The Chronicle from Wilkesboro, North Carolina • Page 1

'w1 i 1 ,1 Equal pirejgt and.ldjecj. It vol. xiy. WILKESBORO, N. 'TOSDNESDAr '29'.

'-1900i nv 5 Iff ll 'ii-r9J SAFE CRACKERS H03IICIDE ON HUNTING CREEK. Mr. E. m. 31ackburn's.

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1." tf 1 Faricy crash skirtihg 2 i 2 K. 3 cl I- ypu Cannqtrafforh to Thjeyre gpjngif ast. duck- 5 '4 linen J.wn r7 craet windser JawnS white goodd 6 4t 8c. Worth 10 ..9 ,10 15 10 10 10 20 25 20 :0 .5, 7f 10 10 '7. 8 t.

i -it it tt 'it 16i ,12 15 1.08 worth 150. 80 11.25 '38 ".50 ,45 4 r.n 52 Few remenants in white goods 10, 15, 20c atyour own pricoi 1 Fancy nlaid skirt 1 Braided P. K. 1 I5. White duck 1 L.

1 Blue and white P. K. waist 1 Fancy 'percale 1 White Lawn Same big cut all the way through the line of summer skirte and waists. Few odds and ends in summer shirts, silk and pur." cals. Also under wear, Fe pair of Tennis Shoes Slippeus at cost.

Straw and Cloth Hats at and below oost. Xourslfor -Rrai8, 'tp--- OR ITS Dealer in 4 child is quite jsick. jjLv. Blair, of Virginia, is her 3 selling; machinery. -Mr Cohoon, of the Raleigh Post, was nere this week.

-Dr Albert Eller, of Maple Springs was in town this week. --John Dobson. the only and came up Monday to at tena court. -f-MissChattie Prevettv and Dr Pink Turner went over to Ashe Monday on a visit -J: Q. Triplett, of this htyi' has entered school at coil Jonesville.

Success to him. '--Millard Eller and Ala Sum merlin were married at Boomer Su iday," ev. W. R. Bradshaw off ciating.

4-Mr. Andrew Joyner, of nston. spent a days he 'e last week visiting his sister Mrs. Phelps. He has gone ov 3r the mountains for a few days.

-Last Saturday at North Wilkesboro, Mr Charles Bowles ghter of Esq M. Absher, were joined in marriage. Here's our best wishes. Esq. J.

T. Ferguson at tended the uuveiling of the Vance monument at Raleigh last week, and he reports an immense crowd and a joyous occasion. He is very much er thused over his trip. The monument is a splendid one. Sheriff Johnson wishes to cs 11 the attention of lawyers, doctors, lumber men and all persons liable under the law to sp ecial license tax, to the fact, tt at the said tax must be paid tl is week, or the parties failing tc do so will be liable to indict ment.The Sheriff does not desre tc return any one delinquent in tl is matter, but the law makes it his bounden duty to do so, if the ti3x is not? paid before court Gjentlemen, you had better attend to this right at once.

Representative E. O. Mas-, tm, of Straw, recently purchas ei a four-horse disk? plow and is breaking and pulverizing his wheat land. It is the first plow of the kind in the county. His neighbors tell on Mr.

Mastin tiat he is so well pleased ith le plow he has been trying to up in one of the plate shap disks and spend the" nights mere in sleep. He however has een persuaded that the thing i 5 only to plow with and has I one back to the bead for sleep. -John Wellborn who is spending the summer in Ashe, ias home on a visit' last week. He tells us that Miss' Martha Bicharnson, one day last week, lfilled 91 snakes," on Green Wellborns piantatiq'n and it was hot a specially good day forsnakeg at that; He says very large quantity pf fine Ifiay has been put up in tle last eek or so. As to fishing, he ays thp whole county -is full fishing parties and that hey are rnaking good hauts of Dass.

Trout risnmg win come next imonth. The landnark gi ves following acconnt of yoijqg Tames Mitchell a former resilient of "Wilkes 'county: 4 Mr. James A. Mitchell died at- hig lome Vesterday" mornjbg at 10 oplock of appendicitis. He ha4 been -critically ill; for a week.

v- The who was a son. of Mr. James M. was bout tweny-eigljtyear bid, anl was an honest, hard wprk ing young -man. Aywif and Itwo children survive him.

The funeral services wer conducted at jthe residence this morning by Rev. M. Smith and W. X. Dawson and the interment was at Connelly's chapel." Im Leir! ills Jim 3IaJ-l wI th a 1 fitick, at Anderson's pistillery on TJiursdjiiy Afternoon.

Lewis in Jail; He Pleads Selfdefenee, Last Thursday just before sundqwn, a homicide occurred at Ed on Hunting Creek. Jim Mar low was struck with; a stick of wood on the side of the neck and shoulder by J.irn Lewis from which death followed in a few hours. r. Lewis made no attempt to escape. The sheriff went and brought him to town Friday morning.

He waived examination and went to jail. It is not known exactly how it occurred, as no one saw it all. Lewis was at the wood pile back of the distillery mak ing a trough. Mario came to where he was and was full of whisky. A difficulty arose in some way with the result above stated.

Lewis claims that Mario said he came to whip him and made at him. His only chance was to defend himself with the stick of wood, but that he had no idea of killing Mario w. Marlow was about 45 years old and leaves a family. He was fussy when drinking. The case will probable be tried this week.

Brushy Mountain Association.1 The Brushy Mountain Association met with the church at Boomer, last Thursday, the in trjductory sermon being preached by Dr. W. R. Gwalt-ney in a splendid effort. W.

M. Absher was re elected moderator, and V. McGhinnis was re-elected clerk. Rev J. E.

White, representing the S.tate' Mission Board, and J. C. Caddell, of the Bibli-cal Recorder, were in attendance and each; made good speeches. The various, discussions were liyely and interesting, and the collections" somewhat better than usual. Rev.

M. P. Matheny, of Char preached on Sunday. There are 19 churches in the Association and ail but 2 were represented. The different reports were satisfactory, and the pledges for the different objects are, es tiniated as follows, in the ab-scense of the official xecord: Association Missions $150.00 Foreign' 130.00 Orphanage 175.00 Education Home jmissons 79v0i The Association unanirnous- ly adopted-a resolution offered J.

L. ill i ci i ng attack maHe on JSdijbqr Raily, of the Biblical Recorder by Mr. Daniels, of the Cfews Obser ver, in that the Associatipn -ttapk lnneces sary vindietLve, and lindi rectly through igaily an ittacl upon the denomination of the State. AssociatiQn, within the last fieveu yeaVs has jiiade yery wonderful strides in rijarty for- warjl directions, and the delegates seemed infused vith a spirit work and; progress. The next session meets lyith XJub Creek church.

Allen JaV Dead, Mr. Allen' Faw died at his home in No rt hiV il kes boro as Fridav morning at 3 o'clock. Mr. jFaw had been deranged for so me weeks and had been si ok -ing' all the "while He was '36 years old and leaves a wife and wo children Two chil dren pre-ceeded him across the valley of death. It was a sad death.

the Tno Wilkesbctro? Post Offiees and Releive Then pf.abont Io Cjiue Left. iXhe erstvhUe qujot Wilkesboro iTol foimd'themselves in a state of surprise Thursday morn when it was discovered that the two Post-offices had been broken into and ransacked of s.tanips and money, the night before. fit was evidently the -work of prpfessionals.as they came, did ther work unnoticed away without leaving or clue behind them. At North Wilkesboro i the safe was blown open $350.00 in stamps and cash and nine registered were taken. At the office here, they did riot do so well.

They.got $121 worth of stamps, but failed to get the mianey from the safe. They drilled a hole in the safe and loaded it, but fuse failed to touch it off, and they left without, the money. They however fitted themselves with pants and shoes before leaving. 1 They left no clue nor track to show their identity. Inspectors have investigated and reported to the Government.

It is hoped the postmasters will not have to bear the' heavy losses. Policeman Bri igiit Dead. Mr. Bright, Policeman at North Wilkesboro, dropped dead Friday afternoon about 5 o'clock. He had just stepped in the barroom and arrested a man when he dropped to the floor and never again rallied.

It was heart trouble. He came here for his health from Virginia and his remains were -taken back to his old home Saturday for burial. He leaves a and three children. He was about 40 years' old and a pleas ant gentleman. LOCAL MATTERS.

Several matters crowded out next week. The Wilmington excursion ists got home safe and report a pleasant time down at the big pond. Missis. Alta Cozart and Florence Brown, came up Saturday to Lithia. A first class second hanjl sawmill for sale jcbeap.

Address Q. W. Cqnley Swain, or Lenoir, N. C. 4t i The delegates to the Cpn ference.at East Bend report a pleasant trip and a good Con ferenqe.

-Most ef tbem return of JJast died of Kidney trouble last Friday was a brotherpf Mr. Iy. S. Benbow, recently of tfyis place. -rProf.

Beauty's lit tie child died Monday Jiight, after a few dasjjf severe illness. God haineed 6t "the sweet little babe and He called it" -to Him self. Our prof oundest sympa thy is with the bereaved. -Miss Hettie Wellborn who basbeen er parents Jiere returned to Morgauton Monday. Her jpncje Mr; David Wellborn who jil sjo been Jiere visiting- relatiyas returned to hdjjie jn McDowell county at the same time.

Two aged ladies died in Reddles Tjtiyer. township -'last week.v Mrs. Patsey ullis died Wednesday at; the age of 90 years- Se had saved her wed ding dress and was buried in it; which was her request. ZL Et. McNeill, aged about 70 years, died on Friday and was buried on Sunday.

-She was a good women. TAILOR-MADE jjp-to-Hate jyEatter for Home anteetl to fit'pr inlss. Rev. radshaw went to Elkip Monday 'on business. Miss Catherine Winkler is very sick with lung trouble.

Get your wheat fertilizer at C. t1. Morrison's. Ishmeal aged citizen near Adley is very sick. -Esq.

Allen of Columbia, is here visiting relatives. Beraember that our school opens Sept. 3rd and be ready to send vour children. -The horse traers gipsies, and sqch like are here in full force. i Dr.

Horton and fam-ily returned to their, home tin Winston last Veek. Mr. Andrew Wellborn who was severely hurt by a fall last week, is aB)e; to be up again. Miss Mattie Palmer, of Florida, came up Thursday tb 'visit her sister Mrs. A.

Syd-nor. Rev. of Hickory, suent a jew daysvis-iting felatves in the county last vyeek. RevJqhn E. White and J.

CadelC of Raleigh, attended the Association at Boomer last week. Miss Edna'Loye, of Moores-ville, arrived Jasji-Thurday and will assist Prof. Reaty with the school here. Rev. John E.

White will preach at he Iforth Wilkesboro Baptist church on Wednesday night Sept. 5th. Lawver Qr. Finley, of Spartanburg, S. is visiting 'his old home and relatves and friends here.

Mrs. ate Vannoy and Mr. Oreene Wllb0 of Asjie spent a few days lasjb week with Mr. Will B. McNeill and Miss Lou Stout, of Millers preek, were marrie last Wednesday night.

Mrs. S. A. Alderman and childjen, of Greensboro are visiting the family of Col. W.

H. H. uowles. Mjss Carrie Coffin and Mrs. R.

A. Deal spent, a few days last week with the family of in Ashe county. Dr. Pink Turner, of Greens boro, up Sitturdavto visit his brothers, Dr. J- M.

and Charles Turner at this place. The largest wheat farmer the State of -Wilkes is. Dr. James Hickerson; of kRohda. He raised 1,700 bushels this -Mr.

and Sam Puson, lo had been yisitjug relatives lorth Wilkesboro returned their home in Virerina last week. r- Mrs. Alec Atkins' and daughter, on ville, is it ed in the county last week? re turning home the first of the week. i -s, Esq. Walter, Williamson, of Ashe, was in town last week.

He says theamendment is niore popular oyer ia Ashe now than it was about election time. Mr. C.JN". Hunt who return-ed from up in vGocJs Country'' h'u ay 1 s' that left Esq. Freer Alexander on top of rhe, Blue Ridge 'under ueath a big shady tree, offering to take calves or pigs on comty Patent Medicines, Toilet Articles, Ecfeexaoaogsu Cigars, Stationery, etc.

V- Prescriptions.carefuHy THIeflJ i STORE ON MAIN WILKESBORO, MARCH 8THa899. novedeur. stock, of.oods to enderman' xlqjst tore' ddorto Morr We extend osir stock "and gee'thevalues we are offering before they pex their mopey. Good ju'dgmeptis dilayed where jpeoplp befojrevtbey.bjiy. iff It may be well to mention Jtjie of 'therlinefi WE GARYJN STOCK- JPresp-goQls, ready-made shirts, bats, domestics jplads, cheviots, cals, calicoes, drapiries, notions, hosiery; underware, shirts, overalls, gloves, collars; ties laces, ribbons, stationery, pens, toilet soaps; perfumeries." A general line-of nice groceries, delftyvare, tipjvre.andlaswiicc) and numerous other, things nothere mentioned.

"A word ito the wjfeff int 1 Buy. Mi Be er in' I .11 8H1 T. 2 4 1 Sriappy Goods tor- feoirin i are arriving and beiag displayed, i Care has. been taken in selecting 4he stocfk -'iiave- a pretty lovely and attractive line, withxhe uess and brightness of spring' aboat them. Gome' in early and select what you.