Eastern Reflector

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Dissolution Sale THESE GOODS GO Don't Wait Come Early and Get your Choice White Handkerchiefs edged all with i Life, big values fr cents, this Sale for yards Homespun, colors you it will you cents the yard. this Sale per yd. Water color opaque Window Shade with in. thread fringe, fixtures G feet by feet wide, worth tins Sale About yards Dark Calicoes you pay and for, we have on the market during this Sale at odd Vests, Worth cents, this Sale cents. Cotton gloss Towels, woven check patterns, assorted clocks, ends, sizes Others i ; each, ibis Sale two towels fur Bum, seamless, welted top, line Big values rent per , this Sale per pair. High bust English Corset, jeans, book steel cable cord bust and has trimmed top, perfect 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 cents per Dozen, BOO unit and fancy worsted. Men's always bring tour and five dollars, line of fall underwear, can't implicate these anywhere, for big values, this Sale 1,900 pairs of Shoes, guaranteed solid leather soles, anybody will price to yon any where from to 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 have any, this Sale y Shirts that you will cay are cheap for all you can ask for, this Sale We will sell a guaranteed, full 10-4 sheeting, unbleached, you pay for, this Sale We have a big line of rubber goods, just re- we will have to sell them FALL STOCK I will shave to include same TUCKER. Next Door to the Bank of Greenville. LETTER TO W. B. WILSON N. O. Dear Have you found out you paint a job with fewer gallons than of anything else, lead-and-oil Mr. Floyd Sign painter, N. Y., it out three years ago; he have us d lead- and zinc for the past three years, and cannot say too much its I am using it on a Dig job that i by contract, and it has saved me at least in the cost of is the strongest paint we know of; goes furtherest; takes less of it to do job. Lead and-oil is pure; lead-and- zinc is stronger; covers more; goes further. Have you out you can paint a gallon in less time than a gallon of anything That means less time for the job. Lees time; leas Less paint; less for that; less time, less for that. lasts do you mind the less for that I You are surer of it. Yours truly F. W. to. P. S. H. L. Carr sells our LUNG CURE NO MORE FOR CON. A Cure at Last Mined, After a Searching In vest Ration. by St. Louis A months ago the attention of a few scientific and philanthropic of St. Louis was directed to an entirely new method of combating that most dreadful of all diseases, tuber- commonly called consumption. Out of test cases, y cured and have shown such that their ultimate recovery but a question of a few week. So astonishing have been the results and in cases pronounced incurable by all old methods that a company has been formed and is prepared to furnish at a normal cost this cure to all One of its chief features is that patients can remain at home, rounded by friends and relates, and in a great many instances, especially the incipient or early stages of the disease, pursue their daily vocations and become completely cured Patients receiving the same treat- here in St. Louis have complete- recovered as rapidly as those In New Mexico and Texas The wonderful results in question been accomplished by the and the company which controls this marvelous medical device have located their main office at North Seventh street, St. Louis. They have also lo- a factory on Easton avenue and a laboratory has been built at Hill- side, Mo. The cure will be known as the Lung and Mr. C P. Benson, the discoverer of the fluid will person ally charge of the of the company. Mr. Benson will personally meet all who call st the office of the company on Seventh street, and will answer all communications from who are unable Jo make a per- the St. Louis Globe Democrat. Free booklet, on request. Company, 417-19 N. Seventh St , St. Louis, Mo FOR CONSUMPTION. Dr. There was a large audience in I the opera Friday night, H. M. deliver bis famous lecture on his to Palestine. Our people had been hearing Dr. preach for nearly two weeks and were so that they . to hear his lecture. And i as delightful as a I as preacher. For an hour and a half be graphically described many i investing scenes incident to a OCTOBER to j trip through the Holy Land, t.-nutting from pathos to humor in above occasion the a manner that held the closet at- Atlantic Coast Line will sell STATE FAIR, N. C, ten of every bearer. round trip tickets from Green- Dr coming to at the low rate been a blessing to the of which includes one ad- town and he will long be pleasantly remembered by the people here. The influence of his labors here will be a power for good through time to come. Subscriptions to all papers and magazines are taken Reflector Book You can save your- self the trouble of if you remember this. GREENSBORO FEMALE n c Will its 58th annual session or October 5th, 1904, in the elegant new building with every modern comfort and new furniture and equipment throughout. Literary. Scientific Classical and Business courses. School of Music, art and Expression. Full of able and experienced teachers, specialists in their several departments. Kinder- methods taught by a K r. inns mod- further information apply t LUCY H. SON, President mission to the Fair Grounds. Tickets on sale October 14th to 21st, inclusive, and for trains scheduled to arrive in Raleigh before noon of 22nd., 1904, with final limit to return October 24th. Ask the Ticket Agent. M. H, Emerson, W. J Craig T M. G. P A Wilmington, N C WE WANT COTTON SEED in Any Size Lots. We will either pay cash or ex- change meal and hulls for seed, and furnish bags pay all Write us for terms when you are to sell Jot HAVENS OIL CO., Washington, N. C. Go To Si 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 it s beauty. An not to be missed and never to be forgotten. See that your tick- read via the C. and Big Four Railways, Shortest, quickest and bust with fast vestibule W. O, D. P. A. THE EASTERN REFLECTOR. J. WHICHARD, Editor and Owner. and Friday. ONE DOLLAR PER YEAR IN ADVANCE VOL. No. GREENVILLE. PITT COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA FRIDAY, OCTOBER 1904 No. A. C. L. DOUBLE DAILY SERVICE. An Effort to Get Coast Line to Put on Another Train to Reach Kinston in the Forenoon, The business people and all of this city will be interested to know that an effort is being made to get the Atlantic Coast Line to put on another train on the Scotland Neck branch, to reach this city the return to Hobgood the afternoon. This will give the people along this road a double service in pas and freight traffic is WINTERVILLE ITEMS Winterville, N. C, Ed Smith was here a short while Sunday evening. Miss Bessie Chapman is visiting relatives at Harvey Cox, of Ayden, spent Sunday with his mother, Mrs. Evelyn Cox. Bill Dixon was here Saturday and Sunday visiting relatives and shaking with his old friends. Rev. W. K. Cox, of Greenville, BEAVER DAM ITEMS. Beaver Dam, If. C, Oct. Four families this section are quarantined on account of small- pox. The doctors report all rick- en with the malady as doing well. No new cases are reported. AH suspicions parties will be watched and reported to the authorities. One poor fellow said he had much needed and if done j came Monday to see his mother prove a great benefit to Kinston in the many ways. The advantages to be derived from he daily are many, union then, it will put in closer n t along this Hue and to come to out city and transacting their business return home the same day. This of course will turn to a large volume of that now goes elsewhere. Another advantage is that from Norfolk and the north will leach Kinston to hours sooner than now, besides die inadequate facility for hand- ling the freight this branch of the road. A great many her benefits and advantages will service, but folks don't just it's up to business men to get together and ask of the officials this thing. The Free Press is in a position to state that the officials would more than likely act favorably on the request if made with the prop- backing. That would be the chamber of commerce, the Free suggests, hold a meeting and make the request formally and officially. There is no doubt but the men citizens of the city, are in favor of the proposition and the time to act is Kinston Free church night. It. i. C was town Saturday. L L. el I went, over the Monday Olivia Cox left to-d j for to take charge of a school. Miss Bertha Dawson left Tues- day to visit relatives at H. A. White, of Greenville, was Id town Monday. Miss Helen Cox, of Ayden, who Lost fifteen Years. Mr. Luther N. White has located a handsome gold watch which lie nearly fifteen years ago, and in a few days his property will be restored to him The discovery of the after this lapse of time and the by which it was accomplished furnishes quite an story. a preacher Louisburg carried the watch to a PERSONALS AND SOCIAL. nothing but the itch, and that be had rather go to the penitentiary town it re. than smallpox. All The jeweler noticed that whites are becoming converted and being vaccinated, while the color. ed people are it the go by as they are picking A colored association at Warren chapel the 10th. If the colored people should happen to have smallpox on the ground there be more work for the medical fraternity. Another bear has been sen and chased, but escaped all his pursuers. A dog hydrophobia passed J. H. Cobb's store going north. A message was sent to Ben has been visiting Miss Magdalene Joyner, at Polls to look for Cox, returned to her home Sunday the Ben armed with a gun stood on guard and quickly dispatched the dog when evening. Frank of Greenville and Charlie Boyd, of Bed were here Sunday sporting courting. Jerome Oscar were here Sunday to see the Mr. Mrs. B. P. Manning, and child of Ayden, Sunday here. Charles Smith came home Sun- day from a trip off. Frank Harrington and George j Kittrell went to Rocky Mount, Sunday. Quite a number of the students of the W. H. S. Saturday Sunday with their parents, NOT A CANDIDATE. Cotton picking is progressing with a vim. It will soon be over if fair continues, as the crop is ten percent, short. All sunshine and no rain enables the farmers to save lots of bright hay. Cotton is being ginned and sold as fast as picked. If Sully can hold thirty days he will again be a noted Southern bull. There is a very poor crop of field peas but a fair crop of corn. We want Uncle Sam to sprinkle our roads, as there is more dust than ever before. Farmer are all smiling as they c line home from Greenville. To is selling well. That is the fruits of a small crop. it was of expensive workmanship and examined it closely. He found that it had at one time been re- paired at store of H. Mahler's Sons, so be wrote here making in- Mr. Mahler, after re- to his books, reported the matter to Mr. L. iN. White. Mr. White sent a full description to the Louisburg jeweler and he re- plied that, the watch was the same one Mr. White lost. this way Mr. White will soon recover the watch which is supposed U have been from his store or the premises years Times. Marriage Licenses. Licenses were issued to the fol Edward, and Ed- wards. Allen and Emma Allen. colored. Alex Bullock and Langley. Moses Grimes and Martha Tel- fair. Sarah Caesar Joyner and Fannie Banks. Will Tyson and Laura Parker. Ned Brown pen. Editor Reflector; I see in the of the more than two ago convention published in was interested in this kind. The He- at, that time petitions from the business men of Greenville, Winterville, Ayden to the railroad officials asking for the double service and Capt. W. II. Newell, of the Coast Line, came here fir a con- about it. At the time it looked like the petitions would be complied with and the doable vice put on, but for reason the matter was sidetracked. The needs of such a service and the benefit it will bring to all the towns along this branch of the road is apparent to every and the railroad would also increase its own business by putting it on. The merchants association of Greenville should at take steps to cooperate the mer- day's issue of The Reflector that I was named as a for treasurer by that convention. I wish to state that the use of my name by the convention was with- out my knowledge or consent, I am not a candidate of that or any other party for any office. W, J. Reminder of the Good Old Days. A good woman remarked this morning saw something in the Methodist church Sunday night that Greenville has not witnessed in When what it was she said, man went in penitence to the altar and was con- while kneeling there pray- for the pardon of his The incident the good old days f the el of Kinston in the move- to get the double service. If Smallpox Patient Escapes all the towns along the road will; named wort fr it we believe it last week The Graded School. Those of our people who do not visit the graded school have little idea what are missing. The splendid system by which everything is and the of the superintendent and teachers is well worth witness- A visit to the school will increase your pride in it. Your presence occasionally will also be an encouragement to your children by shoving you are inter- in what are doing in school. Services at Falkland. Thee will be services in the church at Falkland every night next week, with Sunday night, Oct, A cordial is extended to Gone to Arizona. Hon. B. E. Lacy, state treasurer, has gene to Ari- to consult with his brother, Dr. John H. Lacy. Mr. Lacy is suffering greatly from catarrh and in tour months has not had two consecutive nights of sleep. The climate of Arizona is expected to help him. Raleigh News and Observer. Join the Procession. Every township in the county Monday. Oct. 10th., 1904. J. S. Mooring spent Sunday in Bethel. J. E Hughes, of Danville, came in Sunday. W. B. James left this morning for Halifax. Mrs. A. J. spent in Washington. Rev. J. A. Hornaday left this morning for Saratoga. J. S. Campbell returned to Washington this morning. Miss Jennie of is visiting her sister, Mrs. R. W. King. Secretary of State J. Bryan Grimes returned to Raleigh Sunday evening. District Attorney Harry Skinner evening from Raleigh. Mrs. Harry Miss Winnie left this morning for Richmond. C of who has been upending few r,. -here. left this morning. J. K. came down from Hob- good Saturday evening and re- Sunday morning. Mrs. G. W. Baker of Lewiston, who has been visiting Mrs. Whichard, returned home today. Mrs. W. B. Brown and children returned Saturday evening from a visit to her father, near Ports- mouth. Mr. and Mrs. C. A. of Williamston who has visiting Mrs. R O. left this morning for home. Miss Kathleen of Prank who hes been Nina returned to her home this morning. Misses Nina White, of Scotland Neck and of Tar- who have been visiting Mrs. J. G. this morning. Rev. H. H. Moore, of Newport News, arrived Saturday evening and preached both morning night at the Christian Sun- day. J. M. who has been working for Ed. the should try to have the largest years, bas accepted a no- number of horseback riders in the procession at rally in Greenville on 22nd. Make it a big day and give our next governor a royal greeting. Some Improvements. W. B. is having a porch Educational Rally at There will be an educational rally at on Friday night, 14th. will be made by Dove and and per- haps others. The school will begin in the new building on Monday following the rally. Mr. Ames Dead. Mr. L. D. Ams died -l week. Vie secured. Dr. Hyatt at Farmville. H. O. Hyatt will be in with a case of smallpox and was placed in station, made his escape Sunday night. It is supposed that he vent back to at toe betel, October h 17th . 18th. and Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, for the , of treating diseases of the The Pitt county corn fail will be and fitting glasses. Those held the farmer able to pay a lee will be ex-. should b. inK free. built the front of his at his home near Portsmouth., Va. on Dickinson avenue, J. A. Andrews i having hi residence on street newly painted. I returned fr mi more I my fall mil and notions. Opening Sept IS, Mrs. U. L. Boyd, N. door to He was years the father of Mrs. W of Greenville, and u much of his lime hen winter months. He was , Brown, d to spend during the For hand Brooks ten Press, good running aider. K. L Hunts N. N. C. at aid left for his new home Saturday evening. We egret very much to him go. Tuesday, Oct. 1510. Rev. H. H. Moore returned to- day to Newport News. Rev. W. E. Cox returned this morning Winterville. J. T. Matthews, of Washington, spent the morning here on his re- turn home from Kinston. Mrs O. Brown, of Henderson, arrived Monday to visit her sister, Mrs. A. H. Taft. Bertha Savage, of Scotland Nick, who has been visiting Mis. Z. T. Vincent, borne to- day. Mi-s Harper, of Wilson, who has be-n Mrs. H. L. Carr, led even for Mrs. J. Grimes, Hal- has visiting her Mr. and Mis. J. J. Laugh- this morning. . .

raw D. W. DEALER IN Groceries And Provisions Cotton Bagging and Ties always on hand DISSOLUTION. Advice to the Aged. id TORPID LIVER. hive a specific effect on these stimulating t ii o causing to perform in youth end IMPARTING VIGOR------- to the Matter are -J young. Goods kept con- in stock. Country Produce Bought and Sold D. W. I GREENVILLE North Carolina. How often you can , lilts nail or driver or lacking. Have a good t box and prepared for emergencies. Our line of tools all could desire, and we will see your tool box do lack a single article. I Of Course I You get Harness, Horse Goods, -------of C. T. and V. Johnson having old to A. K. Tucker their en- tire interest in the firm of A. K. Tucker Co. heretofore existing in the of Greenville. N. C, the said firm hereby dissolved by mutual consent from and after this date. In the firm of dissolution the said A. B. lakes all and assumes all the liabilities of said firm. All persons owing said firm will therefore make payment to said A. Tucker and all persons having claims against firm will present them to said a. E Tucker for payment. Witness our hand and signatures this Sept 17th I C. T. Z. V- JOHNSON. Having purchased the entire inter of T. and V. John- son in the firm of A. E. Tucker Co . ; I will continue the business in my own name at the same place- i our nations for their favors and to solicit a continuation of the same. , shall endeavor to plea I one who me with their patrons w and to make it to their advantage to come All persons having data Greenville. the old Arm of A. B. Tucker and Co. . . will them to me tor I and all persona owing the make to me. This Sept 17th Monday from a will continue the business at the same, trip to S. U. old stand and we take pleasure . mending him to the favor am patron Baker spent inlay age of the , G u y i This Sept 17th 1904. J C. T. Marsha Dickson an of Z. V. JO. j Co. Lumber Co had Ins right arm quite badly mashed while . A. Harris of Halifax, spent; here. ITEMS N. O., Oct. B. field filled his regular appoint met I here Sunday. j D C. L and Mrs. Annie Baker Friday in wont to will I Mount Monday. H. B. Phillips general manager I of the Beaufort County Lumber EXCLUSIVELY IN SALEM ACADEMY AND COLLEGE. REV. Ph. D Principal. Winston Salem, N. C, March 9th., 1904. Mr. Chas. M. Charlotte, N. C, Dear is a little unusual to file an order this late- in the season, but we find that the more Pianos which are add to out music department, the better the results at- in the work. have added quite a number of your during the last few years, and they have all given good satisfaction. It requires a piano of unusual merit for the constant use which all practice pianos have within our school, but we are glad to be able to say that your have stood the test, we w ill continue to purchase your firm time to time as the Deed arises. think there about a dozen now in the school. J. II. Principal. A rare and and up. fully play these pianos can be seen and heard at. Green- ville, at lowest prices and easiest terms. We also have on the floor several slight- guaranteed. This factory sale will close before more days, when factory prices will promptly withdrawn, and if you have any earthly use for J. R. e y SALE OF VALUABLE LAND NEAR THE TOWN , OF By virtue of certain v Superior court of Hits in I a cause therein pending, Q i H. against J. G. Ci Edwards and Susie U. Wilson j and the other heirs-at-law ; the said B. J. Wilson, the will expose sale the court house door in the town of lion Monday, 7th November for the purpose of making assets, the fol- We also have a of organs at or years. Bessie Patrick, is line display I with us during our stay surprising here, be glad to give you one. figures ranging in price from a t CHAS. M. O. Factory Representative. DR. GRIMES A Bethel. N. C, Oct. Kindly state to the public that the use of my name in the list convention was without my the purpose of the fol- w, . or I have lowing described tracts of land, to-, r wit bad no with the move- since it fused with the of the with OLD DOMINION of B. J. Wilson and is a . homestead, and described as lands party no many , whereon the buildings are ad-1. , became identified joining the lands of S. O. Mrs. A. D. Johnson, all that party. acres, more or less. movement to to H Also one other tract, apart . the Democratic of the homestead, containing about acres, described as the any lands of O. Brown, , ., in patty, owned by William ad. , GREENVILLE, N. C. Steamer it L. leave Washington daily, except Sunday. at a. Greenville, leaver Greenville daily, except Sunday, at m. for Washington with and known as the Proctor lands, and which tried so hard to being the sine land Ashley Teel now live Terms of sale cash. This October it, H. .-ON. Commissioner and Skinner bee, poll people. I shall vote the Democratic tick- et as i nave always done, at one and don't want any office sun. K. J. j GENERAL MERCHANDISE Dealers for the Next. Dan failing to list for not Philadelphia, New York Boston, North Carolina. I In Superior id all Connects at railroads for all Woolen, West. Fannie Shippers order then above named will freight by Old Dominion Line I take notice that an action as from New York and above has been commenced in the V e m, v v Court of Pitt Count, m which Norfolk and Southern K. K. Wig plaintiff seeks a divorce from the Old bonds of heretofore that it the cause Clyde from Philadelphia. between the plaintiff and the; The Public. O Ins h; law recently ed forbidding buggies to be left on the street, and room i i g limited, we are forced lo quit feeding or c any horses. And ate and be- offer some very low prices on all SHOES. SHOES. i I, Bay Line and Chesapeake Line defendant; and said defendant will. of the law being enacted, we re 2-n Ton, Baltimore Board and Miners Line from Boston. Sailing hours subject to change Without Notice. T. H. Myers, Washington, N. C. N. C. B. Walker, Vice President raffle Manager, 81-85 Beach Street. N. Y. I to appear at the next term of toe of said County to be held on the to repeal the law to j Worth 1.00, first in November lull, at the i . that court house of said county in Groan- ville, N. C, and answer or demur to public may be the complaint In said action, or the r u a. SAVAGE Co. plaintiff will apply to the court for relief demanded in said This the -Mill day of September ltd m-w Clerk of Superior Court. EXECUTORS NOTICE J ; , I j I Superior Conn I of the la cf Martha A. Norfolk, Buyers and Brokers in Stocks, Cotton, Grain and Pris- Private Wires to New and New Orleans. IS 1868. Norfolk, Va. Cotton Factors and handlers of Bagging, Ties and shipment elicited Letters testamentary having ten issued to by the Clerk of the of Pitt county, as ex- last will and testament , A. Mills, and I having duly qualified as such executor, is hereby to all persons holding claims against the estate of said A. Mills, to present them tome for payment, duly authenticated, cm or before the 28th day of or this will be plead in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said are requested to make immediate payment to me. This the 27th day of September, 1904. JOHN W. Executor of Mary A. Mills. Blow, Attorneys. our price our price 1.95 our price 1.35 our price the Solid Mens Patent Womens Sunday Shoes. I Extra You pay elsewhere. toga Pounds One of the most remarkable cases Of a cold, deep-seated on the lungs j pneumonia, is that of Mrs. ti -de E. f u u of h s- ice , Z and BOYS SUITS- w , . CLOTHING. HATS AND CAPS All the latest styles in Mens and Boys Hats and Caps at very low prices. DRESS GOODS. We also have a lull line of Sta- and Fancy Dress Goods which we are offering at very low prices. MENS SHIRTS. Shirts worth our price coughing and straining so weakened me that I ran down down in weight from to lbs. I tried a number of remedies to no avail until I used One Minute Cough Cure. Four bottles of this wonderful remedy cured me entire- of the cough, strengthened my lungs and restored me to my nor- weight, health and Sold at Wooten's Store. LANIER MILLIARD, Greenville, N. C. MARBLE MONUMENTAL WORK OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. Iron Fencing Sold. Quick J. A. of Ala was twice in the hospital from a severe case of piles causing After and all remedies failed, Salve quickly arrested further inflammation and cored him. It conquers aches and kills pain. at Wooten's drug Store. Boys Suits worth our price Boys Suits worth our price 1.48 Mens Pants from up to per pair Work Shirts from to pair Hens Underwear. Heavy fleeced lined, worth our price per garment. ALL THESE GOODS NEW, NO OLD STOCK -We also carry a full line of- HEAVY GROCERIES that will be sold as low as can be Bland . O, Oct. 1904. roller ask hoard a it is a and destined to take the -lead, try one, is to one, and to buy one, is to never be without one again. Ayden Milling Mfg. Co., Ayden, N. C. Misses Coward and Eula Cox returned to Greenville day. Lime, plastering hair, windows, doors, blinds and Bide lights at J. E. Smith Bro. When yon need a nice, light, tough pole, for your buggy or carriage. Call on and selection. DEPARTMENT J. M. Manager and Authorized Agent. Just received, fine line of Go to E. E. Co's new and can fit you up in any style market tor beef, fresh meats, sage, and fresh fish. Ayden Milling Mfg. Co. First Class hand made brick, by Fancy candies, apples the wholesale and retail large and bananas at E. E. it Co's. stock on hand, your orders Lil Cannon has joined the happy solicited gang. He is now one of the Call on Hart Jenkins fir a bar rel of Columbia Flour, none better to be bad anywhere. Mark evening make a i at the Dome of Claudius Jackson, Ayden Milling Mfg. a short distance from town. Mr. Co. N. C. The ladies have found out where to go when they need the finest quality dress goods, laces, Clarence Hart and Miss Mary Jackson; Mr. Garris and Miss Mamie Worthington. E. T. Phillips officiated made hamburg etc. Gannon and four hearts that were happy, hap- I pier still. After ceremony a Johnson has come old country from a visit to his As authorized for Daily supper was spread and everything as expected and at early the scene of festivity I aim rejoicing had barely ceased. and e lake pleasure in receiving Bab We lender congratulations. aid willing receipts for those in arrears, have a list of all who receive their mail at this office. We also take orders for job From the large number of the Hart Bro. carry out every week they must be a big business as well as doing good work. Mr Morrison, of Hyde county, has been here to see bis who has been sick with fever. Remember you am find nicker zephyrs, piques and -ether nice goods too numerous to mention at J. R. Smith Bro. Call to see our laces ham- burgs, J. R. Smith Bro. Do you know J. R. Smith Bro. keep the most complete line of bleaching and ginghams in town. Their customers tell me that it is so. Pictures satisfactorily enlarged or no charges made. Best refer- given, Hart Ayden, N. C. If you need anything in the way of Crockery, Tin ware come to see us, Hart Ask E. G. Cox about it. Life Fire, Accident and Health P. O. Building, Ayden. Post man has been our town for several days. Cotton seed hulls, Hay, O its and Cotton Seed meal sold by Cannon and Tyson. Yard wide sheeting for at W. M. Edwards Co. Now is the time to advertise. be pleased to hear from . our friends. Call and examine our of high grade buggies. You can be easily of the superiority of material Ayden Milling Mtg. Co. Cannon Tyson handles ready mixed paints, the best. The Milling and Mfg. Co., made a raise in wages of their em- recently. This company employ good labor, who turn out good work, using good material and thereby a begets Rick salt tor stock, at J. R Smith Bro. E. E. Co. will do all they possible can to please yon with their new line of heavy and fancy -groceries We call special attention to line of Tan and Ideal -shoes Cannon Tyson. Men and boy auks at east at W. M. A W. L. House, Winterville, was here Sunday afternoon. For can peaches, apples, corn apply to E. E ft On. if you do not secure one of our high grade buggies, your loss will be than ours. Ayden Milling Mfg. Co., den, N. C. There are very many pretty horses to be seen on one driven by our livery met, every day. This with the new life in- fused by the fall season, certainly makes Ayden a and a bustling town. We are Headquarters for first class, light neat Harness, Ayden Milling Mfg. Co., Ayden N. C. Registration books are now open. Those who not registered for the coming election have from now until the 25th to do so. J. A. Harrington is registrar. Harrison ready mixed paints, colors, lead, oil and at J. It. Smith Bro. pair double, single and fold- wire bed springs at J. R. Smith Bro. Messrs. and Brinkley, of Greenville, were discussing the on our streets Sat- Everett and Joe spent Friday in Greenville. Hart Cypress Shingles for sale by Cannon Tyson. We hear the men say the I cheapest and best fitting clothing j is sold by Cannon Tyson. were several of our friends from to attend services Sunday. in Jet. percales and for at W. M. Edwards Co. One lot of calico at W. M. Edwards Co. J. A. Griffin. first-class work in the enlargement of pictures will do well to see Hart Bro,. L. and family from Norfolk Saturday and left at once to visit friends in county. manufacture seats for the trade, that are simply the; smoothest seat on the market Milling Mfg. Co. Corn, hay and at J. R. Why suffer from intense head ache, eye ache smarts burns, when you can be permanently ed pair of glasses properly I fitted, by J. W. Taylor, grad-, Optician, Ayden, N. C. Weak Q . . , , . I Smith eyes, Then in need of glasses, J. ways go to worse. A lit- i Mary Hodges, Delia tie piece of glass properly Mattie Annie ed will often work wonders. Lee and Cox attended J. R. Smith says his firm has a pair of shoes for every body. Now we have plenty the leaf wagon and cart I wheels and will sell them as as one. Ayden Milling Mfg. Co. come by car loads. Arch Forbes was here Saturday and H. A. White Monday. Our stock of ribbons is wide, I narrow, nice and cheap, J. R. Smith Bro. Come to Bee when you wain to buy Independent Manufactured Tobacco, we handle Trust goods, Hart Jenkins. Ayden, N. C. New goods, new clerks, new cotton and tobacco, with these there no reason things shouldn't hustle, they are bustling is getting better every day. I take this method of informing j The longer we here the better the public that aB the Summer sea-j we like it, and if we stay much son is about over I am offering longer, we shall grow here, special inducements in order to The infant child of J. S. Ross Examine our line of notions josh. C. Jackson and Co. I wish to remind my many friends and customers that my line. of new fancy collars and belt of different colors, a specialty have J. A. Davis. Cold weather at prices to suit all. Fits guaranteed at W. C. Jackson ard O's. J. R. of was here last week. New up-to-date Wheeler and Wilson sewing machines for only W. M. Co. The latest thing in shoes. Call at W. C. Jackson and Co's. Dr. Sure cure for In- and for sale by J. R. Smith and Bro. is pro- be the best the mar- and is guaranteed to do all its claims W. C. Jackson and new line of dress goods are taking the fancy of all who bee them. They are ASK FOR COLUMBIA FLOUR. If it doesn't give you absolute satisfaction your dealer will pay you for returning it. R. F. OH Dist. Ayden, N. C. sell. My. line of pants cannot be j, j a . , r,, Saturday evening and excelled, and the Edwin . . . . T L ,, , . , . buried cemetery Sunday shoe which I handle exclusively is nut surpassed by any other make. Give me a call and when I have you my dry goods, notions other 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. J. J. B. Cox, of was here a short while Saturday. Large stock of furniture consist- of suits, steads, and Bitting mattresses, straw, felt and cotton at J. R. Smith Bro. One lot of shirts for at M. Edwards. doz Mason Jars and Rubbers at J. R. Smith Bro. To make room for fall stock will sell dry goods, shoes hats at greater reduced prices. W. M. Edwards and Co. u. Rev. W. E. Cox, of I Greenville, I services. i We are told that keeps the best and most complete line furniture in town I If you need a pair of now j is the time to buy them at W. If, Edwards Co. There were services in the church Sunday morning and evening, Rev. Mr. King preaching i on both even- ling Rev. W. E. Cox services in the Episcopal church. For next, fifteen days you tan a suit at cost from W. M. Edwards Co. All percales for at W M. Edwards Co. Cotton seed meal and hulls at J. R. Lizzie of I ville, is visiting the Misses George Worthington Bro perhaps just at E work in this line G- not be as a specialty. Work . street broker yet Guaranteed. j as an Insurance man he A lot of hamburg edgings in ; He is not only a sue- remnants. You can buy them but to cheap at W. M. Edwards Co's I assistance. H c, , . .- i, j I are first class and en body Special is called . . . u , . c . realizes the fact, hence Mr zephyr shawls, caps and . . Wanted The public to know that a first-class stock of DRUGS, an up-to-date line of STA- all kinds TOILET article, best quality of RUBBER goods and best CHEMICALS OBTAINABLE Also carry Garden Seed Dye-stuff, Cigar- Chewing and Tobacco, a large as- of Pipes. Rubber and Elastic sea. Best to-k of Brush es of all kinds. com- pounded. M. SAULS. AYDEN, N. C. caps general assortment of ribbons at Mrs. J. A. Notice you want your cotton ginned nice and clean, in order that yon might realize better prices for it, bring it to the Ayden Milling Mfg. Co., Ayden, N. C. OF THE BANK OF AYDEN N. At the close of business Sept 6th, Loans and Discounts, Furniture and Due from Banks, Check and Cash Items, Gold Coin, National Bank notes other V. S. Total, LIABILITIES. Capital stock paid in, Undivided profits less expanses, Dividends unpaid Individual deposit sub- to check, Certified check Cashier's Bills car. f bar, 5,000.00 are first class Cox; is to be congratulated id being hustler and having something good to bust Miss May Anderson is on a to friends in Beaver Dam township. Overcoats, flannel and cold weather. Three fellows well met. Ladies and Misses clippers costs at W. M. Edwards Co. A nice selection of rugs at W. M. Edwards Co's. Miss Helen Cox spent the bath in Winterville. We want your hams chickens and eggs. J. R. Smith Bro. An nice line of waist hats at Mrs. Sid Moore to Kinston Sun-1 day and returned Monday, We continue to build Ac. f.-r we do not ft . q apace we cannot S Milling A Mfg. Co., A j den, N. C E. G Cox been at for week in attendance a meeting the company Dr. Joseph PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Block, Railroad, Ayden, N. C. Practicing Physician Surgeon Hotel Annie, Ayden, N. C. A Boy's Wild Ride For Life With family expecting tn die, a son riding for life, miles, to get Dr. King's New Discovery for Consumption, Coughs and Colds, II. Brown, Ind., endured death's from but this wonderful medicine gave instant relief and soon cured him. He writes; now sleet every Like cures Consumption Pneumonia, Colds and Grip prove its matchless merit for all Throat and Lung bottles aid Trial free at Wooten's Drugstore. 1.1. a. t. s. w. mm

THE EASTERN REFLECTOR AND D. J. WHICHARD, AND Entered in the post office at Greenville, N. C, as second class matter, Advertising rates made upon application. A correspondent desired at every post office in Pitt and adjoining counties. i to Pitt County, N. C, October 1904. The Durham Herald got back fr . doing the at St. Louis. Mr. Bryan agrees to be the talk inn Aaron for the leading It is known by now that there were some diamonds in Asheville. When it is not one thing with J Peebles it is something else. Port Arthur is feeling now, j list like it never had idea of falling. The automobile is making the highest percent of fatal accidents of any engine of travel If the fairs are only as fair as they are pictured in advance they will he better than in I he past. It is too bad that the Japanese are force i to retreat The tide seems to be changing in favor of the Russians. Sunday's Raleigh News and Ob- server sent a supplement a pretty lithograph picture el Judge Parker and Iris family. Tom Watson, Populist nominee for given the country a long teeter of acceptance. He slaps at Parker Roosevelt. The Republicans in this state have actually resorted to the of cartoons Such . things do occur in these times. A new Republican paper has been started in Raleigh. While the Enterprise is we do not see the need of another of the same stripe. gain is It is said he has claimed up to pound Guess ho will feel small enough after the 8th of November. We cannot say what condition the farmers are in to hold their cotton, but there are of predictions that it will sell cents before another planting rime comes. We hardly see the need of trial by court martial of the soldiers at Ga., for not shooting when they had been instructed not to shoot. Looks like they obeyed orders. It should be the aim of every township in the county to cast the largest vote possible in the coining election, so as to increase the of delegates to which the town- ship is entitled in county The number of delegates is based upon the number of votes cast, so taut the larger the vote is in each township the greater number of delegates the township can have. Let every township do its best. GEN. RANSOM DEAD. Ex-Senator W. Ransom, North Carolina's foremost citizen and greatest statesman, died sud- Saturday morning at his home in Northampton county. He was years old the day of his death. Gen. SI. W. Ransom was burn on Oct. 1828, in Wan en county. He became Attorney General for state of North Carolina in 1852, being only years of age at the thus being the youngest man to hold this position in th history of the State. By reason of Gov. Vance being unable to qualify as Senator after his election, Gen. Ran- became United States Senator in 1872, which position he held con- until 1895, immediately which he was appointed United States minister to Mexico, in which capacity he served for two years. He was a member of the board of arbitration in the Venezuelan with Mexico. lie leaves five sons one and. a wife He was probably the largest landowner in the State, the acreage being variously ed from to in fact, he recently is person who knows how much land own and is my- In both public private life and in the Confederate army General Ransom was a great man, and his reputation cove rod the bounds of the nation. The influence he wielded in the United Senate was by few men. Ho lived to a good age and measured a life, and to the grave was crowned with the honor love of his fellow men. EVERY DEMOCRAT SUPPORT j THE NOMINEES OF MIS PARTY. THE COLONEL ON I HE PIKE. The will give a warm and cordial support to nominees of the Democratic party from dent down to township constable, and it is our purpose to give, from time to time, reasons for the faith that is in us. Our county candidates and canvas come nearest to us and we will first try to demonstrate that it is not only our duty but that it is likewise the duty of every Democrat in the county to vote for their can- There was assembled in Green- ville on Sept. the 15th, Democratic convention It was com- posed of delegates appointed from every township in the county. How were these delegates chosen By the Democratic voters themselves. He in the Big Fair. St. Loins, Mo Oct. 8th, When Uncle Sam, a few years ago, made that little deal of the Louisiana some of the sap-head pessimists were disposed to THE PITT COUNTY RESOLUTION. The Greenville corrects those of its of whom The Observer was which which had published that the recent Pitt county Democratic convention lad, before making nominations. ugly faces and ugly remarks. In adoPted a resolution instructing the fact there is a record of some things he for the legislature to not pious said. Well, did not urge a county a vote know what our old Uncle Sammy was looking out for. What a pity some of them are here today, on the Watts law. says that the convention adopted resolutions at all. How do such greatest day of the I et ton Messenger printed what to be he very language of a and Maine day- Sorry they are not I am more profoundly glad and proud of an American than j resolution, of this ever before in my short life. port, adopted by the Pitt county . e k i convention, The Observer is a great occasion for America, and . . . all nations are here doing homage to Uncle Sam. If the and Hawaii turn out as well as the it. It is certain that The Messenger did not fabricate the story, but it pears to be equally certain that m i . . . . i . i -.-. .-. . . . , j It had been fully all little deal made years ago, then Jr Charlotte Observer. over the county meetings would I there is luck in dealing in real estate, , Messenger did not be held each township on even from the home base. Had the i this story. It could not St. Louis worlds fair taken place done day, the 10th of September, at two o'clock, P. M., for the purpose of pointing delegates to the county convention. Every Democratic voter in or the war between the states would never have been. Everybody is here, everybody is in each had good humor, all brothers and of attending his township meet- and participating in the of these delegates if he chose to do so As a in tier of fact large numbers did attend So u hen the delegates assembled in sisters in the same household of i faith. This is the greatest nation this side of and no one in j. . . . . fabricated by he the will dispute it if he comes to St statement that the Pitt county con- had adopted such a appeared in a state paper, which published the n, one or more days before it was copied from that paper in The For another reason it could not have been Louis this mouth. In fact there is too much here, for all Americans proprietors of this paper and the men they employ on its staff are gentlemen of honesty and integrity. The latter are not given to Greenville on of September to see and know at once- and i i. . I, I . . lotto i; came direct from the can t be done. A fellow . . ., , . ,,,,,, . . . news items nor would the former and had full to represent American inquiring mind , . ,. ., . , ., . . i, I i it were they so inclined. The them in the selection of candidates, gets tired too quick in trying to take ,, t i i In all instances hen the voters in. I get breakfast and get back to my room after supper, and then I know how tired I am. The Pike, the Pike, Oh, the Pike From to a radiance of Messenger is a clean, sheet we do say it not i to fabricating items or by cowardly innuendo falsehood against other members of the news- paper fraternity of the state. We splendor and a throbbing mob of thank The Observer for its positive and women, sweet hearts and old maids, widows am assertion of confidence Mes- integrity in this It widowers, rushing, pushing, scram-1 if of PP were as honest and truthful and as There is time enough for the Populists and Republicans to get to- on their county ticket, which they will doubtless do before the election comes. But their strength make much show, and will only bean incentive to the otherwise stay-at-home Democrats to come out and vote. And let us say in passing that every Democrat in county should go to the polls and vote on the of November. No matter if the going to be elected anyway, put in your lot to swell the vote as large as possible On the basis of tho vote cast for governor in the coming trill the county's standing in conventions during the next four years be determine Tho number of delegates in these conventions will be on a ratio of the votes cast. Therefore let every township in the county bring out the full vote. It is said ex-President Cleveland is about to yield to the pressure and will make one speech in York is the interest of Democracy. The old man will certainly say something if he speaks. their township meetings had ex- pressed a preference for any candidate this preference was faithfully adhered to The thus chosen proceeded to name the following For the senate, James I. Fleming of Greenville. For the house of representatives, Joseph J. of Green- bUn to toke U look rill and I I I , of . i U-S from start to finish, j and For I H , account for P-fl There are many appearance of the. item the- f-V ,., n ; paper which first published it is ,.,,. t lanes nut very many, tine r i I have that the reporter of that paper made For register of deeds, Richard seen my money's worth j -take in saying such resolution Williams, of Greenville. I am here to see and am For county commissioners. a J. Elks, of R for A line specimen of man an i mankind are here and in great sorts and kinds of men and when the thinking man takes it seriously his heart swells with emotion and says three, r . , . I the error have not had the courtesy cheers America, the only nation . . ,.,., i to notice our correction in I be galaxy. . R v r i i ton to be ft poorest state from the amount . of show she makes in the exterior, but don't forget, when tho A who was in the recorder's are made the old North Slate will ires- ahead of the hounds. The tho the bill, of John W. Page, of Carolina; John Spier, Content- R. Home, of Farmville. For surveyor, John D. Cox. of For coroner, Dr. William of Greenville Every Democrat in the county bad lie opportunity to take part in die selection of candidates and we steadfastly maintain that it is the duty every Democrat to beat the on the day of election and vote for the persons named by the con We did not all set was adopted instead of saying u had been introduced, but not acted upon, as we learn from the were the facts. It was made announcement of this matter last Wednesday, but some editors who were quick to take us up on . of and Greenville is advertised I Southern Railway, had it d We not all get i than any oilier county to the choice. That was impossible. Mer is a , did not get its choice the J he but what matters that. We are j that we are the biggest wanted to be address as much in honor bound to sup- of bright tobacco in the port those whose nomination l heard a fellow with his opposed as we are those whose in passing, is nation we favored. They were all i proceeded tell them in named by the same convention and my own particular and when I was through they asked if owned the county. I told them yes, for the time being. Well, if I you all I know I wont have anything to say next time, so good bye. But oh, the Pike, the Pike, the Pike. I. A. are the nominees of tho party. We fought it out in the primaries and in the convention and that should be the end of the light by all men call- themselves Democrats. From the moment the convention adjourn- ed it became the duty of all of us to close up our ranks, touch elbows and in solid column under the Democratic banner against a common enemy to a glorious victory. We shall urge this duty upon our Democratic brethren, and while we shall do this with earnest- we trust we shall also be able to kindness. First of the season grapes at H. M. It looks as if the republicans had given up New York to the democrats on the state election and that they have small hope of carrying the state for m trial, objected to the sharp manner in which a policeman had a off, and told him gen- This is a reminder of the estimable Mr. Bishop. It will he recalled that just before he killed Wilson in this city a year or so ago, he called his attention to the fact that he was a gentleman, and objected to being ordered out of Wilson's house where he was drink- wine at a late hour of the night. The word is much appropriated by those who are least able to establish title to Observer. On the day after the election tho people are likely to go on with their usual vocations, confident, which ever way it goes, that the country is not in immediate danger. And, course, it not lie. it is the re- mote dangers that are to he feared. Governments do not break up in a lo papers . It the part of wisdom to. are taken at Reflector , , . . Yon can your- d man. elf the trouble of writing if you This suggests that you support Judge Parker Sun. WINTERVILLE This department is in of A. D. Johnston, is authorized to rep- resent the Eastern Reflector in Winterville and territory. HEN'S SHOES. The A. G. Cox Co. are building a new department to their at the of Dr. B. T. Cox I y that will contain Bro. ever brought to Winterville. feet of floor space. This will e a wood cut. Any wood cutter wish- Then is best selection of inks, library paste and A good cut The A. G. Cox Go. wish to o n- tract to have five hundred cords Protect your eyes by buying one great improvement to their of those eye shades at the them greater Store, price cents. For underwear will make it heaters and ranges. A ll warm for you in cold weather call . at John Son's. P-l , , Winterville Mfg. Corn, Oats and Hay fill sale cheap for cash, . A. Co Cox- , . , , , house in town. Highest price for seed paid by County Oil Mill. , . , r, our new factory G. A. Kittrell and Co. i pay , . , , i rant smaller shop with en- per bushel No. crapes . , . attached ready o and others according to quality, , ,. . H drive Bents be See Kittrell Taylor for a loaf of bread. apply soon. good barrel of flour or pork see Kittrell and A. G. Cox Co Penny candies a at the of B. T. Cox Bro, tar load flour just received. can them at office. For nice picture frames and we've got cheap A. W. Co. Trunks and valises cheap. Harrington Co. For dress and work whirls call at Whitty If you needs don't fail to mis A. Cox Tar G. A. Kittrell Co. will pay the top of the market for grapes. For lime and stoves see A. Ange Co. 1st hub-. A. G. Cox Mfg. j Co. Harrington, Co. Kittrell just re. For A splendid pair of me- j j i mules. A. G Second hand buggies cheap. If I hand I If you want lemons fail to get them from Kittrell Taylor. A. G. Cox is offering a Splendid horse Cap look ire for from to Dinner pots, Wash puts and ii , , , . Plastering hair cook stoves . Chapman and Co. , v O. Cox is ottering a t . buy n second for sale. see -be A. G. p the very kind you are M Co. The are h a lot of tine Umber for Tar Heel carts and They are. also n large supply of wheels so limy van till a tin- proper season arrive ares Co. It. O. Chapman Co. bay I have been informed that ware tin wale Wood and W. Co. has the nicest willow ware. line of dress goods silks, ribbons, Co. hamburg and lace in town. Ladies looking H nice h-. For Silks and Press Goods first class material and see A. W. Co, signs, should call at B. Q. A. Kittrell and Co. man and Co. received car load if No, Tun- We want your eggs at Hay. r ye two We have a ion A, W. A ago and Co. have Indies dress goods and the Shoes. Come right along and lice nail window Will t e. Glass ware, crockery, tin, J pleasure in showing one end The Tar lo shawls and I See through our line. gaining ii vi.-i- over other A. W. A and Co, Harrington, Butler ft for and X. Co. are ; f, N. and Co. have lug the will cure cheese, nice a complete lice of heavy. diseases of in any slate, mil supply of Groceries. fancy groceries, prices light. Notice-I wish to notify the Window and door frame, pr-i Barber Co. that I brackets and all kinds , to secure first my mile house at rock cheap, haying Frog Ami place, Winterville Mfg. Co. with which to do our One shop with and being able to save and A. G. Cox are Bering shop and plainer at-, wok a of our Wire at Get engine We have on baud h nice I'm-work, slop is line f dress at x fr. is n lo Blares, sec and be is a nice fr ii. Yours truly lug. Apply to K u i ell Taylor. Oil Mi i- now lit ; Body for Sale-- is Seed. They pay the Shell you may t lie highest, cash price or will want a cart in for meal. When firm products to or ready write for a. are At Reduced A. selling and you Cox Co. closing out o hail 1.1 Join win- reduced Perhaps you had better stop in and try on your new Fall Shoes. We have all and widths, and we want them to lit you perfectly. Besides, there several new styles out for Fall wear and we are not positive which will please yon best. Everything that's Right in Hen's Shoes is Here. and Shoe, as well as the and comfortable business proposition Shoe Leather. Frank Wilson, The King Clothier. men of the reasons why we our customers Winterville Mfg. Co. books, pens, school supplies of all be found at the drug I Heel Shoes a Try iv Mini be convinced of their i mm, n j; at once. They have the and most That old reliable Elk Vinegar substantial fence made and you for at R. G. Chapman Co. V. can a bargain you apply at The Winterville Mfg. Co., puts once. up nice proof kitchen ; r- They are cheap and convenient. Gel your dealer to order you one. C. A. A Co., will be on the market this season as grape will pay Hie highest prices. Sen Furniture at. A. W. Prices right. Light wood Cart Hubs. A. G. Co Mfg. Co We want your grapes every day up lo at o'clock a. m. tiring after that time Fridays on Saturdays. We per pound for No. ken and I per pound for No- picked. Yours truly, G. A. Co- For Lime see A. W. Tasteless CASTOR OIL sold. Taste as good as Maple Syrup. per bottle at Dr. B. T. Cox. Winterville, N. C. 3-22 COMBINATION MANUFACTURED BY A. COX MANUFACTURING COMPANY WINTERVILLE, N WHAT Fay Stockings. For a dies, Boys and Girls. Need no supporter. We sell and guarantee them. Look at them and try s pair. Ask for Fay Stockings at our Counter. All the newest things in Dress Goods and Clothing. C L . j u THE REFLECTOR FOR FINE JOB PRINTING. POOR PRINT

GREENVILLE'S GREAT DEPARTMENT STORE. OUR SHOE STORE IS A VERY INTERESTING PLACE We claim to have th largest and most complete stock of Shoes in this town- We are now showing large variety of styles in the best makes for Men, Women, Children and Infants. We can't tell yon much about them in this space, bur, we want to call your attention to the Ralston Health Shoes For Hen. All of the A New Postal Order. an order signed by the postmaster general f day an innovation made in portal service piece of mI matter of the mill fourth w I out potage stamps affixed thereto. N. Oct. 10th, 1904. Dr. new drug and Style and the most Comfort It i. easy enough to cry but that h convinces is the teat. We make strong claim for this Shoe, and ask a trial that our claims may be proven. We claim a unique, common sense sole construction, found in no other shoe. A sys- of lat modeling makes a shoe that tits the foot as nature intended. We also claim that while quality of material and workmanship may be equaled, they cannot be excelled at the price, and that as good a shoe cannot be made, and is not sold or less. are, however, the tangible results of many yearn study of the highly complex needs of the human foot They appeal to common warrant a trial by every who desires foot comfort and good service combined. Congress during the last session made for r he corner of Pleasant and ion in the of quantities of Main streets will soon be completed, not less pieces Theodore has gone to of this character f mail, and the I older pursuance of I that act. All firms, desiring to ; avail themselves of the new privilege roust make Theodore the exposition at St. Louis. There he will meet his brother, Tom, from Texas. Captain Hill is friends here. Miss Geneva Andrews is visiting application their post I Miss Lizzie the country, masters, who will, alter first n-l Mrs. F. C. James has been quite authority from the depart issue a permit covering Johnson and T. conditions under which the j Everett of are visit- may be sent with ill stamps. I,, Misses Beverly near town, ail cases p on the entire Little Don, sou of J. H. Bryan quantity of must b.; paid to at the time it is at the UNION MADE J. B. Cherry Co GREENVILLE'S GREAT STORE A Little War Tragedy. In Franco a French gunner was his colonel to fire ; small house which was believed u retreat I of the enemy, Lie it with a shell my f said With pale Pierre obeyed deliberately and accurately, tired it. I hit, my man, well said the officer, as he looked through bis glass cottage could not have been very solid. It's completely t Turning around, he noticed tear stealing down the gunner's cheek. Why. what's the he exclaimed, me, was the answer. was my own little I bad in the I world. Some of the elderly gentlemen, near Bethel, think that it is not fir man to live alone. It also, that they have been in persuading op- sex that it is not good for to be alone. It. Whitehurst will erect a new brick store on Railroad beside new one no m of i net ion. Misses Grimes and Mayo and Prof. Everett, of the Bethel graded school, the teachers association of Pitt at Greenville, Saturday. Mies son was on the sick lint and could not attend. The Law and Order League will meet in Hall Friday even- at Come and help. Rev. J. E. Hocutt has returned from the association and peached at the Baptist church W. left today for where he will take a with his uncle. He has with Mr. Mount some time and has made many friends here. We regret to lose a young man of such qualities. DR. G. P. THIGPEN. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, BETHEL, N. next door to Post Office AND BUNTING, BETHEL, N. C. DEALERS IN GENERAL MERCHANDISE, Complete Line Clothing, Dry Furniture, Groceries. We Pay Highest Prices for Cotton, Cotton Seed and Country Produce. REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF THE BANK OF GREENVILLE, GREENVILLE, N. C AT THE CLOSE OF BUSINESS SEPTEMBER 6th, 1904. and Discounts Stocks, securities, etc. Fixtures Demand loans Due from her cash items 3,814.80 Gold Coin 1.116 mi Coin Stock paid in Undivided Profits less Paid 3,509.03 deposits subject to check 189,716.16 Demand of 20,000.00 Cashier's check out- standing Bil's payable, for borrowed 335.21 Oar special representative, Mr. J. A. Tinner, will ha in Pitt and j mantles some lime for purpose f for the The Mutual Hail Insurance Co. Please be prepared to nettle with him, he If shoo Id not see him yon can settle Mr. R. J. T. P. Ins. Co. TAX NOTICE. North County of Pitt. j I, James L. Little, Cashier of the above-named bank, do solemnly that the statement above is true to the best of my knowledge and belief JAMES L. LITTLE. Cashier. Subscribed and sworn to before me, this 80th day of June, 1904. C. TYSON, Notary Public. W. II. WILSON, J. G. J. A. ANDREWS, Directors I will attend the following times and places for the purpose collecting year Farmville, Saturday. October township, township, Wednesday, October 19.1 Barney's X Swift Creek township, Thursday, October i Saturday, Tuesday, October May's Chapel, Beaver Dam township, day, October Bethel, Bethel township, Fri day, October Falkland, Falkland township, Saturday, October All taxpayers are requested to meet me and pay promptly. O. W. Sheriff. 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. a m r. PARHAM WAREHOUSE TWO TEARS PREMIUMS HAVE BEEN PAID IN THE ill HI OF NEWARK, N. J., YOUR POLICY HAS t Loan Value, ; Cash Value, Paid-up Insurance, j Extended Insurance that works automatically, la , Will be re-instated if arrears be within on month while yon or within three years after lapse, upon satisfactory evidence and payment of arrear with interest, second No Restrictions. Incontestable. Dividends are payable at the of the second and cf each the I i They may be To Premiums, or make clear, brilliant HANCOCK'S LIQUID The Purifier Known, Invaluable a wash i nature's greatest Its value has been known centuries, but it was never successful- j produced as a liquid until the I of the method of making Han- I Tobacco has are Higher. We are well equip- for selling your tobacco to fine advantage- We have con- men and, one of the est and best lighted houses in the State. Sell with us, we'll please you. To Increase the or as an daring the complexions. Taken Internally It la invaluable in the spring. Used a wash It kills and cures eczema, acne, Itch, mm prickly heat, diphtheria, catarrh, cuts burns, scalds, and all Ions and ores. druggist for It . let to Hancock Liquid PARHAM, BOWLING. Mr. John ville. and Miss Cora of this city, were united in marriage Sun- day morning at seven o'clock, at the home of the bride's grand- father, Mr. Stephen Simmons, east Caswell street. Rev. B. Hall, pastor of the Christian church, performed the after which the bride and groom left on the train Free Press, 10th. Fearful Odds Against Him Bedridden, and destitute. in brief was the condition id an old soldier by name of J. J Havens, O. For years he was troubled with Kidney dis- ease neither not gave him At length he tried Electric Bitter. It pal him on bis feet in short order now he on the toad t Best on earth for Liver and Kidney troubles and all forms of Bowel Com- plaints. Only Guaranteed by J. L. druggist. What's In a Everything is in tn when it comes to Witch Salve E. DeWitt Co., of Chicago, years how to a salve from Witch Basel t is a specific for Piles. For blind, bleed- itching and protruding files, eczema, bums, and all skin diseases, DeWitt's Salve has no rise to numerous worthless counterfeits Ask for the Sold at Wooten's Drug Store. What is Life In last analysis nobody knows, bat we do know that it is under strict law. Abuse that law even slightly, pain results. living means of the organs, in Headache or Liver trouble. Dr. King's New Life this. h gentle, yet thorough. Only at Wooten's has world wide fame It other salve, inert or balm Cuts, Coins, Boils, Teller-. Salt Fever Sores, Hands, Skin infallible for Fibs, guaranteed. Only at King's New Life Pills each for two weeks has put me in writes l. II. Turner of town, Pa They're the best In the for Liver, Stomach Bowels vegetable Never Only t Drag Store . u powerful ca- thou mi. The bravest men thy feet. No wonder women lake Moil n Tea lo prolong that j y- j spell. cents, Tea or i Wooten's Store. night Jack told me that he wouldn't many the best girl living, she took Rocky Tea or Drug Store. Folks Must Eat No mutter bow low the price of tobacco, find we are the to supply , Seasonable Eatables at Seasonable Prices. -J Fresh, Clean, Pure Goods are offered. We call shoulders hams. Everything goes by its honest name. good corn just in W. J. THIGPEN GROCER. Five Points. FALL October 5th and 6th, 1904. HI. SQ The most gorgeous exhibition of Artistic Millinery ever shewn. Exact duplicates of Paris, Lon- don and New York patterns. Come early and avoid the rush. Doors open or shine. The day and date October 5th and 6th, Wednesday and Thursday. r, i ii . b i II ,. and POOR PRINT

aural Dissolution Sale THESE GOODS GO Don't Wait Come Early and Get your Choice White Handkerchiefs all around with I inch Lace, size big values for cent, ibis Sale j. for Homespun, all colors you can 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, Dark Calicoes you pay and for, we have on the market Anting his Sale at odd Vests, Worth cents, Cotton gloss Towels, woven check patterns, assorted colon clucks, fringe- ends, sizes Others must i ave ; each, this Sale two towels for hose, full, welted top, fine Big values for rents per pair, this Sale per pair. High bust . cable but trimmed top, perfect over for tins Sale suits black and fancy worsted. Men's baits that always bring tour and five dollars, Big line of fall underwear, anywhere, sold for big values, this We 1,900 pairs of Shoes, guaranteed solid leather soles, anybody will price to yon any where from to 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 blenching, as long as we have any, this Sale y Shirts that you Will say are cheap for all colors you can ask for, this Sale We will a guaranteed, full 10-4 sheeting, unbleached, you pay for, this Sale We have a big line of rubber goods, just re- we will have to sell them Kan FULL I will have to include same Black mercerized, spun tS width in. no. this Sale LETTER TO C. T. N. O. r Sir; A great many people will see your house the course; of the next ten years. We it to show what will do, We should like you to paint it, and then not paint it again for ten it needs repainting. We'd like such a sample as in every town in the country with a notice about it the local house as painted ten ago with and never been repainted. The color is not so bright as it was; but the paint is as perfect a coat as ever, to keep out A good lead-and-oil job is ex- to last three years; it is a good one that lasts three years; it does not. lead- twice as long, if you have any fault to find with paint, either now put- ting it on, or here after in the wear, tell your dealer about it. authorize him to do what is right at out your house as and as a witness. Yours F. W. Co. P. S. II. L. Can pant. M. Whole a and Cash paid tor rats, Turkeys. ere. Bed- steads, Pit-M, Carriages, ails, Tables, Lounge, darts, P and Gail Ax So nil, Life Tobacco, Key West Che- roots, Henry George Can- Cherries, Peaches, Apples, Pine Syrup, Milk, Flour Coffee, Meat, Ly, Magic Food, Matches, Oil, Cotton Seed Meal and Unlit, Gar Seeds, Oranges, Apples, Now Gaudies, Dried Apples, Prunes, Currents-, Glass and China Ware. Tin and Wooden Ware, Cakes and Crackers, Beat Butter, I loyal Sewing Machine and nu- other goods. and quantify. Cheap cash, Come see me. S. It MS The county canvas v. ill on Friday. Dozen Linen Collars, Standard Brand, retails for c This Sale cents per Dozen, A Power For Good The pills that potent their and pleasant in effect are DeWitt's Lit tit Early Risers. W. S Philpot, of Albany, G. bilious attack I took one. Small as it was it did me more good than or any other pill I ever took and at lime the i fleet was pleas- ant. Little Early are Sold by Drug Store. New Fall Catalog Issued August 1st, is the most helpful and valuable publication of its kind issued in America. It tells all about both Farm and Garden which can be planted to advantage and profit in the Fall. Mailed free to Farmers upon request. Writ tor It. Wood Sons, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA. S Nealy, d kidney troubles have en- t i made me well and x lea or Tablets, .,, tore. strong. WE COTTON SEED in Any Size Lots. We will either pay or ex- change and hulls fur Seed, and pay all Write us when you are ready to sell HAVENS OIL CO., Washington, N. C. R. L. Dentist. GREENVILLE. N. C. Go Jo St. Louis Via Now is the time to see World s Fair at St. Louis, Mo. Delightful and the Exposition complete in all it s beauty. An opportunity not to be missed and never to be See that read via the C. and Four Railways, Shortest, quickest and best w teat train service W. O. D. P. A. Next Door to the Bank of Greenville. Cold Comfort what we are after, and the possession of our will insure sweet milk, T , butter, cool drinking water dainties , would be unattainable without the HAVE YOU A LAWN If you you will want, a Mower soon, and we've made it easy for m own ohm. There is no need to borrow h mower when rs we sell a machine with knives a price, and to do Water Coolers, Ice Cream Freezers, Main. ; everything else in hardware H. I. a cS CAR I THE EASTERN REFLECTOR. D. J. WHICHARD, Editor and Owner. and Friday. ONE PER YEAR IN ADVANCE VOL. No. GREENVILLE, PITT COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1904. No. ITEMS. N. C, Oct. 1904. A little rain would be much Mrs. C. H. Langston Mrs. Tuesday afternoon near E. B. went to Greenville Saturday. Gold Medal Offered. Hon. J. Bryan Grimes continues the offer of the Medal for the best paper on his- The following conditions must be complied with it you de- sire to contest for it. All names of those who wish to enter the contest must be sent to me by December 1904. All G. W. of was over, papers must be in my by February All those who write must confine their papers to unwritten North Carolina, or while Fernanda Tucker and Wood of Winterville, were in the neighbor Sunday afternoon. I Pitt county history. The . D, I papers when sent in are be the Misses Alice Baker j r , , property of the B-ard of came Sunday to spend several I; J . r I two. twenty- lone any Misses Langston and Annie may teachers are urged to en- Oscar and their pupils to contest for CURE FOR SMALLPOX ITEMS t- iv Mrs. E. D. Braxton Miss Dollie spent Friday Winterville. Mrs. C. and Miss Annie we; t to Ayden Friday. Wine and Women. That is the text. The sermon is brief and is found in the arrest in New York a day or to ago, of Ed- ward M. Field a sou of Cyrus W. Field, who, unshaved, unkempt and looking veritable tramp, was arraigned before a e on charge of stealing an overcoat. the motley crowd of drunks and outcasts that filled the court says one account would have recognized Field as the once prosperous business man who owned a fine home and had plenty of friends. taken court Field wore a dirty shirt minus a collar, which he concealed threadbare soiled coat about him. His eyes had a wild, glassy stare. His bloated countenance told of dissipation. When arraigned Field, in a voice, gave his age us and bis as a broker. he was led across the bridge to the prison he said to the Try and get bail for me if you can, but you never the three meals I will get in the prison will be a Wine and women is the text. The pitiable plight of a man who started out early life as a is the Chronicle. this medal. I would like to see one hundred boys and girls enter this contest with a determination to win. Mr. Grimes is the medal as a stimulus to the study of history, and is thereby doing much along this line in his native county. in your names by Dec 1904 and your The Remedy be Worth Trying. The has printed this before sometime in the past when smallpox was being discussed but just now, as there seems to be some danger from the disease, it will bear printing again. We do not know how oil the recipe is, but doubtless it had its origin years years and ago. It is better to be vaccinated and thus prevent small- p but if you will not do that catch the disease just so, this is said to be a remedy. Here is the article. correspondent of the Stock- ton ; Herald wrote as I herewith append a recipe which ban been used to my knowledge in hundreds of cases. It will veil or the smallpox through the are When discovered England, the world of science hurled an of fame upon his head, but when most scientific school in the world, that of ed this recipe as a panacea for smallpox, it passed unheeded. It is as unfailing fate, and con- PERSONALS AND SOCIAL papers by Feb. 1905, and win in every instance. It is this beautiful medal. harmless when taken by a well N. C, Oct. Misses Emma Ballard and Annie Cask ins, of are guests of their relatives, Mr. and Mis. H. H. Stanley. Phillips went to Washington yesterday. William C. Capps, of Norfolk, is Home special work the shops of the Beaufort County Lumber Co. Mrs. Stokes, of Black Jack, is visiting her sons, N. T. and J. T. Stokes. Emma Ballard, Miss Mr. Charles D. Baker, chaperoned by Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Stanley, attended church at Chapman's Chapel Wednesday- night. Tue D. V. Davis Co. gave a tent show night more tent then show. Joseph Rawls. of Greenville, spent Thursday night here. W. P. Whaley, of Md., came Thursday night to take a position with the Beaufort Lumber Co. George Adams, of Florida, is parents near here. W. H. Co. Supt. Schools. The Corn Fair. Considering the short time it had been under there was a tight good number of farmers here today at the corn fair. of them brought fine mens of corn to exhibit. C. B. Williams, the state agricultural was here and made an instructive talk on corn culture. We hope this is the beginning of a association among the of Pitt comity. We believe meetings of this kind at which specimens of their crops are exhibited and methods of are discussed will be to all who attend. Bet a Against a Election. Hat en the Brick Warehouse. This sold its entire break of tobacco Friday, scrap all, Weighing pounds, at an average of per pound. You want averages and not big prices on some pile. Fancy Iota sold as pounds at st lie, at at at at at at at at at at at at at at at at at at Sell your tobacco at the Brick warehouse and you get the market. 10-15 ltd of the most peculiar beta that has been recorded to date was made yesterday. A undertaker of the city, who also a very enthusiastic supporter of Parker and Davis, bet against a that Parker Davis would be elected. person It will also cure scarlet fever; here it is as I have used to cure smallpox; when learned said the patient die, it Sulphate of zinc, foxglove, one grain; halt teaspoonful sugar; mix with two tablespoonfuls of water. Take a spoonful every boar. Either disease will disappear in twelve hours. For a child, small- doses, according to age. If counties would compel their to use this, there would be no need of pest houses. If you value advice experience, use this recipe for terrible dis- No Genius For The Republican party North Carolina will cut a sorry figure the election returns, The reason is that It has not courage of its conviction The leaders think they to do something, but seem to take it for grant ed that only in sight is to make a deal with Democrats who may be with faction on account of tome local friction. Iris with the greatest confidence that we assure them that they not make any in- ; he bat was duly recorded and if is roads on the Democratic party by elected the other gentleman will have supplied himself with a funeral box, at City County Canvass. The Democratic ct dates will speak at the following times and Tuesday, 18th. Gum Swamp, 19th. Thursday, at night. Ayden, Greenville, Get your saddle horse for the rally on Saturday, 22nd. have just from I my fall mil- notions. Opening Sept 1904. Mrs. H. L. Boyd, Grimesland, N. O, next door to When come to town Saturday. next Governor j tobacco or cotton don't forget to Glenn will be here. pay for your paper. such tactic-; and if that plan of procedure represents the extent of their genius for politics their party will grow smaller by degrees and beautifully less until all that will be left of it will be the federal office holders and the few who are ranging up to the pie counter with their mouths wide Post. Beaten and Robbed. N. C, Oct. W. of Spray, N. C, was and robbed here last night t the fair with whom he had He Nine Thousand Nine Hundred and Eighty Four Killed on Railroads. Accidents on cost lives lost in the United States year, according to statistics gathered by the Inter-State Com- Commission. The began to keep statistics of fatal casualties in 1894. Since that year persons have been killed in United States railroad, It is clear from the yearly re- ports that the number is The total this year is the highest for any year since the commission began to take the figures. The yearly number of deaths from railroad accidents in the past decade appears in the following 1895, 1896, 1897, 1898, 1899, 1900, 1901, 1902, 1903, 1904, The cm mission is concerned only with the loss of life makes DO return on the number of cars destroyed or the amount of property lost by railroad accidents, If s well known, however, that th grand is well up millions. The commission received reports from England on railway casualties The English have less than milt s of track to out yet do a greater per mile business than we do, and there was not one passenger killed last year. Thursday, Oct. 1904. J. N. Gorman returned day evening from Richmond. C. E. Lincoln went to today. R. J. Little returned this morn- from Kinston. J. L. Ludlow, of Winston, came in this morning to look after the town improvements. Friday, Oct. 1904. J. Y. Monk left this morning for D. C. Moore returned evening from Bethel. Mrs. W. J. Redd went to Kin- Thursday evening. J. W. returned Thursday evening from a trip. Mrs. J. W. and children left this morning for Mt. Olive. Cox returned Thursday morning from a trip up the road W. T. went to don and Mis. Lipscombe went to Lizzie u turned this morning from Ayden. Hiss Lillian Bland accompanied her home. J. W. of who been visiting her father, J. D. Gardner returned home Thursday. Miss Mamie Hurst, of county, who has been visiting Mrs. W. J. Redd, left Thursday even- for her home. The train was off minutes Thursday evening. We hope it will do better than that during the winter months. Mr. Mary E. Savage, of Edge- who has been fives here, returned home today Her daughter, Mrs. Minnie War- accompanied home. Saturday, Oct. 1901. James left this morning for Weldon. TO THE Miss Quinn came home this morning from Winterville. D. D. and went to Mount today. Miss Helene Battle, of Mount, is visiting Mrs, It. W. King- Mrs. J. and little left morning to her parents at Conetoe, Miss Nina of Beaver Dam township, who is suffering with taken to hospital at Norfolk today. Mrs J. T. Matthews, of Wash- arrived Friday afternoon the steamer Myers to visit her daughter, Miss Lena Matthews. I have learned that at the Pop- meeting in Greenville the 8th inst. I was nominated as a candidate morning. This was done my know- and I wish it Profs. W. B. Dove and W. H. went to on evening to the educational was robbed. was knocked. be ft , ., senseless a bacK His in- juries are not permanent. No clue to the robbers has yet been found. for said office. I Democrat and support the Democratic ticket. W. Sale hand Brooks Press, in good running The Pitt county corn fair will he R. L i held on the 13th. Every v. Greenville, G. j should a sample f bis best, 8-20 lid M w Removal. I hays moved my -lock of goods from to Calico, and will be g hi to have all persona wishing to buy to call mid examine my nice line of new before H. POOR PRINT