hs -Roanoke Beacon.
The Official Paper of Wash
ington County.
PLYMOUTH.
N.C.
Entered In the Pott Office at Plymouth N, C, tu
teoniii68 Blotter.
. FK1DAY. NOVEMBER 30, S94.
Clearing Out
We will sell our
entire stock ot
Dry goods,
Clothing,
Shoes,
Ladies' Cloaks
and Capes, and
everything else
kept in a first
class store for
EEXT 30 DAYS
AT AND
Below Cos
On account ot
hard times we
are compeled to
sell the goods
and
THEY MUST SO
Heavy Homespun 3c
Yd wide Cottons 4c
Best Calicoes 5c
Men's wool suits $2.00
Boy's suits 1,50
Children's suits 0.50
Men's pants 0.50
All wool boys knee pants 25
Men and Ladies shoes 75
Capes & Cloaks f 1,50 up
Ladies Hats 25c UP
3Fur Trimming 10c. up
and all other goods in pro
portion. Everybody come and be
sure to bring the cook and
all your friends along.
Get here before the rush
is on and goods picked over,
llespectfully,
Schultz,
the poor man's friend,
Brinkley'a corner opposite
Market House,
Plymouth, IV. C
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BEACON FLASHES.
Court at Wnshingtou this week.
Send your job work to this office.
County Commissioners will bo in session
next Monday.
Attorney H. S Ward has been attending
Beaufort court this week.
Mr. IJ. S. Owens Rnd family left Wed
nesday moruiug for Baltimore,
Evangelist J. T. Jenkins preached for
the colored people Sunday afternoon last.
Mr Ft. Peal made a trip to Washington
this week to deliver oue of his tine vehicles
We are a little late to.day, owing to the
fact that business in our otile was suspend
ed yesterday.
The Baptist elrareh was crowded to its
utmost capacity Tuesday night to witness
the baptizing ceremony.
Don't, under any circumstances, send
out of town for any article which you can
obtain Trom the home merchant.
Rev. J. L. Uumley, of the M E. church,
baptized oue candidate by immersion at
Peacock run on Wednesday afternoon.
Mrs. P. N. Ansboti is rusticating this
week at Mackay's Ferry, as the guest of
Mis. Fannie Korniau and other friends.
Judging from the non observance of
Thanksgiving in our town yesterday, our
people are not veu thankful ihat they are
living.
Mess. V. A. Blount and Ed Leary, of
Roper, passed through town Monday, on
bicycles, enrouto lor &ixth Lauding on the
N . S. road.
Rev. J. T. Rowe and wife, of Aurora, N.
C.,have been visiting Mrs Rowe's mother,
Mrs. lsauc Harrison, near this town, for
the past week.
The fiui of Norman & Blount has been
dissolved. The business is to be continued
by Mr. M- J. Norman, at the old stand, so
we are informed.
We enjoyed a p!easant cull on VVednee
day from Mr. aud Mis. J. F. Snell, of
SkinnersvUie. Mr. Snell called to renew
his subscription for another year.
Miss Loula Tucker had the misfortune to
fill from a cart ytsterday while out riding
with friends. She received painful, but we
are glad to say not serious injuries,
TO BE GIVEN AWAY At wholesale
cost a lot of Ladies' Oxford lies Call
and set a pair. T. W. Blount, Roper, N.
0.
The meetings at the Baptist chnrch
closed Tuesday night, at which time seven
candidates were baptized by the pastor.
Eleven new members were added to the
church during the meeting.
The Evening Messenger is a new dtily
papr pul!iliea in Wa.slnuglou, a. u., by
Ij B. Cox & Co We du not see why a
Iiva tr-.wn Wka VVuuhitifrrfin KliitnUl lint, liftvf
a daily, ai.d we nope oar young faends will
Od able to inuke tuo aiessenger a biiccess.
The young gentlemen of the town gave
a most deiigh.ful entertainmeut last night
at the home of Mr. 0. I). Loaue. There
were about fifteen couple present and all
seemed highly pleased. We wirth we had
time and space to give a crtditab.e report.
We would have published the specifica
tions for the bridge at Peac ck sw.mp if
they had been furnished us. but they were
not, Induce tLo.se wishing to make bids
inufct call on the Register of Deeds for the
specifications, 'lhe contract will be let
next Monday to the lowest bidder.
IIORNTHAL & ALEXANDER offer
Speciul Bargains on Olothiug, Cloaks,
Blankets, Carpets, Harness, Boots and
Shoes. Gall at once and bo convinced.
It is with much regret that we chronicle
the sudden death of ttev. T. B. Haughton
which occunvd at his home in '.Viliiauistou
Wednesday niuht Mr. Haughton was in
our town ou Wednesday afternoon as well
as usual and lhe aunouuceuientof hi dcaih
was a shock to his numerous friends here.
Elsewhere in this paper will ba found
the lhanks of Mr. Jno. D. Ambrose to the
people of ihis town aud county for the aid
given him recently in building a new home
in place of the oue distroyed by fire. Mr.
Ambrose seems very thankful to all his
frierds for the manner in which they have
treated him.
If vou want to "cet on to" the financial
situation Inst tok!e ome fellow with the
gable eud of his pants out. who fpeuds his
time in sitting ou trie renoe corners ana
attending coou huuts. lie can tell you
iiikt how the tfovernuient's finances ehould
be managed, but he canuot man ge to keep
his wire out ot tne neiu, nis cunureu at
school or meal ia the barrel Cherokee
Scout.
The hard times brought the Democratic
party into power: tne same cause lately
restored the Republican party. The same
agency may defeat the Republicans two
years hence. The people are striking in
the dark; they know something is wrong.
We hold that Democratic principles offer
the only reasonable solution of the problem.
aud if the party will strike for genuine re
form there is no reason to rear the conse
quences. Webster's Weekley.
W. A. Mc Guire, a well known citizen o f
McKay, Ohio, is of the opinion that there
is nothing as good for .children troubled
with colds reroupasUuamberlam suougu
Remedy He has used it in bis family for
several years with the best results and al
ways keeps a bottle of it iu the house.
After having la grippe he was himself
troubled wiih a severe cough. He used
other remedies without benefit aud then
concluded to tiy the children's medicine
and to his dc.ight it soon effected a per.
maoedt cure. 25 and i0 cent bottles
For sale by Plymouth Drug (Jo. lm
The lowest uncos jet knou are now
offered by H. Peal on buggies, wagons.
road carts, farm carts, care wheels and all
rotd vehicles. A full line cf Vehicles
suitable for tle trade kept on hand and
orders can be filled at short notice.
Bishop's Visitations
Rt-Rev. A. A. Watson, Bishop of East
Carolina, will fiill his appointments in this
section as follows:
Grace Church, Plymouth, Sun. Dec. Oth
St. Lukes, W ash., Co., Sunday " 23d
Ch. of Adv't, Roper, (at night) " 23d
St. David's, Scuppernbng,- Tues. " 23th
St. Andrews, Columbia, Wed. " 26th
St. John's, Gum eck. Thurs - 27th
ROPER RIPPLES.
November 27th.
Mrs. H. P. Macoy is visiting her father
at Enfield.
We are glad to know the prices of cottcn
and peanuts are advancing.
The Ashly House is becoming to be a
popular rssort for the hungry.
Mr. C A. Moom lost by death his in
fant child last Saturday morning.
There will be a Lodge of Royal Arch
Masons formed at Roper in the near future.
John Newby is ia charge of the barber
shop, aud seems to be giving entire satin
faction.
Mr. D. R. Jones and family are away on
a visit to their parental home in Gates
county.
Mr. E. S. Cahoon is at Gilmerton, Va.,
rebuilding the lumber sheds that were
burned a few days ago.
There was a marriage in town last Sun
day moruiug but we failed to learn the
names of the contracting parties.
The Masonio Fraternity at Roper are en
deavoring to raise a neat little sum to be
sent to the orphans at Oxford as a Thanks,
giving offering.
The Hotet Robertson is doing a good
business and suould be patronized if we
wish to have a first-class botel, which we
could hardly do without.
Miss Lethia Daily gave a sociable at her
father's residence last Thur-day night.
Those who attended report a good lime
playing games, courting, fcc.
Rev. Mr. Merritt will preach at Pleasant
Grove next Sunday morning, aud at Roper
at uight, which will end his year's work
for the conference year. His people wish
him returned auothor year.
Mr. T. W. Blount is having built a
Town Hall, which is much needed. After
it is 'finished wo expect to engage Opera
troupes and public speakers, &c. Why
Roper is coming to the front.
CHESSONVILLE CHIMES.
November 27th.
We learn that Mrs. W. M. Chesson is no
better.
Mrs. Warren Cahoon visited Plymouth
Monday.
Mr. Lloyd Creecy has been Bick for
several days.
Miss Lizzie Savage spent Saturday night
with Miss Lucie Williams.
Miss A una Savage spent several days
with Miss Claud Chesson last week.
Mrs. W R. Chesson passed through
hero ou her return aoiua last week.
Thursday will be Thanksgiving, and the
school in our place will take holiday.
Mrs Jesse Hortou and little Lloyd spent
several days wi'.h the family of her father,
Mr. Jas, A. Ctusaoti, la,t week.
The remains of Mrs. Alexander, wife of
Mr. David Alexander, of Tyrrell county,
were brought home Hunday for interment.
There will be a dance at the residence
of Mr. Edward Blount Thursday night,
which will no doubt be much enjoyed by
the participants.
THANKS RETURNED.
I take this method of returning my heart
felt thanks to the generous public for the
aid so freely given me iu my recent misfor
tune. "A friend in need is a friend indeed.''
This truth was never more fully illustrated
than it has beeniu my case. A few months
age it was my misfortune to lose by fire
my house aud all its conteuts. Being very
poor I did not know where to go or what
to do for shelter for myself and family,
but, thanks to Him who cares for all. a
way was provided. My neighbors and
frienda came to my aid and a temporary
place of abode was given, and on the site
where stood my old home now staods a new
one, placed there by friends. It is impos
sible for me to adequately express my
heartfelt gratitude.
Yours gratefully,
Jno. D. Ambrose.
DESOLU HON NOTICE.
The firm of Norman & Blount composed
of the undesigned was this day disolved by
mutual cod Hen , the aid H. A. Blount bav.
iug Hold hi? eutire interest iu the property
of Norman & Blount to M. J. Norman &
Co,
All persons indebted to the firm of Nor
man & Blount will pay their debts to M. J.
Normau & Co. All debts of Norman &
Blount, known by M. J. Norman & Co.,
will be paid by the latter
Witness oar hands, this November 27, "J4
M. J. Norman,
H. A. Blount
RESTAURANT.
EDWARD McGABE,
PROPRIETOR
Meals at all h6urs, at the
most reasonable terms.
He also carries a fiue
lino of
GROCERIES &
CONFECTIONERIES.
Near 15rinkley's corner,
oct23-tf Plymouth, X. C.
TH E PAST guarantees the future.
It is not what we say, but what
Hood's Sarsaparilla. does, that tells the
story. Remember HOOD'S CURES
ATCOST
WE LEAVE
PLYMOUTH
Jan 1st '95
And now offer our entire
stock of goods at
New York O ost
to save paying freight to
carry them away.
This is the time to secure
the cheapest goods ever
bought in Plymouth.
Thanking the people of
Washington county for past
favors, wo are
Respectfully,
Backet Store,
Leaders of Low Prices,
Plymouth, N. C.
TASTELESS
mi n n i
TU U kali:
IS J UST AS COOD FOR ADULTS.
WARRANTED. PRICE GOcts.
GAI.ATIA, ILLS., NOV. 1G, 1893.
Pari Medicine Co., St. Louis, Mo.
(iontlemen: Wo sld lust year, COO bottles of
GROVE'S TASTELESS CHILL TONIC ond hove
bought threo gross already this year, in all our ex
perience of 14 yenrs, in the drug buBlnows, have
never sold an article that gave such universal satis
taction as your Tonic. i'ourn truly,
AlXY, CAHH & CO,
means so much more than
you imagine serious and
fatal diseases result from
trifling ailments neglected.
Don't play with Nature's
greatest gift health.
If you arefeelitie
out of sorts, weak
and generally ex
hausted, nervous,
have no appetite
and can't work,
begin at once tak
ing the most relia
ble strengthening
medicine, which is
Brown's Iron Bit
ters. A few bot
tles cure benefit
comes from the
very first dose U
won't stain your
teeth, and it's
pleasant to take.
It Cures
Dv5Peo5fa. Kidney and Liver p
t Neuralgia, Troubles,
r rVinctli-nf ln FUsuwl A
Malaria. Nervous ailments
women s compiamis. 4
Get only the Rcnuioe Htias crossed Ted f
lines on the wrapper. All others are tub- 4
will ftfnri rift nf Tttd BMutifiil Worlds 4
rrrtt Aueuirti rr aw tihAdc titr 4
BROWN'S IRON BITTERS
cures Djrnpepsia, In-digs3tin-:s
Debility.
1 1
J X&. JU. .JA k I
I Poof ;
Health ;
.
: Brown's
Iron
: Bitters
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LATE LOCALS-
Hats.
Shoes.
Notions.
Dry Gcods. .
Ladies' and Gents Furnishing.
Low
Prices
On all
These goods
At M. Oweus E Co'.
In time of peace prepire for war. Now
it is hot prepare for cold weather by fifing
to Mat Lias Owens & (Jo s., and laying in
your supply ot winter dresses, shoes, fcc.,
while you can get them cheap.
DRESS GOODS of the latest stylos are
now found at Mathias Owens & Co'?.
Their buyer has studied the wants of the
ladles and the stock now displayed can not
fail to please every one.
Novelties in Dress goods with trimmings
to match can be fonnd at Maihias Owens &
Co's. The largest and most carefully
selected stock ever seen this side of Norfolk
and the price suits even the Free Silver
advocates.
A well dressed lady or gentleman always
wears Dice shoes aud those of Ph mouth
are simply carried away over the largp and
6t,vlish line which Mathias Owens & Co ,
have just opened. No such a stock of foot-
weare has ever been opened in this town
since time began. Anything from a brogan
boot to the finest hand-made kid shoe.
If you want Silks, Cashmeres, Worstaeds
Sateens, Flannels, or other dress goods in
all the latest styles you can save time and
money Dy calling at once on Mathias Oweus
& Co.. where you can be suited in goods
and price.
To the People of Plym
outh, N. C, and
Washington
Countv.
We wish to call your attention to
the fact that W. H. Hampton has
the largest and the best selected
stock of
that ever was brought to Plymouth.
Suits from 13.75 to $25.00, made
up in the latest styles. Boys, young
men and old men, if you want a
nice suit of clothes be sure and call
on
W. H. HAMPTON,
for we know he has the largest and
the finest stock that ever was in
Washington County.
And we also call your attention to
his SHOE DEPARTMENT. La
dies' Shoes from 85c. to $4.50 ; chil
dren's shoes from 25c. to $2.50;
Men's Boots-61.25 per pair.
The best selected lino of Gentle
men's Fine Shoes ever offered.
NOTICE.
Having qualified as Administrator of the
lute J. U. Downing, deceased, notice is
given to ail persons indebted to the said
intestate to pay the same to me, and to all
holding claims against the same to present
them within twelve mouths, or this nonce
will be pleaded in bar of their recovery.
R. L. Downing, Adtu'r.
Oct 7th 1894.
PLYMOUTH
Nathan Toms, Ph. B., (Univ. H- C ) Principal,
Mrs- E. A. Carter, - - Music Teacher.'
STEICTLY NON-SECTAEIAIT
Fall term begins on Monday, Sept., 10th,
LOCATION.
Plymouth situated at the terminus A. & K. li. li., and has daily commu
nication with all points on lioanoke and Cishie liivers. The healthfuhusg
and morality of tlie town aio exceptional. -
DESIGN OF THE SCHOOL-
Prepares students for College or any pursuit, of business life. .
Special attention given Primary Classes. Monthly reports tent to parents.
TUITION, - - $1.00 to $3.00 per month.
Ancient aud Modern Languages, (Extra) - l.uO per month.
Music, including use of instrument, - - 3.00 per month"
Special Board arrangements have been made for the convenience, con
! ..-. -i .. .1....
lore ami proieuuoii oi suim-nus.
For further particulars address the 1 rmcipal.
NATHAN TOM,
PlymoutIi, X. C.
Hie "OLD HEUABLEn Carriage Factory,
H. PEAL Proprietor.
jMAJlTFACTTRER OF
TUiggies. Plmcions, 'Koad-carta, Fann-carls, iva rnns &c.
at pvices lower tban ever. JUen with the cash ran get. a
hnvpun. T defy compel Hi on and will noM;o uno-j-ola.
1 vy-tiring of all kinds done. Give mo a rail.
mllll 'HI. J-J J ' '
NOKFOLK & ' KOUTfIKKN ltAIliltOAU
com pan y.
. Schedule in effect oct, Ht,189i.
The Direct Short Lln-i betweeu Plymouth,
Eden ton. Eastern Nonh Carolina- and
Norfolk and all points North. Steamer
leaves Plymouth 9.30 u. in., awd 4:550 p. m.
Mail Train loaves Edenton 1:2. p.m.
daily, except Sunday, arrives at Noifolk
4:25 p. m.
Express Train leaves Edenton Daily
(except Sundav) at 8:00 a. in. arrive at
Norfolk 11 a. m.
Connection made at Norfolk with all rail
and Steamer Liues, and at EliZ'ibata City -with
Steamer Neuee and New Berne, daily
(except Friday and Sunday) for ltoon ko
Island, New Berne avid AtlauMc fc N. C, It.
K, Stations. Also, Wilmington. Newberue
and Norfolk It. It.
Ibe Company's Steamers leave. Edenton .
12.45 p. m. as follows: Tianstty S:eamer
to Mackej''s Ferry daily (exicept Sauday)
with passengers for ltoper, Pantrgo, lial
haven, connecting with Steamer I,Tayerj
Belle for Maklevville, Aurora, South Qrotlc.
Washington and intermediate i.iudiuas.
Daily, (etcept Sunday) for Plymouth,'
at 12:4; p. in., and 7.00 p in.
Tu-iday. Thursday and . Satnrrlay f -it
Chowan Uiver. Weduesuays for Avnoa and
Salmon Creek, and Monday and Friday
for Scuppernong River.
Norfolk passenger and freight station at
Norfolk and Wentern Railroad Depot.
Through tickets on sale and baggage
checked to all principal points.
O . . .
EASTERN CAROLINA DISFATCn
FAST FREIGHT LIKE.
AND PASSENGER ROUTE. '
Dailv all rail service between Edenton,
New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore and
Norfolk.
ITiroujh cars, as low rates and quicker
time than by any other route. ""
irect all roods to be shipped by East., f
era Carolina Dispatch, as follows: From ' .
Norfolk by N. & S. R. R.; Bs-lliuiore by P.
W. & B. R. R; President St. Station, ' I
Philadelphia by Pennsylvania It. li. Dock i
Wt Statiou ; New York by Pennsylvania I
R. R., Pier 27 North River, and Uld Do
minion 8. S. Co., Pier 26.
For further information appiy to J, H.
SMITH. Actnt. Plvmouth. N. 0 , or to . I
the GeueraT Office of the & 8. R. II. I
Co.. Norfolk, Va. - ' !
M. K. KING, General Manager, v
H. C. IIDDGINS, G. F. & T. Agt.
a s . f wakd;k
A TT0RNEY-A T-LA Wr-
Washington St. Plymouth, X. C.
T. B. Wolfe, D. D. S-
PLYMOUTH, N. C
TTeeth filled or extracted without'pain.
THE CIHTE2 MARBLE WORKS,
Established 1848.
Ill to 113 UaLk at.. Norfolk, Va.
MONUMENTS, GRA VEST0NES,'
Cemetery Work iu Marble and
Graniie.
Low prices o.iu ted cn work de
livered at any point in the South.
piGH SCHOOL .
Plymouth H. C.
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