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if DISGRACEFUL PERFORMANCE. Female Minstrels Disgusted Ev Who the Show. Duncan Clark's Female Min mi called appeared at the Academy Music last night, we to say. A more disgusting performance and one more vulgar has never appeared in this city, ii we may except the Bijou, that was started on the wharf about fifteen jeers ago, and The Mes- was instrumental in break- that up. There was no redeeming part this The jokes were l broad, vulgar and obscene. Wilmington Messenger, This minstrel company was bill to play in the opera here the but Manager would not allow them to show. is right. A u- of that character should not be permitted i- any town. The physicians of Pitt Bounty in Convention assembled announce that their Black will be placed in the hands of the pub- May 1st. Any one indebted to a physician for med- service had best settle their prior to mis date and avoid being placed upon the list. to The Hay Co SELLERS OP Hay, Grain, Cracked Corn, Bran, Cotton Seed Meal and Hulls. FIFTH STREET. ONE DOOR FIVE POINTS. our and see our stock be- fore buying. We want to buy your Corn and Peas for cash HOE TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH COMPANY. Rutabagas just received at S. M North Carolina-, I Pitt County. In Superior Court. George W. Caraway and wife, B. Caraway, and George II. Lind- administrator b. c t. s of S. V. whitehead. Godfrey A. Stancill, S V ad- d b u of B S Atkinson, L C King, Peyton T Atkinson, John K King and wife, Alice King, A Watkins and Helen V Watkins. The defendants, L C King, Watkins and wife Helen V Watkins named, will take notice that an action entitled as above has been com- in the Superior Court of COUnty, relating to. and for the of, certain real property situate county. North Carolina, and known as the The said defendants will further take notice that they are required to pear at the next term of the Superior Court of Pitt county t. be held on the 7th Monday after the first Monday in March, V It being the 25th day of April, at the Court House in county, at Greenville, North I and or demur to the complain Bald action, or the lit Will to the court for the relief de- in This the 1901. Clerk of the superior Court Pitt C Popular Shapes The following be reached over The Meeting. At the service in the this church last night three persons N. C. lines of presented themselves for member- ship. The meeting will probably close Friday night, as Rev. Mr. Hutson expects to leave Saturday morn- big. The remaining days of the meeting should be marked by most earnest work and prayers of the Christian people. There are many deeply interested who have not yet accepted Christ and these should be helped to the point of Reflector Beaufort, Durham, Henderson, Littleton, New Oxford, Raleigh, Rocky Mt. Weldon. Winston, Augusta, fin Baltimore M I Chattanooga, Tenn. l hue City. V. III. Cincinnati, Ohio. Columbia, C Va Va, Nashville, Tenn New York N. Y. New Orleans, La. Norfolk, Va. Philadelphia, P, Richmond, Va St. Louis, Mo Va. Ami all other important In- points east of the Hiss- New Trial, the of i in , . port up from ;,. Supreme court, at the lower court was re- versed by Supreme court and a new trial ordered. . River. NOTICE OF LAND SALE. By of a decree o yo.-r. in Miller had a large audience in the graded chapel night and net was interesting. Thu . i of Pat d by E, V. ii. in Pi n i of A. Coward a by D. , . i . PA A . the Sn- of land. ; re Richard S guardian, Alonzo and W. G. tbs j undersigned commissioner will sell I at the Court house door on the 2nd clay of May. that piece I or parcel of land lying being situated in town- ship, county, am described Beginning at he last I of lot No. In division j of land between Joyner and i. and rum i wast to k . . j . north l ., . . .,, . . .,, a ., , NOTICE. Partition Sale of Real Estate. Pursuant to an order of the of Pit county rendered on the 22nd day of March. 1904, in an action therein pending entitled C. T. vs C, tree ad for Langley, for partitions of the lands herein after described, ordering a resale of tho said land. The under- signed commissioner will offer for salt to highest bidder for cash at the court house door in Greenville. N. C. on Monday the 26th day of April, at o'clock, M; it being the first day of a term of the Superior court of said county, following described lands to wit. Beginning on the road, corner of lot No. u In Tabs Daniel south poles with the line to a stake in the with -aid Davenport line I W. poles pine on I thence with the Daniel Hill i a poles to I with said Road North ,,; i polos a pine stump on i of the thence up North W. poles and u inches, to Containing f acres mere o It I March th L. Commissioner. It is not enough that a Shop, should be easy and well made, it should be handsome Oxfords are all three. The shapes are especially attractive this season, aid all styles are sold at a price never heard of before for High Grade Shoes. The shape is a special favorite. Made in blacK or tan with light or heavy soles, and in lace or button. Very graceful, very comfortable and yet snug fitting. Sold exclusively by THE MAN'S R. J. Cobb. C. V. York. L. ti. Pender. KT M. SCHULTZ i Grocer Dealer, . i .,. i. i . c-s, i to Oil ;. Turkey . B la, h, . . . i ft i I ii Con . . . ;. VI . i . hope i- . riven to , -i. hull, in it pres tin i m. i. . . prompt on to ,,., ,. . ,. . .,. .,, , ,, . ii of your . , . ,.,. . , u B. I. . . . ,,,,. . ., ; . 2- . I .-. u , . Le .-. c . Key Wests . , . . J, in . i i Id i i . till-. goods. an or Con and Lumber Contractors, Constructors am All scroll u n i . by of bi I; Y. in .-. AND C p. R, L. am Dentist. VILLE, Dr. -J Dental Surgeon Greenville. William Fountain, H. Physician and Surgeon, N. C Office one door east of post office, or. street Phone Cold Comfort what we are after, ind the of one of our ors will insure sweet milk, and butter, water and many dainties that would unattainable without the Refrigerator. HAVE YOU A LAWN If you have you will want a Lawn Mower pretty soon, and we've made it easy for you to own one. There Is no need to borrow a lawn mower when we we sell a good machine with best steel knives at such a satisfactory price, and guarantee It to do the work. Water Coolers, Ice Cream Freezers, Hammocks and everything else In the hardware line. M my new and pretty -i J r i- hi In ; of i. as Prints, indeed won of are i and pi . ire i . their y. G I s, Pr and I i aw Tin- me I he colors and lasting, the are wonder BLAND Phone No. The Only Way H. L. CARR To get the confidence of the people of Pitt county by is through the daily d semi-weekly editions of THE POOR PRINT THE EASTERN REFLECTOR. D. J. WHICHARD, Editor and Owner. VOL. No. and Friday. GREENVILLE, ONE PER THIS EXPLAINS ITSELF. How the Dispensary Suit is Defended. Greenville, N. C. April 190-t. R. O. Esq. Greenville, S. Referring to our interview of last Saturday, the de- of brought in the Superior court of Pitt county by K. H and W. E. yourself associates the board of aldermen, attacking your authority to act in the of aldermen, and to declare null and void the election held on FOUND WATERY GRAVE. the 2nd day of March, 1904, on .-. . the river. Two Men Drowned in the Just before sunset Wednesday evening two men were drowned in the liver near Red Banks, two miles below Greenville. There were three men, two and one colored, who up from Washington with a gas boat to tow down a raft of that had been collected near Red When they arrived at the the men left the gas boat and got a canoe to arrange the raft for taking in tow. The color- ed man was using the and making a foal stroke caused the boat to throwing them all the question of a dispensary, and to enjoin you from giving full One of the white swam to the boat and held force and effect to that election, I; beg to that the firm of by, The Blow will undertake the defense I f to to a j place when the colored man, could not swim, caught bold of him. The two straggled of that suit upon the following 1st. We are to be allowed to manage the defense iv our own way from to finish, without any control or restraint upon the part the defendants or any of them. This does not apply to the together in the water and drifted some distance the when sank. The other white man clinging to the boat also drifted down the stream and was later rescued by Vice Admiral and Crew of Perish. St. April official dispatch has been received from Rear Ad- the command- ant at Port Arthur, addressed to the Arthur, April -The V . struck a mine, which blew her up and she tinned turtle. Our squadron was under Golden Hill. The squad- was approaching. Vice Ad evidently was lost. Grand Duke Cyril was s He i slightly injure. was saved, though injured as were five and thirty men, all more or less injured. enemy's fleer has Real prince has assumed command of the St. Petersburg, April awful disaster of the Port Arthur, with the loss of almost her entire crew of over men, and the death of Vice Admiral ow THURSDAY, APRIL A. Monk went to Tarboro today. Mrs. D. E. House went to Tar- went Scotland No. Mrs. Dicey Jones returned Fri- day evening from a visit to Mrs. J. Whitehurst, of Bethel, came in Friday evening to visit relatives. Mies Eula Cox left Friday even- for Ayden to until Monday with her parents. Miss Joyner, of T. H. Tyson, of Norfolk, left here and re- turned home this morning. this morning, Hon. P A. of son, is in town. C. V. York returned Wednesday I W. X. of the Raleigh Post, was here today. Mrs. F. O. Harding and; child returned this morning from a visit B. W. Moseley and Jesse returned Wednesday eve- from Mrs. J. G. and little i daughter left morning for Tarboro to visit relatives. Prof. W. H. went out mayor e we th- k h . H by f Vice different and separate T When found heavily if ship to speak at the closing of and commander in i a lawyer, he to I . manage it for himself. dead than alive. His 2nd We will neither make him ashore and alter some any charge nor accept any com- work revived him. then for our services from j the rescued man to Green- any source whatever. We worked j villa, getting here sometime after to close the rooms because we; dark. thought we were serving the best The name of young white interest of We i man drowned Thigpen Whit- are willing and ready t. ad man Sam the fight in me courts or the but we could not lean, the hustings. e have not received of the while man who was and will nut accept a penny for went to the scene of the our service Horn any source what-j drowning today to search for the , bodies but. no report of finding 3rd. If Messrs. F. O Harding, them bad come at the time L. I. Moore, or any other attorney went to press. to assist u-t in j M. R. Lang, of Norfolk, is here I for a days. His many friends J are glad to see him again in our midst. and commander in chief bad been lost battle, but as the result of another accident following upon the heels of a succession of tragedies of which the Port Ar- fleet has been the victim, it j Mrs. J. S. Barr, who has been created something like coaster- visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs . A- Forbes, returned to Kinston Reverses we can said a Wednesday evening prominent Russian, to hive the me-t the fate of the and others is heart B. F Bernard left Friday even- for Asheville to spend the vacation between tobacco Misses Smith, Helen Forbes, Nellie Pender and Mary James and Clifford Tyson to today. J. W. Goodwin, of Philadelphia, came in Friday evening to spend a few days with his family are Visiting Rev. aid Mrs. F. G. Hartman left this afternoon From there Mr. Hartman goes to the of the Presbytery at New Bern. HOW WE GROW. j Capt. u. O. of i Greensboro, was here today. He j was once of on this branch of the i Coast Line. Bethel Graded School. County W. H. went to Bethel today make an address at the close of the graded school there. While the graded school closes, having filled oat the allotted eight months term, the people of the community will continue it for a month longer as a private school. Bethel is wide awake on educational mat- The APRIL. Seven New Names Half Mo At no time during the of, went to Tillery of this any eh o, BANKING TRUST CO today. expense to yourself or associates, j , A. we the t u a e I ho today. Thursday night I the Baptist church Rev. Mr. Hutson preceded from the favorite texts and that had been written and him by persons dining the meet- He used all texts as a reading, making special comment on some of them. It was noticed that the -elected by largest number of u was John so loved In mention f favorite hymns love t my and new names One writes us to have some , . , ,. held in the office of the bank, a he v of . e , , or showing of the year's compensation to um, ft is not i i , , Z Z- ed them. We will therefore They are I. I. hour and tie rim seemed seven new in hull an send the payment LT If desires to , n I in any section where we no he statement of tHis bank at sample copies will expects your board to provide for ,, ., j mi . y more. If Shall he the ,. u;. f , r. the dose of j be sent on applied yourself associates that shall undertake the t w to make this suit up,,,, these condition. a good county we are to enter our appeal . , to the at once commend he helP Ms. preparation of the defend Very respectfully yours, P. T. left this morning for Sp if lain Neck. C. Vines Thursday j evening f; Miss Nell this j morning f i u. Joe Powell, S. S Spending a day lure. T. Skinner returned Salt Air Eats Blow By J. Jarvis I has gown popular favor. Match 128th, the deposits were i H more quickly March 28th, 1903, March 28th, the tea shore will last any. inland air. A paint that i It is a strong institution well The hoard of aldermen held a special meeting to act upon this j matter and accepted the The National Stock Co, at Opera House Blow and those j Commencing next Monday night gentlemen have the work , April The National Co. of defend, t ho on it will u of defending the suit. The Lumber plant, near Wilmington, was totally destroyed by fire Tues- day, causing a loss of above . Each of the warehouses , number of work picking scrap. cents. will open a three night engage- at the house presenting a line of high class plays. Westley of Mane beautiful story The will be presented on Monday no one should fail to see this beautiful play. High class specialties will be introduced between Seats now on sale at Sheppard's. u . where. Painters know that Lead and Zinc White in in specially selected Linseed Oil make the best paint for expo- sure in sea atmosphere. Paint is made exactly in this way. Long tests prove it for sea- shore use. Much more is it the best for inland Baker Hart, Wholesale and Retail Distributors, Greenville, N. c- s-w force thanks the new drug for cold drinks at their handsome fountain. evening from Danville. Mr. and Mis. L. Holier, of arrived Thursday evening to visit Mr. and Mrs. T. Flu n SATURDAY APRIL D. B. Jarvis went to Norfolk today. Mrs. Prank Tyson went to Bethel this morning. J. of was bee today. Rev. J. E. Hutson left this mom- Va. Mr. and Mrs. If. left this morning for Suffolk. Dr. William Fountain returned Friday evening from Tarboro. Mrs. B. H. Thomas and Mrs. J. T. Meadows returned Friday from Louisburg. F. H. who was visiting and led with number. t At this service two Hi sons were received by I as candidates Early Corn Safe. Mr. Alfred w. showing an early plant of says he does not think ,,. hut cairn up early has d much by cold. Market Closed. on the i market have now closed I r the season, so little i it does not justly the staving on the market. Those yet have tobacco unsold ch-i find an opportunity of i it whenever they bring it, per- i eh and Dr. fl. O, Hyatt, of will he in Greenville Bertha April i Monday, Tuesday and tor the purpose of treating dis- eases of the eye, ear. end throat and glasses, 1-a-w d and A South Carolina has given a woman in that state a diet for damages because she was hugged and insulted by two unknown on a passenger train of that road. r. a. was visiting mu mo spec W. T. Hunter, left Friday evening of mid Storm Dover. I Thursday. It was inches deep New York had the unusual spec of a mid It was at Friday. i I ii i

Oxford Time Department The Branch of the Eastern Reflector is in of C. E. Bradley, who it to transact any for the paper and territory. R Price 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 no matter what the are ready with the largest, finest and swellest stock. Men and Boys, Our Price to PLENTY OF STYLES AT Ml PRICES TO SELECT FROM. SEE THE OXFORD DISPLAY OF THE TOWN. BUY THEM AND YOU'LL BUY AT RIGHT PRICES. C, April 1904. March is with us yet. Some cotton is planted. W. S. Atkins, of with C. E. Bradley. Mondays is a good day for drum- When goes two his place. C. E. Bradley son, Frank, went to Greenville yesterday. New line of dress shirts all and numbers at C. E. Bradley Co. Fresh lot bananas, apples coca cola at C. E. Bradley Co. J. P. Fleming has been appoint- ed tax collector for old Buys you better get your dough ready, else he will levy on that derby of yours. Sheriff Harrington town Monday coon tax. he succeeded in Imaging many of fellows. It is said L. Rosa has the tobacco plants in this set-lion He want to set out out may have to do so shortly. A lost, or stray poor in town. The owner would do nice little favor if be would that deg to return horns his meals, otherwise, eggs wild be prices high. J. J. Satterthwaite Bro. Invite you to make their store headquarters and While there to inspect their complete stock of GENERAL MERCHANDISE and learn their low prices. We supply all your needs in any goods. We are selling Lawns and other summer dress goods at about half price, lo make room for all goods. TUCKER CO. i the only perfect tasteless Castor Oil. Tastes as II Maple Syrup, per bottle for by John T. Druggist, N- E. BRADLEY One Price Store. We carry a general line of Mer- Dry Goods Nice line of Shoes, Shirts-and Neck- wear etc-. Fresh Stock of Fancy and Heavy Groceries. New line Wood, H and Hardware, we- make specialties of Furniture Sew- Machine and Cook Stoves. We do not claim to have any- better Good or Prices- than other- merchants, but we do a fair and honest deal for sell for- cash which enables us lo do a safe- we our the benefit of it;. Cash Sales,. Small Margins and one r-rice to alb is our motto. HUSTLING CLOTHIERS. Slim. D. W. I IN Groceries II And Provisions Cotton Bagging and Ties always on hand Goods kept con- in Country Produce Bought and Sold D. W. GREENVILLE North Carolina We are told from headquarters that the campaign of in this state the coming sum- mer is to be carried on with greater vigor than ever before. We believe- every white child in the state, whose arc unable to provide it,, should receive a good common, education at the hand of the state, but we do not want to see this matter of overdone. It can he curried too far. Then there be a reaction which would leave conditions worse than before, Wilmington Messenger. DEALER IN American Italian sent upon application. Is the to get Clothing. Dry Goods, Shoe. Groceries, Crockery, etc., ah A full line of Drills-and Medicines. Highest prices paid for all kinds of country produce. that middle- of April ha there should not trot j. H- I FARMVILLE. C. Dry Goods, Notions, Shoes, Hats, Fancy Groceries, Crockery, Fruits, To- , Highest price for country if- V. O. FANCY GOODS, i. Do You Eat Good, Fresh Groceries JEST. If you do come to see us. We keep every- Johnston Bros. Greenville, How often get a thing nail r screw or lacking, a good and b- prepared for One line of tools Is. all you desire, and will see ivies your tool box does nob lack a article. Of Course You get Harness, Horse Goods, Ac, J. R. Corey OLD DOMINION Norfolk. Va, Cotton Buyers and Brokers in Stocks, Cotton, Grain and one. Private Wires to New Tori Chicago and Hew B. L. Myers leave- Washington daily, except Sunday, at a. m f-r Greenville, leaves Greenville daily, except Sunday, at m. for Washington. Connecting at Washington Steamers for Norfolk, Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York Boston, and all points North. Connects at Norfolk railroads for all points Wet. . Shippers should order their freight by Old Dominion L-me- from New York and Norfolk and Southern B. B. awl Old Dominion from Norfolk; Clyde. Line from Philadelphia, nay Line and Chesapeake Line from Baltimore and Merchants Miners Line from Boston. . Sailing hours subject to Change without Notice. T. H. Myers, Washington, N. C. N. C. H. B. Walker. Tice President Manager, l Be-- N. x. POOR PRINT Ayden, N C. April, 15th, 1904. Thomas Harris, wife and child, are visiting the family of James Hines. W. C. JaCkson A Co. want your poultry See them lie- fore selling. Miss Lela Brown, of near Great Swamp, i her sister Mrs. Win. We were at W. C. Jackson A Co's store the other day, was surprised to that I hey car- such an extensive line of clothing. The man, youth or child who cannot get suited in there, either a suit or a pair of pants, is hard to please. Miss Bessie Smith, of Fremont, spent Saturday until today with W. E. Hook, when left for her home. We wish to call especial to the public, that we have established a Carriage Buggy- factory,, modem every only skilled labor and the best material obtainable, used in the construction of our work. Machinery of the latest inventions have been procured by us and no means are being spared to make our work first class every par- Ayden Milling Mfg. Co. Squire Harrington went to Win- Tuesday. AYDEN DEPARTMENT. J. M. BLOW, Manager and Authorized Agent. Canned goods of every at Hart Jenkins. Mrs. John of Farmville, who has been visiting her children here, left for her borne Tuesday. E. E. Co. will do all they possible can to please you with I heir new line of heavy and fancy groceries. We haven't counted noses, but we venture there are less than nice houses course of con- in Ayden. Try Pansy flour I he best patent new Frank Smith returned to his home Franklin, Va., day, alter spending several weeks with his patents. We invite the ladies to and examine our line of lawn before purchasing elsewhere. Mines. Lime, plastering hair, side J. B. Smith Bro. We have several second hand machines we will Cheap at J. It. Smith A. W. Town, was here Tuesday. Go to W. M, Ed wards Co. your next pair of pants. I. L. and nave moved here make home. Miss Delia Smith left. s day to visit her sister, Mrs. W. T. Mason near Whichard. J. J. Smith took a trip up the road last week. A nice new line of ladies and Misses slippers at J. R. Smith Bro. We heartily agree with J. J. on the jury system. has a level and at all times manifests an et all that tends to build up prosper. Just received spring suit cloth- log for boys. J. J. Fancy oranges, apples at E. E. Co's. tinware and everything general at fair prices be found by call log at store of Hart Jenkins. The design of the new Disciple church presents a beautiful appear The structure will be brick X with u magnificent front on corner of two streets in a very conspicuous part of the town. handmade shingles at per Cannon Tyson. The commercial visible type- writer has combined the strong points of the machines into one for considerable less money. Pol further information as to prices terms etc. Address K. F. Johnson, Ayden, N. U, any person to harbor or give employ to my eon, William Kittrell, col. who h; s left home, with- out my consent. Any person do- so will be prosecuted accord log to law. The boy is J, dark complexion, weighs about pounds. Any information about him will be Edmond Kittrell, col. e are headquarters for cotton seed, hulls, hay, oats. Cannon Tyson. Mrs. and Mrs. J. F. and wife of Chocowinity, are the mother of Mrs. at this place. A full assortment of ladies and shoes at reasonable prices at our Jenkins. Mrs. F. C. Harding, who has been her mother at came up Wednesday and spent the night with Mrs. W. B and left for her home in Greenville. For apples, corn, tomatoes, c, apply to E. E. Co. J. L. wife, and children spent yesterday with Mrs. J. Smith. Anything you want white goods at W. M. Co's. Lookout for the Ayden hustlers. Miss Ethel Hill, of re- turned home evening. Cox Cotton planters and Sim- guano distributors at J. Smith Bro. Our nephew, J. Higgs, of Greenville, came to see us day and remained barely long enough for us to know whether he came or not. Our line of ready mixed paints are the best. Cannon Tyson. We are pleased to crave J. M Blow, Winterville to locate with us. Mr. Blow will represent the general interests of our town. He is to be the editor of the Ayden department of the Greenville Re Mr. Blow is a writer of considerable renown, we look forward with hope and high anticipations of being faith- fully represented If you are troubled with your eyes, have J. W. Taylor, th- graduate optician, to examine them Just received another lot of boys and clothing at W. M. Edwards. Carolina per day, near depot on West Ave- Transient custom solicited B. F. Early, proprietor. W. M. Edwards A Co., will sell you a good pair of pants for fifty cents. Don't fail W. M. Edwards Co's. new line of dress goods. Wednesday as the Ayden Co. train was moving from one by this of the pen. May Mr. Blow another, George his abode our town both pleas- were quarreling ant and profitable. May his labor I when caught a hand in our midst be pleasant and a Wow over beneficial to himself head- a very the growing metropolis of South- condition. The other gen- eh. as we are styled by Mr. King of our Pitt county Daily. Free Will Baptist. Call and see oar to high back stick seat, swell concave Thanks brother, very much, for your kind words and warm -M. Mil- Mfg. Co. Buggies, oar- . traps, phaeton's, In Millet garden seed at J. E any kind of repairing neatly done come. Smith Bro. The contract for building three new stores on West Avenue has been awarded to Barnes of this place work has already commenced. Fresh butter and cheese on ice The best quality of flour as cheap as the cheapest at Hart Jenkins. W. E. Hooks went to and re- turned from Winterville day. Miss Annie L. Smith, millinery by expert mechanics at Ayden Milling Mfg. Co. When purchasing smoked meats emporium just try Armour's hams, etc. R. P. Johnson, Ayden, N. C. Dist. all the latest novelties of ladies millinery and dress goods. E. Co's is m market for beef, fresh meats, sail sage, fresh fish. K. V. Cox was i Greenville i Tuesday, E. E. Co J. J. of Farmville, and Clarence Hardy, of were here Thursday. For a nice cool drink go to Law horn fountain. have built a large in of their store Lee street. Mrs. II C. is visiting her J. A. Garris, of were here shopping Wednesday. first-class brick ply to E. S. Edwards Son, A- u- . , ., w r- a .- ii i , ladies to call A lull supply , ,. , , it-spent out new dress hand. , , . goods, insertions, Miss Hattie Den ton, after spend- ribbons, tic. Tyson. Q i very pleasant week here u. A. A r MUs of Win-1 You will do well to go to for groceries. Sum- with has returned home in w-re here a short while Don't forget we want that cotton ; fancy peed oil mill by the fail. I men who have the , .,,., . Is less than per cent L left tor ,. u , . . an enterprise. Beside-. land yesterday moraine. ,, . , . I will bring about that we've been talking about. To friends and have j returned from Baltimore and have opened a new line of pretty millinery goods. Please call me next door Smith Bros. Mrs. J. A. Davis. Just another case of men's at W. M. Ed- wards Co's. Hock salt for stock, at J. K. Smith Bro. There was no prayer meeting service in the Baptist church Wednesday night owing to the protracted meeting at the Seminary. George. Bro, work this line Knotting a specialty. Work Guaranteed. Our line of straw hats are the latest styles the prises right. Cannon stylus in straw it caps i. limes. A beautiful line of youths and straw hats, at J. . Smith Bro, hen j of Mfg. C There ; scrap a t Sunday. first class brick gentleman lad i . K. Gil wards Son. ear h s en, X. I ii need any repairing wagons, oil Milling Make Yourself AT HOME. If your arc waiting for a train or wail- to meet a friend, or just sitting down to rest, or only want a postage stamp, or just looking about, you will be very welcome in my store. Do not feel that you must buy some- thing every time yon come here. If yon need any RUG STORK Goods we shall be very happy to serve you, bur come often To my any way. Watch this space hex week it will be to you. M. M. SAULS, P H A R n A C T, N. C. whole heap n be vi h 9125.000. v in . ; , i.-e . is fin In . ,; ; Safe, Strong, Liberal. ban and later or Four nice far sale A full suppl always still be wasn't hurt tots, improved stock, on hand- nothing to speak about. B. Smith Bro. W. M Co., have received a few They tell me that W M I'd of the exciting occurrence i . line men's clothing in best quality, puces yon are guilty and a handsome fee looking for. Gannon Tyson. ,, ,,. ., J are especially invited to call and inspect our line mercerized we have it bolts also in patterns of J j. Hines Corn, hay oats, at J. K. Smith Cotton seed meal and hulls at J. E. We want your hams chickens J. B. Smith Bro. A new lot of men's i shirts just received at W Ed- wards A Co's. yea want we have them, Ayden Milling A Mfg. Co. It i is s i strong The Life I . and s-if to it- The Prudential is Special con- to Wm. H. S. President. Dr. -Ins. Vice-President. J. Smith. Cashier. Hodges, Teller. OF THE BANK OF AYDEN, AYDEN, N. At the close of business March 28th, RESOURCES. Loans Discounts, Furniture and Fixtures Due from Banks, Items, Cash in Bank, LIABILITIES. Capital paid in, CO profits lees expenses, .- Total, Dr. Joseph Dixon, PHYSICIAN AND SURGED, , Best Railroad, Ayden N. C. Dr. Practicing Physician Surgeon, -e Motel Annie, Ayden, N. C. E. V- COX, ATTORNEY- AT- LAW, Ayden, N. C. W. B. ALEXANDER, Tonsorial Artist, latest Styles Hair Cutting, Sharing and

THE EASTERN REFLECTOR a J. AM Proprietor. U post at Greenville, K. C. as second class matter, application. A at post in and adjoining in to Pitt N. C, April 1904. ANOTHER VICTORY FOR TEMPER. If Russia loses many more war ships she will have left to fight Does Secretary of tie North want to hoodoo the brethren In a circular lie out as the he advise them w make a start to the St. exposition on Friday, May 1.7. of that, will and So won- h was them could go. Fast Under Sixty Feet of Water. ITEMS. WASHINGTON Two weeks more will decide the matter whether want to qualify yourself to vote by paying poll tax before the first of May. Better not let this escape you. The Supreme court handed dawn another interesting opinion not well for that draws rope tighter around chances, that he get a single the neck of the saloon business delegate lo the Sew York state the state. A majority of the people of Black Creek had voted in favor whiskey, and the town granted license to retail to three applicants. The parties these town licenses exhibited the to the board of county commissioners to obtain county but the county refused to grant the licenses, j The applicants took the matter to the Superior court, and the court ordered the board of county com- missioners to order the sheriff to issue the licenses, and if they failed to do so they most show cause why a peremptory mandamus should r , . . There is match talk, of connecting not be issued compelling them to , . certain towns in state issue the order for the license. . The Supreme court held that this volley lines. railways was an error. The opinion of the J for higher court was that courts cannot control the county --------.- in the granting of licenses by man-1 Hobson made himself a hero by They can compel I exploits in the but in them to act when they refuse to act his aspirations to be a congressman and to exercise discretion, he fell down. He was defeated compel in the nomination in hi district, licenses to any particular pert . After making much stir over the female Wilmington let them off a fine for giving an immoral show. The advertising they got more than that. D. C. 1904. The funeral of cry for reform. It is now believed that not less than will be paid out the for the burial of Senator although he-was a millionaire. of Alabama in one of his last speeches denounced the- habit of sending of honor to accompany deceased to their place of interment, and said instead .- mourners, take-pleasure-excursions- or junkets at the expense of the treas- I have sen d on one of I note among the one and reached The of these was made up of the following Transportation and burial, volume of eulogies expanse of congress a one- money -voted to widow, total, is not only, in the habit of giving; as a gratuity to the all members who die but of mailing a ponding present to widows and of of con- in Oil April 1888, the senate gave Mary A. R. sister the S. Hoar a diver, i imprisoned and probably dead sixty feet below the surface of the water reservoir, having bee into an opening by rushing water at that depth after having gone down in his diving armor in an endeavor to shut the water. Divers say they cannot live more than twenty-four hours under water at that depth, but Hoar has been at the bottom of the reservoir since 3- o'clock Monday day and others have been to rescue Hoar, but in vain. His signals were up to noon today, but after that time no response came fr m him in answer from although the air is still be- pumped down to him in the faint hope that he may yet be alive- middle of a four-foot pipe at bottom of the is a g got of order and could A great ball was sen down in the that it would be into he pipe, the rush of water so the gates could be repair- ed. The sucked into the a four-inch chain got en- tangled with it and there was still a big leak. Hoar was sent down to fill openings with sand bags. It was while putting these sand As Hoar's left leg was sucked into the opening and held fast by- the sand bags He to- th helpers above to they pulled, but they could, not budge him, and finally another, diver had be sent He was. brought from New York by special train and went to pull Hoar away from, his perilous position. William Olsen, worked for five endeavoring to get Hoar, loose, but he finally had to S. C. April. 1904. C. H. Langston is on the sh k list. Mr. and Mrs. pent Sunday afternoon in the neighborhood Tucker, of Green- ville, Is her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mrs. Louise Langston came down to visit her son, C. H. Langston. H B. Smith sod, were in the neighborhood Wed- evening. W, E. and Ula Meadows went to Greenville today. Bill Smith and Oscar at- tended Sunday school at Bethany Sunday Prof. W. Hi by Prof. G. E. delivered an address at the closing evening. Wednesday Fernanda Tucker and Wood Kittrell were in the neighborhood Sunday, C. H. Langston and B. B. went to Greenville Saturday. J. T. Smith, of Ayden, was in the neighborhood Monday. ALE. Patrick was in the neighborhood Sunday. L. and Isaac were in the neighborhood Mrs, Charles and children spent Saturday Sun- day over the river. Jerome and Henry Langston went over the river Sat- This is in of A. D. J who is authorized to Rep- the Eastern Reflector i Winterville and territory. em oiling clerk; Bad when F. II another clerk, died to the was vent to his family, can hardly declare him- self a success as a railroad improver. The potato bug is waking from his winter slumber whetting his teeth. If the Russian report of the affair is true, the have nothing to do but keep cruising around with their fleet and in due course of time the Russians will finish blowing up and end the war. Greensboro ha shown judgment. The city refused to give a dale for a street oar There arc many days left in which you may think over fact, that if your poll tax is not paid by May 1st you will not be alleged to vote The Mormons have an eye to when it conies to wanting to scotch the investigation. Out in his State, Utah, they have endorsed You just can't please the public. Mr. Bryan talks and is accused of running his tongue too ranch. Judge Parker won't talk and is complain- ed at for keeping his mouth shut. Greenville is not by in speaking out against raffling, A news item from Elizabeth City says that Rev. D. H. of the Methodist church there, warned his congregation that they not approach the table with clean hearts their giving Is The Russians may make the claim that their best battleship was blown up by one of their mines, but we arc inclined to the belief that the frisky run up a torpedo boat and knocked a hole in her. Robert E. a native North Carolinian who has been doing newspaper work in New York, succeeds the lamented I. E. Avery as city editor of the Charlotte Ob- server. The Observer is always look- for the best to be had. The old sinner who gets off those bright scintillations in the Wilmington Star is afraid he will lose his fun at the beach next sum- mer, and gets off the few days ago the W. C. T. U. of Newark, N. J., denounced the intermingling of the sexes in bath- at seashore resorts. They want a law passed require sexes to bathe naked truth is that a reform like that would not surf-ice to keep the spectators from going where the girls would do their bathing and there would be nobody in the gallery where the weal bathe. We must leek a this a prob- be considered as including expenses and other And so on dozens of other clerks. The expense of. burying a representative or senator is often sufficient to make any poor rich. The eulogies of Senator Lo- were printed by the at a cost of of wrapping; addressing and postage, thousand and steel engravings costing to each. One hundred cop- constituted edition de luxe la and gold for the widow. How does congress dare to inflict such expense upon the American tax-payer, There is a in every day in the yew, comprising people from every state the Union. Today we f-11 into the hands of Columbus, of whom flocking from every point of the compass to present to the Catholic University here to endow a chair of secular history. This is probably the largest check ever drawn, for it is on card board ten feet long and four feet wide, ornate in high colors. The might have stayed at home and Dy saving expenses have sent a smaller check four times as large, but wouldn't have seen the capital or had the fun. We see them all coming before it is light, and salute them at sunrise, good morning, good knight. The horrible accident to our warship Missouri following the loss of the Russian battleship, create consternation here. It is felt it resulted from rivalry to see which gun crew fire the fastest and that it is only a part of the is in White House. more Hoar recognized Olsen when he went down and shook his hand, as s token that he understood him and that he knew was doing his best. himself was in. the suction and had one crushed. More divers at weak tonight. It is believed Hear dead. As the time for the various elections over the country draws nigh, it is well enough for the conservative and each town to give the mat- care. The tendency to I a town elect ion as an occasion for having fun is one that should be checked. A town's business is as serious a matter as any other and should be approached and managed seriously and practically. Of course unseemly and hurtful factional bitterness should avoided, but do this does not require that an election be turned into a frolic. Gazette. There are some papers in North Carolina that keep liquor constantly before their readers. They tell about how many can be had from somewhere out of the state for so many dollars. And these sucker advertisements usually have a clause marks to indicate con- of It is a well known fact that there are lots of folks who want to keep their deviltry a secret and these papers and these liquor sellers are working together to help on this calamity. The North Carolina paper that stands by the liquor business with the present lights ea has get lots Baptist. A Horsewhip Might Help. Th New York Times notes case a young woman who has taken to prevent the use of her picture as a magazine advertise wherein she is in a bathtub with only one arm her face visible. Nevertheless, this outraged woman is informed in advance by the Court of Last that the offense of which she complains is not one of which the law can take cognizance, and that she cannot maintain an application for injunction or for damages. In which case she seen to be justified in resorting to a horsewhip. Herald. A For Wives. Nothing under heaven cuts the grit from under a man than discord and unhappiness in his home. Some men, but they are rare exceptions, strong to be something in spite of home troubles. The man whose wife makes an unpleasant home for him knows a good deal about hell long before he dies. And on the other hand a man whose wife makes; a pleasant home for is thrice, and for bat- and heaven will not strange A poor excuse is better than if it goes with the boss. The ticker doesn't tell everything that happens in Champagne drinking affects the eyes; it makes look like cents A man is sometimes known by the things he might have done, but didn't. , Senator Simmons has placed him- self squarely and on record in favor of government aid in the of says prov -MM N. C, April Nelson from Wednesday morning. Mrs. Lancaster, of is her sos, H. We have a nice lot of porch timber. If you are in need of them why not fit you up. Prices are Co. G. A. Kittrell Co. pay cash prices for corn, seas, chickens, geese, etc. Prof. came down Wed- night and treat oat to to speak at Miss Mary school. School books, pent, pencils and . always Light and heavy f Cut Don't forget. Mamie I . Wednesday. The A. O. supplying to the . out O H. I add Mi to Greenville R. G. is the place. et went to Cox Mfg. Co. are of buggy seats to rent in i this state. j. Johnson pays highest eggs liter Bock, of Vanceboro, Augusta If Dora Manning Thursday. The line of es dress goods in store of R. G . Chapman Co. is unusually Call see. Mr. Pender, o f Richmond, was here Thursday. Harness as well as buggies Don't go some where else to get harness when yon can get yon can get style j as c cheap- just as d ice right here ft torn the yon get your baggies from. Harvey St was here buying goods Than day. To our ft and Having y near lost our entire stock of merchandise in the recent fire, we are now making arrange- as rapidly as possible to open again. We earnestly solicit a continuance of valued pat- you one all for past favors, remain You is to serve, Harrington, Barber Co. A plow beam by last of Dr. B. T. Cox, when in the can be found either at his residence or at the store of R. G. Chapman Co. Best tip top goods be baa at R. G. Go's . lowest price. Rev. Dr. B. T. president of Baptist Female University, lectures next Friday night. G. A. Co., the egg dealers, are still pay. i no n i guest cash pi ices for eggs nice shirts at H. L. B i. Taylor, of Greene county, was here Friday. He a Miss Miller next sight. She. ha.-, a reputation. Rev. B. will preach Baptist church Sunday. We carry complete of farm supplies, dry goods, notions, groceries, drugs Come and see us one all all. Barber A Co. Misses Tessie and Anna were here shopping Friday. wish to notify public that I grind every day at my mill one mile south of Frog Level on Sam place. Purnell Tripp. A. G. Cox Mfg. Co. wishes to purchase cart hobs. For corn, oats, cotton seed meal A. Kittrell A Co. For the best grades of smoking and chewing go to Drug Store. Don't forget Dr. Cox now has his office in the residence of J. H. C. Dixon. R. G. Chapman C. invite the Suits with worked right into them. IT TAKES SKILL ARTISTIC TO BUILD SUCH SUITS the Co. always to examine their you go to of dry goods, notions etc them have put in your Prices to suit buyer They can also A good article is better if you have to pay a little more for it than a article at a smaller price. So try one of the Carroll singletrees by the Winterville Th population of i T. . , i Increasing. Mrs. John best Stock, gave birth to twin girls be had at II. L. months ago today handles for your plow. is our next ticket for For mayor, R. G. police. F. G. Tucker; for aldermen, R. H. J. Harper and L. L. Kittrell. son's. Boarding house Mrs. J. D. Cox. Board per day. Best town. she gave birth to little girl. Three girls month, hard to bent. are nearly done, Floors We are no occupying W. L. u the building, plat House shop Main are in position to furnish our ts Harrington, Barber Co. Bud Joe Blow here Friday The A. G. Cox Mfg report. that this bus the season to Mil cotton plant en and nice bike boggy from j always glad to sec him. It was a swell turnout. and very cheap H. L. Dr. to purchase that have lbs goose feathers. Col. I. A. Sugg, of was bare Friday legal business. Kittrell Co. arc a in of Soda. Far- mer- do to sec th. in. It is Muff to make healthy co i Miss Annie of ton, is Mist nil. Any person to purchase a with boiler, shafts, all erected in run order, with two corn grists and one flour mill complete, with Also the build- nod large water tank above it Will do well l see or with A. G. Cox Mfg. Co. Tins is Hie plant that contains the splendid supply mineral waler and is h most splendid lot business, The A. G. Cox Mfg. is offering the sale with the view of brick L. for heavy and light Tom Back, who was for several years an employ, of A. G. Mfg. a, hat v. b at is tor is going on. Claude Burnett, G. C. Hattie Nannie Bessie Mooring, Clyde Harrison, Rena Stokes, Carroll, Ida Mooring, and Nettie of Winterville School,, went to Greenville spend the day. known. The company will O. Cox has purchased one begin to make truck, j half interest in the the drag iS th The firm will the market. order. , , . daily from other State., but bird-1 Dr- T- Co Br home ill continue J be bug- season. I for the firm, Th drug store i . completion and the end R. O. Chapman Co. Tasteless CASTOR J all drugs, chemicals, Ink., school Taste as good at Maple Syrup. books, comb., brushes cents per bottle at Dr. B. T. sponges, and in fact, a full line of Cox, Winterville, N. C. j kept by The makers of our Clothing understand their business perfectly, and we have just the Suits men Delight to Wear. Suits as swell, smart and tony as it is possible to make. The Single and Double Breasted styles are here The well formed shoulders, the long narrow collars and the loose trousers and all correct kinks are very Reasonable prices FRANK WILSON, THE CLOTHIER. MEN BOYS KING COMBINATION MANUFACTURED BY i. COX MANUFACTURING COMPANY. Now is time when every man and boy is thinking about buying his Summer SHIRTS. We are particular strong on Shirts this time. We bought the best things, the new- est styles, the best made, from best makers. We guarantee the wear o store. Our prices arc as high as you may need. every SHIRT that leaves the is cents a piece and run as POOR PRINT

Grimesland Department. J. Proctor Bros SUPPLY HOUSE. rollers If yon want lumber to build a house, I furniture to go in it, clothing dry goods far your family, provisions for your table, or for your farm, we can supply your needs. Our mill and are now i in lull blast and we arc pared to gin cotton, grind corn. ; saw lumber, and, do all of turned work for balusters T. F. PROCTOR, Grimesland, N. C. GENERAL MERCHANDISE Anything wanted in the way of Clothing, Dry Goods, No- Shoes, Hats, Groceries and Hardware can be found here, whether it is some- thing to oat, something to wear, or some article for the house or farm, you can be supplied. Highest prices paid for cotton, country produce anything the farmer sells. Finch Owns Stock Now. Capt K. S. Finch is now the disputed owner of Mr. Ed Chambers Smith's fifty shares of stuck in the Atlantic and North Carolina road. stock ha-- been seal to to be on the books of the company. Mr. Smith, when seen yesterday, said that he received a cashiers check for the balance stock and that lie had promptly ordered its transfer to the purchaser Post. NOTICE OF LAND SALE. By of a decree of the court, in of laud, in re Richard Wingate. guardian, of Alonzo and W. King, the undersigned commissioner will sell at the c house door on Monday, the day of May, 1604, that piece or parcel land lying and situated in town- hip, Pitt county, and DR. R. J. GRIMES. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, BETHEL, X. C. Office opposite depot. DE. G. F. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, BETHEL, X. C. next door to Post Office. and house ff. C. do general repairing of baggies a n i corner of lot No. in the division and wagons. . v. of land between Joyner Wingate and AND BUNTING, BETHEL, N. C. DEALERS IN GENERAL MERCHANDISE, freckles on the schoolgirl's nose. Dry Goods, Notions, Fancy ,,,.;, . ,, norm west to a knot, eerier and Cigars. The M the public road, then north y, The warm sunshine breeds i j east poles and links to a I the popular drinks. Hot I J. B. corner, every s to line to the beginning, con- sores, more i r less. Terms of sale April 1st ii. Isaac A Greenville's Great Department Store w w Is now arrayed in Spring Attire The beautified NEW SPRING GOODS are here in and you are invited to come and them. Our show in l North Put County. In Court Isabella Little Vs Daniel Little. The defendant Daniel Little will . take notice that an action entitled as above has been commenced against . him -in the Superior court , count v by the f r the of a divorce from the bonds of matrimony upon the grounds and the said de- will further take notice that he is required to appear before the of our Superior court, at a court to beheld for the Of Pitt at the court in Greenville on ; the seventh Monday after the first , Monday in March, it being the 25th day of April, and answer the complaint, which will be deposited in the office of the Clerk of tho Superior court of said county within the first ; three days of said term, and then and there answer or demur to said com- plaint the time required by or the apply to the court for relief demanded in the i complaint. This the 15th . D. C. MOORE, i lack of Court i Pitt Co Complete Line Clothing, Dry Goods, Hard ware Furniture, Groceries. We Pay Highest Prices for Cotton, Cotton Seed and Country Produce. AT you can get honest goods at living prices. large you buy and be satisfied with your purchases. ,., Suits, Overcoats, Dress Goods, Shoes, Hats, Caps, Under- wear, Crockery Ware, Hardware, and everything you wear. Everything you use in your house and everything you use in your parlor. . Millinery Goods a Specialty. 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 a trial and save yourselves money. BLOUNT BROTHERS. BETHEL, N. C. MULLS and many ether beautiful Summer Dress Fabrics are ahead of any record Our LACES and will delight you. The Department is full of west novelties. North County, In Superior Court. Mary Jane Charles Evans, The will take notice that an action entitled ah. has been commenced against him in the court of by the plain- tiff for the n of obtaining n ii, matrimony the of abandonment and adultery, and the defendant will further take no ii- that he is required I to appear the of our I Superior a court to held , tor Pitt the 3rd after in September, I it if lath day of September and answer the complaint which w; I id in the Hie clerk superior curt of county within the days o d h . n I then re answer to v r within the .-. or the will u, tor the i ,. This the ti in clay o April C. Ml of com i. TWO YEARS BEEN PAID IN II If III OF N. J., YOUR POLICY HAS Loan Value, Value, Paid-up Insurance, Extended Insurance that works automatically, Is Non Will be re-instated if arrears be paid within on month while yon arc living, or within three years alter lapse, upon satisfactory evidence and payment of arrears with interest. A after second No Restrictions. Incontestable. Dividends are payable at beginning of the second and cf each succeeding year, provided the premium for the current year be paid They may be To reduce Premiums, or To Increase the Insurance, or To make policy payable as an dining the of insured. J. L. SUGG, Greenville ft. C. Greenville's Store Comfort what we are after, and the possession of one of our Refrigerators will insure sweet milk, cream and butter, cool drinking water and many dainties that would he unattainable without tho Refrigerator. HAVE YOU A LAWN If you have you will want a Lawn Mower pretty soon, and we've made it easy for you to own one. There is no need to borrow a lawn mower when we we sell a machine with best steel knives at such a satisfactory price, and guarantee to do the work. Water Coolers, Ice Cream Hammocks and everything in the hardware line. H. L. CARR Stubborn FACTS Back up Our Claims for YUCATAN TONIC Fact Tonic and not a stimulant. Fact vitalizes and lends permanent vigor to tho entire human system. Fact i not a drag, but a normal, scientific cur for Jill Malarial Complaints and Fever, Neuralgia, Rheumatism. and prohibits tendency to depression or low spirits. troubles peculiar to their sex are restored to health. Your will cheerfully add his to ours. TRY IT-TEST IT-Our with package THE AMERICAN CO. IND. St. Vincent's Hospital and NORFOLK, VIRGINIA. COST OF BUILDING AND EQUIPMENT, HALF-MILLION DOLLARS. CAPACITY, PATIENTS. Most equable climate on Atlantic salt air tampered proximity of stream. Fully equipped with every modern for the treat- of disease. A full corps of Specialists In every department. department for cases of confinement. Most approved X-ray apparatus. Thor- system of Turkish and Russian Ward Rates, per week; Private Room Rates from to per For etc., address The President, St. Vincents Hospital and Sanitarium NORFOLK, VIRGINIA. The On y To get the confidence of the people of Pitt county by is through the daily semi-weekly editions of THE POOR PRINT The Best Family Salve. DeWitt's Hazel gives instant relief from Bums, cures Cuts, Bruises, Sores. Eczema, nil abrasions In baying Hazel Salve it is to see that you get genuine DeWitt's and a cure is certain. There are many cheap counterfeits on the market, all of which are worthless, and quite a few are dangerous, while DeWitt's Hazel Salve is perfectly and cures. Sold J L. Wooten. A poor excuse is better than none if it goes with the boss. Robbed The Grave A startling incident, i narrated by John Olive if Philadelphia, as wan in and awful con- My skin was almost low, coated, pain continually in back and sides, no appetite, trowing weaker day, by Three physicians had, me up. Then I was advised I to use Electric Bitten; W my great Joy, the first bottle made a decided j I continued their use weeks, and am now a I know they robbed j the of another No one should fail lo try them. cents, at Wooten's Store The doesn't tell everything that happens in Wall-st. You a If y-n are a dyspeptic you owe it to join self and your friends to get veil. Dyspepsia annoys the friends disease his disposition as well as his stomach. Dyspepsia Cure will mil only cure dyspepsia, in and sour stomach, but this palatable, tonic strengthens whole apparatus, and sweetens the life well as the stomach. When you lake Cure the food you eat is joyed. is digested, assimilated and its properties appropriated by Hie is th- result. by J. L. Wooten. Champagne drinking affects the eyes; it makes look A Cure Headache. Any man, woman or suffer- headache, or feeling should r one or two of DeWitt's Little night and in These famous little pills are because, they a a- well w pill. While they cleanse the they and rebuild it by their effect upon the liver and bowels. Hold by J. h. A man is sometimes known by the things he might have done, but didn't. Makes A Clean Sweep liVe doing H thing Of all the Salves you heard of, Buck- Salves is the bet. ii sweeps cures Burns, Sores, Bruises, Cuts, Boils, Ulcers, and Pile. It's only and guaranteed to satisfaction by Wooten's Drug Store. By the explosion of two thous- and pounds of powder in one of turrets of Missouri, off the coast Pensacola, Fla. twenty-nine men were instantly killed and others seriously wounded. Here's the New Millinery for Nothing but but praise is heard of the Hals and Toques we've assembled. It's unique, this remarkable collection, first, because of the striking and exclusive styles, again, since the world's most famed artists are liberally represented. The creation of our own workroom, In style and quality, equal to that any exclusive would charge twice as much. Dress Goods EVERY WEAVE KNOWN TO WOMAN- KIND IN WOOL, SILK AND WOOL COTTON FABRICS. THEM Yards Sea Island Percales in wide, SATISFACTORY For Men of Particular Taste. We have lo ll urn who bit paying to or ii wade to las to our Custom Store, and we will make a Spring Suit from Jilt as and as correct st and as good fit, for to Take Thought for Your Spring Footwear And doing w, it is but. of u and yon i b with n long look ahead. I H far v. -n like, ii WOW arc your tors, and. in n, en. by continued wear. Whether you or yon get any variation in sturdy durability, its mainly the material ff A Reversible Carp The Sultana Carpet. A brand new idea. Never before shown in Si Carpet is unlike most floor covering, in that it Ii reversible, carpet effect on one side for winter and matting effect en other side summer. Absolutely vermin and i proof sanitary, In fact this carpet will wash, fast, colors I warren d not to run. Enough said. ice. W. Main St C. T. North Carolina. W ,

Ill ii PI MEETING CLOSED. Bet Meeting Held Her- in Years. STATE NEWS. The little town of The meeting conducted the h Buncombe county, has Baptist church pa two weeks by Key. J. K. on, Richmond, closed Friday It was the beet meeting that. Green- ville ha had many- There MM quite a number of pro- and while the meeting K. L H. A. J. L. Little, of of The Bank of Greenville been wiped out by Nice of the who pated In the recent at James City have bee sentenced to terms of one and two and Discount each. I Overdrafts . , j an, Fixtures A colored aged and f R . was progress eighteen people with the church d others have expressed their to Ufa mm. Rev. Vines, for several years This was the fifth meeting Mr.; at has gone to Jo take charge of Freemason street Baptist church city. church has extended a call W. D. D. Greenville, C At the close of business 158.537.29 1.030.05 3,618.57 183.023.76 Checks ah items 1,002.32 Gold Coin MM Coin 3,289.59 27,871.00 has held and he has very much endeared to the people here. He preaches the gospel plainly mid power. This town is better from his baring come here. From. Greenville he went to Franklin, Va., to hold meeting, and after closing there he will to this state for meeting at and at Morganton. Farmer, are now getting cotter, seed in ground. p. R. L. Dentist. GREENVILLE, M. C. of Waco, Texas. A. large Petersburg concern will Winston Salem. The Davis hotel, a wooden structure, at was dis- by fire Thursday. The stores of Charles and J. W. Shepard, at Pollocks- were burned Thursday night. Capital Stock paid Undivided Expenses Cashier's cheek Clean Run Away. A horse belonging to away Staff North County of Pitt. j I,. James L. Little, Cashier of the above-named bank, do solemnly swear that the above statement is true to the of knowledge and belief L. Dr. D L. James. Dental Surgeon Greenville. Claude run away today. The animal started about Five Points, run street to Third, then Cashier. Subscribed and sworn before me, this 8th day of April, JAMES Notary up Third to Greene and on around the different corners to the bridge in the direction of home. It is remarkable that all these comers were turned without any damage done, coming our clear at the end. J. G. R. A. TYSON. J. A. ANDREWS, Directors. Popular Shapes William Fountain, fl. Physician and Surgeon, GREENVILLE, N. C one door east of post office, street. Phone HOME TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH COMPANY Rutabagas just received at S. M, Schultz. The of the two men who were drowned near Red Banks, Wednesday evening, have not been found. IN 1866. CO. Norfolk, Va. Cotton Factors and handlers of Bagging, Ties and Bags. Correspondence and shipments solicited. is not enough that a Shoe should be easy and well made, it should be handsome Oxfords are all three. The shapes are especially attractive this season, and ail styles are sold at a price never heard of before for High Grade Shoes. The shape is a special favorite. Made in black or tan with light or heavy soles, and in lace or button. Very graceful, very comfortable and yet snug fitting. Sold exclusively by THE MAN'S OUTFITTER R. J. Cobb. C. V. York. L. H. Pender. following points can now be reached over lines of is K. C. Charlotte, Beaufort, Durham, El field, Goldsboro. Littleton, New Oxford. Rocky Weldon, Wilmington- Winston, Augusts, Atlanta, Md. Chattanooga, Tenn. Charleston. S C. Chase City. V. m. Cincinnati, Ohio. Columbia, S. C. Danville, Va. Nashville, York. N. Y. New Orleans, La. Norfolk. Va. Petersburg, Va. Philadelphia, Pa. Richmond, Va. St. Louis, Mo Suffolk, Va. And all other important and in points east of the Miss- River. F. C. Gen. Manager. .---- 1876. M. SCHULTZ . , id retail Grocer Taxi It ore Dealer. Cash paid Hides, Par, Cotton Seed, Oil Bar- Turkeys. Egg, etc. Bed- steads, Oak Baits, Ca Dy Carriages, suits, Tallies, Lounges, Safes, P. aid Gail Ax Bonn, Life Tobacco, Key West Che- roots, Henry Can Cherries, Peaches, Apples, Pine Syrup, Jelly, Milk, Flour Sugar, -Meat, Soap- Lye, Magic Food, Matches, Oil. Seed Meal and Hulls, Gar, Seeds, Oranges, Apples, Dried Apples, Peaches, Prunes, Currents, Raisins, and China Ware. Tin and Wooden Ware, Cakes and Crackers, Cheese, Best Butter, New Royal Sewing Machines, and nu other goods. Quality and quantity. Cheap for cash. see me. S. M. z Announcement We beg leave to announce that we are Wholesale and Retail for -7 White Lead, Paints, Colors, Varnish s and and Country Ready nixed Paints. There is no line in the world th a inc. It has behind it a century's reputation wares and honorable dealings. you use the Paints you never worry about quality. We trust that you will favor your orders whenever you want good paint for any purpose. Have just received a car load and an give you Special Prices. Baker Hart. GREENVILLE, N. C, 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. All machinery new and up to-date and of make. Plans furnished and contracts taken for erection of buildings. Tinning, Slating. and all kinds of sheet metal work. Our Tin shop is next door to Mr. R. L. o our tinning and slating department. You will him-. a master of his trade. share of the public patronage and will do our best to give satisfaction. BLAND . . The On y Many new and pretty Styles are in of and Prints. Indeed it would be more correct to say that one of them are new and pretty. They are from the leading man- and their quality is fully equal to their Dress Goods Lawns, Percales and Prints are shown. The patterns are dainty, the colors rich and lasting, the prices are wonder workers. BLAND No. To get the confidence of the people of Pitt county by is through the daily and semi-weekly editions of THE THE EASTERN REFLECTOR D. J. WHICHARD. Editor and Owner. VOL No. and Friday. GREENVILLE. PITT COUNTY. NORTH CAROLINA. FRIDAY. APRIL 1904 ONE DOLLAR PER YEAR IN ADVANCE No. RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT. Whereas it has pleased our Heavenly Father His wisdom to remove from our midst our loved brother and co-worker, B. Pierce therefore, be it, Resolved 1st. That we bow in bumble submission to the will and power of Him who doe u all thing well, for our betterment and Bis glory. Resolved 2nd. in the death of Brother W. B. Pierce, Pitt Council No. of the Jr. O. A. M- hat lost one of its most faithful members and promising young m-ii, Resolved 3rd. That while from his stay with u we hid learned to him his honest life, to realize that it is only another ripened gathered for the Heaven garner, ire re not as I hues who have HO hope, bu look forward pa- ITEMS. CONSOLIDATED TOBACCO COMPANY. K. Tobacco crop this is one-third this section. We b the hear the farmers say much The stockholders of the tobacco. We hear of Tobacco Company, for cents, that that was here last fall better than Scent . for purpose of conducting a J. F. and B. business and Cooper, of were the Farmers town a short while Wednesday. for that held a meeting Mrs. Bettie Britt would to close up the pleased t . have the ladies to call for the tension. The stockholders and examine millinery before were more than gratified at the made by the books of the El. Holiday, who bet his real- j manager, I he business Laving deuce by fire, is laying even larger than was anticipated, for a new house j After paying all expenses in full C M. Jones returned from a large cash was paid the Baltimore Friday. Shad are not so plentiful a They have been the year. S me of as think, by u next there will not bi Mrs. W. S. i on PERSONALS AND SOCIAL. MONDAY, APRIL F. D. Foxhall went to Plymouth today. Smith want to today, H II. Wilson, today. J. to Sunday. A. to ville today. Jesse returned Saturday B. G. came over this morning. House J G. pent Sunday in Tarboro. Hence the in V- ell beyond, where all hap- and where parting will be young no more. j d Resolved 4th. That we com- his loved ones to Kim h , near a is able and Willing to heal The and comfort in time I th . Resolved 5th. That a copy of these resolutions be upon minutes and id the The company has planned for a much larger business next season, and ha acquired of two other warehouses, the Star so that next season tin;. ; will houses k of on. Th.- Farmers warehouse in. by I Star v .; . ill I managed II. A. lake. The warehouse will . e S. WEDNESDAY. APRIL Fred Cox left this morning foe Raleigh. W. T. Mangum left this morn- A. Ward, of Bethel, in Tuesday evening. W, G. Lamb, of Williamston, in Tuesday evening. B. M. came evening from Wilmington. Mrs. A. E. Tucker left this morning for s visit to Scotland Neck. B. O. Whitaker, of who has been spending someday here, left this morning. Charlie Home left this morning for Elizabeth City, t take a returned this Hod in a drug store there, from Miss Maggie of came home Ha-sell. arrived Tuesday evening to visit Mis. W. . Smith. of e hi . m is j . . i i us ., . . U . . . ; iii. i . tit day eve log from S. P. Billiard returned day evening from Mount. Mrs. A evening from i-s visit h. in W. R. Smith nod Miss Bet. returned Tuesday ; av i in papers id town, cop; be Bent to the h i J. B. White. J. I. S. TO W. T. FLEMING Changed to i- . rail order dispensary recent election here, w. s i returnable before Judge I II. Justice Wilmington, on the has bee a changed for I in Greenville on the 25th fore Judge A. in U an h O. T. who has been his parents here, i this morning. son. Ur and Mrs E II. Thomas and j j,,. little sou and Mrs. T is fin i .-son in ,. i n their was i F. M. Hudson Spent Sill . . I- it- Widely Ml i i Li the r Mr-, it- th K I A ho e ii i he i- re , t i o l ll not i lie N. C, Dear ago, M Grant Smith, Erie, Pa, painted Solicitor L. I. Moore to W three fame and and work of brick Judge to make this .,., s the painter estimated to avoid the and for the paint, lead and-oil. j of the parties to the -i I w . iii. i I Mi- A VI Its. P . It i ii I'll days her m c Prof. V. I . . who evening i last wee , i- l tery at Si i Ii w ii r . led I m Prof. his Practice. The ,. Fire- men had the s -am out for Tuesday night. engine , . i i was not in and I. Moore went, to ii. . J KB , el Ii i . i ; t c. . i , . to fl the , ; too gel right. wood, tin-day end , . , her-with Mn, May , , . . . , ,, ; Lucky that no fire while s K Leary over oil . . VIM. Dr. of Kinston, came logo t- turned Saved on hearing there, Judge the paint. s changed . Don't know cost of the work, By the rule, the Raving of labor Tonight at The Opera Home, would be from to ,,. . all, from to room only Monday This is the tale, as it Stock Co. will from Messrs. F. Nick Son, for opening perform .- our agents there. years. ii In Yours wonderful sou-. F. . Go. . , roe play It. by more people than on stage today. High class specialties will be introduced between the acts. Seats now on Prices Io, and Special ladies mid on professions is a ii two Ii. . an The y -v . . -It r if the an resting ,. on Ilia id hi j and remarkable career. K. . e reading selection from play TUESDAY, APRIL as in that com ii ion. They had it working well bi fore they Mr. ml of I Masonic Funeral. who have Ivan On m n- ii . left o'clock L-d.- A. W. A. V . . c C. r. Masonic funeral at the of P. S. paint. H. L. Gar r Marriage Licenses. Last week Register of Deeds B, Williams issued licenses to the following couples; J. It. Mills and Ola Elks, J. E. and Lula T. and Barn- hill. Mark Knight and Sarah for Greenville Today If. Greene us a letter notifying him of the ship- of a outfit of machinery which he has ordered W. L in Saturday Mr p; u Falkland, .-. and Mrs. who died in February, fie lodge Bethel . , , . . . , . the purpose of establishing a i. , j Steam here Mr. Greene G. H. end la . , , , tells the laundry will make a of family work. This Stricken at Work. will be a treat convenience. Smashed The Buggy. Warren Tucker, a colored man We got wind up of in of Mr. F. M. Hodges, was stricken with while at work a field near town, Monday afternoon, he in a condition. runaway horse, day afternoon, a bit wrong. Be- fore reaching the bridge the horse tangled the buggy with a corner post end smashed it. same pi t were Hadley, P. J. Jarvis, Vines. L. A. and L A. B. A. M ye, Sr , and Miss Mary After the reception a varied n enjoyable menu was served the handsome dining room. The will b its next regular meeting with Mrs. K on May he i bird. Watch The painting any house owner is wise enough to Town and Country Paint. D. J- painted his ago with Town Paint and it has no been painted since. Watch how it has lasted. Watch Fleming Moore's office which was painted also with this famous paint eight years ego. Baker ft Hart, Wholesale ft Re- tail Distributing Ii. C was will assemble the temple Sun- day morning at and there proceed to Falkland. of other of Kinston, spent today here. J. S. went up the road this morning. O. L, Joy left Monday evening for mu. Used Dynamite. Sunday afternoon several ex- were made with dynamite near where the two men were drowned in the river last week. This was dour with the view of ,, . . . jarring the bodies end causing B C of came . ., ,, , , . ., ; ,, them to use to lie the evening, , . . ,, , . tint the J. B. Cherry. Jr., has returned bodies did not rise, borne from Baltimore. were killed number he II returned Monday evening from Suffolk. Dr. Vann Coming. A. T. Harper, of Goldsboro, Dr T of came in Monday evening. the University at n , . , ,. Raleigh, will preach in Greenville P. T. Anthony returned Monday evening from Scotland Neck. H will lecture the High at Mrs G. L. Patrick, of Winterville Friday night and will today with Mrs. V. Johnson. Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Ward, of Bethel, who were visiting here, returned home this Morning. also preach in that town Sunday night. Nice Quarters. Tuesday night the Odd ,,. ,, , met in their new hall Ma- Minnie returned temple. The Monday from where and Knights of Pythias ere she has been school. i up quarters have a hall.