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Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1906-01-31
They WILL MARRY At FAITH.
A Considerable Quantity Of Cotton Still
Held by the Farmers.

Charlie Holshouser and Miss
Bessie Lyerly drove over to Gran
ite Quarry, Sunday evening, and
Rev. G. W. Cox united them in
the holy b onds of matrimony.
The attendants we're: Baxter
Raney and Miss Ellen Foster, and
David Peeler and Miss Lille Fos-
ter. We wish them a long and
happy life.
We had the heaviest sleet here
for many long years. The fruit
trees all over the county are
damaged great deal, and trees
and limbs are broken down over
the roads and in the woods in all
directions. Telephone wires were
broken in many places.
The granite contractors have
more work on hand than ever be-
fore at this time of the year.
A great many bales Of cotton
are lying around the gln-houses
and many bales are stored up by
the farmers in this settlement, the
like of which we never saw before.
Mrs. Bingham Fink, who is not
able to do the house work, will
have to look for another house
keeper. Every time she gets one
some young gentleman comes
along and takes her away for his
wife. The last one was with Mrs.
Fink only short time, and now
she is going to keep house for her.
self. That is the way Faith is
building up so fast. Young
people settling all around and in
the town.
Watch these items next week
for more weddings. VENUS.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1906-01-31
VERBLE NEWS.
Nothing but mud now.

Nothing but mud now.
The fruit trees in this section
were badly damaged by the sleet
and ice.
Rev. Harper, the pastor at
Gays chapel failed to make his
appointment Sunday owing to the
bad roads.
Sunday school at Gays chapel
has been discontinued until
spring.
There is some sickness and bad
colds in our section now.
The farmers have gotten very
little blowing done around here.
T. S. Kincaid, our photograph.
or. made some photographs of the
ice Saturday morning.
Ernest Miller has put a fence
around his farm next to the road.
Kincaid Bros. have got theil
stsreoptican show outfit and are
going to start out soon. They are
going to try to raise money enough
to paint the Methodist church
They have fine outfit.
Success to all. SATURN.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1906-01-31
The Merchants Association Meeting.

A meeting of the Merchants
Association of Salisbury, was held
in the Royal Arcanum hall one
night last week. A number of
items of interest we're acted upon.
The Association has secured the
rooms over the First Nationa.
bank and will fit them up for per-
manent headquarters. Two COL
lectors were elected, John J. Stew
art, legal collector, and G. N.
Brown, official collector. The
hour for closing the stores was
fixed at Z p. M, excepting Satur
day nights and the nights Of the
19, 20, and 21.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1906-01-31
The Diamond Cure,

The latest news from Paris is,
that they have discovered dia-
mond cure for consumption. If
you fear consumption or pneu-
monia, it will, however, be best
for you to take that great remedy
mentioned by W. T. McGee, Of
Vanleer, Tenn, II had cough,
for fourteen years. Nothing help
ed me, until I took DR.. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption.
Coughs and Colds, which gave in
stant relief, and effected perma-
nent cure" Unequalled quick
cure, for Throat and Lung Trouble
At all Druggists; price SOC and
$1.00, guaranteed. Trial bottle
free.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1906-01-31
A. N. Houser Attacked.

AS A. M. Houser was making
his way home, on West Council
street, Saturday night, some un-
known party struck him a heavy
blow over his eyes. Mr.. Houser
had an open knife in his hand and
made such good use of it as to
cause the would be assassin to tear
himself away with all possible
haste. Mr.. Houser thinks he
made several telling cuts on the
fellows breast. There is no clue
as to who the man was.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1906-01-31
School Teacher Fined.

W. G. Gibbs, public school
teacher of the county, was indict-
ed last Friday by Stokes We'd
dington, for the excessive punish
ment of his son. R. Lee Wright,
Esq, appeared in the magistrate's s
court for Mr.. Weddington. Prof.
Gibbs conducts school in China
Grove township and the trial was
held before W. L. K1mball, Esq,
at China Grove. The professor
was fined $5 and was taxed with
tho costs in the case. An appeal
was taken.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1906-01-31
Wm. N. Erwin TO Prepare for the Ministry.

VIM. M. Erwin, who has been
manager of the Bell Shoe store,
has rendered his resignation,
which will take effect February
1st., after which time he will 60
to Wildmere, near Rutherfordton,
for the purpose of preparing him
self for college. Next fall Mr..
Erwin will enter Davidson col
lege, where he will take the full
cou1se, after which a course in a
theological seminary for the pur-
pose of preparing for the ministry.
Mr.. Erwin is a young man with
many good traits of character,
and although his many friends in
Salisbury will regret to learn of
his departure, they wish him much
success in his worthy endeavors.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1906-01-31
A Surprise Party.

A pleasant surprise party may
be given to your stomach and IL
YER, by taking medicine which
will relieve their pain and dis
comfort, VIZ: DR.. Kings New
Life Pills. They are most wonder
full remedy, affording sure relief
and cure, for headache, dizziness
and constipation. 25c at all Drug.
gist's.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1906-01-31
Forced to Starve.

B. F. Leek, of Concord, KY,
says: "For 20 years I suffered
agonies, with sore on my upper
lip, SO painful, sometimes, that I
could not eat. After vainly try
ing everything else, I cured it,
with Bucklen's Salve." It's great
for burns, cuts and wounds. AT
all drug stores; only 25c.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1906-01-31
The WEAVER PIANO.

The tone of the Weaver Piano
is simply faultless, and the whole
piano is as durable as any piano
can be made.
Guaranteed and sold by
q. w. Erik, Salisbury, N. G..
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1906-01-31
TO HAVE A new PASTOR.
Rev. VIM. H. Rich Resisns as Pastor of
Baptist Church and will Leave Soon,

Rev. VIM. H. Rich, pastor of
the First Baptist church of this
city, has resigned. Rev. Rich had
recently received a call from Vine
vile church, of Macon, Ga., and
had decided to accept it. Upon
making the announcement to his
congregation objections were
made and pleas entered for
the purpose of inducing him
to remain. He agreed to recon-
slider the matter and give a final
answer. which he did. He then
announced his intention to 60 to
Macon. Rev. Rich has been in
Salisbury little over year, during
which time his church has made
much progress, members have
been added to the church roll and
the church edifice has been COM
pleted, which is one of the hand
somest in the city, and Rev. Rich
has not only endeared himself to
all of his congregation but also to
many other of our citizens. Rev.
Rich will preach his farewell SER
mon in February just before leav-
ing for his new charge.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1906-01-31
LOCAL NEWS ITEMS.
Happenings Of the Week Told Without Use
less FriIIs and Filling.

Jess fllllS ana flIllng. .,.
The Ellis school-house, situated
near the Cavalry Baptist church,
in Franklin township, will be
sold by auction tomorrow morn.
Ing at II o'clock.
Rev. G. G.. Vardell, occupied
the pulpit of the First Presbyter.
ian church Sunday morning.
Report has it that Salisbury is
soon to have one of the largest
lumber yards in the entire South.
This may be true, but we nave no
hope of securing the belief Of the
most optimistic on this point, al
though there may be a lumber
yard established here.
E. L. McAllister, who has for
several years been foreman Of the
Southern's tool room at Spencer,
has accepted similar position in
Lynchburg, Va. Before leaving
Monday morning Mr.. McAllister's
subordinates presented him with
handsome Masonic pin.
Howard McCubbins shot at a
man hiding in his yard Sunday
night.
Rev. J. H. Grey and family are
spending several days at Sumter,
S. G.
The Conservative Mutual Life,
al insurance organization Of
Charlotte, will open a branch
Office here February LIST.
The Peacock-Simpson Grocery
Co., recently organized, have rent
ed one of the store rooms under
the new opera house where they
will condnct their business.
Henry T. Simpson will be in
charge at the firms headquarters.
III. G. McInourff, of Memphis,
Tenn, has opened an electrical
supply house in this city at 1924
East Inniss street. \
Salisbury is at present the
scrapping ground of the American
Tobacco Co.. a trust, and the
Standard Co., and independent
firm. Each company has a
representative on the ground and
each of whom are hard at work
endeavoring to get orders for the
goods manufactured by his COM
pany. It is hard to tell what the
outcome will be.
Messrs. Thomas L. Swink and
Arthur Peeler have formed a
partnership for the conduct of a
bakery. >'his institution will be
in the rear of A. Parker's store.
It is proposed to replace Mr.. Par.
ker's present plant with a new,
larger and better equipment.
When complete they will be able
to supply the city trade and near
by towns. Mr.. Swink will be in
charge of the baking department..
The Salisbury Bar Association
has decided to ask the County
Commissioners at the February
meeting to recommend a special
term of Rowan Superior court to
be held in June. This step is ad-
visable owing to the great num-
Der of civil cases that have ac-
cumulated on the court calendar
during the past few years. If
the special term is held it will be
given entirely to the hearing of
civil cases.
Jackson Reid, the negro who
was shot, at the Brown Furniture
Co.'S factory recently, has been
taken to his home in South Caro-
lima. Johnson, who did the shoot
ing, is still in jail.
curnrico Dar}u
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1906-01-31
Brick Yard for Sale.

Will sell or lease part or full
interest in brick yard situated on
Yadkin R. R., II miles from city
limits. Apply to W. D. Watson,
or G. A. Montgomery. 2t.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1906-01-31

Forty years ago Robert E. Lee
was offered the presidency of a
Northern insurance company at a
salary large enough TOR those
days. He wrote that he haden It
the ability or the experience to
command such a salary. He
was told that his mans was worth
it. What influence [ have with
the Southern people is not for
sale, said Lee. That ended the
negotiation.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1906-01-31
THE GRIM REAPER BUSY.
A Number Of Victims Well Known In Sails
bury are Called AWay.

A Number Of Victims Well Known in Sails
bury are Called Away.
| BAs1NeER, CALEB, a well-to-do
farmer of the Rock neighborhood,
dropped dead near his residence
last Wednesday evening, the
effects of heart failure. Mr.. Bas-
singer was a good citizen, he was
about Is years of age and a num-
ber of children survive HIM.
LACY, EDWARD, an engineer on
the Asheville and Spartanburg
division of the Southern, was kill
ed at Campadella Sunday after
noon. Mr.. Lacy had stopped for
water when another train ran in
to his. It is said he jumped, and
slipped on the ice and fell on the
track, in front of thu approaching
train and was ground to death.
Mr.. Lacy at one time made his
home in Salisbury.
TRoTTERs, MRS. CLEMENT1NE, of
Greensboro, mother of Mrs. P. N.
Peacock, of Salisbury, died in
Greensboro Monday. She was IS
years of age.
SUMNER, JULIA, colored, SER
want at the home of the late Rev.
J. Rumple, for about third of a
century, after attending the fu-
neral services of DR.. Rumple last
week, died Tuesday night, one
week ago. She had just returned
from the funeral services when she
laid on her bed and died, it is
said from the effects of grief.
A. Saleeby who intended to es-
tablish a large bakery here, has
decidad not to do so.
Mrs. Louis Brown, who has
been at the sanitorium for sever
al weeks, continues to impssvev>-~,
Mrs. Browns mother, Mrs. T. S. !
Clarkson, of Charlotte, as noted
in last weeks paper died on Janu-
ary the Goth, but Mrs. Brown was
not informed of her mothers
death until last Wednesday.
Sousa, the great band master,
gave concert in Salisbury last
Friday evening.
Asyoung son of R. L. James, of
Spencer, is in danger ofiloosing his
eyes by the explosion of some
powder, with which he was play
ing last Thursday evening.
The Daughters of Rebekah, all
auxiliary society of the Odd Fell
lows, held an important meeting
last Friday night. A number of
candidates were initiated after
which social session was held.
T. W. Watkins, one of Rowan's
most enterprislng and substantial
farmers, has just purchased of DR..
P. L. Murphy, of Morganton, a
fine Holstein bull calf. Mr.. Wat
kins is very much interested in
high grade cattle and has spared
no expense to secure the very best.
The purchase was made for Mr..
Watkins by D. M. Miller, Esq.
Mr.. Watkins tells us he has also
ordered Holstein heifsr from the
same herd.
A force of mon have been at
work for some time laying heavy
rails Oh the Yadkin railway. The
rails being laid are the standard
size and will weigh so pounds to
the foot The work is progressing
nicely and has about reached
Rockwell. This with other i'm
provements now being made will
put this road in much better con-
dition than heretofore.
E. V. Debbs, as formly noted.
spoke in the Opera house last We'd
nesday night. He had affair sized
audlance which we learn, was
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1906-01-31
THE NEWS FROM MILLER1eNA.
Betsy and UneIe, Josh Send in Some In
teresting Items.

ietesllng l1ems'
| Well, Betsy is still among the
living aud has been intending to
write to the good old CAROLINA
WATcHMAN for some time,
We have been having some cold
sleety weather for a few days,
Many fruit trees have been en-.
tirely ruined and lots of large
forest trees were blown up by the
roots, rendering the roads in some
places impossible. :
Misses Pattie Miller and Beulah
Ridenhour, from near Misenhelm.
er's springs. visited the young
people at Jos. A. Miller's Satur-
day night.
Rev. Chas. and Mrs. Pless spent
Saturday night with Jos. W. Mil
ler's family.
Miss Freda Kirk who has the
measles is recovering we are glad
to note.
Chas. I. Miller, who is attend
ing school at New London, spent
Saturday night at home.
Mrs. Ellen Ross returned to
Albemarle last Wednesday after
spending a couple weeks with her
parents.
M. G. Morgan, of this place.
and Mrs. Jane Eller, of near Pool,
were married Jan. 18th. We wish
them every happiness.
Misses Stella Stokes and Ber-
tie Miller visited in Richfeld
Sunday evening.
Crawford Miller and family, of
Dowd, visited at Mrs. E. G. Mil
ler's last Saturday and Sunday.
The congregation at Luther's
ahurch was quite small Sunday
morning on account of rough
weather.
Success to the WATcHMAN and
it's readers. BETSY.
We were both surprised and de-
lighted to hear from Betsy.-Ed.
Wheat and oats are looking very
we'll considering the cold weather.
We are looking for a large yield
this year.
Charlie, Luther. CALVIN Henry
and Lee Miller, of Millertown,
and Charlie Crowell, Of New Lon
don, spent part of Saturday
night at Wyattville. T. G. Wyatt
Is real funny old fellow. The
visit was enjoyed very much.
R. L. Austin and w. T. Crowell
and families, of Richfield, visited
at L. W. Miller's Sunday, also T.
E. Harris.
There are a few cases of measles
in our neighborhood.
J. A., J. W. and L. W. Miller
killed some fine porkers last week.
J. N. G. Morgan, of Miller
town, had the misfortune to get
his hand cut last week, but is i'm
proving now.
G.. G. Fraley, of this place,
lately purchased a fine pair of
mules.
J. G. Fraley, the blacksmith Of
this place, is doing a great deal of
repairing, etc.
With hest wishes to the editor
and the readers of the WATCHMAN
UNCLE JOSH.
Please write on only one side Of
the paper.-Ed.
A, N. Houser Attacked.
As A. M. Houser was making
his way home, on West Council
street, Saturday night, some un-
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1906-01-31
ALBEMARLE AND STANLY COUNTY.
A Lot of Brief aud Interesting Items From
our Neighbor County.

a LUZ vi DllEt duu IlltGIGStiIi6 ttVl1o tIvlI
our Neighbor County.
Stanly Enterprise:Ja 25tb.
= 'Ewo.Whitney;negroes were jail
ed here Monday-cne for shooting
the other, the result of quarrel
and fighting.
Mrs. G. W. Baker and three OF
her children are sick with measles.
The family is in sad plight on
account of the affection, and
stand sorely in need of assistance.
Alexander Shaver, at Gladstone
of lower Rowan, boarded the train
Monday morning with his daugh-
ter whom he is taking to the
Davidson hospital in Mecklenburg
county for treatment.
A charter has been granted for
the Norwood Electric and Water
Company, of Norwood with $780,
600 authorized capital stock, the
incorporators being T. A. Hath
cock, J. M. Lilly and others.
Surveyors are at work laying off
streets and lots in the 25 acres of
land purchased few days ago by
tho Albemarle Real Estate and
Insurance Company. South Albe-
marie will very soon bloom into a
little city in itself.
Mr.. and Mrs. U. B. Blalock re-
turned last week from an extensive
bridal tour through Florida and
Cuba and report most pleasant
trip. We regret very much that
they are going to leave us soon to
make their home in Wadesboro.
Mr.. Blalock will take charge of
s'The Planters Hardware" at that
point. He has been very popu-
lar and successful business man
here and we will regret very much
for him to leave Ms.
Sheriff Green left for Raleigh
T esday with young Hammer, the
bigamlst, who was sentenced to
seven years in the penitentiary.
Deputy Sheriff Jack Almond car
ried the two negroes to Randolph,
who were sentenced to terms on
the roads,
Some of the citizens of Norwood
and community have recently
formed company, and lncorpor-
ated under the name ''The Nor
wood ElecJric and Water Co., and
will at once proceed to put in a
frst-class telephone exchange and
contemplate putting IN water
works at some future day.
The Richfeld Mfg, Co. will
probably bo the name of the new
lumber company recently organ
lied at Richfeld. The company
is composed of several of our lead
ing men. They will begin busi-
ness with capital of $1,000 and
will manufacture sash, blinds,
doors and all kinds of finished
lumber.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. E. johnson, of
Salisbury, arrived Saturday and
we're guests of Mrs. A. L. Patter-
son, sister of Mrs. Johnson.
The latter returned to Salisbury
Monday, leaving Mr.. Johnson, as
he is recovering from the effects
of recent operation for appendi-
citis. He is ticket agent for the
Southern at Salisbury, and is we'll
known to many of our people,
who are glad to have him here
even on short visit.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1906-01-31
Weddings,

WeddIngS,
Dunham-Trexler. The marriage
of Miss Florence Dunham and Zeb
V. Trexler took place last We'd
nesday night at the home of Rev.
N. D. Bodie, in the country
This young couple, accompa-
MED by Miss Ola Trexler, sister
of the groom, and Arthur Peeler,
went out driving when they
stopped at Rev. Bodies and were
married.
Little Falls herald., 1906-03-02

very handsome picture of the Lord 8
Supper for the New Assembly. Mrs.
Williams purchased it in New York
for them.
Miss Eulslia Skoog of Little Falls
was the guest of Myrtle Scott Satur-
day.
Alfred Lewis came down from Ran
dali Saturday night and returned Sun
day.
Mrs. Miller and Mrs Hayes Of Lit
tie Falls were visitors at the home of
Mrs. Quine Sunday.
Tne young people spent a very
pleasant evening at Mr. Tabler's Sat.
urday evening. Candy was served.
Minnie Taylor came home Thursday
and returned Sunday.
Jessie Taylor returned from Swan
River Friday.
Three of Our young 6ddlers spent
Tuesday evening at Claude Chambers
Sam Olin and mother of Little Falls
visited Mrs. Wright Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Muncy left
FLOR Bemidji Monday, wtere Herb ex-
poets to work in the mill.
Mr.. and Mrs. Reid attended the
dance Monday evening at Little Fails.
Miss Dottie Savage taught the ad.
vanced room Monday afternoon.
Rex Muncy was caller here Sun
day. He took dinner at M. Scott s
Little Falls herald., 1906-03-02
BRlCkYARD

Feb. 27.-Mr. and Mrs. Vern Mat
teson of Little Elk visited Mrs Cham
bers Thursday.
There was large surprise and fare
we'll party last Thursday night at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. John Stevens.
They were presented with handsome
rocker. Refreshments were served at
an early hour. All enjoyed themselves
and departed wishing the host and
hostess good luck and prosperity in
their new home. There we're thirty
seven present.
The entertainment at the New As
sembly was will rendered with the ex-
ception of the children having very
bad colds. The New Assembly was
tastefully decorated with flags,
candles and pictures of Washington
and Lincoln. The program was coed
and the house was crowded.
Mrs. Dewey Of Little Falls was the
guest Of Mrs. Manbeck Thursday and
Friday.
Miss Linnie Beatty came home
Thursday night from Melrose to visit
a few days, returning Sunday after
noon.
Miss Fannie Barner Of Little Falls
attended Sunday school here Sunday
= = The Busy Bee society has bought a
Little Falls herald., 1906-03-02
BELLE PRAIRIE

Feb. 2S.-A numOer Of che young
folks from here attended the dance
Wednesday evening in Oak Ridge Civ.
en- at the home of Frank Brous2eau.
All report good time.
Miss Emma Beveridge has gone to
Cloquet for an extended visit with her
sister, Mrs. A. B. Schellings.
Mrs. Fred Bugh has returned from
q visit with relatives in Iowa.
Mr. and Mrs. Victor Jewett. who
have been living in Brainerd, have
moved to Little Falls. Mrs. Jewett is
daughter of Isaac Mayough of this
place.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. A. Tucker spent
Sunday in Little Falls visiting with
relatives.
The warm weather has made sleigh.
ing very poor.
Joe Sladek, who underwent a seri-
GUS operation few weeks ago, is
slowly impr wing.
Miss Hosanna Picotte returned nome
Tuesday from visit with relatives in
Little Falls.
A large crowd Of young people
gathered at the home of MIR. and Mrs.
Eugene Rocheleau Wednesday evening
and enjoyed themselves until q late
hour at dancing. This was the last
dance before Lent and all took advan-
tsQe Of the opportunity to have good
time.
Mrs. Vela Coe made one of her
weekly trips to Little Falls Wednesday
where she is receivjn~ II, trucions in
music from Prof Cans.
Nick Olson has purchsed a new cut.
ter and Is now prepared to show the
girls good time.