Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1902-06-19

Major w. T. Hollowell, Grand
Keeper of Records and Seals, and
Mr.. G. g. Smith, who have been at
the State Grand Lodge, K.
Of p. at Asheville, have returned
home. Also MI. Smiths three
daughters, who accompanied him for
sojourn in the mountain city with
friends,
Mr.. Arthur Whitley, editor of
the Wayne County Advertiser, of
city, heretofore published on
informs the Angus that
he has changed the publication day
to Wednesday. The Advertiser is a
newsy and spicey paper, edited with
ability, and deserves a lucrative pat
rOnage.
Mr.. Jake Strickland, manager of
the Tucker marble yard in this city,
has received a letter from Mr.. George
Tucker, who left here some time ago
and is now taking a vacation at his
old home in England, saying that
he will leave England some time in
July and will reach Goldsboro the
first part of August.
Mr.. J. H. Trent has rented the
market on Walnut street, formerly
occupied by Mr.. M. Sherman, and
will be found there on and after next
Monday. This market is equipped
with a splendid refrigerator and all
modern cOnv%eniences, and MI. Trent
has already established himself with
the trade Of the city as thoroughly
reliable.
Our good friend Mr.. John V. Sher-
ard, of the Salem Church section, one
of the best farmers in the county,
reported to this office Saturday the first
cotton bloom of the year. And he
also expects to have the first ripe
water melons, and is now "humping
himself" to this end. But the ARGUS
man will have to cut that water
melon before we can pass upon its
merit.
Miss Lucille Wiley, the accom-
plished and popular young lady who
has been filling the position of head
milliner with Mr.. E. F. Pate for the
past season, left Tuesday for her home
in Maryland, to the regret of the
many admiring friends she has made
for herself here, and these allindulgt
the hope that she will come agail
next season, wishing her a pleasan
| vacation in the meantime.
! There are a great many opportun
tiles for Greater Goldsboro five hae
only the sagacity to see them and tn
courage to lay hold of them. Town
grow to greatness in no other way
Progressive men dare big things, ant
they accomplish them because in tn
dare there is no doubling. For then
it is sufficient to see a great posi-
bility, capable of realization by in
telligent and earnest effort. TIL
possibility blossoms into reality.
Wonders will eve cease. Th
news comes to the ears of this re
porter from a reliable source tia
Mrs. Jno. Ed. Epps, who lives a
4O5 John street, North, found
!. chickenin a strawberry basket on to
of her kitchen safe Tuesday morning
Her attention was attracted by tn
chirping of the young chicken, whic
: had just freed itself from the old eg
shell. About three weeks ago Mr.:
, Epps put two eggs IN the baskt
which she placed on top of the sal
and forgot them. The other egg i
the basket is pipped. The reade
;, will have to draw his Or her OW
conclusion as to how the chang
came about.
Oliver Smith, the printer, died
his home inthis city Friday mornin.
He had been in feeble health fl
E some time and had not been able
= work at his trade for several week
y He was about 80 years Of age. Oliv'
: was a good-natured fellow and w;
r very sentimental. He, himself, w;
= the worst enemy he had. He was
fairly good printer and was know
to a good many of the old-time
throughout the State. When tt
q Chairman shall cafl time in the C,
. lestial chapel, may he be first to tt
if "hook" and secure a 'sdouble-leade
: take'' and get a double 'sbonus" tt
Is first night. Peace to his ashes; ma
d he rest well.
Goldsboro has an enviable reput
d ton for many best things, but b
fame is farthest known for her exec
lent Graded School, and in cons
l. quence, we are constantly furnishil
d teachers. from its splendid faculty
l. other towns and States. This We
- the demand for Goldsboro Grad,
h School teachers has been heavi
le than usual and four have been ele,
ed to positions elsewhere, besid