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Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1907-03-21
DIXIE JUBILEE SINGERS
High School Athletic Association
Entertainment Tomorrow Niaht.

Williams Original Dixie Jubilee Sing
ers will be presented to the Aberdeen
public BY the local High School Athletic
Association, tomorrow hight, at the
presented the finest concert ever given
in Aberdeen when they were here last
year, and all who heard them were grea'-
ly delighted with their performance.
Their return this year will be greatly APP
preciate1 by the public.
Every member Of the aggregation is
star. The personnel Is AS tolIoas:
MIR. G l.. Johnson. first tenor; Mr..
c. p. Wllllam-. second enor: Mr.. j. II.
Johnson. baritone; Mr.. j. ). Crabhe.
ba>so; Nine. Virginia Greene, prima
donna: Mime. Clara X. Williams, con.
traito; Nine Hattie Hobbs. pianist.
The program consists Of jubilee songs,
plantation songs, negro melodies, camp
meetiug songs. negro lullabys, negro
comic songs, cabin and river songs, sem
timen'al songs. ballads, ragtime songs
and classic selections.
This troupe OF coored singers is pos
sessed OF high moral as we'll as must.
cal standard. The members have been
selected from the best Christian homes,
and have been trained in some OF Amer
ica's best schools: Rust university. OF
Mississippi; Knoxville college and Fisk
university, of Tennessee; and Oberin
college, of Ohio, are represented in the
company.
The quartette is special feature and
is always favorite. The prima donna
was trained by one Of the beat instruct.
ors in Chicago, and she has lyric voice
possessing the flute quality which is
classed by the European masters as be-
ing the rarest and most beautiful. The
negro race has produced few singers as
great as she.
The contralto has been a student at
the Oberlin conservatory OF music. and
also travelled with the Fisk Jubilee sing
ere. She possesses rich and charming
voice OF great depth and power, which
has won for her many admirers.
The pianist is trained accomp PIANIST
of.great natural ability.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1907-03-21

Town killers, says an exchange, are
classified in seven separate punches as
follows: First, those who 90 out OF town
to do their shopping second, those who
want quiet town instead Of one OF push
and and business third. those who i'm
agine they own the town; fourth, those
who deride public spirited men; fifth.
those who oppose everything that does
not originate within themselves; seventh
those who seek TO injnre the credit or
reputation OF another.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1907-03-21

Gov. Mead has :signed the Torrens
land title bill,s and it is now the law.
The adoption OF this system will permit
Grays Harbor countyrto start off with
that plan OF titlessat no greater expense
than would have been the transcribing
OF the presen. records. This eliminates
another objection!,of the opponents Of
division, whol, imagined that fabulous
cost would attach to the transcribing OF
the records.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1907-03-21

Bea,rix Demarest Lloyd is the author
Of the novel which opens the April Smart
Set. Her story lie entitled "The Nina
ture." and che has never written q finer
piece OF work. The scenes are laid IN
Paris. and the absorbing narrative.
which grips the readers attention at the
outset, moves along TO most unexpect'
Ell and thrilling conclusion. VI the
younger writer's of today, none is more
promising than Miss Lloyd and the
Smart Set is to be congratulated on pub.
fishing so notable novel.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1907-03-21
The Aberdeen correspondent 81 the

The Aberdeen correspondent 81 the
Wsahinytonian errs in saying that Street
Hits saved 81 800 on the
North aberdeen bridge, by repairing it
for that sum less than the lowest bid on
the work. No bids we're asked or re-
ceiyed on this work-although the law
specifically says there ehould have been
nor do the reports OF the commissioner
show what the cost WAS.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1907-03-21
Farm for Sale.

About 20 acres, miles from Elma, %
acres in meadow and pastures, all good
land, running water and nice orchard.
School house within a quarter mile,
shingle mill near, postoffice and store
8 miles.
Price $1,000, including young cows,
horse and buggy, and all necessary inn
plenients and tools. Address,
55.3t CHAs. LUND, Elma, Wash.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1907-03-21
For Sale.

About acres, 8 miles east OF Elma on
the county road. acres in oats and
grass, 60 bearing fruit trees. Good 5
room house aud well Of water, fruit house
woodshed. chicken house and yards.
Some cedar and fir on place. One eighth
OF mile to schoolhouse. Four head OF
cattle, some bees, etc. Address P. L.
Bourquin, Elma, Wash.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1907-03-21

We cannot agree with the Bulletin
that new High school building is need
ed. On the contrary, we believe the
present building on the; hill should be
given up to High school classes entirely
as soon as that department becomes
large enough to occupy it. This building
is poorly located for the smaller grades,
whose pupils find climbing the steep hill
somewhat difficult.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1907-03-21

Twenty-Five years ago the capital in
vested in cotton mills in South Carolina
was less than $4,000, 100; now. according
to VIM +. Curtis's research, the aggre-
gate Investment lie IS? COO. A few
years ago it was the New South. now it
is the "busy South.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1907-03-21

Surgeons now declare that the attempt
to cure evil dispositions By removing
pressure from the brain has prove!
failure. The only success in that line
was achieved by the ole time operation
which removed the head itself.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1907-03-21
Farm For Sale.

Forty acres on county road, 3 miles
east OF Ema. 16 acres in oats and erase.
Good 5.room house. large barn. and
sheds, wood shed and good we'll Of WA
ter; 50 fruit trees, three.fourths mile to
echoolhouse. About 81 900 worth OF ce.
dar on the place. $4,000 will take the
place if bought soon. Address John D.
Osborne, Elma, Wash.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1907-03-21

A Western tinancer is sure that that
1.-The people and tie railroads are COM
ing together But the people would
like it better If fewer OF the railroad
trains were coming together.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1907-03-21

Historians are reminding us now that
not only was George Washington slave
owner and A rich aristocrat, but that
1000 barrels OF whiskey we're distilled
on his farms every year.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1907-03-21

I, seems unnecessary to state that tie
Illinois man who lost his mind becs use
OF the increase of salary was not . con.
gresham.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1907-03-21

IL don't claim TO be versed in the wis.
dom OF politics." remarked Gov. Hughes
recently. He will find plenty ct men in
New York, who think they can teach
him a thing or two before his term is
onIpA
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1907-03-21

1t is our private opinion that John
Sharp Williams will be succeeded as
minority leader only when he resigns
his place in the House to enter the
Senate.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1907-03-21

Scores OF street signs are gone from the
corners, and hundreds OF houses in the
city are without numbers. email matters
both, but they are annoying to people
new in the CITY.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1907-03-21

A Tennessee minister declares that
hell i. place OF strong drink. tobacco
baseball, theaters and peek-a-boo shirt.
waists, and the Kansas City Journal
heaves a sigh, "Oh, Death, where is thy
stinp?"
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1907-03-21

1t is reported that George Bernard
Shaw is writing play in which George
Washington igures. Which seems quite
appropriate since figures never lie.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1907-03-21

Senator Bailey says he advised the oil
companies to keep out OF Texas. 1t lie a
his advice.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1907-03-21

Mr.. Spooner will he greatly missed in
the Senate Chamber, and by y" ~
more than Senator Tillm an who was in
the habit OF helping him make his
npooCEoa
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1907-03-21

A Kansas man has just married wo.
man whose name and address he found
in packa ,e of cigarettes. Is there no
end t. The dangers that lurk in the pesky
little white rolls.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1907-03-21

Governor Vardaman will quote you
the finest poetry. verse after verse, for
hour after hour" eays Tom Watson. Not
unless he binds and gags US.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1907-03-21

1t is popularity supposed that Mr.. Bry.
an's silence about government ownership
is due to the fact that the railroads are
speaking for themselves.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1907-03-21

Miss Barbara Barr laughed eight hours
at one joke the other night and nearly
died. Barbarous humor of that kind
should be barred.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1907-03-21

Speaking OF a two.billion dollar con.
grass. the poor foreigners who pay the
tax, as our republican friends say, must
be considering emigration to Americ'.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1907-03-21

About all it takes to reorganize a rail.
road these days is a roller top desk in a
New York Office ami little nerve.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1907-03-21

Ambassador Bryce remarks: II was
touched when landed in New York "
But he doesn't tell us for how much.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1907-03-21

Mr.. Jerome is trying to prove that the
alienists in the Thaw case are a little
touched in the upper story themselves.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1907-03-21

Alter looking over his hand the car
has decided that he had better discard
the new duma.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1907-03-21

Senator Bailey makes a noise a great
deal like man who has had a narrow
escape.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1907-03-21

A tw1ce-a-week Transcript Of the hap
peniugs on Gray's HaSbor-The Ab,
deem Semi-Weekly Herald, $500 u,
$3.50 In advance.
Fine Job Printing At moderate pr1ceA
Herald Priutery.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1907-03-21

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Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1907-03-21
Semi-WeekIy
Aberdeen Herald.

Published eve,v Monday ana Ih"'soay'
AT 4OS East Wis:ikah street,
Telephone SOIL.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1907-12-10
Death In the Country.

Mrs. Mollie Green, wife of G.
NJ. Green, who was a years of
age. died at her home some sew
en- miles south of Durham Mon
day afternoon at2 o'clock. She
had been afflicted for nearly four
years and her death was no sur
prise to those who had been
watching by her side.
The funeral was conducted
from the home this afternoon at
l o'clock by her pastor, Rev.
William S. Olive, and the burial
took place Immediately after the
funeral service, this being in the
family burying place near the
home.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1907-12-10
Vas Painfully Hurt.

Last Friday morning about
10 O'Clock Mrs. Annie J. Jor-
dan, who has charge of the pri-
mary class in the /Morehead
school building, tainted while she
was at her WORK as teacher and
was painfully hurt in the fall she
received.
The fainting of Mrs. Jordan
caused a stampede and much
CONSERVATION AMONG the staueuts
many of whom left the building
and went home to tell the story
to their parents.
When Mrs. Jordan, who had
been hard at work teaching the
little ones of her class, fell her
head struck a desk and a long
cash was cut on the side OF the
head, this necessitating several
stitches being taken by DR..
Cheatham, who was summoned
to attend her. Her nose was al
so bruised and hurt; several
teeth were loosened, and there
was a bad bruise on the side of
the neck.
After being attended she was
removed to her home and the in
formation from Mrs. Jordan last
night was resting very well and
getting along nicely.
Mrs. Jordan has been connect
ed with the city schools for a
number of years. She has al
ways been recognized Jas a fine
teacher and the reason that she
was injured Friday was be-
cause she tried to teach when
she was not physically able, hav-
ing been i'll for several days.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1907-12-10

the report of chief of police to
the city government in the mat
ter of prescriptions filled by the
drug stores for whiskey and rec
ommend that the summary of
this and future reports be print
ed by the city authorities. This
summary should include the
name of each one giving prescrip-
tons and the number of prescrip-
tons given by him.
Fourth. We are not able to
give the attention that was due
to the matter of selling cigar
cites to minors, but have con-
ferred with and. made rscommen-
dations to the authorities of Dur
nam, which we believe will go
lar towards the apprehension Of
any who may violate the law on
this subject.
Respectfully submitted,
j. II. SoUTHGATE,
Foreman"
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1907-12-10
Paste This In Your Scrap Book.

The following from the Char
lotte Observer of the 7th of De-
cember on the suicide Of Clara
Bloodgood, a noted actress, is
worthy of a place in any scrap
book FOR future reference and
thought:
in the suicide of Clara Blood
good there is something that
makes one think. Apparently
she was happy; she had won
many of the laurels that men
strive after. And she gave much
pleasure to thousands. But she
was caught in the whirl of some
dark winds of destiny and be-
coming weary of the struggle
hidden from other eyes, laid
down to sleep. 1t is we'll that
we cannot see all the burden that
is carried by the man beside us
well for our own happiness.
But perhaps we would not be
quite so careless and neglectful
if we could know it all, could see
the desperate battle that is being
waged on the invisible battle
fields of the spirit of the man
who smiles his salution to Us as
as we pass.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1907-12-10

William Scott, l0-Years Old, Shot by
His Brother Saturday Morning.

A distressing accidental shoot
ing occurred at the home of John
L. Scott, whose home is on the
Guess Road near the Gear mill,
last Saturday morning with his
ten-year-old son, William, was
accidentally killed by his brother
James.
While the other members of the
family were in the dining room
eating breakfast they were start
led by the report of the discharge
of a gun. Upon investigation it
was found that William had re-
ceived the entire load from the
gun in face and head and was
dead by the time the family
reached him. James and Will
liams were in the room together
and from the best information
obtained, James picked uo the
gun and snapped it at William,
not knowing that it was loaded.
The accident was a deplorable
one and quite a number of
friends and neighbors gathered
at the saddehed home to assist
thei grief-stricken parents and
children all they could.
The funeral and burial took
place Sunday, the burial being in
the burying ground at Rose of
Sharon church.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1907-12-10
NEW HOSPITAL TO be ERECTED.


Plans have been accepted and
submitted to contractors and it
is learned that the actual work
on the buildings is to begin not
later than March l, of next year.
This work, which will be very
extensive, is now being gone
over by those Of the contractors
of the state who aye competent
to handle large contracts of this
kind. As som as the bids are
submitted the matter will be
gone oyet by those in authority
and the contracts will be award
ed.
The new Watts hospital is the
gift Of Mr. George ". Watts,
the donor Of the present hospital
vas presented to the city. it was
with the direct understanding
and stipulations that no persons
should ever be turned away from
its doors because that person
did not have the proper means.
This has been lived up to but
there has been such an increase
in the population that many who
want to get treatment in the hos
pital. regardless of money, cam
not do so. Mr.. Watts saw the
need. He is now providing the
means.
There is to be an administra-
tive building, three stories; a
general pavilion; operating build
ings and then such out buildings
as the kitchen, electric lightning
plant. laundry, dining room and
other necessary parts of a COM
plete structure of this kind. The
general plan of the building is
such. that if. at any time in the
futur., there is the necessity OF
another ward or several wards.
the work can be done without
changing the architectural plans
OF the present structure.
The hospital buildings will be
erected in the grove near the ma
cldam road the oak grove and
will face east. This will face
out on other property purchased
for this purpose, the whole con-
tanning fifty-six acres. The land
fronting the hospital proper, so
it is learned, will be laid off into
drives and plats where there will
b. flowers and shrubbery and
grass. This will be used to beau
tify the grounds and for breath
ing space" for the convaleseents.
All of the buildings will be of
brick and concrete and will be
fire proof. 1t is thought now
that the buildings already plann-
cd and on which the contractors
will submit bids within a short
while. will cost all of 100000
and probably more. The build
inps will as a matter of fact, cost
close to 100000. Then will
come the cost of the ground pur-
chase and then the equipments.
Ii will all foot up close to- $780,
900. Other additions that are
contemplated, 50 it is said, will
make tho total reach close to a
+. - sxsEtl#,5Y.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1907-12-10

The special tax election in
Whites Cross Roads District will
take place tomorrow. and from
reports it promises to be closed.
The result will be watched with
interest all over the county.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1907-12-10
FOR SALE.

Five hundred white and brown
leghors. Will sell for IS cents,
each Friday 18th of December.
No orders filed before this date.
Beason for selling to make aoom
for stock. Call or write "Y"
Poultry Farm. B. G. Briggs.
Prnp'r. East Durham.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1907-12-10

The public schools of the coun-
ty will close Friday, Dec. 10th
for the Christmas holidays. The
time set for the opening of the
schools is Monday, Dec. 3Oth. A
few Of the schools are preparing
for exercises. ~
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1907-12-10

The Methodist Conference in
session atNew Bern this week
decided to hold the next session
with Trinity church, this city.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1907-12-10
WORK OF THE GRAND JURY.
LARGE Number Of Bills Reported:
Timely Recommendations.

grand jury ana Clerk OF courr
worked almost all day. They
were strengthening out matters.
The following is a report>of the
grand jury for the term.
I'VE the grand jury, appoint
ed for the December term of
Durham county superior court.
beg to submit this report of the
proceedings of the jury:
First. One hundred and nine
bills have been examined and re-
turned true bills, nine were ex-
amined and returned not true
bills, and seven were returned
unreported upon for want of
witnesses, as per schedule A as
attached hereto. +
Second. We find the court
house generally in good condition
and the records OF the clerk,
register of deeds, county treas
urer and sheriff are well, neatly
and we believe correctly kept;
the systems OF aecountsof vouch-
ehsrs which has been lately in
troduced by the county commits
sioners is an admirable one and
we believe does much to facil;-
tate this branch of the county
work. The Jail is clean, free
from offensive odors and we'll
kept throughout, and We desire
to express our satisfaction at the
condition in which We find II,
and the methods which are used
in its general economy. The
c3anty home and convict camp
are in good condition, and the in
mates Of the former appear TO be
We'll looked after. are contented
and speak well OF the care and
attention which they receive.
We recommend the follow
ing:
First. That additional filling
cases be provided for the clerks
office.
second. That the vault room
in the register OF deeds office by
amplified to facilitate the exami-
nation Of records.
Third. That a safe or vault
be provided for the sheriff's of
fcelarge enoughto hold the coun-
T. tax books. which now. and for
years past, have had no fire pre-
lection. but are left exposed at
night on account OF the sheriE's
safe not being large enough TO
accommodate them.
Fourth. That the court room
be provided with u better sys-
TEN Of ventilation, and that af-
ter each court shall be thorough.
ly cleaned and disinfccted under
the supervision of the county
health officer.
Fifth. That storm doors be
provided during the winter sea-
son on the lower floor Of the
building, and that the corridors
be comfortably heated and
equipped with additional seats
for the convenience Of the num-
erous witnesses who are ssum-
mOned TO appear before the court
and who under the present con-
ditiOns, are exposed to too much
cold and damp while waiting
upon the court.
Sixth. That the basement
BE- thoroughly equipped with ups
to-date' water closet fixtures. in
place Of the out-of.date appli-
ances that are now used; this sys-
TEN should provide for individ-
ual closets. Further that a sepa-
rate system shall be provided for
the women who are attendant
upon the court.
Three magistrates In this
county have turned in fines to
the county treasurer, but have
not made the proper report TO
the clerk Of court, as follows; p.
A. Flinton, d. ID. Harris and L.
IT Wgngnt,
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1907-12-10

Jury Returned Verdict Late Friday
EVenlng-C0urt Ends Suddenly.

When the Recorder went to
press last Friday sthe case of
Lewis Williams, on trial for his
life for assault, was in progress,
and was given to the jury late
Friday afternoon, and soon they
returned with a verdict of ac-
quittal.
The evidence of the girl and
her mother, given last week,
was such that it seemed that the
negro would be convicted of the
crime he was charged, but when
all the facts had been heard and
the lawyers had said what they
could for and against the negro
the jury.found thatithere was not
enough evidence to convict and
they returned a verdict of not
guilty and the negro that has
been in jail since the commission
of the .crime left the court house
a free man.
From the story told by the de-
fendant it appeared that it was a
put up job to get him in trouble.
In fact the evidence against the
negro was not sufficient to hang
a man, and while there may have
been some doubt in the minds of
some, it seems they were willing
to give the negro the benefit of
doubt.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1907-12-10
COURT ENDS SUDDENLY.

During the afternoon Judge
Cooke received a message stat
ing that his son was not expected
to live, and arrangements were
Oegun at once to adjourn court
for the term. Many cases Of
minor Importance were. sertled,
that is, such as submissions, mol
pros, etc, but no case of any
general:importance were disposed
OF.