News Adrift
PICKED UP BY OUR REPORT
ERS WHO ARE ALWAYS
IN "THE SWIM."
visits
goods
Mi?s Mattie Sawyer is
iug friend? at Berkley.
If you have Christmas
to sell its time to advertise
Mr. Andrew Hathaway is on a
business trip to New York.
I'oth side walks oil West Fear
ing street are being nicely paved
Sheifl N. G. Grandy gave his
prisoners a big Thanksgiving
dinner.
We have had a beautiful dry
fall and the roads have been in
fine condition.
'iol 1 rt "Plirictmoc -vfTV-'
zen aoineis ana Liie size
. rayon, $3.25. D 8 41.
iIrs. A. J. Brow n has left for
in Chester, Ky., to spend a
v. ;i!e with iriends at that place
H. Parker, Deputy Collect
t this District, was in the
on Saturday on official busi
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plain Hayinan has been
lg piling this week ior the
:sio.i of Poiudexter street
pita . .
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to Mail
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Paittli
Mr J.
T r.
Klines ijreen, alter a
l stay with relatives and
n this city, has returned
.nore.
would greatly improve
;hone, telegraph and
: i jh t poles on our streets.
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"Christmas offer" y.
-nets and Life size
. 0 D-8 4t.
C. Little, clerk of
Hotel, left yesterdav
N.
Kenton's
for his hom near Tarboro,
C, to spend Christmas.
A small f ame house in the
First Ward, occupied by an old
colored woman, was destroyed
by fire Sund ly at noon.
Attention is called to the ad
vertisement 0 the Standard
Pharmacy. A special sale of toil
et goods is now going on.
Mr. John B. Culpepper left
this week for Washington City
to accept an appointment in the
government printing office.
Mrs. M. Harvey Blivcn, of
Asbury Park, N. J , and Miss
Ritter Bliven, of Berkley, Va.,
are theguests ot .Mrs P. S. Siiipp.
Mr. Guy Brocketl, wlio has
been attending Horner's School
at Oxford, arrived home yester
day to spend Christmas with his
father.
Next Monday ami TiLstLy
nights a grand Cake Walk will
be given at the Acad, my cf
Music bv colored people from
Norfolk
l OR KENT. A desirable lesi
deuce, with six rooms and kitch
en, good location, $S.)o per
month. Apply to Robert J.
Mitchell.
Mr. W. S. Whitehurst di d a
lew days ago in New York and
was buried Friday in Norfolk.
Relatives at this place attended
the funeral.'
Misses Bertha Harris and
Beulah Trafton, two of Camden's
fairest young ladies, spent
Thanksgiving in . Richmond,
Ya , visiting friends.
The W. C. T..U wiU meet at
Mrs. P. S. Shipp's Thursday the
14th at 3:30 o'clock. A full at
tendance is desired Deing the
last meeting for the year.
Old Santa Claus will soon
start out on his anuual rounds
The children are beginning to
count up the things they want
the good old fellow to bring
them.
An enjoyable dance was given
Wednesday night at the home of
Mr. Jos. Walston, near Newbe
gun Creek, this county. Several
young men from Elizabeth City
were present.
Rev. R. C. Beairan, pastor of
the M. E. church of this place,
left Tuesday to attend the An
ual Conference in session at
Washington N. C. Several dele
gates accompanied him.
It is the fault of the farmer
himself it he has not saved his
crop and in good condition
this fall. Certainly the weather
lias been favorable and he cans
not charge it up to that.
The work of paving Poindex
ter street is now progressing
nicely. Contractor Armbrecht
put to work several more pavers
this week and they are hustling
things along.
The fire alarm sounded Tues
day for the fourth Ward, the
home of Mr. H. C. Wood, on
Ehringhaus. ... street, having
caught from the chimney. No
serious damage, however,
done.
Things are coming the
of the wood and coal men.
extremely mild weather this fall
has been a blessing to poor
folks among whom we are one
Tutt's Pills
Cure All
Liver Ills.
A Strong Fortification
Fortify the body against disease
by Tutt's Liver Pills, an absolute-cure
for sick headache, dys
pepsia, sour stomach, malaria,
constipation, jaundice, bilious
ness and all kindred troubles.
"The Fly-Wheel of Life"
Dr.Tutt; Your Liver Pills are
the fly-wheel of life. I shall ever
be grateful for the accident that
broughtthem to my notice. I feel
as if I had a new lease of life.
J. Fairleigh, Platte Cannon, Col.
Tutt's Liver Pills
The Fisherman & Farmer is
now the official paper of "Pas
quotank ana Camden counties,
the commissioners of the two
counties having awarded us
with the county printing on
Monday.
It is with sadness that we an
nounce the death of Mr. Chas.
Wood, which occurred Wednes
day morning at his home about
five ' miles from town. In the
death of Mr. Wood the countv
loses one oi its best and most
promising young men.
During the fire which occur
red Wednesday Deputy Sheriff
Chas. Reid came near bein?
killed. He was standing near
the hose which was being uc
reeled and was struck with one
end of same on which was a
heavy brass coupling, striking
Mr. Reid with such torce that
one rib was crushed and
body badly bruised.
Cecil Spires, the little
who delivers telegrams for
Telegraph Company at
place, came near being drowned
Wednesday morning. He had a
message for a party at Robinson's
Oyster house on the other side
of the river. In attemotine to
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get into a boat he jumped over
board. The little fellow made
an effort to swim but could not
succeed. He went down twice
and was caught by a colored
man just as his head was disap
pearing the third time. He was
taken out unconscious and placed
under the care of Doctors Avd-
ett and C. J. Sawyer who, with
much difficulty, succeeded in
restoring the little leilovv to
seousiousuess.
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boy
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SCHOONER SUNK.
The schooner A. T. Coleman,
Captain White, with about 90
tons of salt on board, sunk a few
days ago in Pasquotank river
near Turner's Cut. Yesterday
he schooner W. H, French,
witn wrecking- apparatus, ar-
rived from Norfolk to assist in
raising her,
Drs. W. W. Griggs & Sou
guarantee every bottle of Cham
berlain's Cough Reined) and
will refund the money to any
one who is not satisfied after
using two thirds of the contents
This is the best remedy in- the
woild for la grippe, coughs,
colds, croup and whooping
cough a id is pleasant and safe
to take. It prevents any tendeucy
of a cold to result in pneumonia.
FROM MOYOCK.
was
way
The
Mr. R. O. Bagley killed sever
al wild hogS this week.
We are glad of the improve
ment of Mrs. D. A, Cox.
Mr. Moses Lee was thrown by
a mule one day last week and
seriously injuied internally.
Several strangers are here
this week.
Mis. Susau Harris, of Nor
folk, is visiting her sister at
Tulls.
Miss Mollie Simmons, of
Black water, Va., who has been
visiting relatives here for some
time returned home Sunday, ac
companied by Mr. Fate Lilley.
Mr. C. M. Bell and wife, of
Snowden, spent Thanksgiving
at Northwest.
Mrs. Willie Allfriend is visit
ing her sister here.
Miss Swarthout, of Biackwa
ter, spent last week with friends
at this-place.
Mr. G. C. Sandborn, of Snow
den, was here on business Mon
day.
Mr. W. P. Creekmore went to
NorfolMTuesday.
Trof. Swarthout's school gave
au entertainment here at the M.
E. church Thanksgiving day;
consisting of singing, recitations
dialogues, etc Mrs. Willie
Allfriend presided at the organ
and the music was most skill-,
fully rendered. A large screen
which stood in front of the altar
was most artistically decorated
with autumn leaves, grasses and
chrysanthemums. The church
was closed and the glow of the
lights presented a rare scene.
There was quite a large crowd
BAY, N. C.
Miss Lonla J. Phelps is visit
ing friends at Winton and Win
sor. Hurry home Lon for some
one looks sad.
Mr. E. F. Walker left for
Roper Saturday for a brief visit.
Preparations are being made
for an entei tainment at Scupper
nong during the Christmas holi
days It's to be a Sunday school
and league entertainment com
bined. Capt. R. W. Wynne has had
his residence imptoved at Bay.
We hear there is to be four
more marriages this winter for
a certainty. How about it boys?
On Sunday at noon Mr. Will
iam Knowdes and Mrs. Victoria
Newberry were united in the
bonds of holy matrimony at the
Scupper nong Methodist Fpicco
pal church by Mr. William Mud
well assisted by Rev. V. D.
Moses, in the presence of a large
gathering of relatives and friends
of the contracting parties. The
interior of the church edifice
was beautifully decorated with
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enrysantnemums ana every
greens. Miss Aline Owens filled
the role of maid of honor and
Mr. Montroville Walker acted
as best man. The other attend
ants were Miss Ordie Woodley
of Skinnersville, escorted by Mr.
Walter Owens. The weddin
party reached the church
promptly at the hour announced
and proceeded up the aisle in
the following order : The bride,
accompained by the bridegroom,
preceded by the four waiters,
two abreast, while the wedding
march was being most skilfully
rendered by Miss Bertie Owens,
organist of the church, on ar,
riving in front of the altar the
bride and groom standing under
an arch of evergeen, were met
by Mr. Bodwell, who joined
them together in a most impress
ive manner. The ceremony was
over, the bridal party retired
from the church and after con
gratulations were driven to tie
residence of the groom's to
gether with a large member of
invited friends of the bride and
grcom where an elegant co'lat'o i
wasserved and Mrs Rough ton
who at ted as hostress, ever alert
tor the comfort of her guests,
made every-oue feel at home,
and tli - celibites wish that their
time might soon arrive.
"Bachelor."
The skillful cashier so tuns
his bank that no runs be made
on it.
, a. mmm m i n
Brave Men Fall
Victims to stomach, liver and
kidney troubles as well as wo
'men, and all L el the results in
I loss of appetite, poisons in the
blood, backuche, nervousness,
headache and tired, listless run
down feeling But there's no
ueed to feel like that. Listen to
J. W Gardner, Idaville, Ind. Fit
says: "Electric Bitters are just
the thing for a man when he is
all run down, and don't care
whether he lives or dies It did
more to give me new strength
and good appetite than anything
I could take. I can now eat any
thing and have a new lease on
life." Only 50 cents, at Griggs
& Son's Drug Store. Every bot
tie guaranteed.
Noah demonstrated that h
did not desire to be in the swim
Working Night and Day
Their Business Booming.
Probably no one thing has
caused such a general revival ot
trade Griggs & Son Drug Store
as their giving away to their
many customers of so many free
trial bottles of Dr. King's New
Discovery for Consumption
Their trade is simply enormous
in this very valuable remedy,
from the fact that it al ways cures
and never disappoints. Coughs,
Colds, Asthma, Bronchitis,
Croup, and all throat and lung
diseases are quickly cured. You
can test it before buying by get
ting a trial bottle free, large
size 50c, and $1.00. Every bot
tle warranted.
Few butchers can gamble and
keep the steaks.
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1 ha Kind Ycu Have Always Bougta
1 jCrfT.
When a friend shows a disposi
tion to go back 011 you let him
keep a going.
Bears the Tha Kind You Have Always BougfiJ
Sir- . tare 3? . V V ? .
of
The busiest and mightiest lit
tle thing that ever was made is
Dr. King's New Life Pills.
Every pill is a sugar coated
globule of health, that changes
weakness into strangth, listless
ness into energy, brain fag into
mental power. They're wonder
ful in building up the health.
Only 25c per box. Sold by
Griggs & Son.
It is only natural that rooters
should feel a deep interest in
foot ball.
RHEUMATISM
TO STA.Y CURED.
price $1.00.
Sold in E. City by Dr. J. E. Wood, Standard
Pharmacy and W. W. Griggs & Son.
Anything you Want for
Your 3mas Dinner?
An infinite variety of lable delicacies too numer
ous to mention come and see them.
3Christma Candies.
Too early to buy yet, maybe, but you can make
selections while you have time and the stock is full.
LOWNEY'S
Chocolate and
Boa Bons.
500 one pound boxes of fancy confections at prices
to suit everyone. FANCY FRUITS - Florida Or
anges, Malaga Grspes, Etc.
Fulmer " &Co.7Trberne.7.
SPECIAL
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T?n ViJf Regular 25c. goods
at ioc. cake, three
cakes for 25 "cents.
Regular ioc.
I OH V Oil X Jl J liyVll, goodsat5cts.
0 per cake.
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..CHRISTMAS
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Our stock is twice as large as ever before and the goods are priced as low as
is consistent with good quality. We are enabled to purchase at lowest prices
and sell accordingly. We carry a complete line of everything desirable in
Watches and Diamonds,
Jewelry, Silverware, Etc.
We never sacrifice quality for price and every article we sell, no matter how little
it costs has its intrinsic value.
Diamond Pearl and Ladies' Solid
'Cluster Diamond f Gold
Rings Brooches Tifan Rings
with opal centers $18.00, or Pendants, mounted solid $1.50. Solid G-old Ladies'
with Rnby Sapphire or 14 Kt stones of best
Emerald Doublet Center Kmgs m endless variety.
and an endless variety of from 16 to 60' A11 combinatioriS of stones
fancy clusters from $10 to wite !pearl centers as low
$100. as $5. from $1.50 to $25.00.
Ladies' Solid Gold open SOLID G-OLD . Ladies'
face Chatalain watches at IB R D D C H ES go j(J Gold
$20. We have them gold A 14Kt-goId limit
mied for io so solid si! ig Variety. . cage wach-
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ver as low as $5. $a.oo to $35.00. eS, aS low aS$20
THE Everything In
NetherSOleJk Largest Line of Silver No eliies.
Bracelets. Ebony -:- Goods at uw prices.
Misses size 60 cents. Hooks 50 5c '
tto be seen in the city, is at TOOth and Nail Brushes
Childrens size 45 cts 50c ghoe Horns 50c,
Child's linkBracelets J L I CS" S Combs 50c- Links 40c. An
A 0., endless variety of showey
sterling Oliver, uts. No. 6lj Water street, articles at low prices.
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Our new catalogue containing over Two Thous
and Photographic Illustrations of watches, diamonds,
and jewelry and silverware, will be mailed free on re -
IVMMW quest. Write for one, it will assist you in your holi
day purchases.
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WHAT SHALL
GIVE?"
Frequently the question arises, what shall I give ?.
Well, if you will watch this space we will mention a few useful articles you can
find during the holidays at the store of
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