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Mrs. j. A. Stebbins, Mrs. E. Williams,
Mrs. A. w. Mills.
The residence of Mr.. and Mrs. M. d.
Elliott was the scene of pleasant
gathering Wednesday evening in honor
of the twelfth birthday of their son.
Harry. Games, music and refreshments
formed a pleasant diversion for the
following guests: Misses Jennie Smith,
Sadie Moffatt Pearl Fitzgerald, Flos-
sic Ely and Myrtle Lamartine; Messrs.
Varian Rowe, Clifton Mcleod, Percy
Scott and Joe Brooks.
Monday evening occurred the most
pleasant social function which has
taken place in Livingston society for
number of years. The occasion was
the 18th anniversary of Mr.. and Mrs.
Short, and the cosy residence of that
worthy couple was crowded with guests
who came to congratulate Mr.. and
Mrs. Short on the happy quarter CEN
fury of married life. A reception was
held in the afternoon for such friends
as could not attend during the even
ing, and this thoughtful arrangement
was the means of preventing the crowd
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laughing Gordon of delighted guests,
Mr.. and Mrs. Short We're placed be-
meath decorated arch, while Rev.
Clark again performed the marriage
ceremony which united the excellent
couple a quarter of a century ago. Mr..
and Mrs. Short were the recipients of
many good wishes from their legion of
friends. who wish them happy returns
of this anniversary.
The Carr residence on C street was
the scene of a very agreeable social
event Thursday evening, when Mr.. and
Mrs. William Carr entertained in honor
of Alfred and George Carr, brothers OF
Mr.. Carr who are visiting in this city.
Cards, dancing and music contributed
tothe enjoyment of the guests during
the evening. A contest at progressive
euchre, at which seven tables were &C.
cupied and is games played, was fea-
ture of the evenings enjoyment. Mr..
King and Miss Wakefield secured the
first prizes, the BOBBY prize going to
Mr. Ely. Music, dancing and refresh
Continued on Page Seventeen.9
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In Butte.

The society ladies of Butte are be-
stirring themselves in the matter of the
reception to the Montana volunteers
The ladies will take complete charge of
the banquet and of the flowers prob
ably, and committees will be appointed
to take charge of the various details
All the ladies of Butte are asked to
contribute something in the way of eat
ables for the banquet, and there is no
danger of the soldiers starving.
pleasant marriage in Butte during
the week was that of William Pollard
and Miss Mae Tiddy. 1t took place at
the home of the brides parents, No. us
Alaska street. The ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. j. L. Albritton. Miss
Lizzie Roberts was bridesmaid and
William Tiddy was groomsman.
The Union club will give one of its
very enjoyable dancing parties on Fri
day evening.
w. X. Quarles will leave this morn
ing on visit to relatives in Lexing-
ton, KY.
Captain John Mccormick left yester-
day on visit to Brookfield, Mo.
President j. E. Stubs of the state
university of Nevada and Professor B.
C. Button of the Wyoming state uni
yersity are the guests of A. l.. and HI.
M. Patterson
Miss Nora Stroup of Dillon, who has
been visiting Miss Florence Cooney for
the past week, returned home last
evening
Mrs. o. Faulkner left yesterday for
Spokane to visit friends.
The Entire Nous club gave a very en-
joyable dance at Renshaw hall on
Thursday evening, being the first of
the season. Music was furnished by
Bergstrom's orchestra.
Mrs. M. J. Connell gave a theater
party on Thursday evening in honor of
the Misses Horgan, who are recent ar
rivals in Butte.
Mrs. James Hodgens gave box party
at the Grand on Friday evening in
honor of Gordon Hammond, who is Wis
iting friends in Butte.
The family of Mr.. Morgan, manager
of the Council store, consisting, of wife,
two sons and four daughters, have ar
rived from Memphis. Tenn, and are re-
siding at No S27 West Broadway.
]. H. Leyson has gone to New York
City on a trip of a few weeks.
John H. Curtis saw the Dewey cele-
bration in New York.
Miss Radley and Mrs. Ramsey, who
have been the guests of Mrs. NJ j.
Connell during the summer, will leave
tomorrow for their home in New York.
Mrs. B. f. ST. Charles and daughter
have returned from Deadwood, S. D.,
where they have been the guests OF MT.
and Mrs. A w. Merrick during The
summer.
William Symons of the SymonS Dry
Goods company, and Miss Hattie Robe
berg were married in Cincinnati On
Tuesday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. James W. Forbis gave
dinner party at Crystal Springs on
Wednesday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. F. Cobban left We'd
coast.
Mrs. Fred Holbrook is expected home
to-day from visit with relatives IN
Salem, Ore.
Mr.. and Mrs. David Lawrence have
9sft On visit to their old home in
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being so large that the spacious rooms
where the reception was held could not
contain them all. Domino whist was
played at the gathering in the after
noon, the head prizes going to Mrs.
Robson and Mrs. Ennis, and the BOBBY
prize was captured by Mrs. o. VESSEL.
Refreshments were served and the
guests entertained from 2:3O until $50.
The following is list of the presents
sent by friends of Mr.. and Mrs. Short:
Smoking set, Mr.. and Mrs. Monical;
half dozen oyster spoons, Mrs. R. b.
and Miss Maggie Kelley; card dish,
Mrs. George Anderson and Mrs. ]. z.
Mallory; bon-bon spoon, Mrs. o. T.
VESSEL: vases, DR.. and Mrs. Cogswell:
dozen silver teaspoons, Miss Lizzie
Short; diamond ring, William Short;
bread tray. Mrs. N. A. Nielsen: berry
spoon, Mr.. and Mrs Penman: Sugar
tongs, Mrs. Dan Fennell; pie knife,
Mrs. T. B. Kappe: half dozen fruit
knives. Mrs. George White and daugh-
ter: toothpick stand. Mrs. j. Whyatt:
cream shell, Mr.. and Mrs. Taleott;
dozen ivory-handled fruit knives, Mrs
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w. o. Mallahan; fruit basket. Mr.. aud
Mrs. M. Graham; card receiver, Mrs.
Allen and Miss Allen; butter knife,
Mrs. J. r. Hathorn; salad set, Mrs.
Thurza Grannis and Mrs. Charles
Booth; battenburg, Mrs. Frank Huat.
The following ladies of the Congrega-
tional Ladies Aid society united in the
presentation of cake basket bon-bon
dish and fish and meat forks: Mes
danes Smith, L. Eiefferlin. j. Hefferlin.
q. s. Hefferlin, Holiday, Shaw, Powell,
], Thompson, w. Thompson, Miles,
Miller, Cayon, Rowe, Young, Clark,
Leard, Burg, Walcott, Holmes and
Loshorn. A beautiful silver tea set
was presented withthe following mem
brs of the lady Maccabees: Mesdames
Shofer, Roth, Beley, Huot Bailey,
Pugh, Herzig, Housen. Wilson, Good
son, Ray, Engle, Joslyn. Lewelling,
Sherman, Van Bracklen, Frank. En-
mis-, Clark, Robson, Chambers, Ken
nedy. Swindlehurst Leopold Dewitt.
In the evening music, refreshments,
recitations and dancing passed the ev-
ening pleasantly, and surrounded by a
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In Livingston.

Livingston, Sept. 2S.-At meeting of
the w C. T. u, held at the residence
of Mrs. ]. A. Stebbins this week theh
following delegates were elected to at
tend the state convention of the order
held in Bozeman October 10. Dele
gates-Mrs M. d. Elliot, Mrs. John NJ.
Scott, Mrs. G. p. Strickland; alternates,
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Continued on Page seventeen.3
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HON. ]. c. NEwsOM.
Senator from the Twenty-eighth District

Senator from the Twenty-eighth District
In sketch or this character it is not
always possible to do full justice t.
the subject. There are Il great many
things that go to make up the character
and personality of man like the Hon.
]. G.. NewSom. Quiet ana ungil 'ctcd,
plain in all things yet outspoken and
true to his convictions it is no wonder
that he has made a reputation that
commands the entire respect and rs
teen of his many friends. He was born
in Stokes county, n. c., in 1880. aud
received what educational advantages
that were then offered by the county.
In 1862 he went to the war, enlist
inc in regiment composed If Georgia
ard North Carolina soldiers and knoWR
as the Sixty-seventh Georgia Regimen.
He served to the close Of the Wir and
mon returning home engaged in t"rcL-
ING school and farming. Mr. NeWS0m
has never sought political honors, but
preferred the quiet Of home life TO the
turmoil of politics in 1888 he was an
Cointed a justice of the peace and las
served as such since. Mr.. NewSom's
native county. Stokes. is in the district
he has the honor of representing IN
the Senate. this being the fourth time
he has been elected to the General As
sembly of North Carolina, which goes -
show that his many sterling qualities are
highly appreciated.
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away of the government by the people
in Charlotte, Wilmington and other cit
les. In the recent General Assembly he
opposed the HEREFORD county measure
he is always interested in legislation
for the interest of the masses, and has
never been in favor Of striking at corpo-
rations in order to crush them out Rep
resentative Petree. III the last Legis-
lative body, was a member of the fol-
lowing committees: Finance. Claims.
Propositions and Grievances Privileges
and Elections In politics he is an ardent
Republican, yet liberal in his views. He
has always advocated tariff for protec-
ton. He is Il self-made man, who has
come to the front by reason Of his own
effort. sturdy determination to succeed
and indomitablc will-power. True to
himself and his constituency, his official
record is exceptionally brilliant. Unlike
many, he is easily approachable and wins
many friends by the deep interest he
takes in the welfare of one and all.
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utation. In 1893, when every county
was straining every nerve to redeem the
State. the Democrats of Rowan called
for the old inyincible ticket of Lee
Overman and Dave Julian" They are
Democrats who always respond when
the party calls, and they lead the Demo
cratic ticket to great victory MI.
Julian is ii working Democrat 500 days
in the year and it is largely to his efforts
that Rowan has gone on steadily IN
creasing the majority when other good
counties fell by the wayside.
In the last House Mr.. Julian was the
author of several important measures,
and served ON such important committees
as Finance, Corporations, and Public
Roads. He was an influential and capa-
bic member and was SO regarded.
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highly respected family. his paternal
grandfather having served in the war
of the Revolution. When the Civil War
broke out our subject rendered his ser
vices to the Confederacy, which were
accepted For Il period of several years
he served in detail services and was
subsequently Il member of Company Is.
Tenth Kentucky Regiment
After the struggle was over he en-
gagged in planting and in the milling
business aud subsequently in the manu-
featuring of tobacco nj kerncrsville.
This business he still continues, being
the senior member of the firm Of Low
roy. Son 4 Co MIR. l4owrey is not
politician He has held several local po-
sitions such rs justice of the peace,
alderman and county commissioner. In
1870 he was elected a member of the
Legislature. In 1898 the nomination was
forced upon him, and in duty TO his par
ty he made the race, being elected by
majority Of 240 votes. He has closely
watched all legislation and introduced
several very excellent bills, viz: \ bill
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progress. He is economical in the true
Jefferson spirit. having nothing of the
policy of nggardlineSs in his compost
ton. As chairman Of the Finance Conn
nittee in 1891. and again in 1899, Mr..
Holman was recognized as onl Of the
safest leaders Of the House and was
deferred to by all the members. He
seldom spoke, but whenever he did, his
words had great weight. The greatest
act Of the Legislature was the passage
of the bill appropriating 100000 fo1
public schools That bin was introduced
by him and ii wfts.largely TO his adyoca-
cy of it that it passed by acclamation
That act will he 4 lasting ntouument TO
his wisdom. far-sighted craftsmanship,
and devotion to the cause Of public ed
ucation.
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Hampshire, and the University of Nir-
ginia. Upon completing his education
he became connected with his father, in
the commission business at Baltimore
returning to the Old North
State in 1886 he engaged on planting,
which business he still follows, having
extensive landed interests ut his home,
Fork Church, Davie county. While not
a politician in the sense OF office seeking
he has always warmly supported his
party's interests, attending every Demo
cratic State Convention. etc. In 1896
he was nominated for the Legislature,
hut retired at the advice of the EXecu-
tive Committee in favor of the Popniist
candidate. In 1893 h, was unanimously
nominated for the Senate and trlum-
nbontly elected, overcoming a Republican
majority of over 500. The Senator took
an active part both upon the floor Of the
Senate and in the committee room. lock-
ing rieidly after the interests of the peo-
ME. the State and his party. deyoting
snecial attention to agricultural leglsla-
tion. He introduced an excellent hlll
known as an act TO require foreign IN
corporated companies to become domes-
tic corporations and to obtain license to
transact business in North Carolina.
His action in the Mecklenburg dlspen-
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HON. FRANCIS CALDWELL
HAIRSTON.
The Genial and Polished Senator from
the Twenty Seventh Senatorial
District

With a well balanced and cultivated
intellect and temperament aud a buoyant
energy. Senator Francis Caldwell hairs
ton. is walking up the pathway Of life
to "A manhood replete with a noble IN
fiuence for the great responsibilities of
the present eventful period and full of
golden promises for honorable duty in
the battlefield Of the coming future. The
great mcthcr Of States. Virginia. Witness
ed his birth, which occurred in Pittsyl-
vania county III 1862. He springs from
old and distinguished stock. His father
being Virginian. his mother a North
Carolinian. Our subject received an
excellent education, obtained at Horner
and Graves Academy at Hillsboro, this
State; st. paufs Academy OF New
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HON. LEE S. oyERMAN.
County seat. Salisbury.

The Handsome and Distinguished Gem
tleman Representing Rowan County.
In the list Of the brilliant citizenship
of North Carolina, none stand higher or
the golden roll Of promise than Hon
Lee S. Overman. member Of the recent
legislative body and one of our best
known and most distinguished attorneys
AS a member of the House of Represen-
tatives Mr.. Oyerman was the peer of any
man in that representative body. In
all legislation beneficial to the State the
people and the great Democratic party,
his voice was heard advocating. man
Of magnificent physique with smooth
shaven, intellectual face. a kindly beam
ing eye, Lee =. Ovel1nan has endearcd
himself to the peopip Of North Carolina
and is often mentioned by his friends
as a man destined to win higher honors.
He is man Of and for the people, whose
aims, aspirations and sentiments he
shares and enjoys.
4 North Carolinian by birth, he first
saw the light of day at Salisbury Jan
uary Sd, 1854. He springs from ali Old
and distinguished family. from whom
he derives those marvellous traits which
have made him a man among men. III
1874 he graduated from Trinity College
in 1876 he received the degree OF A.
NJ. IN 1878 he was admitted TO the
bar. Previous to that period he was
appointed private secretary to Gov
ernor Vance, III recognition of valuable
services rendered the Democratic party
in 1876. This position he resigned in
1870 to take up the practice of his chos-
en- profession, at Salisbury, where he
has since resided. enjoying a large and
lucrative practice. His political career
began in 1876 and since that period his
voice and aid has been given actively
to the interests of his party. He was
elected a member Of the Legislature in
1882. 1884 and 1896. declining to run
again in 1888. Again in 1893 he WAS
called unon to make the race and at that
session was elected Speaker of the
House. AS a presiding officer he was
without d peer in the South. Mr. Over
man has been director Of the penlten-
tiary, Il member of the board Of direc-
TORS Of the North Carolina Railroad
Company and subsequently President of
that road III 1895 he was the Democrat
lie caucus nominee for United States
Senator. In 1898 he was again urged
to make the race for the House and
did so, being elected by the handsome
majority Of nearly 1900 His work as
chairman of the judiciary Committee as
well as chairman Of the Committee on
Rules and member Of the Constitu-
tional Committee needs no comment
from our pen-it was characteristic OF
the nlan-true to himself, his constit-
uency and his party. A student by ma
ture and inclination, a broad-gauged,
liberal-minded man--Lee s. Oyerman has
lived his life in letters of burning fire,
whose radiance but casts a simmer Of
worth around man as true as steel.
In building the pyramid Of his excel
lencies Of character his friends, who
would proudly place therein his ability
as a lawyer, his eminence as a legisla-
tor, his brilliancy as a scholar, his elo-
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public duties. Among others, he serv-
ed on the Committee on Appropriations,
Agriculture, Railroads and Railroad
Commission and Salaries and Fees. As
Il member Of the last committee, he was
a leader on the floor in advocating the
bill reducing the salaries of most State
officers and the fees of county officials
He was good fighter and stood for
retrenChment and reform. Mr.. Williams
is a prominent farmer, mill-owner and
merchant, and citizen who enjoys the
confidence of his people
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HON. RILEY j. PETREE.
The Veteran Legislator From Stokes
County.

The Veteran Legislator From Stokes
County.
An affabe and pleasant gentleman. an
able legislator and q great believer in
modern progression is Hon. RILEY -
petree the popular gentleman represent
sing Stokes county. An analysis of MS
character shows Il rare blending of those
traits and qualities which 80 to make a
true mani He was born in Stokes c0'ln-
~ November 9th. 1853. ard comes from
and old and distinguished family. de
was educated ut the~common schools of
his native equity. Subsequently, he en-
gagged in farming and is considered one
of the substantial men of bis section.
He raises tobacco. corn and wheat pro-
ducing of the former some 10000 pounds
his plantation being situated near Ger
mantown In 1898 he entered the polit-
ical arena. as Il candidate for the Leg
islature having been nominated against
his will and over lils protest. At this
period Stokes county was oyerwnelmng.y
Democratic. Nevertheless he was elected
over his Democratic and POpulist oppo-
nent by a majority of 400 Again in
1894 he was re-nominated and reelected
by majority of 6GS over one of the
ahlest lawyers and Democrats Of that
county. For the third consecutive time,
in 1897, he was renominated and re-
elected by majority of sos. So faith
fully and well had he served the inter-
ests Of his constituents that he was
forced to make the race in 1898 and after
one of the hottest campaigns on record,
was elected by 200 majority. His long
experience and practical knowledge has
given Mr.. Petree that polish in legisla-
tive matters, 50 necessary for success.
He has always been successful in secur-
ing the passage of all legislation Of his
own that he has advocated During the
session of 1897 he bitterly opposed both
in the caucus. and the House the taking
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FORSYTH COUNTY.

1t was erected January 16, 1894, and
named after Col. Benjamin Forsyth, Of
Stokes county, who served in the Revo-
luton and was killed in a sl1irmish in
Canada in 1914 Forsyth lies among the
foothills of the Blue Ridge, and is well
watered, a broad swell across the cen
trail portion forming the divide. between
the Dan and Yadkin. with their nu-
merous branches. the triburaries of the
Yadkin. which drain the southwestern
section, abound in bottom lands of great
fertility.
1t has 1885, 500 acres of land, valued at
81 .593,321.
Town lots, 1913, valued at $2,504.
$50. Total value of property 5000
$40.
Cotton mills, ., with 10000 spindles
and 300 looms; large tobacco and other
factories.
Vote in 1893: Democratic, 5000; Flu
sion, 1894
County seat, Winston-Salem.
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ROWAN C0TNTY.

Lies on the west bank of the Yadkin
river and south of its principal tribu-
tary. the South Yadkin. Its entire sur
face is drained by the tributaries of the
Yadkin. which traverse its territory in
Il southeastern course Its middle and
northern sections. which lie for the most
part above the level Of 500 feet, rising at
one point about 1000 feet, are character
lied by an abundance of red clay soils
and heavy oak foras $.
1t has 309.S17 acres of Land, valued
at S1,S66,320.
Town lots, 1,626, valued at S1,O16090.
Total value of property, $4,5S9, 127.
Cotton mills, B; hosiery mills, 2, with
81, lj- spanuies ANA b4o loonlS. SASH,
rope and furniture factories.
Vote in 1898: Democratic, 1850; Flu
sion, 1,533.
County seat, Salisbury.
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to encourage the establishment of man
tfacturing plants in the State by ex-
cmpting them from taxation for three
years: 4 bin to reduce the exemptions
TO $500 personal property and $500 real
estate.
Railroads and Railroad Commission,
Banks and Currency and Roads and
Turnpikes. In politics. Representative
Iowrey is Il Republican. but liberal in
his views. As man he is thoroughly
progressive and believes in building up
the State lie is member of the
Methodist Episcopal church.
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IREI)EI4I. COUNTY.

Iredell is a county of rolling uplands.
it is a good grain. grass, cotton and to-
bacco county. The railroad facilities are
excellent.
i, has 3G5, G57 acres of land, valued
at 81, G9T 80.
Town lots, LII, valued at S128'243.
Ia.aI value OF Iroasaty, $3,G0o,1S4.
Cotton mills >, operating 1890 SPIN
dies and 2s6 looms; oil, mattress, barr
and sash factories.
Vote in 1898: Democratic, 2.19J: Fu-
son, 2,09G.
County seat. Statesville.
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DAVE COUNTY.

Dayie is small county lying in the
forks Of Yadkln river. 1t is mainly Il
tobacco county, though considerable
gram is produced
1t has Icl,...o acres Of land valued
at S9G6,2S6.
I.oll toss 307 valued ait S114,954. To-
tai value Of property, Sl,559,l97.
Fruit cannerits and crate Factories.
Vote ian 1898: Democratic, 90; Flu
sion, 1,097.
County seat, Mocksyille.
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DAVIDSON COUNTY.

Davidson county is one Of the largest
and finest counties ia lac StateI II was
cut off from Rowan III 1892, and named
in honor of General William Davidson.
1t has 350,3S3 acres Of land valued
at $1,S45,113.
Town lots Cos, valued at $334,953.
rllotal value of property S3,2S2, 235.
Cotton mills, ,, with 500 spilfdles
and 800 looms; sash, spoke and wagon
factories.
Vote in 1898: Democratic, 2,409; tu-
son, 2,092.
County seat, Lexington.
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sary case pleased dispcnsary opponents
The Senator came to Raleigh for one
purpose and not to interfere with pri-
yate business affairs. hence he voted
with his committee on the floor against
ii. He is firmly allied to the grand old
Democratic party and has never voted
any other way than Il Democratic ticket.
He is a gentleman in every sense OF the
term, and by his quiet, dignified manner
and close attention TO legislative bust
ness has made many warm friends among
his brother legislators.