CONDENSED STORIES.
Wm
Celebrated Statesman
Treated to
Famous mm sometimes jut
like other men in eyes of
One day the celebrated Ed-
ward was riding along a
in Manx At a
bright and pretty girl got the
ears took the vacant scat by his
He entered into conversation
ODES THE DOG REASON
I .- U . I
h and ion
with
by her
When the train was entering
ton he I
w said bland-
I to k.
who ii i- in you have lien
Authentic Seem to War-
rant That Conclusion.
A dog I owned suffered a great
deal with indigestion. The in-
diet would bring these
attacks, and as they occurred very
frequently had of
medicine always on hand and kept
it a shelf in his kennel. The
seemed to acquired a
comprehension as to the relief
bringing quality of that little.
he was ill and food was
before him he would Kent it,
walk without touching it, then
turn to the and, gazing
at the bottle, indicate plainly bi
want. He took the medicine
the slightest which is
mt. r exceptional, a.- any one who
r tried to dose a dog will agree.
This dog when let out would
never disturb anything in the
try yard, but the moment a stray
hi r way into hi yard the I
pot the better of him. He
catch the unfortunate
kill and devour it, leaving only i
few feathers a evidence of the
fol-
lowed. The remnants feather
to the dog so as to
oil him his wrong doing, and
make the cause of the punishment
lo From time to time
chicken would he
I all efforts to locate the guilty
were The dog yard
.,. but nothing
found.
be-t broilers were disappear-
a rapid rate, and I decided to
the do watched. Soon lie was
I a in the Kit and the
moment the dog had
finished his meal he scratched the
feathers in a heap and curried
with hie teeth to corner of hi
yard, where ho buried them.
dog had the most embarrassed
and
expression at the time he
I was caught that I ever noticed on
the girl, up- u dog. An extra wren punishment
turning m was dealt out, and do not know ,
statesman ii J benignant- if the mortification of being ;
i or the did the work, I
am Mr. n but the dog front that j
The girl stand at him vacant.-. Tho related observations shove
He again, for the in order t.
thought that his name could something for a set purpose. I be-
most animals the
unknown to her hail not taken
form in his serene mind.
The pause became oppressive. H-
the girl bethought herself.
she desperately
live in
Mark Twain's Bast.
Alter Mark Twain had spoken
for hall an hour or more at one of
his lectures years ago, says the Boa-
ton Record, ho concluded to take a
brief rest, and without a word of
explanation he Stopped talking am
eat down. The audience hardly
knew what to do,
tome one more bold than the rest
got up. strode down the and
went out. Home el o
and in a minutes I he hall w i
empty. i Mr.
I u local .
who tr to In
mean I v
reply. I
been I
the I
. I T i lib con
riot in f
usual i
in degree, more or
according to mental develop-
In the hist case described the
dog's instinct led him to catch and
kill the chicken, but memory told
him that would follow
if found out. lie reasoned that by
hilling the evidence of his guilt ho
would escape punishment for his ac-
which he understood to be
wrong. The very fact of being able
to between right and
, and trying to cheek the con-
sequence, of the latter shows the
of thinking and therefore
of reasoning L.
in
The Steamboat and an
If Fulton had
in proving to
eve.
the
Hie
for
, why
i take
Chip of tho Old
. h n for the urn I
days . Ills third, u of l,
to down to New i
. ii his I r.
, d i d i lung
, i
i his train.
. can't . a
cried
city to
lie p
paten
that I
and
that
a revolutionary
the history of the whole
world might have changed. A
critic as
laid before tho French emperor his
for -team navigation. It might
to n I
investigated it, but he
lo leave the decision to
commission of wiseacres, who re-
ported that by the aid
of steam was mi obvious absurdity.
That was two before the bat-
of Tr was Had
the advice of Fulton
at once to building,
army ii at
aft if all have landed in Eng-
land and wrought it- military
up British soil instead of at
to Trafalgar turn-
, ed
Ha R.
While v,.
col
oil the Doctor.
II
up. h
to
e my re
B VI
Mrs. S.--- H
Mrs.
Own Hot
is he
the
was
Hi i
B in
t, r .-
that
sun-.-
far
I I
to
in ti
ii. tin-
ad a patient an
ii mi, with u ten, . hen t
I p put on in its e I n
i i f pin
r, and co
I in Ii . en r
twice in. i
-.- ;. . i I,
I i i.
re I r plied V I,
; . your
Mm I you i .
it
Bi ii Co, man
are so
pi i . ; . ; a
I.--
can- I to go lo I.
Mai ii you are in bed,
dear.
I . I'm not,
ma; I'm on big
is l. r
G.
STORES
The . a toe is the only true test.
ch- and you will be
surprised at then n faultless fit, at the light-
they to your g at their handsome
shapely a d distinctive style. You
no longer fee to your step, that
I dead weight, i ha i tired feeling. MB .
There is no that can thwart
la u pleasure, or
irritate her an ill-fitting
a Dodd and forget your foot troubles
J. R. T, G.
THE EASTERN REFLECTOR.
J WHICHARD, Editor and Owner.
and Friday.
ONE DOLLAR PER YEAR
VOL No.
GREENVILLE, PITT COUNTY. NORTH CAROLINA TUESDAY. AUGUST 1906.
NO
RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT.
Adopted by Tribe No.
56.1. R. M.
the Great Spirit in his
divine power boa seen fit to take
from our midst the sister of our be-
loved brother, James Hard.-e, there-
fore be it
1st. That we bow in humble
to the will of Him who
has the power to give and take
away. Then let us feel that He
all well.
2nd. That we extend to Brother
and bereaved family our
heartfelt sympathy and assure them
that the Great Spirit is able to aid
them in the hour of distress
3rd. That these resolutions be
on our records, a copy be
to Brother and they be
published in The Reflector.
ITEMS.
E. A. Cooper
O. W Williams,
T. T Williams
Com.
TRIED TO WHIP THE EDITOR.
SIX LYNCHERS ARRESTED.
Down in county, darkest
Arkansas, they do thing up brown,
Ben Murdock. An editor call-
ed a member of the legislature a
and the member
went into the office to lick the editor.
After a minute's conversation the
editor man threw the
out the window on to a
roof, which was rotten, and the leg-
man fell through to a porch
below, lighting on a sleeping dog.
The dog rose up and bit the man on
the arm whereupon the
kicked the dog. At this mo-
the owner of the dog hearing a
commotion, rushed around the
very mad. It is not safe to
kick an county dog, so the
owner of dog kicked the
eared the porch into a con-
horse trough. About this
time the member of the legislature
concluded that he a lop-eared
idiot and went City
Journal.
Died.
Lyman Edwards, years
old a son of Mr. H. C. E l-
wards by his marriage, died
at the home of hi
grandfather, Mr. R. II.
near Ayden, where he has made
bis home infancy.
He was with typhoid lever
about ago. Mr.
has sympathy of many friends
in his bereavement. The
of little boy will be brought
to Greenville on Saturday
train. will be held
at the church at a. m.,
and will be taken from
the church to Cherry Hill
tery for
Large Tobacco
warehouses today
had the it breaks of any day
the new opened, be-
pounds
being the market, Some who
i had d that prices would
the list large break saw
Hie error if i heir prediction,
the contrary prices a ten-
to nu-ii even Home
y as us
and i ere
from lo The farmers
pleated. Daily
Hobbed.
Reel;, N. , An list
cl the B.
Hall at thin by
forcing open rear with
an taken h nearby yard
The Incited in the same
building is the heavier loser. All
the money in it at lb it tune,
taken.
Two guns and a pair of shies
were taken from the but tho
money drawer mis overlooked.
Bloodhounds have been lent to
with a of tracking the thief or
thieves.
Farmville, N. C, Aug. 8th.
Misses Vivian Parker, Addie
Bynum and Lady are
some time at Morehead
City and Seven Springs.
T. H. Smith and wile left today
to visit bis relatives in Weldon.
Mr. and Mrs J. Thomas and
son, Scott, are back with
again. Mr. Thomas represents the
American Co,, on market
bore.
Mrs. N. E. Smith has returned
home alter several weeks visit to
her sou, R. L. Smith, in Green-
ville.
A. C. Monk has returned from
Oxford, N. C.
Mrs. S. M. very de-
entertained the
Wednesday evening.
After carrying the
electing officers for another
j ear, who were the same
delicious ices and cake were served.
On Friday afternoon at her bus
country home, Mrs. W. R.
Home entertained complimentary
to the Magazine Club. All enjoyed
i he afternoon and the
fruits and melons which Mr.
Home always has during this
of the year. Mrs. Home is
u most charming hostess and
knows how to entertain in the
good old Southern style.
Miss Carlotta of Km
is ting Mrs. J. F.
Frank is off for a few
days vacation visiting relatives.
Josh and Ben Shepherd
have returned from Morehead.
An impromptu bop was given
Wednesday night in hall
and much enjoyed by
Mies Blanch King, of
with Leslie Smith.
Miss Carlotta Kin
with Rasberry.
Miss Rosa Moore, with Roland
Lang.
Miss Ruth Bynum with Floyd
Bryan.
Miss Mary Cobb with Walter
Ward.
Miss Etta Smith Henry
Jackson.
Miss Jenkins, of Tarboro, with
Mr. Carlile, of Tarboro.
Alice Newton with Walter
Gay.
Miss Mabel King with Will
Bryan.
Mesdames N. W.
Askew, Mack D.
King.
Farmville tobacco market open-
ed Tuesday 7th, with quite a nice
break considering
which the farmers have had to
the past month. Prices are
good for the quality, and a steady
and substantial market is very
this season. All the farm-
were well pleased with their
sales. This we hope to do every
time they come, as we have a
corps of buyers that give high
prices as any, and as strong ware-
force to push and help
the farmers as can be
Eastern market. Farmville ware-
has been greatly strength-
by addition of R. L.
Davis, W, Murphy, J. P.
W. L. Starks. firm
can will do all their power
to get the tip top prices build
up a market with the aid of
by of
the Carolina that will
with any.
Toe Frank who
tried to drown his wife Saturday
night by beating throwing bet-
in the creek, given a
before Justice of the Peace, J. M
Monday morning. Not
being able to get bonded
lie was taken to jail for a rest.
Dr. Earl G. Weeks, who
graduated in dentistry at
Excitement Continues at Salisbury
Barn on Lyerly Farm
Burned.
Salisbury, N. C. Aug.
there are no of trouble
there are persistent rumors of the
organization of a strong parry
liberate from the Salisbury jail
the three
murderers of the Lyerly
family. Feeling runs high
tonight over early
this morning of the barn and two
horses on farm of Lyerly
who, his wife and two child-
were murdered by the lynched
The is believed to
have been burned by
of the men who were
lynched. The military still guards
the jail and c m rt h ail G it
ling guns be fired a mob
should it attempt to the j isl
premises.
Salisbury, X. C, Aug.
to nine o'clock tonight the follow
have beau arrested
charge of murder, as par-
the lynching Monday
John Hall, of Montgomery
G. H. Gentle, of Rowan.
John Cauble-
Goodman.
Bud
F. II. Cress.
The four last named are of this
city.
All were sent to jail without bail
and will be tried for their lives.
Governor R. B. Glenn arrived
here tonight from Raleigh at
o'clock tonight. While merely
passing through on his way west,
his presence is expected to hare a
effect the situation in
Salisbury. He will not at
assist in the lynching investigation.
ITEMS.
RUN IN WHITE MAN'S BUGGY
PERSONAL
FOR COMMISSIONER.
Burros
I have been taking your paper
a long time, and think I have
been for it every year since
it started. I believe I have
eve.- before written a piece for a
single man for oilier, and it is not
a single man lam going to men-
now, but a whole bunch of
them.
I want to nominate a of
commissioners. I have
nothing to say against the present
board, but it seems to be the
that they will not stand for
The men I to
arc Dick King, Meg Smith
and Proctor for
and the side of the river,
and Alf. J add
land for the side of the river.
These men will make as good bet
of commissioners comity
They will do their
duty and in good
Five.
Big Kentucky
claims the
man in the
William Allen, had twenty-
four children, four by his
wife and twenty by the last.
are Meredith Walker,
baa had twenty-one all
of whom had the same
Greenwood, who bat
twenty children and only one
and Dukes, who had
all having
mother, and there are many fa
lies the county with sixteen
mil
good tobacco sale
Medical College, is going to would bring as many in t-
open an office over W. M. Reflector receipts as came Fri-
new store in a few days. day we would be very glad.
S. C. August
O. G. Calhoun is visiting
in Greenville.
Mr. J. O. an ex-
tended visit to Washington, N.
has resumed his duties with tho
Beaufort County Lumber Co.
Mrs. S. S. Spivey, of is
visiting Mr. Geo. on Pine
street.
Mr. and G. R. Ives are the
guests of Mrs. G. A. Savage.
new walk from
Hon. George H. Cole's residence on
Babbitt's Boulevard to the offices
the Beaufort County Lumber
Co., has completed and adds
much to the appearance of this
action of the city.
Mrs. H. B. and Miss
who have for
the past several weeks the
guests of Mr. H. B. Phillips on
Bobbin-.-. Boulevard, left this
morning for Clifton Springs, N. Y.
Chief of Police H. H. Stanley,
who has for the past few days been
engaged in making extensive
in municipal property
completed his labors this evening.
Mr. G. A. Savage, Jr., of New-
port News, Va., Is the guest of his
father on Pine street.
Mrs. F. M. Faison, of
Rapids, is also one of the guests at
Savage House Party on Pine
street.
Mr. P. H. Harrington spent the
day in Greenville.
Mr. Jno. David Cox. of Winter
at the Hotel Leg It.
Probably the heaviest rain-fall
the Bummer occurred even-
It tell far three hours, a
regular gully-washer and a
difference in
the temperature is noticeable as
a result.
A very enjoyable let cream sup-
per was given at the of
Mr. W. H. Smith Tuesday night
in of his Misses
of Warren, of
A large number
of the younger set were present
a most delightful evening re-
W. T. Sledge, who has
slightly indisposed for the past
few days is now convalescent.
Dr. R I. Minton, who has been
spending the past few days in the
vicinity of Black has return-
ed to his borne in this city.
Thursday morning Mr. F. G.
Whaley while returning from
South Greenville on his motor car
had the to collide with
a cart an unknown
party one mile from Greenville
and was though not
hurt. The collision was due
to a mutual misunderstanding
both parties, each thinking that
there was ample time to clear the
crowing. Mr. Whaley, although
he sustained a severe fall escaped
very luckily and is resting easy at
this writing. The driver was
part of the cart
was demolished. The motor car
was not more ten
miles an hour the time of the
collision.
K. of
was town today,
J. O. is absent spending
his vacation in Nash Halifax
counties.
Negro Gets for His
Dr. J. W. Perkins
drove up in front of King's stables
below Five Points, where he stop-
and while sitting on his buggy
was talking parties on the
sidewalk. Jess King, a who today,
works out about the depot, came
along in a buggy.
was in the buggy with and
noticing how the was
said you are
to that
Of Those Coming and Going.
Daily July 11th.
J. F. Allen to Norfolk
today.
Julius went to
care a------if I was
insolent reply, and a later
the clash of wheels came.
King pulled he was
driving out of the tangle and drove
on. Dr. Perkins followed
to the depot where ho
and walking up to him gave him
a few slashes with a pocket knife,
The was cut in several places
but not seriously.
NEGRO WANTED FOR SHOOTING
PITT CAPTURED HERE.
IN
Police captured
at one of the warehouses
morning at o'clock,
while the latter was asleep,
turned him over to Deputy Sheriff
Cox, of Pitt, to take back there to
answer to the charge of shooting
a man there last Christmas. Since
the shooting Bremen has a
fugitive from justice and Deputy
Cox got wind of here. A
search was made in early
of night, at all places
where are likely to board,
but Bremen was not located. Po-
lice Howland, who is the night
line, suggested a round of the ware
houses and he into the
Farmers his attention was attract-
ed to placed around
in a circle. Looking over he saw
a asleep -ti a match.
aroused the man when
questioned immediately
he gave his right name
Free 10th.
One Convicted.
Salisbury, N. C.
George Hall of Montgomery county
charged with being one the
leaders in the lynching here Mon-
day night, was tried in Rowan
Superior Court here today and
sentenced to fifteen years in
on the maximum of the law.
This was the first case against
the lynchers. The trial
was a speedy one, it is the
history of the
State, a prisoner charged
with aiding in a lynching was con-
and it is considered a dis-
victory he court and the
law.
Ned went to
Selma today.
P. Cotten returned Friday
evening from Boston,
Z. V. Hooker came in Friday
from
Carlos Harris returned this
morning from
left this
morning for a visit to Suffolk.
Mrs. E. H. Thomas went to Hen-
today to visit relatives.
Mrs. A. B. Ellington returned
Friday evening from Petersburg.
Miss Jessie Brinkley returned
Friday evening from a visit to
Scotland Neck-
Miss Maud Anderson this
morning for Richmond to take a
business
Douglas B. Wesson, of Spring-
field. Mass., arrived Friday even-
visit t
J. M. Taft, of Gates, who has
visiting relatives here, left
this morning for Virginia Beach.
Mrs. H. C. Hooker and little
daughter, Maud, returned home
Friday afternoon from
Miss Georgia Anderson, one of
the clerks in tin left
this morning a vacation at
Ocean View
Mrs. H. H. Harper and little
daughter, Madeline, of Richmond,
who nave been visiting Mrs. L, H.
returned home today.
Miss Edwards, of Scot
land Neck, has Den visiting
her grand W. H.
ton, returned home this morning.
Mises Sallie and Elba Cotten,
who have been on an extended
visit to Massachusetts ad
returned home even-
Mrs. Z. T. Vincent, who
sick sometime, to
a hospital in Norfolk today. Capt.
Vincent daughter, Miss
accompanied her.
Handsome Monument.
A handsome monument has been
erected at the grave of the late Mr.
Alfred Forbes, Cherry Hill
tery. X is of polished granite
with an urn and is a
beautiful piece of monumental
work.
Croakers and Boosters.
Death of Editor
Morehead City, N. C, Aug.
II editor of the
a weekly newspaper, died here
this morning. He been in bad
health for the past month, but did
not give up until Monday. The
funeral was held this at
the M. E, church. The interment
in this city.
A is a curse to any com-
The man who stands
around and continually prophesies
downfall of his community
its utter lack of prosperity, is not
one of its constructive forces. We
all need to cultivate high art
of looking on the bright side
things and of helping to
things bright. Those who
Protracted Meeting.
Rev. S. W. will begin
a protracted meeting at Red Oak,
four miles from Greenville on Tues-
day night alter the third Sunday in
this month. The people are invited
to attend these services.
Heavy Travel.
Proprietor O. C. Vines, of Hotel
says that in all his years
make j of hotel experience he has never
con- travel so large in August it
say that the or coin-1 now is.
is a dead place, themselves Bertha
help to kill it. No town can stand , guests.
such talk as this if it is kept up I
fir any length of time. The
is what this and all
cities man who looks
to the future with a confidant
eager eye, expecting large things
determined to help bring them
to pass. He puts bis shoulder to
the wheel and gives a good, honest
shove, waisting no time in vain
or dire of ruin
Give us more boosters.
City Tar Heel.
For the las few days the
has with
Did you ever slop to reflect that
it was one thing to talk about
and another thing to have
pie talk about you If those of us
who use our tongues a too
freely, about our would
atop reflect about this matter
and know tho cornea
from too much i.
we are sure we would II a halt
and gossip no more
burg Times.
r,
C L Wilkinson Co.
GREAT SUMMER
FOR THE LITTLE ONES.
n. Vanishing Ball and How II
la Performed.
With a sharp penknife whittle a
cork in the form of a ball
shout inch in diameter. Take a
human hair and form a loop in it
bout inches long, affixing the
ends to the ball with a little wax,
or, better still, by forcing tin
into the cork. Now pass the fore
of right through
How to Wind.
Take a polished metal surface of
two feel or more and with n straight
edge. A large handsaw will answer
the purpose. Take a windy day on
which to make tho experiment, pay-
no attention to atmospheric
condition, for such experiment
can he as successfully made on a
day a can on a cloudy one.
id the r nil I
and winter. The only
need I . I; out for
thing
SALE
Still Going On
C. L. WILKINSON
AND
Quickly
thumb of
the open
in that the com-
y i no bee
I. the hand closed
the bell with the
the right hand between
The ball falls at
baud, which you
w . ;. c, the wind is in tin
the east and west,
i lead of holding it
ii to the
i Ilia been
ball hanging be-1 ;, ,.,
as ii contained the ball. Then
the hand and .-how it empty.
With a little dexterity row may with ,
a quick jerk throw the ball over
your band from the back int. the w
palm and show that it has returned. i.
I-or this you make a movement
as if patching it in the air. to
break of and rive ball
Loans
1.630.60
Due from Bunks
Cash Items 9.39
Gold coin 495.00
Silver coin 1,179.11
Nat, notes 1,432.00
REPORT OF THE CONDITION
THE BANK OF FARMViLLE, FARMVILLE. N. C.
AT THE CLOSE OF BUS JUNE
Capital stock pd in
Undivided profits 1,986.54
sub to check 40,233.37
152,219.91
and
wiring over in
e of a
mine mo-
will see the wind
curves
Economy.
The foundation or success in a
way is is
nothing which helps you to save like
keeping your in a bank. Do
not wait until you have a big deposit.
We accept ons as We
pay interest on Time Deposits. If
you do not carry a haul account, come
in or write us.
THE GREENVILLE TRUST CO.
THE BANK of GREENVILLE
Greenville, N. C.
CAPITAL . 25.000.00
SURPLUS S 25.000.00
UNDIVIDED PROFITS 13.300.00
ASSETS OVER
We pay interest on Time Certificates
or on money deposited for a
stipulated time percent
Accounts of merchants, far-
and individuals solicited
to the company for examination.
Hew Grow.
Those of you are fortunate
enough to gel to the this
doubt will gather some
specimens of seaweeds. lo
know that they grow without roots
In respect they are altogether
different from plants that prow on j
land, obtaining their sustenance en-
lie water. of
them in, the but
are fastened to rocks and
things the bottom of the sea
by means of a stem with a
surface. Deep sea explorers tell us
that tome the weeds found at tho
bottom are larger than any of the
trees that grow on land. They form
great groves and woods with
Branches interlaced, making arches
and grottoes of wonderful beauty
and of many differ-
shades of brown, olive, pink,
green and carmine.
eat quickly, or might
fa-
. Ms;
gel in throat.
Hi knows of n ,, who got killed
over bis Sunday dinner. The greedy
boy was picking a rabbit's head in it
hurry hi J swallowed one jaw of it.
and my father says be was choked to
d there and then. Be very
your meal, then, especial-
it's rabbits. Since my
that I have always
rather over a rabbit dinner.
I talk much and don't ask for
any
A that won a little
praise its was
sir, is grass and dean din
stuck together
lire, ac-
A LITTLE NONSENSE.
Survivor's Story of a Most Remark-
able Meal.
meal
the man in
was saying, given by n re-
only square meal you ever
had, suggested the man
fit-i white spot in his mus-
did you happen to got an
invitation asked the man with
kneed trousers. order to
ho number of guests four-
lad invited a lot of us to
of a little said the
speaker, paying no attention
to the Interruptions. there
would be the usual large cold bottle
small bird. When we sol
down at table the beverages
were brought
de-
others, one voice.
cold Lottie of
And the cover
from the dish in the
e we found th
hot, young
us on for a
. Well.
you my
R. L. Davis,
Jas L. Little. Cashier,
it
.
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One II P. I Iran
One No. I Saw mill
an
B a P . r .
This mac m old an be sold cheap. p
as good now, solid or inserted
either or both.
AGENT
Then v rose one man and
I i had to I the
Tribune.
Victorian Wit.
Ill D bi of
p who one time acted a
inn- to Queen Victoria,
IV. relates an amusing
story, her wit.
One day in the course of a lessor
lie lei her fall to t .
II and pupil
too e me n I to
It up, h n, to ho r of Leech,
a col the
i of his royal pupil.
Q slammer an
. r, n. .-mil-
. . f we hi f
in r in way I ought
i.;. n
The Retort
An American in
to the London Tribune,
told he must not miss seeing
a certain peculiar rock formation
locally as
While leisurely examining the
he was accosted by an irate
military looking man, who demand-
ed in unprintable language what he
meant by t re passing on private
property. said the
-I was told I should make a
point of seeing but I
never guessed I should have the
pleasure of meeting the
Gold and Silver Bugs.
The most remarkable gold bugs in
the world are found in Central
America. They belong to the genus
and one might easily
a specimen to be the work of
some clever artificer in metal. Tho
head and wing arc brilliantly
polished, with a luster as of gold It-
self. To sight and touch they
all the seeming of metal, it is
hard to realize that the creature i-
a mere animal. Oddly enough, there
is another species of from
tho same region, which has the
of being wrought in solid
silver. burnished. One of
the most hugs in the world
is a small beetle known to science
as the Its back is an
iridescent sky blue, and
the under of its body is of a
bright hue. The notion that
it contains silver is widely enter-
and attempts have frequent-
been made to extract silver
from it.
Reciprocity.
As re to give advice to all
upon all occasions
e mil most human
following story told of
v n mi in v may not
rest While speaking
at ;. club U writer of
I the members.
how much they earned and advised
put d Ii b certain amount
. from their wages. A few
the novelist's doorbell
rang, and one of the members of
the club present herself. She bad
come to ask what tho of her
late adviser was and to suggest what
percentage of the same ought to be
put in he bank.
Don't Scowl.
It spoils fores. He-
fore you ii your forehead
resemble small railroad map.
There is n grand trunk line from
your cowlick In the bridge of
nose, led by parallel lines
running east and with carves
your eyebrows, oh, how
much old, vim look for ii Scowl-
is i habit that steals upon
unawares. when the I
is too strong when it too
weak. tie our into a knot
when we arc thinking and
them n more lightly when .
cannot think. There is no
re are f things to I
about
Chimp
Champ Clark of Missouri was ad-
dressing be house at
on one occasion when a
member interrupted him with son
frivolous comment Mr. Clark fair-
shriveled up the man who
up his
cation in in n q
there was once a tenderfoot
Struck the . n bin I in
bears. was up in
. i, garb, an I h
were the I c b
d. had n e to show
e-t how bi . i grizzlies, lie
forth on. i n r
. over n
. ; ,; . . bore
. I the
it .
ll
152,219.91
State of North Carolina,
County of Pitt.
I, J. R. Davis, Cashier of above-named bank
swear the above statement is to in
knowledge and belief.
Subscribed and sworn to be-
me, this 23rd of June
1906.
Notary Public.
do solemn-
best of my
J. R. DAVIS,
TURNAGE,
T. L. B,
R. L. DAVIS,
Directors
REPORT OP THE CONDITION OF
BETHEL BANKING AND TRUST CO.
AT BETHEL, N. C.
At the close of June 18th, 1906.
RESOURCES.
Loans and discounts
Overdrafts 681.12
Furniture Fixtures 980.68
Due from Hanks and
Hankers 10,817.03
items 11.114
Gold coin. 885.00
Silver .-,. National bank
and other U. S. notes 2,119.43
Total
LIABILITIES.
Capital stock
Surplus fund
Undivided profits
Bills Payable
Time certificates of
deposit
Deposits subj. to check 32,799.21
checks out-
standing 72.67
Certified Checks 28.20
5,300.00
1,174.30
6.000,00
2,809.00
Total
of Fill,
ate Null
B Cashier of the above named solemnly
a statement is true to the best of my
H. H. Cashier
that
and belief.
Subscribed and sworn to be-
me, this 22nd day of April
Si A. Gardner
Votary Public
STATON,
J. K. BUNTING,
M. O.
Directors
Announcement
We beg leave to announce that we are
Wholesale and Retail
for ------s
White Lead, Paints,
Colors, and and
Country Ready Paints.
There is no line in the world better than
the Harrison line. It has behind it a century
reputation for honorable wares and honorable
dealingsIf you use the Harrison Paints you need
never worry quality.
We trust that you will favor us with your
order.-, whenever you want good paint for any
Have just a car load and
can give you Special Prices.
Baker Hart
N. C,
It is sure to pay you
There was a very pleasant dance
in ball
complimentary to visiting
ladies here.
As authorized for Daily
and Eastern we take
that pleasure in receiving sub-
and writing receipts for
those in arrears. We have a
of all who receive their mail at
this office. We also take orders
for job printing.
For can apples, corn
tomatoes, c, apply to E. E.
ft Co.
Mrs. W. B. has been
visiting in
Mrs. John Mrs. L J.
up road
Tuesday for a visit.
When your I attention
J. W. Taylor, optician-
Ayden, H. C. the man to do
your work if yon to be
pleased.
Merchandise Broker.-I carry
a full line of meat, lard and can
goods. Don't buy before giving
me a trial. Lilly Co
is spend-
the week in Gr
Jesse returned from
Fremont and Goldsboro
day.
or members of the
Odd Fellows lodge left here Wed-
to attend a dis-
meeting the order at
Aurora.
A full line of trunks, valises, tel-
grips, satchels, hand
suits cases at J R Smith
I always keep hand a
line feed stuff at lowest cash
prices Such as hay, oats, corn
cotton seed and hulls, brand
and ship stuff. Frank Lilly Co.
G. A. Kittrell will run an ex-
to Richmond
on the of this mouth
return the next day.
Joshua L. Tucker, a very
wealthy the Centerville
section, has been here during the
week.
Mrs Taylor, of
has been here on a visit to the
family of brother, J. W.
You win Wheeler and
son and Singer hewing; machine.
Prices way way down H.
Bro. to Early
Ayden,
Mrs. Gray and Mia Mary Low
Gray, who have been net
time with the family of D
G. Berry, have returned to their
home.
fall supply of hay, grain, hulls,
cotton seed meal, bran, ship stuff,
always hand, and Tyson
For carpenters ton's, grind Stones
J rope and pulleys, at J. It.
Bro.
Our slippers must the, season
is well advanced. The prices now
will interest the most economic buy-
Cannon and Tyson.
Misses Mary Stokes and
Johnson, of Greenville, have been
visiting Mrs. W. J
To any who are in need of a cook
stove we can make it to his interest
to see us as bought a solid
car load, and expect them to arrive
next week. Cannon Tyson.
Bettie of Golds-
is spending sometime with
Mrs. Jesse Cannon.
V. Crimps and
Pimps with Ion,; or short joints
and pipe at J. B. Smith
Nice new North Car-
Cut Herrings at J. B.
-o.
In order to reduce our large
Mock preparatory to we
will make prospective buyers ex-
low prices. J. It. Smith
Br
b increase of deposits in the
a bank were seventy-five per
over year since its or-
The is in a
edition its
speak well large
amount of business dime here.
Many the movements to
take plate among our mercantile
friends at an early date.
J. B. Tile
his sister. Miss wham
are to . has
entirely her
sickness. information we
will be very r- ft
and
down
bis little son
at It. H.
Co's
new
many friend tin
well known young lady.
of
ville, is visiting Mrs. W. J.
F. Lilly is
Henry El wards
Wednesday to see
who was very sick
near here.
G to K. E.
market
sage, and
A line of crockery, glass
ware, lamps, and tinware
at J B Smith Bro
A full supply of Trunks
Telescopes, Grips, Satchels
Suit Cases, at J. B. Smith Bro.
We want to make room for other
and in order to do so we are
offering very cheap in sum-
mer goods We must, move them
out of the way and have put a price
them that will be sure t get
them off Now is lime to get
big value for your money. Cannon
Tyson.
Car load V. Crimped roofing in
suitable lengths to cover residences
h inches, houses, barns
shelters, stables much cheaper than
shingles and very little labor, at J.
B Smith Bro.
For a nice present boy a novel-
clock at J. W. It is
for occasion.
Hay always
at J. ft, Bro.
Mis- Lillian
the noon train from yes-
to visit May
Cannon.
We regret to learn our young
Cannon Is real
sick at the home of his father, on
Main street.
The ladies of the Methodist
church had an ice cream supper,
last If or the benefit of
We have not
ed the result but informed it
was very satisfactory and tho
were to their
General Insurance and Merchandise Brokers.
AYDEN, c
We wish to that we . . c
selves together .;. of
the of Ayden and We -Irepresent none but the most reputable
and any part of your bi to
favor us with feel very
AND
Phone CARRIED IN STOCK AT ALL TIMES
Si. .- .
.
S do anything at
. in
I is tram
over
fire .- t
Ml r.-r KU.
pas Then
t.
. B
two
foil
I . . Tin
to him-
in the e Tl
I . ii err then I i I
pro I'll
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OP
THE OF AYDEN
N.
At the of business June 18th, 1900.
RESOURCES.
Loans Discounts,
Furniture Fixtures
Due from Hanks,
Cash
Gold Coin,
Silver Coin,
National bank notes
ii is
GUI ail
Capital paid in,
Surplus fund
Undivided
Dividends
i of
I, ,. . was a
hi
to p . lie n in
from coming upstairs, and she
was angry she didn't get
pay for the
time of actual
rd-
Ton Freckles.
A of one part good
ca rum to two parts
and
133.00, subject to check ;
flu j , .
s eh
s- notes
Total, . ;
STATE OP ,
I, J. B. Smith, C -in
that the above u
lief.
. hi, Tl
There are always nu
Some I
f are collected From pi
crams by in
Peasant Songs of I II
The broad, slow flowing rivers of
seem to exercise a strong
fascination upon tho peasant's
On the bunks of the
Volga groups of men and women
may often seen in summer drag-
ping out timber which bus floated
down, and ax they tug at their bur
they
In of of river
if you are born to la-
toil on,
I; . one, two, and jet ounce
. B re. the ti is done
. . dis-
, one 1- Kilted to
r Vi The Russian
. . bis river- lo
by mysterious
. , I lie
I. d of The voices
the II arc i. the
rustling of grass In water's
the splash of the
betrays their dancing
Women and young girls
or bathing are liable
a glycerin is one for re-
freckles, Ai
is pared easily, requires
if ounce of
one pint f rose-
Ion. juice
arc for tan, one
spoonful of juice in a half
pint of
Kerosene For Cleaning,
When k if
i- put in the . 1- cad of
. . Rial will corns
off
an
of
best.
,,. I
or oil
my
me, this day .-
Notary Public
It ill.
JOSEPH DIXON,
Ka p quality
in it aves the
1st
to sway these glass
v to hum ,
Y f M ;
remain in or near tho water. . ,.,,. ,.
cannot
Ill .
of
place.
the men
lily
i fa-
purpose of laying the
laid
for tin
matter him.
growled old man.
J desire know is what
ere; I have made for the
exclaimed tho suitor I
confident and obliging tone,
but
saw a curious thing
said favorite story
at a party.
; what was it Is it a
asked one of the listeners
perfectly true. saw t
swimming across a pond and n
I cat sitting on
a I exclaimed another
sort of a duck was it
a Presbyterian, but if that
nation doesn't meet with
I am willing
Weekly
. particular kind V
Your
If you are troubled with your
eyes or bare u difficulty obtain-
suitable glasses, it no
bow your ease, call on J.
expert
Ayden, M. C, who bus five
experience With some of the moat
ea-es. He never tail Co
give satisfaction or
money refunded. Over five
of Pitt Greene and Lenoir
best people to testify to hie
and ability. Give him your eye
work you want satisfaction.
large nice
Single story brick stores located on
Bast Avenue iD the Town of
can tenant possession
J. It. Smith Bro.
UP.
I have up one black bar
weight about p
no ear marks. Owner same
by paying
Tucker.
K. F. D. No. Greenville. N. C.
Tl-o Lover.
Yrs. Carrie Chapman Catt, the
famous woman's; rights leader, said
mi untactful motion at a
motion, in its delicacy, re-
minds mo of a man.
man married, and after
he had bees married several years
his wile said to him one
do speak as affection
to me as yon used to, Hal. I
fear you have ceased to love
to love growled
man. There you go again.
to e you Why, love you
more than life itself. Now shut up
a diving duck
Strange to say, the duck
r seine moments there was
then a lady
what became of the r
Was ii drowned, or did it
; lose one of its
I it wasn't said the
I story teller. see, the duck
dived in the middle of the pond, but
I the cat was sitting on its own
on a wall close
and let read the
Philadelphia Bulletin.
paper
complaint is made
journal
Her Triumph.
Mrs. with
my new car
Mrs.
Mrs. with ;
It's very nice indeed
Mrs. for fer
By way, I nearly forgot what I
came for. wish you would lent
me your lawn mower a few m
mower Why, certainly
But what on earth can you want
a lawn mower at this time of
desire to thin down our
carpet in nursery a Tin
children ore always losing their m
in Answers.
Bitter is by a
French journal because the
modern French naval of-
and seamen does not sufficient-
habituate them to the sea. On
the voyage of the
from lo Brest that hip
had to face a storm in the of
Biscay which no , , R- ,.,, r
than seamen and a large
of era. In the Russia II el
hi he e of tho Japan ran
vi.- a similar slate of affair. It i-
urged that there more
The of Drama.
Ti temples of the drama arc
a m the small
towns w- -s great cities.
Their mu r-
only, but ever, day
congregations gather gladly,
from a sense of duly or prick-
of conscience, arc a
re mood. thing
heard comes directly to ail classes,
sexes, to every age. A great-
or less quantity of what they see
or hear U taken into their inner
consciousness and. unknown to
themselves, is reflected faintly or
ed b
son
due fuel
too quit If glass .
lowed en r- into
borne is
drink it
is
and then in one
mass, till I C,
If, the other hand, the same
is sipped and three min-
M are occupied in drink-
it. thaw n reaching the
is so when
as h r i . gastric
juice while digestion h ,, on.
Instead of being in one
mass, outside f
which the fluids can
act, it i- more in tie form of a
strongly in their own lives and their I
own persons, and vet we. who think , can free-
ourselves a wise people, let this V
find
tent influence for good or had
its guidance in whatever hands it
may chance to S.
in Atlantic.
Promoted.
A naval officer, according to the
Buffalo Commercial, told of the
trials of a colleague marrying
his many daughters. In the
same family was a son, an observant
lad of ten years. Toward tho close
of the winter the officer informed
hi- that he was going to lo
who was d to
wed young lieutenant. sorry
hear that, said the young-
I'm awfully fond of
Still, we'll have Alice
and Maud and Susie, won't
hen, after moment's iv-
lie added, the way, dad,
this arrangement advance Alice
number,
Should Work
Dr. a
There is . at
all ll you. All you
need s ; -I.
Well, must
m thanks, my
good . v II pay my
II h not, bin that's all
ll
r.
i-r r watch
r day ling that
winding. v
FORMOSA HEAD HUNTERS.
The
Mixed.
following from
vestrymen are
sea in all weathers and a
some service in
tor officers, with the object of
of tho French navy
sea legs.
Dr. Joseph Dixon,
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON.
Block,. at.
Ayden, N. C.
NO i ICE TO CREDITORS.
Hie
I'll county
will of
la hereby i an
to
ale payment all
f r on
ire day of Ian,
in
of
J o. COX,
.-i.-
She to Apologize.
This from A well kn a
woman Socialist agitator,
recently visited the adjacent
town of a known
I as wash on ac-
of its numerous laundries.
la public meeting there, mainly
tended by washerwomen,
laundry owners as
This it meant,
was regarded as by the own-
who took action against the la-
and she v. as condemned to eight
imprisonment.
lo escape-punishment, has agreed to
insert an apology in the press to the
fleet that laundry owners an
not pashas.
Mr. If a man to do
a job i-- did do it, I would
not pay
Mr. Mr. Si. C.
in mil in matter In.
Mr. I move we have
on
night, on a
Mr. proud of my
tow, I I to he proud of m;
Mr. R, If proposal is carrier
parish i. ill stink in the eyes
the rs,
Water With Moils.
Water taken with should b-
sipped as well as taken sparing
Ice water should lie taken as
as possible never would lie a belle
the of ice in drinking is t-
avoided, as one never knows
may be into the
through medium. Tho
way is to fill bottles with water aw
allow them to stand beside ice U,
A .
i king
friend Sun i ran in-
in in as which
was tin n of the two
being able I i arrive a
the .
in a spirit of e to
decision of i I um m
seen i The mat
being laid before hint,
n i and carefully
then he announced in a tone
finality, are
A Natural Question.
The young bad just r
tuned from Sunday school
h mother was b him
on the it's lesson,
know, ii ii he exclaimed,
don't believe Solomon was as riot
as they make
expostulated
found in Consul fond in pious horror,
nous hook on For- know what
The mountainous interior of
is by a race of blood
thirsty savages, whoso chief delight
is to sally forth head bunting
Few strangers except
lions being some intrepid Japanese
have ever penetrated far
into the wild mountain country
which i the home of these savages. I
They appear to be akin to
of Borneo, but no definite
study of their language or
has yet made, though interest-
details a ill be
Davidson's
hundreds of years tho
in have with-
their enemies, who have never
able to to their
remains be seen what
more
will
seems almost that
he of a military
not fro n the raids
-.- In . rs, but was tho
a ago. Al lime
of I . in night
. rt.
mi lo i n s re n hi ads.
Their i is to
the of sex
are in tea pick-
tn victim, transfixes hint
lib spear, secures bis head
in i moment in the neigh-
boring j ,
I know slept with his If he wen
so I . didn't lie have a bad
Then He
i of
said old Ohio man, a very
man. When ho met
a person bu knew e would stop and
know I've met you before,
hi is your name,
this bad happened several
the grace-
less responded,
Join .
conjunction of the new
i v ii b the old fa shocked the
present
gazed tho student for
a moment and exclaimed. John
how you do
York Press,
THE EASTERN REFLECTOR
AND
W Editor and Proprietor,
in the post office at Greenville, N. C, as second class matter,
Advertising rates made application.
A correspondent desired at every post office in Pitt and adjoining counties
in to
GREENVILLE NORTH CAROLINA AUGUST 1906
Greensboro need not be trying
to follow Salisbury in the lynch-
matter.
good to head off lynchings
In that State a charged
with criminal assault was put on
If much worse in convicted, sentenced and
North Carolina even Russia may executed in fifty two minutes
be throwing it up at us. That was- quicker than a mob
could have formed, broKen in the
Come on, business men, and taken the prisoner out and
It is real kind in the Charlotte
Observer's staff correspondent
to let Salisbury down so easy
from the recent lynching there.
The correspondent says that
many reports sent out since the
affair occurred have been very
The Kentucky idea might be a unjust to the town. Prom a
reading of the letter one
get the chamber of commerce
organized and at work.
lynched him.
The Reflector has been told in
what please about it,;
J r , ; confidence that Greenville stands
the lynchings show that the race
feeling has not died out.
It is to be hoped that the in-
of the Rowan lynch-
will pan out better than the
one in An son.
We do not expect Anson
will make faces at Rowan be-
cause the latter gone
of her in the lynching business.
They may say all things an
fair in politics, but according to
our way of thinking underhand
methods are sometimes
or against a candidate.
a good chance of securing an en-
within the next year
that will moan a good deal to the
town, and peril be worth
more as a trade bringer than
anything that has ever been lo-
here We are not permit-
yet to give particulars, but it
ii to urge the business
men to hurry up with the organ-
of chamber of com
and be in position to
j .-ii- n l the enter
In ts
will be comp with
I; , us r this enterprise,
in t win Greenville
her best united
rt.
That ;. woman i
off an ear of one of the
at Salisbury and taken
it away as a souvenir, is
think as true.
such an occurrence is n i tried.
One of the leaders in the oils-
bury mob of was an
ex-convict from another county.
A fit man to lead in such a crime
and yet good people and a good
county have to bear the stigma
of it.
You can't lose Atlanta
her place in the public eye.
When of the
in session in that
have a falling out now, set-
their differences with
fists on the floor of the House
If North Carolina could get rid
of lynchings, murder trials and
political agitation for a time, and
get the people as deeply interest
ed industrial pursuits, there
would be vastly improved con-
throughout our borders.
Raleigh is up against trouble
with the unions. It start-
ed with the carpenters who
made a demand of ten hours pay
for nine hours work. The con-
tractors refused this
and the carpenters struck Now
other labor are taking
sides with the carpenters.
One by one the good things
come to Greenville. Something
else will soon the day
electric current.
INSANITY AND PROSPERITY.
, . ill it to
., . we that some
.; Into trouble
that is re or less disgraceful
tells it ho is a son or brother
.- or or bears
m r to some
mt This very
often the prom-
relative and should never
excuse the follow for any mis-
I T . fact that be has
such a kinship and will disgrace
it makes us think less of him
However, notice a lot of
blurt it out
All of evidence that
Mr. Bryant carried bis good
with him when be
grated to Robeson county. Of
all the people on that make
The Landmark tired utterly, it
is the class who harp on family
connection. Good family con-
is desirable is honorable.
Hut the tiling is what you are
It makes no difference, if you
have all the royal blood in your
veins, if you are worthless the
connection is only discreditable
to you in that you have failed to
live up to it; and if your
is bad and you have lived
honorable, sensible people will
give you the credit for
rising above your surroundings.
In per cent of the
es, the people v ho harp and
harp on family connection are
themselves a standing
to their
not worth the powder and lead
it would take to kill them.
Statesville Landmark.
We may have told it before,
but the above reminds us that
many years ago at a large
in a certain North Carolina
town there was a young man so
beastly drunk as to be reeling
most conclude that only four
men took any part in the lynch-
These four have been
rested and have been described
as pretty tough cases and about
as big cowards as the world pro-
That lynching was quite
a gigantic undertaking for four
cowards. The first reports of
the lynching said two or
thousand people were in the
mob. The Observer correspond
says tho sheriff, the solicitor
and a United States senator
all faced the approaching mob
and could not recognize a man
in all the crowd save one of the
four who has been arrested. On
this Salisbury can prove an
alibi. The four arrested on the
charge of participation in the
lynching and any others who
can be proven guilty, ought to be
punished.
Partial in Elizabeth City say
that farmers dug sweet
potatoes the heavy rains in
this set-lion while in skiffs.
o i nail bouts easily floated down
tin- while they the
out with bands. The
boats, in-- led, were paddled in
hi of land en the
faun, where they ware unloaded
in I barrel.-d for shipment.
The Man Ahead.
In every newspaper we pick
up we're sure to laid a lot of
about the man behind the
counter and the man behind the
gun; the man behind tho buzz
saw and the man behind the son;
the behind the times and
the man behind his rents; the
man behind the plowshare and
the man behind the fence- the
man behind the whistle and the
man behind the cars; the man
behind tho and the
behind the bars; the man behind
whiskers and the man be-
hind his lists; and
behind has entered on tho list
Jut they've skipped another
low of whom nothing has been
said e fellow who is even,
a little way ahead; who pays his
own subscription in advance and
always has a cheerful word for
the paper. We take off our hat
to the man who's ahead. Ex.
They are carrying the thing
too far in Missouri; and it shows
the danger to which lynching
will lead. Some time ago three
were lynched a mob
in that state. A trial of parties all about the streets in the
charged with engaging in tho
crime is now in progress. An was heard to boast am Chief
anonymous letter has been sent Justice son Tho
to Governor Folk threatening was a gentleman of high char
that if either of the parties on actor and an honor to his State
trial is convicted a rope will be but the son was a disgrace to
in readiness for every member himself and no doubt the
of the jury and also for the gov- of shame to tho face of his
With Something to Sell
In view of the oft repeated dis-
on the question whether
insanity is more prevalent than for-
and if so what are the causes
for that condition, the statement
made Dr. Charles Hill,
in charge at Mount Hope re-
treat, in the annual re-
port of that institution, interest-
ins. Hill in speaking of the
reasons for any possible increase
gives, among other things,
prosperity of the He
there is a marked increase of
at the present time be-
that by ii thorough research,
consisting not only of a survey of
the mental symptoms, hut an
with microscope and chem-
retort of the tissue., fluids and
secretions of the body, it could ho
traced in u great to the pros-
of the luxurious
indulgence, the dissipations, the de-
from the old standard of
rectitude and the moral
made possible in all conditions
of society to a greater or lesser de-
American.
Th, Lazy Worm.
A large district in the middle of
with a population of
is afflicted with lazy
and official efforts are being
made to improve the
condition. A hospital has been es-
at with an en-
and will do
what it can to check the ravages of
this minute reptile, of the existence
of which the old time native
never had the slightest
notion. hast year an American
medical officer, Captain Ashford,
treated 1,500 cases, and nearly all of
them were cured. As a result the
imputation are aroused to much en-
and the afflicted are
plying in great numbers for
Heretofore the malady
deemed incurable.
The Spirit of the Times.
wen- standing
fr of a
ii . recently gating with rapt ad-
tho enticing v of
I had e. I'd
I real r i I one.
companion re n A t
fully silent, then int
into store. In i few mi . i
ii I, a cigarette
his lips mid a pelf assertive air.
remarked tho otherone. I's been hit by
For a few moments there was
. when- do I come
motioned the
minority de
York Post.
SUMMER
Copyright 1906
I. d. Co. J
Chicago
Just picture to yourself a Coat and Trousers of
Serge, Coat single or double Trousers with
loops for belt, a Shirt, a Straw Hat, and you
have the acme of coolness.
Our experience and our reputation go into the
building of Every Serge Suit we Sell.
If your suit comes from here, there'll be no
about your having the best in the .
This is a splendid store to tie to for clothes, for
our garments are always faithful and honest.
Frank Wilson,
THE KING CLOTHIER.
Pulley Bowen
THE HOME OF WOMAN'S FASHIONS.
When one something to
sell the way to get a purchaser
is to buy publicity It makes no
difference how good an article is,
whether it be merchandise or
machinery, its continued success
mu-t come through advertising.
Newspaper advertising is always
the basis of prosperity, the med-
through which public
is most readily attracted.
Signs circulars are but
extravagant monstrosities. They
offend rather than interest
purchasers When a man
buys a newspaper it is with the
knowledge that it contains ad-
When he buys a rail-
road ticket his trust is that the
road will not be lined with hid-
billboards. Finding them
ho confine himself to his paper
and reads everything including
Letter.
honored father.
The way the e presses of the
plant bum with the day
electric current i something
to look at. We don't care how
ft you pile in orders for job
printing now.
Sidelights en Royalty.
What queer Little sidelights on
life come sometimes from the
quaintest quarters. An old lady
named who wanted to be dis-
charged from Windsor work-
house, has mentioned incidentally
that she made the king's waist-
coat, of with silver buttons.
when majesty was ii boy in kilts,
and once she received
lings for washing some
chiefs for Victoria at Wind-
castle, her clean hand-
kerchief. means
It would that
a domestic contretemps is not wholly
unknown even in the most exalted
families.
There is no more favorite
in the of commons than T. P.
who, although severe in
public i- good
and friendly in private life.
i with the Troy
aristocrat with the representative
of labor. chats with Mr.
and he with the
prime In fact he is on
terms of friendship and intimacy
with fellow member of the
house ex.
whom he once denounced
as fur baring, apparently
least, betrayed tho Irish members in
connection with certain legislation.
In Italy.
The insanitary stabling of cattle
in Italy and tuberculosis
have developed u new form of in-
A company has been es-
insuring butchers against
condemnation of beef by sanitary
Butchers pay to this
company a premium for each head
of cattle slaughtered in the
pal abattoirs or for carcasses brought
there for inspection, and if the meat
is condemned the company
the dealer and retains the
carcass.
He
Two Washington meet-
in the street, fell into a discus-
of the peculiarities of a mutual
friend. Said kind a
is man anyhow Seems
to me he never do no
he is industrious, all
promptly responded the second
if he do
Why, only week d it
man spent two whole days to
his wife a stags-
tine.
We will inaugurate Our Spring Season by
putting on display the newest
ideas to be shown in
SILKS WHITE
We have no trash or Special Sale stuff but
we will have the latest and best things that
were obtainable in the American markets
and we cordially invite the Ladies that are
desirous seeing the NEWEST
I IN SILKS AND WHITE GOODS
to call at our establishment and the H
Very truly yours,
eyes
PULLEY BOWEN
Tobacco Pack Barns and Cot-
ton Gins
insured.
Reasonable Rates.
Apply to H. A. WHITE,
INSURANCE, GREENVILLE, N. C.
It is sure to pay you
This department is in charge of F. C. NYE, who is authorized to rep-
resent the Eastern Reflector in Winterville and territory
i .-.
For
Hooey bid the
when it is known causes burglary,
murders, etc. The money will be
safer and your family is safe if you
put the money in the Dank.
The Bank of Winterville is a safe
place to keep it. You can get it
whenever you want it.
Misses Fannie Harris Essie
and Eliza Crisp went to
rs Thursday.
L. L. Kittrell and wife and Miss
Mollie Bryan went to Kinston and
returned Thursday.
takes the place of Colo
We sell it.
B. T. Cox, Bro.
Nicest line of shirts ever
shown in Winterville at
Harrington, Barber Co.
Miss Lillian Campbell left for
her home at Saturday
morning, after spending some
time visiting friends here.
L. C. Arthur Greenville was
here Thursday.
J. B. Little went t
We mill have few cop-
of Bible-, we are off-
to trade at very low
prices.
B. T. Cox, Bro.
Go to the drug dime of B. T.
Cox Bro for T. Wood
grade turnip and ratty
seed.
No need of not having good
pants Harrington, Barber
Co., have just received a now lot,
that i id sell
Several of our people
service at Ayden Sunday.
Prof. F. C. Nye returned from
Oak City after
a very canvass of
section in behalf of Winterville
High School. Booms are being
engaged daily.
and sister
Mrs. Alexander, spent Thursday
with Mrs. W. L. House-
C. W. Bailey and little son of
Bethel were visiting Bryan
Thursday.
a n-w n. ring
i P
Nice line of fresh
ways on hand
Co.
A nice of drugs ways hand
at Co's.
A large of suit r i .
and of all and
grades has j arrived at
the A. W.
Co.
the summer rill need good
traveling trunk. Sue them
bargains.
Miss Florence of Conetoe,
who has been visiting lier
Mrs. J. L. Jackson, returned to her
home Saturday evening.
T. H. King lie id terries in
the Baptist Saturday night
utter which there w i- a confer-
of the church.
Florence returned to
her home near after a very
visit at the home of J.
I. Jackson.
A load of us, received
at Harrington, Harbor Co.,
Iron natures
great household remedy. A con
Manly Jackson returned from Mineral Water.
Morehead Friday. blood from Cues
Jerry Nichols went to Kidney trouble,
I plaint, Female weakness, ruin
B. P. Manning Co, will at
tho large new store in T-
block They will have more to say Mr. and Mrs. W. B left
in a few evening for n visit to
Ii. D. Carroll, of at Plymouth.
preached an excellent r, n. Carroll, of William.
at the church left for his homo Saturday
night. afternoon.
For fruit jars and rubbers go
to bet Co.
i at
. room for our
and to
h-
t for
Pint. j
SO Pants for
Harrington, Burlier Co.
yards and Hamburgs
at c t. mid yet the
bargains.
Barber Co.
Straws way the wind
blows, just not the stream of in
customers in and out from their plant.
Harrington, Co's.
All colors of paint, and yellow
at Co.
A. W. Ange Co. are clean-
out summer goods cheap.
1.50 pants cents
1.25 cents
2.00 ,,
2.25
3.00
The A. ti. Cox Co. have just
received a new boiler for their plant
They are continually making
the equipment of
C. J. Jackson want to Grimes-
land Saturday morning.
Quite a crowd
attended the primary at Ayden
Saturday afternoon.
Miss Bessie, Mooring, who finish
ed the college course
at W. II. S. last May, is visiting
1.76 Mrs. G K. Lineberry. She will at
2.19 tend tho Baptist University fir
Currituck county's
famous man, is dead of
He was the largest
man i-i the before
his Hi
the and most active man
in and had travels I all
over to fairs and
At death ho was years
How K- Got Invited to Dine.
A i- told of a couple
fail . . live .-i few apart
act .-i the
fine i i c ailed on the other.
hi ; ill d i tine
. idled upon, by the
I III I old fellow
lie ii ill table enjoying his din-
The visitor drew toward
. the old farmer to
. i dine. The old farm
the news up your way
news,
v. I
ii thought the
I did
of news that i
. I I
, nil
I; .- John bus n t it
mil does c fifth
. and looks on.
i i I do. n d
put up another
Ii
All qualities of calico at man this coming year. predict
Good at this for her an excellent record.
rainy weather.
Roy T Cox who has been vis-
relatives in Morehead City
for sometime Friday
Mrs. Agues Miss
Nickels are in town today.
A. G. Cox went to to-
day on business.
Prof. Q. B returned
Mrs. F. C. Nye from western part the Slate Sun-
morning to relatives at day waning.
Chapel Hill. Sum who lived near here,
Contractors of wood and brick i died Sunday at hi home. Mr,
buildings. See for lowest
prices. Prompt attention given.
J. R. Cooper,
W. Nobles,
J. E. Buck.
We will admit that advertising
repays its cost manifold to any
business. But after all the things
itself its quality for less money
than it can be had elsewhere, is
the best scheme we have
a good farmer ind leaves a
wife and one child He will
buried today.
Misses Laura Cox and Kale
Chapman Sunday with Miss
Carroll in the Black Jack
section.
W. H. Rouse returned from
Saturday.
Leslie Smith, of Falkland, spent
Sunday here Moo-
yet. However it is being demon- A
. .
l. mail urn.
yards nice summer lawns,
to us by mail orders
are constantly receiving from
of a distance, who have seen
our stock made inquiries about
prices.
Carolina Supply Go.
For hay, corn and oats go
u n Barber Co.
Prof. F. C. Nye who has been
canvassing in county in
the interest Of Winterville High
returned Wednesday
evening much gratified over the
in that section.
voiles, lusters, at cost.
Co.
Nice cm red herrings at
ton, B Co.
Fancy and white waitings, all
washable, cost.
Co.
Nice mullets at
ton, Barber
A full line of summer silks all
at cost. Barber d Co.
H. Near Equator,
i- rally mi
a is the
earth, but it i- not. The
nigh i in e torrid zone frequently
are col. Travelers right
the equator, under n and
a pair of blankets. During the hot-
test month in central the
never registers above
degrees. Tho interior of
Africa is not low hind, not i
steaming jingle, is
The land i fro i
on i until
i i .
i--on i-vii. . ; . .
r I l n
County I In Superior Court,
Bast Carolina Railway
T. W
a Shelly Swain
guardian of lite
a defendant
in the entitled cans-, will lake
that a special en-
as above, has commenced
in the Superior court of
before tho to c a
of way for the plaintiff's
across a tract of land in
township, Pitt county, in the
sad defendant And
said defendant will further take
that he is required to appear at the
the Clerk of Superior court of
said county on Friday the
August in the Greenville,
and answer or to the petition
complaint in said proceeding, or
tho plaintiff will apply to the court for
he relief therein Demanded,
the 24th day of July
D. C. MOORE,
Clerk
A of Pitt
county will be held at the
Id the town Greenville,
at M, Wednesday i;. h
1906, for the of i.
for the Legislature
mil various emu officer-.
Township Primal Dene-
-i the several
precincts are hereby called to n e-;
at usual places on Saturday,
the 11th day of August, 1906, at
o'clock p. m., to elect delegate
to county nominal,
Constables, Justices of Peace,
and elect executive com-
The townships are en-
titled to delegates alternates
as follows.
Beaver Dam
II
Bethel
Carolina
Falkland
II
Swift Greek ti
It is hoped that a full attendance
of the Democratic voters each
township will be present and
select their deb i In accordance
the of the party,
By order of the
W. L. L I. MOORE,
Secretary.
by the Governor.
State of Carolina
Department
Whereas official Information has
been received at this that
w. II. Harrington Jr. late of tho
of charged with
and assault upon W. J. Tell, and
whereas, it appears tho said W.
Harrington Jr. has fled the State
or so conceals himself that the
nary law cannot be served
upon bun.
Now, therefore, I, H. Glenn.
of of North Car
y virtue of authority me vested by
law. do issue this my proclamation,
Ottering a reward Hue
Dollars for the apprehension and
II. Harrington Jr.
lo the Sheriff at the
Courthouse in Greenville N. C. and I
do enjoin all officers of the Stan- and
ail assist in bringing
criminal to justice.
Done at cur City of Raleigh
day of July, in the year of our
one thousand nine hundred and six
and in the hundred and thirty
year of out American
U. GLENN,
By the Governor.
A. II.
Private Secretary.
Modest Claims Often the
Conviction.
When Maxim, the famous gun
tor, placed his before a
if judges, be stated power
to be much below what he felt sure the
would accomplish The
trial was therefore a great surprise
instead of disappointment. It is the
same with the manufacturers of
Colic, Cholera and
ea Remedy. They do nit publicly
boast all this remedy will
but prefer to let tho users make
the statements, what they do claim, is
that it will positively cure
dysentery, pains in the stomach
bowels and been known to
fall, for sale by
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
For Register of Deeds.
I hereby announce myself a
candidate for Register of Deeds
of Pitt county, subject to the ac-
of the Democratic primaries
and county convention.
W. M. Moore
N. C.
m,
We can solve it for
FREE
To sufferers of Kidney, Liver or
Bladder troubles. Other
say a bottle and if
it cure will refund
your say a
full size bottle of
and if it benefits you, then
SOL until
This advertisement entitles you
to a bottle SOL at
DRUG STORE.
Only a limited number of bottles
given away. Don't miss this op
to test
SOL.
Notice
I announce myself a can
for the nomination f.-r
Register of Deeds of Pitt county,
subject to the of the Dem
convention, and will
appreciate support friends
may give me. J. C. Lanier.
To the Voters Pitt County
I take this method to
myself a candidate for the office of
of Deeds.
If I am nominated and I
will endeavor to till the office h
credit to myself, satisfaction
to the people.
I am not nominated, I will do
in my power to elect the
and the entire Democrat
ticket. fully,
C. NOBLES.
July 1906.
Leadership
Furniture Sale Competition is Brisk and
Furniture Sale Claims are many and loud.
WHO WHY
What shall decide There is but one
test. That sale is best and most important
that offers you
The Lowest Prices the
Come convinced. to please.
a. a. i f i
Pictures Framed t Order.
BIG GUT m
II fl
e are now selling our
lawns,
at
laces and
cost.
The price on all Dry Goods and
Notions will be marked down low.
3.00
Shoes at w
2.50
Shoes at
figured
at
figured
Lawn at
1-2 cent
Percale at
A. F. C. Qr
hams at
Jas f
Save the Worry
The hot weather brings you
enough discomfort without adding to it by worrying over whit o
buy for breakfast, dinner or supper. With a of
Groceries, Canned Goods, Package
Goods, Pickles, Butter Cheese, Coffee,
Tea, dandles, Fruits, as f carry, the selecting and buy-
are easy and tho all saved It will take do argument to
you of if you visit my store and see what I carry.
You can one door North of
J. B
Neat Job Printing
Our specialty.
Reflector Job Printing Office
I Inventory SalE
Absolute Surrender of All Summer Goods Now Under Our Roof. All
Question of Former Price, Values, Cost or the like Completely
-OVERT
There are Sales of Some Kind, Somewhere every day of the week. Sift the best of them and you
will fail to find one that will come within speaking distance of the one
that will commence here
ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 10th, 1906
All Greenville looks to Stores. C. T. has always been recognized as an aggressive
merchant, meeting any and all emergencies, hard tasks and strong propositions, fairly and squarely
In the face. To get clear of this stock, no matter what the sacrifice. That is extremely strong
store talk, designedly so. We urge you to come here Friday and verify it. Sales of every
sort never held out such money saving inducements.
THE MOST FORCEFUL WORDS WOULD NOT EXAGGERATE.
French Dress Ginghams
Old Figure Be. yards
to each customer. styles to
select from. New figure 1-2
Embroideries.
Old Figure
New figure
Colored Lawn
Old figure New figure
Ladies Vests
Old figure New figure
Necessity Knows IN. Law.
Ways Different
We inaugurate this final disposal of timely
dry goods, clothing, shoes, hats, furniture, car-
pets, etc. just in the best season. Provide now
for family while this involuntary onslaught of
private property is being dispatched. The
minded who have profited by our past
sales will be here in full force. You never have
and never will be disappointed at
Mens Wools Suits
Old figure New styles.
New figure
White
Old figure Sc New figure
Ladies Black Hose
Old figure New figure
Boys Suits, All Sizes
Old figure
New figure
Friday Saturday And Monday.
-H
Boys Suits All Sizes
id figure 82.00
New figure
figure
New figure
Mens Pat Leather
Old figure
New figure
At These Absurd Prices We Are Go-
to Limit to Days Only
This gives you ample time to gather together
a new suit for the father brother and son, a
new dress tor the mother, sister or daughter, a
roll of new matting, a bed stead, shoes perhaps.
You are bound to need something in our line.
Will Do The Work of
Mens Sum. Undershirts
Old figure flow
Window Shades
Old figure New
Ladies Pat Tip
Shoes
Old figure
New figure
That You Get Your Share Friday.
This business has been built by unusual efforts that have been made and the unusual service that it has rendered
along with the rare values thus given Hundreds of values that will find no rival outside
will be shown and proven to you when you arrive Friday the first day we operate.
The Store That
Greenville.
mot- if.,
PARKER COBB BROS. CO
DEALER
DRESSED AND KILN-DRIED Norfolk, Va,
Cotton and Broker in
LATHS, SHINGLES Stocks, Cotton, an
AND BRICK Private to Tort Bagging, Ties and Bags furnished on application.
and shipments work guaranteed Turn
C and Orleans
How He Got to Din.
A story is told of a couple of
farmers who live I few miles apart
according to the Buffalo Time
One day one palled on the other.
happening around at dinner tune
The person upon, by the
via- rather a penurious old fellow
the table enjoying his din-
The visitor toward the
table, expect the old to
invite him to dine. The old farm
kept on eating.
the news up your way,
neighbor n
believe
Presently a thought struck the
visitor. I. es. friend, I did
hear of ore item of news that i.-
is
John has a cow that
has live
that so Hood gracious I
What in thunder 1- fifth calf
do when the others arc
he stands and looks on,
just as I do. like a dumb
put up another
Heat Near the Equator.
H is generally supposed that
Africa is the warmest
place on earth, but it is not. The
nights in the torrid zone frequently
are cold. Travelers sleep, right
the equator, under a quilt and
a pair of blankets. During the hot-
test month in central Africa the
thermometer never registers above
degrees. The interior of
Africa is not low land, not a
steaming jungle, as is commonly
supposed. The land rises from the
coast, plateau on until it
is from to feet above
pea level, and with every feet
of ascent the thermometer falls a
degree.
The Widow He Married.
A clergyman who was a
hod three grownup daughters.
occasion to go away on a visit
for a few weeks, he wrote home
from time to time. In one of his
letters he informed them that he
I had a strapping widow
with six
You may imagine what a stir
in the household. When the
vicar returned home one of his
daughters, her eyes red with weep
the widow married.
I married her to another
He Made Good.
me plenty of said
the poor but honest youth, I'll
get
And he did.
Ten years later he had acquired a
fortune from manufacture of
i campaign Spec-
And He Lost Out.
It had been all over between
them for nearly thirty-seven sec-
he queried, don't
you give hack the
she answered, shall re-
it just to keep my hand
Parental Consideration.
says he values his
ions because they are the children
of his
in that case he should real-
the impropriety of to get
everybody he meets to adopt
Washington Star.
stimulate the LIVER,
strengthen the digestive organs.
the bowels, arc
as an
MEDICINE,
In malarial districts their virtues
lire widely recognized, they
peculiar properties In freeing
the system that poison.
linear coated.
No Substitute.
D. W.
IN
1866.1
Q L. JOHNSON,
j f. PERRY
. . . Contractor, Builder.
Norfolk. Va. ,
Tile Setter.
Citron Factors and handlers of Plans submitted and
All
key job
when ever desired
Groceries
And Provisions
Cotton Bagging and
Ties always on hand
Fresh Goods kept con-
In stock. Country
Produce Bought and Sold
j D. W.
GREENVILLE
North Carolina.
Friend, This is Worth j
Suppose You Stop and See
Isn't it Wonderful
Greensboro, N. C. Match 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 eczema from
the lime she was three wee- old,
until she was six years old. She
is now perfectly well and I feel
that I speak too highly of
it has had a symptom of
it for six years. Respectfully,
J. W. COBB.
To Publishers
and Printers
We have an entirely new
process, on which patents
are pending, whereby we
can reface old Brass Col
and Head Rules,
pt. and thicker, and make
them fully as good as now
and without any unsightly
knobs or feet on the bot-
tom.
PRICES
Column and Head
regular
I,. S and
Head in
and over per
A sample of refaced
Rule, full
Will be cheerfully
sent on application.
Printers Iv Co
Manufactures of Type and
Nigh Grade Printing Mater
N. Ninth Street. Philadelphia, p
K SOUTHERN R. R. CO
N.
Steamboat Service.
Steamer L. leaves
Washington daily
at a. iii. for Greenville; leaves
Greenville daily
in. for Washington,
Connecting at Washington with
Norfolk Southern Railroad tor
Norfolk, Baltimore, Philadelphia,
New York, Boston and all other
points North. Connects a Norfolk
all points West.
Shippers should order their
freight via Norfolk, care Norfolk
, Southern R. R.
Wailing hours subject to change
without notice.
J. J. CHERRY, Agent, Green-
ville, H. C.
General T. and
f. Agent, Norfolk, Va.
M. K. KING, V. G. M.
I Not Quite
w. Bow often you can set a
thing
nail or screw driver or
lacking. Have a good
too box and lie prepared for
Our line of tools
could desire, and
will see that your tool
box does not lack a single
useful article.
Of Course
You get Harness,
Horse Goods,
of
Corey
Moon Inhabited.
Science ha proven that the moon has
an atmosphere, which makes life in
some form possible on that satellite,
hut not for human beings, who have a
hard enough time on this earth of ours,
Hitlers cure Bilious-
chills, aid
Dyspepsia, Torpid
Liver, Kidney complaints, General
Debility and Female weaknesses.
as general Tonic
for weak persons and especially
for the aged. It induces sound sleep,
Fully guaranteed by J. L.
Price only
NOTICE
Having made arrangement to
the Nelson
and to sell
a will he pleased to
in need of Apply
J. A. Griffin. Ayden, N.
STATEMENT
OF TOWN FINANCES.
Continued from yesterday
INSOLVENT LIST FOR THE TOWN OF
N. C.
And the Greenville Graded School Dis-
for the Year 1905.
While Amount.
H A Blow.
J P Baker, gone
TB Cherry. .
Jno Clark, .
gone .
T A Duke.
O Fleming,
F M Hilliard, gone
J E Hammond,
W E Harris, gone .
A Jenkins, gone
D dead.
James.
L Livers, gone .
C R Lincoln, gone.
Jack Daniel.
Fields
Oscar Foreman, gone.
Frank .
Wm Gray, go e.
G W Harris, unknown.
Charlie Hayes .
W H none
Willie
Noah Jr.
Win gone.
P Johnson.
Win Jenkins, gone.
R L Kearney.
Jim King.
A King.
Latham, gone .
J. T. Meadows.
J C Savage.
R C White, gone.
Negroes
Frank Anderson.
id
Walter
gone
Peebles .
Reed, gone.
John Taft.
Henry
Wilson .
Wm
Wilson Wright,
Simon Williams.
Jas Patterson.
Julius Barber, gone.
The Butler.
Peter P Blount.
Henry
Alex Bailey.
Washington Bryant.
Jack Bryant.
Peter Clark.
Jr.
SCHOOL DISTRICT.
Chas G
Ales Bullock, dead .
Major Pollard, Jr gone.
White insolvents in town.
insolvents la town
Treating Wrong Disease.
Many times women call n their family
physicians. Buffeting, as they Imagine,
one from dyspepsia, another from heart
disease, another from liver or kidney
disease, another from nervous exhaustion
or prostration, another pain here and
there, and in till way they all present
alike In themselves and their
and Indifferent, or over-ban doctor,
distinct diseases, for be,
assuming then to be such, prescribes his
pills potions. In reality. are all
only caused by some uterine
disease. The physician. Ignorant of the
of suffering, encourages this
until large hills are made. The
hut
worse, reason of the delay, wrong
treatment and com
A proper medicine like Hr
In Mir
would have entirely removed the disease,
thereby dispelling all those distressing
symptoms, and Instituting comfort In-
stead of misery. Ii has been
well said, that disease is half
Pierce's Favorite Prescription Is a
scientific carefully devised
an experienced and skillful physician,
and to woman's delicate system.
It Is made of native medicinal roots and
Is perfectly harmless In Its effects amp
As u powerful invigorating tonic
imparts strength to
th whole system and to the organs dis-
feminine in particular. For over-
worked,
teachers, milliners, dressmakers,
seamstresses, housekeepers,
nursing mother, feeble women get.-
Hr. Pierce's Favorite prescription
Is the greatest earl lily mi-
equaled a an cordial ant,
tonic.
Asa soothing and strengthening
Favorite Prescription
and is Invaluable in allaying and sub
doing nervous excitability, Irritability,
nervous exhaustion, nervous prostration.
neuralgia, hysteria, spasms, chorea. St
Vitus's dance, and distressing,
symptoms commonly attendant
functional and organic disease of the
uterus. It induces refreshing Bleep and
mental anxiety and despondency.
Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets invigorate
the liver and bowels, one to
three u to lake as candy.
H. A.
JOHN A RICKS
Sticks.
HEADQUARTERS FOR
GENERAL MErCHANDISE.
Having consolidated the two stocks of H. A. and John A.
store we are prepared to furnish our customers anything needed in
Dry goods and groceries
is one
SUMMARY GENERAL FUND.
By amount on band July 1st, 1905,
By amount received from all sources,
To amount paid out as per vouchers,
To amount transferred to White Cemetery
Fond,
To amount transferred to Fund,
To amount paid White, Treas. Pitt Co.
from dispensary,
1778
Oil
To amount on hand to balance,
INTEREST ON IMPROVEMENT BONDS.
Day Current.
Superintendent A. Dunlap
got the new machinery at the
power house installed Thursday
for providing the town day
a test was
made. Today MM current has been
on with occasional interruptions
for adjustments. The day current
is a great in operation
motors and fans and the people me
delighted with it. It will also be
a stimulus to the of
various small enterprises. a power
to operate them cm easily lie had
Now let the people rally to the
support of the plant and give it all
the patronage
We will carry an up-to-date line
Hats, Shoes, dress goods, Notions, Sc.
In Groceries we will have at all times a full line or the very best goods, not only
the staples like
Meat, Flour, Sugar, coffee, but all kinds of
canned goods, the finest brands
We can supply anything you need to wear or to eat, and pay highest prices for
COUNTRY PRODUCE. prices of our goods will please you.
Ricks,
GREENVILLE, N. C.
By amount on hand July 1st, 1905,
By amount received from Taxes,
To paid as per Coupons,
To on band to balance,
INTEREST ON SCHOOL BONDS.
By amount on hand July 1st, 1905,
By amount received from Taxes,
To paid as per Coupons,
To hand to
Water and Light Commission.
STATEMENT.
Oil
MAINTENANCE GRADED SCHOOLS.
By on band July 1st, 1905,
By amount received from all sources,
To amount paid out as per Vouchers,
To amount on hand to balance, 168.50
WHITE CEMETERY.
By on hand July 1st, 1905,
By amount received from Chas.
By borrowed from General Fund,
To amount paid out,
COLORED CEMETERY.
By on hand July 1st, 1905,
By amount received from Cobb
E Buck,
To paid out,
To amount hand to balance,
10.1
SEWERAGE FUND.
By transferred from Fund,
ii
J. C. Tyson, Town Clerk, do hereby certify that the foregoing
is a true statement of the receipts and disbursements of the funds of
the Town of Greenville, for the year, ending Jane 30th. 1900.
Clerk
Come in and examine my
CORN PLANTERS, GUANO SOWERS, DISC
HARROWS, SMOOTHING HARROWS, ONE
AND TWO HORSE STEEL PLOWS, WIRE
FENCE FOR FARM OR GARDEN AND WASH-
MACHINES.
Water
vice Commercial
and Light
vice Town.
Water Taps.
Town for
Inside Wiring and Fix-
.
Receipt
Day labor.
Salaries.
Freight and Drays.
Taps and i
Waterworks .
Meters.
pairs at Plant .
; Stationery and Printing
Electric Construction .
Supplies
Fixtures .
Fuel.
Alum, Oil and
Phone Office Kent
Insurance .
Water Analyses .
Amount to balance.
1890
1.3
IS
Knowing
HALF OF IT.
battle is won if k r i h i it v i
Same thing when it comes to buying
w. at to v. i. where co buy, and you are going to pay is where the
saving con
My prices will you that this is place to
buy in quantity.
COTTON SEED. MEAL AND HULLS
Hay, Corn. Oats Bran. Ship Stuff, Lime and Groceries.
When this line it will be to your to
see
F- V- JOHNSTON-
Leader In Low Prices for Cash.
RESOURCES.
hand .
Balance due for Water
and Lights for
Bills due for Wiring
Material.Stock, Goal, Office Fix-
and Tools,
LIABILITIES.
Bills due by
Amount to balance.
1617
Yours to serve,
H. L.
The Hardware Man.
-15
R. J. COBB, Chairman.
JAS. MOTE,
J. L.
A . . t S
once In in
midst of hi in i n
So, ran
possibly son et
of his Ii
this personal u
clear, vi .; deli
, .
Susan
nil h I her.
l T
mi
the hail
ye hue n h
a bur i. i
and
i lid
in
; tor
. And I
I That
in ii see. And
made but
IS Her Long
know I've been so
anxious to hear from that friend of
mine who i; on such an interesting
trip to South
Dora Yes.
Well, id a long lot
tor from she says is,
ii h the
All the was i it a
pun had nut on board
K; r IV
i no
to altar with
liar, hut or
have
a i i,
I The
nail. to new
home, re row in until the
following . start on
their hon i o I -1 leaving
they pt . I visit to their re-
relative.
In G-. . .I i
ii hi that a
tourist in Id catch Hi
k train for lie on
Pools I
, a liar
n d,
and a i received of
early t in in ; the
awoke hi-; t at half
i boots, who
listened to II of anger that
was m him in mild
prise. ii . sir, you was
not so h. I II The man in the
next v. in catch the
loci; i- and no wakened
HIE AI. J
drew i w nitS
him was v. u tin palace
of I ; i Ira II
lie Mil ho . . dinner
;, I mi . in, ill
it Ii p an,
; ; I II . II lo
a Io
. i re urn to Washington
c in liter t lied on
t, i I ii- lie
leaving the e, after
thanking him . ; i i; appointment
to the i on it-.- told of the
question n asked.
tin it from his
mouth, ha gave the reply that might
haw been mads by i in the
lowing words;
office and I
making this long
he replaced his cigar and walked
S. M. SCHULTZ
Wholesale and retail Grocer and
furniture paid for
Hides, Fur. Seed, Oil
Turkeys, Egg, etc. Red
Mai tresses, Oak Suite, Ba
Carriages, Go-Carts,
suits. Tables, Lounges, Safes, P
and Gail Ax
High Key West Che-
roots, Hoary Can-
Cherries, Peaches, Apples,
Pine Apples, Jelly, Milk
Flour Sugar,
Lye, Food, Matches, Oil,
Lotion and Hulls, Gar
ii o Seeds, Oranges, Apples, Nuts
Caudle. Dried apples,
Currents, Raisins,
nail Chit Ware, I'll- and
Wart, C
. lie . Butter, Now
i i-. lit, and
I m Quality and
,.;
M. SCHULTZ
Tl-e
No carpenter's chisel can d n
ii e v. ii than is I urned
with ease and neatness by the
ti This is t c prim pal
tool with i clever
builders con rue I their dams.
outer surface of tooth i- a seals
of very In rd i while body
of it Is of tor As tho
softer wears away in u
the of tho a chisel-
like bevel, leaving a thin, slightly
projecting edge of hard enamel as
as any tool
from tho in scale
of enamel gives softer
supplies . and thus
the combination forms.
tool, which actually itself
by use.
.
m-
, ii mm
M l J I
-tiC
An Unlucky
On the 21st of December,
gave up the com-
of the fleet and returned to
England. He was succeeded by Ad-
between whom and
a signal parting took place
which will long be remembered a a
standing joke in the navy.
As Admiral left the fleet
at the crews both Eng-
French ships manned the
yards and gave him a parting
At the same by the
desire Dundee, a nm
up to Sir E. Lyons on hoard the
Agamemnon. attend
to which Sir E. Lyons
to hoisted in reply,
await
But in real life hanging
and happiness are generally
to have no very close
yd in the signal are
very much alike. Unfortunately, in
the hurry to to Admiral Dun-
the flog the former instead
of latter word was hoisted,
what worse the stupid blunder
was mt discovered hauled down
till the whole fleet had seen and read
A Good
An officer of a certain regiment
was one morning his
on parade when he came
to an Irishman who had evidently
not shaved for some days. Halting
in front of the man, he said.
how is it you have not shaved this
morning
have, was the reply.
dare you tell
said the officer, a heard on
you like
said Paddy,
There's only one sharing
in our room, and there was
nine us shaving at. the same
time, and maybe i shared
other chap's Pearson's
Weekly.
A Step Saver.
When Mr-. chose the
with the mirror in the
front door of it laughed. I
exclaimed Mrs. Flat-.
bridling at once, man ha
no interest in saving his wife l
he can appreciate
the advantage of her being able to
get dinner half again quicker
through not having to run to some
other part of the house every
she wonders how her hair is looking j
or her apron behind or something.
.,. A Rustic Critic.
One day while was en-
gaged in painting bis famous
among th
feeds and rushes on the banks of
near Perth, a voice came from
over the
n, did never try
replied
painting slowly.
A pause.
a said th
voice.
I suppose
Another we. The thrust
it.- liter the place.
k LITTLE NONSENSE.--
New and
came of It.
A certain good natured
whose rung late one night,
supposing that the summons was
from one who needed his services,
rose from bed. put on his dressing
gown and went down to the door.
A young man stood there holding
a huge package, from which buds
loaves were
Miss Smith asked the
man.
has answered the
doctor. Mis Smith was his cook.
am tarry, sir. to call so late.
S went wrong with the car
I was in. I'll leave for her, sir,
if will kindly give it to her in
the
said the doctor, lie
took the closed the
door and earned the flowers into the
k u hen. There he placed a dish-
in the sink, drew a few inches
of water in it, pressed the
bare of the package into the water
and went hack to bed. thinking how
pleated the cook would be.
The next morning ho went into
the kitchen early to find the cook
holding a dripping bundle. Her
manner was belligerent, and her
tone was in keeping with it.
I had the wot did
said the. empty the
on them I'd let them see if
they could put my new hat in a
dishpan, I
The doctor left the kitchen some-
what hurriedly, and not until he
was safe in his study did he give
vent to the laughter was con-
Ledger.
Proof of Sincerity.
Wat
are his intentions sin-
in his love letters
he never writes
Brooklyn Eagle.
Misunderstood
told he'd
like to me. and then he added
that if I treated him coldly he'd go
away and never come back. So I
told him do as he liked.
So ho didn't kiss yon
aid I felt so mortified,
the
Press.
stupid thing Philadelphia
A sheriff
gotten i.
for fare, lie
have lost it.
said the
face and
man who .
such ft
cu i
for its own
dryly said.
j i
Poor
had for-
ii Asked
-aid, have paid
you pay
now,
look into my
me do look like a
Wild tell you a lie for
n The
i i the
u n guarantee
integrity and then
just yon for
Ain't It the Truth
queried little Tom-1
Toddles, are the city
,.
city authorities, my son.
replied Toddles officials
who claim to have no authority
when the dear public wants some-
thing Tribune.
Retribution to Come.
i baked this this
began Mr.-.
gave in the recipe for
n ind, replied her
bide your
time, even with her
son o
Assorting Himself.
gel i of
all pro-.-. m I the reporter.
you
said the meek little man,
mi y down Mrs. Henry
Poi.
; . Mr. and Mrs. Henry,
Peck, i i
v., Id r ti he replied,
with a furtive t ml-
for don't
gave it t that
H- Pithy
v.evil to find I
in i
. In I
lit. ; ;
lady u ; d a d
which
. ;.
the a i
k on
Oh, Mr
lull of
i replied the fa-
i my
k part I I there is of the
Hound, r I
Appropriate.
-They used to have coach
NOW have automobile dogs. In
time the. will hive airship dogs.
I what kind of n
dog an airship dog would
-Why, a of
Orleans Times-Democrat
you are enjoying
vacation. ,
,. I I
congress. r
lief to have a real i for
down Hi i
honk sale r day, and the
bought live on qr.
-N c, she heard oat
there i- electricity in
New.-.
City Country
an who belongs to
what ca led mi mi
class gets more I
. be r
Social s-e n in the
com i
-ii; -i
rt
I.
V-l-r
THE EASTERN REFLECTOR.
U J Editor and Owner.
Twice-a-Week and Friday.
ONE PER YEAR
VOL No.
THE ODD FELLOWS
GREENVILLE, Pin COUNTY. NORTH CAROLINA FRIDAY. AUGUST 1906.
G.
STORES
lite of a shoe is the only true test.
Buy a pair of thy and you will be
surprised at their snug faultless fit, at the light-
they impart to your gait, at their handsome
shapely appearance, and distinctive style. You
Swill no longer feel that drag to your step, that
I dead weight, that tire; reeling.
I here is no article of dress that can thwart
la plus, her pleasure, or
irritate her like an ting shoe, wear
I a your foot troubles
J. R S J G.
Say About Trip to Aurora.
at a. m. the
little ship tie, by that
Capt. W. E.
Proctor and hi- well trained
set sail for the of Aurora will-
Odd Fellow- board. fr m
Greenville from our sister
Ayden. The purpose
trip was to attend the
of Odd Fellows of No
which was scheduled to meet
L No.
above date. They lot it, they
got it, they have had it if ever
they ask here is to they
. will get it again.
To begin with, the day was fine,
the way was pleasant and nothing
whatever to mar the
pleasure of the cracker jack
board-
On arrival at Washington
the boys struck a bee line for
breakfast, ding a little more
than an hour the up-to-date
town of Washington. Promptly
at the little craft shoved off,
leaving should
one inquire for us, just say Bro.
got de coon and gone. For
never, hours smoothly sailed
on the beam I waters of the Pain-
river, but when abreast
of that stream of water that flows
through God's country, South
Greek, a magnet drew
the little into its waters and
gently led her her various
windings safe port. it
was that beheld a
splendid town, lull of splendid
people, every thought seem-
ed to be for our happiness
pleasure. They thoroughly
in every way. The
extended us by the people
Aurora both ladies and gentle-
men cannot be excelled. We fully
realize that we made a mistake in
not going prepared to stay a week.
more could lie said about
the trip but, for lack of space we
are compelled to cut it short. We
had a trip coming home,
arriving here at o'clock Friday
a. m. Brothers of we will
never forget you. We want the boys
of Aurora Lode No. to ac-
with the compliments of
Lodge No. and Ayden
Lodge No. a year's
to cur home paper, Eastern
Reflector.
Let us hear you occasion-
ally, just drop a line to the editor
and he will do rest.
Dec. 0th we -hall meet again
in Ayden. We Ayden is
alright, but the set her
enough to jar th Grand Lodge.
The proceedings of the district
meeting will be published In a
later
With best wishes for the future
success of meetings, we are
yours in F. L. and T. The boys of
and den.
E.
District No.
COUNTY CONVENTION
HUNSUCKER FOR COMMISSIONER
To the voter- Pitt We
the undersigned voters of Content-
township to present to
you Mr. R. II. us a
candidate for county commissioner
Harrington,
K. I. Manning,
j. K.
W. i .
k toper,
a. W. Ange,
If. Johnson,
Joshua Manning.
XI
The ice factory has already
e a place of many
pie going down to see it is
Enthusiastic Gathering of Demo-
to Nominate County
Tickets.
was the day of days the
present campaign in Pitt county.
Candidates delegates were in
Many came in Tuesday
evening spent the night here.
This morning they were at work
early on the streets, and hand
shaking was much in evidence.
As others through
crowd grew
larger and interest
increased.
the bell rang a few min-
before o'clock the throng
moved to the court house and the
building was well filled when L.
chairman of the county
executive committee, promptly a
noon, rapped the convention to
order. He congratulated the
Democracy of the county upon such
assemblage pointed out to
the delegates the importance of
doing duty well.
W. L. Brown, secretary of the
county executive committee read
the call for the convention,
called the roll of. delegates from
the different townships. Every
township had a full representation.
L. C. Arthur, of Greenville
township, placed J. D. Cox,
in nomination as per-
chairman of the
and he was
elected.
Alston Grimes, of placed
W. L. Brown, and D. J. Whichard
in nomination for permanent sec-
and both were
elected.
motion of W. II. Whedbee,
the convention proceeded to the
of the legislative tick-
et first.
O. W. Harrington, placed in
nomination J. L. who
nominated by acclamation.
M. of moved
that J J. be
as of the
by acclamation. This was
seconded by township.
The motion carried with only two
votes.
T. H. of Bethel, asked
if the convention was going to fol-
low the usual custom of taking
from each side of
the There was a loud
from Falkland, and convention
broke into a hearty laugh. He
presented the Julius
Brown.
T. Spier, of
the name of J. J.
A. G. Cox, of
the name of R. R, Cotton.
W. L.
the name of S. M. Jones.
The was called, resulting as
Brown 21.3,
4.7, Cotton 30.7; Jones
no nomination.
Tin- second ballot was- Jones
39.4, Gotten 35.2, Brown 10.8, Sat-
1.8, Blount 0.3.
third ballot was Jones 42.4
Brown 14.8.
The ballot was Jones
rotten I, Brown
Fifth Jones 47.0, Gotten
I, Blown Jones having a
majority his nomination was made
Moore, was nominated for
c mil clerk by
L. W. Tucker, was Dominated
for by acclamation.
T. White, as nominated for
treasurer by acclamation.
Dr. c. was
Dominated coroner by
J. Cox, was nominated for
surveyor by acclamation.
For the names
of Little, W. M. Moore, W
E. Whichard, H. C, .
Will ams, J C.
were . resented
The first was Lanier
Sugg 2.9, Little Moore 23.5,
Whichard Cannon 13.7. Will-
25.7.
The second was Lanier
Little 8.0 Moore
Williams Sugg 1-
The third was Lanier
Little 9.6, Moore 28.1,
Cannon Williams 49.3 Willi-
ams having a majority his
was made unanimous.
It was moved to nominate one
county commissioner at the time.
The names of D. J. Holland, N.
T. Cox, J. Z. Brooks, W. B.
Home, B. W King, W A. James,
Smith. M. G. and R.
were presented. There was
no nomination first ballot. J.
Z. Brooks was nominated on sec-
ballot, N. T. CoX was
D. J.
land was nominated on fourth
lot. on
lot. H. W. King, was nominated
sixth ballot. No nomination
seventh ballot. M. T. Spier was
ballot.
A to adjourn was defeat
ed.
J. W. Smith, offered the follow-
resolution which was
That it is the
of this convention that the
pal county officers should be allow-
ed fair and reasonable salaries for
their service, and that all fees
collected by them should be paid
into county treasury, and that
alter the payment of such salaries
excess there may be
treasury shall be applied to
improvement of the public
roads of
The following resolution was of-
by O. L. Joyner and adopt-
The Democratic par-
being desirous of expressing its
approval satisfaction of I he
forts of its representatives it the
last legislature, t her be it re-
solved,
We endorse their efforts
in securing a law increasing
of jurors, and this in-
crease without expense to the tax
payers by charging each case
jury tax.
We heartily the
work our representatives to
of
dutch law, and we most earn-
urge our representatives in
next legislature to use every
possible to secure repeal
of this unjust law operates
the interest of only a limited
few and to the detriment of all the
people the other
ties on the and
We favor the reduction
both and passenger
therefore endorse fully the
attitude of our representatives
this question urge them to
this end in next leg-
FIRES.
All Fires Must be Reported,
Buildings Inspected and In-
Fires
Commissioner James
R. Young is sending notices to the
chiefs f p lice sher-
the State in regard to fire.
All fires must be reported, all
fires investigated,
all buildings inspected.
The notice is as
Commissioner
of the State to call at-
TOBACCO BOARD OF TRADE PARTY.
Elects Officers for Next Year on Oven by Miss Jamie Bryan Com
Monday.
The Greenville Tobacco of
Trade held its meeting on
Monday. R. O. was re-
elected president, G. Prichard
was elected vice president, C.
W. Harvey was re-elected secretary
and treasurer.
The report of the president ex-
pressed that the
for season of
pounds, against
pounds for the previous
of officers all sou, this being the largest increase
the to the law
Laws 1899 amendments
requiring that all tires be
investigated by the chief of tire
department or chief of police
cities towns of North Car-
by the sheriff when the fie
occurs outside
city town, and that the result
of such be reported
to the Commissioner at
Raleigh.
Under the law the officers are
requited within three days to ex
into the origin and
stances of each fire
their city, town or
within one week to to
such
facts as are called for by the blanks
furnished by Department.
there is any to
suspect that fire is of an in-
or careless origin,
officers must fully investigate
same, and send the facts
to the Insurance Commissioner,
who will look fully into the cir-
and c e arrest of
person guilty of arson.
the law the town
above named are required to
examine ail premises cit-
or towns and have therefrom
all combustible material or
conditions dangerous to
safety of life and
have the right to enter all build
legs and premises for the purpose
of making such examinations.
officer who re-
fuses or neglects comply with
this law is liable t a fine of
Read the
made by any leaf market in
State. market was also con-
the of in-
discriminate drumming h id
discontinued. Fully per cent
of the tanners ate in favor
of Ibis regulation of Hoard of
Trade.
The president also stated that gave him to report that
violations of regulations of the
trade had grown fewer each
year, was less
and strife, and good feeling
between and
sellers exists.
The report also referred to the
fact that this Board is the only
commercial the
town of Greenville, and has, per-
haps, done more for betterment
of the community at large than
any other organization the town
has ever that the Board
should always take a decided
stand tor every improvement
every commercial enterprise that
to the adv of the
town.
OAKLEY ITEMS.
A GOOD TONIC.
Nothing So Inspiring As Music.
N. C, Aug.
We are pleased to note that
Judge W. J. Jenkins is much
proved.
G. Andrews, a very clever
young gentleman, of the Green-
ville section, has appointed
section master at this place, in
the place of G. W.
resigned.
Misses Minnie
Pearl Jenkins visited
Saturday and
J. E. Hines left Monday morn-
for Wilmington.
Fodder is popular this
section.
to Miss Clara
Hampton of Plymouth
and Miss Nona
Blow of Lit-
A very enjoyable porch party w,,
given evening by Miss Jamie
Bryan, complimentary to her guests
Hampton, of Plymouth
and Miss Nona Blow, of Littleton.
porch was beautifully deco-
rated in red festooned from the top
to both sides, and light-
ed with Japanese lanterns.
guests arrived m nine o'clock
were received by Miss Jamie Bryan
and Ur. of
assisted by Miss Clara Hampton
with Frank Wilson; then to the
porch where punch was served by
Miss Skinner Alex
One of most enjoyable features
of the evening was the
were
among ail the guests with
twelve different topics, and each
young man was allowed five minutes
with every one present and the con-
he enjoyed more he
a large pink heart, and it
was found that Miss Skinner
received the Highest number, and
was given a box of
which she presented to Misses
Hampton and Blow. They cut for
it the former won- this
ices were served.
Those invited Clara
Hampton, Nona Lillian Carr,
Alice Blow, Margaret Skinner, Mary
lames, Mary Cobb, Skinner,
Jamie Bryan, Haskett.
Smith, Susie Warren, Janie
Brown, Lillian Burch; Mary Smith,
Lizzie Higgs, Mae Schultz, Pearl
Whichard; Mess's Wilson,
Elliott Ned Laughing-
house, Cecil Cobb, Mark Williams,
Willie Wilson. Wilson,
Carl Wilson, Alvin Thur-
Moore, .
Blount Pearce, Ames Brown, Frank
Skinner, John Bill Pat-
rick, Dock Home,
Warren, Leon
B. D. Tew, the clever A. C. L.
It is like a to stop . . .
j was here
by Evans Hook Store and hear a , . .
, , -i I Hints visited
choice selections from his
It drives away the blues
sends you on to work feeling
like there is bright in
this old world. The other fellow's
experience of how World
Moves makes you feel like h
knows what he is singing about
Then a good band selection makes
the joints feel like limbering,
the sweet words of you love
me in December in or
Must a little rocking chair and
takes mind back to two
lives to work for and the
of practical system
bright eyes left at home. trip
The people of Pitt conn- mM ,,.
enjoy unenviable ,, duet be with
lion having the poorest public meet is a
,. any county it. the a Try ;,
put of the State, and we therefore i , not ,.,,
Urgently appeal to our labor more I v mi
struggles lighter.
by winch our present deplorable
ids may be
J. Cox, who had bean
for surveyor, stated that be
had served several terms and
could not accept it He
Hinted the name of Robert Jenkins
for ibis position and latter was
nominated acclamation.
The convention then adjourned.
Following the convention there
was a meeting of the county
committee. body
elected F. Harding, chairman,
and W. Brown, secretary.
Initial i i L. Blow,
V. G. James. W. H. D.
C. Moore, and R. W. King.
Don't Miss It.
you want the campaign news
the special new-
a daily report of the
bite Cap case, send
your once tor The Dally
Twenty-live cents will
get every day i month,
already get u tell your neigh
The shower about supper time
Tuesday evening was a sudden one
caught several people out
rum under shelter.
last week.
Mrs. G. Williams J,
Williams in Bethel last
week.
J. H. Moore, of Bethel, was a
caller here Friday.
L. Williams, of Winterville,
relatives here last week.
The Oakley school closed las.
Thursday.
Oakley is getting to be a modest
We did not have so much
as a dog light week
W B Whichard, of
here last week
popular Norfolk dry goods house.
We are always glad to see old Will
K. family, of
Greenville, honored Oakley with
their Saturday and Sun-
day.
L. F and wife, of
I came down on after-
noon train Sunday.
W. II.
in town Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. T. II. Williams,
Bethel, visited here Saturday.
Died.
Mr. B. M. W. James died Mon-
day at his home near
an illness several days.
He was about year- old and a
gallant Confederate soldier. He
leaves several children all of which
are grown. Mr. James was the dis-
coverer of the famous James grape
that bean hi- name,
vine yet being on his farm. His
funeral took place to-day.
N C. Aug. 1905
L- I lent in and wife spent last
Sunday in Ayden.
Jan. Hardy got a
tobacco barn burned last Saturday.
John and daughter, of
spent a days this
section last week.
It. Corbett filled his reg-
appointment at
Sunday.
Mer.
Co. has recently purchased tie
large cotton gin of Tor
nags and E, L. I
will manage the gin through the
Coming season. This is a very
progressive and is lining a line
business ill every reaped.
the
ager of the O HI Mel-
Go., this morning for
Baltimore u n them m i-
to pine mi fall ind winter
good,
Mi.-- Margaret left this
morning for a visit Baltimore,
The crops of tins
damaged by
the rain-. especially
Miss Lucy Turnage, who has
been in Wilson for
treatment tot weeks, has
returned home, very much
proved the delight of her many
friends,
slatted in i
night but became a gully Washing
downpour it