TWO THE EASTERN REFLECTOR, GREENVILLE, N. C. THE GRAVE IN THE CELLAR Tom was a tool a mason. He hail married Jenny Cone, the of his choice, before he had put by any ready money and since he could Hot always get work was not prosper- There is an old fool for luck and a poor man for and Torn certainly illustrated the last part of the One night after Tom and his family bad gone to bed there came a rap at Ins door. On opening it he saw a man who more like a rag than anything else standing at the door, lie asked Tom if he was not a mason. When Tom replied that he was the man naked him If he would do, a Job of work for that night. Since there was nothing In the house for breakfast and the stranger agreed to pay him If he would work morning, Tom agreed, whereupon, taking his tools, ho went out with the man, who after blindfolding him led him about in a tortuous course and n- to a small cellar, where he removed the bandage. The place was lights a candle. want you to take up a portion of the cement floor and dig a said the man. Tom set to work, took up an oblong portion of the Boor and dug a grave C feet by Then the rag picker mount- ed a of steps, opened a door and shoved the end of a pine coffin shaped box through the opening. Tom took hold, and the two carried the box and lowered into the grave. A barrel of cement stood ready, with everything needful f mixing It. Tom was directed to lay he floor, smooth- It so that when the cement had become old no one would notice that the floor d been disturbed. Tom, who was t that a murder had been con . looked about him to discover s by which he might Identify the cellar, though there was no probability Of his over coming Into it again. was absolutely Unusual in the place, and all Tom could do when the rag picker's back was turned was to make a cross on the newly laid cement with the sharp blade el ids knife. When the job was finished the rag picker blindfolded Tom again and led him out of the At r taking him over a winding course the rag picket am going to leave you now. Count and when you have done so take off the bandage. If you remove It be- fore you have made the count you will be a dead man. You will And on the ground something worth much more to you than the sum I agreed to pay Tom counted then, after delay, removed his bandage. On the ground before him was a piece of paper on which was written in pen- get at least a portion of your pay before doing Ten years passed. remember-, ed the rat picker's advice and would have profited by it. but there was so little work to do that he was obliged to take bis chances for pay. lie was turned out of one house after another till he brought up In a deserted hovel on a lonely road. It was an autumn day when the family went there, and Jenny sat down on a stump and began to cry. mind, dear said Tom are usually cheerful under misfortune, it's darkest before day. something will turn added the wife, with a fresh burst of tears. Tom, who was never Idle when there was work to do. set about gathering the fallen wood lying about, which he carried into the cellar. After carrying in the load he came out with n sin- expression on his face and asked his wife for a small hand glass that his young st boy had used for a plaything. The glass was given him, and be returned to the cellar. Presently he went upstairs and told hi wife that they were in the house where be had helped make a burial. Jenny was depressed anew at having to live over a corpse and declared he would not go to bed that night till Tom had taken the horrid thing up and burled It In the wood. Tom, who was a patient fellow, prepared a new burial place, then opened the grave in the cellar and after much difficulty Jenny could not be bought to help got the box. much rotted, out of its resting place and carried it part way up the steps to the cellar door. There it slipped away from him and fell with a crash to the floor, breaking to pieces. Tom turned round, expecting to see a ghastly corpse, but instead saw coins rolling over the floor. ax, he completed the of the box and found that It WM full of gold pieces. lie cried, here. The coffin's broken, and the corpse Is roll- about on the Jenny gave n shriek, but a morbid fascination which impels people to look at awful sights led her to the cellar door, and the sunlight shooting through a small window showed her the shill- Inquiry revealed to Tom that the house had once been habited by a rag picker who was suspected of being a miser. But the man was dead, and no one knew who he was or whether he had any relatives. Tom bought the house and gradually replaced and enlarged the space it Ills wife and children were well dressed, general prosperity reigned In the family. No one knows where Tom got bis rands, and no one can find out. for be Is his own banker, his bank is a grave In Ms cellar. K. A. Farmville Section BRO. FARMVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA Idea that Mohammedanism Is would be a dangerous one f r statesmen to bank upon. It isn't. his career as a prophet more than years Inter than the beginning of the Christian era. At present he has 170.000.000 disciples, more than one-third as many as there are Christian in the world. Nine hundred years ago there were In India no Mohammedans. Now there and they are increasing in number constantly. They are by ail odds the most energetic subjects in British India. The western wave of Mohammedan- Ism rolled up to the farthest corner of Spain. iii to the walls of Vienna, and then began to recede, but shrink lug process was accompanied by ex- elsewhere. In Africa is steadily proselyting. in Europe has followers of the prophet, more than there are in what is called In Asia, however, the realm of future growth, is the Mohammedan strong- hold. To less than 4.000.000 native Christians there are Mo- York World. Clothing, Dry Goods, Groceries, Tobacco, Cigars. We make a specialty of I For Men and Children It is conceded that we give the best Shoes for the money of any house in Farmville. A BRIEF OF FARMVILLE. Mr. L. Davis, began to sell i goods here in the year of 1879 and has continued in business ever since, having associated with him Messrs. John and Frank Davis, his Of the other mer- houses of the town namely, Messrs. ton Bros, G. C. Barrett, J. Smith, T. L. and W. J. Turnage, W. C. Askew, J. H. Harris, Walton's drug store conducted by Messrs. Mercer and Moore and Messrs. Co. others we will mention in N. C, June In or about the year 1854 a post- office was established in the west- part of Pitt county, North Carolina, known Farmville. It was, at that date, only a neighbor- and hood and the people another communication, would, at their convenience, carry j Since Carolina rail road the mail back and forth to Falk- penetrated this part of Pitt County land. The property for some distance was owned by Messrs. James May, Sherwood Belcher, and Henry Joyner, very worthy to the citizens the days long past. The kinds of enterprises going R. C. C. JOYNER, Physician and Surgeon. Farmville, N. C. and Farmville becoming its term- an immense trade has up at this point. We will not in this article at- Custom, In China. Many strange school customs prevail In China. The in that country seldom go to school unless they are the children of very rich people. School work begins before daylight, and after studying their lessons aloud for two hours the pupils recite them. They then go home to breakfast, after which they return and study till din- time. In the afternoon they go again to school to prepare lessons for the following day. this time it is This goes on every day of the week, for there Is no such thing u the Sunday holiday. D. S. Physician and Surgeon, N. C HARDY SISTERS, Milliners, FARMVILLE, N. The newest and latest styles in Millinery. Hats or- on short notice. Billion Trillion. There are two systems of in use at the present day, common- called the and the French systems. In the former the billion Is a million of millions, a trillion a mil- lion of billions and each denomination is a million times the one preceding. In the latter is the system used in the United the billion is a thousand millions, each a thousand times the preceding. veto- Wan Blade. don't you asked Frenchman of another. I must do it on certain you know, the lady beautiful, rich and a fool, if she rich and beautiful. I won't take and if she isn't a fool she won't Hotel FARMVILLE, N. C. M. T. HORTON, Proprietor. Table furnished with the best the market rooms. Polite and prompt attention. G. ft BARRETT, m FARMVILLE. N. O. Dry Goods, Notions, Groceries. m make a Chang In my I am m all good, and notions hand at cost for cash. This Is the to first store house was built and by Mr. May, who sold goods for many years. Mr. W. D. favorably remembered by mi. but will in future give some insight into the status of all matters of which the public should know, many of the older citizens of the j and of the natural kept store in the earliest i tEes possibilities of the days of our existence. I town vicinity. If the citizens, It the year 1867 I would cooperate in building up that Farmville assumed the pool- i the many enterprises that could of a town At of commercial the date above be on successfully if and prosecuted with that mentioned, the owners of the lands; business vim and energy which sold several lots to of have the public capital and energy, and then the spirited men of Farmville hereto- town began to grow. i fore. In our communication In the year 1872 the town was j we desire to write the was by our; interests of the and General Assembly the of to stir up a spirit that line that self has never been begun before. No special significance is to the name of the town j Scarcity of Teachers, is the case with some other i Prof. W. H. county only that it was situated in a tine superintendent public schools farming section of country. In ; Pitt county, on from the 1872 Mr. W. j at Wrights- settled in this town, having ville some days ago, said he saw an entire square, he built more men at that meeting dwelling and store For j for teachers than he had ever seen twenty years Mr. Lang sold similar occasion. There is and by his genial ways, ; evidently a change in the kindness of heart, though of school teaching in North his a systematic Carolina. School boards and way, he made a handsome having retired the tile business, he has been succeed- ed by hie son Mr. W. M. Lang. M. t be isn't her. take She Spell Too. While waiting in the reception room for their hostess some visitors were entertained by that lady's four-year- old daughter. One of the callers re- marked to the is not very Instantly replied the am not very p-r-c-t-t-y. but I am very , York an voice that man's said the manager, who was to the throaty tenor. a said Ids friend. J- II HARRIS CO-. FARMVILLE, M. C. Dry Goods, Notions, Shoes, Hats, Fancy Groceries, Crockery, Glassware, Fruits, Contentions, To- and Cigars. Everything in Fashions. Full line of for cash. Highest price for country trimmed and untrimmed hats, produce. I ribbons, Cheaper than ever. people are becoming more particular about the teachers they employ. The qualifications of the teachers are more regarded than formerly good teachers have no trouble in finding a place, if are at all well known. The change in demand for good FARMVILLE, N. V. MILLINERY and FANCY GOODS, The Smile A New York mat, become Don't most of them get Columbus Enquirer-Sun. A n us n his caste by the following process of He lost caste eating cooked food In a railway carriage, which persons of another caste were traveling. lie had to pay his own weight in rice, the value reaching rupees, then In wheat. After being twice weighed In this way he was made to sit on a square stone while his body was covered with ma- the face only lie was then taken up by two men and thrown Into the river, and after a bath was received by the fully re- stored to caste fellowship. W. LANG, FARMVILLE, N. C. Offers you selections from as complete a stock of GENERAL MERCHANDISE as can be found in Carolina. Special line of Dress Goods and Trimmings for Ladies. Full line Sell Celebrated Shoes for men. Every pair warranted. Corliss, Coon Co. Collars and for Men and Ladies. OF ALL GRADES. WHITE IRON BEDSTEADS AND MATTRESSES. Clothing, Dry Goods, Hats and Groceries. Hardware, Farm Implements and Harness. Ice Cream Freezers and Hammocks. Two warehouses full of flour, corn, oats, hay said Berkeley to his wife yesterday dinner, didn't say anything to any one about What I was telling you the night before last, did you That's u secret Why, I didn't know It was a she replied regretfully. did yon tell It I want to no; I never thought of it since I didn't know It was u R. L DAVIS BROS. General Merchants. No need of going further when we can supply all your needs in Dry Goods, Clothing, Shoes, Hats, Hardware, Furniture and Groceries. Full line of Richmond Stove Cook Stoves and Heaters. Car load lots Hay, Corn, Oats, Cotton Seed Hulls and Meal, Fertilizers and Lime. Manufacturers of Buggies, Tobacco Flues and Trucks. Farm Wagons, Coffins and Caskets always on hand. In season we operate a Munger Cotton and well equipped teachers leads to better salaries for such teachers. No longer can the best teachers be hired for a small salary, but the profession of teaching i taking its place with other things on its merit. A good teacher can now get a good salary but a poor teacher cannot hope to find a place that much. To be sure, there are to these observations, for instance where a new school is opened or established and teachers I who are interested in the , take positions at lower with the view under- standing that salaries will be I made better as the Institution but all things considered, the good and well equipped teacher can now the salary and those who employ have to pay it in order to get the best land Neck Commonwealth. A man have to work overtime when it comes to making a fool of himself. When a woman goes to the races she can't help wondering why the j men are so foolish as to bet the horses are nearing home, so they can see which one will When a man is dying to marry a woman he is after marriage his tendencies become socialistic. When a man talks very much about his bank it is a sign his ac- count is overdrawn. The darker a piazza is the easier t is to find a girl sitting there. TEE EASTERN REFLECTOR, GREENVILLE, N. C. THREE Ayden News and Advertisements. The Ayden Branch Office of The Eastern Reflector is in charge of E. V. to whom any matter for publication on this page should be sent, and who is our authorized agent in Ayden and surrounding territory. W. C. JACKSON CO. Dealers in DRY GOODS, NOTIONS, CLOTHING, HARDWARE, GROCERIES, ETC. Hay, Corn, Lime, Cotton Seed Meal and Hulls. Depository for Public School Books. Agents for Royal Blue Shoes. AYDEN ITEMS. J. F. Boys and Children's CLOTHING Dry Goods, Notions, Shoes, Hats, Groceries. A Few Ran ells of Flour at per lb. or bbl. Short While cent Lawns Reduced to cent. SATISFACTORY DEPARTMENT STORE. J. R. Smith Bro. Quality is ever the first consideration in this store, because that is the only basis for values that insures the satisfaction of customers and the continuance of successful business. OUR STOCK OF General Dry Goods, Millinery, Furniture, Hardware, Groceries, Etc., is probably the most extensive in town, and our prices are ways i We also carry a lame stock of such as Hay, Corn, O its, etc. Let us serve you. J. R. Smith Bro. you bought it from HINES it's all Country P rod Bought and Sold. J. J. HINES Live and Let Live Prices to all. Dry Goods, Notions, Clothing, Shoes, Groceries, Hardware. J. W. and BROS. GENERAL HEADQUARTERS FOR AMERICAN FIELD AND HOG FENCE Ayden, N. C, June 1903. Misses Jimmie and Arab Davis gave a party Wednesday evening complimentary to their guest, Bessie Me Carson, of Washing ton. Those in attendance were Misses Willie, Lula and Nora Smith, Annie Edwards and Fred- die Tucker, and C. V. Cannon, W. E. Lyons, Elmer and Jasper Gardner. Allen Cannon, Rob. An- Nobles and J. C. An- Flinch, caroms and other frames entertained the party till the hour for serving and cream arrived, after which the dispersed, highly praising hostesses for the de evening of pleasure them. Miss Nancy Coward is visiting Miss Berry Mrs. Joseph Dixon, her sister, this week. Sol. Dixon, of spent Wednesday and Thursday in Mrs. Jim spent Wednesday in Ayden, visit- Mrs. J. W. In my lasts notes I stated that colored school teachers would be required to attend the Institute beginning here Monday in August. This is an error, ft bile it is hoped that they all will at- tend there is no provision of law compelling them do so. If they do attend they will learn much that will be of lasting benefit to race. Misses Ella Dawson, of Grifton, and Coward, of Kinston, came CO morning train to visit Mrs. W. J. Coward. The every clever and genial Frank Finch, of the of Finch Bros, Wilson, spent Thursday in Ayden visiting his kinsman, M. M. Sauls. Mrs. M. M. Sauls retained from Richmond the excursion train Wednesday evening. Misses Nora and Lula Smith left Thursday morning to visit Misses Georgia and Lena son in Greenville. Elder S. B. Stephens, of Ohio is at Elder T. E. den. He is a Free Will Baptist and is paying his first visit to this place, where the Free Will Semi- nary is located. Mrs. J. T. Smith, Jr., and her mother, Mrs. Bell, left Wednesday or REPORT OF AT THE CLOSE OF BUSINESS, JUNE II, 1903. OF AYDEN Loans and Discounts. 4,110.45 Furniture and Fixtures 602.84 Paid. 110.00 Due from banks 11,868.00 Cash. EH amen. I -------M-J I j i r PA , j Special Hog, Horse and Cattle Style Stays is In. or o in. apart f , j ;. r I .- . u or In. Made of large, strong, high grade steel wires, heavily galvanized. Amply provides for expansion and contraction. Is practically ever- lasting. Never goes wrong, no matter how great a strain is put on it. Does not mutilate, but does, efficiently, turn cattle, horses, hogs and EVERY ROD OF AMERICAN FENCE GUARANTEED by the manufacturers and by us. Call and see it. Can show you how i- will save you money and fence your fields so they will stay fenced. Also Mower, Rakes, Binders, Cultivators and all IMPROVED FARM MACHINERY. Capital Stock. Interest. 179.47 TWO STORES-DOUBLE BLOCK ALL KINDS OF Snoods and Ladles, our special line of Hosiery, Insertion Elm- Both quality and price will suit you. GOODS Handsome line of Mattings at special prices. Fruit Jars already in. Automatic Spray for tobacco. bushels Peanuts. Aden Milling Incorporated Id. CAROLINA. J. Stokes, E. G. Cox, Sec. R. C. Cannon, Treas. J. M. Dixon, Supt. Saw and Planing Mill. System Mill. Wood and Iron Working. Undertakers. Repairing of all Kinds. Manufacturers Lumber, Carts. Wagons, Tobacco Trucks. Barrows, Screen Doors, Columns, Brackets, In and out door House Trimmings. ELECTRIC LIGHT PLANT. NICE STOCK OF CASKETS AND COFFINS IN OAK AND WALNUT, SERVICE ALWAYS AT CALL. FREE HEARSE. Let us on anything you want. HART JENKINS, General DR. JOSEPH DIXON, Physician and, Surgeon. AYDEN, kept in a first EDWIN TRIPP CLASS WEAK EYES. Why suffer from eye strain, pain in the eye balls, severe headaches and general dis- comforts of the eyes, when J. W. Taylor, GRADUATE OPTICIAN, A N. C. Can permanently cure you of those discomforts by fitting you with the proper glasses. Satisfaction guaranteed or your money re- funded. Dr. Louis C Skinner, PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. Ayden, North Carolina. door of . DEALERS IX . Get our prices on Meat and Flour FANCY GROCERIES, j buying. Confections and Cigars Don't sell your Eggs Chickens till you get our oiler Finest Soda in town. All the popular Cold Drinks. Service prompt. Give us a call. THE AYDEN HUSTLERS DENNIS IN ANNIE L. SMITH, MILLINER, A Full Line of Millinery Goods. EDWARDS Up-to-date CLOTHIERS Are the Clothing business of Ayden and its territory. It is not necessary to go away from home to get a nice stylish have them at all prices. We are also prepared to do a large in AYDEN, N. C. Ayden Brick Works, E. S. EDWARDS. Owner and Manager. AYDEN, N. the best Brick iD Eastern Carolina. Bricks all hand Makes furnace arch and building brick. Full always hand. Prices to suit the times. Write or phone me for prices by the thousand or car load. Yours truly, E. S. EDWARDS. HOTEL Ayden, N. C. EDWIN Proprietor. Dry Goods, and General Merchandise. AYDEN, N. C. Best the market affords. meets all trains. table Rooms. lights. E. VICTOR COX, ATTORNEY AT LAW, Ayden, North Carolina.