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f. R. L. Dentist. GREENVILLE, N. C. Dr. D. L. James. Dental Surgeon TN PERRY CO. Norfolk, Va. Cotton and handlers of Bagging, Ties and Bags. Correspondence and shipments solicited William Fountain, ft. D. Physician and Surgeon. N. C Office one door east of post office, street Mayor's Court. Mayor H. W. has disposed of the following cases in his from April to May T. B Cherry, drunk and down I fined and costs, T. B. Cherry, drunk and down, days in jail. W. H. White, simple assault. fined one and coats Cornelius Joyner, drunk, fined 93.20. William Williams, drunk and cost-, Henry simple assault, fined and costs Silas Donaldson, drunk and down, lined and costs 94.20. selling liquor on Sunday, bound over to superior court. William Nichols, drunk fined and costs, appeal Superior court. R. II. drunk, lined and costs, C. FLANAGAN, Attorney at Law, Greenville. N. C. CRANK H. WOOTEN, Attorney-at-Law, N. C. .----- ESTABLISHED M. SCHULTZ Wholesale retail Grocer and Dealer. Cash paid for Hides, Fur. Cotton Seed, Oil Bar- Turkeys, Egg, Bed- Mattresses, Oak Suits, Ba My Carriages, Go-Carts, Parlor suits, Tables, Lounges, Safes. P. Gail Ax Life Tobacco, Key West Che- roots. Henry George Can- Cherries, Peaches, Apples, Pine Apples, Syrup, Jelly, Milk, Flour Sugar, Lye, Magic Food, Oil. Seed Meal and Gar, den Seeds, Oranges, Apples, Candies, Dried Peaches, Prunes, Currents, and China Ware, Tin and Ware, Cakes and Crackers, Ghana, Best Butter, New Royal Sewing Machines other goods. Quality and quantity. Cheap for cash. C e see mo. S. EL of the condition of of Greenville Greenville, C- At the close of business L. ans and Discounts 9158,537.29 Overdrafts 1.030.09 Furniture Fixtures 3,618.57 Due from Banks 183,023.76 Checks cash items 1,002.32 Sold Coin silver Coin 3,289.59 27,871.00 ITEMS. K. C. Way, 1904. Mrs. Louise is very ill at the dome of her son, C H. Langston. Mr. and Mrs. R. T children spent Saturday night and Sunday with C. II. Mrs. John is sick list. Mr. and Mrs. L. V. too spent Sunday in the neighbor- hood. , T. O. and sister, Miss Maggie, spent Saturday night at E. E. Ken-ton was at Reedy Bra- Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Arnold spent Saturday night in the neigh H. n went to j Tuesday afternoon. Charles went the river E E. sitting out tobacco Wednesday. Joe and Nat went to Saturday. E. E. and BOO, George, went to Saturday. Misses Maud Nina Hemby, Ellen and Rosa Smith, of Stand ard, were in the neighborhood afternoon. Wood was in the neigh- Monday. TAG YOU'RE IT. Capital Stock paid in 925,000.00 Surplus, 20,000.0 Undivided Profits less Paid 8,875.03 Deposits 327,756.15 Cashier's decks out- standing 1,834.91 THE BEAUTIFUL SHOWERS. State of North Carolina, , of Pitt. j I, James L. Little, Cashier of the above-named bank, do solemnly swear that the above statement is true to the beat of my knowledge and belief JAMES L. LITTLE. Subscribed and to me, this 8th day of 1904. JAMES TYSON, Public Correct Attest R. A. TYSON. J. A. ANDREWS, Directors w w -a BLAND Many new and pretty styles are seen in the fathering of and Prints, Indeed it would be more correct say that every- one of them are new and pretty. They are from the leading man and their quality is fully to then- beauty. All the Dress Goods Lawns. Percales and Prints are shown. The patterns are dainty, the colors rich and lasting, the prices are wonder workers. BLAND No. -a Contributed was the shower of rain yesterday Everybody, everything, was hop- it would rain. The had oppressive. The dust had become so suffocating and in- tolerable, from head to foot one would be covered in dust. And then came the beautiful mist of, rain. Only a gentle change hardly enough to discern and voice of thunder, no shriek of wind, but quietly, softly, like cooing of the it fell on the fevered spirits, Like the voice of angel's How grateful should we be that His rain upon the just and tie There to be almost a new world today for every one. Truly whet a great world is this of ours. The are happy, the pie are all rejoiced, and the birds ting All indeed j are X How easy it is to ho luxury of fine tailoring is brought i r within the means of moderate incomes. Times have changed, for so far as dress is concerned, the clerk and mechanic the footing as tho The Tailoring Co., makes garments of the highest standard at a everybody can afford to pay. We the dealers for this famous house end are showing five hundred of their new Spring styles. C. S. FORBES, THE MAN'S OUTFIT R. J. C. V. York. L H. Pender. Cold Comfort what we are and possession of one of our Refrigerator Will insure sweet milk, cream and butter, cool drinking water and many dainties that would be unattainable, without the Refrigerator. HAVE YOU A LAWN you have you will want a Lawn Mower pretty soon, and 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 and guarantee it to do the work. Water Coolers, Ice Cream Hammocks and everything else in the hardware line. H. L. CARR The Merry Fifteen. This club, The Merry Fifteen, Diet and at Miss Mary j J. Smith's, Thursday, May 5th, j 1901. The following President, j day, secretary, Eula treasurer, Ii-s Essie Ellington, pi committee, Miss Katie The next will be with Miss Essie Ellington Monday, May 1804 at lour o'clock. The and Lumber Co., Contractors, Constructors and MANUFACTURERS Factory situated by the railroad just North of the Imperial All kinds of lumber, I and scroll work. All machinery new and up to-date and of the best make. Plans furnished and contracts taken for erection of buildings. Tinning, and all kinds of metal work. Our Tin shop is next door to Mr. It. L. Wyatt has charge our 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. I. R. M. Elect Officers. The Great Council of the Bed Men who were in session this week in Charlotte elected the following officers for the year C. T. great prophet, Wash- A. Burns, great sachem, Charlotte; F. M. Hodges, great senior Greenville; B. W. Taylor, great junior Washington; E. T. Stewart, chair man an laws, Washington. A man at Bloom Ills., ate forty bananas in forty minutes. . . As most of the Hotels here were destroyed by lire, visitors may experience some difficulty finding and avoid this we have made arrangements a number of private hoarding houses where yon will be taken care of. If you will advise us when you expect to arrive we will secure a room advance tor you We carry the largest line of Crockery, China, Table Glassware and Tinware, South of New York, and invite your inspection of our sample rooms. v The Angle Lamp used in the Reflector Office was bought of us. It is the best Oil Lamp made. Call and examine it, THOMAS BROS., Wholesale China, and Tinware. 218-220-222 S. Charles St. BALTIMORE, THE EASTERN REFLECTOR D. J. Editor and Owner. and Friday. ONE DOLLAR PER YEAR IN ADVANCE No. GREENVILLE. PITT COUNTY. NORTH CAROLINA. FRIDAY, MAY 1904. No. PERSONALS AND SOCIAL MONDAY, MAY C. Q. Pugh went to Washington today. A. O. Monk went to Tarboro this morning. Tom went to Bethel Sunday. Charlie went to Bethel Sunday. Ed. Forbes to Sunday. J. went to Ayden Saturday. J. It Moore left this for Baltimore. George left this for Tarboro. C. B. Curtis went to ville J. S. to Weldon this morning. J. W. White went to Hen- Sunday. Will Simon went to Mount Sunday. B. A. Forbes to Grifton Sunday evening. T. T. came in this morn- Mini S. B. left this morn- for Mat to W. E. Hooker went to more this morning. J. B. Cherry, Sr., went to more this F. M. returned H. H. Wilson came over from this Hiss Mary returned evening ii. E. Fuming to Winter- Saturday evening. Claude to Winter- villi- Saturday evening. B. F. to Sunday morning. Mr. Mrs. D. E. i at House. Cleveland Moors came trout Kin- ion J. Pope returned to J. J. from Saturday Thomas E. Little returned from Saturday morning. . Miss Gustie returned to Saturday evening. Edward Matthews returned to Mrs. W. B. Smith and little daughter went to Hassell Sunday. Messrs J. H. and J. C, Cobb to Norfolk Sunday morning. Mrs. Jenkins and -vent to House Sunday morn- Sheriff O. W. Harrington re- turned from Morganton Saturday evening. J. L. Little and bod, James, spent Sunday his parents near House. Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Baker came in Sunday evening to relatives and hers. J. W. Smith and little son, returned from ville Sunday evening. Misses Martha and Annie Smith Miss Oakley came in from Ayden Sunday morning. Foster Quinn, of came in evening to visit his mother, Mr.-. Dora Quinn. Miss Lena Matthews, by Ferrell Bares and Miss Maude Hooker in Washington. Mrs. D. J. Whichard and daughter, Miss returned Sunday evening from a D. P who has been spending some time with F. G. Hurt in mm, left this for Fayetteville. B. L. Abbott, who has been visit hie sister, Mrs. L. H. returned to his home at Sunday. Mrs. who ha been visiting her son, J. D. Garden, re- turned to her home at Henderson morning. Airs. J. Bryan Grimes arrived from Sunday evening to visit her parents, Mr. Mrs. J. J. Mr. and Mrs. J. G. and little daughter, and D. J. Which- ard daughter, to Whichard Sunday. E. B. Thomas, who was with the past season as bookkeeper, left this morning to spend the summer with his parents, at Republican Grove, Va. B. F. Betts left Sunday morning for Florence, S. C, where he will engage the buggy business. Mr. Betts one of the best buggies on the road and with his means TUESDAY, MAY Miss Bettie Hooker is sick. H. A. White went to today. Mayor H. W. Whedbee went t. Bethel today. W. I. returned Monday evening from Tarboro. returned Monday evening from hinder. T. M. Moore, wt came in Monday evening. J. A. and Wiley Brown vent to Aurora today. Mi. and Mrs. Ed. Forbes return- ed from W. E. Powell to Grifton Monday Io attend the Ministerial Association. Mi. Mrs. J. G. little daughter returned Monday evening a visit to W. B. went to Durham Monday to attend the meeting of the Grand Lodge I. O. O. F. E. A. Move, representative of Covenant Lodge No. O O. F. left Monday for Durham to attend the meeting of the Grand Lodge. Mrs. C. L. Whichard and little son and Miss Mary of Nor- folk and Mrs. M. A. of Whichard, are visiting Mrs. E. J. Whichard. A Beautiful Home At o'clock this at the handsome residence of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. on Fifth street, a beautiful marriage was witnessed by a large number of friends. The contracting parties were Mr. T. W. Skinner and Miss Emily Higgs, both very popular young people. The spacious ball and parlors of the were splendidly decorated in keeping with the happy occasion. Miss James played the march as the party entered the parlor during the The first to enter were little Miss Jessie and Charlie Jr., who held ribbons an aisle for the others to pass through. Then came little Miss Novella bearing the wedding ring on a silver tray. Following her came the dame of honor, Mrs. J. B. sister of the bride. She of black lace over black and carried carnations. The bride groom then en the bride wearing a becoming traveling suit of blue voile. The ceremony was gracefully performed by A. T. pastor of the Baptist Mr. and Mis, Skinner, accompanied by a number f friends, drove to the depot where they took the morning train for a trip t. Washington City and other points. Many very bridal received. After their trip Mi. and Mrs. Skinner will returned to Greet ville an I make I heir home here- MEMORIAL DAY. LETTER TO T. R. MOORE. Lumber. , We are establishing a saw mill on the A. J. Tyson farm, one mile above Tyson church and miles from Farmville, and can furnish lumber of any kind. Will make a specialty of heart timber- G. T. 4-wk-w, A. J. big lot of at Johnston 5-3 a a and Daisy Tucker. Greenville N. O. A painter complained that our cam are too full; unhandy; spills. It's a way handler nor Our gallon contains the usual is seven. We'll over again; but we like a foil cat . How much short yon a Seven gallons be the portion. suggest that the shortage is probably not cheapest Guess we'll stick to four quarts to a gallon, and fifty gallons a barrel. The name to go by is lead-am Yours truly F. W. P. S. H. L. Can sells paint. San Book Club. Reported for Tuesday, April the Sans Book Club held its regular meeting with Miss Bertha Patrick. After the business meeting was over Misses Tyson and James delightfully entertained us with several vocal selections. Miss Patrick then served deli- refreshments. We had the pleasure of having for Brame, Janie Reunion of Confederate Veterans. One of the lessons learned by old soldiers on the battle field was the Men who feared not to face cannon, would not be likely to flinch before a thunder storm rain, hence the old soldiers large number here the brought both storm and rain. At o'clock Bryan Grimes Camp of Confederate Veterans met in the court house and called the roll transacted such as was before them. At o'clock they formed line marched command of Maj. H. to the new house Masonic temple where the public exercises were held. There was a large number of veterans in line and each wore an appropriate badge. The stage the opera house had as a background a large United States flag, front was a pyramid decorated with Confederate flags. The Daughters of the Confederacy had preceded the veterans to the opera house and occupied seats reserved for them. At the opera house the program as previously published was car- out, the only change being that Mayor H. W. Whedbee who was to welcome the had been called out of town and tor L. I. delivered the ad- dress his stead. Both his come, the introduction f the speaker by Mr. F. C. Harding were in beautiful language. The opera house was to its lull capacity, and a. present the excellent speech of W. B. Cox. his speech he paid glowing tribute to the valor Of the Confederate veterans, and the part 1.1 conducting the affairs of the nation by men coming from the ranks of Confederacy. The was never so well managed, he as was represented in the prominent foreign by a from the South and two were of the cabin-1. At tic of Gen. Cox's speech, Mrs. T. J. Jar vis, in be half of the daughters of the Con- presented him with a magnificent the exercises the opera house the procession marched to the cemetery deco- rate the graves of soldiers, returned to the court house lawn was prepared for the veterans. The Osceola furnished music for the exercises. How's This for Hard Luck A man was shaving himself and he cut off half of his nose; he dropped the razor, and as he did so, the cut off his toe. He was in a hurry to stick his toe and his nose on, that he stuck hie nose on the place where the toe ought to be, and stuck his toe where his nose pro- belonged. Now, whenever he wants to blow his nose, he has to take off bis shoe and stocking. Winterville Commencement. The public, will be admitted free to all the exercises of the Winter, ville High School commencement this week, except the closing con- cert Friday night. For to the latter there will a email charge of cents for adults and cents for children. No one will be admitted without a ticket. Each member of the families rep- resented in the school and the Tar Heel band will be given tickets. All others will be charged method of by tickets i adopted so as to prevent over crowding like the past commence- to give those who get seats a chance to enjoy the without disturbed by people standing a p. Marriage Licenses. Last week of Deeds B. Williams issued licenses to the following WHITE John Myrtle way. L. C. Tripp and Robert Howard and Francis Winston. Irvin Hines and Fannie May. Win. and Joseph Price Isabella Little. Willoughby and Hagar Darden. W. O. Barrett and Palsy Ann Splendid Opera louse. The large audience gathered id the temple opera on Tuesday s some idea of the crowd the house can accommodate. It was the time the opera house was public, and many were surprised at the size and splendid sealing range- When the Ural meat is given, which will be for for the benefit of the lodge fund, the audience should be equally as large as the Tues- day. Caught a Fine J. G. and the pent at ton's, and in com- with W. II. Which i-, and H. M. enjoyed a fishing trip in Creek. Wind and tide were both contrary, making it what old fishermen call . bad day for bites, hut p. sticking to it a good , was landed, u o.-t of them v. line specimens of the finny tribe. Greek is an ideal tor fishing. New Buildings. L. is having two more houses built on his property in South Greenville. F. M. Hodges is having a house built his Dickinson avenue lot. D. S. Smith has started ;, house on the lot he purchased D. Haskett, comer Evans and Twelfth streets. First and Youngest. As some of the veterans at the reunion Tuesday were talking over incidents cf the war, it was learned that Justice C. D. was the first in Pitt county to enlist in the service of the Confederacy, and Senator A. L. Blow was the youngest Pitt to enlist. For and . , on cotton gin,, feeder He sneezed the other day and his and a 50-saw gin

Is the topic of our thoughts as well as yours just now. In fact we've been thinking about it for some time and we've been getting ready for you. The result is we're showing the finest line of Custom Tailor Made Suits. You ever saw. Our is ordinary ready made, but made especially for us. We select our own styles and patterns and have OUR SUITS MADE TO ORDER, and you know what you are getting when you buy from us. NEW SPRING CLOTHING, HATS, CAPS, NECK- WEAR, SHIRTS. Etc. are arriving every day. We aim to have nothing but good things in our store, therefore we can safely recommend them. Department The Branch of the Reflector is in I of C. E. Bradley, who is authorized ts transact any bust for the paper in and territory. The Language of Gifts. To give the cook a holiday fies a cold To give most -people what they , deserve signifies you are get- ting wise, To give the janitor fifty cents signifies that you want him to do what you want him to . To give a a retort direct signifies that there will be a hot argument forthcoming. To give her younger brother a quarter means that he is to pear for the time To give your wife a bunch of roses when you go home at night signifies that you want to go to a lodge meeting. A. E Tucker Co., BUSTLING CLOTHIERS. With the Watts law in full tilt, passed by the democratic legislature and the Federal land- the whiskey fraud men in the penitentiary, the liquor men no doubt realize that they are up against it good and hard Greens- Record. That proposition to elect a bishop, made in the Northern Methodist is one reason why the Southern Methodist have not wished to unite with their Northern brethren Haleigh News Observer. in the only perfect tasteless Castor Oil. Tastes as good as Maple Syrup. per bottle for sale by John T. Farmville, X- D. W. DEALER IN Groceries And Provisions Cotton Bagging and Ties always on hand Fresh Good kept con- in stock. Country Produce Bought and Sold D. W. OR North Carolina. J. H- HARRIS CO-. FARMVILLE, Dry Goods, Notions, Shoes, Hats, Fancy Groceries, Crockery, Glassware, Fruits, To- and Cigars. Everything cheap or cash. Highest price for country ft I Norfolk. Va, Cotton Buyers and Brokers ill Cotton, Grain and Pris- ons. Private Wires to New Toil Chicago and New Orleans. DEALER IN American and Italian Marble N. C. AND FENCE SOLD J First work price reasonable sent upon application. J. J. Bro. you to make their store headquarters and while there to inspect their complete stock of GENERAL MERCHANDISE and learn their low prices. We can supply all your needs in any line of goods. We are selling Lawns and other summer dress goods at about half price, to make room for all goods. C. E. BRADLEY One Price Store. We carry a general line of Mer- Dry Goods and Notions. Nice line of Shoes, Shirts and Neck wear etc. Fresh Stock of Fancy and Heavy Groceries. New line Wood, Tin and Hardware, we make specialties of Furniture Sew- Machine and Cook Stoves. We do not claim to have any better Goods or Prices than other merchants, hut we do claim a fair and honest deal for ail, we for cash which enables us lo do a safe business and we give our the benefit of it, Cash Sales, Small Margins and one price to all is our motto. A, a Is the place to et Clothing, Dry Goods, Notions, Shoes, Groceries, Hardware, Furniture, Crockery, etc., at bottom IA full line of Drugs and Medicines. Highest prices paid for all kinds of country produce. Some fellow claims to have A correspondent of Chicago exhibit at the St. Louis exposition is the most attractive there. covered a remedy for preventing nays the North Carolina dogs from howling Just that belated gentleman get out of the push. Smith Wesson have had on the market for years a rem- that gets there like touching a Star. OLD DOMINION Two Arms belonging of the New I exchange have been suspended for irregularities. M. if. FARMVILLE, N. MILLINERY and FANCY GOODS, in Fashions. Boll line of Brimmed untrimmed Do You Eat 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, Johnston Bros. Greenville, N. C. Not Quite How often you can get a thing nail or screw driver or lacking. Have a good tool box and he prepared tor emergencies. Our line tools is all could desire, and we will see that your tool box does not lack a single useful Of Course You get Harness, Horse Goods, of J. R. Corey Steamer B. L. Myers leave Washington daily, except Sunday, at a. m for Greenville, leave Greenville daily, except Sunday, at m. for Washington. Connecting at Washington with Steamers for Norfolk, Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York Boston, and all points North. Don at Norfolk with railroads for all points West. Shipper should order their freight by Old Dominion Line from New York and Norfolk and Southern R. It. and Old Dominion Line from Norfolk; Clyde Line from Philadelphia. Hay Line and Chesapeake Line from Baltimore and Merchants and Miners Line from Boston. Sailing hours i In change without Notice. T. H. Myers, AC Washington, N. G. J. J. N-. C. H. B. President Beach Street, N. Y. Ayden, N. C. May, 1901. W. C. Jackson Co. want your eggs, poultry See them be- fore Belling. We were at W. C. Jackson Co's store the other day, and was surprised to n that they car- such an extensive line of clothing. The man, youth or child who cannot get suited in there, either in a suit or a pair of pants, is hard to please. Julius a student in the military school at has been on a visit to his parents here. Our roller wash board is a it is without a and is to take the lead, to try one, is to buy one, and to buy one, is to never be without one Ayden Milling Mfg. Co., Ayden, V. C. Misses and returned from Grifton yesterday. Canned goods of every at Hart Jenkins. E. E. Co. will do all they possible can to please you with their new Hue of heavy fancy groceries Mrs. Jesse Stock came home Monday morning from down the road. We use a fair patent shafts, black hickory singletree-, 2nd growth, ash bowl, No. ma- chine buffed leather, and put to- by practical and skilled We use tine's 1st class varnish, hence we to make the neatest and most, durable buggy N. C, Ayden Milling Mfg Co., Ayden, N. C. Mrs. Ellis, has been visiting in has We the ladies to call and examine our hue of lawn before purchasing elsewhere. J. J. Hines. Miss and Mis. J. E. Cannon were in town Mon- day. Lime, plastering hair, windows, blinds side lights at J. B. Smith Bro. AYDEN DEPARTMENT. A nice new Hue of ladies and j A full assortment of ladies and Misses slippers at J. E. Smith A i gents shoes at reasonable prices at our Bro. The latest styles in straw hits and caps J. J. J. W. , oil this market six car load of wire since Johnnie Nobles, our clever deputy postmaster, spent the Sabbath ville. Just received spring suit cloth- for J. J. Hines. Fancy candies, oranges, apples bananas at E. E. Co's. Mrs. M. J. Edwards, of Kinston, who has been Mrs. J. J. El wards, returned home Saturday evening. Confectioneries, tinware and everything in merchandise at fair prices can be found by call- at store of Hart Jenkins. shingles at per Tyson. Harvey Cox. of a visit j came down Sunday spent the day with C. A. Fair and J. M. Blow. e are headquarters for cotton seed, meal, hulls, hay, oats. Cannon Tyson. You will do well to go to Sum fell for fancy groceries. ASK FOR Ha if we are not mistaken, COLUMBIA If it doesn't give you absolute satisfaction your dealer will pay you for r. turning it. B. W. Johnson, Dist. Ayden, A beautiful line of straw at J. B. Smith Bro. Mrs. Mary ck, living with her. daughter, Mrs. A. W. Ange, near here, while returning J. A. L. read an in- paper at the Free Will Baptist Seminary last Sunday illustrating the steps from the Alpha to the Omega of a drinking We have heard it very highly complimented. Go to E. E. Co's new market for beef, fresh meats, sage, and fresh fish. nice cool drink go lo fountain. first-class brick ply to E. S. Edwards Son, den, N. C. A full supply always on hand. Edward had garden peas and new Irish potatoes for dinner the first Sunday in Maj. We invite the ladies to call, and inspect our new spring dress goods, laces, hamburg, insertions etc. Gannon Tyson. The ladies are especially invited to call and inspect our line of mercerized we have it in bolts also in patterns of lengths. J J. Hines Don't fail to see W. M. Edwards Co's. new line of dress goods. First Class hand made brick, by the wholesale and retail large stock always on hand, your orders solicited. J. A. Miss Cora Smith is spending some time with Mrs Henry Man 1.50 per day. near depot on West Ave- Transient custom solicited B. F. W. M. Edwards , On , will cell yon a good pair of pant u for fifty cents. Mrs. J. D. Perry was visiting from a visit bad a stroke of pan- Mrs. last week. there is a whispering and j at is the consideration of a j considered critically ill. We nope cotton seed oil mill. soon to learn of her entire For can apples, u Go to W. M. Edwards Co. for poor next pair of pants. tomato, apply to E. E. Anything you want in white goods at M. Co's. Mrs and Miss of were here yesterday. When you need a light, E- Cox Fled tough pole, sly for your buggy tut carriage. Call on us and f K selection. Ayden Milling Mfg. Durham as representatives lo Co. Ayden, N, J L. of Grifton, was here Monday on business. the Lodge of Odd Fellows now in session. Mr. will visit Ore before bis return. Our line of ready mixed To my paints are the best. have just returned from j Tyson. and have opened a new line of We carry a splendid assortment pretty goods. Please of body carpets in various We have a full lino of furniture best quality, the puces you are looking for. Tyson. If you are troubled with your eyes, have J. W. Taylor, the graduate optician, to examine them M. M. Sauls, wife and child left for Sunday morn i lit where will remain several week . Just another lot of boys and child ten's clothing at W, M. Edwards. Millet seed at J. R Smith Bro. Fresh butter and cheese ice at Sutured Strawberries were in on our streets Saturday at ten cents per quart. They were fine too. Two small new iron safes just the kind for small business or farmers at J. K. Smith Bro. The best quality of flour as cheap as the cheapest at Hart Miss Dudley went to Saturday to visit friends. Miss L. Smith, millinery emporium just all the latest novelties ladies and dress goods. A class milliner is my employ. Give me a trial. J. E. Green, of greeted us from the tram Saturday his return home from Grifton. As authorized for Daily and Eastern we take great pleasure receiving sub willing receipts for those in arrears. We have a list of all who receive their mail at this office. We also take orders for job Miss Sallie Cox, of spent here visiting friends. Kings, Stonewall and Carolina Plows at J. Smith Bro. Our Hue of straw hats are latest styles and the prises right. Tyson. Corn, hay oats, at J. K. Smith Bro. Elder of the Free Will Baptist his regular at church day and Sunday. A. in removing u belt from a fly wheel at the Ayden Milling Mfg Co's shops, the other day, had the misfortune to have two of the fingers on his right, hand broken. He had a very row escape of his life. Mrs. Betsey Taylor, of Airy Grove, is visiting Mrs. J. T. Smith Jr. Sam White and James Long, of Greenville, were here Friday. The Atlantic N. C., railroad engineer who was sentenced t days jail at has been pardoned by the governor. The Odd Fellows Grand Lodge meets in Durham on the 10th. Bed Poison M. M. SAULS. PHARMACIST, N. C. Cottonseed meal at J. it. S Bro. Safe, Strong, Liberal. What's safer, or stronger than The Prudential is as safe and strong i's Gibraltar. The leading Life In I and safety con- A new lot of men's . I We want your chickens eggs. J. It. Smith Bro, shirts just received at w wards Co's. Ed- Miss Addie Proctor, of is Mr.-. Sparks. A strong Company can lo be liberal to its policy holders. The is liberal. See E. Hooks, Special Agent, New d Smith Bro. at J. B to call to see me next door Smith Bros. Mrs. J. A. Davis. Mrs. D. G. Berry and Miss Olivia Berry Friday evening from an extended visit to Scotland Neck and other points. Just case of men's at W. M. Ed- wards Co's. salt for stock, at J. R. Smith Bro. George Worthington Bro, work in this Hue a specially. Work first class brick ply to E. Edwards Son, -en, N. C. A full suppl always on hand- A. P, has been to styles and patterns, which make excellent hall rags, at a normal cost. Ladies ate cordially invited to call and see them. Milling Mfg. Co., Ayden, N. C. Miss returned Monday morning. J. ii. of Greenville, I was here from Saturday until The amount of proceeds I r the Free Will Seminary j Henry lecture last Wednesday night about ten dollars which goes toward Rev. k. Tingle and DB. for n piano for the of Much credit is due Annie visit for several days. Joyner and Myrtle Moon for zeal manifested in this noble cause. Advertising G. Con I says while he was riding along We have several second hand Greene county last week sewing machines bailed him and said Dr. Joseph Dixon, PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, Office Block, Best Railroad, Ayden, N. C. cheap at J. It. Smith Bro. OF THE BANK OF AYDEN, N. At the close of business March 28th, RESOURCES. Loans and Discounts, Furniture and Fixtures Due from Banks, Cash Items, Cash in Bank, Total, Capital paid in, Undivided less Deposits, Total. j see in the department that you represent certain I ranee companies which consider the best. Come up to tie house, Mr. Cox complied and had the gratification of writing two policies I for a nice sum each, one for gentlemen and one for bis wife. Mr Cox is a strong advocate of primer's ink, as are all other good business men. Now we have plenty the wagon and cart wheels and will Bell them as cheap as any one. Ayden Milling Mfg. Co. Ayden, N. C. Dr. Practicing Physician Surgeon, Office Hotel Annie, Ayden, N. C. E. V- COX, ATTORNEY- AT- LAW. Ayden, N. C. W. B. ALEXANDER Tonsorial Artist, Latest Styles Hair Cutting, Shaving and i i E. G. COX, Life, Fire. Accident Health Insurance, Ayden N. C

THE EASTERN REFLECTOR AND D. J. Editor and Entered in the post office t Greenville, N. C, as second class matter, Advertising rates made upon application. A correspondent desired at every post office in Pitt and adjoining counties. in to tills, Pitt K. C, May 1904. A hearty soldiers. welcome to the old They Judge Parker is red headed. That makes like him better than ever. Hearst's libel suits will give him else to think about now in addition to trying to get the nomination. Notwithstanding she has a war on hand Russia has decided to make an exhibit at the world's fair. Wonder if she will give an example of how she blows up her own battleships. Though they may fall down at other things, it cannot be said that the Russians are not good runners when are behind them. says if the newspapers don't quit talking about him he is going to kill somebody. Then the captain should quit doing things for the papers to talk about. A railroad in Pennsylvania is be- sued by a show company for the loss of lour inches of a tail was dentally cut off while the animal was being transported. That is quite a dear tail. be-11 selected to amuse the patients of an in- sane asylum. own in . ml . world some people crazy over game. a college cannot run without a ball team to give it notoriety. The Confederate veterans of Pitt county hare not had a more pleasant reunion than the one held here Tuesday, The crowd was large, the exercises interesting, and setter order could not have been asked, for. Some of the older veterans looked as if time was stealing upon them and they will not be left for many wore reunions. Si. Petersburg report that a Russian officer has an air slip after Professor Langley's pattern, and it flies. Professor Langley says he does not think it Sun- And the professor ought to know. Having tried the himself and fully demonstrated that it will not fly, he can speak i v on another ship made after same pattern. Return Them All. IGNORE THE OFFICE SEEKERS. Sam Jones, in the meeting he is conducting at Greensboro, of the modern college and universities in tile States don't turn out as many royal men as the old log But brother Jones must not over- look the baseball and foot bull champions that are coming out of the colleges and universities in these latter days. These stand the schools for more reputation now than book learning. North Carolina is fortunate in being in congress by array of talent. in the senate and in the house oar are up to the high water mark in intelligence and alertness. They are not looking out not merely for the development of their re- but the whole and especially the South Atlantic states witness among others Senator immigration bill aid Representative Small's inland canal I ill, Then again, one of the most speeches that the has produced was delivered by lion. Kitchin of the second district in an arraignment of Pres- Our delegation at the national capital is just getting its hand in. Let's keep it and every member of Free Press. J at this moment times are a little critical. Having eliminated from the political arena the vote- to a very great ex tent, the issues that shall agitate the political atmosphere will be con- fined strictly to good sense sad sound judgment of the whit At this crisis, the meet important in the epoch of our, it the greatest should be observed. That there i a vast of opinion existing in the public mind admits of so contra- diction. To conciliate these- differ- will require s and thought worthy of the- most competent minds. First we take it is She welfare of the people; second the upholding of democratic pies, and third the selection of the best material to represent all that is required to tins a stable and safe government. I am opposed to any and all men who announce themselves as the most suitable-and to represent the grand old tic pasty in the Management of affairs as they shall present theta- selves. am in. favor of the seeking the man not the pauper at the- door lea alms. The old time in this par- at Least practiced by our forefathers, is the surest and safest means of a. safe, judicial and government. am opposed upon any individual the high honors cl. oar party who begging crying for the same. It is- not safe policy, to the least. A beggar in any phase of life is- an object perhaps worthy of charity,, but in no wise entitled to special honors- Just now with many questions- upon which there is a vast differ of opinion, requires a though worthy of the deepest and most penetrating mind, and to our party with chronic office and those who know not the trials of an honest will tend to embarrass the situation bring about a state of affairs not only deplorable, but possibly the means of in the coining Old to use force in Louisiana that he as a to as- certain the of th people went to New Orleans and consulted the- , and, after authority to exchange for the American; reported to President reined the and strips yesterday- amid the the Governor Taft knows well that is way the-stars and WASHINGTON D. G, Mat 1904. Secretary Taft, in an interview with your correspondent a few months ago, attempted lo justify the subjugation of the by seizure of Louisiana under the as he termed it. I that the Louisiana province was not seized, but was with the full consent of the who dwelt there. I see that the Governor is out again exploiting the Louisiana Purchase as a justification If all toe people of the country were as loyal ts every interest affects them as the newspapers are to their towns, counties and state, there would be a wonderful differ- in things. The newspapers of North Carolina, and of other states as well, dairy and weekly. city or country papers, show more genuine loyalty to the communities, towns and in which they labor than any other institutions or enterprise that have to do with the public interest. When did one of our criminal aggression in ever read anything in a local or Does he not that reflected on the east. remember that locality or the state except in the purpose and of doing good Sometimes have to print news that is unpleasant but the editors and manager's bear more of such unpleasantness- than any one else. Every worthy is en- by the paper w papers of the town and in many cases the papers take the lead in good enterprises even when there is no difference to the paper, in matters of dollars and cents, in . ,, . the such enterprise succeeds or not. If as many person would say good things for a local paper, for Philippine Islands- while he was there. in stead Does he think there is at a resemblance between the t There is no the tariff question-in its various phases will be prominent in the- platforms- f both parties and in the fall cam- The republicans will i ex- claim, stand pat But we think tariff revision,. we'll revise The retort that a party which has main- law is not a party to the Senate leader was the people town- and they would take m re inter- est in reading and supporting the paper themselves. There is no question about the fact that news- papers are more loyal and communities and com- are to papers. There are many ways in which the public could be helpful t- papers without or sacrifice, and view of the of ties they ought it. Above all, every man in the community ought keep his accounts square with his greatly annoyed by Charles M- q. Schwab a letter that steel rail sold to a ton were, under the- tariff, j in England for a Ninety Dollars out of Tea. ff there is any law in logic of clear quibbled, for the Kansas The democrats of Harnett in their recent county convention, had one plank in their platform that fills the bill. It reads as favor the adoption by our national convention at St. Louis of a platform upon which every true democrat can stand, leaving out of it every dead issue which heretofore has b-ought discord to our ranks, we believe that the wisdom of the people should be heeded in our councils, rather than the theories or speculations of any one man or fraction of The members of the North Caro- Press Association will in Atlanta the 18th, from which point they will go in a body to St. Louis to visit the World Fair. It is understood that the party will comprise a large of North Carolina newspaper men, many of whom will be by their Chronicle. THE ha had it in mind to say something along this line, and cheerfully gives endorsement to what the Press says. North Carolina is ably represent- ed in congress and the state could do no better than return all of these representatives. While we may not have the of speaking for the entire State, save in a general way, we do feel the right of expressing an ion as to the first district, The people of this district should have no other idea than returning John H. Small to congress. He has been there long enough to be of great usefulness to his district and State, and it would be little less than folly to set him aside and put a new rep- in his place. He is a valuable representative, n hard worker, and should have the vote of the next district con- for his return to congress. Amend the Constitution. The State Constitution should be amended so that Legislature would meet the first Monday in Au- gust instead of January. If the change is made the of a session of the Legislature would be lessened, the danger of contracting colds and pneumonia by imperfect ventilation or from other causes would be greatly reduced, and more farmers and business men would be elected to represent us in the law-making branch of the gov- Ask a farmer now to be a date for the Legislature and almost invariably he will tell you he cannot be away from his farm from January to April, the most important time, perhaps, for the farmer to be at home. It is the same way with the business man, August and are the most leisure months in the year and could beat be devoted to matters wan Times. denied but made no effort whatever to disprove the assertion. Thin revelation will enter, into the as well as the potency of tin- tariff as a trust-breaker. The Hearst met. a defeat at the precinct election here. la seems odd that in the capital of. this republic that is the only kind of election that is over held-an ex- about valuable as- the straw vote on railroad ears. Self government does not exist in distill. are token ears of like helpless, children by three called up- pointed by the president tax us and spend ten million dollars every year ostensibly for our and comfort. There are of revolt against this, state of things as a good many of our people are will- to fare the perils of self govern to continue the meek helpless subjects of an oligarchy. It is very curious that, although is said to belong to the United States, a Rican has none of the privileges of a citizen of the United States. A native of Rico who is a graduate of Cornell University and Law School, writes me that he is denied the right to be examined for the New York baron sole ground that he is n it a citizen of the United States. Neither a nor Filipino can be admitted to the bar in this city. inquired at the State Department yesterday if a could get a passport to enable him to travel in Europe and they said no; the only protection he could have would be a passport from the governor of Rico Ranch News u is not easy to Mr. Kansas gentleman, keeps an boarding-no., it appears. at a recent occasion sat-Ilia Mrs. the village- milliner, Mrs. Andrews; Mr. Mr. Jordan, a Mr. Hart- n flour, feel until saunter mer- chant. Mr. a bill out of his pocket-book, handed it to Mrs. Brown, with the remark that there the he Mrs. handed the to Mrs Andrews, the milliner,, pays for my new, Mrs. Andrews in turn, it on to. r. Jordan, it would pay for the carpentering work lie had done for her. Mi Jordan, handed it to Mr. his receipted bill for feed and lumber. Mr. bill back to Mr That pays on my Mr. Brown again pass- ed it Do Mrs. Brown, remarking that he paid her the he had promised her. She in turn paid it to Mr. Black to settle her bread and pastry account; Mr. Black handed it to Mr. Hadley, asking credit for the amount on his flour bill, Mr- Had- again turning it to Mr. Brown, with the remark that it settled for that month's board; whereupon Brown put it back into his pocket- book, observing that he had not supposed a greenback would go so Weekly. William Hartley, a white man, re- quested that he be not hanged with a at the other day, for the reason that he feared the public would get the idea that he had committed crime with a The incident is interesting as show- about as much protection in Russia that seldom, under any or Turkey as a passport from the governor of Arizona would be. And this is justice . stances, does a white man entirely lose sight of the fact that there is a color line. Charlotte I This department is in charge of A. D. Johnston, who Is authorized to rep- resent the Eastern Reflector in Winterville and territory. We have a nice lot of porch The line of goods nun timber. If yon are in need the store of R. G. Chapman On. of them why not let us fit yon up. Prices are right. Winterville Co. H. A. White here spent Monday Call and is unusually attractive, see. J, B. Newton Fort Barn well has been here for l days past. Boarding J. D. Board per day. Best making and buggy h now. . . Mr. and Mrs. O. L. Moore from are visiting relatives here. The A. G. Cox Mfg. Co., are School books, pencils best quality of always sale at Drug Store. Miss Cora Carroll Mrs. J. D. Cox. IS Visiting A. G, Out Mfg. Co. wishes to purchase 1900 light wood Veterans J. H. Smith, Nelson, S. C. Hamilton, Alfred The prices for the best can had at H. L. John son's. Mrs. Jane went to New- to visit her daughter Mrs. Shaw. Dr. J. H. Hudson came from Richmond Saturday. See H. l. Johnson for cheap. Claude L. Fleming from Greenville Sunday here. Men's Suits. L. F. Elliot H- C. went to the Confederate Reunion at Greenville Light and heavy groceries R. G. Chapman Co. is the place. Don't forget. W. A. Smith went to Grimes- Monday. H. L. Johnson pays highest prices for eggs chickens. Dr. B. T. Cox, not the country, be either at hie residence or at the store of K. G. Chapman Co. Miss Letha returned from Best prices tip top goods can be bad at R. G. Chapman ft Go's For the beet grades of smoking chewing go to Drug Store. Rev. G. X. Cowan from Kinston preached the annual sermon for the Winterville High School day. R. G. Chapman C. the to call an examine their stock of dry goods, notions etc. Prices to suit the buyer Joshua Manning spent with his parents. G. A. Kittrell Co., have just received a car load No. Timothy Hay. J. T. Gresham Wilmington was here Monday. Car load cotton teed just Miss Agnes Dixon from Ayden family of J. H. C Dixon. Allen Kittrell, after an extended tour turned up here. Miss Arlie Moore school Sunday. a road to tore. Everything at lowest received, G. A. Co. market price. wish to notify the Bee nice shirts at H. L. public that I grind every T h sin's j day at my mill one mile south of Frog Level on Sam place. J. L. Roberson- Purnell Tripp. was here promised not to tell what bis is. Latest very cheap at H. L. Johnson's. Miss Nannie was in Saturday. A good article is better if you have to pay a little more for it a article at a smaller Dr. Cox wishes to purchase j price. So try one of the Carroll Ibo goose feathers. singletrees manufactured the Miss Maggie Rollins Winterville Mfg Q is visiting the family of Church and flu Moore here. Campbell from Goose Nest arrived Sunday. MARRIED On Sunday evening at M i-s Stokes Mr. Caleb Tripp were married. Elder Fred officiating. A plow beam manufactured by the Winterville Mfg, Co. always; gifts you go to j them and have one put in your They can also furnish handle for your plow. DISSOLUTION. The of Savage, Mum Co., dissolved by mutual the 12th day of April, 1904, R. M. Move Helling bis interest in the business other members the they assuming all of firm, and all accounts due the being payable to them This 25th day of April. 1904. R. M. Sale Of Land For Partition. SOUTH CAROLINA, PITT No Spring tonic in the world so good as one of our Spring Suits. Nearly every man will dress anew in the month of May. Good breeding and good go hand in hand. It's high time to be dressed for the season, for the birds are already singing, In the Good Old Summer Time. Think of your wardrobe needs. Think of the store that's best to fill them, and your foot- steps will, without doubt, turn in this We're here waiting to do you come. Frank Wilson, G. Bryan. About a car load of we . ,, II. A Blow, by A . get v, Cox Mfg Co., . f THE KING CLOTHIER. Mrs. Nancy died Sunday when yon geL any at p. of She was style just as cheap Sh-.-leaves as nice children, great here from the children. you get your buggies Any person wishing to purchase I Shaw from New Item a with boiler, shafts, etc. all erected and in run- J Mauling returned home order, with two corn Saturday. and one flour mill complete, with bolt. Also the build- r AC log and large water lank above it. perfectly Tasteless CASTOR OIL mM. Ayden, L. Johnson for heavy and groceries. We expect to be in our new store the latter part of next week, Burring, Barber Co. W. G. Cooper returned from Kinston Monday. We ere carrying the Hour, pure hog lard, and bent shoulder, T. N. Manning Co. Joseph Cobb who has been at school in Kinston came up day and Sunday. cents per bottle at Dr. B. T. Cox, Winterville, N. 3-22 do well to see or correspond with A. G. Cox Mfg. Co. This is plant that contains the as Maple splendid supply mineral water and is a most splendid lot for business. The A. G. Cox Mfg. Co la offering the sale with view of a brick factory. A. I. from arrived Tuesday. By of a decree C Moore, of the Court of i on the 23rd day of April. In a certain special proceeding wherein II. A. Wow. Lizzie Blow and are plaintiffs and C. M. Blow, T. G. Jennie Blow are defendants, the undersigned mission-r will expose to public sale on the ti day . f June, at the Court house door in Greenville, est bidder for cash, i Jan- inn., It January isms, the low log parcel of real property to wit In the town of Greenville, N bound d the West by Washing- ton street, on the street, on the Bast by the Temple and on the North by the J. B. lot and being known as the Or. Blow lot, being Lot No. is the of town of Harding, This 3rd, 1904 Store Closes at P. M. Opens a A M. KING COMBINATION BUGGY. MANUFACTURED BY A. G. COX MANUFACTURING COMPANY. Special. on Case Bleaching at per yard. . .

pp -Try; Department Mrs. Bettie Britt, IN . MM Fun Goods, N. C. Best Goods latest See me before buying. J. Proctor Bros SUPPLY HOUSE. piers m tar provision. your table, or we can supply your needs. Our mill and are now in full blast and we are pared to gin cotton, grim corn, saw lumber, and, do all kinds of turned work for and house trimmings. We also do general repairing of buggies carts and wagons. GRIMESLAND ITEMS. T. F. PROCTOR, N. C. GENERAL MERCHANDISE Anything wanted in the way of Clothing, Dry Goods, No- Shoes. Hats, Groceries Hardware can be found here, whether it is some- thing to est something to wear, or some for the Louse or farm, you can supplied. Highest prices paid for cotton, country produce or anything the sells. Miss Maggie Bryant is the guest of Mrs. Galloway. Several of people have been to this week courting. O. Proctor Bro. took out their seine today. The old shad has been a good to us. Howard Hall died Wednesday. He leaves a wife and several small Deputy Sheriff Leon Tucker spent part of Tuesday with us. Miss Bessie Phew is the guest of Miss Langley near Greenville. Miss Mamie Galloway has re- turned from Greenville where she spent n week. These May showers make the farmers smile, especially the to- farmer. Potatoes are looking well. A. O. to Black Jack Sunday to see mother, Mr. W. L. Clark, who is very We are glad to hear that J. J. Elks going to run for sheriff. Mr. Elks is known well in Pitt county. We think he would make a good sheriff. A. veteran democrat, aged years, Indiana, committed his sou voted for a He had always boasted that no member of his family had failed to vote the straight democratic ticket. BETHEL DEPARTMENT NOTICE. Clerk of the Superior Court of r-m having this day issued to letters of administration upon the estate of M. M. Galloway, deceased, is hereby given to all persons holding claims against said estate to present them to me duly authenticated, on or before the 8th day of or this notice will be plead in of their recovery. All persons to said estate are to make immediate payment to me. This the 7th day of March, JOHN B. , of If. M, Galloway. Blow, Attorneys. DR. R. J. GRIMES, PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, BETHEL, N. C. Office opposite depot. DR. G. F. THIGPEN, PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. BETHEL, N. C next door to Post Office. . i i H. C. VENTERS, GRIMESLAND, N. C. Dry Goods, Notions, Fancy Tobacco and Cigars. TM only Soda Fountain in town, AH the popular drinks. Hot Peanuts every day. North County, Superior Court. Mary Jane vs Charles Evans, The defendant will take that action entitled as has been commenced against him in the court of county by the plain- tiff for the purpose of obtaining a divorce from the bonds of matrimony upon the grounds of abandonment adultery, and the defendant will further take notice that he is required to appear before the judge of oar Superior court at a court to be held for the of Pitt the 3rd Monday after the Monday in September, it being the day of September 1904, answer the complaint be deposited in the office of the clerk of the superior court of said county within the Brit -hive days or said then answer or demur to said complaint within the time required bylaw or the will to the court for the right u in the taint. This the 13th day Of April 1904. D. C. MOORE- Clerk of Superior court. STATON AND BUNTING, BETHEL, N. C. DEALERS IN GENERAL MERCHANDISE, Complete Line Clothing, Dry Goods, Hard ware Furniture. Groceries. Pay Highest Prices for Cotton, Cotton and Country Produce. NOTICE Greenville's Great Department Store mm Custom TO PREPARE VERY LIBERALLY TO SUPPLY THE NECESSARY, Dry Goods, Dress J Materials, The Accessories, AND ALL THE LITTLE FIXINGS Is hereby given that John J. Jones enters claims the fol- lowing described vacant to , Situated Bethel and Green- ville near the town Bethel, Pitt county, and be- ginning Id creek, the Patent Ion the South, Briley on the North, the lauds on the West, and Louis and Sain Edwards on the East, con i taming acres, more or less This April the 1904. or persons, claim- title to, or Interest the above described laud, oust file then protest, with me, in writing, I within the next days, Of they will be burred by law. B. WILLIAMS, Entry taker, for county, N. C. K. L Li. A. J. L. Cashier, BLOUNT BROS. yon can get honest goods at living prices. See our large you buy and be satisfied with you 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. Our goods are here and we are ready to serve you. Everybody that sees buys, and everybody that tries our goods becomes our customers. Just give us a trial and save money. BLOUNT BROTHERS. BETHEL, N. C. TWO YEARS PREMIUMS BEEN PAID IN THE- ; t I D OTHER LOW SHOES AND STRAP TIES. THE GLOVES RIBBONS AND FOR THE OUR STOCK THIS SEASON IS THE MOST COMPLETE EVER SHOWN GIVE US A CALL A I A OF NEWARK, N. J., YOUR POLICY HAS Loan Value, Cash Value, Paid-up Insurance, Extended Insurance that works automatically, Is .- Will be re-instated if arrears be paid within on month yon are living, or within three years after lapse, upon satisfactory evidence of and payment of arrears with interest. second No Restrictions. Incontestable. 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. R. L. Dentist. N. C. AV Dental Surgeon Greenville, f ESTABLISHED IN 1866.1 J f. CD. Norfolk, Va. Cotton Factors and handlers Bagging, Ties and Bags. Correspondence and shipments solicited William Fountain, fl. Physician and Surgeon, GREENVILLE, N. C- Office one door east of post office, or. street Phone C. FLANAGAN, Attorney at Law, Greenville, N. C. What the Texas Farmer Forgot A is going the rounds re farmer who is greatly troubled with the home from town, so the story goes, the thought came to him that he had forgotten some- thing. He took out his notebook, went over every item and checked it off. He saw that he had made all the purchases he had intended. Rut as he drove on he could not feeling aside. When he arrived home and drove up to the house his daughter to i and with a of surprise, asked, Rustler where is MORE EXILE FOR at L-St Obtained, After by st. CRANK H. WOOTEN, GREENVILLE N. C. A months ago the attention of a few scientific and . Weekly Crop Report The North Carolina section of the climate and crop service issues through the weather bureau, the following crop bulletin for the past In most of the along the coast, as well as in those west of the Blue mountains and also in s few central ones the weather during the past week was because sections received considerable rain which greatly crops. The however, was irregularly distributed in portion of the Stare, where drought is quite severe in interior ties. The temperature was be- low normal this week especially in the eastern of the state, with a general deficiency of nearly degrees; warmer weather set in on the 6th Low temperatures and dry weather have prevented rapid germination, crops are com- up irregularly and flowing slowly. The week was very farm work, which is well up everywhere; more and better plowing than usual was accomplished. Cotton has all been planted in in others planting lively Announcement We beg leave to announce that we are Wholesale and Retail for White Lead, Paints, Colors, and and country Ready nixed Paints. S. M. SCHULTZ. incipient or earl Wholesale and retail . disease, pursue their Dealer. Cash paid for . become com i , receiving is still in progress; Sure to In sufferers of the -White is up yet. , that relative, and S and except on lowlands and j l a great many in extreme northern and western daily vocations cured. the same treat Hide., Fur, Cotton Seed, Oil Turkeys, Egg, etc Bid-, Mattresses, I Carriages, units, Tables an Life Tobacco ,, Henry George can- j St. ,,., Peachy v has at Hill- Apples, Syrup, Jelly, AHA, known as flour Meat, ; Lung Cure, and Mr. C. K, Magic Food, la, the counties. same treat- A few complaints of damage by in St. have complete- nave been received. Tobacco plants are growing slowly, . a. kt the fly is re advantage of to set out they are small, borne peanuts planted. Wheat, oats and rye. continue backward growth and , . ,. I There is no line in the world better than the Harrison line. It has behind it a reputation for honorable wares and honorable dealings. If you use the Harrison Paints you need never worry quality. We trust that you will favor us with your orders whenever you want good paint for any Have just a car load and can give you Special Prices. Baker Hart. GREENVILLE, N. C, -.-- Ware, Cakes and Cheese, Bet Butter. . Machines, and other goods. and quantity. for Bee me. ft communications from f . , t . mi at. craps, especially N. Seventh , i well. Shipments of strawberries Louis, Mo. j A large melons is being planter FOR C NI I B It appears that more fruit escaped by frost than anticipated, and it is setting well. Report of the of The Bank of Greenville, V- At the close of business ; and 8158,537.201 I Fixtures Due from 183,023.76 items Silver Coin 27,871.00 883,466.12 Ah moat of the Hotels her. ere b a experience m difficulty b. avoid this we boarding wt ere you K If you will when you expect to w a room tor We carry largest line of C Table and Tinware, South of and invite of room. Lamp need of It is beat Oil Lamp made. examine it, . THOMAS BROS., China, Mass and Tinware. 218-220-222 S. Charles St., BALTIMORE, Cold Comfort Stock paid in Surplus, Undivided Profits less Expenses Paid Deposits Cashier's checks out- standing 8,875.08 327,756.15 1,834.94 HAVE YOU A LAWN we sell a good W work, everything in the hardware line. H. L. CARR 8383,466.12 State of North Carolina, County of Pitt. I James L. Little, Cashier of the above-named bank, do solemnly swear that the above statement is true to the best of my knowledge and belief JAMES L. LITTLE. Cashier Subscribed and sworn to me, this 8th day of Ar JAMES TYSON, J. G. K. A. TYSON. J. A. ANDREWS, . C. The Building and Lumber Co., Contractors, Constructors and MANUFACTURERS Factory situated lb. railroad North Mi no and p and of ft. and for d metal Our ,,., our tinning Yon Up, a of be patronage and Many new and pretty styles are seen in the gathering of Lawns and Prints. Indeed it be more correct to say that every one of them are new and pretty. They are from the leading man- and their fully equal to their beauty. All Percales and shown. The are dainty the rich and prices are wonder workers BLAND Phone No. THE EASTERN REFLECTOR. D. J. Editor and Owner. Twice and Friday. ONE DOLLAR PER YEAR IN ADVANCE No. GREENVILLE, Pin COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA, TUESDAY, MAY No. PERSONALS AND SOCIAL. THURSDAY, MAY J. J. Cherry is quite sick with pneumonia. B. L. Tyson went to Ayden Wednesday. J. Z. Gardner left this morning for Franklin, Va. J. B. returned to this morning. Ex-Gov. and Mrs. T. J. Jarvis left this morning for Raleigh. Miss Abrams went to Winterville Wednesday evening. Mrs. F. G. Whaley, of dine, took the train here this morn- for Suffolk. Mrs. B. T. Andrews, of Parmele, who has been visiting Mrs. Z. T. Vincent, left this morning. Rev. J. B. Jones, of Wilson, came in this morning to conflict a meeting in church. L. D. Ames, of Portsmouth, who has been Halting his Mrs. W. b. Brown, returned home today. D C. Moore, J. S. Mooring T. W. Whitehurst went to this morning to the com- Prof. G. E. Lineberry, principal of Winterville High School, came up to attend the meeting of district superintendents. Mrs. C. L. Whichard and little son Mist Mary Hey, of Nor folk Mrs. A. Whichard, who have been visiting Mr-. D. J. Whichard, left this morning. Misses Sammy Langley, of House, and Bessie of Grimes- land, are visiting Misses Valeria Fannie Fleming. SATURDAY, MAY Mrs. H. T. King is quite H. went to today. T. A. Duke to Henderson today. Julius Sugg went to Kinston Friday. Tom Blow left this morning for Nashville. W. P. went to Farm- Friday. Miss Rosa Tucker went to Win- Tom Whitehurst returned from Bethel Friday, Ola Forbes left this morning for J. John Laughinghouse went to Tarboro today. Mrs. J. White has been quite sick for some days. Rev. W. E. Powell h-ft this morning for Wilton, T. A. Duke returned from Friday evening. Hon. J. Bryan Grimes, of came in Miss Myra Moore went to Friday evening. Mrs. J. J. Meadows this DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENTS. Interesting Meeting of the Association. The first meeting of the of superintendents of public schools fr this district, embracing twenty counties, began here Wednesday evening cod in session two days. About half the in the district are represented. Those present dents of Perquimans; Long, of Northampton; Davis, of Watson, of Hyde; Askew, of Bertie; Crisp, of Dan; Burgess, of Peel, Mar- ti of Pitt, Secretary of Raleigh, and others, The association met in the grad- ed school chapel at p m. It is somewhat remarkable that few of the people of the were in attendance. It is to be hoped this does not indicate a lack of in on their part education. Ex-Gov. T. J. Jarvis most cordial words welcomed the sup- to Greenville. This address was eloquently to by Prof. E C. Brooks, of secretary of the state campaign committee. Prof. W. H. followed a timely and interesting address Call of the This morning from to the MEETING. Closing Session Thursday Night The closing session of the meet- of county superintendents public schools for this district, was held the graded school chapel Two subjects were discussed at Marriage Announced Couple. N. C, May Mrs. W. A. Jones has the of her daughter, Miss Ida Beauregard to FRIDAY, MAY W. J. Thigpen went lo Winter- ville Thursday evening. Forbes went to ville Thursday evening. B. F. Manning went to Winter- ville evening. W. E. Moore returned from Tar- Thursday evening. D. C Moore returned from Bethel Thursday evening. left Thursday for Winterville. Joshua Manning went to Win evening. Abrams day evening for Winterville. L. Hall returned from Scot- lam Neck Thursday evening. Misses and Ada Ward left Thursday for Misses Louise Mud Emma Boyd went to Winterville Thursday evening. W . E. Clara Forbes went to Thursday evening. Miss Nell Skinner returned Thursday evening from a visit to Edenton. Miss Annie Moore, of Hassell, came Thursday evening to visit Mrs. J. R- Moore. Mrs. Harry Galloway, of Mt. Airy, arrived Thursday evening to visit Mrs. Harry Skinner. M. of who been visiting her H. W. left v. for T. Moore returned to Roan- Rapids this morning. Mi-s Louie Bethel, is visiting Mrs. W. J. from a trip down the road. Several came up on morning train to attend the reel- Some good suggestions were made in the discussion. Just before adjournment Super- of Hyde, spoke earnestly of the hospitality of the people of Greenville and the had given the to meet here. After his the following resolution was by a That the members of this ion with lasting pleasure hospitality so gracefully to them by citizens of ville during this session, that their thanks due are here- by most heartily extended for the same. We further to ex- press our high appreciation of the uniform courtesy and kindness Of the school officers teachers of the town so manifested during our with them. The following resolution w s adopted relative to prises v .,,, by Secretary of State J. the several class rooms of our I . Mr. A. This this session, Civil Gov- information will be learned with and most in many parts of this use superintendent's state and in Virginia, where Miss Hassell is well known. Mr. is a Virginian, of Chase City, and is very popular in social circles the eastern part of North Caro- as well as in bis native state. He is a representative of the Tobacco company, and has been stationed at Williamston for a season. Miss Hassell has been called the most beautiful young lady in eastern section of the state. Her education was in a Virginia school. She is the of the late Dr. Alonzo Hassell, grand-daughter of the late Rev. C. B. Hassell, who were prominent men of North Carolina. The social prominence popularity of the couple cause many to be interested. The marriage will be celebrated in the Church of the Advent late in June. LETTER TO REV, WE. COX. The association was called to order at o'clock by Prof. W. H. much of the in. session occupied in short addresses from the differ- superintendents the relation of public sentiment to the schools in their There was a discussion of B. T. Bailey and little daughter, j . public Miss Maggie Lee, left this morning w, what Greenville N. O. Dear making pastoral visits, of nun raft ease; you go where your people live. But you have two sets of of feelings help all have. But you especially have; for a part your business is sympathy. Well-kept lawns and well-tilled field-, nice homes nice are for Va. Foster and sister, Mi-s Minnie, returned from Washing- ton Friday evening. Mr. arid Mrs. J. left this morning for St. Louis to visit fair and attend melting the National Edi- t rial association. G. E. R. R. M. Move and M. H. returned Friday evening a fishing of several days lo creek. had good sport. To Buy Up Repudiated Southern States Bonds. Washington, May formation developed here today that a syndicate is be- for the purpose of buying up repudiated bonds of southern states, most of which were issued by the carpet baggers. The promoters of the scheme pot their cue from the decision in the hereby the study of North Carolina by tho offering Grimes and for the be papers the follow in Beet Sketch of a North Best paper any decade of North Carolina history. Best as they are to history of any county in the state. poor That by burdens lion hereby the sop for them overworked to aid the teachers i the s. Many I of , teachers in these prisM to the extent that they way become competitors for the this noon at which subjects were e closing session will t j and th of the bear I oat invited t be it re; Teachers Association Tue Teachers Association this morning the Graded School j This is the Snake Turned Out a Good Incubator Several G if Ville people were d -v. were In a I jolly a I now snake story, which, be said, was not i it usual and fill, but I rue, ad had cone the pus of the country. Dakota case, it is understood j gave a model class exercise building nod were conducted by Rev. T. H. KinK. of by the Secretary. The roll call of teachers was A splendid address was then de- livered by Rev. T. H. King, subject, do I Miss Mary Wiley then which to be their intention to gather up all these now worthless securities with the object of making a test in each case before the court of the United States. In fact, it is said that a great many of the old bonds have already col- by which is promoting the speculative venture Tho work has going very quietly for some weeks so it is said My authority expressed ion that ex Senator Marion is one of the promoters of the syn- Special to Raleigh Post. was enjoyed by all present. work in the pub- school, by Miss Ida Edwards. work during vacation, by Miss Ada Tyson. in the public school, by Miss Mann. public school then and now, by Miss Nancy Coward. All were excellent and very en- and Dove made practical suggestion. After a few timely remarks by the President the Association ad- Joseph wife plated a setting of eggs under of sometime ago in the of batching B brood of broilers for spring market. few days later Mr. heard the hens in the chicken house cackling in an excited man- and he went there, to see a large black snake crawling under the outer wall. He killed it, noticing that it was he cut it open discovered that the snake bad swallowed the of women, and dirty-faced children, you may be strong to get on with; but you would be more, man to rind inspiration in misery. Paint divides the two sorts of people; one paints, and the other don't. Or, perhaps, the thrifty paint well; the paint ill. To well Is to paint sound. There are two ways to do it; one is to paint often; the other to use good It about half as much to a to with any oilier paint for takes gallons than mixed mints and wean twice as long as lead-and-oil. . The thrifty and comfortable have the art of using money more wisely. How lucky they are how P. S. paint. Yours truly p. W. Co. H. L. sells our TOBACCO SALES. of a turn of mind and discovering that the hen was mill upon the nest, Mr. carefully the under her the hope that they had not chilled. His faith brought forth the mountain, as yesterday, while inspecting the nest, Mrs. found fourteen young chickens hatched within thirty-six Times. Nearly Fifteen Millions Pounds. Secretary C. W. Harvey, of the tobacco board trade, furnishes us the following figures of the sales of tobacco on For the month of April the sales to For the season from August 1st to April the sales were pounds. These figures give an idea of what Greenville is doing as a to- market.