LEGAL NOTICES : NOTICE OF MALE. Nerth Carolina, Beaufort Couuty Buperlor Court. Before the Clerk Claude Lm- and wire, Same i^?e " Minton Rawls and wife, Norahj Rawla; H. H. Rawlg and wife. Mil lie RuwIb; If Q. Rawla and wife, Eva Rawla; J. J. Rawls and *lfe Jennie Raw 1b; -Aibert ? Rogereo an.l wlfa. ? Lizzie Ronerson ; j?nd John Rawls. \ -? ? Dare Whlehnrd and Eatelle Whlchard mlnSr, by her guardian ad litem HaV6 WttR'lim d; and I,. K. Raw In, - Allle Rawls and W. Gilbert Rawls. minora, by their guardian at litem, R. H. Rawls. * Vndcr and by virtue of a decree of the Superior court of Deaufort coun - ty^made In the above cause, the un dersigned commissioner, appolnte'df' 'In said cause, will offer for sale at the courthouse door o? Beaufort county, on Monday, .Tanuary_3, 1910 at 12 m., for cash, at public auction, to the hlt,h?st bidder, the following described tracts of lund; situated in North Carolina. Beaufoft county,! Washington township, adjoining; lands of Asa Harris, \Vm. Gurganus, i %nd the Mangum lands: In the opunty line, running toHth a straight line with Win. GurganuR line to a pine, then w?st with Wm. black gum, then a straight line South If ith W.ra. Ottrgnftun1 tape- to a pint* In Pine Lo|s Swtmp, then west down run of Pi'nor-Ldg Swaam-to the Man-} guai line, 'then north a straight line with Mangum lino to Asa Harris !ino; then east with county line a stri ight line id. beginning. Contain ing 127 acro3. Saving and "excepting from the said 127 acres above de #er i bed, the following -4c::cribcd 40 acres, embraced in ar.-l conTalnlng in said tract, to-wh; Beginning at a. corner between Rawla hnd Gurganus in A. B. Harrison's line to the lower comer of Rawla* field on said line thence in a westerly direction with llie fence an4-6n to the Carraway line, thence In a northeast direction to the "A. B. Harrison "line, thence with the said A. B. Harrison line to-the be Hinnnc P.nnfalntwg 40 m-res. ln'-| eluding outiiouses, awciutig nouses offices and bulltlings. Second Tract. Beginning at a gum. _ at, the corner ofwm. Gurganus and-) Taylor's line In Pine Log S?amp, and runs east a straight line to a maple, .then North a straight line to* Win. Gurganus' line, then west a straight] Hue to an oak In Pine Log Swamp, then south up Pine lA)g Swamp to be ginning. Containing 10 acres, more Third Tract. Beginning at a cor ?er between Rawls and Qurganus in SA. B. Harrison's line to tie lower corner of Rawl's field on said line, thence in a westerly direction with the fence and on to the Carraway llae, thence in a northeast direction to the A. B. Harrison lice, thence wun~ He said A. B. Harrison line to lfirlnrllnr mi thorny, flwgjlj n g ho use/ ?(Bees and biHldlngs. Being a parC of and containing la tum arst tract~of| 3 27 acres. and being that part of said tract, in which Sallie Lee owns a iflnr Interest, a life" estate on said ?? agres. >* This November 30. 1909. NORWOOD L. SIMMONS. v. Commissioner. NOTRE. AlLjots In Cedar Hill (colored) ccmetcry will be for sale on and af-> ter January 1? 1910. Xll persons de siring lotH will communicate with the elty clerk .as to prlcer The Board ef Aldermen at itit regular Decem ber meetlug ?4e? pa? ed the folowlag ordinance, to-wlt: That on and af ter Jrmunry 1. 1910. the present col ered cemetery now bolng used will be closed and all ?urlals must be in ftedar Hilt cemetery. W. B. WINDLEY, City. Clerk. NOTICE OF HALK. Under ahd by virtue of the bower ef sale contained In a certain mort ef sale contained in a certain mort gage deed from Chas. W. Norman to Jao. W. Chapla dated January 88, 1906, and recorded in book 126. ?aga 270/1 will aril to hlghsrt bidder at the court house door In Washing ion, N. C-. oa Monday, January 21, -1910, at 18 the following descrlb ed property. to-wlt: Bel rig a part of what is known as tke Pate land,, and beglnnlug at Joe Peedrs southeast corner on the Wat soa road, thence with said road south 2 west 4 chains, then north 87 west 10 chains, then south 2 west 2 32.100 chains, Ibfcn north 87 west 19 18.100 chains to Ooo. Swindell's line, then 4ith said lino north 8 oast 6 88.100 chains to Joe Peld'f south west corner, then to the beginning, containing li-1-4 acres, mbre or less, being the same land sold to the said On. W. Horeritt. Uito mortnn ?? tng glvon for the purchase money. Terms of sale, This December 22, Slfcll . . T FOR OUR FRIENDS? We hope they're numerous; AND FOR OUR FOES We trope they are few; We wish "A Merry Christmas" aDd "A Happy New Year." . ? ; . WM. BRAGAW & CO., Flrat Insurance Agents in Wabhington. N. ?. Make the Home a Oift-a Present of a New "Buck's" Range. You like good, practical gifts. don't you? Of course you do, and sof lo your frlendB and relatives. Could you possibly select for the wife' a jiver's goodness than tlje very fittest range in America? Indeed not! -Then why not raeke-tfce wife, ? the home, this g'.ft, a fine new Buck's ?ange? ' .- How will. It please her, its ease, of operation, it sperfect baking and :ooking qualities, sid J is beauty~~and Its economy of operation \VTT1 wove a source of pleasure both to yon and her. . There is up stove or range mnrte to compare with "Buck's". -wo iuow it because ?yr oveV 60 yean: they hare pro^rn such, the best for - ?very purpose. Then why not make the home a present of nn elegant "Buck's?-' . SOUTHERN FURNITURE CO. j Are You Carrying Enough Insurance? Mr. Merchant and Mr. Property Owner? Fires are numerousduring the holidays. Protection is cheap. General Insurance? Four Years' Experience. Havens-Small Building. 'Phone 85. JUST RECEIVED A Another Car ElkoBrand Pure Apple Vinegar. Ask your grocery man for it. H. M. JENKINS CO.r -- " Wholesale Grocers. ? _ SPECIAL HOLIDAY RATES COLLEGE, Durham, N. C. . The ONLY Business College In the Carolinas presided over by Incor porated Accountant and Audttor-^a sufficient guarantee of Its superi ority. ? ?????????????? This coupon when signed aud ? ? GOOD FOR ? handed or mailed to us will be ac- ' ? f?50Q ? rPjitPll for its PACK VAl.fF. 1 11 ? ou n complete combined course ? part payment for TM'ITION on tiny ? or ? unlimited scholarship purchased of ? $20.00 ?, us on or before January 15. 1910, ? ?????? ? ? e^ch person. # ^ - . ? CQLBSES Qb' STVDt: Bookkeeijing, Shorthand. Typewriting, Tele graphy, Penmanship. English Branched. Etc. Kxpert Fwnlty ? Railroad F>w tfuitl ? Portions Guaranteed. S'ame ? ..Address % Date I expect to enter* C . , . i i (superb service To] NEW BAY T.TNB "COLUMBIA" and "AUGUSTA." IMnlngroom. on Saloon Docks." Elegant Table D'Hote Dinner 75 cent*; Club Breakfast, 25 to 69 cents. ! Polite attention and the very best service in every way. We solicit criticism of out, service. Leave Norfolk, foot of Jsckaon St., daily except Sunday 6.15 pvm.t arrive Baltimore 7 a. m.. connecting with rsil lines for Phita., N. Y., and all points East and West. For all Informa tion and reservations address "w C. I. Chandler, G. A.-, P. R. McMiUin, T. P A.. Norfolk. Va. " * vou am looking fnr r.l *s<5 nnH rnnrifirpv *? W A RE, TOYS and other Holiday Goods, come to see us. X. W. PttHipS & Co. m Xnias Greetings We cannot ttfll yon all that we hare good to eat. Therefore we extend to yon a most cardial invitation to visit inr atnre and see for yonrself. ' If yov bujr we'll gumtee to you the best goods and qalrkest services. Two wagons, two phones, and plenty of polite clerks, -V- tifii - wilt do Ms beet to see that y?m are pleased. vi. \ J' TOWN ** | ry, spent Christmas in the city. Mies Elizabeth M:iyg left Saturday for Klnston to ?p?md the holidays with friends (n that town. * jvtr. c.m Ballard, of Georgetown. S. C., Is the guest of his mother, Mrs. , A. P. Ashburn. * ? - - .'i Mr. McDonald Gautler. left this | morning for Portsmouth. Va.. jfhervj he has accepted a position -on the United States buoy .tender Violet. ? Miss Emma McCullen. of Littleton Female College, and Mr. Lawrence McCullen. of the Warrenton High School, are spending the holidays] with their parentp, Rev. and Mrs. A. McCullen. Congressman John II. Small is in j the city from Washington City. He| will return to 'the capital city Janu ary 5, in time for the opening of Con- | gress. ? ALc ? J ? f. ? Sin'tln nf. .rMliavi'ii, n former resident, is in the cijty today. Mr. R. k. Latham, of Panteeo, Isj visiting Jn the city. *_Mr. Geo. Paul,' clerk of the Su perior court, has returned from Ilcl haven. where he spent Xraas with his-j parents,. Prof. L.--E. Berrneu <**- ih* Putt- | tego High ScJ?ool,' v.is a Wafhirgto visitor today. ' - ? , Misses Mabel Ricks and I'ann-el Stewart left Saturday for Lelhavenj to "visit for s'lreek. Mr. \V. L. Vaughan left this morn ing for Charlotte to attend the meet ing of the Southern Educational As soiimion. Hf will lie fr..m the city several days. .Mr. James Gordon, of New York, ?h ia i he oily. ; The popular playhouse, the Gem, as usual, starts their program for the week with a performance that will please all who attend. Aa last week, the management will have every as surance of crowded houses/ judging from the fine program billed. To night Measure 'for Measure will be the opening picture. It is a drama not yet surpassed in the city. Fuss and Feathers will make every one laugh from beginning to end. The comedies at the Gem never fail to please the witnesses. A Doctored Dinner Pall, comedy, and The Mend ed Lue. an Indian drama, are both pictures of merit. In addition to the Mil u 'inCi ill" ?i ~tuv "vRuWtiit "Virf | der the hlgh_clftM_jnufiic they have oeea doing lor the past season. Rl~ member the coupons for the drawing tomorrow night starts with tonight's performance. The Gem promises to be a mecca for pleasure seekers this week. ROSALIE HILL ? WINS THE DOLL I Receive? 17,168 Votes for Doill if J. K. Hcyt's. Miss Rosalie Hill,' daughteV of Captain George H. Hill, was the win ner of the beautiful doll that has been displayed in J. K. Hoyt's show window for the past month or more. The contest was decided Friday night At 11:30 o'clock. Misa Hill had 17. 168 votes to her credit. She came out victorious with hands down. The gift was presented to her in well chosen words by Major W. C. Rod man and to her father, Captain Hill, was given the honor of responding, which he did In words appropriate. This content from the first hae been spirited and the con^st neared the'cloteT It became more so. Below the Dally News gives those receiving votes over one hundred. (luullH Hill. ! . . 17.1C& Mary Rhodes 9,244 Madeline BHaworth 3,894 Mary Respem Cradle 6.982 Emily Mitchell. y. r. . 4,781 Laura Thompson 593 -Mary- Bergeron rt-f . . . . 4 night. Coupons for these valuable prizes will be given, starting tonight. The program for the Gaiety this even ing promises to be one that will be highly enjoyed by the patrons. Across the Isthmus of Panama, shows how the canal is being made. See the steam shovoi a: work. It is educa tional anTl instructive. The Sealed Room is ^ fine Olograph film . Said to be" one of the finest pictures ever exhibited iu the South. Misadven tures of a Pair of Trqusers. This "is a real comedy, full of fun and amuse ment. The' above program at the Gaiety is certainly one nil will ap preciate who witness It. Mr. Lyr don Shaw drew th? turkey Christ mas night." . ~ j:\tfrtaixmkxt frtiiav. night i The Sunday school of the First' -WHTttst Churrh will ,ha\? their an nuel Christmas entertainment at the I cfiureh next Friday evening. . V ?? T -- ^ | GOMiSTKIX MOVING Mr. H. n. Goldstein, t,he jailor. !? I "rnovlnpr today In his new quarters | m Main street to tho store (oVn'.f.iy | x'cupEed by i?ell. t?*> jewehor. X.MAS KXTKHTA I \ M I AT. Tho Methodist Sunday school will have tholr annual Chrl^ma* enter tainment tit tlm chureh "next" Tliurs ?lay evoulug, besides the gooJ tli'ltgf to eat. there will l>c a most interesting program reiulered. AT PRUDENCE ?ays buy a bottle of Gowan'a Preparation and be prepared lor croup, colds, pneumonia, coughs and sore throat. Gowan's pre __ vents and cdrca by destroying 1 Inflammation and congestion. 1 External and penetrating. $1.00, 60c, 25c. Ail druggists. ?? Start the winter in a healthy con dition. be free from disease. Ilollis ter'a Rocky Mountain Tea, the most Reliable preventative. Nothing so sure to keep yo:i well all winter and save doc loin .bill.;. Hardy's Drugl "If true frTendsh'p plays any par when you ? have nnrchased you Christ mas presents and on your way homo passing Baker's Studio you will find you have made a mistake if your friend bRdn't rather have a nice pho tograph of yourself than anything else you could Imagine then I would think he* is not worthy to be called your friend. Baker's Studto# Thousands of sufferers from <4ys nensia aiwl stomach trouble have i been made well by taking a very I small dose of Hollister's Rocky .Mountain Tea after each meal and at bed time. Try it. Hollister's Drug I Store. Don't forge* to remember tills ? that j. W. J. .RHODES is lit the head of the list in Kixk FKIITX anil CONNECTIONS Fine Florid^ Oranges Lady Finger and Baldwin Apples, Candies to match in quality and price anything in the cltj. * Exquisite Celery. 'Phone ISO. W. J. RHODES. ? ????????????? ? WE SKRVK NOTICE - TO AIX ? ? who want nice photographs ? of themselvm for Chrintmas ? ? present" they 'most come by ? ? December 1.1th. Our trade t ? fc? giimn huwIii fullf . aati f ? as 'we cannot get any extra ? ? help Just for a few day*, we ? ?re calling your attention to ? ? . the above. ? ? ? nARRfTA STUDIO. ? Walter Credle & z Co. - - -?***??? T?aa h jo 1 j "Twnw^flaii J ladies' and Children's Sweatefs V in red , \ivhi{e and gray. We are Sole Agents in Washington for Pari ? j'f ? ^ ? ++*yv>v\ Spencer Bpos; * Christmas Gifts 3sU iVutmnairH li\n L'nii. I l*i lie Fountain I < . $2.3 O to $4M>0 $1.30 to $4.30 Umlaut's Toilet Water".' to\ of Cashmere Bouquet Soap . 05c. Jn\ of Cigar- ... ! H^.mi 4SaH Z SIO. ( ? ever Jboeu slumi^ Ui I lie Syutli. ? a ICHiiH ? Follow tiie ^UmTi^ Home Building & I^anlVssocialiion w Capital Stock Paid in Since 1902.rQver 830.000 OFFICERS: Frank C. Kugler, President; W. E. Swin dell, 1st Vice-President; JnOf-B^Span:c?*,"SA:ret^ry; Frank H. Bryan, 2nd Vice President;. SticirtjeTiC.-Brit gaw, Attorney. ' Do you ever expect to own your own home? Now is the rime to . : j.riri .??!?! ,jj .'?r?j - A good way to MMjd 4 J*oj, or jfrl No institution in Whtliinftlbn ' 1 ddfnts bo lriu^ "feriTfirtMi UBHOOlailun. ? Numbers of our BubBcrl do not intend to; tbejr?ailfr i^lto^ly- Ik^WCnietit ontl it pays them more than !?-Der oot1]an4l tketi/id. ArtNf so much each mon^h, an4^ ogdfabdty Condi tions they can hypotheq^ej^fifyfe fit a paftlj jjid' ittfrj association to the extent of, 9b ? Mr cent? or wfiat Aas Doan paUl U>. r Subscribers can wlthflVaVr : We hare many ftuW^beWjan^ffifc/iWpVeatf^Wl^sfW^ oMM3 In ess and profession ?4>tt*ni.;?9xU IU Hi ittfiiloD Jesli.1 adj New series jrill be opened Jantiuiy 1st, 1910. .^9 JfiCH Jfcdd SiJ) ' See Jesse Roas or Cfcaflift ffegW ir{j 10fc jfcg A 6rji )\ HOME BUILDING & IaVM9 IJimyfaattfhfl UO'( CIO tit ttoSMiSy Season you want a good dress suit? evening clothes are to mur^lV evidence at C. 0. MCRRIS&COj 1101 ad oj oala A W HOLESAL;E'*ftUlir