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THE EASTERN REFLECTOR, GREENVILLE, N. C.
Wilkinson
Store opens at a. m. and closes at P-
LADIES
SLIPPERS
REDUCED
Summer at
Midsummer Economies.
Prices one-third and one half off. A late shipment
Ravens too many slippers for the season. A discount of
per cent, was allowed for the delay. It will pay
you to investigate. The sun has shown that he still ex-
and there are many who need a new pair of slippers
these hot days.
is interesting story in
1.25 Oxfords reduced to
BETHEL ITEMS.
Bethel, N C, July 1903.
Rev. J. J. Barker left Monday
morning for Raleigh to attend the
meeting of the anti-saloon league.
Lang left morning for
his home near Greensboro.
S. A. Gainer went to Greenville
today on bus
Robert and Miss Lizzie
Mayo left Saturday for Seven
Springs.
Misses Effie and Mattie Grimes
returned home Tuesday from an
extended trip to Norfolk, Ocean
View, Richmond and other places
of interest.
Miss Lena Jenkins, of Tarboro,
is spending a few days at her old
home.
Willie Ward, of Norfolk, is
friends and relatives here.
Mrs. G. W. Howard is very sick;
we hope she will soon be
again.
The recent rain storm did much
damage to growing crops.
Rev. J. E. Hocutt returned
home Monday from Everetts.
GREENVILLE'S GREAT DEPARTMENT STORE
J. L. WOOTEN'S UNUSUAL OFFER.
i no
2.00
2.25
2.50
3.00
3.50
.-.
1.50.
1.65.
2.25.
2.76,
Straw Hats reduced one-half.
Sticks Wilkinson
PERSONAL AND SOCIAL
THURSDAY, JULY
C. D. is at Seven
Springs.
O. D. Hooker returned Wed-
from Durham.
Dr. W. H. Bagwell left Wed-
for Seven Springs.
J. N. Gorman came in
from Richmond.
returned W ed-
evening from j
Misses Junie Tyson and Minnie
Tunstall are visiting in Greene
county.
Mis. J. W. Andrews and
went to Robersonville
corning.
Miss Sadie Harding ha been
teacher the Washington
school.
C. W. went to Winter-
Wednesday evening and re-
this morning
Miss Sophia Peel, who has been
siting Mrs. J. N. Hart, went to
Wednesday evening.
W. M. Lang and two daughters,
Reade and Nannie
came in this morning from
where they have been vis-
Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Perry left
for Rocky Mount
Perry goes to take the
of the telephone
Thousands suffer and hundreds
die every year in this country from
form of Bowel Complaint.
The beat remedy for these diseases
in children or adults is Dr. BETH
ARNOLD'S BALSAM. Warrant-
ed to give satisfaction by J. L.
Greenville, N. C.
OF HEALTH.
Nourishment is the Inundation of
Dyspepsia Core is the one great i
medicine that enables the stomach
digestive organs to digest,
assimilate transform all foods
into the kind of blood that
the nerves and feeds
tissues. lays the
tor health. Nature does
rest. Indigestion, Dyspepsia, and
-waders of the stomach and
organs are cured by the
f Sold by j
. More.
majesty must have a
lot of of branch offices.
OF
When the stomach is
when taken into it that
to digest it decays and inflames I
the membrane, exposing
the nerves, and causes the glands
instead of the i
natural juices of digestion. This
is called Catarrh of the Stomach.
For year I suffered with Catarrh
of Stomach, caused by
Doctors and medicines
failed to benefit me until I used
Dyspepsia R.
Rhea, Tex. Sold by
Drug Store.
Sell Dr. Specific at
and Guarantee a Cure.
isn't often that I have faith
enough in the medicine put up by
other people to be willing to offer
to refund money if it does not
said J. L. Wooten, I
am glad to sell Dr. Howard's
specific for the cure of
and dyspepsia on that basis.
Dr. Howard Company, in
order to get a quick introductory
sale, authorizes me to sell their
regular fifty bottles at half-
price, cents, and, although I
have sold a lot of it, and have
guaranteed every package, not
one has been brought back as
unsatisfactory.
great advantage this
he continued, its
small dose and convenient form.
There are sixty doses in a vial
that can carried in the vest
pocket or purse, and every one
has more medicinal power than a
big pill tablet or a tumbler of
mineral water.
I am still the specific at
half-price, although I cannot tell
how long I shall be able to do so,
and anyone who is subject to con-
sick headache, dizziness,
liver trouble, indigestion, or a
general played out condition,
ought to take advantage of this
chance. You can tell your readers
that if they are not satisfied with
the specific they can come right
back to my store and I will cheer-
fully refund their money.
If you wish to keep cool while cooking try
one of our Perfection Oil Stoves. It is a great
saving in fuel, besides you do not get warm as
yon do with the wood stove. We have the Per-
in all sizes from to burners.
Hammocks is more pleasant than a
nice, comfortable Hammock to lie on these hot
evenings. We have them from II to
Does that heavy hat give you a headache If
so, try one of our light, cool straw hats.
Are your feet hot and tired Wear a pair of
our low quarter shoes or slippers and feel com-
In our mammoth dry goods department we
have all the new and up-to-date Summer Goods.
Pans, Parasols, Lawns, Dimities, etc. We
have just received another large lot of those
beautiful ladies are so anxious for. We refer
to the
and Antique Laces
Nothing prettier on the market. We carry the
most complete line in Greenville.
J. B. CHERRY
GREENVILLE'S GREAT DEPARTMENT STORE
Choice Embroideries
AT A THIRD OFF REGULAR PRICES
We have been bargain hunting lately
and met with great success. We
found a man who had a big lot of
Beautiful Embroideries
With the exception of
are many new ways of;
doing old things.
Greenville Produce and
Provision Market.
Reported by M. SCHULTZ.
Our faults are soon forgotten
if only to ourselves.
JUST BEDTIME
take a Little Early will
cure constipation, biliousness and
liver troubles. DeWitt's Little
Early Risers are different from
other pills. They do not gripe
and break down the mucous
of the stomach, liver and
bowels, but core by gently
the secretions and giving
strength to these organs. Bold by
Wooten's Drug Store.
Take a few swimming lessons
before burning bridges be-
hind you.
pat.
Family
Corn- per bushel
round per lb
ham
sides
shoulders
Pork
Lard
lbs per bushel
Peas
Butter
Duck
head
Broilers
Eggs
lb
Geese
lb.
lb
Tallow
Fodder
Meal
which he wanted to sell badly offer them at a great
We secured the whole lot at such prices as will
enable us to offer special bargains for July selling.
This special lot comes in four or five widths with
a large variety of patterns, including
Insertions and Beadings. The
prices will be and per
yard. Remember the patterns
are all good, with fast woven
edges on good quality
of cambric.
Come before the selection is broken and secure a
genuine bargain.
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New White Front
JAS. F. DAVENPORT.
j Give your farm a name and order
1.26
1.25
The Reflector to print it on
stationery.
your
THE EASTERN REFLECTOR.
D. J. Editor and Owner.
and Friday.
ONE DOLLAR PER YEAR IN ADVANCE
VOL. No.
GREENVILLE. Pin COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA, TUESDAY. JULY 1903.
No.
SHEPARD AND AYCOCK.
Washington Times Discusses
Democratic Outlook.
Washington, D. C, July 9th
The Washington Times this
discusses at length the
possibility of Shepard and Aycock
as the nominees of the democratic
party next year. Among other
things Times
new democratic banner has
been Hung to the breeze. It hears
the names of Shepard and Aycock.
For president, Edward M. Shep-
ard, prominent citizen of Brooklyn,
N. Y., and former for
mayor. For vice president, Charles
B. Aycock, governor of North
Carolina.
suggestion for a renewal
of the old alliance of the solid
South and New York ought to
cause democrats to stop and con-
sider. Of the Hon. Edward M.
Shepard the public knows
much.
knows of his opposition
to the regular democratic ticket in
1890 because of the silver plank
in the platform; of his return to
the fold four years later and his
support of on the issue of
anti imperialism; his unsuccessful
for mayor two years ago
on the Tammany ticket and of his
recent efforts to harmonize the
divided factious of democracy,
and With it there is a suspicion
that Mr. Shepard, had
avowed himself one way or the
other, is willing to be considered a
candidate fur president.
Of-Governor Aycock probably
not so much ii known, although he
entitled to careful con-
He is regarded by
who know him and his re-
cord as one of the ablest men in
public office the South today.
He is brilliant, an orator of
ability and has given North Caro-
u clean administration. The
old objection of a candidate from a
secession state should not bold
against him. for he is so young as
scarcely to remember in a vague
sort of way any the stirring
events of the early sixties. II is
greatly beloved by the people of
the state, scholarly, conservative,
if a
man in to be he
is to consideration,
PROF. WINS.
Appointed Crop Statistician for
North Carolina.
Washington, D. C. July
After a long and animated con-
test Prof. Charles the
North Carolina A. M. College,
has appointed crop
for North
standing the fact that the
was vigorously opposed by Judge
Pritchard before he went on the
bench, and latterly by S.
Rollins, head of the republican or-
in North Carolina.
One of the interesting features of
this fight is that Prof. was
endorsed by the two democratic
senators for the state, and there
fore this is the first that
they have triumphed in a political
matter when opposed by the re-
publican organization. It is be-
here that it was not so much
the influence of the two senators
that secured Prof. the
as it was the influence of
in the department who de-
sired to see him appointed.
Carolina Club.
Lieut Bruce army,
at Fort state
Washington, has been put com-
of a lot of recruits for the
Army and ordered take
them to the various military posts
in Alaska. Lieut. Cotten left Fort
with his command on the
15th of June, by what is known
as inland It will
take him a mouth or six weeks to
make this trip and by the time he
returns to bis post will have
traveled over three thousand
miles through a wild country, full
of interest, where we are told the
scenery is sublime and at th.
season of year no nights lo in-
with work or travel
of the midnight
About thirty members of
lodge here obtained a
charter for a club to be known as
the Carolina Literary social
club the following officers have
elected-
L. Fleming.
Vice A. White.
Secretary and S,
Forbes.
Covering E. A.
C. S. Carr, T. M. Hooker,
H. Jr., J.
Garden.
The constitution and by laws
adopted prohibited the taking t
liquor or any gambling the
club rooms.
club will have reading,
and game rooms and will
afford a suitable place for young
men to spend their evenings. The
location has not yet been
upon, but it is hoped to get in the
central portion of the town.
While club was chartered by
the membership will
be restricted to that order.
New Dance in Kansas.
The Hiawatha World h
pleased to note that hugging
feature has eliminated from
the and the editor of the
thus
old man of this
shack is nigh on to years old,
and our wing days are over,
but there is sweet memory of
days gone by in our mind
that prompts us to remark that
the dance is a dead one if such is
the case.
dance around a wooden Indian
cigar sign as to dance in a set
where we couldn't get nigh the
girls. There is no improvement
about an oldish man. We are
the new
LIFE LOST IN FLAMES.
Norfolk Seamstress Horribly In-
Norfolk, Va., July
Willis, wife of Bud Willis, a
stevedore, lost her life in a fire
here today. She was a seamstress
of grain bags on the third floor of
Jesse Jones Son's hay grain
warehouse on Dock,
which at o'clock.
There were two houses
tilled with hay. The tire caught
burned so quickly that the
entire stock was in flames before
the tire department arrived. Mrs.
Willis appeared at the window
and was ordered to jump into the
arms of the men beneath. She
hesitated, screamed fell back
before the firemen
could hold up ladder. The
loss is estimated at well
insured.
COUNTY MATTERS.
Proceedings of the Commissioners
The board of county
meet regular session on
the 6th, all members being
present.
The sums were paid
from the For paupers
county home tax
assessors and list takers 1848;
bridges and ferry 9216.27; jail
Register of Deeds
Sheriff feeding juror
stock law territory mis-
818.60.
of
dent Health and Treasurer were
tilled.
The sheriff reported he had
laid out a public road near
in township, ill ac
with an order issued
May meeting.
The pauper allowance of Bold.
Richmond was increased to 14.60
per mouth.
The board refused to grant
license the Fountain.
Consideration of applications for
liquor license in deferred
until August meeting.
The board refused to reconsider
mi older, made at June meeting,
for laying out a public road in
township.
retail liquor licenses
and one molt were granted.
Upon petition were
ordered held a district embracing
the of Farmville and com-
and a district embracing
the town of and
on a question of levying special
taxes for the establishment of
graded schools.
NOTICE OF SPECIAL
ELECTION.
At a meeting of the Board of
Commissioners of Pitt held
this day a petition signed by one-
fourth the holders residing
the territory hereinafter
set out. which petition was duly
approved and endorsed by the
Board of Education of Pitt
oh the 6th day of July, 1903. it
is ordered that election be
held the territory, hereinafter
described, a special
school district, on Friday, August
7th, 1903, to ascertain the will of
the people of said district whether
there shall be levied a special an-
tax of twenty cents on the one
hundred dollars valuation of prop
sixty cents on poll to
supplement public school
fund which may be apportioned to
the district by the County Board
of education in case
tax is voted.
The lea proposed
special school district is as
Beginning at J. II. Flanagan's
Eastern line, Middle Swamp, and
running with his Eastern to
Plank Bead, thence up said road
to Baker Bond, thence with Baker
Road to Road,
thence with said Road to
ville Road, thence down Green-
ville road to Farmville township
line, thence with said Hue to
Falkland Township line, thence
up said line to a lane G.
E. Moore C. L. Barrett, thence
down said lane to run of Black
Swamp, thence down said swamp
to creek, thence up
said creek to C. line,
thence with said to Wilson
road, thence with said road to fork
swamp to Swift creek, thence
down said creek to the public road
leading from Grifton to
then up said road to Lafayette
Cox's line on east side of public
road, with Lafayette Cox's
line to Martha L. Cox's line,
thence with G. W. line
to Susan E. Cannon's line, then
with big lice back to the public
road, then said road to the fork
near Hancock's church, thence
west with Snow Hill road to T. C.
old homestead, thence
with the road rail road near G.
by G. E.
thence south with railroad to
side of Swift creek, thence up said
creek to Titus
Smith's line, thence with said
and line to the pub-
thence down said road to
Mrs. J. J. Smith Me-
line, thence west with
Biggs Harrington's line to
the public road, including all the
lauds the late Biggs
ton, situated side of pub-
road leading from to
John Pearce, thence up said road
toward to a branch near Joe
house, a
straight to John Dennis and A. F.
Cox comer, thence with John Den-
line to Jordan Cox's heirs
thence with the
Cox heirs East to W. F. Hart
John Dennis corner near the
public i, down
Garris lo J. T. Hart's corner,
thence with J. T. line south
to Calvin corner,
thence with Calvin
line to Asa corner, thence
with his line to the be-
ginning
It was that said
election be held and
Parker's t prescribed by
place, thence with Farmville road H,. u, a registration of
; to creek, thence up the week voters of said territory shall
Greene county line, thence m, for of
Greene county line to beginning.
It was further ordered said
registering laid voters con-
election the
election shall held conduct-1 Prescott as Regis-
ed pit-, by; and J. A.
law, and that a new i.
of tile voters of n y shall
be and for the
registering said voters
I ducting said election Board
I appointed J, T. as Regis
of
in
Harrington as
At said election who are
in of the levy and
tax shall vote a on
which lie printed or written
words, Special and
B. those whose who are opposed shall
Barrett an Judges of Election. a on which
At said election those who re shall printed or written the
in favor of the levy and collection of
said tux shall ticket on which
shall printed or written the
words, and
those who are opposed shall vole
ticket on which shall lie printed or
written the words, Spec-
By order of the Board Com-
missioners Pitt made
this the day of July, 1908.
Williams,
Clerk
Alabama Peonage Cases.
Washington,
Why, we'd just as lief cases in Alabama will
eventually number The
government intends to prosecute
them to the Other Southern
states are said to be seats of
practices. The violator of
personal liberty will have all they
can do in the future to preserve
their own. Southern sentiment is
almost unanimously sympathetic
with the department of justice and
its workers.
Excursion.
Old Dominion Steamship
When a woman is not on good the round trip,
terms with her husband she has an
idea that the only reason he doesn't
get rich is to keep her from hay-
all the things she desires.
Co. will run four Saturday night
excursions to Ocracoke, beginning
on the 19th, with a low fare for
Most people poor not be-
cause they don't make enough but
because they spend too much.
words,
order of the Board of Coin
missioners of Pitt County made
this the 6th day of July, 1903.
Clerk ex
Fire at New Bern Wednesday
night destroyed a tobacco ware-
house, a prise Louse, a
stables and eight tenant houses.
Total loss about
NOTICE OF SPECIAL SCHOOL
ELECTION.
At a meeting of the of
commissioners of Pitt county held
this day, a petition signed by
one fourth of the free holders re-
siding the territory herein
after set out, which petition was
duly approved and endorsed by
the board of education of Pitt
county on the 6th day of July, 1903,
it is ordered that an election be
held in the territory hereinafter
described, proposed as a special
district, on Friday, August
7th, 1903, to ascertain the will
of the people of said dis-
whether there shall be levied
a annual tax of thirty cents
on the one hundred dollars
of property and ninety cents
the poll to supplement the
public school fund which may be
apportioned to district by the
county board of education in case
such special tax is voted.
boundaries of said proposed
special district is as
Beginning at and
running north by Asa house
out to the public road at Mrs.
Mary thence up said road
to Back Swamp, thence down said
Mayor's Court.
Mayor W Whedbee has dis-
posed of the following cases since
David Green, engaging in riotous
and disorderly conduct, fined
and costs, 85.20.
L. R. drunk and
disorderly, lined and costs
84.75.
firing pistol in
corporate limits, lined and
costs,
Zeb carrying con-
weapon, bound over to
Superior court.
Frank Barnes, drunk and down,
fined and costs, 83.20.
Sarah Spruill, using vulgar and
boisterous language, judgment
suspended, costs
Figs.
S P. Erwin, of Beaver Dam, has
raised some mammoth figs this
season, one of them weighing as
much as ounces. He brought us
a very large one.
The girl who sets a dear price
on herself feels pretty cheap even
when she gets it with no discount
off.
m i
I TWO
About a year ago my hair was
coming out very fast, so I bought
a bottle of Hair Vigor. It
stopped the falling and made my
hair grow very rapidly, until now it
is inches in A.
Kans.
There's another hunger
than that of the stomach.
Hair hunger, for instance.
Hungry hair needs food,
needs hair
This is we say that
Hair Vigor always
restores color, and makes
the hair grow long and
heavy, . ah
If your supply you,
ft ml us one dollar will express
you a bottle. five the name
of your Address,
J. CO., Lowell. Haas.
ITEMS.
N. C, JulyS.
Misses Sallie Roberson, of
Bethel, and Maud of
Institute, are visiting Miss Faunie
Newman M. went to
Monday, accompanied by
his sifter, Margaret, who
the cars for to visit
her uncle, Newman.
J. J. Edwards, of was
here a short while this morning .
en route home.
Misses and
of Greenville, are
at the home of W . W.
Mourn not, ye Greenville boys
And is to have a
phone. The contract has been
given audit is hoped we can say
by August 1st.
will be run direct from Green-.
ville will of help both
to us and ville.
W. M. Edwards, of Ayden,
spent Sunday and Monday visiting
here. Mr. Edward's little
is confined to his bed with
fever, at his grandparents, Mr.
and Mrs.
Turnage have bought
an up-to-date which they
hope to have installed by August
15th. It is the famous Murray
system, and will be, when com-
the most modern In
the county.
BRUTALLY TORTURED.
A case came to light that
and unmerciful torture
has perhaps never been equaled.
Joe if Oh lit.,;
writes. years I endured
Insufferable pain from
and nothing relieved me
though I tried everything known. I
I came Electric Bitters and I
it's the greatest medicine on earth
for that trouble. A few bottles
It cured as good tor
Liver and Kidney troubles and
general debility. Only Sat-
guaranteed by
Drug Store.
In union there are many post-
office crooks.
NIGHT WAS HER TERROR.,
would cough neatly all night
writes Mrs. Chas. Apple-
gate, of Alexandria,
could hardly any sleep. I had
consumption so bad that if I walk-
ed a block I would cough fright-
fully and spit blood, but, when all
other medicines failed, three
bottles of Dr. King's New Dis-
wholly cured me and I
gained It's absolute
to cure Coughs, i
Colds, La Grippe, Bronchitis and
all Throat and Lung Troubles.
Price and Trial bot-
at Wooten's Drug Store.
Carolina will get a good
governor and lot of hot air.
There is talk of erecting a
union depot in Durham.
EASTERN REFLECTOR, GREENVILLE, N. C.
THE EASTERN REFLECTOR, GREENVILLE, N. C.
To get prompt attention all mail orders should be addressed to
C. T. GREENVILLE, N. C.
IF YOU GET IT AT
BIG STORE
ITS RIGHT
The Seasons
Even t
Summer Millinery as beautiful as fingers filled
with magic can make it. Dress and Ready-to
wear Hats for and Children.
Dress Goods and
SILKS
All the new weaves in all colors and
WHITE WASH GOODS, per cent,
reduction on all former prices.
Slippers and are made
by Ziegler Bros. Comfort, Style and Quality.
Just new and complete line of
PICTURE FRAMES, New Shapes
and New Styles. Prices low.
Stetson Shoes for Men
All the new lasts. Ask to see them if
you would be well dressed.
HOSIERY
For Ladies, Children and Babies. Drop Stitch,
Colors and White.
CLOTHING
A BIG CUT on all former prices of hot weather
Clothing for Men, Boys and Children.
Baby Carriages and
and best line to select from.
All Furniture Reduced.
Bargain Column
FOR
Cash Buyers Only
Clark's N. T. Spool Cotton,
dozen.
Sea Island ins. wide,
yard.
Best Light Calico,
Printed Lawns and Organdies,
1-2 and c. quality, while they
last, cents per yard.
Steel Rod Umbrellas, worth and
c. only
i.
pairs of and Sam-
Shoes at Factory Prices.
Knee Pants, only pair
Men's and Sample Straw
Hats at New York cost.
Toilet Soap, big value, cakes for
cents cash.
White Envelopes, per pack
Good Needles, per paper,
Ladies Vests, only
Linen Towels, extra size,
Patterns, and cents.
i. Man
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, HATS,
HARDWARE, GROCERIES, ETC.
Hay, Corn, Lime, Cotton Seed Meal and Hulls.
Depository for
Public School Books.
Agents for
Royal Blue Shoes.
J. F.
Boys and Children's
CLOTHING
Dry Goods, Notions, Shoes, Hats, Groceries.
A Few Ban ells of Flour at per lb. or bbl.
For Short While Only.
cent Lawns Reduced to cent.
AYDEN ITEMS.
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.
STOCK OF
General Dry Goods, Millinery, Furniture,
Hardware, Groceries, Etc.,
is probably the most extensive in town, and our prices are
ways light. We also carry a stock of such as
Hay, Corn, Oats, etc. Let us serve you. J. B. Smith Bro.
yon bought it from it's all
Country
Produce
Bought and
Sold.
J. J. HINES
Live and
Let Live
Prices to all.
Dry Goods, Notions, Clothing, Shoes,
Groceries, Hardware.
Ayden, N. C, July 1903.0
A. W. J. S. Dye,
of Baltimore, ire in Ayden in the
interest their mercantile houses.
J. P. Mayo, of Old Sparta, is
soliciting life in Ayden
vicinity.
Miss Mattie Williams and Mrs.
Annie Meadows, of re-
turned home Friday
of has present-
ed each of its with a
handsomely printed check book
with owner's name and business on
each check. The business of the
is growing all the time .
BUSINESS CH
J. L. has retired from
the firm of L. H.
Co. and bought the entire in-
of E. Tripp Co. F.
Lillie has purchased the
interest of J. L. in the
firm
E. Tripp retired from the mer-
business will devote
his time to the service of the
guests of Hotel Tripp.
W. E. Hooks, the popular and
successful life agent,
has taken an agency for the Fidel-
Mutual.
Charles Skinner returned to
Greenville Friday evening.
Everett left Friday even
for a summer to More-
head City.
A visit to Grifton Friday con-
us that all of the towns
or h
REPORT OF
AT THE CLOSE OF BUSINESS, JUNE II, 1903.
Loan and Discounts.
Furniture and Fixtures
Expenses Paid.
Due from
Cash.
110.45
102.84
110.00
968.00
J. W. and BROS.
GENERAL
HEADQUARTERS FOR
AMERICAN FIELD AND HOG FENCE
Regular Style
Stays is In. or In. apart
INCH.
Special Hag, Horse and Cattle
Stay. In. or la. apart
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 pigs.
EVERY ROD OF AMERICAN FENCE GUARANTEED
by the manufacturers and by us. Call and see it. Can show you how
a will save you money and fence your fields so they will stay fenced.
Also lower, Rites, Binders, Cultivators and all
IMPROVED FARM MACHINERY.
to
S I
So
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L-
C a
v -o
to
a.
to
IF
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a.
Capital Stock.
Interest. 179.47
Total.
TWO STORES-DOUBLE BLOCK
S ALL KINDS OF
floods and
see our special Hue of Hosiery, insertion Em-
Doth quality and price will suit you.
GOODS
Handsome line of at special prices. Fruit Jars
already in. Automatic Spray Dumps for tobacco.
bushels Peanuts.
Mining . Manufacturing
Incorporated AYDEN, NORTH CAROLINA.
J. J. STOKES, E. G. COX. Sec.
B. C. Treas. J. M. Supt.
Saw and Mill.
System
Mill.
Wood and Iron Working.
Undertakers.
Repairing of all Kinds.
Lumber. Carts,
Tobacco Trucks, Harrow ,
Screen Doors, Columns.
Brackets,
In and out door House
Trimmings.
ELECTRIC LIGHT PLANT.
NICE STOCK OF CASKETS AND COFFINS IX
OAK AND WALNUT. SERVICE ALWAYS AT
CALL. FREE HEARSE.
Let. quota you on anything you want.
DR. JOSEPH DIXON,
Physician and
Surgeon.
A N. C.
Office in Brick Block.
EDWIN TRIPP CO.
. DEALERS IN .
FANCY GROCERIES,
Confections and Cigars
Fluent Soda Fountain in
town. All the popular
Cold Drinks.
prompt, a call.
WEAK EYES.
Why suffer from eye strain,
Cain in the eye balls, severe
and general dis-
comforts of the eyes, when
J. W.
GRADUATE OPTICIAN,
AYDEN, N. C.
Can permanently cure you of
those discomforts by fitting
you with the proper glasses.
Satisfaction guaranteed
or your money re-
funded.
DENNIS
DEALERS IN
Beef
A L. SMITH,
.
A Full Line of Millinery
Goods.
Dr. Louis C
PHYSICIAN AND
SURGEON.
Ayden, North Carolina.
One door north of
Up-to-date
CLOTHIERS
Are doing the Clothing business
of Ayden and its territory. It is
not necessary to go away from
home to get a stylish
have them at prices. We are
also prepared to do a large
Dry Goods,
and General Merchandise.
AYDEN, N. C.
HART JENKINS,
General
EVERYTHING KEPT IN A FIRST
CLASS STORE.
Get our prices on Meat Flour
before buying.
Don't sell your Egg and Chickens
till you get our offer on them.
THE AYDEN HUSTLERS
AYDEN, N. C.
Ayden Brick Works,
E. S. EDWARDS,
Owner and Manager.
AYDEN, N. C.
the best Brick in
Eastern Carolina. Bricks
all hand made- Makes furnace
arch and building brick. Full
always on hand. Prices to
suit the times. Write or phone
me for prices by the thousand or
car-load. Yours truly,
EDWARDS.
HOTEL TRIPP
N. C.
TRIPP, Proprietor.
the market affords.
all trains.
Rooms. Electric lights.
E,
VICTOR COX,
AT LAW,
Ayden, North Carolina.
i.
FOUR
EASTERN REFLECTOR, GREENVILLE, N. C.
THE EASTERN REFLECTOR what shall the harvest BE
AND
D. J.
PAUL R. OUTLAW,
Editor
Associate
in the post office at Greenville, N. C, as second class matter,
Advertising rates made upon application.
A correspondent desired at every post office in Pitt and adjoining counties.
in to f
Ad earnest Baptist min-
in this state said a of
years I could purge the
rolls of my church of a third of
membership, it I could cull out
those who use the church as a
shield for unrighteousness, and
Department
Branch of the Reflector is in charge
of C. E. Bradley, who is authorized to transact any
the paper in and territory.
ITEMS.
i who make only pretense of obeying
Greenville, Pitt County, V. C, Tuesday, July 1903. church and moral laws, N. C, July 1903.
and my Heavy rain Saturday.
AWAKE. YE FOLKS WHO WANT A RAILROAD. would experience a new awaken- J more In-
grass and warm weather
, u n . t SUCh M aDd I now in order.
From an in he papers J- in need of to. , D R w Washington,
. Warn-
r. one of the chief promoters of the Haleigh and Pam-1 . ,. . , . . . ., ,
;. day. The strength of our spent Tuesday here with his
ad. formerly called the Raleigh and Eastern, it . . . . .
used to be in the absolutely pure
and wholesome lives of its
E. E. Fleming, Jr., left last week
for where he will be for
several weeks.
pears that Greenville and Washington are in a fair way to get
It where the bird got the
When those interested in the new road were in Greenville but now chaff bas
and Washington a few weeks ago it was believed, with good in that the off Tobacco curing is on a boom
reason, that these two towns would surely be entered, but now and calls us hypocrites, because we; now. I. E. Baker is showing some
we read as Dive hypocrites among us. When j nice samples of the weed.
about the line between Wilson and the the young people are approached A. M. is here looking
asked the reporter. on the giving which arrived to
we cannot tell just now where it will run.
hearts to Him saves and their
today from He
examining several routes, and the most available will be I locate a large shingle mill in the
The people down there are thoroughly aroused, and we lives to the church through which i Ward's bridge section, about
are receiving many letters from various sections making He saves, they say to miles from here,
suggestions. I think the company will be guided as to know you have old stop in to see C. E. Bradley
route, largely the recommendation the engineers,
This is a portion of an interview with Mr. Claude M. Bar- in your church, and
bee in the News and Observer. or just like him, who
In the Morning Post President Turner
some preliminary lines have been run
east of Raleigh, no definite location has been made, particularly
when go to and let
him write you up for The Re-
He has the list for
through that portion of the territory east of Wilson, especially
since there is a strong effort being made to get the road to run
through Greene county, thence to Pamlico bound, New Bern or I If these folks have been in
Kins i hi church all their lives and still
From which it appears that Greenville and Washington keep up these practices, how can I
due to get busy and see that no such thing as above proposed is believe that the church will help
done. It is no use sitting still and groaning about the other me any than it
fellows getting ahead of got to be up and doing or be nave
left at the post. Via Greenville and Washington is the logical The above are
route for the new and our people certainly have been led
to believe that it was practically settled that way. It appeals,
however, that we must fight for all we g-t, and it is time to;
march. Forward
keep a jug of liquor in their houses n ., . . ,.
J B H j the
and use it, who community. Any one owing back
to play until midnight, j subscription can pay him, get re-
often winning or losing , all advertising mattes
left with him will have prompt
attention.
buy or small
pigs or weeks told.
C. E.
truth's very essence, are recalled by
Ian incident which happened some-
time ago in a town not a thousand
i miles from Greenville. A bus-
C. E. BRADLEY
Dealers in General
Dry Goods, Notions,
and Fan-
Groceries, Hats, Caps,
Shoes, Crockery, Tin-
ware, etc., etc.
Sewing Machines and Furniture
Specialties.
ONLY COLD DRINK STAND
IN TOWN.
NOTICE.
All persons in the county subject
to license tax under the new revenue
law are hereby notified that they must
obtain such license from the sheriff
and have the same countersigned by
. iD ; . it band and both resting in the the register of deeds. Failure to do
is one of the large small s this will be a violation of the law.
Cooling of twilight of These licenses taxes have been due
Ir is
in area
Once
life, were giving a party to their
friends in celebration of their
are
The
now has a Carnegie in ,,,. v.
library, and no doubt the inhabit-
ants will speedily learn to in I
Away with your base r
It is a matter of record that l . are
they could both read and write as a tin are not
as May large as now, but the of any church but when
Observer.
One hundred and twenty-eight
years, one month days of
reading and writing, and not out
of the snipe-hunting class yet
What doth it profit
since the first day of June and should
be paid at once. The have
to procure
theatrical companies, attorneys,
physicians, dentists, real estate and
rent collecting agents, coal dealers,
undertakers, collecting agents, second
hand clothes dealers, peddlers of
J. J. Satterthwaite
Bro.
Invite you to make their store
headquarters and while there to
inspect their complete stock of
GENERAL MERCHANDISE
and learn their low prices. We
can supply all your needs in
any line of goods.
We are selling Lawns and other
summer dress goods at about
half price, to make room for
fall goods.
Plant a slab marked
to the memory of the man who
thought a woman wanted him to
do everything she told him to do,
to leave undone everything
she told him not to do.
One North Carolina paper
ed the account of the Wilson mis-
about two weeks after it
happened, and no doubt that
editor is wondering why he is
poor.
A FACT
ABOUT THE
What is known as the
is seldom occasioned by actual exist-
external conditions, but In
is nearing completion for the
of fertilizer a
well equipped cotton gin does the
great majority of cases by a disorder- . , . .
i . ginning for that section in season.
And has joined the
other progressive towns in the
of a railroad through that section i the P-j clocks, stoves and ranges, bicycle
. mi,.;,.,, I,, ,,.,, cards
establishing a depot half a merchants, livery stables, sewing
. saving. we made a com- machine dealers, lightning rod agents,
mile from the town proper caused a j hotels, billiard and pool tables, gift
a widening out a
around the depot.
R. R. FLEMING,
Merchant and
Manufacturer
Always carries a complete
stock of
General
i mil long years ago not to play enterprises, slot machines with fixed
a widening out up. return, agencies for breweries, bottling
looked for a cards or allow to be
i e might be rival
towns on opposite sides of the mill
run that separated sections, I
Now isn't this a beautiful ex-
ample for non-members to set the
but the last legislature was asked wink
to perform the rite that the grossest violations church
establishments, dealers in futures,
dealers in medicated bitters, distill-
dealers in pistols, pistol cart-
ridges, bowie knives, etc., cigarette
dealers, emigrant agents, itinerant
Persons in Pitt county subject to
any of the above licenses should call
on me and procure the same at once.
them into one municipality. and COmmon
is quite a long town reflect
well out in two directions. the church in the minds of
those who look upon one picture
While the town has only five I . . . . .,
and then upon the other On the
stores, there are some of the oldest , , . ,. . , i
one baud they two lives guided
establishments to the county I . t. , . . . , .
along the paths of right and duty
they do a very large business, w- i. a .
I by the fixed star of conscience; on
Having the advantage of both rail n. , , , ,
the other scores of people who cal
and water transportation, and with themselves, and whom the church
a good back country to draw trade Christians, drifting and
from, it is a good point .- .,. , .
hither and thither, with no
Beside the mercantile j no in their
there is a large lumber and i to mm them from hell.
shingle mill, an immense factory fire except on
o. w. Harrington, sheriff.
Manufacturers of Lumber and
Cypress Building Shingles.
price on car load lots of
One newspaper in this state is
modest. It steals two paragraphs,
and no more, from the Atlanta
Journal every day.
THIS IS A FACT
which may be
by trying a course of
Pills
They control and regulate the LIVER.
They bring hope and to the
mind. They bring hearth and elastic-
to the body.
TAKE NO SUBSTITUTE.
county who are using the good
offices of the semi-weekly Re
by having a special
department in the paper to tell the
news of that section and show its
business advantages. Every
man in the town took space
in the department.
the roll of the church,
shall the harvest
What
A Bad Breath
A bad breath means a bad
stomach, a bad digestion, a
bad liver. Pills are
liver pills. They cure con-
biliousness,
sick headache.
All
Want your or heard it
brown or rich Mark OM
BUCKINGHAM'S
the place to get Clothing, Dry Goods, Notions, Shoes,
Groceries, Hardware, Furniture, Crockery, etc , at
bottom
full line of Drugs and Medicines. Highest prices paid
for all kinds of country produce.
N. C.
After thirty years of successful business I am
better than prepared to supply all the
needs of the people with a complete stock of
General Merchandise
I can furnish anything wanted, from cam-
needle to a steam engine.
I handle fertilizers and gin cotton in season.
The manufacture of the Davenport Braxton
Fertilizer will begin about Aug.
16th. It ii the best invention of the century.
This department is in charge of J. M. Blow, who is authorized to rep-
resent the Eastern Reflector in Winterville and territory.
one of
the most refined and highly
ladies of our acquaintance,
though years of age, took a
walk of two miles and back Friday.
No one will accuse us of boast-
but really we must say Win-
is not only the garden
spot of the id, has the prettiest
girls under the sun, the most pro-
town of its size in the
verse and has attractions so nu-
we cannot enumerate.
You should not fail to or
write the Winterville Mfg. Co.,
and get their best prices on Porch
Column-. Turned Balustrades
Newel Posts, Pickets for Stair
Way, Railing Porch, Brackets,
Boxing Brackets; Sawed
and Trimming for be-
tween Brackets.
The long experienced W. L.
Hurst is serving cold drinks at
the drug store soda fountain. This
is the handsomest best
equipped fountain in town.
The health, vim
and energy of Winterville we will
place in comparison with any other
place in North Carolina, the
result therefrom will cause no
earthquake beneath our
either.
S. V. Joyner and S. P. Erwin,
of Beaver Dam, were here Friday.
Te-Doc. Greene,
spent a short while with us Fri-
day.
Best Flour in town. A. D. John-
too.
Dr. Cox wishes to announce to
his customers that he is ready to
furnish them ice, at one cent
a pound, at any and all times.
Ladies and Gentlemen s furnish-
goods to suit the old, the
pretty, the ugly and even the
most fastidious at our
F. Manning Co
Fresh Cheese and Cakes at A.
D. Johnston's.
Butter, Eggs, Chickens, Fruit
and Cold drinks at A. D. John-
Meat, Molasses, oil, Lard, Loaf
and Baking powder always fresh.
A. D. Johnston.
Dawson, of Grifton, was
here one day last week.
Miss Tessie of
tree, has been visiting Effie
Also have in connection a first
class Livery, sale, Feed and Ex-
Stables. G. A.
G. A. Kittrell, H. B. Nobles
and Prof. Nye, all of whom have
been sick, are rapidly improving.
Miss Hattie Kittrell who has
been spending sometime at the
various resorts is expected
home today.
Mesdames B. T Cox and R. G.
Chapman went to Greenville shop-
ping Friday and returned on the
evening train.
Smith Bro. of Ayden
handle A. G. Cox Mfg. Co's To-
Flues. Send them your
orders. They will be at Ayden
ready for you next day-
For Furniture in the latest de-
signs and patterns to suit every-
one, call and see B. F. Manning
Bargains equal to the best can
be had at the store of B. F. Man-
Co., in dry goods; boots
and shoes.
Winterville Mfg. Co. have
in connection with factory a
Store where groceries,
and notions may be
found.
If in need of China Closets,
Desks, Window Frames or Man-
fitted in the be t and latest
styles, do not pass the Winterville
Mfg. Co. by.
We wish to announce to the
public that we make it a specialty
to carry a full line of feed stuff
such as Hay, Corn, Oats, Bran,
Cotton Seed Meal Hulls, and
prices
Harrington Barber Co., have
just received a nice new and com-
line if shoes and prices are
very reasonable. Always ready and
Singletrees and Plow Beams
made of the very best material by
the Winterville Mfg. Co.
Louis Man tun g does not
dogs into ice cream as we have
heard of others, but his
genuine article can be had
every Saturday at the store of
Rowan Cooper.
All kinds of scroll and turned
work done to order the Win-
Mfg. Co.
When need of stoves, either
kind, see B. F. Manning Co.
Now we are not mad but we have
guns to kill birds, gnus to kill
squirrels and guns that will kill
a price that will
suit the times; come and see them.
A complete line of the
fountain on hand at the drug
store.
See B. F. Manning Co. for a
Sewing Machine, it will pay you,
we have a few left, will be sold at
a Come and come quick.
In addition to a complete line;
of drugs, patent medicines,
Ac, you will find at the
all kinds of school supplies,
candies, soaps, sponges,
garden seed, combs, brushes, per-
fumes,
Straw Hats per cent, below j
cost at B. F. Manning Co. If you
need them come at once, only a
few left.
Boarding J.
Cox. Board per day. Best.
House in town.
The Winterville Cigar Co., are,
offering special inducements in
the Cheroot line. Try their goods
and be convinced that you have a
good article for sale. Write for
prices.
The best line of Tobacco,
and Cigars at A. D. Johnston's.
We now have on hand a lot of
stone fruit Jars with patent top
which we think far exceeds any
Jar on Will
and break like glass nor sub-
to mold on top as fruit usually
does in glass
Harrington Barber Co.
Tobacco Flues manufactured by A.
G. Cox Mfg. Co have ears. They
go next day in response to
your phone orders.
The season is now on us for
land plaster to put on your pea
nuts we have few bags on hand
yet would be glad to sell yon.
Harrington Co.
A. Fair,
good shave and fine hair cut.
Latest style
M. L. and
Watch maker. Give him a
trial. Work guaranteed.
New Negligee
Shirts.
THEY are here. Take of that stiff starched won
you are uncomfortable. Put on one of Neg-
and you'll feel like a different as a
cucumber.
Soft as a government job, but not as hard to get, for
they cost only 1.00, 1.25 and 1.50. Many new
patterns, some are pure white, some are pleated. French
Percales. Cheviots, Madras, etc. If you have never worn a
Negligee during hot weather, try one, and you will feel
under lasting obligations to us for the suggestion. See dis-
play of Shirts in our window.
FRANK WILSON
THE KING CLOTHIER.
Mid-summer Sale
OF
WINTERVILLE, N. C.
A Full Line of Millinery
S Goods. j
Fine Handkerchiefs
We have just received dozen Fine Imported
Lace Embroidered Linen and Lawn Handkerchiefs.
They are beautiful, pure material and in the best
taste. Regular and value, but for a few
days only we are offering them at
Ten Cents
DISTRIBUTING DEPOT FOR
FENCES,
ALL GALVANIZED STEEL WIRES.
FOR FIELD, FARM AND HOG FENCING.
THE ONLY ELECTRICALLY WELDED FENCE.
EVERY ROD GUARANTEED PERFECT.
The DURABLE Fence,
None so STRONG.
All large wires.
Highest EFFICIENCY.
LOWEST COST.
No Wraps
to hold
Moisture
and cause
Rust.
Absolutely STOCK PROOF. We can SAVE YOU MONEY on Fencing.
CALL AND SEE IT.
A much as a car load of different styles always on hand at our factory
in Winterville. absolutely guaranteed.
A. G. COX MFG. CO.
Of course you know this a bargain, and will profit
it
Mrs Sarah Taylor,
Fashionable
Milliner,
Best and latest styles always on
hand. Call and see. Next door
to Dr. B. T. Cox's drug store.
Established
Incorporated 1903.
WHITT CO
Marble and Granite
Monuments
and Agent for Wire Fencing.
Main office and electric
Macon, Ga.
Branch offices and shops, Mount,
N, C, and Sumter, S.
For prices and designs- address Rocky
Mount Office.
You can see from the cut on
this page how the Handy Tobacco
Truck looks when rigged up ready
for use. This is the
manufactured by the A. G. Cox
Mfg. Co., which you have
beard so talk and which has
been seen regularly at every depot
up and down the road for several
weeks.
OAK RIDGE INSTITUTE
51st Year
PREPARES for the UNIVERSITIES and
as well as BUSINESS, TEACH-
and for LIFE. Situated NEAR GREENS-
N. C, over feet above the tea level, la view the mountains.
Largest and Best Equipped pitting School for Young; and Boy la
the South. to i 175.00 per
J. A. M. H. HOLT
. Oak Ridge, N. C-
SIX
THE EASTERN REFLECTOR, GREENVILLE, N. C.
FARMVILLE DEPARTMENT
The Branch of the Eastern Reflector is in charge of Rev. T. H. who is
authorized to transact any business for the paper in Farmville and territory.
FARMVILLE ITEMS.
N. C, July 1908.
Miss Irene Everett is Wash-
visiting friends
Dr. C. D. family
moved to Macclesfield Mon-
day where
Miss Lillie is town
Tinting Miss Horton.
Misses Ella and Hearne
from near Sparta, are vis-
their grandfather, Me.
Horton.
W. E. Hew born; of is
in town this week.
We are very glad to slate that
the little of Mr. and Mrs.
is slowly improving.
C. E. Moore Miss Hannah
Hardy spent a a few days at
Seven Springs last week.
Mrs. daughter, who
have been visiting Mis. T. H.
to their home at
Benson Saturday.
The graded question is
being discussed now, we
earnestly hope we can succeed in
having one. It would do so
to enlighten the town.
Mis and Privett, of
are visiting Miss
Gay Dear here.
Miss Boss L. Moore, and Mrs J.
W. Parker have been on the web
list, out are now improved
Miss Maude Lassiter, who has
been visiting Misses Lillian
and Meta Harper,
returned home last Wednesday.
Rosa L. Moore.
to ask ourselves the and kind neighbor. His genial I
Continues to make Miraculous Cures
are
the reply back to us in
silent are
see so very, few old persons
now. The busy streets of the
and towns reverberate to
the footsteps of the vigorous
and women,
upon the prosecution of their
occupations, the old
and mothers yet living, are
resting from toils and cares
former years, waiting for the
call to go into the great eternity
beyond.
In our good town of Farmville
there are but few of the original
settlers. Mr. Horton, Sr.,
The Old Folks of
De b
we will comment upon
the past. We would pull aside
the curtains of the which
are sleeping their beautiful dreams
of the past, and call the sacred
memories which have lain
deep, recesses of the heart, and
bid them .-peak the years
When we look around us, we see
many young men and worn in, the
middle aged, who are engaged in
me life and we forced
father our worthy townsmen,
M. T. Horton, Jr is
now quite afflicted, having had the
misfortune to injure his hip, which
accident renders him unable to do
active labor.
There are some most estimable
ladies who have lived here for a
good while. Mrs.
of the generation past most
their associates having gone to
their eternal reward.
Mr. John Barrett, living only a
few miles the town, has lived
in section for many years
He is now upon a bed of pain and
We fear that the sands
bis life are slowly ebbing, and
tune's hour glass will cease its run-
He has lived the full time of
man, score years,
and ten have passed away. He is
waiting- j -t on time's shore for
the white robed angel boatman to
guide him death's dark
liver, Heaven's fair shore.
These thoughts present to every
mind the solemn truth that we,
too, iii the years to come, must
pass Hi rough the ordeal required
of us; we must pass through it
with no earthly help or guidance.
Happy are we if shall have the
Redeemer of Sinners with us,
m hose promises shall never fail.
Mr. Jerry Fields, one of our
best citizens, though at times quite
feeble, can go in out among his
friends, and attends to bis farming
affairs with his old time energy.
We like to talk with this good
man nerd and instructive
give the younger minds an
into the past, and the
good advice given, if followed,
would prevent many an
person from making very
grave mistakes. God grant his
last days, together with those of
his friends who are are still alive,
may be their best days.
when their earthly existence
have ended, may they, trusting in j
the merits of a crucified Lord, find
salvation in His blood.
The health of our town with few
exceptions is good. Some of the
little are sick.
May our Heavenly Father com-
fort the hearts of the anxious par-
who watch with care at the
cradle side of their loved ones
their as they plead for
the life of their loved ones.
T. H.
READ THIS LETTER i
ALMOST A MIRACLE.
An. 18th, 1901.
I u by fur the
on the I hi too much fur it. I have
recommended It to others It them.
or In about three months after I began
to MM It, could walk good as anybody, and went back to work again.
Very truly.
a gal i
JAMES
AH Druggists, or scat express prepaid on receipt of
Chemical Co., . . Baltimore, rid.
HORTON
BRO.
FARMVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA
Clothing, Dry Goods, Groceries,
Tobacco, Cigars.
Shoes
We make a specially of
For Men
Women and
Children
Dainty things for any meal sold
at prices to suit
any purse.
We provide the attractive necessities for your
table. We do it this having the best Groceries,
by handling them in the best way, and by selling them
at the most reasonable margin.
Cotton seed Meal and Hulls, Hay, Oats, Corn and Bran
always on hand.
Johnston Bros.
CASH
It is conceded that we five the
best Shoes for the money of
any house in Farmville.
R. L DAVIS BROS.
General Merchants.
No need of going further n can supply all your needs in
Dry Goods, Clothing, Shoes, Hats, Hardware,
Furniture and Groceries.
Poll line of Richmond Stove Cook Stoves and
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 Cotton
W.
FARMVILLE, N. C.
Offers you selections from as complete a stock of
GENERAL MERCHANDISE
as can he found in Eastern Carolina.
Special line of Dress Goods and Trimmings for Ladies.
Full line Celebrated Shoes for men. Every pair warranted.
Corliss, Coon Co. Collars and Cuffs for Men and Ladies.
OF ALL GRADES. WHITE IRON
J BEDSTEADS AND MATTRESSES.
Clothing, Dry Goods, Hats and Groceries.
Hardware, Farm Implements and Harness. Ice Cream
and Hammocks.
Two warehouses full of Hour, corn, oats, hay
C. C. JOYNER,
Physician
and Surgeon.
Farmville, N.
HR. D. S. MORRILL,
Physician and Surgeon,
FARMVILLE. N. C.
B. WHITE, I
General Merchandise
and Department Store,
GREENVILLE,
HARDY SISTERS,
Milliners,
FARMVILLE, . . x. c.
The newest and latest styles in
Millinery. Hats or-
on snort notice.
stock of carefully selected Groceries. Dry Goods,
Notions, Boots, Shoes, Hats, Caps and Furnishings.
Country Produce bought and sold. Fresh Butter, Eggs
and Family Supplies constantly on hand. Country trade
a specialty. Flour feed by the car load.
I JAS. B. WHITE.
Hotel
FARMVILLE, X. c.
M. T. HORTON, Proprietor
Table furnished with the best
the market
rooms. Polite prompt
attention.
j G. C,
FARMVILLE. N. O.
Dry Goods, Notions, Groceries, i
I To make u change In my I am
I offering all dry and notions on
, hand at cost for cash. This is the
S chance to get bargains.
J- H HARRIS CO-,
FARMVILLE. N. C.
Dry Goods, Notions, Shoes, Hats,
Fancy Groceries, Crockery,
Glassware, Fruits, To-
and Everything cheap
for cash. Highest price for country
produce.
M. if.
FARMVILLE, N. C.
MILLINERY and FANCY GOODS,
Leaders In Fashions. Full line of
trimmed and hats, flowers,
ribbons, Ac. Cheaper than ever.
Cold Comfort
Is what we are after, and the possession of one of
our will Insure sweet milk, cream and
butter, cool drinking water and many dainties that
would be unattainable without the Refrigerator.
HAVE YOU A LAWN
If you have yon will want a Lawn Mower pretty
soon, and we've made it easy for you to own one.
There is no to borrow a lawn mower when we
we sell a good machine with best steel knives at such
a satisfactory price, and guarantee it to do the work.
Water Coolers, Ice Cream Freezers, Hammocks and
everything else in the hardware line.
H. L. CARR
Give your farm a name and order
The Reflector to print it on your
stationery.
EASTERN REFLECTOR, GREENVILLE, N. C.
SEVEN
Three Times
the Value of
Any Other.
One Third Easier,
One Third Faster
Agents wanted in all
unoccupied territory.
Wheeler Wilson Mfg Co
Atlanta, Ga
S. T. WHITE, Greenville, N. C.
AFTER TWO YEARS PREMIUMS HAVE BEEN PAID IN TH
in
Not Quite
How often you can get a
thing
nail or screw driver or
lacking. Have a good
tool box and be prepared for
emergencies. Our line of tools
is all you could desire, and
we will see that your tool
box does not lack a single
useful article.
Of Course
You get Harness,
Horse Goods,
of--------
J. R.
Corey
GRIMESLAND
DEPARTMENT
Conducted by DR. C. M. JONES.
GRIMESLAND ITEMS.
OF NEWARK, N. J., YOUR POLICY HAS
Loan Value,
Cash Value,
Paid-up Insurance,
Extended Insurance that works automatically,
Is Non
Will be re-instated if arrears be paid within 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.
Dividends are payable at the beginning 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 Increase the Insurance, or
To make policy payable as an during the lifetime
of insured.
J. L. SUGG,
Greenville, N. C.
DE A IN
D. W.
DEALER IN
THE NORTH CAROLINA
STATE AND INDUSTRIAL COLLEGE
Classical, Scientific, Pedagogical, Commercial,
Domestic Science, Manual Music.
Five courses to courses to de-
well equipped practice and observation school; faculty
board, laundry, tuition and fees for use of text books, etc.,
a of the state twelfth annual session
begins September to secure board in the dormitories nil free-
tuition applications should be made July Correspondence
invited from those desiring competent teachers stenographers; for
and other information, address
CHARLES D. President, Greensboro, N. C.
Lit
and habits
or from business, leaving no craving
restore nervous and physical systems to
a iv; of disease. A home remedy
ix h TRIAL TREATMENT
with physicians, solicited. Write today.
ail Association
Broadway, New York Oily
Whichard, N. C.
The Stock complete in every de
payment and prices as low as the
lowest. Highest market prices
paid for country produce.
ESTABLISHED IN 1866.
, 1.1. PERRY CO.
Norfolk, Va.
Cotton Factors and handlers of
Bagging, Ties and Bags.
Correspondence and shipments
I solicited.
William Fountain, H. D.,
Physician and Surgeon,
GREENVILLE, N. C
Office one door east of post office, on
street
We promptly obtain U. Mid
PATENTS
, July
There was a public installation
officers of Grimesland Lodge
A. F. A. M. Tuesday night.
After the exercises over,
I the congregation repaired to the
I lower hall of the lodge where a
bounty of ice cream and cake was
spread, and enjoyed by all present.
IR. Williams and J. M. of
Greenville were with us and
ducted the ceremonies.
Miss May Galloway, who has
been visiting her sister, Mrs. Bailey
I of Bath, returned Tuesday and
stopped over in Grimesland for
a day or two.
Quite a party went down on an
excursion to Park
Tuesday evening.
Miss Mamie Galloway is in town
this week visiting the family of
W. S. Galloway.
Julius Fleming and Jim
of in the ice
cream festival, or at least a part of
it.
NO PITY SHOWN.
years fate was after me
writes F. A.
ledge, Verbena, Ala. had a
terrible case of Piles causing
tumors. When all failed Buck-
Salve cured me.
Equally good for Burns and all
aches and pains. Only at
Drug Store.
New Englanders burned witches
and their descendants burn
W. M. MOORE CO.
Grimesland, N. C.
Headquarters Dry Goods,
Notions, Furnishings,
Hardware, Groceries.
summer goods be-
sold at half price.
Special prices o
hats caps and and all rib-
laces and millinery goods.
Wanted a thousand dozen eggs
at per dozen.
Car load chickens from cents
down.
Best Timothy hay at lowest
prices.
Cheapest place for fruit jars.
Ice always on hand, especially
hot days.
Bring all of pro-
duce and try W. M. Co.
for highest prices.
Moore and Scott Galloway
will please you.
T. F. PROCTOR,
Grimesland, N. C.
GENERAL
MERCHANDISE
Anything wanted in the way
of Clothing, Dry Goods, No-
Shoes, Hats, Groceries
and Hardware can be found
here, whether it is some-
thing to eat, something to
wear, or some article for the
house or farm, you can be
supplied. Highest prices paid
for cotton, country produce
or anything the farmer sells.
Send model, or photo tot
Patents and I to
OPPOSITE PATENT OFFICE
WASHINGTON.
Groceries
And Provisions
Cotton Bagging and
Ties always on hand
Fresh Goods kept con-
in stock. Country
Produce Bought and Sold
D. W.
North Carolina.
FORKING NIGHT AND DAY.
The and mightiest little
riling that ever was made is Dr.
New Life Pills. These
pills change weakness into
strength, into energy,
brain-fag into mental power.
They're wonderful in building up
the health. Only per box
Sold by Wooten's Drug Store.
OLD DOMINION
Norfolk, Va.
Cotton Buyers and Brokers in
Stocks, Cotton, Grain and
Private Wires to New York,
Chicago and New Orleans.
Steamer R. L. Myers leave
Washington daily, except Sunday,
at ti a. m for Greenville, leaven
Greenville daily, except Sunday,
at m. for Washington.
Connecting at Washington with
Steamers for Norfolk, Baltimore,
Philadelphia, New York Boston,
Aurora, South Creek. Belhaven,
Swan Quarter, and
all for the West with rail-
roads at Norfolk.
Shippers should order freight by
the Old Dominion S. S. Co. from
New York; Clyde Line from
Bay Line Chesapeake
S. Co. from Baltimore. Mer-
and Line from
Boston.
J. J. CHERRY,
Greenville, N. C.
J. E. Supt.
Washington, N. O
1875.--------
M.
Wholesale retail Grocer and
Furniture Dealer. paid
Hides, Fur. Cotton Seed, Oil Bar-
Turkeys, Egg, etc. Bed
steads, Mattresses, Oak Suits,
by Carriages, Go-Carts,
Tables, Lounges, Safes, P.
and Gail Ax
High Life Tobacco, Key West Che-
roots, Henry George Can-
Cherries, Peaches, Apples,
Pine Apples, Syrup, Jelly, Milk,
Flour Sugar, Coffee, Meat, Soap
Ly, Magic Food, Matches, Oil,
Seed Meal and Hulls, Gar-
den Seeds, Oranges, Apples,
Candies, Dried Apples, Peaches,
Prunes, Currents, Raisins, Glass
and China Ware, Tin and Wooden
Ware, Cakes and Crackers,
Cheese, Best Butter, New
Sewing Machines, and nu
other goods. Quality and
Quantity. Cheap for cash. Com
to see me.
S. M.
ABOUT BEDTIME
, take a Little Early will
cure constipation, biliousness and
i liver troubles. De Witt's Little
i Early Risers are different
j other pills. They do not gripe
and break down the mucous
of the stomach, liver
bowels, but cine by gently
the secretions and giving
strength to these organs. Sold by
Wooten's Drug Store.
When in Rome you are not ex-
to do as one Roman is do-
just now.
J. Proctor Bros.
SUPPLY HOUSE.
Millers
If you want lumber to built a
furniture to in it, clothing
dry goods far your family, provisions
for your table, or implement
your farm, we can supply your needs.
We manufacture
TOBACCO FLUES
sell the best tobacco trucks, also
do general repairing of buggies, i-arts
wagons. Come to us for any-
thing you want.
J. C.
DEALER IN
American and Italian Marble
N. C.
wire and Iron Pence Sold.
first-Clans work and prices reasonable
designs d pee out on
Dr. D
Dental
Greenville,
CF
When the stomach is overloaded;
when food into it that fails
to digest it decays and
the mucus membrane, exposing
the nerves, causes the glands
to secrete of the
natural juices of digestion. This
is called Catarrh of the Stomach.
For years I suffered with Catarrh
of the Stomach, caused by
Doctors medicines
failed to me until I used
Dyspepsia R.
Rhea, Tex. Sold by
Drug Store.
H. C. VENTERS,
N.
Dry Goods, Notions, Fancy
Tobacco and Cigars. The
only Soda Fountain in ,, All
the popular drinks. Hot Peanuts
every day.
R. C. H. JONES,
Physician
and Surgeon,
GRIMESLAND. N. C.
Complete
The open switch appears to have
the unloaded gun beaten to a
standstill.
Nothing to do but work; oh, it
makes me tired to watch the boss
from sun to to keep from get-
ting fired.
Backward, turn backward, oh,
time time thy let me
sleep hour tonight.
Muscles aching, bones breaking, strength
failing. That's Malaria The remedy
Malaria and Ague Cure.
Old
POOR PRINT
EIGHT
THE EASTERN REFLECTOR, GREENVILLE, N. C.
Ricks Wilkinson
CLASSES OF
GOOD SOLD
Fine Dress Goods, and Dry Goods, made not merely to
sell, but to serve whoever gets them. This is particularly true
of tine Dress Goods, Silks and Laces, Gloves and
Trunks Valises, Shoes, Clothing, Hats, Pants,
Shirts.
A few kinds of our goods, are the same in all other stores,
like Muslin, Flannels, etc, but the bulk of the
goods we sell is in one sense or another different from that sold
by other store.
Article purchased are returnable within a reasonable time
if they fail to satisfy.
Entire Stock of Summer Goods
has been Reduced, and
be Sold by August 10th.
Lawns and Dimities have been reduced one third to one
half. Have made big reductions in our black dress goods. Low
prices will prevail all through the month of July.
Standard styles for September now
ready. The August Designer Fashions sheets always free.
Ricks Wilkinson
lAKER HART
HARDWARE MERCHANTS
Summer Hardware.
Refrigerators, Oil Stoves, Ice
Cream Freezers, Lawn Mowers,
Hammocks, Rakes, Hoes, Shovels
and other Garden Also
Lawn Tennis and Baseball Sets.
DON'T WASTE MATERIAL
and labor buying an inferior grade of paint. It
economy to get good quality always. The
W paints are recommended by
all who once use them. Covers more surface
with less labor than any other; costs no more.
IN ONE SUMMER
one of our Refrigerators will save you the
amount of it's cost, in the food it prevents from
spoiling. They are largo and roomy and are
designed in a way that will prove economical in
using the ice. There is absolutely no odor about
one of these. In two sizes at rock bottom
prices.
HOME-MADE ICE CREAM.
There is very little trouble, very little expense,
very little time involved in making delicious
ice cream, sherbets, etc., with the freezer we
we sell. It is solidly built, metal parts heavily
tinned, easy running and a rapid freezer. Prices
surprisingly low.
Ayden Items.
from 3rd
in this section of Pitt county are I
talking on new life. Eight or ten
handsome brick stores are going j
up will be for occupancy
the first of August. The build-
of these stores away from the j
nest of wooden crowded
long narrow streets is a good
move for the town will surely I
result in a saving of from eight to i
nine In insurance rates.
The county commissioners have j
ordered an election here on the
7th of August for the purpose of
ascertaining the wishes of the
people on increasing taxes for
school purposes cents more
on the valuation of property
and cents more on the poll.
Town commissioners met
Friday night in regular meeting.
The daughters of Rebekah held
their regular session Friday night.
F. G. and
Hodges went to Winterville
Thursday evening.
Household furniture is selling
Wise old women
tell us this is a sign of coming
marriages.
Mrs. J. W. with her
two little boys, William and I
spent Friday afternoon with;
friends in the country.
W. H. Patrick and R. A.
son. of Grifton, were in Ayden
Thursday evening.
Miss Olivia Berry came home
from Greenville Thursday
Miss May is visiting
friends and relatives near Farm-1
ville.
Mrs. Olga Edwards returned
Friday from a visit to
ville, accompanied by her father,
Elias Turnage.
T. Doc was in Ayden j
Friday.
A OPERATION
is always nor sub
to the surgeon's knife until
you have tried Witch
Salve. It will cure when
everything else has done
this in thousand's of cases.
one of I from
bleeding and protruding piles for
twenty years. Was treated by
different, specialists used many
remedies, but obtained no relief
until I used DeWitt's itch Hazel
Salve. Two boxes this salve
cured me eighteen months ago
and I have not had a touch of the
A. Tisdale, Sum
C. For Blind Bleeding,
and Protruding Piles no
remedy equals DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve. Salve by
Drug Store.
GREENVILLE'S GREAT DEPARTMENT STORE
BARGAINS
FOR JULY
It is not always the low price that makes the
bargain, it is what you get for the price. To
see a bargain you must use both one
on quality the other on the price.
Here arc a Few of Our
Dimities and Colored Lawns that were re-
to Those beautiful ones that were
reduced to
Swiss that has been sell for you
can get during this sale
We have placed a special lot of
slippers on our counters some of these sold for
1.00 a pair your choice for Sizes. to
Also Ladies Slippers worth to for
Ladies Embroidered turnover collars each.
Pearl shirt waist sets from to
If these are not Bargains We Don't
Know What Bargains Are.
The canning season is most here, you had bet-
prepare for it by buying your Fruit Jars.
We have them in Glass and Stone. Rubber
rings for fruit jars. This is the place to buy
them we sell the best.
J. B. CHERRY
GREENVILLE'S GREAT DEPARTMENT STORE
A woman wants to go to wed-
dings the way a man wants to go
to congress.
If burglars were women the best
watch dogs would be mice.
Greenville Produce and
Provision Market.
Reported by M.
pat.
Family Flour- straight
bushel
round per lb
ham
sides
shoulders
Pork
Lard
lbs per bushel
Peas
Butter
Duck
head
Broilers
lb
Geese
lb.
lb
Tallow
Fodder
Hay
Beeswax
Meal
Wall
Choice Embroideries
AT A OFF REGULAR PRICES
We have been bargain hunting lately
and met with great success. We
found a man who had a big lot of
Beautiful Embroideries
which he wanted to sell badly offer them at a great
We secured the whole lot at such prices as will
enable us to offer special bargains for July selling.
This special lot comes in four or five widths with
a large variety of patterns, including
Insertions and Beadings. The
prices will be and per
yard. Remember the patterns
are all good, with fast woven
edges on good quality
of cambric.
Come before the selection is broken and secure a
genuine bargain.
New White Front
JAS. F. DAVENPORT.
1.25
1.25
Send your orders for
to Printing House.
Perfect Printing at Reflector Printing House.
THE EASTERN REFLECTOR.
D. J. WHICHARD, Editor and Owner.
VOL. No.
and Friday.
ONE DOLLAR PER YEAR IN ADVANCE
GREENVILLE, PITT COUNTY. NORTH CAROLINA, FRIDAY, JULY 1903.
No.
DOWN THE
MOUNTAIN SIDE
ENGINE AND FREIGHT
CARS TAKE AWFUL
PLUNGE.
HAYWOOD CASE CONTINUED.
Absence of Material
Given as Cause of Delay.
SOUTHERN RAILWAY K. AGAIN
Freight
Train on Asheville and
Division Runs
Wild Down Grade.
Asheville, N. C, July
wreck that was certainly complete
in every sense of the
curred yesterday on the Asheville
division of the
Southern railway. One of the
heaviest freight engines employed
in this mountain country started
down the mountain a short dis-
beyond Saluda when the
crew lost control of th train and
it ran away down the grade which
had been the scene of a similar
disaster. Numbers of the crew
jumped tor their lives when they
realized their peril. The train sped
on several miles at frightful
speed before leaving rails.
When huge engine
track ii w in hurled
mountain side with
it. When engine
settled -down there was nothing to
be seen nave a mas of
timber and iron, which arose
smoke from the engine. The track,
however, was not damaged
and in a couple of hours
passenger trains were running
the scene of the wreck.
RIP VAN WINKLE OUTCLASSED.
Would-be Traveler Had His
Sleeping Habits On.
did leave
down
cars after
and cars
Monday a went to the depot
little after noon expecting tog
south on the freight train. Being
somewhat ahead of the train he
lay down on the seats in the wait-
room went to sleep. The
freight train came and left and
the man slept on. Awaking later
he found that he was left, so to be
on time he concluded to wait on at
the depot until evening train
came along. He returned to
in the waiting room and
stretched out for another nap. He
was still asleep when the
train arrived, but roused op just
in time to see it pulling away
the station. He grabbed his be
longings and made a dash out the
door of the waiting room after the
moving train. But he could not
make it, and finding himself out-
classed in the race he went back
to sleep some more and wait until
another day
Berlin has now a
divided into small flats with
and dining rooms com-
where single men can live
at moderate rates.
Raleigh, N. C, July
trial of Ernest Haywood for killing
Ludlow Skinner in front of the
here on Feb. 21st, last,
was continued until Sept.
28th, next. Haywood renewed his
bond of for his appearance
at September term. Solicitor
Daniel, of Weldon, counsel for
the state, asked Judge R. B.
Peebles the Superior yes-
to order a special
drawn in order that trial might
begin next Thursday, July 16th.
Counsel for the moved a
continuance on the ground
two of their material witnesses
could be present at this term
presented an affidavit from a
physician is to Chas. E.
illness, also an affidavit from Ber-
A. of Baltimore,
setting forth he could not
attend because of the serious con-
of his invalid wife.
is a man on trial for
who states on his oath that due
has been used but he
was unable to secure the attend-
of two most material witnesses
at this term said Judge
Peebles after counsel for the pros-
had argued against the
defendant's request tor a
affidavit is accompanied
by the sworn affidavit giving the
reasons for absence of these
witnesses. I have to accept this
affidavit in good faith. The pros-
admits both of these
witnesses have been examined at
the habeas corpus hearing, but
refuses to admit as true
then given by them, which
shows the importance attached to
their testimony. such cir-
it would be a travesty
on justice to force the accused to
go on trial. While it is desirable
to have a speedy trial it is more
important still to have a fair trial.
There will be a criminal term of
Watt here in September and if
these witnesses are not here then
will not continue the case again
that account. I would con
untie case now solely on ac-
count of absence of
slave his deposition could be taken
but a deposition is not possible in
the ease of Hocutt who is still ill
with typhoid Mr. Clerk
make the entry this case is con-
until the September term,
that a special will be drawn
Sept. and the trial
set for Thursday, Oct.
Prompt Settlement.
J. L. Sugg, agent for the
Virginia Fire Marine Insurance
Co., of Richmond, received checks
covering in full the losses sustained
by that company in the fire
occurred here on the morning of the
A settlement in eleven
days after a tire occurs shows com-
promptness. This
the first company to settle in full
losses from the late fire.
How pleasing it is to
ON RURAL LIBRARIES
His Speech Warmly Commended
in Raleigh.
Superintendent W. H.
of Pitt county, delivered a series
of addresses last week on the sub-
which
have been pronounced by all who
heard them masterpieces of
and eloquent and
powerful appeals for the establish-
of libraries in eve.; rural
school. No speeches that have
been delivered have created more
real enthusiasm doubtless
great good will be result. At
close of his last address a
large number of teachers declared
it their purpose to agitate the
and to urge establish-
of these libraries in the
schools in which they are teaching.
It is impossible to get epitome
of the addresses as they en-
However,
we have secured a synopsis of the
subject from Superintendent Rags-
dale. He, along with the state
superintendent, regards the rural
library question as one of vital
importance in the of
our school system along vigorous
and healthful lines.
His subject was as
The necessity for the
This shown Dy
What are the conditions surround-
the schools What means
are now being employed to better
these conditions Ought
something to be done What
will the library do towards re-
the situation
can we get libraries
By creating a public
meat for them. This may be done
by agitation. By f county
boards of cation; By county
By
by securing the interest of the
children; by getting parents
interested.
shall we use these
As companions for
the children; To cultivate the
habit of reading; to enable
the child to grow up in touch with
the best thought and literature
To broaden the thought and
culture of the entire community.
What results may be ex-
from their proper use
Increased interest in the schools;
more hearty support of, and
sympathy with the teacher and
his work; Higher ideals of
life and duty; Broader and
more liberal views of things and
of life; General elevation of
the entire moral atmosphere of
the News
and Observer.
WASHINGTON WAS WALLOPED
By the Greenville Aggregation of
Ball Players.
A ball team from Washington
came up Tuesday to play a game
with the Greenville boys. The
game started a little after
with a large crowd of spectators
present. It was an interesting
game, both sides doing some ex-
playing. At the close of
the 7th inning it looked somewhat
serious for the home team, but
they rallied in the two last and
piled up scores enough to put them
well in the lead.
line up the clubs was as
Greenville
Johnson
James
While
Smith
James D.
Blow
Forbes
Tyson
score by
Greenville.
Washington .
POPE-CONTINUED.
He May Die He
May Not.
Large Building Operations.
Few people, without stopping to
think and calculate a little, would
imagine that work is now in pro-
on fully worth of
buildings in Greenville. Yet a
walk around town will convince
them that this estimate of the
aggregate is a one.
There are the Mi ionic temple,
graded school, tobacco ware-
houses, a mammoth stable and
plate the innocence of a numbers of handsome dwellings on
Boston boy of eight who a
bill in an ash barrel the other
and sold it. to another boy-
cents- Durham
Sod.
which work is going on. This
will be an eventful year for new
buildings in Greenville, and the
is not yet in sight.
Rome, July p.
condition today develop
ed features which the doctors
regard as the most alarm since
his began. Their
was based upon the patient
having brief but recurring spells
delirium. During period
of delirium his mind wandered
land he muttered incoherently.
He insisted that shadows
about the room. In his lucid
moments the Pope for the first
time showed a complete realization
of the gravity of his condition.
He asked for Franciscan
which was given. He
especially asked to see Cardinal
to whom he gave what
was thought might be his final
words.
Rome, July 15th
There is no noteworthy change in
the Pope's condition. He has
slept easily until occasional rest-
less periods. His strength seems
to be ebbing away.
Popular Greenville Merchant
Married in Scotland Neck.
A. E. Tucker, accompanied by
C. S. Forbes, J. F. Davenport, J.
L. Carper, J. Williams, Misses
Rosa Tucker and Glenn
Forbes, left the morning train
for Scotland Neck, where at
o'clock this afternoon, in the
church, Mr. Tucker and Miss
Nora were married by
Rev. M. L.
After the ceremony Mr.
Mrs. drove to Palmyra to
take the train for Norfolk. They
will extend their bridal tour to
Washington, New
Niagara.
Mr. Tucker is a prominent mer-
chant of Greenville and of our
beat young men. His bride is a
young lady of culture and refine-
She is a sister of Z. V.
Johnson and niece of O. T. Stan-
ford, and has much time in
Greenville with the family of Mr.
NO COUNTY SPECIAL TAX.
Regular County Levy Will Raise
Sufficient
The last legislature gave the
commissioners of Pitt county
to levy a special tax for
two years of cents on each
j valuation of property and cents
on each poll. At their meeting
j Monday to revise the tax list for
j this year the found
that the aggregate value pro-
in the has so
ed the regular tax levy will
raise sufficient revenue to meet
current expenses, and they do not
; think the special tax will be
This is a good showing
and is doubt gratifying to our
excellent board of commissioners,
as well as to the people of the
county.
WAS PETER IN THE PLOT
Paris Newspaper Says He Di-
the Assassination.
While it is hot in North Caro-
the weather is pleasant to
what the newspapers say some of
the northern cities, particularly
New York, are suffering. In the
good old summer time some
people don't think so good after
the sparsely settled parts of
the country have most of the ad-
vantages. Pitiable indeed is the
condition of the people in crowded
Gotham for they are the ones to
first suffer from extremes of either
heat or
gram.
Tribe No. I. O. R. M.
This tribe at their last regular
sleep raised up the
for the present C. P.
Sachem; W. G. Ward,
Senior . V. Hooker
Junior T. White,
Prophet; E. A. Coward, Chief of
W. Keeper
of Wampum; W. J. Turnage, Col-
of Wampum. .
July the cap-
truth about the tragedy
at Gil Bias today prints
an article written by M. de
grand, in which the writer openly
accuses King Peter of haying been
the leader of the
The leader of the plot, he
says, was in Geneva, and he was
Peter He it
was who, through his secretary,
gave the order for the
of King Alexander, Queen
and several of the members
of the cabinet.
M. then gives
the names of whom rests
the responsibility for the
of the bodies of the late king
and queen- He also gives what
he s is the true story of the
origin of the plot and the manner
in which it was carried out.
Flower growers in the south o
France and other favored
find it profitable to Bend the pro-
ducts of their skill to British
markets.