D. J WHICHARD, Editor and Owner. TRUTH IN PREFERENCE TO FICTION. Ma GREENVILLE, N. ©. THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 1897. back from the Northern Markets witharightnew line of | such as STRIPED DIMITES Faney Nainsook, Muslins, Piques, White Lawns, Lace Curtains, = Swiss, a Val. Lace < Hverlasting 4 Hmbroidery, 4 lite. 40 a: Calland see for « yourself. 2. —_——— ee 3 We arenow | 40 ready with ac # SPRING 0 a = Swell business = suits, three-but- ton sack, colors brown, greed, grays, 10 plaids and over vlaids, and checks. Our business is growing, We know the secret It’s well-made Clothing at a quick — seling profit. That. is low prices for you. We are hustling for bus- iness and get ting it. Bland Mary. The latter died in 1864 Pm quaintance and her death brings sadness OF | though there has been again too much > | with excessive rain of about two inches Spe |oucurred early Friday morning. ¢ | temperature was considerably above the > (normal, until the 10th when it turned death occurred Wednesday afternoon, was killed at Ft. Fisher in January, €|1865, by the accidental explosion of a | being dropped while he was euperin- : tending having some iemoved from the » | again left a widow in 1884, Mr. Law- = ure extended iu his sorrow at the death * | man, a devoted wife, a toad mother, a ®!to many hearts. Sp | ducted by Rev. N. M. Watson. J | H. B. Clark, J, R. Moye, D. D, Hask- Ope j ard. > | least in the eastern portion of tue State, RS portior.. OBITUARY. Elizabeth Lawrence, whose Mrs. was in her 67th year. Her maiden name was Miss Elizabeth Ann Brown. She married Mr. Montgomery Long in November, 1853. ‘Three children were born to them, James, Montgomery when she was quite small. Mr. Long bomb shell, caused by ona of the shells field just after a battle. In May, 1878, Mrs. Long married Mr. Peter P. Lawrence, and she was rence dying in J uly of that year. Her son, Mr. Montgomery Lung, who lived in South Carolina, died thice months ago, so that now by the death of Mrs. Lawrence the only member of the fumily lett is Mr. James Long. ‘To the jutter the sy:npathies of all our people of his mother. Mrs. Lawrence was truly a good wo, kiod friend. the Methodist charch life of a faithtul Christian. held in high esteem among all her ac- At an early age she joined and lived the She was ‘The tuneral took place at 4 o'clock this alterncon, the services being con- The pall bearers were C. T. Munford, YW bich- ett, Wiley Brown and D. J. Weekly Crop Bulletzn, The weather conditions for the we.k Mouday, April 12th, have been slightly more favorable, at ending (.a@ Mm. rain generally. A heavy thunderstorm ; ) | ofall to the ground with his head in STATE NEW 8. | a The fourth session of the Summer School of the University of North Car- olina will begin Tuesday, June 22nd, and close Friday, July 23rd. Massa Miller, an old negro man, He was 90 years old and had been an inmate of the home for sixteen years: —Sualisbury Sun. Accidents happen all through l.fe and some are of a very serious nature, but the sad mishap that befell the lit- tle 4 year old son of Mr. Harris Rick ardson oo la‘t Wednesday is the most appalling aud heart rending of the sad- dest. Mr. Richardson lives near Fre- mont and hauls pine logs to a saw mill. On the day mentioned he had_ his little sen with him on the large log carmage as he was making a return trip with a heavy load. A sudden jar of the cart in running over a root caused the child the rut just ia front of the large whe-l that was grinding the earth urder its broad tire and weighty load. Betore the team could be stopped the top part of the head from just over the ear, reash~ ing around the forehead, was s3ve.ed fiom the body and mashed flat. The tather was alone and had to gather up the remains and carry them home and place the dead child in its mother’s arms.—Goldsbora Argus. Named Their Ticket. The Democrats of Parmele Leid a convention Tuesday night and nomi- | nated the fo'lowing ticket: Mayor-—F. 8. Upton. Commissioners—W. J, Smitb, L. E. Ricks and J. T Brown. died at the county home yesterday. | ~ The King Clothier, Seach acicacna hence cheechaichdaacieaceiaaidaiahc titties A —Come in and look at the largest line of— [have ever had, All makes, colors and prices. A pertect fit guaranteea. apy Gas —ae\MY LINE OFS Dress Goods, Shoes Gents Furnishings Constableam'T. L. Whitey. | At Ayden the following noua ions | have been madc : Mayor—H. S. Hardes. Commissioner—J. S. Ro33, Atos Joyner, A. L. Harrington, ‘T. N. Mas. ning and R. W. Smith. The cooler with light frost in extreme wes, Considerapie progress — has been made in planting corn; and some cotton has deen put in. Truck crops and strawberries are growing well in the eastern district. is needed. Eastern District.—The first part of the week was warm and taverable for tarm work, but after the heavy rain on Friday the weather turned cooler. Farm work progressed well at some points. Corn planting is now well ad. vanced on uplands and some corn is up and looking well, Preparations for cotton are underway and a few farmers have commenced to plant. Truck ¢-ops are growing rapidly ; beans are up and ‘| May peas in bloom. Irish potatoes are coming up nicely. Sweet potatoes be- ing bedded. Gurdens are now making headway. Many correspondents report tobacco plants Jarge and nearly ready to set, Some rice has been planted. Strewberries show little signs of damage by frost, are setting truit well and at many points ripening rapidly. Wheat, tall oats anJ clover looking well, and spring oats are green ani have good stand. Fair, warmer weathe" Lord Salisbury to Retire. Lonpoy, April 13—Truth says “It is doubtful if Lord Salisbury’s health will permit him to retain tae post of pre- mier and secretary of state fer foreign Under many unionists are suggesting Lord affairs. the circumstances Rosebury for secretary of state for for- It is pointed out that when in office Lord Roseberry showed entire accord with Lord Salisbury’s eign affairs. foreigu policy and he withdrew from the liberals because he disapproves of their action in foreign issues while his views on home rule are in accord with ‘the unionists.” New Firm. Zezo Moore & Bro,, have purchased the stock of goods of A. B. Ellington at the 5 and 10 cent store. The new firm will continue to carry the same line of goods and will also add a full stock of groceries. -Mr. Ellington con- tinues with the firm as salesman. We wish al‘ suc 'ss. Subseribe to ‘THe fie: Daru.y REF ec GENTLE oem even eR at ee peas SPRING. Our stock is complete with all AM latest in’ . M. grade. gent, Ly Wilson 1 20 Yo 38 Four miles above San Bartolome | Will tell them it is the sonnel n a S. E PENDER & CO., | NiuiW ORLEANS. Ar Rocky Mt | 217 ___| 11 16) and its tropic side valley is the great | the Scorpion, one of the moot beautitu GREENVILLE, N. C ————"|), wii | bridge of the Agua de Verrugas, or in the Leavens. But they must noty peas uy Tashorc “ i | water of warts. This noble canta- | believe it. You may never : 1 4 lever, built in New Jetsey, has a ~ a ; repo Sam an | length of 520 fect and a height of lust trv.a 16 hox ot cascarets, the But should you ever jG = 260. The old bridge was in its day wus 7 y ‘be ‘ 7 Train on Scotia.d Neck Brauen «qa | the highest in existence and was finest. liver and bowel segu ator ever * ~ eaves Weldon 3.59 p. m., italitax 4,10| meant to be. To that end the center | made. os \ K A ' f O : Yi i } Lo () p. m., arrives Scotland Neck at 4.55 p pier was sunk in a 12 foot pit. This = n oP com w., Greenville 6,57 p, m., Kinston 7.46) pier was weshed out by acloudburst| Accordivg to Rev. Dr. Mayo i. >.m. Returning, leaves Kinston 7.2:, } 1 trafiic was wa a. m., Greenville 8.22 a m. Arriving | 12 1859, and for a year tran the Southern Scates have spent —=y> Come to see US, <<" Hali-.x at 11:00 a. m., We'son 11,20 am; maintained by a cage SW inging on $ 950,000,000 for pupular education except Sunday. cables across the gap. The present;* 7’ of whi 73,000.000 setstidureepspuesrirarunnnrian esti l'rainson Washnigton Wranch leave| ttructure has been left far behind | 81Dce the war, of which $70,000,00( Washington 8.00 4, ., and 3.00 p.m,| as to height by the bridge over the | went to the edusation of colored arrives Parmele 8.50 a. m., and 4.40 p.| river Loa, on the 600 mile Antofa- | ehildrez. m., Tarboro 9.45 a. m., retarningleaves | ...¢¢ line in Chile, the longest of Tarboro 3.30 p. m., Parmele 10.20 a. m. gasta . , ww: = and 6.20 p. m, ’ arrives Washington | ZA7TOW gauge railroads, and, with 11.50 a. m., and 7.10 p. im. Daily ex-| its 80 inch track, the tipsiest. When bilious ov cc “3, eat a Cas: ept Sunday. Connects with trains on Scotland Neck Branch. ‘Train leaves warporu, 6 « , via Albe- marle & Raleigh R. . duiiy except Sun- day, at 450 p. m., Sunduy 300 P.M; ; artive Ply:nonta 9.00 P. M., 5.25 p. m. gm 3 Returning i2aves Blymoutn daily except| 4 “oster The Daily Reflector. Gives the home news every afternoon at the small price of 25 cents a vet ame A oe Sunday, 6.00 a. m. Sunday 2.30 a m., * arrive ['arboro 10.25 x. and Li. 46 Trainon Midland N. ¢:. vranch leaves |’ Goldsboro daily, except Sunday, 6.05 a, m. arriving Smithtield 7°30 u. m. Re turning leaves Smithtiet 8 OU a. ny are rives ut Goldsbors 9,30 «. m. iveocea PPO ans- + oe é q 9 Ailton on Latta branch, Floreace R 3., laave Latta 6. 4 m, wirive Dunbar 1.50 pm, Clio 8.05 p mw. Returning -Jeave Cliot6.10 am, Duubar 6.30 «a m, anys Latta 7.50 a m, daily except Suu- Vv Train onClinton Branch leaves War- awfor Clinton caily, except Suuday, > DRUGGISTS to cure pre ee or constipation. Cascarets are the Ideal Laxa- ABSOLUTELY nent tive. never It is a picture ot tae celebrated wr: a ~The Oldest ee BARKER FOUNTAIN: PAG Saiy Newspaper in Fees - oF The’ outfit ot no business man“it Banas We ae i. only $la year It | North @acoliaa. complete without one. , 2 he tai coutains the news every a oon: 7 | | week, and gives informa nS Pekaotad ee i ar a . ai ne tion tu the farmers, es- eh Oa! Lhe-Reflector ‘Book Store ‘specially those . ~The Only i ive-Dollar.._D ely | : i kod defy Hiv ‘ ba “sah oes | ine that . © ft Olass:inthe State - - |ha ought to be. The Eastern Reflector. Best in use. S tment ot. these Fount n Rens, | times nies yof Pearl Handle Gold Pen ‘ onished when-you seo: hem and aaa the phere eA, they are Se ee ont og bs fy | it ty es rap Hi ry * pit iN wid & ¥ “a tied (a eeaigaiatianedl &- ee * ‘We want that'money becaus? we have a fair equivaient to offer for it. Our goods are the right kind atthe right price. We havejustreceived a new stock of the Cel- ebrated and Famous Ht Obth for Menand Boys, in all the newest shapes and colors, for Spring and Summer. Our Ox bloods are beauties. Every pair guaranteed. A beautiful line of sty- _ lisa, neat, durable and elegant: - SLIPPERS, tor ladies, fresh from the factory made speci- allytor us, The latest, ‘newest, nobbiest and prettiest styles. Remember we have also receivedanew sup- ply of Cannon Cloth Just a perfect substi- tute for Linen, only 10 centsper yardoneyard ‘wide, the cheapest and best thing made for Embroidery and Drawn Work. JUST IN, WHAT? Beautiful, fancy Indian Baskets, Neatandnice. Justthe thing to please the ‘Ladies. : ‘Hamper Baskets, Fan- » heart ‘just received. cy Work, Scrap, Key and Toy Baskets. Come to see them. We can please both you and your purse. Nearly every day brings us something new andjust the thing you want. a Come and inspect our Mammoth Stock of Dry Goods, Notions, Shoes, Hats, Groceries, Hard- ware, Crockery, Furni- ture and House Fur- nishing Goods. They are desirable new and cheering. Beautiful Hall Racks _eeereert |, Remember we oper- ate our store ona deter- m1: policy or fair, dealing | and | A. §. Seymour, ALLY REFL JUDICIOUS ADVERTISING tte OSH Creates many a new business. Knlarges many an old business, [reserves many a large business, Revives many a dull business, Rescues many a lost business, Saves many a failing business. S.cures success to any business pen To “advertise judiciously,’’ use tne esluinns of t. REVEBOTOR. Kicting Constenti? at it Brings Soccess — TRAIN AND BOAT SCHEDULES. train going Passenger and mail ) Going south, Nerth, arrives 8:52 A. M. arrives 6:57 P. M. Steamer ‘'ar River arrives from Wash- ington Monday, Wednesday and Friday jeaves for Washington Tuesday. Toure- day und saturday eet ene MARKETS, By Teiegraph to SprigHt & MORRILL. Cotton Buyers and Commission ' Merchants. NEW YORK COTTON. OPEN’G. HIGH’ST. LOW’ST. CLOSE June 7.15 7.16 7.14 7:15 Aug. 7.19 7.21 118 419 CHICAGO MEATAND GRAIN. WHEAT— July 663 694 663 694 PORK— July 845 8 525 8.45 8524 Riss— July 4,65 4,774 4.68 4.774 Seren WEATHER BOLLETIN. ceca aac Rain tonight, Friday fair, cooler to- night, warmer Thursday THESE COME IN SHOWERS. _cemiaset i at And You Get a New Spriakiung Byery Evening. Senate al Grass is on the jump. services in the Baptist church to- night. Hay, Hulls ani Meal at 5. M. S :bultz. Arbuckles Roasted Coffee, fresh, lo ceats a pound at S. M. Schultz. “Silver Dollar” Fountain Pen, Fars- er make, at Reflector Book Store. Fulton Market Besf and Chipped Beet just arrived at J. 5. Tunstall’s. Firemen meet tonight and test the engine. All members should be pres- ent. 10,000 Ocean N. C. Cut Herrings just received and for sale by J. Jd, Cherry, Mrs. R. H. Horne is opening a new stock of millinery. Her place is one door north of Mrs. Higgs. The Easter number of the Youth’s Companion isa beauty and contains eeveral charming stories besides much other excellent matter, A new lotot the tamous Parker Fountain Pen at Reflector Book Store. You ought to sea the “Silver Dollar” style. It beats any pen in the world for $1. Acent WanTED.—We want a good reliable agent in Greenville to represent the Wilmington Steam Laun- dry, For terms address Harrer & PENNINGTON. Wilmington, N. C, We learn that the bar of Wilmington with the exception ot one lawyer, Las one of the republican judges of the su- | ment as judge of the United States di - ing for Raleigh to visit relatives. ‘team. one of them being the abused endoreed Judge W. S. .O’B. Robingory perior court in this state, for appoint=. VOICE CULTURE. Try on These Names and See How They Sound. J. A. Dupree went to Bethel today. ¥.(C. Karding went to Chapel Hill today. 2 Mrs. Henry Harding left this morn— Mrs. RERLECTOR is spending a few days with relatives in the country. Sheriff Harrington returned Wedunes- day evening from Rakigh. J. W. Wiggins returned Wednesday evening from Rocky Mount. returned home from Franklin Solicitor Bernard Wednesday evening court. Will Greer, of Baltimore, struck town today. He comes just betwixt potato seasons this time, too late for sweets and too soon for Irish. The condition of J- H. Blount is more 2ritical today. Miss Annie Clai- born, # trained nurse, arrived from Nor- folk Wednesday evening to assist in at tending him. , A new line of Short Back Sailors, assorted colors, arrived yesterday and they will be offered very cheap. Mrs. J. 8. Tunstary & Co.. Martin Julian denies that Fitzsim-| new aspirant comes forward and a i good purse is offered Fitzsim n ons will | fight. On a Tare. A few days agoa drummer named Tolar hired a horse {rom Joe Moye to go to Washingtun. He got on a spree and treated the horse so shamefully that he was arrested and’ imprisoned at Washington for cruelty to animals. A stableman telegraphed Moye and he went down to see about the animal. The drummer bad been released and gave Moye a check to cover the cost of the horse. Wednesday evening tke drummer came up to Greenville with a double horse purchased trom Moye. . This horse died soon after reaching bere. The} drummer took the other horse and lead him into Cheek’s bar reom and wanted whiskey for the animal. A crowd gath- ered around the back door to see what was going on when he took out two pistols and began fising in the air to frighten the crowd away. The drummer was arrested aud Mayor Forbes tined him $20 tor disorderly | conduct. He went back .o Washing. ton late at night, Notice. All the members of Hope Fire Com- | pany are requested tu meet at the store of W. C. Hines Thursday mght, at 7:30 The engine wilf be tested at F. M. Hopens, Capt. | o'clock. the cistern. Your best judgment requires you to make an immediate pro- visions for your family. By insuring today, your estate is increased in value at once. Twas Ever THUS. A few days sincs an iasurance agent accepted an invitation to juspect a new d beautiful houge built bya friend. After taking a peep at the whole estab- lishment from top to bottom, inquired— ‘sHouse insured ?” “Yes.” ‘What do you insure it for “Because it MIGHT burn,” “Not suRE of it, are you ?”” “No”? “Ig your life insured ‘No,”’ : Die, won't you?” ‘“Yes,”’ “Sure ?” “Yes,” “Thea why not insure your life as well ag your house ?* “Well, really, T never matter just in that light before, and will ay Dy b) Record. : ‘Best tine to insure ¢ NOW, — thought. of the | give it early attention.” —- Travelers | Fashionable | Spring Novelties. Designs. DRESS GOODS Silk and Wool Dress Goods IN LATEST EFFECTS. eel, al In beautiful pat- The variety of terns for Ccos- our Spring and tumes, waists, &c Summer Offer- These at remark- ing was never bly low prices. before equalled Come see them. Come see them. wee C) Ln Clothing, Hats and Shoes. mone retired fromthe ring. If any rye . "| Perfect fit guaranteed. Foreign and Domestic. RICKS & TAFT, Emporium of Spring Fabrics. LANG SELLS ‘all All the latest noveltes. Be sure to go to EASTER OPENING SSSil(se=— 7) ; S311 Every Day is Opening Day as he is recelving some- thing New Daily. ee) CHEAP. ).W. HIGGS, Pres, THE GREENVILLE BANK Representing a Capital of More Than a Halt Wm. T. Dixon, President National Exchange Bank, Baltimore, Md. The Scotland Neck Bank, Scotland of firms, Neck, N. C. I Noah Biggs. R. R. Fleming, Pactolus, N, C. J, S. HIGGS, Cashier Maj. HENRY HARDING, Ass’t Cashier, GREENVILL, N.C. STOCKHOLDERS. D. W. Hardee Higgs Brurey Millien Dollars, Greenvitle, N. C. AR So We respectfully solicit the accownts individuals and the general nublie. Checks and Account Books furnish ed on application. Scotland Neck, N. C. | sadieenneaiien aan, RA ay Fa 7 ha hae) Bi | ae ‘Best Voripany to Insaré'in: the M tual Benefit Life Insarance Cys, trict court, to succeed the. late Judge | Newark, N. J. Represented by J.L. (SURRs Greenville, N.C, : and see if you w Look over this list of 5 ~ i 4 | ¥ €, ” t iy aioe 7 ould not like to have some of them : | . Premier Brand of Extra California Pears Cherries, Plums, Apricots, and Peaches, Mince Meat, Apple Butter, Preserves, Sweet Mixed Pickles, Sour Pickles, early une Peas, Olives, Celery Sauce Royal der, Cream Baking Powder, al for less money, and Phone No. 7 =D