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mm TEN THE REFLECTOR, GREENVILLE, N. C. A Gratifying Success I wish to return to my friends customers for the many kind of praise and appreciation opening display, i fall opening wan an undoubted born from point of view and the Storekeeper's. Thu I shall endeavor to make permanent by sell first class Dress Go ;, Trimmings and iS lit fair and just My goods are pick over. If Jas. F. on need not he in any doubt of to it's here. Little Home For Sale. I will sen nay house and lot detaining acre of land in the of a good five room house, a good barn aDd stables, wood house and good water, conveniently located, near depot, will give possession Jan- 1st, 1904. Also two other town lots with a small three room house Dearly new. For further information write or call on me. C. H. Greenville's Great . Department Store. LETTER TO W. L. BROWN. Greenville N. C. Dear a bully one. Mr. Dooley of ; painter, N. H., got the Job of painting the Episcopal par- He was used to a paint, as pure but weak and didn't know it was weak or short measure. surveyed the job, and said it would lake- gallons. Mr. L. F. Moore, our agent, of- j to give gallons Accepted of coarse. Eleven gallons did it; the j plus one. Mr. Moore isn't pointing par-1 on shares this year You re truly, V. W. Co. P. H. L. our A Bad Breath A bad a bad stomach, a a bad liver. Ayers Pills are liver pills. They cure con- biliousness, Our New brown i c. . i u J send modal, or for on For book. , is now complete in all depart- We wish to call your special attention to our beau- line Dress Goods, Ladies Jackets, Furs aid brands of FINE We have never been better prepared to fill all your wants and we will take pleasure in showing you through this en- tire establishment, J. CO. Greenville's Great Department Store Nev Front. . . Dainty things for any meal sold at prices to suit any purse. We provide m necessities for table. We do it by having the best Groceries, by handling them in i way, and by selling them at the most reasonable m Cotton seed Meal and Bolls, Hay, Oats, Corn and Bran always on hand. Johnston Bros. FOR FALL SOWING. Farmers mid Gardeners -ho de- sire the latest sad i idlest, about Fan Seeds should for Wood's New U tells all about the lull of Lettuce, Cab- end r crops are proving to profitable to southern about Crimson Clover, Vetches, Grasses and Clovers, Seed Oats, What, Rye, Barley, etc Wood's New Fall mailed free on request. Write for it. WOOD SONS, Richmond, Va. Cold Comfort what we are after, and the possession of one of our will insure sweet milk, cream and butter, cool drinking water and dainties that would be unattainable without the Refrigerator. HAVE YOU A LAWN If you have you will want a Lawn Mower pretty soon, and we've made it easy for you to own one. There is no need 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 AFTER TWO YEARS PREMIUMS HAVE BEEN PAID IN TH William Fountain, n. D., Physician and Surgeon, N. C. Office one door east of post office, on street Phone CRANK H. WOOTEN, Attorney-at-Law, GREENVILLE N. C. Practice In all the courts. Special attention to collection of rants and other claim. Prompt tension to all business. OP 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 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. Give your farm a name and The Reflector to print it on your stationery. Sh -j THE EASTERN REFLECTOR. D. J. WHICHARD, Editor and Owner. and Friday. ONE DOLLAR PER YEAR IN ADVANCE VOL No. GREENVILLE, PITT COUNTY. NORTH CAROLINA TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1903. No. EATS EM ALIVE THAT'S WHAT CIRCUS AGENT SAYS. Show Claims to Have the Only Animal That Can Throw the Long Harpoon Into the Lion. GREENVILLE MONEY IN THIS COMPANY. There are on exhibition at real estate office in this several sample blocks of the recently invented hollow concrete building stone, that it a composition said and cement nod which brick or stone as desirable building material, In-ill as to cost and appearance, is equally as durable. The bocks can be in any shape, with a rough granite surface the out side and a smooth surface for the interior, thereby obviating the WAY FINANCIAL NATHAN SESSOMS MURDER TRIAL. The evidence in case against Nathan Sessoms, on the charge of murder, was completed day afternoon in time for part of the argument to be made to the Richmond Banking Firm of John before con adjourned. The L Williams Son Have ed Their Affairs Over to an In- Committee. SHOT FROM DARK LENOIR COUNTY MAN AMBUSHED. the hollows in blocks furnish perfect ventilation prevent all dampness. The Hum- Company control a large territory are now per feeling the organization of a com- of Goldsboro, Greenville and Kinston capitalists for the of thee It is stated by press agent in advance that only lion-slayer in captivity is now in the menagerie of new big twelve combined shows, which will give two performances at Thursday, October The animal is a representative of the ape family and is with long growth soft hair, grayish blue in color greatly a cap cape of the thick, long and straight The hair on the lower half of the body is extremely short and stiff. When aroused to the lion-slayer emits loud, sounds from its throat which would do full ere to a large sized Fear neither elephant or rhinoceros, it is claimed that the will turn sit sign of this specie of ape. Although times larger stronger its most feared enemy, king beasts is said to be no match for this enemy, which is ever ready to do when the two meet. This bl. make , Richmond, Va. Oct. Williams, president of the necessity for lathing and plaster- Air railway, and a of the inn of John L. UPTON FOR MIN- TO YOUR UNCLE SAM. Salt Lake, Oct. King Ed- ward would bring still closer could be found, together English American people, and if h would weld more inly the commercial interests existing between English and American people and maintain the cordial relations of every Williams Sou, lookers of Rich- and the hugest holders of stock, was interviewed at Baltimore tonight, over the long distance telephone, regarding the condition of the banking firm for the state was opened by Mr. F. M. Women and he was followed by Mr. Hoy C Flanagan for the defense. Th's was Mr. Flanagan's maiden speech before a jury and be acquitted himself most creditably. Tins Solid tor Moore completed the argument for the state Mr. W. for the defense. Judge Moore I lieu Assassin Fired Load o Buck- shot Into Charles F. Tate, Who Lives Miles From Kinston. Wounds May Prove Fatal. and the ease was to the jury just before noon. The jury were out on the case about an hour they returned a verdict of guilty manslaughter and recommend that he be given of his father and himself here, lightest punishment is greatly present. He stated that the banks and affairs of his ii mi here and that of J. W. A Co., Baltimore, had been placed in the of a committee who had consented to take charge and conduct the until the true financial condition of the firm is but one of the rare and costly Thomas his Tillman Trial Drags On. PRESIDENT MOST CORDIAL TO Mr. Charles F. Pat.-, a tenant on Dr. place miles Item Kinston, was ambushed yes- evening between sunset and delivered dark, shot with a shotgun loaded with buckshot, will probably prove Two shot entered the right one passed through the wind- pipe and two went into the head at the right ear. From the latter wound the brain was oozing when medical aid reached the stricken man, but with advanced surgery it is thought possible to save his life even yet, though Mr. Pate's chances of recovery extremely slim. There is no evidence as to the perpetrator of the Washington, D. C. , i m -m . I Ion points to parties and the pro- president received Mrs. Margaret y K i e i i . . per steps are being taken of at the, . white house today gave her a I moat cordial reception. She was Free Press, 1st. animals in menagerie. to the United This aggregation of wild is of the most complete in existence. CON- OF BAPTISTS. September 30th closed the year of Greenville Memorial Baptist church, and night the quarterly business con of the church was held The church letter to Tar River Association, which meets at Rocky Mount on the th, was This letter shows that the church has members, being added the past fiscal year. The total membership of the Sunday school is letter also showed that the contributions for the year through the different organ the amounted to contributions to the Thomasville Lexington. S. C, Out. presented by Judge Pritchard. reading of the editorials from interview some lime and files of. the state newspaper for i was most The president year 1902 has consumed most was more than usually as of the court's time today. Mr. be indicated time and again while Elliott, Of the prosecution's conn- i he contest over the dinner, ha bee . iii up and duly empaneled, considered. The cad- president look occasion to say the Haywood Jury Empaneled. N. C, Oct. jury before whom E flay wood will be tried for of made States Thomas , Bel, Was engaged not less than today in speaking of and . . . , ., J k a hours in the lamenting the death of Sir Mich . ., . , kind tilings about Herbert. . . . . e ., a. hint husband of Mrs. whom S, Thomas has done Q . I he held in highest esteem. the If ILL called numerous incidents i hi, to increase the good of of evidence begun this friendship be- tween the American and English Senator all the men and Women in the British RAILROADS WILL RAISE FREIGHT CHARGES. He re- i the late Lieut. figured at Juan. BOOKER TRAVELS EUROPE Chicago, Oct. Tammany Nominates New York, Paris, T. Wash- nominated Col. B. bend of MAD DOG PUT OUT OF BUSINESS to go tonight after a stormy of Alabama, who is here, has j So said Mason Thompson, of the The vote was till besieged by French reporters WOOdS Be speaking that Kings county had anxious to obtain an- expression r , ., day a proposed meeting in this stood firm I Them Yet. amounted to and to and colleges The delegates to the association W. H. J. W. Bryan, and J. G. Bowling; alternates, W. T. Lee, S. J. and D. J. Whichard. The term of office of Deacons J. J. Cherry, C. D. Rountree, D. L. James D. J. Whichard having expired, they were all re-elected for two years. Wednesday night Policemen Smith and Dudley killed a dog be- longing to Mr. Ola Forbes that had run mad. This dog was among the number bitten b a mad dog two Sundays ago, and has since had the liberty of the streets. As there are several other dogs town that were bitten, too much cannot be used in get Orphanage the No Gold is always at a premium when a dentist bandies it. should be allowed on streets until the danger is past. It is not safe for them to be running at large. Sale. Today at Warehouse Galloway Lee sold ten lots of tobacco at an average of cents. One lot brought as high as cents. That looks like reaching towards old time prices. When i couple are matched, but not it is a sort of friction mat eh. city of the board of chairmen of Tammany, the grievance committees of the Brotherhood of Locomotive File men, representing the of nearly every railroad system in the United States. the organizations of the rail- way employees of the country COB- to press their demands for increased wages, means must be found to increase the earnings in comparison with increased wage expense, and the only is through freight department. Passenger rates can- not be the dictation of. his views question. In to escape attention he is The Brooklyn men kept things I traveling under t runic of Jones. excited from the start, and declined to speak to September Sales. The sales of tobacco on the Greenville market for the month of September, as by Mr. C. W. Harvey, secretary of the board of trade, were pounds. There was an improve- in grades offered over the they had lost on the fight for mayor began an attack on the nomination of Grout v, Inch put the convention in an uproar. They served notice that they would not support Grout in event. At a late hour th prospects were that the not adjourn until long after midnight. A girl never thinks a young previous month general man's heart is in right place tone of market was better. I unless she possesses ii. the French press representatives regarding his entertainment by President Roosevelt, Van Warmer Brothers Executed. N. Y., Oct. Without fear their faces or a falter in their steps, Willis, Burton and Fred Van Wormer went the electric chair in Clinton at paid the penalty of their crime at on. Christmas eve, two years ago. These three young nothing but boys, whose night rides Col- county the peace- for ears, who ally developed from mere mischief a milk famine. It appears that into thieves, and from the milk supply is far below burners, until demand, and the housekeeper, Will e the deliberate, h i the one who had stood by them for years, their Milk Famine. Mr. R. M. Kennedy, who has been running a dairy at the Johnson farm, has gone out of business, Greenville i on the edge of a uncle, Peter A. went to their deaths the way they said they would.

TWO THE EASTERN S. C. PERSONALS AND SOCIAL SAT OCT. C. T. left Friday even- for W. O. n left Friday eye for his in Durham. Mrs. F. went to Scotland Neck this morning. A. to Bethel this morning. S. J. went to today. and sou, Will, went up tile road Dr J- N. of ha been lit. Alice Mar per yesterday and today. lira. W B two child-1 Mi this for Miss Tyson It I his morn- for Baltimore to resume her at school. Miss Mattie of Charlotte, who ha beau n Mrs T. J left this morning, Min Myrtle Wilson returned Friday evening from a visit to; Mrs. L. Patrick, of arrived today to visit Mrs. S. V Job neon. Miss Cos, Ayden. one the of graded schools, came in this Mrs. William J. a-d little daughter, Mi-s Lila of Edward-, arrived this to visit Miss Lucy C. Miss Morton, of Sober who has been her sister, Mis J. Andrews, re- this ruing. Milton White came in Friday evening from Norfolk left for be has accepted a position. Mrs. A. H. and children in Friday evening from Henderson, where I hey have been visiting relatives. Miss Alice of Danville. Va. arrived Friday evening and will , where she ha accepted a position as teacher of the graded school at that place. No self respecting man cares to make love to a girl who makes low I to a pet dog. You tat. Weak Hearts Are due to Indigestion. Ninety-nine everyone hundred people who have heart trouble can remember when It was simple Indigestion. It is that all cases of heart dis- ease, not organic, are not only trace- able to. but are the direct result of Indigestion. All food taken Into the stomach which falls of perfect ferments and swells the stomach, puffing It up against the heart. This Interferes with the action of the heart, and In the course of time that delicate but vital organ becomes diseased. Digests What You Eat Mrs. Nichols of Perm N. Y. After eating, my food would me by nuking my heart palpitate and I would become very weak. Finally I got a bottle of Y and It gave me Immediate relief. After x a few bottles I am cured. cures Indigestion, dyspepsia and all stomach disorders, and gives the heart a full, free and action. Bottles only. Size holding the trial size, which for Clothing Men's Suits worth 3.50 worth 1.50 Vt Knee Pants, j On account of th; low prices of Tobacco we have decided to make Big cuts on all prices to clear out this stock. This is for CASH. A FINE LOT OP SHIRTS. CARPETS, FURNITURE. If you want Styles our . s line Dress Goods, We show only the best and latest styles. Negligee Shirts Lion Brand, Dozen to Select from MENS Sunday SHIRTS, Detached Collars and Cuffs, worth now reduced to Shirts this sale Shirts this sale . Hi Black Mercerized PETTICOATS Black Mercerized Petticoats, ll-in. Flounce, 1-2 inch Ruffles, worth 2.00. Sales Price Furniture Car Loads Just Received. Solid Oak Bedroom Suits, that were reduced to Solid Oak Bedsteads, Heavy Yard Wide SAME GOODS I GOODS For less money. For the same money. All Goods as Represented. These Prices for Cash Buyers. J, Win EASTERN H. O. Ayden Department R. F. JOHNSON, Manager. you 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. Always go to the DRUG STORE for your drugs. I carry a good clean stock of pure drugs and chemicals, sundries, stationery and toilet articles. Try a bottle of my Fig Fruit Syrup for constipation. Price cents. If you are not satisfied I will return your M. M. SAULS Ph. G. Pharmacist. Ayden, N. C. AYDEN ITEMS. Ayden, N. C. Oct., 3.1903. P. H who been with M. If. Sauls the past few months, left Tuesday for his home in Richmond to his course in pharmacy. Miss Clyde Humphrey, of Rich- land, who has been visiting at Everett left Thursday to spend a days with Miss Daisy Carmon, at trees. The Christians will bold their quarterly here Sunday in the graded school building. T. H. King, principal of the graded school, delivered excellent address school Thursday Prof. is able speaker and an j law nil the statute books I put my heart to In the world, where men grow wise, I said, learn the rule, Come back when you win a prize. My heart came back again. is the I cried, rule was false, and the prize was vain. And the teacher's name was I put my heart to school In the woods, where the sing, And brooks run cool and clear, In the fields where wild flowers spring, PAPER MILLS WOULD PAY. According to the Tradesman, in the thirteen Southern states during the past three months, 1,316 new in- were established. Of this number North Carolina is credited with There is abundant son why this creditable number should be increased. Commenting on the figures in the Tradesman and the opportunity for new profitable industries, the Citizen is enough spruce in parts of Western North Carolina to justify the erection of pulp and paper mills. there is good profit in pa- the blue of Leaven bends near. I per making may be surmised from said you half a fool, fact that, since the organization And perhaps they can teach the paper trusts, prices have ad- pranced more than per cent. The why do you stay so long, white paper on which The Citizen is My hear, and where do you printed costs an of between The answer came with a laugh fifteen and twenty dollars per day. man ml ell deserves j tile support of the patrons of the school. Mis. Sarah Jenkins little Johnnie Leon went to Thursday to spend a few days with her Mis. Jenkins. Mrs. Delia Allen Thursday M. F. Ayden Brick near This paper, as well as that used by most of the Southern newspapers, must now be shipped at great ex- from far-away points like Michigan and New York The proprietor of the Kansas City Star, who owns both a morning and an paper, has established ,., . , a mill of his own and makes J lure is a suspicion that the , , ,, , the paper on lie in s all ins I editions. There is in North Carolina may be made to pro- in abundance of the trees that just as good results as are used Unmake pulp, and there is one Georgia enacted. The proper any person who of the law is the thing, and is leading a movement News am to bring this about. We have m and song find this school is Henry Van Dyke. THE STATE PRESS. Fancy Groceries. Best batter, cheese, hams, cab table delicacies, fruits and confectioneries; and high- est prices for country produce, go to M. F. Successor to L. door to bank. E. S. EDWARDS, Owner and Manager. AYDEN, N. O. the best Brick in all hand made- Makes furnace arch and building brick. Fall always on baud. Prices to suit the times. Write or phone me for prices by the thousand or car load. Yours truly, EDWARDS. Every man s a here to some man; every heroine to j some man. . j VICTOR COX, A man his money are soon borrowed. AT LAW, Ayden, North Carolina. Sell But if is one thing mow than another which lends to of store, is the distribution of SHOES pair warranted by to its, Each pair warranted by US to you. You ran no risk in a shoe, For if g wrong we make them right, W. C JACKSON CO., N. C. J AS. B. General Merchandise i and Department Store, GREENVILLE, N. C 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 and feed by the car load. JAS. B. WHITE. I establish a paper mill. The North Carolina papers alone would make it This calls In mind that when the. the counterparts of the idle; , -i editor of The was honor- classes which has set to living on pet- brethren of the stale press i thefts and white men in the cot- in being made president of the North ton mill towns subsisting on the la- Carolina Press Association, one of their wives and children, the suggestions for discussion made in taking initiative steps in . , . . . , . . in bis annual address at the meeting Carolina in in 1900, was that a pa- per mill be established North Carolina. The statement was then this matter is doing North a real service. Sen-. J. Hart went to Thurs day business. J. L. Tucker, of went to Greenville Thursday. Mrs. T. R Lee, who i tine. has been her mother, Mrs. C. C. returned Senator Carmack is now reported a used in North Carolina to make good Mr. and Mrs. John Coward a measure the fifteenth . . . i i . u . i.;, business for a paper mill. During spent, yesterday in Greenville. amendment, and regretting that Dr. D. L. James, of Greenville, I remarks which seemed to indicate discussion of the subject which caste yesterday afternoon. such intention were published. We followed later Mr. W graded school Thurs-1 shall accept this as evidence that the f the following, day with students. It is gentleman is more sensible than the which was adopted. there will be la a i publication would justify the short while. This is th.- largest j people in believing him hi be. He opening a school Ayden has j has intelligence and we lire gratified ever had. to be thus encourage to ho e he will assembled, we very few people on our show that lie has judgment mid pa- prove the idea for the Streets nowadays who show to go it.- Raleigh f mill in this stale, and of having visited wet towns. that it is the sense the We think ii our sister towns will ., ,. , . some over on the dry side for , We have talked with two gentle- that order to while they, will art wish m,,,,. recently who have visited same, the i he eastern market by the North Carolina Press Association iii selves hick One elation take stuck in gentlemen was a large in- DR. JOSEPH Physician and Surgeon. Office in B-irk Block. HOTEL TRIPP N. C TRIPP, Proprietor. buyer, he said the I crop in bright section was ox- other gen- was connected with die American Tobacco and I f- ii. r t his purpose, and pledge the their support and patronage, all things else being We believe Col. who Best mark all trains. Comforts- table lights. IN American and Italian Marble N. C. end Iron Fence Sold. work and reasonable d pea out on a he it fairly one. ii th these gentlemen had been reversed we would have wondered, lint their opinions, under the stances, were somewhat confusing. ti e, said k in but crop was a was present at tin would lake there seems to have Ian n no further discussion of subject until the above appeared in the News and Southern Tobacco Journal. The slate board of of I Georgia, basing its estimate upon . I . i i , , thing, September reports to the department slates that the cotton crop of that less now. is last year, the for the present be- against last season. It will be found hi he short throughout the entire belt accord-1 to our best judgment of the situation. We are more confirmed in the belief that the present crop will not much, if any at all, exceed million bales. It was a little over bales last year Morning Post. Observer. If the association thought in 1900 establishment of a paper mill in this slate would lie a good then surely the need for it WHICH ARD DEALER IN Whichard, N. C. The Stock complete in every de and prices as low as the lowest. Highest market price paid for country The court may at least get Till- for carrying a concealed Ion, yet it is just as plain that ho murdered as lie car, a concealed weapon. This would be on a man who was acquitted of murder but was sent to the roads for carrying the weapon with which he the killing.- We are pleased to publish Mr. H. announcement of his candidacy for the for governor in this issue. The Herald is solidly and squarely for Mr. Glenn and we hope, and believe, he will be nominated. We will have more to on the subject Herald. Curt in a bad way with two sentences staring him in the for life imprisonment and the other that he shall be hanged. The life imprisonment sentence was imposed. If his lawyers are up to snuff it looks like they ought to do him a turn by insisting that he his life imprisonment and hung afterwards.

FOUR THE EASTERN g. C. THE EASTERN REFLECTOR AND D. J. PAUL K. OUTLAW, Editor and Proprietor, associate Editor. Entered in the post office at Greenville, N. C, as second class matter, rates made upon application. A correspondent desired at every post in Pitt and adjoining counties. in to Greenville, Pitt County, N. C, Tuesday, October 1903. MR. DEWEY WRITES A LETTER. It appears that Mr. the New bank wrecking artist, written a letter to the News and Ob- server, denying that his defalcation amounts to as much as state bunk The letter may or may lie a fraud, are inclined to think it is, but do not believe the We hear a great deal about the hard lot of the farmers, but the farm- s wife does not seem to come the sympathy end at all. Yet she works herself to death in a few- years, bas very few clothes, or pleasures. She gets up at a. cooks breakfast for a gang of hired men, washes the dishes, nurses the baby, combs the hair, clears up the house, milks the on the setting hens, cooks dinner same through the r in a n c e The most radiantly and again, puts the baby to sleep, darns editor we know is her husband socks, works in the Col. Furman, of the Morning preserves fruit, does the and the only editor we know who is washing and ironing and feeds the We don't hear so much kicking about the low price of tobacco now, but it is not because prices have reached any satisfactory basis. The farmers have simply decided to take their medicine and go do it again. Greenville sent a to recently for medical students to practice on. It is not the first time we have sent a dead one to Raleigh, and not for medical poses, either. qualified to sit on the other end of the sec-saw with Col. Furman is Joe King, of the Domain Herald. The editor of the Post always sees hands again. Then it is time to put the children to bed, mend their clothes, worry over their cussedness and think about sending them to school. Maybe she gets hours sleep, and maybe not. Do you see anything in the above which reminds you of flowery beds of ease News and Observer party to through the darkest It is full of crocodile tears and cow- while the editor of the whining. If the letter really came from Dewey he is not only u but thief, but a coward of the a witty one that his darker stripe. He says he intends to return j musings are relieved of some of face the charges against him, their and that he has not been the The Herald said eat Of ill-gotten gains. Perhaps he I -The Greenville has forgot to mention where the money farmer who was satisfied went to, and perhaps he thinks he for his to- r i here is mom him at can make a good defense by about what honest men should Whereupon the editor of the Post do, but it is doubtful if even one of gets a good fresh grip on his faith his victims will be able to work up in humanity, puts on his mat color any sympathy for him. ed glasses and Mr. Dewey intimates that strange in this. There has proud and sensitive farmers who are n ii i ,, , , , they fed they gt the ell, well, who would thought worth of their product, let it be He also hints that his soul or Several years ago This is where was disgustingly low, a good he has the best of his deserted and j friend of this county as disgraced wife and children, who . P everything he had in a tobacco crop, brought the may be hungering for bread, for all result of his year's labor to the he may know. It is too bad for and sold. net other people s money before it be- hits me pretty hi; said, I The Telegram aim to hunger for hope. Morgan's return Mr unload Oil a market, and their IS not a j The postmaster who hart P. M. G. Payne's feelings with a fifty dollar bribe has probably realized that he cannot sit at poker game on such a small ante. The Charlotte News George L. Morton, with hi pro-saloon record, is the man in sight now in North Carolina, if he is really thinking of running for any office that is in the gift of the whole we remember George. He is the man who fought everything in the way of temperance legislation in the last legislature. Lest the people forget, we remind them of it. supremacy of New England will con- to be said the president of the New England Cot- ton association re- Unless New England, begins to catch up with the 20th century there will be nothing to assail. in its true home of who still hold women sacred and who will have the the brute who touches a. woman, even when . . . , the of the land i impotent, market and sold, net Now let. the South-haters The Wilmington, Del jury has given that indignant old lady, the New York Tribune, some- thing over which to work herself into a frame of mind. The jury had under consideration the bill against those who assisted at the burning of the White, who assaulted and murdered Miss Helen bishop some months ago. It was very wisely decided to ignore the The remodeled capitol loots well on paper, but will the Post kindly tell us how it to stand off the man. who made the It is said that John Alexander keeps his money in a barrel. grand The wonder is he can keep k at all, when it is that, he it in New York. Mrs. Russell Sage is very against American girls who titled and penniless foreigners, but you girls who don't marry need not expect to be in her will. The evidence in Tillman wise same old trash. They ought to go to the Mayor Harrison says the Chicago city hall is full graft. He will not have to swear to it. Whoever went up against a Chicago hotel in 1803 is ready to believe that tenths of the population are grafters. We judge that Mr. Dewey be where Gonzales if buried; in or some other foreign country. Maybe that is why it takes j him so long to to North The jealous sweetheart on murder bent has landed again, but this Carol in a. bill and let the matter drop, thus , . , , If n . placing Delaware before the world l let the girl than charged You need not be in any hurry to j It was the sorriest stuff return, Mr. Dewey, unless can and their is not a , i i . I better in my whole make flood. The only use the state could have for would be as an was a ease of honesty similar ornament to the penitentiary. You ft I hat is all there is to it. danced and you must pay the , .,.,,. Vt e are confident that d Col. Fur- could cause a very tobacco; The troops on strike duty in the j planter in the state to receive an. Colorado mines have suppressed a equitable price for his product lit daily newspaper by force of arms. The men who directed this thing probably know their country, and would not dare do such a thing in North Carolina. That is the differ- between North Carolina and Colorado. would do it, but the plain, fact is that this been an exceedingly bad year the co planters, and it is not likely to get better to any considerable ex- tent. Several individual instances of profitable sales are on record, but , the general market not i , . not hear that buzzing ,.,,,,,, . , ed to any extent worthy of That is Col. Hawing wood. No Hair hair was falling out very fast and I was greatly alarmed. I then tried Hair Vigor and my hair stopped falling at Mrs. G. A. Alexandria, O. The trouble is your hair does not have life enough. Act promptly. Save your hair. Feed it with Hair Vigor. If the gray hairs are beginning to show, Hair Vigor will restore color every time. . am It cannot too, and lit and w will you a bolt Is. its Of J. C. A CO., Lowell, on is in a fair way to get vindicated. He is a statesman and would make a good We beg to submit the tor's judgment on the canal him for the presidency. What is wanted is a man. whose is an in every respect upon that of present Durham is-said that some are not satisfied notwithstanding; the way they were done up by the market. Well, there may be in knowing that there is room for more where the Other Yes, there is a large where the other came from, as the installment man no doubt It not how the will for but they will around, it We suggest and be allowed th gm question it -in net open boat I W miles at sea. One candidate for governor has, dropped out, but you'd miss, him. Pitt county are not split- ting their shirts over the race prob- but they are the best cotton pickers we ever saw. HOME All of the causes which contribute to this condition we do not know, but three causes we are certain of. is the poor quality of bright tobacco, and the other two is the tobacco trust. Good tobacco will scarcely bring its value, HAPPY poor tobacco is a drug on the mar- A tobacco man re- told us that the only thing which will keep the general market up to its present condition is for the farmers to hold on to what they have. This opinion comes from a man who does not guess, and we be- he is right, Is one where health abounds. With impure blood there cannot be good health. With a disordered LIVER there cannot be good blood. revivify the torpid LIVER and restore its natural action. A healthy LIVER means pure blood-------- Pure blood means health. Health means happiness. Take Substitute. All Druggist against him. other half. Probably borrowed think of provender that would be consumed; should the or candidates for govern non decide to canvass the state. matter of aiming murder- North Carolina is Senator says he will not Carolina, both are ; the fifteenth amendment this If Theodora-gets the Miller muddle and still retains the good. ill of the labor unions, we ad- nut that he somewhat behind Kentucky. Haleigh is enthusing on the saloon The state is look- that way, to be-, disappointed. constant renter, there are other ways f a retreat be- side jumping a result board bill. There is not SO hitter a reproach on earth for it seems to refer the guilty to their own hearts. The the strongest friend- ship the world ever saw con be by one unkind word. All things considered-but where is the man who considers all Tammany has nominated another municipal to be knifed by re- form. Oh, yea; Mr. Dewey will return, but will he return that year. The country is profoundly grateful. The federal in The Kentucky mountaineers are making the old Probably Mr. Dewey is waiting for the band to up th Hero New.- Bern society not re- wards f Mr. A without an rial department has about us much without a head. A TORPID LIVER Is the of Constipation mil Symptoms. and Surest Remedy knows U Dr. German Liver Powder This if not mixture, but a translation of one of If you are a suffer y FREE OP THE EASTERN N. C. you I s of tier Iver Powder with our from who hive been cured by Urn wonderful Specific. Do not delay, but send your full address at ones to The American Co. and by every here. FIVE j i Conducted by Prof. J. D. Everett. LOST LANGUAGE FOR YEARS. Strange Story of Woman Who Forgot Her Native Tongue. Don't be deceived. Wait for the only really big show to visit this section this year. Larger than that ever exhibited here. any to follow. BETHEL ITEMS N. C, Sept. 1903. Mrs. Lou House and daughter returned to their home yesterday, after a short visit to friends. Mrs. Martin left yesterday Rocky Mount, where she will spend a few day with her after which she will attend the W. C. T. U. convention at Hick- Sawyer Brown is attending court Greenville this week. Prof. of Mount Olive, was in town Sunday. T. M. Lawrence, Primitive minister, preached at the home of Mr. George Sunday night. After spending several weeks with parents and friends, Mr. William left today for bis place of business in Houston, Texas. The revival at the M. E. church will continue until the last of the week. Fourteen added their names to the membership list last Sunday morning. We are glad to see Miss Geneva who has been ill for sometime, out again. Uncle Sam Gainer is attending court at Greenville this week. DR. R. J. GRIMES, PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, BETHEL, N. C. Office depot. DR. G. P. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. BETHEL, N. next door to Post Office. STATON AND BUNTING, BETHEL, N. C. DEALERS IN GENERAL MERCHANDISE, Complete Line Clothing, Dry Goods, Hardware Furniture, Groceries. We Pay Highest Prices for Cotton, Cotton Seed and Country Produce AT BLOUNT BROS. you can get honest goods at living prices. See our large stock before you buy and be satisfied with your purchases. Suits, Overcoats, Cloaks, Dress Goods, Shoes, Hats. Caps, Under- wear, Crockery Ware, Hardware, and everything you wear. Everything you use in your house and everything you use in your parlor. Millinery Goods a Specialty. goods are here and we are ready to serve you. Everybody that sees buys, and everybody that tries our goods becomes our customers. Just give us a trial and save money. BLOUNT BROTHERS. BETHEL, N. C. In last year a case curred in which a woman recovered her mastery of a which she bad been speak for seventy years. She had been born in India and the form of speech taught her was the native of her nurses. At the age of three she had been removed to Europe, living in turn France and Ger- many before going to England to complete her education. After- she had retained her proficiency in and German, but all but a few words of had passed from her memory. In her delirium she talked fluently in friends about her who knew the language were able to follow her to her nurses as she recalled her conversations in India of seventy years earlier. Then the talk changed. She pass- ed into French and from that to German, while when she nearing recovery her utterances changed to English. She had had in her re- the scenes of her childhood and there was recognizable throughout a sequence in which appeared the scenes friends she had known in the in which they had come into her When she recovered all of had again left In there is a legend of Irish smugglers who arrived at many years a boat without rudder or oars. They were looked upon, according to the Irish custom of sending male factors to a doom in this plight as outlaws. However, they had been allowed to land, and a spring of water, bursting forth in the sand at the place, was taken as a sign of their right to a refuge. But they ill repaid the Welsh. The men lived by smuggling and the women by witchcraft. It was not possible to overcome the smug- in a fray, for each carried about with him a black fly tied in a knot of his kerchief, and the moment the knot was undone the fly flew at the eyes of the opponents and blinded them. If the dona witches attended a market and bid for anything not one to bid against them. Twelve Combined GREENVILLE Will exhibit in. tin or Shine. Thursday, Oct. AFTERNOON AND NIGHT. IT See Nero, the only Biding Lion in the world. See the Marvelous Act. Sec Roger, our Huge Elephant, weighs tons and over in striking contrast to this monstrous mountain of flesh, bone and ivory is BABY BELLE, elephant elephant. Most diminutive animal in the world, being only tall. .,., See the Litter of LION CUBS, born Aug. as kittens. See the Grand Free Street Parade at a. m. Over a in length and all with more scintillating features than were ever seen in a similar pageant. This big show will exhibit in Wash- Oct. Kinston Oct. U. market is a Little Better and the Reliable is always . THE . is not satisfied to do as well for the farmer as any other warehouse, but its motto is to do a little better. We are noted for high prices. You have heard the old saying about proof of the. Just bring us your tobacco we will show you the proof in high prices. G. F. EVANS COMPANY. THE KEELEY CURE knOW What it does n relieves a person of all desire for strong drink or drugs, restores the nervous system to its normal and reinstates a man to his home and business. For full particulars address , THE KEELEY INSTITUTE, Correspondence Greensboro, N. C. ROUND TRIP RATES. Via. Atlantic Coast Lint. Richmond, of the Richmond Horse Show Tickets on sale October 114th to with dual limit October 16th. The rate from Greenville, N. C, to Richmond and return for this will be 5.00, including one admission to the Horse Show. Raleigh, N. O. North Carolina State Fair. Tickets on sale 17th to 23rd, and for due to arrive of the 24th final limit 98th. The rate Greenville, N. C, to Raleigh and return for this occasion will be 4.45, including one admission into the Fair Grounds. W. J. Craw, General Passenger Agent H. M. Traffic Manager. 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, Corn and Bran always on hand. Johnston Bros. GROCERS Send your orders for printing J to Printing House. Roof Concert. Wednesday several work- men on the temple gathered on the second of the building and gave a concert. There are some good musicians among them and several people on he street enjoyed the THE GREENVILLE BUGGY CO., E. A. Jr., D. H. E. A. Move, President DIRECTORS; D. i. Gardner, W. R. Smith, E. A. E. A. Jr., J. E. FACTORY ON MAIN STREET, SOUTH OF FIVE POINTS. We manufacture the best buggies on this market. We em- ploy none but skilled workmen. We carry in stock a full line of Harness and first class Farm Wagons. Call examine our Stock. E. Sr.,

IX ITEMS. N. C, Sept. Miss Harper, of Hill, i visiting t W. A. J. H. and R. C. Coward vent to W. A. was a national farmer's association, which met in session at Niagara Falls. He was unable to attend. Mrs. Bettie Patrick is visiting friends and relative in Kinston. Mrs. Elias Turnage and Miss visited Mrs. W. M. Edwards, of yesterday. The High school is progressing finely now . By the consolidation of it has increased the Million f about fifty per cent., and in a few more weeks more teacher will be needed. The school is a to our and is well patronized from other sections. The new system recent- installed by is doing excellent and the people with the tarn outs they receive. One mac was heard to say yesterday that he received a Inn dud pound more lint from a bale of than he expected. Cotton is being hauled a distance six to miles; this is good proof of its excellent work. Mr. T. W. Lassiter, of was here a short while today. Miss of Hooker- ton, visited Miss Margaret last week. Mr. J. K. went to Green- ville Tuesday. Borne of our people very much interested in the railroad question last week, but since the bonds were carried, the railroad bar hardly of. PERSONALS AND SOCIAL THURSDAY, OCT. Dr. William Fountain went to Tarboro today. J. R. Ball, of Kinston, spent today here. Mi Irma Cobb returned to school at Raleigh today. returned to den Wednesday evening. Preston Cot ten returned Wed evening from Macon. Miss Elmer Whichard, of Which- THE EASTERN N. C. Mrs. George Hadley and little son, of LaGrange, are visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Forbes. Miss of Snow Hill, who is to be one of the teachers the graded school, arrived this Miss rein rued Thursday evening Reidsville, where she ha been visiting rel- CONFESSIONS OF A PRIEST. FOR SALE. Rev. Jno. Cox, of Wake, Ark. P tract of farm and r writes, years I suffered land within two miles of HALVE THAT HEALS . . without scar aid, is visiting Miss Pennie Moore. he h Prof. W. H. went to to many salves but DeWitt's Witch Ayden is Hazel made that contains Mr. and Mrs. T. I, Bland, of the pure unadulterated witch hazel. Kinston, came over Witch Hazel to visit relatives. WHICHARD ITEMS. N. C, Oct. Its 1903. Miss Susie Keel, left Friday to spend some with Mrs. Joe at Mr. and Mrs. C. L. of Norfolk, Va. are visiting their mother, Mrs. M. A. Whichard. Miss Mary of is spending some time with Mrs. M. A. and her sister, Mrs. C. L Whichard. C. L. Whichard left for his home at Norfolk on Monday morn- W. L. Nobles and E. B. Which- the yearly meeting at Great Swamp church Sunday Miss Mary and Mrs. C. L. Whichard have been honoring the cotton fields, by picking this week. Mrs. G. M. Mooring and her daughter, Miss Leroy, spent yes- afternoon with us. We were glad to see t hem and hope they will come again Mrs. D. J. Whichard and two of her children, of ed to their home Monday, after spending some time with Mrs. M A. Whichard. Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Jones and family, of Bethel, spent Miss Mary of Greene county, arrived Tuesday evening to visit Mrs. E. G. Flanagan. Miss Clarence returned to her home in Ayden Rev. W. E. Cox returned from a trip up the road Wednesday evening. Mrs. J. W. Andrews returned Wednesday a visit to Miss May Harvey, who has been visiting Mrs. F. G. to her home Wednesday evening. T. J. Walker, of Richmond, who has spending a few days here, left Wednesday evening his home. Miss Roberson- ville, arrived Wednesday evening to visit her sister, Mrs. J. W. An- drew. Mrs. C. L. Whichard and little son and Miss Mary of Nor M. M. A Whichard and son, Earnest, of Norfolk, spent today here with Mrs. D. J. Which- ard- offered you it is a counterfeit. E. C. DeWitt invented Witch Hazel Salve and DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve is the best salve in the world for cuts, burns, bruises, or blind, bleeding, itching and protruding piles. Sold by John L. Woman es and man proposes. CUBE FOB DYSPEPSIA. I had Dyspepsia in in worst form and felt most all the time. Did not enjoy eating until after I used Dyspepsia Cure which has completely cured me. Mrs. W. W. Baylor, Hilliard, Pa. No appetite, loss of strength, headache, bad breath, sour risings, dyspepsia and all stomach troubles are quickly cured by the use of represents the natural juices of digestion combined with the greatest known tonic and proper- ties. It cleanses, purities the Sold by John L. Wooten. from Yellow Jaundice, I consulted a of physicians and tried all sorts of medicines, but got no Then I the use of Electric Bitten and feel that I am cured of a disease that had me its grasps for twelve years If yon want a reliable medicine for Liver and trouble, -t disorder or general de get Bitters. It's guaranteed by store Only A man is almost as anxious to have a son as a woman is to have A LOVE LETTER. Would not interest you if- you were looking for a guaranteed Salve for Sores, Burns or Piles. Otto Dodd, of Ponder, Mo. suffered with an ugly sore for a year, a box of ca Salve cured me. It's the best Salve on earth. at Wooten's drug store. People who play to the galleries pay in the pit. BROKE INTO HIS HOUSE. S. Le Quinn of Cavendish, Vt., was robbed of his customary health by invasion of Chronic When Dr. King's New Lie Pills broke into his his troubled was arrested and now he's entirely cured. They're teed to cure, at Wooten's Drug Store. It happens that the woman who is disappointed in isn't disappointed in marriage. FRIDAY, OCt. Thad Askew left Thursday eve for DIETING INVITES DISEASE. To cure or indigestion it is no longer to live on milk toast- Starvation produces such weakness that the whole system becomes an easy prey to disease. Dyspepsia Cure enables, the stomach and digestive organs to digest and assimilate all of the wholesome food that one to eat, and is a W. O. of Richmond, never failing for indigestion, is in town. I Dyspepsia and all stomach t, m v, bu. , j digests what you eat went to Whitakers the today. by John L. Wooten. E. A. Sr., left BLUSHED 1.876.------- S. M. Wholesale and furniture Dealer. paid for aides, Fur. Cotton Seed, Oil Bar- Turkeys, Egg, etc. Bed steads, Mattresses, Oak Suits, Ba by Carriages, suits, Tables, Lounges, Safes, By virtue of a decree of Mi- court made February 1903, in a certain special pr mi- therein pending for the the land there after described ; 1- to which Rosa Fleming, I . Fleming, Archie Fleming, N.-1 Fleming, D. C. Fleming, A. i.- Fleming, Ransom t. d Jewel Fleming are parties, I u ill. on Monday October 5th. 1903, if it for sale to the highest bidder at t c court house door in Greenville t i t valuable tract of farm and i.- land, opposite Parkers cross roads, which was allotted to the above t ants in common in the division . i the lands of F. Fleming and as lot No. containing acre s described in said division as Beginning at a maple on the r n ville and Bethel road, the comer Susan O. Brown, and running thence with her line north treat 1-2 chains to a ditch; thence 1-2 west 1-2 chains to the crook of the ditch, then north 1-2 t t chains and links to a stake centered by a dogwood, oak and ma- thence south 1-2 east 1-2 chains to a stake on the aforesaid road, thence with said road b the fourth cash on of sale, balance payable with interest January 5th, 1904. Greenville, N. 1903. L. Blow, Commissioner. North Carolina, I Pitt County. In Superior Court James H. Gray against Annie Gray. The defendant Annie Gray will talc- notice that an action entitled as above has been commenced against her in the Superior Court of Pitt County by the plaintiff for the purpose of obtaining a divorce from the bonds of upon the of abandon- and the said defendant will further take notice that she is required to appear before the Judge of our Court, at a court to be held for the County of Pitt at the house in Greenville on the ninth Monday . P. and Gail Ax Life Tobacco, Key West first Monday in September, roots, Henry George Can of November Cherries, Peaches, Apples. Thursday evening for Henry Gilliam returned to Tar- this morning. W. C. Dancy went to Edge- today. Jesse went to Norfolk today. Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Lang re- to their Farmville. Mis. T. J. Barton, of Winston, Arrived Thursday evening to visit Mrs. M. A Allen. M Bettie Hooker returned Thursday g from a visit to Farmville. Miss Daisy Wood, of LaGrange, arrived Thursday to visit Mrs. Al Forbes. Mrs. of Wash- Slays are supposed to brace a girl up, but the stays of some young men are apt to make her weary. is one that will cleanse the system, set the liver to re- more the bile, clear the complex- ion, cure headache and leave a good taste in the mouth. The famous little pills for doing such work pleasantly and effectually are Little Early Risers. Bob Moore of Lafayette, Jud , says; other pi Is I have used gripe and sicken, while DeWitt's Little Early Risers are simply Sold by John L. Wooten. A woman never gets too old to think it is dangerous for her to travel alone for fear speak to her. night with Mis. M. A. Whichard. today to visit her TWO FROM DEATH. little daughter had an Old habits are hard to break The saloon in North Carolina supported itself against indignation so with the vote that it see bow changed conditions are. The man or the institution that tampers with that vote now is lost. It may save itself one election to be doubly damned in the next. And yet the saloon is registering the wherever it can in with shameful disregard of the law and the constitution. Charlotte News. daughter, Miss Lena Matthews. Miss Julia Herring, of Wilson, who has been Miss Pat returned home today. Mr. Mrs. T. L. Bland re- turned to Thursday eve- Mis. C. Laughinghouse left Thursday evening for a visit to almost attack of whooping cough and writes Mia. W K of Armonk, N, Y., when all other remedies failed, we saved her life with Dr. King's New Discovery. niece, who had Consumption in an advanced stage, also used this wonderful medicine and today is perfectly throat and lung diseases yield to Dr. King's New Discovery as to When the unexpected happens it is usually inferior to what was expected. , ,, . , ,, medicine on earth. Infallible Mr. and Mrs. W O. for Coughs and Colds. and Pine Apples, Syrup, Jelly, Milk, Flour Sugar, Coffee, Meat, Soap Lye, Magic Food, Matches, Oil, Cotton 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 Royal Sewing Machines, and nu other goods. Quality and Quantity. Cheap for cash. Com to Bee me. S. M. Schultz. Ph.-e Real Estate Agency Millikan, Walker It Is an admitted fact that Greens- is rapidly forging to the front and it is a question of a very short time When it will be the leading city in the state, her railroad facilities are unsurpassed and there is a con- influx of employed in the various kinds of manufacturing enter- prises, which Is constantly increasing the population of the city and a great demand for real estate has been thereby and property is constant- changing hands, but considering the marvelous growth of the city, the price has been kept on a seasonable basis, persons who have money to in- vest can make no mistake if they come this way, provided is taken in location and price of We make it our business to keep a vigilant watch over the interest of our and are in a position to save you money as we keep posted In values in city and near by farming lands and can aid you in Investing your capital where it will bring quick returns. Correspondence so- When in the we extend to you a cordial to visit our office. Room No o, over Drug Store. N. and answer the complaint, which will be deposited in the office of the Superior court of said county within the first three days of said term, and then and there answer or demur to said complaint within the time ed by law, or the plaintiff will apply to the court for the relief demanded in the complaint. This the 26th day of September D. C. MOORS, Clerk of the Court of Pitt Co. North Carolina, L. B. Williams and T. L. Williams of Township, North Carolina hereby enter and lay claim to SO acres more or less of cant land in township aforesaid county and state and described as Lying between the lands of Jordan Nobles and warren Stocks and adjoin-. the lands of Jordan Nobles, war- Stocks, H. W. Williams, M. M. Williams, A. R. T. L. and Frank and heirs east of swamp in west, This the day of September L. B. WILLIAMS, T. T. WILLIAMS. Witness, R. Williams, en- try Taker. A. Blow, for Pitt County, N. C. Any person, or persons, claiming tie to, or interest In the above ed land must file their protest, in writ- within the next days or they ill be barred. returned evening from a visit South Carolina. Miss Annie Belle Moore, of Mooresville, Tenn , arrived Thurs- day evening and will accept a position as teacher in the graded school. 1.00 guaranteed by Drug Store Trial bot- free. The nice thing about a ed girl is that she never pretends it changed to that color after she was twelve years old. Norfolk, Va. Cotton Buyers and Brokers in Stocks, Cotton, Grain and ons. Private Wires to New York, Chicago and New Orleans. T. H. Practical tin and sheet iron worker, Roofing, Guttering, Spouting, Metal Ceiling and Siding, Shingle and tile work a specialty. I have employed a Slater and prepared to do slate roof- Orders for any work in my line receive prompt attention. Work room over Baker C. Attorney at Law, Greenville, Vt. WINTERVILLE DEPARTMENT This department is in charge of J. M. Blow, who is authorized to rep- resent the Eastern Reflector in Winterville and territory. N. C. Oct. 3.1903. the advance of cotton goods we went north early and purchased stock of fall and winter goods and feel sure that we can save you money as we bought bulk of our stock at old prices and tell the way. invited. Yours to serve, Harrington, Barber Co. The best materials put together by people who know how is what who buys A. G. Cox Mfg. Co's. make of cart wheels. They guarantee every pair to be first class in every respect. Give them your order . make them prove it. Prices to correspond with the hard times. Miss Anna has been Miss Bryan this week. your to Winterville where you have it ginned at the very cheapest rates and where you receive the highest cash price for seed L. L. Kittrell. J. W. from near Hill, came over Wed- with his son at the dormitory- See M. L. the jeweler. promptly done. Work Joe Buck had the misfortune last Wednesday, while chopping wood, to cut foot badly. He is hopping out on the streets, however, looking for a similar job. Dry goods, shirts and hats very cheap at A. D. Johnston's. We have spared no time in our stock and we think we can suit the most F. Manning Co. L. L. and Mrs. Kittrell to Greenville Friday. We are now manufacturing a wash out of the old North Carolina pine, also of gums. These are the very best of wood that be used. Apply to Win- Mfg. Co. Miss Nannie Nichols was in town this week. The Winterville Mfg. Co. make a specialty of shoeing. Miss Dora Maiming has been vis- at her home. We have a nice line bats for both old and also trunks, valises, at prices we very reasonable always glad to serve you save your money if possible. Harrington Barber Co There is a perfect rush at the ginning mill of L. L. They work both day and flight. Now a word to the wise. Go to see B. F. Manning Co., before their bargains are exhausted. Laundry basket leaves Monday 6th, and every two weeks Bring work to barber A. Fair, The most value for the least money is absolutely what A. G. Cox Mfg. Co. is offering in wire fence. Some who were skeptical have come and been con- All in need of fence are invited to do the same. B. F. Manning Co., will pay the highest cash market price for your cotton seed. Dr. Hudson, of took the train here Thursday morning for Richmond, where he will resume bit studies in a cal college. Mrs. C. A. Fair Mrs. Sarah Taylor attended opening at Greenville. Singletrees and Plow Beams made of the very beat material by the Winterville Mfg. Co. Ail kinds of scroll and turned work done to order by the Winter- ville Co. G. A. Kittrell Co. are putting down a new set of platform scales near the railroad on south side of Main street. Rev. C. W. left for Cary Monday. We would call attention to the fact we have added goods to The drug store has in stock cheap perfumes, high priced per- fumes and all kinds of perfumes, talcum and tooth powders, tooth, nail, hair and shoe brushes, shoe polish and shiners, blacking, pipes, harps, mar- rubber balls, cigars, chewing and smoking tobacco, slate and bath sponges, pepper, and pickling fact everything that you will find in any well kept drug store. W. H. May sold bales of our line of merchandise and re-1 tn on this market at cents. ask the public to call Mfg. Co. B. F. Manning Co., will pay the highest cash market price for your cotton seed. Car loads, of cotton seed are now being shipped from this point. Henry went to Greenville Thursday. Enormous value in style, beauty wear and satisfaction is what one gets in a Hunsucker buggy. single or double harness is fur- to match the both in quality and price right here at the shop. T B. of Cove, has been here visiting his son, who is a student our school. The Winterville Cigar Co. don't belong to the trust. Send your orders right along and get the best Home of the bales amounted to more than f He has hay so as not to touch one blade of bis large crop of fodder, and has corn in to sell. He has or bales of cotton to dispose of, say nothing of his tobacco, which be can afford to give away. Would you like to sweeten your tooth. If so try some of fresh penny candies at the drug store. Try a bottle of coca cola at G. A. Kittrell Co., have re burned a of brick, on mile from town which they offer for sale cheap. Among the good things kept by A. G. Cox Mfg. Co. one of the best is Graham Flour old fashioned kept on hand freshly ground, all the while and All Sorts of Hen's Feet Come here for Shoes. Big feet, little feet, slim feet and thick feet, tender and tough feet, all find the tit that fits. We seldom lose a man when he commences buying his Shoes here. the only customers we do lose are the men who die or leave town. THE BEST OF FOOT WEAR at right prices builds business and sustains it. What trade we have we we haven't we are after. Come in and take a look at our new styles in Men's Winter can fit mind your pocket and your feet. FRANK WILsON THE KING CLOTHIER. cheroot in the world for the money at per There is and home industries, j quite a demand for Satisfaction guaranteed. for the last years, being Mrs. J. D. Cox and Miss Lena dyspeptic-t and were Greenville Mon-1 troubled with indigestion in any form. A. G Cox and wife were in Greenville Tuesday. Miss Clyde Dawson, who has spending sometime in Ports- day. Miss Lena left for a visit to Ayden last night. See M. L. the jeweler. Repairing promptly done. guaranteed. Bring us your cotton seed, we mouth, is expected home tonight, will pay the highest market price, j Robert Grimes, or give meal G. A. through Kittrell Co. I A car load of expected Mrs. Arden Tucker to a few See W M Miss Lillie, ere here day. Miss Lillie will school at Ayden. W have stock the best line of shoes ever offered here can Boarding J. . . . . . . . . you in both size and price. Cox. Board per Bestir. , ., . . r I Bring your family and we will House town. I. . . , .,, , , keep this on, so we will make B. F. Manning Co., will pay I Mon you get it on the highest cash price for your; your foot B. F. Manning Co. We are ready to make prices to Cold Comfort Is what we are after, and the possession of one of our Refrigerators will insure sweet milk, and butter, cool drinking water and many dainties that would be unattainable without the Refrigerator. HAVE YOU A LAWN If you have you will want a Lawn Mower pretty soon, and we've made it easy for you to own one. There is no need 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 in the hardware line. H. L. CARR AFTER TWO YEARS PREMIUMS HAVE BEEN PAID IN TH cotton seed. J, L. Ross is attending court week as a juror. Nothing is more cool and re- freshing these hot days than a cold drink prepared by W. L. Hurst at the drug store soda fountain. He will give you in a few moments notice any of the latest and most popular cold drinks. Mrs. E. E. Cox and Mrs Addie went out to their old home Thursday spent the day. They report a very pleasant visit. In passing through A. G. Cox Mfg. Co's bidding now one sees many thousand pieces of all a kind neatly to them selves as they are being rap- idly passed from planer to jointer, saw, shaper, machine, To the inexperienced eye it U a mass, but to A. G. Cox it means several thous- and cotton planters which will be turned out soon at the rate of fifty and over per day. Miss Emily a very old lady, living with the family of J. Bryan Stocks, near here, died Thursday night. suit the time-, on all of our goods of every kind from a standard needle F. Co. Wanted To buy or trade for a small H. Kittrell. told by A. D. Bell, I he Upright Grocer. C 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 yon art 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 and cf each year, provided the premium for the current year be paid. They may lie To reduce Premiums, or To Increase the or To make policy as an during the lifetime of insured. J. L. Greenville N. C. Bettie WINTERVILLE, N. C. A Full Line of Millinery Goods. m Mrs Sarah Taylor, Fashionable Milliner, Best latest styles always on hand. Gall ant see. Next door to Dr. B. T. g store. MANUFACTURED BY A. fl. COX MANUFACTURING COMPANY. WINTERVILLE, N. C.

EIGHT EASTERN REFLECTOR, GREENVILLE, N. C. THE KING OF YAP ADVENTURER WAS VERY FOND OF WIVES. DEPARTMENT The Farmville 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. William who went to Caroline Islands last May in tho interest of Mrs. Catharine of David has arrived at Francisco on the steamer Doric. was known as the of Yap. He left his wife and daughter in Ga,, in the early seven- ties and was wrecked on this island. Being the first white man the natives had seen, they treated with every possible reverence and finally made him Over a year ago, alter visiting Hong Kong on business he started to re turn on one of his vessels, that was the last ever heard of him. Although lie had two in the he kept his wife and daughter Savannah well supplied with money. Upon hearing of his death Lawyer Hart ridge was sent out see how mat- stood. He found a will in Ho. g Kong distributing the estate, j of valued at in property, Among the per- all of which in productive, Show. Greenville boys are busily en- gaged in earning and saving all the pennies, and small change possibly can, for is not Sig. new big twelve coin hi d railroad shows scheduled to appear in this place Thursday afternoon and evening, October Mr. has a standing challenge this year that his is the largest, grandest best of all shows, he backs this assertion by a free display in the streets, on the day of which is considerably over a mile in length and contains more glistening, scintillating, processional wonders, all others combined. he presents a peerless performance, which is truly a world of marvels, in three Among the features are to be found the only riding lion in the world and a horse and pony act, HARDY SISTERS, Milliners, FARMVILLE, N. C. The newest and latest styles in Millinery. Hats trimmed to or- on short notice. D. W. DEALER IN Groceries And Provisions Cotton Bagging and Ties always on hand Fresh Goods kept con- in stock. Country Produce Bought and Sold R. L DAVIS BROS. General Merchants. No need of going further when we can supply all your needs in Dry Goods, Clothing, Shoes, Hats, hardware, Furniture and Groceries. Full line of Richmond Stove Cook Stoves and Heaters. Car load lots of 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 band. In season we operate a Munger Cotton T. E GENERAL MERCHANTS, FARMVILLE, N. C. has left large to his daughter, Mrs. J. F. Butler, of Savannah. It is expected that the widow will about per cent of the estate. WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY FAILED Currents Crossed Each Other in the Air. are to be found born heroes of the gymnastic in feats of skill personal prowess, eminent aerial artists, leapers, tumblers, animals and the most ludicrous of ludicrous comedians, to be seen in no other show. some world Public Examination. The white of Pitt who have not been examined, me D. W. North Carolina. We carry a large stock of General Merchandise, Dry Goods, Clothing, Heavy and Fancy Groceries, Furniture, Tools, Farm- Implements, Seed, Fertilizer, Hay, Corn, Oats other feed stuffs. We solicit a share of your patronage. Fair and courteous treatment to all. OLD DOMINION LIN CHEAP GOODS. W. G. administrator of R. H. deceased, to notify the public that he has charge of the stock of goods owned by said R. H. at his death, and offer- them to the public regardless of cost. The stock consists of a full line of DRY GOODS, NOTIONS, CLOTHING, HATS, CAPS, SHOES, hardware and groceries, all fresh and will meet me at my office Id except Sunday, W. G. is also agent of the Royal Tailors Mfg. Greenville on Friday, October 9th, q in AH suits made to order to fit the individual. Your meas- for the purpose of taking for taken a Ht guaranteed. We can furnish these teachers will Connecting at Washington with goods at percent, less than tailors charge. SKi; Steamer R. L. Myers leave me same place on Steamers for Norfolk. Baltimore, day, October 12th, for the Philadelphia, New York Boston, The wireless systems attempted to ,, , Aurora, South Creek. Bel haven, examined. a A j r port the yacht race on Tuesday, i , . . Swan Quarter, and for These two examinations will for with . the last held during the present roads at Norfolk, year aid all who desire to teach Shippers should order freight by do well to take notice the S. S. Co. from . , . New York; Clyde Line from govern themselves M M Oct. 1903. B s from Baltimore. Mer- W. H. and Line from Co. Boston. J. and seeD to have interfered each other. The station at wired to Sew keys An of- h la of one of the wireless i ii-s said was just as though had l a piano at i during the uproar. Ti t t pounding the air the The other day some one If you want bargains come early to W. G. Store, Farmville, N. C. POUND TRIP RATES. Via. Atlantic Coast Line. Richmond, of the the ex- Show Tickets on Into a wireless October lath to 15th, England from one with limit October 16th. The- The rate from Greenville, X. C, to i all the scientific gentleman Richmond and return for this lined that this teal aide; sin will he 18.00, including one actually manly, Bill admission to the Some Show, important thing was not some j N. C. North Carolina manners, bi the fact Fair Tickets on sale message could be 17th to 23rd, and for trains d with. due to arrive fore-noon of the 24th final limit October The rate I from Greenville, N. C, to Raleigh and return this occasion will hereby forbid anyone hiring or I be ., including one admission v way harboring my son, into the Fair Grounds. who is a minor. j left my house without General Passenger Agent and I will not be H. M. for him Traffic Manager. John ember 7th 1903. Court Adjourned. After occupying full two weeks Superior court adjourned today, it has been a busy court and a large number of cases have been disposed of. Fred Moore is of the best judges on the bench in North Carolina, and he is held in high esteem by the people of Pitt It is as hard for s man to re- member an old love affair as for a woman to forget it. Greenville, N. C. T. H. MYERS, A dent, Washington, N. C Gate. The case against Cox and on the charge of larceny of a lilt, after occupying two days the court came to a close Friday m. ht, the jury returning a verdict of not guilty. Lambs rush into Wall street where the old sheep fear to tread. Thoughts fast, but some people's thoughts never travel far. Not Quite I low often you can pet a thing mill 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 will see that your tool box does not lack a single useful article. Of Course You get Harness, Horse Goods, of J. R. Corey IN 1806. j. w. co. Norfolk. Cotton handlers of Bagging, Correspondence shipment w. m. FARMVILLE, N. C. Offers selections from as complete a stock of GENERAL MERCHANDISE as can be found in Eastern Carolina. Special line of Dress Goods and Trimmings for Ladies. Full line Bell Celebrated Shoes for men. Every pair warranted. Corliss, Coon Co. Collars and Cuffs for Men Ladies. OF ALL GRADES. WHITE IRON BEDSTEADS AND MATTRESSES. Dry Goods, Hats and Groceries. Hardware, Farm Implements and Harness. Ice Cream Freezers and Hammocks. Two warehouses full of Hour, corn, oats, hay FURNITURE j. ii. HARRIS FARMVILLE, N. C. Dry Goods, Notions, Shoes, Hats, Fancy Groceries, Crockery, Glassware, Fruits, To- and Cigars. Everything cheap for cash. Highest price for country produce. C. C. JOYNER, Physician and Surgeon. Farmville, N. C. Hotel FARMVILLE, N. C. T. Table furnished with the best the market rooms. Polite and prompt attention. M. A. FARMVILLE, N. C. MILLINERY and FANCY GOODS, Leaders in Fashions. Full line of trimmed and untrimmed hats, flowers, ribbons, Ac. Cheaper than ever. BRO. FARMVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA Old Joe Forties, the best cook in town, now has his up stairs in the Brady building. in any style and meals M all heart. Clothing, Dry Goods, Groceries, Tobacco, Cigars. We make a specialty of For Men Women and Children Shoes It Is conceded that w the kt Shoes for th messy el hi THE EASTERN N. C. NINE Department The Branch of the is in charge of C. E. Bradley, is authorized to transact any the paper in and territory. Nice Little House For Sale. I will sell my house and lot containing acres of land in the town of a good five room house, a good barn and stables, wood house and good water, conveniently located, near depot, will give possession Jan- 1st, 1901. Also other tow n lots with a small three room house nearly new. For further information write or call on me. C. H, C. E. BRADLEY Dealers in General Dry Goods, Notions, and Fan- Groceries, Crockery, Tin- ware, etc., etc. Parham and TOBACCO WAREHOUSE When the average man sets out to economize and save a be feels so elated over it that he celebrates it by spending Sewing Machines and Furniture Specialties. ONLY COLD DRINK STAND IN TOWN. 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 prices. 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. R. R. FLEMING, Merchant and Manufacturer Always carries a complete stock of General B. of Lumber and ; Cypress Building Shingles. Special price on car load lots of Tobacco is Selling for Better Prices. New Ware House is one of the largest and best lighted houses in the state for the sale of leaf tobacco. In our business we have competent assistants, first-class service and good By strict attention to business entrusted to us, and straight-forward honest dealing with hope to merit a share of your patronage. PARHAM and PARHAM. 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 I handle fertilizers and gin cotton in season. The manufacture of the Davenport Braxton Fertilizer will begin about Aug. 15th. it is best invention of the century. Logger with some experience, with two bunk wagons and one ox cart. DEPARTMENT Conducted by DR. C. M. JONES. ITEMS. A full place to get Clothing. Dry Goods, Notions, Shoes. Groceries, Hardware, Furniture, Crockery, etc., at bottom line of Drugs and Medicines. Highest prices paid for all kinds of country produce. Mn. Greene Hurt, Thursday as Mrs. W. B. Greene was coming up town from her home, CD Dickinson avenue, she frightened at an started to run W. J. store, on Five Points, and fell in the door, hurting foot I quite severely She has suffered much pain from the accident. tariff. Wednesday afternoon at o'clock at the home of the bride's mother, miles from Greenville, Mr. Godfrey Evans and Miss Ada Patrick were married by Rev. E. Powell. A always hat an idea that if her husband parted his hair maybe he would have more A woman can get up as much ever the death of a relative she never as a man can over the loss of the last jackpot. Malaria Ever have it Know all about it Want to get rid of it Malaria and Ague Cure, N. Oct. 1903. seems to be the cry this week. Court and openings. J. L. Gibson and H. C. Venters are on the jury this week. H. H. Proctor went to Green ville Tuesday. The member of the Christian church held a Tuesday night to try to get their same min- again. Mesdames J. L. and Ru- went to Greenville Wednesday. Mrs. J. O. Proctor and Mrs. J. W. Mayo attended the openings at Washington Wednesday. J. J. Mason stopped in town a short while today. Dr. oculist from, Wash- was at the Moore to- day giving free examinations. Mrs. Wooten and daughter, Miss Mattie, of Chocowinity, spent Tuesday with Mrs. W. M. Moore. W. M. Moore went to Washington Thursday. 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. c n. Physician and Surgeon, AND, N. C. Complete Stack of Drug. J. Proctor Bros SUPPLY HOUSE. rollers If you want lumber to build a house, furniture to go in it, clothing and dry goods far your family, provisions for your table, or for your farm, we can supply your needs. Our mill and are now in full blast and we are pared to gin cotton, grind corn, saw lumber, and, do all kinds of turned work for balusters and house trimmings. We also do general repairing of buggies carts and wagons. H. C. VENTERS, N. C. Dry Goods, Notions, Fancy Tobacco and Cigars. The only Soda Fountain in town. All the popular drinks. Hot Peanuts every day. Send your orders for printing to Printing House. THE IN REGULAR SESSION. At the meeting Thursday night the board of alderman did not have much business outside of the routine reports of officers and allowing accounts. The returns of the recent rail- road election were canvassed and the result declared to be in favor of taking of the second mortgage bonds the Raleigh Pamlico Sound railroad. S. T. Hooker, who bad previous- been elected chief of the fire de- K. L. Humber, who had been elected chief engineer, were present and accepted the F. If, Hodges, who was elected assistant chief of the de- declined to accept. Fill- int the vacancy wan deferred to the regular meeting The chairman of the board of trustees of the graded schools before the board, and ask- ed that the donation of which the former board of alder- men had agreed to give towards the school out of the funds arising from sale of bonds, be paid now out of to be replaced when the bonds sold. A committee was appointed investigate the legality of this and report at a special meeting to be held on Wednesday night, 7th Hurt by Falling Pole. While Wilson, one of the tons of Mr. W. B. looking a. crew put up tho circus lent Thursday, one of the poles fell and struck him across the temple. lie received a right, painful cut bruise.

mm mm TEN THE EASTERN REFLECTOR, GREENVILLE, N. C. A Gratifying Success I wish to return thanks to my friends and customers for the many kind words of praise and appreciation of opening display. My fall opening was an undoubted success, both from the point of view and the storekeeper's. That success I shall endeavor to make permanent by selling strictly first class Dress Goods, Trimmings and Notions at fair and just prices. You need not be in any doubt My goods are all new. No accumulation of years to pick over. If it's fashionable, it's here. Yours truly, Jas. F. Davenport, ITEMS. New White Front. is No Joke It is serious. When you need Medicine yon need it quickly, and the best obtainable. ONLY PURE DRUGS are ever to enter our store. We have a full line of all well known and thoroughly reliable medicines. Sufferers her mob curs as will meet par- ailment. Our prices, our goods, are popular. J. W. BRYAN DRUGGIST. We are Still Leading In fine Dress Goods, Trimmings women's Clothing wants generally. To a great extent our reputation U built on particular line grinds, we are very careful to up the of our leading lines just now is a full stock of beautiful Shirtwaist Patterns The newest and most stylish that money can buy, yet they are easily within your reach. It's the duty of every woman, young or old, to make herself as attractive as possible. Clothes do not make the woman, but they often make her the clothes we sell. We will be pleased to show you. Pulley Bowen's Home of Women's Fashions. Incorporated Established WHITT CO. Marble and Granite Monuments and Age-nU for Wire Fencing. Main office and Branch and shops. Mount, N. C, and Sumter, S. C prices and address Book C, Oct. 1903. We are clad to know that Mrs. L. A. is improving. T. R. of Fountain, came down Saturday evening and re- turned home Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Beaman, of Snow Hill, spent night and Sunday with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Eli Craft. Miss Anna and Mr. Henry were married Wednesday evening at the home of the bride in the presence of a number of friends and relatives. Charlie of Winterville, attended Sunday school at Bethany Sunday i after noon. Misses Hattie and Rat- tie Chapman, of were In the neighborhood Sunday after- noon. Oscar went to Winter- ville Miss Allie attended church in Sunday. E. E. went to Vanceboro Wednesday returned Thurs- day. Miss Tessie has returned home from a visit to Saratoga. I. B. Oakley was in the neigh- Saturday and Sun- day. Miss Annie left Wed- afternoon to enter e LETTER TO R. S. EVANS. Greenville N. C. Dear If you paint two houses alike with two different paints, and takes twice as much paint as the other, you know which paint to buy after far as go-far One of these paints is the other is any average paint. The worst are the better are not much n other paint than is any- where near in go-far. He is go further; the rest arc go- short, go-three- quarters. Yours F. W. Co. P. L. Carr sells our paint. Portrait of Gov. Jarvis. Miss Mattie Dowd, of Charlotte, an artist of wide reputation, has been few days putting the finishing touches to a portrait she is painting of ex Governor T. J Jarvis. This portrait, which is the best ever of our townsman, will be to the of Con- at their state convention in on the 10th lost., and will be placed by them in the Davis Memorial Hall, at Rich- Constipation Does head ache back of eye. Find taste , mouth It's your I PUN . liver p cure . i . . . . r i ice testers I Hail Co., BUCKINGHAM'S i obtain ti. mil Foreign T w I T la I I J k I sH I k Send model, or photo Intention i free report on For book, i II I E WM Greenville's Great Department Store. Our New Fall Stock is now complete in all depart- We wish to call your special attention to our beau- line Dress Goods, Jackets, Furs brands of FINE SHOES. We have never been better prepared to fill all your wants and we will take pleasure in showing you through this en- tire establishment, J. B. CHERRY CO. Greenville's Great Department Store . BAKER 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 AS TE MATERIAL and labor buying an inferior grade of paint. It is economy to get good quality always. The paints are recommended by all who once use them. Covers more surface with less labor than any other; costs no more. EH 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 There is absolutely no odor about one of In two sizes at rock bottom prices. era HOME-MADE CREAM. There is very little trouble, very little expense, very little time involved in making delicious ice cream, sherbets, etc., with the we we sell. It is solidly built, metal parts heavily tinned, easy running and a rapid freezer. Prices surprisingly low. THE EASTERN REFLECTOR D. J. WHICHARD, Editor and Owner. and Friday. ONE DOLLAR PER YEAR IN ADVANCE VOL. No. GREENVILLE. PITT COUNTY. NORTH CAROLINA. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 1903. No. GREENVILLE GRADED SCHOOL. More Than Two Hundred Pupil Enroll- ed First Day. The Greenville graded school for the white race met this morning at the court house. The exact en- could not be had at the opening but there were more than children present. These were temporarily assigned to grades for examination, and it will probably take all the week to get them prop classified. Any children holding back from school the first week thinking to escape examination will find upon entering late that the is necessary w II be harder than if the beginning. The faculty school is as follows; W. Dow. 1st Annie Bull Moore. 2nd Quads Mrs Willie Hughes. 3rd A. L. Blow. 4th 5th Cox. Grades -Kiss Mary- Call Wiley. Ex ii in. Until the school building is for occupancy the first and Drowned Trying to Escape Arrest. X. C, Oct. last Saturday night, Chief of Po lice with several deputies, in searching for crap shooters, ran into a crowd of on the river bank in the corporate limits of the town. The broke and ran and made their escape. One William Kearney jumped the river, and was not seen any more Friday of the following week, when his body was by a woman fishing. She immediately gave the alarm and the body out identified. The Troubles at Asheville, N. Oct. George today for U New York and tram he will sail for Paris. did not answer the Utter C. Chain- plain, who was dismissed from the estate. who was Cashier, asked reinstatement. It is said Harding, the Biltmore manager, Will answer letter. It was learned today that had placed in Mr. hands a deed of trust for property at Black Mountain valued at was said by a representative of of Mr. second grades will be taught in the I hilt public school house and the fact that grades ii. the court house. was due the estate the deed was given to insure Mr. against loss the concluded, RESOLUTIONS OF SYMPATHY. They Expect Dewey. New N. C., Oct. stockholders of the and infraction of the rules of the met last night It ban transpired that a and passed the following new system cf and I new methods of paying the Whereas, on the 7th day been adopted to obviate the August, the undersigned j the possibility of the rules of the stockholder of the Farmers sad office being Bank offered a reward lure. of for the apprehension delivery of Thomas Dewey, Whereas, the undersigned stock have reason to believe and j Richmond, of the do believe that the said T. W. a OM will return to New Bern L October to and voluntarily surrender himself into custody; and The from x c , Whereas, there seems to be no fol. necessity for any offer of will M om, ROUND TRIP RATES. Via. Atlantic Coast Line. Covenant Lode No. I. O. O. F Whereas, God, who all things well, has seen fit to remove from our the sued of our deceased brother, J. A. K. Tuck- therefore lie Resolved, 1st, that while we bow in humble to the will of God, we feel that we have lost a brother. He was a just man. a good husband, a kind father, a man full of attributes that make the world for having lived in it. To his wife children we extend our heart- felt sympathy this the darkest hour of their lives. This hour that them the sustaining loving conn-el of the considerate husband nod kind lather. May the God of Israel, who neither slumbers sleeps, lead them gently through life, and at last into the city without foundation whose builder maker is God. 2nd, that the lodge wear the usual badge of mourning for days. 3rd, that a copy of these res sent to the bereaved family, a copy spread upon the minutes copies the city papers for publication. Respectfully submitted, W. Committee, D. D. Cobb Bros. Co. Have New Partner. Mr. James B. who has for several years been connected with the Southern railroad and Chesapeake Steamship company as traveling freight agent, has severed his connection with these lines and associated himself with Messrs C. Cobb Hid J. Leon Wood, in well-known hanking and brokerage firm of Cobb Bros Plume streets, as a general partner. Mr. is well known railroad circles, and has many friends who will wish in his new Judge Pritchard is Severe. Washington, C. Oct. . of N. C. was sentenced by Judge chard to two imprisonment for the of more than from Culver- Despite the tact that I III ion of the money had been made and that strong pleas for , ,. ,., clemency were submitted, Judge Co., comer of Atlantic and Plume , ;, . . , refused to let the young man go free, and remarked that while the university has been re- he would refuse to make the court a collecting agency. business. Cobb Bros. Co., is an Old and well established banking r j and brokerage They do Fatal Feud M large brokerage business in cotton, Wilmington, N. C, Oct. stocks, grain and provisions, George T. Bland was shot and private wires to New York, killed by Hill Perry, Chicago, Baltimore, Richmond and his father in-law, his morning, at New Orleans, giving special his home in this city. Perry was to local investment the sidewalk They are also members of the New , Bland was his front Bad York and Cotton ex j blood has existed between the men changes. ; for several years and the shooting Mr. will become an m. direct of family partner and will add much to trouble. The men have been the energy and enterprise of pistols each other for Arm. sometime and a clash has been ex- for weeks. Mayor's Court. Dispensary Wins in Raleigh, N. Oct. election here yesterday resulted in a victory forth- dispensary by a majority of Mayor II. W. has dis- posed of the follow cases in his court since la-t Frank Hopkins and Arthur Hopkins, assault, fined one p and A. J. Waters, i. W. Wilson, B. Cannon, and Boss Bryant, riotous and disorderly j Conduct, fined penny and Post, 99.00. US. drank and dis- fined c. U. drunk and dis- Trial of Haywood. Raleigh, N. O. October I he trial of Earnest Haywood yes- the defense examined Witnesses. The most sensational feature of the day was the severe criticism by Judge Peebles of the methods by the slate in the Cross examination Of certain wit- bis subsequent of his censure. Hearst on a orderly, fined . 94.70. Salisbury, N. C. Oct. i R. A. F. running Hearst, of New York, has invited without license, Overman and Congressman costs. 914.05 to join a party Chicago Lewis drunk and next week for a trip through Okla- orderly, line i and costs, 93.20. New Mexico for the R. Q. Dixon, drunk and pose of making a study of the Stephens, of mod alert fined costs, 94.40. question. gentle- buyers on this market, sold Forbes, A Large Cotton Deal. It Is not often that a town the can boast of as large a deal in any single day as was mads yesterday. Mr. V. h. admission to the Horse Show. Raleigh, . North Carolina State Fair Tickets en sale 17th to 23rd, for trains due to arrive fore-noon of the 24th final limit The rate from Greenville, N. C, to Raleigh and return this occasion will including admission into the Fair Grounds. W. General Passenger Agent H. M. Traffic SWard for now, therefore, notice is hereby recalled, The reward which is hereby revoked at The Report Gloomy. Washington, Oct. The monthly report of the Chief of the Bureaus Statistics of the Depart of Agriculture will show average condition of cotton on to have been 05.1, as compared one month ago, on September 61.4 the corresponding date in 1901, a year of 67.4. These figures indicate the condition on September and no attempt is made to anticipate the results of the agricultural weather conditions. Reports of damages during from drought caterpillars and worms are general throughout the cotton states, the damage in Texas being caused man, acting treasurer of the same more particularly by boll who was convicted to Crooked Bankers Sentenced. Freehold, N. Oct. W. president of the defunct Mercantile Co-operative Bank of Red Bank and Jersey was sentenced this afternoon by Justice Fort to pay a fine of one thousand dollars serve a term of three years six months in the state prison. Rudolph New- Hooks 1,300 bales fined received a check for J. Allen, drunk and down, Guide. ,, In last report the name of J. K. Warren was pi when it should Mrs. Louisa Harden died at been Joe o'clock Monday at her home about, one mile from town. The Imperial Tobacco The funeral took place this after- it is said, has notified noon, services being held at the brokers that it will make home. She was the mother of Mr. own purchases in the United D. direct from the planter. Mrs. Henrietta Dixon, wife as meaning that Mr. B. S Dixon, Jr., about the proposes to establish miles from Greenville, died Mob- the tobacco day night after an illness of of the country era weeks. The burial place with home buy- today. She leaves a husband and Free Press, several children. Public Examination. The white teachers of Pitt and down, have accepted invitation. and boll The crop is re- ported from two to weeks and many correspondents re- port that there, will be no top crop- Pleased Over Waterway's Chances. Congressman John H. Small, of who have not examined, North Carolina, was in the meet me at oilier- yesterday on his way home from On Friday, October Washington, where he had been attending to the business pertain- to the inland water way bill. The congressman said that the re commendations from the committee were favorable to the bill, and was very much pleased at the chances of its Virginian- Pilot, 30th. with for conduct- the becking business illegally, was sentenced to pay a fine of fire closed from Oct. 15th to Nov. 1st, hundred dollars. R. L. for the purpose of taking The colored will be present at the same place on Mon- day. October 12th, for the purpose of being examined. These two examinations will tie the last held during the present year and all who desire to teach would do well to take notice and govern themselves accordingly. Oct. 1903. W. H. Co. Supt. School. Hoodoo. X. Oct. Southern railway had a wreck be- tween two trains this morning, less than half a mile from the depot here. One was injured but fortunately none of tin- passengers on either train were hurt. engines were thrown from the track and damaged. Trial Delayed. Lexington, S. C , Oct. continued illness of Mil ton Sharpe, one of the jurors the Tillman case, necessitated an adjournment of court today until tomorrow. consumer, who is com- to buy shelter, food, cloth- tools and medicine in a walled in mark cannot help him- self. The who are themselves consumers, are only taking the tariff makers at their word when they insist upon get- ting a larger share of the The professed object of the Pro- from the has been a noble and beneficent desire to protect, labor. The man has at last discovered that they only intend to protect them- selves, sod be strikes for a more equitable Record.