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Si Dissolution Sale ENTIRE STOCK OF HIGH GRADE GOODS THROWN ON THE MAR- AT A GREAT SACRIFICE. Goods Go. Almost Regardless Of Price. FALL I will have to include same As have more Goods than I can handle Don't Wait Come Early Get your Choice Next Door to the Bank of Greenville. Announcement We beg announce that we are Wholesale and Retail for- White Lead, Paints, Colors, and and country Ready Paints. 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 in mil Go To St. Louis Via C. Route. Now is the time to see the great World's Fair at St. Louis, Mo. Delightful weather and the Exposition complete in all its beauty. An opportunity not to be missed and never to be forgotten. See that your tick- read via the C. and Big Four Railways, Shortest, quickest and best with fast vestibule train service W. D. P. A. S. M. SCHULTZ Wholesale and furniture Dealer. paid Hides, Cotton Seed, Oil Bar- rel, Turkeys, Egg, etc. Bed- steads, Mattresses, Oak Suite, Ba y Carriages, Go-Carte, wits, Tables, Lounges, Safes, P and Ax High Life Tobacco, Key West Che- roots, Henry George Can- Cherries, Peaches, Apples. Pine Apples, Syrup, Jelly, Milk, Flour Sugar, Meat, Soap- Lye, Magic Food, Matches, Oil, Cotton Seed Meal and Hulls, Gar den Seeds, Oranges, Apples, Candies, Dried Apples, Peaches, Prunes, Currents, Raisins, Glass and China Ware, Tin and Ware, Cakes and Crackers, Cheese, Best Batter, New Royal Sewing Machines and nu- other goods. Quality quantity. Cheap for cash. Come see me. S. M. Schultz HOME TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH COMPANY. The following points can now De reached over the lines of this N. C. Charlotte, Beaufort Durham, afield, Henderson, Littleton, New Oxford, Rocky Mi. Winston, Angus a, Atlanta, Baltimore Md. Chattanooga, Tenn. Charleston. S- C. Chase City. Va. Ill Cincinnati, Ohio. Columbia, S. C. Danville, Va Va Nashville, Tenn. New York New Orleans, L Norfolk. Va. Petersburg, Va Pi I Va St. Mo. Va And all Important and in points east of the Mis, River. F. Milling i i THE EASTERN REFLECTOR. t. J. WHICHARD. Editor and Owner. and Friday. ONE DOLLAR PER YEAR IN ADVANCE vol. No GREENVILLE, PITT COUNTY. NORTH CAROLINA, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 1904 No. Tribute to Judge Brown. Wilmington, Sept. the adjournment of Brunswick Superior court at Southport today, at noon, Judge George H. Brown closed a distinguished service yearn on the lower court bench in North a fact which was adverted to by Hon. Jno. D. Bel- in a and most com- speech as the final act of the term was about to transpire. Mr. Bellamy personally, and in behalf of the bar of the state, thanked Judge Brown for his form at all times during his long as a Superior court judge, and referred in most com- terms to the urbanity and to others which his judicial His elevation he Supreme Court bench of was spoken of in gratifying terms, the remarks of Mr. my having been seconded by Mr. Meares and other of the Wilmington and Southport bars in attendance, all of which was gracefully acknowledged. Judge Brown came up to the city this afternoon and is spending a short while with; friends on the sound before going to bis home in Wash- NOTES FROM BETHEL. Bethel, N. C , Oct. The share holders of the Bethel Banking and Trust Company met Sept. and perfected by electing the following President, M. O. Blount; vice president. J. R. Bunting; cashier, H. H. Taylor. The fol lowing gentlemen were elected as the board of Dr. R. J. Grimes, chairman; Robert F. G. James B. W, Moseley, Greenville; T. T. Cherry, S. C. Whitehurst, S. M. COUNTY MATTERS. Proceeding of the Commissioners. The board of county commission- were in monthly session on the 3rd. all members being ores- usual pauper allowances were made and claims against were audited and paid. The treasurer and dent of health both presented their monthly reports which were ac- and filed. The of Greenville Volunteer Fire company were re- WOODLAND ITEMS. Jones, W. J. Teel,, . , . , ,,., , leased from poll taxes for 1904. E. A. Cherry, J. J. Carson. ,. . . . . . m , . The sheriff made report show row. d. .,. f.-. . To Cook Carp. Many person have been dubious Hie value of the carp, which is so abundant in the Columbia. As much of the flavor is lost through careless cook- it is important, to enjoy the fish, that a good recipe be strictly adhered to. The following method, which is in use at a local rant, is the fact, the only way to cook carp so it will be appreciated. Take a good sized carp and clean it well. Get some stiff clay, make a paste of it, plaster around carp to a thickness of two inches. Bake in oven until clay is very hard. Then get a hammer and I; off the clay. Throw the carp away and serve the clay. laud Oregonian. and will be ready to accommodate the public in days. The cashier, EL Taylor, had some in a of Nor- folk, and will conduct the business with that skill honesty that characterize all his dealings with his t el low man. Bethel is awaking from her lethargy will not go into win- quarters her army of busy toilers shall have won in the in- strife. Mr. Mrs. H. H. Taylor have begun house keeping their beautifully painted little front of the academy. Mr. cotton gin has running day this week. The farmers are selling their cotton as s they can get it ready for the A new brick store on Railroad street will soon be and will be occupied by Taylor, Smith and Thomas. There is one in the flesh mg that he had established a public- road in township ville g- i accordance with an order issued at September meeting of the R. M. was released from es on solvent credits listed. It was that a certain public road in ship, laid off in 1889, be Richard P. Moore, t Jones, Win. Hazard John Dick ens were released from poll tax for 1904. Richard Anderson was added to pauper to receive per month and Sallie Baker per month. J. L. Fountain and S. M. Crisp were ordered to appear before the at November meeting to give information concerning bridge. J. F. Allen and J. U. Kittrell were employed as guards for A consultation was had with the board of physicians to Woodland, N, C, Oct, Mrs. E. E. Lail spent Sunday with Mrs. H. B. Mr. Mrs. Manning were in the neighbor- hood Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Smith went to Mr. and M-s. B. T. spent afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Smith. went to Green- ville . Harvey was in the neighbor hood Sunday. Benjamin Craft went to Green- PERSONALS AND SOCIAL H. B. Smith went to Winterville Thursday. Mrs. C. T. Kittrell went to Winterville Friday afternoon. Misses Evelyn Pattie button were in neighborhood Sunday. Miss Nina Smith has been slight- ill for past few s. Henry in vicinity Sunday. ITEMS Marriage Licenses. Licenses were issued to the fol- lowing couples last WHITE. Chis. J and Laura Parker. B Jones Caroline Morton Flunk Williams and Katie Dickens J. Allen and Lillie B. James Pender and Par- John Button and Dawson. consult as to best steps to take in . to smallpox- Commissioners Barnhill Spier were a committee with the superintendent of as to the location of pest houses, An order was passed that shall be paid cents for each the county to Dispensary Profits. The total sales of the e dispensary for the month of Sept- ember was and net profit, This average for a year will give the county school fund the county of the fits. When had bar rooms they paid a tax of that went to the county, so that it will be seen that a not gain of is added to the county by the At the same time you only have to look about you streets of Greenville to see that there is not near the drunkenness here dispensary was established as existed when the town had eleven bar rooms. Unmistakable evidence was that one certain man of Bethel has flagrantly violated law against sale of spirituous liquors in Bethel. The court found this man guilty -aid imposed a sentence of-twelve mouths in jail. But within two days after this who has so ,,,, persistently violated the said laws, found the court re- turned to his home. Toil manner of has been tried and failed to correct the evil until it seems time for the good people to Inquire should have mercy j shown them by the com Shall it be those who try to protect the interests of the state and to her industrial and Intel and growth, or it be those who violate laws and out those deadly that the citizen, and bring disgrace upon the com- the Bethel graded school has just completed a very successful mouth's work. With new piano, new desks and increased faculty A resolution was adopted order- compulsory vaccination in in- towns or districts in the county. Jurors for November court were drawn, A Great Sermon. There was another large audience ft the Baptist church, Monday night, to hear Dr. Wharton. His sermon was Prodigal and in idea deep es- on the many men present. It teen that there was deep interest in all the speaker said. The sermon was strong and even more effective by apt illustrations, Some of the met by a young man when he the work gos on with Increasing j to Md makes up interest and with increased success, j w , ,.,, to niB Many visited were , BUg. Friday. Shows do draw some these may people's money. overcome. The service at o'clock this County Canvass , was delightful. Tonight The comity candidates the i usual at Democratic party will Hi N. C, Oct. Miss Lula Sexton returned Sat- from a visit to friends and relatives in Halifax J. D. Cox is in town this week, H. H. Stanley spent in Greenville. F. P the popular drummer, representing Harvey Blair grocers, of Richmond, visited last week. Joseph Rawls spent Sunday with friends here. Frank Whaley George Cal- we are sorry to say are on the sick list. H. B. Phillips, manager of Beaufort County Lumber Co., will this week in in interest of his company. A. B. Miner, of Suffolk, dent of Greenville Lumber and Veneer company, spent last night with O. G. Calhoun. Regulation for Election Ballot Section chapter, laws of North Carolina provides that the ballots to be used in the coming election on Tuesday, November, 8th. shall on white paper and may be printed or written partly printed and partly written, and snail be without device. It is ordered by the County Board Elections of Pitt that the ballots for Legislative officers shall be inches wide inches That the lots for the county officers shall be inches and inches wide. That the ballots for Township Officers shall be and inches long. Ordered this toe 5th of 1904. F. County lid. Elections J. Smith, Secretary. Monday, October 1904. H. A. White went to Rocky Sunday. W. M. Lang went to Kinston Sunday evening. Miss Lydia Thigpen left this morning for Tar bore. O. L. Joyner Sunday evening from Raleigh. Miss Clyde Cox returned morning from Ayden. Mrs. C. F. Manning this morning from Ayden. Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Brown left this morning for Miss Estelle Thigpen is visiting her sister, Mrs. G. E Cherry. Mrs. J. F. Joyner took the train here Sunday evening for Kinston. J. A. Lang moved into Mrs new house in South Greenville. D. H. came in Sunday night to deliver several speeches in this Jenkins and child- returned Sunday evening front a visit to Tarboro. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Taylor and child, of Ayden, are visiting Mr. Mrs. L. H. Lee. Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Laughing- house returned Sunday evening from a trip to St Louis. Ex Gov. T. J. left this for Durham to deliver an address at Trinity college. Miss Ruth Everett, of Farmville is aunt, Mrs. W. E. Harris, in Greenville J. K. Williams has accepted h position with the Chicago Portrait company and left Sunday to take the road. Mrs. G. Baker, of arrived Sunday evening to visit Mrs. D. J. Whichard. Mr. Baker also Sunday night here and returned home thin morning. Tuesday, 1904. Fred Cox went to Norfolk today. I. A Sugg, left this morning for St Louis. J. Campbell, of on, is in town. campaign next week. They will speak at Fountain on Friday, Oct. and at Farmville on Saturday, Oct. For Sale hand Brooks Gotten Press, good running R. L. Route No. N. C. ltd I have just returned from more I bought my fall mil- and notions. Opening Sept Mrs. H. I,. N. C , neat door to office. The Sick. Supt. W. B. Dove, of l be graded was on the sick today. Miss Janie Tyson hat been sick the last s Mis- Mary Lee Smith is sick. Far rail one of Tn Rb Fruit jars, tumblers I r, has been kepi stone jars at M. home with the past week R. L. Smith for Norfolk. left this morning J. R. Turnage, of was here today. J. F. King, left for Norfolk on the morning E. S. Philips returned to Winter- ville Monday evening. Mrs. E. A. Sr, returned Monday evening from a visit to Rocky Miss Nina White, Hobgood, Monday evening to visit Mrs. Mrs. Mary Smith, of Winterville spent Monday here with her grand- son Rev, W. E. Cox, returned on I lie evening I rain. Rev. B. Stephens, Ayden, who conducting a meeting in the Free church Mi- weeks, left Monday The temperature is pretty close frost these mornings.

D. W. DEALER IN Groceries And Provisions Cotton Bagging and Ties always on hand Fresh Goods kept ton- Country Produce Bought and Sold D. W. GREENVILLE North Carolina. Not Quite How often you can pet a tiling nail or screw driver or lacking. Have a good tool box and be prepared for emergencies. Our line of tools is all you could desire, and will see that your tool box does not lack a single useful article. Of Course You get Harness, Horse Goods, J. R. Corey Pills After eating, of a habit will derive treat benefit by taking one of these If you been DRINKING TOO MUCH, they win promptly relieve the SICK and restore the appetite and remove gloomy feel- Elegantly sugar coated. Take No Substitute. To The Public. Owing to the law recently paw- ed by the town, forbidding any buggies to be left on the street, aDd oar room limit d, we are forced to quit feeding or care of any horse. And as we are informed and be- i oar tables is the cause the law being emoted, e re request the Board of Aldermen to repeal the law as to j all stables except ours, that the j public may be entertained. j Sept. 1904. A. Savage Co. t-d m-w HE OBLIGED QUIT. Hew a A Wild Ride For Life With family expecting j ; him to die, and a sod rising life, miles, to get Dr. King's consent to an interview I New Discovery fat Consumption, sues of the I Coughs Col-is, w. H. Brown, death's agonies from asthma, but wonderful medicine gave relief soon cured He j cow sleep every night Like marvelous puree l Consumption the Agent of Own Defeat. One of qualities which gave to the late Senator Matthew Quay of Pennsylvania was a won- ability to judge human An incident which the Brook- Eagle recounts the humorous side of Quay's ability to turn men to his own uses. Shortly before General a personal friend of was nominated for the governorship of Pennsylvania a political writer one of the papers went to for an interview. He met Mr. Quay on the train. are you hunting this asked the senator. I'm going to interview Gen- Bearer, was the reply. that said Quay thought- fully. wish you would take a note to him for mo. It would save my getting the train The newspaper man promised to do-CO. Mr. Quay borrowed his pad, wrote a few words on a sheet, folded it loosely and addressed it on the outside to General Beaver. give that to him if you he said, banding it carelessly to the writer. is all I was going to to . . m Ushered into the veteran's office in the newspaper man . asked General Beaver if he would ; Worth Bland GENERAL MERCHANDISE x Dealers for the Next MONTHS Will offer some very low prices on all stock. SHOES. SHOES. the great was ready reply. we said the our price our price 1.05 our price 1.35 our price Solid pleasure in the I Mens Calf. 1.75 Patent Colt on the i- re- I Coughs, Colds aid Grip prove its matchless merit for all M Throat Lung troubles. bottles and Trial bottles free at Drugstore t. t. t. s. w. porter. must give you this note from Mr. Quay, whom I met on General Beaver the note and opened it. is face broke into a OLD DOMINION Steamer R. L. Myers leave Washington daily, except Sunday. m for Greenville, leave Greenville daily, except Sunday, at m. for Washington. Connecting at Washington with for Norfolk, Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York Boston, all points North. Connects at with railroads for ail points West. Shippers should order their freight by Old Dominion Line from New York and Norfolk R. It. and Old Line from Norfolk; Clyde Line from Philadelphia. Bay Line and Chesapeake Line Baltimore Merchants and Miners Line from Boston. Sailing hours subject to change without Notice. T. H. Myers, Washington, N. C. J. J. N. C. B. Walker, Vice President Manager, 81-85 Beach Street. N. Y. Fearful Odds Him alone Such, brief was the condition of old soldier by Dame of J. Havens, O. For years he was troubled with Kidney dis- ease and doctors no. gave him relief, At length he tried Electric Bitters. It put him on his feet in short or and j now he on u e road t- Best on em ill for broad smile. have changed my he said. have decided not to be in- Then us joke grew upon him he laughed aloud. this is good to he cried, and handed the note lo the reporter. It Dear Beaver Don't QUAY. Mr. Quay had assumed that the newspaper man, being a would not read the loosely folded note, and that he would give it to General Beaver before the interview to get it oil his mind, and perhaps to impress General Bearer with his acquaintance with the Quay had judged correctly, and the inter- Sunday Shoes. Extra You pay elsewhere. CLOTHING. We carry a full line of MENS PANTS and BOYS SUITS- Boys Suits worth 11.50, our price Boys Suits worth 12.00, our price 1.48 Mens Pants from up to per pair HATS AND CAPS All the latest styles in Mens and Boys Hats and Caps at very low prices. DRESS GOODS. We also have a full line of Sta- and Fancy Dress Goods which we are offering at very low prices. MENS SHIRTS. Shirts worth Shirts worth our price our price Work Shirts from to pair Hens Underwear. Heavy fleeced lined, worth our price per garment. ALL THESE GOODS NEW, NO OLD STOCK , Liver Kidney troubles all I view not given o till he had i forms of Stomach Bowel Com- j had time to advise his candidate. plaints. Only Guaranteed by J. L. Wooten, druggist. What's la a Name Notice. I have plenty room for all j Everything is in name when It and baggies and an lake care of j comes to Witch Hazel Salve. E. C. and keep them oat of rain and I DeWitt Co., of Chicago, j sun. i-- see me I am doing i some years ago how to at the same old place. I I a salve from Witch Hazel that is a good box board- specific for Piles. For blind, bleed- and am opening a new itching and protruding riles, livery with the bear vehicles and ; eczema, cuts, bums, brakes and hon-es and can every all skin diseases, DeWitt's Salve plenty has no equal. This has given rise an., mules for or trade, I to numerous worthless counterfeits I best can lie gotten. J. F. Kim;. , Ask for DeWitt's, the genuine. aw Sold at Woe-ten's Drug Store. . the I my live. With all good with in-. Unto poor some I give. The give Rocky Tea. Drug New Fall Catalog Issued 1st, is the mart helpful valuable publication of its kind Issued in It tells all about Farm and Garden SEEDS which can planted to advantage profit in the Full. Mailed free to Funner a. upon request. for it. Wood Sobs, . VIRGINIA. What i Lite In last analysis nobody knows, but we do know that it is under strict Abuse that law even slightly, pain results. living of the organs, resulting in Headache or Liver Dr. King's New Life quickly . . ., f Worth Carolina. this. It s gentle, yet thorough. Only at Wooten's We also carry a full line of- HEAVY H- GROCERIES that will be sold as low as can be had anywhere. Bland PIANO PURCHASE. COLLEGE Ga., high-grade piano I Drug Store. Chas. M. St., Baltimore, Md. Dear I beg to you properly executed the purchase of Dan Pianos, to be delivered j at Conservatory, i Gainesville, Ga. This will equip the Conservatory with Court Pianos exclusively, with exception of one Concert . R. L. GREENVILLE. N. C. Norfolk, Va, Cotton and Brokers in Stocks, Cotton, Grain and Pris- ons. Private Wires to New Chicago and New Orleans. I I IN 1866. HUT ft A Norfolk. Va. Cotton Factors and handlers of Ties and Bags. Pitt County. Aaron Wooten, Jr. vs V Notice. Fannie tab-6 i which we have on band. take notice an action entitle- ,,,, T , above has been commenced in the hen began to investigate Court of Pitt in which pianos a view of taking the plaintiff seeks a divorce from the n ;,. . bonds of matrimony heretofore OUt all lg between the plaintiff and the new supply, and the said defendant will further take notice that she is required to appear at the next term of the of said County to be held on the first Monday in November 1901, at the court house of said county in Green- ville, N. C, and answer or demur to the complaint in said action, or the plaintiff will apply to the court for relief demanded Id This the 6th day of September D. C. MOORE, Clerk of Superior Court. William Fountain, n. D., Physician Surgeon, N. Office one door east of post o. Third street. Phone COS. the came to my notice. I have studied pianos closely during the last ten years and have purchased ninety instruments m that time. After visiting the factories in a number of cities, I inspected your plant in Baltimore. I felt sure that no factory in the United Stales was better equipped to produce than the factory. We have 1-ad one of your instruments hi the- for and have the lone, quality and mechanical o instruction. thoroughly testing it for eight or ten hours per day, I have placed an order for fifty new Pianos. I find the action of this piano every way desirable to the artist and lo the- student. While the cost of your piano is more than I have to pay for others, it has greater merits, and I consider- ed best none too good for Conservatory. I take pleasure in saying that after we have secured the pianos ordered all of our rooms, both for teachers and students, will be supplied with your excellent Yours very truly, A. W. on at prices. GreetS- Barest display of these artistic pianos rills, N. direct from the fact at factory suit. CHAS. M. O. Q. Factory Representative. Oar roller weak board Is a it is without a destined to take the tend, to try one, is to one, end to bay one, is to never be without one again. Ayden Milling Mfg. Co., Ayden, N. C. Forrest wife, W. L. and wife, F. I wife Mrs. T. B. attended; the circus at Monday. Lime, plastering hair, windows, doors, blinds and side lights at J. K Smith Bro. Mrs. F. F. Brooks, of Kinston, has been visiting her brother, J. t. Bar wick, this week. When yon need a nice, light, tough pole, for your buggy or carriage. Call on us and make a selection. Ayden Milling Mfg. Co. The ladies have found out where to go the j quality dress goods, laces, ii-r- haul bur j etc . and , Tyson. A for Daily and we lase great in receiving sub- and receipts for those in arrears. We have a list of all who receive their mail at this office. We also take orders for job printing. J. W. Bros, sold wagons Saturday and still have calls hr more. From the large number of the Hart Bros, carry out every week they must be doing a big as- well as doing work. you find nicker t. piques and ether nice goods too numerous In mention at J. B. Smith Bro. Call to see our laces burgs, J. It. Smith Bro. Peter Hines who has been away for sometime has come home. Do you know J. B. Smith Bro. keep the most complete line of bleaching and ginghams in town. Their customers tell me hat it is so. Pictures enlarged or no charges made. Best refer- Hart Bros., Ayden, K. C. L. B. has opened a restaurant on Second street. If you need anything in way of Crockery, ware come to see us, Hart Jenkins. Ask E. G. Cox about it. Life Fire, Accident Health P. O. Building, Ayden. Cotton seed hulls, Hay, Oats and Cotton Seed meal sold by Cannon and Tyson. Yard wide sheeting for at W, M. Edwards Co. Call and examine our of high grade buggies. You can be easily convinced of the superiority of material and den Milling Mtg. Co. Cannon Tyson handles ready mixed paints, the best. The Milling and Mfg. Co., made a raise in the wages of their em- recently. This company employs good labor, who turn out good work, using good material thereby hangs a salt tor stock, at J. R Bro. E. E. Co. will do all they possible can to please you with their new line of heavy fancy groceries. We call special to our new Hue of Tan and Ideal Kid Cannon Tyson. Men boy suite at at W. U. AYDEN DEPARTMENT J. M. Manager and Authorized Agent. Just received, fine of and can fit yon up in any style or price, Ayden Hilling Mfg. Co. Fancy candies, oranges, apples and bananas at E. E. a Co's. Call on Hart s f-r a bar rel of Columbia Flour, none better to be had anywhere. T. Doc. of Greene county, was here on business Fri- day. evening at the borne Claudius Jackson, a short distance from town. Mr. Clarence Hart and Miss Mary Jackson; Mr, Louis Garris and new Go to E. E. A Co's market for beef, fresh meats, sage, and fresh fish. First Class hand made brick, by the wholesale and retail large stock always on hand, your orders solicited. J. A. Griffin. suffer from intense head eye ache smarts and burns, when you can be permanently ed pair of glasses properly fitted, by J. W. Taylor, grad- Optician, Ayden, N. C. Weak eyes. Then in need of glasses, ways go to worse. A lit- piece of glass properly ed will often work wonders. J. B. Smith says his firm has a Miss Mamie Worthington. E. T. Phillips officiated and made Pair of four hearts that were happy, hap- pier still. After the ceremony a old country wedding come in by car loads. Our stock of ribbons is narrow, nice and cheap, wide, J. R. supper was spread and everything Smith Bro. as expected and at nun n scene of festivity rejoicing had barely ceased. if For can peaches, apples, corn tomatoes, apply to E. E Cannon and Tyson wish to call special to land plaster for peanuts. Miss Nancy Coward has return- ed to her home in Greenville. if you do not secure one of our high grade buggies, your loss will be than ours. Ayden Milling Mfg. Co., den, N. U. We are Headquarters for lost class, light neat Harness, Ayden Milling Mfg. Co., Ayden U. C. Sandy and wife of Kins- were visiting C. C. Bland Sunday. W. C. Jackson Co., are offer- for the next days their en- tire stock of summer goods at great- reduced prices. Note these few Pants that were 3.00 2.50 and are now and 1.75. Shirts that were Si Sc each are now each. A few pair of shoes in both low and high cuts at your own figures. Lawns, white goods and all trimmings at almost 2-3 their value. Come see. Harrison ready mixed paints, colors, lead, oil and at J. R. work in this line Smith Bro. A. P. went to W in- yesterday to see a friend. pair double, single fold- wire bed springs at J. R. Smith Bro. Hart Cypress Shingles for sale by Cannon Tyson. We bear the young men say the cheapest and best fining clothing is sold by Tyson. percales ginghams for at W. M. Edwards Co. O lo t of calico at W. M. Edwards Co. Those desiring work in the enlargement of pictures will do well to see Hart Bro,. manufacture for the trade, that are simply the smoothest seat on the market Ayden Milling Mfg. Co. Corn, hay and oats, at J. R. Smith Now we have plenty the leaf wagon and cart wheels and will sell them as cheap as any one. Ayden Milling Mfg. Co. Ayden, N. C. New goods, new clerks, new cotton and tobacco, with these there is no reason things hustle, and they are hustling is getting better every day. The longer we here the better we like it, and if we stay much longer, we shall grow here. We are told Cannon I Tyson keeps the best and most complete line of furniture in town If you need a pair of pants new is time to buy them at W. M. Edwards Co. The graded school opened up well and is moving on with did regularity. The requirements for the honor roll are an average of on all studies. No absences, no tardies and good deportment. A handsome will be given at the end of the session for mark. It will be counted to the higher grades. For next fifteen days can buy a suit at cost from W. M. Edward- Co. All percales for at W M. Edwards Co. Cotton seed meal and hulls at J. R. perhaps just at this E. G. may not possibly be as busy as a Wall street broker yet It is plain as an Insurance man be gets mere. He is not only a but has found it necessary to assistance. His companies are first class and every body realizes the fact, hence Mr. Cox is to be congratulated in being a hustler and something good lo hustle. Ladies and Misses slippers at costs it W. M. Edwards Co. A nice selection of rugs at W. It. Edwards We want your hams chickens Work Bro. Au nice line of shut , I waist hats at Mrs. J. A lot of hamburg edgings We to remnants. Yon can buy them buggies for we do not cheap at W. M. Edwards Co's set apace we cannot o .,,.; j. . Milling Mfg, Co., N. C Special attention called to B zephyr shawls, infant caps general assortment of ribbons at; Mrs. J. A. Notice you want your cotton ginned nice and clean, In order that you might better prices for it, bring it to the Ayden Milling Mfg. Co., Ayden, N. C. I wish to remind Bay friends and customers that nay line of new fancy collars and belt of different colors, a specialty have J. A. Davis. New up-to-date and Wilson sewing machines for only 30.00 at W. M. Co. Dr. Sure cure for In- fr sale by J. R. and Bro. is be the best in the mar- and is guaranteed to do all claims ASK FOR COLUMBIA FLOUR, If it doesn't give you absolute satisfaction your dealer will pay you for returning it. R. F. Johnson, Ayden, N. C. Come to see us when you warn to buy Independent Manufactured Tobacco, we handle Trust goods, Hart Jenkins. Several ladies and gentlemen from the Centerville section came up yesterday and left the for Greenville. I take this method of informing the public that as the Summer sea- son is about over I am offering special inducements in order to sell. My. line of pants cannot be excelled, and the Edwin shoe which I bundle exclusively is surpassed by any other make. Give me a call and when I have you my dry goods, notions other line of goods I know I shall be able to please you and sell you J. J. Hines. A big stock of Richmond cook and heating stoves and repairs for same at J. R. Smith Bro. Large stock of furniture consist- of suits, steads, and sitting chairs, mattresses, straw, felt and cotton at J. R. Smith Bro. One lot of shirts for at W. M. Edwards. doz Mason Jars and Rubbers at J. R. Smith Bro. To make room for fall stock we will sell dry goods, shoes and hats at greater prices. W. M. Ed wards and Co. George Worthington Bro The public to know that a first-class stock of DRUGS, an up-to-date line of STA- all kinds TOILET articles, best quality of goods and the best obtainable; Also carry Garden Seed Dye-stuff, Cigars, Cigar- Chewing and Tobacco, a large as- of Pipes. Hard Rubber and Elastic Best stock of Brush es of all kinds. com- pounded. M. M. SAULS. AYDEN, N. C. I, a specialty. Guaranteed. Dr. Joseph PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Block, Beat Railroad, Ayden, N. C. Dr. Lou is Skinner, Practicing Physician Surgeon Office Hotel Annie, Ayden, N. C. OF THE BANK OF AYDEN N. C. At the close of business Sept 6th, 1904- Loans and Discounts, Furniture and Duo from Banks, Check and Cash Items, Gold Coin, Silver Coin, National Bank notes other U. S. Capital paid in, Undivided profits less expenses, Dividends unpaid Individual deposits sub- to check, 16,183.02 Certified checks Cashier's of 5,000.00 Total FARM Fence Your Farm With American Steel Fencing BECAUSE They save stock, They save land, The save neigh- They save worry, They save time, are guaranteed, They are best steel. They have the only hinge Easy to build. No expense for repairing, Last a lifetime. The Am Is the mesh on the market. Car load just received. Come to s e us J. W. BROS. ii

k, . THE EASTERN REFLECTOR AND I. J. WHICHARD, Editor and Entered in the post office at Greenville, C, as second class matter, Advertising rates made upon application. A correspondent desired at every post office in Pitt and adjoining counties. to Pitt County, N. C, Friday, October 1904 Between the speakings and the fairs this month the people need not pr Sunday's Raleigh News and Ob- error was a hammer. It was a Democratic paper right. Governor-to-be Glenn is con- ducting a great campaign in the state. His speeches not only attract attention over the state, but through- rut the nation as well. DAN HUGH speech. Senator George Hoar, of Massachusetts, has passed into the beyond. He lived to a ripe old age was a mail of towering intellect and influence. The Charlotte Observer has been caught on the Wilmington about resolutions r to have been adopted by the convention of let us remind you that held a strictly convention. In Raleigh Friday morning Dr. Thomas Hogg, one of the oldest and beet known men of that city, was run over and killed by a rail- road shifting engine- Hy his age he become enfeebled physically and mentally, and Having a for railroads he unconsciously wandered into Monday's papers contained the letter of acceptance of Henry C. Davis as the candidate Tor the vice presidency on the Democratic ticket. Mr letter is much the short- est of any of expressions of the candidates j receding him, but it is full of meat and to the point. As a running mate of Judge he is a strong man. and every pass- day gives a brighter forecast of the election of the Democratic ticket. Judge R. Peebles has brought more disfavor himself. The Superior court clerk of Warren county tendered his resignation be- of ill health. Mr. It. Rod- well, who Was deputy clerk, made for the office, and the power of filling the vacancy was Tasted in Judge Peebles It seems that Mr. as not a supporter of Judge Peebles in the convention that him for judge over F. Winston, and he did not get the appointment as clerk. Wanting some excuse him Judge accused Mr. of being a defaulter and said he would regard tit a to appoint Such a man to This effort to blight the character of an benefit man aroused the just of the people of Warren county who knew and honored Mr. and it has not tended to change the already poor opinion people in other of the state had of Judge Peebles. A large crowd heard Hon. Dan Hugh in the court Monday night, and his speech fairly bubbled with old time Democracy that brought frequent After an introduction by F. G- James, Mr. spoke for an hour and crowded much sound logic in that time. He his audience as a jury before whom ho tried the issues of parties, and leave it to their judgment to whether the Republican party of misrule should remain charge of the affairs of government, or the Democratic party with a clean, honest record take its He took Roosevelt's record as a first and forcibly showed how he did not occupy his by the will of the people but was a creature of circumstance. He referred to the president's cation of Southern chivalry in terms and said he did not see how even a self-respecting can of the South could support him. Any who should vote for him would be endorsing his denouncing as traitors the heroes of the In State matters Mr re DAY AT TRINITY How Strike Home in COLLEGE. Country. The tariff question is a business N. C, October. proposition that concerns every man. Today was a holiday at Trinity college known as day- This evening ex-Governor T. J. Jarvis, of Greenville, delivered the address of the evening in the Craven Memorial Governor Jarvis delivered the ad- dress at the laying of the corner stone of the first building erected on Trinity college campus about four- teen years ago At that time upon the Methodist of North of every age an I station, -to rally to woman and child, for it taxes the avenue home a year, or wore than one-tenth of the average family's A Bit of Enterprise. A man an observant eye no- a bit of enterprise at Rocking- when the John Robinson circus was there the other day The only field that suited the showmen as a. location far their tents was one filled the support of the situation and high. But only a very small part build such a school as should be a of this can be classed as total income. There is an with cotton pick. So what of one and one eighth tenths earners, did the folks do but buy the in the average home. These cotton on the land, as Well as rent bate thirty labor each, or fifty-, the ground. Then several hundred four labor a year to the tariff- j men were put to work picking cot- tax collectors If this Hi went as ton until the field was cleared and honest taxes to our government to the staple saved. Now this story is meet necessary expenditures, for strongly. fault would be found, though tax would be considered extremely the Methodism of North Carolina. he lated all concerned on the wonder- achievements made by Trinity college since that His address taxes. Dy far the greater MOHAMMEDAN FERVOR. part goes to million and j Tourist Call Attention to a tariff trusts and monopolies, Gang at which thrive now as never before the fervor , . , of the Mohammedans, says Jerome country, greedy trusts, Hart in Their was directed mainly levy a tribute of a year upon; attention to their religious riles is to the you men and the average home, while the govern- j unique among denominations so far that he brought were these collects an average of about W observation goes, for when Live the life of service, and never be j a year in tariff taxes; the col- satisfied with anything but the last year amounted to S not through their highest round of success. Governor 6- per family of I admire a man who has the one day more than they, we a workmen on the I love their wives and children If to give and total His ad-1 t do not need is an- was timely and than to keep the for other instance of in the way of success, the mm measure of success with which some arc contended, and the grandeur coin dress an with his living personality pro a splendid effect upon his audience. At the conclusion of the address of food- Hot-tag and President read the list of education. A vote -for the Demo- for the year just closed. The a vote dispense amount of donations was something over one hundred and thirty thous- and dollars. railway up just the call to prayers rang out from their own families, who do need it An extra a year would mean much to the average family in the with this additional Every man has a personal right to choose his own political party. He I a win m . . ivy has a right to belong to any party, ard the j to their religious was asked. do you mean What are they stand- in a row I replied sententious you see they are facing toward Now, they were all standing in a row. As I spoke, as if at a given they all went down. I cried. are pros- themselves. In a moment you will see them begin to bow to- Parker on Hair, Judge Alton Brook Parker. be independent, or all the elaborate forms of democratic candidate for President, if he desires. prayer. Ah, is it not interest- was recently chatting with an hearsed the records of both parties his veranda not have a just right to do, though and over against the corruption New York. are sometimes done. He does misappropriation that blackened Re the conversation turned to not haw a be a candidate. subject of red hair, which is a char- votes and as particularly so. of the family. ; he does not get a But as we gazed on them, with re- said the of and is not judge to his guest, hair was nominated bolt his party and publican rule, he placed the clean, honest, prosperous administration of the Democratic and pointed his hearers to the facts. The speaker gave in fact, and. in consequence We were all much impressed. I flex religious interest, the row of men arose. With a unanimous grunt they rose, bearing on their shoulders. redder than fiery red and work against the people a long steel beam, which they pro- in fact, and, in consequence, my the convention of j to walk away with down the some severe raps, lie said the man I lighting instinct were w a part Such a . who went into a Democratic in school. In the country imagined I hoard a faint snickering, . . . district where I learned my a course proves a man but I affected not to observe it. seeking a nomination, and be- j R t fa the who There are moments when it is just cause he failed to get it announced j When I first at-; is of a tine man. not to be too observing, himself an independent and ed tended school the boys had a good And still has a man the right to defeat the party, was no better than a Republican, in fad was It never failed of fun shouting and over to the enemy because his to rouse friends are not nominated. When Extending tho Loan. Old Mr. Dobson was if can at heart. He urged that every lighting n . . i u . strenuous life Democrat stand by the es of the party, that if any objections to laws that had been enact- ed let these be remedied within the ranks of the party and not try to do so by going to the camp of the enemy He wanted on the close of election day the good news that old Pitt county had been true to herself and I lived a a convention and votes or affiliates with it be implied changed pledges himself to stand by its its the color of your hair, would asked the visitor, blandly. said the judge; is all right. My Referring to fatal boiler ax has it. and my little grandson there at the Mill at Durham, is as red as he can be- They say it few days ago, The is a sign of high temper, but it says it was the fault of an also a sign of numerous excellent lent engineer, who let the water get too low and then tinned cold had two red haired into a hot boiler. Our content not neighborly, but in the ca-e of he really felt that a line must be drawn somewhere. It was the fifth time that week that lit- Sammy Perkins had been over to borrow something, and this was only Wednesday. Mr. Dobson, mother says won't YOU lend her your lawn mower for about an hoar or Mr. Dobson scratched his head dubiously. sonny, I he said at last. be needing it now, straight through the summer, off and on. But I'll tell water he added, when he saw and rolled up fifteen hundred ma- said the comment is that next for the Democratic ticket. There are no treasures in this sin Stained world more pure, more sweet, more precious, more valuable, than those found in the hallowed Vaults of a woman's ministry and a woman's love; for they are the richest gifts that God ever lent to to show man in their raptures the ecstasies f higher and purer and nobler Times. and Jackson, and they were both the don't you think it's about time we had a Success. A northern exchange can we find the ideal We haven't got space enough to mention the nooks in North Car- where whole bunches of them can be Star. Standing for Morality. The press of North Carolina stands today more firmly for morality than ever before Almost every news- paper which one reads makes some declaration in favor of high morals, either in editorial utterances, prints from other papers or in its own general policy. A of the North Carolina editors to-day are fearlessly outspoken on the subject of morals, and make moral excellence a part of their land Neck Commonwealth. Legislature ought to make it a for an engineer who has not stood an approved and obtained a license to run an Undoubtedly a gnat many lives are lost and much property destroyed by people who assume to fire boilers without knowing what they are doing. The wonder is, indeed, when one some of these con- sider their earnings, that there- are so few boiler explosions. The Messenger suggests, in this connection, that the employers are criminally Ob- server. A good type setter on straight newspaper can get a position at The office. the youngster's downcast the snow shovel she borrowed last January; I'll let her keep that n bit His Love Letters. Many men able to write excel- lent business letters fail lamentably when they attempt to compose any- thing else. The relatives of one such hampered person complained, not without reason, of the. brevity of his homo letters. the offender, know very well that I never could write much of a write long enough ones to your the grieved sister. she hue to pay extra postage on Tho engaged girl, who pres-; and then site rushed to the rosette, i puts at top t Mb th it ditto mm I This department is In charge of A. D. Johnston, who is authorized to rep- resent the Eastern Reflector in Winterville and territory. The Joy of Feeling Fitted. There is best selection of inks, library paste and at the drug of Dr. B. T. Cox A Bro. ever brought to Winterville. Protect your by buying one of those eye shades at the Drug Store, price cents. For underwear that will make it warm for yon in cold weather call at John Whitty Son's. Stoves, heaters and ranges. All styles, lowest prices. See our stock before purchasing and save money. Winterville Mfg. Co. Boarding J. D. Cox. Board l per day. in town. Miss Minnie of Green- ville, spent Sunday with Miss Mary For hip fully Oats mid Hay for sale , . ,, . moved in our new chap for cash, . A. J Co. would rent smaller shop with price for paid by County Oil Mill. O. A. Kittrell and Co. i pay per bushel No. grapes and others according to quality. See Kittrell Taylor for a fresh loaf of bread. If in need of a good barrel of flour or see Kittrell and If you want ice and lemons I , i Kim boiler attached ready seed I fail to get them from Kittrell Taylor. Caps the very kind you are for from to Q. Chapman and Co. Felix Pitman, of was Tuesday. I have been informed that A. W. Ange Co. has nicest line of dress goods silks, and lace town. -J. M. Blow, of here Saturday. G- A. Kittrell and Co. have just receive a car load of N. run- machines. Rents lie I reasonable, and you had better l apply soon. A. C Cox Mfg. Co. Penny candies a specialty at the store of B. T. Cox Bro. Kittrell lo- have just re- h Dice assortment of cutlery if you nice knife see them. Dinner Wash pots and preserving crockery and For nice picture frames easts, we've got cheap. A. W. Trunks and valises cheap. Harrington Barber and Co. For dress and work shirts call at Jno. Whitty If you need a wagon don't fall j to one A. G. Cox Mfg. Tar G. A. Kittrell Co. will pay the top of the market for your grapes. For lime and stoves see A. W. Co. tat wood cart hub.-. A. G. Cox Mfg. Co. For A splendid pair of me- size mules. A. G. Cox. Second hand buggies cheap. If wish to buy a second band cheap see the A. G. Cox Mfg. Co. Plastering hair cook stoves at A. W. ft Co The A. G. Cox Co. are ware tin wan- wood and willow ware. timber Harvey Cox and C. A. Fair, of Ayden, were here Sunday. Ladies looking a nice demand when the proper season first class material and latent I signs, should call at K. G picture frames, man and Co. Barber Co. We want your egg at We now have a complete line of ladies dress and trimmings, notions, hats and umbrellas, . ,,,,,. and window shades. Will Co. pleasure in showing one , W. B. earned nil of seed to the Pill Oh and Kt a the best Shoe,. T. N- Manning and Co. fresh cheese, nice mullets and a I H ,,,, full of i A. P. was here n, ,, M, cm make a bet.; Will be your experience if you get into one of our new chasing a it of fine timber for Tar i Suits. Heel carts and wagons. They are, Yon will see style and quality galore in them. also making a large supply of Every garment is a model product of the these wheels they can till a big best materials and cleverest tailoring skill. The difficulty will be, not in making a selection, but in I knowing what to reject. The New Browns are Here. I. G. Chapman Co. they They are admiration from everybody sees doing more business than they ,, . . , can Suit you at , ave ever done. ; at m or we carry a complete e of heavy. or or lead you along r 25.00. Every new Suit says, Hay. Why halt y between two through our line, ion V A. W. Co. have Harrington, Barber i. and bee fitted. T. N. Manning Co. are carry the that will cure, FRANK WILSON, THE KING CLOTHIER. dike-sea of any state. wish to window and door frame, in public that I grind every brackets and all kinds . f cheap, having day at my mill one mile south trimmings at rock bottom Frog Level on Sam place, Winterville Mfg. Co. Tripp. One wood shop with Jerome of and plainer at- at L. Sunday. We now have on hand and horse Hue of dress at remarkably ed for work. shop U, lo come, see and be con- x till ft. is near a -ail j Yours truly laud is a nice place for and Apply to A. G. Cox Mt. r with which to do ark, laing save and lip nearly ate a few of the why gave our money, l Mfg. Car till 11-r Co. try. pen-, i- of ail Box Body for isl County Oil Mill i now i. now tie season when you may I haying Cotton Seed. They pay . want a cart to haul your highest cash price or will farm products to the or When yours market. The A. Cog Mfg. Co. are ,,. write for prices. making and selling them and yon; At A. O. bad better send them order; at once. J. It. Smith, of Ayden, was lie at the I u Heel Shoes a Try u aid be vine d of ii. It. G. Chapman Co. e American Girl. town Tuesday. That old Vinegar i for sale at G. Chapman Toe Winterville Mfg. Co., puts nice fly proof kitchen ; They are cheap and convenient. Get yon r dealer lo order you one.; G. A. Kill tell Co. will be the market grape will pay the highest pi ices. See the Furniture at A. W. Prices right. Light wood Cart Babe. A. G. Mfg. Co We want your grapes every day up to Friday at o'clock a. m. Don't bring them after that time Fridays nor on We pay per pound for No. hen and per for No- picked. Yours G. A. a Co- t I Ear Nails and Lime see A. W. Co. Cox are closing nut a They have the and Tasteless CASTOR OIL sold. substantial fence made you Taste as good as Maple Syrup. can jet a bargain if yon apply at cents per bottle at Dr. B. T. ; Cox. Winterville, 3-22 KING COMBINATION MANUFACTURED BY A. a. COX MANUFACTURING COMPANY A Shoe us good as its name. pair gnu rant to the wearer. This is the Best Shoe Mace. C- E. for Misses and Children. Web Bros, Men and Boys. Now is Time You Should Think About Your Winter Shoes. We can show it to entire satisfaction. THE REFLECTOR, FOR FINE JOB PRINTING.

GREAT DEPARTMENT STORE. OUR SHOE STORE IS A VERY INTERESTING PLACE have the largest and most complete stock of Shoes in till town an- now showing large of styles in the lest makes for Men. Women. Children and Infants. We tell yon much about them in this space, but, we to call your attention to the famous Ralston Health Shoes For Hen. All of the easy enough to cry , but that hi h is the test. and m make strong claims most for this Shoe, and ask a I m our claims may b proven. We claim a unique, common sense construction, found in no oilier shoe. A u-iii of last modeling a shoe, that th foot as nature intended. We also claim that while of material and workmanship may be equaled, they cannot be excelled at the price, and that as good a shoe cannot he made and is not sold tor less. are, however, the tangible results of many study of the highly complex needs of the human foot They ii common warrant a trial by every one who foot comfort and good service combined. at UNION MADE J. B. Cherry Co GREENVILLE'S GREAT DEPARTMENT STORE REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF THE BANK GREENVILLE, GREENVILLE, N. C. AT THE CLOSE OF BUSINESS SEPTEMBER 6th. 1904. Loans and Discounts ill S Stock-, securities, me Fixtures Demand from Bunk Anther cash items I Gold Coin 1.1 It. Com no Stock paid in Undivided Profits less Expenses Paid Individual deposits to check Demand of check out- standing Bills payable, of for borrowed 3,509.03 189,710.16 20,000.00 335.21 20,000.00 283,560.40 North Carolina, County of Pitt. I, James L. Cashier of the above-named bank, do solemnly wear that the statement is true to the best of my knowledge belief JAMES L. LITTLE. Cashier. i H mp u W the Ala.;,;. Us ea m of aW m aged vita leaving a pair sf A the old chop door his ere lighted upon a most ex- instrument BOB placed upon u counter. The venerable paused for i momenta in open I mouthed wonder at thing, the like of which he had seen be- fore. After s struggle with hi curiosity h was Turn- to the optician, he j it, is an re- ; plied the optician in his gravest ; manner. muttered the old to j himself as hi backed out of the door, his eyes still fastened upon the cu- looking thing on the counter what was it The Amount of A proper amount of sleep is of course absolutely essential to con- j good health, but if dietetic habits are correct it a matter I which will regulate itself. If a rule I is needed, one will follow naturally j from the fact that almost every one I feels languid on waking and is dis- i posed to take another nap, no mat- how long he has been sleeping. This is n morbid sensation which it would take too long to explain here. It is enough to say that lack of sleep should be made up, if possible, at the beginning and not at the end. The best general rule is to rise at a given hour every morning, whether tired or not, and go to bed when BETHEL DEPARTMENT 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 STATON AND BUNTING, BETHEL, N. C. DEALERS IN GENERAL MERCHANDISE, Complete Line Clothing, Dry Furniture, Groceries. W e Pay Highest Prices for Cotton, Cotton Seed and Country Produce. Do yon Eat Good, Fresh Groceries If you do come to see us, We keep every- thing In the grocery line and sell it to our OF VALUABLE FARM LAND Tilt; TOWN OF By virtue of certain decreed of Superior court of Pitt county made in a cause therein II H. Wilson, of It. O. Wilson and the other of J. Wilson, the undersigned will expose to public before the court house door in the town of on November, 1404, for I the purpose of making assets, the. fol- lowing tracts of land, to- wit One tract as the of It. J. Wilson and is a of his homestead, and described as lands whereon the building are lo ad- joining the lands of S. Brown Mrs. A. D Johnson, and all if I the home place lying on the west side of the railroad, fifty-eight acres, more or less. Also one other tract, it being a part of the homestead, containing about fifty acres, described ah adjoining the lands of s. o. Brown, the Kind for- owned by William Whitehead and known as the lands, and being the same laud whereon Ashley Teel now live Term of sale cash. This October H. H. Wilson, and Skinner at the Lowest Possible Price, I Johnston Bros. CASH Greenville, N. C. WAREHOUSE Subscribed and sworn to before me, this 20th day of June, JAMES C. TYSON, Notary Public. W. II. WILSON, J. G. MOVE, J. A. ANDREWS, TWO PREMIUMS HAVE BEEN PAID IN THE in in OP NEWARK, N. J., YOUR POLICY HAS Loan Value, Cash Value, Paid Insurance, Extended Insurance that works automatically, Is S. Will be re-instated if arrears be paid within on month while yon are living, or within three years after lapse, upon satisfactory evidence and payment of arrears with interest. second No Restrictions. Incontestable. Dividends are payable at the beginning of the second and of each year, provided the premium for the current year be paid. They may be To reduce Premiums, or To Increase the Insurance, or To make policy payable as an during the J. L. SUGG, a. H. C. DISSOLUTION. C. T. and V. Johnson I having sold to A. E. Tucker their en- I tire interest in the firm of A K. Tucker j Co. heretofore existing In the of N. said firm Is hereby dissolved mutual and after d it.-. In the firm of dissolution the said i A. E. lakes all the and assumes all the liabilities of said firm. All persons owing said firm will therefore make payment to said V. and all persons having i claims against firm will present them to said a. K Tucker for payment. Witness our hand and signatures this Sept 17th O. T. V- JOHNSON. Having purchased the entire inter- est of T. and Z. V. John- son in the firm of A. E. Tucker Co , I will continue the business in my own name the same I beg to thank our for their favors and to solicit a continuation of the same. I shall endeavor to please those who favor me with their patronage and to make it to their advantage to come again. All persons having claims against the old of A. E. Tucker and Co. will present them to me for and all persons owing the firm will make payment to me. This Sept 17th 1904. A. E. TUCKER. We have sold our entire interest in the firm of A. E. Tucker and Co., who will continue the business at the same old stand and we take pleasure in com- mending him to the favor and patron age of the public. This Sept 17th 1904. C. T. V. Tobacco has are Higher. We are well equip- for selling your tobacco to fine advantage. We have com- men and one of the est and best lighted houses in the State. Sell with us, we'll please you. PARHAM, FOXHALL BOWLING. Cold 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 be unattainable without the Refrigerator. HAVE YOU A LAWN If you have you will want a Lawn Mower pretty soon, and we've made it easy for you to own one. There is no need to borrow a lawn mower when we we sell a good with best steel knives at such a satisfactory price, and guarantee it to do the work. Water Coolers, Ice Cream Freezers, Hammocks and everything else In the hardware line. H. L. CARR TAX NOTICE. I will attend at the following times and places for the purpose taxes the year Farmville, Farmville Saturday. October township, Tuesday, October Gum Swamp Church, township, Wednesday, October Barney's X Roads, Creek township, Thursday, October township, Saturday, October Tuesday, October May's Chapel, Beaver Dam township, October day, October Bethel, Bethel Fri day, October Falkland, Falkland township, All taxpayer are requested to meet pay promptly O. W. Sheriff. From One of the most remarkable OaseS of a cold, deep-seated on the lungs causing pneumonia, is that of Mis. Gertrude E. M Ind., who was entirely cured by the use of Minute Cure. She coughing and straining so weakened me I hat I rail down down in weight to lbs. I tried a number of remedies to no avail until I used One Minute Cough One. Four wonderful cured me entire- of the cough, strengthened lungs and me to my nor- weight, health and Sold at Wooten's Drug Store. A weak stomach weakens the it cannot food be into Health and strength be re- stored to any sick man weak man without hist restoring health strength to the stomach. A weak stomach cannot digest enough food to lee the and revive the tired run and body. digests what yon el, the glands and membrane of the stomach, and cures dyspepsia stomach troubles. Sold Drug Store. has world wide lame for marvelous It balm Cuts, Coins, Sort-, Ulcer, Teller, But Fever Bores, Skin Ki op- infallible for Only at Drag More. Quick A. Ala was twice in I lie hospital from a sever.- case of piles causing tumors r and all failed, quickly further cured him. it conquers a lies kills pain. at drug Mrs. O. P. n, Wax sick for nothing with me. a Mountain strong, healthy. Gained five boards cents, Tea or Tablets. Drug Store, It to the little ones that priceless gift of healthy flesh, solid bone and muscle what Rocky Mountain M does. Best on Tea or Tablets. Store. EXECUTORS NOTICE Letters testamentary having been to me, by the Clerk of the Superior Court of Pitt county, as ex- of the last will and testament cf Martha A. Mills, d, and having qualified as such executor, notice Is hereby given to all persons holding claims against the estate of aid Martha A. Mills, to present them l me for payment, duly authenticated, on or e the 28th day of 1905, or this notice will be plead their very All persons Indebted lo said estate are requested lb make immediate lo me. of September, 1904. JOHN V. BROOKS, of Mary A. Mill. Jet vis Blow, Attorneys. FALL OPENING an , 1904. The gorgeous exhibition of Artistic shewn. Exact of Paris, Lon- don and New York patterns. Come early and avoid the rush. Doors open a or shine. inn The an 5th and 6th, Wednesday and Thursday l Hi I and Evans street. THE BIG STORE. POOR PRINT

THESE GOODS GO Don't Wait Come Early and Get your Choice White Handkerchief edged all around with i Nottingham Luce, for cents, this Sale for yards checked Homespun, all colon you can want, it will cost you cents the yard, this Sale per yd. Water color opaque window Shade with in. thread fringe, fixtures complete, feet long by feet wide, worth anywhere, this Sale About yards Dark Calicoes you pay and for, we have on the market during this odd Vests, Worth cents, this Sale cents. Cotton gloss Towels, woven check patterns, assorted colors checks, fringe ends, Others must have cents each, this Sale two towels for Sc welted n. fine per pair, this Sale hose, full, seamless, Rip for cents per pair. High bust English Corset, hook steel cable cord bust and has gore trimmed top, perfect fitting. Sold the world over for this Sale Black mercerized, spun gloss, Petticoats full width in. plaited flounce, none better for this Sale Dozen Linen Collars, Standard Brand, retails for cents. This Sale cents per Dozen. suits and worsted. Men's Suit that always bring and five dollars, Sale Big line of fall underwear, can't implicate these anywhere, sold for big values, this Sale 1.900 pairs of Shoes, guaranteed solid leather soles, anybody will price to you any where from to this Sale We have a big lot of hats that we sold from ninety cents to one dollar, big value at these prices, this Sale inspect this Sale and if You Don't Think these Goods are below Any Man's Prices Don't Buy. We will sell the best bleaching, as long as we nave any, this Sale that yon will say are cheap for all colors you can for, this Sale We will sell a guaranteed, full 10-4 sheeting, unbleached, you pay for, this Sale We have a big of rubber goods, just re- e will have to sell them FULL I will have to include same U TUCKER. Next Door to the Bank of Greenville. C. Di it's the same every- whip ; can't guess little enough Mr. O. Columbia, C, employed an experienced paint- to paint his house. The painter on seeing the quantity sent to the there wasn't enough. There were ten gallons left, when j b was done. It's the common experience. Yours truly F. W. Co. P. S. H. L. Carr sells our REFLECTOR. Will its on October In the elegant new building modern comfort and convenience new furniture and equipment throughout. Literary. Scientific Classical courses. School of Music, and Expression. Full corps of able and experienced teachers, In their several departments- Kinder- methods taught by a K in i mod- further information apply to LUCY H. President special representative, Mr. J. A. Turner, will be in Pitt and the adjoining counties some time for the purpose of collecting for the The Tobacco Mutual Co. Please be prepared to settle with him when he If should rot see him you settle with Mr. R. J. Cobb. T. P. M. Ins. Co. Dr. Hyatt at Farmville. Dr. IT. O. Hyatt will be in Farmville, at the hotel, October 17th. 18th. and 19th., Tuesday and for the purpose of treating diseases of tic- eye and fitting glasses. Those not able to pay a will be ex- free. LANIER HILLIARD, Greenville, N. C. MARBLE MONUMENTAL WORK OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. Iron Fencing Sold. STATE FAIR, Raleigh, N. C, OCTOBER to 1904. For the above occasion the Atlantic Coast Line will sell round trip tickets from Green- ville to Raleigh at the low of includes one ad- mission to the Fair Grounds. Tickets on sale October to 21st, inclusive, and for trains scheduled to arrive in Raleigh before noon of 1904, with final limit to return October 24th. Ask the Ticket Agent. H. M. Emerson, W. J T M. G. P A Wilmington, N C ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE. Having qualified as administrator of Annie L Smith, deceased, late, of Pitt county, N C this is to notify all persons having; claims the estate of said deceased them to the undersigned on or before the 27th day of August or this notice will be pleaded their recovery All persons indebted to said estate will please make ate This 27th day of August 1904. SMITH. Administrator. FOR SALE, j will sell one tract of land situated in Beaufort county, on th water, con- acres more or less-, about acres under partly enclosed with a good wire fence, with a country residence thereon and tenant the land adaptable to- the growth of cotton, tobacco, truck, com and the like. About acres the timbers on which have not been on over in several For full information address B. B. NIChOLSON. It a wk wk. Washington, N. C- . SALE. By virtue of a decree of the Superior of Pitt county, made in certain Special Proceeding therein pending, entitled and others against Jesse I day. October 2-th before the court door town of Green- ville, expose to public sale, to the highest bidder for cash, a certain tract or parcel of land situate in swift township, Pitt county, adjoining land of Gaskins, Thomas Elisha Lang, W. L. and Mill Run, contain- forty-six acres, more or less, and the B. This 17th day of September, 1904. ALEX L. BLOW, Commissioner- Nature's k hi Cur . HO Harps, n-pt. M MM M M Ail Of Ike l i no Sile Co. MA. Radiant Beauty Complexions of perfect purity are made Hancock's Liquid The value in the toilet been known for but much of its value was lost until the discovery of Hancock's Liquid not It produce a and oil but me a hair bath will cure all scalp promote a new growth of healthy hair and the coloring matter in the hair as to check and avoid premature gray hair. Buy Liquid Sal a any reliable drug Hancock's Liquid Ointment Prepared especially Burns, Scalds. Open Sores. Chafed Parts. Raw Surfaces, Boils, Piles, Roughness of Face and Hands and all Skin Diseases. Writ for book on mm of In the cure for all skin HANCOCK. LIQUID CO. Go To St. Louis Via C. Now is the time to see the great World's Fair at St. Louis. Mo. Delightful weather and the Exposition complete in all its beauty. An opportunity not to be missed and never to be forgotten. See that your tick- read via the C. and Big Four Railways, D. J. Editor and Owner. and Friday. -VOL. No. GREENVILLE, PITT COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA, TUESDAY, OCTOBER II. ONE DOLLAR PER YEAR IN ADVANCE No. RESOLUTIONS Oh SYMPATHY. CAME THE WRONG DAY. Castle Hall, Tar River Lodge No. Knights Whereas God, His Supreme has seen fit to take from home of our brother, B. L. Carr, hie devoted wife and loving be it res- That each member of Tar River Lodge, No. Knights of Pythias deeply the loss sustained by brother Carr, while we bow humble submission to the will of Him who rules all things aright we extend our tenderest heart felt condolence. That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to brother Carr, h copy he spread on minutes of this Lodge, and a copy be fund- ITEMS. for publication- This day of September, 1904. P, C. Harding, C. L. Wilkinson, W. H. Bagwell. Committee Opening. The acme of openings Green- ville has been the fall display at O. T. big store the last two days Hundreds of ladies hive visited his store and they all express at the superb play. Nut only are latest style- in millinery shown but also the very newest of fashion and shade in dress goods, laces, ornaments, coats and furs and just pretty thing as the ladies admire. Especially attractive were the trimmed hats, among them being noticed one of velvet in the shade of mahogany. Another large violet hat in four shades of velvet. A not her is a French turban in brown four shades de. Then a large hat in mahogany velvet the burnt onion shades. One of the handsomest was a black velvet hat with high collar of ecru lace edged with black beads, handsome ostrich plume and tulle ties. Still another attractive feature of the display are the exquisite center tables. Com Fair Speech Would Not Do For PoPulist Convention. Prof. C. B. Williams connected with the state agricultural depart- at Raleigh walked in at The Reflector office this morning to inquire when the Pitt county corn fair would be held. When told that the 13th was the date fair a look of astonishment came over his face. said he, I thought it was today. Home one wrote the department it would be held on the 8th requested that I be sent to make ft speech, and here I Is wan explained to him that , h, was the date for convention here and j that as the of the list convention the leading mover in the corn fair, he might have mixed in his letter and given the department the date of the convention instead of the corn fair. Chairman A. J. was looked up later in regard to mistake, the joke was on him. The speech Mr. Williams had for the corn fair would not fit a Populist convention, even if his political faith had not been different. Mr. Williams will come again on tn when the corn will he held. N. C, Oct. 1904. Mrs. Louise Langston came yes- to spend sometime with her son, C. H. Langston. The farmers are very bu y hay and cotton. Mrs. Charles and children left to visit and returned Sunday after- noon. Miss spent Sun- day at Standard. Mr. and Mrs. L F. spent afternoon here. Misses Langston and Annie Oscar Henry Langston, attended the at Shepherds Saturday. Madison Smith was over a while Sunday. Some of oar people attended church at Reedy Sunday and some at Little Creek. Mr. and Mrs. C. rod Lucy spent Sunday with relatives near Reedy Branch. E. E. went to Saturday. Mr. Mrs. Sile spent Sunday at Joe Mrs. J. H. Cheek and Julian spent Saturday night in Winter- ville. ITEMS FIRST MEETING OF THE CENTURY BOOK CLUB. PERSONALS AND SOCIAL. ASSOCIATION. for its new was being The Bazaar. The executive committee of the Ladies Guild, of the Episcopal met at Hotel Wed- night perfected for bazaar which they expect to have about the middle De The various booths were definitely determined and assigned to the several ladies who are ex- charge of them. Sub-committees were to attend to the details of the work. The ladies who are managing the bazaar have the matter well in hand and their forces organized. Judging from present prospects the bazaar will be a success, it Is hoped that their many friends will help to make that success as- sured. Hon. E. Watson, of Georgia, Populist party candidate for president, will address the at Tarboro on Thursday, Oct. 27th. Everybody is invited to hear him. The Pitt county corn fair will be held on the 13th. Every farmer should a sample of his best Meeting of New School Year. The Pitt County As- after a vacation the summer held first meeting today of the school year. The attendance good, about sixty teachers The devotional exercises were conducted by A. J. A committee was appointed to recommend officers for the year. The committee recommended the following who were unanimously H. H. Nancy Coward. Assistant Leila Brown. Rosa Rev. J. A. Hornaday delivered an interesting address 0.1 School, Teacher and the Following this there was a dis- of of work for the year. for November First H Thomas. W H Ricks, R C Cannon, L A Ran- B F Cobb, D H Moore, Moses W Tyson, J Proctor, W T Ed R John Harris, Staton, J S Hudson, J A Odum, J W Harper, Craft. Second week ll Bryan, C Ellis II Butler, Henry J I James, B D G A Moore, Mat J W Oscar Tucker, H F Keel, R A Fountain, A J Simons, J F Clark, Cox, W N. C, Oct. Mr. Salisbury, a drummer of Norfolk spent Monday night here. Mrs. Frank G. Whaley left yes- to spend the night in Green- ville and this morning left for her father's in Suffolk for two week's visit. Mr. an employee of the Beaufort Co. Lumber Co, was sud- taken quite sick yesterday but is much better today. Dr. of Greenville spent yesterday here. He visited a patient in the country later was the guest of Mrs. F. G. Whaley. Dr. is such a genial gentleman he may always be sure of a warm welcome here. Mr. Cook, who has been quite sick with fever we are glad to say- is J. W. Cox went to Washington today for the Beaufort Co Lumber Co. Lumber is in this week. Be there for some time p Reported for Reflector as has been the custom for years the End of the Century Book Club held its first meeting at the residence of its president, Mrs. R. R. Cotton, Tuesday Oct. as usual spent the day delightfully with their exceedingly charming hostess. It is needless to say that the swift gliding were saddened by but our regret, the fact that the club is to lose one of its most valued members in the -departure of Mis. M. A. Allen from Green- ville. club loses a valuable and highly prized member, while re- our own loss we feel that her is only transferred to another community which will receive additional blessings by her presence. The tenderest expressions of sympathy were embodied in to be to Mrs. Allen touching the death of her beloved daughter, Mrs. R. L. Carr, who previous to her demise had been filling so acceptably office of in the young ladies book The End of the Century Club wishes to push with vigor every effort to make their newly library a source of enjoy- and instruction to of our town. The members are pleaded with the evidence already manifested by our people. The next semi-monthly meeting will be held with Mrs. L. C Arthur Tuesday, Oct. 18th. I have just returned from more where I bought my fall mil- and notions. Opening Sept 1804. Mrs. H. L. Boyd, N. C, next door to Dr. office. Ira. This Kind Counts. Yon may talk about good sales of tobacco, but the Liberty ware- house makes the kind that count. G. W, sold at the Liberty today here is the way his lots and prices pounds at cents, at at at at at at 45.34 at at at at at at at at at at at at at at at at at at This was an average of about a pound. It what W. T. Co , those who sell at the Liberty. POPULIST CONVENTION. The Populists met here in county convention today as advertised, but had a smaller at the mass meeting in September. The convention started off its work without speech making. A. J. e was elected permanent chairman and F. Ward secretary. A committee was appointed to retire and select candidates. While the committee was out there were two or three efforts to get a speech, but the calls met with no response. They called on W. J. Pope, of the Republican nominees for the house of only to find that he was not loaded either. The committee after along and recommended the following ticket. For senate, A. J. House Representatives, Shade Cox and Dr. R. J. Grimes. Sheriff, no recommendation. Treasurer, W. J. Thigpen. Register, D. T. House. Coroner, Dr. J. E Nobles. Surveyor, J. L. Ward. Commissioners, II. S. Tyson, W. L. Smith. J. F Tyson. Thursday, October 6th, E. G. Barrett, of Kinston, spent today here. W. B. Brown left Wednesday evening for Raleigh. J. L. Little left for Raleigh Wednesday Fred Cox returned Wednesday evening from Norfolk. Mrs. J. F. returned this morning Kinston. Prof. W. H. returned this morning from Mis. Ed. H. Taft and child re- turned evening visit to Jamesville. Miss Bettie Warren returned Wednesday evening from Conetoe where she had been visiting Misses Carrie Vivian well, of who have been visiting their aunt, Mrs. W. B Greene, returned home Friday, October 7th, C. B. West, of Raleigh, is here. B. E. to Kinston Thursday evening. G. G. lineman left Thursday evening for LaGrange. E G. Barrett, returned to Kin- ton Thursday evening. Miss Nancy Coward left Thurs- day for Ayden. Miss Gussie Harrell, of Tarboro. arrived, Thursday evening to Mrs. J. G Mrs. Martha Latham, Grifton, came up this morning to visit re- friends, Saturday, October 8th, J. N. Got man returned to Rich- today. Rev. W. E. Cox went to Grifton Friday evening. J. L. Little returned from Raleigh. W. B. James returned Friday evening from Halifax. W. L. returned Friday evening from Raleigh. Miss Peebles went Friday evening. to Dr. Hyatt at Farmville. Dr. H. O. Hyatt, will he in Farmville, at hot October 17th. 18th. and Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, tor the purpose of treating of the eye and fitting Those not able to pay tee will be ex- free. Go Deep. While digging a well, day, Willis Clark found a lot of long mulberry roots at a depth of feet. There was a For hand Brooks , . . running mass of the roots and it shows to u L b what a depth they will penetrate No. n. C. the earth. B. E. Parham returned Friday evening form up the rend. Ben Savage, of Lawrence, rived Friday evening to visit relatives. Mrs. J. D. Weeks, of Scotland Neck, arrived Friday evening to visit friends. J. J. of Farmville. was here Friday and left on the evening train for Ayden. S. O. Jones, of Kinston, who has been here in the interest of an insurance company, returned Friday evening. H. Moseley, of Virginia, who has been visiting Mrs. W. T. return ed home today. Dr. U. If. Wharton, of who has conducting meeting in the Baptist church, left morning. Mrs. Mary L. of New York, arrived Friday evening to be with her sister, Mrs. Boyd, here, who is very ill.