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r I Local Items n T*# !*ew? of tbe Week in <um! : Arouad Town I Mr. R. I. Lassiter, of Spilona Farm, was into see us Wednesday. Miss Carrie Hyman has accepted a position as clerk in the postj office. Mr. L. G. Clingman. of Rocky Mount was in town Sunday afternoon. Mr. W. S. Stevens visited his son. Dr. Ralph Stevens, in Raleigh Sunday. I Misses Helen Newbold and Julia 1 Ethredge, of Selma, were in the city Monday. Raleigh Fair, generally known as the State Fair, will open Monday, October 18th. Mr. and Mrs. O. V. Booker, and chil dren spent Sunday with relatives near Goldsboro. Mr. Ransom Blackman, of the Blatkman's X Roads section, was in town yesterday. Mr. R. D. Dunn, of Lower John ston, called in recently and renewed his subscription. Miss Annie Lou McGuire returned Saturday from a visit to Mrs. W. N. Holt in Raleigh. Mr. Boyce Hargett, of The Journal force, is spending a few days with his parents in Wilkesboro. Mrs. R. S. Stevens, of Raleigh, is spending this week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. R. Hood. Miss Evie Wilson, of Wilson's Mills has accepted a position for this sea son with Mr. J. D. Spiers. Mrs. l. k. wood spent several days this week with her sister, Mrs. Gor don Weeks, at Rocky Mount. The Baptist Sunday school has changed its opening hour from 9:30 to 9:45, beginning with next Sunday. Mr. Mordecai Alford called at The Herald office yesterday. He renew ed his subscription for another year. Mrs. J. H. Easom and Mrs. J. E. Medlin and children left Wednesday to visit Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Hall at Fayetteville. Mr. Preston Phillips and Mr. Y. W. Strickland came in town Tuesday bringing eight bales of cotton on a wagon drawn by two mules. Mr. Condary W. Brown, of Tabor, S. C., has been on a two weeks visit i to friends and relatives near Selma. | He returned home Tuesday of this j week. Rev. W. C. Royal began a series of meetings at Micro last night. Rev. Worley Creech will help him Sunday and from then on to the close of the meeting. Mr. H. D. Ellington has received another lot of Banker ponies. Some people are very fond of these little animals and are always ready to buy I when any are offered for sale. The Woman's Union Prayer Circle will hold their weekly meeting in the Sunday school room of the M. E. church on Friday immediately after the afternoon service at the church. Marie Pulley, the girl who killed her father near Selma some time ago, was carried to the Catholic Orphan age near Raleigh last Monday where she will remain. , The Smithfield tobacco market still attracts the golden weed this way. In the month of August its sales were large enough to give it the sixth place among the tobacco mar- j kets of North Carolina. It is selling ] now about a quarter of a million . pounds per week. Rev. J. M. Culbreth, the pastor, began a series of meetings at the 1 Methodist church Sunday. Services are held each day at 3:30 and 7:30 P. M. Strong and forceful sermons are being preached and there is good attention at each service. It is hop- 1 ?d that much good may result from I the meeting. ' Mr. J. W. Corbett, of Oneals town- { ship, who was here at court last ' week says he has two stack poles 1 which were given to him by hi^ fath- c er. They were made of lightwood before the civil war and have been used every year since then. His fath er made them before he went into the war where he died. The following item of interest is clipped from last week's Fairmont Messenger: "Last Sunday night the i results of the recent meeting at the Baptist church were shown when Rev. D. P. Bridgers baptized twenty can- j a didates. Most of these were scholars s of the Sunday school, showing the ; g good a live Sunday school can do." j We begin in this issue the publica- ! <1 tion of Dr. Cook's own story of j I "The Conquest of the Pole." The first J two articles appear on pages two and t three. No reader of this paper can s afford to miss this Interesting and graphic account of a trip over the northern Ice to the top of the world. I Dr. Cook tells many things of Inter- c est about the inhabitants of the polar 1 regions. But read the story and ' li learn many things new to you. ' I Millinery Openings Yesterday. Yesterday the beautifully decorat ed windows of Spiers Bros, and \V. L. Woodail with the touches of au tumn displayed in the leaves and gol den rrd, with a few choice millinery models, bore witness that the sea son aad changed from summer to au tumn, and were a foretaste of the lovely creations of stunning hats shown within. There is almost a revolution in the millinery world this season. The large Merry Widow is a thing of the past and new shapes and new shades have come In to take its place. The trimmings this season are especially pretty. Among those that are used are crested wings, plumes, fancy feathers, bearee strips. Jet and chantilly lace. Gold trimmings also hold a large place. In the street hats all kinds of turned up shapes, tur bans, and small hats, tailored hats with stiff wings and aigrettes are shown. Several fur hats were also on exhibition. Stylish hats in the new raisin, olive and electric blue shades were shown. Misses Eleanor Myatt and Emma Pat ton, of Philadelphia, at Spiers Pros.' and Misses Ora Poole anil Sal lie Beard, of Baltimore, at W. L. Woodail'* spent a busy day explain ing the mysteries of the new head gear. They have brought to Smith field the most beautiful models from the northern markets, and have brought out such scores of becom ing hats that every lady in town should be suited with a stylish win ter hat. Primitive Baptist Association. A sessison of the Little River Primitive Baptist association was held in this county last Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Salem church which is ten miles north of Clayton and about five miles south of Wendell. On Friday the usual business of the association was taken up and most of it was completed before the day closed. The introductory sermon, was preached Friday morning by Elder J. E. Adams and Elder P. D. Gold preached in the afternoon. Saturday there was preaching by Elders Bur nice Wood, Wiley Jones, C. C. Brown and T. C. Clark. On Sunday there was preaching by Elders W. M. Mon ses, P. D. Gold, Burt Williams and J. T. Coats. Elder J. T. Coats was moderator. Elder J. A. T. Jones was clerk with Elder W. A. Simp kins as his assistant. The new church organized at Coats, N. C., was admitted into the association. The next session will be held at Four Oaks beginning on Friday before the fourth Sunday in September next year. Mayor Wellons Gives a Barbecue. Mr. James A. Wellons, one of the leading lawyers of the county and al so the honored Mayor of Smithfield, gave a delightful barbecue Tuesday of this week at Holt's Mill, near Princeton, complimentary to his brother attorneys of the Johnston county bar and the aldermen and oth er officers of the town of Smithfield. The barbecue, chicken stew and other viands were prepared by Chief Barham and the 35 or 40 guests pres ent testified by their appetites that Mr. Barham "was onto his job." Among those present were Messrs. E. J. Holt, W. M. Sanders, W. L. Woodall, J. D. Underwood, J. P. Can iday, J. H. Kirkman, W. B. Cole, Z. L. LeMay, Jack Broadhurst, E. S. \bell, Geo. L. Jones, J. A. Narron, W. W. Cole, C. H. Martin, E. F. Ward, S. S. Holt, A. M Noble, F. tf. Brooks, J. D. Parker and others. Selma Policeman Shot. Last Friday evening a disturbance iccurred at the Selma Lumber Com pany's mills just west of the town >etween some negroes. An officer vas sent for and Mr. J. H. Griffin, Jelma's chief of police, went to quiet he disturbance. He was trying to irrest one of the negroes an<^ pursued lim into a piece of woods nearby | vhen the negro turned on him and ihot him, sending twelve or thir een shot into one of his hands and | iide. No very serious damage was J lone as he is going around attending 0 his business. Negro Shot in Church. On Wednesday night of last week ! 1 negro walked into a colored church i it Kenly, ordered the choir to cease ' inging, and walked up to Guerney Davis, put four pistol shots into him. | leath resulting soon thereafter. John 1 Ukinson, the murderer, is now in ail awaiting trial. He said Davis lad invaded his home.?News and Ob lerver. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy has lecome famous for its cures of oughs, folds, croup and influenza. 1 Try it when in need. It contains no I larmful substance and always gives irompt relief. Sold by Hood Bros. JUST AMONG OURSELVES. ! Among our advertisers this week our readers will find the well-known | name of Mr. Preston Woodall. of ; Benson. For a long t'me Mr. Wood 1 all has been one of The Herald's ad I vertisers, and is now with us again, I after a few weeks vacation. Ills ad- . vertlsenient will be found on page seven and contains items of interest to the prospective buyer. ?o? See pages two and three for the I | first articles on "The Conquest of i 1 the Pole" by Dr. Cook. Begin at the beginning of this thrilling account ' of a journey across the ice-fields of the Farthest North. ?o? The Sheriff announces that it is : now time to pay your taxes. "Taxes I and death are certain," says the old adage. See page seven for schedule | of dates. ?o? The Herald continues to gain new subscribers because the people like ! a paper of character. The Herald ; stands for the best interests of the people every week of the year. ?o? The well-known Crossett shoe is advertised in this issue of The Her 1 aid. It is sold in Smithfield by Mr. N. B. Grantham. ?o? A handy Implement to have around the farm is a good drain drill. Bead the "ad" of Cotter-Stevens Co. in this issue for further information on this subject. ? o ? I ? In a short while The Herald will begin the publication of an intensely interesting story entitled "The Luro of the Mask." Look out for the opening chapters. Smithfield has as nice ladies' stores as any town in Johnston county. A visit to Spiers Bros, will convince any one of the truth of the above statement. See their "ad" in this issue. ?o?? When in need of Wedding invita tions or visiting cards remember The Herald office. We can furnish either printed or engraved in the latest styles. We represent some of the best engraving concerns in the coun try. Among those who sell clothing the wide-awake firm of Davis Bros, are ever on the alert for bargains. See their "ad" on page four. The splendid store of Mr. W. L. Woodall is filled with the choicest goods for the ladies. This store will compare favorably with any in the county. Mr. Woodall believes in advertising and has an "ad" in this issue. Mr. J. Ryal Woodall, of Charlotte, was here Wednesday. ? ? * Mr. J. P. H. Adams and his help ers captured a brandy still last week near the road between Mr. Josephus Johnson's and Hannah's creek church. Last Monday evening they took a whisky still which was running on the Bright Holt land on the north ern side of Neuse river about seven m'.les from Smithfield. Jonas Everet' a negro, was brought here and placed in jail. He lived near this still and had some material in his house. It is in time of sudden mishap or accident that Chamberlain's Liniment can be relied upon to take the place of the family doctor, who cannot al- ' ways be found at the moment. Then it is that Chamberlain's Liniment is never found wanting. In cases of sprains, cuts, wounds and bruises Chamberlain's Liniment takes out the soreness and drives away the pain. Sold by Hood Bros. THREE BIG bundles for 5 cents. This price on old newspapers will hold good at The Herald office^ un til November 1st. SMITHFIELD MARKET. Cotton 12% Eggs 20 Chickens 16 to 35 ( Grandulatcd sugar 5% to 6 Corn per bushel 1.00 Feed oats per bushel 60 Fresh pork 10 { Barbecue pigs, 25 to 40 lbs. each 12% C. R. sides per pound.. 13% to 14 j Hams per pound 19 to 20 , Lard per pound 11 to 17% ' Cheese per pound 20 to 22% Butter, per pound 25 to 30 Dried apples, per pound .. 7% to 10 Coffee, per pound 12% to 17% . Sheep skins each 20 to 40 j Salt hides per pound 6 Hides?Dry flints 8 to 9| Tallow 3 Beeswax 20 to 22,' Meal per sack 1.90 to 2.00 j. Flour per sack 3.25 j Fodder per hundred 75 to 1.00 Timothy bay 1.10 to 1.20 j Wool IS to 25 j Fat cattle on foot 3 to 3% Fat cattle dressed 6% to 7 Sweet potatoes per bushel 50 to 60 ' <5Clothes For Men and Boys! j$jln Every \AJ&\\< of Life^| W (l) \f/ Our New Fall Lines Embrace the Best Products (fa VM of the World's Recognized Leaders in the Art of ^ W Making Men's Correct Ready-to-Wear Apparel. (fa VM Our!Clothes are Designed and made by the Cele- ^ (I) brated;Master Tailors of Baltimore and New York. (I) They represent the highest possible achievement (fa ||| in'Clothes making. To sell good clothes at reason W able prices?that's the mission of this store. We (fa VW like to do business at all times with men who \9/ know quality when they see it, and who expect to (9 get value received for the money invested. We MP are prepared this season to cater to patrons of (fa moderate means who want dependable stylish-ap- (fa MP pearing clothes at low prices. We have also se- f|| W lected with considerable care a large assortment ||\ 1(1 of superbly tailored garments for our clientele M W among fastidious dressers?men who do not regard ||| MP price, but insist on sterling quality and the very |j| w newest style ideas (fa II) We are agents for Clapp, Crossett and E. & J. ff| W Shoes. Also agents for Pointer, Cabinet and Stet- ftl W son Hats. Our line of Furnishings would be a (U w credit to any city store- A W Yours to please, ft) V * Ill w |N. B. Grantham,& Head-to-Foot Outfitter for Men and Boys JB Smithfield, N. C. JS I Our Fall Opening | Sfl Yesterday was a splendid success. A large number 11 S| attended and our sales were beyond our expecta- ?? ?|a tions. We have the completest lines of Ladies9 p m Goods we have ever shown, and cordially invite you |? !?? to visit our store. ||5 I W.LWoodafl 1 YY Why is it so many * * J people insist on ?m trading HERE? |?i Why do they so I heartily recom lO mend this store? Simply because hour customers get the best goods, right service, honest treatment 7 and care. Trade here once and you'll know. Hood's Croap, Cold and Pneumonia Remedy s a Summer as well as a cold weath ;r remedy. Try It for Catarrh, cold n the head, sun burn, piles, sprains ind bruises. Call at our store for l sample box. Cold Drinks, Turnip Seed, School 3ooks, Sewing Machine Supplies, rrusses. Should r Braces and every hlng in the Drug line. Yours to show you why, HOOD BROS., Druggists 3n the Corner. :: Smithfield, N. C. Dr. J. Franklin Coltrane, DENTIST, Zebulon, - ? - N. C. - w. - ^ v?-?-.>?*? ,\ga Grain Drills | '$. =^^^=== at $ Many of the best Planters will $ sow more wheat this fall than heretofore and to obtain the largest yield per acre possible you should drill it and use fer tilizers. We are agents for the Superior Grain Drill and want you to see it before you buy. Examine this drill on our warehouse floor. It is the $ best. Yours to serve, (g i ==_=_ | | The Cotter-Stevens Co. |
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