The Wilson Advance.
WILSON, X. Q, April 30, 1891.
A pic-nic will be held at Barefoot's
mill to-day. ''
Rev. R. P. Pell acceptably occu
pied the pulpit of. the Presbyterian
Church last Sunday morning
We
are ylad to know that Mr
and Mrs.
Pell will probably make
their future
residence here.- I
ayettevule ()b-
sever.
The races. on Tuesday arc the first
of a series that will beheld in Wilson
in the near future.? We believe such
tend to increase the interest in tine
stock, and are to be commended.
Especially is this true when they are
held under the auspices of the best
citizens of Wilson, as in the present
case.
A hay ride was enjoyed on Satur
day night by the young people.
Those who participated were : Misses
May Gay, Marie Rufhn, Julia Gay
and Mary Blount Tredwell; Messrs.
S. A. Woodard, J. M. Wagner, Will
Green, R.'E. and Arthur Copeland.
Mr. George Rowland was along with
his hand organ, and made "the wel
kin ring" with lively, music, ground
out to order. It was a merry party,
and it may be truthfully said they
"woke up the town."
There" is some talk of reviving he
Wilson baseball "club this season.
Everybody is yet proud of the club's
record-in the season of 1B8S, . and
are anxious to hurrah for the boys
again. The -material for the finest
amateur club in the -State is right
here! and the boys should do some
thing. ' Mayor George D; Green has
generously ottered to donate a park
for the boys on Park avenue, if the
boys will organize, and go to playing
ball. The" boys should accept his
proposition,
comers.
and play to defeat all
W. R. Henry
son, has been
the literary
Esq., of Hender
invited to deliver
address ' at the
commencement of Wilson Collegiate
Institute, on June 3rd. He has ac
cepted the invitation and will be here.
Prof. Warren always has a good
speech for this occasion. He has
made no mistake this time. He is
fortunate in securing the presence oi
such a talented and brilliant speaker,
and Wilson people may congratulate
themselves upon the .Opportunity ot
hearing Vance comity's eloquent
son. Mr. Henry will meet with a
warm, cordial reception?. ;
The case Batts vs. Baily and Crow
ell, which was moved from Wilson
to Nash county, conies mp for trial at
Nashville today. Much interest is
manifested in it. It was moved from
this county upon the affidavit. of the
plaintiff that she did not believe she
could get a fair trial on account of
the personal popularity of Sheriff
Crowell and the influence of Mr.
Bailey, who had been Wilson coun
ty's representative in the General As
sembly, and is a man rjf wealth and
power. The plaintiff is represented
by Messrs. John F. Bruton, of Wil
son, Bunn & Battle, of Rocky Mount,
and Aycock' & Daniels, of Golds
boro; the defendants by F. A. and
S. A. Woodard, of Wilson.
Notice Alliance Men.
There will be a called meeting of
the Nash county Alliance on the third
Monday in May ( 1 8th) at the Court
House in Nashville at thc-iiisual hour.
J. H. Exum, President
S. R. Hiu.iard, Secretary.
The Meeting Closed.
The senes of nieetiegs . which have
been conducted in the Baptist Church
here by Rev. H. W. Battle.the pastor,
closed last Saturday night. There
were nine public professions and four
accessions during the meeting. It was
a glorious meeting, and did much
good. Mr. Battle is decidedly one of
the most brilliant men who has ever
spoken in Wilson. Words fail to de
scribe the power, beauty and brillian
cy of his sermons: The Church was
thronged by people who eagerly lis
tned to his magnetic utterances.
Wilson people are proud to have such
a man amongst them.
Under date of April 24th, Mr. A.
N. Daniel writes the Raleigh Biblical
Record'er as follows:
"Bro". 'Battle commenced a revival
last Sunday a week ago, and will close
to-night. I he attendance has been
good, aud several have professed
faith in Christ. The members have
been drawn closer together. Bjo.
Battle did all the preaching, and right
here let me say that he is the best in
the'State. (I don't except Raleigh.)
Bro. Walter Parker spent a few days
with us. I Ie was converted a short
time ago in a meeting 'held by Bro
name ai vvarremon. it am-our
hearts good to see a man so full of
tire and zeal for the Master. I hope
.1 .1 .1 Mil
anu pray mat ne win oe a great pow
er tor the Lord. He preaches wel
now."
It was my good fortune to spend
last Sunday in the beautiful little
town of Wilson, and, hear two of the
best sermons I ever heard in my life.
They were preached by Brr. Battle,
the pastor of the Baptist church.
They were simple, eloquent and pow
erful. Bro. Battle has been carrying
on a protracted meeting in his church
tor the last ten days, without any
help, doing all the preaching himself.
Two services are being held every
day, and they are largely attended.
The meetings are being wonderfully
messed. Many have made profes
sions of faith in Christ, and the mem
bers are being greatly revived. The
meeting is still" going on. Let us all
pray that God will continue to bless
it. The members of the church are
very proud of their pastor, and well
may be, for they have one of the best
in the South. F. W. , Hancock, in
Raleigh Biblical Recorder.
The nine public professions do not
represent more than one half of those
whoAvere reached and touched by the
meeting. Many expressed themselves
as satisfied who are not prepared to
join any church just yet. Next Sun
day night the ordinance of baptism j
will be admistered to seven or eight 1
persons in the baptistry of the Mis
sionary Baptist church.
For Sale. One second-hand iron
L safe, fire-proof. Call at this office.
F.KTINEXTLY PERSONAL.
People Yon K
low,
to
Will Know,
Know.
or Ought
Mr. Silas Luca
is in Nashville to-
day.
Mr. L. F. Lucas, of
Lucama, was
in town yesterday.
Miss Alice Brooks, of Black Creek
was in town last Friday.
Dr. J. A. Stevens, of Clinton was
in town last Friday night.
Miss Mattie Hadley is visiting Miss
Mattie Wright, of Tarboro.
Mrs. E. P. Griffin returned last
Saturday from a brief sstay in Rocky
Mount.
Messrs. Frank Wilson and Austin
Williams, of Tarboro, were in town
Sunday.
Miss Susie Porter, of Tarboro, is
visiting the family of Dr. Nathan
Anderson.
Mr. Geo. D. Best and William
Bryant of Fremont, are attending the
tobacco sale to-day.
Preston Brooks, of Black ' Creek,
was in town last week, the guest of
Mr. R. E. Copeland.
Miss Josephine Purvis, of Hamilton,
is visiting her sister, Mrs. V. L.
Stephens, of this place.
Mr. W. S. Mehaffey, of Atlanta, who
brought Ca-ser Wooten here, left
yesterday for his home.
Mrs. J. W. Harper, who has been
visiting friends here left last Saturday
for her home in Southport.
Dr. E. K. Wright returned last
Saturday and can be found at his of
fice in the Central Hotel building.
Mr. W. F. Thorne, owner of the
celebrated stallion, "Ulmar," arrived
Monday and will be here this week.
Mr. Chas. C. Couper, of Norfolk,
Ya., is in town. He represents the
marble yard of Mr. John D. Couper.
Messrs. R. G. Briggs and Walter
F. Woodard returned last night from
a flying trip to Henderson, Oxford
and Durham.
Mr. Frank Pippcn, of Enfield, was
in town yesterday. It is rumored
that he is interested in a large real
estate deal here.
Mr. J. W. Carlton, of the Faucette
Tobacco Co., and J. B. Walker of
Durham, arrived last night and will
be on the breaks to-day. -
Mr. Kinchen Batts, of Elm City,
one of the oldest subscribers and best
friends of the Advance, called to see
us on Monday.
Mr. Nestus Uzzell, of Seven Springs,
is visiting his sister, Mrs. William
Woodard. near town. We were glad
to see him Tuesday.
Messrs. John F. Bruton, F. A.
Woodard, Geo. W. Blount and Sheriff
Jonas W. Crowell represent Wilson
at Nash court this week.
Mr. Sam'l L. Adams, of Durham,
was here last week. He is one of
the cleverest men in the State, and
represents a good insurance company.
Dr. I. M. Ward, son of the late
Dr. D. O. W. Ward, arrived last
Thursday night from Brooklyn, N.
Y., and is now at his old home, Moy
ton. There is a change in the W. & W.
Railroad Schedule this week. Among
sonie other changes the "Shoo Fly"
train does not arrive here until 8:23
o'clock, p. m.
Mr. H. B. Watkins, the champion
(in more respects than one)' auction
eer in the world, of Danville, arrived
last night, and will attend the breaks
to-day. He will enliven the trade by
his entrancing chin-music.
Mr. Paul Branch, of this place, the
former-express messcnger of the Hal-
fax and Kinston branch of the W. &
W. railroad, has been transferred to
the main through line. He was in
town last Saturday and Sunday.
Stockholders Meeting:.
A meeting of the stockholders of
the Wilson County Stock Associa
tion is hereby called to meet at the
office of the Superior Court Clerk
on Tuesday, the 5th day May, at 1
o'clock p. m., for the annual election
of officers and the transaction of
other important business.
A. B. Deans, President.
Ho! for the Races.
- 'There will be two trotting races on
the grounds of the Wilson County
Stock Association, also 2 running
races on Tuesday, May 5th, 1891.
' The gate money'to be applied to
the improvement of the grounds.
The directors take occasion to say
that there will be no ..objectionable
features a$ there is no mdtiey or purse
offered on either race.
Ladies especially invited. Races
to be called promptly at 3 o'clock.
Admission, 25c. Ladies free. Di
rectors: F. W. Barnes, A. B.
Deans, W, F. Woodard, C. A.
Young, G. D.Green. R. G. Briggs,
Secretary and Treasurer; John Selby,
Manager.
0;ir Advertisers.
The Cash Racket Store has a
new adv. in this issue. "Did you
ever?" Read it.
Mr. R. E. Copeland has lost his
memorandum book. It is of value
to him, but to no one else The
Ss.00 reward lie otters ouht to
bring it.
Messrs. George D. Green & Co.,
have the "World's best" in ice cream
freezers the White Mountain. They
are triple motion the most economi
cal and cheap, too.
Mr. Tohn R. Rawls wants to sell
you anything you want in the line of
silverware, or musical instruments.
His repair department is in charge
of Mr. J. G. Rawls, a skilled jew
eler, and all work is guaranteed.
The Washington Life Insurance
Company is one of the strongest in
the world. Its policies art too many
things to mention here. See adv.
Where are you going for your
Spring supply ? is the pertinent ques
tion asked bv Heilbroner. A visit to
his store convinces you that you are
in a good place.
Young Bros, big Spring announce
ment has been read by every reader
of the Advance, of course. They
will tell you something new next week.
Black Dress Goods, Mourning
Goods, &c., in silk warp Henrietta,
D'Alma, Serge, Bege, Challie, Organ
die, India Linen, &c. See them at
IEvJl. Gay's.
CAPTURED!
"MURDERWILL OUT,"
AND CAESAR WOOTEN NOW REPOSES
IN WILSON'S COUNTY JAIL.
ThefMurderer of Mittie Strickland Captur
ed After Many Years Justice Will .be
Done Details of the Capture and Return
He Talks Freely Here's the Story.
On the night of the 23rd of May,
1S87 nearly four years ago the
town of Wilson was shocked by the
startling news that a murder had
been committed in the heart of town.
The staid quietude of the place w as
aroused. Inquiry developed the
fact that a negro woman, Mittie
Strickland had been shot and had
died almost instandy.
The place of the shooting was the
railroad crossing at the intersection
of Vance street, just below the resi
dence now occupied by Sheriff Jonas
W. Crowell, and almost directly in
front of Wilson Collegiate Institute.
The hour was between nine and
ten o'clock, p. m. It was said that a
negro man, Caesar Wooten, did the
bloody deed.
The Circumstances.
Mittie Strickland was a respectable
negro woman. She was employed
by Mr. Warren Woodard as cook.
She bore an excellent character and
was well thought of by her neighbors.
She had been down below the rail
road at a store, buying some grocer
ies, and was on her way home ac
companied by some friends. She
was met at the crossing mentioned
above by Caesar Wooten.
Two shots were fired.
The woman sank down.
She was shot through the left
breast, and in a few minutes expired.
Her head was held bv a negro wo-
man . who was with
Wooten disappeared.
her.
As
Caesa:
he-
ran
off some one cried out : ,
"Catch him !"
He replied : "I'll be d
-d if you
ever catch me !"
A reward of $200 was offered for
his capture. Various rumors have
since reached Wilson concerning
him. Several men have been ar
rested, but proved not to be the man
wanted. The years rolled by and the
killing was only a faint memory to
Wilson people. Many had forgotten
all about it; - .
The Capture.
Some few weeks ago Sheriff Crow
ell received a letter from Rev. E. W.
Bradshaw, a negro preacher who for
merly lived in Wilson. The letter
was from Atlanta, Ga., and said Cae
sar Wooten was in Atlanta, and that
he could be arrested. Sheriff Crow
ell wrote instructing him to arrest
him.
About the same time Governor
Holt received a letter from D. E.
Keith, an attorney of Atlanta, asking
about the reward. Alter communi
cating with Solicitor Woodard Gov
ernor Holt wrote advising the arrest
of Wooten and saying the reward
would be paid. So on last Saturday
morning Wooten was arrested.
The Arrival Here.
On Tuesday afternoon Sheriff
Crowell received a telegram from Mr.
W. S. Mehaffey, from Goldsboro,
saying he would arrive in Wilson on
the "Shoo Fly" train that night.
Somehow the news leaked out and
flew over town like wild fire. It was
in everybody's mouth. A large
crowd probably four hundred peo
ple, the majority black was at the
depot on Tuesday night. It was a
good-natured, curious, well-behaved
crowd. They were all anxious to
see the captured negro.
As the train stopped and the offi
cer with his prisoner alighted, the
crowd surged forward and some one
who caught a glimpse cried out :
"That's Caesar, sure !"
The police force were on hand,
and, with Sheriff Crowell, escorted
the officer with his prisoner up town.
The prisoner was securely hand-cuffed,
and offered no resistance. He
was taken to the Sheriff's office
where the necessary papers were
signed and from thence was taken to
the jail.
At the train Sheriff Crowell said :
"Well, Caesar, you are back
here."
"Yes, sir !" he replied, not attempt
ing to deny his identity.
The crowd followed up town to
the jail. The corners were crowded
and the sidewalks lined with people
eager to catch a glimpse of the mur
derer.
He was taken up stairs and secure
ly locked in a cell and left for the
night.
The Officer Interviewed.
Yesterday morning a representa
tive of the Advance interviewed
Mr. W. S. Mehaffey, the officer who
brought the prisoner here. He is a
member of Atlanta's detective force,
and a quiet, handsome gentleman, of
perhaps twenty-five years.
He says the Atlanta detective
force keeps a complete record of all
the crimes reported to it for which
rewards are offered. When the re
ward for Caesar Wooten 's capture
was offered it was recorded by the
Atlanta officers. They had been
given information not long since that
Caesar Wooten was in the city and
wereori the lookout for him.
Mr. Mehaffey says he was walking
along the street on Saturday morn
ing and saw him. He thought ;he
was the man and arrested him. The
man he arrested gave his name as
"John Clark." He was taken to the
station house and locked up and the
news of the arrest wired Sheriff
Crowell. There was some delay in
hearing from the telegram and the
start for Wilson was not made: until
Monday at six o'clock. The officer
and his prisoner traveled all night
arriving at Charlotte, N. C, about five
o'clock Tuesday morning. From
Charlotte to Greensboro.from Greens
boro to Goldsboro and from Golds
boro to Wilson was slowly traversed
and the prisoner safely landed in jail
here.
Mr. Mehaffey says his prisoner
gave him no trouble and made no
attempt to escape.
Not until Atlanta was left and the
journey to Wilson fairly begun did
"John Clark" admit that his name
was Caesar Wooten. He made a
full confession to Mr. Mehaffey,
which we do not care to publish
be-
fore the trial.
The Murderer Talks.
The prisoner did not appear to be
at all frightened when he arrived
Tuesday night. He recognized
many of the faces around him. He
had forgotten or did not care to re
call names.
Yesterday morning the editor of
the Advance called to see him. He
talked freely. He said he had rested
well the previous night. He gave a
history of the murder claiming it was
done in self-defense. We do not
care to print what he says as it would
have a tendency to prejudice his case.
After the deed was done he says
he left town almost immediately.
He went through Mr. Walter Wood
ard's field in the rear of Mr. Silas
Lucas' brick yard, coming to the
railroad just before reaching Toisnot
Swamp. After crossing the Swamp
he took the county road and went
through Nashville. At a country
store in Nash county he bought
something to eat. He left Wilson
with only fifty cents in his pockets.
He passed through Warrenton and
finally reached Dajiville, Ya., on
foot. He took the cars at this point
and went South, passing through
Greensboro, and Charlotte, and on
to Florida. He spent about one
year in different places in Florida.
Then he came to Atlanta, where he
has since resided. At the time of
his arrest he was working around the
premises of Dr. Winters, of Atlanta,
wno nas a residence on reacntree
avenue, the most aristocratic part of
the city. It is therefore almost free
from the presence of officers, hence
his security. He had been sick for
sometime, and on Saturday morning
was down town after some medicine,
when arrested. At' the time he was
accompanied by a negro girl, whom
he referred to as "Miss Lucy." .
In appearance Caesar Wooten is a
small, lithe, active, coal black negro,
under the medium size, of rather
meek, pleasing countenance. He
has not the face of a murderer. Be
fore the occurrence of the crime for
which he is now in jail he bore an
excellent character here. He paid
his debts promptly and could get
trusted for ten dollars worth of
goods almost anywhere in town. He
worked with different contractors
here, mixing mortar and carrying
brick. He helped put in the steel
cells in the jail here, one of which he
now occupies. He was born in Le
noir county, near LaGrange, on the
plantation of Mr. S. I. Wooten, and
is about thirty years old. He is a
married man, and his wife is now liv
ing in Kinston, N. C.
The Trial.
The case will probably be tried at
the June term of Wilson Superior
Court, which will convene- here June
1st, Judge Spier Whitaker presiding.
The sentiment here among the pris
oner s own race is against him
all want him punished for th
1 ney
crime,
if he
proven guilty.
Three Dunn Items.
The Young Manufacturing Co., of
Fayetteville,are moving their plant to
Dunn.
Mr. David Woodard, the clever
book keeper for W. B. Young Bros,
clothing factory, is in town, and will
make this his home. Wc w elcome Mr.
Woodard in our midst.
We have been informed that Judge
Whitaker appointed D. II. McLean,
Esq., of Lillington, successor to Col.
L A. Cameron, deceased, C. S. C but
he declined in behalf
Shaw. Central Times.
of Mai . Ii. F
Death, tine lteaper.
(SPECIAL COR. THE ADVANCE.)
Farmville, April 28th. Our
community has been saddened by
two deaths quite recently. On Fri
day, the 24th inst., of meningetis,
James R. Walls, the 12-year-old son
of Reuben and Elizabeth Wall. On
yesterday the 27th, quite suddenly of
heart disease Mr. Sherrod Belcher
one of Pitt county's most estimable
citizens, newassixtv eiynt years
old. B.
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with voice unimpaired. I strongly
recommend it to all singers. Wm.
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It has proved itself the most rcVnark
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TOBACCO
GOSSIP STIRRING IN THE
WILSON MARKET.
I I.SOX, Wilson comm . N. C, lias a
population of 3,500. Is on the Atlan;
tic Coast Line railroad, 54 miles
south of Weldon, and 24 miles north
of Goldsboro. Is centrally located
in the section that has in recent
years eclipsed the world in the pro
duction of Fine Lemon-Colored and
Mahogany Wrappers, Cutters and
Smokers.!
WILSON tobacco market.
Reported weekly hy E. M. Pace, -Manager
Wilson Tobacco Warehouse.
Wilson, N. C, April 25, 1891.
Last week we had several fair days
for handling tobacco. Breaks on those
days were heavy and prices good. The
cold snap w ill have a tendency to cnl
off receipts.
FILLERS
common, s 3.50 to
Medium, 6.00 to
Good, r. . . 7.5o to
Pine, :. 9.50 to
5.00
S.50
9.00
4.00
rAlvJrvfc.K.v
Common, $ 3.00 to $ 5.50
Medium 6.00 to S.50
Cood, 8.00 to 10.50
Fine t 11.50 to 17.50
CUTTERS
Common, $12.00 to $15.00
Medium 13.00 to 15.00
uuuu , 15.OO to 23.50
Fine, 20.00 to 28.50
Fancy,
WRAPPERS
Common Bright,
Medium Bright,.
Good Bright, . . .
Fine Bright, ....
Fancy BrigliT, . .
MA HOG ANY
Common
Medium
Good,
' Fine
Fancy,
C5.00 to 32.50
.$16.00 to $13.00
. 15.00 to 20.50
. iS.ooto 25.00
. 30.00 to 47.50
. 50.00 to So. 00
S 9.00 to $12.00
14.00 to 17.00
. 1S.00 to 22.50
. 25.00 to 35.00
. 37.00 to 55.00
Squire Ii
F. EnH
es, ot
Edire-
ccmbe county
day. I Ie had
was in the city yester
a load of tobacco on the
sales.
The sales of tobacco as reported,
is not what this market sold, but on
ly that sold by the Wilson Wr are
house. Add to the sales what the
Planters Warehouse handled will
swell the aggregate to over two mil
lion pounds.
The crop outlook in the upper
counties has very greatly improved
in the past two weeks, as we learn
from letters received The rain has
let up and they have been enjoying
some tine working w eather favorable
for out door work. The New En
gland Homestead in last week's To
bacco Journal, of Danville, Ya., says :
'No money crop to-day is in so
strong a position in every respect as
tobacco. If growers will only con
centrate attention on quality, so as
to maintain the present reputation of
our Eastern leaf, good prices must
prevail. This will be true even w ith
a comparative increase of acreage."
If there was any way to sret some
Concert of action among the tobac
co planters in cultivating the jimpson
weed in the icnce corners and on the
edge of the tobacco fields or
around the stable lot, the latter being
the best place, andas ' sooif,' as the
weed blooms insert some cobalt ev
ery afternoon and in this way you
can poison and kill many a fly and
thereby get rid of million ! worms
which are so troublesome and de
structive to the crop. "An ounce ot
prevention is worth
cure." So act upon
and you will be happy.
The census office
a pound ( 1
tl
principle
las issued
statement of the acreage and yield of
tobacco for the year 1889, showing
an increase over-the last census of
55,223 acres and 19,052,440 pounds.
The amount produced in Kentucky
has increased over 54,000,000 pounds
and there has also been a substantial
increase in North Carolina, Tennes
see, Ohio, New York and Wisconsin.
On the other hand f here lias been a
more or less serious falling oft in Vir
ginia, Maryland, Connecticut Massa
chusetts, Pennsylvania and Missouri.
These figures are liable to slight
modification in the final revision j
whi m has vet to be made. It Lives 1
0,14.0,- :
12", pounds against 140.701
acres 1
and 79,98s, 868 pounds. It gives j
North Carolina 97,055 acres and
426,247 pounds against M,2o5 a
and 26,986,215 pounds.
This !
Plain Enoiisrli.
A good deal is being said in our
North Carolina exchanges just now
about the efforts the Alliance is sup
posed to be making to break up the
Democratic party in this State.
There is just nothing at. all in this
talk. The Democratic party of j
North Carolina has endorsed every J
essential demand that has been made
by the Farmers' Alliance; and so '
long as that party is willing to stand j
by its endorsement of our demands,
there will, be no trouble, The Alli
ance is not a political organization in 1
a partizan sense at all. It is an or-j
ganization of the farmers ot the j
formers of the country to secure cer- j
tain definite reforms, by the agita
tion and discussion of certain great
public questions, and by the educa
tion of its members. If the Demo
cratic party or any other party is
willing to help us get these reforms,
such ' party will be heartily wel
comed to the field of our effort. The
Democratic party in North Carolina
has said in its conventions that it is
willing to help us in this work, and
as long as it is true to this pledge,
the Alliance would be very foolish to
trv to break it up. But we do not
intend to allow the Democratic party
or any other party, either in or out ol
North Carolina, to force upon us can
didates who are hostile to our de
mands. This is all there is of it.
Progressive Farmer.
Many Persons arc- broken
down from overwork or household cares.
Brown's Iron Bitters Rebuilds the
gvstem. aids digestion, removes excess of bile,
and cures malaria. Get the genuine.
Twenty-five thousand dollars
worth of goods at Young Bros,
that must be sold.
The SuriiiR,
Of all seasons in the year, is the
one for making radical changes in re
gard to heath. During the w inter,
the system becomes to a certain ex
tent clogged with waste, and the
blood loaded with impurities, owing
to back of exercise, close confinement
in poorly ventilated shops and homes,
and other causes. This is the cause
of the dull, sluggish, tired feeling so.
general at this season, and which
must be overcome, or the health may
be entirely broken down. Hood's
Sarsaparilla has attained the greatest
popularity all over the country as the
favorite Spring Medicine. It expels
the accumalation of impurities through
the bowels, kidneys, liver, lungs and
skin, gives to the blood the puritv
and quality necessary to good .health
and overcomes that tired feeline.
A Pleasing .Mne.
Ot health, and strengh renewed
and of ease and comfort follows the
use oi Syrup of Figs, as it acts in
harmony with nature so effectually
cleanse the system when costive or
bilious. Fur sale in 50c and Si. 00
bottles by. all leading druggists.
DIED.
In Dunn, Tuesday morning at 1.0:30
o'clock, Miss Sue Bardin Saunders.
Her remains were brought to Wilson
yesterday, and the funeral held from
the Baptist church, after which they
were interred in Maplewood cemetery.
In Winston. Saturdav nicrhr Mr
W. A. Hearne,
He was buried
a native of Wilson.
m
New Berne Tues-
day
morning.
HOME ITEMS.
Our shoe department -is complete.
We have the best stock in. town, be
yond a doubt. New line
Oxfords just received. E.
Our line f wash fabric
attractive and in nearly
stance we can please. ' E.
Don't fail to visit Our c
partment (up stairs. !-".. j
of
R.
ladies'
Gay.
s are very
every in-
R. Gay.
lothing de-
C Gay .
at E. R.
ts!
Ints
1
als :
uay s.
Clothing! Go
S2.50 to S20.no;
1 1
Men's
nits,
Chi
uren s, Si. 50 to
10.00. vnir stock is very complete.
1
and prices are low. 1". R. Gay.
Dress Goods, Trimmings, etc.,
new spring styles at E. R. Gay's.
We have had the trade on straw
mattings this season, and have made
another order. Buy from E. R. Gay.
We are headquarters on Gent's
Furnishings, and can tit you out: E.
R. Gay. '
Trunks, valises, traveling bags &c,
at E. R. Gay's.
Rockland Co.'s fine shoes for m.en,
the best made, at E. R. Gay's.
See the 2;c. line of ' neckwear at E.
R. Gay's.
Grand Spring Opening- at Young
Bros, this week.
Don't fail to go to Youn
week.
this
The prettiest Neckwear
von ever
saw at oung Bros.
Hats! Hats!:! -Hats!!!
All
kinds at Young Bros.
We are opening this week the lar
gest, prettiest and cheapest line ol
Dress Goods ever shown in Vilson;
including dress fabrics of all kinds
from 5cts to Si per yard. Come
and look, no trouble to show goods,
w hether you buy or not w e will be
glad to haw you call and see "them,
Young Bros.
Ten thousand dollars worth ot
Spring Clothing at Young Bros.
See Young Bros.
See Young Brc
before you buy.
White Dresses
nmiproutenes
We invite all to see our big stock
Young Bros.
We have too many Good
and are-
going to
sell them if prices wil
do it
Young Bros
1 lie biggest bargain you ever saw-
in Ribbons at 1 oung Bros,
. Grand Spring Opening this week
at on
g Bros;
stock
Bros.
111' SlOCK O
tats are immense
Y ung
Dtraw Mats
1
Men
Bros.
mil
oys
only sets at You
co
00
to
c
o
O
in
.
o
to
a
'5
ft
V
1-3
J. R. Rawls,
WILSON.
WATCHMAKER
-AND
TEtoELEfc.
Has now, and kt
; constantly on hand
line" of
full
-1
SILVERWARE
Suitable for presents for friends.
Musical Instruments kept in stock.
"Watches, tlocks, and Jewelry re
paired at short notice.
Have you seen my new line of Kings?
They are beauties! Call and let; me
show you around.
Respectfully.
s-30-iy. JOHN K. RAWLS.
IF TOVJi BACK A.CHT.H,
you are all worn out, really g jod fornotr..
mg, it is general aeuiiny. lry ,
BHOWy'S Hi Off B1TTEUS.
It will cure you, cleanse your iver, and gWB
a good ippetite.
11
Where will you Buy your
SPRING SUPPLY?
This Question can be Easily Answered
by calling at
HEILBRONER'S.
-o-
W I J Y ?
Because he leads in Prices and Styles and
keeps a full stock of the newest goods that
are placed upon the market; never misrepre
sents anything-.
l lis purchases for
1 1 1 1
complete in all dennrtmpnf; mrW fb,
l -- j - W J i VI v .JV ' 111(111
usual; and he prides himself on the fact that
no establishment offers more inducements to
.those who propose to save money.
An early call is solicited.
A. Heilbroner.
. ' MANAGER.
A. BRANCH. I
resident.
A. P. BRANCH.
3
1
)rancn
BANKERS,
Wilsoi , - - - N.
TRANSACTS A GENERAL BANKING BUSINESS
IN ITS FULLEST SCOPE.
SOLICITS THE BUSINESS OF
GENERALLY.
C . A . N a
MANUI ACTURElvS AM) DEALERS IN
Doors, Blinds, Mantels, Moulding
Sash
es,
and Stair Work.
HARDWARE, PAINTS, OILS, BRUSHES. ETC?
No. 8 West Market Square,
NORFOLK, Va.
Correspondence Solicited.
l-ELY'S CREAM BALMCleanKC the Naal
IFaasaers AI1hm run anu inninniuuu, "i
Ithn SoreK. '.cr,W8 Tat and Kmell, and Cureal
11 vfK Relief :it Minn
irmln intn thr. Nmtrils.
Jji-up 2ista or bv mail. ELY
ACHOOL NOTICE.
r! E. A. Alderman will oi.cn an
Institute for white teachers in the court i
house, in Wilson, on the i Stb day of
May, and continue through the week.
All' while Public School teac hers of the
county are expected to attend during
the entire time. On Thursday, the 21st
of May, teachers who wish a three years,
certificate will be examined. On Fri
day following an address on Public
Schools will be delivered by Prof. Al
derman. Committeemen of white
schools, and the public generally, are
most earnestly requested to be present
on this day. W. Si BARNES,
Co. Supt. Pub. Instruction.
Wilson. N". C April 13, 91. 4"2.1
Economy in Ice
1
The Celebrated Triple Mqti
WHITE MOUNTAIN
FREEZER.
in
The World's Best
AND
MOST ECONOMICAL.
ALL SIZES AND PRICES.
Geo.
4-34t.
D. Green & Co.
the Spring Season are
1
J. C. HALES, Cashier.
Assistant Cashier.
D
Co.,
cx
c.
THE PUBLIC
s 1 1 cSi (c3.,
Tor Cold In Ilea'
It it Ouicldv Abtorbed.
BKOS.. 60 Warren St., N. Y.
THE WASHINGTON
LIFE
Ill
Co.,
sura nee
OF NEW YORK.
ASSETTS, - - - $10,500,000.
rhe Policies written by the Washington
are Described in, these general terms:
. f Non-Forfei table.
! Cnrestricted as to residence and
I travel after two years,
j Incontestable after two years.
: 1 Secured by an Invested Reserve.
"Z Solidly backed by bonds and mort-
i Sages first: liens real-estate. (
Safer than railroad securities.
C I Not affected by the Stock market.
1 better paying investments than U.
tl i S. Bonds.
j Less expensive than assessment
certificates.
More liberal than the law requires.
' Definite Contracts.
T. I.. ALFRIENI, Manager,
Richmond, Va.
SAM'L I.. ADAMS.
Special Dist. Agent,
Room 6, Wright Building,
4-30-iy. Durham, N. C.
$5.00 Reward.
On Wednesday evening, April 29th,
somewhere betw een the stables of John
Selby and Adams' Quarter, I lost my
pocket memorandum book. The above
reward will be paid for its return to me.
R. E. COPELAND,
4-30-tf. Wilson, N. C.
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