Eastern Reflector

JOB PRINTING The is pared to do all of this line NEATLY, and IN BEST STYLE. Plenty of new mate- rial and the best of Stationery. STATEMENT Of Pitt County for the Fiscal Year ending December is a List of Orders, together with the Numbers and by the of from December 3rd, 1894 to 2nd, Pauper. No- T whom issued. Margaret Nelson H D Jacob Nancy Moore Susan Susan Briley Lucinda Smith Patsy Henry IS Crawford Smith John Hettie Andrews U Henderson Edwards Carlos Gorham J H Henry Ann Cherry Fannie Tucker 2-2 J. O- Proctor Alice Corbitt Easter Vines 2- Alex Harris Winifred Taylor Mary Briley Lydia Staton John Ham W. H. Parker J G- Nelson Winnie Chapman Polly Adams J. W. Crisp W. F. Williams John Crisp for wife James Amelia Edwin Haddock R E Mizell Whitehurst Martha H. D. Smith Jacob Nancy Moore Susan Norm Susan Briley Smith Patsy Henry Harris Crawford John Hettie Andrews Kenneth Eliza Edwards Carlos Gorham J- H. Henry Sam aDd Ann Cherry Fannie Tucker J O Proctor Alice Corbitt Easter Vines All x Harris Winifred Taylor Lydia Staton John Ham W. H. Parker J G Nelson Winnie Chapman Polly Adams J. Crisp W. F. Williams John Crisp for wife Long Amelia Edwin Haddock B E Mizell Martha Nelson II D Smith Jacob Nancy Norris Susan Briley Lucinda Smith Patsy Henry Harris John Hettie Andrews Kenneth Henderson Eliza Edwards Carlos Gorham J H Henry Sam and Ann Cherry Fannie Tucker J O Proctor Alice Corbitt Easter Vines Alex Harris Winifred Taylor Lydia Staton John Ham W H Parker J G Nelson Winnie Chapman Polly Adams J W Crisp W. F. Williams J W Crisp for wife James Long Amelia Edwin Haddock B E Mizell John Flanagan Co H B Turner Martha Nelson H D Smith Jacob Nancy Moore Briley Smith Henry Harris John Hetty Andrews Elisa Edwards Carlos Gorham J H Henry Sam and Ann Cherry Fannie Tucker J O Proctor Alice Corbitt Easter Vines Alex Harris Winifred Taylor Lydia Staton John D. J. WHICH ARD, Editor Owner IN PREFERENCE TO FICTION. per Year, in Advance. VOL. XV. GREENVILLE, PITT COUNTY, N. C, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1896. NO. Everybody should the for 1896. Brim full of fresh, foreign and domestic Only a year. Amt. CO No. To whom issue d W H Parker J G Nelson US Chapman ill Polly Ada its J Crisp F Williams John Crisp for wife James Amelia Edwin Haddock B E Mizell J Maggy Martha H D Smith Jacob Nancy Moore Briley Smith Han is John k. Hettie Andrews Kenneth Henderson Eliza Edwards Carlos Gotham J H Henry Sam and Ann Cherry Fannie Tucker J O Proctor Alice Corbitt Easter Vines Alex Harris Wini Ted Taylor Lydia Staton John Hum W H Parker J ii Nelson Winnie Polly Adams J W Crisp W F Williams John Crisp wife James Long Amelia Edwin Haddock B E Mizell Matilda Chas Joyner and wife Martha Nelson H D Smith Jacob Nancy Moore Smith Henry Harris John Hettie Andrews Kenneth Henderson Edwards Carlos Gorham J H Sam and Ann Cherry Fannie Tucker J O Proctor Alice Corbitt Easter Vines Alex Harris Winifred Taylor Lydia Staton Amt. No. To whom Henry Harris Kenneth Eliza Carlos Gorham J H Henry Sam and Ann Cherry Fannie Tucker J O Alice Corbitt Vines Alex Harris Winifred Taylor Lydia Staton W H JG Nelson Winnie GO Adams Mrs J W Crisp Williams James Long Amelia Edwin Haddock Matilda Thomas Chas Joyner and wife Martha Nelson H D Smith Jacob M. La whom Nancy Briley Lucinda Smith Henry Harris Kenneth Henderson Eliza Edwards Gorham J H Sam and Ann Cherry 1501 Fannie Tucker Alice Corbitt Easter Vines Winifred Taylor Alex Harris Lydia Staton W H Parker J G Nelson Winnie Chapman Folly Adams J W Crisp James Edwin Haddock Matilda Thomas Chas Joyner and wife Martha Nelson H D Smith Jacob Nancy Moore Briley Lucinda Smith Henry Harris Kenneth Henderson Eliza Edwards John W H Parker J G Nelson Winnie Chapman Polly Adams J W Crisp F Williams Crisp for wife James Long Amelia Edwin Haddock BE Mizell Matilda Thomas Chas Joyner and wife J W Crisp Martha Nelson H D Smith Jacob Nancy Moore Susan Briley Smith Henry Harris Hettie Andrews Kenneth Eliza Edwards Carlos Gorham J H Henry Sam and Ann Cherry Fannie Tucker O Proctor Alice Corbitt Easter Vines Alex Harris Winifred Taylor Lydia Staton W H Parker J G Nelson Winnie Chapman Polly Adams J W Crisp and wife W F Williams James Long Amelia Edwin Haddock B E Mizell Matilda Thomas Chas Joyner and wife L H Allen Martha Nelson H D Smith Jacob Nancy Moore Susan Briley Lucinda Smith Henry Harris Kenneth Henderson Eliza Edwards Carlos Gorham J H Henry Sam and Ann Cherry Fannie Tucker J Proctor Alice Corbitt Easter Vines Alex Harris Winifred Taylor Lydia Staton W H Parker J G Nelson I Winnie Chapman Polly Adams Mrs J W Crisp W F Williams 6-6 James Long Amelia Edwin Haddock Matilda Thomas Joyner and wife John A Crisp Martha H D Smith Jacob Nancy Moore Susan Briley J H Henry Sam and Ann Cherry j Fannie Tucker j Alice Corbitt Easier Vines Winifred Taylor 82-j Alex Harris Staton W H Parker J G Nelson Winnie Chapman Adams CO Mrs J Crisp James Long Edwin Haddock Matilda Thomas Chas Joyner and wife B P Smith Council Dawson Martha Nelson H D Smith Nancy Moore Briley Lucinda Smith Henry Harris Kenneth Henderson Eliza Edwards Carlos J h Henry Sam and Ann Cherry JO Fannie Alice Corbitt Easter Vines Winifred Taylor Alex Harris Lydia Staton W H Parker Winnie Chapman Adams Mrs J W Crisp James Long Edwin Haddock Matilda Thomas Chas Joyner and wife Hannah Lucinda peel Cullen Thigpen Frank Cannon 2.-o no So So So So So So So co So vs. No. To whom j L Smith T E Keel L Fleming M Jones M Jones C Dawson L Fleming T E Keel Jesse L L Fleming S M Jones Jesse L Smith L Fleming T E Keel Jesse L Smith S M Jones L Fleming Fleming Jesse L Smith M Jones Council Dawson Fleming Jesse L Smith T E Keel C Dawson M Jones S M Jones T E Keel Jesse L Smith C Dawson L Fleming C Dawson T E Keel Jesse L S M Jones L Fleming M Jones J L Smith L Fleming T E Keel C Dawson J L Smith T E Keel S M Jones C Dawson L Fleming M Jones T E Keel J L Smith C Dawson T E Keel L Fleming J L Smith M Jones Total Register of Deed. Henry Harding W M Total G SO lo Total Total Horn of the Aged and Infirm. W T J W W T J W F W Tax List. W G Little W H Rives Harris W h Wilkinson O W Harrington C D G M Tucker W B Williams T A Thigpen G F Smith C P Gaskins J J Nobles L B B M Jones J W Page Jas B Henry N Gray J D Cox J B Johnson J J May J B O Ivey Smith W A Pollard J B Little J A K Tucker H O Venters F G Dupree W L Smith C V Newton Wm D C Moore T A Thigpen Ivey Smith B M Lewis W M King Total County Attorneys. Jarvis Blow No. To whom issued. Fierce T A Tl.-y pen W M Sol S R Boss H P B Boss G w T A Thigpen S B Boss G T Tyson Augustus Blunt G W T A Thigpen Geo Ward S B Boss , G W B Boss E B L B Barney Co Louis lyes Wm Skinner J W Pee an B Boss S B Boss F G Moore Gilbert Harrell H F Keel H F Keel E Proctor M A James J B Carson J B Little . G M Tucker Kittrell H F Keel Total Bonds. Adrian Savage Jas M Manning Total Ferry. Andrew James Barrett Total Sheriff. B W King Ho Allen Warren m B W King Total II J B w Kine To Jail. No. To whom W M J no E O D J D C M John J U B Jno ft W H D J K A J A 1.111 J A S A J A J C D D John H T J J 4.-5 J A B S R M W V Jno H Ml Sit A Zeb D D R T K A B S H W J A R L D D J A W L Ivey H T John W I J T Dr Jesse J A l. Mary Jas A D S Highest of all in Leavening U. S. GoVt Report Baking Powder ABSOLUTELY PURE Total Court Costa. Charles Skinner W It Parker R W W H Teel R W King B A V R W King W R Parker K W King Skinner B M Star key W R W R R W King Total Insane. C P 14- A Dr r Cox H W B S R W King D C Moore J Keel R W Coroner. Total Clerk Superior Court. Total No. To whom J C Wiley M O Harrell J L Robertson B A D R Perkins W C Nelson L Robertson J B Bullock Jail. J H J J Elks Jason Joyner Luke Hemby D C Smith Robt Killebrew E K Freeman Win Smith Dennis C Smith Jason Joyner Luke Hemby J H W S Briley J B Bullock W II Ross Woody W Nelson Woody Jason Joyner ton 1-96 D C Smith J B J Z Woody Woody Woody Jason Wiley Pierce J B Total Elections. W E J R Johnson J K Harvey J B I k- W L Brown J Smith Jas L Perkins F C Warding R W King Total Amt disbursed John Flanagan former Treasurer as per Ouches filled ft paid John former Treas- as Amt disbursed L Lit- Tn per rallied 10.241 Amt paid J Treas- as Cash on 2nd DR. Amount of audited outstanding debt Dec. 1894 Amount audited I rum Dec 3rd 1894 to Dee 2nd 1895 en. By amount disbursed by J Flanagan former per vouches filed By amount disbursed y J L Little Treasurer as per vouches filed St Printing. R W King Total 14.417 Amount of ed out- Ind 1895 Use If OF WORTH CAROLINA, County Clerk of the Board of teas in and for the County fore said do hereby certify the foregoing statement Is true and correct as appeal, from the records in my said Given under my hand at office la Greenville the day of Jan nary, W. M. KING, of Com, for Pitt Co. P. P P. cures all skin and blood diseases Solicitor. W B Shaw C M Bernard C M Bernard Total Jury Tickets. John Flanagan Flanagan J L Little J L Little Total 1.869 Total 7-1 Sol f Health. W H Bagwell l H I. . -r SI Dr P W Brawn , . Total Bridges. D Moore J W Parker M A So J A J B Cherry Co D D Haskett Hosea Edwards k James Teel Q T Tyson J Flanagan W Harrington Q W Louis B Boss B Roan no Conveying Prison ere to Jail. Smith J J Elks . O Geo Leggett W II U W b Ben Henry Lewis J L J L Jr J H J H Eubanks J H Dixon Henry Dennis C Smith B A C P Gaskins do lo co Total Witness to Superior Court. Florence Gray Henry Sheppard T Carson W B Moore KM Fleming B L Butler Hatch c D S W Little b a lit Andrew Dock ill H T ltd AX Boy at W F lit to Justices of the Peace. B S Sheppard G M Tucker W B Moore W H Williams B S J J S Rasberry F G Dupree C P J A Lang N R Cory J D Cox L B K Williams I W Page J B Little Wm Powell C Moore I A Lang B S Sheppard J J Ivey Sin I m Joyner L B U P Gaskins A Lang lid J D Cox T A Thigpen O C Moore J W Smith D C Moor L A Mayo B S Sheppard J H J A Lang A D Hill C P Gaskins L B m W B Moors D C Barrow J J Perkins J A Lang Jas A Lang Total Constable. No. To whom issued. Freeman R Perkins R L Butler W S Freeman fl J J J A Harrington MS A M Joyner D C Smith HI CM Smith CO No. To whom issued. A Broughton 2.1.1 V B Wilson J Fuming W B James J II Z D B S Sheppard Sue M J L J L Sugg L A White Oct J L Fleming W B T J Jarvis Edwards B D J Whichard Sol J Whichard J L Wooten H A Blow Edwards Broughton A L Harrington j w Perkins W B Wilson W B Wilson S E Pender H A Blow Alfred Forbes W T Knight R I Hodges B W John Flanagan H S Taylor R T W Edwards Levi Blount W J Parker B T Cox Dr C J W T Knight W T Knight Dr B T Cox Dr Saml Total IS 4.1 lo So IS Summary. Home Aged and Register of County Attorneys Tax Bridges Sheriff and Conveying Prisoners to Witness Tickets Super or Court Court Clerk Superior Jury Justices of the Physicians endow P. P. P. S splendid combination, and prescribe R with great satisfaction of the at of primary, d tertiary syphilitic P. P. P. Cures RheumatisM. and sores, swellings, malaria, old chronic at all treatment. P. P. P. j Cures Blood Poison. km diseases, eczema chronic fan mercurial poison, scald head, etc., etc. P. P. P. la a powerful tonic and excellent p. p. p. Cures Scrofula. building up the system Ladles whose systems are pot and whose blood Is In an impure due P. P. P. Cures Malaria. to irregularities, are benefited by the and blood properties of Prickly . Poke root and P. P. P. Cures Dyspepsia. Bros., DRUGGISTS. BL Ga. Boo on Blood mailed Sold at Drug Store. Financial Condition of De- Sud, 1884 to December 2nd, 1896. hand Bee R King taxes Rec hire of prisoners Use Jury lax Marring license tax Rent of Rooms In Court House Stray Cow Bee Cost Collected in Feeding Jury The modern and Family Cures common ills of

THE REFLECTOR Greenville, N. C. Entered at the st Greenville N. C. as second-class m matter. Wednesday, 1896. Lord Russell, of who has risen to the great dignity of Lord Chief Justice of the England by distinguished merit as a lawyer, has written for The Youth's Companion of February 13th a striking paper on liar as . a paper is marked by the strength and clearness of statement which made the author, when he was plain Sir. Charles Russell, a leader of the bar. For the next issue of The ion, the Washington's Birthday Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes, the able inheritor of a great name, has written an interesting supplement to Lord Russell's presenting the subject from an American point of view. Appended to the article arc a brief re- by Lord and I Una comment by Mr. Justice Holmes. Each issue o The Companion con- one or more articles of exceptional value, written by the ablest and best known men and women of the age. to exist or have so changed that the do not represent the firms. I Even in a town the size of Green- ville not a year passes but what new firms go in business and old firms go out or make such changes that if a rectory of the town should be made it would hardly be correct three months at the time. Then the question arises how are people going to keep up with the con- changes going on and know who is in business There is but one an- can only go to the columns of the newspapers, that is where they look for information. When a man picks up a copy of the Reflector, for instance, and reads an advertisement, he knows that he is reading about live men, who are doing a live business. Fence, tree and house-top advertising has seen its day, and people now de- pend upon the newspapers to tell them they want to know. This article was written Saturday before the fire, but as it contains a good lesson we print it anyway. ABE ACCOMPLICES IN CRIME TO BE BELIEVED r FIRE-STRICKEN. HALF THE BUSINESS PORTION OF THE TOWN IN Twenty-Three Buildings Destroyed by the Estimated About by a Lamp A Sad Disaster for our Town. Don't Hinder, But Help . While so many people have been buried out and are looking tor places to get in, we hope no one will show a disposition to take advantage of the fortunate. Extend them all help and all work together to get the town on the road to prosperity again, The Homier trial was largely depend- upon the evidence of Credle. a self- confessed accomplice. The jury re- turned a verdict of murder in the second decree. in the first degree is deliberate and premeditated The murder of was a clear case of murder in the first de- and yet the jury, not having the courage to convict according to the rendered a compromising diet, and now, before the prisoners are well in the penitentiary, another one of Let it Come. It was reported this morning that the Greenville Lumber Co. was going to establish a brick yard right away. We have not seen a member of the company to ascertain the fact, but hope the report is true. The way to get new buildings started quickest is to have plenty of material in readiness. Lock Up. Kind nature has sent a snowy man- and even robed in white beauty dismal wreck that covers a portion of the town. this was to shut it the murderers, confesses and , says that told the truth, though j out from view for the time being. he went on the stand at the trial and Us from looking despondently upon the swore to the The blunders us heart again bring beauty out of the eh mm underneath. If we ton Free Press. The Free Pies mistaken as to on the bright side, leave going the stand while the past behind and turn our fees the trial was in progress. He was kept hopefully to the future, all will be well, evidence at all. on- why he was not allowed to go on Snow Troubling the Trains. Trains have been badly snow-bound the stand Perhaps some of the Tuesday On this road it was o clock the defense could answer this, if they would. But the fact of Brant- not being put on the stand ought to have been enough to have convinced- the jury that Credle had told a straight tale. NEEDS It looks like allowing those t leave the State rather than serve a term in the penitentiary is turning loose a bail set of men on some other community. If they were they should have been punished. Send- them to another State is no punish- The Raleigh News-Observer states it about right in the jury wouldn't convict, and it banish- or The fault is in our jury system. Will the help to get it reformed Kinston Free Press. Indeed we will. The has been arguing along line tor lo, these many years. If there is a thing that needs reforming it is our much abused jury system. We believe that three- fourths a jury ought to convict in any Under the present law it is an matter to get one or two men on a jury that will either cause a mistrial or result in a compromise -t. And because of this too many criminals are getting off short of their just deserts. before the train could get here from Kinston, but it went on trying to its way through the heavy drifts. The train on the Washington branch did not succeed in out of Washington until after o'clock. If the main , Bites are also having as much trouble there is no telling what time any more mail will get in. A LESSON ON Not many days ago the printed a clipping which said in sub- stance that people paid very little to advertisements nailed up on trees and painted on fences, because they did not know whether they were reading about a firm in business or one long since passed away, but when they read an advertisement in a they knew they were reading about men who are afire and doing business. While in the Opera Friday night this clipping was called back to mind by a forceful illustration. Of course most people who were there that when the scenes were being changed for the different what is known as the advertising cur- was lowered. This curtain was painted possibly ten years iii and has quite a number of advertisements on it. While looking at these and think- over the past we were with the fact that put of all these advertise- only fame represent a business that was in existence at the time the curtain was painted. These throe are James Long's store, Herbert barber shop and the tor. The other business bare ceased Do Something at Once. The citizens of the town should not neglect another day to do something toward getting a water supply. They should hold a meeting at once and take such action as will compel those Councilmen to perform their duty. There has been folly enough along this line. It another fire should occur how much better prepared are we to fight it than before Do you to sit still the remainder of the town is destroyed Want More of Them. Monday we asked Mr. J. N. Hart, of the firm of Baker Hart, who had just started opening their hardware business here and lost in the fire all the goods that had put in the store, if it was purpose to remain here. he replied, will stay in If we can't get a building for our business other way we will buy a lot and build That's pluck, and was the kind of talk we like to hear. Green- ville needs that sort of men now. Oakley Oakley, N. C, Feb. Andrews, the mother of our efficient Section Master left here on Thursday morning's train to visit rel- at Scotland Neck. There are eleven new tobacco barns going up in this section, farmers are getting ready for planting Irish potatoes Mr. S. R. Ross planted last week. J. J. Rawls on the sick list last week. Weather is this A. M. Snow is falling at this writing. If be healthy, Hood pure with Hood's the O.-e True Blood Partner. Where They Are. Jarvis Blow will have law office in the on the Blow prop- lately by Dr. If. W. Brown. F. G. James and Moore Moore will have their offices in of the Building. Dr. W. H. Bagwell will hare hi- in rooms in rear of the store belong- to A- Forbes on Five Points U. II. A. Joyner will have his den. till rooms on the upper floor of the old Brick Store. J. A- Smith has opened his barber in one room Sam Cherry's store. The business of Greenville closed about the usual time Saturday night, and our citizens retired to their respective homes to enjoy a well-earned rest from their week's labors, and pare for the peace and quiet the bath, never once dreaming of the great disaster that should befall our happy town ere the of all the the week the should dawn. Scarce had the old week passed and the new fairly begun ere that dread alarm, the cry of fire, awoke the people from their peaceful slumbers and hurried them forth to behold the most disastrous conflagration that has visited the town. As fast as they arrived upon the scene and saw where the fire had gained a foot-hold, there were many to shake their heads in despair and exclaim Greenville is doomed And so it seemed, and while the result proved not so fearful as was for some- time apprehended, yet the flames could not be subdued two blocks the principal street been swept clean with the exception of a double building each side. Ten two-story brick stores with the Opera House, four one-story brick stores and eleven frame buildings made fuel for the greedy flames. THE CAUSE. The fire originated in the barber shop of Herbert next to the corner in the Opera House block. Julius Fleming, one of the barbers the brush were preparing to close up and leave the shop about one o'clock. As they went put out on of the large brass lamps it fell, scattering burn- oil over the floor. They threw the lamp in the street, smothered out the flames on th- floor, and thinking every, was safe went on home. Passing down the street they met night Police- man told him what had hap, and asked him to notice the shop as he by on his rounds. The first time the officer passed he saw nothing wrong, but going by again a quarter to two o'clock he no. the room full of smoke, and be- fore be could give alarm flames had burst through the front of shop. It is supposed that some of the burning oil went through the cracks of the floor without being extinguished, or that the stove caused the oil on the o former most likely. ON A OF From barber shop the fire spread rap- idly in three directions. Back the wooden partition to the law offices L. I. Moore and Jarvis Blow in the same division of the building, then out the rear window to the frame build- containing the offices of Blount Fleming and Dr. W. II. Bagwell. the flames went into the Opera House from they were quickly to the store of H. B. Clark next door Out at the front the row of wood building on the Bernard across the street fell an prey. The wind was blowing from the south- west and the fire went no further up Third street than Dr. office. In the other it swept to and destroyed the lair building occupied by C. M. Bernard and F. G. James, and from this building Skinner office , Smith's stables and Hooker's bar room were only saved by strenuous work. Had these been lost the fire would have gone at least one or two blocks each way on street Down Evans street on either side the raging flames continued mad flight, licking up f o blocks of splendid brick buildings. It was enough to make the heart sick to see the walls of these build- one after another totter and fall a mass ruins. It looked now like the whole of the street would be cleaned and not a business lions.- left. Busy work- harried with turns of goods until the streets and lots for squares away were covered with conglomerated stocks of merchandise, As the fire came on down the street it was concluded that if the old Dancy building on the corner could be torn down it would prevent the fire from crossing Fourth street, and get- ting this building out of the way would also save the double store of J. B. Cher- Co., which it fa-ed, as it was not thought their store catch from the Tyson brick block then burning Several kegs of powder were exploded about the Dancy building only a small part of the structure, when workmen set to with axes and ropes and literally cut and away the lower part of the house, the upper story of the wing or street come down with a Department, a few brave nun to his assistance and they stood on top of the building in a face of blister- heat and flames, and with another squad of workers on they inside, the fought until the adjoining building, only separated by a single brick wall, had burned beyond the danger line. It is known that Mr. Hooker is the best manager and work- at a fire the town has, and his own property being in jeopardy seemed to nerve him for more efforts than ever, and after a gallant fight his building was saved. COURT HOUSE NARROWLY Fortunately the fire never reached this building at all, but was checked at the Brown Hooker building next to it. And stopping it there was as daring and work as we ever saw- done. S. T. Hooker, Chief of the f ire While the fire was burning fiercest sparks rained thick and fast en roofs of buildings beyond the public square, and they had to be constantly watched to prevent the fire breaking out in that quarter. Suddenly there was a cry Court House is on as a light blaze appeared on the steeple of that Several men rushed up the flight of stairs and made their way out to the roof of that building. With ropes a ladder was drawn over the tall naves and braced against the steeple. Quick as a flash Bob scaled the ladder to the top and found he was still some feet from the blaze. Two men followed him up the ladder and these held Bob out at arms length above their until he could put out the fire and save the It was n noble and hazardous piece work. HELPLESS FIREMEN. Because of the same old trouble that the Reflector has begged so long to be of water the firemen with the engine were pow- to do effective work. When they first reached the fire even one decent we'd would have enabled them to have put It out In the room where it ed. As it was they started at the Mar- house well but had only got a stream fairly started before the well was exhausted. They worked arduous- moving the engine from place to plane trying to find water, even going down to the near the Yellowley phase, but from there the hose barely reached beyond the street crossing and nothing could be Such a condition of was disheartening but they their efforts to get water yet without avail. Those obstinate Town Councilmen, who have been preventing a water supply being secured, can have the satisfaction of looking upon the ruins and beholding what their folly has cost the town. they propose to con their until the town is Shame upon them for such conduct SAD AH day Sunday hundreds of people thronged the streets behold the gloomy picture presented in the ruins, and many a heart ached as they saw in heaps half the business portion of the town. THE LOSSES. Elliott Bros., brick stores and Opera House, ; insurance Mrs. M. A. Jarvis, brick stores, ; insurance C. M. Bernard, frame buildings, about ; insurance Dr. W. II. Bagwell, office building and part of drugs, no Blount Fleming, office furniture etc., about ; no insurance. Jarvis Blow, office furniture and law library, ; insurance. L. I. Moore, office furniture, library, ate., ; no insurance. Herbert barber shop furn- and tools, ; insurance H. B. Clark, stock, E. II. stock, ; in- Baker Hart, stock just moving, no insurance. M. R, Lang, stock, ; J. L. Wooten, stock, J. S. Smith, stock, no Chas. Cobb, stock, ; no in- Hardy brick store and stock, ; insurance Higgs Bros., damage to stock by and water, ; no insurance. Brown Hooker, damage to build- to stock insurance Mrs. P. E. Dancy, frame store, ; no L. Hooker stock, ; no insurance. J. A. Smith moved out his barber shop fixtures and saved them with slight damage. B. Cherry Co., damage to build- about some damage to stock by water and breakage ; insured. J. C. Cobb Son. stock ; in D- D. Haskett, ; Jesse stock ; no J. W. Brown, stock ; insurance S. E. Pender, stock and tools, j inf Odd s, furniture and regalia, insurance Pitt County Rifles, entire armory equipment, ; insurance Estate of L. C. Latham, etc. stored, ; no insurance. R. Hyman, furniture and photograph outfit, ; insurance Dr. H. A. Joyner, office ; no insurance. W. H. ; in ranee. Yellowley, restaurant outfit, could not get amount. W. L. Cobb, stock total could not get amount. Peter could not amount. F. G. and Skinner bee's office furniture and libraries were damaged in moving. O. Hooker, damage to building and stock about ; no insurance. J. L. damage to stock in moving, about ; insured. W. S. Rawls moved out his stock, with only slight damage. The stocks of Ricks Tuft, Frank Wilson, C. T. and some were damaged in packing them hurriedly for moving. J. A. Dupree and B. C. lost their and some mechanics lost tools that had been left in stores where they were at work. NOTES. School Apportionment. The Board of Education have made the following apportionment to the public school districts of the for the year to f d 253.41 Amt. apportioned to districts 13,914.30 The insurance agents will do a good business for awhile now. J. L. Wooten will occupy a portion of one of White's stores for his drug store. In helping to a safe from one the buildings Zeb Johnson mashed the ends of two fingers of his left hand nearly off. The Reflector has received a number compliments for the good and correct report of the fire in this morning's extra. The man who takes time by the fore-lock and establishes a brick yard here now will be early bird that catches the D. D. Haskett has rented the old store, on Five Points, now used as a and will occupy it as soon it can be made ready for him. This morning the tall brick walls standing around the burned district were pulled down. That was a step, as the walls were dangerous. Everything has its bright side. It is fortunate that the burned out mer- chants could get the few goods they saved out of the street before the snow came. While Dr. F. W. Brown was under- taking to move a portable book case from his office, it fell over on him bad- hurting his leg. He has been kept in his room today. It looks like this would be a good time a stock company to procure one of the corners made vacant by the fire and build thereon a modern hotel with stores on the ground floor. We have a few more the extra morning edition of the Reflector con- the account of the fire. They are handy for placing in a letter to a to whom you may want to write about the fire. Henry Sheppard now has his real estate office at the bank until another place can be built for He got all his office fixtures out of the burned building without loss. II. F. Harris tells us he has counted them up and the fire has thrown people out of employment, not including the heads of We hope they will not have to remain employed long. It made us feel lonesome and blue to walk u p the street this morning and see the places where we have been calling on friends in our daily rounds for heirs now only a heap of ruins. The Reflector will miss its town A brisk wind coming up Sunday it was deemed safest to try and put the fire that was still burning in the rubbish. Several drays were put to hauling water to the engine which kept a stream running on the ruins a late hoar last night. WHITE Dist. to and to to colored Dist. and to and to to T. WHITE, C. A. White's old ------DEALER IN------ Tinware, Crockery Heavy Groceries, gad all kinds of T. White Brand of Shovel warranted, Axes, Plows, etc., a specialty- Call to and my prices he- fore purchasing. Car load Floor, Hay, Lime. Hoed Irish Potatoes and Oats received- T also ill brands of High Grade Fertilizers for Cotton and OUT AT ENTIRE STOCK Died, on the 7th of February, 1896, Albert S. Moore, son of David II., and Moore. He was years of age. and has been a sufferer from and rheumatism for a long time. He was confined to his room sixteen months and most of the time on the bed. He prayed every day to die, and be free from suffering and at l.-wt his spirit was wailed away very expectedly to us all. board his prayer took him out of his suffering. His will must be done, not ours. He governs all things according to his own will and pleasure, and works in a mys- way his wonders to perform. My boy, you are free from Our loss becomes your gain, Your suffering here was so intense I hope your happiness is immense. Mother. Will be closed out at cost without reserve. There will be a change in our business next year and these goods must go. Remember everything goes at New York cost. Parties owing us must make immediate payment so we can settle up the business. J. O. Proctor Bro., GRIMESLAND, X. OLD -------IS STILL AT THE WITH A I INK------- YEARS EXPERIENCE baa me best is the Rope, Building Pumps, Farming Implements, and ting necessary for Millers, and general purposes, a- well Hats. Shoes. Ladies Dress Goods I bare always on hand. Am head quarters for Heavy Groceries, and Jobbing agent for o. H. T. i and keep courteous an I attentive clerk. FORBES, GREEN N. C J. L. SUGG. Life, Fin and Accident Insurance. Cotton and Peanut. Below are Norfolk prices of cotton and peanuts for yesterday, furnished by Cobb Bros. Commission Mer- chants of Middling Low Good PEAS Greenville Market. corrected by S. M. gutter, per Western to Sugar cured to to Hi Corn to M Flour, to 4-f-O to to Sugar to to Salt to to Eggs to Beeswax, GREENVILLE TOBACCO CY p. I- Red. ,. -------4 Good. . to IS to to Lines in memory little John Moore, son of David II. and Addie Moore, who departed this life Dee. 1895. Dear little darling so full of love, Your spirit has flown to realms And all we can do, is to weep and pray That we may meet again some day. You were so merry and full of fun, That we miss you so, dear little one; But God took you home to dwell in heaven, While at the tender age of seven. Your voice was so sweet and smile so bright. Your childish prattle was oar delight, And oh how I miss you, dear little one, My sweet little son. God loaned you to us such a little while And you won our hearts by your win- some smile, And when he got ready he took you away, For in this sinful world, you could not But dear little darling, for you it is best, That you should so early go to your rest, And not have to suffer as others have done In this wicked world, our dear little son. GREENVILLE, N. C AT COURT HOUSE. All Risks placed in strictly FIRST-C ASS COMPANIES At current ASS FIRE We Oiler You a, REMEDY Which INSURES Safety to Mother I and Child. EXPECTANT MOTHERS, Robs Confinement of its Pain, Horror and My wile used HI Mi to . I fore birth her child, did not suffer or quickly I relieved the critical hour but , little had DO pains afterward her recovery was rapid. E. K. Ala. Sent by Mall or Express, on receipt per Book Moth- , era mailed Free. CO., Atlanta, BOLD BY ALL To those living in malarial districts Pills are they keep the system in perfect order and are an absolute cure for sick headache, indigestion, malaria, torpid liver, and all bilious diseases. J Liver T- A- JONES- P- H- SAVAGE SAVAGE, SON CO, Cotton Factors and Commission Merchants TUNIS WHARF, NORFOLK, VA. Wholesale and Retail Dealers In Ties, Ac- Attention given to Sales of Cotton, Grain, I Peat. Liberal Cash Advances on Consignments. Prompt and Market Guaranteed. Norfolk National Bank. r any H th Ct . C, C. Cobb, Pitt Co. N. C. T. J. POPE, Southampton Co., Va. COBB BROS CO. Vet. AMI AND Stock, Cotton, Grain and Provision Brokers. and Progress Bull-ling, Water Bagging, Ties and Peanut Sacks at Lowest Prices. Correspondence and Consignments Solicited. 1878 used in g J to. x c, Pear to your inquiry Orin- I will say I it under planted on very poor land. I t of the with a little woo meal, and I have never such line to- one row the mid-He of the Held, by accident, failed to get any an I while the other grew your row did not ii its enough all my crop and another brand the Orinoco way ahead V. M. i. M CO NORFOLK Dissolution Notice. The Arm of Kicks. Taft A Co., this day mutual consent. Higgs Bros the Him. of January KICKS, -Q. The style of the firm Will now be A Taft and can be found at the old Just opposite the millinery stores, where they will to see all old customers and new RICKS TAFT.

THE REFLECTOR Local Reflections. are finding it profitable to buy their from me. I will tr at you fair and square. It you want a suit of clothes to you neat ind up-to-date in figure come and see me. The King- Clothier. There is a big catch in my store for eleven dozen men who desire to purchase from my beau line of They consist of all the novelties. A call will convince you. MS The Leader. v i .- Some has remarked that the good things of life seem to be on the other side of a barbed wire meaning that the price was big- than the pocket- book. That hadn't seen my beautiful display of Had weather on the poor. Next Saturday is Washington's birthday. Bad and sore eyes will follow the snow. J. S. Smith publishes a notice to his customers today. The snow caught many of our scarce on wood. dozen Slates, only cents each, at Reflector Store. Three car loads of horses and mules arrived Greenville The academy are changing their sport from foot hall to base hall. Capt. Smith had the Pitt County out for a drill Friday afternoon. Winter was late coming but seems to be trying to make up lost time. The merchants have had to shovel snow of their stores today. is the time to look out for the poet in his on the snow. Fresh Mountain Hotter per lb Fresh Link Sausage at S. M. best Flour is Praetor Knott sold by S. M. Try a ii. bag. We note that ill New York Ike Lincoln's bin Inlay, was celebrated as a legal holiday. is the first time winter that we have had enough snow to cover the ground. K. II. is occupying a of King's Weekly building tempo- See his notice. For best Carts and Wagons go to A- G- Cox, Co. N- C The Biblical Recorder, of Raleigh, made its appearance this week in a handsome new dress of type. I larding t have received their car load of Baggies which are the prettiest ever exhibited here. Prices are low down. The .-now to fall steadily through of night until it reached a depth of inches on a level. Workmen have commenced repair- the wing of the old Dancy building that was left standing so it can be used. Cod Fish, Irish Potatoes, Prepared Buckwheat, Oat Flakes. Cheese, R. Molasses, at S. M. Fleming have rented Mrs. dwelling house and rooms and will make a law building of it. They will sub-let tor offices. The school taught at Frog Level by W. W. Walters closed Friday evening with a very enjoyable entertainment. Everybody present seemed to have a good time. Mr. R. J. Cobb lost one of his car- horses Friday. His team was returning from Washington and one the horses was sick along the road The Victor safe Jams stood the fire so that nothing was dam- aged in it. The safe was in the hot- teat part of the fire, it being under the stairway the Opera House. We hope the insurance companies will be prompt in adjusting the losses caused by the fire so those burned out can get on their feet again as early as possible. They have started establishing can- factories in Florida by the farm- agreeing to plant such vegetables to supply them. There ought to be fifty in -very Southern State for the one there Star. The lace entries for the Fair have and tin- Dumber reach- es highest number horses ever entered before was The large large number for the coming fair in- sure- the best racing ever witnessed in the State. Capt. C. A. White and wife left Fri- day tor Va., to bring home their daughter, Miss Lull, who is at school there. Her many friends re- to learn that Miss Lola is sick, and hone that a few weeks rest at home will entirely restore her If all our merchants a business men would be more liberal ink, and advertise freely, they see a wonderful increase in -.- matters here this spring. I-i your shine through the columns of papers. The people are reading. FAMILY AFFAIRS. In Other Words Folks Whose Names Get In Print. Miss Julia Foley is sick. S. W. has returned from St. Louis. J. M. Edwards, of Wilson, spent Thursday here. Mrs. S. W. Coates returned home Thursday evening. Mrs. J. EL Blount returned home Thursday evening. G. E. Crabtree, of Baltimore, is in town dispensing L. I. Moore returned from Mond-y evening. Mrs. T. L. Hancock to visit friends. gone to Dr. J. L. Wooten returned Tuesday evening from Baltimore. Mrs. Adrian Savage and children re- turned from Conetoe Thursday. Mrs. J. T. Matthews and son Ed- ward returned Saturday from Kins- ton. IV. B. Wilson and his little boys turned from Plymouth Monday even- Airs. J. S. Dixon and daughter and two children of J. Latham left Sat- for Littleton. W. W. Given, fertilizer inspector of the Agricultural Department was here Monday afternoon. Tie- family of X. Hart arrived from Friday evening. They occupy a building in Misses of Rocky Mount, and Mamie Morris, of are visiting Mrs. S. M. S. V. Joyner has moved from Kenly back county. He will farm on his place in Dam township. Mrs. M. F. Latham came up on the boat from Washington Friday and will make her home with her son, B. Latham. Mrs. D. Murphy little of Ash -ville, who have been visit- Mrs. Alfred Forbes, left day evening. Mr. Henry has com- erection of a dwelling house on the Cory property on son avenue. Mrs. L. C. Ricks is moving to her new house in II. B. of Farmville. has moved his family here and will occupy the house just by her. II. F. of was here Monday rollicking in the now. He found that the fire had broken up the demand for cigars for the present. Miss Mary Bernard, of Pilot Germain Bernard and Miss Nell Bernard, of Durham, who have been visiting the family of C. M. Bernard, left Thursday morning. Sidney P. Owens, who formerly lived in Greenville but is now with Dun's Commercial Agency at was here Monday night to get a report of the fire. Jarvis is still confined to his room from the effects of the way at the depot two weeks ago. His injuries were mo re serious than at first supposed. J. K. Westbrook, who been staying here for several months, left Saturday for his home in and from there will go to ton to accept a position. He made many friends here who regret his us. Rev. E. D. Wells and wife arrived Saturday evening from S. C and are slopping at hotel until they can arrange tor house. Rev. Mr. Wells preached in the Baptist church Sunday morning and evening the people who heard him are highly pleased with him. Cutting Affray. Just after the fire Sunday morning Bob Johnson and Study Hopkins got in a fight and Johnson cut throat. Hopkins is in a critical and Johnson is in jail. Contract. Mr. C. R- of Washington, D- C, sat Thursday in town, the guest a part of the time with Uncle Ben to whom lie let a sub con- tract for carrying mail on t side of the river for the next years, begin- July 1st. Saved His Moore was in town and said that his nineteen hos ho thought were all drowned day, have been found. The b to find a small piece of enough for them to die and keep from drowning We he did not lose them. Friday, which other gs hap- high her on i re glad A Tree. There is a large tree o. Riverside Nursery farm that seems to i. i for Two were caught up it not long ago, and -dues- day a colored man pulled the same tree. Warren s if folks let his lie is going to do some pulling on Notice. have fitted up my Dental in the old Brick Store, second floor, and will be ready to serve you in a few days. H. A. D. D. S. Notice I have secured quarters for my bar- shop under Cherry's Hull Pitt County Buggy Company's shop and will be glad to serve any and all. Yours respectfully. J. A. Smith which are offered to make room for ray spring goods. FRANK WILSON, GREENVILLE, N. Notice. I will continue my business the King's Weekly building until I cart get a larger ard more place. Joyner Spain are handling a class My Bakery is running and I can fur- of high grade fertilizers year broad from now on. Cart Smashed. A few days ago while M. W. was getting a load ; at the mill, the freight train run n oil the siding and frightened his so that the animal backed the car in of the moving train. The was con- broken up but no done. Too Young, There was a disappointed the Friday. A the for this evening, but when the party came in town for lite and gave the age of the he was informed that she was too young, and no license could be issued. As lie started away he remarked, go back tell Hurt in a Fall. Mr. L. F. was helping put the loot on a building tin- mill. While at work Tuesday after- noon he walked too near the end of Up- staging, the plank upon which Ii-flood tilted up and he fell to the ground. He struck a piece of timber in the Gill that cut an ugly gash on his he was also badly shaken up an bruised. Two Trains Asked For. A petition is being asking the Line authorities to run spec- trams from here on two days, Wed- and Thursday, in the week of the Newborn Fair. Our people would an opportunity of two trains that week and we believe the railroad would profit by complying with the which is signed by the business people of the community and others. Business Houses Needed. So many buildings were lost in the tire that even those men who saved a few goods out of their stocks have no place which to start business again, there being no vacant We hope the laud owners will sec the of rebuilding as early M so as to give these men a chance get back business and recover their losses so far as they can. The need of business houses now is urgent. for tobacco. Their leading brands The Bright Leaf Tc Grower, is especially for bright to Mid is particularly adapted to the eastern soil. would -lo well to see them before making their chases. Farmers The of Pitt are respectfully notified that an Institute will be hold at Greenville, on Monday and Tuesday. February and to which th-y are kindly invite J to be present and to take part in. The Commissioner of Agriculture will assisted by one or more of- from the A. and M. College and by a of N. C. Experiment Station. No politics about it. but such sub. will be discussed as arc of general interest to farmers, truckers and fruit growers. Come let us have a pleasant and profitable meeting. L. Commissioner. E. II. Notice. the fire While have made their headquarters in the old Bank, and are still writing Our Mr, also wishes to an- that he is ready to continue the ales ct his celebrated Brands of and Cotton Seed Meal. Don't forget where to find us. Notice. I would dike to say to my friends and customers that I am endeavoring to secure a to commence business I would be glad to retain your trade and trust that you will make no permanent arrangement for trading my announcement is made. Respectfully, John S. Smith. P. S. II I fail to reopen my store I will probably be with some one, and would be glad to have you as my Petty Councilman W. L. tells us that he has been informed by one of the obstinate Council men that there will not be another meeting of the sent Board, that is the stay-aways are going to continue to absent themselves bum meetings and thus prevent any business being transacted. That is a pretty state of and men holding positions of trust should ashamed of such conduct. We are told also that absence from certain meetings means a fine, and somebody had better look out. A Big Success. The masquerade party in the Opera House last week, was largely at- tended both by spectators and pants. There were more young people in masque than were overseen ed at one time here. There were a few very handsome costumes, but most of them were on the comic order, some- being exceedingly grotesque and laugh- able. We sent a reporter up to get a list of the names mid characters each represented, but he said the crowd was so large and they unmasked so so m that it was impossible to get them. The occasion was quite enjoyable. After unmasking the dancing continued until about o'clock. Presented Music Delighted Audience. There was never a more delighted Greenville audience than the one which assembled in the Opera House Friday night to witness a charming drama presented in a most charming by the Greenville was admirably the act- Miss Jennie as Mrs- Thornton's servant, was just and it's no wonder The Deacon made a mistake it love with her at first sight. She Pete what she would by putting th bro m on his head until the audience was convulsed with laughter. Miss James has talent for the and it was shown in this play. Everything connected with the play would have done credit to The music was and greatly Amateurs under the management of Miss Sallie Lipscomb. The Reflector having had some insight as to what was in store for our added to the the occasion. people, for several days been telling This was furnished by the Forbes Or- its readers what they might expect, and composed of Messrs. A. A it is a pleasure to be able to state that; Forbes and with no one was in the least disappointed, I violins. Alfred Forbes with cornet and on the contrary all were more than delighted. Throughout the entire performance there was not a dull scene or an moment, and even the most Forbes on It is due Miss to fay that credit is due her for the excellent man- of the play. Our people are indebted to her for an evening of rich- could not detect a flaw in the man- est pleasure, and with her every one A Grand Entertainment. In the town of on the the ladies of Christian church will give a grand musical and supper, to which the public are cordially invited. The musical will be j conducted by Miss lone May, of ville. and Miss Swan, formerly of New York, but now of Kinsey Seminary, LaGrange, assisted by competent local talent. The Misses May and Swan are blessed with a wonderful amount of natural ability and this coupled with a finished course of vocal training, tits them for charming an i audience. A moderate ail- i mission fee, will he charged, and the proceeds of the entertainment will be appropriated for the benefit of the , Christian church in Let I oven body go Advertising finds a parallel in farm- I At some seasons the harvest fol- lows the planting very quickly; at the result is slower. Marriage For the first half of Reg later of King issued ten marriage licenses, four to white and six to colored pies. Thomas and Fannie Peter Hardy and L. II. and W. Moore. If. II. and Ella Campbell. John Cory and Sarah Edwin Allen an l Lizzie Forbes. Edwards and Laura Tucker. Matthew Anderson and Ora Joyner. doling Waller and Com Windsor and Jennie in which the several parts were Warren us who possessed a passion for lemonade with a stick in it, and a still greater fondness for making love, just caught with his impersonations of the old man- As usual he was well up in his character and created roars of laughter. His voice reminded us of C. L. Davis, his masterpiece and we could almost hear him those well-known of Uncle Alvin ever saw at a named in the list of characters above and in the orchestra is entitled to the digest measure of praise. The audience was very large appreciative, exceptionally well ed, and the words of praise that are falling from the lips of all who were present must indeed be gratifying to the performers. The receipts from the day wore Courage, Men The fire that on Sunday morning swept away half the business portion if can assume any part j severest blow that credit and it is always a j Greenville ever sustained. While the truly sympathizes with to hear him. II. W. to be was Being shad- one take owed with a crime he showed fee tact j courage, set lo work with a to arise from the ashes and see that the town is rebuilt. The Loss is A Good Reply. Some days ago Henry Blount was on the cars on his way to fill an en- when his attention was at- by smart who were ridiculing everything they saw in North Carolina. Seeing a tobacco barn, they asked if that was a North Carolina residence, whereupon Blount, who is quick, a i repartee as he is good at compliment, retorted that it was a dry house. They wanted to know what was a dry house. He replied, a house where put to dry them out to keep the cows from eating them. It is needless to say they made no more remarks about North Mount Phoenix. removing the stigma from his own char- ferreting out the criminal rescuing an intended bride from a of misery. G. E. Harrison as the sustained his side- of the play veil. He gloried in his triumphs as long as matters run in his favor, and through the ordeal of having his wedding interrupted his villainy exposed he held his own with the best. R. M. as a friend of was good. Also the role of policeman he arrested the villain, put the upon him and led away in genuine cop style. an organ grinder, and Parson were both by George Woodward. The drollery of his voice in reading the mar ceremony brought down the house. J. K. Westbrook as Mrs. Thornton's servant, was a out of N doing honors oh de playing pranks on Billy, entertaining Nellie, doing one side of the courting for Miss Amelia and The Deacon, helping to detect the or up of our he was immense. He was always at the right place, and every time would drive away the tears over some pathetic part by throwing the audience into roan laughter over his capers. W. J. as the con's boy, was one of the best in the play. was the target for many of Pete's tricks. lie unearthed the pot treasure that Pete made him dig for the woods and put up some tall praying when the ghosts caught him. lie brought consternation into Mrs. Thornton's sitting room by i-i robed his night-shirt, frightened almost to death by a cat that Pete . id put in his bed. This scene gave The Deacon a good to ho i Miss Amelia in his arms when she f Miss Jarvis was grand as giving the character a matronly that could not be passed. Mi a ting all through was of the st oiler. Miss N. Mrs, Thornton's lighter, was charming every time she As the bride in the scone she was beauty itself, and mid- half the male portion of the ;. c wish they had been the villain's the marriage minus the interruption. Amelia Thorn- ton's was represented by Miss Salli This was a . Miss it iii n that would have ii a star who had many year the footlights. Her costume simply gorgeous, and she was ,, an old maid, not specially o a little love making from The Deacon. In the role of old maid was no less popular with the than she is with our people as a young lady off the stage. Little Miss Nina James as daughter, was as cute as could be and rendered her part as well as any child we ever saw. Pete himself on her in trying to amuse make her laugh, furnishing her with sweets in his en- But it was no go. She ate his candy and looked at his pictures and but not a laugh did he get- J ilia Foley as Mrs. George wronged and forsaken wife, never crowned herself with more credit on the stage, for the an I love of her husband, only to be. rebuffed by many bitter and falling on the with ho spumed her last en- treaty was the roost touching emotional acting that has been witnessed here. In this line Miss Foley excels. heavy but Greenville is by DO means dead. There are men of energy and enterprise in Whose pluck to overcome loss and surmount even the hardest of obstacles we h every confidence, and Greenville must come again. Courage, men, and lei us go forward. He Got it Cut. A grown boy walked into a barbershop, the other day, took his seat in the chair for a hair-cut. and as the barber was taking it off asked much do you charge for cutting a boy's hair charge only cents for re- plied the artist, will have to charge you you don't cut any more for exclaimed the youth as he jumped up and threw the apron off. The boy then went to another barber shop with only one side of his head showing. do you for cutting a boy's hair his as he walked in. was the answer. the boy, mine is half cut and I'll give you cents to finish The barber completed the job, but could hardly restrain his laughter until the work was done. The Greenville boy is not often left behind. Allan Wisdom. Kan. Scrofula Birth Other Medicines Utterly Failed But Hood's Cured. lime since, our boy then four years old was in the hands of the family doctor for treatment for scrofula. He had been with this trouble from birth and we had been unable to give him Only Temporary Relief. We decided to Rive him Good's arc glad to say bottles of Hood's entirely cured him. Oar oldest daughter has been taking Hood's for with good re-suit a. We have used from first to last some worth of the medicine and bare received the equivalent of hundred worth of treatment and good Cures health to boot. We cannot sneak too highly of Hood's as blood It is all t hat is claimed for E. Kansas. The Rev. J. W. has moved his family from Washington to Ayden. Pitt always stands ready to welcome good men in- to her borders. FIRE FIRE T will place my entire stock goods at and FIRE Save money by waiting will let know in time when we open. NEXT DOOR BANK. FALL U I FOR THE BUSINESS and cordially invite you to inspect the largest and neatest assortment of art harmoniously -j , rt Harmoniously b Pills Steel Tobacco FLUES. We have decided to make all of our TOBACCO FLUES of Steel this year. Heretofore we used Steel in only Orders placed with us will be filled at the low- est price. Prices will be higher later in the season. S. E. PENDER CO. ever brought to Greenville. Our stock con- all the newest and DRESS GOODS, Furnishing Boots and Shoes, Domestics, Bleached and ed Sheeting and Shirt- Fancy Cotton Dress Goods everything you will want or need in that line. Hardware for far filers and mechanics use, Tinware, Hollow- ware, Wood and Whips, Buggy Robes, Collars, Rope, Twine, Heavy Groceries always on hand, Meat, Flour, Sugar, Salt and Molasses. The best and largest assortment of Crock- cry, Lamps, Lanterns, Lamp Chimneys and Shades, Fancy Glassware, to be found n the county. And our stock of FURNITURE Matting. Carpets, Rugs and Foot Mats is by far the and cheapest ever offered to the people of this section. Come look and see and buy. Sole agents of Coats Spool for this town for wholesale and retail trade. Shoes for Men Bros. Shoes for Ladies and buy and t and pay the highest market price for hem. Your experience teaches you all to buy and deal with men who will treat you fair and do the square thing by you. o me and s and be convinced that what we claim is true. Yours for business square dealings,

SIDES it their art supplies will tin interest our ii all its branches. FLOUR, COFFEE, TOBACCO SNUFF k we M direct from Manufacturers, tiling you to buy at one A con stock of FURNITURE and price e t Cut bought ant d tor CASH a close margin. M. C NOTICE. By of the power contained in a decree of the Superior Court of Pitt county the cause entitled F. S. Boys administrator de lion will will annexed of O. C. against Annie M. and will sell before the post-office in Bethel. N. C. on Monday, the second day of March, a certain lot or of land of one-third of an c e, or bouts, lying in the Be beginning on the South side of the A. K. at K. J. Grimes Co's corner, then S. with their line to Mr line, then W. his line to th new street, then with the North to the then cast with the railroad to beginning, on which Is a hotel and the house and lot in said town of adjoining the lost Hammond. A. ant and D. H. James, pied by W. A. James, Jr., a a dwelling house, both of said parcels of realty be- more described in the deed from Geo. B. right to O. V. recorded In Pitt county Regis- try, book D. KB. and to which reference is made for a par- description thereof. For the first parcel of land aforesaid, one-half cash, the evidenced by bond of to the commissioner, payable in twelve months. With six percent, interest from the of sale, for the second parcel of land aforesaid, e hundred dollars of the price in cash, the by bond of purchaser to the payable in twelve months, with six percent, interest from day of sale. The title to sail realty to be retained until purchase is paid- F. This Jan. Commissioner Wonderful But Tangled Chain A DOCTOR'S STORY. NOTICE. an .- ii i-i KM law brine a self- B of our la- and up. On to order. Agents wanted every- where. New Plymouth Rock Co. R. B. WILMINGTON WELDON AND BK ARCHES. AND BAIL SOUTH. Jan. Leave Ar. Ar. Ar A. M G A. M By virtue of the powers contained la certain decrees of the Superior of Pitt County in the case entitled. W. H. and Henry trading under the firm name of Co., in their own behalf and in the behalf of all other creditors of Marcellus Moore, deceased, who will join herein and bear the burden of this suit, as Plaintiffs, against J. D. Executor of is Moore, D. Murphy individually and as guardian of W. W. Moore, and Bruce M. Murphy, wife of said J. D. Murphy, said W. W. Moore and Bruce M. J. W. Perkins and wife, Helen S. and J. W. Perkins as of his said wife. John N. Vaughan F. Barnes, trading M Barnes, Sarah Moore and Oliver Moore, as defendants, I will sell before the Court House Door in the town of Greenville. N. C., on day, the fourth day of March, 1890, the following real entire undivided half interest a tract of land lying and being in Beau. County, Township, adjoining the lands of David Smith, James Edwards. Sam Henry an-1 others, situated In Creep- Swamp, Containing nineteen acres more or less and known as the Sophia Edwards or Thomas Ed- wards tract of land. is to the Will of record- ed in the book of wills of Beaufort Bounty at page and and a deed and wife to Moore and Cox, which deed is recorded In the Register's office Beaufort county in Book at page one other tract or parcel of land situated in the I of Halifax, ad- joining the of John C. Randolph, Henry Baker. Eliza Fop.- and others and known as the or land, containing four hundred acres more or less and being the same land conveyed by J. L. Dawson, Sheriff, to Marcellus Moore on third day of February, 1679, and recorded in the Register of Office of Halifax County Book at pages and Terms of sale cash. January 30th W. Commissioner. The Marion Butler, the cf the impossibility of altering within finite space and th that arise in him, has taken to the pen. An calling on the North to a separate silver is now burning over the Si ale. But a party would be only a temporary relief to Mi. Butler. If he had a hundred new s a week lo write make speeches, addresses, resolutions and to, hi would still feel, a constrict of the brain be conscious most of the load of under which he bows must undelivered, and that he must die with of Ins music although the years of Me should be his. Wonder but tangled Endless Chain New York Sue. But what would the Democrats do if they were in full power The full answer to this is in question, what did they do when they had full power question and may be applied to the Republicans when they Lad full power. Now the great question is Is it not time for the people to declare that these scoundrels and liars are tit for but and that they ought to be repudiated forever and a That is not pretty language. We fear Senator Republican congressional and Settle, and will not it nice at all and will suggest to Senator Butler that if he did write it he should put a curb en the bright who is in charge of his paper, the interest of peace and a good understanding the co-operative WHAT HE'D SAY. th of Cm Ills Eyes. A Star writer was asking the a great many questions and getting answers to them, while the physician wasn't getting a cent of pay for the part he was performing. the inquired The Star man, you think that a GOING Dated Jan. ii ii KG Selma Ar -a Mill M. M v Magnolia tr mi n CO . KG Wilson Ar Mt Ar Mt Ar Weldon P. M P. M. THE MOUSING STAR The Oldest Daily Newspaper in North Carolina. The Only Six-Dollar Daily its Glass in the State. The Banner Mean Man. Clergymen have many funny experiences in tying the nuptial knot, but Rev. W. B- of Mich., thinks he can tell a story it would difficult to duplicate. September he was called upon to marry a couple, the groom years of age and the bride much younger. At the conclusion of the ceremony the groom handed the minister Several weeks later Mr. was informed owing to the excitement of the occasion the aged bridegroom the for and demand- ed a rebate of The reverend gentleman sent his for the required to correct the error, but this was not sufficient. It seems, in the old man's third venture, three months were all that was required to exhaust the of mat.-i- and life with had come once more simply a matter of business. Consequently demanded that the minister pay him interest on the The request was immediately complied with, a second check was drawn for the sum of lb cents, and when the was returned a few days ago minister caused it to be and it now hangs in his study A New Cure for Consumption. Favors Free Coinage of American Silver and Repeal of the Ten Tax on State Banks. Daily cents per month. Weekly per year. Wm. H. BERNARD, Ed. Train on Scotland Week branch Weldon 3.55 p. m., Halifax Neck at 4.55 t p in., arrives Scotland 6.47 p. m., Kinston 7.45 o in. Returning, leaves 7.20 i ,., 8.22 a. m. Arriving at a. m., Weldon 11.20 am except Trains on V Washington a, m., arrives I'm in. Tarboro 10.00; returning leaves Tarboro 4.30 p. m , p. hi,, arrives Washington 7.45 . Daily except Sunday. Connects with trains on Scotland Neck Train leaves C, via Raleigh R. A. daily except Sun- at u. m. Sunday; P. M; Plymouth P. M., 5.25 p. m. leaves Plymouth daily Sunday, a. Sunday 9.30 a 10.25 and p. m. SMITH EDWARDS, Props. the Williamston store Court GREENVILLE, N. C and dealers in all kinds f- W WM. The New York correspondent of the Baltimore says Cyrus an article written for the forthcoming issue of the Medical Record, announces to the medical profession his discovery of a method of the blood by the injection of a solution of carbolic, thus making the blood itself a agent the body. In the study f dis- Dr- learned that carbolic acid is at all times to be found the blood and that herself increases the amount disease over one times. He reasoned, therefore, that carbolic acid is nature's rein but he was confronted with the fact that the injection of any known solution of carbolic ally produced an abscess The problem was to lied the form in which the acid could injected without producing this effect. This turnout that ho has The is a liquid, of car- acid, it is injected -km to the reported by Dr. so far the solution is credited with the cure of about per cent, of cases cf can you mean when be is awake or when he is so to smiled the physician. he is of course. I'm not talking about blind I won't answer your directly, hut I'll tell yon a story which may go as an answer. About ten years ago I had a mate, a fellow who was a in the medical college, and a bright young fellow he was too. He was fond of shooting, and to keep up his practice he had a fine and he converted the hall on the third floor, which we occupied, into a shooting gallery. I used to take a hand my- self every time I had a chance, and sometimes for an hour at a time he would be banging away at the tar- get he had fixed at the far end of the hall. morning I came in from a patient's about and found the upper story dark. I lit the gas in the front room, which we used as a sitting room, and was about to go out and light the gas in the hall, when the young fellow walking in from our sleeping room, attired in his and with his wide open. I spoke to him, thinking something was the matter with him, but he did not an- and in a minute I saw that he was walking in his sleep. was not altogether unusual with him, but I had never caught him in the before and concluded I would watch him. He came across the room, going around a chair and a table that stood in his path, and opening a drawer where be kept the ho took it out, and then he loaded it, getting the small bullets we used out of a box on the mantelpiece. This box he into what would have been his coat pocket, if be had had a coat on, but as he hadn't the box fell to the floor, which he took no note of. he went into the dark hall, carefully avoiding all furniture in his way, and going as straight to the door as if he had been awake. I followed him cautiously into tho hall, and when he had reached tho point from which we did our firing he stopped, took careful aim and fired. The slight snap and shock of the gun seemed to have quite a different effect than either my voice or the bright light in the room, for on the instant he dropped the gun, made a half step forward and fell into my arms, just about as he would have fallen out of bed if he had waked suddenly on its edge. was wide awake in a minute and began laughing and asking me what had happened. I told him, and we at once lit the gas in the hall and examined the target. Tho target had been repainted after we bad bad our last practice, so that we could see plainly where his bullet had hit, and I assure you he had made almost a center shot. concluded the physician, the lighted room ho missed all the furniture in his way, and in the dark hall be had bit the target. Do yon think ho could see, or couldn't The wasn't quite as an answer, but it made a problem to wrestle with, and the physician kindly consented to let his questioner figure it out to suit Star. How Pat Would Meet the Widow on Judgment Bay. Patrick went to con- and, among other to the good father that he had stolen Mis. pig, the which had been a great blow to I ho poor The priest looked at very Mrs. pig. did yet That is very bad, very bad- Don't you know, Ma- that to steal a pig is a heinous sin, and to steal Mrs- is worse What will ye say the day of judgment when Mrs- confronts ye before the Lord and charges ye with stealing her will ye looked rather at this onslaught, bat at this point he looked up Mr. Hat- be and why not, Mrs. will be there and the be there, and when asked why ye the pig ye say I'm wanting to Mrs. be asked a groat idea his face- said the good father severely. will the pig be Bid say Mrs. there's To those living in malaria districts Pills are they keep the system in perfect order and are an absolute cure for sick headache, indigestion, malaria, torpid liver, and all bilious diseases. Liver Pills P. II. s, Sec. 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How delighted they seem to be when they come across a member of the royal family the crown prince, with a touch of merriment, ask the boy why he has stopped my exclaimed gel. us why you ceased I see replied tho can't help laughing, and then a follow can't whistle, you And, so saying, he took to his heels aim promptly disappeared.- An It is related in the Washington Star that on one occasion Senator was standing with a visit- statesman on the high steps at the west side of the looking down Pennsylvania avenue toward tho treasury department The stranger had Been much to in- and amuse him in Washing- ton. have a wonderful people here, Mr. Senator. Nothing can be impossible with such go ahead in- said tho senator, things are impossible here. 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The Caucasian, Senator Butler's paper, commenting upon a state- of Senator that the free coinage measure which has passed the Senate will die in that the tariff bill will pass both houses and be vetoed by the President and that Con- will pass she appropriation bills and do nothing else, says.- sensible needs to be told that nothing may be hoped for from the present general Con- and administration When a Republican can balk a Demo- in one thing and a Democrat can balk a Republican another thing in the same general where is the man so big a fool as to hope be accomplished It Cures AND Independent and fearless ; r and more attractive than ever, will he an invaluable visitor to the I . the office, the club or the work room. DAILY Al and the news of the in rid. om- reports from tie State t a tear. Dyspepsia, Kidney and Liver Neuralgia, Troubles, Constipation, Bad Blood Malaria, Nervous ailments , Women's complaints. only the has crossed red lines on the wrapper. 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Nobles, I will sell tor cash at the Conn House door in Greenville on Monday, the 37th day January, 1890. the following tract of land, to A tract land situated in Township adjoining Hands of Amos W, H. Stocks. Redding Trip and others, containing forty eight acres, more or less. Sub- to the dower of Mary Nobles, ow of J. L. W. Nobles. Dec. 26th. 1895. of J. L. W. Nobles. Atty. Trustee's Sale. By virtue of a of to me by F. B. Staton and hie. wife Augusta Staton and J. B. his wile Nancy -T. Staton. on the 1st of May, 1895. and duly recorded in th Office in Pitt County, Book o, page to secure the pay- of a certain bearing even date therewith, and the stipulations in paid Deed of Trust not having been with, I shall expose at public n, for cash, on Tuesday, the day February, 1896, Court House door in Greenville. In Pitt the following The tract of land as described by the said d conveyance which is said to contain OLD DOMINION eighteen hundred and fifty-two acres, and adjoins the lands of J. 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