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Fancy Goods, Notions The variety great and styles beautiful Bead Necklace, Bracelets, Gilt Belt Buckles, Ribbons, Fans, Dog Collars, In great variety of . styles and grades. Dainty Gauze and Lace Hosiery. Stamped Linens in Shirt Waists and Tray Cloths. Hand Drawn Linens, Ready to use in Bureau Scarfs, Wash stand Scarfs, Table Covers and Tray Cloths. Our SHOE DEPARTMENT contains the best makes and styles. Ladles White Canvas Court Ties and Pumps, sizes 1-2 to from to a pair; Misses from to 1-2 to st same style, to We have never shown a prettier or more complete stock and we cordially invite you to give us a call. J. R. J. G. GREENVILLE, N. C. Is l ml t. THE EASTERN REFLECTORS J WHICHARD. Editor and Owner. and Friday. VOL No. GREENVILLE. PITT COUNTY. NORTh CAROLINA FRIDAY. APRIL 1906. PRESBYTERY. In Session With the Church at Greenville. Presbytery, the district of State lying between Seaboard Air Line sod Atlantic Carolina rail- road to the Virginia line, and com- prising churches, met with the in on to hold three see- The session began at o'clock p. m., and prayer Dr. J. M. Grier, of Washington, H. Moment, D. D., of the retiring moderator, introductory sermon. His theme was the He said t bat God from be- bad been a teacher. The best illustration of this is seen in His dealings with His people. Then the fact that the great school of God's people of old was Palestine. In this land they developed those deeper character- of the race. The second part of the sermon was taken up application. In this be emphasized fact that the education was Education of the mind. cation of will. Education of heart. Toe full developed man finds bis highest ideals real- in the perfect man, Jesus Christ. was strong in- spiring, filled throughout with vivid illustration and application, and it was evident that the people were moved by the heart-power of the speaker. Following sermon Dr. Mo- constituted the Presbytery by prayer. State clerk J. H. called roll of churches and a large proportion of them were rep- resented. The election of officers being then in order. Rev. Isaac Campbell, of Kinston; Elder George Allen, of Raleigh, and Rev. J. Hi Jar vis, of Hobgood, were placed in for moderator. At the request of Elder Allen bis name with- drawn. On roll call Dr. Campbell received votes and Mr. Jams Dr. Campbell was declared elected and took the moderator's chair. Rev. J. E. Wool, of Wilson, and Elder R. A. Bullock, unanimously elected temporary clerks. The of meeting of Presbytery were made as a. prayer service, session, adjourn at at evening at WEDNESDAY MORNING Devotional exercises were con- ducted by moderator, Dr. Cam pi it'll. of previous session were read approved. following standing commit- tees were Devotional F. D Elder Narrative to General assembly My A. H. Moment, N. B. Daniel and J. L. Grier. A. lock. George Allen, Robert and R. EL Statistical J. H. Elders Robert Ilium John Webb. E. B. Revs. J. H. Jarvis, R. H. Orr, N. N. Daniel. C. M. Brown Minutes of A. H. Moment, W. D. Morton John Webb. Calls and W. Alexander, W. L. Groom E. F. Lamb. Several communications were read. Rev. T. W. Winfield, formerly of Canada, and more recently of New York Presbytery, presented bis credential and was permitted to labor in this A call from Washington church to Dr. J. M. Grier was read and referred to committee. The first order of business for afternoon session was made the reading of narratives. A communication from son church for change pastor's salary from to 1,200 was granted. Rev. J. M. Grier was received from Mecklenburg Presbytery the usual examinations. committee calls and in- reported on call of Dr. Grier to Washington church. was taken to p. m. AND HOMES. The delegates to the Presbytery and the homes assigned them their stay in Greenville are Rev Alfred H. Moment, D. D and Elder Allen, Raleigh; J. L. Rev. W. D. Morton, D. D., Rocky Mount; F. G. James. Elders W. L. Groom, Rocky Mount, and Henry Shaw, J. R. Moore. Rev. J. H. son; G. Elder Robert Brewer, son; P. M. Johnson. Elder E. F. Lamb, Elizabeth Rev. J. M. Grier Elder G. M. Brown, Washington; Hotel Bertha. Rev. E. P. Bradley, Wiley Brown. Elders N. B. Daniel and O. Daniel, Oak Hill; Mrs. Hunter. Revs. F. W. Goldsboro, R. N. Alexander, Tarboro, T. W. Winfield, Elizabeth City; E. B. Rev. John E. Wool, Wilson; R. W. King. Rev. J. H. Jarvis, Hobgood; Anderson House. Rev. R. H. Orr, and Elder John Webb, Oxford; Hotel Macon. Elder R. A. Bullock, Williams Smith House. Elder W. T. J. K. Elder J. M. B. Hunt, Hotel Macon. Misses Bettie ad Bessie Bates, Raleigh; Mrs. T. J. Jarvis. Mrs. Raleigh; Mrs, J. J. Mrs. Mary Sadler, Mount and Mrs. Monroe, Goldsboro; Mrs. J. A. Ricks. Mrs. O. R. Fowle and daughter, Washington; Mrs. J. F. Brinkley. Mrs. C, M. Brown, and Mrs. J. M. Grier, Hotel Bertha. Mrs. J. H. Ball, Kinston; Mr. J. A. Lang. Mrs. Sam Henderson; Mrs. W. H. White. Miss Campbell, Kim-ton; Mis. J. B THE MEETING. The first session of tho man's Missionary Union, an auxiliary of the Presbytery, was held in the Methodist church, meeting at Devotional exercises were by Dr. Moment, of Raleigh. After this the ladies took charge and the meeting was called to order by the president, Miss Bettie of Raleigh, Greeting from the of Greenville was given with much feeling by Mrs. T. J. Jar via and responded to by Mrs. S. R Fowle, of Washington. minutes of last meeting were read by Miss of Raleigh. The corresponding report was read by Mies Bates, of Raleigh, treasurer's The number present was some visitors from other churches. At the assembling of the Pres- in the afternoon the of reading the Narratives taken up. A resolution to change mode of churches was docketed to be taken up at the fall Session of Presbytery. records report ere called for referred to proper F. D. was clothed with evangelistic in Pitt county. The exercises the night be set apart for missionary ad- dresses. The of the committee on Bible cause was presented and adopted. The report of the committee on record was adopted. The report of on Systematic was read and approved. The Presbytery then took a recess to p. in. EVENING session. evening was over by Dr. and was devoted to missions. First came the report of the committee on Home missions, read by Dr. Morton, which gave a de- tailed report of the missionary work throughout the o during the past year. It showed gratifying gains membership and contributions. Ruling Elder George Allen fol- lowed the report with an address. He went back years ago there were but three churches this Pres- New Bern, told how earnest missionary effort the gain to the present time had been made. He was with an address by Dr. Grier, who urged the of still greater missionary i He emphasized the obligation upon layman alike, to forth fie best endeavor to meet of Christ to carry the gospel everywhere. The closing address was by Rev- T. Winfield, who spoke on foreign missions. Having spent several years as a missionary the west coast of the ad- dress was principally on his ex- in that dark region. It was exceedingly Interesting. The evening session closed with a fervent prayer by Rev. J. E. Wool for the success of mis- THURSDAY MORNING SESSION. Presbytery met at o'clock, devotional exercises conducted by the moderator. Rev. J. O. appeared and was excused for tardiness. The committee on the removal of the Parmele church to Hob- good, reported that the way was not clear tor such a change. The committee was discharged and the matter referred to the home mission board. A communication from Rocky Mount church asking permission to sell its church lot, was read and the request granted. Tho treasurer made his report which was referred to the audit- committee. on education for tho ministry made its report which was approved. A communication was received from Rev. M. Shields re- questing a letter of to the Presbytery of Norfolk. The request was granted. Dr. Morton and Elder Shaw- were appointed a committee to bring in of the work of Mr. Shields in the Presbytery. The resolution offered Wed- by Rev. Mr. Bradley to change the mode of assessing weak churches, came up for dis- This matter brought out a lengthy discussion that was not entirely free from feeling. The home mi committee construed the resolution to be a reflection on the committee. A substitute for the resolution offered by Rev. Mr. the matter and was adopted. This provides that where is rendered a weak church the transaction shall be between the committee and the church and not between the committee and tho minister. Kev. W. T. arrived and was excused for tardiness. The home mission committee made report with aid to the church is for the coming year, which was adopted. Recess was taken to the after- noon. LADIES MEETING. The Wednesday afternoon of the Union opened with devotional services by Dr. Grier, of Washington, who gave a short talk on missions, remind- us of the great missionary, Christ, whose foreign field was the world. Dr. Grier is heart- searching, and makes his hearers realize what personal matter this salvation of the heathen, both at and is to each special business was from delegates from different so- and their work, which was encouraging yet I bowed how much more should be accomplished. There was a of several business of the ladies taking part in a very manner, not, however, all talking at once. New questions to be considered Thursday assigned. After prayer the ladies to rest for the night service, Social intercourse with this hospitable little city. ITEMS. J. D, of Washington, was in town Tuesday. W. B. Ricks and P. Vandyke, of Greenville, were in Wednesday. Deputy Grand Master . C. L. of Kinston, will address Lodge, No. A. F. and A M . night, A. W. of Richmond, was in town Wednesday night and was the guest of Mr. Mrs. J. O. Babbitt, M. F. a few days in our midst this week. I., o. Sawyer, of Georgetown, s. C , was in town Monday. Miss Olive and Mrs. J O. Bobbitt made a Hying trip to Greenville Saturday. Mrs, L. E. Ricks and daughter, Miss Mary Belle, spent a few days in Greenville this week, the guests of Mis. J. Mrs. O. G. left Tuesday morning for and is the guest of Mrs. E. B. W. T. II a i re resigned his position with the B. C. L. Co. has accepted a position Rocky Mount with the C. L. Sam Sneed, colored, happened to quite a painful accident at the wood mill Monday. While taking a block from the his hand was suddenly cut off. The ONE DOLLAR PER YEAR IN No. SAN FRANCISCO WRECKED. City Destroyed by Earthquake Followed by Fire. TEN THOUSAND LIVES LOST. Property Destruction Disastrous Earthquake ever Known on Pacific Coast. Norfolk V. April Is-It is The Hobart building, in which reported nun mug Sun were the telegraph offices and been totally by an earthquake last Norfolk, Va. April Francisco was visited by a violent earthquake shock the hours of this morning. The shock followed by lire which broke out at a. as no water is available it is the is complete and loss of life has occurred. Norfolk Va., April the Western Postal telegraph offices at San sere recked by the earthquake so that, only particulars be had. The water works were also destroyed the fireman to battle with the flames following the shock. The loss of life so far estimated at As telegraphic c it ion is out off, the government is trying to get information from the city by means the wireless telegraph. I is the worst earth- quake that ever occurred the Pacific coast. CITY SEEMS DOOMED. New York, April best and most accurate information regarding the San Francisco earthquake indicates the whole city is practically being destroy- ed by fire. From the highest elevation in San Jose, miles distant, the city can be seen ablaze. Norfolk, Va. April Among tho buildings in San Francisco destroyed by the earthquake is the city hall which cost The shock which caused most damage came at this morning lasting for three minutes. Fires followed quickly all over tit; city causing terror and excitement able. Most of the people were asleep and into the streets in their night robes. Buildings collapsed with awful crash, burying their occupants beneath them, and covering an area of fifty blocks in the business sec- of the city. The city is at the mercy of the conflagration. The Lid; House and other hotels have been de- Firemen and are helpless before the dames. Southern Pacific railway offices, were also wrecked, as was tho entire business portion of the city. THE LOSS INCREASES. Va. April late this places the possible loss of life at The Call newspaper building aid the Emporium arc now Market street is described as a seething furnace. The whole city east of street to the water front south on Market street as far as Tenth de- It is now s that every the city is more or less imaged. PERISH, Norfolk, Va. April from San this morning reports the fire that followed yes- as still raging. At this time it i- stated that fully people have perished, and toe property lots is estimated exceeding Washington, D. C. April Official reports from San that fire is still raging and the portion of the is de- Fully a hundred thous- and people are is under martial law and guarded by United States troops. Several towns ah the Pacific coast terribly by the SANTA ROSA Los Cal. April is reported here that the city of Rosa has been destroyed. Five thousand people there are rendered homeless and the dead may reach into the hundreds. Not a is left standing. street is one line of charted ruins, buildings not destroyed by were consumed by fire. People -d to the bills and Watched the of the city. IS Sol EX Norfolk, , April m The latest reports this afternoon are Nob Hill, residence of the city, been reached by the lire, The flames me leaping from to house, destroying everything in their path. The water supply is cut off nothing can be done to cheek the lire. Chief of the fire department is among I e There- of are mated, Over 100.000 people have been rendered helpless home- less, Looks like the city I will be destroyed. was dressed by Dr. L. B. is will. There will be a box party the school building Friday night for the benefit of the Masonic hall. All cordially invited to come and bring a box to be sold. Mrs. F. G. Whaley went to Greenville this to spend several days with friends there. Walter Banks, of Eure, Gates county, came Tuesday night to ac a position with B. C. L. Co. A good deal of excitement curred here while H. B, residence being moved across the emit. It result- ed in quite a successful and no damage was done to the house. Attention Old Confederate Veterans. Cur annual will be held on Thursday, May 10th, 1900, You are requested to be prompt- baud at a. m. H. A. Blow Sec'y, Henry Harding, Commander. Bryan Grimes Camp.