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MM i i ii i. fl JUST C E I V A CAR LOAD OF FINE FARMVILLE This Department is in of W- R. Parker who is to represent the Reflector in and vicinity NO TO CREDITOR duly qualified before the clerk of Pitt county of I he last will of J. deceased notice is hereby given to all person indebted ti he estate Is make immediate i and all against said estate must stint the same payment on fie day of Sept. or this no- will be plead in bar of recovery V, , of T. II, lowers, of J. era 23rd ltd At both my Ayden and Greenville stable Lorn the Breeders Raisers of the Wes in this line be sure to see me as I urn c i Kinston-W ii Line I. As i . an juried the u i have g e th say illy -ties too . when I to . i o lack of t e roadbed part of tie lost on ex- in putting in road The Richmond is hue waking up to the of the immigration laws. It than in two recent In- stances and dairymen who could find no labor suitable for their purposes in this country arranged to have men brought over from England The would-be immigrants were halted at the ports and sent back hone. citizens who have invested their money and labor in enterprises needed men to work for them. The f wanted to work and to come here and be citizens, adding themselves and their productive power to the country. The contract labor and mutually desirable transaction. And it for the protection of labor, it is a burden News-Leader AS IT WAS, TODAY. We wait. Should OWN Edison i; sings, talks, a cf all ; t . . home for y Wt as as cite have no ex- . . . cay. You can hear the i BEFORE you buy them. .; on f Lome to ice vs. N. C. FREE i.- o . logically I will be to strong footed I notices of I of the . . Id not i m mi to people of all classes, unforced its results make and higher, therefore to add to the prices of farm prod- and males the working roar in the cities pay more for every- thing he eats, drinks and I wears, The It ,. j wants to go into a further c the immigration laws. g not bottom of the scheme that was deviled mainly as a to Southern progress and that was put through I while the Southern members were nod- Chronicle, Wonder how may many people row living in has issue thought about how big it was. since las; Unlike Rome, situate on seven hills, and the reason is because A. there are no more hills, if there Kittrell. was it out roam Rome. I because it would take in all of them. Rome was in a very hilly country, and the seven hills was all it could tackle. Greenville is master of any situation that con- fronts her. Just see. It is not one tenth as old as Rome. Has water works such as they are. Electric light that go out sometimes on Sunday nights just at church time. The biggest dust in dry weather and the biggest mud in wet of any nation this side of sun- down except but Par- is in two counties, But Greenville is soon as the streets get ready for automobiles, and the mayor can less time in Tarboro and more time counting and looking over the streets and improve The mayor should either move r of I the f rs and Mai C. Oscar Andre ton. Sandy Peel pi Willie Smith i Elias James c 0- .- . N. i I ad s of Liver or I Other say a bottle and if cure we will refund . i j. We y . I MM bottle I j if it SOL until I bis adv entitles yo in a KICKS a limited number bottles given away. Don't this op unity to test sol. Tonsorial Staton Clark, Proprietor. Farmville, N. C. Satisfaction guaranteed. Strict- Experienced liar- Clean Tow- els. i s ed and pressed. J. Parker's Old Stand j WILSON N. C. All kinds and W . i ii kind of Wool arts Company will insure any or. any trace of Kidney Every trace of kidney trouble is eliminated by. SOL will be paid by the Inter- state Chemical Co., of Baltimore, Md., for any case of kidney trouble SOL will not help. A word to the wise. For sale by . i the safety o i v i And I any damage is Ii the k E lie wont own property have will Deal i acres i leased for a to th Des The com id- lion dollars. her c , which . 200.0 i Struck With g afternoon while main street was considerably crowded, E. B. had some trouble with an unknown While this trouble was going on between them Herman another colored man, ran up and struck Mr. in the face with a bottle of whiskey, and immediately ran off after striking the blow. bottle broke when it struck Mr. face and gave him a severe cut and bruise under one eye CE By virtue of the of sail in s . re Deed executed id d i C. S. d w M Vinson, to N V n the day r, l and duly record din , of Deeds I county, North Carolina i . page the r to public , House door in i-f i . to Tarboro, or move a part of It has not yet got near to the Tarboro to Greenville, your choice, again. Greenville pays the biggest taxes to the amount of things done of any town in the State Greenville has done some thing i no town ever did. It has gone East and West, both in the All other towns go west. I said west, young man, go But he is new a back number, though a great man in his day. If he J come to he would re verse many things he said, but 7th day of I certain tn and and Si It ginning run.; ; bey east poles ditch S. it ii . with sum . course- d d i E I same poles to , -i j th ml i, . if on -i a i he . an- . . ad .- LAND SALE virtue of of the Superior , of Pitt county made by C. Moore, -I Hon. C. y m Judge presiding at the September term of Said court in a certain en- H. guardian of Mabel M a minor ex ill Thursday Di-e, Kith, sell at before the court house . In a certain piece or I; reel I h I'd in I hip, Pitt county, known as lot No. ii tho ill lands of Mary Mil utter, bounded and as follows, To-wit. Begin hI stake on road 4th No. and runs W, i tea to three gums on the edge of low . i tame . low creek ; creek point re lino from N, it. will come out to cypress tree of low grounds; N . I , ii es to a slake road; thence N. roan if. in acres, Of less. Al o part of said . No, I en l bar is which I tic. Bed, . . at lot ditch follow It. line i . to said I. containing The parcels of . will Sol i Om I i and in twelve option to the pure later to I i. whole at def . secured by mortgage on i . j. i;. November 1907. W, guardian of Mabel J. P. TAYLOR. WILSON STREET. Farmville. N. G. Groceries. COOL DRINKS AND REFRESH years in Artistic work guaranteed Enlarging a J. T. Thorne Farmville, N. C. NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having duly qualified before court clerk of Pitt county as ad- of the M. Smith, deceased, noticed i hereby given to all to tho estate to make Immediate payment the and all having claims said re notified to present the same to t he fur payment on or the J day September, or be in b of rec very. This day of r. 1907 of M Smith M, rII he is not coming, and Rea to o cs E. , b. degrees to . his foot prints will be in j, ,. ,,,. n a other town. The average man gum in don't know what is going on, thence v i.-. C I don't care only when election and various courses to i- taxes come around. By the way, , , , , J her line . u where does so much tax money g ii a. By virtue of a decree the Superior Court of in Special Proceed 1485, J. U. Hunting I lie undersigned com- missioner will sell cash court house door In Or. on Mon- So-t. the full. Wing ti r real estate. One lot in town of Bethel being the atom lot now occupied by J. K. Bunting and the buildings on said said lot the north by I on east by the lot by M J Grimes Co., on the south by Mack G and mi the we-t by store and hotel, being the same property that was convoyed to cherry by two deeds, one from M L T Davis end tho other deed from mo One other -l in Bethel b on north by Railroad street, on east by Mi s W II Bullocks, on south by the own- ed by Ai co Mack G Rogers and on by J R Nelson one place or parcel of tend bounded on the by street the Christian church property, by , i l, v I Nelson properly, b tip Sunday night, NOV. , I, with the following s i car-on, on the west CD. I tins l, president. y. i; Minnie secretary. J Mis i N Johnson, treasurer. On lookout Misses Mamie Ruth M try Johnson and Lucy C. Elect New Officers for Year. Christian Endeavor go to Its true the town govern-; satisfy act of boarding the passenger I But they to await preliminary hearing I do not all right. But N. C. by Deputy in the way of salaries of Terms of tale Sheriff Dudley as he was in the j officers amounts to quite a good . i bridge. Other will be appointed later. All Christian people are invited to take part in meetings. Time for meet- first and third Sunday even- at One black and hog weighing about seventy or eighty pound, crop and slit the lift, fork the taken up with my hogs about five months ago. Owner can him by paying and proving properly. L. c. Moore. w. . Stoke, N. C. D J. Owner. In to Fiction. REFLECTOR ONE PER YEAR VOL. No. NORTH CAROLINA FRIDAY. NOVEMBER MONEY A Bit of A day or two ago a on the home to Greenville, i road lost her purse, it out of t came some I m the and . back to look for it colored men who t alone the road behind asked them about they saw another i man pick it up, bu to tell who he was- en to town and was t to Mr. W. C. Him she om two red men she he thought recovered. were pointed to Mr. when Ii FLANAGAN CO- . Good in New three story i k building erected on the . , of Fourth and t h. John . Co., has been ready for putting in v. company has . beg material . bi and will Lion there by the begin- the new year. The is splendidly arranged on the large this popular firm. are now- wiring th hi lighting and run- , by motor, building is a the town. rotated them they also Ti Report- ff another man purse in the to give his name. told them he would have warrant issued for them and take them tell- The men tried t out of n before t he Warrant was obtained, but were kept and When taken in they rot only told the name of the find or of purse but went with Air. Rises to his house. All the Honey was and the lady was very much delighted. is a Tree Old. A sheep's horn that was bedded a tree years ago is the that Jason Elder, a ranger living at Paisley, Oreg., has delivered to his at Lake- view. rambling in the Woods in 1638 came across a yellow pine tree in the base of Which was the horn of mountain sheep. He did the have time to make a examination, but Becoming forest ranger he had to go to the vicinity and he the tree down. He took a of he trunk contain the horn to The horn was a little side of the of the tree and ran in a circular km It was not curled as ;. . th of mountain I day, but. was Counting the rings of the tree was shown to b years old. Outside t were rings, number of years that had t the mountain end fast by the low pine. The horn w i With pitch. It is ten . diameter at the, base i from the tree . itches. The length of the Ii . is Chronicle. Richmond, Va., Nov. Saturday will say for Richmond Va., and There is change in the of the market for d-y goods and kindred lines. Orders immediate shipment are small. Dealers in toys and day goods are having excellent season and in some instances are from two to weeks behind in shipment. Orders for pro- duce ard provisions show a de- although prices are lower generally in this Offerings of tobacco on the Richmond considerably the average at this but for what has been sold prices show a better average than last year. Manufacturers of tobacco are working at full capacity, in most the old crop is well used up. Small quantities of cotton are being marketed, this is believed due to the lateness of the crop and scarcity of cur- Prices continue good. In the bankers have been aWe to care for their while in some smaller centers scarcity of currency has retarded generally trading. Col- . are not good. Ill R. ks 1908 Is ready for delivery and excels jail form . editions beauty and value. The cover is a beautiful design in color.;, the entire book full of line half tones, engravings and interest- It contains the Hicks weather forecasts con.- r . whole yen-, finely The by mail is I on . I i id Works, the Rev, . Hicks fine month , magazine, contains all bis , from month to month, together with a vast amount th. Lest family The . price is a year and one alma- i goes a each subscription I and Works Pub- Locust street, t. Louis. Missouri. Write for rate on almanacs in Agents wanted. The doming Winter, Th who fen tell the iii I seem to agree t; what the coming winter will be. The Winston Sentinel that the local weather prophets are com- up with the predictions of a mild winter, giving all the nu- signs. On the other Amos a farmer of county, Pa., who pins his f. the goose bone, will be a cold month, with an occasional snow storm. January b a month of snow, hail and an occasional cold The dark colors on the err of the breast bone that February will he a very cold month, and there will b several At on par- part of bone it is mo t black, width means that we will have lots snow and weather will continue into March, and will have a very Id e STATE NEWS. Some boys near Black Creek were playing with a rifle when i of them shot a little child in the eye, causing instant death. Mrs. Nathan of Apex, was run over and killed by a freight on the Sea- board Air Tuesday morning Sixty bales of cotton on the f platform of the Atlantic Coast Line, at were burned Sunday morning. The fire was caused by sparks from a passing engine. Charlotte, N. C- Nov. i. President C- C. of Carolina Division of Cotton reports that twenty-two houses and holding comp . he-n and i are working In the State as a r of twelve work. at Burgaw, Mount Olive, and Trenton have been organized. The i dent is now on a tour of every county growing cotton in State to encourage the farmers to build warehouses and hod then- cotton. Fair tonight with heavy fros or temperature. Friday fair. f Gold the gr old in the of I i was made today at the diggings of the Channel Gold Mining miles east of -his n the American river ho Lake Tahoe State I the news of the this place there was a or i he district- Men i i . on horse k, wagons to out a . mine in which made is owned by local and San Francisco i . For many years it town that deposits of gravel existed under the lava ; nation caps eastern ; i . if the county. have spent years in trying . the pay streak, but the lead was not found. drift was cut the e I far twenty feet and deposits The gold is coarse n nuggets, from one ounces, and was found in Di. patch to San Francisco Chronicle. Liv Lest New Haven, Cone , Nov. Flames sweeping through the rooms on the fifth floor of the Hotel C this burn d to death four fifth man was killed while the rope of the fire Four other employees were slightly None th k jests were seriously many of them made hasty h dense smoke by me in of ca. j and fire escape . Over. Dr. dosed cab took a aide swipe at the mud Tuesday.-by the driver making too a turn with the No damage was done. CL Memorial church is taking steps n have the Sun- day room remodeled and several new cl i rooms necessary to meet growth of the school, which has been quite remarkable the past year. The ladies oldie church are also planning to in- stall a n heating plant. Ha -e. Register of Deeds R- Williams recording in his office an ill- of size, both as to the number of it contained and the amount in- It is a mortgage for and la given by the Nor- folk Southern Railway Com- to the Trust Company of America, of New York, trustee. The Instrument contains approx- words and to be recorded every county through which the Norfolk Southern railroad passes. James A. a has been appointed assistant United States Attorney for the District of Columbia. The work of the homes of North Carolina appeals strikingly to our judgment and to our sympathies- It our heartiest support. It helping to provide for orphan children a home, a Under care, and an opportunity to obtain for life, we perform a sen lot the value of which present and, in the future, will be multiplied beyond ire. The Thanksgiving season has been set apart by the good of this State as a time of special effort for and aid to our orphanages. This is a beautiful and of the spirit of gratitude and is, we are sure, pleasing to the great and loving the fatherless. at Thanks- giving are a real factor in the maintenances and improvement of our home. We bespeak for this most thy work even the greater inter- est; and of a people who are signally blessed of God, a people who have abundant cause for We believe the offer- will be made gladly and that will be truly large and lib- The committee from the two white fire companies of the town met Friday night with a part of the committee or aldermen to confer with regard to of the firemen into one com- suggestions were discussed but no definite was settled upon. It is likely that both companies will be called together in a meeting with the board of for consultation. Men of the good ladies of the Episcopal church tell us The Re gave them more credit are entitled to in say- had purchased a lot for a church rectory. The lot has purchased, but the men helped Day tor it and are entitled to part of the credit- are the greater number of those says the Houston t average people have come to an American who unifies a titled foreigner as a fool. We do not pretend to offer a that age these foolish alliances, but . as Mr. Clews says, with- of these millions annually our great business enter- prises, then surely Mr. Roosevelt can find a remedy- Mr. has tackled almost every problem except this and we do not doubt he can solve this one if he ever decides to give his The best of plans fall out and the best of friends get married. A Thrilling Play. The people of fie are rehearsing a beau of society life in New York, which recently had a run of a whole year in one of the leading of that city. The play is entitled Win- The are to devoted to assist i. paying the heavy interest on new church, which still has a At tho same time the Aid society of that are collecting handsome articles for an orate bazaar to hi opened some time during the coming year, possibly not before th j fall. Wild Friday afternoon Mr. W. H. Johnson's horse ran away. The horse was hitched to a buggy, and near the depot ran down Dickinson avenue and through of Evans street, stopping near J, M. The runaway had several ions and did considerable dam- age to vehicles. No one was in the buggy, and there was no personal y. 25th Si T There will be divine services in Odd Fellows hall on above date. Morning services at o'clock, evening prayer and sermon at o'clock. All are cordially invited. Hood, Rector in charge- It was announced at the White House Friday that Roosevelt will sign the admitting Oklahoma Indian Territory to statehood at o'clock. Sunday morning The signing of the will bring the new State into existence which be at o'clock. Central time, la Oklahoma- Thumb. Jack Bryan, son of and Mrs J W. shot a ball through the of one hand morning. He had his gun sprung when he dropped it and the weapon was dis- charged- It is fortunate the damage was no worse. An exchange remarks that time the Governor of North Carolina is asked to meet other governors, the Governor of South Carolina should be in- in order to make the con- This was likely caused from the fact that the Governors of and Alabama, to- with our own Governor, met with Governor Smith, of Georgia, in . to confer with regard to railroad and the of South was not present. Perhaps if that gentleman had been the meeting would have been more lively. The New York World quotes labor leaders as saying that thousands of workmen will be unable to find employment in New York city in 1908 owing the slackening of building opera due to the financial Has the financial shown anything so plainly as that every man has his duty in task of maintaining a A man gets uneasy about his money takes it out of his bank, and puts it under his pillow. harm is done- But multiply his course sufficiently and the mischief is to pay. The of industry stop, men ore thrown out of em women and children are rendered anxious and m happy. PROHIBITION WINS- Neck Keep. Oat SaleScotland Neck. N. C. Nov. Prohibition wins Neck by six majority- The kill for saloons met its Waterloo the polls today. The election was quiet and orderly. The p-a. their for- their By ten o'clock the i c- was conceded by H The fight has warmly contested. There was made a vigorous bat effort to establish Scotland Neck, but the victor, our women, the great speeches of Governor Glenn and the active work of the temper- leaders and hearty co- operation of every man in the cause effected the result. Scotland Neck has t dared itself in accord with the temperance sentiment of the State and is on the water to Out of era voters, voted for and against saloons. Six tots. The Liquor sees the South ground on it and the federal government determined that Ike- whiskey it sells he pare whiskey. Under such adverse circumstances and while they nave fallen upon it would be a idea for Ike engaged in the to close out and engage some- thing more profitable and mere respectable. The Raleigh and sensibly remarks Ike present st wise business man knows the money is He is not down hope, bulls push his business more vigorously than when money freely. The only way make move The cotton Journal, la Jordan's paper and the o of the Southern Association, Te u farmer is holding not less than bales of today, is the way our scores inform an, and banks are meeting demands made on them by growers, a most manner, gen- e-ally Pres. of the Chamber Ce Greenville, N. C My Dear We take this early of endeavoring to express to yet and through your our most sincere appreciation of the us by you and it daring oar stay in your town The genuineness of your greeting was apparent and It i oat hearts, We assure yon. my dear sir, that we shall be nappy at time to endeavor to reciprocate your courtesies. You-8 very sincerely, E. Johnson. Fred A. Olds. Ti T

pp -r EASTERN I E-F i-i D. at N . Entered M Now it is the Wedding of N. C, Nov A wedding of much interest u the people of North will be that of Miss Elba youngest daughter of Mr Mrs. Robert Randolph Cotten to Mr. Douglas B. Wesson Springfield, Mass. which . take place at the home of the bride, n November twenty-first. This will be preceded . . This win ; , . ,. University party at who wants where many guests will assent Not only have living cm inc-cased, but e to die and be I g be for Whether the coins have . motto on them or not. we v. T . are oaring in i predicts a of hank cake, and only the fellow plenty of . para to indulge in Christ- to see them passing ,. President Roosevelt can get, money came some good points from I ., people teem to Glenn for Thanksgiving . conclusion that writing. man has no needs. would not care if they Greensboro's proposed d their minds m this par packinghouse was only a enterprise. ti and would pass some this way once in a The Herald intimates Durham consume; a lot of through the prescript on , Must be a very to G completed h auditorium, and the says she is ready for the Den State contention. g there- La i Mrs. Cirri-- h n H Temp rune- the Union thinks her work with t entitles ha- to . discretion. . me t m. The fame may i expected of the . What is most ; e keep their heads . I try to destroy . Do not make matters worse by hiding your money. . in the ordinary . I; d business. The North in session at bury, ad a n s- a conference orphanage. thing the people of His State firmly believe in is for the care of orphans. Mr. Bryan has set the at rest by saying he will accept the Democratic for president if it is offered him. At the same time he say he will neither ask nor make u it, neither will babe disappointed nor if goes to somebody Governor Glenn ha i proclamation setting apart Thurs- day, inst, as of thanks giving and prayer. The is an excellent one and its sentiments should fin an echo in the heart of every of his home and country. It appeal elsewhere today. Bourke the Tammany Hall orator and con- was arrested in New York city the other day for legal registration. It is given as the probable cause of his failure to vote that the same man had registered as a Democrat, a Republican, a and i r Tillman, of South Car- o . . ported as saying P . Roosevelt will not ac- i term, and that r non will be the nominee for dent. Ho also says that Mr. Bryan will be the Democratic no without a doubt, aid declares the latter to e st living Democrat and the proper man to entrust with the affairs of our A convention of c Democrats held at Nashville. inaugurate a move looking to the nomination if a Southern men as the Demo- president It re mains to -c s, en other States give this But from past ex- o i i ii looks like the party do as well with a man as its candidate as with ore from other section. from several States. The participants in the well known hospitality of will be Mr. and Mrs- Joseph Miss Wesson, Mr. Douglas Mr- and Mrs William Taylor and Mr. Flynt Lincoln, all of Springfield. Mr. Harold Miss and Miss all of Pa.; Miss Murray, of Columbia. S- C ; Miss Baltimore, Md-; Mar- Elliott, of Charleston, S. C; Miss Gertrude van, of Savannah, Miss Julia Worth, Wilmington. N. C.; Miss Bernice Boyer, Day- ton, Ohio; Mrs. William of Newport News, Va.; Miss Mary Stearns, Newport News, Va.; Miss Margaret Skinner. Greenville, N. C.; Miss Annie Gray Nash, Tarboro, N. C.; Miss Clark, Tarboro, N. Mr Taylor. Norfolk, Va.; Mr. Charles F. Cook, Princeton, N. J.; Mr. Henry P. Pa.; Mr. Preston Cotten, Norfolk. Va.; Lieut. Bruce Cotten, New London, Conn.; Mr. and Mrs- Julian B. Timberlake, Raleigh, N. C; Mr. and Mrs. Russell B. Boston. Mass. The Old Not th State will be by Messrs. George Pennington, Samuel Clark, Theo. Cheshire and Dr, Bass, all of Tarboro, and Mr- Frank Wooten, Walter Harry Skinner, Ben Higgs and Charley James, all of Greenville. N- C. Cr to t rich harvest for sharpen. Some ago a reputed clairvoyant grew rich by working a game on ladies of that city, arid re- the men have been falling victims to checks. If the reason given by the president holds that God we should be eliminated from our coin be cause they are frequently used lightly by the joker or punster. same reason might be giver to oat the books of Jonah from the because the jest has grown out of the big lib. COX'S MILL ITEMS. Cox's Mill, N. C. Nov. of our people attended church at Black Jack Sunday. Madison is sick with typhoid fever. Hope he will COD recover. Chas. Evan's is all smiles. It is a boy. Mr and Mrs. Z. T. Evans, of Haddock's X Roads, spent day night and Sunday with their parents. A. C Evans has bought a new buggy. will be a wedding in this Go to A good living is n en in or life, n thin; is more easy ac- , on the farm. Be- sides, there is a pleasure in and embellishing the earth, Improving and increasing its products and thus adding to the aggregate of human neat. Why, then, should hesitate to be farmers It profitable and It is the nearest to independence that a man can make. A gentleman farmer -and all farmers are, or should be, to an of nobility that is not in- to holders for in- and may, if he shoos, be ranked benefactors of the race Let the idle young n -n goto work on the farms, seeking third and fourth rate clerkships. In short go to fanning and quit begging. PERSONAL PROPERTY. The undersigned Administratrix will sell for the Mill about mile from Greenville on Thursday, December 5th, sale to begin at o'clock A. M., the following ed property, About of one several cattle, wagons, on.- lot locomotive horsepower, one Machine trimmer and edger, me double edger, one cotton separate-, pair cotton scales, two mills, two lumber trucks, 3- of steel rails, one mowing ma- hint, one GO horse power boiler and horse engine, one number Knight aw Mill, one Van Winkle System Gin two Harrows, one Disc row, new Cox Cotton d several Guano Distributors, two Corn Planters, a large quantity of cultural Implements, shop with full equipment, about barrel of corn and a lot of fodder, one Iron Safe and some tore fixtures and of November the 1907. Q. V. Bland, Administratrix. F. G. Attorney. items. V, bard N. C, Nov. 19th G. N ; Sunday a Ev l and some time.- i Borne dry t, we don't care. now. Mr. r I Mr L A. Whichard morning for the exposition C. L. Will is for the exposition N Mrs. M ft, left yesterday for V ere she will with her children. -s here turk u e almost gone. J. It. . -V of Atlanta. Ga., and C hard, of here J. R ii, Jr., Sunday father, near Oak Grove, Mrs. i spent Mrs. E. B. L T. . l was with us Our clever master, J- E Hines, spent the day v Since our S. Con- i-1 from Mis- I to ii. OAKLEY Oakley, N. C, Nov. 1907. Eli Rogers m; d business calls in Kinston last II- A. Gray, ;. Jenkins and T. F. Nelson e business calls in Greenville last week. James I n, of of Which- aid, -t here S One man in will not wash his face, for when he docs every- body to knew he is going. Gordon went to Tarboro Saturday. are glad to note Mrs. T. F. Nelson is able to be out again. J. K. Barnhill, of Winterville, was here Saturday and Sunday. J. Williams made business calls in Robersonville last week. J. I. James went to Greenville Monday. Mrs. Belcher spent Sun- day here with her daughter, Mrs. S. G- Williams. Eli of Hamilton, came in Monday night to spend a few days with Z. V. and Miss Jenkins visited at Stokes Sunday. Jim Taylor has returned where he has been for a good while at school. He will remain on farm. at A telephone message to The Reflector from Grifton says that Governor Jarvis Sunday night the ever seen in that town. His speech on prohibition was a logical gem and made lasting impressions on the young Governor will at Grifton on next Monday, at 2.30 o'clock. NOTICE. Having ; . S. n. c. t. I. A. de- ceased, late oft I of Pitt, North tin n; notify all persons having claims i of the I to exhibit before the within one year from this or notice be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All per the said es- t make immediate pay- This of Oct. 1907. Q V. Bland, Administratrix. F, G Jam's. Attorney. Property Sale At my home miles from Bethel, on Friday, November 29th. will sell at public auction section before long, but I was n of household and asked not to tell who. kitchen furniture, one mule. Ii. A. Moore recently made a to Washington on business. O. Armstrong will preach at Hose Hill second Sunday morn- kitchen furniture, one mule, one horse, carts, buggies, one peanut weeder, and other utensils, corn and Resolutions of Whereas, it has pleased the Great Spirit in His infinite to remove from our midst Brother J. J. Jr,, of Grimesland Tribe, I- R. M- Therefore, be it resolved, 1st, That in the death of brother Jack we have lost a good citizen, a true friend, and a brother who was a Man in its highest sense. 2nd. That we the members of Tribe No. ex- tend to our brother, Ned Laugh- his family our sin and heartfelt sympathy, and commend them in the hour of sorrow to Him who alone can give them comfort. 3rd- That a copy of these be spread upon our min- a copy be sent to Brother Ned La and a copy be sent to The Reflector with request to publish same. S. T. White, R. . Flanagan, V S Move. t Committee Attempted Suicide Farmville Farmville, N C. Nov. Walter Farmer, col, near Toddy, on Mr. B F. rug farm, shot and killed his wife about o'clock last night and then tried end his own life by shooting himself. He aimed too low and instead of putting the in his brain he got it in and under the chin. He was brought to and Dr. C. C- Joy- treated the wound, which, he says, would pro e fatal. The of the deed was jealousy, Farmer's wife too intimate with another man. It seems that the two men had an altercation last Sunday. Walter at the other man twice but did not get him. W. W. Owens died last night at his home, near Fountain. Mr. Owens was a well-to-do farmer and was about years of age. He leaves a wife and several children. Miss the trained nurse who he d been with Mrs. K for six weeks, left Washington last Saturday. Mrs. is considered out of all danger, we are glad to note. Rat and Hack Hearne, of Greenville, spent Sunday with W. H. Wilkinson, who is still quite sick. The financial panic docs not seem to diminish business much in our town. The ladies M. E. gave an apron party and oyster supper last Friday night for the benefit of the parsonage. Quite a large crowd of young people were present and the occasion was very much enjoyed all, Tho proceeds to Mis Mary Farmer, of Wilson, is visiting Mrs. F. M. Davis Not Quite How often yon pet a thing done- a X nail or . driver o Have a good L box and be prepared for W Our line of tools Is a you could desire, and will see that your tool X box does not lack a article. Of You get Harness Horse Goods t c of J. P. PI Corey Groceries And Provisions Cotton Bagging Ti always on Fresh Goods kept con- In stock. Country Produce Bought and Sold D. W. p Q N V I L L B North Carolina. Notice to Creditors Having qualified before court Clerk of county ex- of the last will and testament Mary L. Campbell, deceased, given to all persons indebted to the estate to make immediate to the undersigned, and all persons claims against estate are to present the same to the under- signed for payment on or before the 18th of November, 1908, or this will be plead in bar of L. W. Tucker, of Mary L. NOnCE TO CREDITORS. Having duly qualified before the So Court Clerk of Pitt county, administratrix of the estate of D. H. Moore, deceased, notice is hereby given to all persons indebted to the estate to make payment to the under- signed, and all persons having claims against said estate are notified to sent the same to the undersigned for payment on or before the 18th day of November, 1908, or this notice will be plead in try. This 18th day of Nov. 1907. Martha A. Moore, of D. H. Moore. t d. wof Personal Property, On Wednesday, Dec. 11th, at the late of Moore, deceased, near mill. auction for cash a lot of aid kitchen furniture, farming loam, hogs, cattle, corn a-d fodder, Nov. MM Mrs. Martha A. Moore, of H- Moore. PAINT Just Arrived At BAKER HART Land for Sale. On Tuesday, Dec 10th, I will sell at public auction before th court in Greenville, or privately that date, parcels of wooded land in or tracts, to suit The is situated miles from Greenville and if crossed by the Norfolk South- railroad. Terms, one third or one half cash, balance in one and years. J. L-Elks. Where you will find a complete line at all times. They handle paints in car lots always keeping good assortments, quality guarantee it per pure. Don't fail to see their line, of Heaters, cook shot guns, high-grade Enamel ware It is the place to buy your shells. They also keep on hand celebrated Fence, the kind that is pig tight and different height. Their is quarters for Roofing, which you will in Iron, and Paper Take a look at their plows and other Implements fact almost every want in the Hardware can be supplied Baker Hart WINTERVILLE is in charge of F. C. NYE, who is authorize I to rep resent the Eastern Reflector in and t Ml We Hell Laughlin, Eclipse an Carolina Milling fountain pens. Co. are prepared to B T. Cox Bro. grind first class meal for you at of Chapel any time- Wood also a here with his ., u p n I stock of station- Mrs. Nye . must go. We must make Our entire stock of boys rm of Albert Hill, spent Friday days. Manning at cost for the next They must goB. F. ft Co. Miss Vivian Roberson left Friday to spend art Cold Point, her home. sewing ma- chine is one of the best machines the market, and it will not a fortune to buy one They range from up there a bargain in these st those W. Miss Hattie Kittrell left Fri- to Sunday with Miss House, near House Glass ware and coffee mills just Harrington, Barber Cav Vance literary society another lively debate last slight. Get your- meal, fresh from new Milling and Man- Co- Rollins went to Ayden Friday on business. have on hand a few copies of the history of the San co disaster. Usual price 91.60. Our price, B- T. Cox ft Bra I. A- White- of Greenville, i here Friday. The famous Hawks glasses at B. T. Cox Bro Don't neglect eyes. Mrs. J. K. Barnhill, from near spent Friday with fear sen, K. Barnhill. Harrington Barber Co- have a complete stock of ready made see him before you get your next suit Rollins to Green evening. Although we have been threat- ad a financial panic for the month, we are glad to say that the Bank of Winterville is in excellent condition. Bring on your deposits. A bank is one of the most useful institutions that a team and community can J. L. Jackson, Cashier. will pay per Cent premium on cashier's till Dec 1907. B. F. Manning Co., Winterville, N. C of all kinds prepared at the Carolina Milling mfg. Some days ago, Geo. Kittrell hipped a pony to New Hill, lamps of all Barber Co, We are impressed with the ex- spirit the people are toward the banks of tie Too talk about good neat and comfortable school desk that are cheap but I can assure you that Vie school desk made by the A G cox Manufacturing company has all these qualities Elizabeth Boushall went to Greenville today. Nice dress shoes for ladies and just in at Harrington, Co- B- E. Stanfield filled his regular appointment at the Methodist church Sunday and night. His work on this will soon close, this being his fourth year- We regret to The work under ii has made steady There was no when he came to and now his congregation in one the best In town. The A G Cox Manufacturing Company are selling welded fence fast Any one in need of good fence and barb wire will be to their in- eat to call to see them before they buy. Gents dress shoes just arrived at Harrington Barber com- room for our immense 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. Mr- and Mrs. G. T. Tyson, from the country, were here Wednesday to visit their son and daughter, who are in school. T. W. Wood Sons 1907 nips and can now be had at the drug store of Dr- B. T. Cox Bro. H- B. of Ayden. was here Saturday evening. Have all your wood turning work done at the Carolina Milling Mfg. First work done. A. B. Litchfield, of Plymouth, spent here with his many friends. He is an old pupil of W. H. S. and now holds a prominent position in the bank of Plymouth. he cold weather is coming on get your heavy underwear at Harrington, Barber Co. G. Tucker Co, have chased the stock of goods owned by H. L. Johnson and will con- tho business in the same store- We regret to see Mr. Johnson go out of business, as he is one of our cleverest and best business men. The A- G cox Manufacturing company have now on orders for a few of their old reliable cox cotton planters and simplex guano sowers for spring ship- Several of our people went to Hancock's Sunday to hear Rev. Mr. Hassell, from Martin county- He is reported to have preached an excellent sermon on the divinity of Christ, Get a pair of rubber boots and sloppy no dread Harrington, Barber and Co. J- E- Greene spent Sunday Grifton with relatives. Hunsucker buggies are still go- if you want a nice up-to- date runabout buggy you had better give him an early call- Dr. J. H. left Tuesday morning for the exposition. He was accompanied by H. B. Lawhorn, who went to the bed- side if his brother, Charlie, who sick- house and lot conveniently located to business section of town, for sale. For terms see Ed Nelson, Oar business men not only take cashier's checks, but they offer one per cent. on A ten dollar check Is worth The cold weather brings no dread to those having plenty bed- ding, blankets and l a specialty at A. W Ange and Co. Ward-robe, tables, safes made to order. Carolina Mill Mfg. co. Nice juniper tubs of all sizes at Harrington Barber Co. The famous A. cutter is the best stalk cut- on the market, come and ex- it and see if you will not agree with us. B F Manning Hive your carts, wagons and buggies put in good trim for the fall use. Al kinds of repair work done promptly. Carolina Milling Mfg, Co. Try a tree pocket knife- Th.-y under guarantee, this They are kept in stock by B. T. Cox Bro, Nov.- is the time to get single and low down at A. W. Angle Co- sacks of salt at Harrington Barber Co. Rubber shoes of all sizes and rubber coats at B. F Manning Co. Men's fancy mufflers for the cold winter wind at B. F. Manning Co. When in need of nice kid gloves, driving gloves, work gloves, see B. F. Manning Co. Remember that the A. G. Cox Manufacturing company are still making their well known Tar Heel carts and wagons. dross shoes for at B. F. Manning's company. When a man goes to purchase a home he generally considers the location and the value as well as the price, therefore why not when you are thinking to purchase saddles by calling on the A. G. Cox Manufacturing Co. for handy Economic Back Band which is cheap be- sides being durable. Strayed. From my farm on Saturday before the second Sunday in October, a black male hog, weight about pounds, mark id slit in each ear. Would appreciate information leading to recovery and pay in- formant for trouble, Mrs. N. E. Tucker. R. F. D. Winterville, N- C. The A. G. Cox Co. will allow a premium of per cent for all Cashiers checks received on or before December 1st payment of accounts or in the purchase of anything in their line. Land Sale THE AYDEN J. M. BLOW, Manager and Authorized Agent for Ayden and will sell at public sale at Bethel, Pitt county, N, C. on Saturday the day of November. A. D. at o'clock A. M. my farm situated in Bethel Township one mile east of Bethel on Coast L Rail- road, the lands of J. W. Ed- H. Ward land and the of tho late D. Carson ceased, and others, about. Two hundred acres or less, and being the tract of I now live. Terms of sale one half cash in months by mortgage on the land. This 15th 1907, Mary E. A- fur DAILY incl we take and receipts for win arrears We have a list . all who receive their mail at his office. We also orders for printing Walter Hooks, Esq., has re- turned from Kenly, where he has been to visit his family. J- R. Smith and Hodges went to the meeting last week. We have not seen any of the ear marks of J. R. Whichard on the Reflector yet For fresh and cheap goods go to E. E. Co., they alway have the best. Is the present panic one of Mr. Roosevelt's pet occasions, or is it the devil this time There is much complaint as to the gates leading out of town. A Tasteless Chill tonic with Iron, positive permanent and effectual relief in and a general tonic only at M. M. drug store, Ayden, N. C. There was a sale of personal Friday seemed to be hog catch- time in Ayden- Overcoats at a bargain Big lot just received. See our line be- fore you buy. J. R. Co. All semblance of diphtheria has disappeared from our midst so far as we can learn. Wednesday evening united two souls and made two hearts beat as one. Tripp, Hart Co., are now in possession of the old white horse that Peter owned. J- R. Smith Co. have just re- a car load of lime. Now for a new fall suit. fail to see our line before you buy J. R. Turnage and, Company Your lady friend would one of those fancy boxes candy at Sauls drug store, Ayden N. C. Buy a pair of our patent It improves a girl's looks to be rich. Afflicted Family. On Nov. 14th the of the Lo-d entered the home of Mr Mrs. C- W- Bailey and took away their beloved son, J. T. Bailey, aged leather shoes for men. Every pair guaranteed not to crack R. Turnage and Company. This is the time of the year that your face and hands chap so badly don't suffer with it but call at M- M, drug store and get a bottle of violet cream, only per bottle. candy direct from factory at Saul's drug store. Our line of 3.00 Hat just received. Any style and I shape. J- R. On October they lost one Son have of their daughters, Mrs. of aged She left a A new line of plaids and home spun at B F Manning company Now is the time to purchase your Box Body Carts while they are cheap. The A. G. Cox Man- Co., have plenty of husband and two children. Another member of the is very low with typhoid fever. The parents have our greatest sympathy. XX. Broke Hi Buggy. In driving up the early Tuesday night, Mr. Frank Stokes made too short a turn at the of Evans and Third streets, and ran into the iron corner post. The front wheel of the buggy that the post was broken in pieces. Blaze in Cotton Samples. Tuesday night about o c k a g e t. o m a n was coming out of the office of Co., near Five Points, and struck a match on the door- to light a cigarette. In- a of fire flashed over a largo pile of cotton in tho front window, sup- posed to be caused by a part of the match head flying in the cotton. There was some lively hustling on the part of those present to get the burning cotton out of tho building and prevent afire. ; them on hand. Call and see them, o Sale of Personal I will offer for sale on Wednesday Dec. 4th 1907, my personal property consisting of wagons, buggies and farming implements of every de- F Smith received a car load of Ellwood wire fence. Can furnish any The largest and cheapest line of stationary in town don't buy until you have examined M. M- Sauls stock. See our beautiful line of ladies dress goods before you buy. J- R, Turnage and company. Cotton is coming in slowly. Keen cutlery and hard- ware at J. R. Smith co- Mason fruit jars, taps i at J. R Smith co- and Pneumonia Cure at J. R. Smith Li dies get your gentlemen friend one of our Gillette safety razors for a. birthday or Christ- mas present, nothing more M M Sauls druggist If you want a new fall suit, we have them. Latest styles and prices reasonable. J R Turnage and company The Ayden Milling Mfg. Co, with all the machinery, saw mill, mill, repair shop, planing machine, electric light plant, with all the estate belonging to same will be sold here 2nd, 1907. by J. R. Smith, trustee, to the highest bidder for cash. This is a did business, and we hope some good party buy same and continue to operate it here same as before. patterns at J. R. Smith co- Go to E- E. new market for beef, fresh meats, and fresh fish. J. H. Tripp is at home sick. REAL ESTATE One thirty-seven acre form Just outside corporation at will be on easy Ayden a Ins. Co- Bring us your beeswax, wool, hams, shoulders, chickens and eggs to J. R. Smith Co. Boys I have a nice line of safe- razors from 1.00 to 6.50, you do well to one and save time and money. See my line of and other brands, of pocket knives M M Sauls Big lot cots latest styles, very comfortable at J. R. Smith Co. Pine Tar cough balsam will re- your cough and cold Get a bottle from M M Sauls Overcoats and rain coats at bargains Don't fail to see them J R Turnage and company Wednesday afternoon Mrs. M M. Sauls, accompanied by her sister, Miss Myrtle and little daughter, Miss Sauls, went in the country in quest of a turkey for upon which errand they were successful. On their return, the town gate, Mrs, Sauls proposed to get out and open and close the gate, handing the reins to Miss Myrtle, who in attempting to turn the horse so as to make more room to get out backed the animal in a ditch, throwing the little girl out and under the buggy in water chin deep. The mother at once sprang in the water, waist high, to the rescue of her child. In the mean time the horse had gotten in deeper water and fallen down being unable to get up, Mrs. Sauls, replaced the little girl in the buggy telling her sister to keep her until she could secure assistance. As the mother ran away for help, the little one cried, run. I'll keep I'll Soon in com- with three gentlemen, whom she found near, the was rescued unhurt, the badly broken. Miss Myrtle in her element, high and dry, while the mother and one true to their instincts of were safely landed at home not much the worse for their narrow es cape, While a little tremulous over passed events they are now enjoying themselves in the an- of a big fat turkey Thanksgiving day with the min- perhaps, another, to help them pass that occasion pleasantly away. cashes all its checks dollars for dollar. Dr. R- J- and W. J. Fair, of Atlantic City, N. J., who have been visiting C. A- Fair, left for their home Sunday morning. Mrs. M. L. Cox, of Winter- ville, is here on a visit to friends. Mrs. A. W. Ange. of Winter- ville, spent from Saturday until Monday with relatives in I Auction sales in Ayden becoming to be an every day occurrence, There will many in and around Ayden next year. I There is a constant hue and cry i for more houses. If a yo business merchant of A. , should at an early data . to his home from a sister I a blushing fair, for there is something in the air. Game Warden, W. C. Hines, was here from day. J. II. Cobb and son, of Stan- spent Sunday with friends in Miss Myrtle Burris, of Rich- after several pleasant weeks spent with friends, ft for her home Monday She was accompanied by sister, M. M. Sauls and Bur- Sauls who will spend a of weeks with her, Harry Whedbee, Esq., of Greenville, was here Mo. Jay on professional business in a court. b Coming. The coming of Gov. R. B Glenn to Greenville next Sunday and the two addresses will sliver i n Jarvis will be an occasion of our people. Every who can do so should be out t hear the governor that day. Prohibition Election. Grifton is thoroughly aroused over the prohibition election to to be held in that next Tuesday. There will he speak- every night this and Governor Glenn will be present and speak next noon. Died. A telegram from Rocky Tuesday afternoon, the death of the infant on of Mr. and Mrs. H. W. formerly of Greenville. This is the second child they ht-e lost residing in that town There seems to be a of small change, but Christmas will find it. Dixon Physician and Surgeon Office over Bank Building AYDEN, N. C. . Moore Offer their entire stock f No Groceries and for sale in bulk. Terms cash, call on them if you a bargain. A nice large large large brick store in which to con- business can be on easy terms. D. S. Moore, Bro ft. H. A TRICK COTTON BUYER INSURANCE AGES I Office Rink i.-. OF THE BANK OF AYDEN AYDEN, N. At the of business LIABILITIES. Loans and discounts Overdrafts 14.07 Furniture and Fixtures 610.59 Due from banks and bankers Cash items Gold coin 1211.00 Silver coin 1.872.06 Nat. bk notes 1,335.00 Total RESOURCES. Capital surplus fund Dills if Deposits subject to U 181.07 Cashier's checks outstanding Ii STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, . COUNTY OF PITT, J I J. B. Smith, of the do sweat hat the above Is true to the best cf my and be- J- R.

mm- This Department is in charge of V . , to represent the in j A AR LOAD OF Tonsorial Clark, Proprietor. Farmville, N. C. Satisfaction guaranteed. Strict- Experienced Bar- Clean Tow- N STREET. Gents x repaired, clean ed and pressed. At both my Ayden and Greenville stables Direct from the Breeders and Raisers of the W need anything in this line be sure to see me as I you money. II you ave WILSON STREET. N. C c ; ; Jo years Pint work guaranteed Thorne N. C. . y trouble is IVA r, THANKSGIVING An old time-honored om of th President of the Nation and the Governors of various States is to issue year a Thanksgiving i More miles of have been built; more factories every desolation more looms, spindles, planes, saws and furnaces in operation, until the year 1907 has become the in our history in rial development and in on the people . give progressive passion by words ff praise farm haTe com- higher prices than I heretofore, which, entail- upon them by an all- , on wise and good God To me this I has gain is a most beautiful maintain- custom, for if a State or gratitude to their j of the them by an State or will only compare their many blessings the r few ills, each will find the good bestowed is far in excess of the evil, and therefore a mater for profoundest rejoicing. While since tin last some have curred in the State are to be and some f I engendered that may have left j the parity of wealth. Money has been obtainable on easy terms, and not the of Wall Street has to any great extent our financial condition. Invest have declared d and fine returns have been on every of work both in t and industrial u Never before the history a sting, still when these disturb- and excitement ore for- j of the State has there bean such gotten, or only taken in public having taught lessons of patriot- while a temperance w ism and peace. has swept over the entire Co n- plenty and blessings of the past showing that great and small, must obey its laws. The mercies thus shown us by a bountiful Creator have been so prodigious, and the percentage of increase-agriculturally, in- educationally and wonderful, that it has attracted not only the notice of our nation, but of the entire world, and has made it our duty to magnify the name of who has thus as the increase. For the purpose, therefore, of giving in opportunity of ex- pressing and love, R, B. Glenn, governor North Carolina do join the dent of the United States in pro- claiming Thursday, the twenty- eighth day of November, 1907. .; a day of thanksgiving prayer rejoicing On this day I earnestly hope and ask that every kind of be suspended and a holiday given, and that the as- at their usual places of worship and offer thanks to Al- mighty for His many mer- and there renew their vows and dedicate themselves afresh to lives of thrift and honor and o of their State, their and their God- I like- wise respectfully that the ministers of all churches that have on Thanksgiving day read this proclamation to NOTICE. virtue of the pow r of sale contained in a c . Mortgage Deed executed d red by ft S. and . ii a, Vinson, to James N. Vinson on the 23rd day of November, 1906, and duly -riled in th i of office of county, North Carolina. page the undersigned w ill expose to public sale, b House in Gr ill . t the bidder, on Saturday the 7th day of December, a certain tract or . reel of land lying and being the of Pitt and Si of forth and as follows, to Beginning art.-kn the road near Manning's f m- Emily Mel run.-; Tar road degrees we and poles to the head of a with said ditch and ; id N, east poles t i stake in an- other ditch, with said ditch S. I degrees poles of same, thence with aitch the fallowing courses. d . 1-2 degrees E. 4-5 poles to crook of ch S deg s E. poles to another crook E. crook, TO CREDITOR duly before the clerk of Pitt county as of the but will of J. notice is hereby -On to all pOI a indebted to st .- make i u and ill sent on e of or thin no- will i i bar of recovery T, IT. Bowers, Executor of Mary Bowers Notice. Ry virtue of the power of in a executed and by Oscar H. A. on tie Slat day November. and the of deeds of Put North in rook page i c to public sale, th door in for cash to bidder, on Monday, the of the real property t A cert an tract of land fifty acre or less, the of C. A. Randolph, tie e Spain heirs, th-- of J. J. away and as the sail tract of land in Pitt county, of No th said mortgage deed. This 13th day of 1907. L. A. mortgage. J. L. Fleming. Atty. of Mil.trouble U A . v, I'd help. i. HZ pole.; to S. d r crook of et gum J. thence with said year will be as have millions for people, making such com I various cause for the expression of our. vestments, improvements and upon it as to them seems. ear deepest gratitude to the author education, they arc tired and right on such an of all good. money squandered for of praise and No pestilence or drink, that only brings In particular also do I ask that of sickness has vi shame, for they have this day of thanksgiving we needy, afflicted, the widows and .--. ., j- or. people, but unusual health and i ascertained that the true worth the poor, the freedom from disease have been a nation or State is afflicted the enjoyed throughout the entire State, and a manifestation of kindly consideration and love for the sick, the unfortunate and afflicted has been exhibited in of its building of new hospitals and in Isaiah said, the better equipment of our man more precious than fine institutions. I In the hour of our great The demand for laborers in prosperity w; must not forget department of business we are with souls. to be by the amount of its finances, the strength of its army, or the value of its products, but by the char- men and women- will make a every has been so great that good wages for reasonable hours have been given all who toil, and there has been no excuse for any able-bodied person eating the bread of idleness being dependent on charity. Peace and have ex- between capital and labor, and employers and employees have than as well as men, for soundness of heart and purity of life are the State's greatest bulwark of safety. Law and order have been main- and no unlawful mobs as- but the people have been quiet and given up to deeds of industry and thrift. While trying to do full justice enjoyed closer relations to all and protecting every class, ever before-each high ard low, during the year brotherly love doing duty to the other. his full the State has maintained that it is supreme, and that both orphans, and all others in dis- tress, and at the collection en give to their wants as the Lord has prospered us. Let us remember on day of thanks- giving and rejoicing to d j in reflecting on the name of our State, but let us bear ourselves as patriotic citizens and faithful Christian people. In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Great Seal of the State to be affixed. Done in City of Raleigh, this the eleventh day of id t the one and thirty second year of our American Independence. R. B. GLENN. By the A- H. Arlington, private Secretary. i. P m James Moore Lo poles to an- id at a Corey's line, line . Mrs Emily thence i. r to r d j. of N Mortgagee. e M. C. .; Of Today lo out i t or. v. baskets I with a c several large cotton and one- of the baskets fell off in the mud lie tried to gather up the seed there was too much mud a quantity of thorn w e lest- They may help the War Policeman G i ire Clark says there is a in fattening for The -r. That's go. d If we can scare up a yam potato to go along with it by the la ready, there v. id Lea feast SALE. By virtue of a decree of. the Superior Curt of Pitt special Proceed entitled J. it. Ta Robert S the com- will sell or before the court house door in Greenville on on day Se-t. toe following d. scribed estate. One it, of being the store lot now j occupied by J. Bunting and the buddings on said said lot o i th north by st. on ti . by th lot owned by V. Crimea I CO., on the south by Mock id Bros, on the by it A and hotel, that l to cherry Bunting two s o. e M I- i I. the other deed u.-o One in hounded i north by street, on by II the lot by co flack G t on west by Nelson Also one or of by Railroad sir et a id the Nelson on the cast by tie properly, tH in Gear n, Mai k and on the west by Main st. containing acres mo-e or ens, V. . . -i . II N. C. of. Carts VI d of work In ,. ire aw on To of Live.- or r . Other fact tin s s and if U car your u f. v Make full fr d bottle if it . then a-.- m entitles yd to it u Ai AH Only a Until c number f given away, U . this op put i unity a You Should OWN the wonderful Edison Phonograph. it sins, talks, and music of ail bind p. v x 1.1 home for tr m as as you have . -i hem the . you buy them, roll . N. C. ; TO CREDITORS Having duly qualified before the Pr- clerk of Fit toe Hy i of i. Smith, given to to the estate to make undersigned, and all having claims said estate ti same to ed payment or th of September, 1908, J be in of recovery. This 28th day of September. 1907 Jesse Cannon, Administrator of Cicero M. Smith One black and spotted male weighing about or crop and slit the left, swallow fork and the taken up with my hogs about five months ago. Owner can him by cost and proving property. L. c. Moore. I Superior -by U. C. I I y Hon. C. Sail o in a herein e. t ti ; ex I sen in or i i in l l . I. In the if th i land of .- bounded h-mL road -.- i r . i . mill i SB W, of om the same d, , down said creek point , will col I'M cypress on e rounds; thence H . , I stake , . s I i , I mo e Al o part, of said ;. with bit a and Darns which, be d Bed, at. point lot ditch i- a i road, containing 1.1. . he two parcels or i v ill b s -1 i i . . I b in twelve ii ii- tho to i., i . i once, an I by mortgagee e pr pi it. ., . of November W, II. hi Court held cut the full two term did not until today. More was done than at civil term held here in time. o -l D J. WHICHARD, Editor and Owner. Truth In Preference to Fiction. if f ONE VOL. No. GREENVILLE, COUNTY. NORTH CAROLINA, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER The most popular business man is always the man who minds his o n business. The couple that marries in haste on a short purse seldom has any leisure in which to re- pent If this Democratic prohibition sweeps on. Tammany may have to vote with the Republicans yet R. G. Dunn Co., in their weekly trade review, report con- improvement in the financial and industrial situation. Thanksgiving day i I spent unless you remember the orphans, Get in read- to give then next day, and your donation be liberal In addition to the general pro- bill passed by the Ala- Legislature, the Senate has passed t bill prohibiting the sell or giving away of strong drink by clubs. The should be passed by tho House and placed upon the statute books. according Charlotte Observer, has had homicides in last three years, and not a hanging. If the ratio was a little nearer together the number of homicides might, decrease. In other words if there were more hangings would be fewer murders. Whenever there is a election, the advocates of in their desperation are apt to do very foolish things to try to carry their side of it, end such acts always turn against them. You do not want any better evidence of this than the recent election in Scotland Neck. It seems hard to convince saloon advocates that their business is doomed- From the way certain large concerns are reducing wages, it looks like the wage earners are to be made to bear the brunt of the financial And in most cases they are the ones who can the least afford to bear it. If the wage earner is to get less pay, a re- in the cost of that make up his living expenses necessarily follow. If policemen come up to the requirements of the lice s. that city will have a good set of uniform wearers. The commissioners de- truthfulness, courage, intelligence, good good temper, promptitude, impartiality and pleasant address are the essential requisites of b good Tho man who measures up to that cede is all right. Cleveland's pf the r who refrains from too many too many would probably he denounced from the while fake except for the c tint the his predecessor. A poet recently died worth This proves that writing poetry does not interfere with successful farming. One advantage about not hold- the offices is that the can charge up about all the in public life to the Republicans, and there's a plenty. In discussing the new ten gold pieces a good many newspaper men are of a they know nothing what- r about Both branches of the f Alabama legislature have passed a bill for that State, law to be effective January 1st, 1909. Bishop Morrison, who presided at the recent session of the Western North Carolina Confer- at gave the preachers a considerable shaking up when he read the list of The bishop acted on the idea that about is fair and prefaced reading the appointments a remark that the preachers who had been holding fat positions should be willing to take a lean one. and give the others a chance Of course a preacher is expected to go wherever the bishop saws, but if reports are true the appointments as read at Salisbury considerable murmuring. Some the are ad. people of small mean who have money hid away to get it out and invest it the certificates soon to be issued by the These will be Issued In of and will bear per interest. The person who has hid away make a good investment by giving it for one of these and at the same time be putting hie money in circulation and draw interest on it To keep money in hiding about the home does nobody any good, not even the holder of it yet It keeps him in constant danger of being robbed, but to put it in circulation helps everybody. If you have a plus invest it in the government certificates or make a time de posit in the basks and get inter- est on it The morning papers of The Star end The have announced that they will keep hands off the , ml. iii it ion campaign in that city and let the people fight it themselves. A more re- position for a news- paper to take is to get on ire or the other, and not be op the fence. If the Wilmington papers are in they should to say so, and if they re for it they should have the i to their tons. MR. SMALL'S GREAT WORK. Receives Credit For the He Hat Dane Toward Securing Inland Water Route. Philadelphia, Nov. 20.-The prominent part taken by North Carolina in the Atlantic deeper waterways conference is a mat- of interest to all North Caro- Congressman John H Small receives all the credit which he so richly deserves as he has worked for the project in season, and has obtained the first appropriation from Congress for the construction of any portion for water ways. The outlining the plans conference and calling upon Congress for tho necessary appropriations for the Boston- Beaufort waterway, presented for the committee by its chair- mar, Prof. Collier Cobb, were upon motion of Mr. George W- Morton, of Wilmington, amend- ed to extend the project to Key Fla. In the permanent organization Mr. J. H. Leroy, of Elizabeth City, was made vice- president for North Carolina, and Mr. delegate at large. After adjournment delegates from Virginia, North and South Carolina, met and agreed upon January 1908, as the date and Charleston the place for the next meeting of the Waterways Another Peabody Announcement is made that at the next meeting of the trustees of the Peabody fund, to be held within a month, a grant cf a million dollars be for the establishment of a college in connection with the Peabody Normal school at Nash- ville. This grant to the Nashville college, it is been delayed because of the technical differences between the trustees, on the one hand, and the state of Tennessee and the city of Nash- ville, on the other, but through the good offices of Richard A. and Joseph H. Choate these differences have now been settled, and the grant will be made. This is a magnificent gift and comes to supplement the benefactions of the great philanthropist whose legacy has done so much for the cause of education It the south The fund he left for the furtherance of education in the south has been well and wisely administer- ed and thousands of teachers have prepared themselves for a life of usefulness through the kindness of Peabody. Students of education have long since learned that can be no efficient system of training the youthful mind which not with the education of teaser for the work in hand Pedagogy increasingly of the most complex and far-reaching of all sciences, and the need for scientific train- training on the part of those are to the fresh in- o'er the is being more freely recognized Nashville is already a great ed- center, and there is invidious desire on the part of any of the cities of the south to minimize her good fortune. It is a source of genuine satisfaction to the south that she is to get this million dollar gnu t, and we feel sure that it will result in great good to the cause of everywhere, A grand jury in Oklahoma in- a man for calling another a liar. Perhaps this is the real reason why President Roosevelt does not like Oklahoma ways. North and South Join Hands and Hearts. At one o'clock this afternoon, the charming try home of Col. and Mrs. R R. Cotten. their youngest daughter, Miss Elba Brown Cotten, was given in marriage to Mr. Douglas Bertram Wesson, of Springfield, Mass., Rev. W. E. Cox, of Green- ville, being the officiating clergy- man. The day was i Jo and the for the marriage were beautifully planned. A chapel-erected on the lawn for the ceremony-was trimmed in white and decorated with cedar, evergreens and potted plants. Special guests of honor were Mr. and Mrs. Wesson, parents of the bridegroom; Mr. and Mrs. William C. Taylor. The maid of honor was Miss Eleanor Wesson, sister of the bridegroom, and the best man Mr. Flynt Lincoln, both of Springfield, Mass. The bridesmaids were, Misses Annie Gray Nash, Tarboro; Ger- Sullivan. Birmingham. Ala; Janie Murray, Columbia, S- C. Kathleen Baltimore, Md.; Marj Stearnes, Newport News, Va.; Julia Worth, Wilmington, N. C; Edna Philadelphia; Rena Clark, Tarboro; Louise Philadelphia; Margaret Skinner, Greenville; Boyer Day- ton, Margaret Elliott, Wash- D- C- Dames of Mrs. Julian Timberlake. Raleigh; Mrs. sell Boston; both sisters of the bride. Flower girl Miss Agnes Cotten Timberlake, Raleigh; niece of the bride. Lieut Cotten, U. S. A i Harold Russell Boston; Julian Timberlake, Raleigh; Pres- ton Cotten, Julian Tim- Jr., Raleigh; F. M. Wooten, Greenville. bride's gown was white chiffon, embroidered in white morning glories, on satin panels, trimmed in white lace, an heirloom of her grandmother. She carried a shower bouquet of lilies of the The gown of the maid of honor was white dotted chiffon, trim- med in gold and cut mother of pearl, and she carried pink roses. The gowns of the dames of Timberlake white Irish lace and diamonds; Mrs. in her wedding dress of white satin, embroidered in pearls. They carried roses. The bridesmaids were all dressed in white and carried pink roses and maidenhair ferns. The gown of Mrs. Wesson, mother of the bridegroom, was green chiffon with emeralds, Mrs, Taylor's gown was green chiffon, trimmed in pale blue cloth. Mrs. Cotten, mother of the bride was gowned in white crepe de chine- A dinner party was given Wednesday night by Mr. and Mrs. Cotten at which there were forty-two covers. This was also the anniversary of the of their daughter, Mrs, Numerous toasts wen offered by the guests to the bride of a year ago and bride of today. Ital- band furnished music it the dinner party and marriage. Mr. and Mrs. Wesson came Greenville this afternoon leave on the six o'clock train an extended southern tour, which they will be at home at Mass. THE NEW MILL. An That Will Help Community. -cumulating from Due to the energy and public no foundation for spirit of Governor Jarvis Mess, or business depression. Ex- i ti ire due absolute- and entirely to a lack of the people. i as confidence is re- R J. Cobb, O L and other prominent citizens of Greenville, this city has obtained new plant of the Veneer Company, b will their mill at the site and the people who have the A. C. L. tracks and the withdrawn their deposits from fronting on r. to circulation. the present stringency will be at an end, without-waiting for the river, formerly owned by Mr. C. D. Rountree. As the company has acquired external timber holdings on Tar river, this site is admirably lo their logs coming in river, or by rail. A sawmill will form a part of one else to come to our rescue. There could be no higher as to the condition of the country than the National the plant, which will be much of Credit Men, whose appreciated in Greenville for local use. The veneer plant will equipped with most modern labor saving plans to produce fine furniture veneers from oak and gum, such as is used by High Point, N. C. and Northern furniture makers, in thickness from 1-32 up to 3-16. No basket veneers will be made. The owners, of this plant are practical and experienced men thoroughly versed in it, and in the manufacture of built up veneers into panels, which will also be made. About hands will be cm- st is to their fingers on pulse of the country, and at a meeting of that held at Indianapolis, the following I, That from trust- trade and financial in- formation received from every section of the country, the ion unhesitatingly declares general conditions to be fundamentally sound, and be- the present financial dis- notwithstanding the stringency of the currency, will be of short duration- Be i further Resolved, That the association calls on all its member to sup- port one another in an to ployed and it will be great restore the confidence of benefit to the whole country, to have a river and rail mill, fur pie, so unnecessarily shaken at this moment, and to urge upon for logs everyone the necessity of up- points, holding business interests by Hitherto owners of river their money now, as have had to sell at Washing- ton, N. C , miles This enterprise deserves to, and no doubt will, receive the cordial support of this section and no man should obtain or sell his timber of any kind without consulting them and giving them Let our timber be at homo. A large force work grading the site which has been rapidly cleared of The company will have e finest site in this a large natural pond of several acres, made by filling up the river edge, and damming the creek now running through the ravine, whose sides will make the walls of the pond. They have come here on strict business principles without seek- bonus or gift, and the fact that Mr R. J. Cobb is an officer and a director will at once give the enterprise public confidence. It is now proposed to u checks instead of greenbacks because there are no microbes o. the checks, though a tainted greenback is better than a against a balance when Senator is still think- of himself as a If he remains a candidate he will certainly re- something at the hands of his party, but he may not want it when he gets it. Since the and fire in San Francisco, eighteen months ago, the sum of has been spent for rehabilitation and reconstruction. in the past, in the banks of their cities and towns, to the end that it may be used for its legitimate purposes, viz, the carrying on of the vast business of the country. it Resolved further. That this association pledges every to do all in his power to re- u the confidence of public at large in the solvency and prosperity of cur This is a clean cut and con- from a body of men who know what they are talking about. They are not whistling to keep their courage up. and certainly they are not attempting to deceive the Great weight should be attached to tho cheerful and encouraging resolutions they hive adopted The city of Tacoma, Washing- ton, a population of only I, is to have the largest t in th world. It will be twenty-four stories high, feet broad, feet long, and will r with it. roof an area of forty-eight acres, General Isaac Sherwood, who was elected to Congress from the Toledo, Ohio, district, returns to that body after thirty- four years He was re-elected after three attempt Wesley who government as a mes- boy in War Depart- in 1835, i now, at the age of l years, serving the gov- as in the Forest Service, Department of Agriculture. He ha; served the government for years.