The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-11-21
THANKSGIVING PROCLAMATION
as the Time for its Observance in !
North Carolina.
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Raleigh, n. c.. November 16.-The
following thanksgiving proclamation
was issued today by the governor:
State of North Carolina.
Executive Department.
THANKSGIVING PROCLAMATION.
1t oft behooves a state, as well as
an individual. TO look at the past, that
it nay realize the mercies for which
1t has to be thankful, and to give ex-
preston to its gratitude by words and
acts of praise.
II our state Will take this backward
glance, 1t will find that during the last
rear the a. Of our mercies has
been full to o~verfiowing, and that our
need of praise should be given with
out stint.
In agricultural pursuits we have been
blessed with fair crops, and prices for
farm products have been above the av-
erage, until the farmer is enjoying a
prosperity seldom before possessed. He
Is also gradually learning the lesson
Of diversifying mis- crops, making his
own supplies, thus being able to noli
his products for increased prices.
In Industrial enterprises the growth
of the state has been phenomenal, over
n hundred more new plants being
incorporated this year than last, and
many of them capitalized for Tery
large amounts.
Good dividends ave likewise been
declared on these investments, labor
hnc hnNn mold fnir rryo On nr1 I-rc,
reasonable working hours, and pros
perity abounds.
The settlement of our outstanding
debt upon a just and honorable basis
Is indeed a great reason for thank
fulness, as no unpaid obligations, that
are honest. now remain
There has been no strife between
capital and labor, but peace and good
will exist between employers and en-
ployees. With only one exception, good
order has been maintained throughout
the state, and the majesty of the law
has been upheld by the people and the
courts.
No scourge of disease or pestilelce
has to any great extent visited u
state, but, blessed with unusual health,
we have been happy and prosperous.
Our colleges and schools were never
in a more flourishing condition, ami
the educational awakening that now
exists is but All earnest of greater pow
er and wealth yet to be enjoyed.
Temperance and sobriety in all
things are being practiced by our clti-.
zens, thus insuring industry, and the
high morale Of the state is a blessing
beyond estimation. No graft either
in public or private business has GUS
ed our state.
These extended mercies, shown in
every department of business, have
made or growth a marvel and won
der to ali, for Jul percentage of in
crease industrially, agriculturally, cdu-
cationally and morally has equallei if
not exceeded, the increase of any other
state in the unlcn-
For the mercies SO avishly bestowed
by a bountiful Creator, it is our duty to
return heartfelt and grateful thanks,
and to praise and magnify the naf1e
of the Author of our good.
To the end, therefore, that all srall
have au opportunity of showing their
love ard gratitude, I, r. B. Glenn
Governor of North Carolina, do join
with the President of the United States
in setting apart and fixing Thursday,
the 30Ih day OF November, 1905, as a
day of general thanksgiving, praye7
and rejoicing, during which day praise
for the past mercies received, and guld-
nee for our future, may be given and
asked.
On this day T therefore earnestly re-
quest that all business Of every kind
be suspended and a general holiday
granted, and that throughout the entire
state the people gather in their accus-
toned places Of worship and render
thanks unto tn Most High God for His
manifold blessings during this year,
and to ~cOnsecrate ourselves anew to a
life of industry and honor, and to His
service.
| further specially recommend that
on this day that all our people, as God
hath prospered them, shall of their
substance give to charitable and ben
efcent institutions, and especially to
the widows and orphans.
| also beseech every n On this
Thanksgiving Day, after they have CIV
en- thanks, and while enjoying this
holiday, that they do nothing unwor-.
thy of the reputation of the state. or
that will dishonor God, but that they
deport themselves as becometh COCA
citizens and a Christian people.
In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto
set my hand and caused the Great Seal
of North Carolina to be affixed.
Done in Jul City of Raleigh, this the
18th day of November, 1905, and in the
one hundred and thirtieth year of our
American Independence.
BY the Governor.
B. w. ARLINGTON,
Private Secretary.