Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1902-12-11

lished in the Richmond papers, is
pronounced to be absolutely without
foundation by the authorities Of the
above company.
The Board of County Commits
sioners met Friday and granted an
order for the extention of West Cen
tire street along the Atlantic Coast
Line, making tia public road to Rob-
Linson's avenue, three miles out. The
promoters of the road will at once
put it in first class order and it prom
ises to be one of the favorite drives
in this section.
The hosts of friends of Mrs. Jos.
Edwards in this city will sympa-
thize deeply with her in the death
! of her sister Mrs. A. Hyman, which
occurred yesterday at her home in
Philadelphia, rather suddenly, al
though she had been in failing health
for some months. Mrs. LYMAN will
be pleasantly remembered in Colds
boro, where she visited her sister
some time ago.
Messrs. Edgar and Simpson, of the
ISW 1Olh O1i1CC VI Lll0 U111
Life Insurance Company, are in the
city, where they will soon open State
headquarters for this old line COM
pany. They come to Goldsboro be-
. cause of our splendid railroad con-
nections and mail advantages. The
ARGUS is glad to chronicle their adj
vent ana wishes for them and their
excellent company a full measure of
patronage.
Mayor Hood has requested us to
state that any merchant found sell
ing cannon crackers, or even has
them in his store, will be subject to
a fine of fifty dollars. These and all
other dangerous explosives will not
who has them in stock must ship
them back-or at any rate remove
them from the city. This ordinance
will be rigidiy enforced and constant
vigilance viii be maintained in this
regard, to prevent accident.
In a sudden quarrel ~ this city
Saturday night between Bob Bow
den and a stranger, the latter shot
BOWden at close range with a So
Cd1IUCI pIoUOI3 U1lS Udl1 Gdh1LS tllCCt
in the abdomen. The stranger made
his immediate escape, leaving the
: pistol in the hands Of BCwden, who
jerked the weapon as it was fired.
Bowdeu is dangerously wounded
and at this writing it is impossible to
! forecast the result.
The news that the Methodist Con-
ference will come to Goldsboro next
year will be received with genuine
pleasure, not alone by the many
Methodists in GoldsbOrO, but also by
the entire citizenship of this city. It
has been more than ten years since
the Conference was held in Colds
boro. The whole population of our
hospitable city will vie with each
! other in giving entertainment to the
distinguished delegates.
The Goldsboro Lodge Of Elks, No.
139, held a memorial service, Known
as the "Lodge Of Sorrow" Sun
day afternoon, presided over by the
Exalted Ruler Mr.. f. G.. Portcr r. II
was an impressive occasion and was
attended by a full membership Of the
order in this cita u addition IL
the beautiful ritual service Col. Jos.
}. e. Robinson was called upon and
responded in words appropriate to
the solemn occasion and laudatory OF
the high principles and ennobling
obligations of the Benevolent Protec-
tive Order of Elks.
DR.. J. i. Nicholson, of Richards,
and DIR. Frank Duffy, of Newbern,
: members of the State Board OF
: Health, werein the city Thu s laya1d
made an inspection of the Eastern
Hospital for the colored insane, as
: regards its sanitary condition. They
found the institution in a compare
, lively good condition, but will rec.
!: ommend a number of improvements
that will add to the comfort and
{ well-being of the inmates. They
state that conditions indicate excel
lent supervision and care upon the
j, part of the officials.
The ARGUS regrets to announce
, the death of Mr.. James A. Whitfield
!, at Mount Olive. Mr.. Whitfield was
the o of the late Lewis Whitfield,
, who lived for many years in the
White Hall section. His mother was
, a daughter of the late Thomas /
Faison, one of the most prominent
: men ever raised in Sampson county
3 James A. Whitfield was a good man,
He was a member of the Primitive
/ Baptist church, which he joined in
{ his young manhood. Mr.. Whitfield
: was a widoWer, and leaves one child