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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-03-22

took his seat. He was elected again
in 1895 and 1902 and served in the AS
semDly Of 1909. lie was a brave Con-
fedcrate soldier.
Mr. Harrington made a capable and
efficient member. While the battles of
the Legislator is not as strenuous as on
the battle field, the member from Moore
displayed a vigor and energy that won
several victories for him in the House
of this year.
Elon j. Harrington was born in Moore
county in 1889 and as a young man at
tended old DR.. Watson's school in Ala
nance county He has been married
twice. His first wife was Miss Laura
Burroughs, of Orange county, who he
married in 1867 Two children were
born by his first wife In 1874 he mar
ried Miss Caddie Mcneil and four
children have been born to this union.
Mr.. Harrington is farmer. As a
legislator he was on the Pensions Agri-
CULTURAL Deaf, Dumb and Blind and
other committees. He is a Presbyterian
and superintendent Of his churchs sun
day school He is also a great tenn
perance man, believing that legislation
too strong cannot be enacted.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-03-22

IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF THE RURAL
DISTRICTS.
The General Assembly of North Carolina do enact:
Section !. Wherever the patrons and friends
of any free public school shall raise by private
subscription and tender to the treasurer OF the
county school fund, for the establishment OF
library to be connected with the said school,
the sum of ten dollars the County Board OF Edu-
cation shall appropriate, from the money belong
ing to that school district asking for the lib
raTy, the sum of ten dollars for this purpose and
shall appoint intelligent person in the school
district the manager of said library The Coun-
ty Board of Education shall also appoint one com
petent person well yersed in books to select
books for the libraries may be established UNI
der the provisions of this act from lists OF books
approved by the State Superintendent OF Pubic
See. 2. As soon as the County Board of Educa-
ton of any county shall have made an appropria-
ton for 4 library in the manner prescribed, the
County Superintendent Of Schools shall inform the
Secretary of the State Board of Education of the
fact, whereupon the said State Board of Educa-
ton shall remit to the treasurer of the county
school fund the sum Of ten dollars for the pur-
chase of books.
See g. Within thirty days after the payment
of the money 10 the treasurer OF the county
school fund, the person appointed to select the
books shall submit the list Of books to be puT-
chased and prices of to the treasurer,
who shall order the books at The treas
urer shall receive no compensation except his
regular commission The County Boards of Edu-
cation shall furnish at the expense of the gen
eral county school fund, neat book with
lock and key to each library upon application
OF the County Superintendent OF Schools.
Sec 4. The local manager OF every library
shall carry out such rules and regulations for
the proper use and preservation of the books
as may be enjoined by the State Superintendent
of Public Instruction.
Sec. s. The local managers Of two or more
libraries may by agreement exchange Libraries.
Provided that exchange shall be made oftener
than once in six months and That part OF the
expense of exchanging libraries shall be borne
by the public.
Sec s. Whenever the patrons and friends Of any
free public school in which library has been
established under the provisions Of chapter 662
Laws of 1901. shall raise by private subscription
and tender the treasurer of the county school
fund the sum Of FIVE dollars for the enlarge
neut OF the library, the County Board Of Edu-
cation shall appropriate from the money belong
ing to that school district the sum Of five dol
lars aud the State Board Of Education shall
nit to the treasurer of the county school fund
the sum Of five dollars The money thus col
lected and appropriated shall be used for the
enlargement of Libraries already established
der the same rules and restrictions az govern
the establishment Of new libraries.
Sec I. The sum 81, 500 OF the appropriation for
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-03-22
HON. f. j. HARRINGTON,
Member of the House of Represen-
tatives from Moore County.

The representative from Moore county
is another old Confederate, Elon ].
Harrington, served in the Fifth North
Carolina Cavalry and during his time of
service he was shot six times This is
the third time that he has been a mem
Der of the House. In 1864, while he was
on the field of carnage and fighting for
the principles he held sacred. he was
elected to the House and returned and
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-03-22
HON. T. B. BENBoW.
Member of the House of Represen-
tatives from Yadkin County.

Representative Frank B. Benbow, the
Republican member of the House from
Yadkin county, is man of splendid
parts. AS a legislator he has that wis
dom that cometh with years, having
served as a member of the House for the
sessions of 1895, 1897. 1901 and 1903. In
the recent General Assembly he served
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-03-22
MORE RURAL LIBRARIES.

MENT AND ENLARGEMENT OF LIBRARIES
IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF THE RURAL
DISTRICTS.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-03-22
S. NJ. GATTIS.

Speaker of House of Representatives.
Examined and found correct.
For committee.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-11-27
Mems Suits

c. no Mems Suits
QJ.7O Mems neat effects in overplaid
Scotch and Cheviots, PIN tripe Wor-
steds. new broad shoulders. Hubs
price $1,000. Our price $5.eS.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-11-27

n, Mems Work Shirts
lOC Slightly damaged. Hubs price
SOC. Our price Sc.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-11-27

1Qc Mems and Boys Sweaters
CO0 Coos heavy otton Sweaters, all
coors. Hubs price 75c. Our p ice 3Sc.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1903-11-27
COULEY PERSONALS.
Short New Items From The
Setinel's Special Scribe.

Special to The Sentinel.
i Couley, La, Nov. 2O.-As a re
suit of the freeze now upon us
much cane is frozen here in tn
patch and the owners are d DIN,
some ''tall' hustling to make i
up before it ruins.
There are plenty of acorns O,
the ground now. and the ole
razor-backs have swelled ap
pearance.
Harry P. Gamble, ESQ.,, candi.
date for Representative. was here
latter part of last week seeing the
voters. The boys say Mr..
Gamble will make a "clean sweep
of Couley."
Mr.. F. L. Shaw, candidate for
sheriff, passed through last Sat
turday, having canvassed wards
5 and 6. Mr.. Shaw is very san
guine of his election.
"Genial' r. E. jackson, of
near Montgomery, was up Satur-
day and Sunday.
j. E. Brett, of Luella, was over
to see home folks here Saturday
and Sunday.
W. j. Bice and family visited
in Grant parish Sunday, returning
Monday.
Uncle Frank Machen and wife,
of Winfield, visited relatives and
friends here first of the week.
T. G. Milan, of WINFIELD. was
here first of week, looking after
his place and stock here.
The talented preacher, Rev,
W. NJ. D. Gaar, after assisting
Mrs. Bartlett in the meeting here
for several days, departed We'd
nesday for his home at Hudson.
j. B. Milan. ward 4 s candidate
for sheriff, was here Wednesday.
Mr.. Milan has only been in the
field q number of days but is elat-
ed over prospects thus far.
The Hustler, Ace Teddlie, of
leaves to day for
his homes after spending a num-
Der of days here gathering cattle
md seeingafter other matters.
Mr.. and Mrs. Billy Little were
shocked Friday morning upon
arising to find their infant babe
cold in death. The cause of its |
death is unknown. as it was APP
arently ingood health. Mr.. and
Mrs. Little have the sympathy of
heir many friends in the loss of
heir little 'one.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. j. Brown, of |
his place, are the proud parents
+ q new girl, which arrived last |
light. DR.. Drummond reports
mother and babe doing we'll.
Albert Luther. who accidcntly |
bot himself in the foot during |
he summer, is able. to walk and
'isit his many friends now.
ia. jackson went to Calvin
oday on urgent business.
SCRIBBLKR.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1903-11-27
1I1TLE LOCAL ITEMS.
'happ enings Of the City Told In
Brief Paragraphs.

Miss Maude Rochester has r,
turned from q visit to Monroe.
T. G. Crowson. of Mill pos,
Office, was here first of the week
Martin, Of Gelawater
was q visitor here Thursday, look
ing after land matters.
tt. Drewctt made shortb nsi
ness trip to Shreveport Suuda,
and Monday.
J. I. Bryant, of Monroe, wa.
here first of the week looking
after land matters.
- =
Miss Robbie Daniels CAME down
from Quittman Sunday and spent
Sunday night with friends here.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. S. Mathis are
receiving congratulations over the
arrival of q new boy at their
home Monday.
y =
Lawyers j. T. Wallace, o.
NJ. Grisham and Earl E. Kidd
attended the judicial committee
meeting at Ruston Monday.
= & =
District Attorney A. B. Humid
ley came over from Columbia last
Saturday to look after court
matters in this parish.
y = X
Note the ad. Of the Lincoln
Hotel in this paper and when in
Ruston be sure to- stop at this
popular place.
J. D. Pace has returned from a
trip to Jennings where he wentt
secure . drilling outfit for the
WINFIELD Oil Comp my.
r = -
j. I. Young, of the seventh
ward, was in town this week at
to business and attending
the teache rs institute.
= = K
The new addition to the Com
rade hotel is nearing completion
and will be the largest building
in the town when finished.
Young Mr.. Abortion, Of the
second ward, was here Tuesday
attending to the sale ofsomo land
md called around to this Office to
get into our premium contest.
= -
Nearly all the candidates are'|
,ut with the Registrar tbs week, |
'eeing the people, and it is. said
lome Of them are making speech
: at the different places urging
he people to pay their taxes and
Iet ready to take partin the pri- |
49,
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1903-11-27
LostReward.

A hound, black and tan with
brlndle streaks, and double dew
claws, that is two, additional
claws on hind legs, which makes
the dog easy to recognize. This
dog is supposed to have followed
some one during the session of
court here the first Monday in
November. "A reward of IS will
be paid for information leading
to recovery. No questions asked.
DR.. /. E. SIEss,
WINFIELD, La.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1903-11-27

You Know What You're Taking
When you take Groves Taste-
les Chill Tonic because the form
ular is plainly printed on every
bottle showing hat it IS simply
Iron and Quinlne in q tasteless
form. No Cure, No pay. so
cents. jny8.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-12-11
Royal Scandal In Europe.

Europe's greatest scandal of the year
involves Prince Otto of Windsch GraetZ
his youthful and wealthy wife, the Prin-
cess Elizabeth Marie and and a pretty
actress of the opera at Prague, now dead
The Prince was entertaining the actress
in his private apartments i'm the palace
at Prague when a Tilted sutton of the
actress notified the Princess of the situa-
ton. Selling a reVoNer, the Princess
started for the princes apartment. a
valet attempted to stop her but she fired
at him and rushed into the room before
the prince and actress. Before the prince
could disarm her she shot the actress
through the breast. The woman fell
senseless to the floor and died within a
short time The prince seized his wife,
who would have made her revenge COM
plete with another shot, had not her in
tention been thwarted She was led to
her apartments i'm Mysteries. The princess
is only 20 years old. She is a grand
daughter on her fathers side of the En-
perOr of Austria and on her mother $
side of the king f the Belgians A year
ago she renowned her rights to marry as
her heart dictated. Her husband was then
lieutenant in the regiment of Uhans,
When she renowned her royal title she
was given 81, 600, 900, an income of $3.50 900
a year, jewels valued at 81, 900, 900 and
several residences.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-12-11
WEST DUMMERSToN.

Myron Evans is improving.
Mrs. Mary Cain is slowly recovering.
Alvin and Walter Pond are sick with
grip.
Esther Baldwin and one of Mrs. James
Phippss children are under the doctors
care.
Mrs. p. Connarn went Wednesday to
Manchester n. H., to attend the funeral
of her sons baby
James Clark, employed by the George
e. Lyons Granite company, had both
bones broken in his leg just above the
ankle last Friday This is the fourth ac-
cdent of the kind that has occurred mere
within the year, and we trust that the
record of 1904 will he better.
The entire community was saddened by
the death of a respected citizen, Anthony
l.. Huntley, Is, which occurred last Sun
day. He was sick with pneumonia only
four days. He had always lived on the
farm where he was born lie married
Jane Walker and they had five children.
Three are living, Mrs. Mary Goodale,
Edgar A. and Merritt r., the latter being
on the home farm. The funeral was held
at the house Wednesday and was attend
ed by a large number of relatives and
friends Rev. Mr.. Jackson ofiiciated.
1t has been decided to have a Christ
mas tree at the church Thursday evening,
Dec "a All are cordially invited. The
following have been chosen to serve on
the different committees: Chairman, Mrs.
John Taft; committee on music, Miss
Maude Wilson, Mrs. Bert Baldwin, Mrs.
Sam Prouty: committee on entertain
ment, Mrs Charles wilkins. Mrs. Willie
Burnett, Mrs Nelson Evans; committee
of arrangement, Mr.. and Mrs. Washer,
Mr.. and Mrs. Leonard. Mr. and Mrs II.
Norcross, Mr.. and Mrs Knight: COM
mittee on tree. James Clark, John Bur-
nett, George Willard.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-12-11
WINDHAM.

Miss Hattie Howard, who has been i'll
a long time. is gaining
Miss Beulah Briggs, who was reported
sick last week, is better.
H. L. Could has been very sick the
past week with bronchitis
Mrs j. T. White. who has been Ill
several weeks. is improving.
Miss Grace Upham has been sick the
past week with severe attack of neu-
ralgia.
MIR. Stone. who lives on the Bemis
place, lost pair of valuable horses re
Gently.
Mrs Elnora Rhodes and grandson. Ever
EFT. have returned from n visit in Keene
and Marlboro. ~ H.
Mrs q. S. Farwel OF Springfield, Mass.
has Joined her husband at the lumber
camp, and Will soon begin housekeeping
in the log cabin
II. l.. Chapman. w. r. Carleton and
Orvillc Ingalls, have taken a job of cutting
logs for the Goodel Lumber company.
| rhcy are camping on the mountain.
schools in town are in session. Miss
/ Cook OF Wallingford, this state, is teach
| ing at the Centre Miss Johnson of Wards
| boro Mt the South, Miss Eddy Of West
| ToWnshend at the West, and Miss Adams
Of Windham at the Northeast school
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-12-11
sourH LONDONDERRY.

Halle Thompson is visiting in Brattle
boro this week
George johnson is moving to one of the
tenements in the railroad house.
Arrangements are being made for union
exercises at Christmas for both Sunday
schools
District Deputy l.. O. Wilbur and Mrs.
Wilbur are attending the state Grange
meeting in Rutland this week.
Mrs Cynthia Belden received news of
the death of her brother, Francis Ham
mond of Granville, N. y, on Wednesday.
l.. r. Landman is in Boston this week
to buy Christmas and winter goods. lie
was accompanied by his wife and daugh
ter, Edith.
There was an auction sale at Smiths
hall Tuesday afternoon and evening, when
a large quantity of goods were sold at
a low price.
MIR and Mrs. Phietus Wall of Brattle
boro are i'm town this week. They came
to attend the funeral of Mr.. Vialls broth
er-in-law, Mr.. Albee.
MIR. and Mrs e. l.. Fuller, Mr. and Mrs
O. G. Hall and Norman Johnson went to
Jamaica on Tuesday to attend the funeral
of Mrs. Mason Howard.
Merritt Kingsbury suffered slight
shock of paralysis on Monday, which rem
dered him speechleSs and helpless for a
time, but he is better now
Mrs a. w. Davis has returned from
Glover, where she attended the funeral
of her sister on Friday. She was accom-
panied by her mother, Mrs. Burroughs,
who will spend the winter here
The many friends OF Mrs Ellen Marden
Forbes were panied to hear of her early
death which occurred a her distant home
/ in California last week. She possessed a
bright, lovable nature and had many warm
/ friends, Much sympathy is felt for the
| parents, upon whom the blow falls so
| heavily bereaving them of their only
| remaining child. Their son died several
years ago Mrs. Forbes leaves a child
| a few weeks old.
The body of William y. Albee of this
/ place who died sunday at the home of
/ his brother-in-law, l.. *. Barrus in Win
| chendon Mass. was brought here for
/ burial on Monday. lie was a native and
| lifelong resident of this place, well
known from his long residence here, and
will be remembered by a large circle of
| friends for his genial and social qualities
/ His funeral was held on Tuesday at the
Baptist church. of which he had been a
member more than 40 years. Rev. +. +.
| Coburn officiating. He is survived by five
children, Mrs. l.. X Barrus of Winchen-
don, Mass, Henry and JOsephus of Ro-
chester, y. Y, George. y. of Fitchburg
Mass, and Justin of Texas, all of whom
we're present at the funeral with the
exception of the last named.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-12-11
GUILFORD CENTRE.

Mrs. l.. D. Franklin is very sick.
Miss Florence Holden is i'll with tom
silits
Mrs. Ella Tenney went Friday to Gays
vile to care for her sister, who is an in
valid.
Mr. and Mrs. n. a. Putnam of Boston
visited his sister, Mrs. j. G. Thayer, last
week.
Miss Rilla Taft tripped over cat and
fell, striking a hot stove. One arm was
severely burned.
Remember the dance to be given by the
Grange Thursday evening, Dec. II. All
are cordially invited.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. +. Jaqueth are in
Rutland this week attending the meet
ings of the state Grange.
The ladies' circle will meet at the ladies'
rooms Tuesday at 10 a. m, Dec. 10.
There is plenty of work. All are invited.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-12-11

Miss Leone Russell returned on Friday
from a visit in Boston and Marion, Mass.
Prof. Stetson entertained the young
people al bank hail on Thursday even
ing.
Mrs. Salome Hubbard has improved to
some extent nd it is hoped that she will
recover.
Mrs. r. F. Harris was in Readsboro
last week assisting in the care of her
little grandson who has been very i'll.
Mr.. and Mrs o. L. Butterfeld were
called to New Haven on Monday on ac-
count of the illness Of their son, Paul, Il
student at Yale. Mr. Butterfied re-
turned on Tuesday but Mrs. Butterfield
will remain for a week or more
The annual meeting of c. B. Lawton
post G. A. r., was held on Saturday af-
ternoon and these officers were elected
for the ensuing year: Commander. j. NJ.
Bassett; senior vice commander, r. r..
Harris junior vice commander. w. e.
Bruce; quartermaster, n. NJ. Haskell
adjutant. George Il. Haynes; chaplain,
c. NJ. Russell; officer of the day, f. F..
Ray; representative to state encampment,
f.. r. Cook. The installation will occur
at the next regular meeting first Sat
urday in January,
Mrs. Fred Ward died at her home in
this village on Monday at 3 a. m, after
a brief illness from brights disease. She
had been in usual health until quite re-
Gently and her sudden Illness and death
was a great shock to her friends and rel
atives. Mrs. Ward was the daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Henry C. Ware. During
the past two or three years Mr.. Ward
has been very i'll at times and Mrs. Ward
has been constant in her care and at
tention of her husband. She held the
esteem and love of a large circle of
friends all of whom are deeply grieved
at her sudden death. The funeral was
held from her late home on Wednes-
day.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-12-11
THE VERMONT PHOENIX,
NEWFANE.

six inches of moist snow fell during
Wednesday evening making our first
scighing of the season.
The w. G. r. L. will meet on Wednes-
day at y. M with Mrs. L. Farnham at
the home of J. ID. Pierce.
Mr. and Mrs. Shepardson spent night
this week at their place in South London
derry known as the Hunting farm, which
has "A tenant in charge
The annual meeting of Orchard post
and Woman's Relief corps for the cleo
ton of officers will be held at Masonic
hall Saturday, Dec. ~, at p. IN.
Some newly grown potatoes were found
on Wednesday in damp corner of an ice
house when the sawdust was cleared out,
the largest being the size of an English
walnut or butternut.
The odd Fellows are arranging an en-
tertainment supper and dance for Dec.
IS None but men will appear in the play.
The society has put Schoolhouse hall in
good repair for their Saturday evening
meetings.
Landlord and Mrs. lifts of the Raponda
hotel, Wilmington, have opened the New
fame House after outside repairs and CON
siderable painting and papering inside
! There is talk of a more formal opening
| i'm January
! 1t is unusual to have a drop i'm the price
of eggs at this season hence the sudden
fan of five cents per dozen has viewed
| from the different points of producer and
consumer Thrty-fve cents for the past
month is the most that has ever been paid
! in our stores.
Walter Newton. native of this town
and son of Marshall l. Newton OF FELTON,
! Del, who returned in his later school age
and spent part of a year here and at Lee
! land and Gray seminary, lives on a farm
| in Delaware and does moving, carpenter
! ing and windmill business.
Newfane lodge No. ~, l. O. O. f., viii
| give n burlcsque entertainment. entitled
Wisdom of the Ages" Friday evening
Dec. Is, in Union han. The entertainment
will be followed by a supper and socia
dance Wcedcn's orchestra will furnish
music
After the sermon on Sunday morning II
behalf of the American Board, there was
a brisk response to Pastor Davies 8 cal
for an offering, which was led by himsel
from the pulpit with pencil and paper il
hand to note the various pledges as prom
Used by voices and uplifted hands.
Christmas exercises of the Congrega
tonal Sunday school were planned in goo,
season with this committee Miss Nelli
Pratt Mrs. r. \. Dewitt, Mrs. George Bat
chelder. and Mrs b. c. Eager. \ cantati
for the children is in progress for the &C
cassion. The exercises will be in Uniol
hall.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-12-11
WEST TOWNSHEND.

Ernest Wheeler is i'll with humps
VIII Van Ness of Springfield. Mass,
made a brief call here this week.
Miss Hardy and Miss Palmer returned
to their school duties in the village school
Monday.
Fred Williams and bride returned re-
Gently from their wedding trip to North
ern Vermont
Mrs. Nancy Burnap has received news
of the death of her brother Silas Boyn-
ton of Hebron, n. y.
Mr., and Mrs. Joseph Church Of Tive
ton, Il. l.. are visiting Mrs. Churchs
aunt, Lestina Sanderson.
The quarantine will be raised on f. w.
Holden's house this week, the little son
who has been i'll with scarlet fever hav-
ing recovered.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-12-11
GUILFORD.

Mrs. Charles f. Sargent, who has been
very i'll several weeks, is improving.
Mr.. and Mrs S. A. Smith moved Tues
day to Brattleboro, where they will spend
the winter.
Miss Florence Putnam of Brattleboro
is teaching the village district school, and
boarding at G. Z. Millers
Mrs. Tenney. who has spent the sum-
mer at Elliot Conyer's, has gone to spend
the winter with her sister in Bethel.
Dana Weatherhead has moved from his
farm in South Hollow to Brattleboro, and
he will work for the S. A. Smith company.
Mrs. A. Mellen and daughter, Annie,
have gone to Brattleboro to spend a
few weeks Mrs AIellen will be with
Mrs. Clifford Baker.
Benjamin Chandler came last week from
Westfield, Mass, to visit his mother be-
fore going to Detroit, Mich, where he has
work as an electrician.
Miss Helen NJ. Jones, member of the
Womans Missionary Workers of Vermont,
came this week and is holding evening
meetings in the Congregational church.
Miss Jones is said to be an interesting
speaker and will visit other towns in
Windham county. She is a guest of
Rev and Mrs. +. c. Fisher.