TiIE EVEN NG FBEE PBESS.
subscription prices:
B9 wii 10 cent
Ou roontn 35- "
run months tM
'weive monctis M-fl"
Monday Kveni.no. Nov. 12, 1900.
Cotton Hold in Kinston today at 9 to
9.40.
A good crowd we nt to Newbern on the
special train yesterday many of them to
pend the week, hwrtnse of the fair. Sev
eral went from Kinttton.
Rev. T. If. Sutton, of LaGrane, filled
the pulpit at the M. K. church here last
night while Rev. I. II. Tuttle preached
at the new Hull (load church.
Mess. Frank Vanse and H. W. Casey
were before Mayor Webb Saturday for
OHfng profane language on the streets.
They were each fined f 2 and fonts.
Binhop A. A. WatMon and Kev.-Jno.
H. Griffith left thin morning for Ayden.
Thev will onmnize a mission there thiH
afternoon and return to Kinston tonight
The biir blood hound that Mr. Kverett
BrinHon brought to Kinston Friday is
all right. He wan given nix trials yester
day and easily traced the men to their
biding places.
The A. & N. C. will run excursions from
Gol4Jboro to the Newbern fair this week.
The special will leave Kinston tomorrow
morning at 8:50. Fare tor round trip
from Kinston: $1.35 on exc ursion; $1.00
regular mail.
Mr. Kd. W. Surjirell appeared before
Justice J. U. Cox at 10 o'clock this morn
ing for assaulting Levi Morgan, colored,
with a deadly weapon. The trouble oc
cnrrefl jesterrlny. Mr. Sumrell was bound
Over to court.
The meeting of the managers of the
baiaar for the benefit, of the library, that
was held on Satuiday, wan an enthusi
astic one. I he outlook is veryjproinising
and all predict that this bazaar will be
the best ever held in Kinston.
Mr. Jos. P. Ilischoff. a Mormon elder,
who had been visiting the Mormons in
this county, went to (ioldsboro, his head
quarters, this morning. He said the
Mormon church would hold their annual
conference in (ioldsboro in December. He
said his church had a membership of
about 1,000 in this State.
Yesterday was the large-t day of the
Free Will Baptist conference that has
been in session at Hull Road church,
beyond Institute. Fully 600 people were
present. About 50 people from Kinston
were there. Wilson, (ioldsboro, La
Grange. Greenville, Ayden, Winterville,
( SnOw Hill and other towns were well
represented. Dinner was had on the
grounds. The day was pleasantly and
profitably spent.
Hon. F. M. Simmons. United States
senator-elect, will formally open the
great Newbern fair tomorrow Tuesday
morning with a speech, the first to be
made since the people designated him as
their choice for that high office. Mr,
Simmons will undoubtedly prove a valu
able card to the fair association, and it
is fit that he should at this time, particu
larly, be with the great fair which repre
sents the agricultural and industrial life
of bis native section. He will be given
an ovation upon his arrival in Newbern
Dr. Harper's Mother Dead.
Mrs. Annie A. Harper, aged 80, died at
the home of her son, Dr. Martin W. Har
per in Dnnn, N. C, at 6:45 o'clock Satur
day night, of paralysis. She was a de
vout member of the Christian church.
The burial took place Sunday afternoon
at the family burying ground, near Btn
tonsville, Johnston county.
Six children survive Rev. J. J. Harper,
of Smithfield; Dr. M. W. Harper, of Dunn;
Dr. IT. D. Harper, of Kinston; Mrs. B. W.
Hatcher, of Liberty; and Mrs. J. W. Bar
bour, of Bentonsville.
We extend sympathy to the bereaved.
Dr. Harper has the sympathy of a host
of strong friends.
Superior Court.
The November term superior court for
Lenoir county was called this morning
at 10:15 o'clock, Judge Fred Moore, of
Ashevillo, presiding.
Mr. w. r. Gilbert was namd as fore
man of the grand jury.
The charge to the grand jury consumed
about two hours, and was a clear and
forcible exposition of the criminal law.
It was the clearest and most extensive
ebarge delivered here for years.
The jury was charged to investigate
the matter of a county home forthe aged
and Infirm and report to court.
This is Judge Moore's first visit to Le
noir, having exchanged with Judge Rob
uvon at last term.
He has made u very favorable impres
sion in those counties where he has held
court and we feel sure our people will be
pleased with him. He is a very pleasant
and affable gentlemap and an able and
conscientious jurist
There were this morning sixty, six cases
on the criminal docket, and most of the
week will be consumed in their trial. Bit
little will be done on the civil docket.
There are not many rases on the crimi
nal docket of much importance. There
" b one murder caw, three burglary and
two or three perjury cases. The others
: art minor offenses.
, The But Prescription fr Chill
' M fmr im fcottk at Gtovbi TttTSLBM Cmu
: TobK. It -U Mnpiy iron and quintc ia Hi 1
WUniarton Star. '-t j
(- And Don. Dickinson, who fupportedn
Me Km ley. wishes to reorganize.,;, the
Dvmorratia party. Wouldn't it be well
for Dob. to first "reorganiie himself , v
DeWitta Witch Ha I Salve will quick
' 1y bal the worst burns and scalds and
not leave a scar. It can be applied to
cots and raw surface with prompt and
soothing etfect. Use it for piles and skin
-n!A9. Iwarecf worthless eounter-
f . j. r. nod.
PERSONAL MENTION.
Mr. J. B. Ball spent today in Green
ville.
Hev. W. 8. Rone returned to Goldsboro
this morning.
Dr. R. W. Wooten, of Dover, spent Sat
urday in Kinston.
Vlr. W. R. Bond spent yesterday with
friends near Clark's.
Mrs. G. B. Spain, of Newbern, is visit
ing Mrs. J. R. Phillips. ,
Miss lassie Claytor returned yesterday
from a visit at Trenton.
Miss Helen Gray left this morning for
Greenville to visit friends.
Mr. R. Croom left this morning for
Winterville to attend school.
Miss Mary Hodges went to Quinerly
today to visit relatives and friends.
Mrs. F. D. Daniels, of Newbern, came
yesterday to visit friends near Kinston.
Mrs. J. S. Funchess, of Wilmington,
came Saturday to visit Mrs. J, F.Taylor.
Misses Minnie and Georgia Oxley, of
Newbern. snent vesterda.v with Miss
Lucy Cox.
Mr. and Mrs. G. B. Ilorton, of Wades
boro, spent Saturday in Kinston and
went to Newbern yesterday.
Miss Bruce Forbes, who had been vis
iting Miss Cora Fields, returned to her
home at Greenville this morning.
Mess. Prentiss Wooten and Matthew
Carr, of LaG range, spent last night in
Kinston and returned home today.
Mess. Kli and Clarence Oettinger and
Adolpb Kinstein went to Goldsboro yes
terday and returned this morning.
Miss Nannie Wilson and nephews,
Masters Willieand Carl Wilson. cameSat-
urday night to visit Mrs. G. P. Fleming.
Mr. W. R. Walston, of Scotland Neck,
came Saturday to visit his son, Mr. R.
Walston, and returned home this morn
ing.
Mrs. M. S. Hamlen and child left this
morning for Winston to visit relatives.
Mr. Hamlen accompanied them as far as
Goldsboro.
Mrs. F. M. D. Faircloth and daughter,
Miss May. of Wilson, who had been vis
itinor Mrs. J. F. Taylor, returned home
this morning.
Mr. Albert E. Rountree, of Richmond
V a., is visitina relatives and friends in
Kinston. He is accompanied by his
friend, Mr. Bauby, also of Richmond.
When you want
prompt acting little
pills that never gri
rnpe use ue win s luue
Larly Risers. J
. E. Hood.
Special Notices.
Butter and Cheese at H. W. Cummings'
Nice Butter at 20c TbatJ.B. Cummings'
A nice line of Boys and Youths cloth
ing for sale cheap at J. B. Cummings.
For Sale. My branch Grocery in East
Kinston, including Store, Stock and t Ix
tures. This is a good opportunity to
make an investment. For particulars
, apply to H. W. McKinne.
KINSTON MARKET.
Prices quoted for Country Produce are those paid
by dealers.
Beeswax, per pound, ao
Com, per bushel, 6o
Meal, per bushel, 6o
L. C. Sides, pound, $X
Ham, C.untry new, per pound, 13
Salt, per sack 85
Lard, Country, per pound 9
Chickens, per pair 15 to 50
Eggs, per dozen 14
Sweet Potatoes, 40
Peanuts, per bushel, 50 to 75
Sheep ; 100
Lamb 1 .00
Hides, Dry, 6 to 10
Hides, Green, 5
Beef, on foot, fat 5
FnchPork, 7
Fodder - 751090
Molases, 35 to 50
Flour 4.00 to 4.7s
I Have Now on Hand One Car
Load of Nice
Wood sold by car load or wagon
load.
Prices reasonable. Try me.
J. A. STREET,
Wood, Coal and tftalniyf
KINSTON, N. C.
fr"Planblao and Pipe Fitting a specialty.
A CAR LOAD OF
Western Horses
and Mules.
Received THURSDAY,
November 8th.
Finest 7 shipment we ever 're
ceived. Were bought cheap and
will be sold quick and cheap for
cash or good papen Call and ex
amine this shipment v"
J C QUINERLY & BRO ;
KINSTON, N..C. 5 : .
0"Erick stables Gordon street.
We '-Want
Your Patronage....
And we will merit it by fair, hon
est and courteous treatment, com
bined with the best and purest
Drugs and lowest prices
We carry a full line of
Drugs, Sundries, Fancy
and Toilet Articles
and Patent Medi
cines. Cigars and
Tobacco, and Soda
Fountain Speciaties. In
fact, we carry everything
kept in a first-class, up-to-date
drug store.
I. C. B. WOODLEY CO.,
Prescription Druggists,
Next Door to The Bank of Kinston,
KINSTON, - - N. C.
Meet Me at the Onvx Founts!
A SHIPMENT OF 10
GROSS
SOAP
Just Opened !
Wholesale and Retail !
ARMOUR'S
"FINE
ART,"
: (Perfumed like
"Cashmere Bouquet.")
10c, Three for 25c.
A trial will convince you !
!6F"Ladies will fplease ask for
samples.
Phone 50.
Brl k Blook.
Opera House
One Night Only.
Return of the
..Southern Favorites..
25 AriTS 25
Will present.the Great COMIC
OPERA, V
One big and grand production !
Larger, better and grander than
ever before I ' "saj5l-
Everything new this season 1 ; ?
Prices, - 50c and 75c.
'lSecure Reserved Seats at once
at DR. C. jj. WOODLEY & COS
Drug Store. -.yi . ;.- ;
TOILET
drug
Lafilascotte
DRESS'GOODSI
We have just received n nice line of r-.;.:'':""
Hcui on d Pretty) I
We guarantee prices as well as the goods. "... ' V. ' . .
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rb Also Trimmics3 and Linings to natch.
Cold Weather
Necessities...
We have anticipated the cold
weather and have prepared for it ?
Have you ? If not, you would
act wisely to do so now before the
lines are broken up and best selec
tions gone.
Comforts,
Blankets,
Wraps,
Underwear,
Gloves,
Buggy Robes,
Dress Goods.
Full assortments of each that
won't be here long at what w
term reasonable prices, ana
you'll think so too when you hear
them and examine the goods.
OETTINGER BROS.
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we nave oougnt a nice stocic o
'99 Model Bicycles
and will sell them for one-hal
what they cost last year, . as long
as they last.
Strictly High-Grade throughout
and guaranteed.
KINSTON CYCLE CO.,
C. E. SPEAR, Manager,
Queen Street - Kinston, N. C.
Buy Your Drugs and
Goods from .
HOOD'S DHDG STORE.
ifODAKS...
ir :
Not the cheap, trashy kind
but . ,
Genuine Eastman
(KODAKS. ;
-. yA complete line just lualso all
; necessary xuatetlau, etc., for, de
veloping, s 1 ' -,J4
? .' -Ths WitchkYv op Kodak
' hry" little book oh the art of
Photography given free to all who
will call.
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It Pays to Trade at The Big Store
A Great
Shake-Up
In
Dress Goods
Prices.
Owing to the continued mild
weather, manufacturers and job
bers have been unable to dispose
of their stocks at anythi g like
actual value. Many of them have
therefore been forced to sacrifice a
good part of them. Their neces
sity was oar opportunity and1 we
bought liberally. As a result, we
are able to offer you some of the
season's best Dress Goods at prices
below their worth and the follow
ing list will convince you that wex
mean what we say' :
At 50c Yard. . . .
38 inch all wool Panne V Goods in
Venetians. 38 inch Wool I this lot are
Homespuns. 40 inch Silk f all worth
Fitiinh Henriettas. 38 inch t from 60c
Camel's Hair Suiting. The V to 75c per
above goods in all colors. yard.
At 75c Yard
50 inch all-wool Zibeline
and Homeepun Suitings in
Tan, Castor, Royal and
Navy Blue. 46 inch Cheviot
Serges in Black and Blue
Regular
prices for
goods in
this line
has been
fl.OOyard
only. 36 inch Polka Dot
French FlanneJs-all colors.
In addition to the above Iwe are
offering exceptional values in
Broadcloths, Satin Sohels, Satin
Berbers, Peirolla Cloths, etc.
JK-Come here this week for
your Dress Goods and save money.
THE BIG STORE,
KINSTON N.C
Artistic
Job Printing
at
The Free Press
Office
FURS !
FURS!
At
Quick-Selling
Prices!
Boas, Scarfs
Collarettes,
nd
Week Pieces.
At $179 and Up.
A beautiful line and at
prices that will suit ypuv
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