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Have You Forgot THAT I AM STILL CARRYING DATE LINE OF AN Dry Goods, Dress Goods, Shoes Hats, Shirts, Pants, Hardware Tinware, AND A OF THING WHICH I AM I TO Come to Me me for your next Barrel of Flour or Pork. Yours to B. White. removes from the soil large quantities of Potash. The fertilizer plied, must furnish enough or the land will lose its pro- power. our tool. WORKS, Si. Km A Weeding Out Needed. The Democrat party la this State needs a good out it comes to select holders. The in it has brought the last a preceding Legislature into ill repute AFTER TWO YEARS PREMIUMS PAID IN THE more or disgust, I Which should not be repeated. Weed out the small and put forth bread well educated conservative who do not want the office for office hut who would take it for the food the can do the and State. Such men the Office seek, we need Enterprise. OF NEWARK. N. J., YOUR POLICY HAS Loan Value, Cash Value, U. Paid up Insurance that works automatically, la Will be re-instated if be paid month while you are living, or within three years after lapse, upon satisfactory evidence of and payment of arrears with interest. second No Restrictions. Incontestable. Dividends are payable at the beginning of the second cf each succeeding year, provided the premium for the current year be paid. They may be To reduce Premiums, or . To Increase the Insurance, or To make policy payable as an during the lifetime of insured. J. L. SUGG, At Greenville, N. C. It Is Easy to Say we must all go from heated homes Into outer air, the change us couching wheezing. Avowing winter is curing is hard lake Allen's Lung Balsam, Butler begin lbs cold i sud not wait until It settles deep Into the lungs, with Allen's c relief will A millionaire at New York, gave instructions that when he should be dead, or seem to be dead, bis physician should open a blood-vessel to make doubly MM that there would be revival in the narrow con- fines of the tomb. His directions were carried out on Wednesday last. There is a widespread fear of burial alive, the popular of the cases of such burial. the system of embalming which is now common there could lie no possibility life in the body. In oilier cases, where the bodies of the boiled have their in the there is little to that there has consciousness. It sometimes hap- pens that spasmodic muscular con- tractions will take place death, it is conceivable that they might cause a slight change in the of the arms, which would lie grossly exaggerated the report. Still, burial alive is a possibility, as we know from the recovery persons trances which have been death. It does not follow that there would be consciousness on the part the victim in any case after confine- in so narrow a space, such a limited supply of air. Usually the may be trusted to decide whether the pa- is beyond the possibility of restoration, but the person who fears might well follow the A PROCLAMATION BY THE NOR. Reward. North Carolina, Executive j official information has been received at this Depart that at Falkland, Pitt county, N. C, on or about December 22nd, 1900, John H. Parker shot and killed Alex Little. it appears that the said John H. Parker has fled the State, or so himself that the ordinary process of law cannot be served upon Now, therefore, I, Charles B. Aycock, Governor of the State of North by virtue of in me vested by law, do issue this my proclamation, offer- a reward of two hundred for the and de livery of the said John H. Parker to the Sheriff of Pitt county at the Court house in Greenville and I lo enjoin all officers of State and all good citizens to assist in said criminal to justice. . Done at our City of I-., Raleigh, day Norfolk, Va. Cotton Factors and handlers of Bagging, Ties and Bags. Correspondence and solicited. NOTICE. October, the year of our Lord one thous- and nine hundred and and in the one hundred and twenty sixth year of our American Independence By the B. P. M. Private Sec. H. Parker is nearly six fee high of spare build, weighs about has boyish face, is almost beard less, has blue eyes, light hair, is slightly stooped and is about 2.1 years old. As I am now in the hospital in more fur the of op- I have placed my books ac- counts hands of my Mr. Wiley Blown, at the More given him lull authority and receipt for same I those Indebted to me to call on him set- as early NOTICE. The undersigned having qualified at ad- on estate of M. R hereby gives notice to all persons having claims estate lo present them for payment on or December 1902, or notice will be plead in bar of their recovery. Persons indebted to deceased are requested to make hale December 1901. M. L. EURE, Administrator. Steamer leave Washing- daily at A. M. for Green- ville, leave Greenville daily at M. for Washington. Steamer e a v e Greenville Mondays, Wednesday and Fridays at A. M. leave Tarboro for Greenville Tuesdays, and Saturdays at A. M. carries freight only. Connecting at Washington with Steamers for Norfolk, Baltimore, New York and ton, and for all points for the West with railroads at Norfolk. Shippers should order freight by the Old Dominion S. Co. from New York; Clyde Line from Bay Line from Baltimore and Line from Boston. JNO. Washington, N. C J. J. CHERRY, Greenville, N. THE GREAT TONIC LAXATIVE If you have stomach, indigestion, biliousness, constipation, bad breath, inactive liver, heartburn, kidney troubles, backache, loss of appetite, insomnia, lack of energy, bad blood, blotched or muddy skin, or any symptoms and disorders which tell the story of bad bowels and impaired digestive Will Cure It will clean out the bowels, stimulate the liver and kidneys, strengthen the mucous membranes of the stomach, purify your blood and put you on your again. Your appetite will return, your bowels move your liver and kidneys cease to trouble you, your skin will clear and freshen and you will feel the old time and buoyancy. Hie lo M similar trouble., will an Ideal Beds In i i It keen their regular without pun or acts as a general . relieve. Hit a, I'M Mn.-iv. level Me it for w. The editor of one of the must I widely circulated ten cent mag- said the oilier day he I bud only enough anon lo last for two months, and that he found this the hardest kind ma- rial to get. Ever mail him bundles of abort stories, but few of them an printing. I hare had to beg some of the loanable writers to send me short be slid, yet the prevails that mag all loaded -mil I enough to last them two or I more. This is not tine of any and is I untrue of their supply of short Know When Grove's Chill formula is plainly -n every I it and in a line. No . bowing that it ii simply in a form. Tuft's Pills will save the dyspeptic from many days of mi wry, and enable him to cat be wishes prevent SICK HEADACHE, cause the food to assimilate and lab the body, give keen appetite, DEVELOP FLESH and solid muscle. Elegantly sugar coated. . m Take No Substitute. NOTICE TO CREDITORS. The Superior court Clerk of Pitt county, having issued of Administration to me, the undersigned, on the 10th of 1901, on the estate of J. A, Thigpen, deceased, notice is hereby given to all persons indebted to to make immediate payment to the undersigned, and to creditors of estate to present their claims, properly authenticated, to the undersigned, twelve months after the dale this notice, or this notice will he plead in of their recovery. This the 10th of December. 1901. I. A, on lie cf J. D. W. DEALER IN- Photographer, GREENVILLE, N. C. The leader in good work and low prices Nice Photographs foe Si per dozen. Cabinets Si per All other lines very Crayon Portraits made from any small picture cheap. Nice frames on hand all the time. Come and examine my work. Ho trouble lo show samples and answer question The very best guaranteed to all. Office hours to a. in., to p. Yours to please, HYMAN. A young at York, is alive and in fair way to , . Pitt county, of full recovery a bullet attended, number rill The following i a of the of the Board of For Salt by . THE CC fill av I --Mi , . the name v all -1. r; Times OP ANY OTHER. wanted in all It WILSON, Manufacturing Company, Atlanta, Ga sale by S. T WHITE, Merchant people in towns the consider- area in North Carolina and Carolina there are such deplorably short do not realize the a very of the people in the rural district. Every now there are appeals for aid. Alter holidays these appeals be even more urgent. An attorney here says lie saw a letter today from a New York which a million dollar in the district in Carolina; saving it would lose a great sum there. The situation in South Carolina is declared to be even Hum in this Stale, bad as attain are ID sonic SO counties here. The farm n heavy bill for fertilizers to pay, no less than six millions dollars, this strain, A great number of them cannot dent. Kinds at The Reflector completely through his brain His is unusual, but not unique Many years ago a New blaster had a driven full length through his head and The eagerness of the Ion surgeons to obtain his skull for a surgical museum troubled him so that he went to California very became a driver. His exile, however, did not him. A Huston traced him kept in- formed as to his condition, when lie died brought East. It may among the ghastly treasures of the museum. It is to be hoped that the York young man does not have the same prejudice having his skull repose on a shelf after he shall be done with it. There is little doubt that some surgeon will it a rare and interesting specimen to be kept in Record. E. E. Griffin, Practical Watch Maker aid Jeweler. Opposite P. ., Greenville, etc-, ever imperial articles for UM lo E. E. GRIFFIN. showed for as for the car ending and, It I. M O W day, ti hath days, Jests Cannon J bath is I. j I. DAVIS. For days M Com. Q For miles NOTICE TO CREDITORS. Having before the or court Clerk of Pitt as Executor of the Last Will and Mrs. S. HI. deceased, notice i hereby given to all persons indebted lo the to payment to all the estate to present their claims for on or before the day of November, 1902. or this notice bail of recovery. This 29th of Nov. 1901. Executor of Mrs. S. HI. N. C. Cotton Bagging and always on hand- Fresh goods kept constantly on baud. Country produce and sold. A trial will convince you. D. W. county In court. Mary vs. Twos. The defendant, above named, will lake notice an action en- titled s shove commenced in the Superior court of y for divorce, defendant will further notice he is required to be and appear at the next regular term of the Superior for of to be held house in Greenville, on the be- fore Monday of March, 1902, it being I ho 13th day of January, 1902 and then and there answer lo the complaint, which will lie Mad days before said court, or will lie granted accordingly to the of complaint. This 2nd of November, Clerk of Superior court I ALLOW-Ell O W day as Com. For day as Commune For miles ti i led 4.40 ALLOW HI W . LITTLE For days as Com. For Q For miles JESSE For For as Commutes t- For mill's traveled 20.00 Prescription tor Malaria Chills and Fever i a of Chill It is simply Mid quinine hi form. No Price iron cure One of my children, writer was reading tome in her English history how the Mayor killed Wat Tyler. sup pose it kicked she remarked. I explained that the Mayor wits a she said, thought a Dare was an old gray horse. My mother told me that the word which she hard in church in her moan till she decided own referred lo the hot, arid of Palestine where the dry place. M. Wholesale ml retail Grocer and paid for Kin. Oil Bar Turkeys. Egg, etc. Bed steads, Suits, Ba by Carriages, Parlor suits, Tables, Lounges, P. and flail Moat Tobacco, Key West Cheroots, American Can Peaches, Apples, Pine staples, Jelly, Milk, Flour Coffee, . Magic Food, Matches, Oil, Cotton Heed Meal Hulls, Gar- den Seeds, Oranges, Apples, Nuts, Candies, Dried Peaches, Prunes, Currents, Raisins, Class and China Ware, Tin and Wooden Ware, Cakes and Crackers, ton Cheese, Best Butter, Stand- ard Hewing Mach i and other goods. Quality and Cheap for cash. Com to see me. mm m ST Allow I For days as For miles traveled W. R. WHICHARD BRO,, in Whichard, N. C. The Stock complete in every de prices as low u the lowest. Highest market prices paid for country produce. ST ALLOWED J For days miles traveled f 110.00 Total amount allowed Hoard Carolina, Cot Pitt. I T R Moore, clerk of the Hoard of Commissioners for the aforesaid, that is a t statement as doth appear of record in my office, day of No- 1901. T It Cleric Hoard Com. Pill County. THE GREENVILLE g ,.,,, Pitt county. William I. Gardner Notice of summons vs and Warrant of Al- T. C. The T. will lake on Hie November, 1901, a against him in the entitled action by under- signed, clerk of the Superior court of Pill county, returnable to the January term 1902 of Superior which convenes on the Monday before the 1st Monday in March, 1902, It being the day of January, 1902. Which summons was re- turned by the Sheriff of county and with this endorsement, T. C. not lo ho found in my The purpose of said action, as alleged by the to recover of defendant, T. lire sum of fifteen dollars damages which plaintiff alleges is due him, as damages, for a violent and vicious assault committed on him by the defendant by which Plaintiff received serious and painful personal in- juries. The said T C. defendant afore- said, will also take notice that a warrant of issued the said under- signed clerk on the 20th day of November, 1901, against the said T. C. directed to the Sheriff of Martin and returnable lo the January term, Pitt Superior court which convenes on the Monday the 1st Monday March, 1902, it being Monday, the day of 1902, and being time and place when and where aforesaid summons II returnable. And the Mini T. C. w ill lint is re- J. COREY, -DEALER A GENERAL LINE OF Line of Hardware. COME TO SEE MB. J. R. Norfolk, Va. Cotton Buyers and Brokers in Stocks, Cotton, Grain and Private Wires to New York, Chicago and New Orleans. milted to appear answer or demur to the complaint of plaintiff in this action or the relief therein demanded will be granted. at my office in town of Greenville Ibis November 25th, 1901. D. C. MOORE, Clerk Superior court. CO. Manufacturers of Doors. Sash and Blinds, Interior and Exterior Finishings for Fine and Cheap Build your patronage to satisfaction in styles work. send your orders to Millie N. O. notice to Public. ATTENTION AGENTS Mr. John Agent for North Carolina and Virginia, of that Well- Known and Popular Company, THE MUTUAL BENEFIT Life Insurance Co., of to announce to Its largo number of policy holders, and to the insurable public generally, North this com- will now Business In till. Mate from this data will issue splendid desirable policies, to all de- siring the very best insurance In best insurance company in the world. If the local agent In your town has not completed arrangements, address JOHN C. Agent, Raleigh, Assets Paid policy Live, energetic wanted at once to work the Old mutual Benefit. The Commoner ISSUED WEEKLY. WILLIAM J. Editor Publisher, Lincoln, Nebraska. in Advance. One Year Six Months Three Sing. Copy No traveling canvassers are em- ployed. Subscriptions taken a Weekly and will be sent together one year for or The and one year Tor 13.60 payable in ad- PATENT Of photo. C. CO. Reflector D. J. EDITOR TO PER ID. VOL. XX. GREENVILLE, PITT COUNTY, N. C, FRIDAY, DECEMBER NO Greetings. A nice Xmas present. our pretty Rugs at Cost. The Prize Infant Soft Sole Shoes. bargains for all in womens and mens shoes- and Boys Clothing at cost. Can please you in, prices and qualities. W. T. LEE CO. EXAMPLE OF A POLICY THE Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Mr. Dan Abram, of Rocky Mount, N. C, took out policy No. in 1886, amount kind, ordinary life, year accumulation period; annual premium total payments OPTIONS OF SETTLEMENT. year dividend payable in cash and continue policy for 2- Full paid participating additional 9.004 and continue policy for 5,000.00 Withdraw total cash value 3,602.80 For an agency, or example of results at your age for com- with any other company, address, giving date of birth, T. ARCHIBALD CARY, General Agent. For North Carolina, 1201 E. Main Street, Ya ALL ARGUMENTS HALT WHEN THE PRICE AND MERCHANDISE IS RIGHT. COLD The pleasant days we have been having are now a tiling of the past, and only the pleasant memories of the same re- main. Hove supplied yourself with all necessary winter When you face facts all arguments We give no prices but all winter goods BE SOLD, A full and up-to-date line of Clothing, Shoes, Hats, Dry Goods, Rugs, Notions, Dress Goods and Trimmings. Under- wear the cold weather kind. Winter and season right for Blankets and Comforts, yes stock right too. STANDARD PATTERNS. KICKS WILKINSON. The Intended Victim Gets the Spoils. following story of at- tempted hold-up on public highway, is reported to A few ago as Dr. O. J. Bender was on the road between Maysville and re- turning to bis home at the latter place, he was met by a person on the road, who asked for a ride in doctor's buggy. It was getting dark by this time and the person for a ride looked like a doctor could not request, so stopping his horse he told the supposed woman to get The traveler got in, at the name time down a bundle the bottom of the buggy, but instead of sitting kept up. The doctor wishing to drive on said, but no reply a- made, person still reach- down, apparently trying to get something out of her shoe. doctor looked more closely and catching a gleam something shiny, he suddenly- grasped bis visitor In-low waist and threw her out of the buggy. This action revealed the char- of doctor's would be low traveler, for as the party went out of buggy head the outer garment flew up showing pants and boots which could only belong to a man. Seeing this, the doctor was alarmed quickly whipping up bis bone, which is a good one, and was soon beyond bailing distance of the overturned party on the roadside, who doctor never. beard Reaching home Dr. Bender found the bundle in buggy which bad bean left by the travel- wanting the ride. Opening this, in money was found, be . sides other articles. Nothing bar been seen or heard i the unseated party, who seems to have glad with the his . When a editor stinted a newspaper he named it the Reformer. What he meant that the public should by this was that he was superior to spirit of mere par- but his real object was to be able to sell bis editorial inns in the candidates of I party. ho brought suit re-j for mom -j which had to pay to him for the editorial support of the Reformer the Judge was forced to throw the case out of Court on the that agreement was illegal mid public morals. It is rather, n pity, though, that the jury was; not allowed to estimate money v of the editorial support of such a newspaper. even the could blind public dishonorable character of a newspaper which offers its ions for sale, and it is probable its injured rather than candidate, Record. Xmas Goods. Our Stock is Complete. Call early make your selections from those Busts, White Classical Figures. Bisque Figures. Fancy China Plates, Cups, Saucers, Cut Glass, Silverware, etc. Dolls All Kinds. They arc going fast, to get your choice. Don't get left but lie ill time k. Poll Tax The NO FIRE. In nineteen of counties of the State the amount of toe poll Blowing Whistle Much Ex- tax exceeds that of t he property for school purposes. Mention of this fact was made Saturday night gars Ibis section the News and Observer it at- terrific weather. Ruin fell a good deal of torrents the wind blew u In following counties the It was not a night that poll tax for school purposes is ought to risk their lite and greater than property health by venturing out of doors, Property went a large number of Greenville people who, believing the property of a neighbor was in danger assistance need- ed, went out and braved the worst of storm, much to their own discomfort danger, as well as to their disgust upon rinding out they had faked with a A little past midnight the tie at the factory of the E. B. Pick Tobacco Co. blow After bad continued steadily for several minutes people who heard it became alarmed. Those near enough looked out their doors, but could see nothing j Only beard the roar of the storm ; and blast of the whistle. The worth a good is too The whistle kept right on blow for estimation in words. , and the soon reach This is true on every account. It ed town. The lire bell means almost everything to a man. commenced tinging, people The practical it is seen firing pistols, and pretty near tin Raleigh and The Greenville DAILY Ton is twenty years old, including the age of the weekly as Mr. D J. Whichard has been control since 1885. It is a faithful, useful, well conducted Democratic exponent. May it survive present century and present editor lie charge long as he may desire to do so. Messenger. Bribing the Nerves opium B may Is- rough m s x .- from lo lo nut waste minify on Remember last Allen's Lung Balsam dues not merely put nerves to sleep. It gets right down lo tbs root of l lie troubles cures even lungs. daily. Those who have it really tail to see its good because they have never ban pinched by the luck of it. A day scarcely passes that it docs sot do its good in.-cm. And there are times in every life possibly when nothing but a good name will bring relief. It inspires, and is the foundation it-ally of all con- Without confidence and life must be not only but wreckage itself. To live under ban of our fellow men as untruth- or dishonest or in any way wanting in the virtues that respect and confidence is to lie miserable, indeed, to say of far worse. Let every man SOOTS all, strive to get in favor of God so that he will bear at last plaudit, done, good and faithful Lumber Bridge News. I am still to be found w more Christmas Toys than ever lief ore. Millions and millions of beautiful Christmas presents and toys of every ion. Do not go elsewhere buy your Christmas Goods and then go home and regret it, hut come to the fountain head all wants supplied. Ed. H. THE TOY MAN. Two Sensible Opinions. Asked what he thought of buy- the Danish West Indies, Mr. Cleveland said am opposed to am opposed to imperialism, because colonies, as the European powers have found out, are a source of expense and perpetual Upon the occasion bis recent visit to Raleigh, ex Senator said to a reporter that he did not approve of taking the Philip- did not in any expansion outside of this As to Cuba, he thought its destiny linked it with ours, it should be a part of the United Slates. This country cannot peacefully maintain the Monroe Doctrine if it goes into the grab game for the Pacific or in Asia or Africa. Let us keep off the Eastern hemisphere peace- fully our primacy on the Western hemisphere. is the policy that wisdom would dictate. News Observer. The has moved new building is showing of its in steady May it to Times. Cold Comfort from Doctors. in not This to s sufferer who if flee were lorn a of pincers. A won of to sail ma The from pain fol- lows this cannot lie There is hut out r, Pony Davis. A Change of Sentiment The report in yesterday's paper there is a great deal of small- pox at Mt. Olive, taken in with items in newspapers to same effect to other localities, suggests the great change which has taken place Is the public mind with reference this disease in a very years. But that a cue of smallpox had oped ii a given community was sufficient to occasion a cause the people to take to the -ST h of tar distant towns rook alarm cs- quarantine. If a newspaper told of the it in- curred the enmity of people of the locality where case existed it was denounced to injure our Now all this is changed. The local paper itself announces the fact, without dis- play or evasion, and the towns- people take it s course. The is and everybody else goes about bis business. The may be to fact the disease itself in milder form than in former years; maybe the doctors know better how to handle it; or it may be that contact with this as with any other begets a familiarity which disarms fear. Whatever the reason or reasons the fact remains that smallpox is not dreaded thing that it once was. For three or years Carolina not been entirely free it and nobody ha been duly excited about whole town was aroused to intern excitement. could Bud any lire, but those who went out to the factory the whistle by They succeeded shutting oft the excitement ceased. Then- is no explanation of how the wins tie got to blowing, as seems able tell, but being hustled out on such a night by such a cause made a lot of disgusted people. You Know W bat are Taking When Grove's Tasteless 1.1 the plainly cit every In showing that in a tasteless form. every Iron and Cure, No ray. Ho, Any denier in cosmetics will tell you that there are lots women. Some people to think that all that's necessary to be a poet is to be born. IF YOU ARE HINTING The Place to get the Best Goods for the Least Money then yon will go straight to H. C HOOKER. Complete stock of fall and winter goods now ready for your inspection, and our cannot be surpassed anywhere. should not fail lo see our stock. H. C. HOOKER.

REFLECTOR N. O. B. J. Ed. A Owner Entered at the Poet Office at X. C, m 1901. JOLLY OLD UNCLE JOSH. MS TOWARDS NIECE. A of Greenville in Which New Bu- mm Has Perl the Summers Bat the speaker header over only to hear I aspire Again a lapse into silence, fol- lowed by an if I might only hope to Another of language. It was seemingly a hopeless case, and night nave been, only for a de- I have said twice. if yon mean it, I mean it, too, And to this day the young man will insist that he popped the All this happened away and it wasn't long before there was a wedding. Not much longer before there came a letter from Polly's uncle, Josh, down here in the Old North State, who wrote effusively at her exhibition of what he called and be proposal that if the young people would locate at Greenville he start them up in life as a wedding gift, and at the same time give them a lot of good practical advice. Of coarse they accepted, and were bidding friend adieu. Early yesterday a el stained party arrived at ville. Our friend, Uncle Josh, was in charge and he led straightway to a hotel. Hotel ail he, a typical Southern hotel of the class. I have known C. C. the proprietor, for years and bf is mine host after mine own heart. A thorough bus man, endowed with that de that makes a feel at home, comfortable, in mighty good luck. The house is of the apartments are well fur- the cuisine all that a and orders on the market can make it. I have engaged rooms here for you to occupy until your own house is in readiness. have already provided you with a cage for your said Uncle Josh, now the first thing we'll look after will las the furnishings for Polly energetically declared that she had heard so much about A. II. Taft the up fur dealers, that she hail ed to go there. The result was that they were ushered into Mich a bewildering display that the girl was at first at a loss how to select. But she soon yielded to the of a magnificent parlor suite, a bed-room set in oak, golden oak finish, that would have done credit to old Antiquity her self. To this she added a dining- room set with all also carpets, rugs and matting, and didn't forget a most convenient ornamental writing desk for Charles. pretty good said the old man, now we'll go to the establishment of Barker A Polly's housewifely instincts bad full play in marvels of kitchen possible piece of kitchen furniture, from a tin dip per to a cooking range is in styles and variety. If fails to accomplish wonders in the culinary art, it will be for want superior utensils, for an date Garland steel range with all equipments needed in a wall regulated kitchen. I her Chases Josh talked with Mr. j builders material, guns and and general hardwire, in which this leads. Evans street Uncle Josh cried. as the party came in front of drug store. right Uncle, we're not sick, I that, but I suspect won't be long before this young begins to take an in matters of paregoric -Well, go anyway; Polly may find some toilet articles she Sure enough leaving she was loaded down with combs, brushes, face and ounces upon ounces of fine imported perfume. added uncle come here with your as this firm has a competent pharmacist and uses pure and wholesome Polly made various purchases in leather goods holiday novelties, while treated himself to cigar-. tobacco and a fine pipe. Their hot drinks came very refreshing before leaving. Let's promised you a gold watch, didn't queried Josh Polly, E. E. Griffin's jewelry store is the very place to get one There- upon the man gallantly ac himself of the promise and then directed Polly's attention to the superior stock of silverware for Christmas presents carried by this house. is no other such house in the old man, I will guarantee the quality to I the very x st. Pick out family clock while he added, Griffin carries s mag- and. Charles, if that yours breaks down m mind lie can her as good a i At this point, somewhat to the confusion of old man Indulged in a half serious criticism of bis personal appearance. are decidedly off style for a towns- said he, we'd better go to Frank Wilson the Clothier. After Charles had fitted himself in suit Uncle de- -Now yon look liken new- man Before leaving, having found goods and prices resistible, Charles also invested in a complete of furnish- . from the late style hat high grade shoes, to a down shirts. Having heard so much of his fa moils he put- chased a pair. Upon leaving Pol remarked about the window display, which was sup- by Uncle Josh that there is nothing like it in town. say, Polly. I get a hat The one I have is hardly Co., New At this juncture the old man waxed philosophical. neg your said be. mere they taken with the life work of Mr. Evans that they all agreed to have their on the latest panels. to housekeeping Josh also gave two enlarging or- masculine temper. To one crayon and the other that end most patronize a on whom you can depend for honest go-ids. Through a long term y ears I have found L. M. Savage, the railroad grocer, per in pastel, in gilded frames, Mr. Evans carries in stock with the assurance that the photos of his would returned to teeth reliable. Yon will them him after completion of the work. trying to please dealers, always They also inspected his extensive full stocked every possible stock photographic and thing in groceries, fresh and first supplies and surprise shelf worn goods there. I that Mr. can make A good always buys his from any size picture. food there be not only best of every thing, but d rose bud lips, as they K-st value for the money. The around the comer and people trade with L. M. came to M Rebuilt popular Savage the they are satisfied, store. I just resist Their next point of interest was the temptation to go in, you know the wholesale grocery got a sweet tooth, and those of the Supply Co. candies look so Char- before had Josh seen half objected, for he knew if la the grocery Polly got in there, where under one roof, as is tarried by sue would slay, but he re- exclusive grocery wholesale when he was re- firm, the old man slag by her that Uncle Josh interested in the vast shipment- was looting the bills. The gill made that day elicited the liberally of chocolates, that this firm does an ex cream bonbons and other sweets, tensive business in eight surround also fruits, nuts, oranges, counties, traveled regularly by which they found varied nil Their prices will both imported and domestic. easily compare with the largest Josh told her not to hurry. concerns in the North and but they'd all stay and look over broke in Uncle Josh, the the varied assortment of toys and Greenville Supply Co. are in a other Christmas presents for position to save their customer old and young. freight in every Char -Talking plantation sup- who wits an attentive listener reminds me that we had let- to the- comments, investigated go to Jesse and sec their price list and found Uncle him concerning my cotton, Josh's remarks verified. and peanuts I have to dispose these manifold bargains re- and suiting the action to the mind remarked Uncle Josh, words the party went up Main as they reached street again street until they beheld the heavily loaded up. must go countenance of Mr. across to the Hank of Greenville There was very little time wasted get another Cheek-book. Come in making the desired bargain for with me get acquainted with all his farm products, knowing Ir, L. Davis, the president, and from past experience that . J. L. Little, for pays the notch of the you will do them in cash, never and it is always more pleasant to before had be heard a be personally acquainted with the any wrong grading of the; . i L. Sugg not has lines of the i people yon do business null. I he staple, of which I DOM Josh; bank is as solid as base of the bade good number of j universe, and has a Strong work- wisely kept them for the ex lag capital. You will find them rise the market, lie ever ready to extend any dared Mr. to lie the best compatible with business cotton hustler he ever saw. would like to make you ac said Uncle Josh, with Dr. I. James, pose we take a rest for the re- my dentist friend, said the of the evening, to- old mm. you ever have to morrow morning we will get an supplement your natural early and continue our Don't mention false They nil agreed, teeth to cried Polly. Uncle Josh, true to never carry in my try habits, soon after supper bad month if I go limed and was sleeping as sound- as for laughed Uncle Josh, as if in his own lied at home, you'll only consult a good den- Dear old man he quoth list in lime, you can save the cat- happened to have a nice animal on hand, Polly got it while the old man made himself a present of a of fine Kentucky males. Mr. Harrington keeps the best. around the market house Uncle Josh requested the party to visit his friend J. G. Latham, the fish oyster dealer. Polly that her table would look slim without these commodities, there- fore was glad the opportunity offered. is the boss fish is popular with who is particular to have the broke in Uncle Josh. The reason this all because he is very careful what he handles and gets freshest of everything keeps nothing bat the very best. To keep your Hub by good humor trade with Mr. Latham every time And Polly promised to act upon her uncle's advice. Attracted by the noise of machinery at the John Flanagan Buggy Co's factory the went Uncle Josh had heard a great deal this enterprise, but no idea of its The up- to date machinery was explained to the visitors, all its details by Messrs K. and O. Hooker, the proprietors, and their output of buggies was of a superior make and finish. buggies will easily compare with best remarked Uncle Josh, their prices arc ac- Their cotton was also inspected and information elicited as no cs fact that cotton by them brings a nigher price than any brought to the market. There- fore Uncle Josh promised all his next seasons ginning to them. in the matter of insurance, he continued, is of You will want a builders risk your new and fire, lightning tornado insurance on your farm property; then cant do a more sensible or satisfactory thing than to give your paid up policy life insurance and take out accident for J. or Running Sores need not become a fixture upon your body. If they do it is your fault, for MEXICAN MUSTANG LINIMENT will thoroughly, quickly and cure these afflictions. There is no guess work about it; if this is used a cure will follow. YOU KNOW Liniment. until bits trawled with Ai a t st the very lop AYDEN NOTES. she and Charity ere suitable, I must l and we'll vis- talking over the events of the day. is wonderfully expert ii. t at a go a few doors south it Mrs. M. D. You can get what you want there, the latest; Trite In his habits, Uncle Josh styles and lowest prices being her was up With the Hist streak motto. Was Beetle trim dawn next morning and took a mer, has the experience j fore walk as an guarantees that when you hate He in time to see of you have a folly and Charley down thing at the lowest possible price and lie led the way to the dining and a satisfaction of knowing that room, your work has been done by com- said Uncle Josh Mrs. I've got a treat in stoic for you tin-first thing this morn I've just hid a stroll out tobacco town and the way it Pi I've handsome pictures and many fan- articles for holiday presents was also commented upon, and Polly made many for her new borne, Having beard so much of w. . I yon o see Wilson, the merchandise broker, said Charley, Uncle requested to pat him a heard so shoot this ware visit. does a reliable house would like to intend a sale Commission brought in mere. Mo off they went. They Uncle Josh, sells Armour's saw emails of people, piles of the English cured golden weed and heard the clear u hams and t voice of H. A. Tim- oily genuine cured goods the auctioneer, whose the In Hour his lion Call sci mid to arouse the corps brands lie for line bis- of buyers and contentment He the among the sellers. Uncle Josh Milling Co. in their lour told Charles he ever n leaf of tobacco to carry it to the and Warehouse, where his Henry L. A molasses will be faithfully looked was sampled and to be of after by O. I. superior drip. Charley being -The secret he added, somewhat line Where to sell your to- for the highest market pries, factored by wan ton, and I have learned lion past ex Baltimore, as of his do- that the is the light, as for chewing tobacco warehouse, showed by leaving; Coining buck down an order for several boxes of at the show windows of T. man act u ml by Taylor photograph attracted if the am of Polly, arid u Mr like she wanted to stop there In sou also sells the famous Vermont see huts Both Dr. James, for instance, saving natural teeth, and he has the skill and every mechanical appliance necessary to do his with the least discomfort to his While Josh was pondering where to next, Polly suddenly where can I the place to get shoes, dry goods across the street we'll reach the stoic of Kicks it Wilkinson. They carry a took of dry goods that for variety and real value is seldom seen out side the largest metropolitan cities, and yon are sure to be guided right to select from. He sells all kinds of town and try, suitable tither residence or j N. C. Dec. 1901. business purposes. And what is Joseph spent Saturday and further you will always Mr. Parents at Stan- Arthur clever courteous, coining in is a sight. The lust sale. , . ., ,, . . . , your selections, ton will Is at the and the proprietors pleasant to deal m w and their polite and I. the prices cannot be duplicated. And as for shoes, take the After look- over the stock Polly found goods prices so seductive that purchased an out tit the fa- John shoes for ladies. Charley also invested a pair of the celebrated J. A. 1st shoes for men, while treated to a pair good farm boots. They were all delighted with their visit to this popular store. i Josh, be asking too of you to get us a driving asked Polly. I reckon not, I'll honor your draft anything you want. My friend, W. H. Harrington runs a new brick sale stable opposite the court and can depend for u good driving animal, if one i to be in tho market. wouldn't sell a horse without telling us. The most man in business you ever Mr. luckily solidest best companies, but is an expert and under He was visited at his opposite the house, and Charley had twelve of the most re liable insurance companies in the land to from, and found Mr. Sugg a most pleasant gentleman to do business with. exclaimed Polly. I forgot to tell you, but did you when got bask to the hotel yesterday evening t It had all about our trip around town. I wonder how it got in there so bet I saw replied Uncle Josh, read every word of it. Keen read it for years and would not be without it. Von will want to keep up with the news and The Toil it a forward, reliable the favorite in this section. Here we are at the office now let's drop in and I'll to it In tiny walked, and after Introducing the newly married couple and taking receipts for him- self and them, they were invited over to see the printing depart- reminds said Uncle Josh to Charley, may want something in the lint of line printing, and Polly must have some nice visiting cards. The a first class printing establishment and work price are always right. business man should use good, neat stationery, and in order to get it should go to those prepared to do it. flood material and experienced workmen are required for this, and The has the way. said Polly, told us yesterday as started out get all these nice things for our home that you had already provided but yon have overlooked taking us around to see the in the old man, will go right now see it. bought this splendid of prop from L. Arthur, the and real estate dealer in east- North Carolina. Why he took me around to see what he h to offer in the way of real estate I was just astounded. lie has property and ed, and if a prospective purchaser does a to his already built, Mr. Arthur can pleasant to deal with it, and there is no question raised about you take a deed from him. The large business he is doing around Greenville is the best his popularity and ability as a real estate Upon summing up the wonderful events of the two days Polly began volubly to express her thanks. have bought us she exclaimed. replied Uncle Josh, reflectively, can rem- h exclaimed Polly with great surprise, what cl it it's a baby carriage, But Polly had fainted. BETHEL ITEMS. Bethel, N. O., Dec. Misses Nannie Lizzie Moore and Mary Brown were in town shopping today. J. T. of this place, will leave Xmas for Haw River. Miss Mattie Grimes spent today in Tarboro. spent today in Tar- on business. II. II. Taylor spent Sunday in with his mother. Miss Dollie Richmond, of Golds- ban, is visiting friends here. J. T. Smith spent Sunday P. M. in J. S. Mooring, passed through Sunday to see his best girl. Rev J. N. Rose, of this place, held services Sunday. Miss Lizzie Mayo, near here, was in town today. James Davenport, of Saturday night with J. C. Taylor near here. Dave Jr. and Sister, from Greenville, have returned from a visit at Scotland Neck. A bicycle with double tube front tire and single tube rear tire be- longing to W. J. Carson of this place out of the home of Mr. J. K. near the Methodist church Greenville Saturday night, Dec. 14th. Several of our people went out in the country to church Sunday afternoon. Miss Nelie Joyner spent day night and Sunday with at Smith Hotel. Mills Smith came down day afternoon to visit relatives at Smith Hotel. He returned Sun- day afternoon. We were greatly at not having any services In any of the churches here Sunday. Miss Patrick gave a party at her home Friday night in of her guest. Miss Lucy Johnson. All who were present expressed themselves as having spent a very pleasant J. L. Smith Friday night with his brother, J. T. Smith. Miss Nancy Coward went to Greenville yesterday morning to spend sometime with relatives there. Her friends here hope her stay will be short. Xmas will soon be here and we hope Santa Claus will visit all the children and give them a merry- Christmas. Of course all we can have a merry time without him. Roll. Honor Roll of Greenville Public School for mouth ending 1901. Daisy D. C. Moore, Jr., A white man was robbed of by two In tobacco town, Tuesday afternoon. The worked kind of a card trick show him a largo number of beau- on Half of the money building lots, desirably ITEMS. N. Dec. 10.1001. Dr. W. H. Bagwell, of Green- ville, was here Sunday. Glad to see J. H. out again after being quite sick. D. B. Willis, of came this morning to spend the day. J. J. went to Washington Friday business. The Missionary Baptist Sunday school will have a Xmas tree here in the church Xmas night. Owing to such a sudden change in tho weather yesterday people were oat wood hunting this morn- W. O. one of the most successful farmers of this town- ship, died last night. B. B. Nicholson, of Washing- ton, passed here this morning on his way to Greenville to appear In the Sheppard will case. W. L. Nobles, of passed through here this morning on his way to Washington. Edward of Greenville, was here last Thursday. Fleming to Green- ville Sunday. William Thigpen, from near Greenville, was here this morning and left the noon train for Washington. Capt Dead. Capt. W. G. died Sun- day afternoon at his home in township. His death rather sudden, as he bad been sick only two or three days. He was In Greenville last week in good health. Capt. was a very prosperous farmer, a good man and excellent citizen. His death is a km to the Overcoats or Suits here at and as high as Lots of price in between. Then if He's in the family, but willing to be, for there's a multitude of Suspenders, Gloves, Mufflers, Handkerchiefs, Umbrellas Jewelry, etc. Our stock is full of Christmas suggestions A few expended in our store now each day may save hours of indefinites and may lead to savings that will put money in your purse Goods or room CLOTHIER AND FURNISHER. EASTERN REFLECTOR NOTICE. If is a CROSS MARK in the margin of this paper it so to remind you that you owe for subscription and we request you to settle as early as pas- We need what YOU owe us and hope you will not keep us waiting for it. This notice is for those who find the cross mark on their paper. RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT. LOCAL REFLECTIONS. Dolls, Toys, Wagons, Vases cheap at S. M. Bring your fat Cattle to K, M. I and lb gross, For second hand buggy with sun top, almost as rood as new. Also set harness. T. B. Dr. K. A. is having an additional room built to his is also making an addition to his residence. The clever jeweler next door to The has changed the style the firm to E. B Griffin Son, and is receiving the of friends. big new store is a place o beauty now. He has it artistically arranged for the days and all who go there express their admiration. afternoon in the alleyway between the Marble Yard and Ormond ft Carr's store, a bill lost. Finder will confer a favor on loser by returning same to Reflector office. Id. Cigars FOR is no smoker but who would elate a box of nice cigars for Christ- mas. The Book Store has a lot of that kind, good ones, put in boxes of fifty, that just tor three days will be sold at even money, only one dollar per box. that fifty cent cigars for They will be sold at this price on Saturday, and Tuesday, Dec. and and on no other days, Not a box will be sold before Saturday nor after Tuesday, but on the three days named gets a box. If you want a box for a friend, or want to treat yourself to a box, this will be your time. Remember the place and price. Book Store. One dollar per box. St. Johns Pitt Co. On Tuesday, November death came into our midst and claimed from our parish one of its most useful S. at, Hanrahan. For many years her life has been closely associated with the church, in every particular and while her generosity has been of great material aid sustaining the church work, and her gifts have made glad the hearts of the parish poor, crowning phase of her usefulness has been the gentle, refining influence which her pure and gentle life shed upon those who have known her. Therefore be it That in her , par- loses one of its most useful and influential members one place hearts of the people of St. Johns parish will indeed be hard to fill. That her beautiful and selfish life is a most worthy exam- for others to follow, That with the sympathy of this congregation, a copy of these resolutions be scat to the family of the deceased; also that a copy be sent to the Mission Herald, The Free Press The Greenville for pub E. E. Powell, I Com Walter F. may lie known as the Jam B. land. Apply to A. O. Cox. Little Miss Lona Kittrell spent Saturday in Greenville look for Santa Clans. She didn't find him, but thinks he has been there. Mrs. F. O. Cox and Miss went on a shopping tour to the capital city on the Tar last Monday. Miss Cora Carroll, of Black Jack, was visiting Mrs. J. D. Cox day T. K. Tyndall, of J. W. from near have moved their fain-l here will make this their, future home. Mrs. J. B. Galloway, of Crimes- laud, was visiting her children Sunday who are in attendance upon school here. Santa Claus our friends, customers and the public generally we wish to state that we are carrying a nice and better stock of Xmas toys and con- feet than ever before, and earnestly solicit your age. Yours to ton, Barber ft Co. C. T. Kittrell went to Grifton Friday evening and returned Sat morning Miss Mary Harriss and Mrs. W. Barnhill spent days the past week visiting Miss Mollie Bryan. John Nichols and K. L. Little attended church Black Jack, SACRIFICE SALE WORTH OF , Dry Goods, Shoes, FURNITURE, Eire at A telephone message from den to The Reflector Bays that Mr. Asa of lost his dwelling house and kitchen by- fire about o'clock this morning. The contents of both buildings were also destroyed, the total loss being about We are to how the or if there was any It is a heavy loss on Mr. and he deserves the sympathy every one. Borne years ago he lost a leg in an accident at his mill, and this second heavy misfortune is all the harder on Here Ii Sort of Living this winter comes high. The price of cotton is low and there has been a steady rise in Meats, eggs but- which bare as their basis the cereals to a or less extent, have also advanced in price. It is predicted that before the end of of and wheat will have advanced to one dollar per bushel. The farmer goes to market with a few bales of cotton and not c- returns home with his purse, the cot ton belt of this State few people, even among the manufacturing class, enjoy the possession of a full pocket book. And yet the cloud has its silver lining. Our people go to church with finer clothes on than they have ever worn, and never before the history of this State were so many of our children in school. Lit us have faith courage and stop talking There is no sense in it. Express. Sunday. I have a beautiful line of silks, velvets, dress trimming, baby caps ribbons, laces, walking and dress hats I will sell unusually Cheap. Give me a A. Fair, Fashionable Milliner. James was visiting the family of Mrs. Susan Tucker, Sun- day. Barnes of Ayden, was here yesterday. W. L. Hurst, of Nest, came here Tuesday to visit A. Fair is agent for the of chapped lips, Dr. Cox has fitted up the store recently purchased of Carroll Bros, for a drug store. It is a credit to OUT town com- pare most favorably with those of a larger town. W. K. has opened a store in the building by Dr. Cox, and would be pleased to have I he public call and examine his goods before buying for Xmas. Kittrell, of Grifton, was short while Monday. Mens Clothing At Cut Price. Overcoats for Men, for Youths, for YOUTHS AND F. C CORSETS. Sole Agent. on the Market for theM Easy, comfort- durable at cut prices gill CORSET WAISTS. Health Restored to Wearer. F. C. CORSETS, If you will wear Corsets F. C Corsets are the ones to buy. Odd Coats. I Boys knee Mens Pants. Hats and Caps. 4.48 8.98 kind now now IN THIS SALE WE HOPE THESE GOODS MUST BE FOR GASH. f Goods must be sold to make room for that Big Stock in Lynchburg, Va. We earnestly request those owing for The Reflector settle or send us the money. It is a time that we need now, and all who have had the paper and owe for it ought to be willing to pay without waiting to be asked. Mayor's Court. Mayor W. H. Long has disposed of the eases in his court since lust Charles drunk lined costs, 18.30. Mack affray, bound over to or Court. William Webb drunk down on street lined l and costs, 83.20. Joe with deadly weapon, to Superior Court. Stokes, drunk and on street, lined and costs, 83.20. David drunk and conduct, lined costs, 83.20. James Tuft, discharging pistol in town, not ease dismissed J. J. Button, drunk and down, and costs, 83.20. Joe Sermon, lined and costs, 83.35. Church Moore, assault with deadly weapon, over to Court. Mens Underwear. Dozen Heavy Fleeced Shirts Drawers The HOC Quality, Sale Price Dress Goods. Entire stock of Woolen and Silks Reduced to cent. Ladies Underwear, Heavy Fleeced Lined Shirts and Pants Sale Greatest Sensation, Cutting and Slashing Prices in Clothing and Furniture. C. T. The Big Store Greenville, N C. We do not hear many changes for tho new year. A year ago there was a long string of them, almost looking like the whole town would change about. The disappearance of Miss Nellie from City a few weeks ago, remains as a mystery as at first. All effort to find some trace of her has proven I ill. fruitless.

mm . Have You Forgot What THAT I AM STILL CARRYING DATE LINE OF Dry Dress Goods, Shoes Hats, Shirts, Pants, Hardware ANn A NUMBER OF other thing WHICH I AM UNABLE TO MENTION Come to sec me for your next Barrel of Flour or Pork. Yours to please- Jas. B. White. AFTER YEARS PREMIUMS HAVE BEEN PAID IN THE OF NEWARK, N. J., YOUR POLICY HAS Value, Cash Value, II. Paid-up Insurance, Extended that works automatically, Is Will be re-instated if arrears be month while yon are living, or within three years after lapse, upon satisfactory-evidence issued of and of arrears with interest. second No Restrictions. Incontestable. Dividends are payable at the beginning of the and each succeeding year, provided the premium for the current year be paid. They may be To reduce Premiums, or To Increase the Insurance, or make policy payable as an during the lifetime of insured. J. L. SUGG, Greenville. X. C. 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V., Dee. Well, Christmas is so near at hand that seems to be it in their spirit of good cheer already the correspondent wishes you, Mr. and all your readers a most Christ mas and a New you as old Rip would say, long and CAROLINA It is stated that Senator Sim- may to-morrow introduce a bill in Congress to permit of the muster roll of the Confederate soldiers now in the Pension Office of Gov- Washington, if Hitchcock decides, that it can- not be done lawfully without such a course being resorted to. Mr. Simmons has also asked to have copied the first census of North Carolina, taken in 1700, at which time only the heads of families were enumerated. But we had over of I hem then. NEW BY AYCOCK. For first time in this Stale special to the Penitentiary author to receive a prisoner bar- tender named Gay, who murdered his employer at threaten- ed with lynching last Thursday night. And again the Governor is right. This is course that should have been taken heretofore instead of lodging such prisoners in the jail of this the of this writer and many wiser men, all in this State should take place within the walls of the State Prison. It may come to that yet. The criminals from Greensboro have been brought to this prison, but the authorities want to keep a sharp and quick eye those fellows if they to held. Less ones have gotten away from there a in I he days man's inhumanity to man. Superintendent of the Hospital for Hie Insane, Raleigh, last week made annual report to the Din of Institution, showing patients then in the hospital, females and males, applications on file and the re- of these, owing to the lack of room; N were discharged as cured and the percentage of deaths was Additional in the shape of rooms, etc., have been needed at this hospital several years, and it is to lie hoped that the next Legislature ill provide Superintendent Me The charitable institutions of North Carolina be properly provided for; people should demand of men they tend the Legislature that they do this charitable work for the unfortunate and stricken son- and daughters of and. if necessary, make them pledge themselves to do it before the elected. The late Ir. Kirby did more, as Superintendent this Institution, than any his predecessors, and he is followed by a worthy who is his energies, backed by a liable experience his profession, to his new work. Hut no man can his In or accomplish highest results unless provided proper and adequate tool and it is the business to provide in this case. Pills will save the from enable him to eat whatever be wishes. prevent SICK HEADACHE, cause the food to and the body, give keen appetite, DEVELOP FLESH and muscle. Elegantly sugar coated. s Take No Substitute. Unlike pugilists, clocks don't shake hands for the wind-up. When green isn't becoming to a girl she shouldn't lie envious. Luck doesn't come to the man who depends absolutely upon it. No, Maude, dear; the game laws do not restrict the season. Aerial navigation will put to the footprints in sands of time. E. E. Griffin, Practical Maker and Jeweler. Opposite P. O., Greenville, N. C. Recently visited the market the stock clocks, pins, etc., ever to Greenville. articles for holiday tads and present Prompt attention to special orders He- pairing to clocks and wale he done promptly. E. E. GRIFFIN. -----ESTABLISHED 1475.------ S. M. Schultz. Wholesale and retail Grocer and Furniture Dealer. Cash paid Hides, Fur, Cotton Seed, Oil Bar re's, Turkeys. Egg, etc. Bed- steads, Mattresses, Oak Suits, Ba by Carriages, Go Carts, Parlor suits, Tables, Safes, P. Hard and Ax A, Red Heat Tobacco, Key West Cheroots, American Beauty Cigarettes, Cherries, Teaches, Apples Pine Jelly, Milk, Flour Sugar, Co Ace, Heat, Soap, Magic Food, Hatches, Oil, Cotton Seed Meal and Hulls, Gar- den Oranges, Apples, Hat, Candies, Dried Apples, Peaches, Prunes, Currents, and China Ware, Tin Wooden Ware. Cakes Crackers, Butter, Stand ml Sewing nil other Quality and Quantity Cheap for cash, ton to me. Phone W. A PROCLAMATION BY THE NOR. Pattern Hats, Sailors, Baby Cloaks and Caps. The very newest and latent styles in everything in my line. Prices lower than ever, me a call. Greenville, N, fountain North Carolina has cause to be proud of her Congress, and it is a of re- that they will able lo wield and lake to which their talents them. One reason for this is they are in the minority and the other is because of their inexperience Congress. North Carolinians do not seem lo dale the importance, nay, the of retaining her Representatives in Congress for a longer lime. A of moderate ability, but with experience can render service than one with ability and less experience. Many States appreciate this fact by re electing their for several successive terms. Two Of brightest from this Slate Congressional career at this session, K. W. and Hon. Claude for both whom predict a and useful In IS WHAT YOU ABE LOOKING FOB Then yon want people who have cash to spend They arc the who read THE and you attract their attention and their cash in no better way than by putting your advertise- in this paper. Advertising Reward. State of Carolina, Executive W u i information has received at this Depart that at Falkland, Pitt county, N. C, on or about December 22nd, 1900, John H. Parker shot and killed Alex Little. And it appears that the d fled or so himself that the ordinary process of law cannot be served upon Now, therefore, I, Charles B. Governor of the State of North by virtue of in me vested by law, do issue this my proclamation, a reward of two hundred for f and livery of said John II Parker to the Sheriff of Pitt county at the Court house in Greenville and I do enjoin all of State and all good citizens to assist in said to justice. ,. Done at our City of I the 28th day October, in the year of our Lord one thous- and nine hundred and one and in one hundred and twenty sixth year of our American By the Chas. B. Aycock. P. M. Private Sec. H. Parker is nearly six feet high of spare build, weighs about pounds, has boyish face, is almost beard less, has blue eyes, light hair, is slightly stooped and is about years old. Photographer, GREENVILLE, N. C The leader in good work and low prices Nice Photographs per dozen. Half Cabinets per dozen. All other lines very cheap Crayon made any small picture cheap. Nice Frame on all the lime. Come and examine my work. No trouble to show sample and answer question. The very best to Office to a. to p m. Your to please, HYMAN. The in n of die of tin- I of of each member number mile traveled tad allowed for as for the year Sod, MM. II I. hath W day, W attended M days, J J Sail. L J Chapman attended days. days an Com. f For be 20.01 O W For day H Com. For day miles W k. For days Com. For II For miles traveled 1866. J. W. PERRY CO. Norfolk, Va, Cotton Factors and handlers of Bagging, Ties and Bags. Correspondence and shipments solicited. CANNON For as For days as Q ft For 20.00 For days as , For miles traveled 16.60 L J For as Commissioner For traveled 21.00 ill Will bring yon success. Don t lug I in the race, but let the people know you are here for. The quickest and best way to sell anything is lo ii in Such an goes straight to the people, they learn what yon sell and you reap the benefit. We have just purchased a Urge supply of bright and attractive cuts to illustrate Reflector ad yon are at to use them. If you d know just what you to say, we will help you get up advertise- That is t help you talk to people. The cost of an advertisement in The u the easiest part. Total amount allowed board of Pitt. T H clerk of the of for the county do hereby that the a as doth appear of record In this of No- TR MOORS, Hoard Pitt County. THE GREENVILLE CO. Manufacturers of Boers, Sash and Blinds, Interior and Exterior Finishings for Fine Modern and Cheap Build- We solicit patronage and guarantee to give satisfaction in prices, styles and Please send your outers lo f Co. GREENVILLE., K. O. NOTICE. As I am now in the in more fur the an op- I books and ac- counts in of my brother, Mr. Wiley blown, at i-tore Greene ft given him full authority to col- and receipt for same. I ask to him and set- ZENO BROWN, M D. The undersigned having qualified as ad- the estate of M. It In gives to all having claims estate to present them for payment on or before December 1902, or this notice will be plead in bar of their recovery. Persons indebted to said deceased arc requested to make payment. December 13th, 1901. M. L. Administrator. TO CREDITORS. The Superior court Clerk of Pitt county, having issued letters of Administration to roe, the undersigned, on the 10th day of December, 1901, on the of J. A, Thigpen, deceased, notice hereby given to all indebted to make to the undersigned, and lo creditors of said estate to present their claim, to the within twelve months the date thin notice, or this notice will in liar of This the 10th day of December, 1901. J. A, THIGPEN, JR., on NOTICE IO CREDITORS. Having duly qualified before the of court Clerk of Pitt county as of the Last Wilt and Testament Mrs. B. Hanrahan. deceased, notice is hereby given to all indebted to the estate to make immediate payment to the under- signed, all having claims against the estate are to present t licit claims for payment on or before the 29th day of November, or this notice will be plead in of recovery. This 29th of Nov. 1901. Executor of Mrs. H. M. Hanrahan. Pitt County In Superior court. vs. Tito. D. The defendant, above named, will notice that an action en- titled above commenced in the Superior court of Pitt conn y for divorce, the defendant will further take notice that he required to he and appear at the next regular of the Superior held fur In house in Monday be fore first Monday of March, 1902, it being the 13th day of January, 1902 and then and there answer lo the complaint, which will bailed before said court, or will be granted accordingly to the of complaint. Thai 2nd of November, 1901. MOORE, Clerk of Superior court r court Carolina. . Pill county. William J. Gardner Notice of summons and Warrant of At T. The T. Britton, will take notice that on the 20th November, a was against him in the entitled action by the under- signed, clerk the Superior court of Pitt county, returnable to the January term 1902 of Pitt Superior court which convene on the 7th Monday before the 1st Monday March, 1902, it being the Kith day of January, 1902, Which summons was re- turned the Sheriff of said county not ex- and this endorsement. De- T. C. Britton not to be found in my The purpose of said action, as alleged Plaintiff, ii to recover of th defendant, T. Britton, the sum of fifteen hundred damages which plaintiff alleges is due him, as damage, for a violent and assault committed on him by the defendant by which Plaintiff and painful personal In- The said T C. Britton, defendant afore- said, will also take notice that a warrant of Attachment was by the said under- signed clerk the 20th day of November, 1901, against said T. C. Britton directed to the Sheriff of Martin county and returnable- to the January term, Pitt Superior court which on the Monday before the 1st in March, 1902, it being Monday, the day of J any, 1902, being the time and place when and where the aforesaid is returnable. And the said T C. Britton will like notice, that he is re- quired to and answer or demur to complaint of plaintiff in this action or the relief therein will lie granted. I i. at my in town of Greenville this November 1901. D. MOORS, Clerk Superior court. tO Public ATTENTION AGENTS Mr. U. General Agent for Carolina Virginia, of Well- Known and Popular Company, THE MUTUAL BENEFIT Life Co., of to to large number of policy holder., and to the public generally, of North com- will now In and from data will and attainable to all de- siring the very beat insurance in the beat life insurance company in world. agent In your town not yet arrangements, JOHN C State Agent, Haleigh, N. C. Paid policy energetic agent wanted at once to work the OLD DOMINION LIN Steamer leave ton daily at A. M. for Green- ville, leave Greenville daily at M. for Washington. Steamer Greenville Mondays, Wednesday and Fridays at A. M. leave Tarboro for Greenville at A. M. carries freight only. Connecting at Washington Steamers for Norfolk, Baltimore, New York and ton, and for all points for the West with railroads at Norfolk. Shippers should order freight by the Old Dominion S. S. Co. from New York; Clyde Line from Bay Line from Baltimore and Line from Boston. JNO. SON, Washington, N. C J. J. Greenville, N. C. f. DEALER IN N. O. Cotton Bagging and flee always on hand Fresh goods kepi constantly on hand. Country produce and sold. A trial will convince yon. D. W. W. R. WHICHARD BRO,, IN Whichard, N. C. The Stock complete In every de and prices as low at the lowest. Highest market price paid for country produce. i. l IN------ A LINE OF Also a nice Line of Hard wan. COME TO SEE ME. J. B. Norfolk, Va. Cotton Buyers and Brokers Id Cotton, Grain and ons. Private Wires to New York, Chicago and New Orleans. The Commoner ISSUED WEEKLY. WILLIAM J. Editor Publisher, Lincoln, in Advance. One Year II, Six Months Three Sing. Copy No traveling canvassers are em- ployed. Subscriptions taken a Weekly and will be sent together one year for or The Daily and one year for 93.60 payable in ad- Taut or I mm for fr Christmas A nice Xmas present, our pretty at Cost. Prize Soft Sole About bare largely car- pets in American homes of recent years. The modern hygienic housewife insists upon baring movable floor coverings because can be kept to much cleaner. For people who rent, rugs found in lie long run to be with of residence can lie more easily fitted than a carpel to the new floors. There are a few facts which the woman who buys for her house i needs lo lead I all the in artistic design M I well as coloring. Ten dollars is I what n foot the best Per- rug II worth, and it look a sin- weaver twenty-three days to complete that portion. The Turkish from made of wool and are woven in most every hamlet and home. Ev- poor family as a part of their house furnishing which arc very valuable, but which they will not part except in time of the direst need. The rug arc inferior in quality. Their , name is derived from the mart to Rift for all womens and wens shoes. brought for sale. They are made in the interior from the Angora goat's hair. rugs are made by a bond of nomads in the of Ana- These are rug of even texture woven from wool of the Cue flocks of sheep. A Nut Pudding. A rich and delicious desert and easily served, which is a consideration, is a nut pudding. make it beat separately the and of six To the yolks add one and n half cups or granulated sugar, and to whites. beaten to the t possible add three cups of chopped or pounded nuts. or almonds are equal IV MIX nil together lightly and stir in one of vanilla. Then, last of all, sift in one or baking powder well mixed in one of flour. ThU is to ho baked quickly icily tins and when ready to serve is to he put together like layer cake whipped A pint of this thoroughly chilled and sea- with flavoring or brandy will sufficient lo put between layers and over the top and sides. Xmas Goods. Our Stock is Complete, elections from those Figures, Bisque Figure, Cull early and make your Busts, White Classical Boys Clothing at cost. in prices and qualities Can please you W. T. LEE CO- Fancy China Plates, Cups, Saucers, Cut Glass, Silverware, etc. Dolls All Kinds. IF YOU ARE HUNTING The Place to get the Best Goods for the Least Honey then yon will go straight to HOOKER Complete --lock of fall and winter goods now ready for your inspection, and our NEW cannot be surpassed anywhere. The ladies should not fail to see our stock. H. C. HOOKER. are going fast, to get your choice. Don't eel left be in time mi OF A THE Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company. Mr. Dan Abram, of Rocky Mount, N. C., took out policy No. in 1866, year accumulation period; annual premium total payments OPTIONS OF SETTLEMENT. year dividend payable in cash and continue policy for . 2- Pull paid participating additional and continue policy for Withdraw total cash value For an agency, or example of results at your age with any other company, address, giving date of birth, T. ARCHIBALD General Agent. For Virginia and North Carolina, 1201 E. Main Street, Va 0,000.00 5,000.00 Kinds at The Reflector Railroad Talk. Wilson, V. C, Dec. i.- railroad talk going on here, but going on so quietly as hardly to be known. It Is talk that is being done and the result may link Haleigh to with another tie of iron and pass on to Washington through Mr. J. II. Turner, lately of tho Second Division of the has been here talking and man has beer here seek- Information about the road which in proposed to build. The project, as Information obtained here, is to run the line of road Iron Raleigh to then turning to the southeast ALL ARGUMENTS HALT WHEN THE PRICE AND MERCHANDISE IS RIGHT. Fruit For The use of diminishes acid- and The acid in undergo which diminish the acidity of the blood and in the elimination o rheumatic The most fruits ripe grimes, lies, strawberries . near, figs, dates, apples and . . , ii A dietary o fruits is n means of over coming biliousness. Such a dietary rosy he ed for one or two days week. A fruit dietary is The fruits are ., pies, prunes mid The pleasant days we have been having are now u BAKER HART, FOR STEAM SUPPLY. of the past, and only the pleasant memories of the same re- main. Have applied yourself with all necessary winter clothing i When you face facts all arguments halt. We give no prices but all winter goods ft A full and up-to-date line of Clothing, Shoes, Hals, Dry Goods, Rugs, Notions, Dress Goods and Trimming. Under- wear the cold kind. Winter and season right for Blankets and Comforts, yes stock right too. STANDARD PATTERNS, RICKS WILKINSON. Clue For Heady To any of eon of water t both together in bottle, t tight and set ii by for three r four days, when it trill lit for without the application of Glue prepared sill keep fir years and ll all lime except in cold nil her. i it should he MM III water b using. To of the by the glue drying in tho vessel use a vessel fl i cover tilling light on i prevent the pint v r evaporation. A strong solution if isinglass In the m it an cement for leather If you Line never tried lemonade with boiling you have hint. Tn it non the juice from lemons into ,, n ire Add two hi . if lemon, ;,, I . t boiling When a lo We have just added Steam Supply to our business an- will sell anything in this line very low. See us when in want t Globe and Angle Valves, Standard Globe and Angle Valves, Check Valves, Water Oil Cups, Air Cocks. Steam Hancock S. Cocks, Steam Pipe all sizes, Pipe Filling all sizes. COMPLETE LINE OP Packing, Robber Bolt, Gaudy Belt, Mather Belt, Bolt Ls log, Bolt Hooks, GRIFTON ITEMS. N. . IS, w. Bern, left V. A. returned to Kin- Sal Mr. W. S. returned to New Bern Wednesday alter a few Weeks here. Misses Katie home Saturday tiller H weeks vi-it at Conetoe and Tarboro. Kelli hi at Mi. Mi lilt then Inane in I., o. Co. is lushing to get In building by of no building corner to Wilson and on to Groan- f ville Pamlico river, corner Bridge water HI soon be completed and D will occupy n- through a level country and a Perry, of Kinston, has territory . a i rich in Eastern Carolina a great removed his family near tuition. c and J. I. Patrick crop awl thick will open up the Ural of January a general line of , . such a road seems certain. I much excite-1 at in a here A crowd from were here taking of railroading and who Christina and two of the crowd tins projected road a paying more than bargained Lilly and J. A. engaged Cries Moors, col., at for a and tn th. drew his pistol and Ii i a to testify to the ii i. twice, one ball sinking of H I Williams, colored, in the public William was taken lo Dr. of Perry killer. that get . articles, f ion's and O search for Painkiller that was . , , , in family before yon was born. I ball was made not h, s Dr. of Ayden, was wired j but one Parry to Dr. and tiny made a thorough Here b the el base. nit did not Bud ball. Living this winter comes high. Officer arrested both The price of cotton Is low and S has been a rise In look i tin SOLE AGENTS lo office. lined and coat, making a Lilly was kept over until his relatives came to his whisk was until court at a steady rise breads Meats, eggs aid bat- which as their basis the cereals to a greater or less client, have also advanced in price. It is predicted that lie fore the end of Williams is gelling along and wheat will have K, ii well a lo Sewn Pip- and Farm Drain ill Garland Cook Stoves. BAKER HART. We congratulate brothers Man- of lbs Henderson Gold Leaf, W of the Greenville upon papers re cent I j celebrating I bell twentieth Ninth Carolina can nut boast of two editors more pa- and public spirited, and we I In in both many more years of advanced to one dollar per bushel. The farmer goes to market with a few bales of cotton not returns home with dollars in his purse. the sot belt few people, even among the class, enjoy the a tail pocket book. And yet the has its silver lining. people go to church w finer clothe on ever worn, and . never before history of this OFT . N. C. A to be Of laths and cur- of a in the rawness I so many of our children n ; . , t . . ., . of life, longs. of W us Have a threat sad limes is coinage and stop talking keenly enjoyed n There is nu In It- emir. Sofa fold HUH IS l in- yea have Wen from and Allen's bung I