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REFLECTOR. O. J. WHICHARD. Editor and Owner. and Friday. DOLLAR PER YEAR IN ADVANCE VOL. No. GREENVILLE, PITT COUNTY. NORTH CAROLINA, FRIDAY. DECEMBER 1905 . SB REV. R. B. JOHN PRESIDING ELDER Rev. J. A Hornaday is re- turned to the Greenville Station. were read out Bey. B. John is Mr. drat made a elder met in Greenville, and previously I he church here, lie has a great many here and they hope he ill in Greenville while serving A. is returned as Greenville making this his third year here. The conference goes to Mount next year. PERSONAL ITEMS. At Depot And Elsewhere Around In The City. LET COME SEE. T notice what has been said by X. X end Mr. Ham White in recent of your in many respect. I agree with them both. But the matter is an open question. There is no a difference in favor of Greenville, hut Other parts of the town are offering inducements to purchasers of homes. Those who have poses of good and can judge for them- s. The writer appreciates the purpose of giving to those who want home in Greenville to come consider them and see for themselves, and -surely no harm can be done. X. . Engagement Announced A. hit of news which will re- with unusual interest pleasure in Columbia is the an- of the engagement of Miss Margaret Kerr Caw, f Ty- Pen., to Capt. Charles T. Virginia, but now a f several adoption. The engagement was made known In Tyrone at a luncheon given yesterday by a of her girl C, State, 3rd. The foregoing Is of interest to many people in as Mr. parents He here and he is well known and has a large circle of friends hen-. The Beggar Prince. A good house greeted good Monday when the Beggar Prince Opera Company beta the board. The tinging was good the situations funny and amusing. The tenor voice of Mr. fr above the average fare heavy full voiced. Manager Bean is to be on H company. They will have a warm reception In Said Th- I for Thursday Dec. the heart to heart men be presented. Tuesday, Dec. 5th J. T. Matthews. Washington, returning home from Kinston stop- spent the morning here. Mrs. P. lire--, of Chase Vs., came In Monday even- lg ti visit her son, K. G. Jeff, and C u. n. i . ,, . here ;. i .- i Skinner Carr, of Ill to attend is . B.-I I. I,. M. it. a. Cooper Mis M. H. i .-am i i county, Monday men lug to th ii r. Mi Miss L. s i of Wilson, cam.- in lo tile Inner wedding is the guest of her sister, Mis. L. Cur Mr. M. A. Alien Miss I ma, of in evening iii 1-e present the inner marriage are Mrs. J. Q, Mr. and Mis Mrs. J. B. Cherry, Mrs. J. C. Guy, T, J. Kev. J. A. Hornaday, Wiley Brown and Bruce Hook came borne Monday evening Mm. K and little eon, this for from Durham Mrs, r will go to to at- tend the Baptist Stale convention, she the Worn Missionary society of the hero. Wednesday. Den, G. u . Baker returned to Lewis- ton today, Mrs. F. G. James returned Tuesday evening from Wilson. Mr. Mrs. It. B. Gotten e. Ma Mount, is visiting sister, Mia. J. W. i Kev. J. Ii. tone wet t to Bel to attend I lie st Com Miss K Willis, of New in, in this Mrs. Honker. Mrs, ii--- evening to attend the i-i l M. Tn lino, came in I., the marriage. ml . II. vent to to p-nil two lays i the schools in that section, Mr. Mis. W . Button, over to -.- t l are of Mr. A Ice r. BEAUTIFUL CARRIAGE IN GREENVILLE WEDNESDAY Of Two of Greenville's Most Popular Young Couple. They Left oh the Wednesday Train for Florida. the world loves a bad given her love. She is a and all the world lakes keen later- daughter of Mr. and Mrs. est in n popular young plight Skinner and a social favorite, their troth and embarking on j Mr. Carr teller of life's matrimonial sea. If Interest Banking Trust Co., and and abundant good wishes, betoken wide popularity both in a voyage, surely the one social circles. begun amid such beautiful I Finn o'clock in the par- today will be happy of Hotel a reception indeed. I was given by t lie the At o'clock this afternoon Here the wedding presents St. Paul's displayed, these being the marriage of handsome, On evening train couple an event, left fur a bridal to ii looked forward Mrs. II. w. enter- many days. Kev. W. K. Cox, bridal rector of the was Mrs. J. M. officiating clergyman. ,, Ult, door The church welcomed them In decorated, the color scheme manner. Hot and white with a touch served a bowl in the Mrs. II. W Whedbee, assisted by Miss red. Over the center aisle wen- four arches of holly, while about the chancel were pyramids of j Whedbee, of and potted flowers and palms with ropes of white Above the altar a potion gratefully re. than this hot punch by Pecans. Monday of needs B bad a large bag or fine outs were bro down from his farm war He w R on a tn plant.-d by hi. III 1851 it good I. b. n number of in in .;,. over i , iii. i Irvine, , .,, i ii. . , . Milton i i. of her I , IV. , K. D , of B home ii i- was a wedding bell holly leaves they , on whit.- evening at the M. Bawls, of church for the ceremony presided at organ, playing; evening had proven a bit wedding march as Alter the punch, the bridal party to l heir was served the as they -by Mr. J. W, Whedbee, followed withdrew from the a three course It previous to the entrance of i was a delightful evening spent in bride attendants Miss delightful home, and the merry James sang most sweetly party wan loath to say good-night. Perfect present besides the bridal The bride's maids, each I party whose are n in white India silk carrying were Miss Mallard, of bouquets of I Mrs. Chas. through the vestry room, Mm. G.-o. Howard, of crossing the passed up the Miss -f Baltimore, side aisles to the vestibule where HONOR ROLL groomsmen were in waiting. Then I hey pissed Couple up Hie center aisle lo the I lie Greenville Graded Immediately ladies, la order; pint Misses Dorothy of Minnie B Jenkins, and Whedbee, of He I Vein e Heir C. of New York William Kennedy, and A. T. Harper, of Jennings Potter. Misses Sue Clark and Mabel, Lower guide Willie Bawls, both P. S, Ada Moore, 11- -i. Gotten, of Greenville and Dr, L. Corey, Nellie of Ayden. Mis. I. Mail, Jr., s -Pearl Hester, of W. H. r. Skinner. Third Winnie of Leila and ii o Louis ; W. ii Hooker F. Fourth i ran in ,. Marj , . Fifth grade is ; . Ethel oner, of Ibo David Moore, bride. h i-.- in Maine of honor, Mi-. ;. I; Harris, I Moore, I of bride, i . . i lie i. iii . . -M ii- i. i-i i r, h i ;. . i. , hi- b . i i want Kick-, a Bro. I i i I to , s i iii l; i i , . . . in ill . . with I man, i i; -i . red room. . o j i b in up i H . Lee PERSONAL MENTION. Of Those and Coin- Monday, Dec. C. T. Sunday from Danville. U. Baker came in evening from J. B, and . went lo today. Prof. W, It. Dove returned Aw day evening from Raleigh. Mi. Manning went to Ayden Saturday evening. Mr. and Mrs. W. D. let this morning for Ky. Mis. C. T. and Charlie, returned Sunday evening from Wilson. Mrs. K. L. Humber and children evening in Hobgood. Misses I ard returned Saturday evening from Norfolk; Ola Forbes and F. W. Saturday evening from Norfolk. Miss Anne Irvine wont to Kb- Saturday evening and return ed morning, C. skinner is home from New York to attend the marriage of his Wednesday. J. M. Blow, manager of the Ayden department of spent today here. Miss Harding, who has been at home f-r a few day-, re- no,, to Washington today. John Joyner, of Kin-inn, who bad been visiting T. E. Honker, Mrs. L. Lee daughter, Dunn, who had be-n visiting L. II Lee, left Saturday evening Miss Kathleen Ballard, arrived Saturday . v Miss J, who tun- bin in i freight train wreck was able toga to Weldon III l . i. Julia Barrett, of Kinston, bad been Mrs. R Park i, Saturday in.;. Mist Allen White, of Ins been visiting her Ii X. While, in- , , lay, Mrs. J. M. Mi-- Sunday eve dug her so.-, W, . Miss Mi d i-.- of I . visiting Miss . home Saturday e. Mrs, K Phi ii CONFERENCE APPOINTMENTS Methodist Hold At Wilson. Where The Preachers go Next Year. we give I lie list of i n-- mull- hi at for this the and also of she hers were in Greenville, held in ibis Presiding Eider, II i I l Washington, I. Thompson, Bath, J M Lowder. Aurora, J II M i, W I. nil- IS. ll, V l ll. J A II-r ; lay. and Bethel, KC Sell. It, i I it Holder. J I. Mount, W S lime. and Marvin, R B Hunt. Hope, W l Farmville, W F Wilson, Fremont, M L Browning. points ii ins dis- Kinston, D Town Creek, Wilmington Mauler, A. M. n-it-. Henderson, L L Nash. Wilmington N M Watson. I, N II D Wilson. Selma, F A Bishop. Presiding Elder of G F NEWS. The and two stores at were robbed by -is i about in A at killed by the oft ma Buggy Co., damaged f Ore Mr. B. Matthews, baa been arrested b ii tin- ii. bis i in- wife vii ,;. other physic am were attend in- her, and it is ml I bat her ;. side her under m r lie III ll i ll Vi . ii . ii Us w I I G vi he Can era I I , . I of i . , by nil. Mi . it I . to Is i i lo in nil Mr. Mrs. Ion i , h I were J. L Little, Home B. B. J. Cobb and I-. afternoon, December i noted for her beauty Four to six o'clock. and i n looked more i , . i , ; I pledge than to whom the ;. ton W Pet . . the L. II. child ran turned this morning from ; i for ion of . . , , , , his Me -i e, . ha been vii here, left I , i ii. i ii in me, G, B. W, f ,,. I been here a fen a, . i ed home of all thing i- love II the real Bl T vi-i if . i i lie crop for season lo i i had in dieted, i I . a ill.

THE SPECIAL DRESS GOOD SALE Don't Miss This Chanced V. . .--. i ii m mm i hi mi iii hi n Straws Tell Which way the wind blows, but it takes QUEEN QUALITY Shoes to tell which way the best trade goes. What do You Pay for Shoes Perhaps Do you stop to think for more era wear the famous Queen Quality Big Reduction In Prices. Big Bargains to Those Who Come First. Shoes For Women Perhaps you 3.00; it's the Queen Quality price. Do you get Queen Quality shape, style and comfort When a shoe has grown so popular that pairs are made a day, there must be tome advantage gained in buying shoe. Perhaps you pay to for your shoos. All we to say is to see ONE of the styles we are showing tins season you never pay more than for any shoe. Queen Quality Price is Always Made in Boston Boots Specials We have a splendid collection of Dress Goods of this season's purchases and have decided to reduce our stock, and In order to do so quickly, we make the following reduction In Extra fine Chiffon Broadcloth, regular value 2.00 to 1.25 Fine Chiffon Broadcloth, regular value 1.50 reduced to All Wool regular value 1.50 to SI. in Silk Dot black only, regular value 1.50 reduced to 1.10. All Wool Novelty Suitings, regular value reduced to Satin black only, regular value reduced to All Wool Chiffon Broadcloths, in black and all colors, regular value reduced to All Wool Panamas, in Black, Navy Blue, Brown and Green, regular value reduced to in All Wool Cheviots, in black and navy blue, regular value 1.00, re- to Gilbert Flannels, all wool, regular value reduced to All Wool Pebble Cloth, in black, regular value reduced to in All Wool Fancy Panama Suitings, regular value reduced to Novelty Voile, choice patterns, regular value reduced to Novelty Voile, choice patterns, value reduced to All Wool Crepe Cloth, black only, regular value reduced to All Wool Henrietta, all colors, regular value reduced to Also Wool regular value reduced to Also a splendid collection of Black Dress Good, including the newest and prettiest values not in the above number at greatly reduces prices. Come and be surprised at the Bargains we have in store for you. Sold C S. FORBES, The Man's Outfitter FOR TEACHERS r. CO Saturday. Dee. 9th, 1905. a. m. exercises H. H. Moore. Reading roll call Standard of proficiency in for first grade, ex- with pupils, Prof. W. B. Dove SO Home doe it How shall we teach u Prof. O. E Lineberry. Arithmetic for the first What it include How shall we teach ill Prof. Than. T. General discussion. General outline of the work lo be done in future meetings by the Distribution and Han as to the for day W. H. Adjournment. Tin- program for meeting ha been delayed because the committee hoped to the recommended at the last upon which the programs would be based in the future. We find now book will not be here in time lo u-ct it in the lauds of the teachers fur this meeting. Ft will lie here by Saturday you can get. a copy so that hereafter we may work largely upon book Program for North Carolina day will be distributed day's Be sure to be here and get one as you are requested to observe day. Suggestions will he given as to how you m iv use it successfully. I trust that very teacher in the county will have state pride enough this day even though yon were not requested do h,. W II County School. of the condition of THE BANK OF GREENVILLE, GREENVILLE. N. C. T THE OP BUSINESS 9th. 1905. In-i I and and unsecured Stocks, securities, etc. furniture a from Banns Cash i r.-.- Gold Silver Coin 141,402.07 4.575.80 11,522.98 4,009.50 es in i,. Bills able 5,000.0 check click, 317.19 North Carolina, I County of James L. Little, the above-named bank, do solemn swear that the statement above true to the lust of my JAMES I. LITTLE. Subscribed and sworn to before me. of Nov., WALTER G. WARD. Notary Public J. A ANDREWS, J. G. R. W. KING, safe to bet on especially a sure thing. REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF The Greenville Banking and Trust Company, GREENVILLE, N. C. At close of business November 9th, 1905. RESOURCES. Loans and discounts 16.- Overdrafts, 8,078.81 t and fixtures 2,415.04 Due from 25,000.32 910.00 Gold Coin 200.00 Cash National bank notes notes 0,408.00 Capital Block paid in Surplus 500.00 Undivided profits, Ii Hills payable 5,000.00 Time of deposit Deposits 102,545.01 Duo to A 125.00 Cashiers ck 254.35 MOTION. MOT Total, 101,470.78 DEPARTMENT STORE. Dental I Surgeon North County of I, R. of above named bunk, do solemnly swear that the above is true to the best of my R. J. CO lilt, Cashier. Th Visible Invisible Inter- Vibration. Let us suppose that a stretched cord or wire fixed at both ends, and let a sharp blow be given it. The hand or other instrument which I parted the blow was set in motion in Older to do so, and its motion was one of translation, but the cord had received the blow and to , which tonic of the motion has con- j been transferred cannot its place, for it is fixed. We know well enough what will happen. It will commence vibrating, more or less Strongly and rapidly, according to the strength of the blow it has re- We have therefore here seen motion of translation changed into motion of vibration, but a and quite as familiar trans- formation takes place which is in- visible. It us take a coin or any small piece of metal and rub it well with a cloth or handkerchief. In a short time it will become warm and if the friction be still continued even pleasantly hot. The visible motion of the hand has been transformed into the invisible vi- which we call heat. That is a form of has be- come a scientific truism, but it was not so the commencement of the lost century, when it was still sup- posed by many to be some kind of substance named proofs to the contrary being almost simultaneously given by and the end of the eighteenth century, that of the for- mer consisting in melting two pieces of ice, carefully insulated from ex- heat, by rubbing them that of the latter in causing to boil by the sole means of keep- it in continual motion. i- hardly necessary to says Rumford. anything which any insulated body or system of bodies can continue to furnish with- out limitation cannot possibly be a material substance, and appears to me exceedingly difficult if not quite impossible to any distinct idea of anything capable of being excited and communicated in the manner heat was excited and communicated in these experiments, except it Words. y Holies. Jacob The defendant above name will take notice that in action entitled as above has been commenced in the Court of to obtain a from the bonds of matrimony solemnized between plain- tiff and defendant, on the of j and the Said defendant will further take he is required appear at the term of Court of said county, to be held on the seventh before In March, it Hip low day of January, and answer or demur to the complaint is said action, or the plaintiff will to the court for the relief demanded in SOU- plaint. This 25th day of October. D. C MOOR, Clerk superior Court. I. A. SUGG. A Mi-, for PICT. of James C been issued to underwood by the Clerk of the Superior Court of I and qualified a executors of the and of the said James C. is hereby Riven to all persons holding claims said estate to present them to the fr duly on or before the 20th of or this no- will be plead in bar of their re- All persons in t said estate are requested to mike immediate day of u Ii mill. if b, Jarvis Blow, Attorneys. By virtue of a decree of the court of in the ease of K I May and K II May J U wife, Hie ell rash before the court door In Greenville on satin-day the following described pi situate in the county of and Township adjoining the lands of Mrs. Arthur Forbes. Jerry Fields, the Move laud and the Greene county line acres, and Move place said land is sold for i on this Nov. 23rd . James commissioner, NOTICE Having this as executor of the last will and testament of decease, before C. Moore, clerk cf the Superior Pitt notice is hereby to all persons indebted to the estate of Moses Tyson, deceased, U. make payment to the executor, and no- is hereby given to all persons claims against said estate to file the same with the ex- . properly within months from the date Street, or this notice will be in bar of recovery. This the day kl. . Tyson, Of the estate of Tyson, deceased. F. C. Harding, NOTICE. In Court. Announcement sins. NOTICE virtue of the power of ed mortgage and delivered R. and wife to F. G, James, one dated April 11th, and recorded in Book X page the other dated 4th day and duly recorded in the of Deeds office of Pitt North Carolina, in Hook F, the undersigned will to public the court door in Greenville, to the highest bidder on Dec. 2nd 1806, a tract or parcel of lying and being in the county of Pitt and State of North Carolina nod described follows, to That tract of land in town- ship which James Sr. Of the said J. now resides, adjoining the lands of Jesse Haddock, Abner Smith. Smith's heirs i and others, to satisfy said deed Terms of cash. This 1st G Mortgagee North Carolina, I Pitt County. Mary Cousins vs ill The defendant named will take notice that an action entitled s above has been commenced in the Court of County to obtain a divorce from the bonds of beret solemnized between plaintiff and defendant, on the grounds of adultery, the said defendant will fur her take notice that he is re- quired to appear at net term of the Superior Court of said county, to be held on the seventh before the first Monday in March, it being the 16th day January, and answer or demur to the complaint ii. said action, or the plaintiff will ply to the court for relief de- in said This 26th day of October, C Clerk Superior Court. I. A. Atty for PUT. TO The Clerk of the Superior Court, of having issued Inters Administration to me. the on day of W, on the of Minnie Notice is hereby given lo all persons indebted to the to make payment to the undesigned, and of estate to sent claims within Months after the date of this Notice or this will be plead in recovery Ma day . 1906 S. M Isaac A. We beg leave to announce that we are Wholesale and Retail i for White Lead, Paints, Colors, and and country Ready nixed Paints. North Carol inn. I tn Court. NOTICE Having duly before Superior Court clerk of Pitt a. executor of the lat will and of Elisabeth Clark, notice is hereby U persons indebted to the estate to make payment to the undersigned and all having against , estate must present the same for pay- on or before the 31st day of 1900, or this notice will plead in bar of recovery. This 31st day of Oct JOBS. C. F. Chapman, Executor Elisabeth Clark Harry Skinner. Harry Jr. H. W. SKINNER WHEDBEE. LAWYERS, FOR One three horse farm two good dwellings, three Tobacco barns, and necessary out miles a , sections containing We hereby ten ant houses live tobacco barns with us, in the practice and pack house all under Law, Mr. Harry Skinner, Jr rounded with ten thousand acre, of The stock ranges for hop, and w cattle Situated on the Dover . , , , lands R. B. Bee miles South of Dover January 2nd, h a healthy section and good water Apply to H. N. C H. W. How We Got It is believed that the first thermometer about the year 1505. Ii was an instrument of consisting of a bulb from which n slender tube depended, open at its lower end, and there plunged into n vase containing some colored liquid, such us vinegar or wine. The glass bulb heated before I the stem was immersed, and when j the contained air cooled and con- tho fluid in the upright tube rose to a higher level. This simple and primitive apparatus is constantly made use of on the lee- tore table nowadays when some aim- pie demonstration of the laws of heat is to he made, Tho Discoverer of Hypnotism. We owe our earliest knowledge of hypnotism to those wise men of the east, the to whom we owe our language, our religion, our philosophy and our oriental rugs us well cholera and the opium habit. Who first in that land of dreams and dirt made use of hypnotic passes to put his fellow men into in- voluntary sleep as obscure a per- iii history at the discoverer of the oyster and unimportant, for, while we enjoy all I lie material advantages of discoveries of these unknown heroes of invention, are not obliged to consider the claims of envious contestants every year. Aqua Costs cents for filling this Why, at the drug stoic down the street they charge only a quarter. all it's worth at that store, ma'am. They put about worth of drugs ill the bottle then fill it up with water. put in the same drugs and fill the bottle with the finest aqua Thanks. Anything else Browning. Browning used to belittle himself to his wife by saying that her work was so much more than his that nil was the product of patient effort and cumbrous prep- He compared himself to some angel laboriously building up a planet, working first on this and then on the oilier, and mean- while without an effort tied you off a little Mark Twain Was Responsive A friend wrote to Mark Twain asking his opinion on a certain mat- and received no reply. Ho waited a few days and wrote again. letter was also ignored. Then ho sent a third note, a sheet of paper and a two cent stamp. return mail he received I postal on which was the received, end i PRICE CUT REVIEW OF REVIEWS THE AMERICAN THE DAILY REFLECTOR 5.00 There no line in the world the Harrison line. It ha behind it a cent reputation for honorable wares and honorable dealings. If you use the Harrison Paints you need never worry quality. 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THE RASTERS REFLECTOR AND J- Editor AND Entered in the post Greenville. N. C, as second class matter, Advertising rates made upon application. A correspondent desired at every post in Pitt and counties. in to Pitt County. e. George Vanderbilt is beginning to unload, A SETTER AHEAD. There is hope for the ship- Ur i felt the adequate trans i In the face of was cut bi j the most selfish arrangements a rail- met today to gel in r the holidays. i it all followed quickly. i I like to see giving Christmas rubbed off n. calendar. road could establish, business in Green- ville itself has admirably; now that our little city has attracted the attention business enterprises ill us shipping In I will enable us to maintain rice VALUE OF THE FARMS AND FARM PRODUCTS. In the busy whirl of tho present day it is not every one who Stops thinks what a grout country we live in. Recent figures Riven out by the secretary of agriculture the United States show that our are the greatest source i f wealth iii the country. The s themselves valued at their increase in value having been at the rate of . per day during the last five years. And what these farms pro duce is something to think about. Taking the principal crops of the present year the secretary says that corn reached a production bushels. The value of the hay is cotton wheat oats potatoes barley tobacco . . wife and wholesale j profitably, it is a duty on I the business men of Greenville to Tie v the such though plea early ii . Greensboro doctor it takes from a gigantic and who killed his wile transportation company i tides for i's own It ohm- North Carolinians only, as a tyrant exact servitude of products poultry products Farming is certainly attractive when it can produce such wealth at this. The gets his butcher knife; whets it on his boot. An looks with satisfaction At the as they root. lb- think- of home made w gum. A in gravy the k i Hi ii lime is come. The youngster gets his shotgun n out to slay The r, e bear, the fox, Should run across his way; there's bushes Pulls the trigger, lets her ham, shoots another youngster Cause the time is conic The football muscles Is a big thick. His calves is educated to make an awful kick. to maim mangle, to pull on the bum, Or kill their college says The time is come. J. G. Dailey, of Dailey Quartet Result of The Watts Law. many its; to get I be out their throats. Norfolk his weaker fellow beings And why should this allowed to exist Hi the men of this ,. ,. , i , . i,, exist by the grace of that arm of the The doctor who nun dared his wife nude an effort to g-1 out it I v the suicide route. a corporation, the i of I he people, or does that i the government exist by the grace If the can get fifteen of the people Greenville does m . cent, for the balance of their cotton purpose of maintaining no body will blame them for taking it. any unfair selfish business en- rise, and to each institution no support should be given. King Cotton is about the biggest A now transportation passing fellow in the public eye at this time,; through Washington now enters and there is no telling how high he Greenville giving her shippers ad- will facilities, and it is in this route that our hope lies, together Senator of New York, says ; with the coming of the Raleigh and it is not so, that he has no idea Sound railroad. There is resigning. They are usually not gratification in the thought that this fast to turn loose a good thing. town will not always be dependent upon one transportation company What is a day to Sir. that thinks only of itself, and utterly Hearst, the amount the contest is ignores the petitions for better said to be sting him fie is from the people who suffer by the advertising worth the price have a way coming to the front. Dr. has J mate Lee s i -e i Durham an I subject to taxation . e Forest e, . in I.- , . was recently inaugurated . of Mere in Georgia. own One of the best ways for a town lo build iii trade is for its business men to interest themselves to this end That is just the Association of La Grange is doing. For one thing they are seeing to the Up and shortening of highways that lead into that town, and therein they evince commendable enterprise, Kin-ton Free Press. A spirit like this ought to take hold of the business men of Green- ville i i condition of roads leading to Greenville was made bet tor trade would come here that goes elsewhere. The Gastonia Gazette mentioned the fact that a in that town on Sunday last, in his pulpit, said he regretted that while Governor Glenn had urged the people, in a pious proclamation, to observe Thanksgiving day, the Governor himself wax going to see a football game. The Governor did not go lie was scheduled to attend church and make a Sunday school address We agree emit with the States- ville Landmark, when it says the preacher ah mid note this and make tho announce to mgr. u n That rt . few ministers do, They make criticisms ii the pulpit, but if y find i in err u i ire y It i I ., . fail to put i u t . a cat club t. All who supported the Walls law a all who doubted its wisdom will be interested in the figures in our Washington correspondence which show there saloons i-. the in June last compared to two years ago when the Watts law went in operation- There are fewer now than in June. The whole sale dealers have decreased from to Two years ago there more grain distilleries in in North Carolina than in any in the Union. The number was Today are only in actual operation. Fruit distilleries have been reduced from -112 to in When the Wan Be take no chance on a cold m.-v stay right with you all winter. RIGHT INTO OUR stoic and say. have suffered long enough. I have want ed one of your warm, comfortable fitting, good looking sensible, well made overcoats. We will then show you our lines of Over coats cut in every wanted style S from every worthy fabric. BEST OVERCOATS COPYRIGHT 1905 BY HOUSE that the Best Tailors w how to build. The S tits stuff in your hand will tell you the B Coats haul felled edges, the collars, the into on first January . . , , .- . . the number be further re PM them breathes he air or a f Tailor Shop and Overcoat perfection. We i-. comfort and and pleasure in store ;,., It you'll come after it. Attention is called to these a- root of great progress the cause of temperance is making Che is even butter than these figures show. is cause In this for advocates of temperance thank God and take Raleigh News and Observer. Wilson's Indictment KING CLOTH R. In his wonderfully strong sermon in Wilson on Sunday morning Bishop made a powerful indictment of the ids of the business and w when he Christianity, is excluded from legislative halls, and in business. When men of industry and i- roe choose their agents, do select men of from w Christians, but P j Bowen Shirt Waist Silks, Ladles Woolen Goods in all he styles and weaves. -.- in handle their them and night i to make one man do the work two, they expect ts . I Landmark tells lie- f sou , the at th tin I hi r night after the big foot all game, an I says no urn its were made. ting men was f the I . . mischievous by any m s; as by the Landmark it ,.,,.,. . . th work cf The two new republican papers Greensboro are having a monkey and parrot time. The Industrial News has got four libel suits against it, and that paper and the Tar Heel one suing each other taking Nothing like i- plenty advertising. . Id is . Why n arrest should there be I r toughs y in ire th in congressmen j I A I ugh is a seek out men who disregard the law, make compromises, who business ties upon lines with the view increasing their wealth. ranks higher than and the elements of truth in ; shut out from the -1 i nil exposures in the giant life insurance companies, the trust and railroad com the ii light in Philadelphia and cities, the com Boys and and Novelty Suits. V v cir ultra shoes have just as much ,, . ii ;.,, a. shoe, and our own design .; styles which are later copied by ; nil th first consideration, but , the ah o d lot lit, you will not buy it for the style alone. w mt is necessary too shoe, and in this tho ULT last makers are u trades Wear. LINE Of the best iii re- even with on . , Agricultural Department, the session met this ft the erstwhile admirers the et to he I by the pi would till the I bill Tim North Conference has had a as meeting at son. The reports of the ministers on various . the Is n ace that a I work had been ally in I financially. The n i of faithful men ill the service the Master, and their. ., is labors the growth of His kingdom are with how Mr. feels about it u The issue of Charity and a several i ii the part th Here is one of th are a I . i- of period in all history, r is under the saloons . re in the ditch at last. Towns are ashamed to cl red I bar bums to office, and the moral element is firm in the saddle. Wei. measure the meaning of this bl in.- but our children will enter fully into it God for this better Sport public lauds, the and lunar, quite different things of United States Senators from students who or and wrong, the purchase is t . us, the buying of I are some these ,,.,. Tl is , . . . indictment I the man X to m u the big and the town lays a it e an Tl means the om fa I . v, he s ,.,.,, . , ---------n . c I i; in HI . . TE CONDITION OF THE BANK OF N. C. T THE OF BUSINESS NOV. . . I. ; .- i . -r it . . . 102.671 ; in , . ,,. i up , i; u ll i ii . , . to , i ii ind tore ;. all, of I Saving Si are looking f n laved and u ,,.,. a in saving, imperiled es, besides afford more or About Nov. lit, II i, a g of oar- to other vessels, u ls to my west Green- craft of all kinds, makings total by tome party Owner 1.111 vessels to which aid was y identity same and , , i of this n It. i, on -.- -s- 10.179.46 5,000.00 i ch i. 847.69 1321,600.19 ,., . i. . . the above-named bank, wear t to the ix -t of my knowledge belief and i before . i till day .-In. J. A J. W. Directors run . i This department is J. H. FRY, who is authorized to rep- resent Eastern Reflector in Winterville and territory. I III I Fill I II l Just received by Tl G. tn U if A of hats ear load right tor there are of rub caps this latest and they will sell very cheap. Beet hosiery for children at H, L. Johnson's. The town tux hooks are now open at the store of S. O. . all com and pay promptly. 0.8. Smith, collector. Our line of fall and Winter, Is are now in. our lice be fore you bay, yours to please A. W. Co. Another largo shipment of her routs, shoes, and boots, at A style at W On to. For nice apples, oranges, mils go to H. L. Nice Hue of fresh groceries ways on Barber Any one u need of a good earl one will last and render good jail lo see or the A. U. all styles and sizes and prices very h. U Kittrell went lo Norfolk reasonable. Hiding Barbel Trunks and at ton Barber c Co. are arriving daily at A. W. lie to their before you buy e. If you want a bargain pants go to A. W. they an- oat at Id per cent off now. On Black recommended for the human If want a Tar Heel cart you see the ball. I had better see about getting it at in the A i. will If you expect co seed fr meal you can same lime by meal far your seed when family, line for perfectly ginned at the balanced, com I Co. Oil Mil sale by B. T. Cox Bro. Don't forget the nice furniture at A W Ange ft Co White's Colic and Kidney Cure, the combination kidney medicine tor stock and a sure colic care. at Drugstore For h corn a id oats, go to Harrington Barber Co. best assortment of stationary ever brought to Win- B. T Cox Br. her load of school desk were shipped out of A. Q. yesterday. and yellow Harrington Harbor be when v at A it C-i Nicest cheapest line of men's Harrington stock food horses and cattle at Harrington Barber on guns far the next bi A. L House, Try a bottle of Kid- a sure cure for all Kid- I at Harrington Bather Co. When you want nice dress and trimmings to go lo A, W Ange Ci they have n nice as- ship I hem elsewhere. Big line of hats and cans just received, latest styles. Harrington Barber Co. A nice lot of hats and caps received at A. W. Ange ft On. are nice be sure to see them Nil suits at Tl L. i, to Harrington Barber for Rubber an jackets. You can kill your hogs now you to. for A. W, Ange is salt to save them A new of iron bedsteads just I so cheap that, you bud better see Arrived at. A. W. Ange before their stock before you bay We love loses the A. O. Cox Mfg. shipping out of their desks I If do not believe it goto It was only a car load of Barber and see that were shipped out today, yourselves Our Mr. ban been i That is a nice selection of Christ- kepi of lat- deli, and at Harrington Barber a Jo The A. C. are run- a in on fans of K. A, Stanley as he bill, his pocket 671.10 for one bale ho ft John went to Monday A. i. i. Greenville Tuesday, Miss Alice was in town d Am Hat noway. Geo. . W. It. ii w .-,. , i f,., Hodges. B. I. Dud. I i- Noble i. ; 1- s .-i ;, i i-. n el e- h i The licenses is sued for the ear a jUSt . less I ill- pi inn. year. Nodes. All who have recoil oil for the will send t i red Ii. of Mrs. II. C. i,. twelve o'clock tomorrow. Aid are earnest I requested to lie at a meet In of the In president at o'clock. Tim ladies are working day and in their laudable efforts t. m of the Bazaar. Entertainment and class will be on the tor every evening during the week, Dec. ii DIES RAIN AND BOYS. Hoc Irvine Dead. News reached her Ibis morning of the death of Mr. If livid- which occurred at Kinston, of at n home was In Milt. he hint Spec a puces on guns for , ,, net., days AW Ange. . has sure come. ., ,.,., bad many friends here. Miss Annie hi one of teachers in the graded North In Court I Before the A. Manning, and Marv are run- n, ,;.,,,.,, M ,;,,;, nine their factory until late ; j. I night since they p. in w ff and th.-y are t, Ii. mid by doing so. Be sure to go to we the nice lo more of now furniture that A. W Ange received i-fore you buy i Just car load dear, nice and fresh -i rd was In I, Barber Mi,, Cos who is teaching Co. came Thursday to I l-i of Floor oil c Mi -it Ange spend the holiday her i.--l c-i i to this date. see their stock before y m buy. lire. H K. Cox. boon per cent more than , , , , , , , ,, Nice i u . tin. school desks and better u. i. , rue . . , i i ft Co, I v n ,,. ii,,, school desks ate being ma e and f I A ox sold by laundry to look Nice Barber Co. in . Machine see A. W, Ange They have nice one cheap to II. L. Johnson's he has a nice lot received, they are nice. A. W. it II. L Johnson's and ex line of Hosiery Misses Ladies a- d I in Sim lay. i w mi i to we A W. i Co. have i received a new lot of shoes. B sine and get bis prices h oil buy i r. poultry food at II in Barber Co. -1, it in p Otis ; i in II. I,. i i Ill's. It. T. c ; Bro. have fall line b pan i, . led -i BOB b. school ind see what ii e bringing else- where, ii -h i fries hi hand H. L , nice and last long take II. L. Johnson represent-, the on -i earn laundry, Their i no buck l-an u use that coming so h general as tin in y the A. Mfg . in the d as not use them. house in morning after wit h the home p . Mi s Clam after spending Thanksgiving home limed Monday i . lit, A. O t i Mon- day If yon want a nice sewing ma ; chine cheap see A. Ange they e nice ones. inclined to j i- away the on Mis Georgia returned spree. like our friend, after upending lo . a few days at her medley our items as summer l but get one of these I hi at A. h . . one our a- J. i. May n mist e Mr Fry know When in town call to me I run a alas livery feed and j the orphanage. Well W . Sense. in -i are till Nice lino of winter underwear s for for men and youth's 8- Just by K. G. man Anew line of re- Co., a car load of sail sir,. K Q. Chapman to gel their Miss Ward Moore, who is a . , , , , L , . . . . is e we h i the W. Ii. spent , . and with her . , , pal lo you l parents . . . m to nu Miss R Gold ,. . , , . a P I in f, or Point, . pair of those he i . been visiting . ,. ,. t . c y . that blizzard friends in town, returned home morning, cloth, and let make you a I am with that Be sure mi to tin I I you have been u bed A. W. of Baggy Register of R. William Men's and youth's pan all an being mad- ,,, ,. , . . M, it I by the A. Q. couples since last report l. I -I v i . n-ind It -I ft T , . n I i mis. I., ti i writ Le. us set st ; on the matter t f Overcoats. The most successful process for water- proofing a garment is that Priestley's, and every treated to their process their name, and when in addition to Priestley's stamp n overcoat is identified with the label of Wilkinson the combination is insures not only a waterproof overcoat, but also an overcoat of fine with Knocks of and style that distinguish the Clothing people from ordinary sort. A Line Just Received, U. El Lire Ii y Cheaper .- M E Mm . i It n-ii I. Annie A. M, Jenkins, K Bowers, w K . it. Me ; Ii S Jesse Taylor, M. C. in r, Mann- Mo. G. Ford, K. Ward, John Williams. wife Bottle Moore, John T I, N -s. N M wife Mil- Hammond, w -i . i, w Matthews s m, . , l ; I .; Manning, iv f, e I I lO v- i, -I-- -hi In ii wit n ill an, l. n K w a , . i- . . ms .- nm in tilt- Sup. r t of Witt , -i- Hi,. the III further .-. In- is . ii . irk . County, at his In n- the in . and . n n the . . i- . . . II lie to mid . ii. H I.-. v. I THE SECURITY . Greensboro, North lower rate than other will sell p y . nine premium pa . mi . . .,, , yon in p r P. The Pioneer Representative in Greenville of horns All III ill.-, i, ,,; . mi , P AND BALE I ;. B ii . r or a rein pt M. nun I . . will MONDAY, I I . , , ill-. I . lilt , I ,. bind i- .-. n of I lie . i, mi I. .-;. . . Is . It . Ii -1 i Al the west by I Is i ii -.- D s-i. . . . mil . and n, . , . -i d I. A. Li. Blow, --I . s. Insurance. ill i n ., Phone . . . N. C arc. M f Han Mi Club, Nuptial Mi-s R Pal e . i- in, I with II ill .-. . nil t ; i . .;,, to he it and it; i , Mabel i c .- . . ,., Sail; ii P. . pi v ;. i ibis in

Son Last .- r c me THE HORRORS OF WAR. end runs IO our Mate. I lest Moth In the course of the nut write B. B. f a handful of Me. For the past year. flung themselves into a small however, m the red roofed farmhouse, determined On U. I taken to sell their lives dearly. They bar- IV King's Discovery f. headed the ground floor as strongly h has as they were able and from the up- from serious lung trouble His Per opened fire on their assail- mother's death was a sad loss for ants, tor nearly two hour, the Mr. h- that lung kept bay. The trouble must not be neglected, and how to Quickest re lief and cure for and colds Price and guaranteed at J. L. Wooten, Druggist. Trial bottle free. cried Hannah , relief I g Buck ten's It my tearful moiling which else would heal, aid from which I had suffered tor It is a marvelous healer far for cuts, burns and wounds. a J L drug store. Prussians were of rifle bullets riddled roof and upper walls, and Anally, one by one, the were Concluding that the of the little stronghold had at length been exhausted and pared for a savage hand l I tussle with the garrison, burst through the i and ejected an entrance. To their amazement the ground floor was unoccupied save for a little girl of five, who looked up into their laces with u smile of happy She Had been playing with her doll and evidently thought that tho heavy firing had been odd new game which the had been having especially for her amusement. As the big blue eyed sergeant caught her up in his arms and kissed her she asked, with an air of disappointment, why they had stopped the pretty Through the terrible death wrestle of Rations this happy little mother bad been pleas- ant orbed in family cares. The wrath of kin the of an- race hatreds, were tilings she could not understand, even the of fire and load had seen. to her but such strange elemental music as the wren in its nest hears when a thunder shower sweeps over the woodland. A ladder led to the upper floor of the farmhouse, and when the con- ascended they found among the wreckage of shattered roof and crumbling walls the rest of the more than nine in nil lying dead. Beside them lay tho mother of the child with n still clutched in her hand. What Ha Bought. A man in Montclair, X. J., re- bought a bull pup whose list of recommendations was as long as the pedigree received from the dog fancier. The pup was lonesome in new surroundings and raised a melancholy howling to make it gem understood. Pour times the night the owner was roused from his sweet suburban sleep to quiet and console that bull pup. Ha had come to believe that the animal was reconciled, and the pup did he- have very well the following day, owner, who really can sing, to entertain some guests with a solo. The pup promptly be- to howl most dismally. said the man with intense bought you for a . not an Mag- Not the Man. i ,. . Donahue of Hie Hampshire v. as some- what fond of drink. After the war the Ti nth, wishing ins pi lure, c 111- mi artist to do the . Ai . art i, in c i i the Boston Her- . of the me of the Te an inn i. Trials in court may be postponed It's different with domestic trials. AN OLD ADAGE light purse Is a heavy Sickness makes a light parse. The LIVER U the seat nine tenths of all disease. go to the root of the whole mat- thoroughly, quickly safely and restore the action of the LIVER to normal condition. Give tone to the system and solid flesh to the body. Take No Substitute. A Disastrous Calamity It is a disastrous calamity, you lose health, because and constipation nave sap it Prompt relief can be iii Dr New lite Pills; they build up your and cure headache, colic, etc. Guaranteed at J L store. R. CO Steamer L. leaves Washington daily at a. m. for leaves Greenville daily at m. for Connecting at Washington with Norfolk Southern Railroad tor Norfolk, Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York, Boston and all other North. Connects a Norfolk with all points West. Snippers should order their freight via Norfolk, care Norfolk R. R. Sailing hours subject to change without notice. T. H. MYERS, Agent, Washing- ton, N. C. J. J. CHERRY, Agent, Green- ville, N. C. H. C. General T. and f. Agent, Norfolk, Va. COBB BROS. CO Norfolk, Buyers and Brokers in Cotton, Grain and ons. Private Wires to New Chicago and Orleans. p. R. L. Dentist. N. C. My This a Worth Step and it Wonderful Greensboro, N. C. March 1903. Mrs Joe take pleas- in stating that your Remedy has entirely cured our little girl of a very bad case of eczema, which covered a great part of her body. She had from the time she was three weeks old, until she was six years old. She is now perfectly well and I feel I cannot too highly of it. She has out had a symptom of it for six yeas. J. W. COBB. Your ship will never come in less you go out with a tug to meet it. 1.1 j i. nm k b. Norfolk, Va. Cotton Factors and handlers j Bags. and shipment often as great as woman's, but S. Austin, of the publican, of Leavenworth, Ind. was no when h- refused to the doctors to op on his wife, for female he con eluded to try Electric Bitters. My wife was then so sick, she could hardly leave her bed. and had tailed to her. After taking Electric she was cured, and can no perform all her household Guarantee by J. L. Wooten, Druggist. Sleep Comfortable SLEEPING ON THE BEST. Royal Elastic Felt Mattresses are to all others. Our piece Enamel Iron Beds are as the best Remember every Royal Elastic Mattress and bed is sold under guarantee-H not the best, price re- funded. OUR STOCK IS IN EVERY DETAIL Floor Covering of every description, Sideboards, China Closets, Book Cases, Parlor Suits and Chairs or all kinds. YOU NEED FURNITURE to i his of the picture. You will be consulting the interest of your pocket book to investigate our stock. Our and Springs are perfection in making. Try a pair. Taft NEXT DOOR TO SAM WHITE'S. To the Cotton Growers and Business Men of Pitt County. You are hereby requested to hold a meeting in each township first Saturday in December at P. M. to organize and name from two to five delegates to attend a meeting to be held at the Court House in Greenville the second Saturday in December, h. at o'clock. This meeting is for the purpose of organizing the cotton interests in Pitt county and to select delegates to the North Ciro Cotton Association which meets the first day in January, the 3rd. County and township organizations will be as outlined by the Southern Cotton Association. Each will elect a President, Secretary and Treasurer. The Southern Cotton Association is now recognized as a prominent factor in protecting the cotton growers interest and in keeping prices of the on a paying basis, and I trust all who are interested will meet and give us their cooperation. B. K. COTTEN, Vice President First District, North Carolina Cotton Association. To Publishers and Printers We an entirely new on which patents are pending, whereby we can re-face old Brass Col and Head it. and thicker, and make them fully as good as now and without any unsightly knobs or feet on the bot torn. PRICES Column and Head Rules regular length each L. S and Head Ruled inches in and over per Rule sample of full will he cheerfully on application. D. W. . i I i i i . .,. I on the . on ct Don't touch it I ; v. Not Pat. ;, be labors, not Mike An A r .- mo popularly believed to have been won by Sir Walter from Elisa- beth, on the debatable question how much smoke i- contained in a of tobacco. A pound of the article was d, burned then weighed in ashes, and the was held to be settled by determining the weight of the smoke as exactly that f the tobacco before b burned, minus the The that the ashes having i additional weight by combination with the oxygen of the atmosphere wits of by E ii and the knight. Tore, of Habit. of a on one of our American riv- was b i in co I church in a city which in one end of bis route. One shortly afterward it was report- ed to him, when on shore, that there was a leak in the church. Ho was accustomed to and on receipt pi the message he went to took a candle and start- ed down into the cellar to find the leak, evidently thinking of the base- M the hull of the good ship Zion. The captain himself tells the story with much apparent enjoy- of humor. I Groceries And Provisions Cotton Bagging and Ties always on hand Supply Co Manufactures of Type and High Grade Pitting Material n. With How Is Is your pulse weak, too slow, too fast, or does it skip a beat Do you have shortness of breath, weak or hungry spells, fainting, smothering or choking spells, palpitation, fluttering, pains around the heart, in side and shoulder; or hurt when on left side If you have any of these symptoms your heart is weak or diseased, and cannot get better without assistance. Dr. Heart Cure strengthens weak hearts, and rarely ever fails to cure heart disease. Try it, and see how quickly you will find relief. January lat. 1903. I took down weakness and dropsy, and gradually grew I told by my family that my mu My and given mo up to die. My and body swollen to larger than normal size, and water had collected around my hart. Fox at least three I had to alt propped up In bed to keen from I sent for five of Dr. Heart Cure, and by the time I bad taken them all I entirely cured. I feel better than I have for twenty and I nm able to do any kind of work on my farm. My attending physician told me that If It hadn't been for Dr. Heart Cure I would now be In my grave. L. T. CURD. Ky. Dr. Heart Cur. Is sold by who will guarantee that h. first will benefit. If It fall, he will refund your money. Miles Medical Co., Elkhart, Ind Fresh kept con- in stock. Country Produce Bought and Sold D. W. Q R North Carol in a. REPORT OF THE CONDITION THE BANK Of FARMVILLE. FARMVILLE. N. C CLOSE OF BUSINESS, NOV. 9TH, 1905. HAS IT EVER OCCURRED TO YOU caused by If you eat a little too much, or if you subject to attacks of Indigestion, you have no doubt had shortness of breath, rapid heart beats, heartburn or palpitation of the heart Indigestion causes stomach to expand swell, and puff up against heart. This crowds the heart and inter- with its action, and in the course of the heart becomes diseased. Dyspepsia Cure digests what you eat, takes the strain off of the heart, and contributes nourishment, strength and health to every organ of the body. Cures Indigestion, Dyspepsia, Sour Stomach. Inflammation of the membranes lining the Stomach and Tract. Nervous Dyspepsia and Catarrh of the Stomach. After eating, would distress ma by making my heart and I would become weak. Finally got a bottle of and it gave ma relief. After using a bottles I am cured, MRS. NICHOLS. Perm Van, N. Y. I had stomach and was In a bad state as I had heart trouble with It. I lock Dyspepsia Cure about lour months and it cured ma D. O. Digests What You Eat Not Quite How often you can get a thing nail or screw driver or lacking. Have a good tool box and be prepared for emergencies. Our Is all you could desire, and we will see that your tool box does not lack a article. Of You get Harness Horse Goods, of J. P Loan Overdraft 1.205.60 Due from Bunks Cash Gold Silver coin 1,882.22 Nat, note-i 6,267.00 110,287.31 Capital stock pd in Undivided pr.-tits 302.42 to check 45.934 166,987.81 f I How Many People You Reach Without leaving your own office ma. State of North County of I, J. R. Davis above-named hank, do swear the above statement id true to the best of my knowledge and belief. and sworn to be- fore me, this 9th of Nov- 1906. J. V. J. R. DAVIS, W. M. LANG, W. J R. L. DAVIS, A Telephone Line IS A DOOR TO YOUR TELEPHONE IS LOCKING lit DOOR Dan You Afford It as its st SO MS. ,. Co. U S A. to love, Inn a poor relation. After I will lie pared to to mil depot for R persons In town at each person The will then only hotels o S depot and wharf aid i-i I that will also be -hone r J. TURNAGE Ill let It OVER VI Rates For TO LOCAL MANAGER or Home Telephone and Telegraph Company, ON. Hardware, For C Stoves Heaters Pumps, Guns, Am- munition, One and Two Horse Steel Plows. Heat Cutters and Stutter. In fact anything in Hardware come to H- L. CARR OUR J. Mi and Agent- N. c. -w A- for Daily L J end we take , , . eases, at J. R. Bro. treat In writing for Ai re in arrear. hare a daily new and receive mail at confectioneries right from the We also lake orders for job The loaf bread right shoes are the best. oven pair sold a hi rick gun ran tee I W. C. Jackson Co. control Hoe for Ayden. For carpenters grind stones , hemp rope and pulleys, at J. K. rugs and art squares finer than the finest, Cannon meal, lime I windows binders nails Cross Oranges, apples, bananas and all fruits kept by horn. cut s and mechanic at J R Smith Bro twenty re ard till for f Baa Slaughter in t. W. Tucker, Sheriff of Pitt F. C. weigh or all good made years old, when last seen wore low, crown bro- n hut, hair in middle, tolerably thick; talks clear like up from came, specially fond of ladles He escaped from convict 1905. The reward will be promptly t r tor his return -v. horn, Supt, Public Pitt C. Bro. need the way sale here Saturday of second hand of Crockery, Tin ware sewing machines of every kind, variety and make. They sold all the way from ten to three and a half dollars each. We saw one which very forcibly us of what we have read in some of books way buck, might have occupied a cozy corner in the home of Mrs, Adam. Mrs. M. M. Sauls and little daughter, who have been in Virginia for some consider- able length of time, came borne last Wednesday and doctor's has sprouted nearly an Inch on account of smiles of an inspiring growth. your buildings by painting them with Harrison's, Town and lead end full line of colors, kept at J. K Smith Yon should see oar line of lace before baying J. R. Tar- V. Cramps and paper roofing, Pomps with long or short joints and pipe at J. R. Smith Bro. J. R. Smith A Bro., have added several very convenient revolving tools to their stores for the patrons. This an enterprising and spare no means toward the ease and pleas- of those who visit them. Indeed same can be said of all merchants. They are strictly to date. Lafayette is build log a story six room rest deuce end J. B. Garris a large Story building Lee street. This street is getting to be one of the in Ayden. From present indications the prospects of Ayden for another year are very bright. If somebody or some corpora- would build a factory, then we would be strictly it. Dress goods, Broad cloth, Hem i- Mohair, cashmere, albatross Bilks, trimmings, lining and white goods at J K Smith Bro Bed steads, springs, single double, rockers, dining and split-bottom chairs wash stands dressers tables at J R t Bro We have just received a ship- of Queen shoes women. We ask you see them before buying, J. R. Tare, The Norfolk crowd have all come home. They report a good time and are still yelling, to see us, Hart Jenkins. A of glass ware, fancy lamps, and tinware at J B Smith St On B. B. Co's new for beef, fresh meats, sage, and fresh fish. Per patches, apples, Ci to E. B. Dall r. Cw f nit f r by specialties are, staple and Fancy Fruit and Con Dry goods, Notions and Shoes. for Wanamaker Brown Clothing, made to dual measurement. far Troy which will also be called for and deliver- ed free. Thanking yon for past and hoping to serve you in the future. F. G. Buhmaun Co. Cannon and Tyson invites your attention to their car load of stoves and heaters. We your attention to line of harness, Cannon and Tyson. Wear Corliss Coon-Collars. for cents. J. B. Mies Mary Overton, after a visit to the family of Ben Smith, near here, has returned to her at Ahoskie. D. S. Moore returned from Baltimore Sunday evening where he has been to buy Christmas goods. A very large crowd of people here to attend Greenville. Ir being in all the officers out the county hail render a report. Beat Sewing e OH, also the best and clean- Warranted a to at J. H. Bro. Buy trunks valise, satchels and suit from Turnage. Owing to a two delayed train Sunday mere were no vices in the church that night. a sore disappoint- to many but magnificent schedule pm up by A. C. L. need cause surprise to no one. It is a consequence natural results. We there will be much giving receiving between now if the old gentleman is going to us Dr. Joseph Dixon, mm Office St. Ayden. N. C. SAULS C. ENTRY OF J. rater, and acre., vacant land In i Haddock Hill's u I of I, I oilier. J. I Smith. title to or In in the I, iii-r their protest with mo In within the nest . i or will he law It Williams, i ,. LANIER MILLIARD, N. C. MARBLE MONUMENTAL WORK OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. Iron at Book North i , J i mis. j. L. Williams, J. nuns, Mary Allen, Henry Susan X. Alien by hist i in St. . Allen B. a . their in. ;. w, Ex- Bale laud By of a .- ti i in cause, on , i will hi. . 2-,., I- b D, C. of . entitled De- I to public at Court I bidder fr cash tie pi. to ulna and b. Greenville Township. Pitt line, adjoining th Sain Alien. . . M. ti. Move Mill When the best fountain was formerly ., o pen it is a assort- I seven or This sale w made for partition. f A lb t k m. of t IT yea to a boar go to see A Overalls, and best line of paste for en market at J. B. W. F. Hart is on a visit to relatives in Kinston. W. R. Harris, a former resident of Ayden, now of Virginia, is spending time here with Dr. J. R. Palmer, a very physician of Greene county, died in and his remains were brought here yesterday and carried to ton, his old home, for interment Dr. Palmer was not only a success- physician, but w i- an exceed- popular and clever j man. He was held in the highest j esteem by all who knew him and at time his death possessed a very lucrative practice. people of county will miss him and his plate will not lie filled for some time to come, if ever. the Cox cotton planter the best market at J. R. Smith ft Bro. Fashion Hand-made Paw- Paw Gum Bread Trays at J. B. Smith Bro. Buy your furniture of and Tyson, they bare the beet and C. Jackson skewing most complete Use , and suit's ever shown in the town of Ayden. fro them a trial. They they can pi as the style end quality. Cannon and Tyson have the strongest line dress and shoes in Gingham at i cents per yard, great in white slippers and summer at J. Smith E. E. Co. will do all possible can to please you their new line heavy groceries. carry a lull line of meat, lard and goods. Don't buy before giving me a trial. Frank Lilly. Hart A Jenkins smoking tobacco K. On Jan. 1st 1900 I will in Ayden, and sell my stock consisting of dry goods notions, hat caps, boys children's clothing, pants groceries etc. I offer every at cost All I ask is to come awl see, what I have to offer., Will sell all, or J of stock to purchase, call see the prices. Yours to serve J. F. 1905. Ayden N Ad FREE DELIVERY of November, V. C. F. G. S Co., will have from low on a Wagon. Those purchasing goods at oar store, will hare e delivered Free of Charge at their In any part f Ayden or natural F. G Company, Carolina, Pitt -I. B. N. Williams by guardian S. W. Tyson Joseph vs J. c. By virtue of a made mi the of D c Moore, Clerk of s of county. Id the above t nth ed cure I on Saturday 23rd day expose to public sale, at the court door in Green ville, to the highest bidder far cash. the following parcel of land to and in ship. Pitt county, North Carol-, town joining of . Alien, a, ad- Allen. N w Marv and others, Hi acre or less, d known as the Moses w. Tyson place, including the land on P sides of the Cree I This sale is made M. C. road. hour of sale o'clock M. This the J Wt day of 1905. P. C. Harding, Commissioner OF THE BANK OF AYDEn N. At the business 19th, 1906. Our line of Groceries aim Con- is complete. and see us. H. Tripp Bro. Mrs. O C. Noble children are visiting her parents at Oak City. Merrimon of Wash- spent Thanksgiving here with his mother. Miss of Greenville, bus been her sister, Mrs. C. A. Fair and W. H. Clark A. near day on a hunt. their they brought a line buck. Charlie says had tine sport and it is lots of fun to kill a Call on lint Jenkins for a bar rel of Columbia Flour, none better had Highest prices paid for chickens eggs and all country produce I by Tripp Bro. Come to see Hart Jenkins, you to your feet, we can save you and you something to fit the foot. We carry nicest best shoe you ever saw. Try a pair be We are receiving shipments of furniture every day. Come to see us if you barging J. It. Turn- age. Needles and repairs for all makes of sewing machines at . H. Tripp ft Bro. Latest styles cloaks wrap for Misses Ladies also a nice line of Zephyr tors at K. Smith ft Bro. See our line of ladies J. R. Turnage. Buy one of Hawes Hats. Sold under a guarantee. J. It, Turnage. If you want a good bbl. of Hour see us, we sell only the best. J. K. Turnage. A full line of trunks, valises, tel grips, satchels, hand , and suits cases at J B Bro Buy your Felt Mattress at Can- non Tyson, they have the bet. I always keep hand u full line feed at lowest cash prices Such as hay, oats, corn, cotton seed meal hulls, ship stuff. Frank Lilly. cars cotton seed, will pay highest cash price, don't sell your seed until you see me. F. Lilly. For rugs, carpeting, mattings see our line J. It Turnage. one desiring to purchase a valuable tract of land partly the town of, Ayden will do well to see the undersigned at once. J, A. Harrington, age. Turnage is headquarters for shoes. Three dime, Battles, for cents of our spun sewing Machine oil, J. Tripp u Bro. We have just received a large shipment of dry goods. Come to see us J. R. Turnage. Loans and Discounts, Furniture Fixtures Due Banks, Gold Corn, Silver 1,488.311 National Bank notes other U. S. notes Total, 3,913.00 LIABILITIES. Capital paid in, fund 1,090.00 Undivided profits less expenses, Dividends unpaid . Deposits subject to check, Cashier's Total. OF NORTH COUNTY OB PIT r, , J. R. Smith, Cashier of the l ink, do solemnly that the above statement is true to the best of my and be- ; J. B SMITH, R. SMITH, R. CANNON. Subscribed sworn to re this of Nov. 1903. STANCIL HODGES, Public TO CREDITORS Having before the Sn- Clerk Pit, county a. the estate of John F , hereby Rive,, all indebted to the es- Payment to the el and. said are notified t. present the same to the undersigned for payment before the 1st day of De ember, HOB, or this notice ill be plead in of their recovery. his 1st day of December, W. H. John F. THE REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF BETHEL BANKING AND TRUST GO. AT BETHEL, N. C. At the close of business RESOURCES. Loans and discounts Furniture A Fixtures Duo from Banks and Bankers Cash items Gold and silver coin, National bank and other U. notes Total 827.89 089.68 80,420.60 711.07 LIABILITIES. Capital stock i 5,800.00 Surplus fund Undivided profits 108.04 Time certificates of deposit Deposits subj, to checks out 189.14 Stats of North Carolina, County of Pitt, I. II. H. Taylor, Cashier of the above named bank, do solemnly swear that the above statement Is true to the best of my edge and belief. Subscribed and sworn to ore mo, this 18th day of Nov. JULIUS BROWN, Notary Public. H. H. Taylor, Cashier. Correct- R. J. GRIMES, J. R. BUNTING, M. O. BLOUNT PUBLIC SALE OP VALUABLE LAND- By virtue of power and vested in Last Will and id lute James wen-ill on the COrt House do r in the town of Greenville, sale, to the highest bidder, the following tracts or parcels of land situate in Beaver Dam township, to wit, A tract adjoining the lands of J II. Joyner, the Harris tract, W ti Smith tract and others, known s a part of Home contain- Sf acres, more or less. A tract adjoining the lands of J S Harris, the Smith and others eon- acres, more or Harris Land, A tract lands of the late w. T. Harris, the Smith land and acres, more or rs. and known as a pint Old A tract adjoining the lands of the late James C Cobb, Smith and Others, acres, more or less, known as a part of w H Smith a tract adjoining the lands of j s D Smith, II F and known as Tyson more or less, and subject lo the dower ii-ht of Terms cash R. J. II cut of the last will and of NOTICE. By virtue of the power in a Mortgage Deed executed and de- livered by E. Spier to Chas K Gardner on day March and duly recorded in Register Deeds office of Pitt North Caro- in Book page the will expose the court door in Greenville to highest bl on Thursday, Dec a certain or and being In the of and State of North Carolina and described as follows, to wit. That parcel of land in town of i on south side of Main street, adjoining the land of It, on and street on north, contain,,,, I Of acre, more or less, said deed. Terms of sale This I day of Nov. E. Mortgagee. jambs. Greenville, n, c,

I III I Hi I., Christmas Gifts AND; OIL . . i o arc bi prepared than ever to III v. every need in this line. We received a Hue lot Re J Chairs, Rug 1.1 urea, I and many other In com- a . ., v. . LADIES DRESSING TABLES, Attentive and us in To tr goods I- pleasure. . . i share. HIGH ART YIELDS are sure to dwindle from year to year unless the soil is kept supplied with a complete fertilizer containing Potash. Just how Potash increases cotton; RIGHT, LOOKS RIGHT, WEARS RIGHT, THEY RETAIN THEIR SHAPE. They are made of wool and you need never fear fading or turning colors. They make you feel com- ard pleased with your purchase. Come in and try on a suit if you like-leave if you wish. WE A OF IN THESE GOODS. The demand for Winter Suits has been heavy but we have bought heavier in order to secure the lowest possible prices. We have large orders for our next Spring Clothing and positively must move stock now on hand. DO YOU NEED A SUIT or would you buy a Suit at 1-3 less than you have ever bought the if so come to see us and convince yourself. We set the pace, others follow. You can never tell what the pace is unless you come to see us. We are always glad to see you. READ PRICES CAREFULLY BELOW. SENSATIONAL SALE OF CLOTHING. Your a lot of mens sale made of good strong of t. s iN price A sensation in mens mix-ti Cheviots and crops is shown in our 90-page book, M i. . . . . . Mires -mil and res -mil cheeks plaids aid These re certainly grandest values in the pries This book is sent absolutely free any cost or r mi r Men fine suits, comprising a grand assortment simile and to any farmer who will write tor it I, ,, w a . J . bl-k, brown. KALI WORKS. New or So. brood Street. CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS mixture in all the new-Ht and desirable shad, all superbly Md, oats fie finished. A Men's fin- suits, extra fine, equal every respect to custom work. This season's latest styles and best sellers. Worsted, Cheviots, Scotch mixture and reliable j letter made garments have never by any in North Carolina. We claim then to b A of any garments on th market. We are now th- n it 17.851 We have put on sale at suits mothers sell They come in and d sacks. clothing made by Stratus in black and and latest shades of gray, a mixtures, and tail to a into suits of surpassing consider values at Our price is 811.60 ARE UPON US AND Come in and ask to sea our clothing. We are always perfect lit guaranteed, value that are ea ad in ever res neat . i glad to nothing to look and when suits that ell C. T. price tired a slow and chair for yon to rest. .- have received there tell supply. The holidays are here and like a train .-. and soon We have a beautiful line this season and will be glad to show them to you. The heavy and continued advance in cotton and wool will necessarily force goods to advance in price. Be wise and make your purchases at the earliest possible date. In our determination to give you better values than Others we have not overlooked any department in our mammoth store. Don't fail to see our dazzling values in SHOES for men, women and children, UNDERWEAR for everybody, DRESS GOODS DRY GOODS, FURNISHING GOODS, HATS, fact that yo . . , Wee; d. . . r any and Including . D lowed. as the rush will J. A. . c-f r. f a ; e. North Th Rb Is Read By Everybody In and to pay for what they want. w m . a sure to t a of their money. I rial . . ed before lb. Pitt count at b . of Nov. . B. IV. H. W. N. A. Parker, deed. TO CREDITORS I lied before the Clerk of count; a y C. . . . . i-. . h d to the estate tomato the tame payment date or this be . In their M. . Mo of v c. OF V L J. limn i- . , .-i l 1.1 I- ; II and J. An- .; i i . to in i it . .,.,., II ,. . I I. in. . . William, Till ,., THE EASTERN REFLECTOR. D. J. WHICHARD, Editor and Owner. and Friday. HE DOLLAR PER YEAR IN ADVANCE VOL. No. GREENVILLE. PITT COUNTY. NORTH CAROLINA, TUESDAY. DECEMBER 1905 No. ANOTHER DAILY TRAIN IN SIGHT Greenville Will Soon Have Better Transportation Fa- After three of been for it and much written In the need of it, tall brunch of the Line to have another daily train. The following letter from General Superintendent W. A. to Mayor . . M. Wooten will be rend with the of Greenville and other interested. Wilmington, N. C. 1905. Mr. Frank M. Wooten, Mayor, Greenville, N. C. My Dear I am pleased to say, in answer to petition sent us from the at Ayden, Win- and Grifton, that the management has decided to put on, at an early date, a train Id order to meet the wishes of petitioners. Io potting go this train we, of do so with the intention of continuing it, unless we find the by operation great to warrant continuance. We hope, however, it will t least pay expense, although we are not tall that it will. Yours very truly, A. W General Superintendent. While the letter does not say just when the additional train will he put on, the assurance that it is to be at early date is In move the officials of the road are to be commended, and Tm Reflector is sure that the increased patronage will prove that the is a profitable The Atlantic Coast Line with commendable quickness, is fulfill- the promise made in letters tent to Greenville a few days ago giving notice that an additional train would be put on between Tarboro and Kinston. Notice has been given that this Dew will begin Monday, and run daily on the following Leave at a. m., arrive at Greenville at arrive at at p. in. Return- leave Kinston at P- arrive at Greenville at p. in., arrive at Tarboro at ti p. at. This announcement brings gratification to the people of Greenville and other towns to be benefited this additional It. is now up to the to do their this train to the railroad, and we believe it will take only a short while to manifest Too the new train in an excellent and will make Greenville ho easy access that will no longer be classed by the traveling public as nu way town and because there was do means of getting her i but once i day. Now we win have passenger trains, both making such connections the main line is to give quick transportation to any point desired. There is not a business enterprise in Greenville but what will be this passenger train and ii glad that it bus COUNTY MATTERS Proceedings the Board of hoard of county met In monthly session on the 4th, ail the members Sums were ordered paid from the treasury as Pauper superintendent home prisoners insane court cost court bridges and ferries pest house stationary roads township roads Falkland township roads 238.08, of deeds 23.25 commissioners stock law 189.43. Th treasurer, superintendent of sheriff filed their monthly reports. Boat reinstated on pauper list to receive per month. was added to per month. C. L. Gannon and J. S. Clark were permanently released from poll tax because of infirmity. B. L. Griffin was released from poll tax incorrectly charged against him. Claude Smith, A. C. Jackson and Mrs. Manning were released taxes in Grifton special school district incorrectly and Jim Cox and J. J. in Ayden school district. W. H. Crawford was released from stock law tax charged in error. P. Davie, J H Moore, J S Harris and Richard Cherry were released taxes incorrectly charged. The bridge across Log swamp on Ike road was accepted and made a county The clerk was ordered to notify Solicitor Ward, at Washington, that Isaac colored, county, is reported as having a wife in that comity, and if tine he should be as has a living wife in this who is a county J. W. Tucker, constable of Greenville township, tendered his resignation which was accepted. J R Spier and H A Blow were appointed committee to investigate annual report of The following jurors were drawn for January court. First K J E Warren, J H Warren, W S J J Buck, G R Buck, C R Harrington, W E John T Evans, R W Smith, Titus Jolly, C H ton J B Nelson, H E Ellis, A G Cox. Jesse F Hart, J F Harrington, J T Hart. A V Lang, J F R O J A A E Tucker, W E Hooker, J W Brooks, A It House, Peter Fleming, W II Rives, J T Edwards, C D Rountree, R L Little, J E Moore. Second Week.-C A L A Corbett, N A Albert Moore, II A Para more. J Hint, B T Hart, J R Smith, J L Jackson, j Joel Patrick, E C King, J M Henry Edwards, J F Boyd, Jr., Jessie A. Tyson, A Q Which I Barrington, Chas Tl i it are only two more l tire Christmas. Died. Mrs, Satan aged years, died Thursday at The remains i re o Friday interred In Cherry Hi at o'clock. at the Rev. II, I Mrs. was for a long time a resident of Greenville, but some has been living with a daughter BUSINESS AS TRANSACTED By the Board of Town Al- on Last Thurs- day Night. The board of a met in regular monthly session, Thursday bi. all but one of the bring present, and the had a excuse as he bad u wife and being away on bis bridal tour. The street committee reported that the plank roadway leading to the wharf was being They also reported streets in fair condition. The and wells committee reported that wells on and Washington streets were less and and recommend- ed that be filled up, this was ordered. The committee was also to confer with the water and light and have one light in each alley back of of the four business blocks on street. An arc light was also ordered placed at the of Pitt and Fifth streets and discontinue the light in front of the hose reel station Pitt street. Small were ordered placed t door of all hose reel stations. The ordinance prohibiting the of fire works in town was suspended from o'clock the evening of Dec 23rd to m d- on 35th, The cemetery was reported clean- ed and In good condition. Correction was made in of lot belonging to D. C. Moore in school district. several officers made their reports for the past month. The dispensary report showed chases during month of 949.96, sales fines and costs collected by the chief of police and by the assistant police tax collectors showed total collections of The report the superintend- of water and light plant show- ed new light customers and new water in November and income for month of Accounts were allowed amount- to The board to meet next Wednesday night. Report. The government report issued today placed the number bales of cot ton tin- crop ginned up to Dec. 1st at bales, The Dears took some advantage of this and was a decline of to pints in futures but report does not indicate that the crop will reach over bales. Ought to Be Good Times. The Pitt county to make some money this year is and not rule. We do not believe the was ever In a more pros- condition than now. With such condition nil should pay their accounts not forget their newspaper. Be Ready. our collectors will around to collect Iron subscribers to in town As this is last round before we hope all will be ready to pay promptly. Just received one barrel of Sour Kraut. A. Ricks PERSONAL MENTION. Of Those Going and Com- Thursday. Bee. 7th. Mrs. W. fin -ti came in Wednesday evening friend Mrs. A. h. Wow and daughter, Mrs. W. H. Jr., went to Norfolk today. Mrs. W. K of came in Wednesday evening to Miss Lottie Blow, who came home to attend the returned to Washington today. Miss Rosa of Ayden, who has visiting Mrs. C. home Wed- evening. Superintendent W. H. returned this morning from a trip in the Southern part of Prof. O. E. Lineberry and A. O. Cox, of Winterville, passed through this morning for Wake Forest to attend the inauguration of Presides Poteat, and to attend the Baptist State in Raleigh. Howard, Mr Charles Parks, Misses Sue and Mabel R and R. H. Bawls, of Tarboro; M . M. A. Allen and Miss of Danville; Miss Harper, of Wilson and A. T. Harper, of who had been here at tending Carr- left this if. Mr. sod Mis. C. Carr left Wednesday evening on their bridal tour to Florida. They were ac- companied as far Kinston by Misses Mary Higgs, Lottie Blow, Charlotte Morris, Les Nina James, and Garden, W. B. Hooker, C. C. Skinner, Frank Skinner, Harry Skinner, Jr, J. B and P. Gotten. The young people attended i dance and banquet at Kinston home this morning Friday. Dec. 8th. J. A. Lang and son, Willie Gray, to Norfolk today. Mis. H. L. Carr went to Wilson today to visit relatives. F. M. Hornaday left for Char- Thursday evening on a trip. W. H. Harrington returned Thursday evening from to Norfolk. Rev. air. City, who had been spending several here, left this morning. Miss Bertie Savage, of Scotland Neck, who has been visiting Mrs. B. Higgs, home Ibis morning, Mrs. W. F. and two children, Miss Lillian and returned Thursday evening from Baltimore. Rev. J. W Nobles, a native of his county, who has been pastor for some years, in town today. He has accept- ed a call to at and is on his way there. Miss Martha Wen the ranee, o nurse, of Mount, who has been here attending a little son of Mr. Mrs. E. B. returned home today, the patient having recovered Saturday, Dec. th. Hits Eula Cox went to Ayden Friday evening. Milton White returned Friday evening from Norfolk. Mr. I,. In R deign today to her Mm. J. went to Scotland this morning. who h had long attack of Is able to get Mrs. Fannie returned Friday evening from a visit to II. S. Attorney Harry Skinner came home Friday evening from Raleigh. Miss Manning, of Bethel arrived Friday evening to visit Miss Fannie Moore. Mrs. W. E. Warren, of William- ho has spending a few days here, left this morning. J. H, Fry, manager of the Win department of Tub Be spent today here. Mrs. V. L. Pendleton, of War- is visiting her sister, Mrs. A Johnson, near town. Miss Charlotte Nor- folk, who has visiting Miss Jessie Lee returned Some today. Another Letter. Mr. B. O. president tin Greenville Board of Trade, received a letter from Superintendent, W. A. Anderson, of the Atlantic Coast Line, that was a copy of the one tn Wooten, published Thursday, advising that Ike train would ho put this road. The Tobacco Board of Trade took much interest In securing the better facilities, held several special meetings about it, and also sent a petition to the railroad officials asking for it. There is general satisfaction among all business interests of the community that additional train will be a The Sans club held a most meeting Janie Brown, Mon- twenty-first. president absent, the president, Miss Winnie Skinner, presided over the meet- After the business was transact- ed, two Very interesting selections were read by Misses Lizzie Jones and Patrick, which consist- ed of the The dull adjourned to meet with Miss Lizzie Junes next. Del if hi refreshments were the hostess, assisted by King and Lee Brown. We bad the pleasure of with us at this meeting besides the regular members, Mesdames Richard King, John Andrews, Sun While and Misses Bonnie Janie Tyson Alice Blow. THE FARMERS HOLD MEETING To Discuss the Matter of Holding Cotton for High- Prices. Tin-re a of former in I,, tip of P. R. f the ii Cotton association. Owing to the lad weather attendance a not large, but notion planters from different parts of the county were Organization was by electing R. B. Cotton, county chair- and W. H. White secretary treasurer. matter of holding for la cents for ninety days was dis- cussed and many signed pledges to hold. is a determination on the part of the farmers to sell mi more cotton at low prices. NEWS. The Baptist State Convention in the Tabernacle church at Wednesday night, with a large attendance. Dr. R. H. Marsh, who had president fourteen declined reelection W. N. of Raleigh, was unanimously chosen as bis At two men railroad track in dodging out of the way of a train, stepped in front of a passenger and were both killed. Fire In the section o Salisbury, Wednesday morning, destroyed 117.000 worth of prop- city. Will of Alfred Forbes. The will of the late Mr. Alfred Forbes has been admitted to pro- bate before Superior Clerk, D. C. Moore. The will was made in 1891 and names the wile of de- ceased as for minor and executrix. The only child's name mentioned in the will is the youngest son to whom his gold watch was To his wife was given in money, all the household effects of the home, the and vehicles used by the family, and a full dower on all , real to share equally I with the children in nil other I personal property. After her dower the real estate is equally among his children. Panning. Mr. W, II. White, one of the largest in county, tells us lie ill c tenants on bis farms this year, and all but one of came out well ahead, sonic clearing as much a on their share of the crops. The one who didn't conic out ahead was by sickness in his family and the expense arising This is what call example of good farming. It speaks well for Mr. White's excellent manage as well us for the be on bis farms. Meeting. Tie following invitation has been issued to the members of Covenant Lodge, Nov. I. O. O. You arc cordially invited to he present at the District Meeting of Odd Fellows, which will with Covenant Lodge in Masonic Temple, on Thursday, December 14th, 1905. The meeting will convene at p. m. The night Session At night session the address of welcome will be delivered by Dr. D. L, James. Response to be supplied by the District Meeting. Degree Staff of Covenant will exemplify the First Degree. Refreshments will be served at close of night session. Committee of D. Moore, Chin. W. L. Best. Jonathan White, L. II. Pender, E. E. Griffin, W. F. Evans, Did you say Call early at Kicks and they to please Finest display ever seen here. i man with experience and references wants as man in store beginning Jan. 1st. Address d