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DOLLAR PER YEAR IN
VOL No.
GREENVILLE, PITT COUNTY. NORTH CAROLINA, TUESDAY, JANUARY
No.
CHRISTMAS PARTY.
ITEMS.
SCHOOL
Methodist Sunday School Spends K c-
Merry Evening. Laborers are moving around and
getting ready another year.
there
were hold between
long enough lot quite crowd i
gather in
Splendid Exercises at
j v
The folk were there in h
glee and had a marry tun- In their
plays games the h ill.
There were two well n
and given m
the O w S a
with which war.
than delighted. was
room with two little tots ii.
tucked in a
corner WAS a large and
tire place which
Santa Clause was heard
to drive up with his team
and a moment later dropped right
down the chimney and proceeded
to till the stockings, then when
through went bacK up the
Santa Clause was
O. E. Warren and be
made a one.
The other scene was a
Christmas tree. Fruits
were distributed
fully among all present.
ITEMS.
Christina with the bride
her, Amos
Miss
A crowd Pap
public, house
of Dec. 22nd m witness the
exercises of their I
Charity Atkinson, This school is taught this session
is spending some. by Miss Charlotte W. Ireland,
lime with Ml. Charley of Faison, N. C. Miss Ireland 1-
We Miss among a of the Stale
it. is talented is a young woman of One
I . culture. She
Anderson and wile, of is amiable and patient and
Dec. 1905.
Miss Denton came home
from Littleton Female College where
she has been attending school.
Miss Lizzie Carver went to her
home near Raleigh to spend the
holidays. She has for two or more
years taught in High
School and made many friends in
this section.
An effort is being made to hold an
election here in the near future for
the purpose of establishing a graded
school in the place of the present
High School, Prof. Hunch seems
very interested in this work.
We are glad to correct a statement
in our last items concerning the new
company organized here. I
of it as The farmers Consolidated
Mercantile Co., and should have said
The Mercantile Co.
The five months infant child of
James Moore who lives near here,
while being left in the house alone
fell out of a little chair with its head
on the hearth near the lire and was
burned severely. This occurred one
week ago. The child is slowly tin
proving and hopes are entertained of
its final recovery.
Kid. R, I. and family went
to City to spend the
days with Mrs. Corbett's parents.
They will also visit friends
in and around I before
returning homo.
are the
I their
old John late
of Halt more, has returned with
his family to the old Anderson
place. He was a true Confederate
soldier, a of Hie 27th
Regiment Marlboro Company, was
in many a bard fought battle and
surrendered with Lee at
lie is now old and feeble.
will always love honor
him.
We are pleased to learn that Dr.
A. is improved so as to
go out driving. We hope this
good man will be with us many
years.
We all mourn the death of our
old friend Alfred Forbes. He had
many lifelong out Beaver
Dam. Truly a good man is gone.
W. C. and family have
moved to Howell Joy-
and sister, of Craven
ire the holidays among
many relatives and
The many of Miss Mary
Anderson are pie wed to learn that
she is fast and soon
be able to leave the hospital. She
was a student a the Christian
college at
OAKLEY ITEMS.
NEW BOOKS IN LIBRARY.
The List Continues to Grow.
following new books have
been donated public
By Rev. II. II.
Yankee from the I
of an Old
Before The
If b-
id's
By Mrs. M.
Last
Honor's
Imps of the
Papers Wanted.
This office one copy each
of Daily the
following dales in
day, Tuesday, Nov.
14th. If some our readers can
these will in
ate I.
N. C. Dec.
Mrs. Minnie Brown little and
girls, of Bethel, are spending a few-
days here with her sister, Mrs. S. G.
Williams.
Miss Lula Roberson, of
was here Sunday.
Miss Sadie Whitehurst, of
is visiting Miss Pearl Jen
kins.
Capt- T. A. Whitehurst and wife,
of Ga., are spending a few
days hers with relatives
Pennie Mizell came in Thurs-
lay from school to spend Christmas
at
W. a. Andrews and family, of
Rocky Mount are visiting Mrs. An-
parents here.
Our townsman J. T. Jenkins has
been quite sick for several days but
at this time is convalescent.
Mrs. II. Tew, of spent
hero the guest of Mrs. J. K.
T. F. Nelson and family spent
Sunday in Bethel.
S A. Congleton and wife went to
Wharton Monday.
The tournament here on the 22nd
was a success Several hundred
people gathered at the track long
before the hour for the running. At
I a. in , the riding began.
Judges, W. A. James Jr, S A.
I and C. Belcher;
Chief, W. J. Little, assistants S G.
Williams and K. Miss
Mamie of was
crowned queen by V, Whitehurst,
Miss Corey, of this was
crowned 1st maid by J. Williams,
Miss Lucy Maiming, of Bethel, was
crowned 2nd by Robt. Jenkins,
Miss Minnie Whitehurst, of this
place, was 3rd maid by Sam
The riding was good and
everybody enjoyed it. The ball was
not so as tho amusement at
the track.
Icy is ahead of San Francisco,
can get up three or four lights
for nothing, while San Francisco
aid over for one
exceptionally tine in
The entire district is
delighted her and with her
work. Social in nature, plea-ins
in manner and consecrated to her
she has won the hems
all whom she come
contact.
The crowd gathered
that they would hear
good, but they bad even con-
that they would be so
by so splendidly
entertained by the exercises.
The program consisted of an
address of we come by little Ashley
drills, tableaux,
Bongs, etc.
Each pupil did his part so well
that one could not be mentioned
without mentioning all. There
were several pieces that
Usually good. Among these
address of welcome,
Father Christmas Mother
Goose family, tableau
Guardian tableau
ply to the I
entertainment closed with
old Santa Claus in perfection with
all of his goodies Was
enjoyed.
Three premiums were m
to Ashley on his address i
welcome, one lo James
a tableau scene and one to
for Reflector.
END OF CENTURY CLUB.
The of Book
i met Tuesday afternoon Dec.
with Mrs. Harry Skinner.
Hr beautiful home never looked
more attractive nor the hostess
more lovely than on this occasion.
Besides an y large
. f members, the following in-
guests were
Mesdames Cobb, Mose
y, and of ibis
Mis of Virginia,
mI Mrs. of Windsor.
All were pleased to welcome
h me president who had been
fur several Weeks.
The business of the club was
of the most enjoyable
of the Christmas holidays was
supper given
night by Mr. Jack Laughinghouse.
The supper was served by Mr.
Hines at bis and never did a
crowd of hungry, hearty fare
better or enjoy a festive
more. Along with the
mil came quail and all the
side dishes, and for the time
during the evening the party was
comparatively quiet, being other
wise employed.
After the supper Dr. Will Ber-
the. ton ft muster for the
disposed of and the papers I evening, in a few well chosen and
. r the afternoon's literary program
read. They were
and by Mrs
Arthur; and
Mrs. Bo wen;
Mis.
After reading of these pa-
refreshments were served.
The next meeting of the club
will be with Mrs. J. L Woolen,
January h,
I lie club its last meeting
the following resolutions.
That whereas Mis.
librarian, and and her
Mis. B. A. of the
club, have by a dispensation
Divine Providence been called on
I., mourn the loss by of
father, Mr. Alfred
Now be it resolved
me of the club through
its committee appointed by the
president do convey to Mrs.
AND ; DEATH OF MRS. J. C. TYSON.
Young Men Have a Feast Royal. A Mother Taken in Prime Life.
dawned a
hanging
in Greenville,
i- laid to rest the
appropriate remarks, thanked Mr.
for this bountiful
Hospitality, and then called on
member of the party for his
views on matter, Each one
ins
some by speaking,
a few were
moved to the poetic point.
views uniform In tin
expression of and
in pronouncing
a m hint.
Hie p. ad-
after h of
id Southern melodies,
in themselves of aid
of of
i things so abundant w Dixie.
present were
Frank Jack
Harry Skinner Jr. W.
Dr. Bernard, Dr.
R. o. Jeffreys,
j. Gotten, lorn A. M.
ell Mi. assurances
cub's sympathy Moseley the host.
in I. and that the same be
record-d the minutes of
for a
Mouse the
Miss I deserves much
praise for the elegant entertain-
had and for splendid
work she is doing with the child
It is impossible to estimate
value of such a teacher and
woman to any community.
DAVID JARVIS DEAD.
Killed By Accident in Florida.
A telegram to Mis. M. A. Jar-
vis, received this from
Florida, brought the
shocking news her sou, D. B
Jarvis, had been killed. The
telegram was from another son, K.
B Jarvis, and the only particulars
it was that David had
been seriously hurt and died at
o'clock list night, and that
the remains would reach hire Sat-
The sad news was a
severe shock to the family,
the heart of every one goes out in
sympathy to the and sisters
in their great sorrow.
Both the buys were in the em
SMALL FIRE.
CHRISTMAS DANCE,
Gay Gathering of Young People.
The young men of the town gave
a delightful the Perkins
opera house, Tuesday night, com
visiting young
lad ins here. Many were present
and all enjoyed the occasion.
participating
Miss Nina James A.
Miss Nell Skinner with J.
Garden.
Miss Kathleen with
Toms with J. Burt James
Miss Harrison with J. B.
Mae W bit field with Ned
Laughinghouse.
Miss James Frank
Wilson.
Mus Patrick with Mr. Parker.
Miss Ethel Skinner with Alex
iv.
Miss Margaret with
Will
Miss Lottie Skinner with Mi.
Kitchen Burned This Morning.
About o'clock this i he
urging of the lire alarm people
. hustling and hurrying out
their homes places of business,
was caused by the burning
kitchen at the home of Amos
F, s, colored, on Pitt street.
lire was supposed to have started
by sparks tailing on the roof. The
department responded promptly
soon had a ream from the
hydrant and put the tire
The was considerably
damaged the dwelling house
also slightly injured. Th
the water Work
lived the destruction of both these
and haps other building.
This new ye,
cloud of sorrow
over many
for today then-
remains of one greatly beloved,
and a happy home has been de
of s loving wife and
devoted mother.
announcement came like a
shock Sunday that Mrs.
Tyson, wife of Mr. J. C.
Tyson, was dead. She passed
away at their home Filth street
at o'clock Loved as she
was by every one, b was so bard
to that death bad claimed
her when she seemed just in tho
prime of life. But God's ways are
beyond human understanding
Ills will can only be bowed to in
humble submission. Through
tears, hard as it may be, we can
up with assurance
He g
Mrs. Tyson was year-of ate
She was a l
J mus and
if Mrs. K. A Tyson, Mrs.
Flanagan Mi-. Pi is. I US,
J. and W. W. IV. kins.
Slid was led M Tyson in
February, and through these
seventeen car- was a devoted
wife mother. While all the
loved hosts of friends are
deeply grieved at her death,
blow falls heaviest on the heart
broken husband and three
one of these
y few hours old .
Us was and w ho can
never realize the blessings a
cannot ex-
that is felt in
such bereavement.
The were interred at
o'clock this Cherry
I till cemetery, the funeral service
by Rev. W. B.
Cox.
pall were. W. G.
Ward, W. II. v. E.
S. Carr, Frank Wilson,
Ola Forbes, J. Woodward, J. A.
Lang.
Special Train Stock.
An idea of the
in the sale of horses
mules by It. L. Smith Co. can
be had from the fact that a
bringing nothing horses
aid mules arrived fol them I his
morning. Smith was recently
nut west and bought six ear loads,
Lead. It is the largest
of stock that has come to
this
Moore,
billowing invitations have
Almost in
electric lights refused to
navigate when darkness first came
on Saturday evening, an. the old
Miss Alice Blow Mr.
of the Ail Coast
Line held good positions in
Florida with that company.
David was years of age, the
youngest son. and had been the
railroad service about four months.
His untimely death brines sorrow
to many hearts.
Miss Nancy Coward with A. J.
Moore.
Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Jr.
Mr. Mrs.
Colored Mm Killed.
Jim House, a colored man who
lived near Stokes, was killed a day
or two ago. He was taking a
loaded out of a drawn-
weapon to him by the
SANS CLUB.
Th
Mrs. Fannie L. Moore
n ii honor of your presence i
. kerosene lamps still swinging for
the marriage her daughter ,. T.
p emergency came lo the rescue. It
j was mt long before the trouble
., , ,. , ., ,. was remedied and all was brilliant
Mr. Hughes
Wednesday
January tenth
nineteen hundred and six
at eight o'clock
at home
Greenville, North Carolina.
No cards sent in town.
Donation to Schools
Col. Skinner has kindly donated
Copies of the books
and Papers of the
can be seen at office,
where orders for the books are
takes. Every one interested in a
correct history of the Confederacy
should have copies of the ks
Misses Kite
South
ton arrived Saturday to visit
for
The Sans Club held its the schools of Pitt twelve
regular meeting with Miss Mary handsome maps of the
Tuesday afternoon, Dec. States. Tho ant.,.
The meeting was called to order teachers, patrons and pupils S
by the president, Mrs. C. S. such remembrance upon
the business meeting a very of our public
when it was and was wad by
through his after which
road
stomach, lie was taken to the hos-
in Washington and died in
a few hours alter reaching
Travel continues o heavy
trains cannot get up to their
Janie Brown, after which dainty
refreshments were served.
We adjourned to meet With MiSt between M. G. on South
, Jan. 9th, 1906.
creek, ii single
The tobacco market will begin reach loading gun.
sales again Wednesday.
Mr. and Mrs. L. Fennell
children, of Wilmington,
rived Saturday evening to
the family of F. G. James.
i-turn to o
The store of C. L.
Co. will in under new
in a weeks, and a dock
reduction sale has been n
for ton days.
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Greenville's Great Department Store
Is always to the front with new and desirable merchandise, and finds us ready to meets your
demands in the most satisfactory manner. Christmas shoppers will do well to pay
our store a visit before purchasing.
H. O. March ,
Mr Joe take pleas-
in stating that your Remedy
has entirely cured our little girl of
a very bad case W eczema, which
covered a great of her body.
She had from
the time she was three old,
she was six years old. She
i now perfectly well and I feel
that I speak too highly of
it She bus not had a sf of
it for six y MB.
J. COBB
R. L.
of county
Dentist.
The CUT GLASS AND CHINA
is sparkling with beauty and richness.
The STERLING SILVER display is
and very handsome, containing many use-
and artistic things.
The TOYS AND are all
that be required. Here
and folks too can all be suited.
Sin the GROCERY Department you
find many things to tickle the palate. Good
things to eat in abundance, and all of the
best quality.
Look through our FURNITURE stock before
deciding on a Christmas Gift. How would
you like a pretty Chair
Loaded Shells and Loaded
holiday sport.
HAS IT EVER
OCCURRED TO YOU
How Many People You
Reach Without J
leaving your own office
License to .
rimes I ml N. C.
This Nov. 1905.
Is the I
J. L.
Our Dry Goods Store
Offers you a fine opportunity to make splendid selections of useful gifts and of course
to buy here where the variety is the greatest.
A Telephone Line
IS DOOR TO YOUR
BUSINESS
NO TELEPHONE
IS LOCKING THE
DOOR
Can You Afford
LET OUR MANAGER
IT
For Rates
APPLY TO
LOCAL MANAGER or
Telephone and
Telegraph Company,
. N. C
NOTICE SALE OF LAND
By virtue of a decree made by
C. Moore, Clerk Superior Court
pit on the 12th day of Deceit
per, in a certain special proceed
wherein Isaac Gardner and win
Fannie M. Gardner, waiter
and wife Fannie Gardner, are
era I will on Saturday, lbs
of January at
noon, expose to the public sale at th
Court in to
highest for cash, the following parcel
of land to in Creek
Township. Pitt county and beginning
on the C Nobles line runs to a
marked pine by the roadside, then a
lo north west course to a
knot, centered a
black gum and a stump,
hen about a north course with an greed
T Cox Smith
to said s line then with said
-R. t corner.
the old line back to the beginning
containing acres more or less
and being the same land conveyed by
smith by deed
dated of record
pears In the register office of Pitt
Count, in Hook V pas
This sale frill lie
This the 18th day of December, 1905.
P. Harding.
Commissioner.
Dental
Surgeon
Greenville.
D. W.
DEALER IN
Beautiful FUR of
shapes and sizes in black, Isabella
Fox, Sable from
to each.
FUR SETS, and to
match, from 51.00 to
Linen Mexican DRAWN WORK in Doilies,
Table Covers, Bureau Scarfs. Tray Cloths.
Stamped Linens, Embroidery Silks,
Pillow Tops.
Tapestry Table Covers, Lace
Curtains. Net Curtains, Silk Mantel Drape-
and Tapestry by the yard.
Gillette Safety Razors, Silver Plated, a
fine present for Christmas.
Guaranteed Kid Gloves, in black,
mode, tan and white, at per pair. Golf
Gloves for ladies, Knit Gloves and Mittens for
children.
Great values are offered in our De-
Long and short Cloaks for ladies,
misses and children. Infant's Cloaks in white
and light colors.
Our Notion Department is very attractive,
showing lovely things in Shopping Bags.
Belts, Handkerchiefs. Fans. Hosiery,
Quilts. Towels. Table Linen and
Napkins.
Fay Stockings for children and ladies.
Shoes you always want and a pair of those
stylish, elegant DOROTHY DODD Shoes
will be just tor a Christmas gift.
Groceries
And Provisions
Cotton Bagging and
Ties always on hand
Fresh Goods kept con-
In stock. Country
Produce Bought and Sold
N. C.
To Publishers
and Printers
We have an entirely
process, on which
are pending, whereby w
can reface old Brass Col-
and Head Rules,
pt. and thicker, and make
them fully as good as now
and without any unsightly
knobs or feet on the bot-
tom.
D. W.
Q R
North Carol in a.
HEALTH
INSURANCE
The man who Insures his life Is
wise tor his family.
The man who insures his health
Is wise both for his family and
himself.
You may Insure health by guard-
It. It is worth guarding.
At the first attack of disease,
which generally
through the LIVER and
Itself in innumerable ways
TAKE
lira
And save your health.
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Kn
Make our store your headquarters, look through our large and select stock and let us help make
our Christmas a happy one.
J. B. CHERRY CO
SOUTHERN R. R. CO
N.
Steamboat Service.
Summer L. leaven
Washington daily
lit Ii in. for Greenville; leaves
dally
at in. for
Washington with
Norfolk Southern road for
Norfolk, Baltimore, Philadelphia,
New York, Boston and all other
North. Connects a Norfolk
with all points West.
Shippers should order their
freight via Norfolk,
Southern It. It.
Balling hoots subject change
without notice.
J. J. Agent, Green-
ville, N. C.
H. General T. and
f. Agent. Norfolk, Va.
M. K KING, V. P. G. M.
PRICES
Column Head
Rules regular lengths each
L, s. and
Head inches In
and over per
A sample of refaced
Rule, wile full
will be cheerfully
sent on application.
Printers Supply Co
Manufactures of Type and
High Grade Printing Material
N.
Howls
Is your pulse weak, too
too fast, or does it skip a beat
Do you have shortness of
breath, weak or hungry spells,
or choking
spells, palpitation,
pains around the heart, in side
and shoulder; or hurt when
lying on left side
If you have any of these
symptoms your heart is weak
or diseased, and cannot get
better without assistance.
Dr. Heart Cure
strengthens weak hearts, and
rarely ever fails to cure heart
disease. Try it, and see how
quickly you will find relief.
January I took
down with weakness and dropsy,
worse. I was
my physician my ens
was lion, I. My rs
hod me n to die. My
body wars swollen to one-
third lamer size, and
Water my heart.
For at least throe mouths had to nit
propped up in bed to I. top from
for five bottles of Dr.
Heart Cure, and by tho I
had taken nil I was entirely
cured. I feel l Her thin I have for
twenty years, and I am able to do
kind of work on my farm. My
attending told me that If It
hadn't been for r. Heart
I would now he In my
L T. Ky.
Dr. Heart Cure Is sold by
your druggist, who will Guarantee that
first bottle will lit. If It
he will refund your money.
Miles Medical Co., Elkhart,
-i
HE DISCOVERY'S VOYAGE.
Scott and His Crew Suffered In
Search For South Pole.
Captain F. Scott in his
Voyage of the
. in his party
penetrated south than men
had ever dun- Three of
them were laboriously working to-
ward the south with and
ledges. In December Captain
Scott save they were passing
from to the ravenous
condition. They could
their thoughts from food, and
the talk ran on little else. Both on
the ill night fell
this very . in the middle
of would jump up
with the i.-l feeling of
and knowledge that
it still wanted four or live hi to
breakfast tune. Ah this tune,
t,., bi began t
i their e. This prob-
a was due the character of the
food. Breakfast consisted of p. n-
and badly made lea.
and for lunch they had a small piece
of seal half a biscuit and
eight or ten lumps sugar, and
their supper was e p ally frugal. So
it is no wonder they suffered
from and other con-
sequences of hunger. However, they
tried to keep Christmas day as well
as they could. This is how they
spent Christmas In the extreme
south, somewhere latitude
degrees
we awoke to wish each
other the sun
was shining warmly through
green canvas roof. We were outside
in a twinkling, find the sky
clear and bright, with not
n single cloud in its vast arch.
to the westward stretched the
line of gleaming coast line. The
Sunlight danced and sparkled in the
beneath our feet, and not n
breath of wind disturbed the
of the Keene. was a glorious
morning, but we did stay to
contemplate it. fur we had even
more interesting facts to occupy us,
were soon inside the tent sniff-
at the savory steam of the cook-
breakfast was ready, and
before each of us lay a whole
kin full of biscuit and seal liver,
fried in bacon pemmican fat.
It was gone in no time, but and
a large of jam to follow
left a sense of comfort which we
had not experienced tor weeks,
we to pack up in a frame of
mind that was wholly
Tho Rooster.
A rich widow died, leaving all her
fortune of money, jewels
and real estate to a rooster. She
was a believer ill transmigration of
souls and had become convinced
that the soul of her late husband,
J ion was imprisoned in
that rooster's body. So she built
the bird a splendid house and named
him Pedro When the Donna
relatives heard of the bird they
naturally were indignant, says the
Abo ii three months ago the
man . did not long
i- wealth, for ten minutes
after will been rend tho i
aspen ii n lathes of the i Id
an b into line house and
twisted his neck. Thus
died wealthiest rooster in the
world.
All Whole.
A Brooklyn physician tells an
musing incident that happened at
his summer home in New
shire.
His sum daughter was asked by
her grandmother to bring an egg
from the After several
minutes Hi little girl returned with
her apron fill of eggs. While vet
a distance away the grandmother
you break any eggs on
the
was the prompt
answer, the shells came oil a
Cured.
cried the irate man,
propose lo sue Look at
head. You guaranteed t
interrupted the
maker of balsam, we
distinctly advertise we cure
partial baldness,
I was only bald
when I using your
I ha., n
. you're eared of your
. ;. I I, .,
The Ears Insects and Animals.
It would quite natural, of
course, tn look on tho side of tho
hi of any living creature,
ed he had a I I. for the f
hearing. i at ion, Ii
r, no
lie void of re i i instances.
Son Last Mother
runs our bun
and through it I my Moth
writes K. B. Reid, f
Me. For the live years,
however, on the sum
i cold r I nave taken
Dr. F fore n
w I I h has unveil me
ling his
a and fin
Mr. It-id, Hint lung
trouble must be
bow b.
i- f cure for colds
Price ill
L. Woolen, Trial
free.
Man's
h often as great as woman's, bin
. S Austin, the
publican, of Leavenworth,
was In
refused the to op
on his wife, female trim
hie, lie says eon
eluded
wife was so sick, she could
hardly leave her lied, and five
physicians hid tailed to
her. Alt-r taking
-he was eared, and can
now perform all her household
Guarantees by L.
Woolen, Druggist.
LAND BALE
Virtue Of S decree the
court of county, made In a
certain Special therein
pending, J. M, Williams and
others versus Lewis Williams and
will on
MONDAY, January 16th.
before the court house door in
ville. sell Mt public sale to the blithest
bidder certain or I of
mi situate In Greenville
I two miles the
town Orel on the lend-
from said town to the
bounded the east
the of Jesse it Move, on the
south by the of Mar; Allen, on
weal the lands of warren Cher-
others, containing sixty-seven
acres n ore or less it being
formerly by Jackson
deceased.
Also one pa reel of land con-
IS seres more less m School
which contains marl deposit.
Terms of tine third cash an
the In two equal
to be paid ill one live years respect-
By
to
OF EXECUTION BALE
State of North Carolina. I In the
Pitt County. s
O. E. Harris vs Samuel
virtue if an execution directed
from the superior
Court of I'm I county In i above
action I a-l i . the
of . II a I k
M at I tie i aid
-e lo tie Ii
said all the
right, iii e i i e said
Samuel u I. i he
state to
on west
Avenue the South east
No. ii being feet from
Washington Ave. thence running west
feet thence running South ti feel
thence east parallel with first line to
Avenue the North with
west side of y
i ate in west
deed from I. w. win Helen
S. Perkins Samuel Obey recorded in
book w
j One other tract being In west
Place on and
the deferred payments to No
from date
of deed, to be secured
gage upon
6th.
said land. This December
I. A.
L.
NOTICE LAND
Hy virtue of decree C.
Clerk Superior Pitt
on Hip i-Hi December.
1906. in a certain
i wherein Joseph Jones, wife
. I Mary Jones. Jim Jones others are
petitioners ex-prate I will on
lithe -th day of lit i. at
iii
Avenue running with tin
western avenue
South a westerly course parallel
with Washington ave
course parallel
ave feet i
an easterly course with Wash-
Ave to the deed
f j. u. Perk wife lie en Pi r-
kins to Samuel Obey in book Page
day of
i. w Tucker
I the S
I noon expose to public as at Court Clerk I as
X door in administrator of the estate of John
I to blithest bidder for the unties Is
lowing of land to and given all to the ea-
in the County and in to make Immediate ; i
. ,. , .;., . . -i i.
Mow often roll can get a
thine
nail or screw driver or
looking. Have a good
tool and lie prepared for
emergencies. Our
is all could desire, and
we will that your tool
box does not luck ii single
useful article.
Of i
fa You get Harness,
t Horse Goods,
J. P
Corey
at the undersigned, and all persons
in the claims against said estate are notified
while Held, running to present to the
up said Me- to Henry for payment before the of
line, thence with his line to or this notice will lie
plead of their
line to Blocks This 1st of
line, e with the and Hale H.
bock to the beginning of John P.
acres less.
PERSONAL PROP-
Notice is hereby that I will on
I day of NOR sell at public
sale, at of v m the
I personal property belonging th
estate M deceased, con
cattle, hoes, household
i kitchen furniture farming
COtton, corn, and
personal property mules, horses etc
perms of sale cash.
This day of
Mrs. w
administrators of F. m
I A. Sugg Ally
This sale is made for Partition,
This the 12th day of December 1905.
P. C. Harding,
commissioner.
IN 1866.
W. PERRY CO.
Norfolk. Va.
Cotton Factors and handlers of
; Bagging, Ties and Bugs.
I and shipments
We beg leave to announce that we are
Wholesale and Retail
f for
White Lead, Paints,
Colors, and and
Country Ready Paints.
There is no line in the world better than
the Harrison line. It has it a
reputation for honorable wares and honorable
J dealings.
If you use the Harrison Paints you need
never worry quality.
We that you will favor us with your
orders whenever you want good paint for any
Have just a car load and
can give you Special Prices.
Baker Hart
PRICE CUT n HALF
N. C,
GET YOUR SUPPLIED
Now
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nice Groceries, Canned Goods, Pickles,
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Simple Life
Trousers are mad either. No
life is too wear too hard
for them.
Dutches Trousers are most strongly
made garment In the world
only ore offering the Genuine W
cents a
button
HP
There are piles of them on our counters i patterns
to suit all tastes at to
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The King
Reflector
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THE ASTERN REFLECTOR
D J. and
A GOOD YEAR.
in tin- at i N. C. as second class matter,
upon application.
at .-very post office in counties.
in to
GREENVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA, JAN.
Get ready to swear oil if you grow this year,
been going the other way too much.
It is getting to the point not
looking so like fifteen cents
Wilmington ought to have plenty
of booze, the aldermen having grant-
ed licenses for fifty-nine saloons in
that city.
Memphis has followed Chicago's
and up with throe bank
failures in one day, though with
total liabilities
i he lift have wanted one
today
Turning i now
popular industry today.
leaf was
It is all right to make good re-o
lotions and better keep
Let those you have in contemplation
n year be of the iron clad
Order
South Carolina is doing some
lynching, and worked off a
double one. Hut perhaps those
most deserving that fate were not
the victims.
There a million dollar estate out
in Minnesota for a lost heir.
The joint heirs are more than
for in to show up so they can
get their share.
The Norwegian who was stranded
on an island and lived three weeks
on clams, no doubt appreciated get
ting picked up and having a chance
at a good Christmas dinner.
The year was a good one.
but lei us make better.
If new year resolutions are
In I act so far try and keep them so
Tin. new
is lo do its level beat this year.
The Greensboro aldermen have
settled their differences and made up.
Don't let it end in talking, but do
something to push Greenville along
this year
Perhaps as were
hung today as there were stockings
similarly executed a week ago.
II you do not believe good fanning
land is considered worth something
in this day and time go out and try-
to a farm.
With seats going at a little shove
we have no idea of trying
to become a member of the New
York stock exchange.
President Roosevelt has set his
foot down on the movement
in Oregon to raise
by popular cents donations for a
bridal present Lr Miss Alice. He
sits ho wants the movement to slop
here is.
If it bad been somebody who
led the money, and not the pres-
i daughter who is going to
marry an already rich congressman,
nothing would have been heard of
raising b big purse by popular sub-
for a bridal present.
The absence of barrooms teaches
its own lesson. Of course the dis-
had largo sides and there
was as
was expected, hut there was so much
less than in former years when bar
rooms existed the difference is
worthy of note.
The is made that the
report showing the standing of the
students of the A. If. College in
all regular courses for tho fall
term indicate that a number of the
students failed to come up to the
m grade on examinations.
Wonder it his failure is not
table to too much time lining given
to football that might to have been
devoted
They have had a pretty time in
municipal circles at Greensboro this
Week. There was a meeting of the
I aldermen to i a city attorney. In
the the proceedings half
the members walked out and broke
the quorum The mayor called them
to hack but they kept going,
whereupon ho ordered the chief of
police to go bring them back. The
chief went but did not bring them,
his r. hi I that the aldermen
gave him the slip.
might be helpful to the city.
A California professor is trying to
work a racket the hens and claims
to have struck a scheme that will
make them lay eggs all the year
We hope he will pass it around.
The Army of Teacher.
The government has approved the
plans submitted by the contractor
for a light house at Hatteras. The
light house is to be built afloat, then
towed to the required position and
sunk. If it proves a success the
government is to pay the nice sum
of
In this last issue of Till. DalLI
for the year we
extend our thanks to every one who
has in any way patronized us during
the year. It has been a good year
for the paper and we thank every
one for the part he took in helping
to make it so. And to each we
wish a happy and prosperous new
year.
The business of the year is
now practically over. It seems so
fitting that a year
prosperous business a Sunday comes
in for rest and meditation before th
duties of the new year are taken up
This should be a day upon
which all should look back upon the
old year and devoutly thank God for
the many blessings the year has
brought
From five to ten a day is the
record of charters issued to corpora
by the secretary of state net
Christmas. Tho only thing about
this that we do not like is that
Greenville has not yet been in-
in the list of towns getting
those enterprises, and they ought to
coming this way. A building
and loan a brick making
plant, an ice plant, s. wood work
f a cotton factory- tin m
are few of i he things that Green
needs, the people should
be striving lo i them. Let the
iii e in the Don year be
; and loan association.
One more day and the year
will be numbered with the things
that are passed. It has brought
many opportunities to all of us
Some of them we have used. Many
of them have gone by
It. has been a gracious year. No
calamities of any magnitude have
occurred. No have
come upon us. God has smiled upon
us. The seasons have come and gone
and there have been no
not very hot and not very
unusually wet and not over dry
The rains have come, the genial sun
has poured fourth its enlivening
ray, the earth has yielded its in-
crease, and prosperity has filled the
land Never in the history of the
world have there been so many
marks of forward progress along all
lines. Agriculture has not been
depressed Manufacturing
tries have sprung up as if by magic,
morality has gained ground rapidly
social conditions have been bettered
education has marched steadily on
ward, especially among the masses,
and religion has influenced and
controlled mere than in any previous
year. All of our institutions of every
character have been in good
more widows have been re-
more orphans cared for, more
unfortunates helped and more money
given for purposes than
in any previous year. Life has been
held dearer, property more Men d
more regarded, and laws
more respected than at any previous
time. Towns have grown up, evils
have been lessened in them, the
comforts of country life have
ed largely, many attractive churches
and school houses have gone up
everywhere and peace with its gentle
wings has enveloped the whole
nation.
AH of these things have come to
us and not for naught. They ought
lo bring hearts,
of the goodness of our God, lives
more consecrated to His service and
a stronger determination to make
the world better because live in
it. Such a year as this has been
like all given, and
kindness bestowed, has largely in-
creased our responsibilities. Lei
us in the light of these begin the
new year on Monday with a fixed
determination that as we write from
day to day upon the pages of life
there shall be as few blurs and Idols
as possible, that day shall be
marked by some good deed well
some honest faithfully
formed, so that should live one
year longer there may be fewer re
and should we be called hence
we may have a more alum
entrance into the presence of
the Giver of all good.
The army of education in the
United Slates is made up of
of whom are men
and women. The over
whelming majority of the teachers
are natives the United Stales,
less than having been born
in fifteen
Most of the male are be
tween the years of and The
of the woman teachers are
between and
There are male teachers
over Then are less than 1,500
female teachers over Three
times as many female as male teach
era are put down as
There are teachers
in the United States, thus divided
between e two sexes; men
and women. There are
Indian teachers in the Indian schools
of the United men and
women.
The average of teat hers in the
United States is higher than in
land and lower than in Germany
The proportion of very youthful
teachers is much greater in the
country than in the city districts.
The largest proportion of male
teachers is to . e found in West
where they number per
cent, of the total. The largest
proportion of women is to be found
in Vermont, where they perform
per cent, of the whole number
The Standard of education is very
much higher in Vermont than it is
in West Virginia.
The number of teachers in the
United States has increased greatly
in recent years. In 1871 there
were in 1880 225.000; in
and it is at present
Optimism.
For optimism we com-
mend the man who penned the fol-
lowing advertisement. It appeared
in the columns of a South
Carolina newspaper of recent date.
We trust, he will find his man.
all, we want an honest
man. No deadbeat, political
tors, money borrowers,
fighters or cigarette fiends
need apply.
and those looking for
a place to fill in the time are not
wanted.
loyalty, willing
spirit, one is not particular as
to tho exact number of hours In-
puts in. will be appreciated and re-
warded.
references and full
in first as age
whether married or single; how
much experience; where, when and
by whom employed; why out of
position or why a change is wanted;
how soon a new place is desired.
Send samples of work and late photo
if possible.
might say that we wish to be
entirely reasonable in our demands
and we don't expect to get an
angel, hut we do expect to find a
young man with the most or all of
the above points.
know ho may be hard to I'm
b ii find him we
WINTERS BLASTS.
Our
and coats
are popular
priced and will
be gr at favor-
While our
is large
and price;
we
stand first, last
and all the,
time on the
superiority of
fabric. style
and
The new
b e breasted
Driver will be
a popular coat
this season.
Come here
for your new
and
you'll miss
nothing that's
new.
OVERCOAT
weather is here
and so are the
handsome new
Overcoats,
More
or
garments
were never of-
to the
trade.
the
genteel and
Coat or
swagger long
coat.
ship.
If you buy your Overcoat here, you'll appreciate
the Overcoat excellence we give you more fully, after
you have worn the Coat a few months.
Frank
WINTERVILLE
This department Is in J. H. FRY, who is authorized to rep-
resent the Eastern Reflector in Winterville and territory.
HOUSE OF
Reflects Sentiment.
The Greenville c-1
the eleventh year of its
existence and usefulness to tie
people of I'll t county
by increasing its sir.
eight pages. While The Re-
reflects the sentiment-. I
the best people of the
is not simply a reflector, but ,
leader in and a moulder of ,
opinion on questions involving tin
its people.
The Messenger's congratulation,
and compliments of t
Messenger.
per in the way, no to
y, d-y lo
i. filling in i-sups De-
Witt's Little Burly Stem.
ruinous little pills are a certain
guarantee against headache, bilious-
torpid and all of the ills
resulting from constipation. They
tonic and strengthen the liver.
Sold by John L. Wooten, druggist.
To Our Friends
and Customer.
extend to you our many thanks for
your liberal patronage during the old year
1905 and wish you one and all a Happy
and Prosperous New Year and assure you that
as the new year dawns upon us we shall -pare
no effort to bring before you the
lines of Furniture and House Furnishing Goods
the market affords.
Yours Truly,
Total abstinence pays in some
countries in different ways as well
as in saving money and in guarantee
against drinking to excess. No
who drinks at all can be certain
he will not sometimes drink to ex-
Business men and great
in America put a premium
upon sobriety. A Swiss life
company has agreed to insure
of a railroad men's
society for -1 per cent, less
than lie premiums charged to non
tad a Swiss accident in-
company which for some
time has made rebate of per cent,
total abstainers is so well satisfied
with tho result that it will make the
rebate per cent, after 1905
Raleigh News and Observer.
one who starts out to r has use for a
COBB BROS. S Norfolk. LU
Brokers in
Cotton, Grain nod
ons. ft u, Nev,
and N-w
INDEMNITY
POLICIES
SALE
i. A, White,
. .
received by R. G. Chapman
Co., a car load lime which
they will sell very cheap.
Bet for children at H.
L. Johnson's.
r. Joe Nye, after spending several
days with Ms brother Prof. F. C.
has returned to his mime
Awl-pule, in county.
The town tax books are now
open at the of S. Q. Chapman
Let all and P
promptly. Smith, collector.
line of d Winter,
Roods are now in. See our lire be
fore you to please A.
V. Co.
Frank book-keeper
the A. G. Cm, Mfg Co.,
alter spending Christmas
with his parents Eureka.
Another large shipment of show
all styles and sizes and price very
reasonable.
Co.
Black Liniment,
recommended for the human
family, fine perfectly
sub-cutaneous com
For sale by
B. T. Cox Bro.
Monday night a beautiful Christ-
mas ladder was in the
Baptist church to the delight
Of the children and older pie
as well.
Don't forget the nice furniture
1st A W Co
White's Colic Cure,
the combination kidney medicine
for stock an I a sure colic cure,
at the Drugstore
For hay, corn and oats, go to
Harrington Barber
W. Clark of the firm of W.
Clark Co., of was hero
yesterday on special business with
the A G. Cox Mfg. Co. He knows
a good thing when he sees it, so he
is dealing with toil firm.
We have the best assortment of
stationary ever brought lo Win-
B. T Cox Br.
Another load of school desk were
shipped out of A. G. x Mfg Co
yesterday.
Joe Temple, former mayor of
Kinston, has just opened a buggy
factory there and was here
day buying material from the A.
Mfg. Co.
All odors of and yellow
at Harrington Barber ft Co.
be on bid Hour
when yon can get at A W
An go Co
Leon Smith, formerly of Green-
-ville, but later trimmer in a car-
factory in Franklin, has
accepted a position with the Hun-
Co.
Nicest and cheapest line of, mens
ties at Harrington Barber Co.
International stock food
horses and cattle at Harrington
B Co.
Special prices on guns far the
next days Ar. L. House.
Nice line of boys suits at H. L.
Johnson's.
yards standard calicoes at
per yard, Harrington, Barber A
Co.
Floor oil cloth at A W Ange
Co see their stock before yon buy.
Nice Robes at Harrington
Barber Co.
They have nice one cheap.
Go to H. L. Johnson's for shoes,
he has a nice lot received,
they are nice.
Nice frame and
A. W. Ange Co.
Theodore Cox pent Christina
with his Mother Mini for hie
home Wednesday.
Jerry Nichols and his
have moved into their rice two
story dwelling just completed,
is near the girl's dormitory.
If it Rains or snows we are all
right for there are plenty of rub
coats, shoes, and boots at A
W Ange Co
A. D. Cox is a new
shop street, opposite
the Winterville Mfg. Co. We are
informed that hie will principally
for the of
bodies and seats. Our
town is full of factories, shops and
nice store yet they keep building
and everything is on a Doom.
A second large shipment of bats
and caps Ibis season latest and
newest style at Harrington Barber
For nice apples. candies,; . .,
oranges, bananas nuts go to
Johnson's
Trunks and valises at
ton Barber Co.
Nice Hue of fresh groceries
ways hand
Mb Mollie Bryan is home for a
abort vacation as the in
her school district wish to enlarge
heir i-ch building and give her
an teacher. They expect
in have ready her
resume work in three weeks.
This known us school
will be of the lies
houses the county. Let more of
our follow this
good sized dis
nice houses, and two
one in need of a good cart
that will last and good
service just all to see or the
A.
If you expect to your
deed for meal you same time
by taking meal far your seed when
have cotton at the
Pitt Co. Oil Mill.
Prof. F. C. Nye is attending the
union meeting now in session
LaGrange. He expects to return
in the morning.
Try a bottle of Kid-
a sure cure for all Kid-
troubles at Harrington Barber
Co.
Be sure to see B. T. Cox Bro.
nice assortment of Xmas goods for
they have a nice selection.
If you want some nice
for your friends, you sure find
you want at Harrington
Barber Co.
When you want nice dress goods
and trimming to A.
Ange k Go they have a nice as-
A new lot of bedsteads j 11-t
arrived at A. W. Ange Co see
their stock before yon buy
We love to see the A. G. Cox
Mfg. Co shipping out so many
their comfortable school desks.
Shoes are arriving daily at A.
W. A C-V. Be sure to net
their prices you else-
where
If want a bargain In pant
A. W, they ate
selling at now.
If you want ft Tar Heel cart you
had better see about getting it at
once or the A. G. Cox Mfg Co will
ship them elsewhere.
Big line of and cans j net-
received, latest styles. Harrington
Barber
A nice lot of hats and caps just
received Mt A. W. Ange Co.
are nice be sure to see them
Go to Harrington Barber A Co.
Rubber jackets.
You can kill your hogs any time
now that you want to. for A. W.
Ange it On has salt to save them
so cheap that yon had better see
him before
Special on guns for the
next days at A. W. Ange Co.
That is a nice selection of Christ-
mas goods at Harrington Barber
Co.
Be sure to go to see the nice lot
of new furniture that A. W. Ange
A Co. has just received before you
elsewhere.
received car load Hour, nice
and fresh Harrington Barber Co.
The in sales of Tar
Heel cart wheels up to dale
has been fitly per cent more
ever before, this establishes the
A. G. Cox Mfg Co. are making the
best cart wheels on the market.
Their is no back band in use
that is coming so much in general
as the made by the A. G.
Cox Mfg Co, and it ii
possible to find an up to farm-
in the stale that not use
it WM only a car load of these, them.
desks that were shipped out today.; If you ant nice ma
Our Mr. Hunsucker has been chine cheap see A. W. Ange A Co
kept of late and they have nice ones,
shipping buggies. u nearly ,,
That was a broad smile on the trying to get a buggy
face of E. A, Stanley as he
his pocket 871.10 for one bale
of cotton which he had sold.
Chapman Co
The Pitt county Oil Co., are
finning cotton and making
night and day. r
Nice line of winter
for and youth's at II. L. John-
and you have not got a good pair
of pants to your name, yon go this
minute to Chapman's and get you
Xmas, ten new ones left lo
day
Co. can
surely please yon, and you
if you will just no there and
some of those nice presents they
have. If. L. Johnson's is head
quarters for groceries
Tuesday night Miss Mimic E.
John here it is cold Cox charmingly entertained
Sunday at her home
The guests were received at the
door by her mother, Mrs. A. G.
Mis-i. Meta and
lust
have, been off enjoying the holiday
are hack to take
of then-work at the girl's
For special p-ices
I, House.
The new
wan Mi.
ho came in but
will in me car
both new and old.
If you your laundry to look
nice and Ions; it to H. L.
Johnson represents the
steam laundry.
Tucker one of moat
has moved
here. He is of our es-
teemed . Tucker.
If you summer all
net one of those good heaters at A.
W. Co. they a-e Cheap.
When in town call to see me I
run a first livery feed and
sale stables. W. L.
Our had a big trade
on the trade
didn't stop when mat was over.
Jut, received In R. G. Chapman
It Co., a car load of Be sure
to gel their prices at once.
Nice waist at
Harrington, Barber Co.
Th- are now
tore the more substantial of life
and are busy.
Nice line
always on hand at H. L. Johnson's.
Men's and youth's pants, all
es, at Barber A C
B. F. Manning A Co., have been
taking and are randy
for new year's work.
A new line of v just re-
R. G. Chapman Co.
Be sure not to forget the fund
tare iron bedstead., a
A. W.
Continual shipments of
bodies and seats are being made
by the A. Cox Mfg. Co.
A. G. Cox has bought
Griffin's farm shoot three miles
ea t of here. This is one of the
farms in the county.
A full line of drugs
hand at I
For bargains in pants go to II.
L.
B. T. Cox ft Bro. have a full line
of school books, papers, inks,
scratch tablets, day books
ledgers, account books, states,
chalk, crayons, school bags and
shawl straps. Come and see what
they before bringing else-
where.
L. L. Kittrell, who has served
oil mill so f as super-
finds that his other
duties are such that he serve
longer and J. B. Little has been
take bis place. Mr.
Little expects to move his family
next week and lake charge of the
mill at once. He is one the
best as well moat prominent men
in having a
representative for the past two
terms. We ere glad to have him
with
a pair of those or The house was beautifully
three yards of that proof; decorated In red and
and let nit make you a pair, mas bell-, holly, fern, and ever
I am disgusted with that After enjoying music,
Call at H. l and ex-
and Gents.
p A W. A nun ft Co., Hive
a tie n
an to see .
V you l.
stuff that you have been
Mi. Morris, has
purchased the house
owned and occupied by
Cox, Mr. Cox is moving buck to
his old home near Hancock's until
he build. But he is hauling
end soon be In town
in n nice new home. lie
i; member of
. v. l
both vocal and and
many all to tin
dining hall, where d duty refresh-
were served. after
to the parlor, there was
a very interesting contest, Master
Bennie Nobles being the
stick pin, and Hotter
David booby prise. The
Closing of the evening WOK
Sunday school
. by tier father. A. G. Cox and
., . company
it. p.-. sail
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merit
. . .,
.
Ml
and
Noble- the
t ea.
a beautiful
member of
ENTRY VACANT LAND.
Harry Skinner, Jr., outers
and claims twenty eight
acres, more or loss, of vacant
land lying iii Greenville town-
ship, county, on smith
of Tar Beginning at tar
kiln hen on north of Black
road leading from county
home to Black Jock at Bryant's
and Harrington's corner, thence
south degrees west with
Smith's line to W.
line, thence with W. i
lino north to line of
county home land and Me.
Bryan's land, thou with Moll.
Bryan's hind south degrees
poles to
hounded by the lands of C.
w.
others.
Skinner,
This 23rd day of Dec
Any person or poisons claim
title to or interest in the
foregoing land must
Me their protest In writing with
me within the next thirty days,
or they will be barred by law.
V.
UNDER NEW
N T
U hi X
AFTER
As Mr. Wilkinson will leave Greenville
on 18th to take charge of our Tar-
store, this store will be under new man-
On Wednesday January we
shall offer this entire stock of high Grade
Merchandise at New York cost. Sale to last
only Ten days. We are not stocked
but want to reduce stock. Millinery, Cloaks
and Overcoats will be offered at less than cost.
This is the best stock of high grade mer-
in Greenville, consisting of Ladies
Dress Goods Clothing, Over-
coats, Hats Trunks and Valises and Ladies
and Cloaks and Wraps.
No be charged at cost and
out On money re-
funded to all dissatisfied customers. Extend-
to one and all the compliments of the
season. very happy New
Very Truly
I.
GREENVILLE,
Pulley Bow en
New Shirt Waist Silks, Ladies Woolen Goods in all
he latest styles and weaves.
Boys and
Novelty Suits.
You want style in your shoos. Ultra shoes j i as much
in them as any 95.00 or and our own design
pr. r lat.-r copied by
houses all over the country. Style in th but
if the shoo docs not iii. you will not buy it for the alone.
The fitting qualities are what is necessary shoe, and in
this the ULTRA
Stands
Our pattern and last makers are undoubtedly tho best in their
trades.
Ultra Wen-.
LINE OF SHOES
Pulley Bowen,
HOME OF WOMAN'S FASHIONS.
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mm
MAS
read this space,
II is only a few
December 25th, 1905, once more
and every one has a dear friend or friends
to whom he or she will present with a pres-
and you could select no better store than
. Tucker's
WEST MAIN
. TO DO YOUR SHOPPING.
It II BE A LADY FRIEND
. . YOU WILL FIND A NICE LINE OF . .
Furs, Dress Coeds, Shoes,
Handkerchiefs,
Table Side Trunks, Skirts, Sc, Sc.
IF IT BE A FRIEND
. . YOU WILL FIND A OF
CLOTHING, SHOES, HATS, GAPS,
Shirts, Collars, Fancy Vests, Gloves
Your father, mother, brother, sister sweetheart or
friend can find here a present that will make one
of the above a nice handsome gift.
One visit to this store will show you exactly
what we have and at prices not be discounted in
Greenville. Hoping a look from one
A. E. TUCKER,
WEST MAIN STREET,
Carolina
COBB BROS. milliard,
f III Bl I I I. I
Norfolk, Va.
Buyer in
Stock-, Cotton, Grain nod
. Win. i Yuri
Greenville N C
MARBLE MONUMENTAL
OF EVE DESCRIPTION. ; S
r . , , build
,., . i
hi . ;,. v,,. etc.
m R Mora, ; Guaranteed at J L
-14 . .
CHRISTMAS
N-
And we take the liberty of suggesting a few of our before making
Xmas purchase. Every article we sell is an ideal Xmas present and will be useful
as well as
Our line of Umbrellas from to
Silk Mufflers to 3.00
Our line of Glove from 1.00 to 2.00
Our line of Fancy Vests from 1.25 to 4.00
Our line of from to 1.00
Our line of Men's Sweaters 2.00 to 4.00
Our Line of Eiderdown Quilts, a
In addition to our line of novelties, we have the finest line of Clothing, Rain
Coats, Footwear and to be found anywhere. A suit clothes, a rain coat
a pair of shoes or fine hat would make a nice present. ,
Your Presence is Requested,
C. S. FORBES,
THE MAN'S OUTFITTER.
LAND BALK.
By virtue of a decree of
court of Pitt made id the case
of R I May and K H May Mains J it
and wife,
the undersigned commissioner sell for
cash before the court house door in
Greenville on Saturday
the following described tract
land situate in the county of Pitt and in
Township adjoining the
lands of Mrs. Arthur Forbes. Jerry
Fields, the laud the
Greene county line containing
acres, and known as
place said land is being sold for
ion this Nov. 23rd 1805.
sines commissioner,
A SERIOUS JOKE-
It Was Almost Fatal to the Willing
Boy, but He Survived.
A business man in lower
way is u practical joker of the most
rabid description. A few days ago
a youth of about fifteen walked into
his place, which is a wholesale store,
looked around curiously and
the proprietor.
a lie inquired.
the man, who was
leaning against the doorway to bis
private pulling at a pipe.
you anything a boy
could
The man took the pipe from his
mouth mid looked about.
guess a could sweep up this
ho remarked.
said the boy. He hustled
into the back of the got a
broom, and in fifteen minutes
had the as dean as that of a
dining room.
he inquired in
a businesslike son of way.
said the man. gazing far
out across the street.
The boy looked at him.
appeared In his face and faded
away, to lie into disappoint-
a- one picture fades into an-
other with a dissolving view
he said finally. Tie
walked slowly over to he had
laid his cap and coat put them
on. lie glanced up at the man hope-
fully as he passed out. The man
Was fixedly looking at something
across the net. The looked
DOCK several times as he walked
down the i There was nothing
doing, lie reached tho corner and
turned into a side street. A moment
Inter a was laid on his
and lie turned to face one of
the
old man lays hero's n dollar
for you, and stop reading
M -aid. the
Toe placed the dollar in his
pocket, and face brightened,
i long he said,
tell the old man for rue his
come pretty near being
r. ha d cheerily b
he walked York M
REPORT OF THE CONDITION
BANK OF FARMVILLE. FARMVILLE. N. C.
CLOSE OF BUSINESS, NOV. 9TH, 1905.
Loans
Overdrafts
1.800.60
Due from Banks 29,016.88
Cash Items 794.67
Gold coin 080.00
Silver coin
Nat, 0,967.00
Capital stock pd in
Undivided profits 302.42
Depot, sub to check 40.08489
116,987.81
Stat- of North Carolina,
County f Pitt. I
I. J. R. Davis, Cashier of the above-named bank, do
the above statement is true to the beat of my
knot, ledge and belief. J. R. VIS,
Subscribed and sworn to be-
fore me, this 9th day of Nov-
J. V.
Notary Public.
W. M. LANG.
W. J
R. L. DAY I.
Hardware.
For C Stoves
Heaters Pumps, Guns, Am-
munition, One and Two Horse
Steel Plow, Heat Cutters and
In fact anything
in Hardware come to
H. L. CARR
VOUCH TO CREDITORS
Saving duly before the
Superior Court Clock of county
as executrix of the and
of Alfred den
is hereby to all persons in-
to she estate to -u
to under good and nil
having claims
estate must present to the
Undersigned for pit, on or be
fore Dee. ISM, or
I hi plead In bar recovery.
-lay of v,
Mis. its. J.
Harry Skinner, Harry Skinner, Jr.
H. W. Whedbee.
SKINNER
LAWYERS,
and Temple
that we
us, in the practice of
the Mr Harry Skinner, Jr.
will continue her
January 2nd,
MARRY
W.
at
J. BLOW, Manager and Authorized
-.-. AYDEN, N. C. .
As for Daily
and we take
treat pleasure hi receiving sub-
and writing receipts for
those arrears. We have a lit
of all who receive mail at
this office. We also take orders
for job printing.
Mr. Duke family, A. D.
Williams family, J. T. Smith,
Jr., and family, R. T. Coward
wife are all home after spending
the with their
Our rugs and art squares are
finer the finest, and
Our are, staple and
Fancy Groceries and
Dry goods, Notions
and for
Brown Clothing, made to
dual measurement. for
Troy which
will also be called for and deliver-
ed free. you for pant
patronage, and hoping to serve
in the future. F. G.
Co.
W. T. Mason, of Whichard,
is visiting her father, J. T, Smith
your buildings by
painting them with
Town and Comity lead
and full line of colors, kept at J.
R. Smith Bro.
in Holton has been to and
Grifton daring the week.
You should see our line of lace
before baying J. R.
Jesse Bell wife, of Morehead
City, have been visiting the family
of J. T. Smith, Jr.
V. and paper roofing,
Pumps with long or short joints
and pipe at J. R. Smith Bro.
Alley and family, after
a pleasant visit to brother, H.
C. left yesterday.
goods, Broad cloth,
Mohair, cashmere, albatross
silks, trimmings, lining and white
goods at J R Smith Bro
Mis Annie Edwards is home
from G. F. college for a visit,
Bed steads, springs,
and double, rockers,
and split-bottom chairs wash stands
dressers tables at J R Smith
We have just received a ship-
of Queen shoes for
women. We ask that you see
them before buying, J. R. Torn,
Come to see Hart Jenkins
when you need something to
your feet, we can save you money
and you something to fit the
foot. We carry the nicest and best
shoe you ever saw. Try a
pair and be convinced.
We are shipments of
furniture every day. Come to see
if you want J. R. Turn-
age.
The firm of Einstein
Kinston, have retired from the
retail mercantile badness and
entered exclusively into the whole-
business of dry goods and
notions. They have employed our
townsman. W. J. Boyd, as travel
inc salesman and we sincerely hope
Mi. Boyd may receive a liberal
He is deserving
young gentleman and represents a
first class firm.
Needles and repairs for
all makes of sewing machines at
J H Tripp Bro.
Best Spurn Sewing Machine Oil,
also the best for Bicycles and clean-
guns. Warranted not to just
guns, at J. II. Tripp
Miss Minnie of near
is at Mrs W. E. Hooks.
Buy your trunks valise, satchels
and suit cases from Turnage.
A full supply of Trunks
Telescopes, Satchels and
Suit Cases, at J. i Smith Bro.
Old Fashion Hand-made
Paw Bread Trays at J. R.
Smith Bro.
Our of Groceries Con-
la complete. Call
see us. J. H. Tripp Bro.
Call Hart Jenkins for a bar
rel of Columbia Flour, none better
to be bad anywhere.
Latest styles in cloaks wrap
for Misses and Ladies
u nice line of Zephyr
tors at J. R. Smith Bro.
Josh Mills is more horse
and mule flesh this season than has
ever before. Surely
our farmers for next year are
anticipating big things.
See our line of ladies and
cloaks. J. R. Turnage.
Cannon and Tyson invitee your
attention to their car load of stoves
and heaters.
We your attention to our
line of harness, Cannon
and Tyson.
Wear Corliss Coon-Collars. for
cents. J. R. Turnage.
G. Z Ricks and of
have been spending several
days with the family of Barnes
Buy your furniture of Cannon
and Tyson, they have the best and
cheapest.
Cannon and Tyson have the
strongest line of goods
shoes in town.
S. M. Smith family, we
regret to learn have left
and will make their borne near
Fort Barnwell, Mr. Smith haying
bought a farm near there.
Calico and Gingham at cents
per yard, great reductions in white
slippers and summer goods, at J.
R. Smith Bro.
Highest prices paid for chickens
and all country produce
try Tripp Bro.
E. E. Co. will do all they
possible can to please yon with
their new line of heavy and
groceries.
Miss Agnes Dixon, of
who has been visiting sister,
Mrs Barnes has returned
home,
carry
a lull line of meat, lard and can
goods. Don't buy before giving
me a trial. Frank Lilly.
Hart Jenkins
smoking tobacco is O. K.
W. E. Hooks left yesterday for
Greensboro. Look for another of
his big ads on bis return. He
believes ads and is always add-
The figures be makes
ally count and his patrons tell
that is no lie.
On Jan. 1st I will
business in Ayden, mast
sell my stock consisting of dry
goods notions, shoes, hat caps,
boys and children's clothing, pants
groceries etc. I offer every thing
at cost. All I ask is to come and
see, what I have to offer., Will
sell all, or of stock and rent
to call and see the
prices. Your- to serve
J. F.
Nov. 1905. Ayden
A full of trunks, valises, tel-
grips, satchels, hand baa,
suits cases at J R Smith Bro
Miss Meta of Kin-
is here on a visit to Miss
Helen
Buy Felt Mattress at Can-
non they have the best.
I always keep on hand a fall
feed stuff at lowest cash
prices Such as hay, oats, corn,
seed meal and brand
and ship stuff. Frank
cars cotton seed,
will pay highest cash price, don't
sell your seed until you see me.
F. Lilly.
The at
tamped raisins,
oranges, apples,
are Try them and
you will give this firm
day trade.
Sugar, rice, flour, snuff, tobacco,
and at
horn's cannot lie excelled.
and see.
the selection of their Christ
mas
have taken great pains as a
have the Try
and if you are not pleased it will
lie no fault of theirs.
There developments
in the recent murder here, but
opinion is general that there is a
deal which has not yet been
brought out. colored man
killed bore a most excellent char-
W. Co. are
pared for Christmas. Their
this season is unsurpassed.
Their clothing, fur-
goods, boots shoes and
bats. Their dress goods and
everything ladies like is up to
date and of latest. To Bee is
to be convinced. them a call
and
We have just received a large
shipment of dry goods. Come to
see us J. R. Turnage.
Next Sunday will be the 53rd
Sunday in year An
which does not occur but
once in hundred years.
Buy one of our Hawes
Hats. Sold under a guarantee.
J. R. Turnage.
For a nice present boy a novel-
clock at J. W. Taylor's. It is
for any occasion.
will be services in the
Episcopal church next Sunday.
The public are invited to attend.
Surely J. W. Taylor has some
nice presents such as
snail novelty clocks, watches,
chains, lobs, goods, lockets,
brooches, emblem, pins, stick,
pins, and brooches and finger rings
children.
For rugs, carpeting, mattings
and Bee oar line J. R.
Turnage.
For certain lot or
parcel of land in the town of
the of J. F. Dixon
and William Worthington, con-
about two acres, which will
be sold on reasonable terms. See
or apply to J. B. Ayden,
R, F. D. No. or see J. J.
For one desiring to
purchase a valuable tract of land
partly the town of. will
do well to see undersigned at
once. J. A. Harrington,
age.
is headquarters for
shoes.
Three dime, Battles, for cents
of our spun sewing Machine oil, J.
Tripp Bro.
Mr. Carney and family came up
Wednesday from a Christmas visit
down the road.
Hay corn, oats, meal, bulls,
locks nails Cross
cut saws mechanic tools at J
R Smith Bro
For can peaches, apples, corn
tomatoes, apply to E. E
a Co.
Jack is back borne
from South Carolina on a visit to
his parents. He the boys
seem to be having a time.
Jack is a dandy.
Car load of call for sale by Can
lion and Tyson.
is unsurpassed.
If you need the way
of Crockery, Tin ware
come to see us, Hart
A line of crockery, glass
ware, fancy lamps, and tinware
at J R Smith Bro
Go to E. new
market tor beef, fresh meats, -an
sage, and fresh fish.
For carpenters tools, grind stones
t hemp rope and pulleys, at J. R.
Smith Bro.
wary.
Get the planter
beet on the R. Smith
Brr
Christmas is past and everything
seems to be settling down to the
regular routine. are
made for the new year a
general purpose seems to evident
of a in
something and make success a
reality. way and the beet
way to do Ibis is to and
advertise freely. To the sluggard
wealth is a stranger. To the vise
and persevering plenty abundantly
adds its advertise
SAULS
PHARMACY
Ayden, N. C.
rd ,
The Only Requisite for
A Perfect Complexion
are your hands and a jar of
Pompeian
Massage Cream
Soap takes dirt but not out then
. the soap. There is nothing in soap
is good for the tissues; if it remains,
becomes an is blocked.
searches every impurity out of the
grease, the dirt, and
massage builds the and
must go.
Gentlewomen use it in place of face powder.
it after
SO snail per Jar
For Sale at
SAUL'S PHARMACY.
held i
J I
i on
mil.
. It. Mil
Mendel it.
miles
.
at
I M
J- R. .
1.1 .
day.
committee at
. ,,
J. R. i.
Attended i days . . . at
on at
miles t
J W Pan.
Attended days at m,
on at w
miles t . at
M. Wuhan., m. It.
L. William. J. C. u owe-, Mary
Allen, Henry Allen,
V.
by his Mien
Tripp, H Williams, if.
B. N. and by
general Guardian, N. w.
Ea- Part,
I Sale of land for partition.
By mu u I. C
Clerk of
Pitt the entitled
u. ii
will on Saturday, it De-
to public vale Hie House Door
in Greenville, to lowliest bidder
cash the of land to
and being in
I'm t North Caro-
adjoining Sam Allen,
Hirers and being
land which the M. G. Move Mill
was formerly
Seven moss- or less. This sale
in made for This the stilt
of November,
K, C.
Commissioner.
DIM
. .
S. M
Attended day
J on
14- miles
at
at
at
l M
amount paid Board Commissioners
Slat of North Carolina. I
County.
I. Richard William, clerk of the
of commissioner,,, tor the county afore
the foregoing Is a correct
statement as appear upon record In my
This 4th day of December
It WILLIAMS.
Clerk Hoard Co. Com. Co.
Opportunity makes the man
the man has made the
THE TAYLOR HOUSE.
GREENVILLE, N. C.
North Carolina,
Pitt Count
J Williams, J. B. N. Williams and
Battle by In
Tyson and Joseph Tripp,
VI
J. C. Williams.
By virtue of a decree tie
day of November, c.
Clerk Superior court of
county, in the above
; will on the day
I 1906, expose
sale, at court door Green.
ville. to Hie bidder fur cash.
Hie following parcel of laud lo v. i
Lying aim being in
county. North town
Miming the land of j T. Allen, a, ad-
Thomas Manning, N w
others c n, a, re Tyson
or less, and known as the Moses w.
Tyson place, the land on
sides of In
is made ion, hour
of sale VI o'clock M.
This the day of 1903.
P. C. Ha in n mi.
After January 1st I will e
found at the Blow House, on e
corner west of the Mason c
Temple opera house, where I
will be lo all my old
who have patronized n e
at old Quinn House The
house has been thoroughly reno-
and put in neat condition,
and everything that the market
affords will be found on my table-
THE TAYLOR HOUSE,
MISS LULA. TAYLOR, PROP.
A coward is a man who knows
he's wrong refuses to admit it
Ad Announcement
FREE DELIVERY
Dr. Joseph Dixon,
AW
Office Brisk Block, Rani at.
Ayden, N. C.
F. G. Co., will have from now on a Delivery
Wagon. Those purchasing goods at our store, will have
same delivered Free of Charge at their homes In any
part of Ayden or natural suburbs.
F. Q Company,
AYDEN, N. C.
OF
THE BANK OF AYDEn
N. J.-.
At the of business Nov. 10th, 1905.
Loans and Discounts,
Furniture and
Demand
Due Hanks,
Conk
Gold Corn,
Silver
National Honk notes
other U. S. notes
Total,
Capital stock paid in,
Surplus
Undivided profits
expenses, j
Dividends unpaid X.
subject to
Total.
STATE OP CAROLINA,
COUNTY OF PIT, j
J. R. Smith, Cashier of the bank, do solemnly sweat
that the above statement is true to the best of and be-
lief. J. R. SMITH, Cashier.
Attest-.
R. SMITH,
JOSEPH
R. C. CANNON.
Directors.
sworn to before
me, this of Nov. 1905.
STANCH. HODGES,
Public
North I f. u
In Court.
J. I . v en
, v. sale;
John R.
B virtue a directed to
the Sheriff from the Sup-
court of in the above
milled action, I will, on Monday, the
15th day of Jan. limn at o'clock m.
at the mart d or of said
ell to the bidder to
said Execution, all the
Which the said John
will lams, defendant, has or may
have bad. in the following described
real estate lo wit, That tract of land
Township as
Moss w. place, on both
sides of th- old Plank Ho id, adjoin-
Noah Tyson, Thomas
Aden, Mary Allen, the Thomas
Lacy land rs. con acres
more or less, being the tract of land
devised the will of the late Moves
Tyson to the Children of his daughter
Virginia the said
defendant being one of children
This Dee. L. w, Tucke
Sheriff of Pit
REWARD
A reward of will lie paid for in-
formation to convict
any party or parties who leave
open or do any damage to gate or
around stock law
territory, or who cut the fence mi that
and horses pass
J. H. see.
PILLS
overcame
crease vigor, banish pains.
No remedy K.
PILLS
Co.,
Sold By J. W. Bryan.
S. M. SCHULTZ
Wholesale and retail Grocer and
furniture Dealer, paid for
Sides, Fur. Cotton Seed. Oil Bar-
Turkeys, Egg, Bed
ends, Rn
Tables, P
and Gail Ax Hint
Key Weal
roots, Henry George Can-
Md Cherries, Peaches, Apples
Pine Jelly
Flour
Ly, Food, Matches,
Dot son Seed Meal and Hulls, Gar
den Seeds, Oranges, Apples,
Candies, Dried Apples, Peaches,
Prunes, Currents, Raisins, Glass
and China Ware, Tin and Wooden
Ware, Cakes and Crackers,
Cheese, Beet Butter, New
Royal Sewing Machines and nu-
other goods. Quality and
quantity. Cheap for cash. Come
see me.

REMAINS REACH HOME.
ace This Aft -noon.
The of young
Jarvis, who was killed at
Wednesday reached
here on Friday night's train, and
were met at the depot by a large
cumber friends, being taken
from there to the home of hie
rowing mother, Mrs. M. A. Jarvis,
on Second street.
The body to
by B. B. Jams, a
r of deceased. aid H. S.
Baker, a fellow of the
railroad. From those it U learned
that David's death was by
his run over by a shifting
engine on the railroad yard on
which he yard conductor.
Just how it Manned c id not he
told as no one saw the accident.
and when he was missed and search
him tis body was cold
when found.
The funeral was
o'clock inter-
in Cherry Hill cemetery.
we conducted In Rev.
W. K Con and the
,. ,. c in I.
It. W. H.
K. W
Brown, and Frank
Many sympathy
have l-en extended to the
and
brother.
QUITE REMARKABLE.
ARTY.
Miss Shad Meets Her Match.
Christmas at the Center
Brick.
K. for Tin
Some one has said that
are of a
and we think this
philosophy in more than one sense
Anyhow, the grown may hold
to their assumed dignity for
time, but when the Christmas tide
rolls around they certainly limber
they get a chance.
At th i pry
the Sunday of the Christian
church at Brick ware
house, Friday night, the grown
folks had a chance to shake off the
twinges of and gel
k of old
you I were
seems to be
abroad that stout people tun
Now I to tell you that then
in weigh
outclass the -viii
weight, it just adds
o ;. momentum a
you happened
the h a solid j
ii . matron, with the idea
-to- eaten up
you simply mi set your
e a.
Do think all the fun
with those who have added
to maturity, all had a royal
time, from the y to the
and of
of the warehouse in
loaning it for this occasion
wit full appreciation among tho
joined in games,
Col, I. A. la u-. remark-
able inc dent that
Streets of morning,
which caused a breach of
the ; e ice. The colonel c
down town about K; i
when he met a large roe
the sidewalk. is his
Le
raising his hat
t-fl. Where-
up a -aid with ii
emphasis am not mg to
the Greenville public, sir, and I
n advance- am look-
for Col. sane A. who
always pays great to the
first season.
Thereupon the said
many thanks. I am the
you are looking
And many bows aid
they bade each other good bye
until they
win sup together.
This is the first breach of the
peace of the that has happen-
ed this reason, and the colonel
always has she first experience of
this son.
and
Of Clans paid the
i i a, pi puny visit, much to
of the gathering, especially
ho awaited the usual bag of
e and fruits which the
jolly follow always carries
with him on these occasions, i
had their fill of
them,
n left out,
Santa was ably Impersonated by j
who, while
naturally a stout the good j
saint was able, the
in of an ample
of pillows and bolsters, to give the j
needed appearance of that
when he laughed, like a
b full of and made the
grown man say
a lo
Four
THE EASTERN REFLECTOR.
D. J. WHICHARD, Editor and Owner.
and Friday.
ONE DOLLAR PER YEAR IN ADVANCE
Trains a Day
i.
WITH SPECIAL HOLIDAY RATES TO THE---
Great Gift Sale.
RAILROAD SCHEDULE.
Train No. from Kin-
arrives at Green-
ville 8.28 a. m. Train No.
leaves Greenville for
Kinston at 5.47 p. m.,
hours to do your
shopping at,
rs
BIG STORK,
Greenville, N. C.
Is the ocean to which all Traffic Rivers
Flow. It has our good
fortune to a sale at
such savings at a time when they
would be so highly appreciated as now.
RAILROAD SCHEDULE.
Train No. from Tar-
arrives at Greenville
11.18 train No.
for Tarboro 4-27 p. m.,
giving you hours do
your shopping at
BIG
Greenville, N. C
would I Wen
CHRISTMAS
Is upon us and with the thought comes smile, born of keen pleasure afforded us in an
to remind our friends that we still in and memories for them.
Presents now to be found at
Big Store, Greenville.
Dress Suits, Tuxedo Suits, Business Fine Underwear, and Stiff Dress Gloves, Driving
shirts. Silk Scarfs, Silk Suspenders, Silk , Linen Handkerchiefs, Full Dress Protectors,.
J INC'S Silk Mufflers, Umbrellas, Dress Suit Cases. Women's Wearables at underselling What could be more
Sal Feed appropriate for a holiday gift than some nice Furs. Full line of Waists and Skirt Patterns, Millinery, Women's
Near Five Greenville, N. C. Chairs, Bed-room Suits, Rugs, Matting, Pictures, Trunks. Be careful don't overlook
No Cleaner Paper.
The is
eleven years old and the State has
do cleaner
ard i not only a good
high Christian gentleman.
Charity Children.
FIST CLASS TEAMS f pleasure drives, or to take pas
to points.
Drive and Work and for salt. I
them in large Bell as low as any dealer, either
for Cash or on Time.
When you an in and want you horse and
properly oared i i my
SALE AND STABLES
Shoe and Department or you may never what you might have saved till it is too late.
Horses and Mules
Mills.
The time being at when you will want
or mules ti meet your needs the ming season we solicit
patronage.
We have SALE STABLES at Greenville and Ayden whew
we will carry a full stock of GOOD HOUSES and MULES
during the entire season Come and we will show you
that it la a to trade with us, for we get
took direct from the stock thereby saving you the prof-
its the middle dealers have to make and which you save
by buying from u. It would take much of your
to pay us a and get familiar with our methods of doing
as we feel that it would result In making you a per-
customer, and we are we can make it benefit you
for so doing. We are prepared to suit your needs and what is
m re we guarantee satisfaction.
Window Mills,
and Mules. Sales Stables. and Greenville.
Greenville,
NOTICE TO CREDITORS i
raft Pleat, d Bo.
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I bod art
It tea for
and wound-.
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NOTICE
duly before the apply ti in
Clerk of the o
of C. d.- county nod to tho board of
Is hereby to all
hi-., hi i to the to
to retail spirituous and
hi quantities o
if less five gallon
and all persons having claims in tho town of , in
-ail estate must present the same for story frame bulling on side
payment within months of railroad it twine
date or thin notion will be plead Staton A to b,
tn run in the name of T K.
M. G. h He 27th day of O.
of B-
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J. and
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VOL No.
GREENVILLE. PITT COUNTY. NORTH CAROLINA, FRIDAY. JANUARY
No.
MARRIAGE LICENSES.
Large Holiday List of
f During the lost two week n
Register of Deeds P.
issued marriage
to folio
D. M. Newell and Mattie
linger,
Jesse and
Edwards.
M ill Hi
by
W T and
Harris Annie
Lee
John King and Mary E Taylor
Joyner and Lula Hearne
aDd Nita
E I. Mayo aDd Mattie Grimes.
Jethro Mills Lucy J
Myrtle Turn-
age.
Wilfred Buck and Mary Aim
Stocks.
Alien and Emma Harris.
B V James Mabel M
Gardner Nina
Jenkins.
J H Jenkins and Magnolia
Walker.
Root Gray and Nannie
T Flanagan and
Harris.
Walter Smith and Stella
way.
George and Mattie
Andrews.
M H Teel J Everett.
FA Mills Henrietta
Go won.
COLORED
Bonnie and Jane
Moore.
Ernest and Lena Badger.
and Alice House.
Henry Frizzle and Annie Wig-
gins.
Geo. Jenkins and Lulu Weaver.
Henry Vines and Martha Jen-
kins.
Allen Lee and Georgia Ann
Jones.
Frank Moore Carrie Walker.
Susie Hunter.
John Whitaker and Annie Cox.
Walter Franks and Bettie Gib-
bins.
Warren Clark and
Mason
Barber.
Henry Rogers and Katie
tree.
Henry Chapman and Lillie
Stokes.
Joe H Wilson and Delia Got-
ham.
John Warren Adelaide
Staton.
Warren Coward and Alice
Smith.
Edmond Vines and Rosa Fields.
Samuel David
Jesse Edwards and Polly King.
Samuel
James and Martha
Peter Boon and Moseley.
Silas Moore Nettie Cox.
J S and
David Daniel and Mary Smith.
Nathaniel Williams and
William Phillips
Shelly.
Richard and Maggie
Chapman.
The total number issued during
the mouth was
The Chief Events of a
Notable Year.
SHORT DAILY RECORD
f. Labor Collision bet wren
strikers In various of
A In
Warsaw,
End of tho
on the reported for the
three and
10.000
women killed and h
ed by the collision of a sleigh with a
train N V.
Prime the
of tho Interior of
Oswald w-M
known painter of the
school,
last the War la
the
M YEARS OBITUARY ROLL
at Bakery.
Tho Bakery heretofore operated
by J. A. Ricks Bro.,
with grocery will
hereafter be by J. M.
Mr. had years ex-
in this Hue, and in
to the bakery he will carry a
stock of fruit and confections in
one of the stores i-i the Jarvis
building.
A flairs,
Sport Ins;
of Life- and If by Accidents,
Shipwrecks, Stores and
Chronological Review.
If u period to date
from the history of the war between
The year opened
with the fall of Port Arthur after a
prolonged and contest In
which men took part and the
casualties
The Russian laud force signally
defeated at In March, and In
May the Baltic fleet was
annihilated In the strait of Korea
by the Japanese Admiral
Togo. On the Initiative of President
Roosevelt negotiation for a con-
were begun In June,
were opened In Portsmouth, N.
H., In August which ended In the con-
of a treaty of peace signed by
the emperor of the emperor
of Japan Oct. Hostilities
war continued approximately one year
and four months, and the estimated
cost of the conflict Is over
The total battle casualties are
placed at over
During the year the Internal troubles
of reached an acute stage and
result In the granting of civic
which In their entirety amount to
a social and identical revolution
of the autocracy.
Among the political events of the
year were the dissolution of the union
under one crown of Sweden Nor-
way and the establishment of the
pendent kingdom of Norway with
Prince Charles of Denmark on the
throne. Venezuela became Involved in
disputes with the and
France over concessions to the
of those two countries, and the
powers, with the exception of
Germany, united In a demonstration to
bring Turkey to terms In tho matter of
Macedonia.
The obituary list of the year Includes
Joseph Mary
I lodge. Mary A. and
John Hay. In America, and
Sir Henry Irving, In
England.
Pour crops made new high records
for the year In this country as to value
corn. hay. wheat and rice although
In amount of production the corn crop
Is the only one of the four that exceeds
previous yields. In every crop the gen-
level of production was high and
that of prices still higher.
Offend to surrender Port Arthur to
of
Port Arthur.
i. War. Japanese
took of Port Arthur.
Theodore Thomas, noted or-
In Chicago; To.
Buses Wan
of foes at Port Arthur.
and Officials to return to
on parole and tho men held as
prisoners t war.
In Kansas City, loss of
by the burning of a wheat
of
Port Arthur prison n
and 23.41 nun surrendered.
U- coal miners on
a In
Labor Troubles; of tho cotton
mill operatives at Fall River. Mass.
which began July x.
through of
noted
Americas artist in in Lon-
aged
ll. Labor Troubles Strikers In St. Peters-
burg repulsed In an attempt to
S petition to the
South American The
States temporary protectorate
of the of Santo Domingo.
Labor Striking Russian
workmen, led by Father tired
upon while attempting to the
to present their heavy
Arthur K. of
lowered th world's
bile, record for live miles held by W. K.
from to at Or-
Fla.
St. Petersburg declared la a
of on account of revolution-
demonstrations. chief
of of Moscow, appointed gov-
of the troubled capital
t. Maxim Gorky, the Russian
author, as one of the leaders
In the revolutionary movements.
Fighting began
on the army taking
the offensive.
H. Russian
on Japanese line on the re-
pulsed by army, with heavy
e. Louis Barrios, noted
French sculptor. In Paris; .
a Santo A pact revising and
amending the convention of
between the States and Santo
I at Santo Domingo.
King Oscar of Sweden and
Norway handed over the reigns of
government to hi son. Crown
Gustav.
Russia; between troops and
the people at Russian Poland.
IS. The historic ho-
tel and other properties burned at Mo-
bile. Ala.; loss.
Cold wave in the northwest;
many persons to death
Fanny former-
well known opera singer. In
C noted author and
editor. In New York city. Sylvester
noted war correspondent. In
Havana.
William Cullen Bryant,
known newspaper man. founder of the
American Newspaper Publishers as-
at N. J.; aged
IS. Jay noted at
Pa.; aged Gun. Lew Wallace, sol-
diplomat at Craw-
aged ;. Daniel
well known caricaturist, In
New York city.
Grand Duke uncle of
the czar of Russia, slain by an
sin's bomb In Moscow.
miners entombed by an
explosion In the Virginia mines at
Birmingham. Ala.
At loss of
by In the wholesale district.
Tho students of the
of St. Petersburg suspended
studies for the tho
year In sympathy with the
strike of the
Fire; At tho tunnel piers.
Charlestown. Mass.; loss.
Mrs. Isabella Hogg Parker,
niece of James Hogg, poet, child
friend of Walter Scott, at Ring
burnt on, N. Y.; aged
M, Meeting of tho Swiss
boring working
from opposite sides of the Alps.
M. Gen.
Japanese attacked tho Russian
left southeast of Mukden.
North Sea The International
commission of Inquiry Into the North
sea incident rendered a decision which
was a pew Meed favoring
Great Britain.
M. Desperate light-
Che Ta passes between the
Russians and Japanese, the Russians
holding their ground.
Sir Reid. noted English
and journalist. In London; aged
In New Orleans; loss of
by along the river front. Hot
Springs. Ark., suffered a loss
Ex-Governor S.
of Massachusetts, former
United States senator from that state
and former secretary of the United
States treasury, at Mass.;
aged
Russia; Peasant riots In various cities
of Russian Poland. Maxim Gorky,
revolutionary agitator, re
leased from prison immediately
rear rested.
deaths In a mine explosion
at Vs.
MARCH.
L Mrs. June Lathrop Stan-
ford, of United States senator
Leland Stanford California, In Hon-
Desperate
attacks by the Russians at
den temporarily
Gen.
pushed his upon tho Russian
left Hunk held i
cavalry suddenly at
the neutral city of miles
northwest of Mukden, on the right
Hank of army.
a The issued u liberal re-
script promising to convene u
assembly of representatives.
force
turned the Russian right Hank at
den.
Gen. with
the Fort Arthur soldiers, swept down
from the northwest upon the right
Hank of the Russians Mukden,
forcing to retreat.
Close of tho Fifty-eighth con-
Theodore Roosevelt
ed president.
killed Injured In a
wreck on the Fort Wayne at Baas
worth. Pa.
a Wat. Fierce
northwest
under Gen,
under Gen.
Judge It Reagan, sole
survivor of the Confederate cabinet,
Palestine, Tex.; .,;. d
Wan
ii-i repulsed In desperate attempt
to retake their positions north of the
liver
At t la., the Amer-
Cereal company's plant destroy-
id; loss,
Train station men of the
elevated and subway transit lines In
New York struck for shorter
hours Increased pay.
a A. M. Palmer, well known
theatrical manager. Iii New York city;
aged Gain l I Jules Thomas, noted
In aged
my abandoned Its positions south of
Mukden.
Grand Chief Warren S. Stone
of the Brotherhood of En-
ordered tho striking members
on the New York transit lines to re-
duty.
Tho Russians
continued to dispute with the
the roads leading from Mukden
northward.
Ninth national Congress
of Mothers In Washington.
Mukden occupied
the Japanese army, the Russians
In full retreat.
Strike; Striking men in
fork by the
of their leader
Is. British ship Khyber
on the roast during e
hurricane; of tie
i- . the key
to the around Mukden, ruptured
by the
f. Japanese War
to in
command of th army Manchuria.
Failure of new Russian loan In
decided
send m-n
The ii. . sailed
car
Joseph R. Hawley. ex-
States
form, r of that and
a veteran th- in
and
St At workmen killed and many
Injured by of a in
the R Grovel company's
Mass
by
stopping the of
French property; French or-
to
n. South The United States
proposed arbitration in the
dispute.
R. Verne. French
at aged
South President Castro of
Venezuela refused to arbitrate with
the United States
IV Maurice Barrymore, noted
American actor, st N. Y.;
aged M.
U. In a speech to German sub-
at Tangier the kaiser declared
the Integrity of Morocco would
be maintained,
APRIL.
I Tunnel at tho
pas tn the Alp, the longest In
the world. Inaugurated by the passing J
of trains from the Swiss and Italian
sides.
a deaths reported by
an In India which affected
an area TOO square miles, rendering
every building uninhabitable,
a Labor strike be-
gun at Chicago
t. Personal Edward VII. of Eng-
land arrived in and held a con-
with President of
France,
a Sarah
writer of children's
stories, at Newport. R. aged TO.
U. Fifth triennial meeting of
the National Council of Women open
ed In Washington.
M. Fire. Business section of
burned. loss,
The remains of Paul Jones.
naval hero of the American
discovered in Paris alter a live
search under direction of United
States Ambassador Horace Porter.
la Labor Troubles- Strike of railroad op-
In Italy.
The Russian
tic fleet reached bay. Cochin
China.
Convention Fourteenth congress
of the National Society of
of Revolution met in
Washington
SO. V university burned at
N loss.
Fatal deaths In tho burning of
k convent Ste. Genevieve. Quebec.
B. M. Paul Russian
minister to China, at Peking; aged ill.
Collapse of the May
wheat deal In
Severe shocks In Virginia.
Joseph Jefferson, veteran
American actor, at Palm Beach. Fla.;
aged
Shooting men of prominence.
Including a congressman, killed In a
political shooting affray at Hemp-
stead, Tex.
Fire at Milwaukee; loss.
Labor Over Chicago
teamsters out on a strike.
Meeting of the Y. W. C. A.
Detroit.
H. miners by
In the shaft at Big Run.
Pa.
General Lee, noted
Confederate former United
States consul general at Havana,
Washington; aged
II. Special train bearing
gates of the educational conference at
Columbia, S. C. wrecked Green-
ville, s. trainmen killed and
prominent persons. Including St.
editor of the Brook-
Baste. Injured
Labor s nous strike riots In
Nearly people killed,
1-0 houses
destroyed by a windstorm Laredo.
Tex.
W. W. Russell appointed
minister to Venezuela to succeed II.
W. Bowen, who was recalled to meet
charges made by former Minister
o Religious liberty granted to
certain denominations by
II.
miners killed In an ex-
st Okla.
MAY.
L Workmen's riots suppressed
by troops in Warsaw.
a Sixteenth annual con-
of the Sons of the American
Revolution opened Philadelphia.
Riot and bloodshed
by strikers hi
de-
Tom Jenkins for tho world's
championship
wrestling In New York.
L St. Joseph, Mo.; loss of
by tho burning of
grocery.
a deaths Tornado at Mir-
Kan.
One hundredth
of the death of the poet
celebrated in Germany and
tho United States.
Thirty-seventh re-
union of the Society of tho Army of
the Potomac at
N. Y.; loss of
, Agile won the Kentucky
Darby,
Over deaths In n tornado at
mid
Bible society
held its eighty-ninth annual meeting;
In New York.
H killed and Injured In a
on the Pennsylvania railroad
South Pa.
II Bennett,
writer of fiction, In Philadelphia; aged
U Crook, last surviving
soldier of the of N.
y . aged
it. the
light opera in aged
i. H. M. i educator, lecturer
NEW YEAR CHANGES.
and Journalist. Tn San aged
U. American Federation of
met In Detroit.
la First Joint meeting since
the civil war of the Baptists of
north and south at St. Louis. Tenth
annual meeting of the National
association at Atlanta. As-
of American Physicians met
In Washington.
IT. Yacht Contest for the 15.000
kaiser's cup began Sandy Hook.
General assembly of the
Presbyterian church opened at
n. Mrs. U. ;
formerly prominent so- the same
In that city; aged Albion W. ; r
noted writer and , sales people jut as I bey
and States consul at . , ,
In that city; aged Sf. Ben
Pa.; loss.
II. Mary A. writer
and at aged
Trust company
closed Its doors In New York.
. Burnett. A Co.,
bankers, failed In Boston; liabilities.
11.714.000.
Delhi won the Brooklyn
handicap.
Battle In the
strait of Korea between the Russian
fleet under and
the Japanese under Admiral Togo;
Russian raptured or
Russian loss estimated 10.000 to
killed, wounded and captured.
Togo reported n loss of Japanese
torpedo boat and Japanese killed
and wounded.
wounded and captured. Admiral Ne-
captured and Admiral
killed.
SB. National conference on
agriculture opened at Rome.
The Lewis and Clark
opened at Portland.
Ore.
American schooner yacht
Atlantic finished first in the
race for tho kaiser's cup; time,
U days and hours, the fastest ever
made by a sailing yacht for the dis-
miles.
BO. Kin,; Alfonso of
rived In Parts.
workmen burled by a
In an Irrigation tunnel at
Colo
Cicero won the English
Derby.
L Attempted assassination of
King Alfonso of Spain Paris.
U deaths by tho sinking of
tho Mississippi river steamer II. at.
Carter at tho mount of river.
a Shipwreck; u lost by the sinking
of the British burst Afghanistan in
collision Caesar
War. Three Russian
cruisers under Admiral which
escaped the battle In the strait of
Personal Ibid, the new
American ambassador to England.
arrived In
Obituary II. V
journalist Federal veteran of the civil
and
Pars In Atlantic
. aged
a Fire Milwaukee, loss of 1300.000 by
the the Milwaukee
building.
a Personal Crown Prince Frederick
William of Prussia married to the
Duchess Cecilia Mecklenburg-
Berlin.
Convention The national council of
the General Federation Women's
Clubs met at Atlantic City.
editor and
proprietor of the Washington Post, in
Washington, aged
a Shipwreck. British submarine boat
A-8 lost off Plymouth with of her
crew.
Obituary; Prince Leopold of
whose nomination to the throne
of Spain the
war In In Berlin; aged
a Thomas F. Ryan
a controlling Interest In the Equitable
Life Assurance society; Paul Morton,
former secretary of navy, chosen
of the board of directors.
Sudden rise of the Mississippi
river caused a loss of in
Iowa. Illinois and Missouri.
War; President
for a peace confer
accepted by Russia and Japan.
At Fort Tex.; loss of
by the burning of a
plant.
it. Convention Reunion of the United
Confederate at Louisville,
Sporting won the Suburban
handicap Bay.
At Fort Francis, tint.; the bust-
section loss.
Act killed many Injured
In a on the Western Maryland
railroad at Md.
Obituary Maximo the
Cuban lead r, Havana;
is. At loss of
by the bunting of tho Armour Ice
plant.
Washington
sen tho meeting of the
The Interstate National
met in St. Paul.
Political; II, W. former j
later to m. dismissed from
Axe The Twentieth Century
Limited wrecked by an open switch at.
. ,. .
Battle between troops and I ope Ct.,
strikers at Poland;
killed and -m wounded.
SO. The chin,
defined by the president
At Nashville; of In the The Bank has two-
Wallace, chief or three The
What Has Taken Place Among
The Business Houses.
Id making round the
finds fewer for ibis Dew
ear have in the
a majority
of
firm of J. B. Cherry Co.,
is succeeded by the new in of J.
most of the
old with the
new firm. A. retires
to engage in fur
D. K. House retires to engage in
other and Has-
will go t school. E, B.
Thomas has taken a position with
the firm.
G. K Jackson, who has been
with J. J. has moved
bark in country,
to his old position
this store.
j d Foil, formerly with Jame
is now the Pitt. County
Boggy Company.
Blow, Jr., formerly at J.
w. Bryan's drugstore, is now with
is
in the drugstore by Ben
Bryan.
L. Clark, who with C. T.
returned to his home
in the
Otto retires from
to take a
I inn and is
Minion
Jack Boyd, with B. K.
Patrick Co., has gone to
his home in the country.
Mies has resigned
at photograph gallery and
in by Miss Km ma
At the J. B. Randolph
and is succeeded by
Wilson.
At the Miss Lena
Anderson retires and is succeeded
by Mrs. J. A. Brady.
Cromartie, with
Wiley has his old
posit with
L. P. Dudley, with A.
H. Tali, has returned to his home
in in succeeded by
W. P. Edward-.
C. H. Gurganus, formerly with
S. Forbes, is attending a
II college and is succeeded by
Wake county
hut lately of Ayden.
L. Z Fleming has taken a
with Johnston
Moore A have sold
tin business to A. Ellington
Co.
w. b. Greene, with A.
K. Tucker, bas resigned to take a
position as traveling
T. L. Blond, with
H. Brown, has resigned to take a
position an traveling salesman.
Calendars.
last mention of
new
has
Her ford, able
exclusion law pad
of the Panama canal, j given us ft
in colon
Yale to
at at New Haven. , .
B m a dynamite ex- by a
beside a
Ben ard dog.
Cornell won tho oared
at time.
miles, id minutes seconds;
miles. minutes
at Odessa; loss
of by fires. The
battleship
In tho of mutineers,
In tho harbor trained her guns
en the city.
S. Tho National Equal
association met at
Ore.
Yale defeated Harvard In the ,
varsity boat at London; by the people
time, i minutes 2-5 seconds. J
John k. Stevens appointed what he has for trade.
chief engineer of the canal. M ,,,
Charles K. Installed us sec. to your advertising and
rotary f vice Paul . . .-i.
bi the people.
Advertise.
There is money in the country
and prospect for a good spring
trade. The wise should
look alter a share
know