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What They Say.
"What's the use of my staying
on a farm and working myself to
d ath? 1 don't get anything but
my clothes and board." And the
farmer looked dissatisfied and re
luctantly went on with his work.
"VVhats the use of my staying
in this business, wearing out my
life and at the end of the year,
between paying clerks, book
keepers, rent and suffering losses
having about enough to buy
clothes?" And the merchant
with a dissatis6ed look went into
his office.
What's the use of my staying
in this business? said the manu
facturer. "I have thousands o1
dollars invested, am perpetually
scheming to dispose of my pro
duct, continually watching my
competitors, eternally hustling
after what is due me, persistent
ly searching for cheaper raw
material, working all day and
far into the night, and for what?
To give employment to a lot of
people and to make my board
and clothes!'' And the dissatisfied
man turned to his woik.
"What's the use 01 my work
ing?" said the laborer. "From
Monday morning until Saturday
night. To work like a slave
and what do I get lor it? About
enough to buy a little grub and
something: to wear." And he
spat on his hands and discon
tentedly went to work.
And thus it is throughout the
world. The spirit of discontent
prevades every walk in life.
Farmers Exchange.
A Village Blacksmith Saved His
Little Son's Life.
Mr. H. H. Black, the well
known village blacksmith at
Grahamsville, Sullivan Co:, N.
Y., says: "Our little son, five
years old, has always been sub
ject to croup, and so bad have
the attacks been that we have
feared manv times that he WO a 1(1
die. We have had the doctor
and used many medicines, but
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
is now our sole reliance. It
seems to dissolve the tough
mucus and by giving frequent
doses when the croupy symp
toms appear we have found that
the dreaded croup is cured be
lore it gets stttled " There is
no danger in giving this remedy
for it contains no opium or other
injurious drug and may be given
as confidently to a bale as to an
adult. For sale at Dr. J. E.
Wood's drugstore.
The eiglnvseventh Presby
terian Synod of North Carolina
met last week in the First Pres
byterian church of Raleigh and
elected the following officers:
Rev. W. D. Morton, of Rocky
Mount, Moderator Rev. F. H.
Johnson, of Tarboro, Recording
Secretary, and Elder J N. Mc
Iver, of Gulf, Reading Cleik.
Robbed The Grave.
A startling incident, of which
Mr. John Oliver, ot Philadelphia,
was the subject, is narrated by!
him as fol'ows: "I was in a
most dreadful condition. My
skin was almost yellow, eyes
sunken, tongue coated, pain
continually in back and sides
no appetite giadually growing
weaker dav by day. Three
physicians had given me up
Fortunately, a trieud advised
trying 'Electric Bitters: and to
in y great joy and surprise, the
first bottle made a decided 1111
nrovemeut. I continued their
use for three weeks, and am
now a well man. I know they
saved my life, and lobbed the
crave of another victim. "No
one should fail to try them
Only octs., guaranteed, at
Standard Pharmacy drug store.
Work has begun on the Ral
eigh Auditorium and will be sit
uated on the Tucker lot on VVil
mington street. It will cost
$20,000.
Editor's Awful Plight.
F. M. Biedns. Editor Seneca
r r j
(Ills.,) News, was afflicted for
years wun rues in at no aoctor
or remedy helped until he tried
Buckleu's Arnica Salve. He
writes two boxes wholly cured
him. It's the surest Pile cure
on earth and the best salve in
the world. Cure guaranteed.
Only 25 cents. Sold by Stand
ard Pharmacy druggist.
Spread Like Wildfire.
When things are "the best"
they become "the best selling."
Abraham Hare, a leading drug
gist, of Belleville, O , writes:
"Electric Bitters are the best
selling bitters I have handled in
20 years. You know why?
Most diseases begin in disorders
of stomach, liver, kidneys,
bowels, blood and nerves. Elec
tric Bitters tones up the
stomach, regulates liver, kid
neys and bowels, purifies the
blood strengthens the nerves,
hence cures multitudes of ina
ladies. It bnilds up the entire
system. Puts new life and
vigor into any weak, sickly,
rundown man or woman. Price
50 cents. Sold by Dr. J. H.
Pool South Mills, N. C.
It is evident that for the few
years sentiment in favor of a Res
formatory for youthful criminals
has been crystalizing. Favorable
resolutions have been passed by
church and secular bodies. Tne
North Carofina Press Associcias
tion at its last meeting made a
strong declaration in favor of the
enterprise. The matter has been
discussed fn lodges aud private
circles There seems to be little
doubt that the Legislature will
proceed to catry out the wishes
of the people in this regard.
What Would You Give
To be cured of catarrh? If von or
your friends have this disease,
ou know how disagreeable it is.
Its symptoms are inflamed eyes,
throbbing temples, ringing
noises in the ears, headaches,
capricious appetite, and constant
discharge of the mucus. Fortu
nately its cure is not a questsou
of what you will give, but what
you will take. If you will take
Hood's Sarsaparilla, the great
constitutional remedy, which
thoroughly purifies, enriches
and vitalizes the blood, you may
expect to be completely cured.
The good blood which Hood's
Sarsaparilla makes, reaching the
delicate passages of the mucous
membrane, soothes and rebuilds
the tissues and ultimately cures
all symptoms of catarrh.
Mr. Don Richardson, of Dur
ham, has accepted a position
with the Hollowbush Orchestra
until January 1st. and will play
first violin. He has a well-earned
reputation as a violinist, and his
acquisition is a valuable addition
to the orchestra.
"I have used Chamberlains
Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy and find it to be a teat
medicine," says Mr. E. S.
Phipps. of Poteau, Ark. "It
cured me of bloody flux. I can
not speak too highly of it."
This remedy always wins the
good opinion, if not- praise, of
those who use it. The quick
cures which it effects even it
the most severe cases make in
a favc rite everywhere. Foi
sale by Dr. J. E. Wood.
The report of the North Car
olina Labor Statistician has' re
ceived a medal at the Paris Ex
position. Great Luck of an Editor.
"For two years all efforts to
cure Kczema in the palms o
my hands-failed,'' writes Editor
H. N. Lester, ot Syracuse, Kan.
"then I was wholly cured by
Hucklen's Arnica Salve " It's
the world's best for Eruptions
Sores and all skin diseases. On
ly 25c at Dr. J. H. Pool's, South
Mills, N. C.
"We have been requested to
explain why the children this
year are nearly all girls. We
know of no excuse for it except
that our folks are opposed to the
Philippine war butchery, and
the mothers do not care to fur
nish any boys for McKinley to
let rot on those islands ten thous
and miles from home. If this is
not the reason, we don't know."
How Are Your Neives?
If they are weak and you feel
nervous and easily "nustrated
can t sleep, and rise m the
morning unrefreshed, your
blood is poor. Strong nerves
depend pon rich, nourishing
blood. Hood s barsaoarilla
makes the nerves strong bv en-
riching and vitalizing the blood
It gives sweet, refreshing sleep
aud completely cures nervous
troubles. Begin taking it to
day.
Nausea, indigestion are cured
by Hood's Pills.
To remove a troublesome coin
01 bunion: First to soak the
corn or bunion in warm water
to soften it, then pare it down as
closely as possible without
drawing blood and apply Cham
berlain's Pain Balm twice daily;
rubbing vigorously for five
minutes at each application. A
corn plaster should be worn for
a few days, to protect it from
the shoe. As a general liniment
for sprains, bruises, lameness
and rheumatism, Pain Balm is
unequaled. For sale by Dr. J.
E. Wood.
The Patterson Store Company
was chartered last week, to do a
general mercantile and supply
business. It is located at Ronoke
Rapids, and is to exist for twenty
years. The incorporators are S.
F. Patterson. W. S. Parker, and
Gustavus Millhiser. The capital
stock is $10,000.
That Throbbing Headache.
Would qui' klv leave you, if
you used Dr. King's New Life
Pills. Thousands of sufferers
have proved their matchless
merit for Sick and Nervous
Headaches. They make pure
blood and strong nerves and
build up your health. Easy to
take. Try them. Only 25
cents. Money back if not cured.
Sold by Standard Pharmacy
druggist.
The last exhibit of apples sent
by Mr. Bruner to Paris has taken
two silver medals. The North
Carolina apple exhibit has al
ready taken fourteen piizes.
Chamberluin's Stomach and
Liver Tablets cure billiousuess,
constipation .nd headache.
They are easy to ta';e and
pleasant in effect. For sale by
Dr. J. E. Wood.
The railroads are giving re
duced rates to the Macon, Ga.,
Interstate Convention of Cotton
Growers. One and oae-third
rates are offered for the roand
trip. The exposition opens on
the 26.
NERVITA PILLS
Restore Vitality, Lost Vigor and Manhood
Cure Impotency, Night Emissions, Loss of Mom.
ory, all wasting diseases,
all effects of self-abuse or
excess and indiscretion.
A nerve tonic and,
blood builder. Brings
the Dink eiow to nnie
cheeks and restores the
flro of youth. By mail
50c Der box. 6 boxes for
$2.50, with our bankable graurantee to cure
or refund the money paid. Send for circular
and copy of our bankable guarantee bond.
Nervita Tablets
EXTRA STRENGTH
(YELLOW LABEL)
Positively guaranteed cure for Loss of Power,
Varicocele, Undeveloped or Shrunken Organs,
Paresis, Locomotor Ataxia, Nervous Prostra
tion, Hysteria, Fits, Insanity, Paralysis and the
Results of Excessive Use of Tobacco, Opium or
Liquor. By mail in plain package, $1.00 a
box, 6 for $5.00 with our bankable sruar-
antee bond to cure in 30 days or refund
money paid. Address
NERVITA MEDICAL CO.
Clinton & Jackson Sts., CHICAGO, ILL.
For fale by
The Standard Pharmacy, Elizabeth
City, N. C.
The safest nun are not what
we call the rich nor t.he poor and
ignorant but the middle, inde
pendent, self-reliant men and
landlords to man the ship of
State.
NOTICE OF ADMINISTR An
TION
Having qualified as Adminis
tratrix of the late C. C Allen 1
hereby give notice to all persons
indebted to his estate to come
forward aud make immediate
settlement and those holding
claims against the same to pre
sent them for payment within
twelve months from the date of
this notice, or it will be pleaded
in bar of their recovery.
ADA S. ALLEN,
Administratrix.
November th 1900 tf
The North Carolina Annual
Conference of the Methodist
Episcopal Church, will meet in
New Bern the 5th of December.
This is one of the largest religi
ous gatherings in the state and
already preparations have begun.
Rare Clubbing Ofiers.
From now until January 1901
we offer the following; clubbing
rates to all new subscribers or re
newals strictly cash in advance:
Fisherman & Farmer and
Womans Home Companion both
for $1 50.
Fisherman & Farmer and At-
lanta Constitution, weekly, $1.50
Fisherman & Farmer aud New
York World, thrice a week, $1.50
Pay your money and take your
choice.
60j
PILLS
SO
CTS. 1
WELCOME TO SIMMONS.
Upon arrival of the A. & N. C.
mail train last night, the signal
was given that on the train was
the Hon. F. M. Simmons, and at
once the whistles at the Ice Fac
tory and Railroad shops blew
their blasts of welcome, while at
the depot a large crowd had
gathered to greet the people s
senatorial choice.
Thee was an enthusiastic greet
ing accorded Mr. Simmons as he
stepped from the tiain.
The New Bern Naval Reserves
were at the depot and with the
K. P. Band of Goldsboro, formed
an escort for the distinguished
gentlemau, accompuiying Mr.
Simmons and party to the resi
dence of C. E Fov, Esq., on Mid
dle street, whose guest Mr. Sim
mons will be while in the city.
ATLANTIC COLLEGIATE
INSTITUTE.
For both sexes.
ELIZABETH CITY, N. C.
The largest and oldest school 111
Eastern North CaiOiiua. Oilers five
eotirses of study. 1. Classical 'ourse
1. English Course. 3 Col lege Prepara
tory -. 4 Business Course. 5. Music
Course.
Diplomas granted upon completion
of any of the above courses.
Student admitted to the University
of North Carolina, Wake Forest and
Trinity Colleges upon certiticate.
Business course thorough and prac
tical Fall term opens September 17th, 1900
Rates of board and tuition very low.
Wtite for catalogue.
Address.
S L. SHEEP, Pres.,
Lliuteth Cit , IV C
N" ALL TLIE LEADING STYLES.
Retails at
POPULAR PRICES.
THE FAIR.
ELIZABETH CITY, N. C.
Free Blood and Skin Cure.
An Offer proving Faith.
U'cer, lv..ting Sores, Caucer, Scro
fula, Itching Skin Scabs and Scales of
Hcz ma. Aches and Fains in bones,
back or joints, Syphilitic Blood Poison,
Rotten Gums and Chronic Rheumatism
and all obstinate, deep-seated Blood
troubles, aie quickly cured by taking
a ie large bottles of I'otanic Bl 3od
B;lm. We challenge the world for a
case of Blood Disease that fotani
Blood Balm will not cure. The cur
are permanent and not a patchiug up
Is your blood thin? Skin pale? Al
run down? As tired 111 the morn in j as
when you went to bed? Pimples?
Boils? Swollen Glands or Joints?
Catarrh? Putrid Bn ath? Eruptions?
Sores in mouth or Throat? If so, your
blood is bad. Blood Balm will make
the blood pure and rich, heal every
sore, stops the aches and pains, build
up the broken down body, and invig
orate the old and weak. Botanic Blood
Balm, the only perfect blood purifier
made. Sold at drug stores, $1 per
large bottle, including complete diiec
tious. To prove our faith in Blood
Balm, a trial bottle- .vill e given away
to sufferers For fi ee trial bott'e
address Blood Bam Co , Atlanta, Ga.
Don't hesita-e, out ovri eat once de
scribing trouble, and free medical
advice given, Blood Balin ( B .B B )
Cures when all else fails. Thoroughly
tested for 30 years. Over 3,000 voluu
tarv testimonials of cures by using
B. B. B.
TIOE
I have recently accepted a po
sition with the large and pro
gressive firm of Fowler & Co.
This firm buys at first hand in
large quantities aud for cash Mv
long experience in mercantile!
business, with the many advant
age offered by this f irm, places
me in a position to serve my
friends 111 an acceptable manner.
I can SAVE them money and
would be glad to have them call
and see me.
Respt..
J. W. Pool
$500 REWARD.
Wr will iay the above reward for any cage of j
Liver Complaint, Ihspepsia, Kick Headache, lu-iliy-
stion, Constipation or Costiveness we cannot ;
cure with Liveiita. the Up-to-date Little I.iver f
Pill, when th - directions are Strictly complied j
with. They are putx-ly Vegetable, atid never fail !
to give satisfaction. 2c boxes contain 100 Fiils j
ioc boxes contain 40 TPills, 5c boxes contain 15!
rius. Beware 01 sudsuiiiuous anu untiauon.
Sent by mail ; stan-ps taken. NERVITA E I
CAL CO.. cor. Clinton and Jackson Sts., Chicago.
111. For sale bv Standard Pharmacy, Elizabeth
City, N. C.
AVedable Preparation for As -sinfilating
ttte Food and Reg da
ting the Stomachs ana Bowels of
!j Promotes Digestion.Chcerfur
j ness andltest.Contains neiihcr
!; Opiuraforptiine norLuerai.
HOT N-UICOTIC.
fltctpi arounrSAMCELnraiER
inifr Seed
Jrpenninl -
Wim.Se-'
li'uiirfy - s" fiirror:
Aperfecl Remedy forConstipa
fion, Sour Stomach, Diarrhoea
Worms .Convulsions .Fevensh
ncss and Loss of Sleep.
Facsimile Signature of
NEW YORK-
EXACT COPY OF WRAPPER.
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W11JEJ YOU BUY
TURNIP SEEN
at trie most convenient country or village, it is
possible that you may get seeds of fine stock aud
germiuatiou, but lias your experience shown
that it is likely?
Do you buy seeds from general merchandise stores
because you believe that they have the best, or is it
because you forget to order them from seedsmen
in time, or find letter writing too much trouble?
Nobody buys seeds at second or third hand except
as a result of forgetfuluess or indifference, aud if
you have been gel ting yours that way, it is time
you were making a change.
It's folly to risk your crops in that fashion
We will sell you "Thoroughbred Turnip Seeds"
at fifty cents per lb. aud deliver them f;ee at your
post or express office.
GEORGE TAIT:& SONS, 78 Commercial Place
Seed Growers and Merchants. Norfolk. Va.
"It Pays to Use the Best.
These cuts represent the Standard of Excellency.
Biggest House, Largest Stock and Lowest Prices.
We invite you to call and satisfy yourselves.
WHOLESALE
Grocers and Tobacconists,
siikI d v ail ers in
Hay, Lime, Cement, Paints, Oils, Rope, Hard
ware, Buggies, Harness, Tobacco and Snufl
at Factory Prices. Ammunition, Guns and
Pistols.
J. B. PLOEA & CO.
( Bstabhsiieu
vmm
E" iFT I'M HM M Kxa SI
Oldest Fist Gonimissioi) Hodse Iq rf0Ik.
Shipments Solicited.
r Stencils Furnished.
Mercantile Agencies,
D , City National Bank,
References ..i . t 1 -,
J Citizen s Bank, and
( Wholesale Shippers.
PLUMBING.
Is a practical Plumber and pipe fitter and is prepared to furnish
estimates as to the cost of an st 1 r size job of Plumbing To
furnish material at the lowest rates and to do the work in first
class style at very reasonable rates foi all customers. Correspon
dence solicited.
WINDMILLS. WINDMILL
Having the agency for two wmdmil.s he is prepared to furnish
those wanting a good cheap water supply tor home 01 farm such
material as is needed to place u cr here required at the lowest
ates that have even beenofle'e. the public in this section
Windmills at home $6o.oonpw rla 0 other things 1.1 piopottion
PLUMBING REPAIRS A SPECIALTY
Pumps repaired, Steam and Water pipe fitting done at shortest
notice. He ofiers his services to the public generally in citv
county and State. Cor. Poindexter and ChurchSU
For Infants and Children.
The Kind You Have
Always Bought
Bears the
Signature
oi
In
Use
For Over
Thirty Years
TMC CENTAUR COMPANY. NW YORK OITV.
5
WRENN'S BUGGIES
are the best Ful;
stock 011 hand.
I Flora & Co., Agts.
1 887)
PLUMBING.
IK
MILLINERY,
You will find the lar
gest and best assor
ted stock of Milli
nery in the city
M. Hill & Co.,
OIN WATER BTHEKT
Everything Up-To-Date,
Prices Reasonable.
Orders From a Dis
tance Will Receive
Careful Attention.
S B. AULLEIU O
HOLES ALU 1 OMMISION
NO. 7 F U L1H ) N 1 I S 1 1 I 1
New Y01 .
Clareuce G, Miller,
Miller Longbothaoi.
Special Attem u
(iiven to
THE SALE KM 1 I i ' 1 o
UNA SHAD
Stencils ami StatiouM Fnriu he
Application.
WE EM PLi iY N- M:V.
E. W. ALBAUCH & COfvi
Wholesale Coinuii.sMj V i ,
TERRI PIN ANDGAMi'
JSo.Itl Light Mri-t-; fiarf,
BALTIMORE
Prompt Returns, Ouicle Salcs-
'REFEKENCE.
Citizens National Raufc..
W. J. Hoover & Co.
Stencils Furnished ;-
tiaui bitched ISrn.
Saml M. Lawder& Sons
A'uoleiiuJt CommiMiOfi iflti
Soft Crabs Terrapin Etc.
Ballimoro, IVItl.
Quick Sales ! Prompt Keturua '
REFERENCES :
rade.Nal 1 Punk, Huns M p r. n l
AjeiJC, Win. Hoope r i: o ,
Dukthart & Co. The .1
Johs'i) Com i any,
S.LSTORER&CO
vVh ic-.!' DeuU'rn in ami Shipj.- ,
k 1 ruin of
Wmwssm Wxss i
H) FULTON FISH IIAKKET,
1EW YORK.
We work harder for the intri
est of the Southern fisbeniirf
than any house in the husino".
If your Stencil is not in ood on'fi
let us know.!
OaVEQPORT, MORRIS
4 CO.,
Wholesale Grocers ami Con.
sion Merchants and
Dealers in
FISH, --
Xit iclimond, Va,
Consignments of Nortli Car(j
lina Herring solicited, and pro
ceeds remitted in cash
On account of our intimate
acquaintance and frequent trans
action with the fcroeery trade ot
the West and South we arc able
to handle N. C. Fish to the lcs
possible advantage, and we aie
known everywhere as the larg
est distributors in this market.
R.e.M. DftVlSON&CO
Wholesale ''-... u iMcrthantt
FRESH FISH-
Terrapin and Game.
Z 8. W. COR. CHARLES aud CAMDEN T.
BALTIMORE, MD.
Prompt Returns. Quick alo.
REFERENCES :
Third National Bank, C. Moito Stew
art & Co., J. A Lehrou Co.
and the Trade in Genera!.
Stencils Furnished Hree.
YEARLY to Christian
5900. . ,
man or woman to look
after our growing business in
this and adjoining Counties; to
act as Manager and C01 respond
ent; work can be done at your
home. Enclose self'-addressen ,
stamped envelope for particulars
to H. A. Sherman, General
Manager, Corcoran I 'ni Id ing,
opposite United States i reasurVi
Washington, D. C.
CD 2lh fc Xm v S ...
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