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r- Have You Forgot a q I AM CARRYING AN i LINK OF Dry Goods, Dress Goods, Shoes Hats, Shirts, Pants, Hardware m. AND A OF THING Tinware. WHICH I AM TO Come to see me or your next Barrel of Flour Yours to please- Jas. B. White. AFTER TWO PREMIUMS HAVE PAID IX THE II III ill X. J. POLICY HAS Loan Value, J. Cash Value. Paid up I. that Is ts. Will be re -instated if arrears be paid within on month while yon are living, or within three after lapse, upon satisfactory evidence of payment of arrears with Interest. second No Incontestable. Dividends are payable at the beginning of the second and each succeeding year, provided the premium for the current year be paid. They may be To reduce Premiums, or j. To the Insurance, or To make policy payable as an during the lifetime of J. L. SUGG, the one the prettiest marriage ceremonies ever witness- ed took place St. Bar. E. W. Gamble, officiating. The contracting parties were William Oaten and Miss Selma Louis Into the church filled with friends and relatives the lovely bride in a light brown tailor made suit, with hat to match, entered upon the arm of her brother, J. K. Satterthwaite. At the chancel she was nut by the groom and by I he grand ceremony the church the twain were made one. The maid of honor was the brides Miss Mollie No sweeter or prettier maid ever walked up aisle. in the regulation dress of hour was best man. The ushers were J. L. Cherry and Felix both handsome and the personification of urban- My. Immediately after the ceremony i he bride and groom for their home in 1-aim ville. Presents numerous and useful were sent them the estimation In which each and both were South HEALTH INSURANCE The man who Insurer hi Mi Is wise for his family. The who Insures Ms health is wise both for his family and himself. You may by grave, It. It Is worth guarding. At the first attack of disease, which generally approaches through the and itself in Innumerable Ms Pills And save your health. IS 1666. J. ff. PERRY k CO. Norfolk, Va. Cotton Factors and of Bagging, Ties Bags. and shipments solicited. OLD DOMINION WHEN YOU WANT Dry Goods, Groceries, Confections, etc., go to Mrs. L. H. WHITE, Black Jack, N. C. Nice line cf goods on hand. Prices low Country produce for cash or in exchange goods. Advertising Growth. It is reasonable that the should expect immediate re- turns from his announcements. In the case of a permanent business however, future also is worth considering. An establishment which is expected to grow can well afford lo bear the cost of which will give to it an place in the public memory. The small merchant who Is to become a large merchant must begin his growth in the ad- Record, Greenville, N. C. Dr. D James, Surgeon. Greenville, Steamer leave Washing- ton daily at A. M. for Green ville, leave Greenville daily at M. for Washington. meeting Wednesday evening. Rev. Steamer J. Sunday school Mondays, Wednesday . DIRECTORY every day, morning and evening. Pray- Wednesday evening Rev. J. N. Booth, pastor. Sunday- school It. A. Allen superintendent. M every Sun lay, morning and evening. Greenville and Fridays at A. M. for Tar 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. C. WORRY a small thing like that, but come to you can supply a dinner without the aid of the I tar excellent Hi of CANNED GOODS furnish a variety of desirable things for table. We also Veep the beat VERMONT BUTTER, always lush. And m we Have the be.-I lo be had. In fact I he plan- lo call Why Easter a Feast. During all of March the sun is coming farther north. About Ike twentieth it shines directly on the Equator, day is just as long as the night. The time of old Jewish and hence of our Enter, depends on this dale. This batter always comes following the first full moon after the sun crosses the line. This accounts tor its so Home Journal. anything Groceries l in t he way of I SEW GROCERS. re I For Nails, Windows, Collars, PI Toe Lochs, Doors, Paints, Rope, flames, Shovels Cur- A Advertising. The advertising of a New York savings bank the newspapers consists of a daily ct from the simple proverbs of Franklin knew from experience the wisdom saving, and these quotation are likely to impress readers who have the rules of economy and thrill. Naturally the advertising bank will be the choice of these readers in the selection of a Record. The winter been long and cold in Chicago, the power of endurance of its people has been almost exhausted To save them- selves from the necessity of the members a German society devised a scheme for a night's festival in a summer gar- A large hall was transformed into a garden, huge trees being placed here there and covered with artificial leaves The walls were painted lo represent long country in summer. There were tables under the trees and a band of music. In short, every- thing was especially after the heat was turned on the mercury marked eighty de- Then came the people, the women dressed iii white summer garment and the men in while duck trousers, while the children ran about barefoot. The whole was realistic, and at midnight the people dispersed they were fortified for another three mouths of winter. Photographer, GREENVILLE, N. C. The leader in good work and low prices Nice for per Half Cabinets per dozen. All oilier lines very cheap. Crayon Portraits made from any small picture cheap. Nice Frames on hand all the time. Come and examine my work. No trouble to ample and answer questions. Tho very best work guaranteed to all. Office hours to a. m., to C p. m. Yours to please. p. m. L. II. Pender, thin day, J. B. Morton, pastor Sunday a. m. E. B. F. H. Hard- Minister. Morning and even- prayer with sermon every 1st and 3rd Sunday. services every 2nd and 4th Sunday. Sunday-school a. m., W. B. B. Brown, superintendent. Litany every Wednesday a. m. Preaching second, and fourth Sundays in each month Prayer meeting Wednesday night. Rev. D. W. Davis, pastor. Sunday school P. M., W. R. Parker, superintendent. regular services DEALER IS THE GREENVILLE CO. Manufacturers of Doors, Sash and Blinds, Interior and Finishings for Fine Modern and Cheap Build togs. We solicit your patronage guarantee to give satisfaction in prices, styles and work. Please send your orders to Tile Co. N. C. GREENVILLE N. C. fl Cotton Bagging and Ties always on ha ml Fresh goods kept es hand. Country produce and sold. A trial will convince you. D. W. DEALER IN Whichard, N. C. The Stock complete in every de and prices as low an the lowest. Highest market price paid for country produce. LODGES A. F. ct A. M. No. meets first and hied Monday evening. E. E. fin, W. M. J. M. Reuse, Sec. I. O. O. Lodge, No. Meets every Tuesday evening. L. H. G. W. S. Atkins, gee K. of River Lodge, St. every Friday evening, C. Forbes, L. son, K. of R. R. Vance Council, No 1696, every Thursday even- W. B. Wilson, Secretary, J. S. Regent. A. O. Council, No. meets every first and third nights in Odd Fellows Hall. J. Z. Gardner, Worthy Chief; D. S. Smith, Sec I. O. Conclave No. every second and fourth Monday nights in Odd lows Hall. W. B. Wilson Smith -lee William Morgan, HO year was found dead in a ditch afternoon o'clock on Mr. Button's farm, about six miles from Last Saturday he was known to have had between and on his person -when found there was only in his It is thought by several who knew the old man that there has been foul play, that he was murdered for a few Free Press 5th. A young in Leaven worth, Kansas, is for WOW congenial masculine who would love her herself As she incidentally remarks that In addition lo her good points she Is worth in cash probabilities are that she will find some sympathetic fellow- who will Blur. Low to vis Atlantic Coast Line. The Atlantic Coast Line Rail- way Company announces fol- lowing low rates to Charleston O., on account of the South Caro- inter state and West Indian exposition. Charleston, C. 1st, 1901 to June 1st 1902. The following apply from N. Tickets to sold daily until including 1902. continuous passage Una I limit ten j in addition to date of sale. 116.40 Tickets to be sold daily until and including May Slat 1902. continuum passage limit June 1902. For tickets, Pullman reservation any further particulars write or call on II. M. Gen Pass. Wilmington, N. C. K. N. C. S. Pass Tarboro. NOTICE Last Call For Taxes. Marti Carolina's Foremost Newspaper. The Charlotte Observer. EVERY DAY IN THE YEAH. CALDWELL TOMPKINS. he J. P. CALDWELL Editor. PER OBSERVER Receives the largest telegraphic news service delivered to any paper between Washington and Atlanta, and its special service is the greatest ever handled by a North Caro Una paper. THE V OBSERVER con of Hi more pages, and is to a large extent up of original mailer. THE ER printed Tuesday and Friday per year. The largest paper in North Carolina. Sample copies sent on application. Address THE OBSERVER, Charlotte, I J. L COREY, -DEALER IN- A GENERAL LINE OF Mi Line of Hardware. COME TO SEE ME. J. R. COREY. ATLANTIC COAST LINK RAILROAD CO. CON EN em as St, . a m a w AH fl M a M i mat I its sis is i u u in ibis l IS fit sir is lo tat et ti sat m Ar Saul Lt Rock; Lt Ar Lt AT Lt L. III MM TONIC LAXATIVE II you lour breath, inactive liver, heartburn, kidney trouble-., loss cl insomnia, lick of energy, bad blood, blotched or muddy akin. or any and which tell the story of bad bowel, an system, Will Cure It will out the bowels, cumulate the liver and kidneys, strengthen the membranes tho purify your blood and put you your again. Your will return, your bowels move your liver and kidney to trouble you, your skin will and freshen and you will feel the old time and buoyancy. inking . l on, i n TH . i polo rat nature. l-m . t. i rod a ff It I ill at the following times and plane, tor Ike taxes due for year on and Braver Alton railroad was agreeably at prised a few days ago not Ice in, In- had lain left by an Monday. Mar. at old as a of , . . V Mar. while on that toad. Mar. at pays. There is n u. t. lost it, S. M. i Slur. ii to i a r- A purse Is a good thing to lean on. Tin- hands a clock always on front, and they may lie time. Wholesale retail Grocer and Dealer. Cash paid Hides, Fur, Cotton Seed, Oil Bar Turkeys. Egg, etc. Bed steads, Mattresses, Oak Suits, B by Carriages, Carts, Thur-day, Mar. at lunges, Safes, P. ItS o'clock. I a ii, i-t good lo- n for Blokes, day, Mm I. Friday, Mar. Friday, Johnson's Mil's, Mar. township, Friday, Mar. Cutler the law this is last rail for taxes before adding cost. Ill who fail to pay by March will levied on and tho cost add- ed to their laves. Norfolk, Va. Cotton Buyers and Brokers Stocks, Cotton, Grain and ons. Private Wires to New York, Chicago and New Orleans. and Gall Ax High Life Tobacco, Key West Che roots, Henry George Cherries, Peaches, Apples Pine Jelly, Milk, Flour Sugar, Coffee, Meat, Soap, Magic Food, Matches, Oil, Cotton Seed Meal Hulls, Gar den Seeds, Oranges, Apples, Candies, Dried Apples, Peaches, Prunes, Currents, Raisins, Glass and China Ware, Tin and Wooden Ware. Cakes and Crackers, Mace torn, Cheese, Best Butter, New Royal Sewing Machines, and nu The Commoner WEEKLY. WILLIAM J. BRYAN, Publisher, Lincoln, in Advance. One Year II, Months Three Sing. Copy Be. No traveling canvassers are em. ployed. Subscriptions Weekly and will be sent together one year for or The Daily and one year for 93.50 payable In ad- i n ii n I M I II I MUM id II II IN III M I ft For Sale by ll- The Constitutional other goods. -i. provides that no one can tote who I ,, is only I CO fa to lay t a sail; J , , J. a I Ai -in l t Mr, all in the lo bis poll wet internally will when ., , , It lie There I in warm i ii but one Perry in u coats and to your vote. Sheriff. to see inc. S. M. PATENT for Art and , AIM I, Inn Ar Ar Main LI vat 1842. t ford p m. S M p m, Mp in am Ban- m, Bad a m, lion. Mill. H a tn, it p m, Hop. Mill. p m Red p m, II f at with train N-. it with Carolina at Bad with the Spring. railroad, at the Seaboard Air and Railway at with Charlotte Railroad Train on Boas s p at, I at at i p m. II r. M a a. Train, c lain a m and . p m, I r. . in n list an and Train Tarboro daily t v. i. m. l p. r f- P. C mm dally, Ill a T m a I a m. ,. w- Mount a m, I So p m. Sand r. on Clinton at a III om, Clinton at a m tat la Train So Tl Bake. lot f-tr don for all point north all H. M. Pass. Agent J. K. Manager. T. M. Manager The Reflector D. J. EDITOR TO PER Um VOL GREENVILLE, PITT COUNTY, FRIDAY, MARCH NO I Tuesday II HI MM Wilkinson The We Ever Didn't Say. BUT WE DID AND ONLY REPEAT. Not sore we told yon after inventory that stocks were then In record condition, by which we mean Clearest of clinkers. If we didn't was the truest tiling we ever didn't say. Of all the hard lessons a merchant to learn battles is NEVER CARRY OVER. goods lately bought, and still it's mighty bard to plunge the knife. But do it he often or softer later. It's due to you. as well as us, that we start new season light. DO. WHITE A SALE OF WHITE AT PRICES THAT WILL SET EVERY TONGUE IN PITT COUNTY TO WAGGING. VALIANT WHITE QUILT that was never sold for less than 1.26 have to go in this sale at CROCHET WHITE QUILT that you can't match st less than this at CROCHET WHITE QUILT that has been the talk of county could sell It at now bas to go this st IMPORTED CHOICE PATTERNS in Marseilles Patten Finish Quilt that are sold over fur in this sale at q RICKS WILKINSON. BLACK JACK ITEMS. Blackjack, N. C, Mar. Mrs. Sue and children, little Ruth and Jessie, are visiting Mrs. f H. Mills. Abram Dixon accompanied by his mot her, left Friday for Snow Hill, to be gone several days. W. H. Wynne and B. L. Clark left Friday evening for lo spend several days. We were glad to have J. W Elks in midst a while last Sunday. Miss Annie White spent several days last week with sister, Mrs. F. Evans left for up road Friday to see hit best girl. Ed. Arnold, who has been sick for some lime, was last Monday by L. A. Burroughs. Mr. also conducted services at Hr. Arnold's home Monday night. Mrs. J. II. Mills baa been very sick for lite past few days, but is convalescing. Bob. Faithful, of Com a .,,. Sunday. Mrs. came HALEIGH STATUE. Contribution School Children Stated. Sn. Editor As a teacher it gives me great pleasure to know an effort is being made to a statue in Raleigh to the memory Sir Allow me to offer that school of Pitt force January 1902, county make a contribution Paid claims caused to fund being raised for this death of policy endow purpose. annuities, He, last year I am sure if each teacher will lay here is no sound- the matter before his or her pupils, M or better company the world It would be but a pleasure to our the Old Mutual Benefit, OUR RALEIGH LETTER. Special of In tr. Raleigh, N. C, March There will be no bill passed this Congress designed to red I Southern representation in Con- press. Senator Pritchard writes to a Republican paper, Times, to that effect, bod among other things, measure is only one now pending before Congress, I am opposed to that. I shall be able tn deal with other as they arise. You may say to all that I am unalterably op- posed to a force bill or anything akin to it. I think we are capable of working own destiny if let Pritchard, it granted, defeat such lion if he so and now it is settled that he has already done his credit be it aid. Apropos of the vigorous efforts which Commissioner of Insurance Young been making to protect the insurable public of this State from the illegal machinations of unsound insurance companies, which operate through methods that cheat the State of also, it Is encouraging to note that our people are waking up to the injury they are doing themselves and the irreparable injustice done their families by patronizing such frauds and are patronizing only the best companies. By the he company that probably largest business in North Caro- st this time, tho Old or Newark, K. J., bas sent out it annual statement for last year, and figures presented must make a man feel secure if be is insured In a company like that. For instance, the company's assets amount to 976,839,027.69. Re- from premiums in 1901, over Number of policies written last year, insuring policy-holders to amount of Total amount of m mm This depart j added to ill the lime. Nearly every day there is new. We will only call your attention to a few specialties Plated Ware. This Is the lost serviceable ware you cm get. It is a heavy plate copper body, so it it almost We have this coffee and tea pots different sizes, butter and sugar dishes, and water pitchers serving dishes, syrup pots, cuspidors, If you use this ware once you will want any for it is tie best. and China Ware. It is no use to about this depart for everybody knows we are tie crockery people In this part of the world. always carry stock and you ran select the pieces for h and if a Set to suit yourself, much better than having to buy what you do not want, ill I you ever use any of new in Anti-Rust Ware. It is guaranteed never to rust. Goats in and ask for it. In fact we carry almost everything needed lo lit up your bed- room, or parlor. All we want you to do is to conic in and call for whit you We try to keep the very best in each of departments and think we can please you price and All ask is a trial. Reaping the Harvest. Sin or shame in young or old is j always, to lie deplored. it is . especially sad to sec a young per- son's life ruined by a sinful act, and sad to see a young being reap- a h that has sown in a moment, but when that being old gray haired mother who must go out her loved one into harvest field under the scorching sun and with him reap the harvest, or alone, in the bitter- of sit at her fireside while the darkness gathers all mt her and winds her of the sins her child. week a young of good family, just entering manhood who bat; sown his seed in a moment, crossed the threshold of our State for a long term, an mother at home, who him good-bye with a broken he as she wailed, baby, my baby bow can you leave your poor old mother, so lonely, my poor baby To her he was same little fellow that had gone to sleep in her arms just a few years ago, but to the world be was the young man, who n moment of drunken auger had murdered his friend. Lung after her dear old back shall have become bent with reaping, the harvest will still Ii.- News J. B. Co. The Only Department in GREENVILLE school to contribute some- thing for this worthy work. I feel sure the editor of The Re- who already has boxes in charge to receive contributions for the statue, would also receive and forward a special donation coming from the schools of, he W. F. It will give The Reflector pleasure such donations as the school children to visit parents here, amount to He I at and returned Friday. Little Ml Becca Mills ed borne. Mrs. is visiting here. Booklet and Newspaper. For a business enterprise requires to be introduced to the i long explanations and probably be as f to increase taxation in order . ft build good roads as borrow money on a issue but people will agree to borrow money when they will not go down Into their pockets and pay Herald. A Trust is en- lo secure an option o. leading factories St booklet be form of It is however, to reach everybody a publication without a liberal use of newspaper space to call lo It, and even then there will be very largo proportion of the people who will never send for the booklet, and among them may be many of the particular persons It is most desirable to reach. The newspaper, the into the bands of virtually everybody and the ex a sum equal to the i i lie booklets fir newspaper I ea Street Camera 1- ,,, more than g I good old i but Record. Parry which has been doing business for fifty seven years. The new dent, Hon. Frederick sen, Is one of a greatest most successful men In United States. f MATTERS OF INTEREST. Small-pox is reported by the State Board of Health to exist in twenty-five counties of the State, and there are over cases, but only one death, so would strike off cents of the tax on whiskey has pared to change the revenue lax from to cents. But there's little prospect it becoming a law. It having been that Senator Simmons favored Locke Craig's candidacy for the United States Mr. desires it to be Hated that he Is not taking sides in the fight this year and will net exert himself for or against of the candidates-1 there seven or eight at the last The State Board of Pharmacy meets hero April and a State Convention of the King's ten, is to be held in May. Jury Held Prayer. is an almost unheard of thing for a jury to hold prayer before returning a verdict, lint this is what happened in the jury room and what was done by the twelve men just I hey returned Hint gave Miss Mat tie i Baker for having her baud mangled in one of the machines of Raleigh Colton Mills. It will i be recalled that the jury was lock- ed up this case Thursday . from half past Ti in the afternoon I half-past at night, and DON'T W a small difficulty was bill in reaching a verdict. When you tan supply a dinner without all had finally Foreman aid of Our Thompson line of CANNED GOODS furnish , lead in prayer, which a variety of desirable things with much earnestness and your table. We also I reverent attention from all present. VERMONT jury filed into the court STATE NEW. Happenings In North Carolina. The Mormons are holding a con- in A girl years of age a were married in Mon- day. A 13-year-old girl of China Grove, in county, died day of small pox. Ex-Congressman T. O. Skinner in a card advocates the election of Judge A. Hoke to succeed Sen- Pritchard. Free Press tells of a run away couple getting married in road near LaGrange The couple were C. B. and Miss Willie Smith. A new cutler, to cost will be placed at New Bern. The bill was by Congressman Thomas and has been favorably W. B. claiming to be a Confederate Veteran from was dead in a boarding in Raleigh Monday morning. He bad on the reels for several days. A Salisbury man home the and went in his latch key. over a scree- the hall and Just as be was picking himself up pistol balls came flying around him. His wife thought . burglar bad come and used her pistol. North Carolina week st Charleston will be April to l Wednesday, Sib, ill be Charlotte day, Thursday, h, editor's day and Friday, Wilmington day. Doubtless the Old North State will be well rep- resented all through the week. And FLOUR have the best brands to be had. In fact our store is the place lo call anything wanted way of Nice Groceries. THE NEW GROCERS, HI room and rendered verdict. Raleigh New sand Observer, Bib. The United Wales senate has passed a bill to pay Flora Hailing for damages on account of illegal arrest imprison- at Ne in January Which reminds us Hint Uncle Sain i sometimes a slow paying claims against him. If Flout isn't dead she has probably forgotten all alum I the anguish she for come bandy to somebody. Twice the The manager of a life insurance company who Is a striking ad- every day in the news- papers within bis territory has reached this prop- advertised insurance company doing business through well In- formed agents will sell twice number policies that a non ad- company, equally reliable and with will dispose By he menus companies which not advertise regularly in daily Record, Miss Margaret Carpenter who re- died in New Jersey at age of years, promised her lover who died years ago that would marry and kept word, she bad numerous . n.- I For Nails Lochs, a contemporary propounds Windows, Paints, Hope , submit Mi u-n Collars, Plows, Shovels and . Tools, go to were round Next door to Ricks to slim I people of l lie counties of dare say a reasonable lion would IN unanimously in every county not already levying such a lax, and once es laid sled people themselves would never let loose until road- wen the same Why of course. What is to prevent her from rolling goo goo eyes at one fellow being to another fellow ton Star. the family can't always raise the dough. long marriage is indeed a slow match. fountain Right SCHOOL- BOOKS Reflector We see Confederate has returned bis war- rant lo Auditor Dixon saying Unit he did nut S pension. would seem that his conscience came into rower about the lime warrant OHM. That man's to In Mime pub- It bas been men ore partial lo rocking chairs because have arm. Richard a Klondike gold humor, bad given bunt in despair, when he struck a in of a creek which was stuffed with gold. He got out one day of yellow Star. Look the Pact la the Pace. The progress S toward limy i ugly fact ,, but ,, In ii vim in lake last slops the by ms cold, merely the for s times. There is no in Sold by ll

EASTERN REFLECTOR N. C. D. J. WHICH ARD, Entered at the Post Office at Greenville, K. C, as Mail Matter. Friday, March U, 1902. Congressman ha- ed an order establish of rural free delivery routes Greene county. Heretofore they have only been established at rail road points. Secretary of the Navy Long has resigned as a of Roosevelt's to take effect May 1st. Congressman W, U. Moody, of Massachusetts, has been chosen as his successor. Prince Henry, of Prussia, has finished his visit to America, is now on his way back home. He was given a most cordial reception by Americans and expressed as highly pleased. pictures in red of two horses and twelve mules, the horses diagonal corners while the mules are scattered about in every shape. Across the center are two questions in black the to hear from the people Will the people Nobody yet has explained what the card menus, possibly it is only a crank amusing himself spending some fur cards. Congress did not classify the rural free delivery service and place the carriers the con tract system. On the the salary to carriers was and the amount raised from to The Norfolk street ear strike is still on with no immediate pros- of adjustment. cars arc mooing but it requires military police force to guard them. Several small riots have occurred. The grand jury of county Superior court, on Tuesday found a true bill against James fur the murder of Mis- Ella The case set for trial Thursday Mid a of ordered. To a man a long ways off there are things about these war stories. England has several times declared that the war in South Africa has ended, yet no longer than last Friday the gave the the set back have received the entire Lord and taken prisoner, men kill officers and men and missing. That is as bad as our Philippine war which ha ended so times. We Bee it stated that lieu. W. Roberts, of Gate, has declared a candidate for the nation for Congress by the next Democratic convention of this dis- end Roberts is a man much admired all the district and the people would them- selves honoring him. Rut The REFLECTOR thinks mistakes are made in changing our Congress men when we have a good tentative. It seems to have been a custom to every two or three terms, so by the lime a Congressman gets so he is familiar with the run of in to be really useful to his he is set aside a near put up his place. The first district has had no better Hon. John Small, it would not be the wisest thing to change now. The districts that derive the greatest benefit are the ones that a useful and keep him there, not by few Much said in the papers about abandonment of the pro posed trip of Miss Alice Rouse- Mr. and Mr, F. Twentieth Mac Anniversary. Williams with Mi Leila Cherry Mrs. Cleve Miss served salads, sand- cheese olives and biscuits. Ices were served by O. It is not of occurrence Jones with Sties Clara North that a paper prints Forbes, T. M. I looker with Miss the marriage of a couple, then i Pat tie W. H. years later the same paper with Miss Louise Latham. gives account of the anniversary of There was a attendance window up and himself the same couple. But Tin Re the reception, it was about a bad night's airing, is it We HAPPENING AND WHINES NOTES. N. C, March a fellow's best girl fit out riding with another is no reason be should leave has that privilege today. handsomest assemblage ever see in Greenville. All wish Vs. James y more happy In The on the of March, was article from which we now- take the following mar- of marriage. of our talented young towns man, James, Esq., to Miss Mangle, eldest daughter of our esteemed Treasurer, James B. Cherry, Esq., took place the Methodist church in this place. Wednesday, March at o'clock promote f Private Bruce The bridal party, consisting Gotten, of couples, tile, up each this county, to aisle, keeping perfect time to the of Coast in the wedding march skillfully played Army, as last week in by Mr,. Ada If. Cherry. were as Chas. to his feuds. Mr. Cot- with Miss Button, of world I. V. Morrill, of since leaving lour years with Miss Van Jenkins, ago -he Richard Williams. M Jr., with Miss Lelia Cherry, both of party, Of Greenville; CM. Bernard, of with all of Greenville, with Miss Carrie J . . in Two Brothers in the l Three well, of Andrew Joy- with Miss Maggie Cherry, both Greenville; W. L. Brown, of Greenville, with Miss Annie Jones, San in the V. Artillery. In a short was ordered to China and in the He was of Greensboro; W. It. Wilson with around Tin Mia. Dancy, both of Green- one soldiers W. B. Brown, of Greenville, Von with Mis, Lulu of Golds. on the command Pearce, of Greenville, of the allied fores in China. with Miss Langley, of From w Thomas of Clinton, Maude, where with Miss Bettie Dancy, of brother, Lyman A. Ville; L. James with Miss of v-s- for Cherry, both of The bride entered with her homestead, father, and the groom will, his Both bud Mo much service beat man, Col. I. A. Sugg. The here Sunday. i lemony was must admit love is a funny thing, but it never t reeled us that way. There is a constant rolling away of the buggies. Every day almost as they leave in the glistening the common ex- heard is and those who use them declare arc just as The purchaser is sure of a bargain when he owns one of them. Oscar Rollins, of Bethel, is visit- the family of his M. G. Bryan. Elder W. L. of spent the day here yesterday. A. G. Cox and Mrs. Cox went to Greenville, Tuesday. The Truck seems to be the need of every tobacco Farmers are manifesting their of its merits by daily placing orders for coming sea- son with the A. G. Cox. Mfg. Co. R. H. is to lo He went to Bethel jester day. The addition to the Missionary Baptist church will be a decided improvement. It is expected to be complete by the fourth Sunday readiness services, when will be used for first time. If you need tobacco flues place your order now when you call for them will be ready and you will lo.-e no lime waiting. Make tobacco while the sun shines Mfg. Co. Capt. little sou, of were visiting friends followed by a re- We Mrs. J. W. Sparks and Miss at the cf Thursday Of last week lion. John Basil, representative from this district, made a strong speech Congress against the bill proposing to change the of appointing mail carriers fur rural free delivery routes, and let are let. Congress Small has seen of the evils of tying mails over star mules by contract lo knew that rural free livery service will be very poor if j Ills oiler- placed on same basis This is an opportunity brothers if taking in the U, pines.- and prosperity, bringing to honors in life, and the in teem of a wide circle of favored of the travels of Ensign eat cs On Saturday evening, were greatly enjoyed veil, daughter of the . Twenty years is a long lime, vet to attend coronation of, Pill s glad to see King Edward In Jone. The Phil h.-,,, .,. Mrs. P. G. James high rank as these Record Mark have full nap is for breaking op the young lady, the brought to bear on the being for his daughter to go as his on an occasion and re the courtesies that would lie accorded her by the crowned Europe, would not be good polities, and besides lessening his for re election to the Pres- would also Injure the Re publican Thereupon the President had a London paper lo declare the do not know the true in- of all this, but it looks like a Injustice baa been done the young . and a father might well afford In oven sacrifice some his i ambition older that bis daughter might receive such high honor, an honor she is no as worthy to receive as any young in world, and an honor that would have been her pride through life. President being has been and can go m, higher. He is not specially in need money another would mail by contrail is just to give somebody a Job speculating in the routes, and such a system has caused the star routes to be poorly carried. If the rural free delivery should be put on such a basis it would greatly lower the efficiency of the service. can never come lo her again, II looks like for her sake lie could hive allowed her Ibis honor, even I hough it him a second term as President. Some fellow Chicago is amusing himself by sending out postal cards with nothing to meaning or they came from, only the postmark that they arc mailed at re one last week, and by The just receiving , we President Will Goto Washington, March was officially announced today that the President will visit Charleston exposition during second week of April. Two lawyers who hi a Police Court Charleston, S, C . , were by Magistrate for their use of strong ,. it it a we suppose they are now to from which celebrated the twentieth V readers. We have been of their marriage. more of his letters. They had with I hem several of those who participated at their The Rue of North Carolina. marriage, as those of our readers When portrait were familiar with the names and last week in Richmond of Governor changes wrought by marriage can Gen. other no- sec, and of North The elegant home of Mr. Carolina, one's thoughts went Mrs. James, on Fifth street, was a over the of that Hue scene of beauty this occasion. State many ways. The daring Approaching the house the front in the has followed by was brilliantly illuminated with daring in commerce and Japanese lanterns. The in education and color effects the parlor suggesting the question were of the library red, and whet her all modern North of the dining pink not descended from At the dour Hie guests were Dire, the first white child welcomed by W. D. Wilson with on tin Booth Atlantis. Then Mrs. M. M. Nelson, ho directed prompt line reply of I hem lo the parlor, in the west B North Carolina woman, that they of which Stood Senator and Mrs. would not forget that her was James under a canopy Presbyterian, white their faces Richmond, Vs. as happy as twenty years ago. In I Out by Mr. and Mrs. J. Mrs. j, Hits Bettie of for five months, phis. live year old daughter of Mr. Returning lo the hall from the no near the guests were served with coughed it out. by Hurt James with lit by eight lie Miss Mary of u X ray machine dolphin and III mm Pearce with not be lo- Mary James. At the entrance to A whiskey R. L. with Miss Bessie Jarvis child to greeted the guests and directed spit out seed, them to Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Little J. B. Cherry, Jr., with Ada Woolen who served out oysters. Ii this same room were came also displayed gifts to Mr. James their host of friends. These gifts were all in china, than a hundred and twenty live in number, re- beautiful. B. Mayo with Miss Nina James next took charge of the guests and ushered into the room. Mere was a large with twenty lights underneath which was a hand- A Blonde's Freckles show more plainly than a brunette, but discolored spots greatly mar the beauty of either. MAGNOLIA BALM will effectually remove Freckles, Sunburn, Tan, undue Redness, and all other to beauty. IT IS A LIQUID for the face, neck, arms and hands. Can be easily and quickly applied. Others cannot detect its use. It leaves no sticky Harmless as water. At all druggists. Price Register of Deeds, T. B. Moore, Issued the following marriage last Whits Jacob and Lena D. L. and Cora L. Smith. Jell Missouri Moore. Ham Jr., and Nellie Clark. George Perkins and Ty- went to Ayden Saturday and returned Monday morning. Wire fencing is greatly de good old bard horse sense farmers be excelled are proving it by replacing mil fence with wire fencing manufactured by the A. O. Cox Mfg. Co. Mrs. Zeb of Saturday evening and will spend some time with the family of father, Capt. H. M. Dixon. Josh Manning and Sim Chap- man attended at Red Banks Sunday. man pulling and another pushing is evidence we live in an advanced age. The patent is not yet applied for. Sumatra Tobacco For N. C. Commissioner S. L. Patterson and Slate Chemist B. W. have been in Washington for the past two days, trying to interest Secretary Wilson, of the Depart- Agriculture, in the of and fine to in government undertaken experiment of tie cultivation of Sumatra tobacco in Connecticut, Pennsylvania and other States. These experiments have been eminently successful. The soil year show that the western eastern sections the soil is of character of that which ex were successfully made lo Connecticut The department baa four experts in that State show- the people how to cultivate Sumatra tobacco. Dr. be. it can be grown equally as successfully in North Carolina and will begin on the test farm. Mr. is to get expert from the government to superintend the cultivation, but It is very doubt- if this can be done unless the bill giving the department an in- creased appropriation is passed by News and Ob- server. A Georgia paper tells of a re- meeting at which a man arose and said be was the wickedest wretch in the town. to perdition if I should die he Immediately an old started hymn, you get there before I do, look out for me, I'm coming, And wondered why How to Grow for Profit Prepare your land well, manure well plant a variety that command a better price when you offer it the marker. Two years ago I a peck of seed, planted them on half an acre of land and picked a bale of cotton that weighed pounds, shipped this cotton through Mr. H. J. Cobb together with several other hales of good variety and this bale sold for three eights of a cent more per pound lot. The is far superior to any sold on this market and the yield is far ahead of soy thing we have la this country. Numbers of the beat farmers in the county saw my crop growing in the field and pronounced it as fine as they ever saw. I am now offering these seed for sale at 91.00 a bushel. Parties wanting any of seed will send me their order at once as I only a limited quantity for sale. O. L. Greenville, N. C. A Southern Enter or For The South. Noe. TOO, E. Broad St., Richmond, Va. In south the ides has prevailed la the past that la seed of , one must lake trip North lo First one must lake an trip North to then most pay use it. ones, carrying a of lo Grades of Furniture, sad coupled with LACE CURTAINS. AND department, established la Um Soul a If la two, and as- of North k is now complete to overflowing;, where Cheap be obtained and a lout; journey cot half la and as- a today in I n and Virginia and near-by to visit in MODERN Stock is now recently been made. All marked In MS. f A plain flumes am o cull discount ten 1-r cent allowed. THE LEADERS All Kinds at The Reflector fountain John and Mary laughed. Writ At SCHOOL BOOKS Book Tell the good people that the Clothier is now in Northern Markets making for Spring Summer and as his store will be headquarters for the finest and best of. SB Hen's Wear. Always keep on KING CLOTHIER. EASTERN REFLECTOR NOTICE. If there is a GROSS MARK in margin of this paper it so to remind yon that owe Tint for and we request yon to s tile as early as We need YOU owe us and hop you will not keep us waiting for it. This notice is for those who rind the cross mark on their LOCAL REFLECTIONS. are work now. able to do some dropped lo Roe cents Northern Bliss tor Seed at II. Humor says there will be wedding soon. The trees generally are showing signs of now. You hear the birds sing if this weather Bring your fat Cattle to E. M. and lb gross, T. R. Moore is having bis In South Greenville made larger. W. C. baa received a large St. Bernard dog to add to ken- Borne people commenced to feel the approach of tired The Sheriff and Town Tax Col making last for taxes tins week. The March civil of Pitt court will begin Mon- day, Judge F. D. Winston siding. The catch of shad is increasing sod prices correspondingly lower, the Ash still demand good figures. Eggs taken s big decline in northern markets being about half what did two or three weeks ago. The telephone Hue bas been completed for Grifton and put In The line being extended lo Court W. II. Long has disposed of the following cases in court since colored, selling fresh fish in town, places other than market, fined one penny and coal, Both Dead. A telegram received from Jones- today brings the that both lather and mother are dead and both were hurried to both had pneumonia Mr. who is The excel- lent foreman, left last week to be St their bedside. His host of friends in Greenville deeply with him in this Changes in Transportation. The Old Dominion baa withdrawn on Tar river between Green- ville and Tarboro, and will hereafter only do business here and Washington. ere hi d belonging lo Tarboro Oil Mills, will do the for nil points above Greenville. Attacked by Bull. Mr. who lives a few miles from some i with a bull, Monday, t he will not He went out in a lot where the animal was tied with a small lope intend- to take away to work. The boll made a rush at Mr. Daven- port, breaking rope. He threw Mr. Davenport several feel in the sir and when he fell to the rushed on him again. He grabbed animal by and as he lay on ground held bull's bead until help could reach bun. One of Mr. Davenport's ribs was broken in the encounter. A Beautiful Reported for The On afternoon Mrs. J. B. Cherry gave s joint reception lo her visitors sod M. M. Nelson, of Scot- land Neck, and Mrs. John W. Goodwin, of to End of Book Club. Io addition to men- there were also present visitors Mrs. Davis, wife of Col. A. C. Davis, of Goldsboro, a guest of Mrs. F. G. James; Mrs. how. also of Goldsboro, a guest of Mrs. Alfred Forbes ill Miss of Danville; Mrs. Joseph Mrs. Cleve and Mrs. P. C. Mon- of Greenville. Owing lo some the literary I the evening not carried out, but pending of several questions there was more than Him ii- alter another drawn, and good In- humor Hashed from all sides of room bad been tastefully with violets sud potted plants. The exercises the closed with a prise for person who could note down largest of words lo be formed from letters of the in the space of eight minutes, two min- being alloted for each letter. Mrs. W. It. Grimes won prise, s pretty gold filigree almond spoon. Cherry then elaborate luncheon to which every one present did as full justice us season of denial or of gastronomy will allow. Club will meet with Mrs. L. Little on Tuesday, 1st of April. difference between failure and success is that one la due to bald luck and to genius. DO. Some Speak to Me. Some to Yes. 10.1902 J. S. came borne day evening. R. O. left this morning Tarboro. Mrs. H. T. Daniel went to Dunn this morning to visit Mrs. Ola Forbes left Sunday to visit father country. F. M. Whichard left today for Charleston to Charlie of Bethel, spent Sunday here and returned home today. Mis. Cornelius of is visiting her daughter Mrs. It. M. Mr. and Mrs. E. B. little son returned Saturday even- from Washington City. Miss Wooten, of Kin- who is teaching at Ayden, pent Saturday here with friends. Mrs. R. J. Cherry, of who bas been visiting eon. M. Cherry, returned home Saturday evening. Miss Mary Lou Tucker, of ville, is assisting Miss Thornton at Masonic Hall School during the absence Miss Capt. Z. T. Vincent has moved bis family here from Portsmouth will live in Greenville. He will be a conductor on log train from Greenville to March 1902. R. S. Evans up the road today. E. II. went to Durham J. G. of Wilson, came today. of Goldsboro, ii in town. Rev. F. II. returned from Grifton today. Charles Skinner returner day Baltimore II. W. returned Monday from a trip up the road. Mrs. W. T. Hunter little eon returned this morning from i. S. Spain went to Kinston Monday evening and returned this morning. Tom of Oxford came down Monday evening to visit his father, H. A. Blow. Mis. E. A. Jr. Mrs. W. M. Brown, and Mrs. W. H. White left morning for Baltimore. J. R. of Aim of J. B. Cherry ft Co., left Ibis morning markets to buy new goods. Mrs. M. this morn for Baltimore to buy goods. Tom her and will have eyes while Miss Mattie of baa visit- her sister, Mrs. K. Walter, returned home taking a lit- daughter of Mm. Walker with Wednesday, March 1902. D. C. Moore went to Bethel to- day. Jesse went up road Ibis morning. Mrs. to Scotland Neck today. Mrs. D. Gardner left this ruing Nest. O. Hooker M. II. went to Tuesday and re- turned tin- morning. K. A. been away for a mouth bit health, Tuesday. Card desire to return thanks to the members and friends of Methodist church for the very lib donation given to the last Friday We now have an of eatables. Paul said he knew what it was to abound. So do we. II. M. ft Mas. H. M. Knit. The meeting which bas been progress in the Methodist church for the four weeks closed Sun- day night. Notwithstanding the snow and rain the were good, manifested all it. Visible Six professions and five accessions. Rev. Mr. greatly endeared himself the people by and Interest in their The ASSIGNEE STOCK I of T. Lee New York Cost. Shoes, Dress Goods, fact in a first-class up-to-date store, will begin sale Tuesday, Feb. 11th, a. m. at W. T. Lee Co's old stand. No goods charged or sent without the cash. HOES Brothers Ladies and Misses Fine Shoes. WOLF BROS. Misses and Shoes. t Ladies, Misses Children and Baby Shoes. pair war anted Solid Leather ill reduced prices. C. T. The Big Store Greenville, N C. -e

Have You Forgot THAT i AM AN UP-TO-DATE LINE OF What Pry Goods, Dress Goods, Shoes Hats, Shirts, Pants, Hardware AND A OF OTHER THING in war , WHICH, AM to mention Come to see me for your next Barrel of Flour Yours to please- las. B. White. LITTLE NONSENSE. Juvenile Pilferer Made Terms With His A gentleman v. best fruit orchards hid Mas very often robbed caught a boy up one trees one day last autumn. down, you rascal, shouted the fear and you replied the urchin. I'll wait till you said the lad. They had waited about an hour when an idea occurred to the boy. Snatching an apple, he took a steady aim and hit the old fellow on the head with it. What's up fast I'm to keep till every apple's oil the tree unless promise not to lick if I'm to pet a I'm nun to me sport for it. What old fellow had to agree. London Answers. Pills M Ms t Dyspepsia, Constipation, Sick Headache, ALL DISEASES from a Torpid Liver and Bad Digestion h easy t lake No Substitute. in 1666. J. W. CO. Norfolk. Va, Cotton Factors and handlers of Bagging. Ties and Nags. and shipments solicited. OLD DOMINION TWO PREMIUMS HAVE BEEN PAID IN THE; NEWARK. N. J. HAS Value, Cash Value. Paid-up Insurance, Extended that works automatically, Is Will be reinstated If arrears be paid wit bin on 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. are payable the beginning of the and 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 daring the lifetime of insured. L. SUGG, Greenville, N. C. Never Hit Him at All. The Judge What did you hit this man with anyway J hit yet honor. The But look him. He's in a horrible condition. Surely you didn't do that with your fists. honor. J be the heels and bumped a brick wall a few times. Hut I didn't hit How It Seemed to the Pup. 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U for U, For Salt by is not I I I I THE CO . W- -.-. la any . C, of i , In r.- . t I I . I Last Cat For Taxes. I will attend at the following limes places the purpose of collecting taxes due for the year C. I. Smith's Store, Heaver Dam Township, Monday. March at a. m. Mar. at at o'clock. Falkland, Wednesday, Mar. Gum Swamp church, township, Thursday, Mar. at a. in. Mar. IS, at o'clock. Carolina township, Fri- day, Mar. Factoids. Friday, Mar. Ayden, township, Friday, Mar. Johnson's Mills. Creek township, Friday Mar. township, Friday. Mar. the law ibis is the last call for adding cost. All Who mil to pay by will levied on and the cost add- ed to their r-s. The Constitutional Amendment provides that vote fails to pay his poll tax. Fay your taxes in lime to save coals and to save your vote. Sheriff. WHEN Dry Goods, Groceries, Confections, etc., go to Mrs. L. H. WHITE, Black Jack, X. C. Nice line goods hand. Prices low produce bought for cash or in for goods. There was. only one can that Tommy tied on to the pup's tail, but after Dr. D James, day, Pray Rev. Booth, pastor. Steamer My res leave ton daily at A. M. for Greet.- II, for Washington. St. raves u v school a. M. M or A. Allen San Steamer Greenville Mondays, Wednesday . and Fridays at A. M. for Tar- leave Tarboro for Greenville Tuesdays, and Saturdays at A. M. carries freight only. Connecting at Washington Steamers for Norfolk, Baltimore, York and ton, and for all points for the West with railroads at Norfolk. Shippers should order the Old Dominion Co. from New York; Clyde Line from Boy from Baltimore and Line from Boston. JNO. SON, Washington, N. C J. Aft., Greenville, N. C. L. II. Photographer, GREENVILLE, N. C. The leader in good work and low prices Nice Photographs for Si par Half Sago par All other lines very Crayon Portraits made from any small picture cheap. Nice Frames on hand all the time. and examine my work. No trouble Io show and answer questions. The very best work guaranteed Io all. hours s to s. m, to p. m. Yours to HYMAN. W. DEALER THE GREENVILLE -that nun run n mile it teemed in i like this. Low Rates to Charleston Exposition via Atlantic Coast Line. The toast Line way Company the fol- lowing low rates to Charleston s. on of the Una and West S. C. Dee. 1st, to June 1st 1802. The following lilies apply from Greenville, 111.30 Tickets to be oM dally until and May 31st final limit ten days in addition to dale of sale. 115.45 to he sold daily until and including May 1902. June For Pullman and any write or call II. M. Pass. N. J. K. Greenville, N. Y. CO. Cotton Bagging and Ties always on hand Fresh goods kept constantly an hand. Country produce and sold. A trial will convince you. D. W. Manufacturers of Doors, Sash and Blinds, Interior and Exterior Finishings for Fine Modern and Cheap Build lap, We solicit your patronage and to give satisfaction in prices, styles and work. Please send your onion to Greenville Co. N. C. IN Whichard, N. C. The Stock complete In every payment and prices as low as the lowest. Highest market paid produce. Sunday, Bar i. B. school a. m. a. B. P. H. Hard- Minister. Morning and even- prayer with sermon every 1st and 3rd Sunday, far services every 2nd 4th Sunday. a. an., W. B. B. Brown, superintendent. Litany every Wednesday a. second, and fourth Sundays in each month Prayer meeting Wednesday night. D. W. Davis, pastor. Sunday school P. M., W. B. LODGES A. F. A A. M. No. meets first and Monday evening. K. B. W. M. J. B. I. O. O. Lodge, No. IT. Meets every Tuesday evening. L. H. O. W. K. of Lodge, OS, meets every Friday evening, C. Forbes, L. son, K. of B. and B. Vance No 1696, meets every Thursday even- W. B. Secretary, J. A. O. Council, No. meets every first and third nights in Odd Fellow Hall. J. Z. Gardner, Worthy Chief; D. Smith, See I. O. Conclave No. meets every second and f Monday nights in Odd lows Hall. W. B. Wilson Smith And the run half tin i- I --1 from that can what of It- Sweet Things. Mia gel wed- ding ll i- morning which team quite now. aren't they just swell Do know, I'm going mine like that when I'm Miss my dear, will be dais by that time It cm tinder land I said Mrs. it's n- said Mr I m tin air i lion i I In air Hall I A He A f II m till e ll i i one the in ll ho n hold, and in hi o v ii- i lie n ii all lite tho an upper . ., or Thou i i loss of hi lbs i n where i about on i Tin- c i hi I ill contain n of camphor, some Inn i. ii few of nine in i oil, . ii . i, i- and things have been triad and found good. Should r of the family be burned cover the portion linseed oil Ho ii it with cotton WOOL Allow it Io remain twenty- hours. . The bill deferred u drivel a to burrow, Adam belonged to the very and yet they were never to of their now game of Garden will soon be want- Hie get it. Many it cuts an old when he tries to stave him self. it deaf can get a heal- in court. Life i but it one another goes down. The who art demanding in rail road rates ought to be are two cents mile In Minnesota, while in this part of country they almost charge a man for looking at lime Journal. North Foremost The Charlotte Observer. EVERY DAY IN THE YEAR. CALDWELL h J. P. CALDWELL Editor. v AR. the largest news service delivered to any paper between Washington and Atlanta, and special service is tho greatest ever handled by a North Caro- paper. con of Hi r more pages, and is to a client made up of mailer. THE SEMI WEEKLY ER printed Tuesday and Friday l per year. The largest paper in North Sample copies sent on application. Add ran N. I. IN- . i A LINE OF ATLANTIC COAST LINK TRAins tin II Also a nice Line of Hard COME SEE MB. J. B. COBBY. Wood's Seeds BEST FOR THE SOUTH. SEED POTATOES OF CUR We have In stork; VI Second Crop Seed. Wood gives v as to with Maine- n It mesh other useful Write for Potato Price List. Wood's I r-l MIS. not only but l. sort In- r -I Wood Son, for prices. Leave rUg. in Norfolk, Va. Cotton Buyers and Brokers Stocks, Cotton, and ons. Private Wires to New York Chicago and New Orleans. lit in Ai n ii am pm rat it as lea II is SI IN I Mil IS I II IS IS MOUTH. s i n a II PM PM AM AM ll II ID II . I. and and Dealer. paid Hides, Fur, Cotton Seed, Oil Bar Turkeys, Egg, etc. Bed steads, Oak Salts, Ba by Go Carts, suits, Tables, Lounges, Safes, P. lard and Gail ft Ax High Key West Che- roots, Henry Can Cherries, Peaches, Apples Pine Syrup, Jelly, Milk, Flour Soap, Magic Food, Matches, Oil, Cotton Meal and Hulls, Gar den Seeds, Oranges, Apples, Candles, Dried Apples, Peaches, Prunes, Currents, Glass and China Ware. Tin and Wooden Ware, and Crackers, Beet New Mat-blues, and nu other goods. Quality and Quantity. Cheap for cash. Com S. M. The Commoner IV . WILLIAM J. Publisher, in Advance. One Year It, Six Months Three Bing. Copy No traveling canvassers em ployed. taken Tub The Semi Weekly and will be sent together one year for or and one year for 13.60 payable in ad- Ar . Division Main leaves US, a ford n m. arrive p m leers SO p arrives tun S am, Of, a as, Red m, Hope Mills H a rive m, Hops Mills a p pm, m. T Up as Connections at with train M. at with the Carolina at Bed Springs with the Re railroad, at Seaboard Air Line Railway at with the Railroad ea see III S , I rives at IS . s fill s m, I a as, at m. SI . . v-v PATEN III for free WASH. s, Trains ob I in and pin, and I leaves p m. I a in. at . -in SIB . a leave IN p . Mosul lions, dell; Train leaves a a III p a. at SB la pa. No Hashes all rotate all BE Pass. J. B. Manager. T. M. The Eastern Reflector. D. J. EDITOR TRUTH TO VOL GREENVILLE, PITT COUNTY, TUESDAY, MARCH NO -AT- inn Wilkinson The Truest Thing We Ever Didn't Say. BUT DID AND ONLY REPEAT. Not whether total you after inventory that stocks were then in record condition, which we mean C lea re at clinkers. If we didn't it was the truest tiling we aver didn't say. Of all the hard lessons a merchant has to learn the is OVER. Into goods lately bought, light and still Io fashion, It's mighty bard to knife. But do it ho often must, or suffer later. due to you. well as us, that we start new season WE DO. WHITE QUILTS. A SALE OF WHITE QUILTS AT THAT WILL TONGUE IN PITT COUNTY TO WAGGING. VALIANT WHITE QUILT that was never sold for less have to go In this sale at WHITE QUILT that yon can't match at less than after this sale at WHITE QUILT that has been the talk of the county sell It at now has to go in this IMPORTED CHOICE PATTERNS in Marseilles Batten Finish Quilt that are the world over for l, In this sale at RICKS WILKINSON. BETHEL ITEMS. N. O, Feb. Sherrod of Hamil- ton spent Sunday In town. B. W. Mosley and W. R. spent In H. L. Salisbury, of spent Sunday in this place. Mr. sod Mrs. James Bryant, of spent Saturday and day with Mrs. M. O. James Andrews, A. C. L. agent, at spent here. J. W. Thomas spent Tuesday in Tarboro. Miss Bella is visiting Miss Pearlie of Parmele, this week. Miss Essie of this place, left Wednesday for J. W. Rose spent Monday and Tuesday In Tarboro and re- turned Wednesday. Mrs M. . Blount left for Baltimore to purchase a spring line of millinery. J. J. Barker spent Tuesday night Tarboro. Miss Sadie Beverly, of Edge spent Sunday with Misses Balls and Bose. D. C. Moore, of Greenville, spent Wednesday In business. M. Cherry, of Mount Olive Is visiting relatives here. Tom Howard, of Tarboro, Monday Tuesday here. Miss Harrell, of Tarboro, spent Sunday with Miss Mayo. Misses and Grimes spent with Miss Mayo. Mrs. S. A. and children are Mrs. Frank C. H. James spent Wednesday In Tarboro. Mrs. D. S. Harper spent In Conetoe. Harry Whedbee, of Greenville, spent Wednesday in town on bus- J. W. of Greenville, drummer the Sup- ply Co., is In Spring seems to have sprung. BLACK JACK ITEMS. Blackjack, N. C, Mar. Mis. Louisa Dixon Abram Dillon returned from a visit to Snow Hill and Mrs. Sue and children, Mamie Ruth Jesse, Sat- and with Mrs. Cox at Calico. W. H. Wynne and Elder Clark retained front. W. F. Evans returned Miss is spending some time with her brother, Jesse Misses Annie White Wednesday with Miss Nannie W. H. Wynne and W. F. Evans have announced that they will meet at school house Friday night for the purpose of organic a debating society. Misses Nannie Annie White spent Wednesday afternoon visiting at W. H. Wynne school. Mrs. J. H. Mills and Mrs. Sue made a visit Io New Town one day last week. GRIFTON ITEMS. Mar. b. Capt. W. J. Pope went on a bus- j trip to Monday. Geo. Dixon, of Maple Cypress, I paid town a visit Sunday. L. O. Cox went Io Greenville Monday. Mrs. W. Blount returned to New Bern Monday after visit here. P. of New Bern, arrived in the city Tuesday. Mr. representing Goldsboro Drug Co., was here Vance Wall arrived Saturday from High where he has been to recuperate his health after a severe attack of typhoid fever. W. H. Patrick baa opened a livery business here We are glad to know when we want a class horse and we can get it. Mrs. C. J. Rivenbark, of Golds spent I he day here Monday with her sou, Karl. The river is falling very slow here, not even as fast as it rose. The fishermen are looking for lot of shad and other fish this season. Some are already being caught near here in skim nets. The water is too high for J. P. and Fred went to Kinston Tuesday. Earl Rivenbark left for Tuesday, where he thinks of locating. There was a and magic lantern show up in Lang's hall Tuesday night with a very small crowd. Mrs. O. Bland is now at more buying spring millinery goods. Miss of has been visiting Mrs. Kittrell n few days. of Craven, was here Thursday soliciting or- for a drug firm of Norfolk. J. C. and O. W. Gaskins gave a shad stew and fry on Tin- beach Wednesday. DEPARTMENT This I Hug milled In new, ml few specialties. I lie lime. day only cull your attention to a Plated Ware. This la the MM serviceable ware you can get. It is a heavy plain on a copper body, so it is almost We have I It Is are in coffee lea poll different butler and sugar and water pitchers serving dishes, syrup pots, cuspidors, waiters, fee. If you use Ibis ware once you will never want other kind for it is c belt. and China Ware. It is no use to say anything this department for everybody knows are the crockery people in this par of the world. always carry a large Mock and you ran select I he pieces for Dinner and T a Set Io suit yourself, you do not Did i is much better having to what yon over use any of these new goods in Anti-Bust Ware. It is guaranteed never to rust. Conic and ask for In fact we carry almost everything needed to Hi up your kitchen. sitting-room, or parlor. All we you is Io conic in and call for what you Want, try to keep the very best in each departments think em please you both in price quality. All we ask is a trial. J. B. Cherry Co. The Only Department in GREENVILLE HOW THIS FOR THE The Republican is certain I doing C. logs these days which lie the cause of losing fr lull claim ever had of promoting the business interests of Tie most recent display of weakness is action of the S mile committee on immigration, which bus decided in favor of the bill Including the from Slates and also from Philippines, a further provision Chinese sailors lie employed on ships of American register except In cases of only until oilier can lie secured. In forecasting a report on measure sonic days ago, out Washington correspondent pointed mil Strong arguments brought to bear against too rigid Chinese exclusion by Southern interest, which necessarily look to the Orient for sale of a great part of goods tine of Hie strongest point made by the Republicans when the relent inn of the Philippines Was first broached Was it would help keep Hie policy in China in working older and give American a basis from which to sell millions worth of goods to Chinese, and yet lit they take steps to enact a law not only entirely Io exclude these people from our shores, but from islands in their own part of world, in the work of develop- which they have been one of the factors. The China- limn is not a fool when it comes to trade matters, sod be will doubt- less take measures in retaliation and cause Io have Io threaten The Republican party wains to maintain kind of an open door to China is used iii a rat trap, the open part being all on the outer Observer, Small crops, unsalable I m result from want of Potash. Vegetables are especially fond of Potash. our free pamphlets. KAN Ba, It is supposed tho gentleman who foil out of a wagon cracked his skull against the brick will sue the town ham Herald. Why certainly. Didn't the town have placed, or permitted to be placed, the brick Just exactly where the head of the gentleman could or did strike This reminds us of another case of equal dignity which occurred recently. A little girl boarded a street railway, and soon discover- ed seated, front of her an narrating the circumstance she declared with feeling she never so cared in life. Her little broth who listened with i concern much mixed w, promptly said, you ought to sue that railroad company fur lie had been reading recent court decisions as to no Post. The Vila of A forcible of the of intensified farming comes from southern G nil ford. A young man we withhold planted two acres of tobacco in the spring of Concentrating his energies on a small crop be brought It Io a high stale i f cultivation, more than usual. His father planted a crop of acres on the same farm from which he less money than the I eon. The labor expense at- to the crop six acres would, had they been expended on third acreage, brought more clean cash to farmer, honestly believe. of ii Strength could have been used at it less cost those em- ployed on six acres. Double the of cultivation would have emailed less work on the smaller crop. In curing and hand Hug the work would have less, and in returns there would nave been a decided advantage. Greensboro Patriot. BAKER HART, Headquarters f PB When Arc Lite. The court judges of forth Carolina are fast falling into a elision of recent origin which is as senseless as it is unjust. We refer to the failure of judges to rive at the points where courts are to be held promptly at opening hour of court on the first day. This week Judge Coble is hold- court in Winston. He was due in Winston Monday morn- but failed to arrive before Tuesday. The loss of an entire day work, a positive injustice Io county, but Judge Coble cannot be ill contempt of his own court people of will have to grin and bear It. We do lint single OUt Coble, for instance is only an illustration AMERICAN FOOLISHNESS. Souvenirs of Prince visit to Washington command high prices. Andres, head winter at the New Willard, has a was presented to him by Deny. He has been of- large sums for the which is an Imperial gold with the princes initial in diamonds above it. A white house who in securing an autograph from the prince has offered it, but he more. The embassy and the while home have been by people seek some little article with the prince was Bits of towels used by prince at the arc eagerly sought by those who have erase. Guests at the state dinner to the prince at the white house can com- their own prices for a menu card. There were but printed consequently, they are scarce. hangs over a bar a local The proprietor says he has refused for it. The chair in which the prince rode the electric road to Mount Vernon is displayed in a furniture show window, elaborately decorated with German and American Hags, and has a big price Free Press. It to overestimate the the value a good superintendent r done by an tent one, says the Atlantic Journal. Just us the teach- is school, the dent is the school system, which regardless of statutes and legal re- strict inns, will seldom be either or worse than it is made by the ability care of super- We have just added Steam Supply to our business will -ell in this line vary low. See us in ant of of In. will . en any j e say it is In Hie Angle Valves, Standard Globe and Angle Valves, Check Water Oil Cups, Air Cocks. Steam Hancock U. S. Injectors, Cocks, Steam Pipe all Pipe Pitting all sixes. LINE OF Parking, Robber Bolt, Belt, Belt, Belt Luring;, Belt Hooks, Ac. The new York bankers favor the bill before Congress to make silver dollars exchangeable for gold. The alleged reason for this Is to the parity. All Congress would have to do Io cure would be to give silver same legal standing that gold has, then let the pay it out and otherwise treat it as Star. SOLE AGENTS cum- ins in which courts are held for judges to delay these courts. Witnesses jurors are required to In. hand promptly at opening hour of court every Should they absent elves they in contempt and Iii the payment of a line or Imprisonment This is good and well, for wheels justice Should not lie clogged to soil the convenience of any Individual. Hut law that governs absentees should apply with equal force and witness. bury Sun. Least the Past la the Face. progress of a bed mid toward consumption lie terrible sudden. Don't let this ugly fact you, but you begin to cough take Alien's Lung Balsam, that atop, the by curing containing merely th. cough for a There is no narcotic drug la Allen's Lung Bel saw. Bold by all machine. Sewer lip and Farm Drain Tile Garland Cook Stoves. BAKER HART. The Prosecuting Attorney of con Wyoming has en suit against Casper, that state, The and signed a petition asking that he an assistant In a murder trial, and he alleges that his i reputation was thereby its -inn named. Chamber of Commerce of Tenn., has unanimous- passed resolutions urging the Io the school of State on and personal properly from to US cents. Ina lengthy discussion of subject was brought out that the average school term for the state them- only ninety six days and the average salary of school teachers only thirty-one dollars per month. Doe of the members in a vigorous speech advocated the resolutions ft out commercial standpoint atone, declaring eight or nine school term in the country 1.1 of Immense financial val- to as education not increases earning capacity people, but also increases ill like manner their desire to purchase more goods of every Kev. lay at Asheville. died Tues. The Best for Malaria i bills is a of It is simply I cure, Pay. Ma ft f .