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u BENSON BUDGET. Noah Creech will stock the Fu nis store with groceries. G. M. Beuisou has secured the services of an up to-date hostler. Beuson had a large delegation at Fayetteviile (circus) Tuesday night. Charles Stephenson will open a grocery in the store recently va cated by J. II. Iloon & son. Our people haven't run over each other to get to the State Fair but some of them went. Brady Hotel is open to the public, running on schedule time. Professional cooks have been se ' cured. W. I) Smith,a young attorney of Cumberland county, has loca ted here and has anoltice over It. B. Brady's store. So far as this bureau has been able to ascertain our people are very much at home this week and other people seem to be, too. It was Ihe painful duty of a certain citizen Monday morning to expel an intruder from his shop who assumed to monopo lize his business. J. W. Cunaday says that the state regarding his marriage is a little premature, but that he hopes we will have pleasure of writing him up before long. < People 011 the itentonville star route will receive their mail more regularly in the future than of late, t here will be a new carrier put 011 if the old one does not perform his duties more prompt ly. t7 Oscar Melvin and Gmcey Rich ardson, who are reported in lust week's Hki<am> to have obtained marriage license in September, had been living together as man and wife for several months, claiming to have been married in Fayetteville. Whether hard times has any-! thing to do with it we know not; bat there have been more organs and pianos sold in this section daring the past summer and fall altogether ever before since the county was named after Ga briel Johnston. Apropos of recent discussions on our streets we suggest sec tions 1042 and 1043 and chap ter 29, laws of 1 !Sf) 1 and chapter 753, laws of 1901 as interesting reading matter at this time. There can be no harm in munici pal authorities familiarizing themselves with section 3 of the last named chapter. Jesse Stewart, of Harnett coun ty, died Tuesday .morning and was buried in Benson cemetery. He was in his 84th year and had been confined to his room about 3 years on account of injuries re ceived by a fall. At his request his coffin was made about 2 years ago a id he had examined it and expressed his satisfaction with the material and workman ship His clothes had also beeTi prepared and he gave instruct ions that as soon as the breath left his body he should be buried. For many years he had been a member of the Primitive Baptist church and died in the triumphs of faith. AROUND SANDERS CHAPEL. Mr. L. B. Holt went to Golds boro Tuesddy. Mr. and Mrs. C. Godwin spent Sunday in Selma. Miss Zilla Stevens spent Satur day and Sunday with the Misses Snnth. Messrs. Willis Smith,Chas. and Guy Powell spent Sunday in the! neighborhood. The friends of Mr. J. F. San ders will be glad to know that he is at home for awhile. Misses Ivee and Lilly Stephen -?on spent Saturday and Sunday with Miss Ludie Peterson. Mr. Adin Powell and sons, Lu dolph and Almond attended the carnival in Wilmington last week. Messrs. Richard Oliver and j M. G. Peedin, of Pine Level, and Thomas Bagley, of Bagley, were present at our last club meeting Messrs. l?S. Powell, D. M. Biz sell, F. P. Whitley, Hugh Strick land, and Miss 1-eona Whitley went to the fair and report a pleasant time. W. DON'T BE DECEIVED By the circus bill advertising of quack medicine concerns. Your druggist will tell you that "Cole man's Gu ran tee is an honest medicine and guaranteed to cure all forms of Indigestion and Dys pepsia. Price ">0c., large bottle, at druggists. For sale by Hood Bros., and Benson Drug Co. Rig stock Battle Axe Shoes, at lowest prices. J. R. Ledbetter. H)UR OAKS ITEMS. Mr. John Strickland of theCen tral office, Smithfleld, was in our midst Sunday. Miss Willie Creech visited rela tives m Benson Sunday, return ing home Monday. Mr. W. E. Stanley went down to Wilson Monday on business, returning Tuesday. Mrs. f!. \V.Oavenaugh and Mrs. E. L. Hall, of Benson, attended services here Sunday. Messrs. 1). II. Sanders and .T. P. Smith, visited friends in the Spilona section Sunday. Mr. W. I). Stanley, our efficient policeman, went over to Smith field Monday on business. Mr. S R. I,ee. an employee of M C Winston A- Co.. Selma. visi ted his parents here Tuesday. Mrs W. E.Stanley, after an ex tended visit to h?r relatives in Elm Citv, returned home Fridav. Mrs W.C. Jordan, after spend ing a few davs with relatives near Clayton, returned home Tuesday. Rev. J. W. Suttle preached two very interesting sermons for us Sunday in the Baptist church here. Mr. Jus. Boon and Miss T.illie Creech, of Benson, attended ser vices at the Baptist church here Sundav. Mr N M T.an'rpnce. Secretary and Treasurer of Brooklyn Mfg Co . was in our town Wednesday on business. Mr J. k I'.xum.ouretever post master attended services nt Rbiekmnn'e Grove Baptist church Riindav in the Gift section. Mr I? H Benslev. aceompnnh'd hv liis sister M'?s Sarah, of Au burn. visited relatives in onr seo tinn last week, returning horup Mondav. Mrs Sarah ln<rrnm and littlp children, of High Point, passpd through onr town Ttipsdav. on her way to thp home of hpr mothpr, Mrs. N. Jordan, riaar ? Glpnmore. Mr. Geo W. Keen and family havp thp svmpathv of thp pntirp community in thp loss of hiswifp, who dpnarfpd this lifp Mondav Optohpr 21st, May God bless thp father and cliildrpn in their be reavement and fit and prepare pa eh one of them to meet mother in a better world. Xerxes. AROUND GLENMORE. Mrs E P. Sanders visited friends in Smithfleld Fridav. Mr Berry Allen of "the Four Oaks section, was here Sunday. Mr. Lonnie Pass, of Bass, visit ed in our community this week. Mrs. J. B. Dunn and daughter, Miss Sallie, of near Benson, were , the guests of Mrs. II. H. Allen last Friday. Mr. and Mrs. William Jernigan, of Sampson county, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. J no. Up- ' church Sunday. l>r. E. It Snead, who has been visiting relatives in our commu nity, returned to his home at J Hope Mflls Sa urday. Mr. and Mrs. George Snead are now at Clinton, with their daugh ter, Mrs. T. F. Sanders, who is very ill with typhoid fever. Rev. W. Y. Evertou, of Newton Grove, is conducting a revival meeting at Antioch this week Services begin at 7 o'clock p. m A. G. S. LEACHBURG ITEMS. ' The principal part of cotton has been picked. Miss Tidv Paigish, of Polenta, 1 visited Miss Bessie Coats last Sunday. Mr. Alerson Johnson, of nearp Sniithfleld, was in ourcommunitv ; last Sunday. Miss Bessie Coats went to Ral eigh last Tuesday to be in at-! tendance at the Fair this week. Madam Rumor has it that we [ are going to have another wed ding some time in December next. We are jrlad to note that Mr. L. R. Martin, who has been seri- ] ously sick with typhoid fever, is > improving very rapidly. i We are sorry to note that Mr. Mark Bundy had a severe stroke of paralysis one day last week, < and continues to be very sick. ( We hope for his speedy recovery. I Sol.' i Pavlor & Laxsiier wants 100 ] thousand pounds of wrappers. | They are anxious for tobacco, I - and I tell you farmers, it will be to your interest to carry your f tobacco to them. I v ? s W. L. W oodall has secured an j e up-to-date milliner from Balti more. Call at his store if you - want a hat trimmed in the latest Btyle. s SELPIA NEWS. The planing mill lias started up again. The sanctified meeting is having large crowds every night. Mrs. \V. Richardson is visit ing in Kaleigb this week. Mrs. X. E. Edgerton went to Raleigh to attend the Wynne Dunn marriage. Glad to see John W. Futrell walking out, after being laid up with a sprained ankle. Everybody went to the Fair Thursday except Dr. Hare and Robert Millard N'owell, who went Wednesday. One hundred and j sixty tickets were sold lure Thursday morning. Wednesday at the residence of the bride's father, Gibson Fitz gerald, Mr. John W Blackmail and Miss Ida Fitzgerald were mairied by Rev. Duncan McLeod. Phe attendants were Mr. Robert Fitzgerald with Miss Etta Black man, Mr. J. E. Hatcher with Miss Ella Fitzgerald, Mr. Noble G. Blackman with Miss Etta Ay cock, Mr. Geo. W. Feed in with Miss Eillie Fitzgerald, Mr. Joe Feetlin with Miss Eizzie Wellons. After the marriage the happy couple with the attendants and some friends went to the home of the groom's father where an ele gant supper awaited them. Tne contracting parties are very popular and we wishtheinalong, prosperous and happy voyage through life. Broke All Previous Records. The Manner Warehouse had another record breaker Wednes day in?lie ua.v of high averages. They sold 10,287 pounds for .f 1, 2252 OH, making: an average of $11.97 per 100 pounds, scrap included. Tobacco is higher than it has been for ten years. Com# to Lee's Drug Store to get any and all kinds School Rooks and Supplies. 1 have the McCorniick mowers and rakes for sale. W. M. Sanders. Cxamine my stock before you buy bridal presents. Am.en Lee, Smithfleld, N. C. Relieving Dr. Setli Arnold's Ralsam a reliable remedy for all bowel disoiders, we hereby guar antee every 2~?c. bottle sold by us to give satisfaction or money refunded. Hood Rros. Allen Lee. REPORT to the North Carolina Corporation Com mission of the condition of The Bank of Smitbfield nt Smithfleld. North Carolina at the close of business on the 80th day of September, 1901. KEHOt' KCKH. Loans and discounts #74,456.45 j Overdraft*, secured and unse en red 5,298.47 Bpnkiiig house and furniture and fixtures 2,500.00 Due from Banks and bankers, 12,241.02 l'n>h Items 1,644.04 Coin . 5,490.15 National Bank notes and oth er 1'. S. notes 5,549.00 I Total #107,174.18 LIABILITIES. Capital stock paid in $20,000.00 Surplus fund 4,000.00 1 Undivided profits, less current expenses and tuxes paid... 87,8.'i Dividends unpaid 00.00 Bills payable 10,000.00 Deposits subject to check.... 07,873.45 Cashier's checks outstanding, 147.85 Certified Checks 15.00 Total $107,174.13 I, John 0. Ellington, cashier, do sol emnly swear that the above statement, I is true to the liest of my knowledge and belief. Jno. 0. Ellington, Cashier Bank of Sniithtield. Statu of North Carolina,) County of Johnston. | Sworn to and subscribed before me this 14th day of Octoiier, A. I). 1901. W. 8. Steven*, C. 8. C. Correct?Attest: Allen K. Smith, W. L. Woodall. W. M. Sanders, Directors. The farmers that sell at the Riverside go home well pleased with their prices and go drum ming for the Riverside. C. M. Phelps, Korestdale, Vt., says his child was completely tured of a bad case of eczema by :he use of DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. Beware of all counterfeits. It instantly relieves piles. J. R. [.edbetter, Hare & Son, Hood ilros., Benson Drug Co. Steam and water piping, pipe lttings, lubricators, injectors, rater lifters, etc., for sale. I can end a machinist and have your ngine repaired. J. E. Page, Clayton, N^C. Standard Sewing Machines, all tyles, at J. R. Ledbetter's. scoirs Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil is the means of life, and enjoyment of life to thousands: men women and children. When appetite fails, it re stores it. When food is a burden, it lifts the burden. When you lose flesh,it brings the plumpness of health. When work is hard and duty is heavy, it makes life bright. It is the thin edge of the wedge; the thick end is food. But what is the use of food, when yon hate it, and can't di gest it? Scott's Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil is thefood that makes you forget your stomach. If you have* not tried It. send for free sample, Its agreeable taste will surprise you. SCOTT & BOWNE, Chemists, 409 Pearl Street. New York. 50c- and $1.00 ; all druggists. 1'aylor iV bassiter will take great interest in sill who sell To bacco with rlc in I'hev take pleasure in showing the tobacco to the haver-* and they pet a good price for it. by taking plen ty time in selling J. T. Cobb has l.o building lots for sah' at the Cotton Mill. See him and buy one Ladies, Misses and Children Zii'gler Hros fine shoes o il by \V. C. Yelvingfon, every pair war ranted to give satisfael ion. COFFINS, CA S K (ITS. Burial Iiobes, Shoes, gloves, etc., For sale by J. E. Faue, Clayton, N. C. I have on hand a l"uy supply of bagging and ties. VV. M. Sanders. I)o you suffer from piles? If so do not turn to surgery for relief. DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve will act more quickly, surely and safe lv, saving you the expense and 1 danger of an operation. Hood Bros.. Benson Drug Co , Hare & Son, J. R. Ledbetter. J. E. I'ADF, Clayton, N. C. '^jy- y General Repairer o?? Carts, Wagons, Bug-1 gies, etc. Horse Shoeing and ail kinds Blacksmith work done. Something new, suitable for bridal presents, just received. Allen Lee. Srnithfield, N. C. D. .). Wellons sold a load of tobacco at Farmers Warehouse Wednesday. Carried off clear check for $106 64. He says it was best sale he ever made. Boyett Bros. W. G lelvington has the best Kip Tie Shoe for jnen at $1.25, and the best Ladies Dongola lace and button dress shoes at $1.25 in the city. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure is not a mere stimulant to tired nature. It affords the stomach complete and absolute rest by digesting: the food you eat. You don't ISive to diet but can enjoy all the good food you want Kodol Dyspepsia Cure instantly relieves that distressed feeling after eat ing, giving von new life and vigor. Hare & Son, J. R. Led better, Hood Hros., Benson Drug Co. HAVE IT IN WRITING. We have blank contracts for renting or leasing land. Prices! on them are 1 for 5 cents, 3 for! 10 cents, 5 for 15 cents, 12 for 30 cents. Send stamps to pay for them when you order. For sale at THE HERALD OFFICE, Smithfleld, N. C. WHITE'S BLACK LINIMENT. 2bC. bottles REDUCED to 15c. "I have used White's Black Liniment and his other horse medicines with irreat success and found them to be as represented. " W. L. Fuller, "Smithfleld, N. C." For sale by Allen Lee, Smithfleld, N. C. Druggist $15.00 to $10.00 a Week Mlary for an Intel1 Iff out man or woman in each town. Permanent position. 30 cents per hour for ipare time. Manufacturer, Box .8, Phila delphia. Statement ol One Year's Business. Am the people who trade with um are benefited or damaged to the extent that our prices are lower or higher than those usu all i barged for the same goods, we submit the following state ment that our customers and the public may know just what we have done for them. Our books are open for the inspection) I of any who may doubt the correctness thereof: Amount of sales $9,893 68 Profit 1,014.12 Average per cent, profit 1' 1 Average per cent, profit usually charged on such goods 25 Average amount saved our customers? 1,621.05 From the above statement, it is seen that we 1 ave saved the* people $1,621.05 in one year's time. We are now better prepared than ever to save them money. Our line of Furniture is complete. Our prices aie prices that save money for the purchaser. Gratefully yours, The Smithfield Furniture Co, - ? ?. KNOCK OUT PRICES. CLOTHING. We have just received the largest and most' complete stock of Men's and Hoys' Clothing that has ever been brought to Johnston county. Here are a Few of our Prices. JM-jbiJM S SUITS $5.00 VALUES $3.oo ? 6.00 VALUES 4.00 7.CO VALUES 5 00 8.00 VALUES 6.00 9 00 VALUES 7.00 1 0 00 VALUES 7 5o BOYS' SUITS. $1.25 VALINES $ .85 1.50 VALUES 1 .00 1 75 VALUES 1.25 2 00 VALUES 1.75 3.C0 VALUES 2.50 These are a few of our clothing prices. Our line of other Gents' Furnishings is complete at corresponding low prices. FULL LINE Ladies' Trimmed Hats. LATEST STYLES. OUR DRESS GOODS DEPARTMENT IS COMPLETE. SHOES. OUR STYLES AND PRICES ARE RIGHT. fJRnPFRTF^ We have received one car load Salt - UUUuliflluo. have received one car load Flour That we are selling at extremely low prices. We have everything: else in the grocery line you want. Baqqinq and Ties That we are selling at HA\ L prices to suit the times. HARNESS. We have the best and cheapest line of buggy andl wagon Harness in the county. Wagons and Buggies. We have just received a car of wagons and our stock of buggies' is complete. Will sell them cheap for cash or on time. BRING YOUR COTTON TO SELHA. Mr. J. B. Hudson is on this market buying, and everybody knows Buck will give the highest price for the staple. We also have three other buyers on this market and we will see that you get the highest price for your cotton. Yours to please, M. C. WINSTON & CO, SELMA, N.- C. SELL YOUR TOBACCO AX ? FARMERS WAREHOUSE A IN D BUY YOUR GOODS AT Boyett Bros. DON'T FORGET The Big Racket Store When you Come to Town. Here you can find almost any little thing you want. I am selling out my sum r."::?tw?.'ld rMr"!.".'Fall and Winter Goods Ste.1"* going at near cost. NEW GOODS COMING IN DAILY. LOOK AT THESE PRICES. Soap at 2, 3, 4, 6 and 10 cents cake. Needles, 1 to 5 cents paper. Hose 4 to 15 cents per pair. Gloves 15 to 50 cents per pair. Suspenders 5 to 50 cents. Laces and Embroideries, Combs ard'Brushes HEAVY LINE OF DRY GOODS, LADIES AND GENTS' UNDERWEAR CHEAP. BIG LOT CROCKERY AND TINWARE. Nice Jewelry. Nice let French Candy just received. Call to see my stock. 1 can save you money. w. H. RE ACOCK, SMITHFIELD, N. C 4
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