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H. Mitchell, liusiness Manager.
PTTP.T.TKH7.I) SYSHY TUSSD&Y-&KD-FRIP&Y-
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Rates For '
ADVERTISING
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AT
This Office.
1V. I r Y ar "in- Ii-lUr.
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Established 1886.
EDENTON. N. C, Tuesday, ITovember 29, 1887
NO. 129.
We do not sell
Gold Dollars
FOR
Entered at the Post Office at Eden
ton as Second-Class Matter.
And yet some people would believe such
;i 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.
atoTUts. We have marked down all and counting the weeks 01 the time to
of our 2oa worsteaus 10 j.i ceuca.
Double width flannel dress good3 at 4Sc
Work on the streets.
Talking Dolls at O. Newman's, cheap,
for Xmas.
Mr. J. J. Burgess, of Norfolk, Va., it
again in our midst.
Glad to shake the hand of Dr. Woou
ley on Saturday last.
Every day our town is filled with
strangers. What's out?
A man who cheats the poor printer
never meets with any luck.
Several new enterprises will soon b,e
started in Edenton, we hear.
Fine assortment of Christmas Toys
just arrived at O. Newman's.
Dr. Hathaway, of Avoca, attended the
funeral of Dr. Diliiard, Sr., yesterday.
Mr. Maurice Wescott and wife, of E.
City, is visiting the family of L. E.
Ziegler, Esq.
The Monitor come3 to us this week
enlarged and much improved.
to its o wner.
Several new families, we hear, will
soon settle in Edynton. Let "em come.
All are welcome.
The new brick office builuings are
rapidly being erected in front of the
Bay View House.
Christmas toys will soon be on mar
ket, 'lis tnenwhen the hearts of our
little ones are made glad.
Two run-a-ways ou Main street was
the excitement of yesterday. Uuiy two
mashes made tue buggies.
Great change in the Ten-Pin Alle .
Advantage to t.ie playeir. Cull ut
Haves aud get information.
r:hrir.riiR5i is but a short time oil now.
and the little folks are looking iorwurd
Another man stons his paper because
ne is asked to settle for it. Such is the
tick of we poor printers. Can't ask foi
our monev unless we either get our
feelings trampled upon or that we loose
.subscriber. But our ruie is to send
10 p ipor without it is paid for. Let
this be understood by all.
Ajrain we call special attention to the
i lvertiseiuent of V. V. Elliott, agent for
the "Casth Engmc. the simpie-t ei
Vmemau.'. Mr. Elliott is a machinist
Zv fade :nd is prepared 10 do any work
in this line. We hope Mr. Elliott will
open soon in our midst a regular mi -rhinp
kIiod something: that "Edenton
f
SCHOOL NOTICE.
Edf.ntox N. C, July C
To the Public: We ;:r g.'ad to an
nounce that Mr. F. P Hall, a craduate
of Davidson College, N. C, and a teach
er of successful experience, Nv"dl - ''
1st Monday in October next, op.-n a
S-hool in Elento:x lor Km; s and viil-.
Tneternts will be reao!. able .!; wjii
be '-;ibl ir ht d later.
Mr. Hall billies with him th" very
highest endorsement:-:, a a -.'-nth
and a teacher. He is emp'.oyed by a
number of citizens, who feel toe need ot
infrKinpfi educational advantages
J. J. BURGESS with
KTIIKKIDGi:. IT L( HI AM A;
COM PA XV.
established isr.7
COTTOIn FACTORS AITI)
!ommi.wion 5tt evehanto.
11 :l,M.rui..r,,M.. Norfolk. Va.
Specialties Cotton, Lumber and
vanuts.
AL0 WITH Tim
tr hqIc flip DMtroiiaee i
--- aUllV'um.A uiv 4v ------ 1
and wi i prove, vjun iroui " ni c w of our neonie ior 11
hear, "the risrht maiiin the right place.
tx ill U ..,..-- Viinl.-.f-iiiiifMiiir . " -. - 1- , m T-k ni 1 T..x
lie win jutiicii lif .i.ij-.v4j "u'""ih ; . jj. i'ruuen, A- i- iiiauu, j
and night. ' , Bond, J. R. B. Hathaway, Ed wan! j
The immense success experienced in j Wood, Committee. j
. .-v , . 1 . . ,.,-...LL..i -kirt : i
to furnish m v TMtrons ami Inenus at
Success ratee ciieap and within the reach of all.
' isvent v-live cents :jr quart, riesn
trom Norfolk dailv. 33uying m larg
"iFinbOigars
Also Vi"!.f)!osale
TOBACCONISTS,
THE EDE.XT0Y
GRADED SCHOOL.
1S8T.
. . T . I 1 It ..1. ..... I
quantities I can ?.uoni u sn -ncaj. ,
F:dl pint oysters stewed 2."c. Full fry j paj Q m LllUlllg VOC
in .-r-Vcr i us? hiki butter K-. uie
me a call. Satisfaction guarantee'.
K. B. Hayes.
King street, Edectoi.. N C.
Just received 1000 yards of Hamburg
Edgings exquisit patterns, only 12icts
foany you may select. Finer than we
ever sold.
Have you seen those
lovely hats, straw and
felt-New York style?
Examine our French
kid button boot at
$1.75. It beats the
town.
Examine our Ladies' wool Vests at
50c and 93c best quality.
Examine those La
dies' linen handker
chiefs 3 for 25c; a bargain.
Fine, regular made. Ladies' hosa war
rented fast black at 18c 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.
Me would advise you to
CALL EARLY.
"First come, first served"
Labor is verv much in demand. Some
of our timbermen report us beiug ui -able
to feecure hands enough to carry
their business.
Oysters a plenty, this season. Two
saloons in town wnero they cau be haa
in all styles, ac any price, in any quan
tity and at all nours.
Our Manager returns thanks to his
friend Mr. Brothers lor a pleasant ride.
behind ins last trotting coil, lu&i teix,
which he much enjoyed.
Sunday was almost a perfect day.
bright, balmy and beautitui. iii tne
churches were open for worship and Un
people turned out in good numbers to
each.
Fun ! fun ! ! fun ! ! ! We are requested
to state that every young man in town
is invited to meet at the Teu-piu Alley
Thursday night at 8 o'clock. Christmas
is neariug.
Our market is now yery good. Every
thing a hungry man needs can be hau.
vVe are glad to see it. Edenton has long
been in need of a good market. Let it
so continue.
Foil Sale," and at prices low Five
Mules, three good Brood Mares and
three Colts, 3 and 4 years old, all broke
and good drivers. Apply to
J. E. Bonner & Co.
fwfer cheaner at Haves' than any
house in town. Fried in cracker dust
and butter for only 2oc best we ever
Ri-psli milk and winter trreens
can be had daily at Hayes'.
A vouncr man says he intended to go
to hear Mr. Smith, on Sunday evening
last, but as the text was to be "Thou
fool, he feared personalities, auu oam
not go. Washington Gazette.
The following names are the Roll of
Honor of the Edenton High Sciiooi for
the mouth ending Nov. 25th: Misses
Maggie Fletcher, Gertrude Veuuings.
Bes'sTe Warren, Venie Boush and Jenn.e
Levy.
Air. E. G. Schirman, Merchant Tailor
of E. Citv, is here on a visit. Young
men, read his advertisement in this
paper and give him an order before he
leaves. He is a good workman aud lills
orders cheap and promptly.
Again we had the pleasure of shaking
the hind of our friend Prof. J. II.
Ziegler, a well known and highly re
spected citizen of E. City, on yesterday.
He is here on a visit 10 ma auu
NE W A D V ERTIS SM EN1 S.
Notice the ad by J. M. Skinner house
for sale or exchange.
Read the. sale notice of the property
f Win TI F.lliott. deceased, in this is-
vi - -
sue.
Attention of our fisherman is called to
the advertisement of J. S. Johnson oi
Co., Baltimore. They sell tisn and
Terrapin traps on a new phiu from those
now used in our waters a great catcher.
The' are also Manufacturers of Twine
and Netting. Fisherman, read their ad
and trv them with an order.
Pf.of. L. A. Williams, Principal
A'hs. R. F. CiiESHiui:. ) ArLi uiC
Tea c he is
I And dealers in Snuff, wood and Clay
Pipes, also. Foreign ;ind Domestic
j Leaf Tobacco,
j 1K and (.K Writer Street.
' NORFOLK, VA.
if- -st '. ZslItvrt '111
To Success!
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rates:
First Grade,
Second
Third
Fourth
anni'al:
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date o.
for pro
FOR SALE,
Or exchange on liberal terras for
property in or near Nnriolk. a com
fortable House on Oknm St.. Ed n
tou. X. C. Appl.r to J. M- minxkr.
Fish & Terrapin Traps
itcliell's
Bee Hive
l t. Dec. 28, 18S6.
Adapted to River nnd Lomij Shore
Fishing in 4 to 10 feet water.
A Great Catcher!
Send for descriptive price list to
MANUFACTURERS OF
T Su',:? o'src !
To Excellence!
jo liuftid Utiles!
T He! ia hi lit f!
To Oncl'ity!'
To Sd fixfdction.
To L'tw Jj'iccs.
RUNS DIRECT TO
Charges are ma from
entrance. Proper deilucions
tr-iptwf il'r.ess. The next term of th
Scliool will begin D'.viuber h, ItoT
A special feature ;. . -mj-i.iv ,
rating our school is that every resident .
patron is credited witn tne i .ioiic ;
funds apportioned to Ids children under j
the school law ot the 5tate. ,
liesment en i ! uc n.. ..v
nrou the T'ublic Sehool fti'i!s fru-educa-; TT'-j-.gQ I?3,SSGS t() KcOIlOlllV
u:theS:h0"lilt :,:'y j Vn.U.11 the i1h.V points issued
This school and system offers the best to CVOTV patron (t the
eaucationai ao vainavrfs intiuii'ii-
argPoin Station No. 1 .
THAT'S OUJl STORE.
iOTHIjSTG- HOUSE
Edenton. By dividing jxim.s it several
grades of ail van eutent, ;.;iin.. teac)iejs
iiHloyel for ench grade, better and
.oore eMicieut instruction i?- obt. -lined at
less cost than can be had otherwise.
Pupils from other districts are invited
to enter the School iit above. 1 ate-s of
instruction, and they can obtain good
UUUIU itL i UCFCl- .it .3- j . . . "
Bv order of the board ot trustees 01 me juace wii,ui.ii. no im- wiu
the'Edeuton Graded School. Oct., ISriT. Dillon Store, next to linrber Shop,
B. F. Elliott, President. "i1'nwrmv V i"1
T. C. Baddam, Sec. pro teni. a)YaS IKJ., . L.
LOUIS LEW, Ag'nt,
v. here a hirg, ell '!( ted stock of
Clothing, Dry Goo!s. Hals and Notions
lv:s iust been received. i cm can hnd
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121 South Street,
Baltimore, Mel.
s perfect!
immense fall S winter stock
I hnve received the largest and handsomest line cr l.rtnh!. new and sea
o,..,l;o ..ond tr mm.n-s. wrap-, notions. uiuJerwenr, hats, shoes.
'hoots, and men's, youths and boys' clothing ever shown here.
;c rrn:. (Vna-i the nort hern markets, selected bv mvself to suit
I the 'requirements of my customers. .Many will wonder :it .ho extraordinary
FISHERIES.
9
Fishermen that conclude to fish at
THE LAST MOMENT
can be supplied with A JV'cttillg
good in quality nd good in
manufacture, as any made. VVe
think our patrons can rely on satis
factory rates and reliable wares.
Gloucester jet j- Twine Co.,
Boston Office, 1)4 Commercial St.
William Sticvi:, rrrsWcut.
iiAi'HAI.L N PirK.upt.
which everything is marked down to.
All sorts of theories will be advanced, but I have only one reply for all
A,
O T T C, E . At the late resilience of
! Ready money is the wonderful lever which
m. II. Ediott, deceased, 1 will bell
jfe is looking well. The Pro! and ius :it public biddings, ou tJieutnoi uecem-
A.nd cash will secure the choice of all the wonderful bargains of which 1 mention
I r, C-mt Lo1rw - . .
bricbt little daughter called to see us .er, the entire cnauie t-Maw oi ui wool.20o ai.dSa centsa
this morning. . deceased, cons ist-ng io.o i ,a ' 'Tj vv Ul,(Jers,!,irts. from 25c up: heavy iwill Cotton,, sc: n-avy i-rowu
Carts busies, wagons and vehicles of i bbis.) fodder, s-.xor eight bead of ho, es yard varduide ii.ohin-, C: Corsets, z: strip d an.! plum ,AvU, m
Pvervdiscrfnl on we on Sat ur- and mules, lot of cattle, hogs, a tto Ho,,, 0c. Cahcoe, mco
ever3 ai&cripimu neio . rtf f.,rmit2r utensils, wazons. carts, i uli color, uoiin .4-- .... t , .;.;.. Mlir. ;,.,,,. T.wliri".
.lot- Inst ' rat e WltU OUl , 7". V i t . i. ... X.,,i.t.t: Jf- n :nn lMl!'''t Hi ail l-'iiUir-. w., i -'--
" ... ... i 1 ' . . n lin '1 I i r i IT r"tl II.TI t-'t-'i I IJtM..C I
All rilii a rood UUSl- ciu, ai.-.u .v . i..i:..,'..,v.vi,,...ti .
were very good.
THE LIVE,
loy; phics hous
EDENT0jSt,N.C.
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eiy eoua. , , , i i auj kitcnen furnituie.
pSc Hiientou now riiuh.s .!
uess. ueniou i u ha-trains ' Terms made known on day of sale,
leadimr towns ot tue ouie iur ua.hdius , rn tott .!t,V
inc. i.W. every one to come here to J .m.Ut A
either buy or sell.
. Tfuaeralof,Df:?-?i"!ar!f-fi -d t? t? -r n AT T
laJ-o'rlJ . L.ii. ...t.;.., i "" , t,.,. Mii-viinrs f. mention.
unmber of people present, uoui H W-T TilJJ, ,umt mauy oiuci uu..' .miiiit'ou of mv -ool-i
nnd colored, attested the universality Ur ninl everv township in I I have bargains in every department and in u- aa tx-aiiuat.oa m3 .00 Ji
of the favor in which he has been ever J tQ orders for a standard and prices
held. Rev. K. B- Drane read the funeral : his ical work of surpassing bear.ty, j
service. Drs. W. R. Capehart and R. ulnes3 aud curacy, which sells ac ,
II. Windborn and Messrs. j. r. o. nam- . Liberal commissions. Particu
fi.v ladies" rubW Coats, 70c; woman every.lay - '"V.. " :
ladi-s' and children's Shoe,, lower than ei.se where; men s usiuy
bl elf 75 worth 51.50: men's Slouch Hats, uOc, worth tfl.W : U.v liat, 20 cent;-;
heavv wimer pUts. S1.00. worth $2.50: nW kiw i'-uw. 4-1S y.ar,, fiom ao
un ien!s Suit from :J.50 ny. worth ?7.50; men cheviot Sun,. fc..ut worth
"u nns ineiuaiecui uress Suit., 012.G0, worth .-25 00. boy, J,.t- from
12.00 up; men & 'Overcoats, iroia -:o.w u. , , ,
..o,. T..r (i. Wi mains. . i. arreu, . " ,:
ci , t v . t.'t i lars on application, x - -
W. 13. Shepard, Wm. P Jones, and . ;j230 onth Fuu instructions. I
D. Pruden were the chosen pan-oearers. ddres PHIL1
The floral triDUte was wui
YOU can make rlCO
Tn!l i nstrnrtiotiij.
Ill U 11 L U J.
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