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Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1902-03-27
lDsa!ATHoF MR..n.B BAssErT
From Tuesdays Daily Argus.

81.
The ARGUS chronicles with sincere
regret the death of one of Colds
boro's best citizens, a heightened,
modest Christian gentleman, Nh. r.
B. Bassett, which occurred at his
home here this morning at 8 O'Clock,
after a lingering illness f~of many
months, and this announce1nent-WiH
be read with widespread sorrow
wherever he was known, for to know
him was to esteem him for hissterling
character, affable disposition and
kindly heart.
Richard Baxter Bassett was born
in Williamsburg, Va, Sept: goth,
1892 He came to Goldsboro with
George Dudley, then a prominent
contractor and builder, early in the
ffJies.e He lived in various places in
the State, at Company Shops, Greens
boro;; Tarbofo, Durham, and Rich
lands, OnsloW county.
He first married Miss Nancy S.
Sellars, of Alamance county, and
later Miss Mary j. Wilson, of Tar
boro. By the latter marriage hehad
twelve children, eight of whom,
with their mother, survive him.
They are r. B: Bassett,' book-keeper
in Chicargo; Prof. J. S. Bassett, of
Trinity College, Durham; A. L.-Bas-
set, Superintendent. of a cotton mill
at Jonesville, S. c.; w. B. Bassett,
Superintendent of a cotton mill at
Flat Rock, n. c.; Miss Mary S.. Bas-
sett, Of Goldsboro; Miss Lena M.
Bassett, who is a trained nurse in
Greensboro; Miss Bessie w. Bassett,
who is a teacher in Williamson Fe-
male College, in South Carolina, and
Miss Lucy Bassett, of Goldsboro.
Mr.. Bassett for a long time was a
prominent builder. Some of the
best buildings in our city were put
up by him, such as the residences Of
Messrs. Henry and Sol We'll, E. B,
Borden, and one Of the additions tc
the Eastern State Hospital. He also
built a like addition to the Asylum
in Raleigh, and he superintendent
the rebuilding Of the tower of the
Washington Duke Building, and al
SO erected the Epworth Inn at Trim
ity College.
! He was a faithful member of the
Methodist church.
Fl The sorrowing family have The
consolation of his Cody life to sus
tain them in their bereavement, am
the sympathy of all our people.
The funeral will be held from ST
Paul church Thursday morning a
10 o'clock.
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WHO WAS BEFRiENDEbt y '>
BY AN EMPErr9
Suffered Fifteen Years.

C.F. GerdIng, Milburn, Neb., writas:-
IL contracted a heavy cold about
nIteen years agO and tried all kinds of
patent medicines and drugs recon-
mended for a cold or heavy cough, but
found none to- help me until 7 COM
menced using Peruna. My age is
seventy-eight years, and I am better
now than / ave Seen for years. I still
keep using sEouf-@reatInediGine, and am.
still improving in health. L recommend
it to all sufferers with coughs and colds.r
&C. F. Gerding.
Peruna, The Greatest Remedy Known
For CatarrIi.
Mr.. Chas. H. Stevens, 81 Seventeenth.
Street, Detroit, Mich, writes i" Itaffords
me great pleasure to testify to the merits
of Peruna as n remedy for catarrh. I
suffered for some time with chronic
nasal catarrh, but" after five months
treatment during which time 1. used
seven bottles of Peruna I am pleased to
say hat I am entirely well, there being
not the slightest trace of the catarrh left.
Peruna is without doubt h greatest
remedy known for eatarrh."-Chas. H.
Stevens.
Afflicted Since Childhood With Catarrh.
Mr.. Ebert S. Richards, Milton, Conn.,,
writes:
81 am near sixty-eight years of age,
and have from childhood been afflicted
with catarrh in the head, and, for the past
four or fiveyears beenmuch afflicted with
it in my eyes; they being watery, would
materate a good deal, and stick together
in the night. My condition was so fully
described in your. almanac that I decided
to try Peruna.
81 am thankful to say that I now con-
slider myself entirely free from catarrh,
n only use Peruna occasionally now
as a tonic. Accept my sincere thanks
for your personal interest in E1y case.
"My son, q years of age, has BEEN
using Peruna for a number OF weeks for
catarrh in the head and has obtained
great relief."-Elbert S. Richards.
Catarrh Thirty Years.
MI. Andrew Barrett, $40 N. Kidzie
Ave-, Chicago, Ill, writes:
cit gives me great pleasure to testify
to the merits of such a worthy remedy
for catarrh as your Peruna. I had
suffered for thirty years from this very
disagreeable disease and had tried many
so-called remedies but until I used Pc
runa none had the desired effect.
81 have been connected with the
Chicago Police Department for the past
twenty-eight years. I can cheerfully
recommend Peruna to anyone suffering
from catarrh."-Andrew Barrett.
IF you do not derive prompt and salts
factory results from the use of Peruna,
write at once to DR.. Hartman, giving a
full statement of your case and be will
ha n1aoCa1 tn Oiua Won his x-c11o hJa Cd.
vice gratis.
Address DR.. Hartman, President Of
The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus.
! Ohio.
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REV III. STUBENVOLL.

the Introduction of Peruna to the medical
profession thousands of cases are cured
annually.
of Port Huron, Mich, writes:
"By following your instructions and
taking Peruna and Manalin I am cured
Of catarrh. I had catarrh for twelve
years and'qu1te a bad cough SO I could
not sleep nights. I do not have any
cough now, and If I feel anything in the
throat I take q swallow Of Peruna and I
am alright."-W. D. Smith.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1902-03-27
Asst CALL
Hnd Greatest Photograph
Offer OF Hi.

Eighteen large photos, three diff
ferent sittings of one or more sub
.jects, taken in groops or any way you
like in three sittings.
This is the latest photo, known as
the Celeron Ponells, size of card 3x63
inches, three photos on each mount.
Six ponells, IS photos, and the price
is only so cents.
Come aud get them now. This Of
fer positively lasts no longer than
March 31st. I am still making the
IS for 1Oc. and 6 for 25c. AT
BEASLEY'S GALLERY.
Next to Opera House.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1902-03-27
IN MEMORIAL
News and Observer.

HdlolSn News anu oDSefN0f.
Mrs. Florrie Vestal Best, wife of
L. J. Best, Esq, died at her home
in Dunn, Harnett county, Friday,
March 81, aged thirty-one years.
This announcement viii carry deep
sorrowto many friends andacquaint-
ances of this noble and lovely wo-
man in Raleigh and elsewhere who
knew her and lovedher for the many
charming graces that characterized
her life.
Mrs. Best was before her marriage
Miss Florrie Vestal, of Raleigh. She
was a young lady Of striking beauty,
of most charming manners enc of
sweet and geniai disposition. She
was a neice Of Dr.. James 4. Sexton,
of this city, with whom she formerly
made her home. Boa Aat parents
: died when she was bot a clit9, lclV-
ing herself and her sistpi nov NJ rs.
phan girls. They becoIne tne wards
Of their uncle, Dr.. j. 4. aeNUuD, who
, raised them, educated them and
cared for them as teDGerly and as
earnestly as d most devoted father
could have done.
The deceased -s&s 2I~.ated at
Peace Institute and span0 The greater
part of her girlhooG in Raleigh. She
was one of the brightest gems in the
capital city's brilliant galaxy of
beautiful and popular young ladies'.
Several years ago she was married
to Mr.. L.. J.. Best, a prominent
young attorney and business man of
Dunn. Her home life was a dream
of happiness and contentment until
that fatal maiady consumption,
which had robbed her of father and
mother, claimed her Is its victim.
for the past two years weaker in
body, but every day stronger in her
devotion to husband, children and
friends, and was profound in her
faith in the Saviour, whom she had
so consistently served from her early
girlhood. She put her trust in Him
at an early age and there has not
been a moment of time since that
her pure, sweet and santified spirit
was not ready and prepared to enter
those pearly gates that lead to that
beautiful home '1mid the numberless
stars in the beautiful sky.o Her
heart-broken husband, her three
little motherless boys and her devot-
ed uncle and other kindred have the
tenderest sympathy of a large circle
q friends.
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Thousands Of people have catarrh who
would be surprised to know it, because
It has been called some other name thar
catarrh. The fact is, catarrh is catarrh
wherever located; and another fact
which is of equally great Importance, is
that Peruna cures" catarrh wherever
located.
Catarrh is an American disease. Fully
one-half Of the people are afflicted more
or less with it in some form. Previous
TO the discovery of Peruna, catarrh was
considered well nigh incurable. Since
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1902-03-27
FUN FOR AN EVENING.

The ladies of Piney Grove M. E.
church will give a "Chinese Social''
at Seven Springs Hotel, Friday
evening, April 18th, at 8 o'clock.
The admission for adults is %
cents; children Is cents.
Refreshments will be served free
to all. The public are cordially in
vited to attend.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1902-03-27
. Rheumaelde Cured Hon. ii. II. hartleu
"TYRo, n. g. May 10

! ~, - "oy4lOth' I5VI.
4 GENTLEMEN: II had rheumatism for
! more than Is years i'll my right arm and
I shoulder. Tried many remedies without
\ relief. In fall OF 1899 my shoulder became
I stiff and ] could not use Mr.. J. B Smith,
~druggIst Of lexington. recommends
RHEUMAClDE. bought one bottle and
before using half of it found 1t was reliev-
ing me. Before finishing third bottle 1
cnuld raise and stralghten my arm, and it
I has cured me. Very respectfully.
I tSignedl FL. n. HARTLEY.
I Mr.. Hartley is one of the most prominent
:. and highly respected citizens OF Davidson
I county. and represented his county in the
I last legislature.
RheEmacide is the standard rheumatic
! remedy. Avoid substitutes All druggists
! sell it. Price 81.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1902-03-27

The Raleigh News and Observer
of Thursday contains the follow
ing item that will be read with
pleasure by Senator and Mrs. Sim
mons friends in this city and section:
"Mrs. F. M. Simmons, wife of Sena-
tor Simmons, who has been at a san
itarium in Pennsylvania, is restored
to health and is with her husband
in Washington. They have taken
apartments at the Portland flats"
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Rev. StubenvoIl Of E1khorn, Wis, is pastor Of the Evangelical Lutheran
st. Johns Church Oft that place. Rev. Steubenvon list the pogessoro of two bibles
presented to him by Emperor William of Germany. Upon tn fly leaf If n of
the bibles the Emperor has written in hso own handwriting a text.
This IGNORED pastor in arecent letter to he Peruna Medicine G # Columbus,
o., says concerning theirf famous catarrh remedy, Perune:
The Peruua Medicine Co., Columbus, o.:
Gentlemen: 81 had hemOrrhages of the lungs for a long time,
and all despaired of me. 1 took Peruna and was cured 1t gave me
strength and courage, and made healthy, pure blood! 1t increased
my weight, gave me a healthy color, and I feel well. 1t IS the best
medicine in the world. If everyone kept Psrrna In the house it
would save many from death every year."
Yours very truly,
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1902-03-27

/ dpdl GU HN"Oo
The Interstate Directory Company
who are getting up a directory for
Goldsboro have just completed a
| census of our progressive city and
! they put us down at eight thousand
and two hundred, which is no doubt
| correct. Goldsboro has grown rapid
ly within the past two years and is
growing now faster than at any time
in its history; all of which is proof
| conclusive that we go forward.
The action of the Board of Alder
men in ordering the two reel COM
| panies of the fire department to pur-
| chase a horse for racing purposes has
resulted in Company No. 1 making
the selection, which those who are
authority on such subjects, think is
a good one. The horse was bought in
Raleigh by Mr.. Sam Eason, who
went there for that purpose. The
animal cost 1926, and makes a good
appearance.
The marriage of MI. Wiley N.
Sammons, of Trenton, N. c., and
Miss Matte Smith, of this city, was
solemnized at the home of the brides
mother, Mrs. N. H. Smith, Tuesday
afternoon at 8 o'clock, quietly in
the presence of the Immediate
! family, Revs. J. G.. johnson and w.
H. Trip, officiating. The happy
couple took the afternoon train for
the home of the groom. The ARGUS
wishes them the fullest measure Of
property and happiness always.
Two negro men employed on the
yards of the Enterprise Lumber Co.,
in this city, Will Arlington and
Will Johnson, got into a wordy al
t~ercation Friday morning which was
stopped by the yard foreman. When
the hands went home for dinner
johnson returned with his shot gun
and without another word filled Ar
ringtOn full of shot and Immediately
made off towards the river, and al
this writing he is being diligently
: searched for by the officers, AIRING.
ton is seriously, but not though
| to be fatally wounded.
The Raleigh. News & observer will
on April 6 publish a great industrial
I issue of so, 900, as an advertisement
: of North Carolina at the Charleston
. Exposition. It will be n of tn
!, finest advertisements ever issued 0
= the States resources. Goldsboro viii
be asked to take space in this publ
cation, and our city cannot afford t
> permit the opportunity to pass unim
: proved. Mr.. E. e. Britton, of tn
t News and Observer staff, is nov OIL
4 the ground and We commend hi
: mission to the favorable consideration
of our city authorities and Chambe
of Commerce.
Our esteemed townsman, Mr.. M
: J.Rest, Nassummoned Fridy nightb.
4 telegram to Dunn, n. c., on accoun
t Of the death in that town of the VIII
of his brother Mr.. Lee J. Best, whicl
occurred Friday evening, after
S slow decline, of sconsumption. De
If ceased was Miss Florence Vestal,
n neiece of DIR. Jas. Sexton, ofRaleigh
. and of DIR. Carl Sexton, of Dunn AN
is was greatly beloved by all whokne1
e her. Three small children and he
devoted husband survive >her, an,
these will have the sympathy Of
o host of friends in their irreparabl
n bereavement.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1902-03-27
THE.ARGUS
DAILY n WEEKLY.
LODGE DIRECTORY.

Wayne Lodge, No. liz, A. F. & A.
M, meets list and 3rqt Monday
evenings, 1880 O'Clock, in Odd
Fellows Hall. Visiting brothers
heartily welcomed.
Neuse Lodge No. 6, I. o. o. F.,
meets every Tuesday evening, at
1880 O'Clock, in Odd Fellows
Half. Cordial welcome to WISH
tors.
FRuhn Lodge No. 6, K~ of P, meets
every Friday evening, at 1870
o'clock in Odd Fellows Hall.
Knightly welcome to visitors.
Goldsboro Council No. 80, Jr. o. U.
A. M, meets every Wednesday
evening, 1880 O'Clock, in Odd
Fellows Hall. Cordial welcome
to all visiting brethren.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1902-03-27
THE IBRAR
1t is Now One OF. the Established
Institutions of Goldsboro.

More than the number of subscrib-
ers required to make Goldsboro a
Station of the Parmelee Home De-
livery Service have ~beensecured and
the first delivery of books was made
last Saturday. The books and mag
azines, neat and clean, came securely
packed in the library's combination
book mark and reading cases.
Master Lawrence Morgan'wil1 call
on subscribers regularly on Saturday
mornings to deliver new books and
take up old ones.S
This Home Delivery Service of
books means much for Goldsboro.
The subscriptions already secured
provide forovertwenty-five hundred
books and magazines to be read with
in the one subscription year The
catalogues supplied free, listoverfve
thousand books from which to-make
selections. That u people so
promptly secured this service is but
another evidence of their culture and
of the fact that eve have the best
town in the State"
| We understand that any who wish
to join later may hand their subscrip-
ton to the carrier and take his re-
ceipt.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1902-03-27
MEssRS. PORTER & GOODWIN

The contract for the erection of the
building of Kinston's new Graded
School has been awarded to Messrs.
Porter & Goodwin, the Well-known
and reliable contractors and builders
of this city.
The above mentioned building is
to be a commodious one of modern
architectural design and sanitary
equipment, and will be ready for
the fall opening Of the school.
It's construction could not have
been placed in more competent
hands, and the ARGUS congratulates
the Kinston school trustees on their
selection of contractors.
The plans of the building were de
signed by Newbern's well-knoWn
architect Mr.. HI. w. Simpson, and
when the work is finished it will be
one of the handsomest school build
ings in the South, costing 500, 600.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1902-03-27

Mr.. James Carr and Miss Lucy
Wooten were quietly marriedS Sunday
night at the home of the brides par
ents in this city,
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1902-03-27

Tickets to North Carolina Wee
at the Charleston Exposition, on sal
April 9Th, 18th and 9Th, final linn
is ten days from date of sale fC
1915.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1902-03-27

Wante0, and brass. Acme Ma.
chine Works, Goldsboro, N. @.
an % 8wksw
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1902-03-27

This is the week for Easter Mill
merry Openings in Goldsboro. Watch
the advertising columns of the ARGUS
for full information on these import
ant events. Ei 49, s.a
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1902-03-27

MI. S. R. Rackley, who has beer
living in Duplin county for some
time, has moved with his family
back to their old home on his farm
near this city.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-02-20
PERSONALS.

Mr.. j. B. Dawson. Of Kinston. is in
the city.
Mr.. f. A. Peine, of Greensboro, is In
the city.
Mr.. c. H. Guison, of Newbern, is a
visitor ir the city.
Mr. w. f. Harding, of Greeenville, is
a visitor in the city.
Mr.. DeVane, of Wake Forest, is a
guest at the Marlborough
Mr.. ]. D. Boushall went to Durham
Yesterday for a few days.
Mr.. r. S. Stringfellow. of Montgomery,
Ala, is visitor in the city.
Mr.. E. S. Dunn, Jr., left yesterday
morning for Henderson on business.
Mr.. J. M. Pace left yesterday afternoon
for Greensboro where he will attend the
funeral of Mr., Geo. ID Bennett, who
died in st. Louis.
Mrs. and Miss Sutherland, wife and
daughter of Congressman Sutherland. of
Utah, arrived here yesterday evening
from Washington City. They are the
guests of Mrs. Marion Butler. They will
20 from here to Florida.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-02-20
ROANOKE ISLAND CELEBRATION.
1t Begins to Look That Postponsmsnt i.
Necessary

The Elizabeth City correspondent OF
the Norfolk Virginian says that the senti-
ment in that section is in favor of post
poning the celebration at Roanoke Is
land. When he was in Raleigh last
week Senator Simmons thought it doubt
ful whether an appropriation could be
secured in time. The Elizabeth City Tar
Heel of this week has this:
"Dr. Il. p. Gates, of Manteo. was in
the city Saturday Commenting on the
proposed celebration on Roanoke Island
he advocated a postponement of the cele-
bration until 1903 1T is practically i'm
possible to hold the celebration during
the approaching summer. We could not.
IN this short time, make sufficient prepa-
rations TO entertain the great crowds
which would necessarily visit us. Next
year would give us ample time and we
would entertain any size celebration in
a manner becoming ourselves, and credi-
table TO the State the Doctor added. "
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-02-20
ED. JOHNSON DENIES 1T.

e. A. Johnson, Assistant United States
District Attorney, says that he was not
present at the conference of negro lead
ers; that he had nothing to do with the
meeting, and that the report connecting
him with the meeting was an error. He
says he is not opposed to Senator Prit-
chard's reelection, but that if he should
oppose it, he would resign his Federal
office, but would not oppose him while
holding a Federal office.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-02-20
Red Mems 0rphanage.

The Committee on Orphanage appoint
ed by Occoneechee Tribe, Red Men. will
meet this afternoon AT o'clock in the
Mayors office.
1t was stated by member of the
committee yesterday morning that n
prominent citizen of Raleigh had signi-
fed his intention of offering a two acre
site for the orphanage.
A gentleman from Fayetteville is SAID
to have offered a five acre site to have
the orphanage at that point.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-02-20
Adjourned in Honor of Gen. Toon.

The Supreme Court yesterday, after
hearing several arguments, adjo lrned iii
honor OF the memory of General Thos. r.
Toon.
Appeals were argued as follows:
Swift V. Dixon, continued by consent.
School Directors v. Greenville, argued
by Skinner & Whedbee for plaintiff;
Jarvis & Blow for defendant.
Williams V. Greenville, argued by Skin
ner & Whedbee and A. NJ. Moore for
plaintiff; Jarvis & Blow for defendant.
Harrington V. Hatton, by A. NJ Moore
for plaintiff; Skinner & Whedbee for de-
iendant.
The Attorney General officially an
nounced the death OF Gen. T. F. Toon.
superintendent of Pubic Instruction, and
moved that when the court adjourn, it 10
SD in honor of the memory OF the de-
ceased. The chief Justice thereupon. in
behalf of the court, directed the clerk
10 make q proper record Of .he proceed
ing, and adjourned the court in CON-
rliance with the motion of the Attorney
General.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-02-20
Both Negro Office Holders Deny It.

DIR. SHEPHERD STANDS BY PRIT.
CIIARD.
To the Editor: Please allow me space
enough to deny that l am in any way con-
nected with the proposed movement TO
organize new Republican party, nor
am / in any movement antagonistic 10
the reelection of Senator Pritchard.
have ever given him my hearty and loyal
support. Respectfully,
JAMES E. SHEPHERD.
Raleigh. n. c., February 10. 1902
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-02-20
Good For A. and M. BOYS.

Mr. c. d. Harris. recent graduate of
the A. and NJ. College, has been appoint
ed an assistant in the Department of
Chemistry of Cornell University. An
other graduate of the A. and NJ. College,
Mr.. ]. a. Bizzell now holds the Fellow
ship in Chemistry in Cornell.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-02-20
THE WEATHER TO-DAY.

Local forecast for Raleigh and vicinity
10 n. me-: Thursday, increasing cloudi-
ness and snow or rain Thursday after
noon or night.
Local data for Raleigh: Maximum tenn
perature, 40: minimum temperature, q:
mean temperature, 81; rainfall, 90.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-02-20
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

rHos. H. BRIGGS & soNs.-Wares
That Wear.
BROS.--Dress Shirts. Gus
tom Tailoring.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-02-20

Salt rheum, or eczema, with It's itching
and burning, is cured by Hoods Sarsa-
parilla. So are all other blood diseases.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-02-20

A woman never calls it gambling when
she isn't losing.