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Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1899-12-15
NEWS ITEMS FROM EDENTON
The Birthplace of The Fisher
man & Farmer.

Xmas only one week off.
Mr.. A. T. Bush Is very i'll.
Mr.. e. w. Burton bagged two
fine wild turkeys Wednesday.
Hon. W. D. Pruden attended
E. City court several days this
week.
The small boy and the tin
horn are abroad in the land
sure signs of Xmas.
Rev. Geo. N. Cowan has re>
turned from the Baptist State
convention at Asheville.
Mr.. Clearance Branning, of
Ahoskie. N. c., spent several
days in The city this week.
Holiday shoppers are out in
great numbers and Our mer>
chants report trade as excellent.
Mrs. Samuel Morris. residing
near Macedonia church, Is dead.
Her funeral took place Monday.
The Rdenton Cotton Mills are
receiving large quantities of
cotton, preparatory to starting
up.
Quite a large quantity of holly
and mistletoe is being shipped
from Edenton to the North this
week.
The marriage of Mr.. MEG.
Green to Miss Irma Brinkley is
announced to take place On the
18th.
The Willing Workers society
gave very pleasing cake walk
at Rea's Opera House on We'd
nesday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. c. Oakman
and the Misses Oakman, of Mass
achusetts, are here enjoying our
delightful climate.
Mr.. L. L. Brinkley was called
to Elizabeth City to-day to ap-
pear as q witness in a celebrated
divorce suit there.
Edenton merchants are carry
ing an unusually pretty line of
Xmas goods this season, and
their window displays are ex-
cellent.
Mr.. Thompson, the efficient
builder at the Edenton
Cotton Mills, will leave for his
home in Durham next Wednes>
day to spend Christmas.
Rev. Mr.. Willis has returned
from conference. Mr.. Willis will
-erve the Edenton M. E. church
for twelve months longer, to the
delight of his many friends here.
Cards are out announcing the
marriage of Mr.. J. N. Elliott, of
Edenton. to Miss Ina Maude
Stokely, of Elizabeth City,
Thursday, December 2Sth, at
1880 o'clock, at the home of the
bride.
Mr.. n. H. jerks, of Rich
mond, Va, Is in the city placing
electric lights in the Edenton
Cotton Mills. The lightning
plant consists of two hundred
and sixty incandescent lights
and three modern enclosed arc
lights at the entrances.
Mr.. A. Davenport, of Creswell'
and Miss Lilly Hobbs, of this
county. were happily married
at the home of Mr.. Moses Hobbs
on Sunday last, at 6 p. m, DR..
c. P. Bogert performing the
ceremony. The happy couple
left for their home at Creswell,
On Monday. The Fisherman &
Farmer tenders generalization.
Probably the best minstrel
entertainment ever given in our
town by amature talent was that
by the Arlington Ministrels of
Elizabeth City, at Rea's Opera
House On Wednesday night, the
5th inst. Our ne1ghboring city
was always famous in the "black-
face" comedi an line, and the
presenteaggregation was no ex-
The songs, jokes and
dances which constitute the
peculiar charm of minstrel
we're bright and catchy and the
entertainment was pleasing to
he large audience present. The
parade by the band was enjoyed
by the people, but We sadly
the alto played by our
'riend Ziegler, and the smiling
of Luther Ball, who
1sed to "toot" the big bass horn.
"0D INN"
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1899-12-15

The skillful cashier so runs
his bank that no runs be made
on it.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1899-12-15

Noah demonstrated that he
did not desire to be in the swim.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1899-12-15

DR.. Cady's Condition Powders, are
just what a horse needs when In bad
condition. Tonic, blood purifier and
vermifuge. They are not food but
medicine aud the best in use to put
horse in prime condition. Price %
cents per package.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1899-12-15
Elizabeth City, Oct. I, 1899.

The fsm of G. M. Scott & Co, hav-
ing decided to retire from the Insur
ance business. have transferred the
same to MesSrs. Culpepper, Griffin,
Old & 0rice, of this City.
All Of the companies formerly rep
resente6 by us are now in their hands,
and we bespeak for them the same
patronage SO kindly extended to US,
feeling assured that they will treat you
fairly and honestly.
Thanking you for the patronage so
l1berallH and salts faitorily given us
and regretting to sever our relations,
we are, Yours very truly,
6. M, SCOTT & co
Referring to the above, we are now
in better position than ever to han
die the Insurance business in Eliza
beth City, and shall use our best eff
forts to reduce rates and give salts
faction 10 our customers. Hoping to
be favored with a continuation of the
patronage heretofore given US.
Very truly,
CULPEePER. GRIFFIN, OLD, GRICE
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1899-12-15

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Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1899-12-15

ELIZABETH CITY, DEC. 1859.
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Entered at the Post Office at Elizabeth
Cit, .ss oud class matter.
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-30

him. and of course these letters must
be answered.
ct mean these letters from the chris
tened infants mothers, and he usually
sends each one souvenir spoon.
Father goes to his office at $3.50 a.
m. He works steadily until 4:30 in the
afternoon, then comes home to dinner.
Very often he is kept busy until
o'clock giving advice or listening to the
troubles of mothers whose sons have
gone to war, or to the wives of soldiers
left behind.
TT is such a long way out here and
he cannot bear to disappoint them, and
I have known him to cancel evening en-
gagements just that he might give COM
fort to those who asked his advice"
Mrs. McKittrick, like her father, Is
unspoiled by social success.
We passed through the music. room
10 q room In the east wing which over
looks the bay and contains curios, In
dian trinkets and battle trophies,
brought from Pine Ridge and Santiago.
After we had examined battle axes,
mechetes and Spanish cannon of which
volumes might be written, Mrs McKtt-
trick suggested that we hunt for
"Galllna," the mascot hen that came all
with a laugh, although he cannot ex-
You have heard about the mascot
hen, haven't you?" she said, laughing
ly. mo? Then have father tell you"
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winners, advanced with extended hand.
Mary" he called to his daughter, as
Captain and Mrs. McKittrick came into
the room, "allow me to present Miss
Lee"
And oh what a happy trio I found
them; and these three individuals COM
prise the family Of the house of Shafter.
Nothing could be simpler and more
methodical than fathers daily life"
said Mrs. McKittrick. why, he eats
by military discipline and sleeps the
least Of any man 1 ever heard Of. I
cannot understand how he bears up
under his active life with 80 little rest.
I really do not believe that he gets
more. than three hours sleep In the
t'Genty-four.
We breakfast at o'clock, then
father reads his mail and If nothing Of
Importance prevents we go out for an
hours ride-sometimes to the Preside
and frequently to the park. Then very
often we return to find his Office filed
with women and crying babies to plead
for their husbands discharge"
Even as she talked the doorbell rang
and three women were admitted to his
study, which is in the south wing Of the
house.
The general left us in the outer room
but their earnest, penetrating voices
hoated through the open door.
Now, just listen," said Captain Nc
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Kfttrick, and we suddenly fell into 81
lence.
One woman wanted q pass on the
transport that she might Join her hus-
band in Manila. And the other-we
did not hear what she asked, but we
heard the generals question, Upon
what grounds?" Then the timid
wonans voice betrayed her emotion,
but strengthened her purpose, and she
said, half shyly
Because - Mr., Shafter, bccause-I
1ust can't live without him"
What did you let him go tor?"
queried the sympathetic judge.
well you see didn't know that I
really cared SO much" Then, hesitat-
ingly, 1--WE were only married last
month; and 7 hadn't tine 10 ind out
until he had gone"
A prolonged oh" was>the COM
manders reply.
Now am sorry that I cannot tell you
how that little matter ended, for the
next instant the hostess brought me. q
letter from a Philadelphia shoe firm
asking what size Of shoes her father
wore-the style, kind OF leather, and
wanted to know how many pairs he
usually kept on hand.
''Why, this is only one Of the many,
many letters that he gets at every post.
You would be surprised at the number
of babies who have been named for
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'AOh, that Is an old story the general
modestly answered.; 'in fact, I knew
but little about it until the chicken was
brought to me. My aids found a half
starved Cuban boy who came from a
destitute family. They gave him a good
dinner, then packed a burro with pro-
visions. set him on top and started him
out for home-never expecting to see
him again.
1.-TWO or three days later the little fell
low came back with his hand thrust
into the bosom of his ragged shirt, and
held it there until he stood before me,
when. to my surprise, he drew out his
hand and gave me this chicken.
"a chicken in that desolate country
was an extraordinary sight-no one
knew where he found it-and he only
said, Muchas gracias.' and leaving the
chicken in my hand he ran away.
we kept that chicken. 1t roasted IN
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spurs and jingling armament
Perhaps, I feebly suggested, perhaps
hv order of the commanding officer I
can smuggle this unwelcome machine
into the grounds? Perhaps-but lit
was not necessary to- finish the SEN
tence.
Can in hand and obeisance low, he
waved me permission TO pass.
An aDpointment with the comman-
der-in-chief was quite different thing,
The bouse occupied by General Shaf-
ter Is the first building approached
from the gate. It is fanked on the east
and south by acres Of closely cropped
lawn, and commands magnificent views
Of Alcatraz, the sheeny waters OF the
bay and a fine glimpse of the San Fran
cisco harbor.
Tt was at an early hour that 1 pressed
the electric button to General Skaters
outer reception room.
The Dell was promptly answered Dy
Mariana, Cuban boy, whom the gen.
eral brought with him from Havana
If the general is not busy answering
telegraphic messages or other impor-
tant business the visitor is not kept
waiting, but is admitted at once to MS
presence.
The great clock on the mantel was
striking eight.
The general is at breakfast" an
nounced the boy.
Would wait? On, yes; and study
in the meantime the great quiet that
pervaded the atmosphere in the home
of peace-a quiet which ever hovers
around affairs momentous and is har-
binger Of happiness in domestic life.
The reception room is furnished in
red; the ceiling is low and the walls
are covered with red tapestry.
An old-fashioned stairway cuts the
middle of this room on the south and
at it's right opens a door leading to the
generals office.
TheEeception room gives one the feel
Ing Of quiet luxury. without useless
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q birdcage until 1t grew too large, and
frequently perched upon the headboard
OF my bed.
"But now come and look at Toral. I
am very proud Of him, I assure you"
"TorsI came from Santiago, also"
said Captain McKittrick, patting the
pony's head, land we have named him
'Torap after his former master, from
whom we captured him"
Now, what do you prize most Of all
of your battlefield spoils, General Shat
ter?"
Mariana" interrupted his daughter,
with a laugh, although he cannot ex-
actly be called a relic of war Father
is very fond Of him and will keep him
as long as he wishes to remain"
"Mariano's relatives were perfectly
willing for him to come with father and
knew that he would have the advan-
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tage Of travel denied to him IN Aa~
vana."
Just then an orderly came up the ave.
nue., leading General Skaters horse.
''It is not very f1ne-looking animal,
is it?" remarked the general. Every
body seems to be afraid Of him" Then
he laughed heartily.
What is his manner"
"Bill,'" was the emphatic answer
mot very pretty name, Is tt7'
DO you know" said his daughter,
drawing me aside, 'I am dreadfully
frightened every time see him go out
on that horse. Why? 'Bill' kicks and
cuts such great capers, especially when
he has not been exercised for day"
The general overheard the conversa-
tion and good-naturedly suggested:
'.iOnly one end of Bill goes up at
time when I am on his back.
"Thats So" said Captain McKittrick.
There is such a feeling of genuine
affection in this little family Of three,
a quiet, undefinable warmth and trust
that speak louder than words Of con-
tented home.
Orderlies are constantly coming and
going with messages.
Communications by telephone and
telegraph continually speak Of the COM
mander's busy life.
The life of no prominent public man
is exempt from severe criticism; his
rapacious enemies, for he has enemies,
have censured him, and yet in spite Of
these malicious attacks. he has ignored
his assailants by dignified silence.
But of those who know him intimate
ly, who Judge of his generosity and
consideration for others, these know
him best who have visited his home
and shared an hour with the indulgent
father and the modest commander Of
the Department of the Pacific.
ANNABEL LEE.
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-brac, but knew when entered
that a woman's hand had fashioned the
comforts of the house. I knew by the
flowers in the vase, by the easy ar
rangement of furniture, by the pictures
on the wall, by the thousand and
one little earmarks that do not disguise
a woman's touch. The taste was ex-
ouisite and lacked the furniture store
stay where I place you order OF
things.
And the woman whose individuality
Iurked in the arrangement of Black
Point quarters. is none other than
General Skaters own gracious daugh-
ter. Mrs McKittrick. the wife Of Cap
tain McKittrick of the commanders
staff.
at am so sorry to have kept you
waiting" said kindly voice from the
doorway, then General Shafter, with a
heartful Of sympathy for the bread
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General Shafter. There is perhaps no
more beautiful spot in the Union than
the rocky promontory by the Western
sea.
Any visitor who cares to bask in the
sunlight Of summer day, refreshed by
deIiciously cool winds from the west
and intoxicated with the perfume Of
trailing nasturtiums that cover the
steep banks. can find no better resting
place than at Black Point.
IT say, I really cannot let you in with
that camera, don't you know?"
And the mounted orderly on guard
outside the ponderous iron gate at
Black Point sprang from his horse.
touched his eyebrow" stood attention
and lowered above me in his formidable
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-07-07

Mr.. &. A. StIllman, a merchant OF
Tampico, H., writes: "Foley's Kid
ney Cure is meeting with wonderful
success. 1t has cured some cases here
that physicians pronounced incurabe.
| myself am able to testify to its merits.
My face today is living picture of
health, and Foley's Kidney Cure has
made it such. | had suffered twenty
seven years with the disease, and today
| feel ten years younger than | did one
year ago. can obtain some wonder
full certificates of its medical qualities y
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-07-07
Centenary OfCamp-rIeeting =

Writer in the July Ladies Home
Journal calls to mind that one hundred
years ago-August, l799-the first
for religious worship
Was held in America. The sight of this
notable gathering is a short distance
from Russellville, in the state of Ken
lucky. The earlier camp-meelings, it
is conducted irrespective OF denominat.
ional lines, but the form of worship
soon became, and has since remained,
Methodist institution.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-07-07
ST. LOUIS.
A SOAkER.
Too Huch Water Came Down Tues
day for a Successful Celebration.

The celebration of 1899 was anything but
success but its failure was due to nothing
over which the committee had control.
Beginning the SUNDAY night preceding with
showers which, coming faster and faster.
finally settled Monday night into a persist
ent, drilling rain which lasted until Tues
day morning Then for brief momen: it
looked as il the sun would shine for the oc-
casion but that prospect was soon dispelled.
However the rain failed to keep the
people at home. Each train brought a
crowd and continuous stream OF carriages
poured in IRON the country. The crowd
wa. good natured one, too, it didn't kick
on the weather but laughed and made the
best of II.
The Ithaca band came and did its best to
help enliven the day. DR.. Spencer, orator
of the day, and Miss Mccullough, the read
err, were present ready to perform their
parts.
At three o'clock there was lull and the
committee on games was able 10 pull off
the bicycle race, standing jump and 100
yard dash.
In the bicycle race Guy Faunce Of Grand
Rapids took first prize and A w. Peque-
gnat second, three entries nud four inches
deep.
The lO0.yard dash. Peck, Alma, first
prize; Uptegraflt, st. Louis, second.
The blue rock shoot was won by Lew
Gorsline of st. Louis with 80 out Of 80
rocks.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-07-07
The Gold That GlitterS.
DO RICHES MAKE HAPPINESS, or
DOES HEAlTH MAKE
WEALTHY?

The richest man cannot always be
said to be the most successful. for true
success is not possible without happi-
ness. Many a wealthy man would give
all he now possesses to have the health
and happiness of q young athlete.
Health is not hard to get and keep il
good judgment is used in caring for and
supplying the needs of the system.
Nature often needs assistance; you
so...3times abuse nature by overtaxing
your nerves. your brain, or your body:
and you haven't time to relax, and
take the rest that you need. You must
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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-07-07

Elm Hail.
(Too late for last week.
Homer Griffen photographed Mrs. Mary
Hyde's residence Thursday afternoon, the
Epworth League cabinet included. Mr..
Grffen has some fine views which he has
taken of residences in this locality and
some excellent mountain scenes which he
brought from the west.
The base ball nine served ice cream at
Del, Sly's Saturday evening, netting five
dollars.
G. J. Butcher is putting in fine line
Of groceries.
Mrs. Bristol OF Penn. is visiting her
daughter. Rachel Clapper.
Report comes 10 us OF the death Of Miss
Mary Rings. Many will remember her as
An old schoolmate aud friend.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-07-07

Hon. G. w. Giddings returned Friday
night from flying business trip to Lam
sing. Miss May Higbee returned with him
for two weeks vacation.
Agricuturist Jode Allen of the Alma
Sugar Co. took header from his bicycle
over six.foot embankment in Montcalm
county on Tuesday of last week, injuring
his right arm The accident prevented his
furnishing his column OF notes.
Invitations are out for the marriage Of
S. /. Harrison, formerly OF this place, and
Miss Bertha Jacobs OF New York City
The ceremony will take place Friday even
ing, July 23, at the Cafe LOGGING Mr..
Harrison's many friends in st. Louis will
wish them long and and happy welded
life.
III. J. Scott took his rod and line and
went to the river to while away an hour or
two Tuesday morning and straightway
hooked an eel that gave an exciting fifteen
minutes to land The fish measured forty
two inches, weighed 81 pounds and is one
OF the largest ever caught here.
Samuel Hacket. age b. took a 25-foot
tumble fran from the roof of A. McCalPs
barn in southeast Bethany on Monday OF
last week and struck by the side OF an oak
timber. No bones were sroken and no SER
ious internal injuries were received but it
took him week to recover from the jar
George Huffman OF Forest Hill started
on a journeySunday that will take him the
biggest part of the summer and fall to COM
plete He left on the Toledo excursion for
Ohio where he will visit relatives and later
leaves, accompanied by brother in-law,
for California where he will enjoy the elm
ate of that sunny land. Mr.. Huffman's
many friends will hope that when he re-
turns it will be with his health fully re.
stored
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-07-07
Advertised Letters

Clark Jobson.
Albert Warner.
When calling for the above pleas,
say advertised.
A. X. WHEELER, p. NJ.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-07-07

The grove meeting closed Sunday even
ing.
The Free Methodist quarterly meeting
will commence Friday evening and con
tinue over Sunday.
The Children's day exercises were
good.
The Epworth League Will serve ice
cream Saturday afternoon and evening al
the home of Mrs Henry Lyon
The storm Thursday evening tore off
Que of the NJ. +. church doors.
Chas. Brooks was in Alma last week.
Carrie Hazeldine is working at T. J.
Blsir's.
Mr.. Hlldreth and family OF Alma spent
Sunday with James Hildreth.
The Epworth League had a cabinet
meeting on Thursday afternoon at the
home of the Pres Miss Emma Hyde
Rev, Hazeldine and family are in at
tendance at the Free Methodist camp meet
ing al Perrinton.
Mrs W II. Pratt spent Sunday with
friends in Sumner
Mrs. Rosencrans Is very low with con-
Mrs Ward has been on the sick list, but
is better
Report says Rachel Ciapper's fever is
broken, but she is still seriously i'll.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-07-07
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North West Emerson

l.. Too late for last week.
Miss Bessie Clark who has been sick for
some time is getting better at this writing.
VIM. o. Dunton is on the sick list this
week.
Mr.. L. Hunt and wife visited at the
home Of Mrs Burt Ward Sunday.
Steil Dixon is the happy father Of a
bouncing big boy.
Miss Blsnch Wiser is entertaining her
cousin, Miss Mary Chedister this week
from the city.
The children's meeting was largely at
tended at the Baptist church Of Emerson
Sunday.
l.. Wiser has treated bis buggy TO a
coat of paint.
The rain we had did the crops much
good in this vicinity.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-07-07
Forest Hill.
Too ate for last week. }


Too ate for last week.
Mrs. John Wilson is on the sick list
Quite a number from here attended the
Ladies Aid Society held at Mrs. Hattie
d. Spurs Of St. Louis, last Thursday.
II. n. Hayes, OF Alma, visited relatives
here over Sunday.
Mrs. Mary Bauer had the misfortune to
break one of her ribs last Thursday. She
Is getting along az well as can be expected.
Mr.. f. G.. Ovens sister, OF Saginaw
is visiting relatives here and Elwell.
Mrs. John Mari and daughter B. rn's
OF Summerton visited at VIM Browns
Friday afternoon.
Leslie Wood and wife visited at 4. w.
Gnffns, of Sethton, Saturday and Sum
day.
Newcomb's concert Saturday evening
was well attended.
Quite number from here attended the
funeral OF Miss Valinda Leonard, of Coe,
last Saturday.
Forest Hill is to have new set of hay
and cattle scales in about 10 days
What is the matter with Summerton
and Coe merchants, we have seen tarme rs
from both places at Leonard's store buy
- large bills Of groceries.
Dr. DAWSON Is making a 900 many
professional calls and giving sats-
faction. We predict for him fine practice
in the future.
The new blacksmith was behind with
his work last night, pretty good for the
first week the shop has been open.