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Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-24
QUAY STOPPED THE PANIC.
Brave Act of Pennsylvania Senator
In Civil War.

Brave Act of Pennsylvania Senator
In Civil War.
A great many persons do not know
that Senator Quay won a deserved
reputation for bravery In the civil
war" said DR.. Edward Bedloe at
the Waldorf-Astoria. 1T was in the
charge upon Marye's Heights where
Quay was a volunteer aide de camp.
When an effort was made to rally the
breaking line he noticed a backward
movement among the men.
"'D-n it. boys!' he cried, what
are you lodging for? If 1 can sit on
my horse and the bullets go over my
head, they certainly can't hit you
His presence Of mind stopped the
panic. New York Times.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-24

When a child is disillusioned
concerning Santa Claus he has
been Initiated for life into the
hollow mockery of human
knowledge. Who skaters the
blessful credullty of childhood is
fit for treason and all those 9TH
er base Shakespearian things
Atlanta Constitution.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-24

Thee G.. .. see
country. pru Il is ben. % @y the De.
partmert OF AgIiculta,, at interest
in tree plarti02 can be atmulated by
distributlne a limited number of these
trees under proper direction. The
seedlings. when grown, will be sent
to schools in various parts Of the coun
try, and there will accompany each
tree a concise statement setting forth
the historic events connected with thu
tree itself, and the growing OF the
seeding.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-24
Bright Jewels Worth
Reading. S
From the Atlanta Constitution.

from the Atlanta Constitution.
A Jingle.
Topsy-turvy country
Gwine all tergether;
Devil taking holiday
En- sweepln' thoo de weather,
Topsy.turvy country
En- won't de sinner frown
Ven lie hit de elevator
En- he feel it gwine down!
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-24
THE MUcH.FEARED cENrIPEoE.
Sight Of One Full Grown Gives >
Shock t. the Nerves.

Shock t. the Nerves.
The sight of grown centipede
is said by tray- IN tropical lands
to be enough to Affect the strongest
nerves. Ten to eleven inches is the
average length, although larger ones
have been seen. Iafcadio Hearn, in
1.-TWO Years in the French West In
dies" says that the vitality of the
centipede is amazing. He kept one
in a bottle, without food or water, for
thirteen weeks, at the end of which
time 1t remained as active and dan
rous as ever. The hen attacks the
centipede with delight, and often
swallows him head first, without TAX
ing the trouble to kill him. The cat
hunts him, but is careful never to
put her head near him. She has a
trick of whirling him round and round
upon the floor so quickly as to stupe-
fy him; then, when she sees a good
chance, she strikes him dead with
her claws. If you kill a centipede
you are sure to receive money soon
and even If you dream of killing one
it is good luck-at least 40 local ira
ditinn says.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-24

"Kotched six 'possums in one
night" is the record of a color
ed citizen, who adds: But
what's six 'possums 'twixt six
bongry iii chillun, en- de preach
er ter AK a blessin' wen dinners
on de table?"
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-24

II hear Br'er Thomas say dat
all de hell what comm ter you
is right here, on dis earth"
Il dunno how he can say dat.
He only been married three
times"
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-24

Mesdames D. r. Davenport
and H. Levy and Miss Carrie
Stewart, were Gem City visi-
tors Thursday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-24

Roy Tramel has returned
from Pontiac, Ill, where he has
spent the last season.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-24

The colored witness, be ing
asked his age, said to the ourt:
well, sub, [ wuz a young
man wen Freedom broke out. "
And what year was that?"
"Hit wuz de year de yankees
come III, subj"
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-24

Christmas cometh once a year:
Gentlemen, good cheer! good
cheer!
Think not of the Christm as bill
And you may be happy still!
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-24

Dey amt coal enough in the
country ter keep all de folks
warm. en- dey amt no consola-
ton in thinkin' that de mex
worl' may be blazin.'
Dey amt no purifier sight dan
ter see Charity wadin' in de
snow; but de ole lady's mighty
apt ter get col feet in winter
time.
Sorrow thinks she comes ter
stay, but when Joy picks a tune
on de banjo, she puts on her hat
en- makes double quick time!
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-11-22
brownsville. n. c.. Nov. IS.
FIVE BLESSINGS ENUMERATED.

l. For the settlement of the coal strike
by arbitration. This was a test case be-
tween organized capital and organized la
Dor. the two final supreme forces in any
civilization"
.. For the increasing moral force of
aroused public opinion has
not failed and manhood is mightier than
money.
g. For the steady progress made during
the year in the battle against municipal
corruption and civic crime-notably IN -.
Louis, Chicago and New York.
T. For the check On two serious abuses.
The abuse of trade-unionism and the
abuse of overcapitalism.
s. For the nations internal peace and
increasingly harmonious foreign relations.
To the God of nations and of harvests
let us render Thanksgiving for manifold
blessings, moral and material, vouchsafed
to the United States.
G. T. ADAMS,
Pastor Central Methodist Church
Raleigh, n. c.. Nov. 20.
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THE CARE OF ORPHANS.

In the 107th Psalm the exhortation to
give thanks unto the Lord occurs five
times. ''Oh that men would praise the
Lord for his goodness and for his won
derful works to the children of men" In
the revised version it is rendered: Let
them give thanks to Jehovah for his mer-
cy, and his wonderful works to the sons
of men" This exhortation is to those
who have been redeemed from their ene-
mics. have been delivered from poverty,
from storms at sea. ETC. In the 41st
verse: Yet setteth he the poor on
high from affection, and maketh him
families like a flock" Those families are
Orphan Homes Our family numbers 260.
1.-The righteous shall see it and rejoice;
and all iniquity shall stop her mouth"
Let the righteous men and women
throughout this State observe our eight
families of orphans and bring their thanks
giving offerings worthy of those who have
been redeemed
T. B. BOONE,
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AS Americans for opportunity, oppor
tunity greater than that of the citizen
of any other country, to attain in life
position according to merit, through abil
ity and labor.
AS Southerners for a wider, richer, more
varied and more democratic life than
ever before.
AS North Carohnians for the splendid
advance made In the industries. in edu-
cation, in growing moral and spiritual
conceptions, and for the promise of a
greater future.
AS individuals for the opportunity to
serve the State by developing her re-
sources, the government by helping to Sc
cure to it obedience and wise servants
our fellowman by giving him helping
hand
WILLIAM L. FOUSHEE,
Professor Richmond College.
Richmond, Va. Nov. 10.
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FOR ENLARGED OPPORTUNITIES.

Thankful for national peace and plenty,
and for civic freedom and religious pros
perity; for enlarged opportunities to pro-
mote Christian enlightenment abroad,
and Christian culture and fellowship at
home; for the hope that truth, righteous
ness and love will triumph over error,
iniquity and hate; for the growing public
sentiment that recognizes the crime of
the LIQUOR traffic as the cause, as truly
as that of drunkenness, with its blighting
train of evils. as the result.
+ S. B. TURRENTINE,
Pastor Methodist Church.
Greensboro, n. c.. Nov. 10.
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MANS INTELLECTUAL PROGRESS.
To the eye of the enlightened man the
broad field of nature is hopelessly Devil
dering when it attempts to select the
objects which should call forth our warm
est expressions of gratitude to our Crea-
tor and Preserver; and when we trace
the progress of man from the dawn of
History, in search of the most gratifying
evidences of the Divine government, We
are equally perplexed. In seeking, how
ever, for special reason why the people
of North Carolina should today render
thanks to our Heavenly Father. it seems
to me we can find them in the almost
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-11-22
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. ThankfulFOr

that do not consider man altogether bad
cause he is not church member or an
other altogether good, with through tick.
ct to Heaven, without stop-over privil-
eyes, because he is a preacher or sits in
the amen corner and processes sanctifica-
ton.
I am thankful, too, for the many friends
have, some of whom have been tried and
tested to the utmost and whose sincerity
prize beyond reckoning; Also for the
enemies have made through no fault Of
my own, because the knowledge that they
are on sharp lookout to find something
in my conduct to criticize or an opportuni-
ty to Go me harm is a constant incentive
to right living and to live longer than
they which is the best way to get revenge.
Next to first class friend, first class
enemy is a first class blessing! What
would the News and Observer be if it had
had no enemies?
r. T. GRAY.
or
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PATRIOTIC PEOPLE UNITED FOR
THE DEFENSE OF CIVIL AND
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

Many have been the Thanksgiving
days set apart by the American people,
but none in the past approached under
such conditions of peace, happiness and
prosperity to our nation as the present
condition under which this one comes. A
nation able to forget political divisions,
church dogmas and unite on lines of pa
triotism for the defense of both its relig-
ious and political liberties, for the spread
of the gospel of the fatherhood of God
and the brotherhood of man is the crown
of glory Americans can be thankful for
today, in excelling all the crowns of all
other nations in disseminating Gods bless
ings and purposes towards all mankind.
9. A. JONES.
Waynesville, N. c., Nov. 20.
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THE COMMON EVERY DAY MERcIEs.

The things that stir our pride OF corn-
try are not our greatest blessings. Far
greater than these things we boast so
much about are the common, every day
mercies which have been coming to man
ever since he started on his journey. We
are prone TO forget the little gifts which
the ''unspeakable gift That which moves
the man who thinks to deepest gratitude
is the thought of Him who said to sin
sick world. "Come unto me. all We that
labor and are heavy laden, and I will
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-11-22
THANKSGIVING DAY COMING.
(By Frank l.. Stanton.)

Frank l.. Stanton)
on-Thanksgvn, in the fullness O. the Fall:
If we're thankful aivin'-we, that's a-sayn all
that much
the
Thanksgivin Day!
the time thanks
the banks!
that much
the MAY,
that had something glad Thankgvin' Day!
had signs,
to them in the skies!
much
Meath boomy skies gray,
that had something like glad Thankgvn Day!
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-11-22
FOR THE GROWING GOOD IN THE
WORLD AT LARGE.
w. L. POTEAT.
of Wake Forest Faculty.
MORAL AND RELIGIOUS PROGRESS.

That while we are progressing in mate
rial things. yet we as a people are still
concerned and are making progress in
moral and religious life
Surely God hath dealt bountifully with
us during the past year.
C. H. MEBANE,
Ex-State Superintendent Public Schools.
Raleigh, N. c., Nov. 20.
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LIGHT AND CIVIL LIBERTY.

Agricultural prosperity, educational pro-
gres; temperance advancement, gospel
llght and civil liberty.
ASHLEY HORNE.
President State Fair.
Clayton N c., Nov. 20.
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FOR THE SPIRIT OF THANKFULNF,SS
INSTEAD OF COMPLAINT.

To the Editor: We have reason to
thank God heartily ID for fruitful sea-
sons and prosperous Industries; (2) for
the steady increase of zeal and success
in the work of education; (3)for the
rapid spread of the temperance senti-
ment in our State and throughout TIE
South, and "a for the spirit of thank
fulness instead of complaint among our
people.
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| WITNESSING TRIUMPH OF THE DOC
TRINE SECESSION.

North Carolina is more prosperous than
at any precedent time since the war. For
this we must be abundantly thankful Be
yond the domain of immediate material
affairs, we might not feel thankful-as for
the menace of Imperialism which confronts
us-were this danger not tempered, as
now by the reflection that we are wit
Messing the triumph of the doctrine for
which the South sacrificed so much forty
years ago. E. ]. HALE.
Editor Fayetteville Observer.
New York Nov. 10.
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THE DIVINE GIFT OF MOTHERHOOD.

I look into the face of my baby boy
and see love and trust shining therein.
This stirs within me deep yearnings to
do the right, to be true. through and
through for my child's sake-then thank
God for the divine gift of motherhood.
MRS. F. L. TOWNSEND.
Mt. Airy. N. c., Nov. 20.
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call upon the people to repair to their
respective places of worship, and there give
thanks to Almighty God for the fruits OF
the earth, and all the other blessings of
the past year, not forgetting to remember
the needy and fatherless ones. Having done
this their feasting and merrymaking will
be in order. l wonder how many hunts
men or football players go to church in
the forenoons
w J. SMITH,
Superintendent Episcopal Orphanage.
Charlotte, n. c.. Nov. 20.
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Maxton, N. c., Nov. 10.
NEXT TO A FIRST CLASS FRIEND A
FIRST CLASS ENEMY IS A

I am thankful for my health of mind
and body, for my love of work
and my ability to sleep soundly and to
eat with relish, and without subsequent
remorse, what is set before me, be it
plain food or rich viands; for my abiding
faith in the goodness of God and in the
truth of His promises which enables me
to meet prosperity without pride and to
bear adversely without depression that
am not reprobate or religious fanatic;
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w ". MOORE
Pres. Presbyterian Theological Seminary
Richmond. Va, Nov. 20.
HOLDING STEADFASTLY TO THE
FAITH OF THE FATHERS.

That cur people have held steadfastly
to the faith of the fathers: that the
standard of manhood and CT womanhood
is as high in North Carolina a. ar'
where in the world that we are less IN the
tllalls of mammon than some of our fel-
low creatures-for these rather than for
mo ter;al prosnerity. it seems to M. That
we Shout, be chiefly thankful.
q. w BLACKNhLL.
Kittr2n, n. C. Nov 20.
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STEADY GROWTH OF WHOLESOME
MORAL REFORMS.

AS they approach the happy Thanks
giving season North Carolinians may see
IN their industrial life, prosperity espe-
cially evident in the rural regions where
comfort and contentment abound as never
before in their educational life, progress,
shown particularly in the adoption of the
principle of local taxation and the con-
tinued improvement of the public school
system and in their religious life a
deepening of spiritual power manifest in
the unprecedented advancement of all
Christian enterprises and the steady
growth of wholesome moral reforms For
these things they should be profoundly
grateful.
J. B. CARLYLE.
of Wake Forest Faculty.
Wake Forest, n c.. Nov. 20.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-11-22
THE FREAK FINDS NO CONGENIAL
HOME IN THE SOUTH.

l am thankful for home and loved ones;
for civil and religious liberty; for peace
of conscience; for the confidence and
goodwill of men.
1 am thankful for the promise of a
more universal education of the youth OF
our State in the near future; for the
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-11-22
FOR LIFE LIBERTY AND DOING OF
DUTY.

For life, liberty and the performance
of duty Life in this the most interest
ing period in the history of the world.
Liberty in this the present and greatest
country on the globe. Plenty of interest
ing and hopeful work to do, AMI health
and strength to do it, trusting in God and
loving all mankind.
1. Nick. PITTENGER.
Raleigh n. c., Nov. 20.
Rector Of the Church of the Good Shep-
herd.
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SPIRITUAL BLESSINGS.

blessed be the God and Father of our
Lord Jesus Christ. who hath blessed us
with all spiritual blessings in Christ :.
IN whom we have redemption through
his blood, the forgiveness of sins. accord
ing to the riches of his grace"
.CHAS. E. TAYLOR,
President Wake Forest College.
Wake Forest. n. c.. Nov. 90
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BETTER TRAINING OF ALL THE
PEOPLE.
We ought all to be profoundly thank
full for the continued progress of revolu-
ton throughout the South, a revolution
which is steadily bringing about the bet
ter education and the better training Of
all our people. and that without serious
discrimination against any class or color
VIM. E. DODD,
OF Randolph-Macon College Faculty.
Ashland, Va, Nov. 20.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-11-22

To the Editor: AS a State, We have
to be thankful for the wave or temper
ance that has swept over the common
wealth, and for the godly Governor who
led the rising in favor of more and better
public schools.
RICHARD H. LEWIS, M. D.
Kinston, N. c., Nov. II, 1908.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-11-22
FOR FREE GRACE AND FREE GOV
EMINENT.

Thankful for the mercies Of God. the
peace and plenty of our nation, the health
and life of our people, the power and
progress of religion, pardon and the di-
vine peace. the hope of this life and the
life to come Thankful for our Ameri-
can government, our free institutions, and
for free grace.
ANDREW p. TYER,
Pastor First Methodist Church.
Wilson. n. c.. Nov. 90.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-11-22

THAT SUNDAY PAPERS ARE NOT
SCOFFERS AS WELL AS LAW
BREAKERS.
We NAV be thankful that our Sunday
papers are not scoffers as well as Sabbath
breakers and that they have commend
able zeal in furnishing some suitable spir-
itual food for their patrons. Some call
this sugar-coating to the pill. Tt
irons and the readers, however. ha
right to criticise.
J. B. SHEAREF
Professor in Biblical Department Dav
College.
Davidson, N c.. Nov. Is.
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FOR EXCELLENT STATE GOVERN
MENT.
With a most excellent State Govern
ment, wisely administered, a contented
citizenship, possessed Of high aspirations,
meeting the responsibilities Of the year in
spirit of love, characterizes all North
CaroGnians.
For this. and Gods kindness, we should
be truly thankful
]. NJ, GUDGER,
Member of Congress.
Washington, D. c.. Nov. 20.
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Leads all North Carolina Daies i'm News and Circulation

band of noble men and women who are
striving so valiantly in the work.
1 am thankful that our land is free
from external strife and internal commo
ton; that the freak and the disturber
of our peace finds no congenial home
among our people in the Southland; that
the tyrant who degrades nations hon
or and trust must pass away.
l am thankful for books and newspa-
pers, and for every means of diffusing
light and knowledge among the people;
for the thousand efforts of good women,
whose deeds have been unheralded to the
world, but who have carried great JOY
and gladness into darkened homes.
]. T. ALDERMAN,
Principal Henderson Graded School.
Henderson, n. c.. Nov 90
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-11-22

THE TIDAL WAVE OF PROHIBITION.
What have we to be thankful for? An
swer: For one hundred and twentysev-
en- years Of independent national life in
which our citizenship could worship God
each according to the dictates Of his own
conscience. For innumerable temporal
blessings. Streams of mercy never ceas-
ing" For the tidal wave of prohibition
that is washing away the cancer of Goth
century civilization-the liquor saloon.
D. H. FUTILE,
Pastor First Methodist Church.
Elizabeth City. N c., Nov. II.
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PreSluenC FIdHItTS bdIh'
Rocky Mount, n. c., Nov. 20.

EDUCATION, TEMPERANCE SANTA
TON.
What We have TO be thankful for this
year is the progress of education, tenn
perance, and sanitation--a triple power
which when carried to its legitimate re-
suits will make any people healthy
wealthy and wise
ALBERT ANDERSON. NJ. D.
Wilson, N. c., Nov. 20.
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FOR MANIFOLD PRIVILEGES.

We should be thankful for our mani
fold privileges, both great and small,
whether they relate to the Nation, State
or individuals.
w. D. TURNER,
Lieutenant Governor.
Statesville, n. c., Nov. 20.
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universal recognition of the truth that
mans progress along the road to his
highest development depends on the
training of his intellectual faculties and
the storing of his mind with the accu-
INFLATED knowledge Of the ages.
B. F. GRADY.
Clinton, ~ c.. Nov. 49,
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A Symposium of Thanksgiving Sentiments by PrOmi-
nent North CarOlinianS of Every Calling.

bowers OF hope and happiness should be
poisoning in richest bloom and frag-
rance. But above all else we should be
thankful for the blessed gospel for it
has balm for every sting and a solace
every woe, for it turns the grave into
a glorious tunnel glory lit with the Ell
fulgent splendors of blissful immortality.
HENRY BLOUNT.
Wilson N C. Nov 49,
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THE BEAUTIFUL AND THE GOOD
WILL TRIUMPH.
Thanks: That peace prevails throughout
the Union: that our Southland is blessed
with great and increasing prosperity; that
our State is awakening to the necessity
for universal education; that in the con-
fict between good and evil the conviction
is ever present that the beautiful and
good will finally triumph.
F. C. ROBBINS.
Lexington, N. c., Nov. 20.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-11-22

CAN LIVE NINE DAYS IN A WEEK.
| There are certain blessings, which ev-
erybody, the world over, enjoys, and for
which everybody should return thanks
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give you rest" Knowing the Christ we
can sing in the dungeon, and are able to
walk in the midst of darkness with heart
serene This is the topmost joy.
NJ BRADSHAW.
Pastor St.. Paul Methodist Church
Goldsboro, n. c.. Nov. 10.
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oICEs OF HOPE ARE sWEETER

OICES OF HOPE ARE SWEETER
thankful that we live in Chris
:. where to every man is offered
: conduct, property and worship
'ity of opportunity for the good
life: thankful that we live at
hen. more than ever before,
nd lot walk hand in hand. and
If hope are singing sweeter and
IL humanity.
ROBERT STRANGE,
Pastor ST. Johns Church.
a.. Nov. II.