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WARRENTON; N. C, FRIDAY, DECEMBER'S, 190
pr. BoK S. 33ootli,
Warren tou, North Carolina.
... Phone 50-4
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LOCAL ITEMS
a crow
(is attended court Mou
ud Tuesday.
jj,s Susan Eads is ou a visit iorela
i. w;u !i' Mills.
jjni
Viss Pell Uleiueuts visited m town
i .,...1 ftn n.lflV.
ataraa
Hjrs J. T. Rowland and son, are here
f(,r'8 visit to her relations.
Lnev Scoggiu is located in liev
Vrs.
' (fbome, the C. A. Cook .place,
(fa wore giad to bav; Judge V. A.
jloutgomery among us this week.
Editors Vulkerai;d Baithcoeli, of
Jjjjiotou- sti-eudel,30ui t this week.
jjrs. Sue B. White and daughter,
j!5S XuJinit , visited Washington City
jliijweek.
jis. W. H. Burwell and daughter,
hum Wood worth, visited Sirs. M. P.
jOnrwt.ll recently.
Pr. R. S. Booth has moved into his
Bf(r residence recently purchased of
jit. J. L. Rod well.
Dr. II.. N. Walters . returned from
fluiida Wednesday and is ready for
jusnifS3 again.
Miss Nannie Graham, f rom Va , visi
eJiuthe city Monday and Tuesday,
ie cut'st of Miss Henrietta Booth.
Miss Aunie Lewis Moseley, nd
fr brotl e Srrom Va., vihited'Mr. H. A.
iis ir-y, Tneday and Wednesday.
tu-re baa been no less than 1500.00
ctiii of fruit tiees delivered in War
litou during the past thtee Weeks.
Mr. and Mrs. W. Kearney Williams,
i Grand Rapids, Mich., , are in the
tv sit his mother's, Mrs. Van Wii
anis. The Warreiiloa Tobacco market will
Friday evemug the 2"2:id. and
5.
NO. 40.
ill open lor the sale of ToLacco on
ubi.ary 2nd. 1306.
Mrs. Mary Green has been re nppoin
'd nof-t master for Warrenton. Auas
pi trade Abevntthy is asshtant poit
i!itter and Mrs. jolin Pender is clerk.
The ladies of the Pr-sbyteviii
uvch held their bazaar thin we-k and
e hear they realized about a sufii-:i'Ui
i;ou;:t of money to make the additions,
the Manse.
We art thankful for tneny renewal
subscriptions to The R:6osa this j
aek. A number of ite.w subcuribeis
iVe also been added to out- kst. They ;
ive our thanks.
The pension warrants for rFurrr-u
mly -Confederate soldiers -and
idows of soldiers are in the hands of
irk J. R. Rod well, audtihe request;
nit all pensions come at once and get
eir checks.
The United Daughters of the Con
ileracy are requested to meet at the
or wood House on Friday, Dec. 15th.
: 3:30 o'clock. The ladies will please
ing their applications.
Our people regret very much to loose
ev. C. W. Robinson and family. They
ive been among us threw years find
e had begun to look upon the in as be
gging to ub. We will always remem
er them with the kindest feelings.
The members of the ;M. E. Church
t Macon will have a Christmas tree
id entertainment in the church on
Wednesday the 27th. The exercises
ill begin at 11 o'clock a. m. All are
ordially invited to attend.
An entertaiumeut will be given at the
ligh School Auditorium to night by 20
f the school boys. It is going to be a
ood entertainment. The admission
fill be, Fohool children, 25 cnts, chil
dren under 12 years. 20 cents and
dults, 35 cents. The proceeds will be
sed for the Athletic Association of the
chool. Go and give the boys . a good
udieuce.
Miss Amanda Egerton died at the
loine of Mr. Jerry Draper Monday
uorning. She had been in poor health
or a long time and death was not nu
sxperted, Her remains were taken to
he Methodist church in Macon Tues
lay where a short service was conduc
ed by Rev. C. W. Robinson aud the
uter ment took place in the Thorn ton
Jurying ground. Miss Amanda was in
ier 84th. year. She was a good woman
iud lived the christian life as near as
she knew how. An obituary notice
Mil appear later.
Superior C:nrt in Session.1
The special term of Warren Superior
Comt convened Monday morning with
Judge B. P. Long presiding ;aud So
licitor Walter E. Da uielj present aud
ready to prosecute in behalf of the ;
State. "
Clerk of the Court. J. 11. Rod well
and Sheriff R. E.. Davis had every
thing in good shapo and the Court ma
chiuery was put m ' motion without a
hitch.
The following grand jury was drawn;
11.- li. Davis, foreman, 8. G. Wilson, S,
W. Pitohfor 1, J. H. Wright, A. L.
Capps, B. C. Atotou, lh A. Moseley, J.
E. Prazier, J. li. Wiggins. J H, Fleiu
iLg, J. B. Davis, J. W. Stewart, Mike
Seaman, J. M. Uurroaghi, J. M." Cole
man, Frank Serls. J. E. Shaw, Lewis
Mustiau. Mr. 8. R. Duke was sworn
in as officer to the grand Jury.
Judge Lo.ig did not deliver a regular
Bet charge to the grand Jury, biiLuiade
some very strong aud earnest rem uks
regardiug their duty aud responsibility.
ihe oases dip'ised of by the Comt'
areas follows: . .
E l. Davis, larceny, two years on the
public roads of Halifax cfuy W. Tla
is the man that stole a lot of personal
property from the school boys of tiie
Wr?ipBto'u High School.
Robt. Jones, larceny of a pint of o"il,
six mouths in the county jail with leave
to hire out.
Edgar Johnson and Chas. M. Spagne,
two white hoboes, . wore sent to the
reads of rii,llf:lX county for one
year inch for breaking "open a box car
at Norliua and spelling to pair of
shoes.. -
A true bill for murder was turned
pagaiust Sum Kttiks, a fifteeu year old
colored boy fn killing a small cj!ohu1
boy in R"anokn township some weeks
ago Sti'iks ha.il not employed counsel
and the court appointed Messrs Tasker
Fi lk and 15. Ji. Wiljiarm? to defend
him. Alter consultation and the private
exan?iirttiin of .itiiesses the attorneys
agreed to submit to the plea of careless
handling of a gin: ,.Jroio which the
homicide occured Stacks was sent to
jiiil foi six miiiths. . '
The gr and j iry on Monday ev ning
i turned a, .ru bill against Garfle.ld
Hiclis and Bui ton Jaireil for the mur
der of W. G. King. near. Littleton on
the Atn. of November. A special ve
uire of 100 men was summoiifted for
Tuesday and fr.m ihm venire the
fo!J'in2 jury was selected and both
Ticks aud Jaive'l were put on trial for
their Kves. J. H. Harrison, Jno. T
rtvi-kinsou, E. H Davis, A. H. Walker,
Aiis-tin AHeii, N. B. Weid.ni, E, L.
Powi l!, P. Fi Peikinson, Jik. P.j-.vt'l!.
P. fi. Allen, S. D. Tucker, and L. C
PiM-fcisison, .1 1".
I'he Stale, waa r uprose nted ty So
REMEMBER
THE NAHE:
REMEMBER (
THE PLCE: )
SOGERS & BURWELL.
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Also Remember:
That it requires years of Experience, Ample Capital, the bet Possible
Lights, and every accommodation for man and beast, to mwt the re
quirement for a first-class warehouse. Th-se wo have and more. : It is
our wish to release our customers and we do it. ' i
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TASKER POLK,
President.
M. J. HAWKINS,
Vice President;
LLL.
STOVES. Excelsior and Fitz Lee Cook Stoves, Coal Stoves and Coal Grates. SHEET IRON STOVES,
Excelsiors, Coles. Flash, Bell, Wilsons and Hagcs $1.50 to $10.00. Black Hawk Corn SheUers Sl.75 td
$3 00. GUNS. Single and double hh. 3 75 to $30.00.' . W'incheteis and N M. C. Loaded Shells
Wholesale and retail, 10, 12 aud 16 guage. iraukegai, nnd Pittsburg Barbed .Wiie. Pittsburg perfect
IVuv iug. H. Boker Razors and Knives Aents for Majestic Wa-nin-f Machines. That does the work.
Bigest Line of Uardware iu Town.- If we havn't what you want, will get it, and not only promise.
- Yours for business,' .- . ..
W. A. MILES and CO
PHONE 72.
GARTER TV. WILLIAMS, Jr.,
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licitor Wa'ter E Du?e. S. G. Daniel.
Jaskti- Poik ;i!il J. H. Kerr, while the
det-i:da.iJt Hicks v.a r--presented by
Judge. V , A. .M'frtiigorj'M-y and B G
(Jrec-u, and Jarreil bv Mr C. TJ. Harris
eafse was given to th
2 o'clock Thursday, but up to ; tl;
tiiue of going to preH thn moruiug no
erdict had been renuered.
Per tlia Smas. Trada.
We are uow ready with a splendid
lissurtinent of nice things for the Christ
mas tiiide. We mention below a few
of them.
15 barreils of apples.
loOO lbs. ot candy.
12 boxes of oruiges.
800 lbs. of nuts.
500 cocoannts.
1500 nice yellow bananas.
Yours to serve,
Daniel HalIi Riggan.
W.A.EK.-E33STTOjT, 3ST. O. j
Opened for Business Nov. 6th,1905.
We solicit youraccount "whHtlu r large or small. Evry
courtesy fjxte'ndd consistei t w th conservative banking.
Four per cent interest paid on time deposls.'
V Spociul attention to collections.-
Stools."h.olca.ois
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Wuren Farmers' Wareliouse Comnauy, .
WARRENTON, N. C.
OFFICERS:
President J. R. Parscball.
Secty. and Treas. E. I. Bngg.
Manager R. H. Moss. -
6TOCKHOIiDERS:
M. J. Hawkins, J. R. Paschall, J. G.
Tiirwnter, P, R, Perkiuson, Tliomas
Gresham, VV. T. Johnson, Lucas K.
Hawks, H. C. Weaver, J. J. Tarwater.
Large Hogs
The following weights of hogs have
been reported to us since our last issue:
Mr. Heniy L. Falkeuer two that
weighed respectively 273 and 397
pounds. -
Mr. W. S. Terrell, of Warren Plains,
two at 302 and 308 pounds.
Mr. Wiley G. Coleman, of Chuichill,
tells us that he killed one hog that
weighed 451 pounds and foui that
weighed 1235 pounds.
Mr. D. . Lawrence Robertson, of
Marmaduke, killed wo that pulled the
beam at 470 aud 560 pounds. These
hogs were thorough bred Duroc Jersey
anil were 2 years und 3 months old.
He also killed 9 shouts that were eight
mouths old, of the same stock, that
averaged 180 pounds each.
Mr. J. L. Mustian. of Smith Creek
township; reports that he killed three
17 mouths old boas that weighed re
spectfully 333, 336, 354 pounds. These
were one half O. I. C. stock.
Mr. Jno. Hal1, reports one hog that
weighed 325 pounds.
Mr. Ed. Blalook one hog that was 12
months old and weighed 385 pounds.
Stephen Rnnsome, a worthy old
colored ruau, killed two hogs that
netted 449 pounds.
There was hosr killing at the editors
home Tuesday, but since the weights
of po many large hogs have been given,
we will only eive our total uumber of
pounds for three shoats, which was 526
pounds.
THE STAB GROCERY is ready for
Christmas with 2500 pounds Plain and
fine candies, 1000 pounds new fresh
nuts, 800 pounds London Layer Raisins,
800 large fresh Cocoanuts, 200 pounds
Finest Laver Figs, with large quanities
of extra Fancy Apples and Oraugss,
Grapes, &c. If you want the best buy
of us.
Dr. H. N. Walters,
Surgeon Dentist,
Warrenton, North Carolina.
Offiro ovpoite court house in Plemiuc:
Harris Huiianis;.
Phones: Office, Xo, 59; Ee'uence. No. 6i
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R. B DAVIS,
M. J. 11 A WKINS,
DR. P. J. MACOV.
P. R. rERXIJSSOW,
DIRECTORS:
TITOS. GRESHAM,
J. R. P ASCII A I1L,
J. A. DAMEHOX,
G. Ar. WILLIAMS, Jr.
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The Empire Variety Store.
BUSINESS
RUSfe
The rush is on and Warrenton it
moving to the fron. You can already
see the life the new enterpises briLg,
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J. 31. CtiimiAF,
W. S TfiPRELL,
TASKER POLK,.
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That Shouts the Loudest,
Nor the one who uses the LARGEST amount of advertising space, that
gives the best values.
Judicious Economy Reduces Cbst,
. Thereby pei milling to IMPROVE quality and BENEFITING the CON
SUMER. My long and careful study of tins question with practical exper
ience and ability enables me. to produce aud offer RELIABLE merchandise.
MORE MEROHANDiS
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Administrator's: Notice.
Having qualified as administrator of Miss
rfineis Fflta. deeeaspd. late of rrp i.
c n-iiaia ti nolifv nil rprson3 hnvinc
pxhibit them to the nndprai sued on or before
the Sth. day of Knv. 19or, or this notice wil!
be plead in oar or tlieir recovery, ah persons
indebted to aid estate will oleae make im
mediate payment. This? 0th. ditv of Nov. 1905.
W. P. RODWELIi, Admr.
Pittman & Kerr, Attys. .
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D. H. RIGGAN' 3
and see the life aud energy that is
going on in every department.
LOW PRICES AND GOOD
QUALITY-
are the drawing cards for our store.
We handle Dry Goods, Shoes, Hat?,
Hfavy and Fancy Groceries, Fruits,,
Vegetables, Corn, Oats, Sbipstnff,
Flour, Seed wheat and Rye, Va. Gray
Oats rust proof? Anythig in this hue
not in stock will be furniehed ou short
notice. Will make it to your interest
to stop here with us. . .
Satisfaction guaranteed. :
- D. H. RIGGAN.
. Dr. W. 11. Taylor,
Surgeon ID sntist,
Renders any services included in the
practice i Dentistry Crown and
bridge work, porcelain inlay ; and cast
fillings according to the. methods of
to day. Office 'Phone T2.
27 fim
Resideuce 5 34.
MB ROM A VDSE AT THE RRIGB
Wi carry a complete line .f FANCY GilOCEKIES and nmiie u
specialty of Fraein and Domestic Fruits, High giade Confections,
Cigarcs and Tobaaco of 'whiv-i Im-.'tvat tks season oftho jear
the Acme of Perfection. WE ALSO HANDLE- '
Staple Dry Goods and Notions.
Vorlds Chr.mpion Flour, Stransbuig. Acme Flour, Ship Stuff, (all grades.)
Meat, Meal, Oats, Corn. Salt, Syrup and-Molasses and other goods iu this
line to numerous to mention. Prompt delivrey aud satisfaction guaranteed.
Yours to serye,
3T
TOBACCO is s:
ING HIGHER
Constantly on
hand.
Also Farm
ies.
Don't make your
; arrangements
until you see us.
Y ur friendp,
Warren Supply Co.
J. W. FERRY CO.,.
'Gotton Factors.
Nokfolk, Va., Dec. 13, 1905, -COTTON.
Steady.
Strict middliug
Middling. . ..............
Strict low middliug
Low middliug
Tinges............... ....
S'aius
Blues
PEANUTS.
Faucy
Strictly prime ........
Prime
Low grades ..........
-Aiaohine. picked
11 5-8
17 1-2
113-8
11 1-4
Steady.
... .... . 31-?
2 7-8
...... 2 5-8
13-4
..... A 7-8-2 1-4
Spanish 95 c per bushel.
B. E. PE AS. $2.80 per bag.
Black & Speckle Peas $1. 10 per bushel;
Clay & Red Peas $1.00 per bushel.
r"68 iu. 8 ox. Bags in bales. 10
W. HENEY HIQGlSr, "Proprietor.
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Real MAN TAILORED Garmeuts-s-lovely patterns; also
l j ibasia
We have had good sales the past
few days and prices are better.
QUE CTJSTOMEBS are satisfied.
Get in line with your next load
and come on to
HEADQUARTERS
We will get you the highest
prices of the season. Polite
attention, Prompt sales.
. , Yours truly, ,
This seasons best greatious. Full Tailor made aud perfeo fitting new
RAIN COATS vary cheap. Men and. boy's suits- in new and nobby
patterns. A very large voriefcy of sepeiate pants very attractive prices.
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LXISTE OF ILj-A-IDIIKS -.
DRESS aOODS r
in the seasons most desirable fabrics and the prices are very reasonable.
Another shipment of new'shapes in men's hats direct from factory.
QUEEN QUALITY SHOES.
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""New Goods in every Department ' : -
LAND SALE.
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North Carolina, Warren County.
By virtue of a decree of the .Superior Court
of Warren County. N. C., rendered on -the
tli. day of -"ov. 1905 in a special proceed. ng
to sell land for division entitled: Bettie A.
Pegram and her busbaad. M. S Pesram.
Mary Duncan (widow), William Duncan,.
Lizzie vv agner ana her husband. Wagner,
fctr.el Dum an and husbana. J. W. D.incan.T.
VV. Duncan, Pearson Duncan. nnis fell and
her husband, R. L. Bell. Lula Peg:-am and
hrr husband, R. B Pegranr. Eiiiar Duncan,
Mamie Duncan, Pauline Du'ican and hus
ban. Jennie Burrows and Ruth Burrows.
The last five being infants and appearing by
their next frrend C. h . jJurrows, nx. rarce.
I will on the first day of January 1908 at 12
o'clock noon sell to the highest bidder fof .
cash at the Court House dooor In Warrenton
N. C. at public auction the lands herein
after described as follows: Situated at Man
son Depot in . the County of Warren and
bounded ana described as xoiiows:. uae ios
being embraced within and between the
rioad Beds or rne Kaieign ana uasion k. n.
aud what la how the public road leading
fr.mi Mai.son to Cedar Tori and the spur or
Y" track that dice connected the K. & U.
a id old Roanoke Valley R. R. . being triangu
lar shap nnd bounded on the r'ouia by the
aid l'a'eigh & Gas roil r glit of way. on the
vorth by the said (nblit road lnndiag from
M nson to Cedar Fork, o.l the Wsit by the
said old Spar or "Y" track, containing by
estimation about two acres.
One other lot known as the old Terrell Tan
Yard lot bounde 1 as follows; On the East
by the old spur or ' Y" track connecting the
Kaleifih and Gnston and old Roanoke Valley
R. Rs.. on the South by the Releigh & U-ston
R. R .oli the West by Weldon v atkms, on
the North by the public road leading from
Mauson lo Cedar Fork, containing about 2
acres more or less. ,
This the 27th. day of Nov. 1905.
J. II. KERR. Commissioner.
P.; S. Large etoct of 'BUGGIES and WAGONS.
We defy competition and prices. - ;
Barred Rocks, White,
Golden and Buff
Wyandottes.
Sustained their past record - by win
ning 6 of the prizes at the great N. C.
Statu Fair, Oct. 1905. -
' If yon are looking for- the best, in
alove varieties, write me. All Pbioes
are Low. :
- JOHN H. FLEMING,
Warren Plains, N, C e F.p. no.
Warrenton, N. C.
hes stood the test 25 years. Average Asmual Sales over Oaa end a HsIf MnKcn
r?.vf Foxi Tiop this record of merit aassaS to vcsi? No Cure. No Pay. 50c
Enclosed with every bottle is a Ten Cest packege of Grovel Eteck Root, Liver Pills.