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Health
And Happiness
UcIouks to those who ride the
wheel: the i !ca. form of exercise.
Spring istlr- ti:ne one m-t'lrfjiiI:irout
loor extreis- something that will not
only hel; to throw oJ that tiled feelinK
lr.it iftvei strength and pleasure.
There i; no otlici form of exercise so
lea'.tlii'ul, l.lfi:l and strengthening,
which e4in le regulated to fit the strength
oi any individual. a cycling. "Throw
pliysi-' to the doits ''
Tin: le-t spring mediciii'- and systeni-to:i'-r
is wlicvlitig. when entered into dis
creetly. The he it exercise tl e best mediciii'-
and the -i hicycle, all three can he
(lad ol the Hathaway llios.. at the same
time, ('ail or write for prices
xoif
IF
"WAW
-ANY
00 rrc
ON WATKIt STUEKT.
jj Jato z jest jjiily.
His Life-Size Crayon
and Pastel is the Town
Talk.
Mch
25-iyr
FOR THE CHILDREN!
Until further notice I will
each SATURDAY
on
MAKE ONE DOZEN
DIAMONDS!
PHOTOGRAPHS,
For
- OR ONE DOZEN
MANTHLLO CARDS,
FOR $1.00
OF ALL SCHOOL CHILDREN
The New Photographer,
ELIZ. CITY, N. C.
KEEPS IT ON HAND
y.V.- t 'Mini-
Freflonla. N. V.,
vha able and accomplished Military
Commander (father-in-law of the lata
Commander 7m. li. Cusulng, U. S. N., who
gained world-wide renown for his crowning
feat of blowing up the Iron clad Albemarl
Ip 18C3) writes Or. Feuner:
"For rriany years I have kept on hand
fpxir Blood and Live: Remedy and
yerve Tonic for immediate use whefli
iver I have f
A bilious attack or nervous prostra
tjon or feel run down. It always civef
tpeedy relief 0 much so that I have
tcme to rely cr. ' with the same certain
ty that I do o:. 1 he law of gravitation."
BU. a and tlver
Of.Fenner' ,':,yNev8rFails.
:;vvc Tonic
arilla-Mandrake-Prince" J
live, Nerve Tonic end.
alive Comfioufid.
1
II is a Sars(
Fine Alta
Rest
CERTAIN AS TJE LAW CF GRAVITATION
Physics frcoi blood, liver and tissues
all worn-out particles and impurities:,
without wea fening but strengthening
instead, and itestores the Nerves.
1 Cures Hear ;dips Dyspepsia, Oonsrfpa
Pad Bre. h. Skin Diseases. Old Sorry
ti;ibt:$i. 8ero ula. Gecpral peptiltjr, e
Satisfaction juaranteej. Saniptefre$
father! Keep 0"r child's stomach and bow
lis healthy w h Dr. Tenner's Sennatorla
The best faxr ive and corrective known. -
Dr, Fenr er's Soothing Syrup.
Allays Irrltati rn ar.d gives refreshing sleep.
pr. Fenner's Worm Syrup. "Brought T4
wormg from rur child. fflrs.foerIcV,E11ia.O,;
br.b'enncf'sFA.vi 1 ly( fcaltRheumlOiratrrient
Htst tor i''Ui eruptions, files, Sores. Culs,eU?
Beautiful
HUH
Dr. Hurray's
Universal Hair Promoter
Cum dandruff, stops the hair from fall
ing out, invigorates the growth, is a
superb dressing, and while not a dye,
by nourishing it roots, will positively re
store gray hair to its original color. It I
the par-excellence of aU hair restorers.
Prioe. ai.oo pen large Bottle.
l"or sale by druggists If not, send to us
a?d it will be sent, prepaid, upon receipt
01 price.
MANUFACTUMD ONLY BY TNI
Murray Medicine Company,
ATLANTA, OA.
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PICKED UP BY OUR REPORT
ERS WHO ARE ALWAYS
IN "THE SWIM."
BRIEFLY RELATED.
The Pith of the News Especially
Prepared for the Busy-Readers.
Spring examinations are in
progress this week at the A. C.
Institute.
Work on the new home of Mr
c lu. Kramer, 011 Main street, is
being pushed at a rapid rate
A big aisplao of straw Lats at the
I-air.
Tailor-made suits at The i air
Mrs. V. B. Snow, of Jackson
ville, N. C, is visitiuer Mrs. K
K Sawyer on West Church
street.
The brick work on the Brad
ford building will come to ;
hnish
week.
WO WAY
EASTER
"The Crescent Alphabet."
How the Day was Celebrated in
Elizabeth City.
BUY A
LOW PRICE
the early part of next
A lovely Serge
The Fair.
coat for Spiing t
Mrs. William Thummel, of
Philadelphia, is the guest of
Mrs, C W. Overman, on Church
street.
Dr. Ritter and wife and child,
of Moyock, are the guests of Mr.
and Mrs. W. W. Morrisette. on
Fearing street.
Ask to see our Alpiue and Stiff hats
at The Fair.
Sevenil gentlemen of the city
visited Pritchard's fishery yester
day and enjoyed and old-fashioned
fish Iry.
The street crossings, recently
put down by Commissioner
Berry, are very noticeable by
pedestrians these muddy days.
Oysters (Plants and Selects) ;.t the
City Fish aud Oyster Market.
The job printing depattmeut
M the Fisherman & Farmkr
has been quite busy this week.
Good work and low prices tell.
engagement
On account of an
elsewhere, the King Comedy
Co. will not appear at Overman's
Opera House next week as ad
vtrtised.
E03S Knee
The Fair.
Fauts iu abundance at
"The Private Secretary" will
be presented next Tuesday night
at Lowry's Academy by a strong
company. Tickets on sale at
Selig's.
A fire alarm was sent in
yesterday from the First Ward,
but the fire was extinguished
before the fire department re
sponded. I have opened a city Fish and Oys
ter Market, opposite Swaiu's Hotel
'Phouc No. 123. T. T. WIJITCOMB.
Mi. T. S. Harrell visited
Camden and Currituck counties
this week, in the interest of the
furniture establishment of N.
R. Parker.
Mr. A. C Bell has purchased
the R. J. Williams stock of gro
ceries, and will continue busi
ness at the same stand on Poin
dexter street.
No tlties in Spring Suits at The Fair.
Mr. J. B. Blades has purchas
ed the corner lot opposite the
post office (the Griffin property)
upon which he contemplates the
erection of a bi;ck stpre.
Mr. and Mrs. A- S. Neal are
having a residence erected 011
the corner of Church and Martin
streets, which will be occupied
by them as soon as completed.
Beautiful assortment in colored
shirts at The Fair.
Mr. James Hill returned from
Norfolk this week, secured an
honorable discharge from the
Naval Reserves and left yester
day for Norfolk to enlist in the
Navy under kietit, Cantwell.
The war scare is seriously af
fecting business in Elizabeth
City. We were told yesterday
by one of our most prominent
merchants that business is al
most at a standstill.
Novelties in neck-wear at The Fair.
To-night the Odd -Fellows of
this city will hold an interesting
meeting. The Degree Tean
will confer the several degrees
for Moyock Lodge, which will
be witnessed by 'a. nujnbor pf
Odd Fellows of that place.
Suits made to measure at The Fair.
The steamer Harbinger, while
011 a trip from this city to Nor
folk this week, became disablecjl
at Coinjock, ami Had to b,e to, wed
to Norfolk by a tug. The
steamer Lucy is in her place
until the necessary repairs can
be mrtdp.
Ask to see the latest in tau shoes at
The Fair.
Ye Olde Folkes Concerte, of
which we made meution last
week, will be rendered this
evening at Lowry s Academy.
The concerte has been exten
sively advertised and in a navel
manner, old words and styles
being used, and a novel enter
tainment is expected. We shall
hear the oldest songs which,
by the way, are the sweetest
and shall see dresses that our
grandmothers wore. Reserved
seats are on sale ot Selig's at 3$
cents. Admission 25.
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BICYCLI
BUY A
BICYCLE
It looks well, rides easily at first, and
you think you have a prize; but now
for the second chapter.
What a difference after you
have given it a month's se
vere service.
JUoose m every portion,
balls broken, wheels out of
line, tires worn rattle trap! you are
disgusted with cycling and your
bicycle.
Moral: You get
It not only looks
well and ruus eas
ily when first rid -
CRAWFORD
den, but like a good friend
well and improves with
acquaintance.
It is well made through
out and will stand any
service. The more you
ride it the more satisfac
tion you derive from riding
what vou pay for.
it wears
Umm -cycles or
3.
- .457 ',')eciWT.
Known Reputation
Only
are a safe investment fcr 1898
The rapid growth of the wheel industry has produced a multitude of
makes that you had better keep your hands off.
Look the field critically over, make a careful investigation and in nine
cases out of ten your choice will be a wheel of
sKNOWN REPUTATION,
i've have a stock of such wheels which will be the cheapest in the end,
remember
ATM AWAY OROS.
AVE - - - THE Ji If EST.
Right on the Corner. Elizabeth City's Reliable Jewelers.
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AHiands for ajrmt. Sclig b v name,
w hosrIU Crescent wherUof wor
of world wvle faint
Bounds for beaHnri. so hard and roadd.
Th Crescent has the bevi that can be found.
C Stands for Creteent. the best wheel ou earth,
feoplc who ride them are fui of to jth.
iTe uch delight
Easter was a rainy and
gloomy day in Elizabeth City
Threatening clouds hung in the
sfcies ail day, with now and then
a heavy drizzle to give a deso- DpeecJra.? VSS?"-
late iook to streets, and dampen , , . .
, c I rH?,B' fr "wy running aod light
Hie ardor 01 auv over venture I Thlhwcre-cetithecutoaTVe.
some Easter costume. Proud C1
the frme so staunch and strong.
Beauty, with waiting finerv. r'-p.
peeped often through the cur- GKffiJ
ian;ea windows, scowling impa
tiently at the clouds that refused
to go away, but. were all the
wnue Deing reentorced Dy a I
brisk northwest wind. And also
the dav was robbed of its usual I
brilliant setting the smart
gowns that are fix the fashion
for the xromins: season, and the
M Stands for haud!e bars, anv shajie wished,
Lpw-ards downwards, or sidewavs itUhed
I Is improT-tnrtit which can't be made
On this wheel, lor it s the higher grade.
Jlsthejov that rider feel
N hile ending aloniron a (Yescent
Kfjtsnds for Veenness w hich peoiJe use
ho buy the Crescent, so aa- the nil
I I'.the logic that riders show.
use
, Who buy lYescent wheels, the lt they know
brilliant creations ot the milliJ ft&m,'VZZ'ZZ$l$''''''''
N
I the name, in itself a truth.
for the lYescent eclipse others in their youth
WW
Our people, both white and ;
colored, deserve much praise t
1 1- 1
GIJDEX.
Truck
or the way they go to and work 1U f,c "
We have as good ' rtl,u ac xvcli "vauu.
o stop fires.
volunteer fire department as
there is in the state, and if the
people of the city would give
them the encouragement they
deserve, our citizens could fee'
safer than they do.
Fly time will soon be here,
and those who are annoyed by
the little troublesome -fly had
better prepare for them before
they make the attack. Kramer
?ros. & Co. are advertising iu
this issue window and door
screens just the thing needed
for the summer months. They
are manufactured by th s firm
and sold at low prices.
Mr. W. E. Thompson passed
a rigid examination under Dr.
Wood on yesterday, and lett iu
the afternoon for Norfolk: where
he will enlist in the U. S. Navy
under Lieutenant Cautwell, on
the revenue cutter Morrelk Mr.
Thompson is a young man 19
years of age, and a brother to
Mr. J. P. Thompson, a merchant
on, Poindexter street.
J. R. Pinner & Co. have just
received a car load of Blue Rib
bou Baking Powder, which they
will distribute in the Eastern
part of the state. This brand of
Baking Powder is rapidly gain
ing popularity with the merchant
and the consuner, and is the only
brand even brought here is such
larg. quantity as a car load at
once. J. R. Pinner & Co,., are
sole agents for this section.
The fae-linila
' Is On
every
SMOKE
The World's Favorite
5c. Cigar,
Mrs. Fannie H. Welch made
a trip to Suffolk Monday.
The cool, frosty nights has
done a good deal of damage.
Planting corn is the order of
the day. Some, on the high
land are through.
Mr. Timothy Bunch, who has
been sick for several months, is
reported improving.
Messrs. Ward & Spivey, of
Ryland, have sold their saw mill
property iu Tyrrell to Dr. Ab
Alexander.
Warwick High School will
close Friday, 22nd. Rev. P. S.
C. Davis will address the school
on the night following, at 8
p. m.
Messrs. B. H. Ward and H.
L. Swain, of the Atlantic Col
legiate Institute, spent good
Friday and Easter at Mr. A. J.
Ward's. They returned Mon
day and speak well of the
school.
D. Hollowell & Co. have
opened a general merchandise
store at Minton Seville. W,
Salesmen and Collectors wanted by
The Singer Manufacturing Company.
Call on or address
M. B. CBAPPEL,
ElUabeth City, N. C
Manufactured by
SPRING MILLINERY.
- For exclusive designs in Mil.
linery, and all the latest ideas as
they come out, go to
' M.
HILL & CO.,
Water Street.
Up Stairs,
DRILLS AND FLUFFS,
'Pur is. mingled with other trimmings on
a nat 04 castor crurnea vejver. narrow
Jack satin ribbon is frilled about the
crown and brim at intervals. At the left
side three mink tails are clustered among
f c ur tips matching the velvet in color. Un
d ;r the brim shaded red roses ar bunched
01a band and relieve th ukss o$ the neu
tral hues.
" Jaoket fronts are an innovation in the
long-skirted Russian frock coat
Trimming by the yard may be obtained to
match the ornaments described.
All steel and, jet-3d-ateel passementeries
open devices are fashionable upon visiting
i carriage gowna of gray cWh or silk in
shaded gray. Usually laoe in one of the
cru; or tvine tones wDl be used in conjunc
tion with the passementerie. All-jet passe
menteries ta motifs and also in bands are
effectively used on both colors and black.
An example of the t&stefnl effect of gre
and. eastor combination is erven in a toqua
composed of our doubled rHlla f crushed,
green velvet m a, leaf shad?, a dull silver
merald-studdfed ornament being fixed on tha
erown. Two green-and-white Upa rise ftt
he left side, and on the ban.dal, vWck. is a
conspicuous feature o tha are clus-.
tered greon nd, asioi rosa in addition to,
green nd castor tip, both t which are
arranged at the back of tfee baod to droop on
the hair.
Like the blouse-jacket, the blouse-boxUc
confronts one at every turn.
Hercules chevrons are woyb serosa col
ored grounds in another type of goods.
Doubled, undulating lines are raised like
ailk cor4 from ark-jad a,nd other colored
Vool fabrics with a surfaca like broadcloth.
"Wide and narrow black satin stripes cross
cn bayadere velours grounds in dark-blue,
green, golden-brown, castor and gray. From
Tfia Delineator.
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A STTLISIT CAPE OF
VELVET AND SILK.
No wrap has ytt been devised that will
entirely outrival the cape. There are many
new ideas in the shaping and decoration oi
these small outside garments and it is very
difficult to make a selection the modes are
so numerous and so attractive. The cape
shown in the sketch, and taken from the
current number of Je Delineator, may be
varied to suit personal fancy that is. may
have wig. pr two circular ruffles, aa preferred
Violet velvet -"-1. with delicate lavender
w3 selected for tho cp6 in this instance
and fur and jf t provide the decoration. The
protective collar is a good feature of the
mode and ribbon surrounds it and is bowed
stylishly in front. A cape of cloth, velvet
or silk made up in this style will be attractive.
Specially prepared for us by The Butterfck
Publishing Co. (Limited).
ducateoar kernels With Caa caret.
Candy Cathartic, cure constipation forever
10c, 25c, it C. C. C. fail, druggists refund money.
W Mav
Tlie Schooners.
So now we are prepared to
lead your Jug and fill your
Bottle with ome of those choice
Liquor, Wine, Brandie ,etc,( at
2
fan
BEER ON DRAUGHT
AND
FINE CIQAR5
Prtf. Sana, f-u
For S.Tt 4.1 o" i-YJ.-f. ict ticnrral
Baiiom K.I jwmn "! 1 "1 1 c-Hil-t
Bui7ie t'onrw nliout rin.HHK Kiiliun, lo,vk
nnd hoard. PhiarrHHx, TTpiw-tiin and
TflfcrapiiT t:tueht. l'M" tstertwfrl irrailuateB
1' in bfin; nnd l" officials. X aetlOB.
ESTEB NOW. Kentur'cv Pnlveriiy iiplom
awarded our ,rr1at. Auittance fjitem our
vradiiaf t m mecuring fitnatirnu.
B f I crittr that your lettn my reach tki
are tU metie aud artdrm at Mow.
WILBUR (t, 9MITH, LEXINCTOK, V.
uer s art.
However this did not inter
fere with the attendance upon
i. v it. .
me tuuicucs, as ine congregax
tions were large, both morning
and evening, and the great
Christian festival wras celebrated
with prayer and praise the
special music being exception
ally fine.
t the Episcopal Church the
decorations were beautiful and
the service was iu keeping with
the day and occasion. Rev. Dr.
Williams, rector, conducted the
service and preached a - splendid
Laster sermon, which held the
undivided attention of the con JAMES O. W RIGHT.
gregation. The music by the
choir was a chief attraction of
he service. The afternoon ex.
ercises was a special Easter ser
vice for the children of the Sun
day school, composed of music
and recitations. The parents
and friends were out in numbers
enjoying the beautiful effect of
the service, and it is hard to see
how any one could have failed
o enjoy it.
An immense congregation at
tended the services at the Meth
odist church, as Easter Sunday
there is always celebrated in the
most approved style. At the
altar rail stately palms, hand
some potted plants, beautiful
roses and other cut flowers, were
arranged by experienced hands.
The choir, under the direc-
ion of its skillful leader, Mrs.
Thompson, was at its best, and
the service was pre-eminently
one of praise sacred music and
anthems music that goes deep
er into the souls than all else.
save love.
It is music that takes one out
of one's self and worldly things.
The song of the Risen Christ
was everywhere. And, as one
listened, he forgot even the glo
rious voice, telling of the love
which passeth all understand
ing, and thonght only of the
theme.
The address by Rev. J. H.
Hall was short but highly ap
propriate.
At night the service was pars
ticularly pleasing, it being set
apart as an Easter festival for
children, and the young folks
rendered the programme with
such harmony as is woithy of
the highest praise.
The usual services were held
at the other churches.
OStanl for onir which come thick snd fast.
For the "tTecut aeaaoii ia Km past.
PI the price which nuiti tmy ooe.
"Tli low fortae highest grade wheel umhr
the lun.
QIthe q ueitioa all pertoan ak.
HTij hare Crescents all other becUpael?
RflaU for riding which er it made.
By a Crescent dealer making a trade.
SI the sprocket of very uK-e make.
Cse il otice and no other you 11 take.
TU the trade-mark, handsome ami neat.
A Crescent, look for It on the Mteet
al the nefulnes which mark the wheel,
l'ervoo owning lescents. ileaure wul fee!
VHthe vile language Irr rider used.
When thev are by breakage of other heU
bruid.
W Stand foe woman, healthy and strong.
Who pushes the I Yrcent w heel along
XI the unknown quality of txel.
Used in others than the Crescent wheel.
YI the younnter full of joy.
He rides a 1 rcscent. srnaitile hoy
Z Stand forZchra. so handsome and switt
The Orescent can give him even a lift.
JR,Now readers, if yon want a wheel that's neat
OtUuy a Orescent of Louis frlig, atrr street.
LDUIS SELIEj.
Jitoi- SSt..
ELIZABETH CITY, N. C.
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JAMES 0. WRIB3T & 0.,
COEIEIISSIOKT MERCHANTS
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WHOLESALE DEALERS IN
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FRUITS MV t EARLY VEGETABLES.
Shipments Solicited. - Stencils Furnished.
No. 303, South Charles Street,
Ivenson & Rountree, Wholesale Grocers.
References N. Baker & Sou, Taper.
Trader's National Bank.
(Esablished 1887.)
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Tutt's Pills
Cure All
Liver Ills.
Shipments Solicited. , ms
-Stencils Furnished.
f Mercantile Agencies,
y y. ! City National Bank,
References Ciiizcns Bankf and
Wholesale Shippers.
-WE EMPLOY IVO AGEIST8
To those living
in malarial districts Tutt's Pills
are indis,pensible, they keep the
system in perfect order and are
an absolute cure
for sick headache, indigestion,
malaria, torpid liver, constipa
tion and all bilious diseases.
Tutt's Liver Pills
Taits' Extra Early Nonpareil Pea,
The earliest truck pea.
The purest
The handsomest.
The best shipper.
You cannot afford to use any other, when the Nonpareil
can be bought for $3.25 per bushel ; ask your Experi
inent Station what the Nonpareil always does in corns
petitive trials. We are glad to have small orders and
give them our best attention.
KJW Ifeilltt
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WARRANTED. PRICE GO cts.
QALAHa., IU4L, Ho. K, XB83.
ParW Madlems Co. LoalA.ala.
Ont)eoen: t? sold tmnv, flOBBotttos of
6BXTV CUrl. TONfC and hay
bought thug gro aiready tkta yoar. In all oara
pertenee et M 7wtav to ttkfl) ttnssj kwatnsss. have
neyar aoU aa artkele that gBT such wolyarsal aatbv
tactton as Toaic Xours truly.
abxkt.Cau C(k
Geo. Tait -Sc Son.
Seed Growers,
78 Commercial Place,
Norfolk, Va.
Established 1886.
Mst Reliable Hose Id Norfolk.
FISH COIJfflSSIOW OERCHANTS.
REFERENCES:
Norfolk National Bank.
Southem Express Company:
Adams "
All Merchants.
Best Facilitrcs.
Best Location.
Always looking for Best
Interest for Shippers.
Stencils furniseed on appli
cation.
IV o greiits Employed,