The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-08-22
IN AND ABOUT THE CITY.

The Leesville High School opened
yesterday with an enrolment of 40
per cent. more than last year.
Capt. John Duckett left yesterday
afternoon from Sampson county where
he will deliver several educational
addresses.
Mr.. L. A. Carr, of Durham, was
here yesterday. He has just returned
from Lake Toxaway where he spent
a month with his family.
Dr. G.. A. Roberts, Assistant State
Veterinarian, left yesterday for Rock
ingham to examine dairy cows and test
their milk for tuberculosis.
The Seaboard excursion to Will
mington will leave promptly at s
o'clock this morning and those not
there on time will certainly be left.
Mr.. a. H. Goodwin. a representative
of the Miehle press builders, is here
experimenting the erection of a fine
new press in the office of Sherman &
Co, printers.
Rev. John E. White, of Atlanta, Ga,
was the guest of Mr.. ]. w. Bailey yes
terday. DR. White has recently re-
turned from the worlds Baptist Con-
gress in London.
Mr. Josephus Daniels left last night
for Greensboro, called there in the
hearing of the case of Osborne against
Leach and the News and Observer, set
for hearing today.
Mayor Johnson is writing health
certificates every day, and this is con-
Stunning much of his time. Magistrates
and the clerk of the Board of Health
can also write these certificates.
DR.. TAFT Butler. State Veterinarian
left yesterday for the Biltmore
farms sale of Jersey cattle and Berk-
shire hogs. He goes then to Henderson
where he will conduct a farmers In
stitute.
State Veterinarian TAFT Butler has
returned from the National Veterinary
Association meeting in Cleveland, O.,
and left last night FOR HendersOnVille,
where he will resume the farmers
institute work.
Rev. John E. White, of Atlanta, who
held services at Clayton on Sunday,
was here Yesterday on his way to
Apex to join his family and today they
will return to Atlanta. Mr.. White Will
leave his SON, John T.. White, Jr., al
Cary to attend the Cary High School.
Mr.. c. w. Wharton. photographer,
has returned from Boston, where he
attended the National Photographers
Annual Convention. En- route from
Norfolk to Boston via water the ship
caught afire and burned five hours.
The boat on its return passed through
a severe storm.
The Epworth League of Central NJ.
T. Church meets tonight at o'clock
and will be led by Mr.. c. O. Alternately.
Mr. Alternately is a student of the
Medical College here, and is a young
man of strong mental power and is a
very forceful and entertaining speak
er. The public is cordially invited.
Hon. John G. Scarborough, of Muir
freeSbOrO, was here yesterday on his
way to Thoma sville to attend a meet
ing of the trustees of the Baptist Or
phanage. One of the matters to be
considered is the election of a success
sor to Superintendent Boone, whose
resignation takes effect the first of Sep
TENDER
Prof. J. g. Carlyle of Wake Forest
College, was here yesterday, on his way
to Red Springs, where he is to speak
at the RobesonianS Home Coming
Week" He reports the brick work
of the new Alumni Building as about
completed and that this week the work
in roofing will begin. He says the
building will be the handsomest on the
campus The prospects for the coming
session. which opens on the goth of
this month, are reported as excellent.
PERSONAL.