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' I0H SQTJABE, S. QAf B3L 24, 1902
HEtf ADVEETISEMENTS
Painter J, H. Jones
Jeweler J. TPutreiL
For Sale J. T. Elliott.
Photographs--James -Parker.
' Auction Sale G. E Midyette.
Trnstee. "
Goods to Gire Away Mattie
' R Copeland. - .
" r Estimated Wanted Farmers
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CROP BULLETIN
Small crops, unsalable veg
etables, result from want of v
Potash.
Vegetables are especially
fond of Potash. Write for
oar' free pamphlets.
GERMAN KALI WORKS,
Issued by the North Carolina Sec
tion of the TJ. S. Department of
Agriculture for week end
ing April 21,1902. .
Pi ogre rs in the growth of crops
fitid in iarin work was somewhat
retarded during the past week,
but an ini provenient in . general
conditions is noticeable. The
temperature was again much be
low the normal, the deficiency
averaging nearly 5 degrees daily;
and a faiily heavy frot occurred
Saturday morning without much
damag except to young: tomato
i!nn is in the cbntral Dortion. Tb
souuuuedlow temperature which
checks the growth of vegetation
is. the chiI disadvantageous con-
M
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MURFREESBORO, NORTH CAROLINA.
To the ladies
We cater especially to the ladies
trad e, though by no means do we
Elight the wants of the gentlemen
they, will surely follow the ladies and
hereby we mean to get both. In our
(lections we tried hard to remember
lb needs of all and if you will exam
ine our stock you will see it is useless
From Aurora.
Rev H. T. Oatland left last Fri
da, to attend Philadelphia Year
Is? M 0 tine.
.
Hav Raniamin Rrown and
idition of the present season, and to try to daplicate our offerings quan
warm, sonny weather- is m uch titles, qualities, style and prices all
needed. Showers fell Monday "ken lnto consideration. JB'riaay was
night, and a cold rain Thursday, quite " interesting day with us as
which hindered fatm work to wealmost gave away goods which
some extent, but the rainfall was created no little sensation. We would
moderate and left the soil in cood suggest it would be a good idea for
daughter visited HeurjrOatland's I diti0a for plowing and plant- V0Q V frequent our store often as
family Saturday.
Mrs. T. P. Outland and Mrs. L
T: Shnulars visited at Mr. T. C.
Peele's last Tuesday:
Mr. E. S. Elliott and family
spent Sunday at Mr. Charlie El
liotl's near Rich Square.
Miss Delia Suioes spoctlast
il 1 - - . . I A. ! 511
- . .IIHTH IM ! lm IIIILT WIIKL kllliM WM Will
me. Ana ma moisture assisiea i o -
the sprouting of seeds. There 1)6001116 wreckks8 nd do Uke
was a deficiency in the amount of
sunshine received. On the whole,
therefore, the week was cot en
tirely favorable; however, plow
ing and planting continue to make
good headway over most of the
"rSS:.. Mow T-y -gb. P 8,. ... of tfc. Biu. Kidge. Md
ing Machine H. P. Harrelt
jppiease mention the Roanoke
-Chowan Times when waiting
to advertisers '
Now " is the time to work the
with Miss Lizzie Parker at ticn
Square Depo.
Mr. and Mrs. J A Cop land
of Lasker. and Mr. I. P. Ou Hand
of Anne ta were the guests of Mr
i T P. Outland's family Saturday.
Prof. Edgar Thomas Snipes
though sprimg is late and work
behind, farmersappear generally
to be more cheerful of good re
sults than last year and are push
iag work forward with energy.
wise, then you can take advantage of
it. We are often asked the question:
How can you afford to sell this arti
cle so cheap? Jf you could only see
our invoices showing the large quan
tities in which we buy you would
readily see our advantage and this
we give our customers.
It would be impossible for us to do
justice to our stock were we to at
tempt to describe to you our many
tempting offerings so we will only
call your attention to a few headings
in the different departments and ex
A full crop of corn will be plant
educational ed,and the work.or Plan.tinS this tend to ou and all your friends a
smi- w jHWBwiy!,.-"! - most coraial welcome to visit our
t the nieht with Mr ceptin northern C0UQtiea and store and to make it your headquar
9 - I . . 9 iLA - am m fain e. irt f Via far I . ... .
always anx
Each year we are adding different departments
to our stock and this season we are showing a
greater variety than ever.
White and O olored 1 adies waists ready
made.
Wash goods.
Quite a number of our customers
have told us that our selections in this
line are richer and more beautiful
than ever, and of course we agree
with them.
Lace striped Lenos, satin striped
BatiBte, Silk tissuef oulards, Lace ef
fects in white fancy weaves, Dotted
muslins i a plain and fancy in all
shades, Batiste in sideband effect,
very nobby, Brown linens at all
prices, India linens, organdie, madras
Persian lawns.
I n the
dress
ment
Percale 25. 40, 50 and 75c
Silk wais Special Leader $2 25
Very handsome waists at $3 00
and $3 25 in all shades
White lawn waists in. embroidered
fronts etc Ladies muslin under
wear in all desirable garments
Dutchess Capes which are the
ver ( latest in pink, blue and cream
embroidered with silk dots $1 50
to $3 50
Gibson waists in lovely patterns at
50, 75, $1 00, $1 25, $1 50 To be "in
the swim" you must have one
rcAa. but farmers are , oubj hoard Mr. uunier s
TjreDarinff land and planting address at Woodland Friday even
crops and the roads will have to Ung, and span
be negieciea. xW - r.ui rUlv,a. , : , ; . Ural-east nortion the bulk of the 5 :M nntwuhnrfi
farming and put ue con Aurora High school nas recent I ac . mh : -
It come in possession of thirty- ' . . '
west of the mountains; in the cen tor8 you wiU find us
a nit
victs to work on the public roads;
at sach work they will abt come
in competition with labor, skilled j
or unskilled.
school in general.
Fabmng in the Roanoke and ; The closing exercises of Auro-
Chowan section of the : State is ra igh School will begin in the
gradually undergoing a great af iemoon at 2:50 o'clock, in the
change, and for the better. Instead evening, at 8 o'clock Exercises
of cotton fields and coin patches wm begin promptly. People that
of a few years ago we find a great hear the whole program will be
variety of crops, and the latest im- on tim. As stated in our last
proved machinery. Manure spread letter, ihe closing exercises will
; en, grain drills, mowing and reap oe on me. nrst oi may
' ing machines and sucn - maenmery
nAnM Tint VfcA f 01111 d
a J- f "A neighber ran in
on the larms m uui f chambelaill.a colic: cholera and
' IflaflffAnrn k nnin snnthftrn mun
i v.i ;m.o1o oi II -r ;--
. . . .-u : i. ttes,- but needs warmth for rapid
-.atB..n.t,.ha growth. Preparations for cotton
more cotton was planted, but this
work is not yet general, and it is
too soon to estimate acreage. To
bacco plants in beds are still
small, but may reach proper size
in' time; the scarcity of plants re
ported in many counties is unfor
tunate in view of the enlarged
acreage contemplated; transplant
ing tobacco will not become gen
eral before May 1st, though a few
M. WZNN & COMPANY
Murfreesboro, N. C,
We are showing all of the most de
sirable weaves for the spring and Bum
mer. - '
The moBt delicate shades are still
enjoying tbe same popularity as of
last season, a slight depanure being
made in the weaves, introducing the
light weight open effects. We have
great value in a 25c wool albatros in
black, white, olive and pink also in
35c, 50, 75o grades. Nun's veiling,
Batiste, melrose and many other de
sirable fabrics m price from f Oc to
$1 25 per yard Complete line of
black dress goods
' J. M ,WTNN & COMPANY
. Murfreesboro, N. C. .
Notions of every de
scription
Newest belts for ladies, ladies
chatelaine purses 50, 75( $1 00 $1 50
and $2 00 Hosiery in newest styles
Ladies Parasols in fancy and plain
colors 50c to $3 00 Children's at
25c B. & G. Corsets, C. & B Corsets
Grecian Girdles 50c also in summer
we know a woman's weakness for
the article of merchandise therefore
we are t-ying to please them ia our
offerings wonderful thy are!
Heady made clothing-.
ileus sui8 $3 00 to $14 00
Yonths suits $2 50 to $8 00 '
Boys suits 62c to $5 00.
We are showing the largest stock
of Clothing in town. Our garments -were
all made np especially for us in
the latest and most nobby styles 1
We are offering great values and
you should price them before-buying
Hats, hats, Gapscaps
You won't be "in it" nn ess you
"sport" a Prince Henry or ' some
other of tbe new shaoea which ju-
now so popular
We bave them all and the beauty
of it, at prices that will "make you '
mile' -.-
Full line of straw goods in nobby
shapes , - -
'
bee our 3 folding Screeens atf 1 1 '
in oak. white enamrl
Mattings in Wire - Grass lasts best
of all Carpeting for floor ant stair,
Curtain drapery, Harness, stationery
in all the hewest styles
Embroicferies
In theBe we are making great
drives and our prices will startle
you when you learn them Y u see
J M WYNN COMPANY
Murfreesboro, N. C
WTe hand e Hamilton Brown cele.'
brated Shoes' - in v all styles and also
sole agents for Queen Quality shoes
for ladies ' . -
Special inducements offered to S
cash buyers . .
J. M. WYNN & COMPANY ;
Murfreesboro, ' N. C. : -
HURFEEESBOEO LEITEE
Snowdrops.
Misses Pollock and Scarboro
rendered a beautiful and impress
ive vocal duet in tbe Bap'ist
church, Sanday
. Mrs. W. W, Smith of Raleigh
was summoned- to attcDd be'
father, who U in a critical
condition, snpervoniog from u
continued iodisposition1 She ar
rived last weftr, and will admin-istt-r
to her father's comfort
The tintinnabulation of the
with a hottle plants have been set in Onslow
section, noW K-K,; rhno n.nA I nnsnt'v. Wheat is health v and is
they are largely nsed and the sale )iarrbpea Remedy when my son stoohng nicely, but'poor stands
for them is rapidly . increasing. wa3 suffering with severe cramps indicate a much smaller yield
Sale of Western . meat in this sec- anj was given upas beyond hope than last year spring oats are
tion has decreased fully one nun- by my regular pnysician, who Krowifle well.
dred per cent m ten years wmi uuB improving, especially onions. fui riag might have resounded
the shipment ol beet came xrom - beaQg an potatoes; cabbage througn 0ur town when the marl
weddiDg belU has not greeted
Truck crops are our ftar8 for months, yet the joy
here has assumed large - propor
tions, whereas a few years ago
raising of cattle for market was
not attempted.
; son regained consciousness and re
covered entirely within twenty-four
hours," says Mrs. Mary Haller, of
Mt. Crawford, , Va. This remedy is
for sale by Kich Square' Drug oo.
v SMALLPOX,
Ta nn more dreaded and not near
THE GREAT DISMAL 8WAMP.
Of Virginia is a breeding ground seems to bave served
so dangerous as cholera, cholera mor- of Malaria germs. So is low, wet or purpose of thinning the fruit on
bus, diarrhoea, dysentery, and sum- marshy ground everywhere. These the trees, and without further in
mer complaints which ycu are aub germs cause weakness, chills and fev jury the prospects for all kinds
ject to. If you will 'provide your er, ach s in the boses and muscles, 0f fruit m ust be considered very
home with a bottle of Dr. Worthing- and may induce dangerous maladies good. Grass and clover are be
ton's Be medy The- Great Pain Con- cut Jfilectrio Uitters never fail to de-
querer,' you need have no fear, as stroy them and cure malarial troub-
pain yields to its touch like magic les. They will surely prevent typhoid
and has saved many lives. Price 25 "We tried many remedies for malrria
cents at Bich Square Drug Co's- and stomach and liver troubles,"
writes John Charleston, of Byesville
Iiasker Locals. , 1 0., "but never found anything as
Miaa Sallie A. Barnes died at good as Electric Bitters.'' Try them
w hnm near here Mooday at Only 50c Dr. J L Outland, Wood
1 i j ir . tt m a n at
Funeral ser l8nu ru jutreii, K)nway,
collard and tomato plants are be riteS proclaiming the conju-
ginning to be transplanted, -,--:a gal -union of Mr. Jonn Watson
scarcity of sweet potato seed for arKj jjgg jffa Parker was solemn
bedding is reported. Strawber ;zed last Wednesday afternoon,
nes are beginning to ripen, ine DT r6V. q. ; W. Scarboro. The
damage to fruit by frosts so lar marriage was at tbe residence of
the useful thft hrida'a mother. Mrs. W. T.
Parker near town.
Miss Sallie Adkins left last
I W.E .Dauikl, Resident.
Db. J. N. Kamsat, Vice President.
Seaboard, No'atnpton Co , N, C
AV. K. Smjtp Caskier
ginning to grow cicely.
fV.
an advanced age.
,e will he conducted at the
home of her sister, Mrs. L. T.
Bridgers. v
. Mrs. John W. Spivey died at
Roanoke Rapids last week and
her remains brought here , for
burial. Her- funeral services
were conducted at the borne of
Mr. T. E. Draper, near here, by
the preacher in charge of the
Methodist church at Roanoke
Rapids. - :
Mrs Bettie Harris of Warren
ton is on a visit to her children
in this vicinity, r
' Dr. R. P. Morehead will return
from West Virginia this week.
T. H. Nicholson, Murfreesboro,
guarantee satisfaction.' ?
iieorge Locals.
Loreaa Ldverman spent last
- i
week with her cousin, Sallie Brid I
gers, of Potecasi.
We are sorry to report Rebec
ca and Emily Copeland on the
sick list this week.
B. P. Brown left here yester
day the 2l8t inst. to attend Phila
delphia Yearly Meeting.
Fannie Vick, of Le,wistoo, ac
companied by her grand-daugh
ter I vey Harrington have been
spending the past few days with
K L. Tick's family.
The last meetiog of the Union
Thursday to visit her brother and
nephew in Norfolk. Mr. James
L. Adkins, her nephew, is con
nected with the U. S. Express
Co and has a lucre tive salary
She will enjoy the society and
kind attention of his wife and
have little Jim mie. the youthfu
aspirant to her affections, as an
additional charm.
Miss Martin, who was here by
the bedside of another victim o;
disease, is installed as the pro
Emulsion is not a
r.iedlcine for fat folks.
ve never tried giving it J fessional nurse to attend Judge
fat person.
Yom see Scott's Emul-
; builds :- new flesh. Fat
ie clon't want it
Strons:
need it.
Temperance Society which was A quiet worker.
I am now located at KichSquar and. am
prepared to do general repair work of
watch, ciocrs a jewr, . inst was well attended. The next
If received a Certificate of proficiency
from the Philadelphia College of Horolo- meeting will be hold at Menola
gy, and am prepared to do good work. My the third Sabbath in next month
charges are reasouapie. at 3:30 o'clock.
Eleve.
We don t IB. B. Winborne during his con
valescence
Mrs. T. D. Boone. Misses Wil
lie Bopne and Annie Taylor were
guests of Mrs. W. G. FreemaD
and the C. B. F. Institute last
- r - ' . t P u
:;v.t ii you are tr.m acous Wednesday. The visit was en
iiilsion is the medicine for couraged by the desire to wit
It doesn't tire you out. nes s the display of the accesso
;-ere is no strain. The work riand requisites of the female
.11 v,U,l mcv Vnn re-H weu as w enjoy me
"cxl"1" rr presence of friends,
t take the medicine and Te c B. B Institute is Aim
at's all there is to it. Mater of Mrs. Lucy H. Robert
The next thing you know son. who will succeed Dr. Peacock
ou feel better you eat better as President of Greensboro Fe
vn.. weJjrh more. It is mal College for the ensuing ses
Send for free sample.
SCOTT & BOWNE, Chemists, 409 Pearl St., N. V.
$oca&di.pet lldruggista.
A rood tookliMr
notae and poor look- -
wont kind of m com- :
blnMton.
Eureka
Harness Oil!
bona loo better, bat make tbe 1
lihM anft .nd niiahle. Bats It In con- II
11 id ciaoa (a imn w iob tune
MA Mltordlnaruywoola.
Sold mrr-whm to Ml T11
m. MUM y
STANDARD
Q1LCQ. D
BANK
The
of WELD0N
Give
Your
Horse a
Chance!
WELDONJN.C
Organized under the laws of the State of North Carolina Aug. 20, 1892
State Depository. - s ' - -"
Capital and Surplus.... .-. .. .. .. .
Alive to the bpporiunity.' For nearly nine
provided banking facilities for this section.
Money is loaned upon approved security at the legal rate of interest
six per centum. Accounts of all are solicited. : '
years
..$21,000,00 ;-.
this institution t
Win
teaching in Tropic, Fla, is expect
ed here soon.
Mr. James P. Freeman of
ton was in town last Wednesday
and dined with his brother. Dr.
W. G Freeman;
iohal- duties were urgent, the
brothers were deprived of each
Other's society, and hospitality
was dispensed by his help meet
It is announced that Miss
Eunice McDowell, Lady PrSo
cipal of the Baptist Female
University at Raleigh, has tender
ed her resignation and will retire
from the position at the expira
tion of tbe present session. She
is conversant with the different
phases of educational work, and.
if she choose, can accept other
eligible positions
"There's no place like home."
and our former townsmen attest
this sentiment by, ever and anon.
seeking the asylum of their youtb
ful years. Mr. Charlie Sewell
verifies this same yearning and,
was at home Sunday. He assist
ed the program at the Sunbeam
meetibg at the Biptist church by
rendering: a solo, the title of
which was, The White pity."
Mr, George K. Freeman was a
The National Bank
OF WELDON. N. G.
Capital paid up in cash, $25,000.00 ' ;
v Individual liabilitity of stockholders, t25,00o!oo
Bank's circulation secured by TJ. S. bonds, $25,000,00
but, as profess fJomTnp.rp.Tal dftnflrtirtPnr.
'Ttant tha ) -
General banking Exchange and collections. ' "
Saying's department
Interest paid and compounded. . , i "
Safe deposit Vault
Boxes to rent for $3.00 and $5.00 per year, - V
Money Orders for Sale
Cheaper than Express Payable anywhere in TJ. S.
OFFICERS:
PRESIDENT W. H. S. B URQ WYN
V, PRESIDENT- SAM'L. F. PAIl 'msnK
CASHIER JAMES T. GOOCH
TELLER JOHN M. BREWER
Correspondence Solicited
EDWARD JOHNSON
Commission Merchant,
219 SOUTH STREET,
PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA.
I am located near the City Mar
ket, and am prepared to get best
prices for all shipments, and most
respectfully solicit a share of your
patronage I make a specialty of
great sufferer from a great boil omiry ana Jggs, ana guarante
on hia neck and head, last Sundav blgbest market prices and prompt
, -i ; r' w
and Monday morning,- His suf
returns.
Reference.'
People's Bank,
Portsmouth, Va-
JAMES T. FUTREIX,
Rich Square, N. C
McCormick Mowing
arid Reaping machine
' At cotton is fast becoming a pauper crop and grass and stock alone pays,
; and no man ever did or ever will make money with the' plow and hoe alone.
Jo those viishing to buy the above Machine,the best made, on time or for cash
I would say that I can save them freight if they will call on or address
H. P. HARRELL, KeVord, N. O.
ion. Mrs Robertson is the
niece of Mrs. Mary H. McDow -fl,
the consort of Rev. A. McDowell
during his career as a minister
and educator. Mrs. Robertson's
V EL YET BEA? S, persoual appearance were very
The great soil enricher and forage similar to Mrs. McDowell, aod.
plant, for sale by while a student at the Institute.
MILLS H. CONNER, she was frequently mistaken for
Rich Square, N. O. her aunt.
Also Pearl or Oatfcail and ?erman Mrs. Quessie Mowbrey has
' completed her time in Maney's
PHOTOGEfAPHS
FOR SALE
I have for sale a nice lot of Oat
and Wheat Straw and Grass Hay at
Eagletown, N. 0.
J. T- ELLIOTT.
Neck with Mrs Samuel Howeli
and has returned to her father's
in town Her friends around
Co mo regret to see her withdraw
from this community. Her sis
ter Miss. Mollie Parker, who is
faring was so intense that he was
unfitted for any enjoyment The
inftamatioo was extensive and his
neck very uncomfortable when
be left for Conway Monday morn WOODLAND ART GALE Y
ing. Woodland , N. C,
Dr, Soutbgate Leigh was sum We are now in our new Gallery
; moned to visit Mr M. W. Wise and are prepared to do good work
Monday. The solicitude of his Call and see ns and bring your
children and wife prompted them old pictures of your grandfather and
to seek the additional advice of grandmother and have them enUrg
this physician. led as we do the work at our Galery
There will ba an excursion aQd you can have any change made
from this town to Holly's Wharf J011 wisI- and save agents profits.
on the first day of May. The We make -Pasls, Crayons all
steamer Keystone, will be under sizes and Photos all sizes and priceB.
the management of Caot. Smith. lm type the best vou ever saw
who is wall known and rnsnfiP.tPd Cal1 and Bee DS- Y will be
" - IT
for his courteous manners.
Disctpula.
waited on with pleasure.
L. W. Baker, Photographer.
Fine ;
.:
PianosJ
Mr. J. M. Qoad, a representative
of the manufacturers of the famous
SUeif Pianos, is working in this sec'
on of the State and is meeting with
great success. The-Stieff is too well
known as a firsf class instrument to
needaoj commendation from me.
These pianos are leading all and Afr
Good always gives the Lowes!
Prices and easiest terms
fine Mrrshall & Wendell u
ordare taken for any J
call and see me at the above place:
L. W. BAKER,
Woodland, N. '
i .ml A M