The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-01-19
COURT
Judge Justice on the Bench-Deaths
of Prominent PeOple-Pine Encamp-
mept Oficers-New Mill to be Built.
Charged With Selling Whiskey-Per-
SOnal Notes.
Especial to The Messenger

FAYETTEVILLE, January 15.-The supe-
rlor court Of Cumberland county con-
vened, for the trial of the criminal
docket only, and to last for one week
only, this morning, Judge Justice on
the bench and G.. G.. Lyon solicitor.
This is the first Cumberland term held
by Judge Justice, and his charge to
the grand jury this morning is spoken
of by both bar and the public as one
OF ability, clearness and force. Il is
probable that the term will be of short
duration, as, on account of smallpox
IN some sections there may be no Jail
cases.
The funeral services took place at 3
o'clock yesterday afternoon, from the
Hay Street Methodist church, of which
she was a member, over the remains
Of Mrs. w. P. Wemyss. aged 73 years.
She was the daughter of the late w.
L. Frizell-an humble, pious Christian,
a devoted wife and mother, and a
generous friend and neighbor-and is
survived by her husband, Captain w.
P. Wemyss, three sons, David F., of
Port Norfolk, Va, John B., of Rocky
Mount, and Robert L., of Fayetteville;
daughter, Mrs. c.. P. OVERLY, Of
this city and an adopted son, Rev.
James T. Frizell, Of Sanford, N. C.
A telegram was received here on
Saturday, announcing the death of
Rev. E.. J. Edwards, pastor Of the
Baptist church at Lowell, CASTOR coun-
ty. His remains were brought to this
place, and the funeral services took
place yesterday from Cumberland Un-
ion Baptist church. The deceased was
a brave one-armed Confederate SOL
der, and vas well known here, where
he was highly esteemed for his many
sterling qualities. He was for years
an active ~canvasser for the Biblical
Recorder and the North Carolina Bap-
fist, besides being an interesting con-
tributOr to the press.
The following officers of Pine En-
campment No. 3 of the order Of Odd
Fellows in this city have been duly
installed: Percy Thomas, C. P; J. A.
Malloy, H. P; D. J.. Mcdaniel, S.. w;
W. H. Pfester, J. W.; G. r. W~akeland,
R.. S.; D. Caster, F. S.; d. H. McLau-
rim, treasurer; J. G. Dye, J. L. Wade,
G. Tatum, j. c. Carson, LIST, End, 3rd.
| and 4th watch; c. R. Tomlinson, G. of
l., -. D. FS<I. L. D., II. NJ. JOIudI, ".
S.
Richard Council was tried Saturday
before United States Commissioner
Sutton, charged with selling whiskey,
| and was bound over to federal court
; in bail of 5000, in default of which he
was committed to Jail.
Messrs. Newberry and Cowell, furni-
ture manufacturers of Dunn, last Sat-
urday, received an order for furniture
from Nassau, celebrated in blockade
running during the C~onfederacy. They
| naturally feel some elation at this ex-
tension of their trade.
The new Armfield Drug Company,
| who recently bought out the stock, tx
lures, etc. of the King Drug Company,
in the Hotel La Fayette building, op-
| ened business ON Saturday. The MEM
| bers of the firm are Messrs. A. A. Arm
field and l.. l.. Greenwood, long in the
| training and service of the large Arm
field Wholesale Grocery Company, of
this city-young men of energy, high
character and fine business standing.
Mr.. A. B. Gwaltney, who has been
the guest of MI. and Mrs. w. ]. Nc
Diarmid, left on Saturday night for
New York; Mrs. Gwaltney will pro-
long her visit for a few days.
Mrs. X. M. Murchison and her daugn-
ter, Mrs. Carter, of Baltimore, are Wis
iting Mr.. and Mrs. w. J.. McDiamid.
The contract will be let for the cleo
ton of a cotton mill near Raeford,
on a large stream. to be run by both
water and steam power. Mr.. N. D. Nc