Lincoln Times-News from Lincolnton, North Carolina • Page 3

A Scalded Boy's Shrieks ANOTHER TRAGEDY. The Lincoln County News since hc have been acquainted when he was working at Mr. Hines stable about six months ago. We had had no words during the On Lut Saturday About 2:30 O'clock TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 1900. Wood Eogen it Shot By Earl Caldwell day.

We were on the way home Opinion Divided. There has beenaa unusual num LOCAL AND PERSONAL. Horrified his grandmother, Mrs. Maria Taylor, of Nebo, who writes that, when all thought he would die, Bucklen's Arnica Salve wholly cured him. Infallible for Bu rns, Scalds, Cu ts, Corns, Wou nds, Bruises, Cures Fever-Sores, Boils, Skin Eruptions, Chilblains, Chapped Hands.

Soon routs Piles. when the accident occurred, Fons was a few steps in front of me ber of accidents and killings that has happened in this county with Beautiful High Grade Chinaware and Wood, and just before that in the last six months. Ou last Fons had asked me to hold his One Opportunity This Season. The presentation of "The Merchant of Venice," by the talented young actor Edouard D'Oize will be.the only opportunity for our citizens to sec this masterpiece comedy of Shakespeare this season. It will be a theatrical event in many respects.

No other star is presenting the play this season, and Mr. D'Oize offering comes in the way of a production. It should call out the culture of our city. Being a city of culture the theare should be filled. A performance will be given nt Aber-nethy'sllall on Friday Nov.

20th. The district school at Abernethys Hall. The banks of Lincolnton will be closed oo Thanksgiving day. gun. I took his gun and put it Saturday afternoon the news quickly spread that Wood Rogers 25c at K.

L. Lawing's. Mr. E. C.

Baker is in Hickory had been shot by one Earl Cald well, both young boys. The kill ing occurred just outside of town Peoples Column about one hundred yards above attending Methodist conference. The Love Thompson Go's stores will be closed Thanksgiving day. Mr. Hugh T.

Hovis of Lincoln- Ads Inserted In this column at one cent a word an issue. and being ton, Route 1, was a welcomed News the residence of Mr. J. M. Lackey.

Young Rogers is the son of Mr. William Rogers, a respected carpenter of Lincolnton, and was usually liked by his playmates. counted words. The add rend including name aud post office counted at Scents. Cash must accompany all out of town LONG SHOALS ITEMb.

orders. He was also a member of the on one of my shoulders and in the act of raising my own gun to my other shoulder it discharged, kicked me in the right side and dropped to the ground. As soon as Wood fell Fons said, "you have killed ray brother," and run up bctweeu Wood and I. I then ran down to Mr. Lackey's and tried to get help but failed.

Thin ran on home and told papa. Started back- but got so weak that my mother and aunt had to help me in the house. My father went toward place of killing. I am fifteen years old, have never been in any other trouble, aud had had no trouble at all With Wood on that day. He did not tell me to "shut up my mouth," We were perfectly friendly.

(The witness Brotherhood of St Andrew an or caller Saturday. If you waot to split your sides langhingsee the District School tonight All local talent Messrs, Johnny Dellinger and Raymond Hillebrand, of Charlotte spent Sunday in Lincolnton. FOR SALK-The boxes and other ganization for young men of St. fixtures of the old Lincolnton Postofflce. Bargain to quick buyer.

These boxes will be sold in sections so that It will be especially convenient for small offices. Call on or write to The News office for further particulars. tf Lukes' Episcopal church. He was for a good long time in the employment of Mr. W.

W. Mr. Fred Ramsaur attended the Hines and was faithful to his duties. marriage of his brother Richard, at Lexington, N. C.

last week. Mr. L. C. Huss, of Route 3, NOTICE All persons are hereby iorljiddon to hunt or discharge firearms on any of our land.

Tut Misses nl9-3t Earle Caldwell, the young man The farmers here are about through sowing their wheat and gathering corn and cotton. Hunting is going ou just the same. The dog and horn can be heard almost any time of the night. Rev. 0.

F. Sherrill, presiding elder of the 'Shelby District, preached a good sermon at Pisgah a few Sundays ago. The singing by the choir was fine. Misses Bula and Bertha Warren of this place visited friends at Laboratory, Saturday and Sunday. Mr.

Henry Aberncthy of High Shoals visited friends here Sunday. Mr. Fred Disard of Hudson spent Sunday here. Nkws Rkadkk. who did the shooting is a sou of called in yesterday and joined the Mr.

J. B. Caldwell and is employ ItOYAI. MKANS SATISFACTION ed at the Elm Grove Cotton Mills. took a stick and explained to the Be positively sure you are giving your jury how the accident happened work to the Koyal Man.

if you don't you will be sorry. A word to tbe wise is sufficient. J. R. Moore, Mgr Caldwell claims that it was an accident, that Fons Rogers, brother of the boy that was killed was as to the position of the guns, etc.) walking in front a little ways, The defense called Dr.

Wise to asked him to hold his gun while LOST Between Lincolnton and High Shoals, gold pin about sir. of a dollar with blue stone setting. Return to News Office. he made a cigarette. His version News growing list of subscribers.

Mr. Gorden Cline who holds a good position at Rockingham is at home for a few days the guest of his parents. 3oe Sheriff Nixon and Simpy Wise cut the pigeon wing at the District School at Abernethy's hall to night Mr. Walter Cline who is an expert machinist employed in the Southern Railway shops at Spencer is at home for a few days. The News delights to welcome the stand, who had examined the boy and found the bruised spot in his side where the young man of the affair is that he took his own gun off his shoulder so that he could put Fons! gun there and claims the gun kicked him.

TYPEWRITER RIBBONS 50c each at The Lincoln County News office. Voung, Cirb Are Victims Mr. Robt, Camp was called and after raising Pons' gun to his shoulder picked up his own, was asked if the statement the boy made was the one made to him by in the act of raising it to his other defendant in the forepart of the shoulder when the gun discharged afternoon. Mr. Camp testified that it was.

with the result above stated. Of headache, as well as older women, but all get quiek relief and prompt cure from Dr. King's New Life Pills, the world's best remedy for sick and nervous headaches. They make pure blood, and strong nerves aud build up your health. Try them.

25c. at K. L. Law i tig's. Mr.

M. A. Holly and family of Is now on exhibition at W. M. Sherrill's Jewelry Store.

The best line to be found outside of the large cities. The prices are right. A few quotations below will give you some idea of the bargains (considering quality) you may expect to get: The young man stated that he and Silver Plate that Wears. If You Are Critical much the better. We want critic for customer, and we know of 110 better Hue fur you to examine aud crltlclie than our Rogers Knives, Forks, Spoons, etc.

Mr. J. B. Caldwell was called the dead boy had been great to the stand but knew but very little ol the case, except that he cronies ever since they had been acquainted. He also said that he had had no words or trouble of had always thought the boys were perfect friends.

The coroner's jury decided to CHICHESTER SPILLS any kind with Wood, asserting that the killing was accidental. BRAND DIAMOND send the boy to jail to await the December term of court coroner's jury empaneled. Coroner John Killianand a jury, Messrs. Jonas and Hoy le will appear for the defendant. consisting df Jno.

K. Cline, E. C. LADIHS I The body was laid to rest Sun Baker, Lum Heavner, Gaston Bur- Alk roar Dranl.t for CHI-CHHSTER'9 DIAMOND UKANI) PILLS In Red and. Bluet gold metallic boxet, sealed Willi gin, P.

A. Barr and J. S. Arm Ribbon. TAKa NO OTBEn.

RnvaF' Dranlat and uk for CUI.CUes.Ti Dinner Nuts In White and Pure Gold 100 piece Decorated Dinner Set 10(1 22.50 Same goods as above in pure white that we will sell at following prices: Dinner fifties. $1.40 per set Breakfast Hates at 1.13 per set Coup Snup Plates. 1.15 per set Covered Dishes 1.50 14 inch flat size. 1.23 12 inch flat 1.C0 10 inch flat size 00 Tea cups and saucers 1.25 set Covered Butter DInIi. 60c Wta and Oold Chocolate Met ..3.50 Japanese Chocolate Het 8.80 Decorated Oat Meal 1.30 a doz.

Bread and Butter Plates Decorated. to $2.60 a doz. Decor ted Fruit Haucers from. to $2.50 a do. Hand painted Cake Plates, Comb and Brush Trays.

The holidays are fast approaching and you can find no better selection in town than at my strong examined the body and day afternoon at 4:30 in the Episcopal cemetery, Rev. W. R. Dye conducting the funeral services. The young men who compose the Brotherhood of St Andrew, of which the deceased was a member later repaired to the grand jury room to hear the evidence.

DIA1IONU BRAND PILLS, for twcnty-flTO years regarded as Beit, Safest, Alwayl Reliable. SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS EVERYWHERE Mr. C. D. Hill, Ernest Lynn, The makers of these goods have had over half a century of experience In this Una and If they are not right we want to know it But they are right and you will agro with us when you see them.

M. SHERRILL, Jeweler and Optometrist. Jim Kiser, Walter Potts, Saine acted as pall bearers. Beautiful DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills FOR BACKACHE wreaths of flowers were placed on this new made mound where rests Carpenter, James Seagle, Arch Beal, Lester Henry Rudisill (col) and Will Moore (col) were examined but knew all that is mortal of this young man who was thus cut down in the very bloom of young manhood. Sympathy is expressed ou all sides for the victim as well as the boy little of the case with the exception of Mr.

Hill who met the defendant in the case excited and a Recpsville as Lincolnton residents. They moved here yesterday. There will be a Thanksgiving service at the Baptist church on next Thursday morning at 11 o'clock to which everybody is invited. Thanksgiving services will be observed in the Linco'nton Presbyterian church on next Thursday at 11 o'clock. A collection will be taken for Barium Springs Orphan's Home.

Your attention is called to the statement of the First National Bank in another column. This bank is gaining new strength daily and bids fair to be one of the strongest in the state. There will be given at Keevers' school house Saturday night Nov. 27tb, a box supper by Womans Missionary Society of the Kidd Chapel church. Everybody is cordially invited to attend.

An important meeting of the Guild will be held at the residence of Mrs. Blair Jenkins at four o'clock this afternoon. The women of the congregation are especially urged to meet with them. The South Fork Institute has enrolled more students up to this date than the entire enrollment of last session. In fact there are mora students in attendance at present than at any one time within the past three years.

Miss Amelia Summey of High Shoals guessed the nearest number of biscuits cooked Demonstration week of the Majestic Range at Eeid Hardware Co's store." Miss Summey's guess was 873 while the correct number of biscuits cooked was 378. Two popular young east Lincoln Physicians Advise the use of a goodlaxative, to keep the bowels open and prevent the poisons of undigested food from gettinglnto your system. The latest product of science is VELVO Laxative Liver Syrup, purely vegetable, gentle, reliable and of a pleasant, aromatic taste. Velvo acts i'n tlie liver, as well as on the stomach and bowels, and Is of the greatest possible efficacy in constipation, indigestion, biliousness, sick headache, feverishness, colic.flatulence, etc. Try VF 1 W.

M. running toward town near the who now is confined behind bars iron bridge. Fons Rogers, broth to await his trial. Jeweler Mid Optometrist. er of the dead boy testified, as follows: nn Nativci of Dixie.

"Earle Caldwell, Wood Rogers Edouard D'Oize who will be LAXATIVE LIVER SYRUP seen in a superb production of and I were coming down the hill above Mr. Lackey's. My brother and Caldwell were some ten feet "The Merchant of Venice" at the behind, and I heard brother Wood Opera House Friday night is a Southerner by birth and raising. say to Caldwell, "Hush up." For Thanksgiving Dinner He was born in New Orleans in 1879, his father, Lucien J. D'Oize having been an officer on General Caldwell said he wouldn't do it, and said "I'll shoot you." I heard about that time trigger click as if some one was cocking a gun, look Bragg's staff during the war be Commercial Hotel tween the states, was a native of Baltimore and of French descent, and his mother of English and Irish extraction, a native of Wil ed around I saw Cald will raise gun and shoot him.

Then Caldwell broke out in a laugh. I told him, "you shot my brother," and he said, and started You will want to ROAST the TURKEY, or big fat HEN. The proper and best way to prepare this is in a 7 RD A STER jm -A walking up the road. I called him back and said "you come and mington, N. C.

Mr. D'Oize manager, Mr. Guy F. Gregg, is from Virginia, and his advance representative Mr. Edward M.

Roberts is a native of Memphis, Tenn. There are be help me get him home or go after someone to help me get him borne. Come let us show you the LISK SELF BASTING ROASTER We have a large assortment 6f CARVERS. county people will be married next sides, in the support of the star several actors whose names are For Sale on Easy Terms. Apply to J.

W. MULLEN, Proprietor. He said "alright," set his gun up against the bank and went down the road running. When he got in front of Mr. Lackey's he fell on his hands and knees, got up, brushed himselt off and went on familiar in both the north and the Wednesday, November 24th; Mr.

Tom n. Keever and Miss Mary Goodson it a sister of Mrs. C. P. south.

Bolick of Newton and Mr. Keever Book Club With Mn. Sain. home. His father came running is son of Mr.

A. A. Keever of Kidsville. Newton Enterprise. Mrs.

J. W. Saine was hostess at Keen Cutter Puzzle If you work this puzzle in ONE HOUR, we will give you the choice of four handsome and "Useful presents Worth $5.00 to $7.50. THIS WEEK ONLY. NOTICE.

the last meeting of the Book Club, which was one of unusual interest. Mr. A. Q. Kale of High Shoals has purchased Mr.

C. F. Hunters up after defendant got- home and says to me, "Did he shoot him accidentally or on purpose." I told him "I didn't know." Mr. The original paper on "James NORTH CAROLINA, I Lincoln CoiintYi Office Board Commissioners, November 12th, 1009. house and lot on Water street The sale was made Monday, Nov.

Lee Houser and another man stay Madison" by Mrs. W. C. Quickel, bnd the selection read by Mrs. Herndon on "Dolly Madison" were both enjoyed immensely be 16.

This will give Mr. Kale one of ed with the corpse. Brother died W. H. Big-man, Register of Deeds and Clerk of said Board, do certify that the following is a true statement of the number of days each member served as Commissioner, on Committees, and the number of miles traveled from the first Monday In December, 1908, to the first Monday In December, 1909, as per bills audited: the best building lots In the town.

instantly. Did not speak after being shot Boys were friendly. Lincolnton would gladly welcome Reid Hardware Comp'y, sides being very instructive. Not Defendant was. reckless.

Didn't Mr, Kale as a permanent resident the least delightful feature of the The News is delighted to know R. M. Roseman, Chairman, 28 days as 29 days as committee, know what dead boy and defend evening were the dainty refreshments served. The invited guests ant were talking about Dead boy that Mr. and Mrs.

Hunter will re main in Lincolnton. Total, 66.00 B8.00 $114.00 .10.00 rr 30.00 was not looking at defendant when were Misses Coffey and Pixley and shot Thursday being Thanksgiving Mrs. M. Hf Groves. Wt Rhodes, 28 days as commissioner.

IS days as 91 miles Dr. J. W. Sain testified as fol day there rill be a Thanksgiving 4.4S Dr. J.

PInkney Smith Indicted. 90.SS GOOD REASON lows: "Examined body when I got to place of killing. Took service in St Luke's church at eleven o'clock in the morning. At this service the offering will be Dr. J.

Pinkncy Smith was tried 08.00 4.00 hold of him, turned body over so as to see wound, found hole where before 'Squire Epps on last Satur day for practicing medicine with Total J. Blanlon, 29 days a com mlssloner, 2 days as 448 miles travel, Total, Reinbardt, 28 days as taken for the benefit of the Thorn shot had entered body, complete son Orphanage of Charlotte. Be out license. He was indicted by 22.40 84.40 I At 00 ly severing seventh and eighth ribs sides this regular offering, the the Lincoln County Medical So 17 days as H4.00 ciety and bound over to court members of the congregation are requested to make special offering 224 mile travel, 11,20 uuder a $200 bond. L.

B. Wet Total of the harvest, fruit, vegatablcs, more, represented the So The reason TOWN and COUNTRY PAINT continues to grow in favor is on account of the merit in the goods. The distinctive reasons are: First, Its covering capacity. Second, the amount of linseed oil it requires; and third, its wearing properties. FOR SALE AT LAWlNfVS DRUR STORP etc.

These articles must be sent ciety. and ranging ip direction of heart Also noticed that boy's coat was powder burnt Opinion that gun was near the body when discharged. Gunshot wound caused death instantly. The charge made but one hole." Earle Caldwell made the follow- 1101.20 I 68.00 30.00 27.20 1115,20 A. Lee Cherry, 29 days as commissioner, 15 days as 644 miles travel, to the church on Wednesday after noon and after the Thursday morn Bobby Eoseman will do a Bpec ialty in the form of a Highland fling at the Abernethy's hall to ing service, they will be givon to the sick and afflicted of the Parish.

All are cordially Invited to this service. In testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand and affix the seal of said office, data above written. W. H. Hioman, Clerk Board Commissioners.

nlfl-4-w. ing voluntary statement: "Wood night That will be worth the price of ad mission 1 and I hav been great cronies ever.