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Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1908-12-09
Mortgage Sale.

Default having been made in the
payment OF the indebtedness secured
by tfat certain mortgage deed OF trust
executed on the 18th day of Septem-
Der, 1907, by A. L. Lofin and Sallie 7.
Loflin to H. A. Bernhardt, trustee. to
secure w. W. Reid, and recorded in
DOCK II, at page 402 of Rowan County
Record OF Mortgages, pursuant to the
provision of said mortgage deed of
trust, the undersigned will sell at nuh-
lie sale tt the highest bidder for cash
at the court house door in Salisbury.
North Carolina, on
Saturday, the 9Th day of January, 1909.
at II O'Clock M, the following real es-
tate:
Beginning at a stake so feet north
west from the west corner of the inter
section of Vance avenue and Melrose
street, being on the west side of Vance
avenue, and runs thence in a north
westerly direction with edge of Vance
avenue 30 feet to a stake, corner of lot
number thirteen, thence with the line
OF lot number thirteen in southwestern
~ direction 145 feet to a stake on al
ley, thence with the line of said alley
IN south-easterly direction so feet to a
stake---corner of lot number eleven.
thence with the line of lot number
eleven in north-easterly direction AS
feet to the beginning, being lot number
twelve in block number three as shown
upon map of Melrose Heights recorded
IN book 10Y. page COL, of Rowan County
Record of Deeds.
This the 9TH day of December, 1908.
H. A. BERNHARDT, TRUSTEES.
B, B. Miller, attorney.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1908-12-09

One day last week there was a
Civic League organized here. It's
object, as stated, is for the pur.
pose of improving and beautify.
ing the city. A very praiseworthy
cause. Any good citizen should
be glad to assist in such efforts,
but as such efforts would neces.
sarily mean the undoing of about
so per cent. of the Improvements
made by the mayor and city Of
ficials during the past few years,
and some of the same officials
seem to be engineering the league,
and, as it seems to be more of a
political campaign comm ittee for
the reelection of some of the same
city officials, we fear the beautif-
cation of the city through such a
source is predestined to failure
In saying that much of the i'm
provements made here in the last
few years will need to be undone,
/. We refer to the narrowing of the
streets, tie szigzag arrangement
of the curling, the lack of sufici-
ent drainage, and the failure to
establish correct property lines.
Harmony and regularity of the
streets, sidewalk and curbing are,
to US, among the first requisites of
the city beautiful. So, while
much has been done, without the
least reference to these basic prin-
ciples, (if there r more than two
blocks here laid off in line and to
match in proportion, we have 10,
seen tbem,) we r~e-iterate the ne
cessity of undoing, and at a great
or cost than would have been the
original cost, much that has been
done.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1908-12-09
An Opportunity.

We are organizing an Inter
national Bible reading association
at the Dunn's Mountain Baptist
church, for tho purpose Of promot-
inc Christian fellowship and social
intercourse. We want a charter
membership of at least twenty-five
people. We extend you a cordial
invitation to join us. Come to
class next Sunday evening at 2
O'Clock and get acquainted. If
you cannot come next Sunday, and
want to become a charter member,
just send us your name. A visit
to u class is an hour we'll spent.
Nothing to loose much to gain.
Very truly yours,
WALTER L. LoFT1N,
JAMES DRY,
NATHAN RIBEI1N,
GEO. W. MILLER,
organizing committee.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1908-12-09
THE COOLEEMEE JOURNAL.
Published at CooIeemee, N. C.
Edited bVJ C, Sell,

A wide-awake, %up-to-date progressive
paper, contains all the news, both state
and county, also all the news of Davie
and surrounding counties. One of the
best opportunities for Salisbury to ad-
vertise their business in surrounding
counties, as Salisbury is the all-impor-
tant market for the people, as they
have near three thousand iphabi ants
and only ID miles from this place. Sub
scription S1.OO per year and advertising
rates very reasonable.
Address all communications to Coo
LEEMEE JOURNAL, lock box 20, Coolee-
NEE, N. G. Phone No. 6. 1872 If
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1908-12-09
Officers Take oath.

The officers elected at the Nov
ember election were sworn in last
Monday and are now performing
the duties Of their respective Off
ces. When the new board Of coun-
ty commissioners WAS organized,
P. B. Beard was selected as chair
man and it was he who admins
tered oath of office to the recently
elected officers. Sheriff Mckenzie
succeeds J.. II. Krider, Messrs.
Bea1o Peeler and Barber are
the new lgmbers of the board of
county commissioners, Messrs.
Miller, Nicholas, Miller and Dor.
sett are their own Successors in the
offices, respectfully, Of register OF
deeds, treasurer, surveyor and
coroner.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1908-12-09

We haven't the time to call at
tention to each of our advertise g
separately this week, but do SO in
this general way. Practically
every ad. in this paper is a plea to
you to do our trading at home,
among your merchants, and it is
hoped, after a perusal of The
WAToHMAN's advertising columns,
thas those who cordially invite
your patronage will be- given a
fair showing by you. Home patro.
mage makes it possible for home
institutions to succeed. Trade al
home.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1908-12-09
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE

The undersigned having qualified as
administering of A. Naile, deceased,
all creditors are hereby notified to pre-
sent their claims to the undersigned
on or be fore December 4, 1909, or this
notice will be plead in bar Of their re-
covery. All persons indebted to this
estate will Ilease settle their accounts
Immediately. May G. MALE,
Administrative.
Linn q Linn, attorneys.
December 4, 1908.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1908-12-09
vINoL Cures CHRONIC COUGHS,
COLDS and BRONCHITIS
Affor 0fhor Ramodioa Fail

~"I have been troubled with chronic
cold and bronchitis for a long time
and have tried many remedies without
finding relief. Through the kind sug-
gestion of a friend l tried Vinol, and
after taking four bottles, am entirely
cured" A. H. Wilde, 733-8th Avenue,
Minneapolis, MINI.
S. Mcdonald, LAT W. Congress
st. Paul, Mimi, writes: Il con.
tracted a severe cold last winter and
thought I would never get rid Of it.
tried Vinol as a last resort, and it has
completely cured me-"
Vinol combines two world-famed
%tonics, the healing, medicinal proper
ties OF cod liver oil and tonic iron, de-
liciously palatable and agreeable to the
weakest stomach. For this reason.
Vinol Is unexcelled as a strength
builder for old people, delicate chill
dren, weak and rundown persons, at
ter sickness and for Chronic Coughs
Colds and Bronchitis.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1908-12-09
SALISBURY MARKETS,

Corrected weekly by D. M. Miller.
Apples. per bushel, go to 80.
Bacon, sides per Ii, II to H..
shoulders, per 1b, 10 to II.
ham, per Ii, Is to IS,
round, per III, 10 to 12R.
Butter, choice yellow, 20 to 22H
Chickens, per ID, 81 to 8.
bucks, 20 to 80.
Guineas, Is to 80.
Eggs, per doz, % to %.
Corn, per bushel, 75c.
Flour, straight, per sack, $3.50 to $2.4(
pat, $500 to 3 20.
Hay. per. hundred lbs, so to 80
Honey, per ID, Is to 20.
Lard, N. c., per Id, 10 to 1871.
Meal, bolted. per hu 100.
Oats. per bu. IS to7O
Potatoes, Irish, pc blu go to 80
Wheat per bush. 80 to 81 90
SALISBURY COTTON MARKET.
Norrected by NJ. G. Quinn.
Good middling, 9.O5c.
Strict middling, SIC.
Stains and tinges, " and &c.
Market steady.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1908-12-09
SALISBURY, N. G., DEC 9, 1908.

Lynchburg, Va, has joined the
ranks of the dry towns. Look
out for Richmond now. Virginla's
soil might not prove SO favorable
after all to those who are seeking
a new location in order to con-
duct a liquor business.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1908-12-09
Monday, January 4th, 1909,


at II O'Clock m , sell to the highest
bidder. for cash, at the Court House
door in the city of Salisbury, the fol-
lowing described real estate, lying and
being near Gays chapel, in Franklin
township, 7miles from Salisbury, u
ty of Rowan and bounded as follows:
Beginning at a hickory ITO chairs
south of the beginning corner Ia post
oah) of the 104-acre tract in the sub
division of the Hillary Elliott estate.
and running N. IS W., SO. so chains to a
white oak; thence s. ~ west, Is 80
chains to a post oak thence south So
east, 7.5 chaies to a maple in the
branch; thence south 8 west, Is 90
chains to a black oak; thence north
1917 east, 24.57 chains to a hickory:
thence north 81 east, 5 so chains to a
dog wood thence south II east. 7 80
chains to a pine, dover n thence
south % east, 10 chains to a pine:
thence north 41A east. 20 so chains to
the beginning, containing 1923 acres.
more or less, deed for which is regis
tered in Book Y page 27O in the Regis
t5r's office of Rowan county.
This is a valuable tract of land in a
good neighborhood. and title to the
same is perfect, and whoever buys will
get a court deed.
Bidding to begin at 1920.
JAMES A. R1ToHIE, Admr. and Conn.,,
rural route No 8, Salisbury, N. G.
h. LEE WRIGHT, Atty.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1908-12-09
4th day Of January. 1909,

for cash, the following described prop
erty:
One tract of land lying snd being in
Salisbury township, beginning at a
stake in the center of the N. G. r. R.,
John I. Trexler's corner, in John Boards
corner and runs thence north 57H de-
grees easl 4.48 chains to a stake in the
center of said railroad, Sam1 Correll's
corner, thence south SO degrees east
1857 chains to a stone, CorrelI's corner
thence west 81 degrees east LIS chains
to a stone on Correll's line; thence
south 46R degrees east l chain
to a stone, corner of lot No. 2; thence
south 4OR degrees west 4.36 chains to
stone, Boards line stone the beginning
corne lot No. 2; thence north SIS de-
grees west $40 chains to the beginning,
containing Two acres
Also another tract of land bought
from Dock Chambers and wife, Marga-
ret Chambers, being two acres more or
less, the same being adivision of Frank
Chambers land. For description of
same see deed from Dock Chambers to
Ezekiel Brown, conveyed by the said
Richard Holmes and wife, Adlaid
Holmes, and John Ship and wife, Alice
Ship, to satisfy the debt provided for
in said mortgage. JOHN J.. STEWART,
December LIST, 1908. trustee.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1908-12-09
Fine Chickens.

have for sale a few thoroughbred young
roosters. Buff Orpingtf MS and Barred Ply
mouth Rocks. Price, $1.OO to 81. % each, de-
livered to any point in -alisbury. Eggs for
Matching will be offered later. Address, l.. B.
SPRACHER, R. F. d. 4, Salisbury, N. C. At
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1908-12-09
Report of the condition of
H A N OF SPENCER.
at Spencer, N. c., at the close
of hi sinass. Nnyamhal u 1908.

at Spencer, N. c., at the close
of business, November 81, 1908.
RESOURCES.
Loans and Discounts. ....... $32 316 SO
Overdrafts unsecured, 9.95
Furniture and F%ixtures.... 10000
Due from Banks and Bankers 5,970.41
Silver coin, including all mi
nor coin currency........ 100 "a
National bank notes and
other U. S. notes.. $3.50 90
Total . e. $49, 1893 SO
LIABILITIES.
Capital Stock. ...... 49,. 100000
Undivided profits, less cur
rent expenses and taxes
Observation-Disclosures. 3,S75.22
Deposits subject 70 check. 40, 240. 80
Due to Banks and Bankers. IS "a
Total...... $40 1913, Sc
State of N. c., county of Rowan, SIS:
ii. X, Dorsett. cashier of the above
named bank, do solemnly swear. that
the above statement is true to the best
of my knowledge and belief.
JAS X. DogsETT, cashier.
Correct-Attest:
@- H. L. MONK, Directors.
w. l.. SMooT,
Subscribed and sworn to before me,
this the 4th day of November, 1908.
W. A. GOODMAN, notary public.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1908-12-09

Wanted-to trade a good work horse
for a mich COW. Apply at
WATCHMAN office.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1908-12-09
Lynchburg Goes Dry.

Lnychburg voted against liquor
license today 10y a majority of
1876 out of a total vote of 1858.
The election passed off quietly.
The only unusual features was
coffee and prayer rooms maintain
ed by the W. G. T. U. near each
precinct; all day prayer service at
one church, and marching and
singing of $50 we'll organized chill
dren. There seems to be no
chance of q contest and it, not the
thirty-four saloons will close
March 9th next.-Lynchburg, Va,
dispatch.
The old fashioned way of dosing
a weak stomach, or stimulating
the Heart or Kidneys is all wrong
DR.. Shoop first pointed out this
error. This is why his prescrip'
tion-Dr. Shops Restorative
directed entirely to the cause o.
these ailments-the weak inside Of
controlling nerves. It isn't 81
difficult, says DR.. Shoop, tt
strengthen a weak Stomach, Hear
OF Kidneys, if one goes at it cor
rectly. Each inside organ has it,
controlling or inside nerve. Whel
these nerves fail, then those or
gans must surely falter. Thes'
vital truths are leading druggist:
everywhere to dispense and rec
ommend DR.. Shops Restorative
Test it a few days, and see! I'm
provemcnt will promptly and sure
ly follow. Sold by Cornelison {
Cook.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1908-12-09
Smith Drug Co., Salisbury
Sale Of Valuable Town Lots and Houses
and Lots.

Pursuant to a decree of the Superior
Court made in the special proceeding
entitled Mary 7. Letter, Administrative
of D. L. Letter against Eta Letter ct
al, the undersigned commissioner, ap-
pointed by the court, will expose to
public sale at the courthouse door in
the city of Salisbury, at II O'Clock m. on
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1908-12-09
Resale. Of Land,

Pursuant to a decree of the Superior
Court of Rowan County rendered in
the special proceeding entitled "Jas.
A. Richie, Admr. of Peter A. Richie,
ct al VS.. Wiley w. Richie. Daniel
Peeler, Mary Peeler, W. Ernest Richie
and Others" authorizing, empowering
ana directing the undersigned, as com.
missioner and administrator to expose
to public sale the land hereinafter de-
scribed, at the Court House in the city
of Salisbury, the undersigned will. on
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1908-12-09

Old Newspapers for sale at THE
WATCHMAN Office.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1908-12-09

and Posters for sale at The WATCH.
MAN office, 10 cents per dozen.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1908-12-09

Knives. We are still giving a good
knife to those who pay a years
subscription in advance to the
CAROLINA WATERMAN.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1908-12-09
Mortgage SALE.

Pursuant to the provisions contained
in a certain mortgage trust deed regis
tered in book No. 80, page 260, made
by Richard Holmes and wife, Adlaid
Holmes, and John Ship and wife, Alice
Ship, for the protection and benefit of
the undersigned, IN the 25th day of
April, 1903, default having been made
in the payment of this debt, which said
mortgage was given to secure, the un-
dersigned will sell at public out cry at
the court house door in the city of
Salisbury on the
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1908-10-08
A War ON Insects.

Massachusetts scientists huyr evolved
a plan for the destruction of the gypsy
and nrOwn-tailed moths. They have
locked with dIsmay on the raNagcs Of
these moths IN the foliage and have
planned what. IN military science
would be fine bit of strategy. I'm
able by any direct assault to destroy
the moths, the scientists have enlisted
tie MD Of an army OF moth par asltes
'lttlr insects that tusten themselves OF
the moths, feed upon AMI finally de-
Stroy them. Eight hundred thousand
OF these parasites have been secured,
and nj the right moment will be set
upon the nemy A singular fact is that
the moths do not recognize the para
sites as enemies, but seem TO find their
presence grateful. They give of their
life to support the parasites, ard nj
timately, fall a victim 10 thelf own
generosity. How similar this relation
ship to that which too often obtains
among human beings So striking
is that similarity and so many uupleas-
amt Things does 1t recall tat we almost
feel pity for the destructive moths and
against the ungrateful para
sites whose services have been invoked.
But a look at the devastation wrought
by the moths gives polse and resolution,
and we welcome the scientists strategy
and wish for 1t success.
But what of the parasites? What
If any, will they work in the
'nalrs of man when they have de
stroyed his enemies, the moths? VIII
it be necessary to employ another army
of insects to destroy them, and, If so,
how much progress viii have been made
toward the conditions of healthful veg
etable growth ?-Columbu Dispatch.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1908-10-08
rnrning a Tight Sorrow.

Any one who has attempted to re-
move very tight screw knows what
a very difficult business it is. After
straining and twisting for con-
siderable time the operator frequent
ly ends by losing his temper and de
stroying the bite of the screw, which
remains fixed as tightly as ever. With
the aid of pair of plnchers, however,
the affair is quite a simple one. Place
the screwdriyer in position and then
catch hold of the blade with the pinch
ers just above the head Of the screw.
Press the screwdriver firmly and at
the same time twist round the blade
with the pinchers. The tightest screw
will yield Immediately to this sort of
persuasion.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1908-10-08
Wnrnn nnnd nrIdger.

State supervision Of all bridges erect,
ed is proposed by State Engineer Fred.
erick Skene of New York. That gen
tleman has drawn up n proposed law
covering the matter. He would require
his approval as we'll as the approval
Of the county engineer, of the plans
and specifications of every bridge ex-
ceeding $500 In cost 10 be built by n
town. lie also recommends that con.
tracts for such bridges be required to
be awarded to the lowest bidder. after
the work has been properly advertised
and, finally, that the approval Of the
State engineer be required before pay
ment for n completed bridge is made
There is a law I'm that State providing
that the assistance of the State cngi-
neer may be invoked to superlntend
such constructions, but It has been ig-
uOred by the counties and towns, and
contracts have been irregularly award
ed, with the result that there are many
Inferior structures. Such a law as
that proposed would be the means of
the evils Of the existing sys-
tenn
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1908-10-08
Grnnnd WIre Fences.

i In the summer season many farmers
sustain considerable loss Of live stock
from lightning striking wire fences and
killing animals standing near. This loss
can be avoided If the fence Is grounded
that Is connection made between
the wires and the damp soil beneath.
This can be done by stapling a NO. o
wire along the post from top to bottom
and burylng the end In the ground deep
enough to reach damp earth. These
ground wires should be fastened to
about every third post When the light
nlng strikes a fence thus fixed the cur
rent Is conducted into the ground In
lead Of being detected into the body
4 some animal.
When storm comes up stock In
field Will naturally drift toward the
fence for protection, especially II there
are no trees IN the field. The barbs on
wires attract the lightning, which has
been known to travel several miles on
a fence before It was discharged into
the ground Lightning takes the path
VI ANh9A AA1AolhAlNNt anu - ~ HNAS -
m animal Is standing near the fence
II makes good conductor and the
charge Is DETECTED, with the result Of
y dead horse or COW.
The cost and time needed to ground
a wire fence Is small and need not en-
ter into the question, but when a yalu-
able animal is killed, or maybe whole
herd, as has often happened the cost
Is then very considerable While ysu
may never have had any losses OF this
kind It viii not pay to put this matter
of, for the next storm that comes up
may be as disastrous to you as It has
been TO some OF your nelghbors. Avoid
Il by grounding your wire fences In
time.-Goodall's Farmer.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1908-10-08
Concrete water Tank.

The diagram shows sectional out
line OF concrete water tank with the
bottom and top finished, and a portion
IN the middle of the walls In course
Of construction. The bottom is shown
In position, but as n matter of fact,
the walls are built first, and the bot
tom put IN afterwards. A quantity of
IA inch by g inch unplaned board,
sufficient to make large box of the
length and breadth the finished tank
IL to be, and two feet deep, will be
required. The sides and ends Of this
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1908-10-08

Few persons realize that horses
hoof Is really the same thing as the toe
nails Of human beings or Of animals
having toes. The horn of hoof grows
just as a toenal does.
The hoof grows more rapidly In un
shod horses than in those wearing
shoes, and it grows faster In horses
which are well groomed and well fed.
But on an average, says the New York
Sun, the horn grows about a third OF
an inch a month.
Hind hoofs grow faster than fore
hOofs. The toe of the hoof being the
longest part, It takes longer for the horn
to grow down there than at the heel
For instance, the toe will grow entire
ly down In from eleven to thirteen
months while the heel win grow down
in from three to five months.
As the new horn grows out any
cracks or defects In the old gradually
work down to where they can be cur
of Just as with human finger nails You
can watch the progress OF a bruise
from the root TO the tip
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1908-10-08

A farmer residing near Almira,
Washington, inquiries concerning the
milk weed pest which is infesting that
locality. Professor r. Kent Beattie,
of the department of botany, answered
as follows:
"The perennial milk weed, which l
believe you have, is very difficult to
destroy. The only principal upon
which you can work is to keep the tops
of it closely cut down, so that the plant
cannot make food, until you have
starved out the roots. This, of course,
is a difficult task, especially if they
cover a large field. l would put the
patches into clean cultivation, either
as grader, or potato plots; then it
would pay you to work very hard to
exterminate these weeds, for they are
difficult to kill once they take posses
sion of the land From the Wash.
ington State College, Pullman
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1908-10-08
IN, InvnIuoblc Cncl.oo

The fact that there is a national
danger in the disappearance of the
birds is coming TO be more and more
widely recognized. A writer In Subur-
ban Life tells Of the work Of the cuckoo
as an insect destroyer. "To watch
either the black-bllled or the yellow
billed cuckoo flourish his long bill dex-
rously among the fruit trees or bushes
affords much pleasure, as we know that
he is doing his best to store away all
the insects he can find, either IN his
own little stomach or those of his
fiedglings. Twelve or more caterpillars
big, fat ones-seem only a light lunch
for him, and, when at least his appetite
is appeased, he will kill the destructive
insects, apparently for the fun of it,
killing, tasting and lndifferently throw
ing them away without turning on his
perch"