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THE HERALD. , ? i NOTICE TO ADVEKTISEKS. 1 OTCopy (or changes in advertise ?euta mu?t 'ie received i>y 2 o'clock r. m Wednesday, or the change will not Im aaade until the next week. Thia rult will be atrictly observed. Business Locals inserted at 5 cents pet itae first insertion and 2J cents per lint each succeeding insertion. Kates for display ads made known on application. Friday, May 17, 1901. index to New Advertisements. Allen Lee?Cold Drink, Etc. Hinithtield Hardware Co.?Lamps and Lamp furnishings. Holt Hardware and Buggy Co. TOWN AND COUNTY. ?"Don't touch nay urm." ?Holt Hardware and Buggy Co. ? R-tad Allen Lee's soda foun tain program. ?Mr. Lon G. Patterson made a business trip to Raleigh this week. ?The Fortnightly Rook Club will meet with Miss Flossie Abell next Monday night. ?The Baptist Sunday School will have a picnic at Holt's pond tomorrow. ?A negro brass band and two runaway horses made things live ly on our streets Tuesday after noon. ?The smallpox scare in iSmitn field has entirely subsided. Wej have had but one case and that is well. ?Mr. Walter Green, of Greens boro, who is one of the State's Fertilizer Inspectors, has been here this week. ?Rev. J. W.Cobb,representing the biblical Recorder, was here Monday night and preached at the baptist church. ?Rev. K. I). Holmes left Mon day for Elm City to aid the pas tor of the Methodist church there in a series of meetings. ?Mr. O. V. booker, who is traveling for the Southern Mer cantile Co., of Birmingham, Ala., spent Sunday in this section. ?Mr. A. H. boyetthas accepted a position in the store of boyett bi ?os. Mr. boyett was until re cently with a drug firm at.McColl, S. C. ?Our townsman, Mr. James A. Wellons, will deliver the address at the reunion of theold students at Turlington Institute, next Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock. ?At Archer Lodge on May 4th, an interesting game of ball was played between the Lodge boys and the Wendell team. The score stood 7 to (i in favor of Wendell. ?The Holt Hardware and bug gy Co. announce that for the convenience of their patrons they will in future keep tlie hardware department of tneir store open at night. ?Dr. Geo. T. Winston, Presi dent of the North Carolina Col lege of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts, will deliver the literary ad dress at Turlington Institute, next Friday at 4:15 p. m. ?They say times are dull. But we are glud to state that the times are not too dull for The Herald's subscription list to in crease. Several new subscribers have been added since our last issue. ?Married bv the Rev. R. VV. I lines, of Smithtield, at the resi dence of Mr. C. W. Richardson, tSelma, N. C., on May 15,1901. Mr. Ed. V. Denton, of Raleigh, N. C., to Miss Lizzie Debnam, of Clayton, N. C. ?Rev. C. A. Jenkins, of Golds boro. who preached several ser mons at the Baptist church here last week, returned home last Saturday much to the regret ol our people. Owing to the fact that lie was not at all well he did not return Monday. While here he made many friends among all denominations who will gladly welcome him to Smithtield again ?Rev. J. J. Harper preached a very able sermon at the Bap tist cnurch Wednesday night or the subject "The Turning Point in Life. He showed by manj examples in secular and sacrec history that man'ssuccess inthii world and the world to come de pends upon his turning at th< right time and the right direc tion. It was a strong sermon couched in beautiful language logical in its conclusions, ant impressively delivered. Our peo n!e are always glad to hear Mr Harper who is a pleasing and en tertaining speaker. ?Don't forget Butt's Pano- S rain a and Edison's Projecto ico|H* at the big tent near Ful ler's stables to-night and to- I morrow night. Admission only > 10 cents. i ?Early Tuesday morning a severe hailstorm passed across ' the northern and western parts of this county. Its path was be tween Archer and Earpsboro and above lieMay. Some places the hail drifted toadepthof one foot. Next day in some places in the woods it was two or three inches deep. Considerable damage was done to coin, cotton and tobacco. Farmers areplantingovercotton where it was worst. . ?To-night and to-morrow night Arthur E. Butts will give his panoramic show of original gold, pearl and crystal paintings in his big tent near Fuller's sta bles. The New (irleans Picavune, referring to the show which was given in that city 55nights, says: "The paintings are of great merit, the lectures instructive." Part of proceeds is to be given to the Methodist church. Admission only 10 cents. ?The Woman's Foreign Mis sionary Society of the North Carolina Conference held a Con vention in Wilson Saturday and Sunday. The Wilson correspon dent of the Raleigh News and Observer has the followingtosay of Mrs. B. B. Adams of Four Oaks: "The address of Mrs. B. B. Adams, Treasurer of the Confer ence, from Four Oaks, on the 'Advantages of Giving the Tenth,' was a very enjoyable paper. She gave the reasons for aiding For eign Missions and portrayed very beautifully the good to be derived from such giving." ?Mr. I). T. Cook, of Aurelian! Springs, visited Smithfield a fe;v days ago. Since returning home he has written the Herald a let ter in which he speaks very kindly of Smithfield and her "genial big-hearted people." Mr. Cook, who has been asubscriberto The Smithfield Herald for several years, says it is " one of the best i papers to be found anywhere." We thank Mr. Cook for his kind words and hope that he will con tinue to enjoy our paper. It is; our desire to publish a paper that our subscribers will appreciate and enjoy at all times. The Holt Hardware and Buggy to. The old established hardware business of E. J. Holt & Co., of this place, has this week been suc ceeded by a joint stock company which will continue the business under the firm name of The Holt Hardware and Buggy Co. The charter provides for a capital stock of f10,000, all of which has been paid in, with the following incorporators: E. J. Holt, Thos. It. Crocker, H. 1). Ellington and S. S. Holt. In addition to the hardware business the new concern will ex tensively engage in the sale of buggies and wagons ? having also succeeded to the business of that nature recently conducted here by l'olie Gardner, Esq. This department will be accorded the personal supervision of Mr. H. I). Ellington. In connexion a general wood working and blacksmith shop will be operated. This shop will be conducted by the most skillbil workmen and will be equipped with the latest improved tools and appliances. Tte officers ot ttie Holt Hard ware and Buggy Co. are E. .T. Holt, President; Thos. R. Crocker, Secretary and Treasurer. The energy, experience and ability of these gentleman predicate suc cess from the beginning. Mr. E. J. Holt is well known to our readers?too well known in fact to require an introduction at our hands. He has been en gaged in this bsiness continuous ) ly for 16 years. ? Mr. Thos. R. Crocker, the sec 1 retary and treasurer is no stran ger to our Smithfleld public, bav 1 ing occupied a position in the faculty of Turlington Institute ' for several years. For the past ' four years he has occupied a re ' sponsibile position with the Con tinental Tobacco Co. He is a ? young man of undoubted busi | ness qualifications and we are . [glad to welcome him to our town i and community as an active and t prominent citizen. r The Holt Hardware and Bug 1 gv Co. begins its existence under j tfie most favorable auspices and - we bespeak for the new firm a lib 5 eral share of the public's patron - age The latest news from San Fran cisco says Mrs. McKinleys life if hanging by a thread. The Presi . dent hasjgiven up all hopes of hei recovery. imithiield Improvement company, i The stockholders of The Smith- J ield Improvement Company held J imeeting Wednesday night and < effected a permanent orguniza- j tion by electing the following j officers: 1 i President?W. L. Woodall. Vice-President? H. L. Skinner. 1 Secretary and Treasurer?T. R. i Hood. ] Directors?W. M. Sanders. Dr. ? (i. .(. Robinson, W. J. Stephen son. \V. L. Woodall and T. R. Hood. The co in pan v has purchased the Sanders anil Fuller lots north of court house for the erection of a modern and up-to-date hotel. It was decided to build the hotel as soon as possible. Full par ticulars as to size, number of rooms, etc., will be given later. We Were Rather Strong for 'Em And it happened in this way. The baseball team front Selma composed of representatives from all trades and professions (except ' the baseball) came over to battle with the Sinithtield team Wed nesday afternoon. The blue Sluggers of Smithfield piled up a score of 27 runs, in ? the meantime allowing Selma to score 12 runs. /'Jimutie" Abell and Abe Rose were the battery for the home team and they were invincible from the beginning. Oscar Ay- , cock and Allison Aycock relieved Abell and Rose after the fifth inning and the Selma boys found great difficulty in solving Ay cock's twisters. r or Selma, Lee did the twirling act and was ably supported by i Parker until the fourth inning, when the boys pcrmuled Lee un mercifully and Lapt. George came to Lee's rescue, it was a sad day for George (a nice boy) for he lasted only a short time. He ' wanted to reinstate Lee, but no,! the rules say not. His last and ' only hope gone, he called on the young catcher, Mr. Parker, who occupied the box until the game was called. I For -Smithfield, Nat Lawrence was the star performer, knocking a home-run amid the applause of two hundred rooters. The playing and heavy batting of Ralph Stevens, Jim A bell and i Abe Rose were special features of the game, while Jim A bell con-j vinced all his admirers of his1 pitching ability. The Selma team is composed of a jolly set of fellows ana we are j always gfad to meet them both J off and on the diamond. When shall we have another game, Selma? X. Y. Z. Turlington Institute Program. I The following is the program j for next Friday's exercises: annual debate 11 a. m. Query?Resolved that the Poli j cy of Expansion is not for the best Interest of the 1'nited States. Affirmative?W. H. I'ittman,! G. I). Peele. Negative?R. S. Stevens, L. H. j Champion. contest in oratory. I Kuphemian?A. A. Aveock. Philomatliic? B. A. HOcutt. alumni meetino 3 p. m. Address?Jas. A. Wellons, Esq., ; Smithfield, N. C. ANNUAL ADDRESS -Llo P. M. George T. Winston, LL. D.,| President of College of Agricul ! ture and Mechanic Arts, Raleigh, | N. C. CONTEST IN DECLAMATION AND RECITATION 8:30 P. M. Euphemian?A. H. Harbour, Rena Bingham, .T. S. Edwards, Mary Floyd, Mary Lee Lucas, C. W. Nixon, B. G. t'aylor, Emma | Strickland. Philomathic?C. M. Austin, Nel lie Barbour, Nellie Johnson, I). H. Jones, Beatrice Massey, Ora G. Stevens, A. G. Woodard, W. T. ! Woodard. Try our Ice Cream with fruits. Lee's Drug Store. BIG TENT! BIG TENT!! Butt's Original Bible Paintings will exhibit Friday and Saturday nights, May 17th and 18th in his i Big Tent. This entertainment is fiven under the auspices of the L E. Church. Mrs. Nation the famouR Saloon Smasher, of Kan sas, will show you how she plays the nation with saloons. Admis sion to all only 10 cents. I have two good mules for sale, i W. M. Sanders. If you want good soda water ' drinks?made right, served right try ours. Lee's Drug Store. SPECIAL BARGAINS. Just received 10 dozen $1.00 shirts to sell at 85 cents each. 10 dozen 75 cent shirts to sell at 50 cents each. Grantham, Austin & Co. If you are going to need any tobacco flues this season 1 want to sell them to you. R. F. Smith. Benson, N. C. PARIS GREEN. Lowest prices in 51t> and larger quantities. See me before you buy if you want to save money. Allen Lee, Druggist, Smithfield, N. C. Three cars hay, two cars corn and one car oats in stock. Also fresh meal and flour. Try my molasses. It is the very oest. W. M. Sanders. Now is the time to get your to bacco flues. 1 want you to see my work and get prices before you buy. It. F. Smith, Benson, N. C. Delicious ice cteain 5c. at Lee's Soda Fountain. Nice Tennessee Mules and Horses for sale cheap, for cash, or on time at Gardner's Stables. W. R. LONG. " TT (L n? :n UOTTER, I NUKK1VOU1) Ou Mi. wiu have on hand fertilizers for to bacco and cotton all during the season. Uents, when you wish to buy a nice spring dress suit, summer coat, fine pair pants, nice straw or fur hat, and fine shoes at rock bottom prices call on W. (i. Yel vington. Please remember that R. F. Smith, Benson. N. C., makes the best tobacco Hues. It will pay you to see him. Hon. M. W. Ransom, Ex. U. S. i Senator from North Carolina says: I take very great pleasure in recommending Or. Worthing ton's Remedy. Dr. Worthington was a gentleman of eminent skill in his profession. I have observed for thirty years the effects of his I medicine. It is my duty to state that it has proved an almost in fallible remedy. Price 2">c. at j Hood Bros. I have used Dr. F. E. White's Worm and Condition Powders as a blood purifier for horses. It improves the appetite, fattens the horse, expels worms and gives a glossy coat. Polie Gardner. Guaranteed and sold by Allen Lee, Druggist, Hmithfieid, N. C. H THE NEW B S HOLT HARDWARE 5 | AND BUGGY CO., I 5"' SMITHFIELD, N. C., S Jfl Have bv far the largest stock of Hardware fig jo and Buggies ever carried by an v Arm in John- u5 d rtton Co. and they guarantee prices against ail 3 ffj competition. You can not only save money J jfj by trading with them but also save time, for M Jr they are sure to have what you want and you X Jfi don't have to lose time going from place to jjf Jo place to find it. jg S For the convenience of their customers tliev B H will in future keep the hardware department ? *j of their store open at night. w 5************************* WILL KFI.L CHICKF.NS <>l! KG OS. Are vou interested in fine poul try ? if so. it will pay you to deal with me. Having hatched a suffi cient number of chicks for my next year's stock, I offer for safe a portion of my barred Plymouth Hock breeders at $1.00 and $2.00 each. Can furnish wars promptly at $1.00 a setting. Write meat once. L. F. LUCA8, A2?tf. Lucama, N. C. We have commenced work at brick yard and will have plenty brick soon. W. M. Sandkhs. Large line of Fancy Shirts may be seen at thestore of Grantham, Austin A Co. Ladies, remember W. G. Yel vington's store is the place to buy your nice dress goods, and fine trimmed hats cheap. Give him a call before you buy. Turlington insiiluie commencement, MAY AND 24. THURSDAY, MAY 23rd, 8:30 p. m. ( rectationh by little folks, Marches, Drills, &c. Friday, /Way 24. 1 i ? ii .. .. i i( II A. M. JONTKHT IN OKATOKY. ANNUAL DKBATE. 4:15 p. m. Annual Address: Dr. (ieo. T. Winston. o i*. m. .\l,1 mni j1bmiwu. Address: .las. A. Wellons. 8:80 p. m. Contest in Declamation and Recitation. One and all are invited. You are especially invited to make Allen Lee's Drug Store headquarters while in town, where you will be served with cold and refreshing Drinks. PROGRAnnE OF ALLEN LEE'S FOUNTAIN. [CE CREAM, Sherbets, Milkshakes, X All flavors. ICE CREAM SODA, (All flavors.) Soda Water, (All flavors.) COCA-COLA, Lemon Phosphate, Orange Phosphate, Raspberry Phosphate. All llJkmilan hpinkc Will remain open until after the exercises ut nifjht are fill rvplllul *JUU(I VI IIIIlO* over. Meet me at the fountain. Open Day and Night. ALLEN LEE, Smlthfield, IN. C, Nunnally'a and Royster's Fine Candy. Next to Holt's Hardware Store. I Just Received, i t* \b f* U/ ijf\ The largest supply of Lamps, Lanterns, Burners, Shades, Globes, Chimneys and Wicks of every size, Yif shape and description ever brought to Smithfleld. jj? !J! We Have Almost Anylhirxi in nils Line ? $ You can Call (or. ? * 0/ If we haven't got what you want we will get it for Us jjjjjl you with pleasure at a very low price. Kerosene '0 Oil by the quart or barrel. j! SMITHFIELD HARDWARE CO. ? m J. H. Klrkman. OPPOSITE P. 0. M. L. Wade. INFORHATION. Several people have been in our store recently, and, upon seeing our goods, would say that they did not know that we kept so and so, that they had gone elsewhere and paid much higher prices for articles not as nice as ours. Below we give a partial list of what we carry. BED ROOM SUITS. FROM $7.50 TO $35. Our $35 suits are as nice as you can buy in many places for forty-five or fifty dollars. Bureaus from S3.50 to $15.00 ! Bed Steads from L50 to 15.00 Rockers from 75c. to $4.50 Straight Chairs(Solid Oak) from 48c. to $2.50 each Window Shades, 15c. to $100 We Garry a Nice Line of EXTENSION TABLES, Center Tables, Dining Tables, Wardroltes, Trunks, Tin Safes, Glass Door Cupboards, Single and Folding Lounges, Carpet, Matting, Rugs, Floor Oil Cloth, Etc. We also carry in stock 0 theNew Roy?successor SCWjlH] MilCMllCS. to the Royal St. John Fully guaranteed at from $20 to $35. We also carry the New No. 9 Wheeler & Wilson Sewing Machine?ball-bearing and rotary motion. One-third faster, one-third lighter, one-third less noise, than any long-shuttle mar chine made. The Wheeler & Wilson is positively the highest grade sewing machine made. Call and see us. Yours truly, The Smithfield Furniture Co
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