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The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1900-06-14

How would you like to go to the circus,
m molher' remarked old Descon Tredwell to
his geod wife, as be sat down 10 the noon
day meal.
Why, think II would be jutt 6ns. re
marked Mrs. Tredwell. enthusiastically.
We hain't been to the circus for some
years, Lsl's sse-no-we hsint been
since Will died, and that's nigh unto 10
years.
Why, that's 30. mother, replied tho dea
con, ss he swallowed his last mou!hful Of
apple dumping. | reckon 1 wss jast
sbont [. fond OF the cireus as any OF the
boys, and You got on your bonnet will
have The team by The door in less than 10
minutes.
About 40 hour later Tredwell's convey
snoo was jogging along the dusty road,
forming one 10 lorg procession OF coun
try wsa me. al bound for the circus tent.
II vsss merry, iosiliug. good na,ursd
crowd that filled the ride benchss within
to their full capacity. 04e by one the
performers went through their acts, and
were greeted with tunutuous applause.
Certain it was that things went OIL smooth
ly and With spiri' that made the ringmss
ter chnckle 10 himself end rub his hands
with sl,e.
There visa blsrs OF trampeis. then q
Wild ronnd Of applause, ss the ringmas,er,
with a whip 10 one hsni and tiny little
chap 10 the Other. came forWsrd and bow
% 10 the su lience. With little hop and
skip, after the fashion Of the circns. The
KID" came forward aud threw kisses night
and lett, snd there was general murmuf
Of "the little dear from all the women in
the audience. When be bowed, with a
smile that VS. artificial, no one knew
xhAt pain the poor little fellow was suffer
ing. The fall Of the morning had lsmed
him Bit, snd every step caused him pain.
BY this time horse had been led into
the ring aud the master puekcd up "the
hid" and tossed him on the sseejs back.
The baud slraek up. aud srouud and
.roupd vsnt the hsrse aud his rider. All
sent we'll until ii came 10 where 'ihe
hid bad TO ilmp through tue hoop, Made
nervous By the threats Of sthe rffsmasier
should be fail to perform the scl success
fully, tho poor fellow lost bic bslsnce
There we're shouts from the men aud
shrek. lron tie women; afraid that the
boy bad bar. himself, bat The rinsnss
tar. lerious bsyoad cep,rol aud oblisions
OF The prsssree o. The suiisnee, sprsns up |
90 ,hs boy sud ussd the wbip unmsrciinl
Iy. Tssre wss 40 enisoas knsh all over /
the tent for AZ instant, ana thea a mighty |
rcsr Of approval as cid D4aroa Tredwsll,
.till 80 selire mao for his yssts. isapsd /
from bit seat and coming upon the rIHs
n ntsr, laid bin ~ viis ons blow Of kis
siropg rishi arm,
TAX. that. y0u bix ruthitl be shsn,ed, /
tossrius crfr ths nsn as shs pishly hs
rose 70 bis feet.
la too uassntine ".hs hid" bad vanish /
Cd. Ths bof khtw we'll esoush that be
.oali oct oaly have 10 sedsr i9r bis own
i.ilurs. bat slso ioi ias irdisriiy thu, bad
bssn pa, ppsa The rlssrnssr BE vas
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1900-06-14

A very smell black kitten vas lyins on
The top sisp. The sirl promptly picked
II up and carried II back 10 The kitchen
whsnce IL bad escaped. bat Lord Robsru,
90 be told her siisrssfd. vosid no more
hare 10 neh he'd IL that II IL bad been ssnske,
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1900-06-14

The Eatisbd rsilrosi b.. rsosiTsd two
more pex fall ytstibulsi passenger coach
20 from The Pulim.n works 81 Bof,lo. N.
Y. They are duplicates OF ihs tbs tvo
rseeivsd last winter, sna will be saa on
the railroads. through trains,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-26

BITTEN BY A CAT.-Mr. James Posey,
an old and well-known citizen, was Sc
yerely bitten by q cat yesterday, his in
iuries being so serious that 1t was nec-
eesary to procure the services OF ply
stefan. MIR. P,s was paying a visit
at the residence Of Mr.. George Ayres,
and while sitting jn the house Cat ,
apparently in gocd-Dstured mood,
approached him, when Mr.. Posey iD'
voluntarily started to smooth the feline
on the back. The Cat, which proved to
be vicious, seized Mr.. Posey's hand in
its teeth and before the member could
oe extricsted tore it terribly, iDfiicting
an ugly wound. Mr.. Posey immediate
IL proceeded to Doctor Gibson's office,
where his hand was dressed. IL is fear
ed that bis injury 10 serious.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-26

The GRAND MAsrER.-In accordance
with the usual custom, Old Dominion
COmmsndery, Knights Templar, as
sembled 10 their asylum yesterday
and drank a toast to the health OF the
Grand Master of Knights Templar OF
the United States. The following were
the toast and response:
Sentiment.--To our Most Enire nt
Grand Master, Reuben Hedley Lloyd:
A merry Christmas, and may the COM
ing century fulfill the golden promise
OF Peace on Earth and Good VIII To-
ward Men,"
Rsspouss-Templsrs: l wish YOU a
happy and prosperous New ear.
When all keep the new commandment
of our Rsdeemer, the golden promise
will he fulfilled. You are obligated 70
labor unremittingly to bring to pass
that perfection of mans moral and 10,
tellectual development. 10 the Gospel
Of st. John, XIII chapter. 34th verse;
you will find the new commandant.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-26

CHRISTMAS DAY passed off in the
even tenor which has characteriz ID IL
OF late years. there being less outward
enthusiasm than was manifest here.
sbouts 10 the olden times, although the
tlme-noDored custom OF interchapgipg
calls was 10 O measure still in evidence.
The bell of ST. Msry's Church rang out
long before the stars were out of the
sky and awakening many expeetant
ones of the younger generation caused
hem 10 Use much earlier thsn usual.
a negro hand OF music psrsded the
steeels. and its music awoke the town
to Christmaside. The first service
was the Christmas mass at the Cotho-
nc Churcb, succeed led al o'clock by
Methodist sunrise prayer meeting.
linen came services at Grace Protestant
Episcopal Church at 7 O'Clock 0. M, st
5. Msrs's at 1890 a. N. and at Christ
Protestant Episcopal, ST Pants Protes
tant Episcopal aud Emmanuel Lutheran
at III e. IN. The afternoon ard evening
were devoted to family reunions and
pleasant home gatherings Toe re-
cent ect of the Legislature interdct-
ing the explosion OF cannoDcrackers was
as might have been expected, wai mere
honored in its breach than in ils OBJ
servance. and there was an almost con-
tinuous fusilade, and the firing Of pis-
tolls was almost incessani from Monday
night until late last nigh1 Some few
people showed the effects OF con.
VITALITY, blu there were comparatively
few disorderly persons seen on the |
streets
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-26

POLICE CoURT.-The following case,
were disposed OF today:
Dennis Daley, charged with ss,ault
Ing Michael Daley. was dismissed.
Thomas Terrell, colorad. charged
with dlsoTderIy conduc: and assaultipp
Ann Ware, was fined So.
Emanuel Corbiu, colored. charged
With disorderly conduct and fighting.
was fined So.
Isaac Page, oolored, charged with
dlsorderly conduct and fighting. was
dismissed.
William E. Cooksey, charged with
disorderly conduct, was dismissed
Richard Payne, colored, charged with
drunkenness, disorderly conduct and
an assault on Offer Arlington, was
fined $40.
Brother Wright, colored, charged
with sssaulting and beating John II.
Harris, was fined $40.
Frank Shepherd, colored, charged
with the same offsnss, was fined SIS.
A white man, charged with fighting,
forfeited So.
man, charged with the same Of
Tense, was dismissed.
Harry Davis, colored, charged with
sssaultipg and beating Charles Boar
man, was fined S..
A saloon-keeper, charged with as
saulting and beating Isaac Washington,
was dismissed.
The following cases were disposed
yesterday:
Marshall Brown, colored, charged
with drunkenness and disorderly con-
duct, forfeited S..
A white man, charged with being
drunk in the street, was dismissed.
James Minor, colored, charged with
stealing coat from Fred Walker, was
dimissed on returning the colt.
A young white man, charged with
an assault on Walter Jones with a
knife, was fioed s..
Howard Robinson, colored, charged
with asssulting and beating bis wife
and deiacing property, was dismissed.
Night Report.-Last night was cloudy
and cool. Eleven prisoners and ten
dodgers were at the station house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-26
Pearls Found In VERMONT.

Everyone is talking aboA the
"GrpM Mountain Pearls" DID YOU
Br6w that they cure liver troublA
constipation, bad digestion, nausea.
dull headache, dizziness and foul
breath p? There never was pill sole
which acted so quickly and gently
an they don't grippe one bit. Afia
is AZ we ask-we know what/6e re
suit WV be.
WAKEFIELD & HALL.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-26

DEATH OF MRS. CHILToN.-Mrs.
Martha Nj. Chiffon, widow of the late
Judge A. w. Chiffon, of this city, died
about 8 o'clock on Monday evening al
her home 10 Rockville, Md, aged hfty-
five years. She contracted q colo on
Sunday, and it rapidly developed into
congestion of the lungs, which was tne
cause of her death. Deceased was the
daughter of Mrs. Margaret A. kilgour,
of Rockville, who survives her, as 90
the following sisters and brothers, s W; o.
Rockville and vicinity: Coroner VII
liam Rilgour, Alexander kligonr, Col
William Kilgouo. Miss Sallle Kilgour
aud Mrs. Ceceba Jones.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-26

PERsoNAL.-Mr. W. l.. Kemp is at
home fer the holidays.
Mr.. Fred Kaue, who for some time
has been living in Atlanta, is spending
the holidays at his home 10 this city.
Lieut.. Payne. now OF Richmond, is
spending few days at his old home In
this city.
Capt. Clifton II. Smith, of New
York, is In the city spending the holi-
days With hia mother, Mrs. Francis l..
Smith.
Mrs. John T. Slower, accompanied by
her little nephew, Carter Conner, LETT
yesterday to spend the holidays at
Linden. Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-26

CHRISTMAS S5ERvICEs.-The last
Christmas of the DineteeDih century
was cele brated in several OF the churches
OF this city yesterday with impressiv.
ceremony. Protestant, Catholic and
Lutheran churches alike observed the
day. The splendid weather brought
out numbers OF churchgoers and the
congregations were larger than they
ara as a rule on Christmas day. The
musical programmes. published in Sat.
urday's Gazette, were well rendered
and greatly enjoyed, the several choirs
showing careful training.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-26

ACCIDENTS Carl Metzser, the son
of Mr.. H NJ. Merger, residing at 2l0
north Pitt street, was accidentally shot
in the band yesterday morning while
handling pistol.
Mrs. w. G. Hammond. while stand
ing on her stone steps, 222 north Fair
fax street. yesterday afternoon, con-
versing with some friends, lost her BAL
ance and fell 10 the pavement. She re-
ceived several ugly bruises about the
bead and body.
Mr.. Samuel ]. Elliott, driver for
Charles King & Son, had his hand badly
lacerated by the premature explosion of
a cannon cracker. He went to a
physician and had his hand dressed
A ~ year old boy, named Charles
Henry, had his face filed with powder
by getting 10 froLt of a revolver just as
it was fred near the corner OF King and
Royal streets. Henry was treated in
Mr.. W. F. Creighton's drug store, and
except for a badly-peppered face,
seemed but little injured.
Douglass Ramsay, the little son of
Mr.. G. VIM. Ramsay, was pain
fully burned on the hand on Monday
night by young man shooting toy
pistol at him. Young ltamasy had a
pistol in his hand when he met
other young men whom he stopped.
In playful mood they took the pistol
from him and one OF them snapped
the pistol in his face. Fortunately,
however, the boy shielded his face with
his hand which was burned by the
powder, thus saving his face and posi-.
oily his eyes from injury.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-26

WEDDINes.-Mr. ]. F. Buckley and
Miss Maud Burrows we're quietly mar.
ried last night at the residence of Mrs.
4. B. Powell, on south St. Asaph street.
The ceremony was performed by Rev.
E. V. REGISTER, of the Methodist Eps-
copsl church South. MIR. and Mrs.
Buckley will reside in this city.
Mr.. Charles M. Reed, of Washington,
and Miss Mamie E. DeetoD, of this city,
were married last night by Rev. J. A.
letters at the parsonage of Trinity M.
E. Church.
Mr.. Harry Talbot, OF Washington,
and Miss Leila MtCleary, OF this city,
were married last night at the residence
of Mr.. Lewis Nails, on south Alfred
street. The ceremony was performed
by Rev. G. e. Ball.
Miss Virginia Heisley, daughter oil
the late Ferdinand Heisley, end MIR.
Harry Hager, of Charleston, w. Va,
will be quietly married at Miss Heisley's
residence tonight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-26

DEATH OF MISS O'SULL1vAN.-Miss
Maggie Sullivan, formerly OF this
citv. died on Monday at Notre Dame,
Ind. Deceased was daughter of MI.
Daniel O'Sullivan, and her early death
Is regretted by large circle OF friends
in this city. Miss O'Suilivan, sister
Secundus entered the sisterhood sew
eral years ago At one time she was
stationed in Washington. Oi late ner
health had been failing and she was
transferred to Notre Dame. The re-
mains will be inferred at Notre Dame.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-26

Help is needed at once when persons lie
ia in danger. A tegiected cough or colo
may soon become serious aod snould DC sop
ned at once. One Minute Cough Cuio qulch-
" cures coughs ard colds end the worst cases
81 Group, bronchitis, grippe and other thros'
aid lung xosblss.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-26

The large doll ai,Birrell's was won by
Mrs. George Schwarzmann, who guess
ed her name Dorothy. The 40 p1ur d
cake was woa by Mr. George Wels,
who held 50-the successful number.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-26

When You need soothing and healing an
tisorti application for any purpose, use the
original Iewitt's Witch Hazel sslve, well.
known cure for piles and skin diseases. Is
heals sores without leaving q scar. Beware
Of conntsrfeits,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-26

The Best Prescription for Chills
ND Feysr is bottle Of GBovE's TAsTELEss
CuuI' Tonic. 1t is simply iron and qninine
IN a .astelcss form. No cure-no pay. boc
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-26

A marriage license was issued Ia G Bal'
timore on Monday to Herman Il. smith,
of Loudoun county, and Tillle Levy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-26
LOCAL MATTERS.

-, rises tomorrow at 71S m and
.,44Sn m. High water al 1888. m.
'41l5l r. m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-26

o..,rpes TROBABILITIEs For this Soc
~. 70 t,'r oaieh, aud Thursd ~, light west to
.,.,bwes. winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-26
TO CURE COLD IN ONE DAY

70 VUNE n COIID TN CINI
Take LAXATIVE BRoMo QUININE TABLETS
All druggists refund the money il 1t fails 70
cure 81 w. GROVES signature on escn
box, 25c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-26

The mort effective little liver piIls msoe
are DeWitt's Little Early Risers. They never
gripe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-26
DRY GOODS.

10 our friends, patrons
and the public gen.
orally:
Please accept our
thanks for your kind
and liberal patronage
during the year 1900,
which has afforded us
the largest business in
the history of our
store. For almost 40I
years we have tried to|
deserve your patrOn-l
age by handling none
but thoroughly relia-
BILE merchandise, and
we shall continue to
do so as long as this
business exists.
Wishing you all a
prosperous New Year,
we are yours respect
fully, |
- RENDuEIM r. SONS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-26
Ice Wool ShaWIs.

An Ice Wool Shawl is a s1londid Christ
mas Gift. We have them of the para Ice
Wool kind. Ezra fine quality in white
and black. Esch.....$1. 81 Sc snd $3.50
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1900-03-15
A Lite And heath Fight

M. w. A. Hines of Manches-
ter In, writing of his almost
miraculous escape from death,
says: Exposure after measles
induced serious lung trouble,
which ended in Consumption. I
had frequent hemorrhages and
coughed night and day. All my
doctors said I must soon die.
Then I began to use DR., Kings
New Discovery for Consumption,
which completely cured me. L
would not be without IL even if
It cost SIS a bottle. Hundreds
have used it on my recommend
alton and all say is never fails to
cure Throat, Chest and Lung
trouble" Regular size SOC and
S1.O0. Trial bottles free at Rill's
Drug Store.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1900-03-15
THE ARGU
DAILY AND WEEKLY,
Lodge ~DIRECrURN.

Neuse Lodge No. 6, I. O. 0. F., meets
every Tuesday evening. at 1910
o'clock. in odd Fellows Hall
Cordial welcome to visitors.
Wayne Lodge No. 10, A. F. & a. NJ,
meets lst and 3rd Monday even
ings. 7:3O o'clock, in Odd Fellows
Hall. Visiting brothers heartily
welcomed
Ruffn Lodge No 6, K of~P, meets
every Friday evening, 1880 o'clock
in Odd Fellows Hall. Knlghtly
welcome to visitors.
Goldsooro Council No. 80, Junior
Order Of United American
Mechanics, meets every MeGnes-
day evening, 7:30 O'Clock, in Odd
Fellows Hall. Cordial welcome
to all visiting brethren.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1900-03-15

State of North Carolina sup'r Court.
Wayne County. Jan. term 49,
W. H. Finiayson and others


George L. Kirby ard others.
Whereas, there is now pending a suit
in the Superior Court of Wayne County
as above stated, which is an action to
'ecover land. and it appearing to the
satisfaction of the Court by affidavit,
James Moses, Cora Ham and husband
Robert Ham, Mary E Wright and
husband Arnold Wright, heirs-at law
of the late Waitman Thompson, are
non-residents and necessary parties to
this suit, returnab'e to the next term
of this court, to be held at the court
house in the city of Goldshoro, on the
10Th day of April, 1900, when and
where the above-named parties are re-
quired to answer or demur to the COM
plant. It is further ordered by the
Court thai publication be made nnce
a week for six weeks in the Aoldsb pro
ARGUS. I. F. ORMOND, Q. S. G
March 9th, 1900.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1900-03-15
Administrators Notice.

Having qualified as administrator of
the estate of Mary F. Fields, deceased,
all persons holding claims against her
estate are notified to present them for
payment on ,or before Feb. 81, 1901, or
this notice will be pleaded in bar of
their recovery; and all persons indebt-
ed to said estate are notified to make
Immediate payment to the undersigned
W. T. DORTCH, Admr.
Goldsboro. n. O., Feb. q, 1900.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1900-03-15
Relief in Six Hours.

Distressing Kidney and Bladder
Disease relieved in six hours by New
Great South American kinney Cure.'
It is q great surprise on account of it's
exceeding promptness in relieving pain
IN bladder, kidneys and back. in male
Or female. Relieves retention of water
almost Immediately. Ii you want quick
relief and cure this is the remedy. Sold
by M. E. Robinson & Bro, Druggists.
.GoldsbOrO. N. Ga
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1900-03-15

tering the oailding is one III lux
ury. Costly carpets with arUlsglc
furniture ATTRACTS the attention.
A stroll through The building
is really interesting because of
the suggestions of comfort and
convenience which are evident
everywhere.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Avant ar
rived IN the C t ,.ast Friday # err
noon aod are the guests of Elder
j. w. G rdner. This is the first
visit of Mrs. Avant, nee Miss Pet
Pate, since her recent marriage,
and her many friends r real glad
o welcome her and her husband
to her old LONE here.
Mr.. j. e. Palmer, All the way
from Sydney, Nebraska, arrived
ii the city last Saturday pros
pecting. NJ. Palmer IS a farmer
IF many years practical exper-
fence, and is des}rous Of farming
II Shares with some land holder
in this vicinity. The rigorous eli
mate Of Nebraska was too much
for him, hence he comes south.
Onslow county last week ain
structed its delegates to the State
convention to vote for Aycock for
Governor. Thus ere his preemie
nent merits recognized, as county
after county holds it's convention.
There will be but one ballot in the
State convention. In fact, we r
beginning TO believe there will not
be any ballot at all, but that Ay-
cock will be nominated by acclaim
alton,
When the State Convention
meets in Raleigh on the 11sh Of
April every man from Goldsboro
aud Wayne county who can do
so should be there. A big dele~
gaCl1n will show the people Of
the State the high estimation in
which we hold our gifted son
Chas. B. Aycock, the next Gov
error of North Carolina. The K.
Of P. Brass band should be EN-
ployed TO head the Wayne county
delegation at the State Capital.
The Goldsboro Fire Depart
ment is already talking of the
State Firemen's Tournament to
be held in Wilmington this year.
In fact active preparations are be-
ing made and soon regular prac-
tees with horse and hand reels will
begin. The laurels which Colds
boro has won in the past have been
worn with sufficient pride to not
| allow interest in such things to be
on the wane.
There is not a vacant store in
the business section of Goldsboro
at present. ALI of our merchants
seem to be doing good business.
The laborers r all employed at
fairly good wages and a great
many are buying homes on easy
payments. This is not "manu-
factured news" 1t is a solid fact,
and with these conditions prevail
ing at the dulIest season of the
year we may reasonably expect a
prosperous year when the money
season for the farmer comes on.
The death of Mrs. lone Ham,
relict OF the late VIM, Ham, &C.
Cured this morning at her home
in Eastern Goldsboro. She lived
with her daughter and son-in-
law Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Phent.
At 3 o'clock this morning she
was up and went into her daugh
ter's room in apparently good
health. When the family arose at
the usual hour Mrs. Ham was
found dead in her bed. It is said
that when a young lady she was
the most beautiful woman in all
the section in which she lived.
The funeral will be held from
the home tomorrow afternoon
conducted by Rev. F. W. FAIRIES
and the interment will be made
in Willow Dale Cemetery.-Daily
Argus Of Saturday.