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Arizona republican., 1905-12-26

q nebber could quite see de sense, ' said Uncle Eben, "of some folks dat sings an plays de piano. raisin' as much fuss as dey does bout de noise chiIlun. makes aroun' de house. Washington Star.
Arizona republican., 1905-12-26
BACKED INTO A STREET CAR.

East St. Louis, H., Dec. 25.-One man was killed and three injured in an accident in the railroad yards to- day caused by a freight train backing into a street car. John Daugherty of St. Louis was killed and H. C. Petema of Virginia City. New, suffered sprained ankles and bruises.
 Auction pools for races for following day sold at Casino every night this week commencing at o'clock.
Arizona republican., 1905-12-26
DANCING.

A class for children will be opened by Mrs. Deauplaise, Saturday, Dec. 30 at 2 o'clock in room 3, Anderson block Apply at room 9.
Arizona republican., 1905-12-26

Auction pools for races for following day sold at Casino every night this week commencing at ' o'clock.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1905-04-20
STRIKE MUST 60 ON.
Chicago Unions Inform Mayor That
They Are Through with Peace
Negotiations.

Chicago, H., April 1S.-A committee
of eleven appointed by the Chicago Fed
GRAFTON Of Labor called upon the mayor
today and Informed him that the unions
have not reccdcd from their position re-
garding the strike of garment workers
and teamsterS against Montgomery Ward
X Co, and that as far aS the unions are
concerned the negotiations to end the
strike have terminated. Mayor Dunno
asked the labor men to exert their intu.
ence to keep the strike as orderly as pos.
siblc. The union officials promised to
move dscreCtlY
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1905-04-20
COMMANDER BRIGGS ACQUITTED.
Charges in Court Martial Probably Based
on Grounding Of Baltimore.

Manila. April Il. Commander John
Il. l,riscs, t. :. s., has been acquitted
Of the charges preferred against him by
the naval court martial lie was in
command Of thu cruiser Baltimore when
thnt vessel grounded III the Straits of
Malacca. about six months ago. and II
is presumed that the charges preferred
against him were in connection with that
affair
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1905-04-20
JEFFERSON'S DEATH
is NEAR AT HAND.
Aged Actor Has Lost Hope and Ex-
poets to Die-Family Looks
for the Worst.

West Palm Beach, Fla. April 1S.-Dr.
X. X. Batten, the attending physician of
Joseph Jefferson, reports that the pa
tents condition slightly improved dur
ing the morning, bat is still critical. Mr..
Jefferson is very weak and the prospect
is uncertain. There seems to be no par
ticular ailment and only his advanced
age is against him.
Charles b. Jefferson says his father
has given up. The family has lost hope.
They think the patient may live n day
or two, but say he is liable to die ut
any moment
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1905-04-20
MILWAUKEE, ILAY -NARNrr-

Timothy, steady for choice grades, other.
lull carlots, choice timothy 1lobul i.41
9.uou9. -; clover and clover mixed, 5000
500.
Prairie hay steady; choice Kansas. 1000q
1928; No. / Kansas, 9.2dlt9.JO; No. =, so,
4{S.JO.
Straw. steady; rye. s500s.7 ~; oats GO0g
G-5; wheat, 30; packing hay, 5.0O4i5.25.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1905-04-20
Died in Poverty.

in Paris on July IL, 1892. All record of
his burial place WAS lost years ago. Gen.
Horace Porter, the American amhnssa-
dor. began Il search for the body five
years ago. After many false clues it
seemed certain that the famous admiral
had been buried iii the old cemetery of
st. Louis, a square Of ground long since
covered with buildings
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1905-04-20
Illinois Is Shiverinq.

Cairo, ILL.,, April H.. \ severe frost
IN this section last night has greatly
damaged the fruit and vegetable crops.
1t is estimated that fully 30 per cent.
Of the fruit crop is ruined. The early
vegetable crop is regarded a total loss.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1905-04-20
Surgeons Furnish Proof,
Body Carefully Packed.

The body was carefuTIy packod The
limbs were wrapped in tinfotl. presuma'
bis for sea transportation, rs indicated III
n letter of the admiral's nearest friend
ana pallbearrr at his funeral Col.
Blackdcn, who said:
Ills body was put in leaden coffin
50 that in case the United States, which
he had so essentially served, should claim
his remains, they might be more easily
rnmuYel y
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1905-04-20
MINER lIES BY INCHES.
florsnco Karp Finally Crushed to
leath Under Ore Slide.
SUFFERED FOR HOURS.
Viroqua High School Boy Shot Dead by
Accident-Other Casualties
in Wisconsin.

Florence, Wis, April III Special. i
Florence karp, a giant miner, met death
by inches in the Florence mine. lie was
tramming on the third level, and ore
which was being shoycod became
lodged. Karpi stepped into chute to
release the huge mass Of earth and iron.
Il suddenly gave way aud struck him.
He stumbled and the mas, flowed over
him. with his giant frame he STAYED
of the death-doaiug tide for several
hours slowly bending rs he became
weaker and at last life was crushed out.
II required several hours to remove the
tons Of ore on the body
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1905-04-20
ITALY FIGHTS
GREAT STRIKE
Tie-up of Railways by Walk-out of
100000 Men Not to Be
Tolerated.

Rome, April IA strike of 30O,000
railway employees was called today inI
protest Of the new bill presented by the
Forts cabinet because it provides for
the dismissal of those who 20 on strike
and does not contain an arbitration
clause.
Arrangements have been perfected by
the government to meet the crisis caused
by the strike.
Service to Be Maintained.
This has been done through the pre-
fects and police authorities and through
the administrations of the railway COM
panes. Though reduction WI be
made in the traffic regular service will
be maintained.
At 6 O'Clock this morning all the sta
tionS were occupied by troops. .Signor
Forts, the premier, has conferred with
Signor Brunialti an influential member
Of the parliamentary railroad committee.
Government Takes Hand.
The premier declared that the strike
could not be tolerated or recognized as
a means of one class of citizens assert
ing special rights, because it would sacri-
flee the interests of the country at large.
The government, supported by public
opinion, would do its duty, he said;
would restrict losses due to the strike,
and maintain order, guaranteeing the
railway service rs Tar as was possible
with the general approval.
\ committee of the railroad workmen
decided TO cancel the order for a gen
eral strike of sympathy on the part OF
other organizations,
The government has given orders for
the ships OF the navy to concentrate in
the principal ports and leav" has been
suspended OF all soldiers and sailors.
Strike Not a Success.
The strike vas not as successful as
expected. \ number Of the mon refused
to strike and published a manifesto say
ing they could not risk the bread of
their families.
With these men and q military escort
one train loft Rome on each line, car
ON each train was converted into pris-
on for Use if arrests are necessary dur
ing the journey
Foreigners Leave Rome.
Notwithstanding the uncertainty Of
such travelling many Americans left this
city for Naples. Florence and Pisa.
Tie leaders of the movement are try
Ing to bring about Il general strike of all
Worlmcu. but they find little sympathy.
Five men of war have been ordered to
4 ,f,,..t iy,s .,.ltp
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1905-04-20
Foreigners Leave Rome.
RETURN OF WINTER.
Snow Storms and Cold Weather Report
ed as Far South as
Florida.

Atlanta, Ga April 1.-THE reports
Of cold weather from various parts of
Georgia indicate heavy damage to the
vegetable and fruit crops. The local
weather bureau reports a temperature of
81 degrees here at & O'Clock this morning,
the lowest on record for 30 late a date.
Killing froStS are reported from Macon
and Augusta ana from as far south rs
Mobile The extent of the damage will
not lie known for some days, but present
Indications are that it will prove serious
IN Nm. nnnnh nrnn In Gnnrrin.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1905-04-20
ONO Suffers Severely.

Springficld. O., AprI l1.-Farmors in
Clark and adjoining counties report that
the freezing weather of last night dam
aged the fruit crop thousands of dollars.
They declare that the pear plum, peach
ANA cherry crops are badly damaged, if
not ruined. The mercury went down
degrees below freezing and the cold con
tiuup. tOiDV
The news & observer., 1905-12-20
PERSONALS.

Mr.. ]. r. Patterson is here from
Littleton.
Mr.. CHARLES q. Cook Of Charlotte is
Mr. v. M. Dorset. of Siler City, is
a visitor here.
here on business.
Mr.. Percy J. Olive, of Apex, was in
Ro1oig'- ves+e~dav
Mr.. J. A. Farmer, of Wilson, is here
on legal business.
NY 7 Fl. F1eiland. of Dunn. spent
yesterday in the city.
General B. S. Royster, of Oxford, is
here on legal business.
Judge r. w Winston. of Durham. is
here on legal business.
Mr.. William b. Jones left yesterday
for Lumberton on legal business.
Mr.. Walter L. Watson left yester-
day for New Bern on legal business.
Mr.. Curtis M. Muse. of Ellington.
was here yesterday on legal business.
Mr. V. C. Tompkins and little son
went to Henderson yesterday to spend
a few days.
Mr.. w. H. Worth. of Greensboro,
after a visit to Beaufort, is in the city
on business.
Messrs. stephen Mcintyre and A. w.
legal business.
Captain George w. Meredith. of
New Bern, after visit here, left for
his home yesterday.
Messrs. Louis Pegram and Shell
Jones left yesterday morning for WAKE
Forest on hunting trip
Judge r. E. PEBBLES spent Monday
night in the city and left yesterday
morning for his home at Jackson.
Mr.. w. F. Utley, of Apex, was a
visitor to the city yesterday.
The news & observer., 1905-12-20

Centemeri Kid Gloves.
Sole Agents for this popular make
OF Real Kid Dress Gloves. we show tho
full complement of fashionable col
ors. White and black. Every pair
Warranted-$1 $1.50 and 50.
Warm Wooden Gloves.
Hand Knit Mittens Milan Cashmere
Rungwood and Golf Gloves-25 and
soc.
Mems Cloth, Fleece Lined. Driving
Gloves, Buckskin and Moha Gloves
50. 81 and $1.5O.
Ladies' Hose Supporters.
A magnificent assortment of Ladies
Hose Supporters. Dozens of different
styles. Put up in gift packages-25.
so and ST.
Form-Fitting Behs.
Complete lines of Leather. Kid, Silk
and Gold Braid Belts, that conform to
the figure-25, so and 81.
Leather Goods.
Fine showing of Purses, Shopping
Bags, Toilet Sets, opera Bags, Cuff
and Collar Boxes, Card Cases, Cigar
and Cigarette Holders. Newest in La
dies Shopping Bags, gun metal ana
FURNISHED gold trims, Joc. 81 10 So.
Fay's Stockings.
Heavy Ribbed Black Hose. full leg
length, buttons to waist band-25, 80
and 35c.
Rabcns Vests for Infants.
These are wooden wrappers that en-
veiope the child. Snug and warm
%, 35 and soc.
Guaranteed TaCcta Silks.
Yard-wide Taffeta Silk in lustrous
black and changeable colors--$l. High
pile VelVets in the fashionable shades
of the season-$1.
Bedroom Slippers.
| New, clean, fresh stock, right from
| the factory through us to you.
Ladies Creepers, Kid and Felt Slip
| pers fur toOs-S1, $1.25 and $3.50.
Mems Romeos and NUllihers, patent
| leather trimmed office and house slip
! pers-$75. 81, $i.25.
| Tues Post Cards and Calendars.
Christmas greetings will be largely
exchanged this year Through the me-
dunn of Tucks Christmas cards, post
| cards and calendars. Our stock is the
largest in the State and appropriately
| designed.
| Fancy post cards. for sc.
Burnt leather and burnt wood post
| cards-5c.
Christmas cards and canledars any
| where from to $1.5O.
The news & observer., 1905-12-20
Silverware Service.

SilycFWare Service.
Just put on sale the following: Tea
Sets. Coffee Sets, Butter and Cake
Plates, Trays, Baking Dishes, Ice
Pitchers. Candelabras, Bon Bons, Ia
blc Desert, and Tea Spoons, Berrv
Coffee and Bouillon, Fruit Knives, Ia
BILE Knives, Chafin Dishes. Clocks, La
dels ETC.. etc.
Sterling Silver Articles.
The Sterling Silver pieces in i'm
mense variety of useful pieces for your
dresser are 925-1000 fine, and are lar
ger than ever before sold at this price
-25c.
EbGniZed Hardwood Furnishings.
Ornamental Plate Racks, Pipe
Racks. Waste Baskets. and Dinner
Cards Pictures and Notices woven
tapestry and framed in dark WOOD
-S1.50 to So.
Ladies' and Gents Handkerchiefs.
Thousands of Linen and Cambria
Handkerchiefs. hemstitched, embroid-
cried and draw work-5c. up to 81.
Mems Silk Muffiers-$1. SIPS and
S1.50.
ChrinmGs Handkerchiefs in half
dozen lots at wholesale prices.
Novelty Neckwcar for Women.
DAINTY Neck Ducking that costs but
a trifie. Swiss Embroidered and Ara
bian Lace Collars. Linen Cuff and Coz
lar Sets-all at popular prices. %. 80
land 81.
Firing the Children to Toyland.
The dear little darlings, with bright
and WiSttul eyes, are making the Sc
iections While mothers are taking
notes. Those at a distance can order
from this list:
Babyland and Beauty Rag Dolls
soc. 81. 50. UP to 35.
BiSuue Head Dolls. Wide Awake and
Sleeping Dolls. 25. so 75c.. 81. to So.
Dressed Dolls-15. %. so. 81 and So
Metal Redsteads with Canopy-25.
so. and 81.
Bureaus and Dressers-25. so. and 81.
Doll Chairs and Rockers-25 and
50c
Tables with DrawerS-25. so and 81.
Don Trunks-S1.25.a and S1.50.
Laundry Sets-50 and 81.
Pianos that play tunes-25, 80, 81
and Si.50.
Drums-25. so and 81.
Velvet and Red Rubber Balls-25
and 35c.
Schoenhursts Humpty-Dumpt Cir
Gus. 50. 81. S1.5O. $2.25. and $3.
Soldier Sets-$1.
Shoofiies new style will either roll
or rock-$3.5O.
The news & observer., 1905-12-20
THE RALEIGH HIGH SCHOOL.
North Carolina Day Will be ApprO-
priately Celebrated.

The Raleigh High School will cell
citrate North Carolina Day with ap-
propriate exercises on Thursday at
IL o'clock
The patrons Of the school, Daugh-
ters of the Revolution. and others
interested in State history, are invi-
ted to be present.
The news & observer., 1905-12-20
FOR sALE-CoUNTRY RAISED S

c. Brown Leghorns and White
Wyandottes, that represent the ty-
pical breed. April hatched S. c. B. L.
pullets now laying. April hat"hed
w. w. pullets look like mature hens.
Do not answer unless you are Will
ing to pay a fair price for well bred
birds. This is no closing out sale.
I hope to be in the BUSINESS so years
yet. Eggs for sale in season. S. ].
Guyer, Waynesville, n. c.
The news & observer., 1905-12-20

Children's Knit Underwear.
Fleece lined Derby ribbed under
pants, Vests, Wrappers and Union
Suits-25 and soc.
Christmas Millinery.
Reduced prices on the trimmed
Hats and Shapes. New Millinery every
week. Special orders taken for Christ
mas delivery. Winter flowers and
frames. Ostrich Plumes, Pompous
Velvets, Trimmings, etc. Infants Silk
Caps are reduced one-third. Caps
were rs. $3.50 and 1925 are now so.
ST and $1.50.
Embroidery Silks.
Beldings Spool Silk, Flo and Rope
Wrist, Embroidery Silk i'll all shades
fer fancy work-5 and Toe.
Children's and Boys Caps.
Just anything you want in the way
of Caps can be found mere. Our man
ufacturers tell us that We are the lar
gest cap dealers in the State. Prices
25, so and 81.
Invisible Lacln% Corsets.
perfectly fitted They have jumped
81, $50. 50 and $3.50.
New Cotton Fabrics.
Serviceable gift goods Of lasting and
good wearing qualities may be found
in the Dry Goods section. White Lawn,
Chick Muslin, Fancy White Weaves.
Fancy Percales, Fast Color, Flannel
cites Standard Gingnams, Cotton
Serges, Madras. and Galitea Cloth.
Cut in Apron, Shirt Waist or Suit
lengths to suit the purchaser. Forms
n haMdy package for a Christmas gift.
Colgate & Co.'S SOAP.
BY special arrangement with the
manufacturers we are enabled to sell
those by the box or piece as low as the
largest New York department stores.
Sweet scented Perfumes Toilet Waters.
and fragrant Soaps, at Department
Store prices.
Rountree's Trunks and Bags.
New shipment of Roundtree's Roller
Tray ana Fox Tray Trunks 81 80.
$3.50. S5 to SIS.
Leather Suit Cases and Walpole
Cases-$2. $3 and 81.
Hand Bags, Club Bags and Leather
Satchels-50c. to SO.
Standard Fashions.
The Designer for January is now
ready. Copy, 10c: subscription price
| soc.
Standard Patterns are now 10 and
15c. None higher.
! Fashion Sheets Free.
The news & observer., 1905-12-20
WANTED-MAN WITH EXPERT

ence to take charge of jeWelry.
book and novelty store; energy
push and perseverance absolutely
necessary and must be able to
furnish first class reference. Prefer
that he should take some stock in
concern; good town; good opening
and good backing. Reply to G. &
c., care News and Observer.
12-1Ot
The news & observer., 1905-12-20
THE WEATHER TODAY.

Forecast for North Carolina: IN
creasing cloudiness Wednesday, fol-
lowed by rain; Thursday rain, north
east winds, slowly increasing.
The Weather Yesterday.
Maximum temperature yesterday,
"A degrees; Minimum temperature
yesterday, Az degrees; total precipita-
ton for "a hours, ending p. m, yes.
ter, trace.
The news & observer., 1905-12-20
WANTED! TWO GOOD AGENTS

WANTED! TWO GOOD .AOEN 3
(Master Masons) to write insurance
for an "Old Line Fraternal Bene-
fetal Association-The Masonic Mu
tual Relief Association of the Dis
trict of Columbia. Legal reserve at
8 1-2 per cent. Fine territory AM
chartered by special act of Congress
March 3rd, 1869. Liberal contract
given. Write to VIM. Richardson.
general Agent. Selma. N. c.
IL Is Wed&Sun tt.
The news & observer., 1905-12-20

TIE ENlfiii, STOCK OF GEN
eral merchandise of Harnett Sup
ply Co., Ellington. n. c., will be
sold at public auction for cash on
Tuesday, January 9th, 1906. Private
bids will be considered prior 20
date of sale. BY order of Board of
Directors. e. N. Kicks, Secretary.
12-1O-9t-Sun wed
The news & observer., 1905-12-20
Valuable Farm and City Property for
Sale

On Wednesday, December goth, at
the court house door, II o'clock.
will offer for sale the H. n. Parker
homestead. four aid one-half miles
from. Raleigh on Fayetteville road,
containing about 239 acres. with 10
room dwelling and kitchen, out-houses
and two tenant houses. Will be Of
fered in two parcels and as whole
Terms. one-third cash, balance one
and two years.
At same time and place will sell
City Lot No. 217 West North street
near S. A. l.. shops. Excellent rent
ing property.
CHARLES j. PARKER.
Commissioner.
12-19-2t
The news & observer., 1905-12-20

WANTED-IN EACH STATE. SALES
men to sell large line tobacco Perm
anent position. Central Tobacco
Wo"'rs Co., Penicks, Va.
12-17-4t
The news & observer., 1905-12-20
NATToNAL CASH REGISTER FOR

sale at much less than manufacture
er'S wholesale nrice. Machine en-
tirely new. Has not been opened ur.
Address, Box 206. Franklinton, n. c..
12-16-St
The news & observer., 1905-12-20

WANTED-POSITIO AS CLERK
and bookkeeDer by Jan. 1. Good
references. -four years experience.
Address. Box rs. Everetts. N. G.
12-19-3t
The news & observer., 1905-12-20

WANTED-A FIRST-CLASS No. i
salesman for retail store. No other
need apply. Address. tx" care
News and Observer. 12-19-2t
The news & observer., 1905-12-20

WANTED-POSITIO BY JANUARY
1st or 10th, by practical druggist
with seven years experience. Good
habits, don't drink drop; can man.
age business, keep books, furnish
good reference. Address, A. K. c.,
care News and Observer.
1917 -
The news & observer., 1905-12-20
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% md i for he % o
ting m " : o
The news & observer., 1905-12-20
IF YOU WANT TO PLEASE YOUR

wife buy your Xmas Dinner from
w. 3. Mann. He has the best
Groceries to be had 12-20-4t
The news & observer., 1905-12-20
SEND US YOUR ORDERS FOR

the holidays. We keep the finest and
best Grocer es that can be bought.
w. B. Mann. 12-20-4t
The news & observer., 1905-12-20

CHILDREN UNDER TEN YEARS
of age will not be allowed in City
Skating Rink in the evening but
only in the afternoon. Ed F..
Leach, Manager.
The news & observer., 1905-12-20
WANTED, EXPERIENCED STEM

OGRAPHER Gf ffrSt-class quality
desires a change. Rapid dictator
neat and accurate work. Reference
old employer. Address Expert.
care News and Observer.
The news & observer., 1905-12-20

Marriage licenses We're issued yes
terday to two colored couples in Wake,
Thomas Horton and Mary Smith, of
McCuilers; Luke Stewart and Lula
Sturdivant, of New Hill.
The news & observer., 1905-12-20
EOR SALE, 8 H. II. ROuEI; \,

hnginC complete, IS IN perfect 'con-
iition Henderson Ice Co, Hend+r-
son, n. G.. 12-26-5t.
The news & observer., 1905-12-20

Major r. M. Albright, superintend-
ent OF the North Carolina Car Service
Association, left yesterday for Atlanta,
Ca, where he goes to attend meet
ing of the Car Service Association.
The news & observer., 1905-12-20
IF YOU WANT A GOOD-PA1

position, take a course at Kings
Business College, Raleigh. 3
The news & observer., 1905-12-20

DRESS GOODS AND SHOE SALES
man wanted at once. Simmons d
Hollowell Co., New Bern. N G.
12-19-5t
The news & observer., 1905-12-20
POSITION WANTED BY YOUNG

man. Has experience as bookkeeper
and salesman. vii! begin on
medium salary. Address IS. 4.
care News and Observer. 12202t
The news & observer., 1905-12-20

Three negro Federal court prisoners
were yesterday taken to the Carthage
Jail by Deputy D. J. Mckenzie. They
are George McDairmid, Richard Hays
and Tom Littlejohr and each is SEN
fenced to 60 days in Jail. 500 fine
and costs for retailing liquor without
license.
The news & observer., 1905-12-20
WANTED-EyERY ONE WHO Ex.

poets to attend a business college to
get our new catalogue. King s
Business College. Raleigh. 2
The news & observer., 1905-12-20

2.OO0 ACRES TIMBER LAND FOR
sale; located in Granville County
N c., on the Southern Railway.
Said timher is Oak and Pine. For
particulars apply to A. A. Chap
man, Oxford, n. c..
The news & observer., 1905-12-20

Rev. James D. Simmons, rector of
the Episcopal church at Pittsboro.
returned to his home yesterday. On
Sunday an interested congregation
heard very able sermon by him in
Christ church.
The news & observer., 1905-12-20

Mr. Henry d Bunch, assistant bus
mess manager of the Morning Post
until its end. tonight begins his duties
at the Yarborough House as night
clerk succeeding Mr.. Ira L. Stone
who has resigned. Mr. Stone has made
many friends here by his courtesy and
generally pleasant manner. who re-
grat that he leaves the city.
The news & observer., 1905-12-20
TEN CENTS PER LINE
(Slx words to the Line)
Cash with order.
NO ADVERTISEMENT TAKEN FOR
LESS THAN rs CENTS. SPECIAL
DISCOUNTS ON EXTENDED AID
VERTISINCs. RESULTS ASSURED.

MILL MEN-WE HAVE SEVERAL
locations of pine timber we wish cut
by contract. Hickson Lumber Co.
Cheraw. S. c. 12-20-W FS
The news & observer., 1905-12-20

Failing in love is easy; you have
to dig your way out.
The news & observer., 1905-12-20

Mr.. w ]. Warren, the clever route
agent for the Southern Express Com
pany, was here yesterday. His head
quarters are at Hamlet and he is now
busy with the Christmas goods which
are being rushed over this section.
The news & observer., 1905-12-20
= = l1IxI7KlvVlNNHH
w. f. Murchison.

COl. W. E.. Murchlson, the Wei
known attorney of Jonesboro. was
called here yesterday by the serious ill
ness of his daughter, Mrs. o. l.. Taylor,
on Peace street. On his way there he
was taken seriously i'll on Blount street
and was taken to Rex Hospital lie
has improved greatly and is out of
danger.
The news & observer., 1905-12-20

Mr. w. M. Tucker. of Wadesboro.
q son-in-law of Col. d. H. Milton. of
this city. is organizing drug company
with G. F. Gill and others of Raleigh.
and has arranged to purchase the
Crowell Drug Store on Fayetteville
street, the business to be known as the
Tucker Drug Company. Mr.. c. ..
Crowell with Mr.. E. G. BirdSong, pre-
scription clerk at Kings drug store
corner Fayetteville and Hargett
streets, have secured that business and
Mr.. King will continue his wholesale
drug business on Wilmington and
Martin streets, -
The news & observer., 1905-12-20

Clerk of the Court Russ is busy
these days learning the intricacies of
manipulating a typewriting machine.
Yesterday afternoon he was indus
triously picking away on Now is the
time for every good man to come to
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of Typewriter stunts.