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The Big Store Is too full of goods and they must be con- into cash at the quickest possible moment. Priced on everything marked right down in plain figures. Every purchase is a BARGAIN and you can get your share of them by coming BIG STORE, Greenville, N- C. Dear How it is get things mixed This comes from our agents, Messrs B. K. and Q. W. Stickle, Rockaway, N. J. A Rockaway man was going to two houses, a year lead- They induced him to paint one by to any loss it might bring him . One of bis houses chalked off, and he c. lied for a settlement. The boot was on the wrong foot. is the not It was a mistake, not a If lead-and oil dues, it wouldn't stand a ghost of a chance in the market. Yours truly, F. W. Co. P. S. H. L. sells paint. RN REF ff FRAUD EXPOSED. A few counterfeiters have lately been making and sell of Dr. King's New Dis- for Consumption, Coughs and and other medicines, thereby defrauding the public. This is to to beware of such people, who to profit, stealing the of remedies which have been success- fully disease, for over years. A sure protection, to you is our name the wrapper. Look for it, on all Or. King's, or Buck- if medics, as all others are mere initiations. H. E Co., Chicago, and Canada Original Observations, Evil communications corrupt the mails. The world is learning that book education the least of nil. True friends umbrellas are seldom at hand when wanted. This would he a poor world were it not the pleasures of anticipation. The hopeless pessimist is he who can see no good body's mo- Yon can't your in the flowing of them swim. The man who goes bed after a sin ill bird does not about get- ting no with the lark. GRAVE It needs bin little foresight to tell that be stomach and liver r badly grave trouble ahead, unless you take the medicine tar your dis- ease, as Mis. A Young, of Clay, N. Y., did. She of the liver heart Was weakened, I not eat. I a very ban for a long lime, but Bitters, I found just what I needed for they quickly relieved oared Best medicine for weak Women. Sold under by J L. at a bottle. Dr. Missing. Richmond. Va. Feb. Dr. E. E. assistant store- of Baptist mission board, is missing. He left here weeks ago for the South on business. He a- in Montgomery, Ala,, ten days ago and was going to Georgians Ala, He did not either place, and m ran be obtained regarding him. wife and children reside here. AGONIZING are instantly and perfect healed, Salve. C. Rivenbark, Jr., of Nor- folk, Va., burnt my knee that it blistered all over. Book s A mica Salve stopped the vain, and healed it a Also heals all wounds sores, at J. L. Wooten's, druggist. D. J. Editor and Owner. and Friday. ONE DOLLAR PER YEAR IN ADVANCE VOL. No. GREENVILLE, PITT COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1905. No. HALF OF IT . NEIGHBORING STOCKS DAMAGED. HUE IN 0.1. and by water. loss on ding is fully He had insurance for the entire I The damage to his stock is 1800. n I W M. Move Co., are damaged fire Could Have Been Put out, But Steam Engine Would j. p. Smith Not Work. land clothing in his room had About ii night; The ,,; fire broke out in the upper story of i . tits. . B. L E. M. T. H. Jew-e I Points and destroyed half of building before I he flames could be ,. Cheeked. This building wag a two story Co., and ville Livery Co dam- age in moving but most of them, ii not an, hail insurance. Mr. will rebuild as soon stores and an office on the first floor. The coiner-tore was pied by W. S Co., other store by W. and j the office by Jesse eight and J. B. Higgs Over the latter and is a lodge room occupied the Red Men and the Junior Older of American Mechanics Over the comer store were several small rooms. One of these was used as a bed room by J. F. Smith, a clerk for Mr. another as I a bed room by E. L. and his brother. Between these two was a room used by Mr. in which to store empty boxes barrels. It was in this room that the fire started, how it originated cannot be explained. Mr. Smith had closed the store am gone up to his room, and ed back to the store to do son writing. The also In their room and he topped to talk with them on his down stairs. talking the heard something roaring and h back to his room to He found his as he had it, but as he SHORT LOCAL ITEMS. How about a handsome chair. Vandyke. See our felt Taft Vandyke. See our chamber suits before Taft Vandyke. Matting and rugs arriving daily. 1-24 Taft Vandyke. Celery, cabbage, onions, toes, turnips, at M. Schultz. This is the second and shot test month of the year, and may be the coldest. A number of colored people here have sent a memorial to the leis asking that no changes be made law. For Old Brick store, either cash or on time. Good in- vestment. Apply to R. Greene, Washington, N. C. A colored man fell oil t he returning by the storage room I Myers at Washington, Tuesday i light over the the alarm. A soon as the door of the age room was broken open the flan as burst out across the passage ma it impossible to get the con -tits of the room out. A as the alarm was given firemen and of responded. The steam engine to the cistern a block i and had steam up in a reason- time and a line of he run to i e burning building, but when the was made to turn a stream on It was that the e from some unaccountable would not water. y effort was made to get the to work but failed. The colored firemen also took baud engine to the and had a stream on the fire. worked faithfully it is due largely to their efforts that the rite to one Motion of he building. There was a brick wall between the two stores, but a door through this the upper floor gave en-j trance to the lodge quarters. Keep j the fire from passing this door night, and was drowned. It is sup- posed he had gone the boat to plunder. The Industrial Battles cl the World Test the Steel in the Man. A Boston business man, con- among the successful men commercial world, grain m. not remain In elevator not coal in the The expression translated means that something must be doing In I world all the time. The purpose j of world is keep moving, The more we can do in the general pushing it along the greater success in life, nearer we have come lo achieving I our divine destiny. It docs not follow noise and bluster about it. names may never seek us from the. midst a waiting throng lit can ably do our portion in world's work. The point to remember world i destined to move and that each i us w individuals most find hi certain work to do, so that in the end it can be count- ed in as a necessary valuable portion of the whole. The best lives are the most active. The world is not a great resting place. The best n en, the most successful and those that accomplish any- thing, everlastingly keep at it. They never let go except to for a new start, and mote Vigorous, A good way to consider it is that them will be plenty of time, to rest and idle when we are longer able to work and to do for the great is in achievement. Wars and claim few; it is in Industrial battles where most of us are required to test our steel. he who best equips himself for the fray aim continues unceasingly is most often claimed for the greatest victories. not remain in the nor the coal in the New York Commercial. ITEMS A Remarkably Good Showing, Rev. J. A. Hornaday called the attention of the congregation at the Methodist church Sunday to the fact that the Sunday school star class chart showed an broken row of gold stars for the day's To win a star a class must an attendance of per cent, or make good by get- ting visitors who are not members of the school or new scholars, an exception made favor of the class which has a of about GO and is being on an attendance of to per cent. The officers and teachers and several of the have unbroken lines of stars from beginning of the chart, but i dry one of the classes the officers and teachers to win stars last Sunday is the best showing that could be made. Greenville Gets Grand Prize. In the awarding of prizes at was good work, the sec- j St. Louis fair, four grand prizes of t he building had came to North Carolina much adjoining property ville one of em. The exhibit would have been destroyed with of leaf tobacco made by guesting where the fire would ville tobacco board of trade, was have stopped. It looked this prize. It is a time like many in that, to Greenville that this town made section would be lost, and best exhibit of tobacco. It occupants moved out. j shows we have the best I in It is hard to correctly estimate the world. C, Feb. 1905. Miss Lizzie Jones, who has been visiting Mrs. Frank Whaley for several days, returned Monday to her home in Greenville. E G. Cox, of was in town Monday. Mr. of visited our town this week. Mr. Latham, of Washington, visited Monday. Miss Coy Hoyle, of is visiting Miss Laughing- Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Stanley spent Sunday with H. H. Stanley. Mr. Mrs. Joe Jackson of spent Sunday with friends here E. A. Stanley had quite a hunt around here Saturday. He made three -hots and killed twelve partridges. Miss Isabel Oakley visited Miss Mabel Savage Monday. Miss Lula Sexton spent Sunday with Mrs. N. T. Cox. THE a DAY. . . i o I be t in t doing. The . I . i i the re a t a i I r if he C i suitable marks be made Lo position of Carolina Confederates Gettysburg and other places. A resolution was introduced to pay ire expenses of inauguration. v i executive i no nominations made by Governor new bill of general Stupor. time the house was by so Butler providing for an appropriation of lo be distributed among the public schools, MONDAY. The sen-lie almost unanimously the joint resolution to authorize Investigation of the South Dakota claim against North petitions for re peal the merchants tax were presented. Oily a few new bills introduced, none of them of special In the house Representative Little a petition from citizens of Bethel asking the re- of the act of 1908 prohibiting i-ale of liquor two miles of a church in Bethel. A bill to the same effect was introduced. No new bills of importance were introduced. The bill to amend lb homestead law was discussed but went over to another day. TUESDAY. Long both the and house were held. Among the important bills in the senate were To require fireproof repositories for county records; to repeal laws 1901 relative to in- of election officers in Federal courts; to define what shall constitute of meditation in murder cases. the new bills in the house were to provide for allotting homesteads for lands held in com- to register of deeds to administer oaths on accounts; to regulate the hours of labor in manufacturing establishments; to promote the use of school books in public schools relating to Carolina history. JOEY PERRY . . , i e i of Couple Wed his at Brit me So i . We. lie Ian. , I o'clock I be reside l . sis of bi i i be awing Mr, o . i S i in pro iron me . Miss Sadie Tel lair Pei I of in n Baptist for Women, Raleigh, of No; th Carolina's Ii I ugh tors. officiating clergyman a Lr. B. T Vann, president University Women, N. C, who in graceful and Impressive style them man wife. The bride was gowned in green with hat to carried a La France roses. Miss Elise Vincent presided at the piano, and as the of the old wedding march pealed the bridal party entered the handsome- decorated parlors in the follow Misses Katie and Mamie Helen Perry, of sister the bride and The bride was preceded by two little flower girls, Madeline and Ruth The parlors were beautifully and tastefully decorated with cut flowers and ferns, color scheme being green white The out of town were Mr. Jesse lather of the bride; Messrs. U. B. Josey, brother of groom; J. Y. Savage and W. all Scotland Neck. The many handsome pres- attest the popularity of the bride and groom. Mr. and Mrs. Josey left the train for Florida and other Southern points. STATE NEWS. William a farmer of Iredell county, committed suicide by hanging himself in his stables. The first annual convention the Southern Cotton Association will meet in Asheville on August 15th. Washington Duke, the oldest citizen Durham, fell down in his home a few days ago and ed a hip He years K. O. on the Southern railway, was instant- killed near Salisbury. He put his head out the window when he was struck by a mail crane. Notice. Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will petition the leg to recharter the town of Pitt county, N. C. J- S. Smith, mayor. C. C. Joyner, R. L. Davis, G. C. Barrett, J. D. Jones, John R. Joyner. Commissioners. 1-9 ltd Prof. Dove Vice President. The North Carolina Association of Superintendents of City Schools held a in Raleigh last week. At the election of officers for the year Prof. W. B, Dove, of Greenville, was chosen vice-president. Marriage License. Register of Deeds R. Williams issued licenses to the following last, WHITE. Wm. Randolph and Hattie Smith. W. E. West ford. Stocks Little. Chas. Lettie Worth- It. C. Josey and Sadie T. Perry. J. L. Smith Rosa Jones. Zeno Keel and Briley. Swindell an Jennie Williams. Aaron W and Lula Peyton Geo. Crew and Mary B. dell. John Peyton and Mary Fore- man . Wm, Lawrence and Gay. James Grimes and Hattie Can- don. B. Chance Dora Perkins. L. F. and Mitty Spark- Polk Miller who has been with friends here since Friday, loft this for his home in Rich mm.

LOOK At Our BARGAIN TABLES. TAFT FURNITURE STORE. SPECIAL SALE OF Silks at Reduced PRICES. SPECIAL SALE. OF White Goods at Reduced prices. SPECIAL SALE OF Embroideries and at reduced Prices. One Table Devoted SPECIAL Silk Selling at Greatly Re Prices. Waist patterns and Dress patterns. Fancies and Black. Now is time for SILK BAR Is running over with New Goods. Arriving Daily. Biggest and Prettiest line ever Shown on this market. RUGS, RUGS, ALL KINDS, ALL SIZES, AT ALL PRICES They are worth your Attention. Mattings, The Line ever carried in this town. Art Squares from to they are the richest and prettiest de I ever carried Chairs, all kinds, cheap to the highly polished quartered and leather seats. Side boards. Hall racks, suits and The Royal Elastic Felt and three piece Bed, Are acknowledged to best in the World and sold on positive guarantee. If no sat- money refunded. am better prepared than ever to my cordially invite you call at my store, NO TROUBLE TO SHOW GOODS. TRULY, A. H. Taft, NEXT DOOR TO SAM. WHITE'S. Beautiful Figured Madras Dimities Linen. all thrown on this gain Table at BARGAIN Piece down for this Special Sale. Some, Come Early and Get Your Pick. GET YOUR SUPPLIES Now Everything you want in the way of I nice Canned Goods, Pickles, Fruits, Candies, Nuts, can be had at I or tore. We carry a large supply of the Best Goods JOHNSTON BROS. The Cash Grocers. Your friends, J. B. CHERRY CO. Great Department Store. WE HAVE JUST RECEIVED THIS WEEK FRESH AND NEW. codfish Persian dates in packages, Evaporated California peaces and apples, prunes, and raisins, also anything wanted in canned goods can be found at our place at the lowest prices for first, class goods. In Vegetables our stock is replete. In Fruits we have the best of oranges, apples, grapes and grape fruit. Ask us for Anything You Want in the Fruit Line. We have also Premier Butter and double cream Cheese, than which there is no better. DON'T FORGET our Baking Department conducted by Mr. J. M. He is excelling himself in baking pies, buns bread, late macaroons, jumbles, cream puffs, etc. Yours very truly, J. A. Ricks Bro. ,, T- . Saving Virtue of a Bald Head. A who fell Into the icy waters of the Charles recently in being utilized by the Boston papers to point h moral and adorn a It seems that, the man did not I drown because he was bald-headed. This may strange at and even second thought, but it is pointed the man's bold head, wet and shiny, reflected the raj s of a, lantern, the rescue It. would be to know whether this; man has been persistent of hair-growing preparations, and if so, if he now that, in Hie universal order of things, all work for our good in of our occasional kick at fate. Me., Journal. Tonic to The System. For liver troubles and constipation their is nothing batter than De- Witt's Little Early Bit ere, the famous little pills. They do not weaken the Stomach. Their action; upon the system is mild, pleasant , Bob Moore, of La-J Fayette, I nil., says, use Little Early do then work. Al. other pills have used gripe make me sick j in the stomach and never cured me De W Little Early Risers proved to be the long sought They are simply Persons t rind Little Risers reliable remedy to carry with them Sold at Drugstore. Beyond Expectations Favors Early Adjournment. A letter from Senator J. L. Fleming to The states that be favors an early adjourn- of the legislature, and those in this section having any special legislation they wish con-, should send the bills early as possible. Do not neglect this then blame your and representatives if any matter you send late cannot be upon. The closing days of the legislature arc usually too crowded for mat- to proper and this is due to the Of sending in bills. WAS FRANK WILSON'S WEDNESDAY. Never before in the history of Green- ville had the opportunity to Buy Furnishing Goods Hats and Shoes at such ridiculously Low Prices. The Worlds greatest Clothing Sale is now on in Full Blast at Frank Wilson's, AMAZING JANUARY REDUCTION AND And Unheard of Bargains in Ladies Goods -AT. JAMES F. THE UP-TO-DATE LADIES STORE. FRIDAY, JAN. 27TH, AT A. M. Sour Stomach When quantity of food taken is too large or quality too rich, sour stomach to follow, and especially so if the digestion has been weakened by Eat slowly not too freely of easily digested food. Masticate the thoroughly. Let five hours elapse between meals, and when you feel a fullness and weight in the region of the after eating, take Chamberlain's and Liver Tablets and the stomach may be avoided. For sale by Drug Store, Greenville. f High Prices dead below death reveals a of the which can be found at our store many Cough And All coughs, colds and pulmonary complaints that are curable are quickly cured by One Minute Cough Cure. Clears the phlegm, draws out and heals and soothes the lungs, wards off Harmless and pleasant to take. Sold at Drug Store. There's a girl pretty than Al- hat, A sweeter girl with a sailor brim But the handsome girl you'll ever see, Is the sensible girl who uses Rocky Mountain Tea. Drug Store. It makes no difference how many medicine have failed to care you, if troubled with headache, kidney or liver troubles, Hollister's Tea will make you well. Drugstore. Beautiful and handsome face are eloquent commendations. Bright eyes are to a man's heart. Hollister's Tea makes bright eyes. cents, Tea or Tablets. Ding Store. A NEW AT THE OLD STAND. e have bought out the firm of A H Taft Co., and at their former stand in Phoenix building will continue the We have two stores, one Devoted to Dry Goods, Shoes, and and one devoted to Furniture and Stoves. all wool cheviots inches wide to be sold at quality of inch broad cloth to be sold at quality of inch mohair cloth to be sold at 1.50 quality of broad cloth inches to be sold at cloth all colors, to sold at pieces of I oil taffeta silk guaranteed, to be sold at pieces of 1.00 taffeta silk guaranteed, Crepe de chine waist pattern l quality to be sold at tin patterns 1.26 quality all colors to be sold Into madras quality to be sold at A P brand gingham fast best quality inch percales grade opening day only for prints the world over opening day only for quality this sale sheeting quality this sale pieces Lancaster apron checks He quality this sale and quality of inch drapery to be sold at white linen finished waisting to be sold at Our new line of Spring and white goods, Swiss and Hamburg embroideries, For- Oriental and Irish crochet laces. and lot of Embroideries and lie qualities to be sold this sale at 1.19 LADIES PETTICOATS quality full width and length will be sold at quality will be sold at quality will be sold at quality will be sold at Ladies fleece lined this grades best heavy cotton ribbed, this sale, and G corsets best in the world grade, now La Tosca and Vigilant corsets, sold opening day only in pat and stock tip Regina pat leather fox top Auto tans, Auto have blacks child rim shoes 2.25 Don't fail to look at our table linen with napkins to match full line of Ladies handkerchiefs and hose, etc.,. will the bargain table. 1.10 1.73 1.13 1.70 Also on Any article needed in your Parlor, Whose to get these Bargains, You or Your Sitting Room, Bed Room, Dining Room o Kitchen, we can furnish promptly. Give us a call and we will you, NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having dull qualified In-fore the Superior court clerk of Pitt county as Executor of hist will testament of Mrs. Alia Moon-, wife of Rickey Moore, deceased, notice Is hereby en to all persons having claims against the estate to sent the same for payment on or be- fore the. of Dec., 1905, or this no- will he plead in bar of recovery. All persons indebted to the estate are, notified to make Immediate pay- to the undersigned. This 22nd day of 1904. i c. A. Tucker. Executor of Ada WE WANT COTTON SEED. in Any Size Lots. We will either pay cash or ex- change meal and hulls for Heed bags and pay all Write us when are ready to sell exchange HAVENS OIL CO., Washington, N. C. Neighbor OUR MOTTO A Square Deal, Satisfaction or money back-. matter how- low the price. Style, Quality, Workmanship and correct THE DATE. Sale doses in Days. Norfolk, Va. Buyers and Brokers in Stocks, Cotton, Grain and Pres- Private Wires to New t mid New Orleans. iN J f. k Norfolk, Va. Cotton Factors and handlers Bagging, Ties and Bags. Correspondence shipment solicited

I. HUH THE EASTERN REFLECTOR K V. WHICH Id it.- port at Greenville, H. I ., m matter, advertising rates mads upon correspondent desired at every oilier Id Pitt end adjoining count u to Pitt Count, S. Friday, ADVERTISES GREENVILLE. no Charlotte raises Yon do nut catch the nap Mr. Page's Plight time, as B Page, N in attempting Lo Hank C, is in a plight, comes i , rarely v of congress. He shows i. is tin- treasurer owner Mr. Duke's side of the muddle and Aberdeen Bail- baa been given. Mrs Duke's is f wrack that road other evening, in which O. A Ogles- pastor of a neighboring church, By the way, what has become of h ,,.,. that Baltic Beet was over led on the road . Mr Page was doubly grieved over A Two And A Cent I the occurrence because it was for road and also foe- timely point the matter of the The bill of Representative Laugh- the victim was his warm There no questioning the fact lease of the Atlantic North W of Pitt.-to make friend. .,, the f But, to add to hi. troubles, . that mi railroads in North Carolina except page y the of the town are ago, and the action independent lines, one that v. was that the some Greenville, other towns along the road , congress should be the and it is attracting attention to the have the legislature set the lease railroads have wished away with administrator of the estate As the town from far and near The large aside comes too late advertisers here shows that the town i has progressive business men. The Atlanta Constitution is fixing class car provided ii involve Their liberal use of printer's ink not to give telephone exchanges plenty increasing the fare charged to poorer two fares and two sets of ears, and the public will approve an act per-1 Ml. p.,, j mining the abolition of second j in delicate position to have to sue his own road. At the same time he only draws trade from quite a dis- but also arouses the interest and admiration business men in does not like to refuse compliance of applicants for operators. That; people who travel lint they will not a dying friends request. paper says that soft at; permit the increase of the rate from ; Washington i ii- cents to cents per mile, even central is a winning thing, and. . i , i , i some other States permit railroads I Other towns Nor doe- it Stop there, that percent of the telephone girls, for even a number of wholesale get married every year. three cents. In uses and manufacturers in North- and Western cities who do with the merchants of Green- ville have written for copies of I III they might get a better idea of the spirit among our business men. The statement made in of Saturday, January, 21st, that it had twenty-two columns of home advertisements that day, was The Black Some time ago the physicians of , . , this organized and got up a I he tune has come when travel-. .,, , , , , ,,.,,,, , i list All who had The question of how much cotton public nave a reduction, , . . ., H to pay doctors bills were put on the he will this is a more passenger rates. I en years . win s a r list, and the medical men agreed not one with the farmer than the income of the railroads alter de ducting operating expenses was i to visit any one who was oil the how long he will bold his last year's on miles of road. crop. Cutting down the next crop income after will be the lever to raise prices. The and the are doing some more but the re port of it like it was upon by papers in some made up for the purpose of taking black list until the a count of the physician who had put on the black list was settled. The doctors have stuck to their agreement well, so well that a petition is of the neighboring towns tine of these, the Williamston Enterprise, called attention to the that the issue in question had even two columns more advertising than we claimed. This was due more attention from the trouble in St. operating expenses, had grown to , .--.,;,, -i r i have stuck to their agreement on 3.808 miles of road I. ., . With an increased net income of over in ten yearn, is it , . , i Legislature to enact a law which not, clear that the passenger . , should be reduced It will leave compel a to attend the sick when is tendered now being circulated asking the the railroads large The increase in travel is steady and j fur his services, if the physician has would grow a reduction of the no reason for fusing to an- the call than that the one call The people of North Carolina him owes another It looks like the legislature is go- that railroad should be Monro. Journal. lug to ignore the numerous petitions j so regulated as to give a fair return asking the repeal of the money invested, but when Must Tell Where They Get Liquor. defendant henceforth who advertisements coming in after the divorce law existing in this slate, M roads more than article was written. The Enterprise it he a bad for them l is th . . i increase in the mileage tin- peace for drunkenness must congratulate The i PP his where in u . . whom the whiskey to deal with, men who that have come to rates caused bis intoxication was obtain brings dollars P that they gave a lit- Pass A statute of the State law and he South Does Not Want It. K a note at the end of two years experience with an immigration bu- the Columbia Slate had to draw its keen blade in or- to defend perpetuate its further existence in the State. It's a sort of thing that Southern people do net like, they will not ate it for any considerable time. If people want to come to this country on their own volition, let them hut we do not want them in car and at that. We have before stated that the individual slated for this position is the only man to be while the best interests of State are lo suffer. And the question to determine about this immigrant agent will be is he an assistant passenger agent for some railroad, some land agent speculator, or an immigrant agent Which is he. or is lie all Raleigh Times. He Congratulates Terrell. New Orleans, Jan this evening sent the fol- lowing telegram to Governor of me to congratulate the white people of Georgia upon the character of their chief executive and to commend you, my dear sir, most heartily for your conduct in refusing to allow the Slate of Georgia to be dishonored by represented at the inauguration of the President by the military company. I thank God that a few of the faithful old guard are with us still, South- gentlemen in authority who can not be bribed with Federal or debauched with President- c a magistrate the privilege of j putting a defendant or witness on I his oath to answer the questions en-j . i . i. i i. i , ; that be. put to him as to where in a discussion I resident J While the country has I Roosevelt's that intoxicants were obtained. to their pockets, but brings tie to the towns making and prosperity to the town The president given it Men who believe a thing and back ,.,,, , ,. their judgment with the . In another article written with a view of awakening an advertising The Chicago man arrested in interest among the merchants for bigamy, having the the Enterprise charge against him of marrying Greenville merchants in twenty times, will have his hands i tame I Ml with the m full if Ac has to face till the women merchants, hut they are not ,, one trial. Instead of cutting out their ads from they twice and The farmer, can make just big was the sentence imposed government that quadruple the space knowing that . . . upon Joe Wade, who was triad and lo answer imperils the wife-beaters in the . . i . , .,, i , ,, defendant with a term of days in should he dealt with the whipping Judge Gage, of South ,, , This statute Will be the biggest Carolina, comes to the front with a , , bus-hear in the ears of severe sentence. Ac- fill Sellers of whiskey. I j cording i a special the State from Corner, ten years hard labor in the too , pays its way adds In the govern their advertisements are then best convicted of wife too-, , . i . to,, this year as they did on went revenue it has salesmen, n beating- In passing sentence upon are losing every day their cotton crop last year. Wade Judge Gage took occasion to let Greenville merchants say that ho was sorry the did their territory with these Booker T has had another social not provide proper for and meet them with Teddy U. But one who wife, that he g is said to the lunch table be spread time. It may he added in passing that l. on Thursday, 26th, Win ft fOB had twenty-eight of in en turning into the treasury of the United Stales large sums of money the amount this year approximating This, it will be under- stood, is a surplus after all expenses a j of the department are paid. It is penitentiary sentence, hut he would in patent office that the do the beat he could by giving the exceed all others in Governor Glenn is being pressed e number of patents issued. More is had the courage were issued in 190.1, Using, the record of any to say the i, -I r edition of the paper u, willing, but should there was about either, shows that the business men of not be worked over time. as there doubtless was not idea of of Gil arc surpassed in no town and they are making a reputation The way temperance sentiment which can be pointed to with pride. to grow throughout the They the value of ; state the might to be able to tag. sec their finish chastisement of his wife Charlotte It would be all right to have The news the czar is permitted to receive as to what is g ling on in his capital seems to he as effectively censored as is that allowed to be sent to foreign newspapers. He has very little idea of what The recent cold extended for larger and handsomer stale capitol. ., . , , bu, so main of the r I , . fruit crops in both Georgia and around There are provided for other pressing ,,. . . ,. . . . . . Honda strong indications of a widespread needs upon the state for funds the, ,,, among the nobility to depose legislature may come to the Mrs. says it will take . that the present capitol is months to tell her side of the story lo throne. Wilmington for the time being. Please don't start, then. the United Sun. Advices from throughout tho Florida orange bell show that boxes of oranges and fruit remaining on the trees, about per cent., have been frozen and made unsalable. A large portion of this loss falls upon the buyers, who bought the crops on the trees. He- ports from county points say on young trees and all vegetables were killed, but the grape fruit was only slightly damaged. Exchange. It is the day of the child. The Legislature is knitting its brows trying to better the condition of the children of I he poor. The the child labor law, an i the improving of the public school sys- are among the biggest things in the budget; and the churches are straining every nerve lo help bless and brighten the lives of the and the outcast. the man who lends his aid in a work so worthy. Is he ml right in line with the teaching spirit of Jesus, who loved the children and n. The Legislature has repealed the purchase tax on merchants. It has done a good thing- The purchase tax was a double burden and it worked a great hardship on the mer- chants of . on Carolina There was a strong appeal from all parts of the Stale for the appeal of the act and the Legislature very wisely heeded the call While the tax brought a large income to the State treasury, it was not and placed a double obligation on the business. The merchants have reason to rejoice their victory Wilmington I Col. J. Bryant rimes bus prepared and printed a c and able pocket manual for the use of members of the It is full of interesting facts, many things would like to know . and facts that are in- dispensable to It re- quired much time end care to pare it, and is en- tilled to will the thanks of the for his painstaking and thoughtful Post. The Legislature seems doing lit- outside of passing or local acts. This is well Make few- laws, repeal a good many already made, amend and strengthen others and adjourn. e have too many laws and too few of them en- Gold Leaf. A ROUSING This department is in A. D. Johnston, who is authorized to rep- resent the Eastern Reflector in Winterville and territory. II WINTERVILLE SALE 1905. Mayor K G. Chapman is on the sick list. There is the best selection of Inks, library paste at the drug of Dr. B- T. Cox ft Bro. ever brought to Winterville. Protect your eyes by buying one of those eye shades at the Drug Store, price cents. Highest price for seed paid by Pi it County Oil Mill. Don't forget to bring or send your cart hubs to A. G. Cox Co. Fat light-nod kind use. worry over that Hale lot of cotton you over when you got through ginning your last lots. The Pitt Co. Oil Mill, buys seed cotton in any quantity the best market price paid every Edward, the little sou of Mr. and Mrs Eddie Nelson, who was badly burned by fire in bis cradle about a week ago, Is along nicely. Finest Hue of dress goods in Q. Chapman and Co. It you are in need of flannels, skirt waist goods, call on K. Q. Chapman Co It. G. Chapman just received near load of salt prices right. Protect your feet by wearing good shoes. G. Chapman Co. have the kind and size you need. School books, stationery, pens, pencils school supplies of all kinds can be found at the drug store. at II. L. Johnson. Go to T. . Manning Co. for fresh candies, nuts, raisins and choice Prof. Lineberry lo Green- ville Monday night. Being in position to secure first class raw material cheap, having with which to do our work, and being able to save and work tip nearly all of our timber, are a few of the reasons why we can save our customers money , Winterville Co. The drug store anus in stock cayenne pepper, and sage both in leaf powdered loin. Stoves, heaters and ranges. All styles, lowest prices. See our stock before purchasing and save money . Mfg. Co. J. R. Smith, of was here Tuesday. candies a at the store of B. T. Cox Bro. For seed oats, plow and all kinds of farmers supplies, see A. W. Ange Co, For quills cotton cotton see A. W. Ange and Window and door frames, porch columns, brackets and all of house trimmings at rock bottom prices, Mfg. Co. Bargains tho people Right H. L. For fresh meat beef, fish and barbecue. Go to H. L. Johnson. Car load just in. A. W. Co. A full Hue of T. W. Wood Sons garden seed always on hand at the drug store of Dr. B. T. Cox Bro. See those valentines at the drug store. Charlie James, spent Sat m day and Sunday with H. M. Stokes. For corn and seed oats go to Co. me your turkeys i pay the highest price. If. L. Johnson. Big consignment of also en m boots and jackets the very thing for cold just received. Prices weather at ti, i and Co. The Pitt County Oil Mill is now- buying Cotton Seed. They I he highest cash price or will ex for meal. When are ready write for prices. On Feb. 1905, Council No. Jr. O. V. A. will present a flag and Bible to the graded school. Good speakers will be A to. It would surprise yon see the number and that awing -hipped and so d A. G. Mfg. Co., inn we were In their shop yesterday and they had a nice lot of jut being com-1 and their umber tine. A. G. Mfg Co has two different sty Its of fence their urban me low. For fruits and to bad better go and make lo It. G. Chapman and Co. have a choice lot. It. G. Chapman, Co, say they have a full assortment of general and price are right. for the twenty days in jewelry and cutlery. B. T. Cox Bro. A new lot of chairs just arrived. A. W. a Co. tat wood cart hubs. A. G. Cox Mfg. Co. Clan has accepted a in B. T. Cox drug store until after He is not good looking but tie loves the lit- folks. Come and see what he has For shoes at a low price and bent See H. L, Johnson. A few at K. G. Chapman Co's. cheap. road overseers and of supervisors of public will meet in a in. Feb. at J. L. Stokes J. L. Ohm. Miss who has been teaching school near Jack is had to close on account a smallpox sear. . selections ii For axes shovel- forks spades go A. W. We a lull dim of school boo. s, inks, pens, stationery, chalk, col- ors to the box i, companions, day books, tablets and, tooth mid hair brushes, combs, tooth picks and tooth pow- razors and shaving brushes, soaps, pocket knives, silver ware, jewelry, and anything that may he found in a well kept drug more. B. T. Cox Br-. I. H and L. Gores are in town have just, opened up a big line of styles up lo-date. Price from to Harrington Barber For white goods, ladies collar.-, Handkerchief ties, go to A. W. Co , i hey have a assortment W. II. and J. C. Hooted, of spent the Sabbath ill. J. W. Sparks. I repair and work, Bring lo nu either at my or buggy shop. Henry Nelson. For sale and write biscuit sure lo kill the rats j or apply to net H. F. mice at Harrington Barber No. e, N. Co. The Greatest Economic Event of the Whole Season. The i supremacy of this Store as a value giving institution, was never more thoroughly demonstrated as now when all though of profit or cost is forgotten in our endeavor to rid the counters and tables of surplus and slow moving stock. Genuine sacrifice prices on our entire stock of Dress Goods, Shoes, Hats and all Kind of Goods. We are paving the way. Read our prices and examine the merchandise you will be satisfied. DON'T LET and MULES GET one a of Whiles Purgative medicine, put u in shape to gel full benefit of two packages days of Whites Worm minion powders. You will lie astonished at the . Rev A. Tyson, of Blank Mountain, was Cur load of just received Harrington Barber Go. Best lino of plows nod plow Barber k Co. W. II. Elliott, of Norfolk, spent Tuesday and Wednesday here. A large lot of new dress goods, percale at A. W. Co. and The Appropriation made by con- for the rivers and of North Beaufort harbor, Waterway from Norfolk the Bounds of North Carolina, Inland River, It Ivor, and Tin Rivers, Creek, ODD Trent Northeast and Black Rivers and Cape Pear River, Capo River and below Wilmington, REPORT OF THE CONDITION THE BETHEL BANKING AND TRUST GO. AT N. C. At tho of business January 11th. 1905. LIABILITIES. Loans and discounts 17,174-54 Capital stock paid in Overdrafts, unsecured 2.44 Undivided profits Furniture fixtures 808.94 Time certificate of Due from 10,938.42 sub. to check 20,327.30 Silver coin 1,926.88 Cashier's 207.25 Total Total 920,051.22 Slate of North Carolina, County of Pitt, I, H. II. Taylor, of the named bank, do swear that the above statement is true to the best of my knowledge and belief II. H. TAYLOR Cashier. and sworn to before me, this 20th day of 1905 A. Notary Public. -Attest. R. J. GRIMES, J. W. THOMAS, ROBT. STATON, Talcum powder Ladies skirts China silk All goods All dress goods and DO shoes inch Black Table damask Waist, sets belt pins were and all one price calico and hams one no and Ladies jackets all one Mens over that, were and B one price now I is A good rain Boat for men and boys with cape, we close at I and Umbrellas now A good with rods one price All ribbons more than half Ladies black shirts wore and I Cc 2.98 Mens heavy shirts and drawers, were now Wrights health underwear always the reduced prise Ladies and under the knife Mens and shirts, in white and stripes, all one price A minis all wool suits will wind and rain on on suits out price A John Stetson hat, we close lames A Banister shoes and we close Men a suspenders Colgate soap Any corset was and now Mens and now Suit ea-es and trunks marked down. Comforts and cotton blank good as wheat and very desirable just sit this time, especial 1.20 and 1.09. sheeting now Mens i hose, that wen- now and that were now A big lot of towels to go in the slump, See the and you Will buy of yards of and Insertion, and goods, now Best Bleaching Ladies vests and pants to match now U. We have plunged the Price Knife on Our Entire Stock. Can't Be Undersold.

OLD LIN TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH COMPANY. MRS. CHARLES OH. ENTERTAINS. Steamer L. Myers Washington , Sunday at a. in for Greenville, Greenville daily, except at iii. for W a- at Washington Steamers for Philadelphia, New Fork all Norfolk i rs order freight b Old I. New V i v -11; If. Old D on Line Norfolk, Clyde Line Line ml ind Lute from Huston. S i i to i. n, S. J. Ch Try, N. C I Vice Bench f. V Reported for c follow ii reached his rt . i hi, -or. Rerun, . ii. lit , bus's, all i now over i line Atlanta, Ca. Halt more M I. Chattanooga, Tenn. t s c; II V. i i. I Cincinnati, S. Va a, Tenn Now V Orleans, Ls Norfolk, Va urn, Vt Pi Richmond, Vi St. Mo s Va I t l I , I oil II iii- i .-I I he M i iii IN. ANNOUNCEMENT. r;. .- i vet w Hide. Cotton Oil i keys, etc. it,. . . It a , lo-i i . . Safe , , . . . I CO, . miry par, C . I b, Pin. A Meat, Ly. Oil. Heed Hulls, i Apples, Apples, Prune, am Tin and Ware, -mI mm, VIi-i New and Quality and me have my y at dips I thank my friend mid for the ill. y in the w-; s. I now -.-k them tn in., with their trade hi I will carry a v line of Heavy and Groceries and ran your Moods where in town. J. S. Keel. Ph. Keep School Books School Supplies. If You Need an Book We've Got It. Ml Kinds Of Stationery and anything carried in a Book Store. EVANS BOOK STORE L ND. Notice is hereby given that s. S Smith enters and the following described vacant land, to Lying in township, county, North Carolina, on Indian Well Swamp and Tint adjoining the lands of ; John Moore, Wm. Mills heirs, Claude Cannon heirs, John S. n and others; containing seventy-live acres more or less. Any person, or persons title to or interest in, above described land, must file their protest with me in writing within the next thirty days, against the issue- of a warrant, or they will be ed by law. Th s January 10th, H. Entry for LANIER HILLIARD, Greenville, N. C. MARBLE MONUMENTAL WORK OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. Iron Fencing Sold. On Century Hook and h large of the people of by i The lovely m steM one of prime received with winning cordiality and n The was with feminine voices in Ii. the of the president land first vice president Mrs. L. O. presided over the sol the Club, hushing the I hum of voices a time with a stroke gaveL Alter the business Mrs. n L. Woolen, following the ranged read interest. extracts from the life of Queen ; of wile of I lam A Her this the guest were called j on locate quotations from several of the world's most Mis. w. a. Bowen demon- the most careful reading and tenacity of memory won the prize, a beautiful fan. A later hostess attired in a becoming house gown led the way to dining room which, darkened end tastefully decorated with evergreens and Sowers, a beautiful scene, as a of lovely young refreshments. Among the out of town enjoying this happy occasion was M. V. of Con- Miss Pearl Forte, of Wayne, Mrs. R. L. Branson, of C, Mrs. J. L. Ludlow, of Salem.; The club will hold its next meeting with Mis. David House. Announcement THREE Not Quite How often you ran get a thing ail or screw driver or lacking. Have a good tool box and be prepared for emergencies. Our lino of tools is all could desire, and we will see that your tool box does not a single useful Of Course Sour Stomach No appetite, loss of strength, nervousness, headache, constipation, bad breath, general debility, sour catarrh of the are all due to Indigestion. cures Indigestion. This new discovery the Juices of digestion they exist In a healthy stomach, combined with the greatest known and properties. Dyspepsia Cure does not only cure In- digestion and dyspepsia, but this famous remedy cures all stomach troubles by cleansing, purifying, sweetening and strengthening the mucous membranes lining the stomach. Of Cholera with One Small Bottle of Chamberlain's Colic, cholera Remedy. Mr G. W. Fowler of Ala., relates on he bad while on a jury a murder case at seat of county. Ala- He there I ate some fresh meat and some souse meat and it gave me cholera in a very severe I was never more sick in my life and sent to the drug store certain mixture, but the druggist sent me a bottle of Chamberlain's and Remedy saying that he what I sent that this medicine was so much he would rather send it tome in the fix I was I took one dose of, it and was better in five minutes.; The second dose cured me entire- Two fellow jurors were afflict- ed same manner and one small bottle cured the three of We beg leave to announce that we are Wholesale and Retail White Lead, Paints, Colors, and and country Ready nixed Paints. There is no line in the world better than the Harrison line. It has behind it a t 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, . ii j AYDEN ITEMS. AV REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF THE BANK OF GREENVILLE, GREENVILLE, N. C. AT THE OF BUSINESS JANUARY 1905. Loans and Discounts 2,763.65 Stocks, securities, etc. Furniture Fixture- 3,657.32 Due from Banks 42.502.13 Cash 2,511.98 Gold Coin 2,264.50 Silver Coin 6,261.82 21,158.00 Stock paid in Surplus, 25,000.00 Undivided Profits less Paid 6,829.28 Deposit subject to check 207,717.74 Due to Banks, Cashier's checks out- standing For at Store Dr. D. L. James. Dental Surgeon DIGESTS WHAT YOU EAT Gives Health to Sick to th only. Site we, Prepare- B. C. Co., High May Wheat The speculators must have a comer on May wheat. Today quotations for that month went above while for July it was a little below North County of Pitt. j James L. Little, Cashier of the above-named bank, do solemnly swear 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 18th day of J. C. TYSON. Notary Public. J. A. ANDREWS, J. G. W. WILSON, Directors For Sale By L. WOOTEN, No Moore Stomach Troubles All Stomach trouble is removed by the use of Dyspepsia Cure. It gives the perfect rest i by digesting what yon eat without I the stomach's aid, The food builds up the body, the rest restores the to health. don't have to diet yourself when taking I Dyspepsia Care. J. D. Mich., says, Heartburn and Stomach j I trouble for some time. My bad the same and was not able to eat for six weeks. She lived entirely warm ; water. After taking two bottles of Dyspepsia Core she was en-1 cured. now eats and is in good health. lam glad to say gave me re- Sold at Wooten's Drug Store. Hardware. For C Stoves Ranges, Heaters Pumps, Am- munition, One and Two Horse Steel Plows, Heat Cutters and n fact anything in Hardware come to H. L. CARR S. C, Jan. 1905. for Daily and Eastern we take great pleasure in receiving willing receipts for those in arrears. We have a list of all who receive their mail at this office. We also take orders for job t When you need a nice, light, pole, for your buggy or carriage. Call us and make a selection. Milling Mfg. Co. N, C. Ayden Milling Mfg. Co., Ayden, N. C. Joe Smith, of bus been visiting J. T. Smith, Jr. If you need in the way of Crockery, Tin or Grey stone ware come to see us, Hart Jenkins. Ask E. Q. Cox about it. Life Fire, Accident and Health P. O. Building, Ayden. Call and examine our line of high grade buggies. You can be easily convinced of the superiority of material and Ayden Milling Mtg. Co. E. E. Co. will do all they possible can to please yon with t their new line of heavy and fancy groceries. Car and seed oats at J. R. Smith Bro. Miss Mary a young I lady the millinery business I here, left Monday to visit relatives at Ahoskie. Just received, fine line of can fit yon up in any style or price. Ayden Milling Mfg Co. Fancy candies, oranges, apples and bananas at E. E. Co's. Call on s for a bar rel of Columbia Flour, none better f to be had We are offering good values for the in shoes, hats, cape, rugs mattings, tables and floor oil cloth Tyson. For peaches, apples, corn apply to E. E. C. L. a portion of his family spent Sunday up near if you do not secure one of our high grade buggies, your loss will be than ours. Ayden Milling Mfg. Co., den, N. V. We arc Headquarters first I light Ayden Milling Mfg. Co., Ayden N. C J- B. Smith Bro treat all their with the greatest respect all extended an to call at their store. Large shipment spring dry goods and notions just opened at J. K. Smith Bro. Mrs. R. W. Smith children are spending the week in The place to wire fence -The A. G. Cox Mfg Co. have a lot of the American fence Pittsburgh perfect also staples and bard wire. Be sure to get their prices before buying your spring supply of fence. Car lime, cement, J. Ii. Smith Bro. Car salt, fine and coarse at J. R. Smith Bro. Red and white Bliss potatoes at R. Smith Bro. Saturday is the time fixed by for the supervisors and pub road overseers to meet in den. Come out a jolly good time is in store. Cold weather underwear at prices to suit all. Fits guaranteed at W. C. Jackson and Co's. us town and country paints colors in oil, white lead, turpentine at J. R. Smith Bro. Charles Smith, of Washington, bas been here. AYDEN J. M. Manager and Authorized Agent. new Dr. celebrated best medicine the market at J. For cotton seed hulls, meal hay G to E. E. Co's oats go to Jackson. , market for beef, fresh meats, The latest thing shoes. Call sage, fresh fish. R. Smith t Bro. at W. C. Jackson First Class hand made brick, by j If you want a special bargain in Don't fail to see wholesale and retail large a pair of pants shoes. Try W. son's new crockery both plain and stock always on hand, your orders , C. Jackson Co. decorated. Prices are J. A. Griffin. The ladies especially tan ha formerly. W. C. Jackson Co. will pay pleased f will visit and pat- Mrs. Florence Home, wife highest prices for your Furs, W. R. Hides spent a day or so Mrs. Lee and two little Mrs. J. J. Edwards here last week children, of are spending TAX NOTICE All parties owing taxes to the town of Ayden for the year 1904, are notified to come forward and pay same on or before February 16th, 1905, or I shall proceed to collect by distress. This January 16th, 1905. W. F. Hart. Town Tax is now a visit to friends Come to see us when you wan to buy Independent Manufactured Tobacco, we handle Trust goods, Hart Now we have of the wagon and cart wheels and will sell them us cheap as any one. Ayden Milling Mfg. Co. Ayden, N C. Sewing machine, at J. R. Smith Bro. horse wagon as good as new for sale by J. R. Smith Bro. The say that Tyson have the prettiest line of dress goods town. The intent child of Jesse Broad- way died and was carried to Fort yesterday for burial. Notice your cotton ginned clean, in order that you might realize better prices for it, bring it to he Milling Mfg. Co., Ayden, N. C. Cannon Tyson are displaying the most up to date line of ever brought lo this market. Broadway and d up on the train yesterday from a visit down the road. bales of cotton on an average per day is what the Ayden Milling and Mfg. Co., gin. They give lint and the public have found it Frames for enlarged photos each. Nice assortment each just received O. Jackson Co's. Carry your eggs W. C. Jackson Co. Dr. Pat Monday to visit relatives Richmond. eases Dixie high point for women and children at J. It. Smith Bro. Examine our line of notions just O. Jackson Co. Miss Evelyn Button, a charming young lady of Winterville, is here on a to friends. Yard wide sheeting yard at J. R. Smith Bro. Our second order of gents youth and children hats and caps are now on sale at R. Smith Bro. Carry your turkeys, chickens, eggs, bacon, and to J. K. Smith Bro. SPECIAL NOTICE I am now prepared to serve the public as the week with her father, Elder CO. Bland- the con- and grocers have a special line of Christmas goods they wish the public to see. They are an up to-date firm handling only the freshest, newest and latest their line. To try them once will sure you to try again All is the first trial and then you will their friend forever. Try them. Polite clerks, good goods and suitable prices at the of J. R Smith Bro. Miss Rouse, of while from a to a short while with friends here Friday. J. K. Smith Bro. are offering special trade in Land Surveyor Any one to have work done in this line will please call on me at any time. Yours to please, ROBT. Surveyor. Ayden, N. C , Jan. 1906. J. It. Bro Hay, cotton seed meal hulls j at J. R. Smith Bro. Cook and Heating stoves at J. Smith A Bro. J. R. Smith Bro. call ion to their poultry fencing now on hand for sale. John has gone to his home City. Seed peanuts at J. R. Smith Bro. We to build I buggies Ac. for we d not The Masonic Mutual set apace we cannot Milling Mfg. Co., Ayden, N. C S Cox just about com a beautiful eight on West Railroad street and the outbuildings with which lie has surrounded it are all in keep with the nice appearance of the Last even of bis small boys went in- to the barn where a lot hay, But- ton, was stored, to enjoy the FOR MASONS ONLY. Relief Association. The best plan, the best rate and the induce- offered. See A. P. Ayden, N. C. fall and winter goods. The public pleasant delights of a are cordially invited to call and investigate both price and quality. Pants all sizes and pi ices at J. R. Smith Bro. There were bales of cotton sold on the market here Saturday, the first for days. The farmers seem in earnest about waiting for better price. bushels field peas at J. R. Smith seats for j the trade, that are simply the smoothest seat on I be market Ayden Milling Mfg Co. smoke. In a few moments there was a great big smoke and had it not been for timely assistance of the students at the seminary Mr. Cox would have been minus h home a little boy, FOR SALE. For Sale- One S syrup Soda Fountain, cause of sale less of -lore. Terms or installment, also entire at and a st consisting jewelry, musical guns, pistols, rifle SMITH, AYDEN, N. C For PERUVIAN COMPANY, DAVIS COMPANY. Wilmington, N. C. Parties desiring a first-class fertilizer will do well to see me. S. M. SMITH, N. C. ANNIE. EDWIN TRIP. Prop. Ayden, N. C. mug smoothest seat on me market consisting jewelry, musical --------.- Ayden Milling Mfg Co. i guns, pistols, rifles, Ayden, N. C. Carper cloth and J other specialties, ,,. at J. R. Smith religious, Rooms, Good Table Fare s HI . , and books. i t- , , .- Wrong eyeglasses are worse; , . First-class Accommodations. ores . . ,, Dr. Guns books now Si I Sometimes than none. If your . .- eyes tire, they call to help J. J W. MOORE, Terms per Day. B W. Taylor a graduate optician, Ayden, IN. C. B .,. . . .,. I , . ., yon eyes tire, they call help. J. W. Taylor a graduate Ayden, N. O. can fit your glasses reasonable prices. have said that wrong eye id;, glasses are than poison. Mrs. Cherry, of Va., after a very pleasant visit hen- to I friends left for her home last Sat- Baby wrappers, Misses and ladies cloaks at J. R. Smith Bro. The success of E. Q. Cox as insurance man cannot be excelled We are not surprised though for Mr Cos is a success Himself, seem having for his undertake a tiling and lei if prove a Another noble of Mr. Cox is he in and let live. Elmer Gardner returned home. ASK FOR COLUMBIA FLOUR. OF THE BANK OF AYDEN N. At the of business Jan- 11th, 1905. Loans and Discounts, Furniture and Demand Loans Due from Banks, Cash Items, Gold Coin, Silver Com, National Bank notes U. S. Total. LIABILITIES. Capital stock paid in, Undivided profits less expenses, Dividends unpaid Deposits subject to check, 38,029.68 Cashier's The public know that stock of DRUGS, an up-to-date line of STA- all kinds TOILET articles, best quality of goods and the best CHEMICALS OBTAINABLE Also carry Garden Seed Dye stuff, Cigars, Cigar- Chewing and Tobacco, a large as- of Pipes. Rubber and Elastic Best of Brush es of all kinds. com- pounded. M. M. SAULS. PHARMACIST, AYDEN, N. C. If it give you your dealer will pay you for returning it R. Johnson, Dist. HART BROTHERS, LIVERY, FEED AND SALE STABLES, AYDEN, Located West Railroad Si reel. Best Accommodation. Turnouts famished the traveling or sport public for reasonable price, D. W. DEALER IN Groceries And Provisions Cotton Bagging and Ties always on hand Total Dr. Joseph Dixon PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Office Block, Best Railroad, Ayden, N. C. Fresh Goods kept con- in stock. Country Produce Bought and Sold D. W. Q R North Carolina.

-w -v C T. To Whom it flay To M . Mew York City's Greatest GREENVILLE, N. a, January 1905. if MM D'S IMMENSE STORE, Greenville, N. C. Cl RY WOOD Greatest Sale Conductors and Bargain Dealers with their entire staff of Skilled stock Exports and appraisers. The above plain notice speaks for its self. effort, Every Idea Method and Plan will restored to carry the to the letter. off Bargains, Thursday, January 1905.; A SCENE OF REMARK- ABLE ACTIVITY. We are now thoroughly or- in all our departments to attend to the wants thous- ands buyers who will throng this reliable and popular Town of Greenville to experience sensation. Not one dollars worth of goods to remain. Buy for months to come. possible to mention all the lots. Remember day and date of sale. ALL THE GOODS TO BE SOLD ON Hie PREMISES Terms and Conditions to be Made known the day of sale. Notices Posted. No person nor persons allowed in or out without special permission from Wood Bros, Sales people seeking position will be received from to II a. m. Wednesday and Thursday proceeding day of sale, New tables as advertised in time for first sale. CLOSED ITS DOORS. worth of new merchandise on our hands, the Big Store jammed and pack- ed to the ceiling Wood Bros. emphatically declares while in- vested with full power to the prices will give to the of Greenville and surround- greatest bargains that were over given. Offers for the whole or any part of this stock will be received first day of sale, Jan. 27th, o'clock sharp Sure you get to the right place Look for Bed Banner Over Entire Front. pew SUITS. Not all wool, grade only a question of a few days 4.30 LADIES value Stout and well made, value, question of a few days. DRESS SUIT FOR MEN All wool value, turn them all loose TAILOR MADE SUITS FOR LADIES. f 14.00 value RUGS, BIG SIZE value, questions of a few days, CALICOES. grade, colors, question of a few days SHOES. value, question of a few days BEDSTEADS Solid value. No use nor room for the; 2.38. FLANNEL. GA quality, all dark colors BOY'S SUITS All sizes, some wool goods MEN'S HATS. soft and derby, only a question of a few days FLEECED UNDERWEAR Heavy dark for men question pants TABLE LINEN value, CARPETS grade, questions of a few days, Wool and dark colors, would cheap, Questions of a few days MEN'S TOP SHIRTS For dress, grade percale GOODS Double width, inch wide, Grade for a short time, MUSLIN SHEETING Questions of a few days, SHOES 1.20 grade, a question of a few days, APRON grade, not over pieces left MEN'S OVERCOATS Heaver worth This lot of will not last Store Under Lock and stock represents this winter's purchases, everything conceivable for man, woman, boy, girl or children. Carpets, Furniture all to be to unmerciful reductions, Explicit Instructions to Wood Bros., to sell everything; Allow not a single person to the unless satisfied. Doors will be open one hour before time of sale for inspection. Public Sale a. m. Thursday January 26th. Sales Ladies, only those capable of standing the strain of a terrible crowd and rush. Can use Extra wrappers See WOOD BROS. C. T. C. ALL FOR CASH ONLY LOOK FOR BIG RED BANNER. THE EASTERN REFLECTOR . J. WHICHARD, Editor and Owner. and Friday. ONE DOLLAR PER YEAR IN ADVANCE L No. GREENVILLE. PITT COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY THE LEGISLATURE. WEDNESDAY. Ward early the lion offered a Mil amending the law by providing should not in towns sensitive introduced a bill presented. Quite a number of bills introduced but were all only of focal The house also had a of new hills, they also pertained mainly local matters. STATE NEWS. No. II WITH THE ALDERMEN of less than 1500 inhabitants. A further amendment was offered to regulate the tale of wine in Pitt county. Representative changing this from 1500 to offered a bill to allow either race inhabitants. Now Senator I to levy a special tax for school of rift has offered a substitute j poses for the race so taxed. for the Ward bill that omits the The bill to repeal the law allow- I provision the of I jog liquor to be sold i i Hip Allan- inhabitants. tie Hotel at Morehead pawed The Fleming substitute reading, in -very town where the ma i-i FRIDAY, or sale of liquor is j The on receipt of a me.-- milted a town or city given, me , Governor Glenn, be maintained an provide., ,, fr of its charier. At least one police must he employed regularly at a salary of not less than per He must be a man of good mural character, who is nor em- ployed by any manufacturer or teller of dig. nor, nor any -way court in Cumberland county to try- Walter Partridge, the who a days ago ed criminal assault up d Mrs. Hales. No new bills of special were introduced. bill passed to the interested in the manufacture or for confederate pen- , sale liquor, nor related by f, , to S or marriage to any such or seller. It shall be the . a of duty of this policeman, or the chief of police, in i he event there of general importance were is more than one policeman in the, maintain the town, to visit the place where of North Carolina; to liquor is manufactured or sold at of least every day aid make a care j amend the relative to buying thorough and at with a view whether the laws are being Observed and obeyed and whet her the business is being conducted in j Alderman J. Move a orderly make a writ-1 at the meeting of the ten monthly report, under oath, to j board Thursday night, and made the mayor, who Shall lay these re- brought down the house. A colored servant in the home Had a Bu-y and Acted Upon A. Barnhardt, at Salisbury, Several Important Matters, stole from sale in the dwell h board of aldermen in monthly b n i night, the members being and made his escape The home of Mrs. Sarah Flor- e n . present. count v, was .,. J C T , I K by lire and both she and a daughter were burned death. Willie Morgan, aged was killed near by his year- old brother a Same old know i; was Three North Carolinians n the class at John N. son, of Waynesville; Louis P. Davis, of Wilmington, John J. London, of Lloyd of Virginia, was accidentally killed while out bunting near Magnolia. He with a friend and while pulling i gun out of die buggy the it fired, the load entering hi ASSOCIATION. Program for Saturday, Feb Miss report of the street committee was under consideration, and ports report before the solicitor at the next ensuing term of conn Alf any town fails to carry oat these were being made by the requirements the County members as to certain bid places may revoke the the streets that needed at ten The substitute also follows j Hon. can tell you one bad place the Ward bill in that it provide that needs spoke that the of a United Alderman is license to manufacture or Bell shall be evidence asked Mayo; Parker. all over replied the alderman. Ten Lives Out at a Crossing. N. Y., . passenger train the A Northern railroad to- night into a sleigh i women, killed seven them outright so Injured the remaining six that three died at hospital. The accident occurred near Ark- The sleigh was one of three carrying a party from the church of this city. any county, city or town And he bit it right. the violation of this State law. I The act is to become effective July first, 1905. tot bill in Hie senate was offered by Senator Foushee giving the corporation power to require rail- roads to keep their road and equipment in proper condition, and require all transportation and transmission companies to es-j and maintain such public facilities and conveniences are reasonable and just. Ill the house Among the bills offered were To late the sale of medicines containing alcohol and dangerous drugs; to the laws of 1899 regulating and life to provide for interchangeable mileage books on railroads. bill to prohibit fishing with Dutch and pound nets Pamlico was tabled. The representatives from Beaufort, Hyde and Pamlico counties opposed the bill and it. THURSDAY. The senate declined to follow the house and refused to repeal the act passed a few days ago to to Treasurer Lacy the amount stolen from him by Martin. The vote was to has since been quite , Numerous petitions against the from the kick gale of liquor in certain localities all right. Opening exercises. First grade work, Annabel Moore. Second grade reading, Mis Annie Third grade reading, Hodges. Fourth grade geography, Miss Dove. arithmetic, Miss Eula Cox. First grade reading, Miss Moore. grade Dumber work, Miss Third grade language work, Miss Hodges, Fourth grade history, grade grammar, Miss Cox. Presentation of history medal, All teachers should be present i opening they to see entire The work will be assigned as if they were a school. It will be shown th a a classified coarse of study can and ought to be used. If not present do not complain if you cannot use study. Blackmailer Held. Jackson, Miss., Feb. preliminary trial M. L. Bed- charged with of perjury connection with a charge made against Congress- man Kitchin, of North Carolina, was held to-day before a commissioner. Trading Stamps. As will tie seen from their ad- J. B. Co. are giving trading stamps to customers. Every purchase of cents to one stamp and handsome premiums are given the stamps books of or more. waived examination, and Ask for the trading stamps and bond to await get full particulars Then you go to the action of the Federal grand their store. jury at St. Louis, in which diction it is alleged the crime was W. W Kitchin, of North Carolina was present, but Claude Kitchin did not receive in time to reach here for the Kicked by Horse. While assisting in getting the horses out of Savage Co's during the tire in the building, Tuesday night, E. G. Flanagan was kicked in the by one the Mr. Pulley today tell of goods at their store. Their but is advertisement contains facts are interest, especially to the ladies. in. street committee reported I hat some work had done during past month dead trees and repairing, bridges. The committee reported that the matter between the town and Mis O. B. King had been and ii was found that Ward in front of her property be- longs to the town and an order was th t she be notified to move bar fence m line With the The committee asked i farther time on the petition presented at lust meeting For a street Dickinson avenue to branch through property be- longing to Mrs. street committee was in- lo necessary repairs made to the culvert across Evans street near the graded school- The light-aid wells reported its department in fail Condition. The other standing committees no regular reports to make at meeting. It being ascertained that the Home Telephone Company its properly in Greenville for at a of it was ordered that the valuation be increased to The market slight reduction made in rental price s sum of the stalls in market house. The tax collector, treasurer, of fire department, t-, chief and as- police filed their monthly reports which were accepted. Thomas were granted the of opening a bottling establishment for soft drinks. An ordinance prohibiting boys under years of age from enter- the howling alley was defeated. License to conduct a billiard and pool Cheek was grin to P. While. The c, previously pointed to purchase new fire hose was also to purchase tour hose reels. The finance com mil tee in con- junction with the fire department committee was instructed to pro- for hose reel stations in all- sections of town. A committee was appointed to purchase chairs fur use of the in the mayor's office. The board internal improve for a joint meeting with the aldermen at an early date to select a for the electric lights and water works. The tax collector was Instructed to collect license tax on each bowling alley used in L. W. place. Accounts were allowed co 1868.48, FORMER GREENVILLE MAN ARREST- ED. M. L. Starkey Charged Selling Beer by Wholesale Without M. L. Starkey, saloon on Front street opp Orton, last up- on a warrant charging bun with selling Leer without license. It is thought by the city ties that Starkey and Julius who was tried by Mayor Springer on Wednesday and if i the costs the same Sew in partnership. A strong point f evidence say is Starkey was allowing hi to be as a storage room by -tin was arrested lie hail fifteen beer stored in the Star- key Stark y when pieced on the stand i i ease, that Balm hi loon for a storage but said be merely rented hi mi the u or- of the store w he no use for the same. Tin bi Starkey's saloon is Bud r. . Starkey was arrested I o'clock and placed under a bond for his before Mayor Springer noon. The at Isidore is charged with the same offense ml who was on Tuesday, will also come up for trial today, been co j Wilmington M- s . 3rd. SHORT LOCAL ITEMS. The ground hoy Charley Dudley Dead. News was received here Friday from Washington that Charley was dead. He was raised near Greenville and awhile was in business here. He moved to Washington a few years ago. Matting and rugs arriving daily. 1-21 Taft Vandyke. How about n handsome chair. Taft II the ground ;. hole h to h bis See felt . V. Celery, e onions, toes, turnips, . M. I. It Cherry Co. arc giving Hr. Trading Stamp i cash purchases. t w a col man who had i. iii- ma .- here for set oral died n i i,. i ; i rived, P line to supply 2-2 i Job on Bi Poi either cash on Li in . I v.- to R i t, N. C. 1-17 ii w W. S. who re burned out of a night, have moved Into the Buie occupied by J A . SOLID CAR TOBACCO. First Shipment of the Kind Ever Brought to This Section The Greenville Supply Company a p load ii V Williamson, of t . The car is which bear the words Greenville Supply Co., Greenville, N. V One car Kite, and Me- Twist This is the first solid car of manufactured tobacco has ever come to or even to any town in this section that we recall. It speaks well for the business of this wholesale that they handle such goods in car lots.