Eastern Reflector Text encoded by Michael Reece East Carolina University. J. Y. Joyner Library
Digital Collections Joyner Library, East Carolina University East Fifth Street, Greenville NC 27858-4353 USA
2012 Eastern Reflector

All quotation marks retained as data.

All end-of-line hyphens have been removed, and the trailing part of a word has been joined to the preceding line.

All smart quotes have been converted into straight quotes.

 Library of Congress Subject Headings English

[This text is machine generated and may contain errors.]

Mr. Cleveland is the only dent the democrats have had the war and seems to be that he is tho only one they ever will Herald. H. B, Varner, editor and tor of the Lexington Dispatch, has purchased the Salisbury Truth-In- from W. H. Stewart and will change it from a semi-weekly to a weekly and Mr. J, will editor and manager. The paper will be an eight-page form and will aggressive but conservatively democratic in policy. One thing Mr. friends nay be sure of, there is not as much danger in him now as there was be- f he his famous art e not turn the thing loose again till lie is ii iii loaded. ; Times. As a temperance measure the Georgia Baptist State Convention proposes to the price of a cf liquor a Atlanta newspaper men will this, as they couldn't afford to get bloat c any more over what the City is Star. Since there can be no curtailment shirts, editors will have to curtail the number they wear, if tho high price of cotton results in a big ad in shirt material. This is one way the speculative movement in cotton affects the newspaper Star. Provision Market. Reported by E round per lbs per Potatoes Potatoes Feathers- Wight of Newport News, , Dec imprisoned in of ocean days loud or water, Leslie, years old, a stowaway, in a dying condition Leslie slipped on b ard the steamer rt . k Buckingham, while the vessel w- taking on cargo at Liverpool ago He secreted among the merchandise and the vessel was out at sea be en to find his way out, was unable to do so. For days he tried to attract the attention of on by shouting, bu relief came and he lay down ti lie, despairing of rescue. When found he was iD a terrible and presented a pitiable sight. He weighed only pounds and was too weak to raise himself a recumbent be secreted himself i Liverpool pounds. Presence of Mind. Hearing a smothered cough be the palms the rear of the hall where they were holding h woman's convention, the athletic made a in that direction, and dragged forth an man who was taking notes of the proceedings. he said, in an voice, let me stay. I hate Senator Snoot and the army a thousand times worse than you It was a desperate chance, hut it him, and he was invited to a Beat on the Tribune. A memory fragrant with in is the best heritage of a child. Infidelity is the assassin's that would orphan humanity. Our acts make or mar us. We are the children of our own deeds. Toe barber should have do in The scissors sharpener h the one who knows all about the daily grind. A face that cannot smile is a bud that blossoms and dies upon the stalk. Merchants of at opera Friday night. This is h swell New York Company u account of change route playing .-in -are to save up the price of J. B. Simmons the state organ I s -of the Jr. O U. is in th. en., and has a fall list made up, an will institutes a council on Monday night. This is an excel order and we are glad that he has been successful. swallow your good jest than lose your good friend. Sweet are the uses of adversity, bitter are the uses of prosperity. generation owes much to the inventor of the alarm clock. The City Hay Grain Co., AND OF Hay, Grain, Cracked Corn, Bran, Cotton Seed Meal and Hulls. FIFTH STREET, ONE DOOR FROM FIVE POINTS. Get our prices and our stock be- fore buying. We want to buy Corn Peas for Turkish Proverbs. With patience sour grapes lie come sweet the mulberry satin. By the time the wise man gets married the fool has grown up children. Give a horse to him who tells the truth, so that as soon a lie has told it he may ride apse of ages, of course, escape. not so severe that you are blamed for it, nor so gentle ion are trampled upon for it. If you have to gather do it by the stranger's haul. Almost Slain by a Hog. a well . ell . In i lives ID rear the Orphan- g , as well-nigh and ear crippled for life by the an Infuriated hog I he bug belonged afternoon it caped from its pen resisted efforts at imprisonment were wade by Broadway's wife and others in the neighborhood. The which weighs nearly two tusks sale of mouth, a fury, and prepared a Broadway when he came home at night endeavored to drive the hog the pen. As soon as Broadway walked near the hog the charged ripped his left leg on the front side Iron the foot to the knee, and a second later had cut his leg to the the a artery. Then the savage tusks entered the right knee powdering everything as they This blow cut Broad- way to the ground. The hog lunged again jammed tusks through Broadway's right foot, through nil the bones, and playing havoc than min- balls. Neighbor ran up iii the maddened aw a Before a arrived Broadway bled almost to fatal syncope, and he will be badly maimed for life. After two work the physician stopped the bleeding and sewed up Broad- way's wounds. One result of the of the operation was a handful of broken bones that the doctor took out of the crushed limbs and carried to his Observer. Pithy Paragraphs. Be a worker. A loafer is never happy anywhere. God loves tie man who is not afraid of giants. Give to the poor and needy this cold weather. a dentist properly be called a toot doctor Stand, behind the truth, and the devil can't hurt you. The sin eat way lo a man's pock- et book is through his heart. The average man i satisfied with keeping up with the procession but if it is a he does not care to be at the head of it. It is a rel gain to lose that which keeps us away from God. Where was time raised Id the . . Xmas Shoppers Look to your interest and see our splendid display of Beautiful Knit Wool Sweaters for Ladies in Red White and Blue. Black Cloth for Ladies Men Knit Jersey for Children, White Crochet Wool for Babies. Wool Golf Gloves Ladies and Men, Woolen Knit Gloves and Mittens all Colors for Children and Babies. Handsome Gold and Sterling Silver Handle Umbrellas in Ladies sizes. Elegant Fur Caps and Fur sets for Children and Ladies, beau all Linen and Plain and Embroidered Handkerchiefs for Ladies use. and Lace Curtains. The above list is only a few of the many beautiful and useful articles shown in our Dry Goods Department. Come to see us we can fill your wants, Satisfaction guaranteed, J. B. Cherry ft Co REFLECTOR. D. J. WHICHARD, Editor and Owner. and Friday. ONE DOLLAR PER YEAR IN ADVANCE Everybody likes new buckwheat, at S. M. Use oar local columns return. Job Lot well-worked to- pound. Write for t Those without commercial ruing mast send postages for re- ply. R. H. Patterson, Penick, Va. Constipation Does your head ache Pain back of your eyes Bad taste In your mouth It's your liver Pills are liver pills. They cure headache, dyspepsia. All Fa km for horse farm with in mi dwelling and necessary mil For particulars apply to W. H. Moore, Falkland, Gray Want your or beard beautiful brown or rich black Then BUCKINGHAM'S . Ml CO. hair was falling out and turning gray very fast. But your Hair Vigor stopped the falling and restored the natural E. Z. N. Y. It's impossible for you not to look old, with the color of seventy years in your hair I Perhaps you are seventy, and you like your gray hair If not, use Hair Vigor. In less than a month your gray hair will have all the dark, rich color of youth. AH SHOES FOR PARTICULAR We are proud of our shoe stock this season. We are certain we the finest line we have ever shown and we are that store gets even a little bit ahead of us. ULTRA and Shoes for Women are our strong cards, and r.-e are able to meet the require- of the most fastidious as well as the more conservative pat- and we invite a thorough inspection of our in name, ULTRA character, ULTRA in every feature that con- tributes to fit, comfort and style. In finish, material and work- we are proud to present to all lovers of good taste in footwear a shoe for which we have never yet had to make apology. The Shoe Is constructed on common-sense without sacrifice of those attributes that appeal to a woman's taste, or her pride, in a well and stylishly dressed foot. Our usually up-to-date line of children's and infant's shoes is even better than ever. We are we can insure you perfect satisfaction and save you money in your shoe needs. Pulley Bowen's The Home of Women's Fashions. If your yon, lend one dollar and we win you a bottle. of J. C. CO., The On y Way VOL No. GREENVILLE, PITT COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA, TUESDAY. DECEMBER 1903. Could not Shake It Off. la bidding friends good bye at the as he departing for his new field tabor, H. M. Bare referred to the scriptural in- junction about snaking dust of the town off your feet, and said Greenville dust has all to mod I -hake it off We It will to him o keep him reminded of Greenville. How Us. Mr. D N.-Branch, Winter w i- i U came a re said his Children they had a time than to ml of the They read in it are always anxious to Why the South is Becoming Prohibition. Advocates of the in ac- counting for the adoption of prohibition so many the South, give as a reason people throughout he Sooth desire to restrict, crime among the To this the Presbyterian justly the South is not getting i if Hit aim ply because i . saloon is hurting the The South is merely doing what every part of the world if It had a is allowing the voice of the more intelligent and virtuous majority to be heard, and the inevitable Section Master Hurt. Mr. limes, section master on the Atlantic Coast at Parmele started on a hand car, Thursday afternoon, behind the log train to work at He leaned hack hie car to tell his men to stop and not run up on the log train. Just us he bent over he was struck by the lever and knocked off the car run over by it. He was right bad but not seriously. Town Invited. People of the town are invited to attend the meeting of the in the graded school building tomorrow. The building will be comfortable and the exercises will be of unusual interest. Too Ex Derisive. An Advantage. A tall man always has the ad- vantage at the theater, and when he folds his overcoat and sits result has been the overthrow of on It, like Saul cf old, he is head the saW. With this problem shoulders the crowd, solved, an the evils of the rum stock is not gambling; it is just Hr- Temperance-in Germany Against the of habits eternal lance -i necessary. Despite the earnest public would that lucre wing in the British isles on i be continent. Public men and Germany n that must be check the growing evil. At a meeting a ten held in Berlin last week Count of the interior, deli a powerful address If of Among other th I he is reported to have said. The greatest obstacle the mental and moral the people is undoubtedly M excessive use of alcoholic t I have the impression tho t appreciation of good you are working for is spreading to wider circles, and that ii is the beginning to exercise a and better He espies-ed himself stale aid for temperance caused by the homes of the wot k- people, making more at tractive, to provide clubs and places of married laborers would be i fewer lo intemperance. traffic the of the i ace problem will become aim pier, for, the devil, the only consistent and faithful advocate of ignorance and is the saloonkeeper, his influence-on the has helped neither the nor the morals o he black No. ii i i lain Almost Heroic. Serving and at the Table. An understanding of the correct sewing of a meal is f the importance to the for a-daintily served though simple, is far to be preferred to an overladen table improperly Eleanor contributes l-o the the f a series of paper on the proper of and waiting at the table. A farmer went into the office j The series will be of great plied the dentist. don't want any the farmer. it MI admire your re- plied the dentist. people want to It-isn't me; it's A popular Cleveland doctor tells this story of a bright boy, his own, who bad reached the mature age of nine after an early career mark- ed by many wild and pranks. His restless nature bad made him something of a torment to teacher at times, and one afternoon not long ago she kept hint after the others were dismissed and had a talk with him. Perhaps he was a little afraid that her ail monition had fallen on stony ground. Anyway she finally certainly will to ask your father to come to see do said the boy. The teacher thought she had made an impression. she repeated, must send for you father better said the boy. not inquired the teach- he a v said the scamp. was awarded to Miss also of the subject of her essay being Creek Prof. W. B. Dove presented this in most words. It is worthy of note that both winners of prizes this year, wall as medal winner last year, are pupils of High School, and Prof. Lineberry has cause to feel proud his pupils. President Everett announced the following standing co mi E. Misses Ada Tyson, Susie Keel, Eula Cox and Maggie Nelson. H. G. B. Lineberry, W. B. Love, Annie Belle Moore and Evans, T. H. King, W. P. Misses Delia Smith and Ida Edwards. silver, linen the light- ens said of the table of correct serving. The are treated in manner, and illustrations add to the the wife j paper. According to statistics nine- of the female lecturers are married women. This may . be news to bachelors, but with mar lied men it is ancient history. ASSOCIATION. that's going to have the tooth explained the farmer. If Roosevelt and Payne hurry with prosecution of department grafters., they According to the figures-of out their terms in time annual report, in still in this j is open M by in the the most of of all our crops. The Wilmington Star. value of the corn crop of the is at holds second j place, with a of followed by bay, wheat, There v. of horses owned on the I of the Suited States, with about i on that sum I Strike Against Reduction. Norfolk, Va. Dec. hundred women child- employed at, the Silk j Mills, struck today, following a forty per cent, reduction in wages, which is said to be retroactive for two weeks. Great excitement prevails at the mills and police- men are on duty. Five Lives Lost. S. C., Dec. The Clarence H. Wilmington and cap- d a gale this coast last , nigh t the five board j hey Capt. Ii. Hewett, master; son, deck hand; Jim cook; William Lewis and James passengers. The unfortunate men were white and were of Shallotte. The Weather .-Man's Excuse. la weather replied Mr. I the pupils for all this damp weather the State Con- is in We are glad to see The Bib Recorder an interview with ex-Governor Jarvis which he earnestly deprecates the continued exploitation of the race issue, which he truly says is There was no such state off affairs, he con- from to but peace between the races. Then the was in politics; now he is not-, yet he is more of an issue than he ever was before. arr foolishly doing great says this wise, old leader. us think on things that make tor peace and prosperity. Let u- have and do our From all over North Carolina th-re should up an Amen to this sentiment. It ii the president Is primarily responsible n-Introduction the race question i., Mi- Month, but that is no reason y we should it, fondle it, keep it alive and forever keep it our thoughts which might i-tin- be I turned lo better things, Governor, never in his lite better advice than he gives in inter- Observer. Thanks. wants to than its for the prompt- with which they are paying oar collector on this monthly lie is not yet and e hope those to he called on will be as as those already seen. To get the confidence of the pros people of Pitt county by is through the daily and semi-weekly editions of Started. Mr. W. L. Dudley, in bis The of bi pop crack- year, died on Sunday about l era at night announcing o'clock. The funeral took place at the residence on Monday after Reflector. the near approach of Christmas. The of those exploded In noon and the remains were buried that the size prescribed by Cemetery. We extend the board of aldermen, they sympathy to the bereaved wife and agreed to let fireworks be sold, children Progress, j has been considerably overstepped, and the case of The policemen would like to catch I H. before the the parties this of representatives a few head of time. yea ago. . Utah. Washington, Dec. Chair- man Burrows, of the com- on privileges and elections, has called a meeting of the mi lice for Saturday at o'clock to consider whether any action shall be taken on the protests and petitions for the expulsion of Sena- tor Smoot of Utah. There is an immense mass of petitions coming from forty different states. The indications now are that the contest will rival in importance The boys are starting their Christmas stands. and Interesting Meeting The of held is mouth- session here today Tho meet was in tin- school building and the attendance larger than Usual. The new Prof. D. called the to order and devotional were conducted by Rev. W. E. Cox. work In reading, by a glass of in the graded school, was i Miss an paper on d a of following by Prof. Lineberry. Another very timely and in- paper was by Mag Nelson on Discussions on this followed by Profs. Dove and Bags- dale. The finance committee reported j Grand Jury Public that has been paid the Judge O. H. Allen, the library fund. j judge, holding court here at A interesting feature this time, in his charge to the the day was the of grand jury that to prizes for the best essays North i visit the public schools and take Photo Graded School. Photographer It. T. has large of tin- graded j school. The the with the and pupils in That all the face-, are so I distinct where such a large number appears shows the artistic skill of I Mr. Evans. He will furnish copies I of the picture at cents each to ail who desire Carolina history by pupils of schools of Pitt One of these prizes is the annual gold medal offered by Secretary of State J. Bryan Grimes, other a gold pen offered by U Cox. The medal wits to Miss Dora Cox, of ville, the of her essay being iv look at the workings of these see for them- selves how they are This is anew instruction on the part of the judge, yet it is a good A. It will create more in educational matters, as as in I. ii in the grand highest body of officials the as to how they are con- Carolina's Resentment h, ducted, and what is being done. the Stamp The was mad by Senator A. L. Blow. It will awaken new Interests we are glad to see Judge Allen has turned his attention in this Li The pea Parker Sun.

mm. v. c. DEPARTMENT Department The Branch J Reflector is in charge of Rev. T. H. who is transact any business for the paper in Farmville and territory. . CHEAP GOODS. W. G. Slight, administrator of It. H. deceased, wisher to notify the public that he has charge of the stock of foods owned by said K. H. at his death, and offer- tag them the public cost. The stock consists full line of WOODS, NO I IONS, CLOTHING, TATS. CAPS, hardware and groceries, all fresh and ice W. agent of the Tailors Mfg. All suits to order to tit the individual. Your meas- is taken and a good tit guaranteed. We can furnish these goods at cent. less than tailors charge. If you want come early to W. G. Store, Farmville, N. C. J. H- HARRIS CO- FARMVILLE, N. C. Dry Goods, Notions, Shoes, Hats, Fancy Groceries, Crockery, Glassware, Fruits, Collections, To- and Cigars. Everything cheap for cash. Highest price tor country produce. if. FARMVILLE, N. MILLINERY and FANCY GOODS, Leaders in Fashions. Full line of trimmed and untrimmed bats, flowers, ribbons, Cheaper than ever. The Branch of the Reflector is in charge of C. E. Bradley, who is authorized to transact any tie paper in and territory. ITEM. L. BROS. General Merchants. No need of going further when we can supply all your needs in Cry Goods, Clothing Shoes, Hats, Hardware, Furniture and Groceries. Full line of Richmond Stove Cook Stoves and Heaters. Oats, Cotton Seed Hulls and Meal. Fertilizers and Lime. Buggies. Tobacco Flues and Trucks. Farm Wagons. Coffins Caskets always on hand. In Mason we operate a Cotton C. C. JOYNER, Physician and Surgeon. Farmville, N. C. Dainty tilings for any meal sold at prices to suit any purse. provide th most attractive necessities for your table. We do it this having the be-t Groceries, ; by handling them in best way, and by selling them at the reasonable margin. Cotton Meal and Hulls, Hay, Oats, Com and Bran always on hand. Johnston Bros. JAS. B. WHITE, General Merchandise and Department Store, To the Tobacco Planters of Eastern North Caroline. We want every tobacco who has net taken stock in the Consolidated Tobacco Company to to see us at the Farmers N. C, whether you bring tobacco or not. We want to the ft the This is a matter which every tobacco grower, and every of the county who in the well being if tile farmers, should feel a is a good the farmers it I be sup purled and i If it is not mi c,. the tobacco m n it. Vis- as. .-ii,. however, to look MM it l-e your own Do not to what any- one about IS out a drew your and we will abide decision. Wen really hears farmers in it t. make ii a fraud the warehouse all we want. We funnel in North Carolina who the i effort Oil e-part of the farmer to if will examine our plane-in a way we are Von will join us. Ton Co. N. a . Dec. 1903. The weather now reminds us winter. C. W. Baker has accepted a position with C. E. Bradley Co. as salesman. B. B. is attending court at Washington this week. j. J. and R. W. Ward are gunning for birds this week. The Farmers Alliance held Their regular meeting here last J. R. Baker passed through town Saturday with a new buggy. Won- where he went C. H Rawls, of Robersonville was here Monday en hi way to Washington. C. E. Bradley left for Greenville this morning where he will be fir several For Rent house with small terms E. Bradley. Holiday putting in their Santa will soon be here. The pastor of a church at Fall River committed suicide t other day by cutting his own salary. We to hear him Journal. C. E. BRADLEY One- Price We carry a general line of Mer- Dry Goods and Notion-. Nice line of Shoes, and Neck wear etc. Stock of and Heavy Groceries. New line of Tin and Hardware, we make specialties of Furniture Sew- Machine and Cook Stoves. We do not to- have better Goods or Prices than other merchants, but we do claim a fair and deal fur ail,, we sell for cash which enables to-do a safe business and we give our the benefit of it,. Sates, Small Margins and one price to-all is motto. N. C- J. J. Satterthwaite Bro. Invite you. to make their store headquarter and while u inspect, their complete of. GENERAL MERCHANDISE and low We- can supply all your in any line goods. We at selling Lawns fend goods half, to make om for all goods. R. R. FLEMING, Merchant Manufacturer carries a General Manufacturers of Lumber and Building Shingles. price on load lots of Shingles. 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 load. JAS. B. WHITE. DAVENPORT N. C. After thirty of successful am better than to all the needs of purple a stock of General Merchandise Whichard, N. C. The complete Kt m P- R. L. Dentist. GREENVILLE, N. C. William Fountain, Physician and Surgeon, M. . m el mm , Lot of Toughs. as of h in this for a of years, and lived u for toe past Ta are is no class of people in all the who need taking down a more does h large per of the noting men registered as students North Carolina colleges. these col, you will find an that is dangerously near outlawry. They do not to bold up the of t college, when it runs to their destroy and late its property, and visit all sorts of humiliating a young man whose only crime is that he is spending his year at college. These are not conclusion, but are upon numerous examples, and are intended for the guilty, and body else. To be convinced that these unwarranted of students on the increase, only nave to read the papers, which tell about all sec Mom of ear Sums. I can furnish, anything wanted, a cam- needle-1 a engine. handle gin cotton in The thy Distributors about Aug. It. is the tit-st of t he century. Logger with some experience, with two wagons one ox cart. ii, i i bank f. I Is the place to get Clothing. Dry Goods, Notions, Shoes, Hats, Groceries, Hardware, Furniture, Crockery, etc., at bottom full line of Drag and Medicines. Highest prices paid for kinds of country produce. The Only Way THE REFLECTOR, GREENVILLE, . C. C. If. went Greenville Tuesday. Mi.-s Carrie Rouse, of Lizzie, spent last week with Miss Anna Misses Annie and Eva Saturday in Greenville. Miss Cora Grimsley Sat- and Sunday with Anna and Miss Tessie who teaches at and Sunday with her parents. Joe nod Saturday l the residence of E. E. J. A. went to Monday. At ii-- Friday Greenville. Cap Beaman, of Winterville, spent a short while in the neighbor hood Sunday afternoon. Mrs. L. b. . . in the Barker, i-s e Carrie and Cora Grimsley S with Misses Allie and Lizzie Reddin day and Sunday with J. A. Abe Caraway, of . spent Saturday and Sunday in the was well represented t Reedy Sunday. The Way of it. The who makes on gambling is called a financier The nigger who plays seven up for cents a game goes to the chain Sun. Not Quite How often you can get a thing nail or screw driver or lacking. Have a good tool box and be prepared for Our line of tools is all could desire, and we will see that your tool box does not lack a single useful article. I Of Course You get Harness, Horse Goods, of J. R. Corey NOTICE. Is hereby given that L. N. Edwards enters and lava claim to eighth more or less, of vacant land in township, county, North Carolina described us by the lands of Mrs. E. A. Tyson. W. F. Carroll. Henry horn, Stephen Leggett. Church Mills. Thomas Moore This 5th day of December, 1903. Any person or pet-sous, claiming ti tie to, or interest in. the above de- scribed land, must Hie their protest, in writing, with me, within thirty days, from the date hereof, will be barred- R. WILLIAMS, i-x-officio Entry Taker, for Pitt N. C. D. W. IN Groceries And Provisions,, Reflector. To get the confidence of the pro people of Pitt county by is through the daily and semi-weekly editions of LAND SALE. By virtue of a decree of the or court of Pitt county in the special proceeding, until led II. C. Venters. Adm. of G. w. Venters against U. W. Venters, and others, the undersigned sell cash, at public auction before the court door in Greenville, on Thursday the 24th day of Dee. the following described That tract of land in Pitt county, in township, lands of H. C. Venters, Bros., A. T. Cox, G. w. Venters, and Clay Boot Swamp, containing more or less, and being the land upon which G. W. Venters, lived at the time of his death. Said tract of land will be sold in two lots, to wit, lot No. All of said farm not covered by the widows . Lot No. All of said farm which s now covered by the widow's dower. Nov. 1903. H. C. VENTERS. Commissioner. P. G. James. State op Pitt COUNTY. IN SUPERIOR COURT T. J. James F. God- L. Rob- w. Olivia Shine Ella Daniels, . Tuft, Lena A. J A. Ricks, W. U. Minnie Kick. W. II Kicks, Wiley N. s. Johnson, Battle Moore, George W Stancill. Harriot Brown, ton and R. R. Mayo. w. Alice L. and wife; Ella Robinson, C. C. Little and wife, ma Little; Joseph Johnson, Johnson, John Johnson, Eliza John- son, James Hodges and wife, Amanda Hodges, w. L. Hodges, Robert Hod- Jay Hodges, Jessie Hodges, Gar and Hodges and Hall en Warren, the last five being minors without The defendants, Henry Johnson Eliza Johnson, I take, notice that the summons in the above entitled special proceeding was issued against them on the 2nd day of November 1903, which summons is returnable to the Clerk of the superior Court -for said county and state, at his Office in Greenville, N. C, on the 7th day of December, 1903, at which time and place the said defendants are required to appear and answer or demur to the petition filed, or the relief demanded will be granted. Said defendants will I farther take notice that said petition is I for sale of a certain tract of land for .-partition, situated in Town- Pitt county, N. C, and formerly b Jesse M. deceased. This the day of November 1903 Cotton Bagging and Ties always on hand Goods kept con- Country Produce Bought and Sold D. W. GREENVILLE North Carolina. State of North , In Superior Court Carolina .- Before fork. Pitt County J. J. Ii. Cox and wife M-u-y E. Cox W. C. wife Susan Burner, S. R. Wilson J. C. Wilson. against E. A. Wilson, H. H. Wilson, C. F. Wilson, Wilson, Edward Wilson, Frederick G. Wilson and Rufus Wilson Wilson, live named being E. A. Wilson and C. F. Wilson who are defendants in the above entitled cause, will take notice that a special entitled as above, has commenced in the Superior court of Pitt county, before the clerk, to sell certain lands said county for par- and the said defendants will further take notice that they are re- to appear at the office of said I the superior court of said I on Tuesday, the 14th day of January, in the town of Green- ville, N. C, and answer or demur to the petition and complaint, a copy which will be deposited in the office of said clerk within ten days from this C. FLANAGAN, Attorney at Law, Greenville, N. C. ft Norfolk, Cotton and i. Grain and Private Wire r Sea New R. J. UNDERTAKER N. C. Full Line of Coffins, and Shrouds on hand at times. LIN D. MOORE, Clerk of the Superior Court of Pitt County. Steamer It. L. Myers daily, except Sunday, at a. for Greenville, leave Greenville daily, except Sunday. I at in. for Connecting at Washington with Steamers for Norfolk, Baltimore, i Philadelphia, New York Boston, Aurora, South Greek, Belhaven, Swan Quarter, OcraCOke and for jail for West with rail- roads at Norfolk. Shippers should order freight by the Old Dominion S. S. Co. from New York; Clyde Line from Bay Line and Chesapeake S. S. Co. from Baltimore. Mer- and Line from Boston. J. J. CHERRY, Greenville, N. T. dale, and let them take notice that if they fail to answer or demur to said be cured, and hopeless resin Notice to Creditor. Owing so exceedingly poor col- and an apparent disregard of their indebtedness, and disinclination to adjust matters, I have decided on Dec let, next to put collectors on the road, with instructions to collect all accounts, give etc , to slight no one. Very yours, D. S. NOT A Sit K DAY SINCE. was taken severely with kid- trouble. I tried all of medicines, none of which relieved me. day I saw an ad of your Electric Bitters determined to try that. Alter taking a few I relieved, and noon thereafter entirely cured, and have not seen a sick day Neighbors of mine have cured Of Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Liver and Kidney troubles This is what B. F Bass, of Fremont, N. C. writes. at Wooten's Drug Store. DISASTROUS WRECKS. Railroad in Pamlico. New Bern, N. C, Dec. Henry R. Bryan, vice the Pamlico, Oriental and Western Railroad Company, connects Craven en says the work is progressing rapidly. The grading is track laid from the Atlantic and North nit road river, where the bridge begins. Pile driving work is now going on under he vision of Samuel Howard of this city. The bridge, when completed will be one mile one hundred and fifty feet, with two six hundred piles in the A draw i- ,. , ,. is expected to be in place by lie In of ., ,.,,. of the road will he miles, covering the best portion of Pamlico county. Vice President Bryan expects the com- of the road by the middle of is for many a railway wreck the I To Determine the Status of human wrecks of from Throat j ,, Senator and Lung But since the at a advent of D-. King's New Dis for Consumption, Coughs and Colds, even the worst cases and complaint within that time, the plaintiff will apply to the court for the relief demanded therein. under my hand this the 6th day of December D. C. MOORE, Clerk of Superior Court of Pitt Co. Blow, Attorneys for plaintiffs. rs Wholesale retail Grocer and Furniture Dealer. Cash paid for Cotton Seed, Oil Bar- Turkeys. etc. Bed- leads, Mattresses, Oak Suits, Ha Go-Carts, Lounges, Safes, i awl Ax Key Went Che- Henry Can i-pit, Syrup, Jelly, Milk ii-1 ;.;. ,;, V. nation is no longer necessary. Mrs- Lois of Dorchester, Mass., is one of many whose life was saved Dr. King's New Discovery. This great remedy is guaranteed for all Throat dim-ling the judiciary committee t- inquire as to th- that failed in n. session and were renewed at the of of The Inquiry is fur the purpose of developing the present position of General Wood in the Lung Wooten's Drug army and Dr. as collector of Stoic Price and 1.00. the port of Charlestons O Trial bottles free. U- ; hum v arc, Tin Mini hi, Mutter, Nev I and no I for M- when youth fails to how for old, age, tint contrary in the f Dr. New Life They cut off maladies matter how severe and irrespective of old age, Dyspepsia, Jaundice, Fever, i i. i feel Pol. Store. Robbed And Left to D n ., Ditch. N. C , Dec. was found in a condition near the home of Captain A. L. Sasser in Fork township, this county, early this morning. Capps was found in a roadside ditch by who bad suited to look for his I lather. After having been lacerated with a knife and into the ditch to die, he terminated ugly cat on ,. , -n .-. K was I weakness, which was occasioned by the loss of blood. H. . y-a i -1 n, c in courts. Special attention to collection of rents Prompt to I lie leg J, B. Grove, III. It developed a nicer unyielding to and lour Then cured Just as for Burns, Skin and Piles. -it Drugstore. LAND SALE. By Superior Court, of Pitt county, in the special proceeding entitled Usury Crawford, Or and others C. Kin-mil, the r will for cash before the Court House in on Saturday, in.- day of 1903 described piece or I . . parcel of land situated in the county father alleged that the son to kill lord, in . and I.-n and that before he knew what by. acres, or less he was in had and the laud conveyed deed For Killing fin Own Son. Ga., Dec. the Superior court here tonight, a jury returned a verdict of voluntary manslaughter against B. H. Bar. ton, who was on trial for killing his seventeen son. The in this city Is the pawn of Constipation Indigestion and all Symptoms. The Surest known It German Liver Powder This is not but translation of one of Nature's II you art N op of German Powder with our Mn booklet, contains authentic testimonials from patient.-, hare been cured by this Specific. Do not delay, but your full address once to The American Co. bid. by I'm. s i to Martha J. N or- This, TO The Clerk of the Superior Court Pitt County issued letters administration to me, the until on the 2nd day of November on the estate of ii Is hereby to nil persona Indebted to the payment aim to said present oaten, to tin- twelve months after the date of hi notice, or notice will be plead ii, hat- of their recovery. This the 2nd day of Nov. lots. , j , , , L- Chapman, Adm r of Spencer knife buy to t James Burton, another. prosecuting witness the c n his the TORPID LIVER, and are tin- MEDICINE, SEES A St V RB Y. does M which is or over-loaded. Cure supplied does of the re- the nervous tension, the muscles of . allowed in .,, , K Cure and enables the all into rich, red blood. by W yE Mr. C Haney, O., had the piles for-to dollars could do bin, ,, good. HeS Save oared permanently. In- valuable for cuts, burns bruises I sprains, laceration, eczema, rheum, and all other skin Look for the name Witt on the re cheap, counterfeit. L.

THE WAT M I In the J. C, mats A In mt W it id if hint up. Just years ago this afternoon there was something doing in light house r talking and marked an in a fixture there will be something solid to Stand on. T. . . C, 1908. Notwithstanding Prof, with his air ship, the Char- Observer s belief that we will I ii The of ; The toy pistol has in on I tn that be- far the hen to cackle over. its holiday work of taking off about in the press dis- buys. Ton bet there will be I cotton made next year. world will be in I conflict before the matting closes. history of town as well as in the of this paper, Ii was then that Tut Daily first a little only three columns to the page. At that time Greenville, was a small town, and though the paper usual boys, says or it must shut up shop. you furnish it one a great factory, and unless it can get about 2.000,000 from each gen- for raw material, of factories must close out, and operations must he on cold world, public raven ill dwindle. is the notice. On family out of every five must contribute a boy to keep up the supply. Will you help Which of your boys will re The New York exchanges have announced their of I heat gets turned on in the president's J They can well afford Charlotte street cars or not, the dis and seems hard to swallow, j Jo on w Lat nave j,, out of the folks. The outlook is I he in the department are about to got an airing. University, at Greenville, S. C, has John D. I Dispatches say that Colombian troops are marching on Panama, and Uncle Sam has given notice that, i ii . slated to be from they had better stay on the other over the strike situation will keep things warm in that section. the North Carolina ex-congressman, is coming around for another pull. He is was small its size was sufficient to l Minotaur of Crete had meet the requirements then exist-1 Ml of fair maidens Yet people declared it a bold has contributed to the institution. side of the border line. We are watching to see how many Prof. might find a little Chariot gamblers in business selling the fragments of his flying machine for kindling rood. Since the mask was pulled off of the old fellow been seeing hard lines. is a great thing and catches people so easy. A business man who it a ob- the times has that the next legislature of Carolina will make a clean sweep of in the state. cations certainly point that way, and it is time the saloon men themselves were reading the handwriting on ft wall. futures members of the grand Judge Neal sends the roads to spend Christmas. . i j The Texas man who is predicting cent cotton is not afraid of fig- The simulators may strike it, but it will be a lucky farmer who sees that much for a bale. .------- i- The democratic national commit- tee has been called to meet in Wash- on January 12th. At that meeting the place of holding the national convention will be selected. this state to the republican nation- convention were the sub- of the first interesting debate in the senate since the regular session began. Senator can, introduced a resolution calling upon the Postmaster General to send all the papers the recent to the committee on Post offices and Post Roads, which com- would institute a further in- if it thought The republicans favored this but the democrats wished to amend it by milking the mandatory by both the senate and Maybe that hole in the North Carolina people who are to grumble about the school they veto it isn't The meeting of the cotton mill in Charlotte, Tuesday, favored curtailing the output of the factories. Steps were taken to call a meeting of cotton men generally and get them all to co-operate with the movement to put out less of manufactured product. This will mean higher prices for calico and Other cotton goods. was prepared forth use of Win- candidate for governor after the returns are Her- Not that, but for Winston's can- to bury his defeated in. Some ago the connection be tween the on the Atlantic Coast Line and Southern Railway was broken at Selma and since that time people traveling that way have been greatly The j corporation has ordered Coast Line to move up its train ; I as to restore the con- While such mat- are commission is the time Greenville and other towns on this branch of the Coast Line should be moving for a morning connection from Raleigh. It can be had if the people show they want it. Of all the despicable characters coming under the of thieves, the grave robber is the low- According to the report of the secretary of the treasury, which has just been issued, there will be a de- of over for the cal year ending June while the for the present fiscal year will be reduced to He admits that our currency sys- has j passed thorough a oils crisis, which could easily have caused general disaster. He admits also that of the currency is a weakness, bat no remedy. Dana Pierce, of N. Y writes a letter to the Charlotte Ob- server in which he flays the North Carolina editors for themselves as not to shake hands with President Roosevelt when they were- in Washington Pierce then goes off on a little essay- about the difference between North and Sou ilk. In. one sentence he is no. bitter feeling The discovery has the North toward the yet made that in a cemetery at Newport another sentence he says the ex- may be interested to learn that sixty per cent of tine entire revenues of the State of Mississippi during the lost four years has been for the cause of education. Charlotte Observer. News, Va., ghouls have been open- new graves and robbing tho bodies of jewelry and shrouds. Two bodies found were entirely nude. That is worse than they do in Mex- where the robbers steal the fins and put the body back in the bale. f- of the North Carolinians makes him He says further the North is too busy to think about the South at but he seems to have leisure enough to waste a lot of breath over what people of the South do. Yet nobody cares for it. Scientists have been foolish enough to let it get out that radium sells, on the market ab an ounce is found in petroleum. feller believes it has raised, the kerosene so he he can get back some of the value of that we extravagant people Star. For ten years people- of Mouses worked through man Hull to get an army post there. They finally ed Des has a. post that 11.000,000- The first step on the part of government has-been to garrison the post with The people of Dos Moines are-greatly and now say that if the are not they will defeat Congressman Hull for libs Mosses is Hard to The fourteenth annual session cf the Southern Education Association will be heM in Atlanta December 30th and 31st January 1st. This is the association of which Dr. F. P. president of the University of North Carolina, is president, and Prof. R. of Asheville, secretary. Profs. D. Matt. Thompson, of Statesville, and Geo. H. Crowell, of High Point, are among the managers and directors. The for the forthcoming meeting has been issued and these North Carolinians are scheduled for Chas. D. and C. Alphonso Smith, W. and L. C. Observer, venture to start a daily paper of any sine a town like Greenville was then, and so it was. But The Re- was given to and it had confidence in the people it served. It believed if they wanted a daily paper they would support it, and the intervening years from then until now ha e proven that this was well founded. Greenville has gone right on growing from that time until it has doubled its size; and The to lead in the march of progress has enlarged three times in these nine years. Not always has it found smooth sailing, but its motto keep pushing, even the age seemed rough and threat- In the last two years there have been hindrances through misfortunes to those con- with the paper that required courage and a brave to meet yet in the face of these there was no faltering paper has to go forward and do its. best for the community. The today has patrons than at any its. his- showing the esteem it with the people. We are- grateful to the people for their patronage; and grateful to care and. guidance been with through these years. It is pose the paper to go on best, leaving the results who rule the destinies of; Daily 10th. each year; but the Minotaur of Amer- demands a city full of each year. Are you a father Have you contributed a bay If not, some other family has had to give more than its share. Are you not selfish, voting to keep the saloon open to grind up boys, and then doing to keep up the- According to the of the gen- removed slavery, are today the owners of valued at the- farm ownership valued at per- valued The- white of. re- in the progress success of its Southern white men ready toll assist those who are industrious and, thrifty. is doing well the and to the trade it is hem their highest develop- has been readied, and their best the futures. News and Observer. Thus we have seen no effort on j the part the faculty or trustees of Trinity College to detect or punish the perpetrators among tho student body the lynching in effigy of tho editor of the News and Observer, thus by their silence that they have consent to this dis- graceful and outrageous action of the Record. There is nothing truer than the saying, dog has his A few years ago cotton manufacturers were rolling in wealth and cotton farmers were almost starving. Now conditions are reversed. The farm- are wearing glad smiles and the manufacturers are crying out that they are being An With Ex-Governor Having served his people as sol- of the Confederacy, Governor, Minister Plenipotentiary and United States Senator, Hon. J. Jar- vis is spending a old-age in the of his chosen profession, the law. No living has lived more closely to our people than he, nor has any man. loved them more warmly or been more faithful to them. Last week he was in Raleigh, a guest of Governor The editor of the Recorder, fortunate enough to obtain am interview with . him. he, no longer mt down and let things go on. They restless, ready to take a of our progress- fa education. There is a new sense abroad ml d. tresses and It is. that extreme that ham worked the If a fool fool, thing,, all initiate put it in the and have a ii And, if a white n to sup a fool thing, great mat- arc ready Bit where the is It You progress in such a Your shun-hes do your schools less, u It to write except tie Have we db. but talk and e problem to we had. no There was peace the races. Hut now since we have eliminated the from we seem to ho disposed to threw away the fruits, of that great work. We are foolishly doing ourselves great harm. We are like, a drunken people. It will be far bet- for us if we drop these matters. They not important and we put in a bad light by making so much them. us think about other things, and let the fools alone. us think on things that make for ponce and prosper- We asked the ex-Governor for per- mission to print these remarks, in hope that they will appeal to tho senses of our soberer and bring about somewhat of calm. said he; have said to you what I would to a thousand people in North Carolina if a had them before Let us have peace and do our Recorder. WINTERVILLE department Is In f J. M. Wow, is authorized to rep- resent the Eastern Reflector in and territory. WINTERVILLE ITEMS. Frank, of hare looking for a place to locate. needs ore dwellings and needs them badly. of cotton goods went north early and stock of fall and winter goods and feel sure that we can you money as we bought bulk of our stock at old prices and sell the way. cordially Yours to serve, Barber Nathan Purser is visiting his daughters here, Mrs. E. G. Chap man and Mrs. J. H. C. Dixon. See M. L. the jeweler. Repairing promptly done. Work If you want your horse shod, if your harness or own shoes reed repairing, and for general blacksmith work call and see W. L. House on Main street. Friend Fair living in glorious hilarious anticipation that million from Lamar estate over in the old country. good If only true. We have a nice line hate both old. and young, also trunk, at prices we think very reasonable and always glad to serve you and save your money if possible. Harrington Barber Co. Mr. Newton, our insurance friend, returned to Westmoreland county Wednesday. Hie trip here Josh Manning and Herod Thursday in Greenville. C. D. Hooks had a very slight of paralysis Tuesday night. We are glad to learn be has nearly If quite recovered. Now a word to wise. Go to see B. F. Manning Go., before their bargains exhausted. M. P. a photographer ft Ml his ten t her yesterday. We were pained that Samuel Mum ford bad a severe stroke of paralysis hut Thursday. Mr. Mumford is one of our vary best and his prove fatal it will be a serious blow to community in which be lives. Our is for speedy For or house and lot located between Cox A D. Cox. on Academy Apply to C. A. Fair. B. F. Manning Co., will pay the higher t cash market price for seed. For brick see G. A. Kittrell Co. They have recently burned a kiln and will make prices reason- able times. We now have a nice lot of porch column timber. It you are need of why let us fit you Prices are tight. Winterville Mtg. Co. Dr. Cox in addition to his drug stock always has band a com- Hue of free school books, pen tablets, pens, pencils, the finest assortment of box stationery ever to Winter- ville It Is strange to hear that Hunsucker has t the last buggy i believe this is because there isn't anything doing. You never were worse mistaken. The fact is, the orders faster than they can be made. Don't let any more get ahead of you. place your orders with A. G. Cox Co now. B J, D Cox per day. Beat House Mr. the Drug Store will be pleased to show you their gold and fountain Dana, Bring your cotton to Winter and have it ginned. G. A. Kittrell Co. will buy your seed t the gin and pay highest market prices or give you meal in ex- change for them. coming year will bring many changes. Some that -mi, and many, we that will prove There are those of our who will leave us we shall miss them. Others will come to fill their places but the of our associations with those who shall have gone will ever re- main as a sweet perfume from a Hour whose fragrance is always as us the pure air. For those who leave we richest and those who shall come we will bid thins endeavor to make their home us pleasant. We hope to each and all the coming new year may prove a blessing. That we shall lived and enjoyed it is our dearest wish. FURNISHINGS The new things are coming in pretty lively these new Shirts, Hosiery, Gloves, Mufflers and everything in Haberdashery that a man needs. Besides the large variety of everything, there more things here than you will in most stores We have an Eye for Everything that's new and our Haberdashery Department is never a moment behind in showing the latest of in Men's fixings. Prices the Haberdashers. See our display of Furs. FRANK THE KING CLOTHIER. j . . College Record. Farming, country life and rural education are the leading ideas of the M. College for December. The full table of con- tents is, as Does fanning pay in North Carolina How to build up a worn-out farm. How to build up worn-out clay lands in middle North Caro- Extensive funning in Eastern North Carolina. Truck farming in Eastern B. L. Davis, B. A. Tyson, Vice-President. J. L. Little, Bank Greenville, N- G- Statement of The Bank of Greenville, Greenville, N. C, at of business Nov. 17th, from report to North Carolina Corporation Commission. Everything right now reminds that is close hind. Si are filled with toys, I Pro. W H. MT and everything a. address here before the school else to please he the old, well satisfy both the inner Hunsucker buggies don't grown and man. on suckle vines. If so they We have in stock the best line would be pulled before Of ever offered can U As it is Hunsucker sees o St you in both size and it tout no job leaves the factory Bring family and we It i keep Ibis red on, o we will make do so. A. G. Cox Mfg. Co., have just gotten out a neat little d describing the various article their tine, This little book with prices; marked is free for the asking, or a j North Carolina, simple postal card will, C. The present and future of bring it U you. growing in North Caro- now. It i Discounts Overdrafts Fixtures from Banks and Cash Items Cash in Bank Una ready to That was a close call the queen had. shoe before you get it on foot. B. F. Manning Co. We spared time in our and we think we can the most F. Manning Co. This is buggy robe is the to get them. He does the snowing, you looking judging and Bee M. L. the jeweler. Repairing promptly Work guaranteed. Some people seem to want a low priced regardless of the quality. In order to cater to that class A. G. Cox Mfg. Co. now in stock Western-made cart wheels which are considered cheaper than their own make Tar Any one who knows what a Tar Heel wheel is, how- ever, would not give it for two of the others. And so Tar Heels Bryan was in Green till Friday selling tobacco. Our reason for having o much to say about wire is that we have a fence worth talking about. Ten years experience in the bus- a careful of merits kinds of fence should, we think, make our opinion worth something. Facts and figures speak for themselves. We prepared to give them to you our The state convention. The enrichment of country life. Rural education. The maintains that fanning pays in North Carolina and it offers to the right sort of young men as good opportunities for wealth as any other business or profession and far better ties for health and happiness. A man's idea of an is one who goes to the opera to the music. 1151,340.66 2.912.01 3,618.57 125,651.62 10,009.60 25,847.01 1319,379.37 Capitol Stock paid in Surplus, 20,000.00 Undivided Profits less Expenses Paid 3,655.40 Bills payable, Deposits Careful attention given to all business entrusted to us. A. D. JOHNSTON, Dealer in Staple and Fancy Groceries, Dry Goods, Hats and Conn- try Produce, Meat, Meal, Flour and Lard Specialties, red to give to and cheese Welded always fresh. Tobacco Snuff and Cl- I . U. . Fence. It would do no harm for fl you to also have a little talk with and Canned Goods. Green and . ,,, .- ed Coffee. Toilet and Laundry Soaps. some of our best J r do their own thinking and are A. N. using the fence. Tours in fence G. Cox Mfg. Co. Notice. All persons are hereby forbidden employing, feeding or otherwise aiding my son Will, years left my home with out cause. Anyone knowing whereabout will please write me. B. L. Mrs WINTERVILLE, N. C. A Foil Lino Millinery c- MANUFACTURED BY COX MANUFACTURING COMPANY. WINTERVILLE, N. C. j v

EASTERN N. C. Grimesland Department. J. Proctor Bros SUPPLY HOUSE. and want lumber build a house, to co it, and roods far your family, tabla, or for farm, w your needs. Our mill tad are now Id fall blast and we are pared to gin cotton, grind aw and, do all kinds j f turned work for baluster trimmings. We also do general repair of baggies and wagons. T. F. PROCTOR, Grimesland, N. C. GENERAL MERCHANDISE COUNTY MATTERS Anything wanted in 11.- nay of Dry Goods, No- Shoes, Groceries and Hardware can be found here. Whether it is some- thing to eat, to wear, or some article for the house or farm, you can he supplied. Highest prices paid for cotton, country produce or anything the farmer tells. be with says Elijah your believing H. C. VENTERS, N. C. Dry Good, Notions, Fancy eerie, Tobacco and Cigars. The only Soda Fountain in town, All the popular drinks. Hot Peanut every day. THE GREENVILLE BUGGY CO., E. A. Jr., D. D. E. A. Sp. th, D. W. R. Smith, E. A. Move, Sr. J-E- FACTORY ON MAIN STREET, SOUTH OF FIVE POINTS. tie boggles on this market. We m- ploy none but skilled workmen. We. carry in stock full line of Harness and first class Farm Wagons. Call and examine our Stock. E. Sp., Cold Comfort Is what we are after, and the possession of one of our Refrigerators will insure sweet milk, cream and butter, cool water dainties that would he unattainable without the Refrigerator HAVE YOU A LAWN If you have you will want a Lawn Mower pretty rood, and we've made it easy for you to own one. there la no need to borrow a lawn mower when we we sell a good machine with best steel knives at such a satisfactory price, sod guarantee it to do the work. u r i Ice Cream Freezers, and everything-else in the hardware line. H. L. CARR YEA. PREMIUMS HAVE BEEN PAID IN mm OF NEWARK, N. J., YOUR POLICY HAS Loan value, Cash . Paid-up Extended that works automatically, Is Will be reinstated if arrears be paid within on month re. satisfactory evidence and with interest. after o. i N. Restrictions. Incontestable. Divide,,,,;,,,, payable at the beginning of I lie second and cf each year, provided the premium for the year paid. They may be To reduce Premium, or To increase the Insurance, or To make policy payable as an during the lifetime of J. L,. SUGG, Act Greenville N. W, C. JACKSON CO., N. o. Are making a specialty of CLOT HATs AND SHOES suitable winter. We F. Young's famous line of Footwear for ladies. Every pair sold goes with a guarantee. Our lino of Dross Goods this season embrace the newest and best. Call on us. Proceeding l The Commissioners The board of county era met in regular monthly session on day, 7th, all the member-- being present lo addition to allowing accounts and monthly reports of officers the following was J. B. Gardner's 14-acre tract id land near was ii valuation from to Lane's of J. C. Fa.-bes, township, were reduced in vain from to W. A. township, released from taxes on erroneously chained. Town lot in Greenville belong Mrs. T. L. Bland was in valuation t, T. L. and W. J. Farm- were released from taxes m personal property charged. J. II. town- ship, was released from taxes d laud, person. J. M. Cox was released Iron, taxes on solvent credits charged. H. B was released taxes on land charged. Joseph Mayo was taxes on personal property i; tow i-or. Jan. and were admitted to count borne. Batts, G. W. Haddock, W, T. Hart, G. Warren and C L. Cannon were released from poll tax for 1903. James Bynum and wife were added to list. J. It. Davenport was notified to put United States mail across ferry night without extra charge. A L. Blow was appointed to ex reports of county for year this meeting. L. W. Lawrence was appointed I keeper of Greenville J. A. Ha, was elected super- county home. D. J. was awarded publishing annual state- The contract for building a bridge across Tar river at was awarded to Hobgood at His was the only bid Tin- following jurors for January term of T. W. J. E. Capps, H A Sugg, W H. smith, C Buck, W T Bullock, W P Ruck, Oscar J M R Dozier, L H Little. FL Andrews, Clark, Jr. Jno F T R Moore, Ola Forbes, W W W Ward, W C Lewis, ES Man. ford, Jno B Fleming, J IS Jno W James, Jesse G Thomas, S A Jenkins, D H Pierce, O H Hathaway, H C W B Greene, W Coward, L Tripp- B Parker. Claude W H W L Wooten, o Barrow, Zeb V Whiten W G Gurganus, A L Edwards, Riobard H H Proctor, J R Gurganus. H G J L Nobles, It H Parker, F D A A Man- DR. R. J. GRIMES, PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, BETHEL, N. C. Office opposite depot. DR. G. F. THIGPEN, PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, BETHEL, N. C. next door to Post Office. STATON AND BUNTING, BETHEL, N. C. DEALERS IN GENERAL MERCHANDISE, Complete Line Clothing, Dry Goods, Hard ware Furniture. Groceries. We Pay Highest Prices for Cotton, Cotton Seed and Country Produce. AT BLOUNT BROS you can get honest goods at living prices. Se our stock before you buy and be satisfied wit,, Jill I Suits, Overcoats, Cloaks. Dress Goods, Shoes. Hats. Caps, Under- wear, Crockery Ware. Hardware, and everything yon wear. Everything y. u in your and everything you use in your parlor ,. Millinery Goods a Specialty. Our 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. A New Jersey lady has become he mother of five children during the past and triplets. The neighbors have formed a be- society for the assistance of the dazed Journal. LAND SALE. Virginia candidates the not much money off their campaigns. A few of tobacco constitute main ex- Journal. The knee bent in true prayer straightens for true work. By virtue of a decree of the court of Pitt, county made in the special entitled L. J. Chapman and wife, Fannie and others Paul Brooks, W. L. Bet and others, petition to -ell land for partition the Under- signed commissioner will sell at public auction, before the court door, in Greenville on Mon- day the 28th day of December, following described Pin county, which former- belonged to the late Spencer j Brooks, and is now sold , ion among his heirs at. i real estate will be sold in lots to ac- purchasers as Lot No. Bounded by the j lauds P. the Dr. I Best lands and the public road leading from to Grifton, and including the Wetherington land, containing acres more or less. Lot No. Bounded by the ding road on the north by Flat the south and let No, more or less. Lot No. Bounded on the north by the Harding road on the south by Flat Ridge Swamp, and joins lot No. containing acres, more tor less. Lot No Bounded on the north by lands of J. L. Tucker, on the south by Flat Swamp, and joins lot No. containing acres, more or less. Lot No Bounded on the north by the lands of J. L. Tucker, on by Flat Ridge Swamp, and joins lot No containing acres, more or Lot No. Bounded on the north by the lands of J. L. Tucker, on the south by Flat Ridge Swamp, on the west by the lands of J. P. and W. B. joins lot No. containing acres, more or less. Lot, No. Bounded by the J. A. Adams, G. W. B. and by lot No. containing acres, more or Lot No. Bounded by the I Harding and Rice roads and the lands of J. p. and being the Southern half of the Harding ind, containing acres, more or less. Lot No. Bounded by the and roads and the lauds of J. L. Tucker and being the northern half of the laud, containing acres more or less. Lot No Is the home place of the Spencer Brooks, con- acres, more or less. Lot No. is known de- scribed as the Harper place, con- acres, more or less. Lot No. Is known and de- scribed as the Butler place, con- acres, or less, all of the above lands in Greek township near the village of Lot No. One half interest in a lot town of Grifton, described In a deed from wife Spencer Brooks and L. J. Chapman recorded in book L. page as Hellen store lot containing 1-5 of an acre, more or less. Lot One half interest in a lot in the town of Grifton, fully described in a deed from Joe Pat- rick a d wife and W. H. Patrick to L J. Chapman Co., recorded A. C. page of an acre, more or less. Lot No. one half interest in lot No., that part the town of Grifton known as New town being the lot upon which the old Hellen store is standing. Terms of third cash on day of ale, balance in one and two years, or all cash to suit the convenience of the purchaser. Persons desiring further can apply to L. J, Chapman, Grifton, N. C, who will gladly show them all the to the commissioner at Greenville, N. O. JAMBS, Commissioner. This Nov. 1903. m SOCIAL Hrs. G-. F. Smith, children, of are flatting Mrs. R. L. Humber. Miss Sadie left this morning for Plymouth. Mrs. M. A. Stephens, of Dunn, I who has been visiting Mrs. Mary Flanagan, returned home today. Capt. B. A. of Tarboro. last here and returned this morning. H. S. Harris, of came over this morning. Mrs C. B. West and little of Greensboro, arrived Wednesday to visit her mother, Mrs. N. B. Anderson. A. M. Moseley returned to den Wednesday evening. returned to Kin- evening. Rev. and Mrs. F. A. Bishop left this morning for Raleigh where Mr. Bishop takes his new charge St Central church. Rev. H. M. Eure and family left this morning for Beaufort, Mr. Eure having been sent to the church there by the last annual conference. FRIDAY, DEC. B. A. went to Kinston Thursday evening. W. of Norfolk, came in today. O. B. of Washington City, came in Thursday Victor came in this morn with his baud. B. R. Burgess, of Julian, left this morning. O. W. Harrington and J. B. Randolph went to Raleigh today LA. returned Thursday evening from Snow Hill, where he had been attending court. Misses Mabel Rawls and Sallie Gotten left this morning for Tar Mrs. W. T. and Mrs. J A. Baker, of took the train here this morning Drum Hill. Rev. W. B. Powell and E. A returned this morning from Kinston had been at- tending the Ministerial association. Rev. J. A. the new pastor of the Methodist church, arrived this morning with his family. They occupy the Bishop on Second street. Prof. W. H. went to Winterville this afternoon to de- liver address to the pupils of Winterville High School tonight. White is back at his place in J. B. store after having beer sick several days. J. E. Jr., of Washington, was here today. or Lorn. Greenville has lost two excellent families whose departure brings regret to many people here. The last North Conference pointed Rev. F. A. Bishop to the charge of Central church at and appointed Rev. H. M. to the charge of the church at Beaufort. Both have gone to begin the work of their new fields. Rev. Mr. Bishop was Presiding Elder of this district for four years and made his home in Greenville. Mr. was pastor of the church here for three years. Both sue consecrated men, ever faithful to their duties, and with their were held in highest es- teem by every They can rook for a cordial greeting If they this way again. AT BIG STORE WINTER BARGAINS A touch of black and white and a dash of red, green and brown, and you have a successful costume. Winter demands brightness, we have it in big shipments. Overcoats Great Reduction. Every Overcoat Goes in this Reduction. 5.00 15.00 Overcoats Overcoats Overcoats Overcoats s. 18.49 5.00 8.50 11.50 y. Boys Knee Pants Pairs Boys all Wool Knee Pants worth double at per cent, reduction on the en- tire line of pants-All Grades. FURS They are the Season's latest creation. We are the cheap Fur house. u. MILLINERY Special inducements on the entire line, nothing but high class Millinery sold in our store. Everything new and up-to-date. a. z. Tailor Made Skirts. They fit well, hang well, handsomely made. Prices range from to COLD WEATHER 11-4 Ex Size Blankets Full Size Blankets 10-4 Full Size Blankets Heavy Fierce Shirts and Drawers I a Fleece Shirts Stocking 1.00 For the coming holiday watch for our big announcement of House Furnishing Goods, Couches, Bookcases, Frames, Easels, Rocking Chairs. Hall Racks, 241-243 Main St GREENVILLE, North Carolina. mm

la K F. Service. night a tan be in Methodist At that time the of the will me.-t together t a Welcome to J. A. e new pa r who has come to ac charge of the Methodist church The following will be the pro nm of the reading and prayer Rev. W. E. Powell. Hymn A of on T i churches, by Rev. F. G. Hartman. Anthem collection. Address on behalf M. Jarvis- Anthem. addresses by Rev J. A. Prayer by Mr. Bf. A. Allen. Parting hymn. Benediction by pastor. Cards the It v, to Mr. Churchill Thursday t at Opera House. The public cordially invited to attend. ion will remain e t d until after the bridal party love Dome tar. avoid the Lilliputian Wedding. A Lilliputian wedding will be aldermen of Elizabeth City refused to issue liquor licenses. The keeper of Wake county at Raleigh, was assaulted Tuesday night by prisoners who attempted to escape but were foiled. The pick pocket captured during the state fair led the assault. Since the sheriff of Caldwell county died a few weeks ago his daughter has been appointed tax and is filling the office well. Xmas Shoppers An Overworked Woman. stopped to got a glass of milk He other day at a Jersey farm- said the commuter, accord- to the New York Mail and Ex- press, and the female head of the es- who had six children playing around, was inclined to re- pine at her hard luck in having so wort do. t. hole she re- marked in a tone which indicated that she was ready to resign. in acres have I inquired, hundred on I -n head i f cattle, two cows, tux hogs and work horses for the yon run the whole I asked.- I do, every hide and hair of she sighed. you some it help k s the lord ones body s pi in that a i you got a I . tin ti idly. she said sternly, I have to run him, at the request of the New windows of the building were Bo i; Store is papers fur appropriate f-i I hi lit tic co- Comet to the weak and weary curing all stomach Itself, ever if but I disordered or I famous remedy troubles and digestive disorders. supplies the natural of digestion and does the work of the stomach, relaxing the nervous tension, while the Inflamed muscles and membranes of that are to rest and heal. I, cures Indigestion, flatulence, palpitation of the heart, nervous dyspepsia and all stomach troubles by cleansing, purifying and strengthening the glands, membranes of the and digestive organs. Dyspepsia Cure State Auditor Dixon says that the pension warrants will go to the feature of one night of the bazaar time be the house next and that pension- Many little folks will be in it and on should call on the it is going to be interesting. clerk of the court for their warrants, a-id see how well the little folks upon the registers of imitate the grown ones. deeds as formerly. Combat Boil Weevil. New Orleans, met in extra session today to consider the cotton bull weevil danger. Thee was issued by the The explosion of a lamp while blowers were giving an ex- Greensboro, caused a panic audience person were set on tire and burned, doors and Orleans cotton exchange and the Louisiana Growers It will consider no question except protection against the weevil. It is expected to create a boll weevil commission order Texas cotton seed to pass an appropriation that will enable Louisiana to co-operate with United States wrecked by people jumping through them. Congress has ordered another exp at building a light house Shoals off on the North Carolina cast. Henry in. the con at the hist term of the to carry out the plan i court of county and of defense suggested by the plant It Was Good. The Merchant of had a large audience In the opera house, Friday night, and the play was an exceptionally good one The costumes were splendid and the acting a very high order The audience was well pleased. a Good Judge. Today gave us aH opportunity of knowing why our Winterville department editor has talked so much about the pretty girls of Winterville High school. Several of them spent the day in ville. Here's a Corker. The Wilson News takes full responsibility for the chicken and bicycle story, It Jim bike out of fix and he dis mounted endeavored to put it in order. He unscrewed one of the nuts which fell into a coop full f chickens, one of which swallow- ed said nut quicker than a duck could gobble up a June bug. Jim wouldn't be outdone so he chased the chicken and twisted his neck and soon the missing nut was found its craw. The chick en cents. He could have gotten a whole pound of the finest kind of nuts at any grocers for less Tor Sagely Ta. only. Ska trial which for C CO, Suppose Bassett should write an- other article and give it as that in order for Trinity Col- to become a great and institution of learning, it must allow the boys of the with the other Would a majority of the trustees still vote to to retain him He would only be expressing his of you Times. sentenced to be hanged but respited the governor until December 17th, will be executed on that date if his sentence is not commuted, as this has not been done Free Press. The Scotland Neck Common wealth reports that this year raised barrels of corn on acres. The year old daughter of John Kay, near Pigeon, disappeared from home. A. note was found, supposed to have been written by the girl, in which it was stated she intended to drown herself. A boy died of lockjaw in Wilmington Wednesday, the re- of playing with a toy pistol. Mr. W. H Stone, of Shallotte Brunswick county, is known for the fine quality of pecans which be raises his place. This year he gathered pounds of from three trees. The pecans are thin shell, full of meat, the flavor is very ton Slur. Only nineteen deaths are charged up to football playing so far the present season, But just think of the the not killed had Citizen. moving to get a Carnegie library, the millionaire having offered a donation to that town. E. VICTOR COX, AT Ayden, North Carolina. SHORT ITEMS. barrels apples, cheap, at M. Schultz. Toys, babies, wagons, oranges, lemons, bananas, grapes, raisins, currants, citron, candies, nuts, dates, figs, mince meat, at M. Schultz. Job Lot sound well-worked pound. Write for terms. Those without commercial rating must send postages for re- ply. R. H. Patterson, Tobacco Penick, Va. for horse farm with room dwelling and necessary building. For particulars apply to W. H. Moore, Falkland, N. C. Look to interest and see our splendid display of . Beautiful Knit Wool Sweaters for Ladies in Red White and Blue. Black Cloth for Ladies Men Knit Jersey for Children, White Crochet Wool for Babies. Wool Golf Gloves Ladies and Men, Woolen Knit Gloves and Mittens all Colors for Children and Babies. Handsome Gold and Sterling Silver Handle Umbrellas in Ladies sizes. Elegant Caps and Fur sets for Children and Ladies, beau Linen and Plain and Embroidered Handkerchiefs for Ladies use. and Lace Curtains. The above list is only a few of the many beautiful and useful articles shown in our Dry Goods Department. Come to see us we can fill your guaranteed, SHOES FOR PARTICULAR We are proud of our shoe stock this season. We are certain we have the finest line we have ever shown and we are that store gets even a little bit ahead of us. ULTRA and Shoes for Women are our strong cards, and we are able to meet the require- of the most fastidious as well as the more conservative pat- and we invite a thorough inspection of our in name, ULTRA in character, ULTRA in every feature that con- tributes to fit, comfort and style. In finish, material and work- we are proud to present to all lovers of good taste in footwear a shoe for which we have never yet had to make apology. The Shoe is constructed on common-sense without sacrifice of those attributes that appeal to a woman's taste, or her pride, in a well and stylishly foot. Our usually up-to-date line of children's and infant's shoes is even better than ever. We we can insure you perfect satisfaction and save you money in your shoe needs. ,. The Home of Women's Fashions. The On y To get the confidence of the people of Pitt county by is through the daily and semi-weekly editions of THE EASTERN REFLECTOR. and Friday. J. Editor and Owner. VOL No GREENVILLE. PITT COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA, FRIDAY. DECEMBER 1903. NE DOLLAR PER YEAR IN ADVANCE No. WELCOME SERVICE New of Methodist Church Greeted. Rev. J. A. the new of the Methodist church here preached his first sermon to his new charge on Sunday morn- His sermon was excellent and made a good impression on all present. Sunday night all the of the town joined together in extending him a to Greenville. attendance was large that many people had to occupy the gallery. This come service was characteristic of the Christian unity existing among the different churches Green- and shows that the glad hand is extended to the new pastor, not only by the members of his-own congregation but also by aH the people of the town. There was a good pro- gram at this service. The Scrip, tore lesson and prayer was W. B. Powell, of the Christian church. Rev. F. G. of the Presbyterian church, delivered the address -of welcome for all the other churches of the town, and ex Gov. T. J. Jarvis spoke the words of welcome for the Losses by Hail. In an interview with E. A. or, the secretary of the Mutual Hail Insurance Company, of which O. L. Joyner, of Greenville, is president, some very interesting facts were regarding hail storms and losses thereby in this State. This is the first business of the home company, Mr. Taylor says it has policy holders in North in the tobacco growing counties; that there were about losses by hail, the total amount paid by the company being The figures and facts show that one fourth of the farms were injured by hail taking the state over. Not long ago, the statement was made in the news papers only one field in a hundred was injured by hail in the course of a respondent of Wilmington BIG SENSATION Suspicious Grave Leads to In- and Unearthed a Body. Greenville had a startling Sunday, and for the time being there was something doing official circles. That morning a man approached Police- man S. I. Dudley with a tale to unfold. The man said his wife went across the river, Saturday afternoon, hunting wood When in the thicket between the county and railroad bridges she saw two men standing over a hole in the ground. Seeing the woman approaching the men ran off. She went and looked in the hole that had the appearance of a grave, and was astonished to see a box expos- ed. matter needs said the policeman when he Lost a Valise. Miss Lizzie Highsmith, of Cone- toe, was ere at the meet- Saturday, and spent the night with friends. While the way home in company with a lady friend, her valise was lost. They were riding in a dose top Ventilation, Heat and Light. Paper read before the Pitt County Association by Miss Agnes Moore. Of all the necessary things that should be considered by a teacher on entering a school room, to me ventilation, beat and are of the greatest importance, since they are three of the prime necessities of life. All school rooms should be spacious, light and airy, kept well comfortably heated cold weather. Our school houses, as a whole, are but poorly ventilated, in . . . .,. irritating the and often most cases it is impossible lays the foundation for catarrh a loom filled with all of those adults; they rush in their clothing saturated with induced by their sports; so that on an average each pupil, school hours loads the air with about half a pine of aqueous come from close, uncleanly homes and others from a sick room, whence bring in their clothing germs of diseases. Besides all this, the air is almost constantly filled with fine particles of chalk dusk, which finds lodge- the nasal passages and the upper part of the larynx, thus to have them otherwise. I believe that would . , . j . . ., we pupils with have more of a liking for school, if , , ,. . . , . headache, dull and inattentive the rooms better ventilated. , , T . . . . I A e from best authority poorly ventilated rooms, the i , ., . , . . perfect ventilation demands children ate living in an v rank only is heard the above, off he bur it of space for pupil, but . . I often not over ft are the room filled, but poisonous . m v j u i perfect health demands cu ft; effluvia is breathed and K me on of fresh air for every child per to find Coroner Laughing- . to the walls house tell him of the burial that had taken place in the woods. The leaked when the policeman and coroner started together they were followed by a crowd of excited with and fills the meshes the pupil's clothing. As such, it soon creates a hot bed in which the germs of contagious diseases, live and develop. The schools have great advantages, in many respects, buggy with the valise tied on be- to-be-jurors the city schools, as they rarely bind, cod upon reaching home an- more than one story high, most timely their remarks j found it was gone them. Reaching the spot the i . . and usually are not nearly so grave was easily found, and i crowd stood around awaiting developments. dist up Both of these were In addition to appropriately expressed the feel- wearing apparel, the valise of all in this welcome- j a quantity of Christmas Rev, Mr. was most purchases and some money. We in his response to these ad- hope an honest person will find it dresses, won a warm, and it. place n the him. He is a most pleas- at , , , t , a n i mangled form, thinking the and address, an. F V V i . of a foul murder was hid m ,,,,,., earnest speaker, and-e feel -sure , of . , , T. , , . . , . . -it- that wot. The next, work was to ,,,,,,,, H h g BUrt their ,, . . , , V i, t open the box. was done , r,., blessing to eh inch and to the, one of the lectures that i . , , . ,,,,,,. ,; . when the Investigation ct . , came to a sudden end with a cry ht. M The prayer the ,,, to. Prof. W. H f vice was by Mr. M. A. Alien. r.,.,. . i .-. i hour, as much foul air re- but there is no ventilation stall except that which enters cracks the occasional opening of the door. When the outside will permit the windows should be raised at recess for ten minutes. At close of school each day all windows should be liaised for one hour, unless rain or snow prevents. The heat also should be kept regulated as nearly as the temperature never being held a if After the Boys. Dining an Endeavor of Kit; delegates a young ma, and and -f bottled energy sud- upon a citizen who had been he discussed in his own j sensible style crowded, too, the temperature is more easily regulated, the r. more quickly ventilated The officers quickly had Very few bonus are kept at the hands in the grave to bring up the high temperature of many of lowed to go under degrees or box, and the crowd drew nearer rooms, and even the j over degrees F. to catch the first glimpse of the children get to their homes, after The light should always come up the back and left side of ill vein in- pupil, but cross light should not have . titled ; be permitted as they are injurious l 11.- it is to the eyes. s will As much sunlight should be on permitted to the room as it does not t to shine on the work or in the eyes draw of the pupil. cooped i i Uses . nothing but ad Tie yell given by the crowd B Life for the Those win, beard that J . in the effort to himself laughed so much months. d the officers don't love to t-e bi words were of gold in may not Jr. O. U. A. M. Monday night a new lodge of Jr. the officers love to i-e , , . , i, m . The problem . . . . . , . , l us to change the q. U. A. M. was organized hereby It aid Prof. building, and organizer J. B. Simmons, It begins with the I the if but by a numb r of members of Win- through in Pitt v. The new , n , the life activities, and Bode bar. , . , ,;, i,. in the purposes of h. r t Never have they .-Superior Court Clerk has warrant ventilating in- I Pitt No. and i schools I starts with members, Follow- where windows are oar only should, if delegate per man replied the of lofty and looking him over from head to mm with a keen glance, slightly can- couldn't and fair the with you, but we Me and service, after your the soul At this unexpected retort the j with holy man dropped his peculiar, tone, of Magnetism Bod said is more guess you have got the right it universal than we think when a there. If somebody had been after me when I was a boy, I should be a better man Died. The little 3-year old son of Mr. and Mrs. D. Spain died about o'clock Monday night. The death j In of the child was quite sudden, as counties for a it had been sick only since Monday day or two great soul with love and the well springs of the vine in man. This was evidenced in the sympathy which bound together speaker and the audience at Winterville Friday night. X. Reflector. morning. The bereaved parents have the sympathy of the entire community. U- W. S. Little, a short period eighty nine in the 4th class tit each, and fifty- three-widows who The amount -coining to the of Smallpox at Dr. Brown, of who went to to make tells us he found two of small- pox there, one of them very bad. There have been so many exposures to the disease that there is danger of it spreading. Going On Crutches. Squire G. T. Tyson, of Dam township, was here to. day traveling on crutches and one foot all led-u p. He got hurt some days ago by a horse behind with fever, died near which he was riding breaking here la. t night. through a bridge. and th top If neither of these conveniences to be had, then we can open the window from both top and bottom with a bar across the bottom o, window to break the force of draft of No tonic- is so refreshing as a few, deep breaths of cold pure air, which sets organ aglow with the energy of the fiery oxygen gas. A going from the open air of a clear bracing day, into a crowded school room the disagreeable, and often oder of the atmosphere of the room, caused in part by the ; moo of Carbonic Acid Gas driven down the chimney flue, and which escapes the seams and door of the stove. A like effect is felt in case of a furnace. I The insensible perspiration la more active in children than in I are widows. are the H. T. King. Vice CW. P. Edwards. W. Asst. R. W. J. Thigpen, K M-u news. I. P Thompson. O. L. Burgess, B. Harris, H. T. W. J. Thigpen, W. P, Edwards. Help The Needy. There is always room for able work in Greenville and The King's Daughters do much of it. They want to make as many as possible happy this Christ- mas by giving them needed which they are unable to pro- for themselves. Our people should extend the liberal hand to the noble women in carrying on work. Any contributions will be gladly received. Many widows are said to be gar Possibly that's why they pr