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The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-11-25
The Thanksgiving That Counts.

n. {. Christian Advocate.
There is a story Of a stingy Scotch
laird, who tossed a crown. thinking it
was a penny, into the plate at the church
door. Seeing it's white and precious
face he asked to have it back. The door
Keeper, Jeems, refused. "AwecI. aweel,"
he grunted, III get credit for it in
heaven Ma, ma" said Jeems, yell
get credit for the penny
The truth embodied in the doorkeeper's
racy reloinder is the familiar one, that
only those gifts are acceptable in heaven
which are from the heart. AS a man
IS deflled by the things which come from
the heart, by them also is he blessed.
As he hinketh in his heart SO is he
and from the heart comes the thanksciv-
ing that counts. Thankfulness is a duty.
It rightly fulfilled it has power in two
directions; 1t IS pleasing in the sight
OF God; it blesses ourselves and our
10 eat a heartier dinner
man usual IS not necessarily the sign
OF a truly thankful spirit. Most happy
IS 1t to participate in the JOY Of the
family reunion, but the full blessing Is
missed unless there is the reyerent re-
cogn1tlon of the divine goodness in the
family life. 1t is when in our thought
we count our blessings as divine mer-
cIes, and by our faithful obedience strive
20 transform them into permanent
spiritual forces. that our giving thanks
mas power with God and man.
Inc true spirit of THANKSGIVING has
~ It the secret of contentment To he
dpie to give thanks Alright shove tr11e
9pliltudl insight. We incline too much
- thlhk upon outward things. and we
ale dull OF vision to the spiritual values
Of our experiences. Not a few this soa-
son feel themselves outside the fold Of
rejoicing. The Lord hath dealt hardly
with them, they think. They have had
losses. Mi5fortunes have come unon
them. PeFhaps there is a vacant chair
~ the home circle. But these have NOT
peen forgotten or forsaken. They NAV
the profoundest reason for thank
fulness. 'h"hh
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-11-25
KILLED BY SOUTHERN sHIFTER
HIS HEAD WAS SPLIT crey
Sudden and Tragic Death Came n, a y.7-
Section Hand Yesterday Morning Uass-
Boylan's Bridge

Instant death WAS the tat.. uf 4. ..
Townsend, aged 30 years. g. n.--. .
hand on the Southern Na.rH.r. ...
Southern shifting engine a.E... ..
terday morning, shortly h,'.r. ,
The fatal accident took 3...
Boylan's bridge, and Hamntun# N...
partly crushed and split u.,u- .. .
working with a squad u0 $40. -.
Railway track at Boylau's IH..a ..
the Seaboard Air Limo and '0. -..
Railway tracks run parallel +.
Seaboard freight was pa-e1u- en r.
board Air Line track so .haf T.".
evidently did not hear the a.Mr....
the Southern shifting engine. H..a .
backing on him. He was s-r... d."
head and death came at oD..
Townsend anne TO Ral.0sa from u.
irgham county and worked at'.'. ..
assistant to the j|onitor fH OH. e
mont building here. Since ID. 81"
place, several years ago. b.
working for the railroad. ani MAJ
hand. His wife is employed a
want in the home OF Senator -.
The remains were taken fo .
home Of the deceased |u T0.
ward and the funeral Will talk.
today.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-11-25

ored commonwealth have been shower
ed in abundance this year. The God OF
the nations has with richest bounty re-
warded the toll of those who look to
sunshine and shower and fertile soil
for daily food. Serious harm has passed
Us by and heavy hand has not fallen
athwart our pathway.
Perhaps the most significant fact OF
the year jest closing and the one with
the greatest promise for all coming time
is that on every side from mountain to
coast an unusual interest in education
has possessed the minds of all our peo-
pie, and the sentiment is now State
wide that all our people must be educa-
ted. Action has superseded a multitude
of theories, and for the first time in all
history we seem face to face with the
realization of the dream Of the fathers as
to the education OF all our people. Party
and sect are forgotten in the concensus
RAPIDLY along intellectual lines than has
been our wont in days gone by, and that
the North Carolina of tomorrow must be
a state with a citizenship prepared by
educational opportunity for the serious
and solemn duties of American freeman.
is for greater things in the immediate
future. Let US take courage and press
onward with redoubled enthusiasm.
w. T. WHITSETT.
WhitSett. Nov. %.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-11-25
HANKSGIVING---PEA
presbyterian Standard.)

- presbyterian standard) i Il NER
"Pray with Thanksgiving. And the Peace of God
Shall keep your hearts and minds through Jesu
Christi
So wrote a prisoner of olden time.
Birtfriqht of freedom had been his. And now,
The meanest slave has more of liberty.
But prison walls can ne'er Confine his praise,
The peace that passeth knowledge is his own.
For he has learned to suffer and rejoice.
The stonings and the sCourgif1gs move him not,
Nor WEAKNESS nor pairfulness nor chains.
'==And be We thankful. Let the peace of God
Rule in your hearts" Yet once again he speaks:
''In everything give thanks. The God Of Peace=='
O, glad thanksgiving to the God of Peace!
O, rich possession of the Peace of God!
Lord, when we count the blessings of thy grace,
The life that thou hast spared unto this day,
The love that is the JOY and crown Of life,
The peace that broodet1 over all the world,
What can we render thee but gratitude?
So falls upon our souls the Peace of God.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-11-25

The Bible, which is a vindication of
Gods wisdom and goodness in the crea-
tlcn and government of the world, in
suite of seeming imperfections and the
actual existence of evil. And, logically,
North Carolina should be thankful for
every effect which tlis Book can right
1ully claim upon the morality and spir-
ltuallty OF her citizenship and govern
ment, life, liberty, and the pursuit OF
happiness. But thanksgiving is Divine
worship, religious reverence and hom-
age; 1t IS alteration, VeneratiOn, devotion.
obedience, praise. These are Individual
acts, hence the duty Of every citizen to
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-11-25
Thanksgiving Thought.
t1harlty and Children J

Next thursday our people will assem-
bic in their places of Worship to mako
puplic acknowledgements of the goodness
ana mercy of God and to Join with their
~neighbors in hymns of love ana
nope !, VIII De a very tender and hap
Ply day all over our good sta+e H.
blessed we are in being narmi++od -
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-11-25

Every patriotic North Caroliniaa can
certainly find much for which he should
be thankful at this annual season of
giving thanks for abundant mercies and
blessings. The Industrial activity filling
our State with new life and giving great
hope for a future of much advance along
all lines of commercial and industrial
activity is just cause for gratitude. The
usual blessings that fall to this fav-
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-11-25

L. A bountiful harvest. 2. Progress in
material development. 5. The education
al awakening. 4. Clean and judicial adj
ministration of public affairs. 5. The
harmony that prevails among all the
people. 6. A clearer and brighter poll
teal sky. 7, The prosperity of the church
in preaching Christ. Let every citizen
thank God and take courage.
c.. I. ADAMS.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-11-25

I. For a Democratic victory.
2. That the negroes will not vote any
more.
3. Bountiful crops and a glorious and
prosperous country.
For such we should thank our God.
JOHN BLUE.
Pres. Aberdeen & Rockfsh R. R..
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-11-25

That it is located just where it is, half
way between Boston and Tampa, with
the good climate of both and the bad OF
neither. That it is neither Nabob no1
Pauper. That the average Of general in
telligence is being advanced more rapid
ly than ever before in the States history.
We should be thankful for our wonder
full wealth of raw material, which means
if rightly used, that there is plenty OF
work ahead of us, and no time for devil
ment. HENRY A. PAGE,
Pres. Asheboro & Aberdeen r. r..
Aberdeen, n. c., Nov. e.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-11-25

/ am thankful for my being, and more
thankful for my we'll being. It IS a
great thing to live and a much greater
to live we'll. God has given us so many
good things to do and made il so sweet
to do them. He has shoWered so many
blessings upon our heads, and showers
them upon Us through all the revolving
years. l am SO glad that our good old
North State is doing 50 much for the
fatherless and motherless children. 20,
give thanks unto the Lord; for his
mercy endureth forever"
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-11-25

Salubrious climate and variety Of ma
tural resources; HOMOGENEOUS people and
heterogeneous Industries. Rural distri-
button and life of her people as the best
type of true Americanism. Enthusiasm
OH the subject of education. Patriotism
of her. sons and daughters whether in or
out of the State. Her history in war or
peace and the heroism of her good women
during the Civil War. The modesty and
purity of her women. Comparative free
dom from isms, loyalty to government
and fidelity to the Christian religion.
w. w. STALEY,
Pres. Elon College.
Suffolk Va Nov %
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-11-25

God be praised for the spirit which Is
now stirring up the people Of North caro-
lima to make war on ignorance and 10
liberate the coming generation frim its
grinding bondage. May il grow and
multiply and spread till it shall convert
the last enemy Of universal education
and carry light and knowledge and hope
and higher aspirations into every home.
THOS. ]. JARVIS.
Greenville, y. c.. Nov. %.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-11-25
Charlotte, N. c.. Nov. %.

That the Lord Of hosts has SO abund-
antly blessed us with abundant har-
vests and rich returns for labor done.
That the era of good feeling. peace and
fellowship prevails in our State as it has
not for decades past. That no destruc-
tive war, famine or pestilence has come
over our doors the past year. That
throughout our commonwealth the public
mind has been directed to the import
ance, the necessity Of intellectual, moral
and spiritual betterment. For all of
which We should devoutly thank AL
mighty God, take courage and press for
ward. J. Q. ATKINSON.
Elon College, n. c., Nov. q.
Inherited institutions, ideals, customs
and Christian civilization. Exemption
from epidemics of disease and other
public calamities. Abundant haryests.
general prosperity and spirit of hope and
progress. A general awakening to the
need and Importance Of education. A
steady and healthy growth of the tenn
perance sentiment among our people and
some notable and significant victories
in this and other reform movements.
For these North Carolina should thank
God. But we should be still more CRATE
full that the love of God SO prevails
among our people that they ascribe these
blessings to Him and the fear Of God re-
strains them from many of the vices
that curse and threaten other sections.
Happy is that people whose God is
the Lord w. G. TYREE
Durham, n. c., Nov. %.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-11-25

ment. / have never seen the spirit or
progress so general. Inspired by noble
ideals our people are rising to a higher
plane of thinking and living. A spirit
CT optimism is abroad The powers that
make for righteousness, temperance ana
Intelligence are organized and aggressive.
i. p. CARLYLE.
Wake Forest, y. c.. Nov. %.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-11-25

North Carolina shout be profoundly
thankful for the educational sentiment
that is prevailing within her borders.
WILL. G. NEWLAND.
Lenoir, Nov. %.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-11-25

North Carolina has great reason to be
thankful for the peaceful going into eff
feet of the Constitutional Amendment by
which the moral and Intellectual stand
ards of public life will be elevated, a
wholesome spirit of political independ-
ence developed, kindly relations between
the races promoted, and the way cleared
for temperance and other vitality needed
reform legislation.
EGBERT WATSON SMITH,
Greensboro, Nov. %.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-11-25

The continued awakening Of the edu.
cational sentiment in every part of the
State. Let us be spent for the sake O.
life, liberty and truth
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-11-25

Upon the soil of North Carolina was
the first American colony founded. She
first declared her independence against
the tyranny of Great Britain. Upon her
soil was the first pitched battle against
British tyranny fought. She was the first
colony tc secure and establish entire re
ligious freedom. For these achievements
as we'll as for her vast material re-
sources ard possibilities, her great edu-
c%atlonal progress and above all, her
Christian growth and sentiment. North
Carolina has every reason to make
Thursday. Nov. 27,th greatest Thanks
giving Day in her history.
". NJ. VINES,
Pastor of the First Baptist Church.
Asheville, y. c., Nov. q. 1902.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-11-25
Supt. Methodist Orphanage.
Raleigh. \. c.. Nov. -.

It's glorious State history; its patriotic
people; its mountains and its seashore;
its present prosperity and its brilliant
future. These are some of the things
for which all true North Carolinians
should be thankful.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-11-25
WHAT EHAVET0BE THANKFUL FOR
be thankful for Gods love and care and
goodness.
THOS. T. SKINNER.
Raleigh, n. c., Nov. p.

Ralolg1, N. ~, NOV. Il.
a people whose churches, homes, affairs
and other Christian institutions show
that God is lin our midst A progress
siye spirit which is working along the
lines Of highest development and in the
direction Of truest ideals. A year Of
great prosperity in all legitimate fields
Of activity. The rich blessings promised
to the nation whose God is the Lord"
T. n. INEY.
Raleigh, n. c., Nov. %.
Not only for fruit of the earth and
sea. but for signs Of closer brotherhood
amongst men and for the q~uickening of
all those spiritual forces which are be
hind social life that must result from
the educational revival.
THOS. HUME,
Prof. English Literature at University.
Chapel Hill, n. c., Nov. p.
Above all as a people, for the increas-
ed interest in the matter of the educa-
| ton of the people and of all the peopie.
| Morally North C~arolinians are a great
people. Their intellectual and material
| Advancement seems to be in sight.
]. ALLEN HOLT,
Principal Oak Ridge Institute.
Oak Ridge, n. c., Nov. ~.
There has been an overflow Of blessings
upon our State for the year 1902-not only
Of a physical nature but also morally,
educationally and politically. Let Us
thank the Giver Of all good-and
thank the Giver Of all good.
RICHARD H. LEWIS, NJ. d..
kinston, N. c., Nov. -.
North Carolina should be thankful for
abundant crops and good prices. For the
absence of strikes and the prevalence
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-11-25

For the Lord thy God bringeth thee
into a good land. : = = = When thou
hast eaten and art full, then thou shalt
bless the Lord thy God for the good
land which he hath given thee.'-Deuter-
onomy VIII.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-11-25

What has North Carolina to be thank
FIJI for? Everything she has. Filled
granaries and barns, health, good gov
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-11-25

Among the many things for which
North Carolina should be thankful
stands first, in my opinion, the great edu-
cational awakening of her people.
IRA t. BURLINGTON.
Smithfield, N. c., Nov. %.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-11-25

Life, health, peace, progress and pros.
perity all of which hang over us like {
benediction.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-11-25

Let North Carolina be thankful for
good government and industrial p%rosperi-
ty; but more for men who have the in
~terests of our common humanity at heart.
REV. j. T.. GIBBS.
Presiding Elder Raleigh District.
Raleigh, n. c., Nov. %.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-11-25

eminent, political independence, the most
hopeful and prosperous day in all her
history; a happy, noble, patriotic citizen
ship; a great educational awakening.
busy fields, busy shops, busy mills, pro
gress, development, growth. When We
consider the countless good things that
God has given the Old North State and
the myriad blessings He is shoWering
upon her today, our hearts melt with gra-
titude and in our Thanksgivings we Wor-
ship Him. Bless the Lord, O my soul;
and all that is within me bless his holy
name"
r. L. FRITZ.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-11-25

For such a revival in educational spir.
it and effort for better public schools
as the good old State has not before wit
messed, her people ought to be thankful.
My own heart bounds with joyful
thankfulness at the prospects before us.
May our God help US to preserve char
acter in the progress Of intelligence, and
true manhood as we increase in wealth.
JOHN G. SCARBOROUGH.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-11-25
President of the University
Chapel Hill, n. c., Nov. %.

Freedom from bitterness and strife fol-
lowing a political campaign. A great
uprising of our people III behalf of the
protection and education Of every child
in North Carolina. For good crops, such
as our farmers have not had in a long
time. The rapid growth Of sentiment op.
posed to the licensed liquor saloon. For
wealthy men with open hands and liberal
gifts for humanity.
N. B. BROUGHTON.
Raleigh, n. c., Nov. %.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-11-25

"Thank God from whom all blessings
flow For good crops, abundant har-
vests, good health, prosperity, good will,
good fellowship and for the strenu-
GUS life in all departments Of industry.
r. B. CREEPY.
Elizabeth City, n. c., Nov. %.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-11-25

1. For the blessings of kind Providence
in giving us a bountiful crop year. 2. For
the clean, honest and progressive admin
istration of our State Government. 8
That the Republican party cannot levy
a tariff tax upon our rain and sunshine
and form a trust and monopolize our sea-
sons and climate.
ED. S. ABELL.
Smithfield, N. c., Nov. %.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-11-25

Above every thing the great educa-
tional revival which promises to give
every North Carolina child a start in life
without the handicap Of illiteracy.
r. W.. BOYD.
Barium Springs, n. c., Nov. q.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-11-25

High Point. \. G.. Nov.
has been established af '
manufacture of turpent.a..
paint oil from the OH I.'
wood knot and is doln5 ".''
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-11-25

of good will between all classes of our
people. A. M. POWELL,
Raleigh, n. c., Nov. q. Mayor.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-11-25

The greatest and best blessing which
has come to North Carolina is the ever
living excellence of her women. and their
enrolling influence in all the relations Of
life. May the honor Of the State and
the love of God continue always to be
their supreme law. 1t is our first and
highest duty and purest happiness to
constantly cherish and exalt them.
M. w. RANSOM.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-11-25

For the peace, prosperity and plenty
that bless the State and for the spirit
of progress, contentment and hope that
animatcs and inspires its people.
G.. NJ. BUSBEE.
Raleigh, N. c., Nov. %.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-11-25

". y. TURNER,
1t. Governor.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-11-25

We live in peace, in a land that. blest
By One who always does what's best
Now let us pass an hour away
In thanks to Him for this good day.
NJ. S. DAVIS.
Lousburg n. c., Nov. 21st, 1902.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-11-25

The old North State should be pro-
foundly thankful for political peace. in
dustrial prosperity, educational enthusi-
asm and moral and religious advance
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-11-25

ASHLEY HORNE.
Clayton, n. c., Nov. %.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-11-25

Statesville. y. c.. Nov. -.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-11-25
Hickory, N. c., Nov. %.

All North Carolinians should be thank
full to our Creator for a bountiful harV-
est: a steady market, and for remunera-
tive prices: for the great educational
awakening and evidences of thrift and
progress on every side, including religi-
Gus tolerance, wherein we differ in non
essentials, we bow to the same God and
call each other brother.
J. A. LONG.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-11-25

Good health. good crops, good govern
ment and every reason to expect a con-
tinuance of the last.
FRANCIS d. WINSTON.
Windsor, N. c.. Nov. %.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-11-25

For sunshine and shower, for light and
life, for peace and prosperity, for health
and hope. for home and heaven, let us
be thankful to Almighty God.
j. Y. JOINER.
Raleigh, N. c., Nov. %, 1902.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-11-25
Principal Oak Ridge Institut

North Carolina should be thankful Tor
abundant crops and good prices. FOR the
absence of strikes and the prevalence
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-11-25

For her noble and beautiful daughters,
and her conservative and patriotic sons;
for good and wise government; for the
growth of various enterprises; for the
high character of her press; for the pros
perity Of her colleges, and the strong
forward movement for general e%ducation;
for her soil and climate; her metals and
minerals: for her bountiful harvests; and
above all, 70 rthe blessing Of the ever
lasting love of the Son of God.
F.. d. SWINDELL.
Goldsboro, N. c., Move. %.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-11-25

JOHN Fl. CLEWELL,
President Salem Female Academy.
Salem Academy and College, Nov. 20.
1902.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-11-25

Our homes and our friends; for our
schools and our children; for peace and
prosperity within our borders; for Bibles
-church-for all these and more We
should be thankful.
j. +. MILLER.
State Hospital. GoldSboro, N. G.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-11-25

Because we have been redeemed from
destruction and crowned with tender
mercies, and because our Heavenly Faith
er has not rewarded us according to our
iniquities, nor dealt with us after our
sins.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-11-25

Her Heroic History; Her love of Lii
berty; Her Material Prosperity; Her
Educational Awakening, and the belief
of her people that the Christian religion
is the foundation Of all that is best in
her past, present and future.
H. C. MCQUEEN.
Wilmington, n. c., Nov. %.