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THE ENTERPRISE. FRIDAT. DEC EM 818 lg, 1904 |"* LOCAL NEWS. j —The stores of Williamston will be closed Monday December 26 tb. —Mr. Thad Harrison bas moved to tbe house formerly occnpied by Mr. W. S. Harris. —Several sleighs were out yester day and the occupant seemed to be enjoying themselves. —A nice line of tbe celebrated Betzler & Wilson Fountain Pens at Dr. J. B. H Knight's. —A beautiful line of Gold Wstch es for Xmas gifts at Heilbroner's the Jeweler, Tarboro, N. C. —No nicer Xmas present than a good Fountain Pen. A good as sortment at Dr. J. B. H. Knights. —Mr. M. M. Critcher, who mov ed some time ago to South Caro lina, was in town this week to pur chase mules for bis farm there. The Martin Live Stock Company had just what he wanted and he re turned home happy. —Mrs. T. S. Hadley has moved from the "Biggs" house in New- town to her home on main street formerly occupied by Mr. Thad Harrison. —Betxler & Wilson Fountain Pens. Come early and get vour choice while the assortment is good. Prices reasonable Dr. J. B. H. Knight. —Mr. Kader Lilley was in town Tuesday to get a gasoline engine from the depot. He fix up a boat. These engines are becoming very popular through th is section. —The Hamilton Pants Manufac turing Company has issued so me pretty calendars for 1905. The En terprise is in receipt of one these calendars, and wishes to extend its thanks for same. ' —Any one desiring to purchase ■ gasoline engine will do well to call or write to A. E. Whit more, Williamston, N. C. who will make low figure on the best gasoline engine on the market, "the Fair banks " —One morning this week Burnett Faulkner, who is employed by the Simpson Hardware Company, while trying to start a fire with kesosene . oil waa badly burned atout the face. The fire had apparently gone out and to rekindle it quickly Mr. Faulkner poured oil in the stove and threw in a lighted match, the coal being alive, a gas was rapidly form ed and when the lighted match was thrown into the stove an explosion followed burning off Mr. Faulkner's eyebrows and eyelashes, and burn ing his face very badly. —Sunday morning about two o'clock an alarm of fire was given the old "Williams' place for the thirg time was on fire, but was soon f put out. Mr. Ben Whitley, who has been sleeping in the bouse had made up a large fire in the fire place Sat urday night and pulled his bed up close to it. Using some of theshing les and other waste lumber from the house, where the Carpenters had been at work, the fire burned freely and soon the footboard of his bed was ablaze. When some of the show people found ont the building was on fire, Mr. Whitley was nearly suffocated. The damage wan small and covered by insurance. Mr. T. J. Smith purchased this property the first of last week. THE GOOD OLD WAY A severe cold or Attack of la grippe ia like fire, the sooner you combat it the better your chances are to overpower it. But few moth ers in this age are willing to do the necessary work required to give a good old-fashioned reliable treat ment such aa would be administer ed by their grandmothers, backed by Boschee's German Syrup which was always liberally used in con nection with the home treatment of colds and is still in grater boushold favor than any known remedy. But even without the application of the old-fasiooed aids German Syrup ' will cure a severe cold in quick time .It will cure colds in child]en or grown people. It relieves the congested organs, allays the irrita tion. and effectively stops the cough Any child will take it. It is invalu able in a household of children. Trial rise bottle, 25; regular size, 75c. For sale by S. R. Biggs. When yon need a pill it is always best to buy the best. Dade'a Little Livefr Pills are the best Try thtm. They have a way of their own. Sold by S. H. filliaon & Co. - • t —"Black Maria" has been iu service this week. —Miss Henrietta Peek holds a position with Keith & Co. for tbe Christmas Holidays. —Special attention attended to orders for Christmas Goods, at Heilbroner's, tbe Jeweler, Tarboro, N. C —A big assortment of Gold Lockets and Gold Neck Chains for Xmas presents at Heilbroner's, tbe Jeweler, Tarboro, N. C. —The home of Mrs. Minerva Everett, in Bveretts, caught fire yesterday morning from the fire place in the second story. The fire was extinguished before much , damage was done. Meeting •! Book Gab » Last Tuesday evening the Port nightly Book Club held its regular meeting at the home of Miss Vic toria Martin, who most pleasantly entertained the members. The following were present: Misses Carrie Biggs, Nelle Simpson and Mrs. Wheeler Martin, and Messrs Harry Biggs, S. A. Newell, and B. A. Critcher. Mont of the evening was spent in discussing the book, "The Little Shepherd of the Kingdom Come," and "Gordon Keith." The members of the elub will rend before its next meeting, "His Sombre Rival," by S- P. Roe, and ' "The Negro the Southern's Prob lem," The Bread in the Bone," by Thomas Nelson Page. AH are in vited to join the Club. Farmers Mass Meeting A mass meeting of the fanners of Martin county is called to meet at the court house in Williamston on Saturday the 17th inst. to discuss the present low prices at which cot ton is now selling and to devise some way bv which the farmers can pro cure better prices for the remainder of the crop. The farmers of Georgia, Texas, and all of the cotton growing states are taking similar action. Let every cotton farmer in the county who desires to see cotton bring better prices attend this meet ing. A PtlllMt Pill No JMII is as pleasant and positive as DeWitt's Little Early Risers. De Witt's Little Early Risers are so mild and effective that children, d el icate ladies and weak people enjoy their cleansing effect, while strong people say they are the best liver qills sold. Sold by Anberson Craw ford & Co. Williams Comedy Company Last Thursday, Friday and Sat urday night the Williams Comedy Company held forth at the Opera House. Thursday night thev pre sented "A Hunter's Oath," on Fri day night "A Western Girl," and these plays were well produced, the house was crowded both nights, and everybody was pleased. Satur day light "Dad's Gal," was piV sented—l the company at oempted to present it, because it was only an attempt, they never suc ceeded in presenting it. It was on the "bum." Running like mad down the street dumping the occupant,or a hundred other accidents are every day occur renes. It behooves everybod to have a reliable Salve handy and there's none as good as Bucklen Arnica Salve. Burns, Cuts, Sores, Eczema and Piles, disappear quickly under its soothing effect. 35c S. R. Biggs Drug Store., Woodmen Elect Officers At a spec if 1 meeting of the Woodman of the World Monday night, thp following officers were elected to serve the coming year; Alfred E. Whitmore, Consul Com mander; S. S. Brown, Adviser Lieutenant; J. H. Page, Clerk; P. K. Hodges, Banker; W. C. Manning Escort; W. J. Hodges; Watchman; J. W. Glenn Sentry; Messers. D. S. Biggs, B. P. Godwin and John E. ' Pope, Managera; and John E Pope, Captain of team. Dr. Wm.E.Warren, Camp Physician. The Woodmen have made arrangements to hold its regular meetings on the second and laat P>iday ■ ights inearh month in Mobley'a Hall. We predict a fine camp for them. When yon feel like sighing—sing. Sighing will never pleasure bring, Learn to laugh, you can laugh and laugh right By taking Rocky Mountain Tea at night J. If. Wheless & Co., Druggists, Robersonville. :-C • >••• * - ' . ' . PERSONAL Mr. Thad Lawrence spent Sunday in Tyboro. Mr. Wheeler Martin was in Raleigh this week. Mr. L. B. Wynn, of Eveietts, was bare yesterday. Miss Anna Pope arrived yester day from Robenonvill. Mr. |. M. Jenkins of Hamilton, was in town Wednesday. Mis* Bala Lee Waters left yes terday morning for Hamilton. Miss Stella McCall has gone to Durham to spend the Holidays. Mr. W. W. Griffin, of near Jamesville was in town Wednesday. Mr. Rufus T. Coburn wmt to Kinston Sunday, to see a sick broth- Hon. H. W. Stubbs, Messrs J. G. Staton and H. D. Taylor are in Raleigh. Mrs. J. B. H. Knight, went to Scotland Neck Wednesday to have some dental work done. Mr. M. M Critcher of Darling ton S. C. came Tuesday evening and left yesterday morning. Rev. T. H. Sutton and wife who have been guest of Dr. and Mrs. J. B. H. Knight the past week left Wednesday morning for their home in Jackson.' Mr. W G. Hedgepeth, of Hob good our genial correspondent at that point, and a successful mer chant, spent Tuesday night in town to attend the Masonic election. Mr. William Slade has returned from Richmond, Virginia. His friends will be glad to know that he has improved some. Mr. Asa T. Crawford spent a part of last week in Baltimore, he accompanied Mrs. Crawford and Miss Carrie Biggs home. Mr. John D. Biggs left Tuesday morning for Raleigh where be goes to attend a meeting of the Board of Directors, of the State Hospital of which he is chairman. Mr. and Mis. Rawleigh Carter, Miss Nann Bonner and Mr. Charles Chase, who have been visiting Mi. and Mrs. Dennis S. Biggs left for their home inVirginison Tuesday morning. Mr. Albiou Dunn, 'of Scotland Neck, has been the guest of his sis ter, Mrs. John D. Biggs. Jr. this week. Mr. Dunn is a graduate of ' Wake Forest College, and was the principal debater in the Trinity- Wake Forest contest for four years. Misa Mary Brokenbrough, of Charlotte, is expected to arrive from Richmond on Thursday eve ning to be the guest of Miss Eliza Lamb. Miss Brokenbrough is pleas antly remembered here, she was a visitor here during the early sum mer. TO OUM A COLD IN ONI DAY Take LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE Tablet*. All druggists refund the mon ey if it faila to cure. E. W. Grove'* signature ia on each box. aj centa. ' 12-4 Iyr Elect Officers 1 At the regular meeting of Masons Tuesday everning the Annual elec \ tion took place.The following were elected to serve the coming tear: S. S. Brown, Worshipful Master • W. C Manning, Senior Warden, I Mc.G. Taylor Junior Warden, S. R, Biggs, Secretary and C. D. Carstar ; phen. Treasurer, 1 Ske« arkee No. 90. is ons 1 of the largest and best equipped 1 lodges in North Carolina. 1 A OUANANTBIO OUR! FOR PILiS Itching, Blind, Bleeding or Protruding Pile*. Druggist* refund money if PAZO OINTMENT (ail* to cure any case, no ( matter of how long standing, in 6to 14 days. Firat application giraa ease and rest. 50c. If your druggist haan't it ' send joe in stamp* and it will fit for ; warded poet-paid by Pari* Medicine Co., St. Lenia. Mo. 11-4 « yr. BRFORT or THE CONDITION OP J. C. Robertson, Banker as BOMBSONVIUS. *. C.. •I UM CIUM of basteaaa N*». loth, 1904 KKSOCRCXa Uaa* sad Diasoaat* I je.741.a4 ' Overdraft* Ml*-*] > Farnitare and Fixtures >.99300 I Other Real Katat* Owned i,ajt.S» DM from Banka aad Banker* 7,'SMa • Checks and other Casta Item* 1,913.74 I TOTAL I Sl.js).i I UABIUTiaa I Capital Slack j.000.0* Undivided Pro St* a.ojl.^ Deposit* Babjact to Check **473,^* Das to Baaks aad Bsakcrs 717.D Cashier's Checks Oalslas(Hn| J74 JI • Bill* Fay*hie is.oao.oo TOTAL | 43.f0j.6j I State of North Carottaa ) ' Coaaty of Martin J I, J.C. Robertaon, Caahierjof the aboee-named . haak, da solemnly swear that the above stste aaeat Is trna to tke beat of my knowledge aad belief. ). C. ROBERTSON. Cashier. , Sworn and eabecrtbcd to before at thi* sath day of NOT. i«a4. a. L. ROBS, Notary PablJs Santa Claus— f* Can Find ===== Wilson Heaters Buck's Stoves Shot Quns , Shot'Rifies Pocket Knives Silver plated Table Cutlery for Xmas Gifts.. ======== AT SPECIAL NOTICES If 70a lot! something and it it worth finding put a local In TBI BNTBB nni. If you want something and it ia worth having let the people know about it through Ta* ENTBBPBIBB If rou have anything to Nil, and ita worth wiling, let the people know it through THS RNTIBPBISB. Local* under this heading 3 cenU a line each insertion. No "ad." Uken for leee than 15 cent*. Special ratee for long time. FOR SALE —One piece 1 ?-»* ehaftng 16 ft. long; I piece I 7-16 (halting 14 ft. long; 4 ceiliog hanger*; 1 iteel pulley inch face; 1 7-16 inch bore 6 inches in diameter; 1 Shaw coupling; One steel pnlley 8 inch face, 16 inche» in diameter; 1 steel split pulley 6 inch face, IS inches in diameter; a wood heaters and a lot of store pipe. Apply at this office. FOR RENT—Store apace in front paJt of building occupied by Enterprise Print ing Co. Apply to this office. NOTICE—AII peraona are hereby for bidden to treapaas in any manner on the ["Hosier Harrington" place, adjoining the lands of SUton Wynn, Jsmee Robert son and othera. All peraons violating this notice will be prosecuted. 6-4t G. B. SIMPSON. WANTED—One hundred good beef Cattle, and alao a lot of fresh park Highest market prices paid. J. B. McGOWAN, Williamaton, N. C. Xm a s Goods_^> Toys, Frult», Nut» on fectionerles to suit tne most fa» tidlous FREE DELIVERY at all hour*..night or day Prices as low as the low est, and everything to suit the Xmas Holiday FOUNTAIN LIPSCOMBE IS WAITINB TO ACCOMMODATE YOU AT Keith &Gompany Baron r or Bank of Martin County sI|WII.LIAII«TONJ H. C., si Ik* close of business Mo*. Mtb, to* USOUBCMI ft Disooaata I a7.jjS.7s s.SM.so Other Stock* sod Boeda. i.000.0a Kurvitnrc ft Matures, *.o«MS Deasaad Loaaa 7.8« 49 Ma From Baaka and Bankers 5j.19f.18 Silver (Ma TOTAL. » WAdurni'. CapUal atock. t it^x>.oo Snrvlas J.0e0.0« (Jadieidsd Profits ».J4i«S Oeposiia subject U> Check *7.7" ■«* Time CertUcatee of Deposit, 17.77' ** Dae to lesks asd Beakers i.sjg.jt TOTAL, H 106.9jj.y1 I. J. O. Oodard Cashier, of Bsnk sf Msrtin County. do aolemnlr swear (or afßrm) thai th. above BUteeaeat tstreeto the beat of.my kno. . ledge and belief, J. O. OODARD, Caahie. State of North Carolina I Coaaty of Martia f Bwora to and subscribed before ma, this aist day of NOT., A. D., 1004 C. H. Fubllc. colli -T-ATT KBT : I Dennis 8. Bins > Wheeler Martin) DIRBCTOBB B. LaAodsrd i ;. O. dodard ( Highest Market Pries PAID FOR Live Turkeys Geese, Ducks and Chickens NOTIFY . . . A a SIMPSON R. F. D. No. a Wir.iamiton.N.C (J»E AAA BANK DEPOSIT l.T'O'e" v" Railroad Fir* Paid 50C T riißK rm*» OftarM. mwr n »TWr!» y IC t WitloQutcV •iTMrtl" M • >- f'vos.'Js 1 Christmas Comes f- r .... ; , *p • ' ■ ' - .. i But Once Every Year . . . And Everybody Appreciates a Present Then . . . We invite everybody to come end see our line of Christmas Goods and Presents Largest Line on Display Bver Shown in Williamston WE HAVE A LARGE LINE OF^^n Albums, Glove and Handker chief Boxes, Cuff and Collar ' c Boxes, Combs and Brushes, Toilet Sets, Cups and Saucers, Jgfek Dolls and Vases of all kinds. We cannot tell what we have. Let us show you the largest line of Holiday Goods ever shown in this city. Have on display a beautiful line of and small >PIGTURES from ioc. to $5 each. Work Baskets 15 to 50c. Harrison Qros & Co., The Coupon* issued by The Enterprise to bejtwed at our store must be redeemed by Dec.31.19Q4 ■■ * ■/- _ J-| DYSPEPSIA CURE & #1 MUII El DIGESTS WHAT YOU BAT M ■ M Ba M H Bfl TheSlOßk*lsoon»alaeS*aßssstae»rtsls*s.w»S*es»*r«»aß«ft M H II K9 H V KJ nanuia saw AT TUB i asaasraae ee I I ■ X. C. DbWITT * COMPAMT. CHICAGO. nv ONLY A TEW DAYS LEFT IN WtflCIT TO PURCHASE ..XHAS (IIFTS.. Diamond Rings, sls to $35. 'Elgin and Waltham Watches, $lO to $75 Rogers Bros' 1847 Silverware IHERBERT D. PEELB THE JEWELER TELEPHONE ji WILLIAfISTON, N. C. When in Doubt Come to See Us S-** TRADE A 1 OUR STORb A STORB YOU KNOW. A *tor* all thU community know*. A •torn that *a» tar* to the grocery trade. A (tore that *1 way* quote* the lowe*t poaalbla pricaa. A (tore that meant to do the fair and aquare thing at all timaa and andar all dr cumatance*. We aell good .. GROCERIES.. at right pricaa. S. n. ELLISON ENTERPISE $1
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