s. D. J | WHICHARD, Editor sf Owner, TRUTH IN PREFERENCE TO FICTION. egnngt ete TERMS: 25 Cents a Month, vi aaa ol. 5. if GREENVILLE, N. C., WEDESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1897. No. 673 Paani x enriching no a nent cea Bleaching, - 4971 yards, let you have all you are able to pay caslrior. C. T. Munford The Originator ,of the Low Price System. MD ne vv ~ mq wal wide. luntord’s price ING HA Muntford’s price Per yaid cash only. l one yard THE, LEGISLATURE, Condensed Report of Proceedings. THIRTY—FIFTH DAY, The senate met at 4 o’clock. Biils ard resolutions were introduced as follows: A petition was presented from the Robeson County Teachers’ Association, asking for four months’ public school. Whedbee, to legalize bonds issued by Elizabeth City and to levy a specia} tux. Scales, ta authorize the city of Greensboro to issue bonds tor the estab- lishment of a public library. Justice, to enable judgmene creditors to reach the interest of judgment debtor is interested as tenant in common. Newrome, to increase revenue and to regulate insurance, ‘This psovides thas fire insurance companies not incorpora- ted by the laws of this state, but legally a.thorized tu do business in this state throu¢h recular commissioned and h- censed agents locate’l im this state, shall not make contracts of fire insurance on property herein, save through agents of such companies as are regularly com- missioned and licensed to write policies of fire insurance in this state, provided, however, this act shall not apply to property of railway companies or oth- er common carriers ; that for. the pur— pose of carrying out the forgoing sec tion it small be unlawful for any agent, commissioned or otherwise, of said company to sign any blark contracts or policy of fire insurance and upon shall be fined for $100 nor more than $200, one half to the inform- conviction theresf, each offense not less than aut and one-halt to the state. “* HOUSK. The house met at 10 o’clock. Bills and resolutions were introduced as follows ; James, to make the fee for weighing cattle 1o cents, Dutty, to prevent fast driving over bridges ia Onslow county. Currie, to give North Carolina the Illinois law for protection of inebri- ates, Craven, to make it a misdemeanor to fail to remove obstructions to passage of fish in streams within thirty days atter notice from the state board of agricul- ture, ‘Drew, to prohibit the taking of clams in Brnnswick county. Rawls to incoporate Severn, North- ampton county. Parker, of Wayne, 19 protect sheep by taxing male dogs 50 cents and fe- mal» dogs $1.00, no dog i to be allowed to live unless-ligensed. making it a mis demeanor to fail to list dogs. Sutton, ot New Hanover, to amend tv charter of the chamber of commerce o’ Wilmington, by giving ita perpetual ciarter and the right to borrow money. Lusk, to amend The Code by adding 43 an additional cause for divorce: “If either }ucband or wife shall be indicted SENATE. ! aud convicted of felony and imprisoned | | therefor for lite, the act to apply to cases now pending in the courts. Lusk, to provide that whenever any person is declared to be insane or ine- briate the husband or wife ot such shall | be first entitled to guardianship of his or her py »perty. The calendar was taken up and the following bills passed. To make wire fences lawful fences in Edgecombe county. To establish the stock law in part of White Oak township, Bladen county. To allow Nash couaty to levy a spe- cial tax and also to work tke roads by taxation. To incorporate Bridyersville, Wilson county. To allow Washington county to levy a special tax for bridges. Yo allow Robeson county to levy a special tax. To allow Duplin county to levy a special tax. Yo incorporate Saratoga, Wilson | county. By leave, Brown inwoduced « bill ty incorporate Moyesville,J ones cuunty: institution. Hurrah tor Gid Pitt County and Her Girls. We are more then gratified and de- lighted that the Pitt county girls attend. ing the Normal Schoool at Greensboro, maintained the reputation of the good old county so well at the entertainment given the legislative committee visiting the institution on last Friday evening, the loth inst, at the presentation ot the Ceuntry Fain, by the girls of this great The young ladies from. Pitt county were caste as representing che “Kastern Warchouse” of Greenville tovacco Market, and we-are informed they took their parts in splendid style,: iv- ing afirst class tobacco break, with Muss Bessie Harding as conducting the sule, Miss Ayimer Sugg as auctioneer aud the other young ladies ot Pitt.as buyers and the usual coterie of attendants that are usual on a large active break. They all performed their parts well, and Pitt was loudly applauded. We are always glad when Pitt county girls and boys are successful and we!l they shou'd be, when they represent so great a section as Pitt county. ‘The legislative com- mittee were delighted with the enter. tainment and will make a_ favorable report to the General Assembly for the support of this great institution of jearning that is doing so much for the development of the girls of the State of North Carolina. “Carolina, Carolina, heaven's blessings attend her While we live we will cherish, protect and defend her. A Birthday Tea. Don’t forge! the “Birthday Tea,” to be given Iriday evening from 7:30 until 11 o'clock at the residence of Mrs, R. W. King. It is to be given under the auspices of the Ladies Aid Society cfthe Christian Remember you pay one cunt for every year old you are and this includes, they do say, as fine a supper as you ever smacked church. your lips over, Help the tadies, heen 4 w PER YARD. 4 new line of assaf, H.C: Sea: Island. PERCALES eos 4 MAGS AGG CMDERES KD NTE Ga arriving daily. Comeand seeus. |lines to show you. ~~ ete a ~~ cafe. to bea young Junebu than — an old bird of Paradise. soe. The Earlv Bird : of R. A. TYSON, Vice-Pres’t.) J. L.-LITTLE. Cash’r, REORGANIZED JUNE 15th,*1896. VTIABILITIES. Capital pail in $23,000.00 Undivided Profits 8,045.54 Deposits 81, "787.59 Due Banks 1,131.87 } Time Certificates 1,255.00 Cashiers Checks 1,480.59 | Total , $111,700.5 Correspondence Invited. — AN Oi gape [ ee Notice. We hereby give notice that a petition will be presented to the Legislature co change the charter of the Town of (sreenville. ALFR« turday Sve | . Ar Wilmington} 5 45 '9 45 ip. lve US. ; i} Auras P. M. ; A.M | ) in We have a_ bonk entitled | cw eke Gr etait , . wp ro g S ; \ to ' i sant a2. 10¥t VO xp mM. TRAINS GOING NOTRH. shee i 5 A a Be 9| . 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Don’t Put any ifsin This Month, Su eatieeorceieiee There will be a German in Germa— nia Hail tonight. For sale ot rent vine six rvom house and lot. J.J. CHERRY going to give you bargains. Ladies go feast ycur eyes on that lovely imported English china at the 5 aud 10 store. For Rent.—I }ave several rooms tb rent at reascnuble rates. Mrs. M, A. BERNARD. Fresh Carr Butter 1 pound packages at S$. M. Schultz. To tHe Pupiic.—I keep iee on hand all the time and it can be procured W. R.PARKER. ” * ’ z i ‘ ya ‘ . We.have just received a fresh tot of n any quantity nice oysters and will be pleased to serve Reunion and Roll Call, At the Memofial Baptist church nex; o MANTUAMAKER, GREENVILLE, © At the close of the services the Lord’s Supper will be administered. The pastor request every member who can possibly do so, to be present. On Dickinson Avenue nex’ to ae Presbyterian ckurch. Notice, : ee Have bad several years experl- Notice is hereby given that The Bank nes and solicit: work from. the of Groenville will make application to|oitizens of the community. All the General Assembly for a Charter. | kinds of ladies and childrens sew- R.L. DAVIS, Pres't. |ing done. Satisfaction will be given on all work. Ci menmennsteinep oman itinieainenteepieh tip nhanntetimnhnndeitbainindieet. tleiinieliniaeinivine ALL WIWCER DRESS GOODS PFBTATEe=-- 25 Per Cent. Off to close them out. A chance of a life “time. jto make room for Spring arrivals ‘W1NiER GOODS This is your opportunity. It includes Dress Goods, Clothing, Shoe, Hat and NOTIONS. This is no joke but plaln facts. ~- at This Arbuckles Coffee only 20 cts a pound. Granulated Sugar only 5 cta#:a pound.. Heinz’s Baked Beans only 15. cts a can. 5-pound Buckets of Preserves only 40°cts. 3-pound Can elegant Apples only 10 cts a can. Dried Apples only 3 ctsa pound. These goods are all strictly first-classas we do. not not deal in shoddy goods, We lead in the grocery business, others try to tollow. Ed.H Shelburn&Co. NEW GROCERY STORE, SS ee a> ee haved. a Groeery nice next to{S.jT. White’s and have a full line of voc FMT Corns, FAAS. Vperaas CIGARS AND TABACCO. to select from. Everything fresh and low down in priee. A codi.a: invitation extended to ail. Come see me, will make it pay you. JAMES B. WHITE. A FAIRY TALE is goods advertised way below cost and net in store. A BIG BLUFF is goods to give away. A trap half baited and the trigger half set. Such will not do. But odds and ends of a winter stoc pottom bumped prices is oe Not a Fake jnor a big bluff, a a business proposition and if you want them din De nce re NA, Hetionp, Gents Farpishing, &e., I've “got” em.” ms er a ;% ‘7% ; i? ew fit a oe ba ¥ y¥ | mw got the place.~—~ nN big tine of Ldidé and} Gentes pring Shoes tat in. Dow” * 4 ay a a TENSE ET TO IST IE oT