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Local News. The Last Word. In justice to ourselves we feel that we should say a word in regard to the statements we sent to those subscribers whose label showed them to be more than a year in arrears. Some have shown us that the statements were wrong, and we cheerfully gave' the proper credit. To them we wish to say that we are sorry for the error, and to a>sure them that it was not of the edi tor's making, Our efforts to clear up our subscription list was simply a mat ter of business, as we want to know who are and who are not bona fid subscribers to The Record, so that we may co »ply with the postal regulations in the matter. It was foreign to our purpose to offend any one by pressing them for a bill not due, an 1 we can assure them that we would not have done so had we known of their payment. But our only means of finding out was the one chosen, that of sending statements to those whose label showed them to be in arrears, and if incorrect give proper credit when notified of the payment. We have en deavored to make this matter plain to our subscribers and feel sure that they will understand. With this last word as to delinquent subscribers we will drop the question and put our efforts on the paper, to make it as good as we can. Did you get April fooled yesterday? A waterworks line has been laid on north Church street extension and property in that section of the city now has better protection against fire. News received from City Clerk C. H. Harris, who last week underwent a successful operation for appendicitis, in the hospital at Richmond, Va., is to the effect that he is getting along nicely and will probably return home Satur day. ¥ In a wreck on the yard at South Rocky Mount Friday evening, caused by a rail breaking, Conductor Moore was slightly, and Switchman Collins, of the shifting engine, quite badly hurt. Mr. Collins was taken 10 the A. C. L. relief hospital. This is the last month in which to pay poll tax to qualify to vote in the elec tions this year. It matters not if you pay your poll tax May 2 it does not qualify you to vote; it must be done by May 1. This is important and should be attended to. Dr. F. M. Moye, of Wilson, grand lecturer c f the Masonic order, was found in a.- unconscious condition at his home Friday morning and was removed to the Wilson sanitorium. Dr. Moye was in Rocky Mount last week, lectur ing the local lodge on the wofk. Dr. P. S. Hicks was out Thursday for the first time in many weftks, hav ing been confined to his home trom a severe attack of the grip and fever. Dr. Hicks paid The Record office a visit and in a conversation stated that the snow and cold snap on Mar. 20th did much damage to his peaches, of which he has a fine orchard. The "Lyman Twins" in their rollick ing musical comedy, the "Yankee Drummers," pleased a very good sized Saturday night audience in the Masonic Opera House Saturday night, and kept them in an uproar of laughter. The "Twins" are popular here and their annual appearance is always looked for with pleasant anticipation. Mr. V. T. Barrett, the efficient chief clerk of Route Agent K. C. Barrett, of the Southern Express Co., left Monday morning to accept an important position in the superintendents office at Wilming ton. This is a deserved promotion for our young townsman, and the many friends of this popular young man con gratulate him and wish him all success and further honors. J. G. Hibbard, of the Tisdale Amuse ment Co., of Fayetteville, has been in town looking a vacant lot with the idea in view of locating one of the company's moving picture theatres in Rocky Mount, extending the already large circuit of famous Dixie theatres in eastern North Carolina. It is probable that the new proposition will be suc cessfully launched in a month. The Imperial Tobacco Co's plant in this city closed down for the season Thursday and buyers for the company will not be on the sales until the next season opens. There is little tobacco left in the hands of planters now but any that may be brought to the local market for the rest of the season will find the warehousemen and local buyers ready to take it at the best prices that can be obtained on any eastern Carolina market. Mr. Lynn Adams, who has been manager of the City Livery, has ac cepted a position with the R. A. Pat terson Tobacco Company of Richmond, Va., as division manager of the terri tory of Kentucky and Tennessee, and left Saturday for bis headquarters at Louisville, Ky. Mr. Adams is a hustler, and while his friends here regret to lose him from the city they congratu late him and wish him success in his new field. He was with the R. A. Pat tenon Co. part of last year under Di vision Manager T. G. Boewell, and his new work is a promotion. It is stated that Booker T. Washing ton, the most celebrated negro in the United States, president of Tuskeegee, Ala., College, for negroes, will deliver the annual oration at the closing of the negro college at Enfield. Beginning yesterday, April 1, the stores of Rocky Mount will close at 7 o'clock in the evening, Saturdays ex cepted, during the hot months. This rule formerly went into effect May 1, but this year the merchants agreed to move it up a month. Mr. W. A. Jones, of Rocky Mount, has arrived in the city and has accepted a position as clerk of the Caswell Hotel. Mr. Jones has had many years experi ence in the hotel business and his ac quisition by the Caswell is most fortu nate.—Kinston Free Press. At the colored Missionary Baptist church in west Rocky Mount a success ful revival is in progress, under the preaching of Pastor Williams, and about 100 professions of religion have been made. These will be baptized at the Falls on Sunday, April 12th. Yesterday the millinery establishments in the city had their spring openings and, notwithstanding the threatening weather, the ladies turned out in num bers to inspect the display of head wear, which was exceedingly pretty. The opening will continue through today. Examinations will be held by the county superintendent of each county as follows: On April 24th and 25th, for which applications must be filed with the State superintendent not later than April 18th; and on July 9th and 10th, for wnich applications must be filed with the State superintendent noc later than July 2nd. The new passenger rate of 2 1-2 cents a mile w£nt into effect April Ist. A good deal of complaint is made by those holding mileage books at the ruling of the railroad companies that these shall be presented at ticket offices and tickets obtained for mileage, instead of letting the conductor tear out the mileage as formerly. A Sunday school was organized last Sunday at the Juvenile school house three miles Irom Rocky Mount, in Edgecombe county, the hour for the service being fixed at 3 o'clock every Sunday afternoon. Mr. Jas. A. Thomas was elected superintendent. Dr. I. M. Mercer will preach there next Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock, after Sunday school. Evangelist Belk, who has been as sisting Dr. Morton in a meeting at the Presbyterian church for 10 days, will close with tonight's service and leave Friday for his home in the western part of the State. Mr. Belk is a man of great power as a pulpit orator and his sermons have attracted large crowds at every service, some having to leave for lack of room Sunday night. It is our purpase to make The Record as interesting to home readers as pos sible by giving all the local news we can get, and readers of the paper can greatly assist us in this by 'phoning or sending us any item they may know, especially social news. If you have visitors, or members of your family go away, or you know of some social event, phone or send it to this office and The Record assures you that it will be greatly appreciated, besides adding a great deal to the paper. JNO. J. WELLS Civil Engineer and Surveyor Office in Planters Bank Building ROCKY MOUNT, N. C. DR. L. C. COVINGTON, PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. Office W Railroad Street. Residence pnsne 214. Office phone 210. F. J. THORPE, MD. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, ROCKY M OUNT > C. Office in Thorpe Building, West Main Street. JACOB BATTLE R. A. P. COO LEY Rocky Mt. N. C. Nashville. N. C BATTLE & COOLEY, Counselors aiid Attorneys-At- Law J}R. C. F. SMITHSON DENTIST ROCKY MOUNT, N. C. Dental Parlor over Kyser's Drug Store F. A. Woodard W. L. Thorp t OOI)ARD & THORP COUNSELORS AND ATTORNEYS AT-I.A W. ROCKY MOUNT, N. C. Dr. R. S. Cutchin, Dentist WhitaKers, N. C. Dr. Louis R. Gorham Dentist Rocby Mount, N. C. Office in Brewer Building Corner Main Street and Western Ave. The Rocky Mount Record, Thursday, April 2, 1903. Smith-Nichols. Saturday evening at 7:30 o'clock, at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Nichols, on Marigold street, Miss Sudie Nichols and Mr. S. K. Smith, of Wilmington, wer - happily married in the presence of a few friends and relatives. The wedding was a quiet home affair, and Dr Morton officiated. The couple left for Wilmington, where M»r. Smith holds a responsible position in the office of the Standard Oil Co. t and where they will make their home. The bride is a popular and winsome young lady who has many friends m this city. Business Picking Up. That business is "picking up" on the Atlantic Coast Line the increased num ber of trains now running give evidence. It is unofficially stated that 268 more trains were moved out of South Rocky Mount durirg the month of March than for the month of February. It is also said that the company is ordering out a thousand cars that have been stored on yards, for the spring haul of truck and business. l I Get In Line| And See The Grand JyjjL Display of Our y S iln All The Latest | I Patterns, Shades $ Mf B Weaves. & L'Ji |§|j No man can afford to ' | p miss this oppor**mra j|l Jf m if he is particular w&M wW pjj about "the style, make ||||f f|S[ * fl and fit. Come early * 4® k and be conviced be- gjT C o 1908 ... m fore the patterns are The House of Kuppenheimef picKed over. Chicago I E. EPSTEIN I ONE PRICE CLOTHIER | Masonic Temple Rocky Mount, N. C. | I From The fiitchen | I to the Parlor I We can meet your desires for any t I article in the way of housel old and I I kitchen Furnishings, and sell them I 3 at the lowest prices on time or for I I cash as you prefer. I I T. A. Davenport. I MAKE UP YOUR MIND To Use Only 15he Best Groceries And to let us furnish you. In that way your health will be benefitted and your peace of mind assured. We pay personal attention to all'orders entrusted to our care M. BOBBITT ©.SON. 144 Washington St. Phone SSI An Account of a marriage. An exchange gives the following ac count of - a notable wedding: Miss Janie Jones and Bob Henry Were married at the Jones mansion last night. The bride is a daughter of our Constable Jones, who made a good officer, and he will undoubtadly be re-elected next spring. He offers a fine horse for sale in another column. The groom runs a grocery store on Main street, and is a good patron of our advertising columns, and has a good line of bargains t.iis week. All the summer he paid two cents more for butter than any other store in town. The happy couple left on 10 o, clock train for Milwaukee to visit the bride's uncle, who is reported to have lots of money and Bright's di sease. Bob certainly has an eye for business. Salisbury Sells SIOO,OOO Bonds A block of SIOO,OOO municipal bonds of the city of Salisbury was sold by the board of aldermen Thursday for slOl - the issue being taken bv N. W. Harris & Co., of ,New York. There were a number of other buyers on the ground when the aldermen accepted the above bid. The proceeds of the sale t will be used for street improvements. wwww&w | The Greatest Gigantic ! I SALE i § - | Ever Known For Men, Boys j | and Children | I £O7 AAA Worth ol Cloth i I i jUUU ing, Shoes Hats i § and Mens Furnishing Goods 1 i must be closed out in the next 1 1 15 days by the St. Louis Con- j I solidated Mercantile Comp'ny j I The Hub Clothing Company j ■j Have purchased the entire stock of one of the lar- H gest retail clothing establishments of Philadelphia, \ H Pa., which was compelled to have money, at 331-3 ! || cents on the dollar, and in order to dispose of this | B immense stock quickly and save expense of pack-. i m ing and shipping they have determined to place \ P the same on sale at prices never before heard of i (fjfKv / g| in this city. Everything will be marked in plain d § figures and will be sold at one price. There will \ jp A be displayed the most brilliant blaze of bargains a H ever heard of in this city. Positively nothing re- i || served. Every dollars worth must go. | | | | Sale Begins Friday, April 3rd, at 9 O'clock, j | THE BIG WHITE FRONT 1 | 107 Tarboro St. ! * "l Unt ' North Carollna I PHONOGRAPHS > | Complete Catalogue of Records For Sale By G. F. HARRELL, 1 207 South Main Street, | Rocky Mount, North Carolina. R Phifer's Drug Store Solicits Your Patronage For Wants In The Drug Line Next Door To Post Office.
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