Carolina Mascot from Statesville, North Carolina • Page 3

DEATHS. PERSONALS. THEi: ASCOT F. A. SHERRILL The Broom Factory.

The Statesville broom conducted by Messrs. W. Rowland and Rl'F. Henrv. presented us The Primaries Saturday.

The Democratic primaries will meet in each precinct at the various voting places Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The rules trovernin the For Register of Deeds I hereby announce myself a candidate for reelection to the office of KcfjUter of Deeds for Iredell county, subject to the action of the Democratic primaries and coun ty convention. I am profoundly grateful for past support and solicit your fui ther favor. lithe event of niv nomination and election. I will continue to discharge the duties of the office to the best of my ability, Kespectful'v.

W.W.TlRStk. Wholesale and Retail. We want to call your attention to the fact that we have put in a FIRST-CLASS STOCK OF Stapl For Men, Boys aud Youths. We propose to sell this Clothing at a very smalL ni'irgin of profit. It costs us nothing extra to carry clothing the same room the same salesman elc.

HV are prepared to sace you money in this line. When you want a suit, don't fail to see us before buying, goods you want and at prices to suit vour purse. Come aud be convinced. Truly. Clothing We have the in rreat pleasing line of F.

A. Sherrill Co. Announcement. We are pleased to announce the opening of our exceptionally oleant line of Footwear for the Spring and Summer oi lhe assortment contains variety the very latest and most styles of the season. Such a superb new novelties and standard floods cannot fail to meet your requirements.

Ladies Dress Shoes. 'It we are particular in any one regard, it is in the selection of our ladies line shoes. We keep modern metropolitan styles, and that, too, with the-closest reference to perfection of finish and jracefulness of fit. A lady buying a dress shoe ofjus, may feel that she has secured the Daintiest Footwear Obtainable, And at a price that, considering the sterling value of the article represented, is remarkable. We can afford to make low prices oc these superb oods, for they sell fast." We invite all to come in and inspect our new line of Shoes, SLOOPS MILLER, in Give you a feeling that youwant to be decked out in a now suit from top to in new, Stylish, and SeasonableGoods; If you are afiaid of having inferior goods put upon' you there is one safe thing you can do come here.

Our store has a reputation established as a satisfactory place to et good values. 2c3 Our Mt. Simon Moses has returned from a business trip North. Mr. R.

A. Evans, of Chailotte was here a few days ago. Mr. J. F.

Bowles is at home from a business trip to Baltimore. air. Ernest ratterson, who was here sick, has returned to Asheville Mr. J. B.

Meacham, of Davidson is visiting his brother, Mr. C. Meacham. Mr. J.

S. Deal and family, of Bethany township, are visiting relatives in Lenoir. Mrs. J. B.

Doub, who formerly lived here, is visiting Mrs. W. Nattress. Miss Mary Shelton, of Fallstown township, is visitinsrher sister. Mrs K.

L. Miller. Mr. A. K.

Klinsrender left Moudav evening tor a two weeks trip North on ousiness. Mr. W. P. Phifer left Tuesday for Winston, where he will probably go into ousiness.

Miss Ethel Stevenson, of Moores-ville, is visiting her uncle, Rev. W. R. McLelland. Miss Rena Burwell, who spent a part of the winter in Norfolk, arrived yesterday.

Wn C. Feimster, the clever Newton attorney, was here j'ester-day oh legal business. iss Bertha Ehason returned to Wilmington Monday after spending several weeks at home. Rev. Robt.

C. Davidson, of Statesville township, has returned from a visit to South Carolina. E. B. Cline, a prominent.

attorney of Hickory, was here Tuesday on legal business. Miss Linwood Bost left Mond.iv evening for Huntsyille, to vis it ner orother, Mr. C. F. Bost.

Mrs. J. P. Burke has her mili-nery opening today and tonight, She shows a very handsome stock. Mr.

C. S. Cooper, of Asheyille, spent Sunday and Monday here with Mrs. Cooper and tho children. Mr.

T. E. now lives at Salisbury, spent Sunday here with the home folks. Miss Minnie Morrison, of Concord township, spent Saturday and Sunday here with her sister, Mrs, A. S.

McCree. Mr. M. C. Wood returned to Davidson Monday evening after spending a few days with his fat her, Dr.

W.a" Wood. Mrs. Cap of Mocksville, is with her sister. Mrs. M.

E. Neely, who is somewhat better, though still quite ill. iss Celeste Andersou, who has been visiting relatives in Charlotte for several weeks, is expected home tomorrow. Capt. A.

T. Marsh, of York In stitute, Alexander county, one of the best men living, was in to see us yesterday. W.D.Turner, VV. G.Lewis and L.C. Caldwell are in Raleigh this week attending the sessions of the SupremeCourt.

Mr. Ed. Brandon, of Springfield. has returned home after a visit to his father, Mr. I).

L. Brandon, of Cool Spring township. Mr. J. A.

Bradford, of New Stir ling, has returned from a successful business trip South in the interest of Messrs. Bradford Sons tannery. N. Glenn Williams, Esq of Pan ther Creek, Yadkin county, a prominent Democrat and clever man, was in town Monday night and Tues day. Mr.

Arthur Corpening has gone to Durham on a visit, after which he will go to Greensboro and take the position of night clerk at the new Benbow hotel. Rev. J. C. Boyd, of Shiloh township, is spending some time with his son, Mr.

J. E. Boyd, His health is not good and he is under treatment here. Miss Nellie Bumgardner, of Staunton, is expected here tomorrow night to spend several days with her sister, Miss Bumgardner, of the college faculty. Mr.

Winslow D. Watts, of Texas, is here on a visit to his brother, Mr. E. B. Watts, and other relatives.

He left Statesville thirteen years ago for Texas, and has succeeded there. New Advertisements. F. A. Sherrill Co.

have put in a first-class stock of staple clothing and will save you money on your clothes. N. Mills Co, have dress patterns at $4, equal $5 sold elsewhere. See them for men's and women's hats and shoes, W. H.

Allison can suit 3'ou in spring and summer hats and shoes. His prices will also suit you. The Flanlgan Harness Co. adver tises collars, pads, bridles, halters and harness of all kinds. Their fer tilizer department handles the best W.

D. Turner, commissioner, will re-sell the Ward lands at the court house Tuesday, May 1st. L. E. Bos tain, executor of Jacob Bostian, deceased, mortgagee, will sell lands' of W.

W. and J. Q. Carter at the the court house Saturday, April 28th. Dr.

E. W. Moose, dentist, will be at Sloan's April 3rd. Scott's, 4th Iredell Station, 5th. to practice his profession.

Grier Long, attorneys, have money to lend. Close of Miss Heath's School. Correspondence of Thb Mascot. The school at the Leonard school house taught by Jiss Cora Heath, of Harmony.closed last Friday. The exercises consisted of spelling.

At noon a bounteous dinner was spread by the good ladies of the communi ty. After dinner all engaged in a ball game. Messrs. Eugene Fes-perman and Furches Troutman made short talks in the afternoon. The occasion wa3 enjoyed bv all.

Miss Heath taught one of the best schools ever taught in this neighbor hood, and has won an enviable reputation in Fallstown township as a Equal to any $5.00 ones sold: Beautiful line at 15 to 50 cts, pr. yd. All colors. Handsome line of Ladies'and Men's Hats. Beautiful line of Silk ShirtWaist Patterns and ready to wear shirtwaists from 45cts up.

Elegant line of good wearing, shoes and slippers for men, women and children. Come and see us before you buy, B. Mills Co. Old and Young Pass Away. An infant of Mr.

and Mrs. John IS. Lashion, of Statesville township, uieu luonaay ana was buried ues day. An infant of Mr. and Mrs.

D. Stewart, of Statesville, died Friday morning and was buried at Hidden mi ii-e ounuay. inese parents nave the sympathy of the community. A four-months-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

J. D. Hoover, of Shi loh township, died Tuesday morn ing at 4 o'clock. The interment was at St. Jarlin's yesterday.

These parents have the sympathy of their neighbors in their sad loss. Glenn, the little six-months-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Flake T. Burke, died Monday night at the home of its.

parents near town. The funeral services were conducted from the residence at 4 o'clock Tuesday by Kev. Jul ward S. Reeves and the in terment "was at Osu wood cemetery. These young parents have the sym pathy of all their friends in their sad loss.

Mrs. Benfleld Mrs. Philoh BenHeld died at her nomein Shiloh townshiD one day ast week, aged about 70 years, and was buried at Mt. Herman Luther an church. Her maiden name was Pope.

She leaves a husband and two sons. Messrs'. Lawson and Mon roe Hehfield, to mourn her loss. She was a member of the Lutheran church and a kind, good woman. Mr.

H. M. Mr. II. M.

P. P. Mattbews. Matthews died at his home in Concord townshin hursday afternoon, aged about 45 years. His death -vas caused by cancer.

The interment was at Trinity church Friday afternoon. The deceased married a daughter of the ate Liewis Morris, of Concord town ship, and she and eight children survive. There is much sympathy for the bereaved widow and children. Mrs. Browning.

Mrs, E. C. Drowning died at her home in Concord township Friday evening at 7 o'clock and was buried at-Stony Point church Sunday. She was probably 7o years old. The de ceased leaves an aged husbaud and several children, among them Mr.

Browning, of Concord town ship, and Rev. Worth Browning, of Tennessee, to mourn her los. She was a member oi the Methodist church and a good woman. Miss Lewis. Miss Pattie Lewis sister of the ate Mai.

A. M. Lewis, of Raleigh, and aunt of W. G. Lewis, of Statesville, died very suddenly at her home in Henderson last Thursday night at 8 o'clock.

She was on the street the afterroon before her eath. She was a native of Louis- but had lived- in Henderson for a few years. W. G. Lewis, was advised of her death and left for Henderson last Friday morning.

He took the remains to Raleigh for burial. Miss. Lilly Brawley. Miss Lilly Brawley died at the home of Mrs. Mary Long, where she ived, in southwest Statesville towns- ship yesterday morniugat 3 o'clock of pneumonia, aged about -20 years.

She had been seriously sick for a week or more. The interment will be at Concord church today at 11 clock. Rev. W. C.

Brown will conduct the funeral services. Miss Brawley is adaughterof Mr. S. Brawley. Her mother died several years ago.

She had no brothers or sisters. She was highly esteemed by those who knew her and her death is much deplored. Mr. Win. A.

Bin lock. Mr. A. Blaylock died at his home in Eagle Mills township at 5 o'clock last Thursday afternoon, aged 83 years. The interment was at 11 o'clock.

The deceased was twiue married. lis second wife and her two sons, Messrs. Henry and Robert Blay- ock, of Eagle Mills township, survi ve him, as do four children by his first marriage Mr. Win field Blay lock and Mrs. A.

R. Reece, of Cool Spring township, and Mrs. W. G. Gaitber and Mrs.

C. Swann. of Statesville, Mr. Blaylock was a member of thb Baptist church and a good man, who will be missed in his community- Miss Mary Troy Kluttz. Little Mis8 Mary Troy Kluttz, daughter of Congressman and Mrs.

Theodore F. Kluttz, of Salisbury, died in Baltimore Tuesday evening at 7:30 clock. She was operated upon some weeks ago for appendicitis and it was at first thought she would recover but pneumonia supervened. She was about 14 years old and a very bright, sweet girl. The body was brought to Salisbury this morning and the interment will take place there today.

Mrs. Kluttz has been constantly with her dauglfter and Mr. Kluttz has run over to Baltimore from Washington each day and spent the night with his little girl. Mrs. Kluttz-is a native of our town, and her mother, Mrs.

Amanda Caldwell, and sister, Miss Jennie Caldwell, live here. There is prpfound sym pathy among all our people for Mr. and Mrs. Kluttz. Mrs.

Margaret Gibson. Mrs. Margaret Gibson, widow of the late Rufus W. Gibson, died at her home at Fancy Hill postoffice, Concord township, Saturday morning of pneumonia, aged nearly 78 vears. The interment was at Con cord church Sunday, Rev.

W. C. Brown conducting the funeral services. The deceased was a sister of the late Wm. Sidney Stevenson, who died Tuesday morning of the same week.

One other brother, Rev. H. Stevenson, of Illinois, and one sister, Mrs. Wm; Harris, died with in a year. Only two brothers- M.

Stevenson, of Taylorsville, and Mr. L. F. Stevenson, of Concord township and one sister, Miss Re becca Stevenson, of Bozeman, now survive her. Mrs.

Gibson's husband, whom she married late in life, died several years ago. She was the step-mother of Mr. B. Gibson, bt Fancy Hill. She was a devoted member of Concord Presbyterian church and a good woman in every relation oflife.

1 lA)Clt. Cotton is worth 9:75 here to day Dave Holler has moved to Charlotte. Miss Gertrude Wood has recovered from a recent illness. Messrs. Poston Bros, will have their millinery opening next Tuesday.

Kev. K. C. Davidson will fill his regular appointment at New Stirling next Sunday. Mr.

F. Presson, of High Point, has a position at Webb's marble yard. He will move his family here. Mr. Eugene Turner will open up a stock of general merchandise in the vacant storeroom in the Bank Mr.

P. Munday's horse died Saturday, and Mr. Mjnday's friends chinned in and bought him another horse. F.ev. Dr.

W. A. Wood is quite sick with grip. liis condition is such as to cause uneasiness to his fronds. This week Register Turner issued license for the marriage of Mr.

NeVell W. Brown and Miss Jennie CarViker. Messrs. N. B.

Mills had their millinery opening yesterday and it continues to-day. A beautiful line of millinery is shown. Messrs. McLelland of Shiloh township, sold a lot of beef cattle last week to Salisbury parties fur 3 cents a pound gross. Mr.

John E. Scroggs is back at his did place at flail's drug store. He has recovered from his recent injury which laid him up for a week or iiijire. Deputy Sheriff J. W.

Ward, of Turuersburg township, delivered Josephine Sutton, white, at the jail Saturday. She is wanted in Yadkin county. Oak Ridge will play a game of baseball here with the Morganton Deaf and Dumb School on Friday, April and one with Davidson on Saturday, the very Democrat in Iredell county Should attend the primary in his precinct Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Full primaries will mean a full 'Democratic vote in August and November. All lovers of classical music and admirers of Mendelssohn are invited to attend a recifal by the -teachers and pupils at the college tomorrow evening.

A reception from 9 to 11 will follow the recital. The congregational meeting appointed to be held at the Presbyterian church Sunday was postponed until next Sunday. There was only a small congregation out Sunday on account of the rain. Messrs. Bradford Sons, of Shi-loh township, sold 70 bales of cotton recently to the Long Island and Wonbo cottoa mills for 10 cents, and Mr.

H. A. Yount, of the same township, sold 130 bales to the Monbo mill at the same price. A skating rink is "on" nightly at the old Wallace storeroom on Broad street. It is purely a local enterprise conducted by some of our young men not for profit, but for the amusement of themselves and friends.

Saturday the county commissioners let the contract for building the cottage at the County Home to Mr. C. II. Brown, of Troutman's, whose bid of was the lowest offered. The work is to be completed during May.

Mr. Q. A. Hoover, of Shiloh township, recently cut his left leg with an axg. A small artery was severed and Dr.

O. L. Hollar's services were necessary. Mr, Hoover lost a groat deal of blood, but he is now about well. The friends of Mr.

Thomas M. Gill, of Olin township, will place his name before the primaries- Saturday for theDemocratic nomination for County treasurer. He is a good Democrat antfentirely competent to perform the duties of the office. Mr. W.

Miller's store in west Statesville was entered Sunday night. by a thief who broke the glass in the front door and unlocked the door. Some flour, bacon and other goods were taken. There is no clue to the thief. JThe entertainment given by lhe Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist church at Mrs.

J.B. Glover's Friday night was a success in every way. The music and recitations were rendered by our best talent. The receipts amounted to about $25. The county commissioners have awarded the contract for the elec tric lisht fixtures and putting them in nlaee to William Parr, of Ashe- ville, for $388,10.

The entire build in" is to be lighted with electric lights. There will be 119 incandes cent and one arc light. The primaries in Statesville town ship will be hekl as follows: First ward, mayor's court room; secoud ward sirmorv: third ward, the old Wallace storeroom: fourth ward, Farmer's warehouse. Let Democrat attend promptly o'clock Saturday afternoon. every at 2 TT.

Vanderford. of Salis bury, was here Monday. He is an atrent of the Cooleemee Company, and was the first to intimate thai, the company had Statesville uDder cnnsiileration as a location for its big mill. He has no uther informa tion in regard to the matter. The east and west end teams join ed forces and crossed bats with Cant.

Jack Turner's team on powder house hill yesterday after noon. perched on the ban ners of the east and west-enders, under the leadership-of Capt. Jacob Pinkus. The score was 38 to 19, Thus the "season" opens. G.

J. Allen, of York tute, Alexander county, sold pounds of tobacco with H. ther. at the Farmers' Iusti- 1,419 Gai ware house here yesterday, and received a check, after paying warehouse charges, of $165.93. This tobacco and a small amount still at home was grown on one acre of land and was cured in one barn.

Rev. W. S. Long, of Alamance county, whom we bring forward this week for the Democratic nom ination for State Superintendent of Public Instruction, is a brother of our honored townsmen, B. Long, and Dr.

Geo. W. Long and the father of the lamented Frank Long, who was a member of the Iredell bar at the time of his with a broom, one of the first man uf.ictured at the establishment, last Thursday. The broom is first-lass in every respect. The factory has a capacity of about 20 dozen per, week and there should be no trouble about selling the brooms.

Our people should patronize this home enter prize. The farmers of Iredell county could make some money by raising broom corn as the price is now very high. Mr. R. F.

Henry, the president of the broom factory, has seed for sale at cost. We could print something about broom corn culture, but our farmers already know how to erovr it. as most or their wives have been in the habit of havinsr their own brooms made from home grown Corn. The Census Knnuieratom. The Census Supervisor of this dis trict, Prof.

O. F. Pool of Taylorsville, yesterday recommended for appoiutment to the Director of the Census the enumerators for his district. The law will not permit the supervisor to disclose the names until the appointments are given out from the census office at Wash- ngton, which will be done in a few days. We regret- that we cannot publish the list this week.

The supervisor has divided Ire dell county into twenty enumera tion districts. Each township, ex cept Coddle Creek, Davidson, Shiloh, and Statesville, is a district and there are two districts in each of the four townships named In Davidson and Shiloh each election pre cinct forms an enumeration district. Coddle Creek the town of Moores- ville is a district and the outside territor' of the township another. Statesville the city is a district and the rest of the township forms another. A Search AVarrant and Fight.

Monday afternoon Mr. R. V. harpe was counting some money tne Shanes Hotel omce he was caned to the phone, tie put the money in his vest pocket and went out. On the street he concluded to count the money again, when he found that a ten dollar bill was missing.

In the office when Mr. harpe was counting the money was a young man named Don Jones, who registered from Washington City, and Mr. Tharpe thought Jones 'ot the money that be (Tharpe) dropped it when he went to answer the phone and that Jones picked it up from the floor. Mr. Tharpe swore out a search warrant from thecourtof 'Squire John W.

White and Jones was searched but the money was not found on his person or in his room. Jones resented being searched and called Tharpe a thief, when Tharpe struck him. Messrs. J. J.

Moore and C. L. Daniels became-in-volved in the fight as friends of Mr. Tharpe and Jones was right badly beaten. The parties were tried by the mayor and each of the four was fined $5.

The County Convention Next Tues day. The Chairman of the Democratic counfy committee, hoped that the court room in the new court house would be ready for the county cou- ention next Tuesday, but yester day it was seen that the room would not be ready, and Mr, C.Gaither, proprietor of the new Farmers warehouse, has kindly consented that the convention may be held in his warehouse. Chairs for the dele gates and as many spectators as possible will be arranged, and the convention will be held in the ware house. Mr. Gaither will extend the same courtesy to the Kepuoncans and Populists.

The convention will elect dele gates to the State, Congressional and Seuatorial conventions and inj struct the delegates as in the wis dom of the convention seems best. It will also nominate two candidates for the House, candidates for sheriff, register of deedo, treasurer, coro ner, surveyor and three candidates for county commissioners. Immediately after the adjourn ment of the convention the newly elected chairmen of the various precinct committees, who compose the county committee under the Democratic plan of organization, will meet and elect a chairman and four other members of a central county committee. The Late C. Augustus Kaymer.

As briefly noted in this paper last week, Mr. C. Augustus Raymer, of Shiloh township, died last Thursday morning at 7 o'clock. lie had been unwell several days, but his brother-in-law, Dr. Q.

M. Catawba, saw him the day before he died and did not think his illness at all serious. After he got up Thursday morning he complained of a severe Bain about the heart and soon died. r. Little says he died with rheumatism of the heart.

The fufieral was conducted at Sharon Lutheran church, of which deceased had been a leading member for many years, by Rev. W. L. Darr Friday at 12 o'clock, and the interment was in the graveyard there. A very large concourse of the neighbors and friends of the deceased followed the remains to the church and a large number assembled there.

The deceased was a son of the late Moses Raymer, ofShiloh township, and was nearly 51 years old. He leaves two brothers, Messrs. John T. Raymer, of and J. Nat Raymer, of Texas, and four sisters, Mrs.

Margaret Puntch, of Texas, and Mrs. A. Brady, Mrs. D. Frv and Mrs.

J. B. Sherrill, of Shiloh township, surviving him Some twenty years ago Mr. Raymer married Miss Laura Little, daugh ter of the late Peter Little, of Shiloh township, and she and eight children seven sons and one daugh ter survive. The daughter was in school at Hickory when her father died Gus Raymer, as hewas known to his friends, was a good man in every sense of the word.

He was kind and menial and numbered his friends bv those who knew him well. He was an industrious, intelligent far mer and a business man of ability. There is profound sympathy for the bereaved widow and children. Geo W. Long, M.

I ALLS may be left at any one of the drug KJ stores, of at my residence. 'Phone 140. Downtown office till be announced later. primaries are the same as in former years. The chairman of the precinct committee presides and the strength of each candidate voted for is carried up to the county convention.

The primary can send as many delegates as it chooses to the county convention, but the precinct will have only the votes to which it is entitled We printed a list of the various precinct votes some weeks ago. Our advertising- columns wil show the candidates for reg ister of deeds and treasurer. Coroner Foard is the only one mentioned so far for coroner. Surveyor vomers and Mr. W.

W. Williamson. oi iruotman have been spoken of for surveyor. The present board- Messrs. Davidson.

Steele and Grav and Messrs. J. A. Black, of Da vidson township: Esov W. Brawlev.

oi coddle Creek; VV. M. Howard, of Statesville: Emmet Morrison, of onuon, and J. w. Hager, of Sharpes- 1 ourg, are talked of for county com missioners.

Charles H. Armfield, of Statesville. and Joh R. Holman, of Cool SDrinff. havp i J- ueen discussed lor the Senate.

Dr. S. W. Stevenson, of Mooresville.and iur. a.

u. waits nave been men tioned for the House. lhe primaries may instruct for all the places, a part of them or for none, as in their wisdomseems best. Each primary will elect an execu tive committee of five membprs, the chairman of which is a memhfir nf the county committee. A Ticket Suggested From Fallstown.

Correspondence of The Mascot. As the time for the convention draws near we will mention our choice for the Democratic nominations. For sheriff we of rnnrsp want Wycoff: Haynes for treasurer: Turner for register; we take pleasure in naming Dr. S. W.

Stevenson and A. D. Watts, for the House. These two gentlemen will, we feel sure. reflect credit on the county if they are elected.

As for the present countv officers. they have been tried and found true. They have the run of their offices and have familiarized themselves with the details. They are alwavi polite, courteous and obliging and have made us officers of whom we may well feel proud. It does not seern the best party policy to throw these efficient olhcers out and elect untried men when we remember that the present incumbents have not held offices long enough to be look ed on as permanent fixtures.

We want the above named men and want them bad. We are working for them and working hard. One Vote. Troutman's March 2Sth. itotation in Office Discussed.

Correspondence of The Mascot, We are now on the eve of the pri maries, and 1 desire to call the spe cial atientiou of all friends of rotation in office to the importance of nominating an entirely new ticket. If we are careless in the conventions and allow the present sheriff to be renominated, it will be very hard to defeat any old officer. So the sher- ff is first to be balloted for, if a new man Is nominated it will be easy to nominate new men for the other places. So let the best work be done for sheriff. The matter of rotation in office is too important to be lightly consider ed.

It is not wise to continue men in office too long. It is dangerous both to the officer and his party. How many instances have we of the foolishnpss of such a policy. The people of Iredell county, or any other county for that matter, need not look far to find examples. This is not charging our county officers with wrong doing or with any in tention of wrong, but we know what has come to many a man just as honest, just as capable, and with friends just as true, as any of our officers When will they (the pres ent officers) give up their jobs will- nglyr Do you suppose they ever would? Two years ago they said en dorse us and we will not ask again! Whether this is true or not may be seen by reference to the newspapers.

they should be renominated and elected this year, two vears from now would see the same thing, re peated. The longer they hold the office the harder it will be to give it up. 1 hold that two terms ought to be given every man elected to office and no more. Retire them In honor while they are capable of engaging in otner useful business. Much more could be said in favor of rotation, but we forbear.

As to the present county officers, thy are my best friends, and I shall ever hold them in the highest es teem, but for the above reasons I shall oppose their renomination. Democrat. Clio. N. March 26, 1900, PIANO WANTED.

A GOOD second-band piano wanted. For purchaser call on or address THE MASCOT OFFICE. March 21 1900. H. COFFEY -eSSELLSTHE Yale Bicycles Which gives perfect satisfaction and guaranteed for 6 months, by the factory.

Can suit you in any price from $20.00 TO $40 OO, It will pav you to examine his line of new wheels. A11 kinds of fixtures 1 kept in stock for each and every wheel. I have had years experienced in repairing wheels. It is 9 fact that wheels can be made new by over-hailing and adjusting properly try me. Very truly, W.

H. Coffey, Supplies For Sale ON TIME. I have Flour, Corn, Meat, for sale on time. See me when you want time on your purchases of supplies. This March 1900.

Respectfully, J. L. COWAN, At Brick Store, Back of Harrison's. Notice to Creditors. TTAVING Qualified as administrator of the estate of J.

C. Plyler, all persons having claims against said estate are notified to present AmA intli.nndiwiiriinl nn cT htf" (T Mflrrfa IHV 1 8th tool or this notice will be plead in bar ot recovery. Persons owing said estate are notifr rd ta make immediate payment. This March 8, 1000. SCOTT BARKLEY, Admr.

of J. C. Plyler, Sr. Armfield Turner, Att'ys. For Register of Deeds HEREBY announce mvself a cannidate for Reeister of Deeds, subiect to the action of the Democratic county convention, and will appreciate the support of my friends in the primaries.

Respectfully. I J. C. SICEI.OFF. Fr Register of Deeds, I DESIRE to announce myself a candidate for Register of Deeds, subject to the action of the Democratic county convention, ana will -ciate the support of my friends in the prima ries to De held on March 31st.

Respectfully, Williams. For Register of Deeds. I HEREBY announce myself a candidate for the office of Reeister of Deeds, subject to the action of the Democratic county convention, and will appreciaLe the support of all who deem me suitable for said office. Respectfully, a. D.

KESTI.ER. For Register of Deeds. To the Democratic Voters of Iredell County: I hereby aunounce mvself a candidate for the office of Register of Deeds, subject to the action 01 tnc Democratic county convention, ana respectfully ask the support of all mv Democratic friends at the primaries to be held March 31st. Respectfully, J. BRYANT.

For Register of Deeds, HEREBY announce myself a candidate for Register of Deeds, subject to the action of the Democratic comity convention, and will appreciate the support of ray friends in the primaries Respectfully, H. C. SUMMERS. For County Treasurer. HEREBY announce myself a candidate for J- County Treasurer, subject to the action of the Democratic countv conventim.

and will aonre- ciate the support of my friends in the primaries. Kespecttully, MII.AN I.ENTZ. For County Treasurer I HEREBY aunounce myself a candidate for renomination for the office of rnntiiv Traii- urer, subject to the action of the Democratic ptiraaries and countv convention. The surmort of the Democratic voters is respectfully solicited. I have endeavored to serve the oecDle faithfully and acceptably and if re-elected will continue to give them my liest service.

J. A. HAYNES. For County Treasurer. HEREBY announce myself a candidate for the office of County Treasurer subject to the action of the Democratic county convention, aud respectfully ask the support of all my Democratic friends at the primaries to be held March 31st.

Respectfully, J. W. GUY. For Sheriff, HEREBY announce myself a candidate for re-election to tie omce ot sheriff, subiect to tne action ot the Democratic primaries and county convention. My desire has been to serve you taithtully, bhould I be re-elected, I shrill continue, 10 tne oest 01 my aoility, to discharge the duties of the office acceptably.

Kespecttully J. 11. WYCOFF, For Sheriff. Am a candidate for the Democratic nomina. A for sheriff of Iredell county, and respect- iuny as, me Nippon 01 Democratic voters in the primaries and county convention.

W.A.SUMMERS. Mortgage Sale of Land. By virtue of the powers contained in a mort gage deed executed bv M. T. 'iVilliams and wile, Delphia Williams, to O.

'J. Williams St Sons, the undersicned morte'airees will sell at public auction for cash at the court house aoor in Statesville, r. C. on 1900. at 12 o'clock, the following decscribed land lvine and bein in New Heme town whin anH described and defined as follows, to-wit: Ad-joinining the lands of Lewis McDaniel, Elizabeth Redman, Amos Gregory aud others, con taining 52 acres more or less.

1 O. G. WILLIAMS SONS, This March 1000. Morteaeees Announcement. HE Friend of Mr.

Thomas M. Gill, of Olin- township. desire his name put in nomina tion in each precinct primary in the county for the Democratic nomination for couniyi treasurer. 5T cm 3 cro -j. 3 8 3 2.2 ca1 Ess Mai- 3 3 na 5-2.

it'-' lb 0 3 3 '3. 2 i xjq 5 p25 So5'- Dr. P. F. AUGENOUR, 4 HeTitist, Statesville, N.

Will be in his office two weeks. beginning with first Monday in each month. Call on him for anything in the way of dentistry. You will find it to your interest to do so. Work done in best manner.

lJrices low. Only 1'he best material used. LAW PiRTNERSIIIP. THE UNDERSIGNED liave formed a partnership for the practice of law, and will give careful attention to all business entrusted to them. Office on second floor of the new Cooper block.

HARRY P. GRIER, March 6, tgoo. ZEB V. LONG. NOTICE.

mo THE PUBLIC: I hereby give notice to the public that I will not oe responsiole tor an3 debts contracted by members of my family un less thev have a written order from me. March 7, 1900. tt. a. aitwAKi.

"A stitch in tiige saves Vour property may burn to-night. You might have an accident, or get sick and die to-morrow. So, for the protection of yourself and loved ones, let us insure you to-day. Gaither Nicholson, STATESVILLE. N.

Seed Oats and Hay For Sale, I have a lot of white and black spring oats for ni fnrwed. I have a larsre lot of nice baled hay for Bale. See me when yon want grain, feed and malt, Kespectiuuy, Feby. 8thi90L L-COWAK Ramsey. Tomlin Bowles ARE RECEIVING sautiful Lin Watch this space next week.

At Hi We hand- as that of our have full swell MI 26x30 inch. finished handsomely hand $27 and $30. Furniture and Carpets C. AND FEET. and Summers Hats Of Spring Qoodc, Bedroom Suites THAT WILL LAST THROUGH GENERATIONS.

The much sought for sort that you don't find every day have suites that we assure you will be well worth the ing down to your children MADE BY ONE OF AMERICA Reliable Manufacturers, of solid oak entirely cabinet work as good 50.00 suitps. The Bureau and Wash stand drawers and serpentine tops. French Mirror Shaped and bevel edges, nicely carved, thoroughly good suites. Prices $25. New Cooper block Statesville, FOR HEADS N.

The Variety Store Has received a spring stock of Hats and Shoes. Everything in light Footwear Oxfords, Sandals all colors, all toes and all prices, from 25c, to $5.00. Special Attention To Our. New Line Spring comprising all grades, from to $2.50 in Straw goods: Also Crash, Cloth and Fine Light Fur Hats. If you are tired hearing high prices quoted there will be consolation in examining above goods.

W. H. ALLISON. ON'S Pepsin Chill Tonic TmIiIch and Favar and Doe. Not Contain QNo'f a Mot-rtvA Son.

Dime Box, MiM TAfiin which a child can rhich a child can take TO all say: Guaranteed to Cur Chills Dalaria! Troubles. Nor Effect the Hearing, "Ramon's Pepsin Chill Tonic is ithe without injury to the itomacn. Greeneville, Tenn. teacher. Both parents and children want her again, as was shown by an unanimous vote.

She is one of Iredell's most competent teachers, and leaves us with the love of each one of her pupils and the respect and best wishes of the entire community. Respectfully, F. C. Troutmaa's, March 26th. Price BROWN MF'G.

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