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The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1899-02-10
The Perniclous 0rumbling Habit.
A Romance of Socks.

The following romance of a pair OF
socks carries with it moral that
some of our county and town mer-
chants would do well to heed:
"a story is told of an old bachelor
who bought pair of socks, and
found attached to one of them slip
of paper which read; i am a young
lady of 20 and would like to cor
respond with a bachelor with view
to matrimony' Name and address
was given. The bachelor wrote, and
in few days received this letter:
Mamma was married 20 years ago.
The merchant you bought those socks
from evidently did not advertise or
he would have sold them long ago.
Mamma handed me your letter and
said possibly | might suit you. am
eighteen years old. n-Erchange,
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1899-02-10
Proprietor FREE PRESS.

Messrs. n. NJ. Suggs and A. Vine
slime visited Carthage last Wednesday.
Mr.. Geo. W. Carr, of Piuebluti, was
in town the entire week.
Messrs. Z. &. Howarth aud A :.
Stevens were III Carthage last Thurs
day.
Messrs. F. aud L. Weaver and Z.
Brewer visited friends in Aberdeen last
Sunday.
We are glad to state that Mr., W.
+. Jungc is recovering from AN attack
of the grip.
A progressive euchre party was held
at the piuey Woods Inn on last Satur-
day evening,
Mr.. Jacob S Allen, of Raleigh, was
in town last Monday and registered at
the Piney Woods Inn,
There were very few horse back
riders seen on the streets this week on
account of bad weather.
All OF US now feel the need OF good
fire department. We shall likely have
it even though we meet with Difficult
ties.
Mr.. G. II. Kendig, we are sorry to
state, is quite i'll with the grip, that
dread winter malady which comes even
to Southern Pines.
Miss Matilda Fuller and her brother
Max Fuller, from Aberdeen, were the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. G.. s. Vain
wright last Sunday
We've had lots of rain lately, that is
sure. But rain is at least one degree
better than the snow which has been
falling both North and South of us.
THE FREE PRESS is very much dis
appointed-not n single poet has fur
pished US anything about the "beauti-
full snown which flew thick and fast re-
Gently.
Mr. T. F. Brooks ard L. A, Bowen,
accompanied by gentleman whose
name we do not know, drove TO Manly
last Friday afternoon aud had most
enjoyable time.
The early closing movement lately
agitated among our merchants has |
fallen through on account of the dog
in-the manger policy of one firm which
refused to sign the agreement.
Miss May Agnes Kelley, the talented
reader and elocutonst, who has been
sojourning in Southern Pines the past
week Or two, gave recital in Pine
hurst Tuesday evening and left for At
lanta Wednesday.
Miss Bartlett, a well known society
young lady from Boston, Mass, who
is stopping with Mrs. Quimbey, is seen
almost daily riding horse back. Miss
Bartlett is the daughter Off leading
lawyer of Boston.
We received pleasant call Friday
from Mr.. E. W. Day, who is now en-
joying the pleasantness of life in the
country. He did not go sleigh-riding
but be had wagon-ride and a tumble
over into the snow.
We received a very pleasant call
from Mr.. E. S. Dickerson, of :
Worcester, Mass, who is spending the
season here for his health. He is an
Did newspaper man, having been at
)ne time connected with the Worces-
.er Spy, aud we are in hopes that be
will improve bis health 10 satisfactory
legree. i
b
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1899-02-10
CHURCHES AND CHURCH SERVICES


FIRST CONFERENCE.-The. G.
IT. Hanson.
Sunday services at 1890 A. NJ. and 1880
Pm. Sunday-school at Has A. NJ. Y
P.S. G. L meets every Tuesday evening
t73O Prayer meeting every Thursday
evening at 1880
EMANUEL CHURCH, PROTESTANT
EPISCOPAL-Rev.H II. r. Gregory
Sunday services at 1880 A. NJ. Sunday
school Immediately afterwards. Evening
Prayers every Friday evening at 80.
ST. ANFHONYS CATHOLIC-Rev.
Matthias Han.
Services every Sunday at 10 A, NJ.
BAPTIST-Rev. W. l.. wright, ID. ID.
Services every third Sunday at 2:3O z. NJ.
Sunday school every Sunday at $3.50.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1899-02-10
UNDER GOLDEN SKIES,
Or in the New Colorado.

Or in the New Colorado.
We acknowledge a call from Mrs. D
Z. Osborne, prominent and well
know Southern author, her home being
in Greensboro. She has favored THE
FREE PRESS with copy Of her book
caplioned as above, the scenes beih.'
laid in the Sunny South-in our own
State, North Carolina. We have not
had time to read the book, and OF
course cannot attempt a review, but
from accounts wenote theirs just enough
romance in the story to make it doubly
interesting told Of a wealthy family
of North Carolina.
Another important object of the
writer is to call the attention of capt.
talists to the many undeveoped re-
sources Of the State, and as we are to
have an important meeting of wealthy
people at Southern Pines in April next
Mrs Osborne is trying to get our citi.
zens interested in buying number of
her books for distribution among those
who visit US at that time.
We expect to refer to this book at
some future time.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1899-02-10
Piece of Leather Worked Through
His Foot.

About two years ago Mr.. Jas. W.
Grissom, carpenter Of Henderson,
stuck ten penny nail into his foot.
He was confined to the house two or
three months as result of the acci-
dent, and after resuming his work he
suffered a great deal at times on ae-
count of the injury to his foot. There
was soreness between the big toe
and the one next to it and couple OF
weeks ago this got so he could scare
" wear his shoe. Finally it festered
and when the place was opened MIR;
Grissom picked out small round
piece of leather-a part of the sole OF
his shoe-which went into his foot on
the point Of the nail upon which he
stepped. When the nail was with
drawn the leather remained and it
has been all this time working its
way out, its course being away from
the part of the foot it entered at
Henderson Gold Leaf
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LOCAL NEWS.
SPECIAL. NOTICEl

Mr.. G. NJ. Williams, who, for the
past three months has had charge of
THE FREE PRESS as local editor and
collector, has severed his connection
with this office, The public will please
be governed accordingly
Effective this date, Feb. s, 1899
Very truly,
L. D. OSLIN,
prnnriatnr EppI ppESS
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1899-02-10

protracted and excessive rains, cold
winds, sleet and snow--as we have
had for the past week is "unusual'
ii is true but we hope not TO expert
ence its like again.
Mr.. Craig and daughter, of Newton,
n. j., are at the Piney Woods Inn.
Mr.. Craig lives within few miles of
Mr.. st. Johns Northern resort-"The
Inn at High Point which is the high
est point in that State.
Pinehurst aud Southern Pines rolled
game Of ten pins in Slrlnger's Alley
Thursday night, but we 90 to press too
early to be able 10 give an account of
it, Doubtless our bowlers gave good
account of themselves.
Last Thursday, Feb. 2nd, was
Candlemas or "Ground-Hog' day,
and, according to the old supersti-
ton, we are to have forty days more
OF winter weather, The sun came
out and the warmth" saw his
shadow and went back into his hole.
Mrs. e. Manheimer aud two sous are
at the Piney Woods Inu. Mrs. Man
hemer g sons who have been alta board
ing school, are at Southern Pines for the
purpose of attending our village school
and also for the health Of one OF them.
DR.. G. l.. Scott, of Mebane, n. G.,
was a guest at the Pney Woods lun
few days last week. DR.. Scott is the
only doctor in tlourishing little town
aud his friends here were pleased to
hear of his success. DR.. Scott is
native Of Sanford.
Rev. DR.. Rhoads, Of Wilmington,
Del, who is stopping this winter with
his family in Southern Pines, was visit
ed last week by his son, DR.. Rhoads, OF |
the above place. They visited Pine
bluff last Saturday. Dr.. Rhoads speaks
very highly of this place as a winter
health resort
Miss +, IIennessay, from Somer-
vile, Mass, Who is stopping this winter
in Southern Pines, is an excellent
singer and is. the only soprano in the
quire of the st. Anthonys Catholic
church. Miss llennessay is very
popular young lady aud an active
church worker III Somerville.
Avery valuable institution for South
ern Pines is the Southern Pines SAM
tarlum, conducted by DR.. Edwin
Gladmon. Possessed of modern APP
paratus for throat treatment, our peo-
pie should appreciate the fact that the
Doctor has located among us. He has
been patron OF The FREE PRESS
since its birth, and will have a larger
I'd next week. Watch for it.
Messrs. J. +. Catliu and I. T. Hay,
If Raleigh, adjusters of the insurance
IN the Central Hotel property, have
,een in town several days this week.
The loss has been adjusted to the salts
action of all concerned. Mr.. l.. G..
3unham, of Burlington, VT, represents !
he estate, and is stopping with Fred /
;0uch at the Ozone hotel. He will re- 7
main for some time in order to close up =
latters as to property saved aud dis |
ose of the lots. {
Ozone guests registered since Sun /
ay, Feb 9Th: S B. Chalfand and c
life, Mr.. Edward Lynn, Uniontown, +
"a; c. G. Snead. Richmond, Va; D. r
}, Brute, North Carolina; j. A. Wool il
On, j. B, Huntoon, Geo. Cobb, o. o
'. Hall, New York, l.. G. Buuham,
VT. J. E, Catln, Green's v
orc, n, c.; I. 7. Hay, Raleigh, n. tt
=; Mrs. ID. L. Osborne, Greensboro, 81
|. g.; Miss M, j. Bolder, Miss NJ. L. h
chullz, Niagara Fails; h. w. Bayne p
nd wife, Mrs. Elizabeth McCelland, n
iayuesburg, Pa. q
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1899-02-10
For Sale,

Being about to engage in the manu-
focture of Spring Beds, l will sell my
fruit lands near Southern Pines. Also
3 houses in Aberdeen very low and on
easy terms, that | may have more time
and money for the new business. For
full description call on or address
e. D. TARBELL,
Southern Pines, N. G.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1899-02-10

Editor Free Press:
Of course it is just the time to clock
the stable door after the horse is sto-
len.ng
Therefore ii is respectfully submitted
10 the residents Of Southern Pines, in
view of the loss of Central Hotel bv
re, that they cooperate at ouua with
the Mayor to Immediately organize a
fire brigade, also take means to provide
water supply.
Would not this be better than giving
their influence to the maintaining of
saloon to dispense fre-water, which il
it does not burn buildings directly is
most fruitful source of destruction of
both soul and body? 1t is earnestly
requested of the citizens of this town
that they will, without delay, unite in
not only forming fire brigade but TO
use their influence to protect them
selves and their children from foe
more dangerous than fire. L. II. P.
Southern Pines, N, c., Jan. 3lst.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1899-02-10

We extend to our customers and
friends our most sincere aud cordial
wishes for happy and prosperous New
Year.
PEOPLES CASH STORE,
A. WINETINE, Prop.
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Notice.

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN TO
N the voters in McNeilIs and Sand HE
townships that application will be made
to the Commissioners of Moore county TO
move the boundary line between McNellls
and Sand Hills townships so as 10 leave
ali of the town of Southern Pines in Nc
Neills township, ,rrs
CITIZENSOF SOUTH ERN PINES.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1899-02-10

Before you buy your Spray Pump see
what we have. GOULD'S SPRAY
PUMPS are the best on the market.
Call and see them.
| l.. HAMLIN & CO.,
Agents,
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1899-02-10
SCORE.

Won by Pinehurst by 2i9 points.
A return game was played in String
er's Alley Thursday evening, but we go
to press too early to give particulars.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1899-02-10
"Be Careful of a CoIdI"

1.-THE best have ever used" Just
suits me-" Certainly cures, is what
every one says about Southern Pines
Cough Remedy. Keep bottle in the
house and ''be careful of cold"
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1899-02-10
Send Her a valentine. Get it at
THE NEWS DEPOT.

There is no dust in the air now.
The succeeding and excessive rains
have completely satuated the soil.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1899-02-10
OFFICERS FOR THE TOWN OF
SOUTHERN PINES.

Mavor-Peter II. Beck,
Commissioners William Z. SWEET,
Ward Il Eastman, Irving h. Hamlin, Dun
can A. Blue, William NJ Saunders.
CLERK and rrea>-lrviag l.. Hamlin
Police-.Iohn +. Dillehav.
Street Commissioner Ward B. East
man.
Board Of II, alth Il. T. Smith, NJ. D..
Pres; r. NJ, Couch Sec John Powell,
W. J. Stewart. W F. Junge
Cemetery Trustees 5. Thomas, A. w,
Smith, W. +. Junge.
school Board-W. F. Junge, Pres; W.
P. SWEET, Sec, W. NJ Saunders, DR.. &. H,
Sadleson, Irving l.. uamliu,
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Personal.

We intended acknowledging last
week very pleasant visit from Chas.
L. Geyer, Esq, of New York, but who
is spending his spare time this season
at his recently acquired, though very
handsome winter home in Southern
Pines, which he has styled the LA Fieur
cottage, and which is situated on Ben
nett street. As noted in our issue OF
the 9th OF January, Mr.. Geyer is one Of
the trustees of the East Brooklyn Saw
ings Bank, an institution of long life
and great success; having been incor-
porated in 1860. He is also connected
with the firm of Yates & Potterfeld,
10 William street, and also with the
New York State Colonization Society,
being a member of the executive COM
mittee as well as treasurer of the insti-
tuition. Mr.. Geyer has his family with
him and the FREE PRESS extends
hearty welcome to them all.
Miss Emily l.. Upper, teacher of
Vocal and Instrumental Music, resides
at the residence of Mr.. J. W Stuart,
Railroad Street.
--- ---.-r.=7 ---s's -
Try Fred Thomas barber work.
Special prices made on work done by
month or week. OH and see him.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1899-02-10

To The Public.
Whereas it has been reported and
said that we intend to stay in Southern
Pines but short while, we wish to
publicly announce to our friends that
all such reports are unfounded and
false aud that we are permanently To-
Gated in Southern Pines.
ROOT 4 WAKENtAN.
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To The Public.

Piano for rent or sale cheap. In-
quire at this office.
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- Neb =.
Card of Thanks.

wish to publicly thank all those
who rendered assistance to myself and
family so promptly and generously on
the occasion Of the burning down OF
the Central House, of which hotel |
and my family were guests, and hereby
render them my hearty thanks.
A. A. BENHAM.
A new line of engraved Southern
Pines Stationery at
THE NEWS DEPOT.
Only two more days will our semi
annual clearing sale last. Don't let
this chance slip by as we will never again
be able to present such rare values for
SO little money.
PEOPLES CASH STORE,
A. WINEsTINE, Prop.
New souveniers and engraved sta
tiauarp ~ TIIE NEWS nEpGr
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1899-02-10

Fresh Fish every Friday and Oys-
ters every Saturday. Give us your
orders. WEBER & HUFFINES,
If you wish 10 secure pleasant, sunny
and well furnished rooms and excellent
table board 90 to Grove Cottage:
MISS LIZZIE BROWN.
Shaving aud hair, cutting in the best
style done in the Bowling Alley Barber
Shop. Best equipped barber shop in
town. C. A. STACKPOLE.
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Communicated,

New souveniers and engraved sta
tiouery at THE NEWS DEPOT.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1899-02-10

Call at the Central House Shaving
Parlor for a smooth shave, loo; nobby
lair cut, l5c.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-23
:&ibiOssjiANHlAlAOA06ia(6G
= HER POINT OF VIEW ::
NNMMggs,s,!,.y.g

She was a nice looking old lady with
an ample figure and cape of similar
dimensions. How the shop keepers
hate those voluminous capes. The old
fashioned plush ores were just dlsap-
pearing from the face of the earth
and the merchants were beginning to
look relieved, when the festive golf
cape began to flourish. Now a golf
cape is a trihe more dangerous than
the other kind. In the first place it
may have fringe aGd therefore extra
facilities for dragging china off coun-
ters TO its finish, and destroying valu-
able plants in the florists shop, but IL
looks more prosperous and up-to-date
and is therefore likely to allay nny
suspicion as to the intentions of the
owner. There was a time when golf
cape. like sable collar with pro-
fusion of real tails which once orna-
mented an animal of some sort was an
undeniable certificate of character or
more especially of probable honesty o.
the part of the owner. That time has
gone by. A golf cape may cover
shabby bodice or the deep designing
heart of a shoplifter, as well as the
straight figure of the young woman
who affects a pink coat on tournament
DAYS, and who would scorn to covet
her neighbOr's maid servant or the
merchants conveniently located hand
kerchiefs.
But this is wandering from the pleas
ant elderly lady in the cape. She was
in a big store the other afternoon anl
was wandering about from one counter
to another with apparently the utmost
innocence of purpose. A hard hearted
parsonage who was watching, invited
her to go into the more secluded part
of the store, and caused her to produce
a doll from beneath the folds of that
all pervadng cape. Then she fell to
weeping bitterly as she eXpostulated
with injured pride, "And me it was
that had the fifty cents right In me
hand to pay for the blissed doll"
There is an unusual amount of shop
lifting this season, say the merchants.
| Whether this results from the crowded
| condition Of the shops, the eXtraordln-
airy temptation by reason Of the pretty
| things to be found on the counters or
| the Increase Of total depraVity is diff
cult TO decide, Small children seem to
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-23

The Princeton concert given by the
Glee and Mandolin clubs and led by
Harry Lathrope, of this city, will be
the great event Of the week aside from
the Bachelors ball Never have such
elaborate preparations been made for a
college concert. The company num-
bers fifty men and the fact that its
leader is from Scranton stirs local
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-23

rose in memory of the dead boy across
seas, but there are many tears on this
first homecoming day when there can
be never more a homecoming.
There are the little children who
never had a merry Christmas in their
brief, desolate lives; there are the sick
little ones, who will never look out on
another Christmas day, and there are
the old and poor and lonely-surely we
who are happy can find some lonely
one who is not and add one bright note
of gladness to the low dirge of the
worlds sorrowing. Saucy Bess.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-23

b, MILLIONS of MOTHERS for their
SSiiUIDREN WHILE TEETHING WIFE
PrRFECT SUCCESS, 1t SOOTHES the
Ciiil.D sOFTENS the GUMS, ALLAYS
All PAIN; CURES WIND COLIC, ana
is ,he best remedy for DIARRHOEA.
Sold by all Druggists In every part of the
world BE sure and ask for Mrs. Wins
lows Soothing syrup" and take no other
kind Twenty-Five cents a bottle.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-23

sued invitations for a dinner to be
followed by a dance, on Thursday
evening, Dec. 2S.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. =. Matthews will
entertain large family party at dim
ner on Christmas day.
A subscription dance will be given at
the Bicycle club house Thursday even-
ing under the patronage of Mrs. Joseph
O'Brien, Mrs. Timothy Burke and Mrs.
J. w. Fltz Gibbon.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Hallstead will
give dinner on Thursday evening.
Mrs. G.. B. Jermyn has issued invi-
tations to a luncheon on Wednesday
next.
The NewYear's assembly will take
place on New Years night at the BIZ
cycle club.
Mrs. Everett Warren has issued
cards for tea on New lears day.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-23
MUSICAL GOSSIP.

In the recital given by pianoforte
students of the Scranton Conservatory
of Music in Guernsey hall on Thurs
day evening the most remarkable feat
ure was the playing of several chill
dren who then appeared in public for
the first time. Their pieces were all
played from memory and there was Il
clearness Of tone. promptness of attack
and verve in their performance which
must have thoroughly settled the ques.
ton in the minds of the audience as to
the conservatory methods of instruc-
tion.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-23

The Orpheus quartettc Of this city,
have been engaged to furnish music
at the BANQUET of the University OF
Pennsylvania Alumni association On
Dec. %. Alfred Wooler will sing an
original song at the banquet.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-23

Mr.. and Mrs. William Hallstead will
give "a dinner on Thursday evening.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-23

Alfred Woolel's new song, "Heaven
is Not Far Away" which he sang 30
effectively last Sunday evening at Elm
Park church, has been accepted and
ill shortly he published by the well
known firm of music publishers Oliver
Dltson Company, Boston, Mass. This
is the eighth composition of Mr..
Wooler's that this company has ac-
Cepted on a royalty basis.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-23

Miss Clara Long, the well-known
violinist, will tomorrow assist in the
musical service of Christmas in the
Providence Presbyterian church.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-23
Mrs Winslow's Soothing svrup

Carnations at Clark's,
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The following programme will be
rendered at an entertainment given
this morning at Guernsey hail, by the
pupils of the singing class of the Har-
denbergh School of Music and art.
Parents are cordially invited to be
present. Adnissi free. Entertain
mcnt begins at 1915 sharp. Following
is the programme;
america. O Glorious Land Glass
Exhibition in Sight-Singing, Musical
Notation, etc, ........,..,,.,....C .ClasS
"The Boy Guessed Right,
Murtha quinn
"Christmas" Grace Han
Little Dardelion,"
Misses Lillian and May WOoler and
Master Willie Wooler.
For a Little Boy"
James Leroy Smith
"See the Pretty Flakes of Snow"
Helen Lamb
"Snow is Falling Fast"
Miss and Master Smith, chorus by class.
"NubOdy's Child. Loretta Maloney
Jolly Old St. Nicholas"
Rachel May Jones
christmas Bells"
Thomas Jones. chorus by class
"'Tis the Merry Christmas Time"
Miss Ethel and Master George Davies
Tim" ..........M Miss Katherine Schadt
Comrades
Misses Margaret Acker Grace Hall.
Mabel Kellow, Louis Groener and
Mary Siebecker.
my Country, tits of Thee. "..,,...Cla
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-23

Albert Pilling's fine bass voice was
heard to much advantage in Dudley
Bucks song, Judge Me. o God" at
the Green Ridge Presbyterian church
last Sunday morning. Mr.. Pillins
is rapidly reaching tie very front
ranks of Scranton vocalists; he Will
sing at the banquet of the University
of Pennsylvania Alumni association,
Dec. -, at the Scranton club rooms.