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Wee FOB II Hi The Eastern Reflector D. J. EDITOR ID. TO PER. ID. VOL PITT COUNTY, N. C, FRIDAY, APRIL 1902. NO a M -AT- New Spring Goods RICKS WILKINSON. 1888 1902 Friends and ITEMS. Misses Alice Lang and Pattie Mills, of Greenville, are visiting friends and relatives here. Mrs. W. G. is visiting friends and relative Green- ville. The old livery stable a number years by King and Askew are torn down to make room tor building. Mr. and Mrs Needham Askew are Greenville are earning into in at greatly re- from last winter. W. H. Lang is having cut some piece of timber forty feet long to use in the construction of his new brick store. E. Moore J. lire making arrangements to drain their property on Wilson street. The tendency i in this direction and up Church street, and much may be expected from this of town in the near future. Mrs. W. C. Dancy has gone to to spend a few days her relatives. Mrs. Bet tie Belcher has been in the country visiting Mrs. It. Home. The street workman have filled in most all of the bad places and is not so and dangerous as before. The stores are being filled up with new spring goods. Dr. A. Whitehead, of Turbo- was here last week. A. Lewis is having is a new residence built on Church street. Until the week it has been impossible to get shad enough in town to supply the demands. There will be debate in the town hall Friday night, April Resolved, That mar- life is more enjoyable to the human family than single life T. MY LINE. MY SPRING MILLINERY Is now ready for yon lo see. To see it will prove to you that I have the Largest, Prettiest and Cheapest stock ever shown in Greenville. MY PATTERN HATS will be sold at extremely low prices. I have had years ex- in business, have ways given you good Come See what I have to offer you now We have just received our Spring Slippers FOR LADIES. HISSES and CHILDREN. They are Beauties. You may not have a spasm but you will he sure to have a. if you buy a pair Here are a tow of the styles and Ladies and strap Sandals, French heels to 2.60. Oxfords, light and medium soles, to 2.50. heavy soles, 2.00. American Shoes, four styles, 2.50. Patent Leather shoes. French heels 8.00. Main shoe, comfortable 3.00 Try Me Golden Bod Misses Leather Mat Kid top 8.0. Slippers all styles from to We have a beautiful line of Children's Shoes. Shoes and Slippers all colors and styles. This is the MOST COMPLETE LINE ever shown in We know it is must time to wear old SHOES or go but don't do it too soon or you may have shoes is cheaper than paying doctor's or under- taker's tills, and you will be more comfortable and live longer. Our Buyer is now in the New York market after New Spring Goods which will be coming in before very long and we expect to have the Nicest Styles and the most up-to-date goods in our different s J. B. Cherry Co. The Only Department GREENVILLE Prospects Excellent. it is not at all Improbable party will be victor in I tic approaching This is frankly corned, ii by some of the shrewdest Republican politicians in Congress. A triumph this year would up highly interfacing possibilities Fend rent and as the national Democratic organization is, the of the party reveals a wonderful capacity for getting together stances i hat teemed to render- ed such a consummation ; of harmony, no loving by of the opposing will be indispensable to a successful for control of the House of The Democrats made gains in 1898 not by getting together on the platform, out by ignoring that declaration of faith. They arc likely lo do much more of such ignoring this year. an overwhelming majority of Democratic voters abhor one or more of the Chicago planks that solemnly reaffirmed at Kansas City in by the deciding vote of Prince David, of Hawaii, Should they this year's prize, that victory might bring about a for they that must be a condition to -i hopeful campaign Post. Children's Hats from as cent up. Hats from cents to any price desired. I will be ably assisted by Mrs. Ella My customers already know that she tries to please them in shaping and trimming hate to become the wearer. We will get the Now York Styles each month during the season. Come see ray Hack Hat for Easter. MRS. L. GRIFFIN. At Old Stand. GUANO DISTRIBUTORS. Every farmer should have one. They save time and save money. THE JAMES Bethel, N. C. are making the best Guano Distributor for the least money of any on the market. All who have seen it it a great success. If you need one write We also manufacture School Desk. Swings, Ha by Swings, Tables, Office Desks, Screen Doors, Tobacco Trucks, Ac. JAMES MANUFACTURING, Bethel, N. C. A correspondent Rec- doubtless the mother of children, miles in most dent strain of the disparity the distribution of world's goods. The poor have so the rich so much. the poor man if the rich would divide with the poor there would be plenty for all. This is a mis- taken view. the of inordinate hi the of single Mr. Rockefeller is credited with the possession of yet if this wealth were distributed among the of the United States there would only be four dollars apiece for every one. Our millionaires, if they should all make a square with their less fortunate j fellow citizens, would not he able to contribute a month's wages of a well placed to the per capita wealth of the mass. But the envious poor do not take a mathematical view of Ibo differ- bet ween lags and brocade. Record. N T THY eat any old thing in offered you, bill come I ii- fill something nice, Irish and We have SMOKED HEATS sugar are delicious. Wholesalers say we sell more VEGETABLES low u. That means we the light prices. Then if yon want a good Cigar or good Smoking and Chewing To we have of these also. The place lo gel the every lime is Saw flattens Inverted. To few men in their sober senses is granted the privilege of seeing Cape Hatteras upside down, but according to the statement of John II. of the Diamond shoal lightship, such a investigated and repudiated be- WASHINGTON LETTER. rum V. No event the history of Fifty-Seventh Congress has j the consternation that area occasioned on when Rep regulative Richardson of Ten- rose to a question of and introduced a series of resolutions reciting that one Cap- Charles Christmas, a quasi- of the Danish government, had, a secret report to gov- stated that he had, as a promoter of the treaty conveying the Danish Indies to the I States, pledged to the amount of per the purchase to effect the to this country. Mr. Richardson's further called for the Immediate appointment of an in As the clerk proceeded with the reading of his resolutions a number of the are said to have turned pale and there was intense excite- in the chamber. Camion protested against immediate action, but Speaker Henderson ruled that the point of lei was not well taken and final- the were adopted and an committee consisting of three democrats and four republicans was appoint- ed. Speaking of the subject later, Mr. told me that he knew nothing as to the correctness of assertions but he be- the matter was of sufficient importance to warrant its being to the bottom. lie Secretary Hay tor not having called the attention of Congress to the report before, so that it might non was witnessed by those on the lightship. Captain only have we seen Cape Hatteras upside down, but even the ships passed us on March and seemed to lie sailing bob lorn On Monday there was a light wild from the north northeast. lad The man and p. in , was the to see was a mirage. fore the nit ideation of the treaty. honor of is at said Mr. Richardson, if this thing is a tissue of slanders that is all the more reason why it should be so A demo- senator, speaking on the subject, said; cannot believe that any member of the Senate has permitted himself to be However, statement shows that he approached very near the fountain head of certain legislation. His statement that a . lie not understand it at K Of I he Standard Oil Com- THE HEW GROCERS fountain U CAM ORIGINAL OBSERVATIONS Made By The Orange, Virginia. Observer Some people evidently are not made of dust, because they never settle. Many a man has his lips scalded by the free use of He. The lawyer convinced against his will makes reduction in his bill. The condemned murderer in the man who would like to the We believe a liturgy of laugh- It last makes happy many a human heart. After buying Raster millinery for the some men will have money enough left to buy a two cent For Nails, Lochs, Windows, Paints, Mope, Collars, Plows, Shovels and Car- Toots, go to H. L Next door to Ricks ft Wilkinson. lo Si became very uneasy. Running below, he called lo me and said he thought that the ship was near the beach. He said he could see the town of Hatteras all lighted up and thought that be had drifted in shore many miles and was lo ground. was on deck and on the dim and, much lo my prise, saw Vital he I could see the small and large lights of Haiti show- very plainly and we seemed to j quite close to did not know what to think lot it until I took a survey of things. It wondered Oral if old had our six Ion mushroom anchor and was taking us ill on the shoals, Things look puny claimed that he could the votes of Twenty six senators is not new. That these things are done by is not true, but that great corporations influence legislation, It, unfortunately, far truer than it should be. The gen- extravagance of allegations is demonstrated, how- ever, by his statement that Senator Lodge is the only mail can political life who will not take bribe. That is, of non- sense; I anticipate that the in- will demonstrate that Captain Christmas is an adventurer who may or may not have expended money along lines which he believed would in- legislation. The one grave in the affair seems to to ed so upside n that I took my been by Secretary Hay lead to get soundings having any dealings with n man I glad Indeed to Bod that only not properly ac- good old ship was still the but who had not even an JOB All Kinds at The Reflector with fathoms of water be tween her and the lookout man told me that be hail oil en seen rivers of rum and mountains of sugar and Hying bill before h ii he lean a lightship abating upside down Wilmington Dispatch. Introduction from the Danish Min- In reply lo a question the senator said respect for the late President precludes my ex pressing regard to Miner Every Drop Counts. when you Perry Painkiller no h l I hat boon by overwork, n ports of akin Painkiller lit way. toothing Hit tad away Ask your what tits other dial i say of thin house- hold Th i la one The public play football with a man when he is down. Gold has such a that people can resist the lion to make it a god That is Indeed very poor farm which you can't raise The fellow ho the most I clawing is quite crude.

EASTERN REFLECTS N. C. J. Ed. Entered at the Post Office at N. C, as Second-Class Mail Matter. Dr. Peacock, who has for eight been President of Greensboro Female College, bag resigned. lie will succeeded Mrs. Lucy H. Robertson, who has for years tarred as lady principal of the college. Winterville Department. To the far of us there are more snow storms and blizzards, and to the big floods and Verily, c have the most fanned of the This is something settlers might well consider. Here is a marriage out of the ordinary. Albert T. Patrick, who last week a convicted of the murder of millionaire in New York, and to be electrocuted, was Sunday to Mrs. Addie M. Frances, the woman with whom he boarded prior to his arrest. The marriage took plate in tombs. Greensboro was awarded the State Convention Raleigh ac- that in most gracious manner. Not one thing has been said or done by the Raleigh that we have heard of that could call forth Hence the insinuations and utterances which some of State papers arc making about Capital City arc totally ed for. While friendly rivalry may exist between cities and do good, there is no excuse for in criticism which is actuated by no higher motive than Hying to damage the city which the Slate of North Carolina laid out for its capital and established for that purpose. All North Carolinians should feel a just pride in and other hand should strive every way possible to merit that Times. The last part of the closing sen fence in the above is just where trouble comes in. has not been striving in every way pus tibia in merit the pride the people of in I heir On the band the city dispose to act like every Hi belonged lo it, I hat had to go there any way, and when the people were once bad to look out themselves us they could and put up with whatever conveniences or inconveniences were at NEWSY HAPPENINGS AND BUSINESS NOTES. Winterville, N. C, April, This evening in the city of Golds- Rev. Jackson will be united marriage to Miss Alice Rasberry. Mr. Jackson is old county boy and after bis be will bring his wife to visit bis who live near here. Mist spent from Friday to Monday the of her W. J. of Mr. Mrs. went to Saturday to at- tend the burial of Mrs. sister, who died day Prof. G. E. and A. from the union at New Sunday A very large; crowd went from here Sunday to church at Bethany. Messrs. of Greenville, visiting R. G. last Rev. Mr. Eure, of Greenville, filled hit appointment here and we bear his sermon very highly en of many sources Miss Cox was visiting Miss Willie Button, of Iron until Monday morn- Mrs. C. A. Fair Co. will have their opening Saturday, Ike Mil. All ladies are specially invited to attend and see her new and fresh line cf millinery. Her goods have just arrived and the most will not fail to be pleased. Be lure to attend or else you will miss a treat. The Faster by the Episcopal Sunday school were very eating and something entirely new with many of our people. W. A. conn was here Monday and cu a lame lot wire fencing. Miss Roach, of Johnson's Mills, is Misses Bessie and Kate Miss lox and Jack- son left on the train yesterday to at tend the marriage of the Rev, Bryan Jackson at Our two jolly road walkers as usual footed it to Greenville Sat and tramped it back Sun- day. They like the capital city on meandering Tar. April didn't fool us but two limes, once was that pretty little of somebody else's, the other was Annie S, of who been her brother, J. Sparks, for sonic time, re turned her home yesterday, ITEMS. April, J. R. Harvey horn went to Kinston Monday. Geo. of was here Monday. J. L. Patrick went on a business trip to Kinston George were here Thursday. Misses Ethel and Lillie Smith arrived from Fri- day left immediately for their home Johnson Mills. Messrs . Purser and Laue, of were here on business Friday. L. G. went to Saturday returned Monday by his wife, who has been a few weeks visit at that place. John Biddle, of Craven county, was here Monday. The by children of the town at the M. E. church on Batter were very good. The seines near here are ail pulling for what they arc but that don't seem to be much. The catch shad is very slim, smaller than ever was known be- W. went to Green- ville Thursday to take to jail, Elias Coward, colored, who had stealing hogs from and Wren Co. The farmers near here give in a plenty of young tobacco plants now, and if nothing prevents they can get all their crop set out early. W. E. Williams, of Baltimore, was Monday. The Charleston edition gives interesting sketch of what is to lie seen at exposition well as lots of Several arc talking of going from here. Mr, It. II. Glenn, of Winston, is bins mi address nut miming his for United Slates i He does now older lo m-i all doubt as to of his candidacy. He favors hand. Of course, ,, f and unkind are not right, but facts are about as herein set forth, and has only itself to blame for losing the State Convention. Dr. an English ex pert on leprosy, expresses is caused by eating improperly cured sail Bab. An expert Sometime ago expressed the opinion it was caused by eating too much fresh ii-ii That's bow differ Wilmington Star. years ago an old fisher- man settled on a small island in the Missouri River opposite the Armour plant Kansas City, and in I the river changed its course, making island, which had been valueless, a part of Since that time question of the ownership of land, now worth has been the Courts, which have just decided that properly be- longs to the fisherman by right. lazy man a lot of time looking at the clock. a political candidate hag a our national and have declared for the elect ion of senators by popular Vole, and a primary is now nearest Hung possible thereto. Out convention ordered a voicing people's and giving every demo- a voice selecting to when should be In I care not. If at election, In ill make my whole ticket. If or election I am willing lo adopt the course of in nothing to say, or lo follow the South method, and go around state so that every one can hear our views on all the He has many friends around the slate, is a vigorous campaigner and will make it interesting for his Mes- Speaking tin- lynching of a car porter in Colorado a few days for a fiendish on aged nu exchange re that nature is much the same in West as it it in the Under the it wouldn't be much It generally the if it of a dark Slur. BETHEL ITEMS. , N. Apr. J. w. Hose, of this place, held services in Hamilton Tuesday returned home Monday. Misses Grimes and Bella Hose returned from to day. V. E. spent in Hamilton. Miss Grimes is very We wish her a rapid recovery Rev. J. Barker Monday in Conetoe. Prof. Sheri ill, of Nashville, accepted I be school here. We wish a school. L. I. . spent Sunday Hamilton. W. J. it moving on north side of Railroad street. Mrs. Willie Carson spent Sun day in Hamilton attending union. H. II. Taylor spent Wednesday in Rocky Mount. Mrs. Malena Ward and spent Wednesday town. W. It. Hi spent Monday in V. K. spent Wednesday in Washington. Misses Nina Sadie Beverly spent Tuesday in town. M. O. Tuesday Stokes on business There are two of the railed States who are eminently lilted lo be minister to the re- public of Cuba, and they are of co General and Governor General Wood. Lee had fine opp as consul general at Havana for studying the people the country previous lo the war with Spain and Wood has since. Both during their official in Cub the people the United Slates and won the friendship of the Cubans of Cuba, speaks in the highest terms of each. The South would naturally prefer lo see place given to Lee. Certainly it is the eternal fitness of things that the choice should Observer. Went to Bed. Upon they lay. mill n Th,, no music now to ploy. For roil rather th In r low, In In lone petal and v- y he Is -u Hum I ran hear. lime lo II very glad are we. And II he be In bed How Dice world would EASTER IN THE CHURCHES. The Day Much Enjoyed in Greenville. Easter Sunday gave us weather there were large congregations all the churches which held service. Services were held at the usual hours morning and M. Eure preaching excellent and appropriate A feat- of the morning service was a duet Seek Ye the Among sung very beau- by Misses Nina James and Brute Forbes, chorus by the full choir. Morning evening prayer were at usual hours, with sermon by F. H. Hard- In the afternoon infant was to three children. The chum was for Easter. BAPTIST. The pastor was absent, but in- services were held both morning and evening. morn- service was led by Mr. M. A. Allen at which talks were made by himself and Prof. W. H. The singing was by children of school. The evening service was led by Pro. and talks were by himself and Messrs. J. W. Bryan, A. M. Allen C. A splendid feature of music at this service was a trio Isle of snug by Miss Minnie and Messrs J. T. Matthews and W. accompanied by Miss on organ Miss I ma Allen and Mr. Ola Forbes with violins. No services at ibis church the morning, but Rev. W. II. preached to n large His subject was of the he gave his hearers many points for meditation that will be pro- of much good if put into practice. Prophetic Eye. three hundred years ago there appeared public prints of England a queer bit of doggerel that was entitled It ran as without hones And accidents fill all world with woe; Around the earth, thoughts shall fly. In the of eye. The world shall lie, be found at root of Through hills man shall ride, And no horse be at his side. Under w men shall Side side, shall sleep, talk, In the at shall lie seen. In black, white, in green. Iron in water shall float As easily as a wooden boat, Gold shall be found and shown In u land that's now not known. Fire and water shall wonders do England shall at last admit a foe. light of these latter years there is almost marvelous many of the quaint conceptions, while some of Ship are yet to be made good, a number of them arc lo met every day. The horseless carriage, the telegraph, tunnels, submarine boats and airships seem to leave no doubt that the old lady knew something her knitting. Denmark, almost one third size of North with sterile soil and a severe climate, exports to England alone worth of butter every year. North Caro- with i; genial climate, But Den- mark has education; public high schools for the sons and daughters of are found at a rate which would put two or more every county in North Car- while industrial and cal schools, public libraries and clubs liberally sup- posed k now s on huh tide her bread It buttered and how to butter it. We have not yet learned the lea son, but will, sooner or later. Press. ALL OVER THE HOUSE. to Remove From With- out Scratching the Surface. If you any compound contain- gritty matter, you are not to the Any hard tool, such a knife Ida lo, might also produce The best way to proceed to make use of some sol- vent, upon the nature of the point. Turpentine or combined, can be employed, you will find the paint become; in n few min- after application. Then use a woolen cloth with sol- vent, and you probably find you will have I in removing the specks. If my should remain, apply the solvent again and, if use a piece of bran filed to a sharp edge. If a dull stain or mark re- mains upon the where the were, use putty powder water upon a piece of flannel, and a little rubbing will cause the surface of the lo have t Game of Pond. This is little parlor game need no materials is lo create lots of fun and noise, which is almost same thing. The pond is a portion of the table bounded by a the fishes arc the fingers of the players. The BOOM is fastened to a rod held the At an Liniment out or mm the M II U ti For a Lame Back, Sore Muscles, or, in fact, all Lameness and Sore- of your body there is nothing that will drive out the pain and in- so quickly as Mexican Mustang Liniment. If you cannot reach the spot your- self get some one to assist you, for it is essential that the liniment be rubbed in most thoroughly. Mexican Liniment In fart, h u hooter no matter or what the patient la. Hill A I moment the fisherman cries, Out of Hie and the same instant rod quickly, thus drawing the noose and catching such fishes as have not been nimble to escape to dry land. The captured must pay for- to be released. New York Ni I In Superior Court Pitt County. Ion.- others R, B. Smith and . Beaufort County Lumber J The defendant It. B. Smith will lake no- that an action entitled u above baa commenced In the Superior Court of County to perfect the title to a pa reel of land in township said and to have I from O. C. to B. Smith, and defendant will further nut ice he i a required to appear at September Term of Superior Co i n to be held en Monday in Sept. at the Court House laid hi Green- ville, N. C., and or denier tithe com- plain in action, or the plaintiff will apply to Court for the demanded in This April C. MOORE, Clerk S Ci How to Grow Cotton for Profit, Prepare your land well, manure well and plant a variety that command a better price when you offer it on the market. Two I sec u reed a peck of teed, planted them on half an acre of laud and picked a bale of cotton that weighed pounds, shipped this cotton through Mr. B. J. Cobb together with several other Hales of good variety and bale told for three of a cent more per than lot. The lint It far superior to any cotton told market and yield la far ahead of anything we have in this country. of the beet farmers in the county my crop growing in the field and pronounced it at fine they ever I am now offering teed for at 91.00 a bethel. wanting any of the teed will scud me order once I only have a limited quantity for tale. O. L. Greenville, N. C. Your advertisement in Tim Rb- goes right along with its work. advertisement work all the time building for the wise advertisers. If you people to visit your store advertisement where it will read, that is in People read this paper for what there it in it, and they will tee what yon have to say. If yon have not time lo write the advertisement yourself or don't know just what you want to say, let we will help you get it up. We have bright and attractive cult to illustrate ad- which you for the asking. A Southern For The South. Nob. Tin B. Broad St., Richmond, Va. In south idea baa prevailed In the past that when In need of one take so expensive trip North to First conceived or a Strictly a big amok of Medium to the Highest tirades of furniture, and coupled CURTAINS. AND departments, established In Hi. South at a point where Cheap Rates be obtained a long journey cat half la two, and have as- a atom. They today extend an invitation In the people of North Cars- and to visit them In their now complete to overflowing, Improvements Lave recently been All marked la Pi t V plain figures aw a often per cent CL allowed. TUB LEADERS. All Kinds at The Reflector fountain SCHOOL- BOOKS Reflector S GO WAY BACK AND SIT DOWN Or sit down anywhere want don't have to stand up. if you are wearing a pair of our kind of Trousers. men would stand up all day than run the of making their Trousers bag at the knees by sitting down. u chance for these men to have rest. Our Trousers are cut by expert Trouser sure to fit, f you have had TROUSER TROUBLES, try a of our kind and sit down and take a r All late pat and every pair cut to lit. I hAM KING EASTERN REFLECTOR NOTICE. If there is a CROSS MARK in the margin of this paper it so to remind yon that yon owe Tub for subscription and we request yon to settle as early as We need what YOU owe us and hope yon will not keep waiting for it. This notice is for those who find the cross mark on their paper REFLECTIONS. April. Fourth month. One fourth of the year gone. The early mosquito bat come to Northern White Bliss for Seed at B. M. Soda fountains are getting in shape for summer service. Batter finery had a chance to disport with satisfaction W. Fleming has moved Into one store of the Bring your fat Cattle to E. M. and pet lb groat. If. March will do tome from April to raise more wind. Easter was about at pretty a day could lie wished for. will throw in an extra Tuesday and Wednesday, giving five of each. No money required fur real estate transfers now. wind does work. The Wilmington Messenger says of truckers in that section have pea plants inches high that are beginning to bloom. Tobacco Plant Scarce. Mr. W. M. Smith, of was here today and told be bad been examining bit tobacco beds and very scarce. led him to inquire of hit neighbors and alto of people along road, and tame condition wit reported by them. if this gen- will not be able to have as large acreage tobacco year rt intended. How are plants in other f Delegate to Convention. At the of Vestry of St. Paul's Episcopal church, held night, the following and were elected to the convention which at Elisabeth City in Man Delegate -A. M. Moore, K. K. Gotten, U. Harding and W. B. Brown. Alternates- F. Harry Boyd, W. L. Brown and Charles Skinner. F. H. Harding, hat received a call to but the Vestry decided to put forth every effort in hope in- him to remain here. SOLO HIS SEAT. A Joke That HeM Good on Exchange. Jesse in Idling a good that occurred while he a in New York n few days ago. He was a visitor on stock exchange. Stocks bad moving along quite dull for a few one man thinking to have a little fun and create some life, arose cried, take for my lake cried another, by the time offer was made. mean the seat of my continued seller. followed buyer, claim my The seller wanted to declare joke off, but the crowd would not let aim. They rushed around cutting off the seat pants banded to purchaser who in turn handed over his th la its II Was Splendid. The amateurs scored a great success in rendering Hazel Kirk the opera Tuesday night. A large house greeted them, and nothing but praise is heard from all who were The a heavy one that do credit to stage professionals, yet amateurs rendered their parts with the highest skill, the entire play faultless. There were no tedious delays as so often occur be- tween the acts, but everything moved with utmost precision. Greenville has some talented young people and they added to their re- on this occasion. The play reflects much credit both upon the actors and the manage- Court Mayor W. H. Long has posed of the following cases in his court since last report. Arthur Marshall, assault deadly weapon, bound over to Superior court. Joe Johnson, disorderly con fined one and costs, ll. S. Hardy and Sam Williams, affray, bound over to Superior court. Charlotte Forbes, assault, not guilty, case dismissed. Major Carter, assault lined one penny and costs, if I. Hi. Major Carter, assault with dead- weapon, bound over to Superior court. Monday night the Martin Biggs factory, at together with several thousands dollars worth of lumber, was de- by fire. The lots Is mated with Insurance. A large number of hands are thrown out of employ- by fire. Box Car Across Track. a-half hours late Monday night. The cause of the delay was a box oar of the freight train getting de- railed across the near Scot- land Neck. Some Speak to Me. Some to You. Monday, Much 31.1902 Harry Skinner left this morning for George Cherry went to Goose Nest this morning. Mrs. came up this morning to visit here. Mrs. It. King and children returned morning from Kin- Misses Lena and Georgia A son returned this morning den. II. I. to New Bern Saturday evening and returned this morning. K of Kinston, spent today here his family who are visiting Mrs. Denmark's parents. Rev. h. M. Eure and daughter left this morning Mr. Kure goes t- assist in a series of meetings there. I W II. Cox, of spent today here. Dr. E. A. to more today. J. L. Fleming to Tarboro this looming Miss Clara Bruce Forbes left this morning for Baltimore. J. H. Farrow returned Monday evening from Washington, Charles Skinner left this morn- for Bethel, Hertford and other points. Miss King return- ed morning from a visit to Kinston. Mrs. H. A. Timberlake left this morning Hopkins Hos- Baltimore. Mrs. Goodrich, of Henderson, who has been visiting here, returned home today. Mrs. J. J. of Grimesland, took the train morning for Baltimore. Misses Maggie Laughinghouse and returned to Winterville evening. Rev. J. N. Booth and W. T. Lee returned Monday evening from the meeting at Ham- Mrs. E. M. Evans, who has been visiting Mrs. L. H. Fender, left this morning for Tarboro. Mrs. fender also went to Tarboro for a visit there. Wednesday, 1902. J. L. Fleming returned Tuesday evening from Tarboro. Miss Rosalind left this morning for Scotland Neck. Miss M Doughty has re- turned from I Jesse m nod Tuesday from a I rip up Rev. F. A. returned Tuesday Washington. A. B. Ellington has moved Miss Martha new house on Pitt street. L. B. Bass left to visit his home in and Charleston exposition. A. A. Forbes has moved back in the house he formerly occupied he was burned W. O. will occupy part of the house Mill Fire. The Free Press says lumber mill at Kinston bad n row escape from fire Monday. fire caught in one of dry kilns but was put out after a gallant light. The damage was to and lumber it. Tho Greenville of Mr. are glad to lie escaped with only small damage. Register of Deeds, T. R. Moore Issued the following marriage last White Willie Hardy and Lula Hudson. Will Taylor and Viola wick. Geo. E. Spruill and Lillie O. Moore. COLORED. Jackson Randolph Nettie Austin. TN Henry Edward Fannie Holliday. James Marina Hy man. A. Sec our SUPERB LINE. Grand and Gorgeous Whit and Dress Goods, Laces and Embroideries, Silks, k. Everything New up to Date THREE STORES FULL OF BARGAINS. C. T. The Big Store. Greenville, N C. Ibo an la v.

Have You Forgot What THAT I AM STILL CARRYING AN UP TO LINE OF Pry Dress Goods, Shoes Hats, Shirts, Pants, Hardware A MOW WHICH TO MENTION Come to see me for your next H of Flour Yours to please- Jas. B. White. AFTER TWO YEARS PREMIUMS BEEN PAID IN THE III BENEFIT ill OF N. J., YOUR POLICY HAS Loan Value, Cash Value, S, I Insurance works Is forfeiture, ti. Will reinstated if arrears be paid while you are living, or within three year after lapse, upon satisfactory evidence of and payment of arrears with interest. A after second No Restrictions. Incontestable. Dividends are payable at the of the second and cf each succeeding year, provided the premium for the current year be paid. They may be To reduce Premiums, or To the Insurance, or To make policy payable as an during Hie lifetime of insured. f. L. SUGG, Greenville, N. C. Corn, Cotton, Tobacco, Selling High Likely to continue to sell high I The Philosophy of Farming Smaller Surface. a Labor Saved. 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I'll bottle a hag u torn ii . i I all SCHOOL- BOOKS BRITTLE FINGER NAILS. A professional manicure says that the brittleness of anger nails notice- able in winter come from extreme cold. temperature affects nails of persona more than those of almost any nail- are more to care for win- than in summer. It is possible sometimes to relieve this brittleness by rubbing almond oil thoroughly into the nails and linger ends at night, after which a pair of old should be drawn on over the toads, says New York whose nails show great in cold weather should very careful not to leave the hands uncovered out of doors for a mo- and should also the caution to draw on a loose glove if working the tire for any purpose. as the extremes of dry heat and sharp cold injure some nails the Freaks. freaks in the Bantam show I wore recently examined, analyzed and discussed by the most learned scientists of France while on in Paris. They decided that the mottled woman owes her to unequal distribution of pig- in the skin and to an army of moles. They found that the man who can break limestone with his head is enabled to do so by an stale of skin, by thickness of his hair and by the lying between skin and skull. Progressive the cause they assigned for of the man mummy. The robber man, the albino who can throw his spine out of joint will and the human leech also come in for grave medical consideration. A Royal Roast. King Alexander of is a de- generate, and his brief career is dis- gusting. says William E. Curtis in the Chicago if ho had escaped from an asylum for depraved, but is by no means feeble of mind or body. On the contrary, he has a vigorous constitution and on two or three has shown a nerve and pow- of command which would do. credit to a great general. he has inherited some of the depravity of his father, the King Milan, who was probably the worst ruler Europe has seen for a but at the same time the son possesses a physical and moral courage that Milan never dis- Progress In Korea. The Korean emperor rides a bi- cycle, the palace of Seoul is lighted by electricity and furnished with elevators, and the public officials got away with public moneys last year to the amount of a couple of million yen. This led the Korean prime minister to adopt a very sin- plan to stop the leaks of the treasury. The official whose foots up to more than yen shall sutler the penalty of death. This makes the little thieves very Haven Register. Ms Pills save sassy whatever he They prevent SICK HEADACHE, cease the teed to assimilate the body, appetite, DEVELOP FLESH s-t-r as Take No Substitute. COTTEN, C. E. Surveys with Plats or Maps made sad Communications with by mail or at Cant. Vincent's on Pitt fin-1. will be prompt NOTICE OF The firm of H. A. II. Jr. doing N. C. is dis- solved by M. A. Sun-hating the interest of Fl. r. in M A. will continue the at the same place and assumes all of the firm. All per- indebted to Arm arc requested to make payment to H, A. Wool- ard. 19th of March, MA. J. H. Jr. NOTICE. is to notify the that I shall a certain note par- able lo Mr. A A for dated March 1896 and payable Dec. transferred lo I the Any person or same will do so their own March 1902. JOYNER. Keene's Manner. James It. i very emphatic in his likes and dislikes of men. To a friend lie is always most genial, but his glance freezes the man he docs not like on his first approach and often before he has a chance to utter a word. His estimate of those ho docs not like is la- conic explanation, When- ever Mr. associates hear him give vent to that expression they know well it is co hope for that man if Mr. con in an thwart him. A Bleed Stained Book. a lieutenant in the French navy, who wrote n book en- titled for which he was cashiered, is being kept busy fighting duels with people referred to it. lie fought his fourth duel recently with a son of the consul at M. was wounded slightly in the arm. As soon as he shall have recovered he will begin n fresh series of duels with naval officers. So far ho has been wounded twice and has wound- ed two adversaries. LANDS POSTED. All persons are hereby forbidden to any way my lands, or to bunt with gen without my permission. Said lands in Swift Crock township, Pitt county, adjoining lands of J. H. Smith, C-C. Smith, N. It. J. W. Bro. the Wall lands, O. W. Venters J. A. March TOBACCO TRUCKS. Tobacco farmers can get the best Tobacco Truck on market this season from W. O. who is manufacturing the French pa tented by C. Tripp This is not only the best Truck, but it is easiest to between rows and at the price is the cheap- est sold. Leave your orders Greenville N. C. NOTICE. Great Timber Side. By virtue of n Decree of the of Pill made in a case therein lied re Hie Prolate of the Will and of I on April Hod, 1902, sell for cash to the bidder in front of the court house door, n all the timber of Pine am measuring Indies, and at it cut on the or to the of said Thomas to One p or on the South side ill pond, containing about forty acres; bounded by the line of the timber to Company by aid and main road, called the Smith rood, leaning from Shep- Mill rare. tract lying on the hide of said Mill two I by the road Mill race to ville and lands of the heirs of J. W. Rollins, the lands of the heirs of f the lands of W. H. and Swamp. The will lie given two years In which to nil and remove the timber. JAMES R. 1901 Com Smothered In Gold. Joseph a gold refiner, was at work in a Paris laboratory recently when he was seized with a fainting spell, and his head fell for- ward into a basin of gold dust, which penetrated his nostrils and eventually suffocated him. This is the first death of the kind ever re- corded in Love as an Love as an seems to have been very in the ease of the Wisconsin woman who sued a man for damages tin i thirty pounds of Bosh when he married another woman. A woman with fickle lover really benefited.-- Si. Louis Can You a speck of matter 1-1 an inch in the cells ate than that. When ban a cells arc with Lung in curing a cold, the tiny ail -passages of matter slid In the Low to Charleston Exposition via Atlantic Coast Line. The Allan Coast Line way Company announces the fol- lowing low to Chin lesion on of the Una inter state and West Indian exposition. Charleston, C. Dee 1st, lo June 1st 1902. The following apply from 11.38 Tickets to sold daily until May continuous passage limit addition to dale of sale. 115.48 be sold daily until including May 31st continuous final limit June 1902. For tickets, reservation any write or call on H. M. Gen Pass t. N. O. J. R. Mi Mile, N. C. 8.11 Pass N. C. in 1866. J. W. s CO. Norfolk, Va. Cotton Far-tors and handlers of Bagging, Ties and Bags. and shipments solicited. WHEN YOU WAST Dry Goods, Groceries, Confections, etc., go to Mrs. L. H. WHITE, Blackjack, N. C. Nice line f Pi ices low fur or in exchange tor Dr. D James, Dental Surgeon, Greenville, OLD DOMINION LIN Photographer, GREENVILLE, N. C. The leader in good work and low Nice Photographs tor Si per Halt Cabinet per dozen. All other lines very Crayon Portraits made from any small picture Nice Frames on hand all the time. Come and examine my work. No to show and answer questions. The very guaranteed lo all. Office hours a to VI a. in , I. to C p. m. please. Steamer Washing- ton daily at A. M. for Green- ville, leave Greenville dally at M. for Washington. Connecting at Washington with for Norfolk. Haiti more, New York Boston, South Creek, Quarter, Ocracoke and for all points for the West with rail roads at Norfolk. Shippers should order freight by the Old Dominion S. Co. from New York; Clyde Line from Bay Line and Chesapeake 8.8. Co. from Baltimore. Mer and Line from Boston. J. J. Greenville, J. E District Washington, H. O D. W. DEALER THE GREENVILLE CO. Mun ii fuel of Doors, Sash and Blinds, Interior and Exterior Finishings for Fine Modern and Cheap Build- We solicit your patronage and guarantee to give satisfaction in prices, styles and work. Please send your orders to Tile Greenville Co. GREENVILLE, N. C. DIRECTORY CHURCHES. Boa day, morning and evening. Pray- evening Booth, school a. m. M. A. Allen superintendent. M every Sou lay, morning and evening. Prayer evening. Bar. H. M. pastor. Sunday p. in. L. H. Pander, thin Sunday, Rev J. B. Morton, pastor Sunday school E. B. u F. IT. Minister. Morning and even- prayer with sermon every 1st and Sunday. Lay services every 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. D. W. Davis, Sunday school P. M., W. R. Parker, superintendent. regular GREENVILLE . C. Cotton Bagging and Hes always on hand goods kept constantly en hand. Country produce sold. A trial will convince you. D. W. N. C. The Stock complete in me and prices as low at the lowest. Highest market paid for country produce. I J. J. North Carolina's The Charlotte Observer. EVERY DAY IN THE YEAR. TOMPKINS, h , P. CALDWELL Editor. THE the largest telegraphic news service delivered to any paper Washington and Atlanta, and its special service is the greatest ever hand led a North Caro- paper. OBSERVER con- of ll mote pages, is to a large made up of original natter, BUM I WEEKLY ER printed Tuesday and fl The largest paper North Sample copies sent on application. Address THE OBSERVER, Charlotte, N. c. During the five years past the lumber of depositors in savings hanks in the United Stales has grown from to and the sum of deposits has increased from to This is certainly a re showing, and attests the thrift the American people as well as the universality of pros- in the United Record. BLUSH S. M. and retail Grocer and Furniture Dealer. 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