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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-09-13
SEVERAL PERSONS HAB PISTOLS,
The Blackburn Assault on Mr.. Merritt Looks
More Like Conspiracy.

Evidence multiplies that the attack
upon Mr.. Merritt was the result OF a
conspiracy, though Senator Pritchard de-
MES that he knew anything of Black
burns intention before the assault was
made. The Asheville correspondent Of
the Charlotte Observer. a political friend
of Blackburn, sends these additional
statements:
Mr.. Merritt when asked for a state
ment of the difficulty, from his point OF
view, said that he would only say in q
general way that Blackburn had applied
an epithet to him which no man would
hear without resenting it, He has rea-
son to believe, he says, that the whole
trouble was the result of conspiracy
in which Senator Pritchard and Clerk
COwles were concerned. In speaking of
the circumstances which lead him to
this belief Mr.. Merritt mentioned the
fact that he was interfered with sew
eral times in the fight while Blackburn
was not, and the fight was allowed to
proceed until it threatened to become
general, and was not stopped until the
proprietor of the hotel ran in with
drawn pistol and commanded peace
declaring that he would shoot the first
man who should start the fight again.
Mr. Merritt asserted that the article to
which Blackburn took exception was
sent out from Charlotte and went the
rounds of the morning press of several
Cities. He had, said Mr.. Merritt, sim
ply quoted the substance of the article
and added the prediction that Black
burn would not be reelected. Mr. Mer-
rift says he has received a great many
messages denouncing the action of Black
burn and his -conspirators.'
THE fight was certainly a strenuous
affair. Besides the revolver lourished
by Proprietor McKissick, who was going
to have peace if he had to fight for it,,
there were evidences that several per-
sons were loaded, though this does not
apply to the active participants And
one revolver was found on the floor after
the scrimmage."
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-09-13
A SIMPLE CHANGE.
Made a World Of difference.

The Health Resort does not always
bring back health but the Health Re-
sort and proper food make pretty sure
combination.
Mrs. f. Kenneth, Springfield, Mo-.
writes:-"I was pronounced a consump-
tive and sent to Ashcville, N. c., for my
health / Just could not eat without a
cup of coffee, and my stomach was in
such condition that ! could not drink
it. l was almost in despair when the
landlady of my boarding house said that
if | would drink Postum Food Coffee |
would find it would take the place Of
coffee and agree with me. She made 1t
so delicious that l enjoyed every meal
| ate. and gained in flesh and strength so
rapidly that l was fable to come back
home and live
| give Postum more credit for my re-
turn TO health than climate or anything
else. am sending you this letter for
the benefit of those who are having a
hard time living, and | am sure that If
they VIII use Postum, their lives will be
prolonged
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-09-13
ACQUAINTANCE RECEPTION"
Tie Edenton Street Methodists Enjoy an
Evening of Real Enjoyment.

Last night in the Sunday school room
of the Edenton Street Methodist church
there was an informal reception that
made up an evening Of zeal enjoyment.
1t was termed "An Acquaintance Re
ception" and it was this in good fash
ion There were present many of the
members of the church to greet those
who had recently united with the church
here, or who attended the church while
their membership was in other places.
There were present manv of the cadets
of the A. and M. College. and all were
greatly entertained.
The reception was given by the young
people of the Epworth League IF the
church and to them much praise is due
for the conception and admirable eXeCu-
ton Of the charming social features of
the evening.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-09-13

ORGANIZERS WANTED-IN EVERY
town and village in North Carolina,
where at present no Tribe exists, to
represent the Improved Order of Red
Men, the Oldest Fraternity in the
United States, of purely American
origin. Liberal inducements to proper
parties. For further information adj
dress with references, w. Ben Goodwin,
Box 226, Elizabeth City, N. G.
FARMS FOR RENT. H. FLEMING
25 Pullen Building, Raleigh.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-09-13

Charlotte, n. c. Sept. 12.-Dr. George
Graham. president of Ada Cotton Mills,
has resigned. stating that the recent en-
largement of the mill would require more
time than he could give to the work. Geo.
A. Howell we'll known cotton. man, was
elected to succeed DR.. Graham
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-09-13
MARTINS MILITANT DEMOCRACY.
Hon Harry W. Stubs and the Full County
Ticket Be-Nominated.

Especial to the News and Observer
Williamson, n. c., Sept 12.-Martin
county Democracy is in fine shape, and
yesterday nominated a splendid ticket at
a large and enthusiastic convention. For
the third time Hon. Harry w Stubs was
unanimously nominated for the House of
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-09-13

Representatives, and Messrs. ]. B. Cof-
field Julian Barnhill and DR.. Hassell
were named for county commissioners.
The present capable and popular county
officers were renominated: ]. A. Cobb,
Clerk; ]. c. Crawford, Sheriff; w. G.
Manning. Register Hugh NJ. Burran
Treasurer, and DR.. ]. E. Nelson, Coroner.
The ticket will be elected by large ma
5ority There were more than 1000 Dem
ocrats assembled at the convention.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-09-13

Mr. r. B. Seawell, of Raleigh, until
lately the chief engineer of the Raleigh
and Cape Fear Railroad, has just been
made chief engineer. of the Louisville
and Nashville. He left yesterday for
Louisville, KY, to enter upon his duties.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-09-13

Referring to the speech of Mr.. r. n.
Page at Arson court, the Wadesboro
Courier says: This was the first time
Mr. Page had appeared before an An
son county audience. and it is only the
truth to say that he made most ia
vorable impression on our people. He
made strong, sensible speech, holding
the. close attention of his audience for
more than an hour
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-09-13

Mr. J. H. McKeefe, who has been
train dispatcher for the Southern
for several years at Greensboro resigned
his position Thursday night to accept a
similar place with the Baltimore and
Ohio at Pittsburg. Pa, and will leave
for his new field today.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-09-13

Here's where you save money. Half
the quantity of Blue Ribbon Lemon or
Vanilla Extracts does the work of most
other kinds.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1902-11-26
rheumatism.

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vigor. There Is no uncertainty
about DeBel's Kidney Pills; they
60 right to the spot. A trial WILL
convince you. Price 25c. For
sale and guaranteed by D. A.
Henderson,.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1902-11-26
Thanksgiving Dinner,

Heavy eating usually the first
cause of indigestion. Repeated at
tacks infame the mucous msm.
branes lining the stomach, exposes
the nerves of the stomach, produc.
Ing swelling after eating, heart
burn, headache, sour risings and Fl.
nally catarrh of the stomach. Ko
dol cures indigestion. dyspepsia, all
stomach troubles, by cleansing and
sweetening the glands Of the ston-
ach.
Oaera House Drug Store.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1902-11-26
SALE OF ANKROM LAND
Continued Until Next Tuesday,

Continued Until Next tuesday,
The land of Rich ard Ankrom, OF
Paden's Valley, was offered for sale
on last Monay afternoon at Middle
bourne, but 1t was not sold. Mrs.
Pollock, of Wheeling, bid IS, 500
on the river bottom tract and O.W.
o Hartman, of Middlebourne, bid
$500 on the hill land. The sale
was postponed until next TUESDAY.
This entire tract Is valuable aud
admirably located for farming or
most any other purpose.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1902-11-26
Killed With Brass KnuckIes.

Shippensburg, Pa, Nov. 25.-In
what is known as "Huckleberry Hol
low" near Leesburg, Sunday night
George Sewers and David Bailey en-
gagged in quarrel. Both were intox
icated. Bailey struck Sewers in the
back of the neck with pair Of brass
knuckles, breaking his neck. Sewers
died in Is minutes. Bailey escaped
on a freight train and has not yet
been arrested.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1902-11-26
Asthma and Bronchitis

Can be quickly relieved and abso
lutely cured in an amazing short
space of time by the use Of Bunsen's
Pine Tar Cough Honey. Persons
suffering with these terrible
diseases should give 1t trial and
watch results. Small bottle CSC,
arge bottle soc. Sold and war
ranted by D. A. Henderson,.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1902-11-26

The hotel Mercer will serve an
elaborate dinner to their guests on
Thanksgiving day. The hours
will be from 1890 to o'clock. t
Charles Gilmore, of Woodsfeld,
Ohio, was a business caller In the
city today.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1902-11-26

Wanted - Manager for New
Branch of our business here In Sis
tersvilie. Address at once, with
references, Alfred Morris, Whole
saler, Cincinnati. Ohio.
"a ~ =
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1902-02-14
Personal.

Dr.. D. L. Boozer is spending d while
at his old home in Columbia.
Mrs. L. W White, of Abbeville, is
visiting in the city this week.
ACHING Postmaster Bynum went to
Columbia yesterday afternoon on BUS
iness trip.
The Laurensville Herald says Mis-:
Claudia Irby is visiting relatives in
Newberry.
Mrs. Daggett, of Wilmington, N. Z.
is in the city visiting her daughter, Mrs
] E Norwood.
Mr.. W. NJ Dorroh, who has been Wis
iting Mr.. N. P. Whitmire in Green
Vile, has returned to his home in this
county.
Rev. T. W. Sloan, of Abbeville, has
been in the city this week visiting.
He will return to Abbeville tomorrow
with mis- family.
Mr.. Taz Sem yesterday moved his
family back to his home place in
the country. Mr.. Sem has been CLERK
ing for E. M. Evans & Co.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1902-02-14
AN INTER. .COLLEGIATE UNION.
A Meeting In the Interest OF One Being
Held in Charleston TOday-President
Geo. b. Cromer Represents
Newberry College.

Friday and Saturday, 14th and 18th
of February, there will be held in the
library of the College of Charleston a
meeting of delegates from the various
colleges of South Carolina. During the
session of the Southern Educational
Association at Columbia during the
Christmas holidays there was meeting
of the representatives Of the colleges
of the State present at the Association
and measures for the formation of an
intercollegiate union were informally
discussed. The meeting this week of
the delegates appointed by the faculties
of the several colleges is for the pur-
pose of forming definite organization
with view to better harmony and
mutual interests in the work of higher
education of the State.
The representatives of the colleges
who will meet 90 Friday at the College
of Charleston are as follows: College
of Charleston, Prof Harris: Clemson,
President Hartzog; Erskine, President
Pressly: Furman, President Montague;
Newberry, President Cromer: South
Carolina College, President Wond-
ward; South Carolina Military Acade-
my, Superintendent Coward; Wofford,
Prof RENT bert. News and Courier.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1902-02-14
Harris-Suber.

The Suber home in the Walton Sec
tion of this county was the scene of a
happy and enjoyable occasion on We'd
nesday 18th instant, where the mar
rage of our popular townsman, Mr..
M. M. Harris and Miss Ida Suber was
solemnized in the presence of relatives
and few invited friends. The mar
riage ceremony was conducted by Rev.
J. J. Long in beautiful and impressive
manner, at 1 o'clock in the afternoon.
The bride and groom arrived in New
berry Wednesday afternoon and will
make their home at the Harris resi-
dence in "Brooklyn," where most de-
lightful dinner was spread of which
they and their invited friends partook
much to the enjoyment of all.
The Herald and News joins their
many friends in extending congratula-
tions and wishes them long life OF
happiness and pleasure.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1902-02-14
JOHN DUNCAN.
dine Hundred and Fifty Years Since He
settled In Newberry Coun.V.

Editor of The Herald and News:
In the article ON Newberry contained
in Robert Mills 'Statistics of South
Carolina" published 1926 we read az
follows:
"Iu the year 1852, (three years pre-
vious to Braddock's defeaO Mr.. Johr
Duncan, a native of Aberdeen, in Scot
land, that had formerly emigrated tc
the province of Pennsylvania, removed
to this section Of the country, and set
tied on 8 creek in this district, now
bearing his name.
''Mr. Duncan was at this time the
highest settler in the fork between
Broad aud Saluda rivers, by ten miles.
his nearest neighbor was Jacob Pen
niugtou, living on Enoree river below
he was the only man at this time that
had either negro, wagon, or still, in
this part of the world"
1t will be seen that it is exactly 15C
years since John Duncan settled in
what is now Newberry county. Atten'
tion is called to this anniversary, as it
may interest some of your readers.
MCDONALD FURMAN,
Privateer, Sumter County, S. G
February 10, 1902.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1902-02-14
NEW BERRY CIRCUIT.
Pastor Boyd Writes Of His Work and His
People to His Church Paper.

We have entered hopefully upon our
3rd year on Newberry Circuit. I have
every reason to believe that my return is
agreeable to our people. We have had
no "Poundings," but very many tokens
of appreciation fIom our people, consis-
ting in flour, back-bones, spare-ribs, sau-
sages, lard, potatoes, can goods, honey
and four fine Turkeys from different
friends. Now, who would not render the
best service possible to such people?
Our first Quarterly Conference was held
yesterday here in the City of Newberry
the rain having hindered the holding of
the meeting at the time first appointed,
December 27-28, 1901. Brother Herbert
rendered us the use of his beautiful
Church in which to hold the meeting, it
being central point for business ses-
sion and in easy reach Of all the brethren.
Brother Child was with us in his usual
cheerful mood, and presided in his free
and easy manner. The Board of Stewards
eighteen in number, were all present ex-
cept two. We missed our true and faith
full, lifelong friend and brother, Gillian
Sem, who has been a faithful steward
more than twenty years at Trinity Church,
he having cast in his lot with Brother
Dant's flock at Summerton- Our loss is
their gain. His family is missed by US
all. The Stewards made the same assess
ment of ministerial support as last year
500 for pastor, which amount was paid
in full last year with nice surplus.
We reported quite a number of ad-
ditions since onr last Quarterly Confer
ence, whose named had not been reported
in our Circuit Conference Minutes. A
weekly prayer-meeting is held at each
church on the circuit The Stewards re-
ported $62 so for ministerial support and
$5I 90 for other objects. It was our
pleasure to have with US during the con-
ference Brother Herbert Of Central
Methodist Church and Brother Edwards
the new pastor of O'Neall Street Meth
odist Church. Brother Edwards has al
ready won the hearts of his people, and,
multiplying friends by scores. Brother
Herbert is to be our Conference host I
have already spoken to him to give me
good place to stay.-D. P. Boyd in So.
Christian Advocate, 18th.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1902-02-14
Stony Hill Items.

[1r. Editor: [ will attenpI to write
YOU 4 few items from this community
for your valuable paper.
A negro living ON Mr.. Gro Hunters
place was accidentally shot by another
negro while out hunting last S ,turday.
He is thought to be seriously wounded.
We have been having sone very cold
we ather
Mr.. and Mrs Merrick visited her
mother, Mrs. Hunter of this commuu-
ity few days ago.
Mr.. J. 1. Whitman and family have
been visiting in this section.
Mr.. I. B Bedenbaugh and sister
visited in this community recently.
"Chips" spoke in his last letter about
his free rural delivery of mail. We
have had it daily for some &c, in
fact we had the first in the county, if
not in the State. He says if he could
get it daily he would be in town. We
are already in town here among the
rocks, and a lively wide-awake town it
is too amidst the ringing of these rocks
The farmers will soon have to get a
hustle on them, as planting time is
coming.
We have preaching every Sunday in
the month except one, the Sd. We also
have very prosperous Sunday-school.
Much success to the Herald and News.
REX
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1902-02-14
Words OF Apprecia i'm.

Mr.. E litor: Please insert the fJ oW-
ing in your valuable paper:-
On the train ea roul3 tor ih7 R'un-
ioa of Veterans, at Aug l5ta, Ga, 1
mes Mr.. Zske Matthews, from New
barry Had never 1T atm uatll that
time, but as no formaliCy exists be-
tween old soldiers, We soon became ac-
ausinted, and "fought our bait es over, "
with sad pleasure.
Nor did our companionship end here.
he took me under his protection, car
ried me among, and introduced me TO
his many soldier friends, the warm
hand clasps exchanged, showing the
high fovor. in which he was held, while
in the Army. His greeting, "God bless
YOU fellow soldiers" was heartily
given, and instead of courting the ia
yor of officers, he took position among
the poor, dependent soldiers; not only
scattering kind words among them, but
money: that they, too, might enjoy
this glad Reunion.
will ever hold this dear friend, in
everlasting remembrance for the kind
courtesy and fellow feeling towards
myself; and wish him to knoT that l
highly appreciate the same, through
the columns of your valuable paper
he wishes me- t. take In the Exposi-
+;on, with him; which I may do, but L OF
At the expense of his generous Offer.
Veteran.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1902-02-14
THE TEMPERANCE TREAT.
An Int resting Exercise aud a Larga Crowd
of Happy Children

In TUESDAYS paper We published
list of those who were entitled to and
had been awarded the prizes by the
Band of Hope for the past year.
Promptly at O'Clock Tuesday after
noon the Thompson Street Church WIS
full 'of happy children and the exer-
cises began. The exercises included
songs and recitations, all Of which
were uicely and perfectly rendered.
The interior Of the church, around
the pulpit, had been decorated for the
occasion with evergreens, which
formed beautiful background for the
perfect mound of books, packages and
bags of candies and fruits Suspended
across The chancel hung in silver let
ters the motto for this year, Excel
sior."
After brief address by Mrs. Redus,
in which she earnestly asked those
present to strive to make the coming
years record better than that Of any
previous year, and that they should
always keep in mind the sentiment of
the temperance organization, "My
head, my heart, and this right hand,
for God, for Home, and Native Land"
the prizes were distributed, and all
went home with the resolution to make
the coming year The brightest in the
history of the society.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1902-02-14
He KrDt His Leg

Twelve years ago J. W. Sullivan, OF
Hartford, Conn, scratched his leg with
u rusty wire. Inflammation and blood
poisoning set in. For two years he
suffered intensely. Then the best doc
tors urged amputation. but" he
writes, II used one bottle of Electric
Bitters and l 12 boxes of Buncklen's
Aruica Salve and my leg was sound
and well "a ever" For Eruptions,
E ,ze,na, letter, Salt Rheum, Sores
and all blood disorders Electric Bitters
has no rival on earth. Try them. All
druggist will garantee satisfaction or
r-fund money. Only so cents.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1902-02-14
vARIOU AND ALL lBOUr.


This is s.. Valentines day.
The weather has been delightful for
the past fe E. lays little too cold.
Thursday # next week is ths last
! day to make YOUR tax rctHrns-wlth-
out the so per cent penalty.
! We hav. been requ, sted to stat th.t
, there will ba preaching vt Kings Greek
church un the h Sunday in this
. month, at II o'clock
The subject for the medal essay of the
graduating class Of Ncwberry college
has been giv+n to the members of the
class The subject is, "Dreamers."
Mr. A. G jones was elected mem
Der of The executive committee Of the
Y. M. G. A. of this State at the annual
convention in Columbia few days ago.
! MIR J A. Kibler has moved his fami-
! ly from Columbia to Newberry, and
! will occupy house on Mr.. NJ. B Cald-
wells place, about two and half miles
from town.
! Contractor Davis has laid off the
! ground plan and will 5000 begin work
on handsome residence for DR.. J. M.
| Kibler on his Main Street lot adjoin-
ing the Episcopal church lot.
The State Bar Association meets in
Columbia today. Col. o L. Schumpert,
of this city, is member OF the recep-
tion committee, and the lawyers Of the
State who attend will have good time.
The Y. M G.. A. at the annual con.
vention held in Columbia last week was
invited to hold their next annual meet
ing in ewbtrry. The Invitations were
referred to d committee to be reported
on later.
The Sheriff has only few prisoners
to he tried next week, but considera-
BILE business was carried over from last
court on account of the flaw in the jury
law. We will likely have full week
of court.
The Supreme Court has affirmed the
decision Of the lower court in the case
OF Jefferson A Sigh ct al, respondents,
vs.. Geo. W. Bowers ct al, appellants.
This is the school case of which great
deal has been said of late.
Mr.. VIM. johnson had probably the
oldest dog in the county killed at his
home in the city few days ago. The
dog was over twenty years old, had
gone perfectly blind in both eyes and
was deaf. The dog was killed to put it
out of it's misery.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1902-02-14
Som ethiug that WIN Do You Good

We know of no way in which we can
be of more service to our readers than
to tell them Of something that will be
of real good to them. For this reason
we want to acquaint them with what
we consider one Of the very best RENE
dies on the market for coughs, colds,
and that alarming complaint, Group.
We refer to Chamberlain Cough Rem
edy. We have used it with such good
results in our family so long that it has
become household necessity. By its
prompt use we haven't any doubt but
that it has time and again prevented
Group The testimony is given upon
our own experience, and we suggest
that our readers. especially those who
have small children, always keep it in
their homes as safeguard against
Group. Camden, IS. c. Messenger.
For sale by w. E. Pelham & Son.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1902-02-14
The Nswbarry appointments.

The Columbia letter published in this
paper contains list of the recommen-
dat;ons of appointments for the county.
The members for the County Board Of
Control were all re-appointed, and are
as follows: Messrs, ]. A. Sem, w. P. R.
Harmon and Jno. r. Scurry.
Supervisors of Registration: T. E.
Epting, J T. Wilson, and ]. W. D. John
SON. On this board there is only one
change. Mr.. J. w. D. Johnson takes the
place of MIR. w. G Peterson.