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r- f STOLE OF WHISKEY. Colored for . STOLE COMMUNION Has Dripped Low in Scale of DEPARTMENT is in char of R Pa,, is p e-.-. . ; n ft T-; III v., lay. A vary . present at usual at it J T. M. I. wren i who re I of i. church Ai the conclusion of by. ti . I . . .;. . , . art . lit He was en th . h -suiting in a bunch of lines in; from a penny to T e m . I r ii- p ins to a barrel of whiskey c near the Ai ; pot S was . id the II r i ears. The , on . . , ill we him in I . . i of . i; th h ; I . stolen r. Tl .-. . . . . j . . . I 11,1907.1 I The past week a ideal roar farmers port best crop of fad saved, in . years. Peanuts, I es and rutabagas arc look- fine. Cotton is op slow- lb ice be selling v.-r- satisfactory, in I general Beams lo ye street. a. CL steadily on eke boom. The health of cure m is good, so our report and it whispered that the chimes of wed I hi ii.-, will Boon next Monday, v. ; . Prof. E. of a . one of the m has Ii w Ii n in a . he Misses in, years in . lily. S ton Clark, Proprietor. C. . .- Bar- . loin ow- son- . bee . I p ma lie;. learn charge H h and work will be I ;. r n I ., . ., . . , C. I I Km in vice Li ; . Trouble . it to Monday to ; mp any on with I A. Weddell Co. Maud Beatty, eel v w t . Ci. 11- -I i . . i. . . . . ii , . h . r Leo y V; e Inter- . f re, Among the many I v v . left the poet . not help. expo were . . Jr. . i Falkland . M r and C iv. Had man . ., j S ;. ;. Ma I u i. . . . r. ., ,, fr ; r r of Di--n tor . . p us , I . r A. M . Sale. AMI On . I ill C tally ; . . I, . I I . or 1907, of Pitt not of . ; -Hi. . i e Y . . co lining . t. I c on, ml . I , . . . . . LIRE A . I.-. . . . us ti . . I i ; p . , . n Allen i i Wit the st ions. I C. T. THE BIG STORE . D . V Oil ton . C. . I'll in w r en undo . . . ,. . , . . Co . N. ;. J, Deputy Co . more or less. ale . d i iiD. O NOTICE OP SEIZURE of North Carolina. Deputy IA N. C. Aug W. J. . for him the Internal n. v. I Revenue laws, I the fol- I lowing personal property I i; One Mules and This ; r warrant, at ti of Manning N. C I on the A day of Sept. 1907 , m. to the highest bidder Cash. of Women's Fashion , Greenville, N. C. I i pULLEY B of. , lo i mortgage, from C. e E, Fair hi . ;. t D. O. day of October, corded in register of ii.- of in book P, pa Monday, the I at the court house Pitt county twelve noon, offer for Bale at public auction the following described land. Beginning at southwest corner on St., and runs easterly with J. onus Cox's line to his other thence with St., yards, tin parallel with line to Academy St-, thence Academy St. to the begin- i containing ore-half acre more or less. Terms of sale cash. This of September, 1907. E. R. D- O. Moore, Mortgages. old from to u r .,. , no or t pro i- c, i t,. .-. St., . V lot .If you . life man and b t. i b; the i . state . i . i. he Society the I States. Paul Morton, President For full particulars, apply to the undersigned. Jr. District, a lie, N. C. Win. A. Dinner, General Agent Richmond . On Po . three . Any can to J. N-C. Com on Your Remember you make a guess for the Parker Fountain Pen at Reflector Store after Sept. on with your guess. Anybody woo wants to do so, in or try, can take a guess. See the announcement on page. I, I well burred now or; N C . n. i. 1907. Bland. Vb . . and the . U r. . . ; . . I . in , . take notice n co in . c I action , . , . t. canal n . in .,, . i on real e . . it forth Carolina a. in will further ,. ,, ,,. arc to appear the , Pitt county, hi be held on the ,,. I in September, it being 19th lay of Au- i . 1907, at House in said county, in . North Carolina. and answer or demur to the complaint in said Action, or the will ply to the court the relief demand- ed in said complaint. 1907. D. c, Moore, clerk court, Pitt count P. Owner. REFLECTOR. Truth in Preference to Fiction. ONE DOLLAR PER YEAR VOL. No. PITT COUNTY. NORTH CAROLINA. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER NO SUPERIOR COURT. in The term of Pitt prime court this morning with C. C presiding and Solicitor I Ab- representing S it.-. The grand jury was drawn and II. U. Carr, foreman, . D. Tucker. J. P. P. Cobb. M- T -l A Davis. B. G. R S Wan-en. D. Horton. J. T. Carroll. J. A. Thigpen. E T B. King. Claude H B. Smith. W J. C E. Fleming sworn as officer of the grand jury and W Lawrence c crier. Judge Lyon's to grand jury was clearly points as necessary to call DO the; attention of the body of inquest, j He told them man could be put unless the grand jury had first found a true hill against j him. hence it was in the power of grand jury to let guilty I persons unpunished or to mo- lest and humiliate good citizens who were innocent of crime- A strict regard their oaths will prevent grand jurors from either j of these extremes. Upon the illegal sale of liquor. Judge Lyon said fully of the crimes committed can be I traced directly to liquor. He was solicitor set oral years lief, ire coin- to the bench and can verify this. A man who will sell liquor illegally, the judge said, will sell It to anybody, regardless of age or condition Judge Lyon read t he statute of the last legislature in regard to bawdy houses, and s that ties law it I like any of them could be reached and no community should allow a house of such character to exist it. The fol lowing cases have been disposed of; carrying weapon, pleads guilty. fined and Charlie Boyd, carrying con- weapon, guilty. Ed. Staton, concealed pi-ads guilty fined costs. Atkinson and Fred Hall, carrying concealed weapon, guilty, Atkinson fined costs, hall and costs Alonso Boyd, injury to stock, pleads judgment pended upon payment of Dan false pretense. not Simon Thigpen, fornication, not Shade Smith, false pretense, pleads guilty, judgment pended on payment of R J. Lang, assault, pleads guilty, fined and costs. The following cases have been disposed since last Orange Williams, appeal from Mayor's court on violation town ordinance, guilty; lined and costs. W. C. Purser H. Stokes assault with deadly weapon, guilty. Purser fined and half the costs. Stokes fined and half the costs. W. H- Haddock, not guilty. Henry White, resisting officer, pleads guilty, judgment suspend- ed upon payment of costs. Will Jenkins, assault with deadly weapon, pleads guilty, costs. Sam Brown, Henry and Joe Foreman plead guilty of and were fined and costs each. D. M. Johnson and E. F. Cox, assault with deadly weapon, guilty, Johnson fined and A SCOTCHMAN. H-- likes Pitt Com nod likes him Mr. David A. Jamie, a young man was in Monday, and i was our pleasure t. meet him. Mr. Jamie is a graduate of the Col- in and the last, year ii.,.,. the study of medicine. Untold reporter that having decided to STRANGE DOING. DAY spend his vacation in hut the range is so wide studying came North late years i his i f .,., , ago Ho came to ,, ., . . Carolina and Mr. T K. these a very of the State value. North I agriculture, and sift r nearly all Smith Carolina and the with neater part of the states of whom he may expect killing He says he i of frost between his rent tin 1st November 15th. i Northern Northern Mr. us .,.he is highly pk-as d with the , , young Scotchman and hopes he Kansas and a good the can he induced to remain here. are similarly situated- Secretary was re- the northern fractions of in number of the Alabama, Mississippi special industrial edition of the, , . , . , Reflector were sent him for dis- and Arkansas the time is a little Mr. tells US his earlier. In southern Georgia and father received one of the all along the upper gulf and wrote that he was much 1st or a little earlier is the pressed with the advantages this , B , u , , ,. sect ion , The Reflector would rejoice to an crop season see a large number of the sturdy factor that he can be dismissed Scotch people come l i with little consideration even this 1907 bi When will damaging frosts begin to occur in the cotton belt he has Large and Interesting Pro-1 With a crop two to four weeks late, this is the of prime importance at present. No man. however, can do more than state the probabilities. Average dates when Jack Frost his first onslaught at points are well and Pray d While in a Hypnotic Trance. Statesville, Sept. Here is gram. Anything that has to do with children always awakens the of older, people, heard of and tins man is not , was a large audience ion exhibition with some Baptist chi FARMERS CO COMPANY. I And as Goes rs To- Ci is a new , crowd is astonishing. Sunday night to wit The story by Mr. E. by I ,;. Greenville Flicks, of Statesville, travels Society. for the Ray State Whip Com been admirably train of Massachusetts. J K- B. E for a and Miss high r cord for itself this season. ii ranch is more in ma mar- n ting of the child i . ; . ii.;. .; ;. i n full since S. 1st. PEONAGE CASES GO. year. I These data Department of Justice Takes Down Witnesses. show that the present crop has nothing much to fear if only the killer does not come ahead of time; if an the peonage cases I early frost does not smite in Pitt county has been reached. late crop This i ii i , i . crop though belated thus as the unite J States department . ,, . c- .-. more than a fair chance of Justice takes down its Russian . to any serious witness and quits. Going simply has a diminished mar- ease as a roaring lion it gin of probable safety. Char- as meek as a lamb. Judge T. R. Purnell, of the Eastern District, has received a written motion from District Observer. Marriage Licenses Register of Deed R. Attorney Harry Skinner issued the following licenses that at the instance of the Unit- ed Stater, Department of Justice the release of the eleven Russian witnesses in prison at unable to give bond, was asked. ; The motion was granted and the Russian laborers are now free. was the ease, or rather, these were the cases against E. A. Kline, of Pitt, in charge was peonage, the Russian laborers, later the witnesses, be- the alleged peons. The strongest case against Mr. Kline win tried at Beaufort some weeks ago and he was promptly acquit- The United States Depart- last WHITE J. A. Rawls and Annie L. Wilson. COLORED Clayton and Clara Dupree. Walter Evans Sarah Cobb. Minister Had to Leave Rev. E. B. Barnes, of Nobles- ville, Indiana, who arrived here Saturday to hold a series of meetings Christian church, had to leave this morning for his Western home holding only two services, preaching to large congregations Sunday morning and night. Mr. Barnes received Will amount to nothing, a evening sponge, lets his mother was witnesses go and quits the d . h to start contest. Raleigh News and Ob- home this morning. Just before server. the departure of the. train this morning he received another message stating that his mother was dead. Our people are sorry both for the bereavement of the evangelist and that the meeting could not go on as contemplated. of Justice, seeing that the Moving Picture Show. We understand that parties have engaged a building here for a moving picture show or gem to run for sometime. The building will be remodeled and the show ready to open Oct. 1st. costs Cox fined and costs. Thomas Grimes, resisting pleads guilty, imprisoned four months to work roads. Jenkins, assault with deadly weapon, not guilty. James Williams, abandonment, not guilty. David Hope and Cherry Bell, guilty, Hope sen- six months to work roads, Bell to pay all costs and give bond for good behavior Frank Jenkins, carrying con- weapon, guilty- Tom Gaddy, carrying conceal- ed weapon, pleads guilty, sen- three to work roads. Visiting Minister. Rev. W. II- Davis, of Winston, preached in the Memorial Baptist church here Sunday morning and his sermon was much enjoyed- Mr. Davis will do missionary work in this section of the State. NOTICE, Eight hogs, flesh mark, black and white spotted, blue, white and black, ear mark, hole and smooth crop in right, and under- slit and smooth crop in left, strayed away from my pen Wednesday Sept 11th, 1907. Any one informing me where same can be found will be rewarded. Weight or pounds gross. This 16th day of Sept. 1907. T. E. Langley, Greenville, N, C. Hicks is now at heme short stay. This unusual case fell under his observation while in-was in South Carolina about three weeks ago and although many know of it nothing ha been said in the papers about it. Six miles from lives a farmer about years old. who every night con- regular religious service while he is in some sort of a state, and the the story is that the has been doing this regularly for twenty seven years. The case has attracted much attention and Mr. Hicks drove out to the home one night to hear him. The man goes to bed about o'clock and soon after he goes to sleep the performance begins and he cannot be awakened until he has completed. Mr. Hicks says the night he was there the sang two songs, prayed a long prayer and then preached what he says was a good, sensible sermon. During the preaching he was seized with some kind of convulsion, some- thing like a but his wife rubbed his and neck with some camphor and he went on with the sermon, starting in the middle of the sentence where he had left off when the convulsion came. He never preaches th same sermon over twice and ways announces when he begins that he is going to repeat a he has heard preached. Mr. Hicks says that physicians have studied the case and have tried to wake him the performance, but in vain. They say he is in a hypnotic but just why or how it comes on him at these regular periods and affects him in the same way, they cannot under- stand. The is just a plain, hard- working and ignorant farmer and charges no admittance fee to his home during the strange He can't read when he awake and breaks down when he attempts to pray in public or make any sort of talk. So far as Mr. Hicks learned, his rest is not broken or his health affected by his nightly performances. Char Observer. , as the splendid manner This y i at r n great of i it lion both horn and n r n which every number was this. , gave evidence. The pro- in Monday gram was as the by the Sunbeams. m . his man told as that when the Consolidated Co. was organized, he, like many ; ;. did not think much of it. and refused to take stock or to do with t. He watch d company and methods has gone on all I the sales here and on some of White Dais- by eight Recitation by Annie Leonard Tyson. Clocks Have by ten little Sunbeams. You Would the other markets, and he now is Happy by Jessie Brinkley. need that it is time or him Roses PROSPEROUS COLORED FARMER. Makes a Good Sale of Tobacco. John W. Hall, a colored man who is a good farmer and successful as a tobacco grower, brought in about pounds of his crop Monday, and sold it with the Con- Tobacco Co, at the warehouse. He was well pleased with the prices obtained which as pounds at at at at a at at 922.50, at at at at making an average of taking everything as it came. Besides being a good farmer, John has his own mail box on one of the several mail routes and is a regular reader of The Daily Reflector. y Sunbeams. Baby Song, by William Tyson only years Give by six boys. by Forbes. Remarks by W. H. Up Col- by David Whichard. Collection a by class. of by eight girls. of Essie Whichard. Closing by class- Benediction by Rev. Mr. Davis. The baby song William Tyson, a little year old tot was of the cutest things our have ever witnessed. to his mind- tie had therefore applied for in the company is lo do as much toward making it as he has done in the past to discourage it He also said toe Consolidated is a thing for the grow r and he believes in push- it. along. Cat a Mr. S. K. of duke. talk, us that he has a that i; caring for several kitten, but all died and about the time the last one died his found a bed of young rats and thinking that the cat enjoy eating them, brought them to the old mother cat, but instead of devouring them be- gen to nurse aid care for them. This action on the mother cat is Record RELEASE WITNESSES Dr. on The Dr. Swindell, the pastor of tie Methodist church of this Purnell Orders Discharge Be-1 said yesterday morning just bi cause Two Enough to Testify in fore beginning his sermon tint Peonage Case. j there wan a matter to Raleigh. N. C. Sept. 16.- Judge Purnell. of the United interest from a moral States court, made an order for standpoint. It was the drink the discharge of nine of the mixing places of Wilson. He eleven Russians held in jail at witnesses in the case ,. . i. f ,, . ., of the government against Con- tractor Kline, charging m bar The reason given for the release now in the places is that the other two can furnish j w-e ii the same as the bar all the evidence that could be t , gotten from the eleven. Some contend this action on the part of the government is a admission that it is considered there is very little in the case. New Bern Sun. Shot His Wife. Ivy Slade, colored, a resident of street in New Town, has for some time been making trouble with or for his wife, so the story goes. Saturday i know. is believed that liquor is Bold in tin in. V man told me he could go in on-- of them and get all the liquor he wanted in live minutes. Another that while standing h front of cue of these place, he saw a man go in and heard him say. got anything in here The tor of the establishment said. I'll After night he had a with her be- cause she cooked for a white and failing to make her promise to quit her job he pulled a pistol and fired at her. The ball struck the woman in the thigh, making a painful but not very serious wound. After the shooting Ivy run and has not yet been captured. Notice to Public. The Atlantic Coast having also tendered us their platform as a cotton yard, we as cotton of the town of Greenville hereby designate and constitute said platform, as a cotton for the town of Greenville, as well as the Norfolk and Southern depot, and any public town weigher must weigh the cotton, in either platform, as requested, Moseley Bros. Fleming Mooring. W. H. Kilpatrick. waiting on other customers he took an Libeled bottle and furnished the man a drink. With this condition of affairs the object of the dispensary is being The moral sentiment of Wilson is strong enough when once aroused to shut these places up good and tight. Let our people jointly put their shoulders to the wheel, and see that it is done. The good of this city demands it. Times. Swallowed a Knife. Mr. John S Davis us a knife Saturday that his son. John Cary, swallowed. The knife had two blades and was 3-4 inches long. It took the knife hours to pass through the little fellow's stomach. He suffered no inconvenience during this time. Warren Record.

THE COLONEL'S STORY. How Jim Adkins Went to War, Got and Talking shout war said the old colonel, any of you ever heat Jim I'm surprised. Everybody the settlement know it. Jim was a n of H fellow, and the old man was anxious gel rid of him. so when the war broke out and were looking around for men the old man gave him him Jim was in the hayloft, and were to have with- out him when the old man winked and to the ham. was enough, and they got him and man him to the front. old man sorry after Jim n. gone, and hi hurt him had. he hoped for the until one day he a mes- sage that told him Jim had been killed and buried on the battlefield. Then he packed his grip and started right off to bring Jim's body home if possible, for I be grief en her would have nothing else life miserable for him with her went to Virginia and was there informed it would W possible lo remove the body. So he the spot where it was buried and for three days. Then lie went sadly home. In and behold, the first man he met us he his was sound right aide up with was some time before the old man could say a word, hut when he found it was really flesh and had Jim mixed up with some other Adkins. and he hadn't been killed at all. the old man was hot He divest- himself of his coat, then rolled up hid sleeves and made him It was the liveliest scrap you ever old man on top the two of wallowing in the dust took the old lady and the three girls and two stout to pull the old man off. never did explain why he did it, and Jim didn't ask any questions, but the next morning he told his mother that while his furlough wasn't out. still he knew his country needed him and he couldn't stand to stay at home under those stances, so he left his blessings for the old man and took the first train for the Why Do Scotsmen said the visitor. John Ma. Turk turned around, while the family cat the op- of her tail from his grubby that you're going to continued the visitor, want to a-k you a little question, Ho many marbles would you get if I gave yon twenty to be divided between and Andrew thoughtfully rubbed the point of nose where the cat had Scratched him. he said. said his elder. said Johnny, sen it's u c If ye pie me when we're both hire we'd hue ton apiece, If Andrew was here I I'd only shout five. Hut if I were to get when An- drew here l ken he'd hue at Ad- CHANGES AT NATIONAL BANK. Cashier Will to Rocky Mr. J. W. Aycock, who has been cashier of the National Bank of Greenville since that institution began business in April of last year, has to accept a similar position with the Planter's Bank of Rocky Mount, and will enter upon the duties of his new position the first of October. Mr. Aycock I as h id many years experience in the banking business and has made many friends here during his stay in Greenville. The directors of the National Bank of Greenville have elected Mr. P. J. Forbes, who has here- fore been assistant cashier, as cashier to succeed Mr. Aycock. While a young man Mr. Forbes i is had good banking experience and has splendid business Mr. M. L. Turnage, who has for sometime been with he Bank of has been assistant cashier of the National. He also is a young man of good experience and business- The changes will take place 1st NOTICE SEIZURE SALE AND Revenue Service. 4th, District of North Carolina, Collector's Office, Littleton. N. C. 10th 1907. virtue of authority Riven in sec- K. S. and acting under war- rant of issued thereunder W. Manning for him under the Internal Rev- laws. I have seized one tract of land belonging to said Manning and known as the Buck tract and contain acres more or less, the some tract of land which h and upon which he is now oil a crop. of will he offered sale to the for cash on Monday Sept. 1907 at Vi o'clock in. -t the Court House door in the town of Greenville N. C. R. J. Lewis. Deputy Collector. GREENSBORO PAIR WED AGAIN. Divorced Couple From North Carolina City Married Danville After Years. After a separation of four years following a decree of a Greensboro, N. C-, couple decided to again attempt the journey through life as man and wife, and for the second time the bonds of holy wedlock were tied. The ceremony was per- formed in this city to-day, the contracting parties being Mr. Samuel G. Brown and Mrs- en G. Brown. It is suffice to say that the records show that the is some younger than her husband. Mr. Brown and his divorced wife and bride rived in the city early this morn- from Greensboro. N. C. They were unaccompanied and pro- to the Burton Hotel. The ceremony was performed at o'clock in the parlors of the hotel by Rev. W. R Laird pastor of the First Presbyterian church. Immediately after the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Brown a train for a honeymoon to the Jamestown exposition About four years ago the parties were divorced after living many years together. They have grown children residing in North Car- The causes leading up to the divorce are not known here. Mr. Brown is a prominent real estate agent of Greensboro and stands high in the estimation of those with whom he is associated. Vacation for Mothers, Tee. People who work for them- selves, especially mothers, glory in not taking a vacation, in staying forever at home, in sticking solidly to what they be- to duty. To you, my conservative reader, a vacation is just as as it is to the tired teacher or the faithful clerk; and for the same reason, that you may do more work when you do work, and do it more The duty which holds you will be better performed, the home that you are guarding will be better kept, and the and courage, and optimism which you need will be more readily summoned, if you take next year, but in the remaining weeks of this very drink in the of new faces, new landscapes and new experiences Woman's Home Companion. GOO D EYESIGHT is a blessing. Have you trot it If not, you should wear glasses REPORT OF THE CONDITION. THE BANK OF FARMVILLE, FARMVILLE. N. C. AI CLOSE OF BUSINESS. Aug. Loans and Discounts Stock paid in profits 3.5 of Deposit 3.71 subject 1,242.00 Overdrafts Secured Unsecured Furniture and Fixtures Due from Banks Cash Items Gold Coin. Silver Coin 57,330.9 State f, North Carolina, . f Pitt. J. It. Davis, Cashier of the show-named so the above statement is I rue lo th It- o belief. J. R. DAVIS, and sworn to b f f -his day of Aug. J. V. JOHNSTON, Notary Public B. L. F. M. Din Let me fir and give the desired relief THE BETHEL BANKING TRUST AT BETHEL,. N. C- At the o. of MayRESOURCES. I C. E. Rountree Optician and Graduate Philadelphia College of Horology and Optics Dim from Hank and Hunker j coin. batik U. S. 3.230,39 deposit I Deposits chuck Collier's check His wife is a woman of culture In these days when men talk and refinement and has a large of making money by the millions circle of friends in town.- Danville Bee. her home BETHEL ITEMS. The The American earn- are a thousand million greater this year than last. according to a preliminary report on crops, which will be published in the the American Agriculturist. This big gain will be entirely due f the increased prices of farm products, as the production in general be ten per cent. Less in quantity than in 1906, which was the bumper year. farmer was never in so healthy position as he is financially, socially, politically and says the report increase in the value of his real estate has been less money than ever before. He has as- sets than ever. Again, the far wants are greater. He is in the market for more and better breeding stock, farm implements, household goods and other mer- New York Dispatch. Total Bethel, N. C. Sept. Prof. J. B. Martin and wife, of Fork Union, Va. arrived last Wednesday and will begin teach- in the graded school here next Monday. He will be as- by Misses Lucy Manning, Elizabeth Jones and Christine Miss Hyde Stancill, of Hill. spent Friday and Saturday Bethel, and joined the Bethel people in attending the yearly meeting at Cross Roads Sunday Judson Blount left Monday morning for Chapel Hill, where he will attend Miss Mildred Arnold, of more, arrived afternoon to take charge of the millinery department of Blount store. Miss Minnie Sparks is visiting her sister, Mrs. Thigpen. Our town witnessed a great game of ball Tuesday played between the graded school team the boy on the farm begins to think that his chances in are circumscribed. True, there are few men who ever become mil- by following the but there is, to the intelligent farmer, more than millions in his is health, and plenty. While we not speak from the standpoint of a millionaire we are inclined to believe that he who has plenty of hog and hominy at home and sufficient material to keep him I warm, with a few of the luxuries life thrown in for good meas- must be the happier. S C. Ledger. Total Slate of North Carolina, County of Pitt, I. W H lard of the above m swear the above statement is-true to the best of my .-. and belief. W. E Subscribed and sworn to be- me, this 27th day of May Notary ML a BLOUNT, STATON. Valuable Farm For Rent. On account of ill health I shall rent or lease for a term of five- years my farm containing acres of cleared land with, all necessary out houses, good state of cultivation. Pro Slice corn, cotton, tobacco and all other crops grown in this county, Man with team prefer- red. Apply to F. M. Smith. Celebrates a Birthday. Miss Sue a good man known and esteemed by everybody in the community, celebrated a We are not betraying confidence by telling how old she is, but she looks fully ten years younger than she claims and bids fair to be a young lady several years yet. May she many mere birthdays. en Line. SALE OF PERSONAL PROP- Thursday afternoon a freight train was wrecked on the tic Coast. Line between Bethel and Several cars left the track and were broken up, but injury was done to the crew- Passenger trains had to at the wreck, causing about an hour's delay. A Homemade Curfew. r family should have a should positively and the clerks. The school team was beaten in the score, but the deeds of county, EV few which should positively and every nigh if needed. arc inexpensive and can homemade. Take piece of aiding feet long and whittle one end to a handle. Then take the child needs the curfew and bend over a barrel, take the piece siding in the hand and use II for a Put it on hot Divide tho evenly and see that mine miss, or a boy or girl up to the ago of sixteen, and applications arc warranted to cure the most ed case f street loafing exists. The music this curfew makes is Oner than sinking Is My Wandering Boy To- An Outlook. It ban been the cry of the since criticism began that his own generation produced nothing. It's a try that hate deny. When the die s has been cleared at i cad comes I are i winced it will admitted that in the gate, In philosophy and significant literature, in architecture, painting and scientific research, in engineer- industrial Invention, statecraft, and valiant deeds, the lust thirty of i endeavors will bear comparison with Colored Church Row. Justice of the Peace ti. Hard- had a church wrangle before him for trial today- The trouble started at English chapel, miles town. Last month the time came to elect officers of the church and call a pastor. When about to proceed to call a pa.- or one of the cons said he- had something against the present pastor and advised the church to go slow, not elect a then but let him i appoint a pas- tor until another could be chosen. work up a row and a in the church and re- sorted to the law to settle differences. By virtue of H mortgage executed to J. Smith Company by C the 2nd day of March 1907, which mortgage was re- corded In the of the register of in hook E-H page 1213, tho undersigned will sell for cash clerks were out done physically j n Ayden on Saturday as they have sore ever September the follow- i , j i articles of property, to John Sherrod. of wagons was a caller in our town last one cart, four sets of harness, one . , one buggy being j the purchased oil. w. Julius Brown, J. F. Stokes Hart; also one small bay mare bough. e . . J. one other bay mare an,. and Forbes of, ; ,.,,, open buggies, one ton were here today. I buggy, dray wagon, five sets of in l i ii I harness, the last let the same of Miss Blanche Mayo, who has been visiting in the western part j To sufferers of Bladder say a bots it cure we your money. sat full A free SOL if it benefits v use SOL This ad vi out to a bottle all AND Only a limited i given away. port unity to test Any Time of You will find me ready to supply all your needs i GROCERIES Notice to the Public. The platform at the Norfolk Southern depot having been tendered me I hereby designate constitute the said platform a public cotton yard for the town of Greenville until further notice. This Sept 14th 1907- W. U Brown of the state for several weeks, returned today. C- W. Bailey, one of our farmers, the first new bale of cotton here today He sold the first bale here each the last three years and always has a good crop. The prospects now in thin vicinity are for a good yield, and the Bethel Man- Co., to meet the de- arc increasing their gin capacity to or bales per day. They are putting in more new machinery and will be in position to handle the crop to the satisfaction of the cotton grow- of this section J. K. stable manure now in the stables rented by the said C ii. Williams from E. said said Is to satisfy said mortgage. This September 1907. J. K By K. James Atty. My stock is new and fresh at all times and I best brands. Anything wanted in staple Canned Goods, Pickles, etc. can be at my store, and prices are right. All kinds of season. Sot om Mil;. sting the result of your ailment, the cause. Weak Stomach inside nerves- -mean always. And the t, and well, have their or inside nerves. Weaken i nerves, you have ; organs. Here is where Dr. Restorative has made its fame, remedy even claims to treat Also for bloat- biliousness, bad breath or corn- use Dr. Restorative. i to-day for sample and free Book. Racine, Wis. The moM Drug YOUR be wise man looked not at the during July and need of a pill . Early Riser. safe pill, sure to and effective. Drives away Sold by John I store can never make another with the cracker that has exploded. Rood remedy for and colds, Syrup. It is re- ended for babies and children, but every of the family, no opiates and does not eon- Contain honey and tar and i nearly as as maple syrup Sid and win a PARKER FOUNTAIN PEN fleetest r . Pens, absolutely free. k w r nearest to the pounds . house floor, o, the O u , with which to write your name and Th,. b Saturday. Sept will . When Mr. C W. of t h ti Do You Contemplate Owning One If so the first thing to consider is a t and you can- not be better suited in a lot than the I en like it. I Store. me bargains are expensive. free of Dr. at our If real disturbs your Stomach, your ; or Kidneys, then try this I imitation. Dr. has Old Java and Mocha Coffee and taste, yet it has not a i of real Coffee in it. Dr. Health Coffee Imitation is made pure toasted grains or cereals, Nuts. etc. Made in a You will sure it Sold by T. E. Hooker Co exactly person fleeter Book Store and take his at Re- The prices of are fro L For the informal ion of l . us figures of the tobacco September 1903 September 1904 September 1905 September 1906 Now get to guessing how much tobacco will be and win a 1.916.468 . this sometime makes stomach trouble are quickly re- II by a little after to the of the trouble, the live supplies the natural live juices and digests what you It is simple, clean, pure, harm- Don't your take a little each MM see how it makes you if it talL by Parker Fountain Pen REFLECTOR Book STORE never while. completed a task Barber, of Wis., say taken four of your and Bladder arM they have tot me more than any other ever done. I am still taking SM as I want a perfect Kidney Pills, which are weak kidneys, r the bladder and all urinary A weeks treatment for J. I. Wooten's Store. Cough Caution Put it on i., i-tS Sam White Property. reasonable pries and on easy terms is every indication that Greenville is going to be higher the TUft from the business part or the town i White and and terms. THE WISE MERCHANT vacation earned is the enjoyed- sis no indigestion, no f how Irritable or how obstinate V relieved by The main factor in curing disorder is rest, way rest is to actually for the stomach itself. do It is a scientific pro- of vegetable acids containing sane juices found in. It to the Pure gs Law. Sold by I hon L. W ton. b. Dr. Cough Cure To keep abreast with the times must pies are just as good is out burns, cuts, I the many little hurts common family, Intel Salve is the best remedy, cooling, clean and heal- rare you get DeWitt's. Sold Drug Store. J. B. JOHNSTON, STAND mi vacation we miss is the I would have enjoyed the Cannot be Cared applications, i diseased port on of the ear. I only one way to cure deafness, is by constitutional remedies. a is caused by an inflamed con- the mucous lining of the When this tube is in- have a rumbling sound or ct hearing, when it is Deafness is the result, i the can be and this tube restored to its rendition, hearing will de- forever; nine cases out of ten I by catarrh, which is nothing condition of mucous III give One hundred Dollars for of Deafness by ca- at cannot be cured by Hall's I cure. Send for circulars, free I. Toledo O Ill's Family Two Dyspeptics , g f fat it is am. your food turns to fat of f you are too loan the fat foods Loan. thin, stringy do net enough Pepsin in the stomach, while fat have too and not enough Dyspepsia Cure Pills for all the digestive Juices that . found in stomach, proportions the and to digest and assimilate foods that may Dr. Murphy Dead. Dr. P. L. Murphy, who since . Get Ready for the Big State Fair. Richmond, October Everybody is looking forward to it. The wonderful success of last year has led plans for a greater Fair this year. Nothing like it he best in all LIVE STOCK EXHIBITS BIG FREE SHOWS EVERY DAY BEST MIDWAY ATTRACTIONS AGRICULTURAL DISPLAYS SPECIAL SALES FACILITIES GREAT ALL Cl A BIG II ALL WE L. FLEMING, AT LAW. N. C. and m to and organs all foods that may be eaten. is not only a perfect but it i. . tit- MM building tonic as welL cures Dyspepsia. Sour Palpitation of the Heart and constipation. You will like It Digests What You Eat Rests the stem on, rebuilds the and s Bin ash. Si SPACE A A PAPERS PEOPLE READ THE DAILY and WEEKLY REFLECTOR Fills The Bill For It Carries Your Announcement Direct to People and brings the best Results WHEN YOU WANT GOOD JOB PRINTING John L. Woo ten SEND US YOUR ORDERS LOW RATES ON ALL RAILROADS-ASK YOUR

EASTERN REFLECTOR , ill EVERY I'M DAY D J. amp nit nil matter Jan. I. 1907 at the at C, under of Cm March N. i; to GREENVILLE. NORTH CAROLINA, 20.1907 NURSES. the rind looks like it is having a time floating along down Pit county had Ami then you a i. v. would be in position g everywhere that to i Urn want anything. Toll them c to a-many young ladies t we are to have a fin. it. who will. prove .,.,.,, will cure son themselves fined to take up c ,, . we will have it rubbed work. Can you think of ;,,.,, thoroughly by a more useful good looking trained nurse women than a knowledge will only come and help us They are not only put along. in position to make a living, but, Seriously, now everybody, it when get married and wont cost much. We could, if we this knowledge stands would, raise enough by private steads. subscription to build the A would pay for not even feel it. Sup- In this one thing, to say farmer in the nothing of tho groat good give fifty pounds of t- would do all classes of people in all the county. Let i i .-. i w . much will give, us have a hospital. We need it ; The has eon;, for US to have it. Let us have one operated on That was a disgusting Son-in-law Nick is having; An observant business man something to say law- m irked to The Reflector, Teddy, but we expect the latter with as much money as there is will use his own stick and not j around he is unable to understand leave it for Nick to carry. j why Pitt county does not have several cotton mills. It does The aldermen of Greensboro strange that our people the financial backing of Well- man's North pole project may get tired of the fun before, the is found are preparing to make war on bill board. They are unsightly things in any town and mar the looks of streets or. which they are placed Greensboro will lie one hundred years old next year and is plait- to hold a centennial in May. If the directory maker gets busy about that time the city can give out some more p figures. The Chamber of Commerce has taken enough summer vacation now to be up and doing. There are numerous things worthwhile that should be looked after this fall, and in no particular docs Greenville want to lag. have never became area ed on the question of cotton factories. Pitt county makes an abundance of the raw material, every advantage fur is here, and dividends can tie made out of such i- Aside f this factories increase population and demand for all other products and help build up wherever they are When you get point that you cannot for town it is time to keep your mouth shut. If doe's not get the well head sure enough it h a wonder. The claim is now made for city that it has more miles of paved than any city in the State, more than Charlotte and Wilmington put together. we would have enough to wild it by the plan of the greatest good the New Orleans defaulting the greatest number. Let us collector made, that he had have one in which the rich man j squandered on a can in and have his l woman. room for which he pays a good round lee. which Roes to help the The railroads berate North Carolina for being poor yet they cannot furnish enough equipment to handle the b this State gives thorn- Must be a lie out somewhere Tho Republican factions in this State have buried the and seem to have buried with it, Wilmington has begun making such mutterings over her saloon evils that we expect ere long the pity will rise up and thrust them out It is not easy for a bar o so finish. Th ban has been put on dusters in New York school I I to help themselves. Let us have rooms, on the ground that they one that the poor man cm come spread disease germs. to also get his private room for a nominal sum. Let us have one where tramp can find mutt free of charge in his hour of ring Th doctors of the will look after it tor us. may rest a sured they will do to VS who in s part. The medical profession has never fallen short yet when it comes to helping mankind, and th profession it do look like Secretary stop lying about The ladies who are in m contributions, i from the country now to do their I when the country has become shopping would appreciate that Judge Parker toM i real room. about them. The navy department of tie bar. a Iran to can decided to see what they missed. of the Come now, folk, get to ether did re- i-e and to procure hospital. You n men ii v u in county, what do you think Co you not owe it to yourselves, your families and your friends to give this r a hand You farmers. the tobacco much tor your-1 patches there is opportunity left to get up an, wood choppers. is about to up his expedition to hunt for the North Pole Perhaps it l well enough for him to do so. The blue back speller been to prestige in the graded schools of Wilson. The Id blue hack beats anything else when it to spelling. You are not going to lose Greensboro. The fair to held there Oct. nth to 18th is also to have W. J. Bryan as an get buy and make that it must come at all hazards. You patriotic men and women, who are always saying hat you would give your life for dear old Pitt, how about you Arc you going to take it all out yon. in talk You good Christian people, that build churches and Turning loose nearly one support them, are you doing your d.-ed thousand dollars in a week duty to let such an pay for tobacco is what the You ministers banks of Greenville are doing of the Gospel, don't you believe now. That is something to an institution will think about. people nearer to God If, you believe it. would Sir Thomas I not t world any better, get fled over hi defeats in busy and help it along. And you races with Ar. i n yachts and how about you It has sent challenge to will be a line thing for any of you to be seen in the push hospital. Get busy, late educate the people by lining it to them. Of course you will r-n-1 who New York club. just have to him. We will When son p pie say en tire country they do not mean all of it. For the assertion it. Some folk, you Roosevelt will not know, are so selfish that they candidate again unless the would not eat a melon near a entire country demands it. only- don the proposed cruise by the battleships of the Pacific. is as it should be, as there was never any reason for such a cruise Better be careful how yen as- the knotty watermelons that represent the frazzled end of the crop. The things carry chills many times their size and are bad to fool with. The suggestion of Everything for the z i of a conservative party in North Carolina calls to mind that The automobile is getting it- self bad A little girl was recently run over and killed by one on the street in Durham, and a day or two ago a little girl in Charlotte while on her way to school was run down and badly hurt. The auto to go. the State a You can't lose Atlanta, down In tho State of Georgia, That city ha com forward with an hunter in imitation of Artist H The News Observer strikes it right, in we find that kind of in N Carolina call him what be nave. HOW THEY DINED. of at In the Seventeenth Century. The three the chief meal taken when the work of find o'clock, supper was taken just bedtime. The dined at the old breakfast time or a little later supped at p. m. In times the higher classes dined at sapped at o'clock, inn I lie merchants seldom took their meals and ; The chief meals, dinner and sup- per, were taken in the hull both by the tho for the did into use until the reign of fa l did a meal until quite lately, mid Dr. Murray in the Oxford Dictionary gave 1643 the date the earliest in Tie king of Siam must like dogs, K Wilhelm sent four- teen for the king to select a pair from as a birthday present, an if the man who a letter a cu at some body else, but is lacking in he king liked em so well that to disclose his name. very generously bunch. Railroad thing terrible, and the one curring Sunday morning on tin does feel awful mean when he h at his real self. How much better at heart is he than the man who stabs in the dark Statistics that are not Tho meal did not become until Is hi in the century, for look hi- draft a f Rhenish wine r a waters in place of a Dinner was away great of the day. and i of n- lo Hie death of i -n is and i n . i now served. Carving then a fine art. Bach brought his own knife and spoon, for Hie .-mull fork was not introduced H until of pub- his in Pepys hi and fork him to I lie mayor's in ah i of forks led to much strew laid upon net of v. the hands before and meal, and tn the that the left hand alone he dipped into i dish, tho hand being with the The dinner at the best time of cooker.- of three co h in itself, and a subtlety or device. whole being rounded off with Hie guests red into room, where an. fruit with wines. English re i meat Boston Maine road In Vermont, are worthless, and that Is eaters, and it was tho in which twenty people the condition of killed, is the worst recorded. Greensboro business men are complaining that so many auto- mobiles run out on the good roads surrounding that city as to stop farmers from in with their teams, hence trade is being hurt That is a good roads. ,. its extraordinary sales August as recently pub- J popularity. Indeed the first in the New and on padding in the menus of r., m, . . the at St. Bartholomew's Observer. The law requires i, did not occur until 1710, t Kit all tobacco warehouses and in 1712 is an item of shillings make weekly report of sales. As for lo Greenville, there are Knew It All. wan-houses here and only one of I, . following; school es- these made any report of sales of his young w kick air ii,,, for August, hence this P o ,.,.,. . den Jump lo its front legs and then was only credited with that little report. It simply shows that the are not comply- with the law. Lots of people don't think so, but we believe that the Demo has several men that could be elected President if they were nominated. Clarkton Ex- press. Lets have their and see how they look. The people are not taking as much interest In the year-all. ad campaign for governor as the candidates themselves are taking. Not All Alike. The candidates are much on the Prosperity never strikes two go speaking, but thus far have the same way. Let some aroused little enthusiasm. become prosperous and the days of their usefulness have The San Francisco lecturer well-nigh departed. This is es- for life is I true of tho who is the greatest crime that can I e wages committed in the should above his necessities- You not in frequently hear it said that That's a good joke. But then be denied the privilege of teach- high wages have ruined him. He such a principle in public, i makes enough in a week to keep The teachings of the Bible as going a month and he is regards marriage ought to govern consequently inclined to loaf. Then what seems to be pros- gets on hind legs. drinks by patting month in the and sucks water. duck picks up the food by bill, then If ions his head back. leaves to about the 1st of May locomotive while going around a corner bends very much to the in-j side. passenger train about stop the of the locomotive top revolving and slides along tin tracks. has to be much heavier than tho train overcome the weight of the trail against it, Because a gets ii has a tendency keep York Amateur Doctors. was an ominous stillness i the house a.- physician en and made his way lo his room. Hastily he made hit Editor Daniels is the bed. He comes out in deviation from it Is Ian- to man l look and and . way to another. One his eves showing Hi IT T , V u i will see the country in a prosper- U- he felt. what he believes to be right. himself up to teach tilings condition when the -big fish I t down ., . , . to see in .-11. a the Bible should not are eating up the h, but there s no back-door about be countenanced. The assertion Another can't see any prosper- been run over In a motor car the News and Observer. f . i., i in it unless the With and are feeding on the vines pain the patient he President the , think i ,, nave Written of is when is .,. , . , ., , Southern railway, in an address , ,, money it, ., . . .,,. position adds no weight to it. circulating, crops are good, pro-l In and recently in Chicago, Um i i . i i i . i r i i i i here are perhaps as many ducts are in demand or labor is to by said that the railroads should be frank with the Press and the newspapers correct in regard to railroad matters and policies. He also said that t he railroads should be ready to co-operate with shippers That is good doctrine, and if these two principals had been in cranks in tho country there are men cranks- Some cartoonist is to make fun at the schools because they are all claiming to have the largest attendance on record at this opening. Nothing at till wrong about such a claim as high. This is probably the view studying to the of tho man; but pros Then ho great . , , ., ,, . out Ills notebook entered II pen for fear the hogs would get a majority the the railroads there would There are more people In the rinds They go to a river convention. Of course the eat their melons so they is not going to throw their rinds in de it, and he is going to be have been a different feeling toward them on the part of the people, and less need for and then go away sorry, candidate just tho regulating traffic. the country as each year around, and there should he more pupils In the schools. doesn't strike all alike Kinston Free Press- COUCH CURE the tor oil , I use in I lie London Telegraph. Had Something old In Richmond experienced considerable in securing tho sum due him business man whose lie the had One afternoon as old pa up the walk the Hie master thereof calf to him from the matter, Mow came in respect tones from got de This department is in F. r. NYE, who is authorized to the Eastern Reflector in Winterville territory THE J. Manager hi Agent. Miss of Bel- Root paint, varnish, Ward-robe, tables, safes etc cross, N- C. Friday here at Harrington, Bar- made to order. Carolina Milling with Elizabeth Boushall Co and Cora She is on her Robert Strange, of Bast where she will Carolina Diocese, mil preach at teach in the public school there. Th c with attachment is the thine to harvest your Get one at Harrington Barber Co We are pained to announce that Miss of Rose now a pupil of Winterville School, had severe attack of appendicitis Tuesday. She has had several attacks before this She Friday by her sister for the Robert Bruce hospital in Kinston. where she will under- go operation sell Eclipse ard fountain pens. B. T. Cox Bro. Rev. T- H. King, of was here and conducted morning exercises at W. H- S- We have on few copies of the history of the San price Our price, els. B T. Cox Bro. J. F. cur excellent railroad left for the ex Thursday morning. Bring your chickens and eggs to Barber Co. Highest prices paid for them. Mrs left Fri- for Chapel Hill after visiting her Mrs. F. C. for several drys, The famous Hawks at B. T. Cox Bro Don't neglect your eye.-. The Mothers. of Winter- ville held a public meeting in the Methodist church last Rev. B. E. was pros and delivered a most excel lent s. These meetings of untold value young mothers who rot the of older mothers. , A line of j of rings, brooches, watch charms etc. at B. P. Manning The enrollment of Winterville High School has reached the mark. Several more are expected next week. The work Is moving along nicely, A New lot of nice pants have been received at Barber Co. Rev. N. F. Watson, of Port mouth, came a short but excellent ad- dress to the pupils of the school. His subject was tho three in success as Char- capacity, and consecration It is this that enables us to stand for what is right and just even before kings. Capacity is what we can do. It is God given, and not acquired- We should never be content to remain on one level but always strive to rise. Consecration is the devotion of one's powers to whatever he- undertakes in life, We should concentrate our whole energies on whatever calling we take up in life, without these there is no hope of success in life. Harrington Barber Co. have a stock of ready made clothing see him before you get your next suit. Brother Watson is an excellent speaker and his own hacks up what he says. He has the thanks of the entire school for this ex- address. You want a buggy and we have them. When you sell that load of tobacco come by Winter- ville and see Hunsucker. buy that buggy until you see him. He can make it to your interest and he will do it, Mrs. E. A has re- turned home after having spent the Episcopal church here Friday- night and Saturday morning be- fore Sept. J P. has the northern markets to e his falls goods. Rev. N- C. Duncan left this morning to till his regular at Farmville Sunday i he Carolina Milling Co. are prepared to grind first meal for yen at any time Wood a specialty. Elder Fred this morning to till his regular appointment at Hickory Grove today and tomorrow. stock of station- must go. We must make room our immense stock of new goods now coming During the next forty days we will make special prices to all our customers on our box papers B. T. Cox Bro. Prof. Lineberry and children went to this T. W. Wood Sons nips and rut a bags seed can now he had at the drug of Di- T. Cox Bro. Mrs. E. E. Cox left Monday evening to visit relatives at Seven Springs. School iron cannot get the proper brain training unless they are physically comfortable. The county school desks Hired by the A. Cox luring Co. are especially noted for their comfort. Every ch no house in Carolina be furnished with Rev. W. II vs, of spent Monday here looking some mission work. He left r Tuesday have tried the rest, now try the the Hunsucker bug- sold by the A. Q. Cox Mfg. Co. Prof. J. A super- of Ayden graded school, was here yesterday of all Kinds prepared at the Carolina Milling mfg. Co. The so organized for the fall term Mfg. co. from an extended visit to Monday evening. i . k, i i , if W-i- buy a box of Lo. nail --i at the store. . iii i Call at the Drug Store I , i these in M.-M. S ,. . W. Smith and W. Armstrong is home have bought the beach e i again after an ab several dry goods For and cheap are now open for R. F. Co., they alway A ard Co. have the best. Cox Mis Mrs. Sack Jones and two on the I , of A cordial idles to come and examine our 11-. dry went to Black Jack Sunday t. attend the quarterly of Elizabeth City, came Wed- evening to visit Cam- School children cannot g t the M. Dixon, broth- proper trail unless they are physically comfortable. The Pitt school de k by the A. G. Cox Mfg Co. especially noted for their com fort, besides being -t desk on the market. Every public school house in N. C. should not be without them. I Mrs. Dixon, Mady Dixon, Dixon, Pan- Little, Minnie Crawford, Murrell Tucker, L L. J. D. Smith, Mrs. Jones. All indebted to the town of Ayden for taxes for the year 1907 will please call at the office of J. M. Blow, collector, and pay same. AI J. II and wife an C. Keel have come home from Seven Springs J. R. Smith Co. have just re- a car load of lime, Saturday Mrs. a Severe of sis. This being the second at- to locate here might rent I residences as they et to move to the beach of They expect to make great as they are men of much me ins. large runs during Reason and are open to for the sale of fish at n aw pries. The ladies and the girls all candy. The ; ind at Saul's drug store. with extracted a meat .-.- . e of re i . a thine, i n it a I -u the little d ed Dir-mus left for tack a very short while grave exposition yesterday. as her y Try a tree brand pocket knife, j Buck with his under guarantee. have moved to Snow Hill. Mr. are kept in stock by B. T. j Buck ha- accepted a position as j print-r on a in that place. candy direct from factory at Sail's store. J. L. Fleming, of was here yesterday in attendance upon a trial before a magistrate, as an attorney. Go to E E new market for beef, fresh meats, and fresh Roy Turnage left Wednesday morning to enter If you need any Paint be sure ind see E. E. Co B. A. Joyner and Walter Gay. two of Farmville most prominent business men, were in town Sun- day. Clearance sale for stock. reduced prices for next thirty days. B. F. Man- C. Showers o goods including notions, hose, underwear, ties, shirts and over- alls are arriving daily at liar Barber Co. Lookout for our immense fall stock which will be here in a few days. Have your carts, wagons and put In good trim for the fall use. All of repair work done promptly. Carolina Milling Mfg. Co. Have all your wood turning work done at the Carolina Milling t Mfg. First class work done. Mrs. W. J. Boyd and Miss Liz- Dixon. of Ayden, spent Tues- day with Mrs. E. F. Tucker. A specialty of drug store. Rev, T. H. King, wife and child, of LaGrange. are spending the week here with friends. Mr. King is conducting a series of meetings Missionary church- That is manifesting s spirit of enterprise and thrift is evident from the fact of the many changes and additions constantly arising in and among us. The handsome and livery stable almost complete. belonging to J E Winslow, of Greenville, built on the most modern plan with brick walls and these lined on the outside slats of steel, present a very handsome appearance, with large windows and all necessary for the comfort of stock, spacious storage for feed, driveways and shelters for protection of carriages and other vehicles is by no means a small affair. This fall he will handle many thousands dollars in horses land mules, and at an early date he anticipates building a huge brick store feet in which next season to conduct a mer business. And then a mercantile firm from a neigh- boring sister town hat rented a store and will commence It is a delight and a pleasure business here at to say nothing of the in having a first class Pen. Call at Drug Store secure this much need- ed article. Miss Rosa Randolph came In Thursday to visit Mrs. Stancill Hassell House went to Hickory, Grove near Sunday to a i Ana after a quarterly meeting. to w- c- J. B. Carroll and L. L. to her home at Saturday night with the follow- are at this House. week. Miss Lizzie Combs, N. Pros., Miss Mag Cox Winterville, N- C, , , ., . . ,, . Your Best. Sec , Miss Ives, Bayboro, i N. C. Trees., Miss Cora it is Bald that so many of us N. C We are content with our second best. predict a fine years work for this We are always going to do better, society. Guaranteed all Rubber, feather weight rain coats at B. F. Man hat. is buys candy from has returned from tho northern markets. Big lot cots latest stylos, very I comfortable at J. R, Smith Co. Mrs. Susan Jackson is visiting We have vague ideas as to the son w q. Co. Miss Mollie Bryan left for Stokes last Thursday, she will teach the public school of that district. A car load of lime just arrived at A. W. Ange Co. Another large shipment of stove of all sizes just received at A. W. Co- A large and handsome soda fountain with all the fixtures for sale cheap. Kittrell Taylor Co. Winterville, N. C. great things we will do, but that is as far as we get- Before you go to bed at night think over your day. If you had it to live over again, would you spend it just as you have done Most of us would not- we still have tomorrow. No matter how well you do anything, try to do it better. Don't be satisfied with anything but the very best that you arc- capable of. Remember that this is your chance. Don't lose your golden Miss Roberson, of Rob spent Monday night with her sister, Mi-s Vivian, the girls dormitory. Auto. Fatally Child- Rev. S. E. Stanfield, of Ayden Mar- Tuesday for J. Edwards Son have just a car load of wire fence. Can furnish any Col. Gordon, of Richmond, a vary prominent insurance man, Well Wednesday, Big lot of calico, best grade per yard at R. Smith Co. J. J. May, a prosperous farmer and one of our prominent was here Thursday. Miss Betsey Case is very sick at the home of her son-in-law, John Dennis. The very best and cheapest hair brushes, combs, and tiers at Saul's drug store, Another large crowd left here the exposition filled his regular appointment at B twelve years old- all Ayden has been pt the Methodist church Sunday w ls seriously and Dr. Sauls, Mr-Bin Nobles and afternoon, possibly fatally injured by an j Mr. Joe Blow. These three have Hudson went to Black automobile on the streets a good time and if they don't this morning. The machine was BO. it will be the some one in charge of J. A. years from now, only we prominent firm from a still larger town is negotiating for the rent- of two stores in which to do a wholesale and retail hardware business. These and many r evidences in sight are truly gratifying and evinces a prospect not imaginary but realistic, that destiny has in store for cm- beau- little city, things that are and indications that point to a large and a prosperous town. BARGAINS IN REAL One room two story dwelling at SHOO. One four room cottage at One nine room two story dwelling at Six vacant lots all in the of N C. One thirty-seven acre form outside corporation at A n be -in Ayden a In. J, Mines has com purchase his fall stock. Look Co., on his return, Mrs. Hines and Mrs. L. Brown accompanied him. The parties will visit places of interest, before their return, vi g r the s or bi in whore all v ll have i go W yr -r, ., .; j . ,. , at R. Smith ; -s-old Mr. L--e fever. This was their only child and they have the sympathy of the entire community. Bring us your beeswax, wool, hams, shoulders and eggs lo J Smith Co Mr. Watson, of Portsmouth closed the me -ting at the Baptist church Sunday night. He some sermons. There were no additions to the church. Sauls guarantees all he sells, especially candy. I. C. Tripp, of Greenville, is here to see his sister Mrs C. B. Tripp, who is very sick fruit jars, taps and rub- at J. R. Smith co Mr. and Mrs. S. L who have been visit- relatives returned Sunday night. Keen cutlery and hard- ware at J. R. Smith co- Misses Pattie aim Evelyn in, of Winterville, spent Sun- day with May Smith. Royal Hour, always good and good always at J. R. Smith co. Dr. J. W. Taylor, formerly of Ayden but new of Greensboro, is here for u few days- We are all glad have him again. salt at J. co. Mrs. Ora and Julia Taylor of Greene county, left here Thursday for Richmond. There will be n picnic n; Maple Cypress Wednesday. A large crowd is expected. We re- quested to announce that every- body is invited. J. P. and Noah B-J of Black Jack, were here Saturday to see their sister, Mrs. Caleb Tripp, who is seriously ill- G W. Cox, of Greenville, has been a visitor to Our town. Rt Rev. Robert Strange, D. D. bishop of tin- diocese of East Carolina, will his annual visitation to St- church, Ayden, on Thursday, September There will be both Thursday night and Friday north to morning, at which bishop will officiate. Again a with us R. Smith Dr Joseph Dixon PHYSiCIAN AM SURGEON. Hit O H I I K N. C OF THE BANK OF AYDEN N. At the of business 1906. Sunday. Several new pupils, have enter ed W. H. S. week. The boys are enjoying base ball every afternoon. Most of the old team are-back and there is a good number of now boys from which to select recruits. sometime with her parents at j Our fall stock of dry goods. Kenly. FOR two horse wagon and a die harrow- Mrs. J. L. Butt, one mile from Win- Boy's suits must co to make room for fall B. P. Man- Co. hoes, are open for in- Come and see us be- fore buying elsewhere. We are prepared to give you bargains. Harrington, Barber Co. Heaters of all grades and sizes just received at A, W. Ange Co. E SCARECROW aid hold I J, i be I ii i i, ll HOLDS ITS SHAPE. show and lake the i. N c hope not so hot. hams and shoulders at J. R. Smith co. Charlie Ross left Tuesday to resume his studies at the an Pneumonia Cure at J. It. Smith Co. The first bale of new cut ton was here Wednesday at by Calvin to J. R. Co. It weighed pounds and amounted to LIABILITIES. discounts Overdrafts and Fixtures hue from banks and bankers i Items Silver coin 14.1-7 Nut. 1,385 Total sT Capital i fund mils 10,010.00 Deposits to cashier's 1,023.48 178,686.87 NORTH M COUNTY OF PITT, 1.1. U. Smith, of the swear ii the statement tree to the best of my and be- lief. B. SMITH, I r R. . d -ind II ,

i. l . .-1- f st addition to the long list of weird lots which have figured in auction ale i in recent your. Not long ago the head, little larger hen's egg, f a central Mexican in offer, earlier we. read of a.- a face of the skin of a notorious rate, a hook bound in i kin and a strip of labeled with Jeremy A, hangman's rope, a donkey's skin in, trade, relics prison and criminal have all in re purchaser, while a few ago a colonial official ., London auction room just in time to bi ho i ad been so dis- posed i for the of a Maori chieftain who had on dined as a at In.- in In of in we lit e In Japan, know i I its i us- . is the great pie in. I . see till bulb great, heavy, I hate n in other purl of the i They are not d to kill other, hut are I to do i damage. It in for bystanders. few ml h a; o I paw live or ix of being I the streets on their buck from the fight, and they were snorting looked so fierce that I got out of the street they J. I was perfectly willing to give them com- Herald. if York Paganini's Violin. Writing to a Herman paper from Genoa, a correspondent fays that the reports us to are too can be Bo he says, this price- less of is but surely disintegrating The is the property of the municipal- hut the wood worm has taken must be removed to prevent total loss. There are of decay on surface, and muster of the violin maker's say that remedies are applied soon the r lie, valuable in itself and doubly so be- cause it was once property of will fall to pieces. These also nay that when the violin has been restored it will be more easily if it is played upon Hair Charm. in Memphis there is a man who says he went all through the civil war and n l of the M hat ties, bill lie a scroll I. of Meridian, Miss., Hart man's. old n . luck by telling II i coon hair worn around his neck during the battle. Hi- said old an told him that lit wearing a bull of raccoon hair around his neck on a copper wire h would never get hurt or hi I I told d ii; i at tin mid that it proved lie he has nor has he m Ii am kind of dent, and i e give ail the credit to tho raccoon's Ten- Judicial of In tho recent case of State . Hep. the Ne- supreme a of tho slang phrase The came up in connection with tie- admission in evidence of a dying declaration, the later he was be- relied on to show that he was under sense of impending death. The said, expression am all is on.- frequently use of in this country, and when used under the circumstances in question may. we think, he taken to have meant that the speaker eon his life was. practically at an Motes, Shadows That Sing. At the recent exposition of the French Society of Physics were given of an ingenious combination of the phonograph with the whereby the figures upon the screen were caused to go through all the motions of singing, while the sounds, issue from the phonograph, CO the illusion was astonishing- complete. Similar combinations have been made before, but seldom so much attention to details. Tho apparatus employed is called the Youth Com- . v r r t tea tuft.-. First, the water should lie fresh- drawn. use water for its life is gone. Second, the teapot should be made hot dry if possible or else with boiling water. The best sort of teapot is that made of clay. The make one of a dark red clay, often procurable at the ten cent store-. the host are made by the Chinese of a reddish brown clay from the banks of the river. It is famous for drawing out all the sweetness from the leaves. There is no objection to a out- side the pot, the inside, when to have some chem- action on the brewing of tea which adds to its bouquet. TI rd, the makes or mars your pot of tea. Do not let the Laves lie aimlessly in the pot to t the flavor at their own will. Hut procure a deep receiver or strainer full . . . h as comes i i Put r tea e i trainer and . the; will I with a rise in and tn I do rose ti miner in the it. If it not use your ; ii it make a handle of cord. lei metal come in h h a in the making. At the moment the water mi it on the leaves. Put the cover on for one-half minute, then pour out a cup of the tea. Empty lack over the leaves. times. Then souse the of leaves up and down once or twice or until from the ma you can detect the real tea In this way the strength of the tea is forced out before the tan- acid can mingle with it. you have gained in less than two i a bouquet obtainable in no way. Take any unmixed black tea. Try the directions given, following the three conditions accurately, and you will find that you can make tea at .-ii cents a pound taste like while most only succeed in making tea taste like cents. Philadelphia Inquirer. When Big. anything up into parts and you magnify it. A wise man took tint; way to give his wife an idea of how much is. She had no idea of money. Her chase- enormous. It happened one day that her eye fell upon a magnificent ring, and she coveted it. It cost Hut what was fl mill to her in comparison with the rim; Of course her husband con- to the purchase. What else co Id ii husband do But he tried this method of educating his wife concerning the price of the ring. Ho instruct- ed his In r to send her the small dimes and rs. I n came the money, bag- f bagful. She never had Ii an idea of before. When tin money was piled before her it alarmed her. The price of tho ring went up ii hundredfold and was con- at once an extravagance . die of her own option For Nature William Archer, the English said at of the meetings of the ref spelling board in have been rather surprised, here in the States, at the general what we spoiling re- formers are trying to do. Our aims are not at nil understood. We have o of going to such ludicrous not as many people think. In fact, the average man idea of re- formed spelling is a good deal like the two women's idea of anatomy. part of the animal does the chop come said the first. Is it the not at said the other, laughing, leg How It is. of course, tho jawbone. you never heard of licking their Tho Groat Violin Antonio Stradivari, the famous i of lived lie was the pupil of Nicholas Amati and curried the type of violin to its high- est perfect ion. The Amati, and his sons, and An- rank next to Stradivari if not with The makers, Jakob 1681-83, and Mat- and his sons made that stand very high in the es- of connoisseurs, of Pans is the most celebrated mod- maker. A genuine- in good condition is worth almost any price that be for it. been for than At e Wei a i f t. his clothes w re all torn and he did not own a word. He had to borrow one, and the lay following his sue he had get a quantity of cloth from state to have a uniform From this mo- however, he paid great to his t and took a certain pride in decorated clothes. At Man he wore a uniform covered I embroidery, a form to winch lie attached a fort of superstitious reverence. When he went to M an, for instance, to be crowned k , of Italy he attend a review- field of batHe in the old fashioned and much tarnished suit he had on the memorable 18th of June, He never parted with this old coat, lie brought it with him to St. Helena, and when he was dead his com pan ions put it over him. When Napoleon became consul he still took great care of bis toilet, but he affected simplicity all the more, as he wished his generals and suit to be gorgeous in gold uniforms and plumed helmets. It was then he took to wearing the gray and the hat which, as well as the uniform, has been decreed Io the Eu- genie. At the hat was low crowned with a wide border, but lit tie by little it trot higher and higher until it became the hat every one knows. The hat was of long hairy felt, what hatters called and it had a lining of grayish green silk. Napoleon wore his hats for a long time and sent them to be repaired again and P. T. The Leaf Cutler Bee. A writer describes the interesting operations of the bee called the This insect drills in a sand hank a hole ten inches deep and half an inch in diameter and divides it into about a dozen com- or cells. cell is composed of pieces of leaf, cut into proper shapes and carefully fitted together. Hose leaves and sweet pea leaves are among the favorites of the bees. The cutting is done with the jaws, while the six legs hold the leaf in position and enable the insect to turn itself about with the precision of a of compasses Some of the cut pieces are perfect circles. Others are oblong figures of varying proportions. Having cut out the segment of leaf, an opera- requiring about twenty seconds, the bee carries it to the sand bank and then returns for more materials. When a piece has been nearly cut off the bee, ill order to prevent tear- poises itself in the air with its wings and completes the operation with a clean cut. J. V -1 i pounds at at at at at average L. F Mills sold at at at at at at average Jesse B. Hardy sold at at at at at at at at average Sales for week ending 14th at Star pounds for average Foxhall says come right en and he will get you every dollar possible to be had for your tobacco. at Profit in Advertising. In Cincinnati recently a house owned by the city was to be re- moved from the lot it occupied to make room for a now hospital. A dozen bids for the old building were submitted, and the author- decided to accept the high- est But the City Auditor refused to approve the transaction because the property had not been advertised for sale in the newspapers, in accordance with the law. Thereupon an ad- was inserted, at a cost of several new bidders appeared, and offered for the house which was to have been sold for less than half that amount without publicity. The City's return on the advertising investment was per cent. Is it worth while to point the Record. The Statesville Landmark learns that Marion r is no making large fees at least a year as a lobbyist before the Washington. The Landmark observes that his legal attainments count for little; he North Carolina takes first rank among all the states engaged in the manufacture of chewing and smoking tobacco, according to a bulletin on the manufacture of tobacco in the United States, which has just been issued by the census bureau. There were only establish- engaged in the of smoking and chewing tobacco in the state in as com- pared with such establishment in 1900, but there was a notable increase in the value of the pro- ducts. This increase during the five years mentioned was or 87.1 per cent The total value of the product of smoking and chewing tobacco in North Caro- 1905 was Rather unusual is the fact that the of decreased by half during the period mentioned. This is attributed to the prevail- centralization methods in most all branches i f the business There was a big increase in the amount of capital employed in these manufacturing enterprises, which jumped from six and a half to more than thirty million dollars in the five years named. The number of wage earners was practically the same in both years, but wages increased from in 1900 to in 1905. The cost of materials used doubled during the five years- The jump was from in 1900 to in 1905. Asheville News. Groceries ill And Provisions Cotton Bagging and Ties always on Fresh floods kept con- in stock. Country Produce Bought and Sold D. W. G R North Carolina. Did Not Know Signs. A white man giving his name and address as R. B. Hayes, of New Bern, was arrested Friday for being drunk and disorderly on th. streets. He declared to Officer that he was a Mason and produced a button. When the officer gave him the is the type of man who succeeds gig he failed to respond, so The Gulden It was on Jan. 1490, in the ancient city of that Philip the flood, duke of Burgundy set the climax upon the scene of indescribable splendor that formed the of his nuptials with Isabel of Portugal by issuing the proclamation which called into being tho Order of the for the most cowl- ed distinction for the mighty of this earth, tho reward for stainless and deed- of heroism and prow- at the least deviation from the strictest code of knightly honor. The conduct of tho himself, chief of the order, was sullied Io investigation and tho chapter, and many are the occasions when the bled knights availed themselves of their dangerous privilege. A certain king once required a charioteer. There were many can- for the honor, and one by one they were brought before the king, lie inquired of each, you were driving my chariot near a precipice how near could you steer without falling Tho first said two feet, tho next that ho could go safely within a foot of the brink, a third tint a few inches would he quite Tor him. A fourth came and, hearing the question, said at once, were driving the king's chariot I should consider it my duty to keep as fur as from the The king felt that he win the safest and he was at once engaged. Pain of a Au attorney, speaking of witnesses who desire to their evidence as strong as possible by tho of qualifying adjectives, said that their efforts were amusing. He then referred to a case in which a woman, who had met with an and was suing for damages, testified that she had suffered severely from pain. She was injured th left side testified that when he- sat down she to sit on tho right MM, by craftiness and unscrupulous He belongs to that class of men who have ridden into power on the backs of the farmers and after attaining his in the world, he does not. care a rap for those who elevated him to power. He belongs to i bat class of the legal profession who attain their ends not by the of law. There are too many of that class They some other Masons were called in and yet no response. Hayes was fined and on failing to pay the amount, he was sent to the roads by Mayor Brock- It will take him about twenty days to get even with the town for his disorders. He has been in here for several days and it is not his first offense. He claims to be an agent for stoves and ranges and limes make money, but when it has developed that his plan is they die the will be better off, and the legacy they leave to their children will not be of that kind more honorable men, though as successful in a way, would prefer to leave to their children, have not enough friends to bury them when they die. Ashe- Courier. MILL ITEMS. Cox's Mill. N. C. Sept. Oscar Evans and Miss Page spent Sunday in Greenville with Mr. and Mrs. II. L. Miss Helen Haddock, who has been near Haddock's X Roads, returned home Sunday. Mr. and Mrs- Zeno Edwards spent Sunday in our section. Cotton picking started in and we are sorry for all the old backs, and the young ones, too. There was a large crowd at the meeting at Red Banks last Sun- day- W. A. Tyson and L. A. Stocks are spending some days around Littleton. Mrs. W. S. Cox is on the sick list this Dr. J. H. Hudson, of Winter- ville, was in this section Friday the same old boy. to see the lady of the house and show her a regular stove He offer, a very fancy range for and agrees to have the same shipped at once provided the lady pays him the sum of one dollar with the under- standing that she will settle with the agent when the stove reaches the station. Several women in town have paid their dollar to him, but have not received any range up to date. Wadesboro Not Quite I How often you pet a thing nail or driver or per Have a good tool box be prepared for emergencies. Our is a i could desire, and A we see that your tool j box does lack a single useful article. I Of Course You get Horse c c J. P. Corey Fight at House. There was trouble between some of the occupants of the house on Friday after- noon that resulted in a fight be- tween Messrs. J. B- Baker and E. M. The former lost some skin from his face and the back was hurt in be- thrown to the floor. By virtue of the power of sale con tallied in a certain mortgage deed and delivered by John wife Sarah Dennis to E. K. the day of September 1906, and duly recorded in the Register of deeds office of Pitt county. North Carolina, in book P S, page So, the undersigned will expose to public sale, before the courthouse door in Greenville, to the highest bidder on Saturday; October 1907, a tract or panel of land lying and being in the county of Pitt and state of North Carolina de- scribed as to wit; In township and ed as follows; Situate near known as the tract of land and formerly owned by Dennis, and the lands of Cox, Frank Hart. John Cox Joe containing acres more or less. And 3-7 of the acres formerly owned b the Jordan Cox heirs and Aaron horn heirs, J. M. and the late John James Jackson land, to satisfy said mortgage deed. Terms of sale, cash. his 4th day E. It. Whedbee. Attorneys. Greenville. N C. Don't forget to come in court week and pay your n to The COUGH i CURE the LUNGS WITH Dr. King's New Discovery CONSUMPTION and Trial. Guaranteed for all and , LUNG or BACK. JUST ONE WORD that word Is It refers to Dr. Liver Pills and MEANS HEALTH. Art you constipated Troubled with Sick headache Insomnia ANY of these and many ethers Indicate Inaction the LIVES. Need Take No Substitute. Littleton high BROWNING L. W. BAGLEY, A. B. Principals, ADVANTAGES. Entrance into and on certificate. Faculty of experienced college teachers I. Scholarships from leading colleges. I. extras. f. Health conditions unsurpassed. i. for life or college. instruction. ti. Home Hood library. In. No Saloons Time to Sept. For information and address. Z. Supt. Littleton, N. C He Fired the Stick. have fired the walking-stick I've carried over s, on account of a ore that resisted every kind of treat- men, until I tried Salve; that has healed the fore and me a writes John Garrett, of North Mills, N. C. teed for Piles, Burns, etc., by John. L. Wooten druggist. ENTRY OF VACANT LAND. J. R. Davenport enters and claims about acres, more or less, of vacant land lying in township. Pitt county, N. C., on north side of Tar river, and on the east side of Pea Branch adjoining the lands of J. R. Davenport's and Tucker place, the John Ward Robt. J. J. Sat- heirs, Unwell White- head, deceased, Walter This August 1907. F. Davenport for J. R. Davenport. Any person or persons claiming title to or interest in the fore- going described land must file their protest in with me within the next thirty days, or hey will be barred by law. R. Williams. Entry taker REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF THE GREENVILLE BANKING ft TRUST GREENVILLE, N. C. At close of business Aug 1907. CONDITION OF CROPS. NEW LEGISLATION TAMPERING WITH A BREAK. 11,018.35 1,000.00 2,688.64 10,000.00 8.436.62 817.61 RESOURCES, discounts Overdrafts secured and unsecured AU other Stocks. Bonds and Furniture and Fixtures Demand Due from Cash Items . Coin Silver Coin . National bank notes and U. S. notes Total North C Molina. C Pitt, I C. S. Carr, Cashier the above named bank, do that the above b. true to the beat of my d LIABILITIES- Capital Stock Surplus funds Undivided Profit less Expenses paid Due to a Cashier's checks outstanding Total 125,000.0 3,208.51 114,550.4 861.71 and belief. Subscribed and sworn to before me, of Aug 1907. J ANDREW--T MOORE Notary Public C. S. Cashier. J L . R. C. FLANAGAN R. JOB PRINTING AT THE THE REFLECTOR Wheat, Potatoes awl Tobacco. Washington, Sept. 10.-The crop reporting board of the bu- of statistics of the depart- of agriculture in its report today finds as Condition corn on 1st, was 80-2 as compared with 82.8 last month; on September 1st, 1906. and a year average of The average ion of spring wheat when harvested was 17.1 as compared with 79-4 last month and 83.4 for 1906 at the time of harvesting. The average condition of on September was 80.2 against one month ago. 85.3 on September 1906, 80.9 on September 1906 and a ten year average of 79.4. The average condition of to- on September was against 82.8 one month ago, 86.2 en September on 1905, and a five year average of 82.8. School Ma Called to Ii e I It Out of I'm. j N ally in Cm Dy. Act to Elder H. H. Tucker tells n After therein Wednesday it i that some wanton persons expects that r. i been causing considerable trouble i t ii .; .-ale to the well at Red to lay than g ; he lie Schools. B. L. Davis, President J. A. Andrews, Vice President James L. Cashier THE Bank of Greenville strength of a financial institution is in its capital and surplus, its resources, its honorable record the ability. character and standing of the men who conduct its affairs. Calling attention to the figures below, we cordially your business The Paper Trust. In referring to the greatly in- creased cost of getting out news- papers and magazines within the last five or six years the Concord Tribune truth of the matter is that the papers are standing for an enormous increase in every- thing that enters into the count in their making, and it is a fact that present prices are not going to leave the publisher enough to settle with the sheriff in many cases. The only thing for them to do is being to raise the price of subscription and advertising. It is unfair to ask or expect the Capital Surplus and Profits Resources State Superintendent Joyner is sending to the superintendents and teachers of North Carolina a leaflet containing the act of tile last Legislature relating to scientific temperance instruction in the public schools. In the leaf- let U also printed a letter from superintendents teachers and officers, which, among other he says; I beg to call the attention of county and city dents of schools, all school officers and all teachers to the following act of the Genera Assembly of 1907, relating to instruction in the public school, and to upon and compliance with the provisions of this law. I re- in the growth of temper- sentiment in North in the of drunk- and the increase of so- among our people The surest means of promoting in all its forms among the present and future genera- is to teach the children, in school and home, the truth, de- by science and in regard to the nature and effect of alcoholic drinks Let the truth, without be taught to the about this subject as about other subjects. This question is one of reason and judgment, not of mere sentimentality, and the appeal should be made to reason and judgment It is not the pose of the law, as I understand it, to make a fad of scientific four miles from town. An old fashioned sweep was first used at the well, but somebody this down. Then a wheel with chain and bucket was provided, but the chain was carried away. Recently a pump was rut in the well, in less week this was broken and .- Quired Th we v. . convenient for people to get water passing, it in use as a matter public convenience Why any one be so wanton as to keep injuring the well we are unable to see. people are very thoughtless of the comfort and convenience of others. t. nut that way. some cooler, tobacco in l was the and been few such I in the history u the market. placed the the lent ware- he S I . I h C Brick a total sounds like and Shows that Greenville the b it; market in the State. Convection Interest Paid on Time Deposits Come In and examine my CORN PLANTERS, GUANO SOWERS, DISC SMOOTHING HARROWS, ONE AND TWO HORSE STEEL PLOWS, WIRE FENCE R ARM OR GARD A N MACHINES. RAILROAD DECISION. Yours o V Announcement papers under dollar conditions to temperance instruction, not to print and distribute a j displace other important subjects To increase per cent would i in the curriculum of tho public not be out of proportion to the schools, but simply to increase in everything else with- this important subject to be in the past six years. It would given its relative share of time be interesting, and no doubt as- and if the readers of this papers, for instance, could see the difference in cost of various items into the making of the Tribune, the increase of today over six years age when we got a year for the Even- So this time it is the luckless newspaper publisher that has to tribute to the trusts. So far as the publisher is concerned the paper trust is perhaps the great- est offender. Recently practically all grades of paper have ad- and in some cases this advance has been very Not only the news-papers but every branch of the paper stationery business is effected. The publishers are forced to stand these advanced prices and still their output will not command a higher price than it did formerly. Verily the paper trust is a hard master-K i We beg leave to announce that we are Wholesale and for White Lead, Paints rotors, and an Ready nixed Paints. There is no line in the world better titan Pennsylvania Two Cent Rate De- to Be Unconstitutional. Philadelphia, Pa., Sept 10.- Judges Wilson and in common pleas court, decided unconstitutional the two cent railroad fare law passed by the last Legislature. The case upon which the decision was made will i be at once taken to the State Court. The two cent fare law was passed by the Legislature as a result of agitation during the last political campaign, all parties pledging themselves in favor of such legislation. The railroads, led by the Pennsylvania and Reading, made a strong light against the enactment of the law, bill both branches of the Legislature passed the bill with practically a unanimous vote. The law was to go into off jet 1st. The decision of ten pages- After reviewing its Glenn in Washington. Washington, D C. Sept. Governor Robert B. Glenn of North Carolina, who arrived in Washington today to At- City, confidently predicts his state's victory in the rate hearing now in progress in the case of the vs. The South- Railway. shall not go upon the nor take any active part in the hearing, other than to what you might call a general supervision. reports to hand at this time I have every reason to be satisfied with the showing the state has made. I see continued the governor, railroad company j has lost its own case. The show- the company itself has made so that can well afford to put the rate into effect. our witnesses go upon the stand we shall prove con- that the volume of business is increasing in the State of North Carolina with wonder- regularity and the tales, such as the railway com- is now telling, will , Ii. A.- Raleigh. K. C. has been a of the fourth-class post masters of North Carolina to be i held here and and plans are also maturing for a of the presidential postmasters in the state to here at the same time. Post- master Willis G. of j Raleigh office, being active in the preliminary wort for caking together the postmasters and also for tin successful termination of th fourth class Th official call for the postmasters to meet will be is within the next few days i by all of officials. by During the storm Wednesday lightning struck the residence of Mr. T. E- Lang- about miles from town. A horse in the yard was killed. Mrs. Langley was on the pore at the time and was seriously shocked. Trade Report. Bradstreet's Saturday will say for Richmond. Va., and Wholesale dealers in dry goods and notions have fall well under way and some filling- in orders are noted, which swell the amount of business which already exceeds the average. Local jobbers of railway and machinists supplies are active and through the season business made a greater average than usual. The price of lumber con- about the same as last week. Continued favorable re- ports regarding cotton and to- crops in Virginia and North Carolina are being received. Retail is at the usual dullness Collections show no improvement. A Winston newspaper got interested in the law bearing on suicide and questioning many lawyers fount that attempted suicide is a mis demeanor. That is to say, r man who attempts to take own life is as liable, legally, punishment as if he had as;. another person. Man; people do not know. that an attempt on one's life i an under our law.- Landmark. Good Talker. Mr. J- S- Farmer, representative of BALK. By virtue of a tho X; ,., ,. i Court of Pitt county Special Proceed- j the court takes up II No. entitled J. K. Bunting I limitations in the present case house door in Greenville on declaring the i Railroad Company is not vested town of Bethel being the store lot now i from th by J. . K. Bunting and the . , buildings On said lot, said lot bounded on the north Railroad Rt. on tho the Recorder of Raleigh, came Wednesday evening and today here in the interest of th it . . ., rt V paper . talk in the prayer meeting at Baptist church last night gave much pleasure to present. the lire. It it a for honorable wares and honorable dealings. If you use the Harrison Paints you need ever worry quality. We trust that you wilt favor us with your orders whenever you want good paint for any Have just a car load and an give you Special Prices. Baker Hat N. C. by the lot by M . Grimes Co. the south by Q Rogers ft and on the west by Bros, and hotel, being the same propel that was conveyed to cherry Bunting by two OB from II L T and tho other deed from One other lot in Bethel hounded on north by street, on east by Mrs Bullocks, on south by the lot own-1 by Knox en Mack G Rogers I and on west by R Nelson property. Also one or pan-el of land I bounded on the north by Railroad street and the Nelson property, on the east by i the Nelson property, on south the or James, and on the west containing lit acres more r F. G. commissioner of the power of the to regulate the court takes up tho contention of the company that the cent fare is unreasonable, sustains the contention, and grants I he injunction asked for. INSURANCE THAT INSURES Come on With Your Remember you make a guess for the Parker Fountain Pen at Reflector Book Sept. 20th. Come on with your guess. Anybody woo wants to do so, whether in town or try, can take a guess. See the announcement on third page. that Protects If you decide to insure your life demand the best, and be con- j tent with nothing but the best- j Policy prescribed by the New York state law is- sued by the Equitable Life As- Society of the United States. Paul Morton, President For full particulars, apply to the undersigned- Warren Jr. District, Agent, Greenville, N. C. Wm. A. Danner, General e Agent Richmond Fire in Charlotte Depot. Charlotte. N C Sept 11.- The Southern passenger station was the a fire this which threatened for a few minutes to involve the whole building, the blaze destroying a number of valuable records in the tile room connected with the office of the records that it may be impossible to restore The fire occurred while the clerks in the tile room were ab- sent at dinner and was first dis j covered by the stenographer in the superintendent's office. The damage to the building will , proximate about Back From Missouri. Mr. Richard Wingate, of Con township, who recent; on a prospecting trip t. Missouri, returned a few ago. He says Missouri is a rich;. productive state, but that and wages are both so then tint a farmer has much prospects of making money here in Pitt county. A Good Suggestion. The Courier insists We once heard l successful bust man say that there three things essential to highest J and nail on the head. A may be sport on inherited, but no man has eves out i in life wit that North Carolina farmers I an empty head. Capacity is should raise enough beef cattle I necessary to a man as to a to supply the state, yet it Then when to capacity is of farmers who go to town and I honesty and to honesty, carry western beef home after I he becomes full and it paying cents a pound for it-1 out of the question for a man HI The price indicates that there I this to fail. The failures in would be money in the cattle are due to the lacking of one business, and the Courier is right I more of these three about Star. Durham Herald.

mm . r-f . BOOK LIST. 1907-08. Public Schools. . , . U be Grad d School during the year who hold promo will please the for their i graft Pupils who i ti n c will please i fen i next or next Mi assign- of the s. does m ; ply to i II. B. Smith, Supt. .-; i J's Rational First P. Double-ruled tablet a i r First Read- A. D . .; let i . E I Pi II Si . r to Li i r No. Edi n--y .-. i n's lib Book Mi Pr r tic. B No Sp is P FOURTH E tic. Bk. Evans. Harrington's Spelling Rook- Allen's N C- History Stepping to Literature Evans. Maury's Elementary Hyde's Grammar, Bk. Heath's N . t.-- t Milne's Progressive tic. Bk. Evans. Harrington's Spelling Book. Maury's Elementary Revised. Grammar. Bk. I. Famous men of Rome. Heath's No. fifth Little P. Edition and Duke's Arithmetic, Tr N. Amer- Evans. in English, Bk. El- Harrington's Spelling Rook Broiling Pencil. Heath's Copy hook. No. SIXTH GRADE. Step-; in En Bk. you-- p C. I n, m. Col and s Ad- Arithmetic. Maury's Manual of Geography, Hook. Spelling tablet. Pencil. SEVENTH . Montgomery's History of Eng- land, Evans. Steps in English, bk. ton. and Ellwood's adv. arithmetic. Manual of revised. spelling book. Spelling tablet EIGHTH GRADE. Montgomery's History of land. Evans. Maxwell and Smith's Writing in English. Evans. Rhyme of the Ancient Mariner. Evans- and Harley's First year of and Ellwood's adv. Maury's Manual of Geography. TENTH GRADE. of English Ellington. Dickens's Christmas P. Co. General History, Re- vise I. van--. Wentworth's Plane Geometry. . . .- . ., . . Ellington. Complete French Ellington. Note, Ml books listed above . U in the school , .,. ore except Men i i; me, young History f N. ft. and the principal tenth trade texts Practically no tenth if- I have yet been used N Drawing i an experienced in all the grades this y. After the opening of school, announcement will be mad as to the draw- materials. No e i s had at a c d it is . . that all children the fourth grade be sup- ; these I Note ;. ; ti nth d . on. w a on he H ;. fore bu books, sure that y do not already them. list is not com- j; . to for i year. Toward ; the season a ad ; -e for s of he grades. The name following the d- tier who has been asked to buy the book-. no name occurs, book may he bad from either of the dealers mentioned, Note looks are listed for in the beginning of the first CONDENSED STORIES. bushels of good corn for F. Y. Johnston. Quick as a Wink it . i i n of DAINTY DESSERT . For a Bum Cream. i . .-, i With I .- iv i . i ill I I. l.-.-i. . ., . book i , Ir An Tooth. an i I ha to i. in l . never or any food ; tearing . In teeth are nil they mill In-low on each side, . us wide n i d nit two inches k. u . . or fodder i u -l of Pitt county a 1907 I . A Bland. FARMVILLE DEPARTMENT n W. who is to it I . v . . I.wild by ill he and overwork at his law One in n small town he ill broke up a lynching party. A r had man he was kn n to dislike having ii n thought it was a put up and with all the if a budding lawyer or- . ins to , it i. i the ill the above entitled action will that on action baa been commenced in the superior court of Pitt county led above, which said action is which will be in on real situate in l he state North Carolina Ami defendants further lake notice they are requested to appear at the term of the superior court of Pitt county, to in- held on 2nd Monday before the 1st in September, it the 19th at the court House in laid county, in Greenville, North Carolina, J am . n con plaint m said Action, or the plaintiff Mill ply in the court the. relief demand in ill. of 1907. U. c, clerk superior court, DOINGS AROUND FARMVILLE. mm Mis one word . in When he pointed mil, moreover. that the evidence of the accuser was of his dis- like the the crowd .-aw the mint, and lite lynching was call i r. The ii on r n and started to ; i a rel i re. Finally singe driver gun. re ml r i nil his eyes, wait- fur the bullet that down In- fair young life. But for some reason the was finally led to open hi- and lie discovered that would he murderer had in-,, another man ha the drop on him. A cut- throat and round bad man nursed through a serious bad inter in t me the S ales senate from deprived one of ornaments. SEIZURE SALE, Internal Re i i Sen ice District North ii . r's Littleton. N. C. Aug. i By virtue of a of . for taxes a him under laws, i have .-e; the fol property to said Ma t in Viz, ll i horse, t . ho i his will sold in . ii n i he in of said Manning N, C en Thursday tea Si, i at m. to the highest bidder for Cash Lev is. Col OF SEIZURE AND Internal Revenue Service District of North Carolina Littleton, N- C , Sept, 3rd 1907. By authority in sec- and acting under warrant of issued thereunder John Thompson for taxes against him under Internal l have seized Two and om half town lots in tile town of N. C. same or of land upon which is situated a store house occupied by and Bro and in which conduct a business. This lot or parcel of land will be offered for to highest bidder for cash on Tin the 1st of October HOT at o'clock m at the Court house of Green- ville N. C. It. . Lewis Deputy Collector NOTICE. By virtue of a power of sale contained in B certain deed of mortgage Mack Man- and wife, I t king- m, n I hung both . i i or i i In, middle, win re t . forth from to an the I roof of i no like on r. . I pink Mrs. regarded the hi o I ho id i and then remarked to hat die bad meant to ii i lid . he asked. Her ban could not unite con- smile, and Mrs. Perry m on know ire thinking, I dot my own mind. But I can prove I do. -i you -i-r know me to go ton grocery and bring a can of instead of a bar of no concluded mill's Companion. Figure Won't Lie. came home from school one nay with pinned across Ins rt front. that mean, his mother asked. don't know- no more I The Retort Courteous, Paul Morton, president of the Equitable Life Assurance society, was on about London i or a four v, is in i in Mr. Morton -aid. let the o re Ann in In go about one of tin in alter day, and at the ad the size of his expenditure w ill -i-o, k Kim. course, it i- in to in a I. my only the of . Try rid liberal I ping, and e will a- ail you with i most brilliant and witty far.-. know a lawyer who. through ignorance, rode from the museum to i h in only . bis driver tho hilling law. I at this and bit hi lip. Tin n, in lie most co lie n to the I to gel n again. lie i I. step in i, sir. i on d drew ye a yard or two . f dated 15th day of October 1906, rec in I he of the Register Deeds Pitt county in P, at page 1-T. we will on Monday day I the Court house door of Put county at twelve o'clock offer for sale at public auction following de- scribed Adjoining the lands of L. D . Ben Alien and others and hounded on the north by L. on the by J. A. Griffin, on the south by L. D. on the west by Ben Allen containing twenty one i acres more or less. Terms of sale cash. This day of September, K. R. Dennis, 0- Moore Mortgages. N. C. Sept On last Saturday and Sunday the Primitive Baptists hold their yearly the Tyson's church about four and a hall miles from Farmville. The vices were conducted by Elder and Corbet. There was much business attended to on and Sunday the com- services wore held after the usual preaching, both speaking a short while. The audience ms large and quite attentive. There were many present from adjoining counties, Wilson. Greene, Lenoir and being well represented. Also Greenville and Farmville and yet have heard of some complaint among the neighbors of having cue and beef hash for breakfast day morning. The Methodists held i heir meeting in Farmville Sat and Sunday, the elder Conducting services, assisted by Elder Forbes, pastor in charge P. T. Atkinson, U. L. Joyner, Miss Carr, Mrs Elias Turnage and Miss Ellen Tyson left the exposition today. Mrs, L. C. King returned last Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. J E. King. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Harris returned Saturday from led school opened day morning with pupils. The folks seem to be as cheerful and happy as when they left last spring. Miss Olive of Snow is visiting her grandmother. Mrs. S- K. Alonzo is quite sick with fever. John Carpenter, for the East Carolina railroad, was taken sick Saturday with rial fever Miss Watson, of more, has accepted a position with Mr J. F. again and will be glad to see her old pat- Mr. former conductor for the East Carolina railroad, is slightly improving from a three week, attack of pneumonia and jaundice. breaker for sales of tobacco pounds, tut new Dale of n was brought in Satin day sob for cents. J. P. TAYLOR. WILSON N. C. Fancy Groceries. COOL DRINKS AND REFRESH years in Artistic work guaranteed Enlarging Tonsorial Staton Clark, Proprietor. Farmville. X. Satisfaction guaranteed. Strict- Bar- Sharp els. clean- ed pressed. G. NOTICE. Farm For On account of ill health I shall rent or lease for a term of live farm containing acres of cleared land with, all out houses, in good state n. Pro- corn, cotton, tobacco and all other crops in this county. Man with team prefer- red. Apply to F. M, Smith. he she wanted to what it mean, his mother. the lit- man proudly, for the an editor. me over S I u inn, In- I estate in Vermont. him on tho abundance of tame at Shel- and he me an ate a story about a young He looked up from bis mail one morning and Simply is I lie one asked. is an the man. a chap who Hampshire. lie wants me to go wild boar shoot inc. why don't you said the young mun hesitated. haven't got the ire. tor one thing, hare to find your own bears for another. So I mused By virtue of a power of sale contained in a certain deed of mortgage from A. Fair and Nellie E. Fair, his wife, to E. It. and D, Moore, dated 18th day of October, 1906, and duly recorded in the office of the register of deeds of Pitt county j a department of n in book PR page and vocal, Monday, day of October. 1907, at the court house door of Pitt county at twelve o'clock noon, offer for sale at public auction the following land. Music at the Graded School The board of trustees of tho Greenville Graded schools will music, year- Miss teacher, is a graduate of school of music of Syracuse University. Now fork, and conies to us very high- d. We shall in position to give Parker's Old WILSON STREET. Farmville, N. C. All kinds of repairing of Cans and In fact any kind of work in and iron. All Work Company will insure any on any of Kidney Trouble Every trace of kidney trouble is eliminated SOL will he paid by Inter- state Chemical Co., of Baltimore, Mil., for any ease of kidney trouble SOL will not help. A word i the wise. For sale by T. Farmville C. NOTICE. qualified Executor of the estate of A. Me- gown, deceased, late of Pitt county, this is tn notify all per- sons having claims against the estate said to exhibit to the undersigned within twelvemonths from date or this notice will hi plead in bar of their recovery. All persons in- to said estate will please make immediate payment. This th- 22nd day of July. F. G. lame. I, Sugg, Atty. Executor. For Sale One three year; old, kind and gentle. Any Lady can drive Apply to J. L. Flanagan, l Farmville, N- C. Beginning at Cox s the people the best of advantages, southwest corner on Academy Rates will be the some M., and runs easterly with those usually charged in s to other thence parallel enrolling music with Academy St yards. would thence parallel with g H R me to Academy St, thence Ant,, r, with Academy St. to the begin- at an early date. containing ore-half acre more or less. Terms of sale cash. this day of September, 1907. E. R. D- O. Moore, Eye It matters not the failure of others to relieve your eye A visit to Dr. Taylor, of Greensboro, at his old office in If you are going to guess this week, will the Parker Fountain Pen I you of his efficiency. If you at Reflector Book Store you I want expert service at a mini- should do so before the close of mum price, relief or no pay, the 20th. No guessing after that don't fail to see him. This week date. only. d thou, and well burned slop brick at my factory now ready for sale at reasonable prices, R, E Belcher Farmville N C I have just returned from the northern markets, where I chased a superb and complete lino of millinery, notions, sick wear, dress trimmings, and furs. Am prepared to suit all both in quality and price. Will have my same milliner, Miss Ella who can trim to suit tho The public invited to call and inspect my store. Mrs. J. F Joyner Opposite R. L. Davis and Bros store. NOTICE. My son, James colored, having run away from home, hereby warn any person from employing or harboring him in any way, under penalty of the law. He is years old, height about feet inches, about pounds. This Sept. 10th. 1907. John R. F. D. No, Grifton, N. a REFLECTOR r. J Owner. Truth in Preference to Fiction. ONE DOLLAR PER YE VOL. No. GREENVILLE, PITT COUNTY. NORTH CAROLINA. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER SUPERIOR COURT. September Branch Holmes. larceny, pleads guilty judgment suspend ed- W. A- Blount, contempt of Robert Hanrahan, assault th court, respondent files deadly weapon, guilty, any intent, adjudged suspended upon payment guilty, fined and costs. of cost. i Poss Cannon, false pretense. David Sharpe, carrying con-not guilty. weapon, in one Silas Williams and. Abram charged, not in another. Newton, affray, David assault with THE BONDS ARE VALID. EVEN JAR HIM. WOOD. Judge Lyon to Holds and White Man Strikes Negro and Loses to Talk or Make Her Injunction. Fingers. C- I no joke about a rendered his judgment in HO deadly weapon, guilty. suspended up n payment of cost Ernest Young and Young, larceny and house break- guilty, sentenced two years to work on roads. Ed Fleming, dead- weapon, not guilty. T. A. Manning, assault, guilty Mack Briley, assault with deadly weapon, fined and cost. James White, carrying conceal- ed weapon, pleads sen- three months to work roads. Cornelius Joyner, assault with deadly weapon, pleads guilty. Abram Pitt, with deadly weapon, pleads guilty, lined and costs. Thomas pleads guilty, t suspended upon payment of costs. Leon Patrick and Redmond Price, plead guilty, Patrick fined and costs suspended as to P. ice. Richard carrying concealed weapon, rot guilty Henry resisting office, not guilty. Frank Jenkins, not guilty WillOUghby, failing to work public guilty, suspended. Davis, attempt to wreck train, jury found that Davis was insane at the time of com- the act, and the court ordered that in e State hospital for dangerous in sane Henry Leggett and J. J. Gray, affray, Leggett, guilty judgment suspended upon payment of half costs. Gray not guilty- Guilford false tense, enters plea of judgment suspended payment of costs- The grand jury returned a true bill for murder against Ben Peebles and Anderson Peebles, charged with killing Dillard Cope- land in 1905. The defendants were arraigned in court and the case set for Tuesday, 24th, a special of twenty five being ordered summoned. The following cases have be n disposed of report. Walter Smith, larceny, pleads guilty in two cases, judgment suspended. Branch Holmes, larceny, guilty sentenced three years to work roads- Langley, larceny, pleads guilty, sentenced eight months to work roads Allen Gray, larceny, guilty, sentence two years to work- roads. Willie larceny, guilty. William Johnson, larceny, guilty, sentenced six months, to work roads. Carter burning stables, guilty, sentenced ten years in State prison. Arthur Price, guilty, sentenced four months to work roads. Daniel James, abandonment, pleads guilty, judgment suspend- ed upon payment of costs- Cos Avery and C. Con non, indecent exposure, guilty. Two red people were in divorces given. Glenn Per. Teel. Rosa Way, Annie May, congregation. Peter Atkinson judgment of as to Peter Atkinson. coaled weapon, p and Brown, and the r Atkinson, reel. pi ad guilty i up pay- roll ITS- con leads z conceal of A. D. Cox and others against the board of county commission in which they were seeking to restrain the board and selling the in bonds voted for by a majority of th-e qualified voters of the county at an election held on the 14th day of May, last. Judge Lyon holds that the act of the General Assembly authorizing the of the bonds and under which Known. Elizabeth City, N- C. Sept. head being said a News from Camden County from a neighboring village. has just in this asked the reporter. I city of the finding on Sunday that was tested in my in section of that town the other day. when a mer-i known a chant flew into a passion at a young white woman Marry picked up a two-pound, round weight, gripped it in his fingers and struck the on who, on account of starvation exposure, is now in a most pitiable plight, having so lost tie top of the head. Everybody her mind that she i looked to see the African fall but instead the ends of of the either talk or make her known. The of the election was held, is white dropped to this place today. Shew cf or. It be generally conceded d people that the laws in many ff tic t States f the Federal Union are bad, what i are j often It I cannot be doubted that easy is a menace to family, Jo and that it threatens the home, say--, for I o r. It will, more- ed weapon, pleads guilty, p for judgment continued. The following cases have b.-en disposed of since last false tense, not Prosecuting witness taxed cost. Tip Person, assault with weapon, pleads guilty, fined and costs. Richard Smith and Billy affray, not guilty. The case against Ben Peebles and Anderson Peebles tor murder was started Tuesday afternoon and is still in progress at this writing. and valid. Tine the election held on the 14th of May was regularly and lawfully held, and that said election was in all respects according to law. That when issued under said will be valid obligations of the of Pitt. That the motion for injunction restraining the board is denied and tho ac- dismissed. The plaintiffs gave notice of appeal and it is d that the case will immediately be sent up to the Supreme court for final adjudication. the ground. You never saw a fellow so taken back. The blow never even jarred the folded up his fist to strike back, when the merchant broke out crying with pain from ids mash- ed Charlotte Observer. ad j generally agreed that something would be done toward as l checking the evil if young people were more scrupulously trained During the severs cays in to tho ,,,,,,,,, residing near this ls- reliable person been in that is of married Bid Debt Agencies Needed in Every County. There ought to more collection There should be at least in every county to get after the dead beats and give them the publicity that their deserves. There isn't a dead beat on earth who wants his advertise To give him publicity hurts his business, when you hurt his business you benefit in the same proportion legitimate business interests and help to bring about conditions under which no margin is needed for known as dead beats, and the honest man who pays his debts would therefore not required to pay profit enough on his purchases to pay the accounts of the dead bests. Bad debts should be col- if possible, but if they can't be collected they should be sold at public auction, after be- advertised in such a way as to give the the kind of publicity that they deserve. We are glad to note that the press and. business men of this State are getting right square in be- hind the deadbeats and are them squirm as the light is turned on and their exposed. Marshville Home. Only forty five persons sat down to dinner at John Arm- home near Sunday. There was no special attraction or occasion, and unusual about it. that as high as sixty persons have been to the Armstrong home for din- at one table. There are teen persons at the Armstrong home who are there all the time Mr. and Mrs. Armstrong, en children and two hired of those that were present Sunday at dinner were kin who dropped in without no to spend the day. Nothing was said about the large crowd and to those present it seemed as ordinary as a family gathering of a or less. Mrs. Armstrong has a great reputation as a cook and it is said that anyone eats if her cooking is never satisfied until be is Times. Music and After the rehearsal last night the members of th Second Band marched the corner of Queen and and serenaded Mr. and Mrs. A. Jordan. Mr. Jordan has been a member of the band sine its organization and to express their appreciation for his zealous work in the interest of the band the members decided to give him a little surprise last night. After playing for a while they called for Mr. Jordan and his bride and presented them a set of silver knives, and spoons- Mr. H. W. Cummings, Jr., presented he silver on behalf of the band in a cleverly prepared speech, which was accented by a response from Mr. Free Press, This is the couple who came over to Greenville last Friday afternoon and were here. residents residing near land have been hearing a pet u- liar cry, m resembled of a o than a t out not to lend their formation of regard as eds argument to show th many of infelicities of Marriage Licenses Three Campaigns for Mr. Bryan, it is reported, will in a few days announce his will to be the Democratic candidate for President in 1908. If Mr. Bryan takes such a stand, his hold upon the i. most of the sections of the country will be such us to make it exceed- to organize a movement him. I f M r Bryan as for President in 1908, it will be his third con- test for tint will then be the fourth man to make three campaigns for toe presidency. His predecessors in that were Jackson, who ran three times, being elected twice and once defeated; Van who ran three times, was elected once Register of Deeds R Williams has issued the following license- since last rep rt. Andrew Shackelford and Bes- John and Tripp. Winnie A- Jordan and A. Chad wick. COLORED This. Copland and Martha Alonzo Corey and House Henry Edwards and Ella Wood ard. Herbert Moore and Annie Bill son. Moore and Staton. Charles and Lang- Fair in west, showers east tonight. Cooler and if start ed to investigate. Armed with guns and axes the men the entire territory, which is about six acres in size, but nothing seen of the which i ad had been making the peculiar . About this time someone suggested to set up a yell, suggestion was acted upon, an i p. few a response w. heard i the distance. The me-i then divided themselves so as to form a circle and the spot which the came was closed in. Preparing to Are upon the ob which all hands thought to be a panther, the men dashed upon the poor demented lying upon the ground, with only a scant supply of clothing. An attempt was to hold a con- with her, but only a few moments sufficed to impress upon the men that reason Did vanished. The woman was carried to the home of a residing at u the woods from which she had been rescued, where everything is being done to restore her min Those who have seen are able to identity who she is. The noise which caused the search had . heard about ten days- Some are of the opinion that the woman had been c to this lo spot for the of doing away with her. It reported that she appears to be about eighteen years old and is rather so that nasty and ill-advised unions might be avoided; and if minis re of religion were ire care- unions which improper. It life would be patiently borne the way to an annulment of. the marriage were not k sown to b so easy, and that would be hotter for society a few should lead unhappy lives than th s of the family should be undermined by making Quick d i of th i GRACED Or. -a-. The Greenville graded f r the white opened this morning for the fail session with an attendance made all hearts glad Tim i were present at tie opening, was fully ten percent more at my former session, and are n t all in yet. The only of the first d assign- the t t less to begin work Thursday- The faculty is a is made up as Prof, B. Miss Annie L. Irvine, first Fitzgerald is a town in settled chiefly by Northern Carolina Day. State Superintendent Joyner has arranged part of the pro- gramme for North Carolina day in tho public schools of the state. The subject this year will be the settlements in North Carolina, these Guilford, Orange, Rowan and various other counties in that part of the State. The date fixed by law is October but it is always varied to suit the con- of the schools. Private schools observe the day to quite a large extent. Buy a lot in Greenville Height or. a saving of cents per day. Office Fourth street. Green ville, N. C. d Girl of the As sweet as Magnolia blossoms and as pure as driven snow is the story of the latest of successful romances Girl of the Sunny There is a that is moat refreshing to the in witnessing a of such merit. The play is interspersed with many new and up-to-date specialties and I plantation revels by the I Cotton Blossom are a feature themselves. The scenery is most and very picturesque. At tho Opera House Friday, Sept. r-;. gr. trade. it i ad . B. in grade. rad. and defeated twice; and, Clove- people, most whom an land, who ran three times, was elected twice and defeated once, pensions. They were Clay ran twice, being defeated by the the el both times, and was a candidate mate And yet. strange to say. nominating conventions in. they do not any colored other mars, and Blaine made in their or three unsuccessful efforts for . they made an organ- toe nomination, but only one effort to drive out of the campaign before the -J If Mr Bryan should be W next year be would be only person in the political his- j posse. So great was the feel- of the country to have been against the col red people nominated for President for the that the local militia was held in third time having been to aid the civil officers, if necessary, and the Governor of the State was notified that the militia might be needed. Lost- Gold medal with This reminds us that Southern on bangle L. on pin, j Pines, in this State, a town set- . on back of bangle tied almost exclusively by resign because of ins campaign . I . . , , . m Mr. grade. There is every indication of food work during the session, and Greenville has to be proud of Our cit it their ed support. div id- defeated in two elections. -Wall Street Journal. Up. I have at my home on Pitt st.-. et, cattle that strayed into lot on the night; of Friday Aug. which I've had ad- since that time. The owner having not called for them I shall oiler them at public at the court house door on Wednesday, Oct. 1907, own- recover same by calling for them and paying feeding expenses, etc II. C Foreman- Sept The New York World insists that Secretary should name Pattie Langley. Finder will j people, be liberally rewarded by return- j very to this office. I Pittsboro Record. has no, or at of J. has a large picture representing the buildings for tho Eastern Train- School. If the trustees adopt the plans represented in this the buildings arc going to be INSURANCE INSURES. Protection Protects, If you decide to insure your life demand the best, and be content nothing but the best, The Standard Policy prescribed by the New state law issued by the Equitable Life Assurance So- of the United States. Paul Morton, President. For full apply to the signed- Warren. Jr Lin or at u is too thinking Agent, Greenville, K. few, colored residents. next year to Wm. A. Danner, General Agent, I be disturbed by ancient scandals Richmond, i.