The semi-weekly messenger., 1905-11-14
Especial to The Messenger.

Especial to The Messenger.)
Fayetteville, n C.,November Rev
J. w. Hood. bishop of the Southern
negro Methodist church, is still in a
serious condition from his recent seiz-
, nre with paralysis, but there is very
good hope of his recovery. During the
days of reconstruction, e5efore he was
made bishop he was a prominent poll
tician in Cumberland county, and the
leader of the Republicans of his race
He never minced matters, but stuck
straight from the shoulder in behalf OIL
the negro, though he was never a vio-
lent or pestilent agitatOr. He is heavy
built, with strong, stern face. and
is grave and dignified in manner.
Messrs.S. H. MacRae and H. L. Cook
counsel, are in New York, taking depo-
SitiOnS in the alleged embeZZleme1t
cases of the Bank of Fayetteville.
Judge Fred Moore. after his two weeks
term of Robson court, returns here
to hold Cumberland superior court for
criminal business Many do not believe
that even then either side will be ready
to go to trial, and that there will be
another continuance.
Mr.. J. G.. McDermid, of the wholesale
lumber firm of w. J. McDermid and
Company, of this city, has formed a
partnership with Mr. A B. Williams, of
Rennert, Robson county, in the lun-
ber milling business, though he re-
tains his interest in the McDermid
Company He will take his family to
! Lumberton to live, and his departure
causes the loss to Fayetteville of an ex-
ce1lent citizen.
The railroad committee of the board
of aldermen will, it is understood, $40
NIT favorable report on the applica-
ton of the Atlantic Coast Line rail
Winslow street, to give more room for
arriving and departing trains.
The chamber Of commerce has invit-
; ed the officers of the Cumberland codn-
ty agricultural society to a conference
with view to putting the fair on a
better footing, offering more liberia
premiums, and enIarging the scope and
! value Of the different departments d
the yearly exhibition.
The congregation of the First Bap
| tist church are enjoying very inter
esting week-a series of lectures from
| able speakers, among whom are Revs
| W. B. Oliver and F. D. Hale, Professor
| ]. B. Carlyle, and Dr. r. w. Battle
| A pleasant incident took place yes
| terday, when the members of the worn
ems union, of the First Baptist church
| each one. laid brick on the founda
| ton wall
Mrs. George NJ Rose gave caro-
+! party at the home on Haymount yes
| terday afternoon, complimentary <
| Mrs J. R. Ross, of Charlotte. Mr.. ana
| Mrs. E. III. Jennings entertained lhe
| Down Town Club at cards last evening
and the entertainment proved very de
| lightful.
The trial of Britt, of Hope Mills, TO
the serious crime of burglary, is goins
| on today Britt is a white man, a liv
cry stable keeper at Hope Mills.
President ]. r. Mills. of the Raleigh
| and Southport railroad, was Fayette
| vile visitor yesterday.
Mrs. G. w. Lake, who has been th'
| guest of Mr.. and Mrs. R. Fl. McDuffie
on Dick street, has returned to Wash
ington city
l. Dr. John D. MaeRae has returned
from his recuperating visit to Cha2e
Hill, restored to his normal health.
Buck Thorne Lodge, in the western
part OF the county. has been put il
! fine condition for the winter sojourI