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HI PERSONALS m SOCIAL. Th m i THURSDAY, r ill today. J. K. left this morning for City. Greenville N. C. Dear Some think we i a good deal of risk in . T again, J of to tell Mrs went to .; at de. Wednesday a B chance Adrian Savage returned from j t that teacher, I say. give , Wednesday evening. u the wood pie a big a a let , , the pleasure of Dr. L. O. Skinner returned Wednesday jeer from the M, O. of Bethel, spent Ob, give n pleasure but night retained the The morning. just the B Cherry and B. L. bill, b I Tyson left Wednesday owning for would give me that caressed i with her tail a J tried. d. APRIL milk for a H B Philips went to Suffolk that were f-ever to the pig with a ,. J filled the lee that bit J. V. Monk left this for Durham. B. L. Smith returned Thursday evening Norfolk. right at our The following story tells the if-; j. H. Co, hard war. dealers, N Y. old from to old thousands of gallons and just one complaint in all time. Three aides of a house were the fourth was s had as lb ere good. before the fourth w the painter wait for the wood to dry. What is done in snob a Whatever the dealer, who sold lb paint, considers it fair to do. We leave it to him. He may not i hat we should do if ere there; but we not there Laura of James- is visiting John- Tours truly F. W. Co. II. L. Can tells out l give me the of my again till me with a p I cheerful delight, backward, West can do is to leave Tom Blow returned Thursday backward oh, Time is your evening from ire. Stray Taken Up. P. s I have taken up wit my Mock paint black male beg fa, M. MM M OF LAND Misses and Mary get same by i I of a of the and paying charges. parlor In of land. k re Richard guardian, N C B V. D. No., of Alonzo and W. O. King, the j. commissioner will sell ll fat the c house door on Monday. the day of May, that piece yr I of lying and situated in town- ship. and described as f at Via In t, EASTERN D. J. WHICHARD, Editor and Owner. VOL No. and Friday. DOLLAR YEAR IN ADVANCE GREENVILLE, PITT COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA, FRIDAY, APRIL 1904. George B. W. Hadley and child, of LaGrange, are her parent, Mrs. Sophie Morton and Alice b. who have visiting Mrs. J. G. tobacco this morning. Tobacco Sales for According to the figures ed by Secretary C. W. f board of the WHIT THE SPRING HAS BROUGHT TO OS at last d corner, of lot Bo. in the division of land between Alonso and W. G. King, and follows; Beginning No. v,. . .-, and the tobacco board of and runs I Lies of leaf tobacco op the Green. Qr i ville market for the month of ., to a U L g V If f M I MK .-,. 1.771.186 wood knot; J- B. I I returned home today. of sale polos s to a i.- knot; J. B. i men north east poles U line to the beginning, ; W. O. Barnhill left this for Bethel to attend the funeral of Hyatt, of Will Thoma,, Ho,, who died I Monday, Tuesday APRIL for the pose of ewes of th ear. nose throat aid fit glasses, l-a-w-d and April Isaac A A. Monk left this for Tail- to. went to Ayden Friday evening. Prof. W. B. Dove went to Kine- Friday evening. F. returned Grifton. C. T. returned this morning from Kinston, Mi-s Abrams left i y; evening for I i lee Nancy h -i-r her L. II and Mrs. J. B. Manning left morning for i- If tomorrow is We today finery will be In all its glory. Solicitor L. I, left this I morning for county court. Mis Hardy is visiting Misses Maggie Hi own Lillian Bland, of Ayden, is visiting her brother, L. T. Bland. Miss of den, is visiting her brother, L. W. Lawrence. Mr.-, it. return. ed Friday evening from a Lit i Scotland Mrs. Nancy and Miss Annie of Wash- are be received red apples, bananas S H. physician, of Pitt county in Convention assembled announce that their Black List will in the hands of the May 1st. Any mm indebted physician for rued service settle avoid placed the to I J. C. V. York. L H. Pender. f he a f t I is the best meaning of the word. Be bought and with a vi. th beauty of the fair women of a thing from the handsomest evening down lo ordinary pin that has not had and personal attention when the was made. . tit We every available rower to get lite latest styles that bet salt the buying p w. Is completely stocked with the latest fresh m- Li. Contractors, Constructors MANUFACTURERS Wilkinson and by the railroad just North of the Imperial Factory. All kinda of dressed lumber, turned scroll work. All machinery now up to-date Doer furnished and contracts taken for erection of buildings. . , , . Tinning, Slating, Guttering and all of sheet metal work. Our Tin is next door to s Mr. K. L. Wyatt ha of oar tinning and slating department. You will find him a master of bis trade. ask for our share of the public- patronage and will do our best to give B Many new and are in the of Lawns and it would t more correct to say that one of are new and J. They are from the their is fully equal to then- bean y. ail the Cr- In are The the colors are . No. NEGRO RIOT AT JAMES CITY. They Best Deputy Sheriff bit. New N. C., April The of City, or at least a portion f them, are again attempting old game of off the This morning Sheriff Biddle bad a war fur larceny one Joshua Moore, one of the citizens of that town, and it was to Deputies Stock, to execute. Upon their arrival across the river at this settlement their man was found and arrested, and Deputy having business in Hie office of the Blades Lumber O went inside the office, the prisoner In of GENERAL NEWS. Thomas H. Woody, out of the wealthiest men in Petersburg, Va. committed suicide Sunday. The new battleship Virginia was launched at Newport News today with ceremonies. Three masked men held up a train on Southern Pacific rail- way in California, killed the ex- press messenger and robbed the car. Lightning struck the depot at Lyons, Ga., and sot it on The flames spread the street and destroyed two blocks of build- Commander of the new battleship, Maine, committed suicide while she vessel was in I the harbor at Fla. He shot himself the brain. League, On Sunday afternoon at Methodist church the League was reorganized. Address- es were made by J. A. Hornaday and A. B. Ellington on the work of the league. The new organization began with about member. The following officers were elect- President, A. B. Ellington. Vice President, Wiley Brow Mrs. E. A. Jr., and Mis. Nina James. Secretary, Mis. Mary Higgs. Treasurer, Miss Letitia Evans. for Era, Mis. Mamie The first meeting will be held next Thursday night at o'clock When Black ledge's back was turned, the thinking he was a better l ban I Kentucky, jumped from tie at which time applications for Sidney Johnson of j membership will be received Deputy Stock, be jumped on him I of a Meeting in the Baptist Church, and for t himself the J building in Few York. Neatly On Rev E. deputy die at every in his body was broken, began a this instance sir A at it, in the scuffle of the gun cue exploded, the ball p contracted disease taking effect n the leg of m is in H condition. Marriage Licenses. Deputy hear-l in log the rep, n of pistol, ran health officers. out of the office to see what the trouble w, and after seeing what had happened the was take ii the lumber com- office. While and the deputies in he office, some fifty or seventy-live by the series of meet lugs in Baptist t Continue some day. ill be held each day at j and p. m in ad- to the services in the j church, cottage prayer meetings be held in the afternoon at different This fifth meeting Mr. Last week Register of Deeds It. issued licenses to the following couples. WHITE Shade Webber and Freddie office, and after bearing the lb Deputy Stocks was advised to go out the window to ; that was near by mot tor dock. over, bin ., the in E. G. and Mollie Wm. Walker and Maggie visit here being years ego. His evangelistic work has met success. II.- present the plainly practically use no high pressure methods bis preaching. Mr. is greatly beloved j in Greenville and people are glad he is here again. the crowd hint and. gave the to the riotous crowd, w. o nil at once took out j for the was inside the mob broke down the doors of the house in which the deputy had sought for safety, I and he wax out and by I his look, it US though every one had a lick him he w as cut into an Me appearance was left dead. After the deputy regained Harris and Arnold Dupree and Matilda Hopkins. General Purvis and Ann Pun Crowell Lizzie Ann Chapman. Lot Milliard mid Austin. Harper Victoria Cat- mail, Jerry and Chap- man. the Baptist gave a mot. the meantime, the crowd seeing j chapel last that be was still living again tried a comedy- Class. A men's Bible class has been organized in the Baptist Sunday William On Sunday morning the I adopted a declaration of principles and ed the President, J, . Bryan. Vice K. H. Thomas. Secretary, Hugh Assistant, Secretary, It. F. Beth. Corresponding Secretary, Z. P. W, E. A. Forbes. A. T. Cod Understands. When trials are sore and distress- And are hands, the Early Morning Marriage. Greenville loves a wedding. h Child of Thy all the world does Remember that He understands, j same. There is an attractiveness about occasion that whether When hearts are tuned from thee in coldness, When hard are thy thong, and thy bands, Remember, dear soul, that thy Saviour Is near He under- stands. When n those who know and love him Are cold to thy pleat demand. Remember God his child Know- . and that He under Hold e own heart a thee not hatred For those who refuse God's fa as Forgive them, God Keck, in Farm and Fireside. to attack him, bur by the com mending power of the white men, who had gathered, they were prevented from making the second attack. Moore, who was arrested, was over to the city and placed jail. drama, was the play and it was excellently adapted ilia work of Hie laities. All the participants acquitted themselves With credit and praise both for their skill and excel- lent training by their Says Washington Women Are Not Po- lite. I riding down town on car the man who I never real- iced bow lacking the Washington woman is in politeness, other morning, riding from Mt. Pleasant to the treasury, I opened the car door for fourteen women. Quo of them ac- the courtesy by a bow, a second, a washer- woman was her thanks. other twelve marched by without the a glance, accepted it as a of my duty to open car doors for them. is a matter and I would not give it a second thought, tut when in one morning twelve well-dressed men met with it sort of made me wonder. Had it not been for tho one woman who bowed the old washer- woman's thanks I I would have vowed then and there to open more car doors for Post. nuptial hour be early or late are many friends present eager to witness the happy event. Thus it was this morning, when at k, the Memorial c Kr. G, W. Baker, a prom- man wed Mi- Shep;, of most o inch a bet I he altar richly de . h n and white, p If ma being interspersed i Q the i soft ail bum II the ii-- h . lion t they i The altar i. Baas Boll.- Betsey and rt the Teacher, S. J. Par- in i-iI Liter, will tie an- Deputy Stocks i. a much bruised Miss Bowman and Mrs. and cut man tonight, and the out come of his injuries are with eager eyes by every while resident of this city tonight. James city is a small place Just across the Trent river this I Victoria Martin, Mia. City, and it's population is com- lot I and Hen posed of there being a few white people Anderson. The churn dance In the act I tie reconciliation scene merit special commendation. The four leading parts were taken by Mis. Lucile Withers, Miss Killed by Falling Tree. Will one of the col- workmen for the Beaufort County Lumber Co., at dine, was out the ids day down tree. As a tree on ho was cutting fell it broke a limb from another tree which struck on the head, his The The Meeting. There was a largo attendance at the the night, the interest was good Rev. J. E. led from the text now and let Us reason together, saith the Ac, He spoke of tho being a Christian pointed several reasons people give for not accepting Christ, which are no at nil if they would stop to think about it. There were some requests for prayer after the sermon. The service tonight will be in who live there a. foremen of the saw mills It was thought that when it was necessary for the governor to remarked n end troops here to the sheriff of county outing the laws of North Carolina, bald cents. It is not gold on Too High for Him. sum gold on de youth asked the price of a shad was that would close their bullish but they are again back to their old day., and it is only a question of time when their will in the city of James, if they keep up riotous way. the hut silver on scales bat holds them up. Just received red apples, bananas oranges. S. M. accident happened about o'clock the basement of the church, be- Saturday and the man in an There is putting up main much cleaning and new awnings along until when died. Fire at Parmele. of Parmele bad an- other fire, Friday that practically wiped out the business portion of the town. All the building, on east side of the , . n i The carpenters have all railroad were burned and not a the woodwork on the interior of store is left there. fire i the temple and the paint to bu incendiary. ; era pushing ahead. There egg hunts by the children Monday afternoon. bar, FA Hum. all tie Hi. . won dew eh Th fall, r A- the man ma the nut hi- i Tb fr at th Hues presided at skilfully playing wedding march as U ceremony, and wedding w as Lurch. entered and positions about t he ushers, Prof- II. M. Hodges, A. C. Mid i. J. Whichard. maids, Misses of LaGrange, by J. M. i of Lewiston, and The ladies were rested In white or- hats i hunch ribbon. i f honor, Miss Katie next, her responding to that others of tho brine's aisle came the i Mrs. D. lace and satin an carried white tulle. e red with her gowned in a it bat m match clutter of bride down the through the i. altar with his best Hart, met the was j performed by i the the out couples. preceding the was tendered v by the bride at resents, large exceedingly hand ii to the check for i for a lot a check Mr. . Mutton. Baker left on the for a trip to St. ft on a distance in the bridal r was accompanied . K Baker, II. of i J. X. Hoggard, POOR PRINT

Grimesland Department J. Proctor Bros SUPPLY HOUSE. piers our family, provision; for W or for we can supply your Deed Our mill and are now in full blast and we are pared to gin grind corn, lumber, and, do all Kind, turned work for balusters and trimmings. W e also do genera repairing of buggies carts and wagons. T. F. PROCTOR, Grimesland, N. C. GENERAL MERCHANDISE Anything wanted In the of Clothing, Dry Goods, No- lions, Shoes, Hardware can be here. whether it some- thing to eat, to wear, or some article for toe house or farm, you can be supplied. for cotton, country produce or anything the farmer sells. It takes lime to go and anything up than It doe to town and wait tor it to turn up accord. H. C. VENTERS N. Dry Goods, Notions, Fancy On. eerie, Tobacco Cigar. only Soda Fountain in town, Al the popular drinks. Hot Peanut every day. Greenville's Great Department Store is now arrayed in Spring Attire The NEW SPRING GOODS are here in dance and you are invited to come and see them. Our showings in Original Some people act as though a smile cost a great deal of money. Walking around with a baby all night is the true home circle. The beams that sustain the heart are the golden sunbeams of Work is a good tiling for mania, but it is a hard prescription to take. The man does not know how much comfort a lazy man t gets out of life. The good that some men do is them-and the coffin j is not at all crowded. The man who goes to bed after a small hot bird does not care about getting up with the lark. Hastily constructed breastworks A Russian names would hopelessly confuse the bravest enemy, Its about time for the average man to buy a lawn mower for him- self more lawn for his wife. Judging from the photographs, nothing but an earthquake would introduce civilization into Korea. Many innocent looking people arc daily charged with a great deal more than they ever intend to pay , You may take it for granted that a man does not hand you a good cigar without some object in view. Even in these days of machinery, hand-made weather predictions are just as good as any that are turned by the large factories. Now the ball-headed organ-grind- with his monkey on his back, , men of spring a sad reminder we must squelch the track t is true that emotions of sorrow and joy arc closely connected. When yon mash your foot with a croquet mallet there is always some- who laughs. When you hear a young man say the owes him a can make up your mind that the worlds people enough to balance the Va, Observer. BETHEL DEPARTMENT DR. R. J. GRIMES, PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. BETHEL, N. C Office opposite depot. DR. G. F. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, BETHEL, N. C. Ounce next door to Post STATON AND BUNTING, BETHEL, N. C. DEALERS IN GENERAL MERCHANDISE, Complete Line Clothing. Dry Furniture. Groceries. We Highest Prices for Cotton, e Cotton Seed and Country Produce. AT BLOUNT can get honest goods at living prices Be. our large stock, before you buy and be with your purchases. Suits, Overcoats. CloaKs, Dress Goods Shoes. Hats. Caps. Under- wear. Crockery Ware, Hardware, and everything yon 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 our goods becomes our customers. Just give a trial and save money. BLOUNT BROTHERS. BETHEL, N. C. HOB TWO YEAR HAVE BEEN PAID and many other beautiful Summer Fabrics are ahead of any pas record Our LACES and EMBROIDERIES will Wight you. The Notion Department is full of the newest novelties. i I Greenville's Great Department Store . Cold Comfort HAVE YOU A LAWN Call for Convention. The following call for the State convention has been issued from the headquarters of the Democratic State a meeting of the Democratic State executive and committee in Raleigh, March 17th. the State convention of the party was called to meet at Thursday June at noon, to candidates for other state officers, associate of the Supreme court, and two presidential electors at large, to elect four delegates four alternates at to the national convention of the party in St. Louis, At meeting the j committee it was resolved that the business of the convention should be as follows; L, ,, of resolutions and X Election of delegates to convention; . ,, The ,, , the State convention district is called to meet in Greensboro June to elect a ,; , , the convention, one of he on ere- rules end organization, and plat form four members State committee, two delegates and two alternates the national convention. 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in w THE EASTERN REFLECTOR AND D. J. Editor and Entered in post oBoe at N. C, as second class matter. i rate made upon application. A desired every post in Pitt adjoining in to Pill N. Friday, April. 1304. . . i Christians insist upon pad- ding their before taking the cross. Durham folks are kicking over They had better take in the arm. is question asked by the Charlotte Observer. Parker, of course. Blackburn got the nomination a fashion for congress in the Eighth district, but his election is another question. v. what Judge Peebles will . t Robes n county court since the Lumberton lawyers have I the; will him. i s there arc tower tobacco plant beds in Stokes i y than for many years. same i i in all the t i counties. Mr. i. the city edit r of the Charlotte died sud- in city Saturday Hi woe a son of Judge A. C. A very v.- most fluent newspaper writer in Ki Carolina, and there is doubt had a any where. His death is a great loss to and to the These accounts we see in some of the papers of balls. Easter dances. Easter card parties, and such, look very much like They are not proper things to be as- with the resurrection of Christ. The of the A. M. Col- just issued, shows students. as follows; Agriculture civil engineering mechanical chemistry and mining textile industry mechanic arts shop drawing, etc. IS states represented foreign countries rep- resented counties in North Caro- represented Son Patrick Henry Winston, of Spokane. Wash., died suddenly on Sunday. lie was a native of this state, moved out West some years ago and on re recently established a r at Spokane, lie was a brother of r. George T. Winston, of the A. U. College at Raleigh, and also of ex Judge Frank of Wind- Si Judge Peebles went to Lumber- ton to open court Monday, but as the lawyers there had previously announced that they would not try any cases before him all the cases wore continued only the motion docket was heard. Judge Peebles denied the charges that had been made against him and declared his intention of the mat- and taking it up under contempt proceedings. That strikes us as not being a very dignified way to take revenge. If lawyers or other people have objections the conduct of a j and so express themselves, it looks like bis position to bring them under contempt proceedings just because he has power to do so. Cleveland Nails Two More Old Lies. Among the disgraceful charges re- brushed up and again brought forth to do service as an offset to the rapidly-returning popularity of ex- president Cleveland, were those to the effect that Fred Douglas had been invited to his wedding and that he signed a bill pro- for mixed schools while Governor of New York. A warm admirer of Mr. Cleveland, Win. E. of Chase City. Va. re- wrote the ex-president con- these stories and the follow- reply has been X. J., March Crime Increasing. Fewer social questions are asked more frequently than, what is the increase of crime The national census bureau is seeking an answer to this inquiry, his undertaking to secure a record of all the persons who are sentenced to the various jails, and other ons in the United States during the year 1904. The wardens of the state prisons and the sheriffs of the counties are being requested to act as special agents to report certain facts con- every delivered into their custody. Some counties have not been from. In some per- haps there are no jails, in others perhaps the local jails are no longer used, in still others the sheriffs have possibly neglected the matter. But the records of census bureau and the resulting statistics will not be complete until all are heard from, and it is hoped that the pressure of other business will not cause the the sheriff of any county to block this most important inquiry. Doing One's Best. This habit of always doing one's best enters into the very marrow of one's heart and character. It affects one's bearing one's self possession. The man who does everything to a finish has a feeling of serenity. He is not easily thrown balance. Se nothing to fear, and he can look the world ill the face because he feels conscious that he has not put , shod into anything, that he has K. , . . , , ,, . , , . had nothing to lo with shams and Dear has been Farmville Keeps Crowing. e, N. C. April Oar hats off and congratulations to two more of our fellow towns- men. Last Monday Frank greeted his friends with the announcement of the advent of M. Jr., and the was caught no by th response of Dr. C. C. Joyner. Our is noted fer coincidences. Oh, who can fathom the depths, or measure the height, or even describe the ecstatic joy that tills the heart, when the of the home is broken by the advent of the first-born the prattling voice and toddling feet create within the home a feeling akin to that above. Mr. Editor, do you like and collar Old P. Erwin brought us a hog last week, yes, a whole hog, head, feet all. And then brother Boyce brought us a large box of poultry fruit, to the number of four dozen. So you Bee we are still in the land of the living. We haven't Sad s really hard-down pounding since I wrote you last but I reckon light showers often are better than floods far The ladies received an eighty dollar organ for the Methodist church They have worked hard in the Building and are to be congratulated upon their success. is all smiles No wonder, a bouncing girl Program For Saturday. April 9th 1904. that he has always bis level several limes c tiled to the , ,. , , . ,.,,,. , n- , best. I sense of of Mr. Watson, to the effect . , . r, , , . i being master of one s craft, being Douglas was invited to my , m a. Devotional exercises equal emergency, the con- ,,. by Kev. W. K. Powell. call possessing the ability . i . i . and reading of minutes. to do with superiority whatever one , undertakes, give soul Mode class in primary already written two or three loiters . . . . . , ,., . work. Miss Annabel Moore. which a half heated, slipshod wedding reception, and further that while governor signed a bill pro- for mixed schools. Pi I in I many . tin i b n . .- n the t ca he folks not e with i V of m the reside Larger eve.- the city editor of tho C. Observer, who died sud- St evening, vat t have been married on the 28th this month i a young lady in ham, there is not a cheek to the rap idly growing pension list, more will soon be living off the gov- than there are at work. You never hear of a government, pen- dying, but more of keep coining on the roll. There are now nearly rural mail routes in North Caro- They grow in popular favor and it is only a question of time when every community will have the benefit of the rural free delivery. The postal department never took a hotter step than in inaugurating this system. Five hundred dollars a drink statements. high for whiskey, but a Tex-1 ad do not propose to spend any more time denying statements s and emanating from so Bible a source. and every one of Mr. charges, if can be so called, as they have been to me, is They are as jury gave judgment at that against a saloon keeper. A woman served written notice on the saloon keeper not to sell her husband any nu re whiskey. The notice was dis- regarded and he sold her husband about us far from the truth as they can be and u. re made, I have drinks. She brought suit against the saloon keeper and got n vi awarding her That Coll man who refused h inti n ; in i n estate i f Ft himself and r by his mi that wishes h t earn by his ts, dill n f. ., i I day and time. We tin r ion, however, he will sever go to tho poor house. So mono; does a which a ball heated, workers never knows. When a man feels throbbing with- in him the power to do what he as well as can possibly lie done and all his faculties say to what he is doing and give their unqualified approval to i his is this is , success. This buoyant sense of pow- no doubt, without reason to spur- the faculties their believe them to be in a -pint of which even Mr. Wat- to be a- very Duly. i- . Tl i- Don or eat out h met some o . I h ii most i . with the mixed school false- hood, bus been vigorously rehashed the lies tho late who appeared to into hysterics whenever t i and s name was mentioned, Without these I lest development, It unfolds the Model class in lessons, Moore. Model class in arithmetic, Miss Eula Cox. class in history. Miss Mary Wiley. duty to teacher's and in to his daily E. y. I, the moral end physical I I T- and this growth, tho H. King, , consciousness f an expanding men- Paper on teaching ; and horizon, Mary Hodges. added A,.;,.,, Teachers to describe. It to the Kev. J. A. Hi if . nobility, the man as i that earned lions it is hard to imagine what. thousands of men hate been ruined by falling heir to large sums. A Northern millionaire says he will give half his fortune to see an In in m man. As we are in need of a little change now, don't mind running up to see you if you will send us the fare one way and take it out of tho balance that is coming to us after show the Star. Possibly millionaire is other people by himself. Just he did not get his millions honestly is no reason that all the balance of mankind est. A Philadelphia man drop dead at the polls a few days ago when he went to vote. In November more of them would drop dead if they had enough to strike them right Star. an press would have done tor ground on which to base its enmity to him when he denied the Taylor in a letter to congress- mind.- . , ,, , these minute Tho annual consumption of col answers Die plaster and wall paper cannot Grimes, Tessie be estimated, but it is very large Susie Most Chinese houses are built Keel and Delta Smith, P. of cheap brick and are plastered both Nye. inside and out. Large of plaster are used for the of Chinese graves, almost all of being covered with it. On her wedding day the women man Webb. Mr. Cleveland declares of gave the crown he will never again be a candidate and it seems that his enemies should therefore slop circulating lies about to Observer. More Trust jobbery. Prices of tobacco are now drop ping since the farmers have finished sowing their plant beds. We a sum of money with which she was to buy a present. That was ten years ago. and now tho money thus received amounts to With this sum the princess has just bought an estate at where will be opened a school of house- hold economy. It is only natural that tho trade between Canada and the United States Mr be extensive. We some of the independents have been selling their we draw the floor of the warehouses, and it riches the great looks if the A. T. Company is dropping the prices to prevent this. There could scarcely be any other reason as the farmers have not pitch- ed their Somehow or other the man who never reads the newspapers always manages to see any reference to himself. and rivers, we delve into the same ranges for minerals, we are very much alike in customs and habits, we have the same sys- of weights, measures and and we have similar methods of keeping and of transact- business. Hence our nearness to each other must ever ex- tensive trade. Talking about a platform for why not have a short one, It embraces trust subsidies, grafts, favoritism, of power, wars, intrigues, frauds, pension steals, post scandals and rottenness equal- and everything else that the honest and conservative American people object to. Just write the on word put a good democrat on it, Demo- will win with a whoop. Wilkesboro Chronicle. Our idea of is either the store of a man who does not believe in advertising or the spacious in the peace tribunal at The Hague. Women who have the least mercy upon their erring sisters usually weep most when follow the history of Lady Isabella in WINTERVILLE This department is in charge of J. M. Blow, who is authorized to rep- resent the Eastern Reflector in Winterville and territory. . A. Kittrell A Co., wit pay highest ease prices for corn, peas, geese A good article is better if you have to pay a little mote for it than a cheaper article at a smaller prise, so try one the Carroll manufactured by the Mfg. Co. The A. G. Cox Mfg. Co. wishes to purchase light wood art hubs. A low beam manufactured by Mfg. Co., gives satisfaction when you to them to have one put in year plow they can also furnish handles for your plow. For corn, oats, cotton seed meal ms A Kittrell Co. Don't forget Dr. Cox now hag Mis in the residence of J. C. For bust grade of chewing and smelting tobacco go to the drug store. R. G. Chapman Co. invite the public to call and examine their stock of dry goods, notions Light and heavy groceries ways hand at the store It. G. Chapman Co. Be sure and see H- L. Johnson for any and every thing in the grocery and confectionery line. We you have a plow back band already, if not be and buy an Band from the A. G. Mfg. Co. The A- G. Cox Co. are shipping Cotton planters by the carload. Where earth will all land we are unable We now have a nice of porch column timber. It in need of them why not let fit you up. Prices are light. Co. books, pens, and quality of stationary always for sale at the drug store. Everything sold at lowest market price at it. G. Co's. Best prices and tip top goods can be had at It. G. Chapman ft store. wish to notify the public that I will grind every Saturday at my mill one mile of Frog Level Sam Tripp. Harness as well as buggies Don't go some where else to , your harness when you can your harness when you can get, We carry complete line of style jut as cheap per- Dry notions. tips just as nice drug to haps right here from one and all. Every nice spring day brings wire fence customers to the the man gut bug- from. The best prices for best goods be had at EL L. John- sou's. The latest brands of cigars and II. L. Johnson's. Tho line of ladies dress good in the store of II. F. Co. is attractive. Cull and see. J. Cox Board l per n- in town. Harrington Barber Co. A Circulating Medium. said the village grocer, take the big weeklies to keep truck of the world's Mind the big city dailies to keep I posted on what is going on in this don't you take home asked the drum certainly hi lo feel interested in local I know eve that Dr. B. T, Cox wishes to goes on. My wife belongs to the lbs new goose feathers, Hub i i d three church To . , ,. m i tot the loom friends and in the in . . and i Beaver Dam, W. C. Joyner. Having very near lost our e. tire I D. J. Holland. COUNTY MATTERS Proceedings of the The board of county met on the 4th, all the present. The following sums were drawn from the For paupers 169.75; county home conveying prisoners and insane court cot and ferries jail jurors witness dockets stock law The monthly reports of treasurer and superintendent of health were filed. Tyson, Nelson Peebles, J. J. Griffin, H S. Coward, Am- Moore, B. L. and A, L. Edwards were released from fall tax 1903. Pauper allowance tor Morris and child was to per month. Sal lie Parker, Ben and Randolph were added to pauper list to receive each per month. Jacob was appoint- ed of stock t Creek stock law territory. It was ordered that HOC be lowed to build a bridge or bridges acres near Bethel completed the same be accepted as county The sheriff was directed to off a public road town, ship as ordered at June meeting, 1908. A G. Cox was refunded taxes erroneously charged him. m. Sermons, Hay wood Chest- nut aid Marcellus Smith were re- from paying special school taxes in Farmville township; Moore and A. L. in township. Moore, clerk Superior court, was requested to ark the judge court to assign convicts to Pitt county toads, and i also ascertain i convicts can be bad counties. The . r takers w re of in the i at I at the fire, we are now making open again, mo-d earnestly solicit a continuance of your valued patronage. Thanking you one ii ml all for past favors we re- main, to Serve, Harrington, Barber Co. at . ii Matthews d Monday I only Dr. B. T. Cox when not in the country can be found either at his residence or at the store of R. G Chapman Co. imagine that farmers are go- to use a great amount of guano this season judging from the great number of sowers that are being shipped by the A. G. Cox Mfg. Co. In a few few days Harrington, Barber Co. will be ready to serve their customers any thing in the line. We are now occupying W. L. House shop on Main street, are in the position to furnish as heretofore. Harrington Barber A Co. See H. L. for heavy and light groceries. Tasteless CASTOR -old. Taste as good Maple Syrup. cents per bottle at Ir. B. T. Cox, Winterville, N. Bethel, Urn. Staten. J. B. K. C. Cox. John II. Smith. Farmville, e Barrett. II. A. M. T. Spier. Swift Creek, L. B. Judge Bryan has bound over to court the James City who assaulted the officer there. KING COMBINATION MANUFACTURED BY A. COX MANUFACTURING COMPANY. WINTERVILLE, N. C Exclusive Shoe Styles FOR MEN. Experience has taught that the best of leather made into Men's Shoes that have style, comfort and wearing worth, can not bought for a song. Cheap Shoes may quite as much look is in the finish, the wear in shoe itself. Our Men's Shoes have a claim to being stylish and, when we say that they the word has They FIT all and Stay FIT. They the eye of the Smart dresser as as his feelings. These new and exclusive lines l in Patent Ideal Kid-Calf Enamel. V Have everything for the dresser, j WILSON, THE KING CLOTHIER. WHAT THE SPRING HAS BROUGHT TO U reigns mm IT Beauty is the best meaning of the word. bought and with a view of th beauty of the fair women of Pitt county. There is not a thing the handsomest evening fabrics down to an ordinary pin that has not had our most careful and personal attention when the purchase was made. a. . We used every available power to get the proper things, the latest styles that best suit the buying public, Out whole store Is completely stocked with the latest and be. creations of Spring. Every department is fresh with the goods. C. L Wilkinson Co POOR PRINT

-T i l the Reflector is in O. M. Bradley, who is t transact twit the paper in and territory. There's a whole Summer ahead for the man who buys OXFORDS NOW. Oxfords will be worn this season than ever before. No matter what the price, no matter what the are ready for you with the largest, finest and swellest stock. Men and Boys, Our Price to PLENTY OF STYLES AT ILL PRICES TO SELECT FROM. for never SEE THEM, SEE THE OXFORD DISPLAY OF THE TOWN. THE YOU'LL BUY AT RIGHT PRICES. BUY A. E. CLOTHIERS. R CO. In nearly every of went, if you go the to Mom and the true cause you was the ling in form or another, of in Chicago it was found that nearly r-v one was preceded j g by gambling, playing the and Matrimonial Catechism. What ii marriage Marriage i an institution the blind. Why do some Because not in divorce. When a man of marriage, what He remains tingle. Dees a girl ever think of any- thing Only that, and bow to get, mar Should a man marry a girl for her money f No. Bat he not let her be an old maid because she's rich. Is an engagement as god as It's better. How may we tell when a has progressed When the takes to yawning in the girl's presence. When two thin people become engaged, what happen immediately grow very thick. When a man has popped the question, he finished No; he has yet to Pop. When asking papa, how young man He should face papa- manfully give a at I his back. does a. bride a that she may her I eat Infection. When a man has lie seen the end Yes, but it in usually uh wrong J. J. Satterthwaite Bro. N. C. Invite you headquarter and While there Inspect their complete stock f GENERAL MERCHANDISE aDd learn their low prices. We can SUppl your needs in any line of are selling dress goods half price, to all goods. and ether at about room for C. E. BRADLEY CO. One.- Price Store. carry a general line of Dry Goods and Notion,. Nice line of Shoes, Shirts and Neck wear etc. Fresh Stock of Fancy and Heavy New line Wood, No and Hardware, make specialties, of Furniture Sew- Machine and Cook We do wot claim have better Prices other merchants, we do claim a fair and for ail, we sail cash which us to do a safe we give the it, Sales, j mull or- all it out i.; end. j, wife's suffer in W. DEALER IN Groceries And Provisions Good, Fresh Groceries If you do come to see us, We keep every- thing in the grocery line and sell it to our at the Lowest Possible Price, What is greater Her temper. Do married silence Yes; they all i may not talk. man he can age his wile, what wean H he use her do she wants Is it possible Mi man to be without knowing it Not if his wire alive. What it a wit A baa the misers,, y to tn- take of bill. By substitute the o cents a en leaf The bill been favorably Mr., 1-1 o to; r- the difficulties way, of the tax o the but on in the it a termed relief hat been by tobacco Cotton Bagging and Ties always on hand Fresh Goods kept on- ck. Country Produce Bought and Sold i G I North CASH GROCERS C. U w did man solve the mother are it on When to spend when lie enters with him, he hired dining ream, all a the ti a treatment. low and Was it. ADMINISTRATORS SALK. of administration upon the estate of N. deceased, having this day he-n Issued to the and having duly lied an administrator, notice is given to all persons holding against said estate to present them to me, X on or before the 6th of 1905, or this notice be NOTICE ADMINISTRATORS this day qualified before-the of Court of as of the Dennis C. and of having been issued tone as such Notice is hereby given to all holding claims against said estate to present to me for duly authenticated. -T on or before-the day of March, plead in bar W to in indebted to said estate are gentle- men, President of the President given a condescending bow for the homage paid him the family and guests, and then sits down to his grub. this ton Star, with a commendable de- asperity, Sam is en- U-o negligent in not biding himself in the comer and firing a man who skips the primaries cabbage head so it can has no right to the hit either the or the other who use it for base Chronicle. Yes; she went away York Times. When w get our Sunday the infant class will made n of the parents. i am to make immediate payments to me. This the 2nd day H CO-. Hi C Goods, Notions, Shoes, Hats, Crockery, are, fruits, d Cigar. Everything cheap Highest prise for M. bar of recovery. All parsons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to me. This the th day of W. L. SMITH, of Dennis C. Smith, Sr. A Blow, attorneys ft N. MILLINERY and FANCY GOODS, ft V Leaders in Fashions. Full Una and untrimmed e. is the only tasteless Oust or Oil. Tastes as good Maple Syrup. per , for Druggist, N- fl Is the place to get Clothing, Dry Goods, Hats, Hardware, Furniture, tile, M bottom. A full line f and far all kinds of produce. .-SO Soring Blossoms. All This store is full of Spring Blossoms, sections are attractive to the buyer, but this we will emphasize special attractions for the Spring Styles in CLOTHING are now ready for your inspection. Every new idea for the sea son is here. Prices are mighty low con the values you get. Shoes, Hats, Negligee Mens Furnishings. Robbed Grave A startling incident, is narrated by John Olive of Philadelphia, was in and awful con- My skin was almost low, eyes sunken, tongue coated, pain continually in back and sides, no appetite, growing weaker day by day, Three physicians had me Then I was advised I to use Electric Bitters; to my great joy, the first bottle made a decided j improvement. I continued their j use for three weeks, and am now a well man. I know they robbed II he grave of another No lone should fail to try them. Only cents, guaranteed, at I Drag Store. Some people look upon arbitration as being the thing to ask for after they are whipped. WE HAVE LEFT NO TAP UNTURNED TO MAKE EVERY SECTION COMPLETE. Prices end GIVE US A CALL YOU WILL HAVE THE OF KNOWING THAT styles. YOU WILL GET Better Values for Same Values for Less Are You a If you are a dyspeptic you owe it t. yourself and your friends to get Dyspepsia the friends disease ours his disposition well as his Dyspepsia Cure will not only cure dyspepsia, in- direction and sour stomach, but this palatable, tonic strengthen the digestive apparatus, and sweetens be Ufa well as the stomach When you take Dyspepsia Cure the food you eat is enjoyed. It is digested, assimilated and its nutrient appropriated by the and tissues. is the result. Sold by J. L The I Convention that their Clack Mat will be placed in the hands of the pub- May 1st. indebted t a for service nail Kettle their i prior ibis date and placed upon the list. i. The man WAD advocates higher salaries to cure graft should also advocate leaving the safe unlocked to prevent safe-blowing. Partition NOTICE. Sale of Estate, Real ADMINISTRATOR NOTICE. The- Clerk of the Superior Court of Pitt county having this day Issued to me letters of administration upon the estate of M. M. Galloway, deceased, notice i hereby given to all persons holding claims against said to present them authenticated, on or before the 8th day of March, 1900, or notice will be plead in bar of their recovery. All persons to said estate are requested to make Immediate payment to me. This the 7th of March, JOHN U. of M. M, Galloway. Jarvis X Blow, Attorneys. County. I In Court. , W. Caraway and wife, Inez B. Caraway, and George M. Lind- Bey, administrator d- b. c. t. s. of S. V. Whitehead. i vs Godfrey A. Stancill, S V Joyner, ad- d b n H S L Peyton T Atkinson, John E King and wife, Alice Sam A Watkins and Helen V The defendants, L C King, Watkins and Wife Helen V named, w II take notice that an I action entitled us above has in the Superior Court of relating of, real property I county, North Carolina, known as the The defendants will further take notice that they are required to an- to an order of the Superb of Pit county rendered on the 22nd day of March, in an action therein pending entitled C. T. Langley vs Langley and tree ad for Langley, partitions of lands herein after described, ordering a resale of the said lands. The under- signed commissioner will offer for sale to highest bidder for cash St the court house door In Greenville. N. C. on Monday the 25th day of April, at o'clock, M; it being the first day of a term of the Superior court of the following described lands to wit. Beginning at a stake on the Tarboro lot No, in the Daniel division running south poles with the line to a stake in the Davenport line, then with said Davenport line south poles to a pine em Ridge, thence with the Daniel line poles to j Road thence with said Road North Ii. poles to a pine stump on south of the Tarboro Road. then is up North W. poles and Inches, to the beginning. Containing acres more or less. March the 25th II. L. Commissioner, A Cure for . Children The pleasant Ore Cough Cute gives mediate relief in all u, , ,, Croup because II pm county to be he-Id on the does not puss Immediately Into, 7th Monday after the Monday in the Stomach, but takes ; M it being the 25th day of April, the Court House in said county, at Greenville. North i answer or demur to the in said action, r the plaintiffs will apply to the court tho relief de- , in said This the of 1901. 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Connecting at Washington with Steamers for Norfolk, Baltimore, Philadelphia, Now York Boston, all points Connects Norfolk for point- Went. i-b ah order freight by I I i o , Lint from Now V i L OM e , r Line i Hay . and is Ii N i. i r , I'm ii V k; Line i- iii-i . lo M. at the seal of the trouble. It draws out the inflammation, and and cures permanently by enabling Hie lungs life-giving oxygen to the blood and One Cure is ant to take is good alike for young and by J. iv. Wooten. NORTH Carolina, County. In Superior Court Isabella Little Vs Daniel Little. The Daniel Little will take notice an action entitled as above has been commenced against him In court, II. I FOUR FRIENDS LO Our money winning books. written by men who know, tell you all about Potash They are by every man who owns a field and a plow, and who desires to get the out of them. Thy Send postal card. II KALI WORKS Hew Street, l. . So. Brood St- S. urns o; There was a big sensation in Ind. when W. H. Brown of that place, who was expected die, his life saved by The Beat Family Salve. Hazel gives i relief from Bums, New for Co. Cute, Bruises, Sores. Eczema, He writes- tar and all abrasions of the skin, agonies Asthma, In buying Witch Hazel Salve your New Discovery give me necessary to see that relief and soon there Sat the genuine De Witt's and a j effected a ire is certain. There are many on the all of which are worthless, and a few are dangerous, while remedy for all throat lung Salve Price 11.00. harmless carat. Guaranteed by Wooten's Drug a., by J. L. Trial free. cures of Pneumonia, and Grip are numerous. It's county the t r the obtaining a divorce from bonds of matrimony upon the j of t. and the said de- will further take notice that i he la required to appear the judge of our Superior court, at a j court to be held for the county of Pitt I at the court home in Greenville on the seventh Monday after the In March, it being the 25th day of April, and answer the which will be deposited in the of the Clerk the Superior court county within the three days of said term, then and answer or demur to com- plaint within time required by law, or the will apply to the relief demanded in the complains. This the 15th day D. C. MOORE, Clerk of Superior Conn of Pitt Co , ; ran gel a done i , screw driver or a king. Have n How thing nail In tool box and prepared c Hue tools all j on I desire, and we will i hat j i tool box does . a I useful article. Stubborn FACTS up Our Claims for YUCATAN TONIC Fact Is a Tonic and not a stimulant. Fact TWO ft vitalizes and lends permanent vigor to the entire human system. Fact Is not a drug, but a normal, scientific cure for Jill Malarial Complaints Chills and Fever, Neuralgia, Rheumatism. It restores the nervous system and positively all to depression or low spirit. will, troubles peculiar their sex are restored lo perfect will cheerfully add his testimony to ours. TRY IT-TEST IT-Our with every package. THE AMERICAN GO. EVANSVILLE, IND. S. M. SChULTZ Wholesale retail and Dealer. Cash paid for Hides, Fur, Cotton Seed, Oil Turkeys, Egg, etc. Bed- steads, Mattresses, Oak Suits, Ba Dy suite, Tables, Lounges, Safes, P. and Gail Ax High Key Went Che- roots, Henry George Clear, Can- Cherries, Peaches, Apples, Pine Apples, , Jolly, Milk, Sugar, Magic Food, Matches, notion Seed Meal and Gar, Seeds, Apples, Candies, Dried Apples, Pouches, v Ware, Tin and Wooden re, lakes Crackers, ;. Beal New toy i -ii ; ind ,,. . Sc-3 n bas i .- . IN n f L , and , iii . , ;. ii on . opp nil nil I'll . I I P S. N Norfolk. Hi- ll Of Course to do interesting talk- You get Harness, Morse Goods, Cotton Buyers and in to .-. Cotton, Grain ems. Private Wires to New York New Orleans. J R. Corey We are requested in the Green- ville Board of Trade to av the farmers who have on hand that had bring it in by the 15th of April, many of buyers will i ave the market or about that, time. The people had a dance in ii opera Monday night. Victor Urals band the

PERSONALS KM SOCIAL MONDAY. APRIL. W. I. Peel to Bethel day. J. L. Mooring spent Sunday Bethel. C. E. Lincoln we. t to Plymouth today, went to Tarboro Sunday. J. E. left Sunday for Danville. F. M. Hodges went to Tarboro Sunday . W. T. Hunter in this morning. C. G. spent Sunday at G. E. Forbes to William- B. L. Tyson to Sunday S. Gabriel, of Washington, was here Sunday. Denmark, of Kinston, Sunday here. Mr. Mis. H. Sunday. T. II. Tyson, of Norfolk, came in evening. Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Sunday at R. D. returned from Kinston Sunday morning. W. Z. Gardner and son went to Saturday evening. W. W. Perkins returned Sun- day evening from Richmond. R. T. Evans has hit- new residence oh ave- J. B Leon Sunday at Mildred. J. S. Norman came in from a trip on the road Mrs. H. B. Harris morning for a to Miss Mamie and her grandmother, Mrs, Junes, left this morning for Mrs. M. A. of came Saturday evening to visit Mrs. D, J. Mr. and Mrs. J. G. and little daughter, Miss Margarete Howard, spent Sunday at Conetoe. Rev. J. E. of Richmond, arrived evening and is conducting a meeting in the church. Miss Lillie Whitehead, of Scot- land Neck, came in evening to visit Mrs. C. C. Vines at Hotel Bertha. Miss Irma Cobb came home Saturday evening from Peace In- Raleigh, to spend Easter with parents. Miss Mary Adams, who has been Mrs. C. O. Brown, re I turned to her home in the country Sunday evening. Alvin Dupree, Fred Forbes, W. L. Best and W. Parker, Jr., to Kinston Sunday evening and returned this morning. Miss Nannie Lawrence, of who has been visiting the family of L. W. Lawrence, re- turned Perry, of Neck, came evening to visit his daughter, Mrs J. F. Brinkley, and returned home this morning. Miss Kate Hines, of Wilson, in Sunday evening to be present at the marriage at which she will be maid of honor. Miss came home Saturday from the Female University, st to spend Easter be present at the Baker Sheppard marriage Wednesday. came over today. Miss Eula Cox returned morning from J. M. Blow came up this morn from Winterville. Mrs J- left Mon- day evening for Kinston. Miss Minnie left this morning for Beaufort Avon has taken a position with The is a useful addition to the force. Mr. Mrs. of Elm City, arrive Monday eve- to visit Mr. and Mrs. E. Higgs. Miss Lillian Bland, of The Raleigh correspondent of the Charlotte Observer says that Mis Mattie Holt, of Graham, while driving a horse of her lather, L. Holt, was thrown out of the by the running away one leg wall broken above the knee. Holt has twice visited Greenville Ia the guest of Miss Irma Cobb, and her friends here regret that she has sustained so serious an injury. i .,,,,, u. .- I being situated in C who has been visiting her county u T. L. Bland, home Mon- Beginning day evening. Miss Lillie Whitehead, of Scotland Neck, who has been visiting Mrs. C. C. Vines, return ed home this morning. Miss Dora of Do who has visiting her parents, Bey. and Mrs. J. A. Hornaday, returned home Monday evening. NOTICE OF LAND SALE. By of a decree of the court, in of land, re Richard guardian, of and W. G. King, the undersigned commissioner will sell at the house door on Monday, the 2nd day of May, 1904, that piece or parcel of land lying and and described Beginning at last corner of lot No. in the division of land between Joyner and Alonzo and W. G. King, and runs north west to a knot. at the public road, then north poles and links to a Light- wood knot; J. B. pierces corner, then north east poles to line to the beginning, con- acres, more or less. Terms of sale April 1st 1904, ISAAC A SUGG, Commissioner. A trestle the railroad near gave way work train was passing over it some of the cars fell in the river. Three men were killed. Stray Taken Up. I have taken up with my stock a black male hog with white feet, marked in right ear, weighs about pounds. Owner can get same by proving property paying charges. D. N. Winterville, N. C. R. F. D. No. 1-mS. W. Dr. H. O. Hyatt, of Kinston, will be in Greenville at Hotel Bertha April 18th, 19th and Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday for the purpose of treating dis- eases of the eye, ear, note end throat fitting glasses, Saturday, A pi, on the rood between Greenville and Mrs. a comparative- hand bag containing a black waist, a gown and some with name Bettie Coward on them. Finder will be rewarded by leaving same at store of J. B. Cherry AC. S-W nineteen matter. .- your dealer -for it, trade is on every bag, genuine without t B . i Announcement BLAND Many and pretty are seen in the gathering of Lawns and Prints. Indeed it would be more correct to say that one of them are and pretty. They are from the leading man- and their quality is fully equal to their beauty. All the Dress Goods in Lawns, Percales and Prints are shown. The patterns are dainty, the colors rich and lasting, the prices are workers. BLAND No. C. V. York. L H. Pender. The Building and Lumber Co., Contractors, Constructors and MANUFACTURERS Factory situated by the railroad just North of the Imperial Tobacco Factory. All kinds of dressed lumber, turned and scroll work. . , , . t All machinery new and up to-date and of the best ma Plans furnished and contracts taken for erection of and kinds of sheet metal work. Our Tin shop is next door to s Mr. R. L. Wyatt has charge of our tinning and slating department. You will find him a master of his trade. , We ask for our share of the public patronage and will do our best to give satisfaction. We beg leave to announce that we are Wholesale and Retail i for White Lead, Paints, Colors, Varnishes and and Country Ready nixed Paints. There is no line in the world ire. It has behind it a century's reputation for honorable wares and honorable dealings. If you use the Paints you need never worry ; bout quality We trust that you will favor your orders when, you want good paint for any purpose. Have just received a car load and wan give you Special Prices. Baker Hart. GREENVILLE, N. C, Policeman W. B. of Just before was sen cut in the service in the Method, throat, . by a Sunday eh. a named Johnson. cut I containing eight l officer shot and killed The lire was put the building had a narrow THE EASTERN REFLECTOR. D. J. WHICHARD. Editor and Owner. . i . VOL No. and Friday. ONE DOLLAR PER YEAR IN ADVANCE GREENVILLE. COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA. TUESDAY APRIL HIS THE HAND Judge Charged With Arson at Rocky Mount and Elsewhere. Rocky Mount, N. C, April The of Rocky t and vicinity have been in quite a fever of excitement since yesterday morning caused by the arrest of George Ernest W Brooks, for arson. He was ITEMS. rested by two detectives who Monday. W. C. R. Williams and J. M. part Wednesday with us. D. G. Moore has returned from Baltimore. Ed. Holliday lost his residence by fire Monday. J. L. Gibson and wife took their child to John Hospital been here fur several weeks, work- on the case. It will be remembered that on week. Levi Holliday, of Greenville, spent several days in town this the night of March 1st, the bank of Rocky Mount, opera house, the J. O. Proctor Bro. give the town an Sunday. We and several handsome u . , , . had a fine time. They have our brick stores were burned, that j about the time this fire wax gotten under control, the lire alarm was turned in from the third ward, and fire was discovered the Second Regiment band oratory, which wax extinguished with light The work of an was so plain i. these two fires detectives were employed to work j on the case with the result above. it is coming up. The man arrested came here about two ago from N. C, and gave his name as Ernest W. Brooks, lie loafed around town for several week, then went, to work the Mount cotton mills, where he was Miss Annie While F. Ward, of Las spending some time in town with his daughter, Mrs. C. M. Jones. The Masons had a very interest- meeting last night. The children had a big egg hunt Sunday. They enjoyed it much. Most of the are done planting com. We near that No. BUCK JACK ITEMS. Black Jack, N. C. Apr. Mr. and Mrs. Mills went to Greenville Monday. employed at the time of his It was learned after his arrest that he was run out of for being fire to several Susie Sunday from and tint lie now has a brother in and Sunday with her mother, in Greenville, Mrs. D. L. Smith and little MISS MATTIE HOLT In Runaway Her Hip is Broken While Two Children are Uninjured. A serious injury to Miss Mattie L. Holt, bf Graham, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. Banks Hob, and the almost miraculous preservation of her little nephew and niece, Thomas Wharton and Catherine Wharton, children of Mrs. John of this city, is report that from Graham. Monday afternoon Miss Mai tie with I he children started to drive out of the yard of her place in Graham. As the boy left the horse it run at once, going straight the lane to the street and dashing As it did so the buggy was whirled a large tree and completely turned over, Miss Holt and the children being thrown out. Servants gave the alarm and soon had taken Miss Holt and tin- children into the house. Scott, Long and Stanford came and found that while the children were only braised, the hip of Miss Holt broken. This was set at once and young lady was resting well. The physicians do not expect any per injury. The many friends of the family congratulate Mi.-s Holt and the children on their escape from death and trust the young lady who has a large circle of friends will recover very shortly from the effect of her News and Observer. ITEMS. the penitentiary for stealing a horse and turning in false fire alarms in that city. He was a preliminary on an extended visit to Mrs. Smith's parents. Rev. J. B. at Sunday evening. L. Smith went, to hearing this morning before Mayor Saturday to accompany Mrs. Thorp, and the evidence was such home. that he was tent on to court with I T . ,., , . . Josh Mills from was , , , here Friday. Judge, or Brooks, as be was here, is not a bad J W Wraith w-L- very Greenville. Quite a number of our people attended services at neatly. were four fires during the mouth of March that can b traced to him with strong evidence. Miss White left seems to be no motive for Kinston to attend the the fires tent have occurred except pure unadulterated devil- Mrs. in j her mother Greenville. X. April 5.-1 Mrs. Smith Master George Judge alias Ernest Brook, Walter, from Winterville, who was brought here this afternoon Mrs. Fred Mills Mount and have returned home. lodged in comity Judge Is charged with burning the Ma- j sonic Tom pie of Mount and J other buildings. The prisoner is alight built nun and presents a, good appearance. He has been and Ml. Augustus L. Bow- Mount a Short time place at this having come there is i evening in St. Peters Episcopal INJUNCTION AGAINST S. C. 1904. C. H. Langston went to Green- ville Henry of Vance- spent Friday night with his Sister, Mis. B. E. I. Miss Eva Langston spent day night and Sunday with lives Lear Reedy Branch. Mr. and Mrs. E. E. went to Miss Hudson Is visiting and relatives in the neigh- Spent and Sunday the. neighborhood. Joe and Charles went over the river Tues- returned Saturday. Miss been lightly ill for past few days. Mrs. On lifer has been ill for several days. II. delivered an address it the closing of Miss Nannie Nichol's school at Tuck- school Wednesday eve Miss Lizzie spent Saturday night and Sunday visiting friends and relatives Miss Allie spent last week visiting friends and relatives in Quite a number of our friends attended Easter services at Branch Sunday. WOODLAND ITEMS. Washington, N. O., April The marriage of Miss Sallie Bette The Meeting. In the Baptist church last night E. subject, was persuaded a Chris- and his subject this morn- was more could God do to save The attendance is large at all services and the interest is deep. Those attending are enjoying the sweet Gospel as plainly and tenderly preached by Mr. Unison. It is a joy to here him. Services tonight at church. The event was a brilliant the church being handsomely decorated, and many friends were present. Immediately afterwards there was a delightful reception given bridal party at the residence of the bride's mother, Mrs. Mary Tayloe, on West street. Three hundred delegates five states were present at the organization of the Southern good roads convention at New Orleans on Wednesday. Attention The county Alliance will meet at the court house in Greenville on Thursday, April 14th, at o'clock, a. m. Good attendance is desired. J. J. Brest. F. Sec. Saloon Men Still Fighting the Dispensary Board Moving to Build Market House. The board Aldermen were in regular monthly session Thursday night. Besides the routine bus- of committee and officers, reports and allowing accounts, there were two mutters of the meeting One was relative to the build- of a market house and city ball. At u meeting it to erect n building at a cost of hut at I his last the were re and a committee was appointed to proceed to build on that bans. The other was an In- junction proceeding counsel representing the saloons to vent the board establishing a dispensary as I voted for at the recent election. The injunction is returnable before Judge Justice, at on the 20th A committee was appointed to confer with counsel the dis- and ascertain if they wished to with in the defense. Several questions were the complaint. was that the town has not a legal board of aldermen. Another that the dis- election was held under the wrong law. Yet another was whether the alderman, care the matter is not by the first of July, can issue any licenses then for liquor to be retailed town. These questions will be decided Woods Fire. Fire the woods some distance South of town, after- noon made big smoke, created he idea that were .; somewhere, Some telephone inquiries came from the road to know if there was u in G inquiries were made a lire the road was the woods burning a-. Woodland, N. April, 1904. The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Smith has been very sick the few days. Miss Nina Smith spent afternoon with Miss Carrie Smith. C. J. Harris filled bis appointment at Reedy Branch Sunday. Jim was in the neigh- Saturday. Oscar was in neigh Sunday afternoon. Allen Crawford was in the neighborhood a Short while Sun- day. Miss Ella May spent Saturday and Sunday with her pa- rents, Mr. and Mrs. J. J. May. Albert was in the neighborhood Sunday. Mr. Mrs. E. W. Braxton spent Tuesday night, in the neigh- Elias Crawford went to Green- ville Wednesday. H. Smith spent Sunday after- noon with his brother, B. T. Smith. John Crawford went to Green- ville Monday. Misses Fannie May and spent Saturday afternoon with Bessie and Laura Smith. Miss last at the home of Bill Tripp went to Winter- ville Tuesday. H. B. Smith spent Sunday after- noon with his brother. T. , and home low here if Uncle Jam's Judgment The fact Harrison are overwhelmingly in I the National Government It be- Paints cad on Build- HONOR lugs is tact that men thing to you. Harrison are only paints the White They cover the Capitol, inside and our. you visa to see tinted work, go through Cf Graded School Month of March. I They are the National First Grad Edna Burton, Lou Library, Department Buildings, Congleton, and every Washington. f ibis condition does not what does; Baker Hart Wholesale and i Retail Distributors, Greenville, N. O. s-w Due, Forbes, Forbes, Leila Higgs, Van Louise Edward George Churchill Johnnie Humber, James Perkins, Arthur Kennedy, Al- Kennedy, II. Sheppard, Ronald Smith, David B. C. Williams. Second Ruth Cobb, Pattie Grace Smith, Jessie Brinkley, Chandler Seth Hooker. The Bank of Greenville. Attention Is called to new Statement of the of Green- ville made at the close of business March This statement shows the deposits in the bank to be which is remark- Third Fleming, j able for ibis season of the year. Mary Lucy Dupree, Maggie It will be interesting also to give Higgs, comparative figures with Keel, Maggie Corbitt, Ida Moore, former years Jesse Arnold, Brown, David Moore. Fourth White, Laura Keel. fifth Blow, Lillian Hardy, Ethel Skinner, Lillie Tucker. Sixth Bryan. Eighth Pender. Abbie Smith, Keel, Lee by Judge Justice when the matter Brown, Fannie Farrow, Thurman comes up before him. Moore. to show how rapidly the business of the bank has grown. March 28th, 1900, the deposits were March 28th, 1901, March 1902, March 28th, Burch, Lucille Cobb, 1903, March 28th, 1904, excellent showing for this is that the surplus and undivided profits are considerably; in excess of the capital which is a condition that few banks reach.