct line from
ia !: is'c ,..,oo Washingtons. He
=, 5igSiy cultivated ~S aile SaH DI man.
-, been engaged in 'i' toai aseoiet;es
! , for 5arys histol cal aa sUold'l hv
~. .iI 5rjvs,e collectors. He re- Eve Ioo ~
a- ..liapce a large number OF Do ';In
~. ..I' m.n,l.crIols relating to his fan w
M. NJ especially 10 his most distinguish
w. y .ocs,tor His name and descent
r ~ he applied for position attract.
j Iibrsriaa Young's attention to his
.,ims Of ability il library work. and
S . i5rarian was delighted TO find that
!, - va. ia:e the man to put in charge of
h. Wa.hipgtonian collection. He was
5s-sfore able TO do q very graceful act
\ tbe best interest of the government
a,,.ira
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-09-01

lj fi,AzhT WoRK In the grading
5i'o.,, street, which is now in progress,
s,sys yu 1 occurred yesterday. A bed Of
P,sn I, Is TO De laid from Wilkes to
s,sS a.l street, and of course necessary
:,sSs5S !. Is to be done. The grade was
ID "o.' Oh by Engineer Dunn, and the
been Sn!pI pant arose where houses have
il lbs SSSl nE on the hill and others
lsaei di;ollOw. When grade is estab-
% ius, appointments are inevitable !;
posils oslo ~, n Inc middle of the square op-
PIE tbs .as residence OF MIR. Chas. o. Sip.
lot v; viz ssade Is on line with the par.
isets sdi'a aoS Mr.. Supple of course lob
ot,hss ant. ana although Chairman Smith,
iop ss i;Iset committee, recognizedI the
tied , IL asly Of pleasing every one, he
Wis suss Sslus5 matters, and, failing. it
1 stb t lss I'd that he communicate
1 sols ,s as City Engineer. Il is prob.
4 "a. Mr.. Dunn will return tonight
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-09-01
S. Excursions to the seashore,

On Friday and Saturday, September
Bird and 4th, tickets will be sold for
the II 8. m. and 1916 p. IN trains via
Pennsylvania railroad to ATLANTIC City, Cape
Nav, Ocean City and Sea Isle City, good to
return until The following Tuesday, allowing
Monday, Labor Day, to be spent by the Sea.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-09-01
81 Washington to Atlantic City and

Special trains via the Pennsylvania Bail
road will leave Washington at 10 p. m
Saturday, September 4th, and at a. m. Sun.
day. September 9TH, and run through to At.
lsntic City, via Delaware Bridge, without
change of CARS Returning special trains
will leave Atlantic City at + p. m. Sunday,
September 9TH, and Monday, September 9th,
allowing Labor Day at Atlantic City, 81
round trip.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-09-01
s. M,Dv,s AcADEMY.-On Tuesday

Sr MARY's AcADEMY.-On Tuesday
next after pleasant vacation, the pupils OF
St Mary's Academy will resume their studies.
Great praise was bestowed on them BY those
who we're fortunate enough to be present NJ
the June examinations, and thu. VIII De an
incentive to return to their STUDIES "l.s re. re.
newed srdor. For those who WISH 70 auu , ;no
accomplishments to the regular lss o, s o,u
instruction is given on piano. oaplo' tnauuOiD
and Ruitar.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-09-01

W. B. Johnson, Newark, o., says, "one Min
ute Cough Cure saved my only child from dy-
ing by Group" 1t has saved thousands OF
Others suffering from Group. pneumonia,
bronchitis and other serious throat and lung
troubles. Charles G. Lennon.