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TRENTON MAILS.
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and Saturday* at 6:00 a. no.
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and F< id • ys at 6;o‘> a, m.
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D. 11, llrrritaoe, P M.
"cooiff OFFICIALS.
COMMISSIONERS:
J. Harper, 8. H. Moors. W. B. Islar,
Lsiris Byourn.
Clerk Superior Court. 8. K. Koouee,
Register of Deads. W. H. Cox,
Sheriff. D. H. Harrison,
Treasurer. Lewis King
C,»rouer, L. H. Mallard,
Surveyor, A. F Bscron.
Standard Keeper, Beni. Huggm*.
Public School Ex’r, Thos. J. w hltaker.
Trenton Locate.
fihad are becoming plentiful on the
Trenton market.
Dr. V. A. Whitaker, of Bonus, was
in Trenton yesterday.
Mr. Amos Heath, of Mayeville, is
attending court, and called to see the
Nkws.
Miss Julia Hammond, of Cypreae
Cre-k, is visiting friends sod relatives
in Trenton.
We are glad to report that Miss Fen
ny Whitaker, who has been so seriously
ill, is improving.
Misses Nettie Broaden and Sue May
Kni*ey, have been visiting relatives
and fjlands in Beaver Creek.
Ex Sheriff J. H. Bell, and brother T.
A. Bell, both of PollnkeviUe, were in
Trenton lest Monday on business.
Mr. *?. M. Hardy, of Institute, whom
we knew many ysaessgo, has been vis
itlng his sou E. L. Hardy in Trenton.
Rev. Mr. Benson, pseior of Jones
circuit, made a most interesting talk In
the prayer meeting at. the Methodist
church in Trenton last Wednesday
night.
Ws Havel been in Formed .that coun
terfeit nickles are in circulation in this
community. Keep a sharp look out
both tor the spurious coin the party or
pAitlee who are toying to twindle the
people.
The local editor of the Nbwb has
built him a small river boat and at the
suggestion of our friend. Mr. J. P. Brog.!
dsn. named it the 'EaptbrwCarou
jca Nrws.” It floats nicely and will
never sink.
Dr. Allan, tha celebrated medicine
vender, attended court tbie week. We
have known the Doctor for many years
and have always found him to b» an
honorable gentleman. We trust he
may have much success daring his so*
Journ in this lift.
The gold brick ewindltr is on the
road again. We learn from the Fayette
ville Observer that a gentleman in
Jnn< s*>oro, N. C., wee swindled out ol
about 33,500. Whsn the aforesaid gen •
t'emen app*« hi fur midst we would
suggest that they be. escorted to the
most convenient limb tied to the end
of a rope.
A special meeting of the town Com
missioners was hold laet Thursday
night. Among the boslutes transacted
was that looking to placing of lamps
on the streets of Trenton. A commit
tee wae appointed to correspond with
persons who deal in lamp goods and
ascertain their cost. We feel proud of
thia action of the comttJaokware, and
we know the oltliena of Trent-on will
vote them a debt of everlasting gratl
tods for keeping them out of the mud
and ditches of dark uighto.
1 ASTERN CAROLINA NEWS.
Mies Addlo C. Cox. of Catherine
Lake. Onslow county, is visiting
friends end relatives in Trenton.
Capt. Bobt. Hancock, conductor on
the A. aud N. C. Railroad, was In
Trenton Tuesday, witness in the Gray
case.
Onr friend Jim Smith, of the A. aud
N. C. Railroad, was in Trenton Tnes
day attending curt. Jim*, called to
see n*. and subscribed to the News.
We had the pleasure of a visit from
Mr. M. C. Hiuli >rdaon. Solicitor of thia
district. He told um that he was a
subscriber to nil the newspapers in his
district and by no moan* could make
the News an exception.
The Ladles Missionary Society, of
Trenton, held its regular monthly meet
ing in the Methodist church laet Thurs
day af'trooon. There was a rair atten
ds nee. and the services interesting.—
An Aid Bociety wae organized
at this meeting. We have many
women in Trenton who take
much interest In Christian work.
A most pies ant entertainment was
given at the Court House Mommy
night for the boneflt of the Methodst
parsonage. It consisted of singing and
instrumental music, lutarspersad with
innocent fan. The eiuging of Miss
Wlnd.ej was specially good. All did
well. The gross receipts were 39.71.
Dr. C. J. Mattocks, of n«*r Pollocks*
ville, attended court Tuesday, and
called on the Nxwa. He informed us
that be atUnded the tuneral. laet Sun
day In Onslow, of Andrew Hurst,
which was largely attended. About
eeventy-five Masons were in the pro
cession, and more than five hundred
people present.
The American Fertilizer Company's
managers are a nong the very largest
users of fertilizers, and know what it
takes io salt each crop, and manufact
ure these goods to do this. They also
make the highest grade of goods. See
N. C. Experiment Station Analysis.
Call on their agent, T. C. Whitaker.
Trenton N. C., and leave your order
for what you want in Fertil.Or, ha can
supply you. See his ad.
JONES SUPEROR COURT.
The Superior Court of Tone# County
convened leet Monday about 12 m.,
Judge Mclver presiding.
The Judge's cberge to the Grand
Jury was full and comprehensive, ex
plaining the lav in a wav easily under
stood.
The following cases were disposed of
up to going to press.
Sta*e vs, Arthur Koouee and Benj.
Haskins, affray and disturbing divine
worship, Dctcndsuts submit, judge
ment suspended upon payment of
coat.
BUtte vs. Frank Kinsey F- and A.
Continued.
Stale vs. 8.8. House, for murder. Alias
Judgement v«. Carteret county tor
cost in nine insurance casee.
State vs, Tice and Suit Meadows, as
sault with a deadly weapon. Not guilty.
State vs. Johann* Jnuee. for assault
and battery. Defendeut called and
failed.
State vs. J. F. Ballard. Defendant
personally recognized to appear at the
next term or court.
State vs. Nancy Holt, assault with
a deadly weapon. Defendant called
end failed.
State vs. Lsnra Hill, assault and
battery. Defendants dwcliaiged as an
insolvent.
ritatays. Harvey Andrews. Slaodsr,
Defondant guilty. Fined 3200 to be
paid by next term of court.
State vs. Jo* n Thigpen. Seduction
Defendant plead guilty. Judgment sus
pended on payment of eost.
State vs. Joho Thigpen, bastardy,
plead guilty. Judgemaut suspended on
pay meat of eost.
Singer Manufacturing Co. vs. Jas, 0.
Gray., Vardict in favor ot defended
Gray.
Jae. O. Gray vs. Atlantic and N. C.
Railroad. Com promised by awarding
tha plaintiff 3300.
A f AFER FOR OF f> BOPLE yANT THE NEWS,
TRENTON, N. C„ MARCH 24. 1897.
\ THE A. C. LINE
AVe have heard It rumored Ibat the
Atlautiu.Cosst Line will likely buy the
Wilmington. New Berne aud Norfolk
Railroad. If such a sale should bs con
sums ted we trust the Coast Line people
will consider the feasibility of extend
ing the road from Pollack* vllle to Klas
| too byway of Treuton. The rood
would pass through one of tbe most
i prosperous aud wealthy sections in
Eastern Carolina. Those who are ac
quainted with tbe farming Interests be.
tween Pnlloksviile aud Trenton know
something of the many large and val
uable forms through which the roed
would run. aud from Treuiou to Kin
ston, it would Dues through what is
known as the Beaver Creek section,
whose lends are rich and i reductive,
and where can be found many thou
sand acres of land in a high stats of
cultivation. At Kinston therxteuelon
would connect wiih the Greenville
brauchofthe Coast Line, thus givtug
this road a doable track between Wii
mingtonaud Norfolk. We believe this
would be oue of tbe host paying roods
io tbe state »f construe led along the
route proposed by tbe Nkws. If we
understand the mission of railroads it
is to do business, sod the larger the
traffic tbe greeter the profit. A road
through a barren waste or a impene
trable swamp inhabited ouly by wild
animals- cannot bs expected to add
much to its wealth.
If the authorities of tbe Atlantic
Cost Lins will taka the trouble to In
form themselves in regard to the route
we propose, we believe they will give
the matter weighty consideration; and,
should they become the owners of the
Wilmington, New Berue and Norfolk
road, will dud this ibe shortest and
mj*t profitable connection they could
possibly make.
We notice the following lawyers in
attendance at the prerant perm of
Court: Hon. F. M. Simmons of Raleigh.
1). L. Ward, A. D. Ward, Kerk
Stephen,C. H. Thomas, P. M. Pearsall
W. W. Clark, of New Berne; J. Q
Jackson, W. D. Pollock, N. J.Bouse, ol
Kinston; F. D. Koouee, of Richland*;
A. H. White, of Follockaville; aud
T. A. Gilman, of Jacksonville, W. G.
McAllister, Treuton.
- ! irnm-Ttr —
Cove I tempi,
Since the fair weather set in onr
farmers are all busy trying to make up
tha time lost during the rainy season.
Messrs L. F. Taylor, and f, W.
White, had the misfortune to loss*a
fine horse apiece recently, both aiml
laniv effected.
Mr. Jaws Garrett, of Dover, will
spend he spring months here, he ex
pects to spend the Summer among the
mountains, he is quite jolly, aud we
are glad have him among us.
Several of our citizens wars called
10 attend New Reroe Court this week,
and let me tell you. Cove it sxeemely
dull ou account of their absence.
Mips H’Ule Taylor, is visiting friends
in New Berne.
Miss Faille Richardson, who has
betD confined to her room for severe)
mouths, died Sunday morning. A large
number *»f friouds witnessed her burial
at. tbe old fornily graveyard Monday
after noon. Bha leaves a number ~f
relatives and friends to mourn their
loss, which we hope to her, was gain.
Gjqinerly Items*.
Mia« Nettle Kilpatrick, of Pollock*-
villa, is visiting friends aud ralatlvss.
gome of our farmers are plan t ng corn
wbll# snipe of them haven't broken
their land vet on account tbe extreme
ly wet weather. Live in hope, farmers.
It will stop raining some time.
Mr. J. W. Quinerly and hrother.
who wae burned out some time ago
will go to Aydftn to open again. Mr.
J.W.Qolnerly has gone to the Nor
thern Markets to purchase their goods.
We are sorry to tee this firm leave our
community.
There wka not any sevricee In tha
Episeonal church lest Sunday owl-ig
to the inclement weather.
Onr farmers don't seem to "take
side*" much with our bro. liemlaar of
Tuckahoe concerning the fertiliser quee.
turn, ns they are using U very freely
in ibis section of tbe county.
Hiohlands Item#.
Tbe people of this suction have pretty
generally settled dowh to work.
The death of Mr. John Brock has
coet a gloom of sadness over this com
munity.
Mr. F, D. Shaw has been visiting
friends and relatives in Dupilu county.
Hope his visit was pleassnt.
Tbe Richland* high school conducted
by Mr. G. V. Tilley is meeting with
much success.
The meetings ol the Adams Literary
Society are quite interesting.
Mr. William Berber has about com
pletsd his bouse.
The prayer meetings nt Adame
School House conducted by A. F. Scott,
are well attended end instructive.
Miss Ella Chadwick, has been visit
ing the family of Mr. J. A. Marsh burn.
Hope ebe e» Joyed her visit.
We have been having an abundance
ot raio, and Mr. EU Cox predict* a wet
year.
Joseph Green, one of our Hominy
swamp merchants, Is doing a good bus
iness
Maysville Items.
And yet it rains and tbe formers are
gloomy.
Prof. J. B. Collins, of near Polloks
vills, paid ns a flying visit last week.
W. F. Mattoks, an up to-date mer
chant of Miry Branch la preparing to
move his stock to this p'aoa. He
should advsrtise in tbs News.
Mr. B. W. Gillet end Bro. Elver,
make almost weekly visits to Biella.
Which onc.u the nearest?
Mr. W. H. Rogers, oue of Maysvslle’s
most handsome young mao baa both
ayes on one of Onslow's foireat Give
us e slice ofcaks Will?
Hog colers baa bstu among our hogs
for two years, will some of the contrib
utor* to the Xnws give nt a remedy.
Our Sunday School,-we are glad to
learn, wii] be reorganised the let Sun
day in April.
It will only be a abort lima, unless
some air in gam laws are passed for tbeir
i protection, that tbe partridge and quail
will be birds ouly of tbe past.
Mr. W. T. Cabo, accompanied by onr
old friend F. B. Lane of New Berne
spent several days at this place laet
week lu which lime Tote exhibited
some of his sporting '’stock.” Tobo
is a good -hot.
Mr. J, F. Maldee of Fowls, wae in
town yesterday purchasing his supply
of coal tar. says hs likes to plant corn
In March, that the ears grow larger
but the stalk doesn’t grow as toll as it
planted in April,
Maysville, N. C., March 20 1897-
Mr. Editor:—Blues' time Immemorial
there has baen a diversity in opinion
as to whether or not the moon has
any effect upon the Earth. This of
course we wii', leave to such Astrouo -
mars as wars Hereehel, Tyndall and
others of equal astronomical abilities,
but the point at which we are trying to
gat at le whether or not it hue any ef
fect upon growiog crops or upon seeds
planted at its dills relit change# Wva
heard experienced formers discuss this
subject and while one would say there
was a great difference ,another would
say that he had perceived none, and so
it goes, but this leaves tha rising gen
eration to follow along the same oH
rough hewn paths of thsir ancestors
with not a glesm of light upon the sub
ject . We think that onr exp«rimantal
officers should experiment thoroughly
upon this subject end if there be any
thing mlt ffivH it to the public. As
for ns we mtend to keep in tbe old rut.
plant in the moon, if it quite ralniug
time enough, (hey may call us what
they may, Lunatic or anil-Lunatic or
what not ws Inland to follow tha rules
as taught by onr fathers until some ex
periment! station sands us a bulletin
folio!moon*Jthsir changes and effects.
| Fir 'The sun he do move.”
1 IT. M. Collins.
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Death of W. G. Burk head.
After au Illness of several weeks Mr. -
W. G. Burkhsad, of Whitevllle, Co
lumbus county, died March 18th In
Raleigh at 12:1ft o’clock, at the rest
denes oLMr. J. Hs) Bobbitt.
Mr. Bulkhead died of Bright’s disease,
Hs went to Raleigh for treatment, but
the disease began to make such rapid
progress that his physicians saw that
he could not live.—News & Observer.
It Is with modi regret that we chron
icle the death of Mr. Burkhsad. We
knew him well, and hie dlspLiiilon was
always genial and pleasant. We traot
bis spirit has gone to the home of the
blest where disease never enters.
The President sent to tbe Bennie last
Thursday tbe following Dominations; -
Powell Clayton, of Arkansas, to he
envoy extraordinary and minister ple
nipotentiary of the United States to
Mexico; Win. M. Osborns, ol Massa
chusetts, Consul General of United
Stages at London; John K. Qowdy, of
ludlsna, Consol General of the United
States at Pans; Jos. H. Brigham, of
Ohio, to ho Assistant Secretary of Ag
riculture; Perry 8. Heath of Indiana,
to be First Assistant Postmaster Gen
eral.
The Mississippi river at Memphis,
Thursday oigbt, registered 34.2 foot.
The danger lino is 33 feet, and it is
thought that the water above will run
the river to 36 or 36 1-2 feet, which
will, so experionosd river men say,
overflow Arkansas as for as Crowley’s
Ridgs, forty miles Iron Memphis, The
most serious feature of tbe present size
of the river Is tbs possibility ot It cut
ting out a new had tor itself through
Crittenden county. Ark., and leaving
Memphis high and dry, or at least
leaving her on a shallow inks. Should
this happen tbe 33,000,000 bridge which
steeds ecro** the Miwssippi will end
at the new Eastott hank of tba river.
. Hews Items.
.Emperor William, of Germany, fa
•aid to be insane.
Repairs are being made on tha Meth
odist parsonage in Trenton..
A. E. Holton says' he » confident of
getting tbe Western distiict attorney
ship.
Tbs Norfolk Virginian reports tha
crop of peanuts in tight to be tbit
smallest since 1890.
The report from Bradstreet and Dan
do cot show any improvement in hue
ineas throughout tbe country.
The murderers of Pearl Bryan, Wal
ing and Jackson, wore hanged at
Frankfort. Ky, lest Saturday.
It is reported that Col. A. B. An
drews favors ibs appointmend of Chat.
Price, of Salisbury, to fill the vacancy
Caused by the death of Judge Seymour.
The Washington correspondent of
the Atlanta Constitution save that
“Tndge Russel has been given assuran
ces that if be desires the vacant United
States Judgeship io that Slate ha ran
have it.” The general opinion in Ral
eigh le that Govenor Bussell prefers to
he Governor, or rather that he will not
accept the fudgethip end fight it out on
the hue of being Govenor for the whole
four years.—Tbe News And Observer.
.M
For the News.
Brooks School.
The Instructors of tin Brooks School /
James City dietmt, rsquewta the pres
ence of lovers of school work, at tha
annual Rhetorical Exhibition, U. the
Bchoo] Building. Wednesday evening
March 319 i. at 7:80o'clock.
J. T Barber. j .
Mbs. M. A. Avkrette, { Id " l **
Miss Gubsie V. Moore, Organist.
Rheumatism Quickly Cured.
Altai having been confined to tha
house fur eleven days and paving out
325 In doctors bill* without benefit, Mr.
Frank Dolsoo or Sanlt Bte. Marl*-.
Mich., waa cored by one bottle of
Chamberlain'# Bain B,lra costing 2ft
cents and ha* not alnea b*eo troabl-d
with that complaint. For sale by J.
P. Brogd*u. *
NUMBER 6.