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Fkiiiav Kvkninu, Nov. 10, 1900.
CoUod sold in Kinston today at 9 to
&. large number of people from thin sec
tion, who had bevw attending the New
born fair, returned home today.
The eleventh annual Thankfgiring
party will he held in the Academy at
Hookerton ThankHgiving night, Nov. 25).
Hq inritatiouH will be nent out.
I. R. II. Temple returned last night
night from Philadelphia, wh?re he had
been taking a course in the Philadelphia
Polyclinic. The doctor will locate in
Kington. His office will be in the build
ing next to Hotel Uailey. We wel
come him back to Kinnton.
The Christian church will have itn an
nual reunion and roll call next Sunday,
i6 being the second anniversary of the
prwent pastor's incumbency. Reports
of the different departments of work
will be given. It will be an interesting
day for all the members and for any
oAera who wish to attend.
Sfr. and Mrs. F. W. Mazrr and children,
ol Pennsylvania, came to Kinnton yester
day, traveling through the country.
Tfiy have a nice wagon, specially made
foe camping out. The strange looking
turnout attracted much attention. The
family have traveled 050 miles so far.
Tty will speud the winter at Newbern.
Last night at 8 o'clock, at the resi
dence of Mr. J. T. Skinner, Miss Mary V.
Jenkins was married to Mr. Henry T.
(Jkleeby, both of Kinston. Rev. 1). II.
Tattle officiated. There were quite a
number of relatives and friends of the
contracting parties present. Immedi
ately after the ceremony the couple went
to their home on Gordon street. We ex
tend best wishes.
The grim monster death has claimed
another victim In Kinston. This morning
at 4:50 o'clock, Mrs. M. V. Dixon quietly
pawed away at her home on East street,
alter an illness of ruurly three months.
Mis, Dixon had a complication of dis
eases. She leaves a husband and two
children, a son and daughter. Her father
and ieveral brothers and sisters survive
hor. The husband and son accompanied
tn remains to lieynoldsville, Va., today,
near which place all that is mortal of
Mrs. Dixon will be laid to rest in the fam
ily burying ground tomorrow. Mr.
Dixon is employed as sawyer at Hines
BVos.' mill. We exteud sympathy to the
bewared.
The burial of the remains of Mr. Robert
IL ftountree, Jr., took place at the cem
etery yesterday evening at 5 o'clock.
The Odd Fellows, of whom he was a j
momber, together with a number of citi
zen, met the body at the train and fol
lowed it to the cemetery Rev. W. G
Johnston conducted the funeral services
Mr. Rountree died suddenly of acute
pneumonia. He was 33 years of age.
His father, Mr. R. H. Rountree. and Mr.
Jack Rountree, of Brooklyn, N. Y., and
Mr. Ch?a. Rountre, of Wilmington, came
to attend the funeral.. 'Tis sad that one
just in the prime of life, a specimen of
fine yonng manhood, with such a bright
future, should be cut down by the mer
ciless cycle of death, but the bereaved rela
tives and warm friends find comfort in
the thought that," He doeth all things
well."
Card of Thanks.
Being a comparative stranger in your
midst, I take this means to extend my
sincere thanks for and deep appreciation
of the many kindnesses shown by so
many of tne citizens of Kinston to my
lamented wife and myself during her
fatal illness.
M. V. Dixon.
. Rhoda Royal Show.
iThl aggregation arrived in Kinston
eary this morning, and at an early hour
occurred the interesting scene of putting
together the tents and various depart
ments of the big circus.
The tents are placed in the usual place.
vfhft parade took place at uoon and
was very good. The steam calliope dis
pensed hot music that was strong enough
to soothe the savagest savage's breast.
iThe horses are Tery pretty, and the
costumes of the riders presented a nice
appearance.
-'We go to press too early to give an
aeconnt of this afternoon's performance.
inhere will be another performance to
night. Doors open at 7 o'clock; perform
ance begins at 8 o'clock.
A Superior Court.
Cases disposed of Thursday afternoon:
State vs. Hub Sellare; assault with
deadly weapon. Guilty. Sentenced 8
months in jail, and . worked on county
rowis.
State vs. Harlowe Phillips, carrying
concealed weapon. Guilty. Fined $10
and costs.
' The case of State vs. Job Dearer for
killing Wm. Caudell was taken op, and
eleven of the jury were selected, when the
11M11 In.! vonim vea ATKnnstArl
This morning the iarr was pnmnlor
and the trial entered into.. At coon four
witnesses for the State had been exam
ined. The case will take all of this after,
noon. Following Is the jury: S. H Tay.
lor. Daniel Ilines, Elias Sullivan, J. H.
ESls, J. D, Grady, T. E. Smith, Noah
ITftMi. E. M. Berring, 8. C. Canley, C. E,
Kennedy, Jas. Williams and J. G. Smith
: ' BLjr Storm Out West.
VChicago. Not.' 15.-Beport received
hbxv say that the worst storm of the sea
By thas far is raging throughout the
northwest states.. At Deadwood, Lead
ritr and Sioux Falls enow is at a depth
er "cient to stop, all the street railways
o J traf!5c throughout the Dakotas and
ilerstana is seriously delayed.
PERSONAL MENTION.
Mr. J. L. Smith went to Weldon this
morning and will return tonight.
Miss Jennie Adams, of Ayden, came
Itwt night to visit friends in Kinston.
Mrs. J. C. Wagner returned yesterday
from a visit to relatives' at Wilmington.
Sheriff I). W. Edwards and Mr. M. II.
Potter, of Snow Hill, were in Kinston
today.
Mesdames Seth West, F. P. Outlaw and
J. F. Carpenter, of Dover, spent yester
day in Kinston.
1 Mrs. W. R. Dixon and children, of Tus
carora, left Kinston this morning for
Greenville to visit friends.
Mrs. E. C. Williams and child, of Green
ville, came last night to visit her hus
band, who is employed here.
Mrs. J. C. Arnold, of Norfolk, spent last
night in Kinston, and left for Greene
county today to visit relatives.
Miss Callie Quarles, of Wilson, who had
been visiting her sister, Mrs. S. II. Roun
tree, Jr., returned home today.
Rev. A. L. Betts. of Raleigh, came yes
terday, spent last night at Rev. C. W.
IJlau hard's, and went to Greenville this
moruing.
Mr. Seth Dixon and daughter, Miss
Cora, who had been visiting at Mr. 13. F.
Dixon's, near here, returned home this
morning.
Mr. John Bagby, of Richmond, who
had been visiting friends here in company
with Mr. Albert E. Rountree, returned to
his home this morning.
QLENFIELD ITEMS.
November 15,1900.
Miss Myrtle Taylor, who is teachin
at Dixonville, spent last Saturday an
Sunday at Mr. J. J. Moore'8.
Nearly everybody around hereattended
the conference at Hull Road last feunday
Several of this community are attend
ing the Newbern fair this week.
Rev. C. W. Robinson filled his appoint
nient at Rainbow Sunday.
Misses Lizzie Moore and Myrtle Taylor
spent last Saturday in Kinston.
We learn that Mr. Mack Canady was
found dead in bed this morning. It is
supposed be died of Bright's disease. We
extend sympathy to the family.
Special Notices.
Butter and Cheese at II. W.Cummings'.
Nice Butter at 20c lb at J. B. Cum tilings'.
A nice line of Boys and Youths cloth
ing for sale cheap at J. B. Cummings.
KINSTON MARKET.
Prices quoted Tor Country Produce ars those paid
by dealers.
Beeswax, per pound, ao
Com, per bushel to
Meal, per bushel, 6o
L. C. Sides, pound, 8J
Ham, Cauntry new, per pound, 13
Salt, per sack, 85
Lard, Country, per pound, 9
Chickens, per pair, .5 to 50
Eggs, per dozen. 14
Sweet Potatoes, 40
Peanuts, per bushel, 501075
Sheep, 1. 00
Lamb 1.00
Hide, Dry, 6 to 10
Hides, Green, 5
Beef, on foot, fat, 5
Fresh Pork, 7.
Fodder, 751090
Molases, 351050
Flour, 4.00 to 4.75
OVIST RECEWED
A Nice Line of
Candies,
Crystaltzed Fruit,
Nuts, Etc.
N. L BRUTON & BRO.,
Cash Novelty Store.
LOOK I
We have now on exhibition a
beautiful assortment of
Jardiniers,
from 15c to $1.65. Also .some
lovely palms. Give us a call.
THE NEW YORK RACKET CO.
kinston; n. c.
yfbDAKS;
Not the cheap, trashy kind
;but : ' ' -:::3-;-:: v: . "..
Genuine Eastman
kodaks;
v.' A complete line just in elso all
' neceiiary mteiial, etc., for de
reloping. : s . "
- ' 'Thb Witchiry of Kodjmcv
WY" little book on the art of
- Photography given free to all who
will call. .
OErJIYIARK
The ?eaalv, . "
Kins-Tort, - - .. rr, c.
IJVTdirton's Bakery
- DELIVERS
Fresh Bread and Cakes
Anywhere in the City.
I nave secured tne agency in
this section for several strong fire
insurance companies, and am pre
pared o write insurance on all
classes of town and country prop
erty.
Office in Cox & Co.'s store with
S. H. Abbott.
Samuel Abbott,
Kinston, N. C.
Just Think of the Good Things
You Can Get At
You can get Juried Uysters, you
can get Stewed Oysters, and if the
above don't tsnit, you can take
them Raw.
1 nave naa 1 1 years' experience
4n the oyster business, and I know
your wants. Come to see me.
Fried Oysters, 30c
Stewed JOvsters 25c
Yours to please,
J. T. SKINNER
Patronize Home
and Save Money !
The hose and half-hose made by
the ORION MIIXS, Kinston
N. U., are not only economi
cal for you to wear, because
of their fine wearing qualities
and comfortableness, but they
are made at home. The man
ufacture of them gives em
ployment to people right in
Kinston. Every dealer ought
to handle them.
Be sure to insist on having goods
made at the ORION MILLS.
By doing so you will not only
save money, but wyll be help
ing a home' industry.
Mest Me tt tbs Oavx Fountain
A SHIPMENT OF 10
GROSS
Just Opened ! ;
Wholesale and Retail !
ARMOUR'S
"FINE
ART,"
(Perfumed like ' -"Cashmere
Bouquet.")
lOc, Three for 25c. c
A trial .will convince you 1 ' :
t6Tladies will please ask for
samples. - ;..'..'.
lEHPLE-MlidliJlIfi co:
Fheat 50.
Brlrk Black.
II n !
TOILET
SOAP
ARMORSIDE and F. P.
' To" prove what the Corsets are call at our store, pick out
the kind.'get your number, take it to your home, scrutinize it,
wear it," test it for two long weeks, and then if cot perfectly.
satisfactory, return it. ,
::i:.f':-Vl. B. PATE.
; 'jrsrARMORSIDK s"d F.
THE NEW...
Dress
Fabrics
Invite You
To Call...
we can only extend to you an
invitation to come and see these
new Dress Goods. Printers' ink
can not tell their story. We will
say this, however: If you would
know
The Newest,
; Mojst Approved
Dress Goods
Patterns,
you must see this assortment. One
special 50 inch Gray Homespun,
a perfect beauty, the very thing
for a suit or skirt,
At 65c.
Usually sold at 85c.
OETTINGER BROS.
Moore & Hooker,
DEALERS IN
Fresh Meats,
Chicago Beef, Etc.
Market Hours :
4 to"i2. m.; 4 to I
9 p. m.
Phone 27.
Buy Your Drugs and
Goods from
HOOD'S DROG STORE.
You Sour, Cross-Grained
old
DYSPEPTIC I
Stop looking 0 ugly and
feeling so badly. Get
la bottle of ;
Get .well and decent .
once more. ; You old
played-out bid man, .
take it and feel young
again. " ' . j, ,
PEPSINAGOGUB ia.
; made by 5r
And sold by all up-to-date
Drug Stores.
P. ,
SHE I
A
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Pep
4
II Pays to Trade ai the Big Slori
s -
A Great
Shake-Up
In
Goods
Owing to the continued mild
weather, manufacturers and job
bers have been unable to disoose
of their stocks at anything like
actual value. Many of them have
therefore been forced to sacrifice a
good part of them. Their neces
sity was our opportunity and 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 we
mean what we say :
At 50c Yard
88 inch ' all wool Panne Goods in
Venetians. 88 inch Wool I this lot are
Homespuns.. 40 inch Silk I all worth
Finish Henriettas. 3& inch from QOo
Camel's Hair Suitings. The 1 to 75c per
above goods in all colors. yard.
At 75c Yard. .. .
50 inch all-wool Zibelinet Regular
and Homespun Suitings in I prices for
Tan, Castor, Royal and ( goods in
Navy Blue. 46 inch Cheviot r this line
Serges in Black and Bluel has been
only. 36 inch Polka Dot f 1.00 yard
Drench Flannels all colors.
In addition to the above !we are
offering exceptional values in
Broadcloths,. Satin Sohels, Satin
Berbers, Peirolla Cloths, etc!
J&oxrie 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 i
FURS!
At .
Quick-Selling .
Prices!
Collarettes,
and
0,
- -
At $1.79 and Up.
A beautiful line and at
I prices that will suit you.
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