-Into Thine Hand." "Into thine hand I commit my spirit; thou hast redeemed me, I(, Lord (iod of Truth."' This is the verse we found marked in her own Bible, while on the margin was written with her dear feeble hand, "For mv funeral." tin the morning of the 20th of Nov., lftOl, the gates of pearl were flung ajar and the soul of Lallie W illiamson Klliu^ton en tered into rest. She was the be loved wife of our much esteemed High Sheriff, J.T. 1)1 lugton, and the idolized mother of three pre cious sous. In the thirty-ninth year of her age. when life held for her every fair and cherished hope, the hand of that fell disease, c msumption, laid its fatal touch on this sweet and lovely woman. Hut 110 purer heart than hers ever enter ed into the presence of Him who searcheth tiie hidden things of mortal life When she first fell the s\mp toms of the disease which had been her life-long dread, sad in deed was the thought to her of giving up husband, children and home. Hut as her day and trial so strength was given,and at the last her glorified spirit testified to a perfect subinisson to our Father's will. On the Sunday before she died she sent for a few friends to g<> in her parlor and sing her some h vmns. She selected "leans, Lover of m.v Soul," and ".Jesus Paid it All." We added "Nearer my God, to Thee" and "Abide with Me." She sent us word that it was very sweet, and she did not know how to thank us. In the Baptist church at Clay ton, of which she had long been a devoted and useful member, her funeral was preached by Itev. Mr. Suttle, of Sinithfield This consecrated man of God spoke most earnestly and tenderly of the comfort and peace of thedear sister who had committed her earthly jewels "Into His Hand," and safe sheltered in that blessed fold, her departing spirit winged its happy, homeward fight. A large crowd of friends from her old home and neignboring towns came together to test ify of the warm regard in which she was held. She was passionately fond of flowers and her casket rested within a lovely bower of all the fairest and freshest blos soms that loving hands could arrange. Those nearest to her were all pure white. So fair and sweet and peaceful she looked in hsrsoft white nest, lying 011 her! right side, with one waxen hand under her cheek, the other hold ing graceful sprays of smilax and jessamine, while against her throat lay a great bunch of snowy carnations. Long will she be missed from our midst, for she was the most charming, and gifted, and bril liant star of all our social circle. She was a beautiful little woman of rare influence. Highly cul tured, with a wonderful intuition and tact, she could win and wield all hearts by her irresistible per sonal magnetism And her soul ful dark eyes would be suffused with te its at any tale of want and suffering, while her opt n hand was ever ready to relieve! the need of the poor and afllicted. Stie was a fond and faithful wife, a tender, doting mother, a perfect, unfailing friend. This most unworthy tribute from a sorrowing friend would give her dear name all love, and honor, and praise. "Year alter year rausi roil aside. And days with darkness blend; Hut life holds no such lijrht again As when 1 was thy friend." I. H. H. Clayton, N. C. In Memory of Lessie. On tli?' night of October ih~>, 1901, the home of Mr and Mrs. Eli Johnson v.-is saddened by tie death of their daughter Lessie Lessie May Johnson wus h .rn Jannry 1. 1ss 1. and died O ,*' l>er U">, 1901. She leavi s n mother, f. her. three brother* ? and three sisters to mourn their lo?s. Sue had been sick most eight v* ? Is lifssie u as a Christian girl and loved h all .v > ki . \ ier. None knew tier tint to love her. Sti> liti'J in any ft! ??id * every where shi war S ie j J.i >d Be ne-da Bap tist ehurd and \\*a> bntj/ed or the fourth Sunday in August. lyssie was a kind and loving sister and a deyoted daughter She Inir her sickness wit.h i pat ience and fortitude. All tha kind parents, kind friends am 1 ?killed physicians could thyM 1 done. I.it J. stis 1, , ] eall d am 1 ?be had to go. Several times during 11 i* i- i.ne ?< -he sang I "Almost IVrraaded" and "Sun- < sliiic iu ; ...? S, ? il." 'i'.-.-y wet .? | two of her favorite songs. Lessii c bad n desire to get well so she might go to her church and Sun day School. May we all live in such a way an to meet dear Eessie in that bright and happy land where ther ? will be no more sickness, no death, ami no parting. We weep but not as those who have no hope, for she was prepared for the summons to cross over the iiver. Her funeral was preached Sat urday afternoon by Itev. J. W. Suttl', of SmithHeld, and she was laid to rest at Hethesda church to await the resurrection morn. She slot-Ms fait not forever. There will In- a glorious dawn. W? shall meet to part, no never, on the reaarrection mom. I extend my deepest sympa thy to the bereaved family. A I'mi.M>, S E. E. Clayton, X. C., Nov. 27. SELMA NEWS. Mr. -1. Scarborough left for Raleigh Thursday morning. Mr. W. A. Hooks has gone to Dunn to spend Thanksgiving. Miss Julia Fuller Etheredge is at home from Peace Institute to spend Thanksgiving. Mrs. J. H. Parker and Miss Minnie are spending Thanksgiv ing in (ioldsboro with Mrs. Pate. Rev. J. W. Nobles lias been quite f iek t his week with influenza bin is a little better to-day ( i hursdax) Rev. \lr. ISutler, ol Raleigh, is a.?si.->tin?i Rev. Air Mcleod in a series of meeiings .it the Baptist church hern. I, 1*. Dehnum. -I. W. Milliard and .1. U. lliunnnt, of Clayton, were Item Sunday visiting Clar ence W. Richardson. Misses Lillian Timlierlake, of Frunkhnton, N. C , and Flossie Abell, of Sinithfield, are visiting Miss Margaret Etheredge. R. If Whitley, R. E. Richard son and Robert Millard No well went to Wendell Wednesday to attend the marriage of Miss Claudia Richardson to Mr. Joseph Tucker. Sknkx. ATFA NOTES. Miss Telitha Stephenson, who has been quite ill, is improving. We are glad to see so many of our farmers sowing small grain. The hog cholera has played havoc with the hogs in this sec tion. We learn that Mrs. W. H. Coats, who has bet 11 quite ill, is slowly improving. Mr. and Mrs David Thompson, of Wilson's Mills, spent last week in our midst. Master Herbert Austin has decided to make Sinithfield his future home. We learn that Mr. Willie H. Stephenson will soon make Ral eigh his future home. It is rumored that there will soon be a decrease in the mem bership of the Widower Club. Mr. Charlie E. Stephenson, an enterprising young merchant of Benson, spent Sunday with us. Mr. and Mrs. J. (). Stephenson, of Wilson's Mills,spent Saturday and Sunday in our community. Mr. John Stephenson, of the Board of Education, will soon have his new resideneecompleted. Our public school is under the management of Elder J. A. T. Jones who is one of the best teachers in the county. Speak. CLAYTON NOTES. Mr. I.. 1). Dcbnam went toSelma Sunday. M r. Jesse Millard went to Selnia Sunday. Mi John YV. IIalee inputting, up a fine residence in town. It is rumored that we are to have mother wedding; in town soon. Yir. \\". li. Stalling* and Mr. 1). o. Met' i lets went to Auburn .Mill ay. Rev. 0. A R. Thomas is in town V'siting his son this week. Me r .ed for us Sunday and Sun day night. Tiie improvements on Robert son's Ii6tel will soon be~ com pleted. After it is finished it will b one oft he finest places in town. Mr. Will. H. Medullars and Mr. I'm Pool went to New Bern >un day where they expect to spend several days hunting. Our town is on a boom now. ' sevtg-al new hou-es are hem ?rected and the street force are putting the streets in good coa lition. ( ROME RIPPLES. Walter Godwin, of Dunn, spent Sunday in our midst. The rain of laat Saturday was gladly welcomed in this section. Owing to the unfavorable weather there were no services at Trinity Sunday. ? Miss berth a Hudson, an excel lent teacher, has charge of the public school at Went worth. A cyclone passed through Mr. Troy Kldridge's plantation last Saturday, doing considerable damage. Two outhouses were wrecked, a number of fruit trees uprooted ami a lot of fence blown down. " B. Died. On Monday, Nov. ISth, 1001, at 8:40 o'clodk p. m , Mr. W. 1). Price died of pneumonia after an illness of over two weeks, age 59 years. A largenumber of friends had assembled around his bed side when death occurred. Mr. Price was a good farmer and neighbor and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. We extend our sympathy to the be reaved family. A Fiutcxn. the errs: mrsa OF i'L'RL'35 TSi f?Y dig 3a I Scrofula is but a mod:fled form of Blood Poison and Consumption. The paicnt who is tainted by t tlier will see in the I child the same disease | manifesting itself in yA\ Tk j the form of swollen J*ty* S glands of the neck and ^' | throat, catarrh, weak Al jj eye*, offensive sort.. and abscesses and of- ,. ?. i ten Units while swell- o j. in^ ?sure signs of / Scrofula. There may ,y 1'1 *.-A? I benoestern. isignsfor* \f * ^ a long time, 1 >r the disease develops slowly in some cases, but the noison is in the blood and will break out at the first favor- | able opportunity. S. S. S. cures this wast- i ing, .? We make no charge whatever for medical adv.ee. THE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO.. A. LAW1A. GA. Come to Lee's Drug Store to i get any and all kinds School Books and Supplies. FEATHEliS WANTED. I want to buy 100 pounds goose feathers. W. VflOtMIL Smithtield, N. 0. I have on hand a full supply of bugging and ties. W. M. Sasoehh. Winter Goods, I carry a full line of Dry Goods, Shoes Notions, Hats, Tinware, Groceries, Canned Goods, and will sell cheap for cash. Good Shoes a Specialty, A Country Produce bought for cash or barter. Don't forget nie when you come to town. J. W. CANADAY, N24-1111 BENSON, N. C. STORE AND DWELLING FOR SALE. A desirable store and dwell ing house and lot f r sal , or will exchange for a farm. The store room is 20x36. The dwelling attached has four rooms all well finished. The house is situated in a desirable part of the town of Selma. Apply to Mrs. J, E. Creech, O30-2m Selma, N. C. FURNITURE SOLD FOR CASH OR ON THK INSTALLMENT PLAN. BUGGIES Sold for cash or on one or two years' time. Next door to Cot ter. Underwood & Co. j. A. Morgan, ? 02btf SMITHFIELD, N. C. WATCH THIS SPACE for next week and see what W. L. 1A/OODALL will have to say about the many bargains tl at he is now offering. His counters are piled high with USEFUL X GOODS that you need and all can buy, as he has marked them to hard-times prices. I, 1| DON'T FAIL TO SEE MIS : ! SOUTHERN MADE ? ! j j for SOUT ~'RN MAIDS FOR 91 ?SO. KVKltY PAIR M'AHRANTKO. I 1 1 -J-! '. 3 Prices Reduced on Jlillinery, LADIES' UNDERWEAR, CAPES AND JACKETS, BEARING OUR PART. We are sharing the reverse of short crops and low price* with our customers by selling goods at less profit than any furniture house in this part of the Stale. Better Goods for !.ess Money, OUR MOTTO, thereby enabling he people to buy the same goods for the same quantity of their produce. See our Ladies' ^ Rockers at a Oak Bureaus, (t A *7 CT French Glass, x ,r ? * ^ One hundred other things prop, rtionately cheap. Yours for business, The Smithficld Furniture Co. I \A/inter Goods. ^ i ==== * Jj^ Big Scock of Dry Goods, Dress Goods and Trimmings, ^ S NOTIONS AND HATS. m Shoes to fit and suit everybody. Dress Shoes a j# j M specialty. ? % Clothing sor Men, Boys aRdCMkircn $ T. ? It will please you in quality and price. B ^ The ladies are invited to examine our new millinery. ? For the next GO days we shall sell many goods at I Jo cost in order to reduce our stock. All goods sold at jj reduced prices Now is your time to get bargains. i SETH ALLEN & BROTHER. 1 *j BENSON, N. C. * j ^ X 28-1 m jj. NEW FALL GOODS, My new stock of Dry Goods, Notions, Millinery, Cloaks, Capes, Shoes, Hats Caps, Clothing and Gents' Furnishing Goods is now complete and up-to-date in each depai tment IN DRESS GOODS, I have a full line of the latest weaves and colors in dresB goods. Aho a full line of trimming in silks, velvets, gimps,, braids, jets and applique. SHIRT WAIST GOODS, My line of shirt waist goods is ' bang-up." I have a nice line of silks, flannels, all wool Albatross, Pennies. All in beautiful shades. My-Millinery Department is Full and Complete. I have put in a full stock of the latest shapes and colors for fall and winter. Also full line of CAPS for misses and chil dren. Ladies wishing anything in this departnn nt will find M iss Beckwith at her post ready and willing to serve them in a strictly t p-to-date st\le. ~SHOES, SHOES. JV SHOES, SHOES. tV I carry a full line of Zeigler Bros ' fin shoes for ladies, misses* and child en, the best shoes made for wear. Every pair war ranted. I also carry a full stock of other makes of tine shoes for men, ladies, misses and children, which are first quality and you cau buy them very cheap. CLOTHING! CLOTHING! 1 have put in a full stoc k of clothing of newest make-up styles in j all sizes for men, youths and children. Prices from $1 to $12.50 per suit. Also a nice line of PANTS fiom $2 to $5. Aso 1 have a good line of FINE.HATS, all colors, and a good line of GENTS' FURNISHING GOODS. Don't buy your troods until you get my prices, as I am sure that IJcan save you money, as I discount all of my bills and will give my customers the benefit of it. VI/. G. Yelyington, SMITH FIELD, N. G. COTTON iS HIGHER BUT PRICES ARE AWAY DOWN AT Hall's Hardware ? House. 4 Scs tbem ?pening their new line of Hard< ware, Stoves, Ranges, North Carolina Made Harness, Rubber and Gaudy Belting, Pure Buck Lead, Paints, Oils, Varnishes. Etc. Thanking you for your custom, E. L. HALL, B