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fhe recognized Oran of the Dcmocrafiic Party of EasSern North CaroUna. " r .--'5' ' r 3 r (. , J ' 4j a A) - . . " VOL! IX ELIZABETH CITY, NORTH CAROLINA, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1909. NO 4 MIT WITH Hatteras, N. C., Sept. 13th 1909 3tlr. H. B. Stqwe, one of our most popular townsmen, suffered a very serious accident this ..- morning in which his left leg . was broken be. tween the knee and the ankle. Mr. Stowe was engaged in assisting ""in' the transfer of a boiler' from the schooner Susie Muir to the factory of Mr. T7m. P. Nye at the time of the accident The boiler was being rolled along the wharf from the nd of the dock to the factory v and Mr. '43towe was Inside the boiler passing the rollers forward as the boiler 'was Teing moved along. By some means -the boiler got from under control of the men that were plashing it along and started to roll off the dock. Mr. Stowe seeing, this Jumped from the "inside and in jumping struck his leg against the edge of the iron and broke his leg. The frontal bone was broken in twp and was pushed clear through" the flesh to the ojitside, making in addition to the broken leg, a very bad,f flesh wound. A gas ,4ia -wllsIml&eaie Tr. Davis, of Buxton, who arrived in about three hours after the accident nd set the break and made Mr. Stowe as comfortable as possible. fThet doctor advised, pwing to the serious nature of the case, that Mr. Stowe be taken at once to the hos pital at Washington, N. C, which was done, a gas boat leaving with him for that point this afternoon. Mr. Stowe's many friends hope that his accident will not prove to be very serious and that he will soon be back with his family and Tiis friends in his usual health. Mr. R. M. Gaskins, formerly of Hatters, now of Beaufort, came up this week and spent serveral days with relatves here, returnng home on Sunda$ . Mr Theodore O'Neal, the muiscal genius of the Banks section came up Saturday and spent a few days with friends here. Mr. O'Neal can whistle like a mocking bird, sing like a nightingale and can imitate almost any musical instrument. In addition to Mr. O'Neal musical ablities, he is a fine story teller and his way of re lating some of his trips and adven tures is highly amusing and interest, ing. Mr. O'Neal has many friends at Hatteras, all of whom are always glad to see him. Mr. Bateman Miller, of Avon came down Saturday and spent Sunday with relatives at Hatteras, returning iome on Monday morning. ! Mr. J. W. Meekins, who has been away on a short busness trip to Nor folk, returned home this week. f The Southern Methodist church huilding that is to be erected in the Place of the old church building that "was torn down some time ago, was started this week and good progress is being made with the work. The aew building will be larger and more commodious than the old buildng, and wll be built on modern and im. proved Plans. : '. ' Mrs. W. E. Trotman, who has been visiting relatives at Norfolk for several weeks, returned home this week. ' " w Mr. Billy Stowe, of the Diamond Shoals light ship, came home this eek and will spend a short leave of -absence with his family here. Circulates CIDENT. THE JEWISH NEW YEAR The Jewish New Year began last Yediiesday evening at sun-set, and will oohttaue until tonight. . The places of business of the Jew ish merchants was "closed Wednesday night for the purpose of allowing the merchants to celebrate the event. ' The majority of the Jewish people of the city spent the holiday in Nor folk and Baltimore. SHOOTING ON TRAIN Officer L. J. Pritchard went to Nor. folk Tuesday.-and brought back to tWa eit.a; negro flamed Arthur Mo Key, McKey was tried before Judge Sawyer Wednesday upon the charge of shooting on a train while the train was passing through Elizabeth City, He was convicted and was sentenced to the roads for 12months. EAGLETS We exDect a large shipment of Shafers' Baltimore Mild Cured small hams. This is the nicest, sweetest and juiciest ham on the market Price only 17 cents per pound. Also a large stock of other hams, Lards, etc., at popular prices. Eagle 5rocery, Phone 145. BANK STATEMENTS We beg leave to call the attention of our readers to the Bank State, ments which are published in this issue . - These statements show that ur banks are in excellent condition. Heinz's Fifty-seven varieties, car. ried at Scott and Twiddy, Phone 72. Don't forget the vegetable Kingdom and if you need vegetables, Phone 72, Scott and Twiddy. PREMIUM FOR BREAD Aydlett Brothers Company offers a premium of a barrel of 99 flour for. the' best loaf of bread made from 99 flour. There must be six contesr tants for the premium at the Albe marle Fair. Don't forget the vegetable Kingdom and if you need vegetables, Phone 72, Scott and Twiddy. Our New Buckwheat has arrived Scott and. Twiddy, Phone 72. A complete line of Huyler's House hold chocolate, for drinking, baking, cooking and all kitchen uses, and other sweet things from Huyler s iust arrived Scott and Twiddy, Phone 72. SPECIALS vATOTHE HUB The Fnb has ari ad in this issue announcing some specials. It will be to the interest of, our readers to read this ad. carefully and then visit this ooDOrtunity to save money. ,. in the Best MISS SIVILLS DIED WAS INJURED BY A STICK The young son of Mr. and Mrs. Josh Dawson, last Tuesday while push ing a stick in front of him on the side walk, inflicted upon himself a painful injury. The stick struck an obstacle and gave him a severe jab in the stomach cutting an ugly gash. A surgeon attended the litttle fellow and dressed the wound. RETURNS FROM HOSPITAL Otis, the young son of Mr. and Mrs. Ju, A. Armstrong, returned Tuesday from Norfalk-where he has spent three weeks in a Norfolk Hos. pital . Otis, is rapidly recovering from the effect of an operation for appen dentes . EAGLETS We are selling agents for TEMPLE GARDEN FLOUR, the best on earth. Not what we say, but what you say about it. Try a bag and if you are dissatisfied you can return it or ex. change it for other flour. Eagle Grocery. Phone 145. . L. E. OLD INTERRED TODAY Mrs. L. E. Old died at her home in this city yesterday morning at one o'clock, , after an illness of several weeks. The funeral will be conducted over the remains from the First Baptist church this afternoon at 3:00 o'clock by, the pastor Rev. E. Stone, assisted by Rev. J. D. Bundy. The interment will follow in Holly wood cemetery. She is survived by a husband and two children, one an infant, scarce ly two months old, which is now in a critical condition. Mrs. Old was a most estimable woman, was well known in this city, where she was held in the highest esteem. Her untimely death is uni versally lamented. Her mother was summoned here more than a week ago to be in at. tendance at her bed side. Her father and sister arrived in the city to at (tend the funeral and interment. The sympathy of the entire comun. itv sroea out to the grief stricken family,. Our New Buckwheat has arrived Scott and Twiddy, Phone 72. A complete line of Huyler's House hold chocolate, for drinking, baking, cooking and all -kitchen uses, and other sweet things from Huyler's just arrived Scott and Twiddy, Phone 72. Homes in this TUESDAY Funeral services were conducted Wednesday afternoon at three o'clock over the remains of Miss Addie Sivills from the late home on Main street, by Rev. C. F. Smith and the inter. ment followed in Hollywood Ceme tery. Miss Sivills died Tuesday morning at three o'clock after an illness of several weeks. She was about 25 years old. She was well known in this city, where she was held in the highest esteem. Shewa.8 a most lovable young woman and her untimely death is .universally lamented " She held a position wth Mr. M. L. Sanderln in his insurance office for many years. EAGLETS We have secured Mansflelds Fine Creamery Butter, either in pound Prints or in tub, made at Johnson' Creek, Wisconsin. Evejy pound sold goes with our personal guarantee, money back, if dissaftisfled.- Eagle Grocery, Phone 145 Cornelius Whiting Kellinger, an old and respected citizen of this, died suddenly last week , at his home, 135 Duke street Mr. Kellinger who was stricken with paralysis, was in the 72d year of his age, and had leen a residence of Norfolk for 20 years . He was a native of North Caro. Una, and was born in Elizabeth City, serving in the Confederate army as a major In the commissary department. He was a Mason and an Odd Fellow and had a host of friends to whom the news of his death will be an unbroken shock. Mr. Kellinger is survived by his widow and one son, Frank W. Kelli. ger of Norfolk. He will be remem bered by many as a member of the street, sewerage and drainage com. mittee under the probition regime, and he was at one time prominently connected with local politics. Na fu. neral arrangements have been as yet made Virginia Pilot. A FAMILY REGULATOR Rexall Orderlies are unsurpassable for the use of children, old folks and delicate persons, as well as for ro bust people. We cannot too highly recommend them to all sufferers of constipation. We offer your money back if you are not satisfied. They are eaten like candy and do not gripe purge, or cause any annoyance what ever. Two sizes 10c and 25c The Standard Drug Co. ' Keep in mind our pure coffee, ground to suit the taste, Scott and Twiddy, Phone 72. Keep in mind our pure coffee, ground to suit the taste, Scott and Twiddy, Phone 72. WILL DRAIN LAKE Col. H. C. Carter spent aeevsrtJ days in the city this week. In speak ing of the drainage of Mattamuskelt Lake, Mr. Carter stated that the Lake will be drained-by the State and the citizens of Hyde County. He Btated that the railroad was progressing rapidly. ' r , G.W KELLIhGER DIED SUDDENLY Section. SCHOOL OPENS NEXT MONDAY SUPERINDENTENDENT SHEEP RE QUESTS THAT PUPILS ENTER AT THE BEGINING OF THE SESSION The fall term of the Graded, school opens next Monday morning and it is earne'stly requested that all "stu dents enter on the first day in order that the grading may be dohe 4is soon as possible and the actual work be gua. - It is advantageous to have' all the students then because a few- weeks delay means that the pupil will have to be assigned to a lower grade than if they had entered the first day and then the general rules and regulations are given within the first , few days and it is desirable that all theestuL ... dentg should become familiar: with these at the earliest opportunity. Af- rter your children have started to school see ithat they attend regular. tlx . if iyswi exiecti , th em tt.',joakja ; pro. j gresa . If you have any complaints to make, come and see the superinten. dent or the teacher in charge and in in almost every case you will leave with an understanding of the situa. ; tion that you did not have before going, and will be satisfied that the best thing is being done for your child, or if a mistake has been made on the part of the teacher or super intendent, it will be gladly corrected. By permission of the Board of Trustees, the time in which all stu. dents shall be vaccinated has been extended to November 1st, At this date all students who have not been vaccinated or had Smallpox will be suspended until the rule is complied with. Of course this does not apply to those students who showed vac cination marks last spring of whom there is a record in the superinten. dent's office. All the High School and Grammer School students will report at the new building on Road street, also the A division of the third grade. All primary pupils will report to the building on Harney street. All parents are cordially invited to visit the school at any time and you will be especially welcome at the opening exercises in the High school building at 9:30 o'clock on next-Mon- Jdayf mor(nin. Short addresses will be made by members of the School Board and others. Pupils are requested not to come to, the school grounds before 9 o'clock on Monday morning and thereafter not before 8:30 as the buildings will not be open before the hurs men. tioned. Respectfully yours, S. L. SHEEP, Supt. of City Schools. Heinz's Fifty-seven varieties, car. ried at Scott and Twiddy, PhJone 72. MILLINERY OPtNlNGS The attention of our readers called to the announcements of the Millinery openings which aopear in this issue. Our milliners have installed elegant stocks of the latast creation in head- Classes, September 15th and will con gear, and on Wednesday and Thurs.jfer with applicants at any time at day they will place it on exhibition tor inspection. SUPERIOR COURT NEXT MONDAY SEVERAL CASES OF IMPORTANCE ON THE DOCKETS. ONE MUR DER CASE. , Fall term of Pasquotank County Superior Court will convene in this city next Monday with His Honor Judge Ward presiding. The docket is a lengthy one and contains several important cases. The most important criminal cases are, State against Scipio Jennings of this county, upon the charge of se duction of a girl under fourteen years of age. This case has attracted J great dear of attention and has created a great deal of interest. There is one murder case on the docket, a negro upon the cbarge of. murdering another negro oh; the steamer City 6f MUford sJme time age., " Very likely the entire -week will bo consumed in disposing of he docket, -The following Is the.Jiry. Ustfi M. C. Savm, Harold S pVman, A. Powers. Fan! Fk WhiteV' Janrte Tern, pie Chas. Snowdeh, J. VV; Watte, hurstpetejtchard; -4 Jr,. .. jgaint JateesrGeOrWaters ; J. J 5 MaTfc; ham, Thomas Meads, Henry Raper, Monroe Godfrey, G. F. Johnson, Man. lif Godfrey, J. A. Parker, W. A. Pinner, G. W. Cartwright, H. R. Griffin, J. B. Walston, J. N. Hooper, Josiah Jones,. N. R. Parker, J. C. Simpson, A. J. Scott, Wilson Tern, pie, J. R. Cross, J. T. West, Dock Bateman, James T. Perry, A. W. Stanton, B. J. Forbes, David Simp son, Bennis "Vanhorn and. A. J. Jennings . EAGLETS. Just in Heckers Self rising buck- wheat, Flap Jack, Cream Hominy, Whole Wheat, Rye, Graham and SMperalative Flour Eagle Grocery.. Phone 145. HUGHES WILSON. Miss Bessie Mae Hughes of this city and Mr. Francis Marion Wilson, of Woodville were married Wednes. (day afternoon at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Hughes on Pennsylvania avenue at 2:30 o'clock. Rev. E. W Stone officiat ed. Miss Beatrice Wilson and Mr. James Wilson, sister and brother of the groom were the attendants. Mr. and Mrs. Wilson left on the 3; 00 o'clock train for a trip to Wash ington and other Northern cities. EAGLETS. New arrivals, package Currants and Raisins, Shreded Cocanut, Dried j peaches and prunes, fancy rice etc. at popular prices. Eagle Grocery, Phone l43. CURRITUCK COUPLE WED. Register of Deeds J. C. Spence last Wednesday united in marriage Z. Owens and Miss Julia Scott. They are both residents of Currituck coun tj. .INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC. Miss Helen Sheep offers her ser vices to the public as teacher of in strumental music. - The classes will be conducted at her home, No. 361 is.w. Main street. . NOTICE! Miss Helen Stone has returned to the city. She will resume fier Musio her residence, the Baptist Parson. age. Sept 11-18 I 5l i i - k ; v V -if '' ' f , -
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