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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-01-22

J prepared for The Nessenger.)
i One of the features of Hollowbush
and Fettles Big Minstrels, to be given
next Friday night for the benefit Of
1.-THE local order of Red Men. will be
THE big chorus OF forty trained voices.
Every one likes good singing and
people passing the opera house at
progress. can give some faint idea of
1.-THE rare treat that is in store for
them by the mighty bursts OF har-
Imony issuing from forty threats.
whose superbly trained voices might
well be said to possess the power to
'soothe the savage beasts"
her there are the Sons OF Mo-
Imus,'' the jolly end men in burnt
cork. who jest and cavort TO your
hearts content. The opponents of
lTerpsichorear art with their fantastic
steps and nimble turns, whose perfect
rhythm with the music appeals to so
many.
The costuming, which is entirely
new. was specially designed for this
lone performance by Munson G. Co..
land as the curtain rises on the first
tpdIL there Will De presented a scene
dazzling in brilliance. resplendant in
grandeur and complete in detail such
las has never been witnessed upon
1.-THE boards here before.
The entire production will be under
THE personal direction of Messrs.
Hollowbush and Fettle and this in
view OF their past reputation as pro-
Iducers here n elsewhere will be
sufficient hallmark to stamp the pro-
iduction one of highest merit.
The olio, following the first part.
comprises a great many novelties
never seer here before; monolognists,
l~acrobats, gymnasts. posuers, etc, ETC..
1.-THE entire performance concluding
with a side splitting farce.
! AT noon, next Friday, the day of
1.-THE show, watch for the big parade
HEADED by a military band Of Is
pieces and participated in by the en-
tire company.
Prices-lower floor SO cents, ball
Icony % cents, gallery reserved for
lcolored people. 10 cents. Seats on
Isale this morning at 9 o'clock at
lPlummer's. Don't forget day and
Idate. Friday. January 22nd-
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-01-22
PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM.
Established in North Carolina I'm the
Early Forties.

The following article has been hand
ed US. by one of the old residents OF
Wilmington relative to the public
the civil war:
The common school system. general
ly called h free schools was estAb-
lished in North Carolina in the early
forties. These schools although a long
way from perfect were better than no
school and were well attended all
through the country and many boys
who afterwards became leading men
in their section obtained most of their
education in these schools. many
leading in politics. representing their
counties in the legislature and In other
high stations. This was the condition
of things all through the country
regions. The writer came to WI
Wilmington in 1850 and found condi-
tons very very different here. 1t was
seldom one ever heard the free schor.s
spoken of and If taught at all they
were cry inerior. In what was thea
known as the Dry Pond section there
were many boys without any school
advantages. About 1854 or '55 a few
active members of St Johns lodge OF
Masons led by a very jealous member,
p. w. Tanning decided to establish a
school for the benefit Of these boys.
where they could get some education
absolutely free. None Of these men
are now living but they sowed good
seed. My recollection is hal they
were as follows: P. w. aiming, John
A, Tayloe, Isaac Northrop, Alfred
Martin. E. j. Lutterloh, Owen Fillyaw
and possibly a few others. These men
rented a house. hired a teacher and
invited all boys to attend free Of tut
ton. Thus the school was kept up un-
til 1862 or SO when it was suspended
by reason Of the events OF the war.
The Last teacher was young Mr..
Barnes.
Ny understanding a always been
that Miss Bradley coming to Will
mington just after the war heard Of
this school and decided to take UP the
good work which she did and pushed
it with the aid of her wealthy and be-
nevolent friend to the high conditions
attained when she laid down the work
a few a since.
The great work commenced by these
Jealous MasOns and continued by this
noble woman is every where attested
BY he scores Of young men and young
women who fl high and responsible
positions in our town and elsewhere.
A noble example worthy of emula-
ton. T.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-01-22
WOUND WILL CAUSE DEATH.
BrantIy Carter, n Drummer, Sho and
Fatally Wounded by George Ban

Danville. Va. January 18.-Whiie
writing an order in the sample
at the Hotel Bennett In Chatham. this
county, this afternoon Brantiy Car
ter, a travelling man from Lynchburg,
was shot by George Ball. a represen-
tative Of the Piedmont Hardware
Company In this city. Carter has two
bullets in his left breast and early
this evening his attending physicians
announced that he could not survive
the night.
The shooting appears to have
crown out Of a quarrel over the wife
Of the wounded man. whom Carter
married in Washington several weeks
0 after an elopement. There had
been bad blood between the TIVE men
and when they met today the trouble
was re-opened. 1t Is claimed that
Carter left Ball and went to his work
Ball afterwards came to the sample
room and cursed him. Carter said
he could not stand more and told
Ball he must resent II. IF you can't
take that you a this" said Ball,
rs he derw his revolver and shot the
man twice.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-01-22
Laid to Rest

The funeral Of Miss Sallie Bur-
gwin occurred Sunday at IL o'clock
from St. James Episcopal church.
The services were conducted by the
Rev. r. w. Hogue. Those who acted
as ~pallbearers were: Honorary-Col.
VIM. L. DeRosset and Col. John L.
Cantweli. Active-Messrs. b. CT.
Empie, Iredell Meares, VIM. Latimer.
VIM. l.. DeRosset. Jr., r. c. Cantwell
and S. n. Boatwright. The inter
ment was in Oakdale.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-01-22
AT THE ACADEMY.
His Excellency the Governor" Pre-.
scented Last Night

The Academy was well filled last
night to greet Miss Sadie Martinez
lin the beautiful comedy. His Excel
|lency the Governor"
Miss Martinez is a captivating act
|ress and her every appearance was
looked for with pleasure.
The acting of Mr.. William Webb as
Mr.. John Baverstock, (private sec
|retary) and Miss Jane Wheatley, as
Ethel Carleton, deserves special men
|tion.
The play is a farcial romance treat
ed in a semi-serious hammer The
situation are both move and ingen-
Iious and Notwithstanding their alb
lsurdity are kept within the bounds Of
possibility.
The entire cast was eminently
lcapable and the performance passed
loft in a breeze of merriment.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-01-22
Bank Robbers Probably Caught

Roanoke. Va. January B.1Three
men. believed by the authorities to be
the parties who robbed the National
bank OF Rocky Mount at Rocky Mount
last Saturday morning. when more than
$500 were taken were arrested at
Salem. this county, today and are I'm
Jail there. awaiting the airivaI OF par
ties from Rocky Mount 10 IDENTIFY
them. The men are said to a swer the
descriptions of three Strangers who
were in Rocky Mount last week and
who left there On the night tn bank
safe was dynamited. Rewards aggre-
eating 500 have been offered for the
capture OF the robbers.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-01-22
Weak


Are due to indigestion. NinetY-nine Of every
oDe hundred people who have heart trouble
can remember when il was simple indiges-
ton. II Is a scientific fact that all cases Of
heart disease, not organic, are not only
traceable to. but are the direct result Of indi-
gestion. All food taken into the stomach
which fails Of perfect digestion ferments and
sweils the stomach, putting it UP against the
heart. This interferes with the action Of
the heart, and in the course Of time that
delicate but vital organ becomes diseased.
Mr. d. Kauble. Of Nevada. O.. says: Ihad stomach
trouble and was In a bad state as ] bad heart trouble
UFth N. | took Kodol Dyspepsia Cure for about fo6
mouths and It cured me.
kodol DiSests What You Eat
and rcHeves the stomach of all nervous
strain and the heart of all pressure.
Bottles eafy. Sl.oo Size hsidine ~ times Ne thl
size, which sells for Soc.
Prepared By G. {. DEWITT q CO.. CHICAGO
Sold by Il. r. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-01-22
BURNED TO DEATH.
Woman Laid Down I'm Front Of Fire,
When She AwOke Her Clothing
Was in Flames.

Lucetta Bowden. q woman in the sec
Ition of the city known as "Dross Neck
was burned SO seriously Sunday morn
ing that she died from her injuries.
soon after the accident. but she lived
a short time. It seems nat the
Iwoman sat down in front of the fl -
land fell asleep and when she awok.
her clothing was in flames. She made
AN effort to get out Of the house, bat
was overcome by the flames before
1.-THE could do so. A policeman heard
the woman screaming and went to the
ihouse. He found her in a mass
of flames and before he could smcthec
1.-The flames she was horribly bur- ed.
NEARLY all of her clothing was burned
from her body.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-01-22
CHARGED WITH LARCENY.
Tom Turner and Wife Arrested Upon
Charge of Stealing Clothing.

Tom Turner and wife were arrested
last night upon the charge Of steal
ing articles Of clothing from Mr.. w.
H. Darden. who lives on Queen street
between Front and Surry. The wo-
man had three dress skirts belonging
to Mrs. Darden. A number OF other
things were missed by Mr.. Darden
either Turner or his wife stole then
Turned and his wife formerly iivec
at the home of MI. Darden and they
are thought to have stolen the things
when they moved. Both of then
were locked UP last night and will b.
given preliminary trial before
Mayor Springer TODAY.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-01-22
FUNERAL OF r. j. RHODES.
Occurred From Residence on Castle
Street Sunday Afternoon.

The funeral OF the late r ]. Rhodes
took place from the residence No. I21
Castle street sunday afternoon. The
services were conducted by Rev. Isaac
Jones assisted by Rev. E. L Lundy.
The palioearers were. Hessrs. 3. y.
Horne. s. w. Ketchum. p. ID. jenkins
J.. II. Aman. Julius Canady and -.
Horne. The interment was N Belle
u cemetery. There were a numher
Of pretty floral offerings. among which
employees and the Atantc Coast Line
Relief department
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-01-22
Officers Installed.

At the regular meeting Of Stonewal!
Lodge No. l. Knights Of Pythias, last
night the following officers were in
stalled by d. G.. c.. John r. Handy,
for the ensuing term:
the ~eAsuing term:
c. CIV. F. Carpenter.
v. CIV. F. Corbett
Prsiate-E. L. Mathews.
N. Of VIII. J. Bierman.
K. of r. and S.-W. c. Smith.
NJ. OF Ed. T. Barnes.
M. Of u J. D. Kelley.
Ii. al A.-W. z. Davis.
l.. G.~Ceud Murray.
o. G.-J. NJ. Holmes.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-01-22

The funeral of the late Miss Amy
Morris Bradley. which occurred on
Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock at the
TTleston High School. was attended
by a large number of people many
Of whom were former pupils OF the
deceased. Those who attended the
funera! were from all stations OF life.
Men and women who had not met in
years, some of them since their
childhood days when they were
school-mates, met once more to pay
the last tribute of respect to the
memory of their beloved teacher.
The remains were carried to the
High School building at 10 o'clock
Sunday morning and placed in the
lower hall. From 10 o'clock Until
aS.er the funeral tie remains laid
in state and were viewed by hun
areds OF people. While the body was
lying in state il was watched over by
guards of honor, who were young men
that had formerly been Miss Bradley'S
pupils. They were-MesSrS. G. d.
and W. c. Marlborough, Will Taylor,
Champ Med. Davis, Bertram Quelch,
Edwin a. Nets, Jos. w. Yates, James
F.. Post. Jr.. and Russell Foster.
Thrown over the casket was a
beautiful floral design made by the
alumni of the schools taught by Miss
Bradley. The inscription Our School
Mother" was in immortelles woven
in the design.
The services were nduct by the
Rev. DR.. A. D. Mcclure. He said the
object of the gathering was to thank
God for placing such a woman among
us and to pay the last tribute of love
and respect to her memory. The flu
neral service was very impressive.
The choir sang, Nearer My God to
Thee" Lead, Kindly Light" and
Abide With Me-" The members Of
the chsir were Miss nellie King. So
prano: Mrs. F. A Muse. alto; Mr..
Chas- Dushan, tenor; Mr.. r. III.
Grant. bass. and Mrs. Matte L.
Chastea. accompanist-
After the funeral the remains were
carried back to the small cottage in
the corner of the school grounds.
When Miss Bradley first died ii was
thought that the remains would be
ment I'm fact she had requested in
her will that this should be done.
Since Mr.. Geo. B. Randlett. OF Rich
mond. Maine. the nephew of Miss
Bradley, arrived he found a let
ter, dated since the will was written,
telling him to ave her buried where
ever he thought best. This. coupled
with the fact that a number of the
leading citizens requested that the
remains be inferred in the cemetery
where Miss Bradley had spent the
greater portion OF her life and where
she had one such good. made Mr..
Randlett decide to have the remains
inferred In Oakdale. The interment
viii take place this afternoon at 4
o'clock.
Nj. Randiett said the burying
ground at Va~ssalbore where Miss
Bradley wished TO be buried, had
long since ceased to be used as a
buryiHg ground, and that 1t was over
grown In weeds. In view OF all these
facts he said he thought it best TO
bury her here.
Those who acted as p~allbearers
we're: Honorary Messrs. James
Sprunt. James F. Post. Samuel Nor
throp. VIM. H. Chadbourn, Chas. w
Worth and Jno. ]. Blair. Active
Messrs- E. P. Bailey. D. C. Love. III.
w. jacob. Robert c. Merritt, Norris
Carpenter, Carl Lewis. Jos. T. King
and NJ. NESTLE.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-01-22
Installation of Officers

The following officers OF Campbell
No. 1. 1. Q. o. F. were
installed last night by D. DIV, Chas
Stewart, assisted by p. c. p, ]. T
King. w. G., It. Keen, w. L. Smith
w. Allen and E.. D. Craig.
c. P.-P. H. Murphy.
H. PA. G.. Martin.
S. VA. r. Gibson.
j. w. A. Gordon.
Sribe-John E. Wood.
Treasurer-N. jacob.
Guide-C. w. Craig.
First W.-P. Heinsberger. Jr.
Second WIN. c. Raynor.
Third VIC. E. Martin.
Fourth VIII. D. MoGirt.
First G. of TT. H. LeGwfn-
Second G. of T.-W. B. Muse.
/. S.-Frank LIE Fella.
Q. S.-W. G. IT. Keen
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-01-22
Alumni Meeting.

The president, Miss Anette Morton.
of the Wilmington High School
Alumni Association, gives notice of a
meeting which will be held at
|her home this afternoon at half past
o'clock.
The business OF this meeting is full
|of vital interest to every loyal Alum
mus. Resident membersi the Associa-
Ition looks to US to do our duty. Your
presence Is required.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-01-22

Washington. January ls.-The seeAk-
er announced today the resignation OF
Ar. Griggs. Democrat Georgia, from the
House committee on coinage. ~ kShts
and measures and M. HA wick.
Democrat, Georgia, from the commit
tee on revision OF the Laws. and the
appointment OF Mr.. Hardw5cx 20 the
committee on coinage. weights and
measures
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-01-22
$4,000 Library for TaIladega College

New York. January 1S.-Andrew
Carnegie has given $4,000 to build
n library at T~alladega college, ITALIA
dega. Ala. Talladega College found
ed in 1867 is devoted to the educa-
ton Of the negro.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-01-22

Captain Richmond Pearson Hobson's
mother died in Colorado on last Sunday
land it is probable that the date OF his
lecture Will be postponed. No h ng
definite was known about the matte
last night. If the lecture is postponed
lit will be announced in tomorIow's "a
Iper.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-01-22
Remains of Miss Amy M.
Bradley to be inferred
in Odkddle
THIS AFTERNOON

ThiS Decision Was Reached IeSter-
day-Nfss Bradley Left Letter Tell
ing Her Nephew TO Have Her
Buried Where lie Thought Best
Many Prominent Citizens Urged
That Remains be Inferred Here
Funeral Attended by q Large Num-
ber OF Miss Bradley's Former
Papils-
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-01-22
Set Broken Ankle.

The doctors or Sunday afternoon
succeeded in setting the broken bones
in the ankle of Richmond Corinth.
Young. COrinth broke his ankle on
last Friday morning in a game of
foot ball and his leg became swollen
10 such an extent that it was impos-
sible to set the broker bones until
Sunday
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-01-22

The funeral service Of Miss Amy n
Bradley viii be held at her late res
dencs q 4 o'clock this tuesday, af err
noon. Burial At OaEdaIe cemetery.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-01-22

h schooner N. c. Haskell. 299 tons.
Captain winsield. arrived in port yes
terday from New York with a cargo OF
salt for the Seaboard Air Line.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-01-22

The schooner Geo. A. AcFaddan. 9S6
tons. Captain Wallace, arrived in port
yesterday, light, from New York to c
D. Maffitt.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-01-22

Wilmington Lodge A. F.. and A. II.
Aoads regular meeting tonight at 7:30
O'Clock.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-30
INFERIOR COURT JUDGES.
Williams Wants Them to Prove Their
Offices Constitutional.

In the office of the clerk and register
of the city court a petition for a writ
of quo warranto was filed yesterday
morning by Richard L. Williams, through
his attorneys, Frank Deedmeyer and II.
X. White. directed to l. II. Benners and
II. b. Alternately, calling upon the de-
PENDANTS to show by what authority
they held and exercised the alleged offices
of judges of the inferior court of Bir-
mngham. The writ alleges that the leg
islature, oy an act passed on September
81, 1903 undertook to create the inferior
court OF Birmingham In lieu Of the sew
eral offices of justices OF the peace, no.
taries public and ex-officio justices of tine
peace in precincts q and 81 in Jefferson
county. Az: that notice was not given Of
the intention to apply for the passage of
this law rs required by section LOG OF the
constitution OF Alabama. Also that the
preamble of the act Is deficient in not
setting out all tho matters found in the
act
It is expected that the quo warranto
proceedings will decide the question of
the constltutionality of the matter In
question.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-30
CITIZENS
SAVINGS BANK s
TRUST co.
20c3 First Ave.
New Years Greeting.
2oC3 First Ave.

We desire to extend the compliments
Of the season to our many friends and
to wish prosperity to the people Of this
city and section.
The marvellous success Of this bank
made so only by the generous support OF
the people of this community. Is greatly
appreciated by the stockholders and Of
fcers. and we now wish to take this
method OF conveying the expressions Of
our sincere gratitude.
We now have more than 1000 depositors
who are giving US their loyal support.
We eonfidentially expect to double this
number during the coming year
We solicit only savings accounts, and
as we are the pioneers In this line Of
effort we are determined to prove worthy
of the distinction.
We are not interested IN any other
bank.
We promise greater effort IN proving
to the public that we are interested in
helping to teach the people that the
best way to build up community is TO
learn them TO save
Mr.. ]. B. Cobbs will be actively engaged
in the management after January 10 and
will devote his entire time TO the affairs
of this bank
Arrangements are now being consd-
cred to enlarge the banking quarters for
the proper conduct of its growing bust
ness, II. II. MAYBERRY
President.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-30
SKIN AND BLOOD
PURIFICAT|ON
Cuticura Soap, Ointment
and Pills
Cleanse the Skin, Scalp
and Blood
Of Tonuring, Disfigurins. Ru-
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COMPLETE TREATMENT sI.OO

Thousands of the worlds best peo-
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cure by the use of Cutlcura Soap, ONT
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ical skill had failed to relieve, much
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Cuticurs Treatment Is local and con-
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crusts and scales and soften the thick
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allay itching, irritation and iniamms-
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take Cuticurs Resolvent Pills TO cool
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More great cures OF simple, scrofulous
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Sod throughout ths vorId. cutienrs Essofvest Dc-
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