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OF LOCAL INTEREST i . New EiectricUn Geo. Berry, of Selma, N. C was to-lav- added to the electrical fore of water and lie-nt department to sue treed. J. I Moore, deposed. Pythlana Meeting. Tha Knights of Pythias will meet Thunder evenlnr at 8 o'clock. Da- .frees will be conferred, and all mem bera are requested to be present. Officials Dine Oat. Judge O. H. Allen, Solicitor H E. aShaw and Sheriff A. W. Taylor Tues day afternoon and evening- motored through tha aectlon of tha county ground LaGrang-e, and war the guests at luncheon on a plantation near there ' , Want Pine Agricultural Specimens. Tha chamber of commerce will take 'loans of agricultural products of this .section which farmers are willing to permit tha Atlantic Coast Line Rail road to display at state fairs in tha north. Tha A. C L. is preparing an exhibit to be carried to a number of .large fairs ' Una specimens of every crop are desired ' Suggs Wins Again George Suggs, Kinstonian, Tuesday helped tha Baltimore Terrapins into saecond pace by winning tha first game of a double-header with Buffalo at Baltimore. Suggs allowed but three nits. Tha score was 3 to 1. Suggs is howing better form and, incidentally, xeceWIng better support, than for wevera! years past . Cotton In Good Condition. ' Mr. S. H. Isler today displayed eotton bolls from his farm near the city which he stated indicated the .-general condition of the crop in the county, : The bolls were better matur ed than is tha rule for this season. He declares tha crop is in splendid shape. Xeports from every part of the county i indicate an increase over the 1913 crop. : . ; j NAME ENGINEER THIS EVENING Aldermen to Select Man Who Will Have Charge of Sewerage, Elec trical and Street Improve meats. ; ! The board of city aldermen will meet at ctiy hall this evening. They sre expected to name an engineer to have charge of the sewerage, lighting and paving extensions to be made in the fall, for which bonds were voted on June 23. Bids will be received on the night of July 24. A number of consulting engineers are here to offer their services to the board. The aldermen are likely to adopt re gulations for meat and milk inspection and the atorage of oxposives, and ad just the taax levy. SEASONS WORST STORM Lightning, Thunder. Wind and Heavy Rain Combine in Tempestuous Disturbance. Tuesdsy afternoon the , hardest electrical storm of the season visited Klnston. The streets were flooded from a precipitation of 1.82 inches in three-quarters of as hour, between 5 and 6 o'clock. The lightning was severe, striking frequently in the wires and streets in the downtown section. There was no damage except by burned out tele phones. A slate roof on Mrs. Ada Hunter's residence on college street was struck by a bolt. The heat previous to the storm was intense, although the thermometers did not register above 96 at any time during the day. SHANKS' SHOW SOLD. New Directory Assured. Tha census force of the Hill Direc tory Company, of Richmond, will ar rive here within a week to commence work on a new directory for Kinston. Sufficient advertising has been secur ed by an agent' now here to guaran tee the new book. The directory will -contain the names of all residents, not utrictly heeding the corporate lines, 'over 16 years of age, as well as young - er people who are employed in shops, stores and mills. The average city directory gives a fair idea of the pop- ulation by multiplying the number listed by 2 1-2. Seattle Celebrates Tilikum Potlatch. Seattle, Wash., July 15 The city was crowded with visitors, the streets decorated with totem poles and gala colors, and the spirit of the Mardi Gras was evident everywhere today at the-opening of the Tilikum Potlatch, held annually to commemorate the the "vital" statistics finding of gold in Alaska. Until Sa- f dogs being an important matter turday night will maneuver the air, ia both towns at present. About 350 yacht, motorboat and automobile races will be held and illuminated and day r Almost a Dogless Town Tha chief of police of Kinston and the mayor of Richlands, Onslow county, Tuesday afternoon discussed dog statistics, the "vital" statistics Only $133 Paid for Outfit of Kinston Showman. The show of John E. Shanks was sold In Durham Monday. The outfit brought only $135, which did not sat isfy the creditors who held claims against it and conducted the sale. Shanks, who left Kinston in the spring with a travelling vaudeville company, struck bad luck in eastern and central Carolina, and although veteran in the business, could not keep the newly-launched business going. With a small company, comprised partly by his family, Shanks is now performing in Burlington, N. C. White Ratine Skirt Material 15 & 25c Rice Cloth Waist Ma terial, ,25c; Waist Cords, 10c Lone klmonas 90c. Short Klmonas, 39c O. N. T. Cotton 6 for 25c. ClLIS WATEns Trio Telephone Store i . Phone Hi. O ....... canines are in Kinston according to tha police estimate. This does not in elude suckling pups and canine tax dodgers. The suggestion that rat dogs be exempted meets with disfavor i by the poljce; there would be innum erable setters ; pointers, collies, etc. "with docked tails immediately, they protest Mayor Norwood Cox, esti- . mates the dog population of Richlands t about 15, and states that the town is a nearly a dogless community as v could be desired. The methods of col lecting in the two towns are dif- " f erent, Kinston making It a mistle- ". meanor for the owner to fail to volun " tarily pay the tax. parades will traverse the streets. Aviator Silar Chriatofferson is scheduted to leave San Francisco to day in a cross county flight of more than DOG miles in connection with the Potlatch. A long distance speedboat race, with a number of entries, was also scheduled to end a cruise from Vancouver, B. C, to Seattle in the local harbor this afternoon. f N.C. WAR CLAIMS Craig Asks for Remittances Approach lag $100,000 by Federal Govern- meat. ; Raleigh, July 14. Governor Craig today closed a contract with Washing 1 ton lawyers to collect supposed claims -f this stats against the federal gov ernment for furnishing troops and "bearing expenses in the war of 1812, the war between the states and the Spanish-American war, It is believed 'these claims will approach 100,000. -'Senator Simmons, chairman of the finance committee of the senate, was advised of the action. "To Opea Columbia River Highways. Hood River, Oregon, July 15. Hood "River county is voting today on a 475.000 bond issue to be used in op. wning the Columbia River highway through the Cascade mountains. The highway when completed will be one of the scenic drives of the country. Mediation may be. fatiguing, but it fa better than : getting your head .punched. Children Cry rca FLETCHER'S CA3XORI A Ride Far to Convention. St Louis, July 15. The national convention of the Federation of Amer ican Motorcyclists opened here today and will be in session for four days. Clubs from many cities made long endurance runs to attend the conven tion. Veteran riders planned a speed test from Chicago to St. Louis. A number of motorcycle championships will be run hefe. f Why You Should Duy ."'--- Your Films From w. M. COBLE First Because they are the best. Second. Because they are always fresh. Third Because he will develop all films free that are bought from him and print them at same price here-to-fore charged. Give Coble a Trial on Your Next Order. Children Grr FOR FLETCHER'S CASTORIA Welding We are now fin a position to do all kind of welding. l you have anv broken J gears, pullies, or any thing that needs weld ing, see or phone us. Ki:iST0H GARAGE, Inc. Net Laces, Cream and White. Maline Underwear Vests, Pants and Union Suits, N With Sta Up Straps. THE ONE PRICE CASH STORE A. J. SUTTON Phone 34 7& ?nfr N. J. Rouse, Edward 1L Land Kinston, N. O, Goldsboro. N. C ROUSE 4 LAND Attorneys-at-Law ) Kinston, N. C Goldsboro. N. C, Idder. ton BulhllnsJ. 08. 0. l. mitzi . . Bttw-;-;;.;"v': CSt mr J. E. Boo 4 Cxa Cfcrt, Special Sale of Williriery Beginning Wed. July 15th. All Trimmed Hats Must Go $S Hats at $1.98 $7,50HaUat $?.98 JlOHaUat ? $3.98 All Millinery. Hats, Flowers, and Trimmings below cost All Suits and Dresses at a Great Sacrifice.' It will pay you to see our Stock. J. M. STEP11B1S0H THE LADIES STORE. CLEARANCE SALE r jf .". ' " . ....': . , , ; , . v "-..'.. ,' ' ' ' OPENED TODAY And the store has bee crowded, with eager customers. This sale ' means money saved on all pur . chases. Everything Reduced. Barrett & Hartsf ield We are showing some very new select ' patterns in Library Tables Mahogany, Golden or Waxed Oak finishes, on tables that are constructed right in every detail. They will not grow shaky and unbalanced after a few months use but will give absolutely perfect satisfaction as long as you iise them. All sizes and the lowest jrices at which GOOD tables can be bought. Oettiiiger's Furniture Store Florence Told All the Neighbors "You come in end see my Florence ofl cook Hove work juat once end ,jrou won't be happy until you have one. , , - "You can have a alow, simmering fire oa one burner at the same time you have a quick, hot fire on anothei and the ether one regulated exactly to any work , you want dona. Just aet the levers aa you want them and you can go away , for two hours and find ail the burner at exactly the aama heat when you come back. Thafa because the oil supply is automatic and there are no wicks. . "It's so simple, so clean, so conveni ent, so cool, that 1 don't know what I should do without k. - -"Mr husband has tested the FLOR ENCE with other stoves and he says it produces a wonderful amount of heat for tha 03 consumed and that it costs only about two cents aa hour to run four burners. .- . ,,, "Tit Tmnint AM Oil Sfm HitNrj" FLORENCE Oil Cook Stoves . Look for the LereV tn the Florence you haveat last the at, reliable oil stove. Safetyand km pucity end economy. They go together. Come in and see these wonderful cook stoves. They carry the manufacturer's guarantee m addttjoo to our own. H. E HOSEIEY HDW CO THE NEUSE MANTEL CO. Corner Bright and Heritage Streets Manufacturers of Door?, Sash, Special Front Doors, Stair Work, Grilles, Mouldings and Interior ricish; Mantels, Columns, Balusters, Porch Rail, Screen Doors and Win dows. Store Fronts and Office Fixtures a Specialty Subscribe to the Free Press. i OR. R. A. WHITAKER Physician and Surgeon Nw - Building eorner Blount street and Locust AUey, opposite Hooker, Churchill & Co. Office: 303 Residence: 152 'Phones OR. CEO. E. K0RXESAY 6pecialist h. Diseases o Wo men and Children.' QBci hours 10 to 12. CZct 0ru:i ICS E. CmtSl il-ett Pfcent IIS. AT SKINNER'S We Cater to The Ladies and Children, : : .9 - -: . Ice Cream. Soda and Fine Candy Phone 149 J.T. Skinner & Son "We Strive to Please" Z. V. M0SELEY, N. 0. Physician and Surgeon OfBce neat to Lenoir Drnf Ctw Office hours: 9 to 11 a, m. Phones: 3 to S p. mi Office, 47S 8 to i p. bl Betidanee 7-JL DR. F. FITTS Osteopathic Physician Over Kinston Ins., & Realty Co. Office Hours: .9-12. .2-6 Nights and Sundays by Appointment. Examination Free Phone 80 July Clearance Sale Now On This vcclc Wc Reduce The FolIoviRS". Brockporl Clippers $3 Quality In Gun Metal, Patent Leather and White. Price to Close .99Cas.i G. E. (ornn
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