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-r- JIM EIGHT 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. IS I i-in n 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 S l E I. L- C a v -o to a. to IF i- 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.