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i . .. . 2 THE TAB HEEL, FRlftAYlIABCH 6, 1903. WEEKSVILLE. Correspondence of the Tar; Heel. -WeeksvilleN. C., Mar, 2. .;. There "will be a box supper at Salem Saturday night March, 14th, for -the " purpose of furnishing a library for the Sunday ', school. "We have one of the finest schools in the country, and it needs books for the children. -' We have one of the best school teachers in the ,r public catagory. She is up to date. jn,. every, particu lar and loved by all her pupils. -It looks as though the present session will continue ten months. The free delivery of mail is now in 4 effeet in . our community, though but few mail bqes have been put up as yet. " This is a great improvement; and is duly appreciated. ' V -J Many potatoes have , been plant- ,-ed here and therewould -be more truck of every kind, but . for the miserable transportation.' Our water way is the only ; way in wiiiuu . bu Biup our produce. JWhat we need is capital to dredge out the base of - Newbegun creek, or an electric railway line to other points. This locality is ; beyond ; a Ioubt, an excellent section for such A . J J T V . " -r - . -transporLauoa. , ; - . " . ." . . ., . r ' Our fishermen 'are now" getting their seins reay i for herrings. Several established firms are mak- Harveys Point yet stands at the - bead in potato , planting. .Davis and Berry are the, largest in .our section. Harveys Point is one of the finest farms for truck which we ; iave. G eorge JDavis dropped, by hand, fourteen barrels of potatoes, -in one day. " ;, . Rev J. B. Ferbeej will 'preach on vlhe sinfulness; of the church at bis next appointment His text will be "Thg Lord Is my Shepherd, J shall not want" i The public are ": invited. ' ;-' :t ? ' v. '--J- -.... A number of thefarmers around lere arejgoingfco try tobacco cul- v 4ure th& year. Ifthe test . proves uccef4ful a great" deal will be planted next year, r Mr. Wm. Symons. of Elizabeth City, visited us last ' week. f ' ' f ' , Miss Jessie Davis was the guest - of her parents in Elizabeth City, : last week . - . ; Mr. Victor Meafoof Norfolk, Va is visiting his Parents in this place Mr E.W. Daley spent a Part of last week on buisness. ' , Mr. C. H. Lowry and Miss Pattie 'Parker were married last week. Mr. George Palmer of Kehukee , is quite ill with lagrip. V C vwi. V Mil v. V . 'Sawyer gave a very interesting ad dress to the Sunday-school Sunday morning. ' ' : Public school ; teacher Miss Sobrey Hutson gives her bible class a very interesting 1 lecture every Sunday. She is an excellant teacher -and thoroughly in love "with her work. ,' - - Mr. Allie Coppersmith and wife spent Saturday with Edna Corbitts near Woodville. EAST LAKE. - i - -1 ' : V - -5orrespondence to the Tar Heel East Lake, N. C. Mar., 4th. Mr. Primrose was here last week ta adjust tbe insurance in the Buf - falo fire. He left for home Via. Columbia Friday Feb, 27th. ' Mr. J. W. Wishard and Mr.-Otto "Conner is here in the interest of the standard Pole and Tie comrmnv rambling the Blount Survey for iimoer. v Mr. Burnett from Minn., is still aiere rambling fdr timber. ' Mrs. Burnett the beautiful wife oi Mr, Burnett is visiting Mrs. J. -B. Pinner. Mr, W. .M- Hutton. and Mr. .Toa Conery who came very near Josing . iheir lives in the fire at Buffalo City have about recovered from their hock and have fitted up another Post Office and store, - Mr. E Conery, Sr. and Mr. J. J. Isler are at Buffalo City fixing the mill with the intention of starting up soma. i ' The tug Mclntyre was forced to go to E City to have her boiler fixed. ' ' . ' ; A - sad, occurence happened at Mashoes Feb. 26th., the little four year old daughter of Mr. ; Monroe Midgetts, 'while her mother went out secured a loaded gun and by some means it fired and blew the top of the ( childsr head off. When its mother heard the shot and went in the child was dead. "- Shad fishing is very, dull at the present but the indications are for a good fishing. yet. The Richmond Cedar 'Works is having a large ' lot of timber water ed at Xiake Landing. They have two skidders, alokie, and a small saw mill .there, and they are building up a little town at that place. Mr. E. Ludford the general manager at the works is making lots of impro vements. .. A colored man came very near having his hand cut off there last week."- - - - , - - Uncle Henry Twiford is prepar ing his pretty little farm at Sandyl ridge for another crop. . , . CORINTH. Correspondence of the Tar Heel. . Corinth, JO, Mar. 1. Miss . Cora Davis who has bee a visiting friends and relatives at Shawboro has returned home. Miss Maggie Saunders of Hert ford has been the guest of Miss Mary Webb. y There was a. very interesting party given at the home of Mr. Evan Cox last week. mx. uari uommander lias pur chased the farm of Mr. Tom Banks. ' ' Miss liate Davis ,has returned after & long visit to her aunt Mrs. D.'D. Raper of Hertford. AYDLETT. Correspondence of the Tar HeeL ; Aydlett, N. C, Mar. 2 Ackes and his best girl who were put driving yesterday Kad an unlucky and somewhat dangerous episode The horse in passingJaterfields uxruugn a puaaie oi mud turned the buggy over and threw them in to the slush. Mr. Ackes suffered a sprained hand, though the lady was practically uninjured. Juj.j James Sanders passed through our little town vesterdav with his handsome pair of horses; the quickest pair of animials in the county. ' ; VV. H. Parker :: also passed through town with his fine horses and best girl. .Farker and Wright who have been employed at Currituck shoot- xug ciuD are at npme again. They both are looking fat from the wild duck fare they have beenen joying. jur. , v imams unggs is very busy this season. ihe , hshermen are doing good. work this week catching eels ; f Miss Pattie Williams our charm ing young musician gave' us qgood music Sunday. The farmers are planting irish potatoes this week. Bev. W. A. Piland preached two very fine sermons Sunday; as usual . A Box Supper There will be a ' Box Supper at Salem ' School House Saturday March the fourteenth at eight o'clock proceeds to be used in buy ing a library for Salem Sunday School Public invited. PORTSMOUTH. Correspondence of . the Tar Seel. Portsmouth, N. C., Mar. 2. Mr. David Salter is about to finish his new fish house on the Carter rockhis wharf extends off into the main channel at the depth of about nine' feet of water." The steamer' Newberne will stop at this wharf, it . will- not only be a fishhouse but also a freight bouse which will make it very convenient for the merchants of this place; also the fishermen. We "wish Mr. Salter much success' and hope to see him patronized by , every one as he is mot only tryiug v to do something for himself but also his fellow fishermen. This seems to be our greatest trouble In v the past; no transportation. All the freight which came by the , way of Elizabeth City had to ' be stopped at Ocracoke which is 'five miles away. This also means aid to Elizabeth .City as the merchants can make better bargains than in Washington so let us all hope for Mr. Sa Iters success. The fishermen seem to ' be get ting down hearted as they are not catching many fish. That , is due to so much westerly weather. Miss Gertie Midgett is the guest of her sister Mrs. Dixon. WATERLILY. Correspondence of the Tar Heel. Waterlily, K. C, Mar. 2. There has been much damag6 this Month by ' windi" and we are glad to see it gone. Hoe- the com ing month will be much better. v. - , . . We are very glad to hear that Mrs. Julia Walker is . improving. Misd Bernice Hampton entertain ed her many friends pleasentlyto dayv:;7 Mr. T. B. Pool of Coroll was on the Island Friday. Mrs. James Brumsey passed through enroute Saturday for her home at Corolla. Miss Kate Pendleton spent Sat urday and Sunday at Corolla. Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Cunston ' and Mrs. Thomas Walker - was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Wallace O'Neal this afternoon. Mr. Curtis Gray and Mr. .Eddie Fate were at Water Lily Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Pierce Hampton spent- the afternoon at Water my. Mr. and Mrs. Bub Parker spent the day at Bells Island. Mr. and Mrs. George Brice were the guest of Mr. and Mrs. B.' J. Mr. Nathians Hay man has re turned from his visit to Corolla and report a grand time. Bumor says wedding bells are to ring at Waterlily to-night. , Ounning is about the thing of the past for this season. - We hope to hear from CoroDa as We see a letter from most of the other P. O. we would like to know if Corolla is asleep. Moyock. Corespondence of the. Tar-Heel. Moyock, N. a Feb. 30.- On the eveni. g of. February 25, t eight o'clock, Moyock AM. E. Church was the scene of ' a quiet but very pretty wedding, the con tracting parties being Miss Alice Bobeft Poyner "and Mr. William Hilary Creekmore, both' of this place. - To the strains of the Lohengrin wedding march the couple ap proached the alter, the bride at tended by Miss Bettie Burgess; of Shawboro as maid of Honor, and the groonvoy Mr. MarkHattfa way as best man. After Bev. J. X. Old hadl pronounced them man and wife. Mr. and Mrs. breekmore left the church to the strains of the organ, and the whole party proceeded to the 'residence of the brides mother, Mrs. Poyner. . , .. .. i. ....... . Miss Una Beese presided at the organ in her usual manner. - accomplished ' Missrs. R. W. Wilken's and W: T. Holt acted as "-ushers.- The bride and her maid of Honor wore r2S?5? grm conventional black. Both Miss, i Poyner and' Mr. and Creekmore are well popular in this vicinity. 1 The happy couple received many beautiful, and- useful " presents, which' testify. ,tb .the ; congratula tion and good swishes -f ottheir many friends. jV ; . " - ' . DURAMS NECK. .': Correspondence of the; Tar-Heel. Durants NeckN. C, Mar. 3. Miss Sadie Whedbee and brother visited at Mr. and , Mrs. Hardy Jones Saturday and Sunday. Mr. L. E. Harrell was at our hplace Monday on business." Miss Mollie - Lowr was the guest of Miss Nita Banks Satur day and Sunday. , Mr. A. A. Perry made a flying trip tf Elizabeth City. Monday, on business. , , - ' ' Mrs. Grace Davis is visiti friends at Woodville. Carolina Day was observed? here last Friday, Feb. 27. It proved to be a very enjoyable occasion. The building was very,: elaborate ly decorated with U. S., flags,, and evergreen. Mr. J. E. Lane and Mr. J.. B. Webb of Nixonton spent Sunday with friends and relatives here. ..Our fishermen down- on the Albemarle. Sound shipped about seventy five shads to .Northern markets. In Memoriam. Whereas our loving Father has removed from earth our well be loved brother Tunis L. 'Corbell: Therefore be it resolved,lst: That while we deplore the lost cf his earthly companionship, we look forward to a happy meeting beyond the graves. Besolved, 2nd; That we extend to his stricken wife and orphaned children our deepest sympathy in this their hour of bereavemenhr Besolved. 3rd: That a copy of these- resolutions be spread, upon the minutes of our lodge; a copy sent to the sorrowing widow of eur deceased brbther and a copy sent the Elizabeth City Tar Heel for publication. W. T. Gbiggs, ( A. A. Owens. Committee. W. A. Doxet. ( Death of Mrs. Morgan. Mrs.Buth Morgan died Saturday night at 2 o'clock. Mrs Morgan was a widow woman who resided ou Fearing Street in this City, She wasa consistent member of the First Baptist Church where the funeral services were" held. The remains were interred at Corinth N.C. Mrs Morgan leaves one son, Mr. Jessie Morgan. Died at Manteo. Mrs. Elisha Twine died at her home near Manteo Monday. Sh6 had been a- sufferer for some months, and the end was not un expected. Mr. Twine loses a noble and faithful wife. Two or three little children are without a fond mother and the community will miss the good woman. Colored State Normal School. A supurb.Musical Concert will be, given by the best talent of the Elizabeth City,' State Normal School, March 6, 1903 in Ihe State Normal School Chapel. The pre paration of the concert is under the management of J. L. Town send, instructor in the State 1 Nor mal School. The proceeds will go to the benefit of the Industrial Department. In this new - depart ment,' being estabUshed, . cooking, sewing and household economy are taught.' A building for industrial work is needed, as well as money to pay the instructors. The admission fee to the musical corictrt will be ten cents. If you cannot be present you are request ed to send as large a contribution as possible. The management has more than 230 young men and wo- a indent. Oh. ,tian citizens. The exercises o'clock p. m. will begin at 8 Dr. H. S. VlLLEY, .DENTIST Office over Citizens Bank- Office : 'Houra f m. to 5 p. m, .. J. H. WHITE, D. D. p., ' ;. 20 years practice,. ; DENTISTRY in all its branches." '"Offices cor. Main and Poindexter sts. " " J. B. XEIGH. PH. WTTXTAMS. LEIGH & WILLIAMS, ATTOBNETSriT-LAW, Practice in State and- Federal Courts.' Office over National Bank. I. M. MEEEIINS, Attoeney-at-Law. Flora' buildin, Elizabeth City, N. C. . D. EH. Stririgfielcl, -Attorn ey--.at- -Law, Manteo, N. G., Makes a specialty of investigating tjtles, making abstracts . and eon -veyancing. DR. S. W. GREGORY, ' mmmm- rmT Office in Flora's New BTg., Cor. Main and -Water Streets. Office ' hours: 8 b. m. to 6 p. m. v. vv. oAWiCKi n.D., I 16 years in practice of medi- $ O cine and surgery. - i OffirtA 37 TJ'en.Tinor of T-oaf tioot . f-, - Citizen's Bank. Phone 159. c no... win O,. k.- WILJj II. Jm m DR. C. R RIDDIGK, i mmm w w was Prices " Reasonable. Work a Guarantied. z Poindesier. f . . j J.L6J - BEST MARBLE BEST WORK Son Mother who had we best see about, a monument to mark dear father's grave. Mother Son why see the C. B. Mason Marble Co of course, you can get the iron fencing-there too. In fact son, they are in a position to furnish anything that the most exacting maywant.from thediminu tive tomb stone to the most ex travagant monument or mausoleum. So you, see Mr. Mason at once- C. B. Mason 'Marble Co. 59-61 Poindexte St. ELIZABETH CITY, NJ C. A Good New Year Resolu tion is to ' Play Pool on the Best Tables. -Drop into C. R. Grandy's delightful parlor on Main ... . street and enjoy a game on the best tables in town. C. R. QRANDY, Main Street. t RIVER VIEW HOTELI Conveniently - located. Only a minute to Main - ' Street or Depot. Best - meals in the city, 'and . Rooms second to none 1 RATES $1.00 PER DAT. V: Sr5HITH, v , , Proprietor. Qood 1 V , i.' are, hard, to detect you cansee the inside. It takes a ' 7 year or two to find out what you haye bought. ;- - ' ' " V ' e have searched 'til we have found a line that is JD. K, in every respect. They are solf and sleep-induct- , ; iagl "' ' ' - ' Our line of - , ' - y V Ghairs, Tables ; x rand Bedstead- Ml !l . i ... 1!J . 3 . '.4 -. ..: ... , :- :'..-..:'-.--.-.. : win Bun you in tju&iny ana Call toee our C. VV. STEVENS & CO., ' " Corner Poindexter and Matthews Stredtft '. to every lady have ' received FI '--ri TW T ... ., ' '. . rercaie wiucii wc ilc uu oaic at s a rya.ru less than stores unable Wto handlejCase lots could sell them ( - for. Ask to see therrL . "3 . : $ ;;-Tv5ftcEpwler Jk Go.y$ Furnishing a House is no easy thing until you have seen me. I have an elegant line of secondhand furniture which is unique , . - in design and ;repaied vso you can scarcely detect it from new fur niture. ;r . ' ' The AmazinO Lowricc at which I am sell this, is what gives the Jare tHAi. B ICYCLES A good bicycle shows its qualities whenever it is used. Those who ride for pleasure, or for business, soon see tne strong points ot a Q06t WHEEL: From start to finish it well repays the cost. Every day's use convinces of the wisdom pf , the purchase. GUNS.'; . Our line 9f Guns is unsurpassed in QUALITY and PRICE. Let us show you our line. Iybu don't want to buy a new one, we will pair Guns, Baby Carriages, 'SMmiiekMan;' DELIGHTFUL mi 1k mm u, . "We have an assortment of the;, best qualily of Perfumes that will surely prove an enjoyment to the ladies. The natural ' fragrance of sweet flwers, bottled and sojd for right price. t Yird 4 Rose,, UlacrHeliotrope, Sweet - Clover, Carnation. American ' Beauty, EtC.---These p'erfume artf v put up In 10c and 25o bottles, and guaranteed. ' , 1 DRS. GRIGGS & SOD, Vater St. MattFesses price. - s Ner.Stocl INTEREST V wjio wears VEK ASES of standard 3 6in ' "and a complete line of mouldings, patronage. " t mUKuAIN, Cor; Martin and Matthews Sts. - .GUNS repair the old one. Ve re Machines, Bicycle, Etc Elizabeth Xiti-C. PERFUME.7 4 known
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