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Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1900-01-11
MESSENGER OPERA HOUSE.
1t is to Be r. emodeled. Enlar ged and Re
novated-We Go Forward

When the Messenger Opera
House was built, II years ago, it
was conceded without question
the finest theatre in the State.
AS the intervening years have
come and gone the town has
grown to a city with all modern
city features md to a population
of more than eight thousand
souls, and the Messenger Opera
House, in the meantime, has
fallen short of the requirements
of an up-to-date theatre. This is
to be no longer.
MI. B. Fl. Griffin, the lessee of
the house, has just perfected a
five years lease of the building,
and the first stipulation of the
new contract r equires that the
house be enlarged, romodeled.
renovated. refurnished, and
brought up to the highest stand
ard of excellence, comfort and
convenience. These improve
ments are to be inaugurated at
once and pushed with all pos
sible dispatch.
The ARGUS makes this an
nouncement with pride and pleass
ure, and the citizens of Colds
boro can now look forward with
ass france to having a theatre in
every way modern and a credit
to our prosperous and ever grow
ing city.
So, toe, may we expect that
the future seasons will give to
Goldsboro the opportunity and
the benefit of hearing the very
best attractions that visit the
South. Mr.. Griffin says he is 60
ing to have, first a first class
Opera House in all it's appoint
ments; and then he is to spare
no efforts to secure the best at
fractions on the road. In all of
which he is to be highly COM
manded.
The Goldsboro people are gen
erous in their support of the best
/ histrionic talent-and with an
up to date theatre we may look
for much enjoyment along this
| line next season.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1900-01-11

W, Brogden, 75c; A Grady, we'll
and wood, Brogden, 2 90; G D
Lewis, wood, 10, W, Brogden,
3 90; t 0 Mozingo, drayage, 4,
W, 1 SO; A G Grady, wood, 4,
W, 1 25; Robt. Loftin, we'll, Z,
colored, Brogden, Use; N r Per-
kins, wood, 1, C, Brogden, 1 CO.;
& Yelvertop, putty and glass,
No 2, white, Fork, soc; Jethro
Howell, wood, 3, ", Fork, 2 90;
Sim Brown, wood, 4, W, Fork,
1 40; E A Stevens, /, W, Gran
than, 5 90; W E Blackman, repr
1, W, Grantham, 5 SO; J III Gran
than, labor, 2, white, Grantham.
4 so; James Westbrook, reprs, 3,
W, Grantham, 2 %; J R Porter,
reprs, 4, W, Grantham. 8 O5; B
B Granthar1, material, 8, white,
Grantham, 16 25; Jasper Overs
man, repr, 1 W, Great Swamp,
3 95; j M Price, repr, 3, W, In
dian Springs, $50; Adam Wilson,
repr, 5, W, Nahunta, 81 81; Jas
Holland, we'll, 8, c, Nahunta, 4 O3,
L G Article, repr 6, c, Nahunta,
1 SIS; John Herring repr to pump
No 2, c, New Hope, SOC; W L
Edgerton, labor and material, I,
W, Pikeville, 3 SIS; n D Gurley,
wood, 1, W, Pikeville, 2 SO; Jas
Hicks, wood. 2, w,Pikeville, 4 %,
j W Thompson, reprs, 3, white,
Pikeville, 90; Lewis Gaylor,
desks, 3, W, Plkeville, 4 90; Jno
Whitley, labor, No. 9, W, Pike
vile, 2 As; CT Dees, labor and
material 9, white, Pikeville, 5 50;
Lewis GayIor, desks, 1, c, Pike
vile, 8 SO; F. c. Overman, lum-
Der, 1, C, Plkeville, 8 Al; John
Whitley, labor, No 4, C. Pikeville,
2 90; G F Dees, labor and material
4, c, Pikeville, 2 60; D H Pate,
reprs 2, W, Stony Greek, 5 95; R
l. Lancaster, wood, 2, W, Stony
Greek, 6 90; B Combs, wood, 4:
W, Stony Creek, 2 70; D FL Pate,
repr, 1, G, Stony Creek, 1 80:
Sid Moses, wood, 1, C, Stony
Greek, 4 90; John Groom, wood:
2, c, Stony Greek, 175; r Q
Lewis, we'll, 3, c, Stony Greek,
100; County Supt, postage, gen.
fund, 1 90; ] E Robinson, Enc
Quarters publishing, general fund
5 90; Goldsboro Book Store, sta
ton cry, &c., E ROBINSON cards
and printing! SIS; J E Robinson,
per diem, genl fund, 2 90; w +
English, per diem and mileage.
general fund, 3 go; Barnes Ay.
cock, per diem and mileage, gen.
eral fund, 3 so; E T Atkinson
salary as County Supt from Oc-
tober 9th to Jan. 9Th, $171 90; E
T Atkinson, postage, 1 90; census
of SO districts, SO 80.
Jos. E. ROBINSON,
N
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1900-01-11
TOBACCO

The farmers of Wayne County
who are interested in the culture
of Tobacco are requested TO meet
at the Court House in Colds
boro, on Monday next, January
Is, at II o'clock, for the purpose
of efecting a county Tobacco
Growers Association.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1900-01-11
NORTH CAROLINA SUNDAY
SCHOOL CONVENTION.

The work of preparation for the
next State Sunday School Con-
vention to be held in Charlotte
March 1~3th-15th, is now in prog
ress. The program will be ex-
cellent, ~enlisting the services of
the ablest Sunday School workers
in the State. Besides the home
workers the convention will have
the services Of prominent work.
ers from other States, among them
Mr.. B. T.. Jacobs, of Chicago,
Chairman Of the International
Executive Committee, and one of
the ablest representatives Of the
Sunday School work in the world,
having the distinction of being
the originator Of the international
system of uniform Sunday School
lessons now in use. Charlotte is
preparing to give the convention
a great reception, and the occa-
sion will doubtless be a mem
orable one.
AS Field Secretary of the State
Association, I am making a can
vass of that part of the State con-
veniently accessible to Charlotte,
not previously visited, reorgan-
izing county associations, and
seeking to aid in the betterment
of the Sunday School work gen
orally.
Meetings in which I hope to
have the cooperation of local
workers and friends of the Sunday
School will be held as follows:
Selma, Johnston Co., Monday night Jan. 18th.
~smithfield. Johnston Co., Tuesday. " 10th
Dunn, Harnett Co., Tuesday (night) Jan. 10th
Ellington, Haruet Co., Wednesday " 18th
Fayetteville. Cumberland county, Thursday
18th, (night) and Friday. January 10Th
Lumberton. Robson Co., Saturday Jan. Goth
Maxton, Robson Co., Sunday January 21st
Laurinburg, Scotland Co., Monday, Jan. 22nd
Carthage, Moore Co.. Wednesday. JAM. oath
Pittsboro, Chatham Co., Friday. Janurry 26th.
Troy, Montgomery County. Wednesday. Feb. Z
Rockingham, chmon Co., Friday, Feb. 9th
Wadesboro, Arson Co., Saturday and Sunday,
Feb. 10th and 18th,
Monroe. Union county, Monday, February 18th
Dallas, CASTOR County, Wednesday, Feb. 18th
Lincolnton, Lincoln Co., Friday, February 16
Shelby, Cleveland County. Saturday. Feb. 17tt
Henrietta, Rutherford Co., Monday night
February 10Th.
Rutherfordton, Rutherford County, Tuesday
February Goth.
Marion. Mcdowell County. Wednesday, Feb. q
Morganton, Burke County, Thursday night
February 22nd.
hickory. Catawba Co., Friday Feb. 23rd
Newton, Catawba County, Saturday. Feb. "a
Statesville, Iredell County, Sunday and Mon
day, February 25th and 26th.
Mocksville, Davie County, Tuesday, Feb. 9th
Winston, Forsythe County. Wednesday night
February 2Sth.
J. w. BRYAN.
Field Secretary N. c.. Sunday School Associa
= ton.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1900-01-11
OUR LOCAL OPTIC.
GoIdsboro and Vicinity History In Brief
Epitome of Sayings and Doings, Wise
and Otherwise. Run Down and Run In
by Omnipresent Ubiquitous, Local
"Grand Rounds"

MI. Nathan Edwards has re-
turned from the West in advance
of his father. Mr.. Jos. Edwards,
and with him arrived a a load
Of fine mules, which he is offer
ing for sale.
MI. and Mrs. D. E. Smith have
issued invitations to the marriage
of their daughter Miss Hattie
Louise to Mr.. Caleb Granger
Kornegay, at their home, or the
morning of the Oath instant at
1870 O'Clock.
w care requested by E. NJ. Borst,
IN. Of W., to request all Knights
who expect to attend the district
meeting at Rocky Mount or Jan
uary Both to so notify J. r, Hig-
gins, G. G. Arrangements are
being made to run a Special train,
leaving Goldsboro 4 p. NJ, res
turning leave Rocky Mount
about 9 a. m.
Mr.. w. r.. Hollowell, success
or to Edgerton & Hollowell in
the stock business, at the old
stand on Walnut Street, opposite
the Court House, received last
week another large shipment of
fine mules, which were especial
ly selected for this climate. and
are ready to ''hitch up and go
to blowing"
The Office Of public administra-
tor in Wayne county is vacant and
has been vacant since the war. 1t
is somewhat Singular that a polit~
zeal Office should 60 a begging
when there are sc many asplrants.
The business of the public admin
istrator is to look after the estates
of persons who die intestate where
the relatives refuse.
The largest real estate deal
which has taken place in Goldss
boro within the past few years
has just been concluded. Mr..
Jno. w. Edwards becomes the
purchaser of all the large and
valuable tract Of land lying to
the north of the town, embracing
over 400 acres, the property of
DR.. Jas, Mckee, of Raleigh. The
negotiations and transfer were
all made through the Goldsboro
Real Estate Exchanged of which
Mr.. Earle Humphrey is attorney
and manager.
The death of Mr.. Willis P. Hall
occurred Sunday night, shortly
after 9 o'clock, at his home in
this city, after a lingering illness
of many months. He was always
an energetic, cheerful citizen
and a sincere friends, a devoted
husband and kind father. His
wife and three children survive
him, and in their sad bereave-
ment they have the sympathy OF
a wide circle of relatives anc
friends. The funeral was helc
on Monday at 4 o'clock from
St. Paul's M. E.. church.
The following marriage licenses
have been issued in Wayne county
for the week ending to-day
White-E. S. Fakes to Gertrude
Hardy, John Jones to Stella
Moss. Colored-SoIomon Arts te
Cora Edmundson, Willy Best te
Rosetta Coley, David Crawford tc
Charity Coor,. B. Hargrove te
Malinda Hastings, Charley Ham.
ilton to Ann Eliza Coley. Willie
Kornegay to Mary Arts.
The Knights of Pythias Bras.
Band started up Monday in full
force. Prof. Arthur Whitley, O:
Mt Olive, was on hand to Civ,
instruction. He brought a piece o:
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1900-01-11
BOARD OF EDUCATION.

Goldsboro, N. c., Jan. 8, 1900.
The County Board of Educa-
ton of Wayne county met to-day
in regular session, all the MEM
bers present, J. E. Robinson, w.
f. English, Barnes Aycock.
Vacancies among township
school trustees were filled as fol-
lows:
Saulsten-J. F. Hill in place of
j. E. Parks, resigned.
Fork-Jno. M. Mitchell; N.
III. Gurley, resigned.
Great Swamp-B. V. Hooks;
J. K. Pope, resigned.
Indian Springs w. B. Whit
field; A. II. DAILY.
The regular business before the
Board was the apportionment Of
the school fund, and the follows
ing apportionment was made on a
basis of $1.65 per capita to the
township:
Of county fund to apportion
there is s17,373.29; of State fund
to apportion there is 81, 626.7 II:
Total, $40, 900. 90.
Apportionment to townships:
Brogden 50, $685. Is
Fork. 953.7o
Goldsboro. 4,O73.85
Granthams 1876. 10
Great Swamp....... 92S 80
Indian Springs. 1,174.8O
Nahunta 2,453. SIS
New Hope........... 1854 90
Pikeville 1, 534. SO
Saulston s29.95
Stony Creek. 963. go
General Expenses .... 9e1. 80
Total apportioned.. -. $40, 100000
The following orders have been
paid since October 9, 1899, in.
Guiding those paid toeday: T B
Rayner, repairs to No 10 white,
Brogden, So so; j e King, reprs
No Z, white, Brogden, 5 20; Thos
Massey, cleaning house, 80, Brog-
!. den, 2 so; Robt Loftln, well, 8,
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-06-14
Our War With Spain.

During the war with the United
States, Spain had in Havana about
100, 900 trained soldiers, commanded
by the best officers in the Spanish
army, and all wildly impatient to put
an end to their long idleness and strike
a blow in aid Of their country. With
such force, behind such defences, it
was little wonder that some of General
Blanco's officers actually wept when
told of the peaceful surrender of Cuba
to the Americans. Five hundred and
twenty Spanish soldiers held General
Lawton and his army at bay Mt Caney
for ten hours, and only yielded when
over two hundred and fifty of them
had been killed or wounded and eighty
had retreated. Less than one thou
sand Spanish soldiers on the hill at
San Juan brought heavy loss, confu-
sion and dismay to General Skaters
army. American officers familiar with
the surroundings of Havana now be-
lieye that the defences of that city
could not have been successfully
stormed by au American army of less
than 100, 900, assisted by the navy,
and that even then the loss to the
American side would have been at
least 20, 900 men. -Harper's Weekly.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-06-14
Only Heart Wounds Fatal.

A well known surgeon, discussing
the character of the wounds received
on the battlefields Of South Africa,
has pointed out that experience of the
present campaign would seem to show
that the only absolutely fatal region
is the heart. Bullet wounds of the
brain are now not necessarily fatal,
judging from the records of the last
few weeks, and this is presumably
due to the small size of the projectile,
the velocity with which it travels, and
the modern practice of scientific sur
gerry, by which dangerous symptoms
likely to arise from injuries may be
warded off. 1t has therefore been
suggested that the fheart, being the
only really vital part in the body, a
steel covering should be provided, to
be worn so as to protect that part
from bullets. A steel plate might be
attached to the soldiers tunics, and
doubtless the small shield could be
so fixed as neither to impede move
ment nor cause inconvenience Lon
don Globe.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-06-14
Amusing n Little Invalid.

1t is often serious matter to find
some quiet amusement that will keep
little invalid happy and contented.
1t is especially difficult to amuse a
convalescent child who is naturally ac-
tive and restless and who requires
quiet and rest for rapid recovery. For
the little ones who are too young for
the enjoyment of books, or who are
not allowed to strain the eyes by look
ing at bright pictures, amusement may
be furnished by the manufacture of
animals. Make little turtles of large
raisins with cloves stuck in for feet,
hands and tails. To make such tur-
tie, fatten large raisin, stick Glove,
with the blossom on, in one end for
the head, remove the bud from four
cloves and stick them at the four cor
ners for feet, and cut the end off of
one Glove to make the tail.
A still more fascinating process of
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-06-14

Two chemists of the University of
Edinburgh have analyZed the stuff
used in Africa as a poison for arrow
heads and which never yet has been
examined chemically. This poison is
extracted by boiling the roots and
stems of a plant called asocanthora
shimperi, and the poison is named aso-
cantherin. The plant belongs to fam
lily of poison plants called apocynum,
to which belong the oleander, stro-
phantes, dog cabbage and many other
varieties. The action Of the arrow
head poison is powerful to an extra
ordinary degree, and Immediately af-
fects the heart, which in strong doses
it quickly paralyzes. The chemists
experimental in inoculating animals
with the Juice, and noticed that even
when the heart became paralyzed the
action Of the lungs continued a little
while longer. The poison, therefore,
affects the muscles, but not the nerves
which explains that phenomenon Of
frogs which were inoculated breath
ing after the heart had ceased its ac-
tion.-New York Press.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-06-14
Shirt Waists For Summer Wear.

Several pretty new models for fancy
shirt waists and odd bodices are
shown in the lingerie shops. A par
ticularly pretty blouse is OF crepe de
Chine, worked with tiny foweretss in
gold thread. The graceful folds aud
drapings of this blouse depend on the
more or less skilful adjustment of it.
1t is slightly open at the throat, tied
across with narrow black bebe ribbon,
while at the waist it is held in place
by broad, soft ceinture of crepe de
Chine, knotted at one side; the elbow
sleeves are finished with deep frill.
In India muslin, embroidered with
silk, this model would be equally
pretty.
Very pretty shirt waists for morn
ing wear are of batiste and taffetas,
made in sailor shape, with two, or
perhaps three, collars, turning back
from tucked muslin chemisette, and
with knotted sailor tie in front.
Fichus draped after the manner i'm
mortalized by Marie Antoinette will
find place on most of the summer
dresses, with long ends knotted in
front. For these, pretty squares, with
richly embroidered corners, are being
prepared, and there are numbers of
dainty muslins printed with sprays
and bouquets of realistic flowers,
which, edged with goffered frills or
lace, will itly adorn the shoulders OF
many charming maid.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-06-14

manufacture can be enjoyed from frm
apples or white potatoes, as there is
chance for allowing the Imagination
full sway. A knife and some we'll
washed potatoes will afford amnse-
ment for many hours, when combiaed
with box of toothpicks. The pota-
toes may be cut in slices and from
these slices all sorts of animals fash.
ioned, using long and short lengths
of toothpicks for feet and tails, and
for the legs the toothpicks may be
partly broken, and bent into natural
looking shapes, and still remain firm
enough to support the small potato
animal.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-06-14
When the Hair Is Long.

Blondes sometimes have a, singular
trouble with the hair when it is un-
usually long. 1t becomes dark near
the scalp, but the remainder retains
its golden hue, and the result is most
inartistic, to put it mildly. Often the
impression is given that the hair was
once bleached and is slowly returning
to its origin color, or that additional
hair is used that is wholly mis-
matched. The only remedy is to use
peroxide of hydrogen. The hair
should be shampooed about once a
month, and as soon as dry the per-
oxide should be applied to the scalp
with small sponge. An ounce is
generally sufficient. Ammonia must
never be used in washing the hair
when peroxide of hydrogen is to be
applied, as the chemical combination
is ruinous .'
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-06-14
His Oner.

A generous II not alluring offer was
that made by an exasperated physi-
clan to the penurious father Of an in
sane young man. The old man wished
to secure his sons admission to thu
insane asylum, but seemed unwilling
to pay for the necessary certificate.
After hearing his plea of poverty
which the doctor knew to- be false
and hearing him also tell of the many
expenses to which he had been put by
his ungrateful children, the physician
waved his hand to end the recital.
Now. see here" he said sharply, you
Just pay me for this one, and I'll give
you a certificate for yourself whenever
you wish to use it. for nothing"
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-06-14

The wife of a man who served with
distinction as Cabinet officer during
q recent administration entered
tailor shop near Fifth avenue recently
and said to the proprietor:
81 am Mrs. So-and-so, aud L don't
suppose that women come intp your
shop very often.'
ga good many women help their
husbands to select their Clothes" said
the proprietor.
"Well, I'm glad to hear that. said
the woman. 81 have bought my hus-
bands clothes for him ever since we
were married and if 1 did not look out
for them he would not have any
clothes. He never thinks of them.
Didn't even when he was in Wash
ington though he was always proper
ly dressed Now L want some spring
clothes for my husband. will Sc
lect the samples for three suits and I
will tell you just how to make them.
When my husband comes to get meas
ured don't pay any attention to his
orders about the clothes if he gives
any. If he ordered his own clothes
he would not be suited anyway"
The proprietor found that this
woman knew as much as the average
man about mems clothes and he ac-
cepted her conditions. On the fol-
lowing day when her husband came
in, the proprietor recognized him
from his pictures and said:
''Mr. So-and,so, your wife selected
goods for three suits of clothes for
you yesterday and if you will step
back I will show you the patterns.
"Young man." said the former Cab.
met officer, ''I would not dare to in.
terfere with my wife's selections.
Just take my measure as quickly as
you can and make the clothes as di-
rected." q,
After the measurem ents had been
made the former Cabinet minister
hurried out without asking what style
of suits had been ordered for him.
New York Sun.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-06-14

At last M. Ballet, the great French
specialist, has been enabled to grow
strawberries on plants of decidedly
olicity itself. The runners are
:rained up vertically and tied to a
stake, in the same way that pot
tomato plant is, and then the lateral
buds are pinched out. Result-a straw
berry tree on small scale.-LondoD
pader
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-06-14
Gleanings From t.e Shops.


Painted and spangled fans with bone
or exquisitely carved sticks.
Girdle- shaped belts finished with a
soft Directoire scarf and bow.
Flowing end scarfs in fancy light
and dark effects for mems wear.
Alligator, lizard and seal chatelaine
bags and purses in great variety.
Many styles of white and colored
piques with cross and straight welts.
Silk warp novelty ginghams in a
world of tasteful colors and patterns.
Long and three-q quarter length coats
made of taffeta silk elaborately stitched. {.
New designs in printed floral nets
and rich jeweled laces in great abund-
ance.
Mohair and silk grenadines show.
ing open lace stripes or effective figure
designs.
Cambria, nainsook and Swiss skirt.
ings and .founcings in elaborate open
patterns.
White lawn and lace chemisetto to
be worn with cloth and thin -textured
costumes.
Poplins, armures. etamines and
fancy. crepes mall the best shades OF
the season.
Cleveriy designed belt buckles in
rhinestone, jeweled, cameo, floral and
amatrix effects. 80
White pique costumes trimmed with
open-work embroidery threaded with
black velvet ribbon. - '';''
Many artistic straw shapes in small
and medium models trimmed with
fruit, chiffon and lace. IL ~ 'f"'
Topcoats in black and tan shades
made with fly fronts, strapped seams
and stitched trimmings.
A vast array of new designs in
printed silks, including many soft
twills in pastel colorings. " s. 81. ''''''
Rhinestone brooch pins in the form
of crescents, sunbursts, stars. hearts,
horseshoes and feur de lis. "
Duck suitings in figured polka dot
and striped designs, together with q
complete range of solid colors.
japanese silk negligees in white
and colors richly embellished with
lace, hemstitching and ribbon.
Short capes of net, guipure, cloth
or silk elaborately jetted and finished
with frills of chiffon aud long scarf
ends.
Newly opened novelty trimmings in
which lace, beads, silk embroidery,
gold and silver threads are effectively
combined.
New models In dimity and other
summer fabrics trimmed with one or
more ruflies banded with narrow black
velvet ribbon.
Mercerized cotton foulards in all
colors showing printed patterns rep
resentinG those included in the high
est-priced lines.
Ready made costumes of various
sheer fabrics tucked in vertical, hori-
zontal or waved lines arranged SIM
ply or in groups.
Many new models in tailor made
separate skirts of light-w eight mate
rials to be worn with shirt waists
Dry Goods Ecopomist.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-06-14

Can you tell me what sort of
weather we may expect next month"
wrote a subscriber to an editor; and
according to the Cumberland Presby-
terian. the editor replied as follows:
1T is my belief that the weather next
month will be very much like your
subscription. The inquirer wondered
what the editor meant, till he hap
pened to think of the word unset
He'd"