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Local Matters .*- . ? H.m i .(tit ? You c?u now ?i**t si!! the 4 'potted culico" y oil waul Mi Williams Huijhks Co. ? Mr. C. II. Crawford is with! the W illiamt*-ilugbes Co., and will he pie * sod to have his f i iends culi ? Miss Lilla Russell has charge of the Crenshaw school which opened Monday. ?Mr. H. A. Hou^h ntid wife and cbiltl and Mr. John LSlat kmon of this county, loft yesterday for Summcrtield, Fla., where they expect to loeato. ?Go to Lancaster Mercantile Co's for children's school shoos, all sizes. Best on earth. ?North Carolina Buckwheat flour and New Orleans molasses at \ti. P. Bennett's. ?Mr. Walter G. Cureton has accepted a position in the L. M. Co's. Stores. ?Nearly a block of buildings in the heart of the city of Florence was burned early Monday mbrning, entailing a loss of $30,000. ?Seven buildings, wooden structures South of Latham's livery stable, were burned in Cam dem Saturday night. Loss $8,000. ?If you want high grade flour and the best of everything to eat ?go to Bennett's Grocery. ?Our Mr. J. M. Hood is al-. ways in the market to purchase mules and cuttle. And don't you forget it. Lancaster Mercantile C?. ?The Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist church will meet at the residence of Mis. M. F. Jones Friday after noon at 4 o'clock. ?Miss Ev Hough is teaching o o I the school at Zion instead of, at Jacksonhaui as stuted by us in our hi->i issue. Mr. 11. E. CotTey is to teach the Jacksonhaui school. ?Go to Funderburk Pharmacy for tho best 5c cake of soap in tho cif v. -To ;eut cheap! The new 5room cottage just North of Mr. 1. T. Hunter's residence. Apply to I. T. llun'er. --Brisco Cousar, a respected old darkey of the Zion section, was found unconscious lying in the public road ono day the past week * and taken to his house where he lingered until Sunday night -and died, never having regained consciousness. ?For accuracy in prescription work go to Fuuderburk's Pharmacy. ?Mr. S. H. Stogner, of Wyhe'a Mill, was over Saturday, and while here called around and made the editor smile by passing over to him two or three silver wheels. "Uncle Sam" is O. K. ?For a good bath sponge call at Funderburk's Pharmacy, from 6c up. ?Sum McKenna, col., charged with grand larceny, had a preliminary hearing before Magistrate Caskey yesterday and was committed to jail to await trial at the next term of General Sessions in default of bond. The election passed otf so quietly yesterday that many had to be reminded that it was on and to vote. 219 votes were polled at the congressional box of which Finley received 214 and White his republican opponent 5. About tho same number of votes wero polled at tho State and county boxes. For sue A valuable tract of land, 97A acres, within 1 if miles of the town of H< th Sp rings, well timbered, with II nocessnry buildings thereon. For terms, etc., apply to T, 8. Caiitt i l>nutli of Mr. \V. S. I L'orter. Many expres-ions of sorrow will frill from the I>ps of citizens of Luneust r iMUiiiy when they I nad that \Y. S. I j. Porter, our j ellicient and popular Clerk f.l' Court, is no more. liis death occurred last Sunday ufternoon, and sudden and unexpected was it that lil'o was extinct when his children, who wero in tho yard, reached his bedside. Ho was en* gaged in conversation with his wife and Mr. M. H. .Johnson, who bad dropped in to see him, when he started to turn ou his side in the bed Thov noticed one hand drop limp and I oth sprang to him at once. In an instant ho had ceased to breathe?his good spirit had taken its flight. Thus quietly passed uway one of Lancaster county's noblest men and very best of citizens. t . William Stephen Leapder Porter was born in this, county Nov. 13, 1860. Had be lived ten days longer he would have celebrated his 42d birthday. He was a son of Mr. J. W. A. Porter of the Dixie neighborhood. After attending the Pleasant \ alley High School ho taught for several years the school at Pleasant Hill until he was elected a teacher in the Lancaster graded school. In 1896 he was elected clerk of court and was re elected in 1900, filling the office efficiently and acceptably until removed by death. June 10th, 1886, he married Miss Julia J. Warwick, daughter of Capt. J. M. Warwick of Pleasant Valley. She with seven children survives him. On reaching manhood he joined the Baptist church and has lived a life consistent with his profession, being an active worker in the church and Sunday school. He was the superintendent of the Sunday school of the Second Baptist church fro i) its organization. He was a member of the VV. O. \V., and was its eounsul commander. He also belonged to tho F. P. lT., and N. U., and carried insurance on his life in each of thcso fraternities. His remains were interred Monday afternoon in the town cemetery with W. O. W. camp honors, the Van Wyck, Heath Springs and Lancaster camps all taking part in tho ceremonies. Tho burial wus lurgely attended, persons being present from almost every section of the county attesting the high esteem in which the deceased was held. A loyal citi Very Sail Death ol'Mlss l<la Cailg 1 From Carbolic Acid Poisoning | \1 i.-H Ida Craig, a daughter cl i th? Into Joseph Craig, died at g the home oHicr uncle, Mr 11. 11. > Craig, in the Nowcut section of 4 this county about f> o'clock last ) Monduy morning from the elFoeta c of carbolic aci<l poisoning, self- u administered. The young lady | wus about 22 years of age and ] has lived with her uncle's family t since she was left an orphan at t the death of her father about 13 e years ago. She was a young lady [ attractive in person, fascinating c in munners, of a plea-ant genial c disposition, loved by overyono 11| but especially by her devoted ' 0 uncle and Aunt who cared for her as if she wore their own child, 'q Miss Craig's cause for ending her 11 life can only ho surmised as she <] left 110 writing that has boon j found giving any reason for lier c act, and previously she bad ex- a pressed no thought of even cotb ] teraplating such a thing as self- n destruction. For several days s she had been rather depressed in t spirits on account of intense suf- t fering from a tooth which was r giving her trouble. She had been using the tiiluted carbolic j acid as % mouth wash. On Sunday her uncle noticed a writing t on her table drawn after the fa6b- ] ion of a will giving to lfer aunt, i Mrs. Anna Craig, with whom she 1 lived, all her property real and j personal. Mr. Craig asked her 1 about it and she stated it was her I will. He joked her a little about i making a will when she only bad i the toothache and she smiled, ] tore the paper up and throw it ] into the fire. Some time after Mr i Craig returned from preaching i that night aud had gone to bed 1 (probably about 12 o'clock) he , heard her get up but she soon ] went back to bed. Her room was up stairs over the ouo occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Craig. An hour or so later Mrs. Craig |1 - Mil Tues SEP The Ladies dially invited NERY GOOD Tuesday ai Our talent weeks in New we are sure hei Tuesday will b conducted a mi Repeating dies of a warm Heath E zen, a good man, a kind husband, a devoted father has gone to his reward. The Probate Judge in Charge. On the death of Clerk of the Court W. S. L. Porter, the Probate Judge, C. D. Jones, Esq., took charge of the office as required by law and will continue to act as Clerk until the successor to the late lamented Clerk has been appointed by the Governor to fill the unexpired term. Constable Connor Shoots a Negro Last Saturday night Constable Connor went over to Mr. T. Y. Williams' plantation South of town to arrest Win. Alsobrooks, col., on a warrant sworn out by Alsobrooks' wite charging him with assault and battery with intent to kill. The negro resitted arrest, got Mr. Connor down and was choking him when the latter shot him twice?one ball passing through the shoulder and the other through his leg. Alsobrooks, we understand, claims that the shot through his shoulder was ilred by Henry Perry, col., who pulled him off of Mr. Connor. Alsobrooks was put in a wagon, brought on to to.vn rind lodged " D in ja 11 where his wounds received the Attention of the county physician. The wounds' are not serious. ?Pay your Subscription to tho "-noEit and l?e happy. jvas awakened by the young lady's nuking a noit-o as if she hud nightnaro. She went up t<? the room md shaking her niece asked what vas the matter. The reply was, 'Aunt Annie, I'll soon be at loino." Detecting the odor of larbolie acid on her breath and ilarmed at the way in which she >r?athed, Mrs. Craig lighted a amp when she discovered the hotle which contained the solution ?f carbolic acid empty. She askt(l the young lady if she had taken t and her answer, as well as she I oulct toll, was "mam." l'hysi- ' ians were at once sent for but eath ended her suffering before ny of them reached her bedside. Magistrate Caskey hold an in[uest over the body Monday and L if i - uu jury iounu a verdict in accor lance with the above facts. Her etnains were interred in Sbiloh ihurchyard yesterday. She was > member of Tirzah church and oaves a. brother, Mr. Lee Craig, ind a sister, Mrs. Joe Caskoy, mrviving her. Tne relatives have he deepest sympathy of their nany friends in this sad bereave-' nent. V Quiet Home il/arria^c. Our esteemed townsman and ;alented young lawyer, Mr. H. [lines was quietly married at noon yesterday to one of Lancaster's xiost excellent youug ladies. Miss Bessie Perry, daughter of the late amented Capt. John M. Perry. Only a few friends witnessed the interesting ceremony so impressively performed by the young lady's pastor, Kev. Chalmers Frazor, at the homo of her stepmother, Mrs. Minnie Perry. Mr. and Mrs. ilines left on the Norths bound train nt. 9 ?-? >?* ' _ j,. .... , *v/?. ? OM?J of several weeks at Raleigh, Wilmington and other points in North Carolina whore Mr. Hincs has relatives. The best wishes of a host of friends are theirs. LINERY day and 1 TEMBEE s of Lancaster, a to attend our 1 S on id Tuesday Nif ed Milliner, Mis York City selec r display of new >e quite the fines illinery business the invitation a welcome, we ai )ANKING 6 - NO MATTER WHEN YOU come here every department has its little bargain story to tell you. Here are a tew items gathered here and there throughout this great BARGAIN giving store: Comforts from 75 cents up. Men's Hats at 45 cents and up. Blankets 50 cents up. Childien's Hats at 25 cents. Men's fine shoos at 95 cents. A full line of Ladies Jackets Ladies' tine shoes at $1.00. must go at any price. Men's Suits at $2.25 and up. A lot of Capes must bo sold reBoy's Suits 90 cents up. gardless of cost. Neckties, Collars, Gloves, Underwear and numorous other things to be sold as CHEAP as the CHEAPEST. Call and see R. MILES, The Bargain Giver. THE BARGAIN STORE Again two BIG LOTS of GOODS to arrive this week. The now features for this week is the addition of a 25c and 50c Counter. On theso you will tind the "Biggest Bargains" I have yet offered. Most all the China Ware in my store will he given away on these counters in order to make room for Xmas Goods?which are ARRIVING NOW. IN THE JEWELRY STORE: 1 have never shown such a line of Solid Gold Jewelry as is to be 6een at my store now, and as to the price. Well just listen: 14k Gold Cuff Links, La? dies' and Gents, the kind wo have always sold for $4.00, $5.00 and $0.00, they are now $2.50, $3.25 and $4.00. 14k Lace Pins, sets with real doublets, they cost you $6.00 last year, they are now $3.25 to $4.00. My Watch stock is more complete than ever and the sales were never as good. Why* because 1 tell you the truth about my goods and guarantee every watch to be perfect or a new one given in its place, or money refunded. A new stock of Ladies Purses and nice Stationery just arrived. RESPECTFULLY, B. C. HOUGH, Prop. P. S.?1 repair everything at reasonable prices?and do good work. OPENING, Tuesday Night ?< 30TH, 1903. nd adjacent counties are cor< ALL OPENING of MILLI;ht, Next, Sept. 30,1902. ts Marie Horn, spent several if liim1 /iiiv \f 1111 ii /i/nxg in iTXiniiicl J i5tUUK it I 111 t and Fashionable Hats next it of any season since we have nd again assuring all the|La'e, >st Respectfully. > M rnnnxTrrTT n P/\ L lYinKLRlN 1 ILL LU.