Eastern Reflector, GREENVILLE, N. C and Published Every Wednesday THE LEADING PAPER IN THE Subscription Price. per year. BUT will not hesitate to Democratic men and measures that are not consistent with the true principles of the party. If yon want a a of the State send for the tor. T SAMPLE COPY FREE WEDNESDAY, JAN. 9th 1889. entered at the post office at Greenville, Mail Matter. The Durum Plant dated January 2nd Legislature meets Brother, you forgot, bad, didn't you There are few papers display as much energy and enterprise as does the Wilmington It re- completed its third year in its new home. The la- earnestly for its town de- serves success- The Durham daily has been discontinued, it having been merged into the bright, red headed, newsy, go-ahead Float, one of the spiciest papers printed. The will keep right on at its good work as a weekly and the tor wishes both papers much The North Carolina Legislature meets to day. the time returns are in of elections to be held by that body we truly hope it will be H. A. Latham for Reading Clerk of the House, Daniels for State and T. J. Jarvis for U S- Senator. And we believe those would be generally com mended. The Raleigh Chronicle says that Mr. Elihu A- White, the defeated Republican candidate for Congress in this District, aspires to succeed Ex-Gov. Jarvis as Minister to Bra- We have heard that Mr. A. M. Moore, the Republican Presidential Elector, is an aspirant for the same position, but cannot vouch for its accuracy. They all want Some- thing, of course. brought out an enlarged sheet. Argus is always enterprising and always talking for Goldsboro, and this issue of last Sundry not only helps to hold Goldsboro up to the world as it really is, but also speaks volumes in praise of the enterprising editor of the Argus. the good work goes on, the press laboring earnestly and faithfully for the ad- of the State. Col. R. F. Armfield, Iredell was lately appointed by Gov Scales as a Judge of the Superior Court to succeed Judge Montgomery, resign- ed. Judge Armfield is now holding his first Court in Pitt county, and though first time he has over a Court be does so with the and bearing of a life while never before on the Bench, Judge Armfield has had experience in the Bar. He has a superior knowledge of the law and his opinions upon any point are looked upon as high It has been said that Judge Cloud had the highest regard for Col. opinions, and when he was in the bar always referred to him if any particular point was to be decided. One has only to look at Judge Armfield to tell that be is a man of brains and ability, we feel sure he will be popular with the Bar and people of Pitt county. A rush of work prevented our getting out to hear his charge Monday morn but the lawyers and officers of the Court tell that one more able and clear is seldom heard. Strangers, have you thought of what a desirable place Green- ville is in which to locate Look at the future of the town--a rail- road soon to be here and many industries to be started up come here and look around if you are prospecting for a place to locate. Have the business men of Green- ville thought of the it would be to the ton if they would form an association with the pose of securing the establishment various industries here The town should not stand still. Get started before the rail- road comes. One man alone may talk enterprises, but little will be accomplished until the business men associate and work together. Any industry that will help one man will help the whole town. two like it used to be spelled before the revised version was got- ten out. Brother Norm- arose had often heard the expression used him enough rope and he will bang him- and he would move that the Prof, be given the requisite rope at and that club volunteer any assistance that may be necessary in accomplishing its object. The Supreme Chin Worker stated that the would be overlooked this time owing to the extreme youth of the offender bat it the brother ever indulged in any more such poetry he would be given the grand bounce. At this point the Chief Explosive tor thought he saw one of his rivals peeping in at the window and blew the lights out and after each member had fallen over all the chairs In the room the club reached the door and the meet adjourned. Reporter A Safe Investment. Is one which is guaranteed to give you satisfactory results, or in case of failure a return of purchase price. On safe plan you can buy from our advertised Druggist a bottle of Dr. King's Discovery for It is guaranteed to bring re- lief in every case, when used for any affection of the throat, lungs or chest such as consumption, of lungs, bronchitis, asthma, whooping cough, croup, etc. It is pleasant and agreeable to safe, and can always be relied upon. Trial bottles free at Notice. On Monday the 4th day of A. D. will sell at the Court House door in town of Green- ville to the highest bidder for cash several tracts of land in Pitt county and bounded as One tract known as the Place adjoining the lauds of Alfred Forbes F. T. Cannon the Blount Heirs and con acres more or less also the Place adjoining A. C. Tucker and others containing two hundred and fifty acres more or less also the place on the said Ballard now lives adjoining J. H. Cobb whitehead, G. T. Tyson and ethers excepting the Homestead which has been laid off to the said Ballard acres more or less, also the place known as the Simmons lands ad- S. A. Kittrell and others containing acres more or less to satisfy an execution in my for collection against J. L. Ballard St. J. a. K. Tucker, Sheriff. January 5th., 1889. A I U W. H. C, Jan 3rd The meeting was called to order by the Supreme Chin Worker at 12.30 o'clock A. M. The Grand Prof. Longfellow All the members from Pitt be unable to go are present at the opening of the j through with bis usual evolutions in legislature to-day. Two of the opening the meeting he hoped members, Hon. W. R. Williams in Senate, and Mr. M. C. S. Cherry, in the House, are war having before served their county faithfully in Legislative halls. They will not come short of their duty this time. Mr. G. B. the junior member of the House, is a true Democrat a thoroughly I competent young mas. We expect I to bear good reports from There is item the rounds of the press that a bill will be to the Legislature looking to the establishing of a law requiring the payment a poll-tax as a for voters. Such a bill should, by all means, be presented and made a law. There are now in this county many, we suppose and some whiles who pay not one cent of taxes. They have no properly, and there being nothing available sneak the pay- Read Read As I expect to leave Greenville soon I will on Saturday next, the twelfth sell to the highest bidder for cash at my residence in a part of house- hold and kitchen furniture, in part of one Marble Top Bu one Marble top wash stand. Bedsteads, Chairs Tables, a Good Cook Stove, Bathing Tub, Cart, Harness, Plow, wheelbarrow Hoes, Rake, Pitch fork, Shovel and many other useful articles too numerous to mention. Sale to commence at twelve o'clock. Dr. J. T. Sledge. Merit Wins. we desire to say to our citizens, that for years we have been selling Dr. King's New Discovery for con- Dr. King's New Life Pills, Salve and Electric Bitters, and have never remedies that sell as well, or that have given such universal do not hesitate to tee them every time and we stand ready to refund the purchase price if satisfactory results do not follow their use. These remedies have won their great popularity purely on their merits- Ernul, Druggist the club would excuse him as he had recently that the girl upon whom he had lavishing all the wealth of bis youthful affections was soon to wed another fellow. And he felt that It would be for him to rise from the depths of woe into which this piece of information j had buried him and do justice to his art. So he would move that Most Rail Road. The railroad company com- grading my Nursery this week and will take up about five hundred apple pear trees, the following varieties Viz. war- Favorite, winter Yellow May, Spice, June and winter. These sell at ten cents each. also have four or five hundred pear trees that I will sell for twenty five cents each. These are all first class, and good varieties. Now is the time to get cheap trees. Come at once. Allen warren. Notice to Creditors. Ugh Help- j ,,, as of open the proceedings open the proceedings an appropriate hymn. The motion was carried and in tho following we have met, loved and got lifted, And all and sad am I; Far from hope's bright harbor I've drifted, Since I heard last good-bye. After which the meeting was de- open Mr. Col- Sunbeam said that he under- stood that the prize for the most en- Christmas adventure was as Prof. Longfellow was the only contestant lie move that the brother be heard from. Amid a the Last Will Testament of Amos Evans, deceased, on the 2nd day of 1889. notice is given to all persons indebted to the estate of said decedent, to make immediate payment to the undesigned, and to all creditors of said estate to present their claims prop- authenticated to the undersigned on or before the 2nd day of January. 1890. or this notice will be plead in bar of their E. Evans, of Amos Evans. Land Sale. By virtue of a power contained in a certain Mortgage executed and delivered i. -i i . . a to me vi. J. James on the day of o be awarded at this meeting. And ; A u Book T of their If an able , was solemn enough to bodied man not to j have turned the stomach of a stuffed the support of the government owl the then should not be allowed a voice hi the Longfellow s Cousins-an of officials who are to rule over those who the sweat of their brow do maintain its institutions. The Reflector desires to make mote improvements and hopes to be of more service to the town and county this than in any year My Aunt Susan has got three daughters There's and Flo old Nick would resign his position If he had those girls down below. They are mm than snakes and j Whooping cough, measles and b In fact they come up to full measure j In all things that deviltry requires. upon our own and accomplish this, as no paper can accomplish much without the aid and co-operation of its friends and those who inter- in the prosperity of their sec- The aid and encouragement of every one if asked. Help us to go forward. Help to hold the advantages and of this sec- to the world that be attracted. Now let us all resolve to to make this a memorable year the national history of Greenville. Help the Reflector and we will be more able to help the town. no mischief that they don't know, But last night I think I paid About hall of the debts I owe. You see I went over to sec Corollas Well M guess not But they knew was coming. So they hatched up a little plot. To mock the bashful. To do each thing I done. That's deviltry. That's what I call ii But they said only fun. I thought now I wont be As I saw them there a row, So I hello and there sounded Three echoes to that hello. Then scratched my head for an idea. For somehow my mind was bare, And when looked up fifteen fingers was working among their back hair. in the office of Register of Deeds of Pitt county. I will oner for salt on the premises Bethel Pitt county on day the 2nd day of 1889 at o'clock the parcel of land viz of a certain house and lot of land situated in the town of Beth- el Pitt county on the East side of Main st adjoining the lands of Mrs. Barnhill, Warren Andrews and others, containing one half acre more or Terms Cash, Geo. L, Arts Greenville Jan. 2nd, Mortgagee James M. Atty for Mortgagee Notice. Is hereby given that application will be made to the Board of Commissioners of Pitt county on the 1st Monday hi 1889 to establish h new Town- ship out of parts of Swift Creek, and townships with the fol- lowing boundaries. Beginning at the mouth of Turkey Cock Swamp running with said swamp to cock thence to the persimmon branch, then down said branch to clay root swamp then up said swamp to well swamp then up said swamp to the head of said swamp then to Greenville i township line then with said line to Kin- road at or near Reedy branch church then with said road lo S Creek swamp then down said swamp to the be- ginning. This 1889. w. B. Moore N. R w. W. Haddock James Cox. R. S. CLARK CO., DEALERS IN Are headquarters for all needed in the HARDWARE line. Our stock cannot be but if you want anything in Hardware, Agricultural Implement, Stoves and Cooking Utensils, Carriage Material and House Cutlery ON US. We can save you money on any of these goods. MANUFACTURER'S AGENTS FOR POWDERS which we will sell at Factory Prices. Sale of Land. By virtue a decree of the Court of Pitt county in a certain special proceeding therein entitled M. L. Moore us J. W. King, et alt, and numbered as case No. upon the special proceedings docket of said court, I shall MONDAY, 4TH, 1889, at the Court House door in Green- ville, sell at public sale to the highest bidder, certain pieces or parcels of land situated in Farm- Township and on the South side of Little Creek, one piece adjoining the lauds of Jacob Joyner, Charles Joyner and others, containing by estimation Acres, more or less, known as the Benjamin Joyner other piece adjoining the lands Eli Williams, Alfred Moore and hers, containing by estimation Acres, more or less, and known as the Piney woods Tract. Terms of sale, Cash. Alex L. Blow, Commissioner. Greenville, N. C, Jan. North a, County. Augustus Grimes, vs. Benny Grimes. The defendant above named will take notice that an action, as above, has been commenced by the plaintiff in the Superior Court of Pitt county to a divorce u from the said Pen- Grimes, his wife; and the said Defendant will further take notice that he is required to appear at the next term of the Superior Court of said county, to be held on the second Monday after the 1st m day in March, 1889, at the Court House in Greenville, and answer the complaint in said petition, or the plaintiff will apply to the Court for the relief demanded In his com- plaint. This the 3rd day of January, E. A. Court, Pitt Co. WE are now fitted up in first-class order and are prepared to man- upon short notice any kind or style of RIDING VEHICLES. SPECIAL ATTENTION TO ALL REPAIRING. We also keep a nice line of READY Come and us. Satisfaction Guaranteed. R. GREENE, JR. Manager. READIER We still have some very desirable goods in stock that must be disposed of BEFORE FIRST, and we are letting them go without reserve NOT AT COST but many of them at far below cost. You only- have to come to our store and let it be known you want goods and we will convince you that FOR THE CASH WE CAN GIVE YOU BARGAINS which no other house can equal. Don't tail to THE MAN BE SEEN EVERY DAY, but the man who keeps a fresh supply Groceries, Fruits, Confections, Cigars, TOBACCO, CANNED GOODS, Can be found whenever wanted. You only have to look for V. L. STEPHENS, And all your wants in the above goods can be supplied. BOXES OF CONFECTIONS PUT UP TO ORDER. A. SPECIALTY. Notice. By virtue of a Decree of the Superior Coin t of Pitt county, in a special pro- entitled Wm. May Executor of Mary A. E. May vs. E. Keel and wife, Mary K. Lewis, and others, I shall on the 4th day of February 1889, at o'clock, at the Court House door, in the town of Greenville, sell for cash the house lot in Farmville, upon which E. Keel now lives, ad- the lots of Mrs. and others. Said lot con- about acres land, and upon it is a dwelling all necessary out- houses. This 12th day of Dec. 1888. Wu. Mat, Ex. s. E. W. Duckett Book Keeping Some of our exchanges have re- been out special of their papers, giving very descriptive write the towns and sections from which they come. The Sanford Express, has sent out Awhile and then mm Idea a publication a splendid de- That helped me as you will allow, of that town and setting For I went down on my knees in a the advantages the section Then I a fool sort of giggle And nil laughed some too, Ard I that the floor would open At some place where could crawl through. Notice. On the day of A. D. will sell at the Court door the town of Green ville to the highest bidder for rash one tract of land in Pitt county and hounded as Situated in Greenville Township on the north side of Tar River adjoining the offers. The Concord Times last week brought out a double size pages, that was hand- and showing i on the of its the game playing M- Carney G. S. Johnson But to block it I didn't know how, I and others, at the same time and place I will sell for cash one other tract of land in Pitt Green- ville township north side of Tar lands of T. A. Thigpen, A- D. and said lands were owed by w. w. at the time of bis death I will sell the interest of L Gowns sir lo satisfy an execution in ray hands against L. and and And stood on my head in the floor, And those they blushed giggled But they didn't mock any more- Mr. said he thought it but just chat tins should give bro- Longfellow some thing as promised. He said that editor. It tells yon many demanded which have been levied on said land things much j at hands a vigilance com the property said E. L. of its various industries. Then the j be would move that J. on last we i bro. Hades with imam 3rd The classes will be so arranged that new pupils can enter the first week in January. TEACHERS Duckett. Principal, C. G. Foist, Associate Principal Miss Meta Chestnut, Primary De- Miss M. S. Cannon, Vocal and mental Music. Miss Rouse, Painting and Draw in Mrs Ac- departments. Primary. Academic. Classical and Mathematical. Mu- sic. Painting and Drawing. Military. ADVANTAGES Comfortable Buildings. Healthy Locution and Good Water Plenty of Well Prepared Food for Boarders. A Corps of Teachers, all being graduates of first class Music Department equal in work to any College in the State. New Pianos and Organs. A of nearly volumes, purchased recently for the School. Rates Moderate, from to for Board and Tuition Tuition and Terms for Day Pupils the same as advertised in Pupils who do not board with the Principal should consult before engaging board elsewhere. For fur. her particulars, Address, JOHN DUCKETT. Principal. Tie Tar Transportation Company, Alfred Forbes, Greenville. President J. B. J. S. Greenville, N. M. Lawrence, Gen Capt. R. F. Jones, Washington, Gen The People's Line for travel on Tar River. The Steamer is the finest and quickest boat on the river. She has been thoroughly repaired, refurnished and painted. Fitted specially for the comfort, ac- and convenience of Ladles. POLITE A ATTENTIVE OFFICERS A first-class Table furnished with the best the market affords. A trip on the Steamer Greenville Is not only comfortable but attractive. Leaves Washington Monday, Wednesday and Friday at o'clock, a. u. Leaves Tarboro Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at o'clock, a. m. Freights received daily and through Bills Lading given to all points. J. drew Greenville, N. C. Horses For sale by the undersigned at the on public square, lately occupied by Several oar loads of horses and moles tor cash or on time, well Examine took and learn prices before purchasing. ESTABLISHED IN 1870. Luther Sheldon, SASHES, DOORS AND BLINDS, MIXED PAINTS, TIN FANCY OUT GLASS, BRACKETS, VARNISHES, TARRED ROOKING PAPERS, ENAMELED GLASS, STAIR RAIL, Coach Colors in Japan. Plain Sheathing Papers, Cathedral Glass Newels, Paints, Plaster or Wall Papers, Venetian Glass. Wood Mantels, Dry Brushes, Wire Cloth Window Screens, Rubber Roofing Paint, Marbleized Slate Mantels, Hardware, Paints, Oils, Glass, Putty, AND BUILDING MATERIAL OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. Nos. West Side Market Roanoke Ave. NORFOLK, H. Morris Bros, HARRY SKINNER. L. C. W. L. BROWN COMMISSION MERCHANT AND AGENT FOR THE TARBORO OIL MILLS. Highest Gash price paid tor Cotton Seed or Meal given in exchange Has for sale Acid Lime and Cotton Seed Meal Either for Cash or on Time. FARMER'S BONE FERTILIZER. A SPECIALTY it is to be superior to any fertilizer on the market. SUCCESSORS TO JOHN S. CO GREENVILLE, N. C. THE LEADERS IN ILL KINDS OF STAPLE GOODS. Our Fall and Winter stock of Dry Goods, Clothing, Shoes, Hats, etc., have arrived, and all friends and customers are invited to call and ex- goods and prices. Having purchased the entire mercantile business of John S. Co., including notes, book accounts and all evidences of debt and mer- we solicit their former and increased patronage. Being able to make all purchases cash, getting advantage of discounts, will be enabled to sell as cheaply as any one South of No- folk. We shall retain in our employ J. S. Congleton as general of the business, with his former partner SKinner as assist ant, who will always be glad to see and serve their old customers. A special of our business will be to furnish cash at reasonable rates to farmers to cultivate and harvest their crops, in sums of with security. J. B. CHERRY. J. R. J. G. J. B. CHERRY B CO., LOOK TO YOUR INTEREST Having just received a fresh line o the following goods, we are now ready to offer to the public just what they stand need goods at prices that will please purchaser. WE HAVE IN STOCK STAPLE AND FANCY DRESS GOODS, Dry Goods, SHIRTS COLLARS. BOOTS AND SHOES To fit all who favor us with their patronage. Hardware, Nails, Cutlery, Guns, Shot, Powder, Glass-ware, Wood and Willow ware, Furniture, Whips, Gail Ax and Railroad Mills Snuff, Chewing and Smoking Tobacco. J. LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE AGENT, GREENVILLE, N. C- OFFICE SUGG JAMES OLD STAND. All kinds Risks placed in strictly FIRST-CLASS COMPANIES At lowest current rates AM FIRST-CLASS PROOF SAFE. THE OLD RELIABLE CARRIAGE FACTORY THE FRONT J. D. Williamson, SUCCESSOR TO FLANAGAN. continue the manufacture or PHOTONS, BUGGIES, CARTS DRAYS. My is well equipped with the best Mechanic, put up but FIRST-CLASS WORK. We keep lip with the time- he latest improved Best material used in all work. All styles of Springs are used, you can froM Brewster, Storm, Coil, Ram Horn, King. Also keep on hand a full of ready made HARNESS AND WHIPS, the round, which we will sell as low as the lowest. Special Attention Given to REPAIRING. Thanking the people of this and surrounding counties for past favor L merit a continuance of the same. IN THIS LINE WE WILL Tea, Coffee, Sugar, Molasses, Flour. Rice, Meats of different kinds, very best Lard we can buy, Butter, Cheese, Spice, Pepper, Soap both toilet and Laundry, Star Lye, Ball Lye, Matches, Candles, Starch, best grade of White Kerosene Oil, Machine Oil, We are a New Firm, but not new men to the public All who stand in need of goods in line are invited to to see We and will sell as low m any one who sells as good goods as we E. C. GLENN. COMMISSION MERCHANT STANDARD GUANO ACID PULVERIZED OYSTER SHELL SHELL LIME. PURE DISSOLVED BONE COTTON SEED MEAL Tennessee Wagons, for sale GREENVILLE, N. C, Mar. 1887. Watch-Ma Jeweler. If you want something nice in the way of Sewing Machines, come to the old a large new took Just received. Watches, Clocks, Jewelry Sewing Machines repaired and warranted. FEED STORE. a D. ROUNTREE, Dealer Ir Hay, Corn, Meal, Peas, Oats and Mill Feed. Will pay HIGHEST CASH for Corn and Peas. I pay cash tor my goods and can ford to sell at bottom prices. Call on me at the store of J. S. Smith Farmers Save Vow Ski. Good wanted by the FA. COOPERATIVE COMPANY. Shiloh, Edgecombe CO Mi Ml Or Meal given in exchange. Inquire sf W. A- FLEMING. Greenville, K. . Or E. V Sec. Trees. Tarboro, N.