Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1901-02-28

.Slh0u ID OVoE Gu0 Lew 11u0 Wy tH0
citizens of Fayetteville.
Transferring the railroad tracks
from Centre street to the line Of
the "Big Ditch seems to be the
most popular solution of the
Union depot question. The pre-
vailing idea seems to be to locate
the depot on Walnut street at the
intersection of the big ditch
The popular Dan Packard
Opera Company, that sang itself
into the hearts of our people in
this city last year, will have the
boards of the Messenger Opera
House On Friday night of this
week, for night only, in the
latest musical fantasy, "Prince
Pro Tenn.
His many friends in this city,
where he was once a school boy,
will be gratifed at the honor that
has deservedly come to Mr.. K: e.
Bryan, of the Wilmington Bar,
his appointment by Gov. Aycock
to the Judgeship of the Eastern
Criminal court, made vacant by
the resignation of Judge Moore.
City Tax Collector Capt. A. J.
Brown has the names of a few
people on his books whom he
has INDUCED and who do not
seem to appreciate the favor
as they should, therefore he is
going to proceed at once to col
lect the balance of city taxes due,
even if he has to do so by dis
tress.
Robt. L. Lorentz, agent for
Frank Adams and his clever
company, which will appear at
the Opera House next Monday,
Tuesday and Wednesday nights,
March 4, 5 and g., is in the city.
Mr.. Loren'z paid the ARGUS a
+cafE last evening aud made many
friends by his congeniality and
progressing manners.
Mr.. J. g. Barbee, who was
formerly connected with the
Western Union Telegraph office
in this city, arrived here yester.
day to marry Miss Marie Prince,
tonight, but her illness will pre-
vent the ceremony from taking
place, and the intended groom
will have to return to his home
in West Virginia for the press
ent without his bride. The many
friends of Miss Prince will re.
gret to learn Of her illness ano
wish for her a speedy recovery
Argus, Feb. 81.
The death of Mr.. r. B. Davis
occurred last Friday about II
O'Clock, after a short illness of
, pneumonia. He was a desirable
citizen for any community, being
of an industrious and energetic
disposition and loving peace anc
obeying the law. Through his
business transactions and truck
ing interests he made many
friends who will regret to heal
of his death. He leaves a DEVOTED
wife and children, who have the
sympathy Of many friends in theil
bereavement.
} The large stores and ware.
} rooms of Messrs. Best & Thomp,
son present busy scenes these
days. They make a specially o:
supplies for the farmer and theil
long experience in handling thi'
!. class of goods enables them no
only to secure the very hes
goods on the market, but to Sc
, cure them at the very loves
price. The large army Of Gus
toners in attendance upon thei
stores every day attests tn,
popularity Of the firms efforts t.
b cater to the wants and needs O
, the general public and the in
r crease of their business from sea
son to season is as gratifying t,
their many friends as it is to tn
: firm themselves.
q The croaker must view wit
'aIarm the many evidences of ma
81 rial progress which are to b
n seen on every hand in Goldsbo1
lust now. The time was when TIL
scribe, as we'll as a great man
l. other people. knew the sound {
IF every steam ' histle in the Cit
and could call them by name. 1t
ir not so now. We hear steem VIII
ties every day that we know notl