The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-03-13

force of mechanics is now engaged in
tearing down the old market house in
order to open Water street.
The work on Mount Airy's water-works
and electric light plant is to begin right
away. The sooner the better. The re-
turns from water rents, electric lights
and power will help to pay interest on
bcnds.--Mount Airy News.
Mr.. Sans, a revenue officer located
here, was at Elkin during the fire, and
his left food was very seriously mashed
by an imposing stone at The Times Of
fee falling on it, while he was assisting
in moving articles from the building
Wilkesboro Chronicle.
Dunn, N. c., March 12.-W f. Murchi-
son Esq, Of Jonesboro suffered a stroke
of appoplexy on the streets of his town
last Sunday, and was in a critical con-
dition for some time. He is one Of the
leading attorneys of the Cape Fear sec
ton, and has a large practice.
Mr. Tom Norman, who lives near
Elizabethtown.i had his hip dislocatcd by
fan a few days ago. lie is 81 years
of age, and it is hardly probable that
lie will fully recover. He knows perhaps
more of the early history Of Bladen than
any other man in the county.-Chatham
Express.
Foundation is now being made for the
erection of Mr.. r. c. Bazemore's new
store, 52x110. When this is completed and
the one we hear that Messrs. J. J. Mardre
& Bro intend building on the same side,
Granville street will have no second in
North Carolina in proportion to its
length.-Windsor Ledger.
Mr.. J. r. Henderson has received the
appointment as postmaster at Wilkes
boro, to fill the place now occupied by
Mr.. b. S. Call. The change viii pro-
baby take place shortly. We have not
Learned why tho department removed
Call except that Congressman Blackburn
wanted it Wilkesboro Chronicle.
Yesterday, while at work at the Ore
gon Chair Factory, Mr.. Herbert Will
liams, had the misfortune to get his
hand caught in the trimming saw. The
hand was badly mashed and his thumb
nearly severed from the hand The doc
tor dressed the wound and the young
man is getting on very nicely now.-Dunn
Guide.
Mr.. James R. Mitchell, who, for the
past year, has been practicing law in
Windsor, has moved his residence to
Winton his home, and will there con
tinue the practice of his profession, hay-
ing in with him at the Winton court,
Judge Winston, of Windsor. Mr. Mitchell
made many friends while here.--Windsog
Ledger.
CARTHAGE, n c., March 12.-Mr Al
Mcqueen, son of the late Rev. Martin
Mcqueen, died at his home near Union
church, on Sunday last after a long
illness. He was % years old, and was
a hgh-toned moral young man, of good
education and fine ability. The funeral
was conducted by Rev. Mr.. Roberts at
Union, Monday.
Rev. Mr. Crumpler, who has been hold
ing forth in the court house for the last
week. closed last Monday night, and left
for Hull Road church, where he viii
conduct a meeting this week. His meet
ings were largely attended here and his
sermons were logical and cannot help
but have a good effect on this communi-
ty.-Snow Hill Standard.
Jackson, n c., March 12,-Yesterday
the commissioners of the county met for
the purpose of receiving BIDS for the
timber on the poor house land. There
were several bidders, but Gen. N. ".
Ransom was the fortunate bidder, the