The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-08-31
AN ARRESTBY POSTAL INSPECTOR
Sent to Jail for Use of
Mails Independent Light Infantry's
10Th Anniversary-An ANNUAL Neter-
ans Observation-Disclosures Institute.
New Cotton in Market. etc.
Correspondence OF the Messenger.)
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Fayetteville, y. c., August "a.
This morning, at the instance of Jer-
emiah Crowley, p~ostoffice in spector for
the eastern dis 1rict of North Carolina,
j. L.. York, said to be a native of Raj
dOlph county, was arrested for using
the United States mails for fraudulent
purposes in obtaining goods, and, in
default of a. for 81, 900, was commit
ed to jail. York has been here for
several months, representing himself
as conducting the National Manufac
turing Company" and it is stated that
prior to that time he operated in
Greensboro, carrying on a varniSh bus
mess. If he writer mistake not, he
also M had his headquarters at
Wilmington.
The 10th anniversary of the Fay
etteVille Independent Light Infantry.
Major j. G.. H~ollongSforth
dant, was pleasantly celebrated yeSter-
day afternoon by target practice on
the banks of historic Cross Creek, at
ter which the company ~parading the
principal streets, was drawn up in front
of the Hotel Lafayette, where Mr.. j.
H. MyrOver presented the following
prizes for best Workmanship: First
am elegant set of silver spoons, TO Major
E. l.. PembertOn, eX-cOmmandant of
the corps and one of the best shots in
the state; second, a costly silver sugar
spoon, gold lined, to Sergeant Ray II.
McDuffie; third, a p shaving
outfit, to Sergeant Carl Ledbetter;
veterans prize, a handsome silk UNI
brella, to Mr.. c. j. Abram; booty"
prize, a very dangerous looking tin
gun, TO Sergeant Ambrose Williams.
At the armory brief talks, in response
to calls, were made to the company by
eX-CommandantS B.. R HuSke and +.
L. Pemberton, and h celebration
closed with refreshments for THE Off
GERS and men, and their friends.
Next Wednesday, 18th instant, the
confederate veterans Of Cumberland
county, commanded by Major A. A.
McKethan, will enjoy heir annual re-
union, forming in line for roll-cau at
IL O'Clock, provided with one days ra-
lions, and going into camp until Thurs
day afternoon. On Wedneday rel
ing they will be invited to an enter
attractive programme of music, war
songs, recitals, etc.
The greater a r of next week will
be devoted to the sessions of a summer
institute for whites teachers, conducted
by Professor Mangum, who will deliv-
er one OF more addresses, as will also
Professor Crittendon, of Wake Forest;
Massey of the state Agricultural and
Mechanical College; Minis, of Trinity;
Hester, of the Baptist University;
Noble, of the University of North ar.
DINA. .
The first new cotton on the Fayette-
Vile market was brought in by Messrs.
Neal Gainey and Haywood Fisher,
two progressive and prosperous farm
ers of this county, who received sh
cents a pound.
Mrs. T. NJ. Hunter delightfully."- en-
~tertained a large number of friends
yesterday afternoon, at her residence
On the corner of Russell and Dick
streets, complimentary TO Mrs. w. F.
Blount, of Greensboro, now visiting
relatives and friends in this city.
An old time hay ride, in roomy deep
seated wagon behind spirited teams,
gave a merry party of young folks no
end of enjoyment yesterday. the jolly
function" being carried out in honor
of Miss Rosali Williams, the guest of
Miss jamie Williams, and Miss Grace
White, the guest OF Miss Maggie Belle
Mcdonald
Major George H. Hall C"our' Major
HalD, a successful and leading bust
ness man of Robson county, has been
put forward by the Red Springs Hus-
tier for the United States senatorship.
The writer Is not prepared TO say that
Major a could look as owl like in
wisdom OF Father Hoar. Frye and h
rest OF the statesmen of the toga. but
his unfaltering democracy would pass
current in any assfmblage IN the
world.
Yesterday died in Cumpbellton, h
eastern u Of Fayetteville. Mrs
w. z. Moore, relct of Rev. w. E.
Moore, known as the blind preacher"
a familiar figure On the streets for
many years, who. despite his bodily
affection, labored as an Industrious and
honest man day by day, and on Sun
day, without h grace Of rhetoric or
the polish of education, preached the
truth OF the Holy Word in the coun-
try churches around.
Mrs. E. j. Lilly. after pleasant visits
TO Chapel Hill and Raleigh, has re-
turned home with her two children
Nh. Eugene Skies has gone TO Green's
boro TO perform the duties as pharna-
cist of his brother, Mr.. Archibald
Skies, who has been very Ill.