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VOLUME 1.
A WEEK 11 TRENTON.
Fnpls Coming and Being, and Vbat
They are Doing.
' SEWS ABOUT TBS TOWS IS ttMUI, ETC.
Earnest Windley went to Golds
boro Monday.
Leon Dawson, of Maple Cypress,
was a Trenton visitor last Monday
night.
Mrs. W. H. Cox attended the
marriage of her sisters the Misses
May, last week.
A change of ad for Newberne's
Big Dry Good House and Octtingcr
Bros., appear in this issue.
J. P. Brogden has a change of ad
in this weeks News. He is selling
his goods at and below cost.
If you want a hue horse call on
Lon Taylor, Trenton. He has got
’em and don’t you, forget it
Prof. J. B. Koonce and J. E. Mills,
of Richlands. made a flying trip to
Trenton last Saturday returning Sun
day.
Sam Dixon, who has been driv
ing the mail to Cove for some time,
left Tuesday morning for his home
in Person county.
At W. C. Kinsey’s you will find
an elegant line of China and Glass
ware, also a delicious assortment of
Candies and Block chocolate.
Misses Cattie Koonce and Lissa
Smith, who attended the marriage of
the Misses May, of Pitt county, last
week, returned home Monday even
ing. They report an enjoyable time.
Among those who attended ser
vices at Lee's Chapel Sunday, were;
Misses Ora and Birdie Koonce, Mr.
and Mrs. W. M. Coble and son Al
bert, L. A. Haywood and wife and
S. H. Windley.
Gen. J. B. Banks informs us that
a fine young mule of his had its leg
broken a few days ago just above
the knee. He thinks from appear
ances, that some hunter shut the
mule accidently.
The little r 8 months old child of
Henry Jenkins came near being
drowned last week at Wm. McDan
iel’s landing. It sunk twice before
its father reached it, but just in time
to save the child’s life.
Rev. Mr. Hines, of the Presbyte
rian church, PolloksviJle, preached
an interesting sermon at the old
church last Sunday morning. He
announced preaching by one of their
ministers at Trenton, every third
Sunday.
With pleasure we thank T. J.
Wilson for a half bushel of the fin
est Georgia Yam potatoes we have
seen this season. It took just twen
ty to fill the measure heaped up. If
anything does cheer an editor's heart
it is to be remembered by his friends.
A popcorn party will be given in
the Academy chapel by the ladies
of Trenton, next Thursday night for
the benifit of the Methodist church.
The girls will pop the corn and
the boys they will pop the —well, I
guess the giris will. find out before
they leave. A small admission fee
will be charged, and refreshments
served. We trust the entertainment
will be most liberally patronised, be
sides aidigg a worthy cause you will
spend the evening pleasantly.
The ladies of the Womans Miss
ionary Society throughout the
Southern Methodist church are ob
serving this wefckas one 6i prayer
and self denial Meetings are being
held every night ht some house in
Trenton. Mrs. N. B. McDowell vice
president, in a letter in the Advo
cate says:
"O sisters, let us consecrate our
selves anew daily; let us send a uni
ted volume of petitions to the throne
of God for purity of heart, for en
lightened seal, lor greater love to
God and man, and for a devout ac
tivity that forbids one being “at ease
In 2mo>”
EASTERN CAROLINA HIM
Basil Morton died at his home;
three miles from Trenton last Wed
nesday morning of paralysis. He
was first stricken some three weeks
ago, and had two attacks alterwards,
the last proving fatal. Mr. Morton
was in his bad year of age, and had
all through life been an industrious
and honorable man, and in his last
hours left behind the evidence, best
of all, that he was ready to meet the
great Judge. He had been for sev
eral years a consistent member of
the Methodist church. He leaves
an aged wife and two children to
mourn the loss of an affectionate and
kind husband and father. All that
was mortal of this good man deposit
ed in the grave last Thursday after
noon to await the resurrection morn.
Last Friday was a big day in
Trenton. About 200 hundred bales
of cotton were sold on the market at
prices from 20 to 25 {joints higher
than any other market in the United
Slates. Prices ranged from 5 to
5:60. We baked Mr. Mcares, buyer
for Sprunt & co., of Wilmington,why
are the high prices paid on the Tren
ton Market. He told us he could
not give any cause for it, but it was
a fact that cotton brought more
money in Trenton than any other
market he visited. He added, how
evere, that the grade of cotton sold
was unusually good,—the farmers
seem to take more pains in picking
it out. There is no doubt of one
thing. Trenton is the place to sell
your cotton if you want the best
prices.
Jones County Land-
The lands of Jones county are not
ed for their productiveness and adap
taion to the growth of almost any
crop, and we believe the time is not
far distant when lands in this county
will so 11 for large prices. So, we say
now is the time to buy, while prices
arc low, and you have a pick of the
choice places that may be purchased.
What we want and need, arc farmers
with energy and experience, men
who understand farming on the in
tensive plan, for the land is capable
of almost unlimited possibilities.
A gentleman from Marlboro coun
ty, South Carolina, where fanning
lands are worth from S2O to SSO per
acre, was in town last summer, and
informed us that the lands of Jones
county were as good as those of his
county, and what we needed to make
them as productive was practical,
energetic and experienced farmers.
Men who were not afraid to work.
What we most desire is to interest
those who may want to invest in
lands to come and inspect for them
selves, for we are not afraid of the
result There are many tracks of
land that can be bought in Jones
county, all good, but some more
conveniently located than others and
consequently more valuable. We
refer more especially to the Red
mond lands lying near Trenton.
The location of this property makes
k peculiarly desirable because of its
convenience to transportation,
schools and churches, and' we call
attention especially to'this property.
We will give any information desired
about this land and invite you to
come and see for yourselves.
A~BoIT Theft'
A, B. Royal, an agent for bed
springs, missed his valise from his
buggy last Wednesday afternoon,
which was standing in the back lot
in rear of Brogden's store. He at
once secured the services of const
able Jno. M. Amyett, who following
a due already obtained, arrested the
thief, Jno. Daniels, col., near the res
idence of J. P. Harper, 7 miles from
Trenton. Daniels had c4m« to
A Paper for Plasses of 'ffao |_atest Jlews.
TRENTON, N. C., WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 1f197.
town in a buggy with Dave Little
ton, a white man, and on their re
turn the valise was not discovered
by Littleton until about three miles
from Trenton, who suspecting some
thing wrong, threatened to throw it
out of the buggy, but the negro told
him it was a preachers valise. Just
before Mr. Littleton arrived at his
home he saw the pursuing parties
coming, and when he drove up to
his gate, Daniels jumped from the
buggy, grabbed the valise, and start
ed in the direction of his home, a
half mile distant. Amyett followed
in close pursuit and overtook Dan
iels about three hundred yards from
where he left the buggy. Seeing
he was pursued, he stepped acrose
the ditch just before Amyett reached
him, and set the valise down in the
fence corner. When arrested hy
the officer, he denied any know!
edge of a valise, but afterwards went
and got it and stated thet it belonged
to a Methodist preacher. Mr. Roy
al, who was also present, indentified
the property as his, his name being
found on his clothes, etc. Daniels
was taken before C.C. Smith, Esq.,
for preliminary hearing. The evi
dence being sufficient, the prisoner
was required to give a SSOO justified
bond, for his appearance at the
spring term of Jones Superior court,
failing, he now languishes in jail.
Pollolcsville Items.
Misses Billie and Ora Koonce were
viniiiny: friend* in Polioksville last Sun
day.
Mica Magsrie Howland ia visiting her
cousin. Mia* Ora Wsuou.olThis place.
Rev. Mr. Isler filled hi* regular ap
pointment in the Presbyterian church
Here last Sunday. Hu preached two
very able sermons.
Mrs. Lina Land of New heme, was
visiting her parent* here last week,
for aud Mrs. F. M. Bowden.
J. B. Bender with Mrs. Meddle Brew
er epent last-week visiting his parents
m Ouslnw. While on New river bh
had quite a due lime shooting such
game as deer, wild geeae, squirrels and
birds.
We are having remarkably fine
weather and the farmers are takimr
sdvantage ot it and housing Uieir crop
very rapidly.
Cotton sold in Trenton last Friday
as high as 5.60 and 011 Saturday fit this
placa at 5.40. We cannot aeo any rea
son for any such discrimiualiou in fa
vor of Trenton cotton.
Elder Rot.a held quarterly meeting
at Lee's Chapel last Saturday aud Sun
day. Quite a large crowd attended t.u
Sunday, the house wouldn’t hold more
than two thirds of them.
Mh* Retell Mills, one of Onslow's
fairest damrhtsrs, was at church last
Sunday and inhumed us that she was
teaching school at Tabernacle church.
Don't forget to call on Render Bros.,
while in Pollocksuille. They can save
you money on soma things. Such as
shoes, single coats and pants, domes
tic check dress goods, overalls, shirts,
collars, cuff- jewelry, etc. Call aud
be convinced.
1. H. Barms ia still improving his
property. He ia now having a d;uing
room and kitchen built, which will add
greatly to the convenience aud looks
of bis house. J, 8- Koonce in the builder.
Statement.
In accordance with Section 713 of the
first volume of the Code, 1 hereby make
the following Statement of money aud
ited bv the Board of Commissioners for
themselves from Dec. Ist, 1896, 10 date
to wit:
J. P. Hamer, chairman, 15 days
at 18.00, *30.00
To 90 mllea at 5 ct*. 4.50
8, H. Moore, to 10 days at *2, 82 00
To 48 mllea at ft cte, 2 40
W. B. Isler. to 16 days at |2. 82.00
To 90 miles at ft cts, 4.60
Lewis Bvnum, to 11 days at *2, 22.00
To 166 mile* at ft cts. 8.25*
J. H. Bell, to 7 days at *2. 14 00
To 84 milaa at 5 cts, 4.20
Total, #153.85
No unverified accounts allowed.
I, W. H. Cox, do hereby certify that
the above la a tree and correct state*
nient.
This Nov. 23d, 1897.
W. U. COX, Beg. Deed*.
WHY COMPLAIN?
When Hist dollar of yours will buy more at my store than ever before.
1 know you are netting low price* for your cottoo. bnt i regulate my
pricss accordingly, consequently l am selling my goods at
SACRIFICE PRICES.
Worsteds, from 10c tnftOe per yard. Onting. sc. Check Homespun, 4c.
Usd Flannel. l«c. Cautle Flannel, Bc. Table Otlcloih. 20c yard. Velvet
vary low. Shoes. 25c pair, Knitting Cotton, 15c package. Undershirt*,
20c piece. Blankets. 60c to #I.OO pair. Roady Made Shirts, 23e pair
Mso's Hals, 25c to #I,OO. Caps, 25c to 60c.
A few other goods that are going low. Starch, 5c lb. Black Pepper, 10c.
Shot, 7c lb. Coffee, 10c lb. Hood Mola°«e*, 20c gallon. Chairs, 40c tosoc.
aaASY &C4MW oxkOTsexsrea
IS GOING AT COST.
DRUGS of all kind will be found at my suira.
Boat load of FLOUR Just received from the mill.
Delay Ofttime Proves Fatal,
80 call at once and be supplied.
J. P. BROGDEN. Trenton, N. O.
JOHN ROBINSON'S Ten Big Shows ni«y not be found at the
Maysville Supply Company’s
-STORE-
Wbeie you will find the Largest aud Best selected Stock of
General Merchandise,
to be found in this section of the country What they have instead of the ELE
PHANT is Rock Bottom Prices on LOW PRICES AND BEST QUALITY,
THEY DHST COMPETITIOJS.
Their lias of DBY GOODS’” sse* and the classes, and contain*
WOOLEN DRESS GOODS from 9 to 60 cts per yard.
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In speaking of O U ATSQ they dreed no couipetlton. They know
what their custom- DUvUiO ers need in this line. Best goods at low
est prices, aud they have them In stock. When the North Winds howl don't
forget them. Their
/'“I 13 TT* T 3 T XT' bought from manufacturer* and im-
Ir i\ UU r j 1 HjO porters and are sold LUW. In eliort,
THE IK GOODS were BOUGHT FOR CASH and will be sold at price* to suit
the low prices ot cotton. Truly yonrs,
MAYSVILLE SUPPLY CO., Maysville, N. C.
FASHION SHEETS
FOR DECEMBER are in and can be had for tbe asking.
LOW PRICES for HIGH QUALITY
has mail* our Immense Busines, hence, we are better
.prepared than ever to offer these SLEDGE-HAM
MER REDUCTIONS.
2.500 yards Domestic* this week, 3Je yard.
5 Casts Men’s Solid Leather Shoes, worth #1 56 at 89c pair.
2 > Doaen Handkerchiefs, this week at He each.
Novelty Dress Goods, regular price 25c, our price 18c yard.
Men's All Wool Black Cheviot Suits, worth #6.50, oar special
price, #3 90.
500 Ladies Fine Fur Fait Walking Hats, worth, and are cold
by other Milliners at #I.OO each, our price this week, 48c.
ECONOMY IS WEALTH
Uewbem’s BigDiy Gaik Bargain House
oxvosxra sposw obfxob
G. A. BABFOOT, Manager.
Largest Stock,
Greatest Variety.
Best Quality,
Lowest Prices
W ME FQVEfi iS„ SECTI6E.
Miller's Agent for two of the largest Flour Mills in this country.
#F3|Kir direct from the Refineries.
IFOur Good* are bought front first hands, saving the middle
man’s profit, sad we sell at Manufacturer's Prices.
Our Dry Goods Dmrtmwt *t2sS££sSEßSi
fabrics for Bpriog an# Bummer wear, with everything neoeasary for
Comfort.
Our Shoe Dspartnuet Bbo —™ ,o,i " hl »
i J. H. HAfcKBURN,
(Buooessora to Stohfrura £ Willett.)
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