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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-06-17
PERSONALS.

Mrs. Penick, of Texas. is visiting
ut Mrs. Baughmann's.
Mr.. w. III. Worth yesterday returned
from visit to Morehead.
Mrs. Cosby and Miss Laura Cosby
left yesterday for Asheville.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. f. Page have re-
turned from trip to Morehead.
Mr.. Robt. L. Burkhead yesterday re-
turned from trip to New York.
Miss Maud Dinwiddie is visiting her
friend Miss Mccormick. at Maxton.
Col. w. A. Turk, general passenger
agent Of the Southern Railway, is in
the city.
Mr.. c. NJ. Bernard, district attorney.
yesterday returned from visit to the
Eastern part of the State.
Mr.. ]. G. Hall, Of Hickory, was in the
city yesterday on business connected
with the Western Hospital, Of which
he is director.
Mr.. Joseph r. Bachelor has gone to
Enfield to attend the funeral of Mr..
James III. Parker who died there yes
terday morning.
Mr.. Thos. p. Devereux. referee in
bankruptcy, will go down to Wilson to-
day to hear argument in the bank
ruptcy case of Lee & Co.
Col. John $. Cunningham. who has
been here attending meeting Of the
executive committee of the Agricultural
Beard. left this morning for his home in
Person county.
Mr.. John c. Drewry will to-day go
to Richmond to open an insurance office
as State agent. His company has with
drawn from this State. He will con-
tinue to reside here and for the present
he will keep his office open here, though
no new business will be done by his
company in this State.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-06-17
Flu. ms TOURNAMENT.

Receipt of the following invitation is
acknowledged:
Your honorable presence and smiling
countenance is desired at the eleventh
annual convention and tournament.
North Carolina State Firemen's Asso-
ciation, Greensboro, y. c., August LIST.
I'd. Sd. 4th 1899.
Compliments of the officers for 1898
1899.
President. Jas. ID. Mcneil, Fayette-
vile.
First Vice President. JOS. j. Stone,
Greensboro.
Second Vice President. c. l.. Badger,
Asheville.
Statistcian. l.. j. Taylor. Newbern.
Treasurer. T. A. Green. Newbern.
Secretary. Dr. j. w. Griffith, Greens
bOrO.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-06-17
TIL POULTRY DEPARTMENT.

The Poultry Department of the North
Carolina State Fair will have Mr.. II. *.
Brmcr as its director at the next State
Fair. to be held in Raleigh next Octo-
Der. This is one of the most important
departments connected with the State
Fair said Col. John Cunningham yes
terday. The eggs and chickens bring as
much as any crop in the State, either
of tobacco or cotton. Mr.. Bruner will
manage the department in a most skill
ful manner. He is known to the people
of the State as gentleman of intelli-
gence and ability. and whatever he un-
dertakes is always carried out in the
best manner, and with great success.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-06-17
THE WEATHER TODAY.

Washington, June 16.-Forecast for
Saturday: North Carolina-Generally
fair and cooler Saturday, preceded by
showers Oh the immediate coast; fair
Sunday: fresh northery winds.
Local forecast for Raleigh and vicinity
to 9 o'clock p. M: Fair and cooler.
Local data for Raleigh yesterday:
Maximum temperature, "a; minimum
temperature, rs; mean temperature 7S;
total rainfall, % inches in twenty-four
hours
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-06-17
CONTRASTING A WILL.

Action was yesterday begun before the
clerk Of court to set aside the will of
Mrs. Jency Bullock, who recently died
at her home in Middle Creek township.
The suit is brought by Noel Bullock. one
of her sons, to whom she left only a
dollar. 1t will come up for trial at the
July term Of court. The estate is valued
at 50 1901.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-06-17

M'KINLEY BUYS A FARM.
Or Rather Runnor Says He Buys, and
the Report is Denied.

Tt is reported in Asheville that Presi-
dent Mckinley has bought tract of
land in Pennsylvania county, not far
from the pretty Sapphire lakes and cas-
cade. The report says that the pur-
chase was made for the President by
Judge William r. Day, who has recently
been visiting that section and stopping
at Sapphire Inn. A gentleman who re-
turned to Asheville from the Sapphire
country few days ago, and who is
well acquainted with Judge Day, in
formed the Gazette that there was no
truth in the report. The report, how
ever. the Gazette adds, is believed by
many persons in town, including some
real estate men.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-06-17
4 BIG R.ATsri. ER KILLED.

Mr.. Will Ashe. who has been in the
Eastern part of the State with n party
engaged i'll the Geological survey work.
says he saw a rattlesnake killed by the
train near Burgaw. 1t was the largest
snake ever seen in that section, he says,
being seven feet long and having twenty
seven rattles on it. The snake was
coiled on the track and as it struck Mt
a passing wheel it's head was cut off.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-06-17
VETERAN WANTS DIVORCE.

divorce proceedings We're yesterday in
stitnted by Daniel Wallace, who served
in the Mexican war and is now drawing
a pension. Since no complaint has yet
been filed the grounds ON which the di-
vorce is sought are not known. Wallace
is 80 years old. His wife is quite young
When We're December and May ever
known to be happy together?
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-06-17

Divorce proceedings have been insti-
tnted by Chas. Newsom, an actor whose
parents live in this city. against his wife,
nee Eleanor Schrum, who lives in New
York. Though no complaint has yet
been filed it is understood that abandon
ment is the ground on which dissolution
of the marriage tie is sought.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-06-17
ALL BUT SIX QUALIFIED.

All but six of the magistrates appoint
ed for this county by the last Legisla-
ture have qualified. Those that did not
qualify by June LIST cannot now do So.
Governor Russell may appoint to fill
these vacancies.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-06-17
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

BORBITT WYNNE DRUG Co.
Lines.
SHERWOOD HIGGS K CO.-The
Great June Sale.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-06-17

The cyclist who keeps in the straight
and marrow path may avoid the crowd.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-06-17

90 dozen Ladies' Balbriggan Hose,
British MANUFACTURED, drop stitch, light
weight and COOL at Ice. per yard.
80 dozen Ladies Tan Brown Hose in
Lisle and cotton ingram Richelieu Rib
bed 25c kind at pic. per pair
% dozen Black ingram and Lisle
thread hose, high heels, spliced soles-
plain or ribbed-50c. value at 36c. per
pair.
% dozen Ladies' Black Gauze Iisle
thread hose in Richclieu, ribbed or plain.
The most pleasant for summer wear, at
1Sc. per pair.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-06-17
June Sale Price so Cents.
&;S9a11muo1J $50
TODAY. SATURDAY.
HlIAAr H7T~ls

OosWa "a ~
We continue selling The surplus in our
Carpet Department, Second Floor
The question now TO be solved is the
Ceiling rid Of our surplus stock in Car
pets There's but one way, dropping
the prices 50 low that you must buy
them. Many Of them are our newest
and best patterns, sold down to the asst
reIl, or part of 'oII, and some OF them
are only short ends, fit for rugs and
squares. To close out this surplus in
Carpets, and at once, we now offer them
at phe' omeua||y low prices, and make
and lay them without extra charge.
0 UR SURPLUS.-Best all wool extra SUI.
per Ingrains, worth 75a85c at SIC yd.
OUR SURPLUs--Best American Brus-
sells, wOrlh ST 90, a 75c yard
OUR SURPLUS. Best, Wilton III worsted,
velvets worth Sl.25, at 75c yard.
OUR SURPLUS Best Saith s Moquettes
worth 81 90 at 75C ard
CUR SURPLUS--Best Royal Administers S, worth
SIPS, at Csc yard
QUIZ SURPLUS Best Body Brussels, w .rIh
SIPS, at 85C yard
It is wall for every housakeeper to be On
hand early, a. this Surplus sale Of Carpetings
must be of greatest inte est to them alt
D0hhin e.. erraIl
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FOR THE SAKE OF FUN MIS-
CHIEF is DONE"

A vast amount of mischief is done.
too. because people neglect to keep their
blood pure. The mischief appears in
eruptions, dyspepsia, indigestion, ner-
vousness, kidney diseases. and other
ailments. This mischief, fortunately.
may be undone by the faithful use of
Hoods Sarsaparilla. which cures all
diseases originating in or promoted by
impure blood.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-06-17

Hoods Pills cure all liver ills. Non
irritating.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-06-17
June Sale Price Is Cents.
June Sale Price ~ Cents.
SAILOR HAT SALE.

BOUGHT FOR THIS SALE TEN CASES OF SAILOR
HATS ALL NEW; THIS SEASONS STYLES. BUYING
SAILORS IN LARGE QUANTITIES IS WHERE WE SAVE
AND WE GIVE THIS SAVING TO YOU YOU SEE THIS
Is MODERN MERCHANDISING.
Cases1S dozen in all, of Ladies twotoned coorngs, fine
Senate Straw, usual price 25c-
June Sale Price II Cents,
Cases-1s Dozen Rough and Ready Sailors big Jumbo braid
Same block the Dollar Hats They have black bands usual retail
price
June Sal. Price Is Cents.
dozen Of the Genuine Dolphin Rough and Ready
Sailors large Jumbo Braid with black and blue bands best quality
made guaranteed Dollar Sailors
T.oe Co1o Pic EO Cents
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20 dozen Ladies Ribbed Vests, Lisle
thread, neatly trimmed, good values, poe.
each Better Grade, 35c. each.
% dozen Ladies Ribbed Mercerized
Vests-Ribbed and extremely light
weight. Silk trimmed, something new,
at soc. each.
90 dozen Ladies' Silk Isle Vests in
plain and Richelieu ribbed, best quality
at zoe. EACH
20 dozen Ladies' silk gauze vests, sew
Grad styles of ribbs-lace trimmed-ex-
ceptional value, $500.
Infants and childrens' vests, all styles
and sizes, prices range from &c. to 25c.
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A. B. StronaCh,
Tiisn't Ordinary Values
That wish you to call here and see, because ordinary
values you can get any where.
The Hosiery and Ladies' Vests

Quoted heie below are extraordinary values high grade,
upto- date and made by manufacturers whose reputation
is at stake Remember that we have the s. and Ioc kind
so generously quoted.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-06-17
Tune Sale Price II Cents,
June Sal. Price Is Cents.

Genuine Dolphin Rough and Ready
9TH black and blue bands, best quality
The Mena star., 1899-04-13
ANOTHER DESTRUCTIVE FIRE.
Ivan Hawkins House Burned Satur-
 day Night.

At about 11:15 o'clock Saturday night the fire alarm was sounded and it was found that the pretty, six-room house of Ivan Hawkins, out in Horn beck Place was on fire and doomed to destruction. The Hook and Ladder company responded, but not in time to do any service, on account of the great distance from town.
 The families of Mir. J. E. Chrisman and Mir J. Osborn were occupying the house and they report that shortly after II o'clock they were awakened and found the rear of the house a mass of flames. Both men are railroad em- ployes and were out of town, leaving their wives and babies alone. The women took the children out and then saved few articles from the front room. but lost all their chothing, bed ding, etc.
 Mr. Hawkins, the owner of the house, lives in Prescott this state, and had the house insured with Ii. F. Robb.
The Mena star., 1899-04-13
CHRISTIAN CHURCH.

The services at the First Christian church were largely attended, large Sunday school and much interest was manifested; owing to the bright spring day hearts seemed merry to be able to attend Sabbath school F. r. Wyatt delivered an excellent sermon at 8, a. m, subject, "The Gospel plan of Sal vation" The Christian Endeavor, led by C. W, Knight, held an enthusiastic meeting, as the young people are en- tering the work with renewed and best efforts. Don't forget prayer meeting Wednesday night.
The Mena star., 1899-04-13
NEARING COMPLETION.
Work on the Ice Plant Is Being
 Hurried all Possible

A Star reporter visited the buildings being erected for the new ice plant and cold storage house to day, and met the genial foreman. MT. Fred Kloepper, who has charge Of construc- tion of the buildings for the plant.
 The plant is located at the corner of Honert avenue and Marsden street and has frontage of 100 feet next to the railroad switch. This building includes the cold storage room and the engine and boiler room. This is one stony building and is built of the very best material and in most substantial and convenient manner.
 In the rear of this building is now being erected four story structure 24x3l feet for the water filter and con- dencers. When completed the plant will cover considerable space and will be credit to the city. Mir. Kloepper said it was the same size of the plant re- gently put in by Mir. Ruemeli at shaw nee, last winter. He says the en- gineer will be here in few days to superintend the placing of their large engine. Two car loads of machinery are on the way from the factory for the plant.
The Mena star., 1899-04-13
THE BAPTIST CHURCH

said that it is not necessary that there sh ould be any uncertainty about the success of our work for the salvation of men. Two things are necessary to insure success work for God must be pushed with the same zeal and energy that is required to make secular busi- must be under the direct control of the Holy Spirit, in order that it may be wisely directed. else it will be wasted. The evening topic was "Stumbliug- blocks
The Mena star., 1899-04-13
At the Churches Sunday.
NJ. E. CHURCH. SOUTH.

NJ. E. CHURCH, SOUTH
 There was good attendance both morning and evening. The morning congregation was ed,fied in following the Hebrews from Kadesh Barnea to Mt. Nebo, as the pastor described their Journeyings and made the spirit nal applications.
 The Epworth League devotional services held just proceeding the even ing preaching service on the subject of Holy Garments" was led by Miss Nedry. The regular service was inter- spersed with old time spiritual songs, and people listened with marked att tention to an instructive and helpful sermon on the subject Perpetual Youth,p from the text Bless the Lord o my soul. who satisfieth the mouth with good things, so that thy youth is renewed like the eagles"
The Mena star., 1899-04-13
Lost Their Home by Fire.

John Dehart. who lives on his farm in the Mountain Fork neighborhood, had the misfortune to lose his house by fire at noon Tuesday. Mir. and Mrs. Dehart succeeded in saving their beds and bed clothing but lost all their wearing apparel and other home fix lures. The fire caught from defect
 i've fiue. Mir. M. T. Lowther was in town yesterday taking subscriptions and making purchases for the family.
The Mena star., 1899-04-13
NEW COUNCIL SWORN IN.
MAYOR HAMILTON ASSUMES ALL
 TnORITY MONDAY.
The Old Council Delivers the City In. 10 the Hands af Their Successors
 Three Meetings.
MONDAY AFTERNOON SESSION.


 At 1:30 Monday Mayor Whayne con- vened the city council and after some minor business matters, including the passage of Ordinance No. 173, relative to salaries of city officials, had been at tended to the aldermen-elect were ob- ligated, together with the marshal and clty attorney.
 According to the report of the cleo tion commissioners only five aldermen were elected, there being tie in the second ward between Jeff Upshaw and Ed. Garrett. This leaves a vacancy which, according to law must be filled by special election.
 Mayor. elect Hamilton presented his commission and assumed the duties ot that office. The aldermen who were present and duly obligated were: Me Mahon, Clayton, Peden, Mcdonald and Sutherland. Mark Olney assumed the duties of city attorney and J. E. Me Clelland, those of city marshal
 Mayor Hamilton discussed business matters for a tune and then adjourned to meet at 7:30, when the various committees will be named and other matters looked after.
The Mena star., 1899-04-13
Star Pharmacy Changes Hands.

A deal was consumated Tuesday wherein F, c. Savage, the popular proprietor of the Star Pharmacy, sells the drug business and stock on hand to Dr. J. R. Davis and his brother, J. P. Davis. Stock is Icing taken and everything will be turned over at once. A firm name has not been agreed upon yet, but we bespeak continued sue cess for the Star Pharmacy.
The Mena star., 1899-04-13
TUESDAY NIGHT SESSION.

An adjourned meeting of the city council was held at the council cham Der Wednesday night with all members present.
 The claims of the judges and clerks of election from the various wards were filed and allowed.
 The committee appointed the previ- ous meeting to secure a room for the mayors office and council cham Der re- ported that room in the Hamilton block could be secured at rental of ST. 50 per month and recommended that it be accepted. By a full vote the coune il accepted this room
 vacancy of one alderman from the second ward was reported, and mo- tion carried that the council elect an alderman. The following nominations were made: Jeff Upshaw, Dr. w. A. Reece and George LePate
 After five ballots had been taken without an election, motion was passed that the election be laid over. The following resolution was intro duced by Clayton:
 Resolved that the city hire a man at salary of $s5 per month to take care of the city team and work every day under the direction of the street over seer if there be one, if not, under the street commissioner. The street over seer to receive salary of 1.50 per day and receive instructions from the street commissioner and make his re- port at each regular meeteng of the council. The street commissioner shall recommend all work to the coun- cil and receive instruction from them.
 On motion Hill Randolph was em- ployed to take care of the city team
 The salary of the deputy marshal was fixed at $40 per month, and his duties were to be the same as those of ] the marshal and in addition he should have the care of the city street lamps.
 0n motion the council adjourned.
The Mena star., 1899-04-13
MONDAY NIGHT SESSION.

Pursuant to adjournment Monday afternoon the new council met in ses- sion at the council chamber at 7:3o last night with all members of the council present.
 After roll call tile mayer announced the following committees for the en- suing year:
 Committee on Finance-L B. Suther- land, T. J. Clayton and D. D. Me Donald.
 Committee on Streets-J. B. Mo Mahon and G. Peden.
 Committee on Public Improvements -J. E. McMahon, L. E. Sutherland and c. Peden.
 Board of Health-L. E. Sutherland and c. Peden.
 Ordinance Committed. B. McMa- hon aud G. Peden.
 The following bills were taken up and allowed
 Henry Glitsch, election commis- sioner SIG. % ,, Os | CtSStiOu sioner $16.00 Carl Glitsch Notary work 5. 50
 F. w. Jaques, printing 1l.40 Dr, Reese, rent 200 The accounts of !. F. McCrany, for putting dirt on street, was referred back to the committee on finance for further investigation.
 The ordinance committee was in- structed to draw an ordinance relat- 1 ing to a street com issioner.
 On motion Mayor Hamilton appoint ed McMahon aud Peden to procure council and court room and mayors office.
 The council then adjourned to meet at 7:3O tonight for further business.
The Mena star., 1899-04-13

Those who attended the carnival t Shreveport from here, last week, re- certain the crowd in attendance and that extortionate prices were asked for very poor accommodations. Many were compelled to walk the streets or sit up all night and one dollar each for single beds was charged with no comforts aside from the beds.
The Mena star., 1899-04-13

Mrs. A. k. Easterday and daugater, of Pittsburg, Kansas, were here Sum day and Monday visiting their hus- band and father, Engineer A. E. Eas- terday, They were delighted with the town and expressed desire to move here to live, and Mir. Easterday says he is arranging for them to move some time during the summer.
The Mena star., 1899-04-13
METHODIST EpIscopAL cHURcn.

The usual services were held at this church. The Sunday school held 8 very profitable service from 10 to II o'clock, a. III. This was followed by preaching service and class meeting. In the evening the pastor preached the first of what promises to be very profitable series of sermons from the life of Gideon. There were a mum Der of new faces out yesterday and they are earnestly requested to sreturn. There was one new addition to the church
The Mena star., 1899-04-13

Mir. and Mrs. J. J. Myers, who came here recently from Nebraska, have purchased the Whyne lots on Port Arthur avenue and expect to erect nice house thereon soon. Mir. Myers is conductor on the Pittsburg x Gulf.
The Mena star., 1899-04-13

Not one child dies where ten former ly died from croup. People have learned the value of One Minu Cough Cure and use it for severe lung and throat trou bles. It immediately stops coughing. it never fails Hanes < Egolf
The Mena star., 1899-04-13

Mrs. A. E. Ellison arrived from St. Louis Monday for visit with he
 parents, Mir. and Mrs. A. w. St. John and other members of the family. Mrs. Ellison came by Kansas City and Carthage where she visited relatives.
The Mena star., 1899-04-13
To Cure . Cold in One Dav

Take Laxative Promo Quinine Tablets. All druggists refund money if it fails tc cure. 25c. The genuine has l.. B. c. on each tablet. xvi19
The Mena star., 1899-04-13

As the season of the year when pneumonia, la grippe, sore throat. coughs, colds, catarrh, bronchitis and lung troubles are to be guarded against, nothing .'is a fine subsntute.' ' as good" as One Minute Cough Cure. That is the one infailable remedy for throat or bronchial troubles. Insist vigorously upon having 1t if something else is offered you. Hanes < Egoif.