rri-lE HEADLIGHT.
Cheapest Advertising Medium
Thursday Evening, April 5, 18S8.
LOCAL FLASHES.
flood-bye Lent.
Flowers in demand.
Postoffice rent is due.
"Welcome gentle spring.
Court at Snow nil! this week.
Yesterday was a charming spring
day.
And you too, have been fooled last
Sunday!
We gain this month just ens hour of
daylight.
This month has five Sundays and
five Mondays.
Have you subscribed to the co-operative
cotton factory?
Winter is left behind and gentle
Spring is welcomed again.
AH the merchants had a big trad a
vestcrday. I" fac there seemed to
be a decided boom in the shopping
line.
Yonnr: man, now is your time to so- I
loot your best girl; she will be apt to
cling to you through thf picnic season,
at least.
In less than ten days New York will
d ny she ever had a blizzard.
pipers are nomuig u;j iu nui j
alrjady.
Already the people of the county
hive commenced to discuss the claims
of prospective candidates .or the va- : make her so very popular.
rious county officers.
At the Baptist church last Sundiy
morning the following gentlemen were
ordained as deacons: J. Y. Joyner,
W. G. Britt, and V. A. Denmark.
Mrs. E. W. Moore departed yester
day for Northern markets, to invest in
the latest styles of Millinery and No
tions for her cosy establishment.
The last few warm days have caused
liht dresses and gray suits to crop
out. The wearers of the straw hat are
onlv waiting for some one to lead off.
Her
point
"1 he " Voice," a republican organ
will make its first appearance in this
city on Saturday the 14th inst. Cco.
T. Wassom, Editor; J. L. .Nixon, As
sociate, and J. E. Brown, Business
manager. We wish it a prosperous
can er.
Dr. James II. Powell is having the
store in the rear of the Faircloth "Law
Building," on John street, fitted up
for a drug store, and as soon as com
pleted proposes to open there a full
and well selected stock of drugs and
medicines.
We are glad to note that Mr. T. M.
Head, has secured a lucerative position
at that famous resort, the Hotel Albert
of New Berne. Mr. Head left for his
new home on Tuesday evening, taking
with him the well-wishes of his many
friends here.
On May the 7th, an election will be
held at the court house, for nine Al
derman of the city of Goldsboro. The
registeration book is now open at the
store of Mr. J. E. Petersrn,and all quali
fied voters should register without de
lay, as the book will close on May 5th.
We trust that there will be a large
gathering of ladies and gentlemen to
attend the Union services at the Bap
tist church next Sunday . t 7:30 p. in.
The Rev. M. M. McFarhnd will de-
j liver an appropriate sermon, which we
trust will do much gocd to the caute
of temperance.
Miss Nannie Hall, of Greene,
I a glorious and splendid representation
of a county noted for its lovely and beau
tiful women, is visiting the charming
family of Mr. O. It. Band Jr., and
diffusing upon all within her reach
those charms of head and heart which
Easter Sunday was duly observed
with appropriate services at some of
the churches in this city, and the
churches wherein it was thus observed
were handsomely decorated with ever
greens and flowers around the chancels
and pulpits, also with niottos suitable
for this erand Feast of Easter.
The Wilmington Review contains an
illustration of the elegant public build
ing constructed there, just such a one
as we need and expect to have for
Goldsboro.
The finest lot of horses ever brought
to this city, were unloaded yesterday
for Mr. .George D. Bennett, which
were shipped to him all the way from
Kentucky.
That social hop given at the Armory
Hall on Monday night, was highly en
joyed by those present, thanks to that
peerless "figurc-c-iiler," Mr. 'Tom
inie" Holmes.
The sun is shining, the air is balmy,
the birds are chirping, and now is the
time for our farming friends to obey
that i ijunctitn: "Make hay while the
sun shines."
Our sanctum was graced last Tues
day with the presence of Col. A. C.
Davis, the Principal of the Davis
School, of Lagrange, who paid our
city a "flying" visit that day.
The Goldsboro Savings Bank, from
present indications, promises to be
come a paying institution. The
amounts deposited there since its open
ing on Monday, are going into thous
ands of dollars already.
That ornamental Soda Fountain at
the establishment of Mr. John T. Ed
nuindson, has begun its activity this
morning, and with its delightful flavors
gladdens the heart of many a "fellow
and his best girl."
Miss Enie Kelly, of Mount Olive,
one of the finest and truest types of
female loveliness teat we have ever
seen, is actively engaged as saleslady,
in the confectionary department at
Mr. John T, Edmundson's.
Mr. L. II. Castex of that popular
firm of M. E. Castex & Co., has re
turned from the Northern markets,
and from the immense quantities of
goods he is storing it would seem that
he has made heavy purchases.
Husbands, live in peace, love and
harmony with your wives this was
impressed forcibly upon our mind,
when, on last Saturday, "Col." Jim
Jone (cold.) was put by Justice
Broadhurst, under a fifty dollar bond
to keep the peace toward his "better
half' for three months, for threatning
to extinguish her life.
If our city authorities would pass
au ordinance requiring front ates to
s.vinG: inward, many a citizen would
rise up and call them blessed. There
is no sense in a gate being made to
open in the street, for one half the
time many of them are left standing
open, to the annoyance of people pass
o2 alo:i the sidewalks.
All hands are busily engaged at the
establishment of Mr. John T. South
erland, unpacking and displaying the
large cases of goods which are daily
arriving. Mr. Souther'and will open his
"New York Bargain Store" this even
ing, and intends to "knock high prices
highor than a kite," and we believe
it too. He is just the man lor the
business.
As we passed through Walnut street
yesterday we noticed that a new firm
has begun its active career, next to
the post-office. The gentlemen who
have formed the copartnership are
Messrs. K. Denmark, and Z. M. L.
Jeffreys, under the firm name of Den
mark & Jeffreys, to conduct a general
commission business. We wish them
every success.
There will be at the Baptist church
in this city next Sunday morning a
memorial service of Dr. M. T, Yates,
Missionary to China, Dt Yatey was one
of the greatest Missionaries of this
century, and as a native of North
Carolina, personally known to so many,
this service wib be timely and interest
in. The collection oa Sabbath morn
ing will be for Missions.
Mr. Claus Orlaudt, International Sec
retary ol" the Young Men's Christian
Association for the United States and
Canada, held a meeting in the Mission
ary Baptist church last Friday night.
The meeting was well attended, and
after forcibly explaining the workings
and objects of this association, he or
ganized a branch thereof with 32 mem
bers. This we consider a good begin-
Mr. Joseph Edwards, widely known
as the "Champion of Low Prices"
left ior the Northern and New Eng
land States last Sunday for the purpose
of purchasing his extensive supply of
Sprin-j and Summer goods from man
ufacturers. He has secured two- col
umns in the Headlight, and imme
diately after his return home, he will
let the public know what treat he has
"m store for them.
Prcf. R. II. Randall and his wife,
haw succeeded in organizing a large
musical class in our city. They teacl
10 lessons for $1,50 per pupil, am
in addition will present each with the
latest edition of the Profs note books,
the price of the book (75 cents) is in
cluded in the price charged for the
lessons. The class is being taught
nightly in the Sunday school room of
the Missionary Baptist church.
Tire services at the Missionary
Baptist church, last Sunday night,
were of more than cidinary impressive
ncss. The Pastor, Rev. J. S. Dill,
pleached a very powerful sermon on
the subject: "The mistake of a life,"
founding his remarks on the eventfui
tragical biography of King Saul, and
after the sermon the ordinance ol
Baptism was administered to tw
young men: Mr. Frank Beaman and
Mr. William Hummel. The church
was fully filled so that some had to be
turned off for want of room.
At a meeting of the County Board
of Education held last Monday, amongst
much important business trans itccd.
the following order was made import
ant to the Public School Teachers of
the county. The County Instituti
will begin on the 29th day of may next
in the white graded school building in
this citv, and will be under the charge
of Prof. E. A. Alderman. The Teach
ers are reminded that the school law
requires them to attend this Institute.
The colored Public School Teachers
of the county are urged to avail them
selves of the advantages offered by the
Colored Normal School of thiscit.
An adjourned meeting of the Busi
ness weirs Association ci tins city,
was held in the court house last Mon
day night with President I. S. D.
Sauls in the chair, who explained the
object cf the meeting to be to com
plete the organization by electing the
additional officers required by the by
laws. An election was gone intt and
the following were elected.
Judge W. T. Faircloth and Dr. W.
II. IL Cobb, Yice Presidents, T. II.
Bain, Secretary. E. B, Dewey Treas
urer: Sol. Weil, II. L. Grant! It. M
Freeman and J. E. Peterson, Execu
tive Committee.
Col. L. W. Humphrey addressed tne
meeting at length, giving his views a.
to the best modi to be devised in or
der to raise money, cm tfee most feas
able terms, for the purpose of building
factories in our city and these viens
were endorsed by Mr. Henry Weil;
Mai. II. L. Grant and Mr. Jos. E.
Elill CLfiSISS out mi.
FUCHTLER & KERN.
Will sell for the next 30 days their entire stock, consisting, of, DRY
!OODS, CLOTHING BOOTS & SHOES, HAT, CAPS & Gents Furnish-
in Goods at Prime NEW YORK COST to make room for their imuier.se
tock of Spring Good's now Mm the way.
Our Furniture Leyartment is as large as ever, and can offer great induce
ment as we are the Agents of the GOLDSBORO STEAM FURNITURE
Mrs. E. W. Moore lias removed he
r
extensive and well assorted stock of
Millinery, Fancy Goods and Notions
to the "Blue Front" store, next door
to Messrs. M. Sunimertield & Co.. and
I7i vc Cents :i H.ine.
ErrryffwJy who has ;y trout to nip
jjy, vvhiij to j"yO'i(ttt any b"t:iticsx
or urioiiiiuO'bitioii to .''.- itnlcv!9
t'i trVA to ifui'i houh oaieriur in
this coin not.
Tit: Cheat Rush.
For Evitt & Bros Hand-made shoes
continues at Joseph Edwards. It is
ths general verdict of the Ladies that
there is nii: fxikr in the market.
Have You Seen-It!
FACTORY.
Respectfully
FUCHTLER & RERN.
TEE CHEAP CASH STORE
OF
JB. 3J. PHIYETT Ac CO.
I If you have not, then you ougl.t to
I rv nil iiipm W min tiin ln-nit5fiil
would bi pleased to sje her former Hne flf eck,vear and Gent's Furnish
friends and patrons in hir nr.v home i ing Goods, displayed at the establish
ment oi .Messrs. r uehtier s Kern.
Beautiful Indeed!
A visit to the establishment of
Joseph Ed yards will convince the
most fastidious buyer, that he has the
most varied and well selected stock of
Spring Press Goods (in every imagin
able quality and shade), ever brought
to this city. The general expression
is that they are ''hard, to beaU"
ATTMCFiOXS FOR THE L1DIB.
1 Car Load C. R. Sides.
75 Bbls Heavy Mess Pork.
:J1C Bales Timothy Hay.
20 Tierces Lard, Western.
75 Cases Lard Western.
25 Bbl Early Rase Irish Potatoes,
1 Car Load Wheat Bran & Pea Meal.
1000 Bushels Corn.
1500 White Seed Oats,
1000 " Black Seed Outs.
500 " Rust Proof Seed Oats.
50 sacks Bolted Meal.
250 Bbls Flour, (All Grades.) ,
Wc have opened this day, a hand
some lot of Embroideries, Torchon
and Val. Laces. Nainsook in Stripe
md Plaid at 8 10 and 12 1-2 cents.
Also 25 different patterns of French
Satteens, elegant styles and superb
quabty. Beautiful assortment of
Scotch Zephyr and Domestic Ginghams
in Plain, Stripe, aud Check to match,
in darker shades for early Spring wear.
Also a handsome new lot of Spring
Novelty Suiting for ladies combination
Suits, in both Checks aud Stripes.
A nice assortment of netv Black
Goods for Mourning, also Dark Grays.
LADIES CALL Oli SEND FOIi SAMPLES.
I. E. CASTEX I GO..
Goldsboro, N. C.
Robinson, in short ad appropriate ie-
The handsome . residence of Mr. I
F. Dortch, on William street, has re- T1)e imwelc0me ne.vs spread like
ntly been treated to a new coat oi
paint, and it now stsnds there an orni
nient to that part cf the city as a
' thing of beauty which is a joy for
ever." Information reaches us that Prof.
These Obscene Pictures.
We are almost certain, that when
reading this, most everybody will be
grateful t our city fathers for passing
an ordinance at their regular monthly
meeting on Tuesday night, prohibit
ing the poktin cf obscene pictures
throughout the city limits under a fine
of $10, for each offense, and in addi
tion a fine of $10, for each day ther-
after. i?uch pictures us were posted
last Saturday, announcing the ooming
of "Lilly Clay's G aiety Company," are
a lib'.e to our community, and a dis
grace to morality. We cannot be
bribe d to accept complimentary tickets,
for the only purpose to "puff" a com
pany, of which we know very little
ab&ut. The Headlight pocs into
the homes of every family in Goldsboro,
and we would be false to our profession
if we should induce them to see a
troupe whose advertisements and: post
ers deserve the uttpr condemnation of
the public at large. Our columns are
not open to publish their advertise
ments on one tide and rebuke them in
another, as it happened to appear in
Tuesday's Aryus. No, gentle reader,
we are not "built that wav."
100 Sacks' Liverpool Salt.
50 Sacks Marshalls fine Salt.
Sugar, Coffee, Molasses, Lime, Plaster, Cement, Hair, Laths, &c. &c.
Oyster Shell Lime per Ton or Car Load all lower than ever for Cash.
West Center Street
Goldsboro, N C.
WATCH TIH SPACE!
It belongs to one of the largest Hardware establishments in Eastern North
Carolina.
SMI T II &
YELVERTON,
GOLDSBORO, N. C.
Important Meeting.
The Board of County Commissioners
met in regular monthly meeting last
Monday. This was a very important
meeting and all the members of the
Board were present. Tax listers for
State and county taxes were appointed
as follow s:
Goldsboro Township, E. A. Wright.
N. II. Gurley.
" J. A. Stevens.
" B- E. Stevens.
" A. J. Brown.
" J. M. Wood.
" J. B. Parks.
" N. W. Musgrave.
" Green Copeland.
" W. II. Ham.
" N. J. Smith.
tl-nan reclinin" in his comfortable ! redy Company of Mannsville, Rhode
"wildfire" through this city on Tues
day, that the Rev. J. S. Pill, the be
loved pastor of the Missionary Bap
tist church here, has been taken sud-
J,.r,lv ill. nnrl that his sickness was of! Fork,
Of course, ev- ; viu""i
i a verv serious nature.
E. E. Smith, of this city, the well- j erybody received tne new itu j Iudian Springs,
known Principal of the Colored State . deepest regret, and the most ucm, ; ew IIopej
Normal school at Fayetteviile. has been! wishes for a speedy recovery were ! Saulston,
appointed by the President, Minister j heard from every source. Now, we ftahunta,
. t ii .,.:ri.: Great on amp,
to Liberia, of which wo are reallv believe there is something in w ishing,
of, as none better could be found to ' after all, for as we called at the Study ! gtoney Creek,
f ll this important position. Cultiva
ted, poli tiled, studious and hiidilv in
tellectual he is destined to make a
radiant star in the educational galaxy,
and win a reputation, that ay ill be an
i'V.'r to liis ,-.l0j atKj
rocker, and requested us to announce Island, now bei
that, although m a very weak coadi- . fffl
Demg organize a, ne ex-
tate and county taxer
mn rrnmnlfttinn nf thtic
tion, he thinks to be himself again by Cflttou Factory at Goldsboro. Said
i ' Ion- to our ' time we o to press. ADOUt mib u t capital stoci; to ue not less man .iws
" aro truly H-Mced. '000.
FERTILIZERS!
We would call the attention of our farming friends that we are prepared to
furnish them with all grades of
FERTILIZERS
on the very best terms obtainable. "We only sell such goods as have stood
the most critica1 test for years, aud which Lave given the most satisfactory
esults.
HAEDWAEE.
We invite all who are in need of
Hardware Tin Ware House Furnishing
Goods, Stoves &c., or any thing per
taining to our line, to give us a call,
as we are offering our customers speci
al inducements lower prices, by far
than have raled here before we opened
business. We are here to stay, and
request the cooperation of all who are
interested in keeping prices at a living
basis to g;ve us a share of their patronage.
Respectfully,
HUGGINS & FREEMAN.
Goldsboro, N. C.
500 TOSS ACID PHOSPHATE.
5C0 GEMLE GERMAN KAXIT,
'Our Own Imqortaiien.""
500 TONS PROLIFIC COTTON GROYER.
TO-
md all parties using large quantities of goods we will mak H to their inle
est to call on us befoie purchasing.
H. WEIL & BROS.
HIGH PRICES HOCKED
HIGHER THAN A KITE
AT
I. S. D. SAUL S.
"THE BOSS GROCER;1
We keep constantly on hand all
kinds of family groceries, both staple
and fancy
j.t Verv Low lrices1
You can always Mud such as
Bacon, Ham, Cora Meal, Flour, Mo
lasses, Syrups, Candy, Nut?, Coffee
Sugar, Lard, Soda, Salt, Fish, Cabbage,
&C,&C.
ALSO CANNED GOODS OF EVERY
DESCHIITIOjs.
Give us a call aud we will convince
you that we arc selling at
EXTllAOllDINAHY LOW PKICES -Your
Friend.
I. S. D. SAULS.
West Walnut St. Goldsboro, N. C
Spkixo IIas Come.
At this season cf the year every one
is on the qui rire for new spring goods
The ladies esjecial!y will be greatly ins
terested in the new stock of Dress
Goods, in every imaginable quality
and shade, now offered by Messrs
Fuchtler & Kern. Don't fail to call.
Lowick Than The Lowi:st.
To make room for the large stock
of Spring Ginghams now on the way,
Mr. Joseph Edwards has closed out
his entire lot of Plaids and striped
Ginghams at the remarkable low price
of G cents per yard. Bear in mind
thai t'uey are 10 cent goods.
You A he Ixviteo
To call ar.l examine the beautiful
line of White Goods which is displayed
at Joseph Edwards store. Tka as
sortment is very large, and the figures
arj just astonishing low.
A Beautiful Lixe.
One of the most varied and exten
sive stock of Spring Clothing, for Men,
Boys, and Children, fcas just been
opened by Messrs. Fuchtler & Kern.
We have never i?en anything nicer,
and as far as prices co:,cern, they defy
coKiieet'tion. Look for vourself and
be convinced.
Hate You Secx It?
If von haven't, thea vou ouht to bv
all means. Wt mean the varied as-
sortnieiit cf Sateens just opene d at the
establishment of Joseph Edwards.
Bucklex's Ar.xic.v Salve-
The Best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Bheiim,
Fever Sores, Tetter, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin Erup
tions, and positively cures Piles, or no
pay required. It is guaranteed to giva
perfect satisfaction, or money refund
ed. Price 25 cents per box. For
sale by M E. Uobinson & Bro.
To The Public.
My wife Abbie Willien has left mo
without any cause or consent, I hereby
forbid anyone in Wayne, or elsewhere,
from hiring or harboring her. Thos
fail ins to take notice of this will be fined
tiie sum of $50, according ta law, and
also will be the defendant in a lawsuit.
Ilev. James Willien.
At a Bakaix.
A lot of larse size newspapers for
sale at this office at '20 cents per 100
sheets.
Brace Up.
You are feeling depressed, your ap
petite is poor, you arc bothered with
Headache, you are fdgtttv, nervous,
and generally out of sorts, and want
to brace up. Brace up, but not with
stimulants, spring medicines, or bit
ters, which have for their basis very
cheap, bad whisky, and which stimu
late you for an hour, and then leave you
in worse condition than before. What
you want is an alterative that will pu
rify your blood, start healthy action of
Liver and Kidneys, restore your vitali
ty, and give renewed health and
strength. Such a medicine you will
find in Electric Bitters, anb only 50
cents a bottle at 31. E. Ko.Vmson &
Bro's Drim Stor-f.
Tiieie Busixess Boojiixg. '
Prbably no one thing has caused
si ch a general revival of trade at M.
E. Kob'nsen & Bro's Dn.g Store as
tlv ir giving away to their customers
efso many free trial bottles of Dr.
King's New Discovery for Consump
tion. Tlieir trade is simply enormous
in this very valuable article from the
fact that it always cures and never
disapjKUHts. Coughs, Colds, Asthma,
Bronchitis. Crot:r. and all throat and
j lung diseases quickly cured. You can
test it before buying bv getting a trhl
bottb free, large size $1. Every bot
tle warranted.
GOLDSBORO MARKET REPORTS
Tin-ill" l?cliic?tioii
AND
Revenue Re-form
11 ides,
Meal,
Flour,
Corn,
Oats,
JV'Otwas, - -
The subjects of TariiT and Internal
Revenu3 are engaging the consider
ation of Congress, Press and lVopl.-.
Just what the outcome of this agita
tion .v i I be cannot be foretold.
But if those familiar with the prices
of Wall Paper twelve months ago will
call at Whitaker's Bookstore, under
the Opera House, and learn the pre
sent prices, they will fio'l reasou to
---- 7fcCt4. j conclude that some kind of Tariff upon
, -- old, iJ Xcw, 10 nets. these articles has been reduced, or
COKRECTEl BY
B. M. Pbivett k Company
Cotton Buyer and wholesale Provision aud
Grain Dealers.
Cotton, - - f'tfit'i Cts.
CIS. Skies, TJfiS Cti.
Mess Pork, 15 i5 (a 13 50 it iilsi.
Lard,
X. C. Hams.
Nail Cta.inr lb
(pr 100 lbs.) l-r0 1.53
4 2.XSJ30 per b! I
1N& p-'r
abolished.
Now is the time to buv. Prices are
ttock from
atterns re
cently received. C-jII and see.
1Q(clT. Cts. it bush, j ,lkeV to advance. Large tl
50 fi 55 bnsli. which to select and new pa