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1 S Jt' ' f'J , j Job "Work DONE Very Cheap AT This Office. SEMI - WEE y Rates For ADVERTISING Moderate AT r1 isliemoaaB I This Office. men A. ... i!u.neMuna.er. PUBLISHED BYEHY TUESDAY &KD FRIDAY. VSSSSXPSSSSsk Established 1886. EDENTON, N. C Tuesday. November 8, 1887. No. 123." . - . , . We do not Bell Gold Dollars for And yet some people would believe such a tiling possible. What we will do, how ever, is to Rive you full value for every dollar spent with us. One Dollar spent- at our store goes a long ways. Read some of the prices and don't let them predjudice your mine, but come and see with your own two eyes and you will say, it pays to go down town to trade. Examine our all wool flannel dress goods at 30 cents per yard. All shades of double width Tricots, at 57 -V cts. We have marked down all of our 25c worsteads to 15 cents. Double width flannel dress goods at 48ic Just received 1C00 yards of Hamburg Edgings exquisit patterns, only 12icts for any ycu may select. Finer than we ever sold. Have yon seen those lovely hats, straw and felt New Tork style? Examine onr French kid button boot at $1.75. It beats the town. Examine our Ladies' wool Vests at 50c and 9Sc best quality. Examine those La dies' linen handker chiefs 3 for 25c; a bar gain. Fine, regular made, Ladies' hose war rented fast black at lSc a pair. Best Balbriggan hose at 25c. We have Ball's cele brated corset; the best in the world. A new lot of decor ated china and glass ware on exhibition this week. Tf' e would advise y oio to CALL EARLY. 'First come, first served." SEitchell's ee jgive THE LIVE, LOW PRIGS HOUSS 0 a! EDEJStT01t,jNt.C. Entered at the Post Office at Eden ton as Second-Class Matter. Scalos and 3PlAits. Several new buildings are going up in Edenton. Our Public (colored) School will open December 5th. Cleveland French Dips can be found this week at Haves'. Edenton's future looks bright. Every thing indicates a boom. Bertie Court was in session last week. Court at Manteo this week. Boston milk stews, at Hayes' Oyster Saloon, only 25 cents. J. P. Hettrick shipped two boxes of fresh fish on yesterday. The Albemarle Enquirer is advertised for sale by public auction. Our devil predicts snow this week. We think he is 44 way off!" As affects of the late storm several wrecks are reported on our coast. Oysters on toast, at Hayes' Oyster Sa loon, only 25 cts; come and try them. Plymouth has a Dramatic Club. They play "Among the Breakers" and "Little Rebel." Rats I Travel, on our public carriers, last week, was good. Our hotel registers nhnwRim wpII shows up well. The Missionary exercises at the Baptist school lasl Suuday were interesting. The children did well. New enterprises will soon bo started in Edenton. We printed letter heads and cards for a new firm last week. The Weldon Fair opened last week. Sorry we could not attend. Hadtostav home and attend to our paper. Edenton people are anxious to see a passenger depot built at the X. S. Kail Road. A tool house is now being us id. We enjoy visiting, occasionally, the clever officers on Str. Chowan. A bet ter crew has never walked the decks of any ship. Scholars at our schools number well. The High School has 40 and the Graded School 63. Edenton. has long needed good Schools. Mrs. Lucy Dowdy came home last night. Mrs. J. C. Finch left for Mur- ireesnoro anu U. r . vvrignt, Jsq., ior Petersburg. Quite a number of Edenton peopio propose to attend the Franklin Fair next week if the weather permits. The Fair opens on Tuesday next. Mrs. L. A. Williams, wife of Prof. Williams, principal of the Edenton Graded School, arrived in Eder-ton on Friday night last. Welcome ! The columns of the Fisiierman & Farmer are open to any suggestion that might be made for the building up of Edenton or the good of our people. It is 6aid a negro boy while assorting a junk lot in a Raleigh junk store found a money belt with 316.55 in it. We wonder if it was at the more of II. J. Dowell. A large number of ladies, who have been cooped up for near two weeks on account of bad weather, were out in full force on Sunday, making the hearts of many glad. You can't be too careful with fire. No longer than Friday last a servant of Mr. W. O. Elliott's came very near having an accident with a kerosene oil can, at his residence, while kindling a fire. Messrs. A. L. White, J. K. Rea and Jno. S. Jones returned from Windsor, where they hye been attending Court, Friday night last. They say Windsor is as lively as ever and "No. 1" is O. K. We were glad to see so much interest manifested in the Singing School at the Baptist church on Sunday last. With Prof. L. A. Williams and wife at its head success is sure to come. The music and singing were excellent at the last meet ing. Read "Castle Engine" ad iu this issue. It is the simplest piece of machinery in the world, having only eight moving attachments. Mr. XV. V. Elliott, of our town, is Agent for the manufactuie s. Mr. Elliott is a master machinest and is prepared to do any kind of work in his j line. Give nim a trial. j Trade with our merchants on Saturdsy was good. In fact it continues on the increase. This is the natural result that might be expected to follow from the fact that no market sells goods closer than Edenton. You can not ouly find goods of every class and variety here, but you can buy them at lower prices. It is greatly to your interest to come to Edenton wether you want to buy or sell. Our merchants all keep large stock. Read, in our columns, the advertise ments of some of our business men. The good people of our town are in deep simpathy for their venerable friend, Dr. R. Dillard. Sr., who is again con fined to his home on account of another and very recent attack. He was taken on Friday just after a ride which he is ac customed to take as often as the weather permits. Next to Ministers of the Gos pel, the family physician occupies the strongest hold upon the affections of the Deople, and when thev are sick the entire community is moved to sorrow and to regret. We hope to be able to record tne Doctor's early recovery. Services in all the churches on Sunday last. Rev. J. "Wm. Lee preached botb morning and evening in the Methodist church to large and appreciative con gregations; his sermons were fine. In the morning we attended the service at St Paul's, where we listened, with inter est, to an excellent discourse by Rev. R. B. Drane. At night it was our pleasure to hear Rev. C. P. Bogart, who filled the pulpit at the Baptist church the regu lar pastor being indisposed. Dr. Bogart is a fine preacher and his sermon on Sunday night was strong and impress ive. Edenton can boasts of having good ministeis. KSffERIES W? V:ave J Say t0 OUr friends in North Carolina that we are prepared to C T-" TT X SUPPLY i Fishing-gear, Gil Xets, Seines and Traps of a Satisfactory Quality, Manufacture and PRICE TO FISHERMEN for the season of 1 888. And invite earlv orders tha. time mav ! ! e h;l,J niake llui examine .-vfiil- lY 111 01',le'' tli:if 1 'vmen as well as ! ourselves may be entirely pleaded . All canrelvon getting the btss roods we are capable of making. Gloucester Jret y Twine Co., GLOUCESTER, MASS. Boston Office, SG Commercial St. 2m BACKAGrAIN! I lie undersigned having returned to Edenton and opened the same salcon on Main street as occupied last season, gives notice- that they will keep a fresh sup ply of Norfolk: Oysters on hand during the entire season, which will be served m any style desired Stewed, Fried, on Half Shell or by Measure, in any quantity and at very low prices. Thanking fov past favors and soliciting furvl er patronage, we are Yours, &c, Cciskie c9 Chamberlain . M. E. ELLIOTT WITH 3 Wholesale Commission Dealers in FRESH FISH, Game and Terrapin, 3 & 4 Dock St. Fish Market, Philadelphia, Fa. w ?ea e T ee AGENT FOR SEVEX BARKS, the best cure for Dyspepsia ever made. He is also agent for the Globe Pills, which is warrented to stop a dreadful cough immediately. Give them a trial. On sale at his Jewelry Shop. louis fTzTeIler La bin et JI rt ker an d UNDERTAKER, Edenton, X. C. Repairing, Varnishing and Uphol stering Furniture a specialty. A full supply of cheap wood Coffins, Fine Cases and Caskets and Metallic burial cases furnished at short notice and at low figures. J3v a n a HEARSE AND TEAM FURNISHED WIIEX WANTED. As I do ALL of my own work it ena bles me to fill orders cheap. Pictures and frames of every variety furnished upon orders Place of business, the old Hankin's cabinet shop, opposite the tVoodard House, Main St. Residence next door. I D set- -r?Riiir t A A C SA&U W Is l SCHOOL NOTICE. Edenton X. C, July 2 1SS7. To the Public: We are glad to an nounce that Mr. F. P. Hall, a graduate of Davidson College, X. C, and a teach er of successful experience, will on the 1st Monday in October next, open a School in Edenton for lxys and girls. The terms will be reasonable and will be publihed later. Mr. Hall brings with him the very ' highest endorsements, as a gentleman anil a teacher. Ik- is employed by a number of citizens, who feel tiie need of increased educational advantages in i Edenton and whose ONLY purj?ose is to I promote that object.. No meavs will le ' STijird to iiirikf flip rlw il ;i niiiVfs make ! We have been appointed to make the j announcement and to ask the pationace . - ' i and good will of our people lor the j School. W. D. Pruden, T. B. Bland, Jno. C. Bond, J. R. B. Hathaway, Edward Wood, Committee. THE EDEXTOX 1 GRADED SCHOOL. I j l.xH Term Klldiiij: 2ec. i 1SS7. Pr.oF. L. A. William; Mrs. R. F. Ciikshiki-:, , Principal. ) Aiii-innt Miss M. A. Tiio:.irv.)N, ) Teucheis. rates: First Grade, Second " -Third " -Fourth " - annual: 5?H.liO. P'5i 00. QUARTKULY - ; 3 0. v.-e. 00. 0 Ci). Charges are mnd from :;te of ; entrance. Proper o! ti'-rt;?ns lor pro- ( tracted illness. The nt term of ini School will begin Di-"-9irsl oi ";.., ls:-7 A special feature of the kiw incorpo rating our school is that every reside: t patron is credited with the Public funds apportioned to his children under ; the school law of the Siaie. j Resident children who are dependent j upon the Public School funds for educa tion are received into the School at any j time without charge. j This school and system offers the best . educational - advantages attainable i.i Edenton. By dividing pupils of several ! grades of advancement, among teacher.-, emploj-ed for each grade, better and more efficient instruction is obtained at less cost than can be had otherwise. Pupils from other districts are invited : to enter the School at alxve rates of instruction, and they can obtain good board at moderate prices. By order of the board of Trustees of ,' the Edenton Graded School. Oct., 1S87. j B. F. Elliott, President. ; T. C. BaDHam, Sec. pro tern. 1 O. Newman is ahead of all competitors. That I have taken the lead, is proven by ruv increased business, which con tinues to increase dayly and by visiting my store you will find that Low Prices do it. I am determined to sell goods regardless of their value. Great Slaughter in Clothing, Dry Goods, Hats, Shoes, Notions, Etc. My stock is the largest ever brought to Edenton, and will be sold at price that will show my competitors that I accept any challenge as to championship, iu Low Prices. I do not style im-self Public Benefactor, but claim to treat every body with justice. Low Prices Must Hule ! Call to see my handsome line of dress goods also Ladies wraps, walking jackets, new markets, circulars and jersey still carry a full line of fine city made shoes, for men , ladies and children wear. My Clothing Departmen is complete in mofct any kind or style you may desire in men's, youth's aud boy's suits. Anything you are in need of in my line of goods, you are sure to find it here. All I haye to says is jm i m m w C5ii n it- And see that I mean strict business, and Ferkins' Old Stand Clieap 0".' J. J. BURGESS with ETIIEKIDGE. ITLGIIAM Sc COMPANY, KSTAHLISIIKD 18H7 COTTON FACTORS AND (Dommio.oion Jttcrchaat?, I t ai..l J C'iiniier' ... Norfolk, Va. Specialties Peanuts. Cotton, Lumber and -ALSO WITH Till: nrqww (li.qav barton;. 4 II. 1MB Eli G Kit JiliOS., ma n c v . nTi: i-.r.s y FineCigahs Also Wholesale TOBACCONISTS, And d.-ah-rs in Suit If, Wood and CUy Pqie, also. Foreign and Demcstic Loaf Tobacco, :; and vr, Water M reel. NOBFOLZ. VA. "(The (rcououvi! aiivuart." To Success To F.uviugxriUc Jo jS.vf cilcucc! To at jil (tlcsf To He! lability! To (Jmt lit y ! To V lis a ction . To Low J'rices. RUNS DIRECT TO Bargain Station No. 1 . Til ATS OUR STORK. Free Passes to Hoonomy iiiil all the above points issue J to every patron of the - LEVY CLOTHING HOUSE LOUIS LEVY, Agent, where a large, well selected Mock of Clothing, Dry Goods, ilats and Notions has just been received. You tan fiud the place by inquiring for the OKI Dillon Store, next to Barber Shop, EDEXTOX, X. C. jackets in every style and make. I f If L3 no humbu Resiectfully, SideMAIA ST11EE1.
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