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PUHLISURD EVKUY FRIDAY
- C. V. W, AU8EQN, Editob.
PLYMOUTH,
N. O.
Friday, Nov-ekeer 9, 1900.
TO THE DEAF.
A rich lady, cured of her Deafness and
poises in the Head by Dr. Nichoou'e Ar
,tfiil Ear Drums, gave J 10,000 to his In
stitute, bo th? deaf people uuaqle to p-rcctu'e
the 'jgar Drams may have them free. Ad
dress No. 941G-0, The Nicholson Institute,
.780, EintitU Avenue, New York, U. 8. A.
tetfprne Awards at 3 neatest World's Kido-
it'oris'aod thousands of graduate, in positions.
rft)MCira'BU BuIdcm Coarse. Including TuU
tion. Books and Board in family, about W. r
miiB, TiriWBmia telegrifht, sr ecultks.
WThs Kentucky Urirerslty Diploma, under seal,
warded graduate!. Literary Coarse free, if desired.
No-raeaUiosB. inter now. Graduates success! nl.
mrimr l hat your Uttert rtach (ts, address only
WILBUR R. SMITH, Lexington, Ky.
'Jfott. Ktntuckv Untotrnty rourc, 1900,000, snni
Jiid Mar(v 1000 ttudtntt in sUUiniiano kut yar.
WORFOLK & SOUTIIEEN BAIL-
BO AD COMPANY.
IN EFFECT DEC. 1ST, 1899.
TRAIN SERVICE.
.NORTHBOUND !
Leave Edenton daily except
Sunday) 1 45 p. m.
Arrive Elizabeth City daily (ex-
" fiGt Suiiday). . 2 45 p. m.
Arrive Norfolk daily (except Sun
day) 4 25 p. m.
Leave Edenton Tues., Thurs.,
and Sat 830 a. m.
Leave Elizabeth City Tues.,
' Thnra , and Sat 9 30 a. m.
AaVfo Norfolk Tubs., Thurs.,
fand Sat...i 1100 a. in.
Southbound:
Leave Norfolk daily (except
unday) 10 00 a. m.
&Kga Eli?. City daily (except
Sunday)... 1140 a. in.
Arrive Edenton daily (except
Sunday) 12 40 p. m.
Leave Edenton daily (except
.Sunday) 12 45 p. m.
Ajriye Belhaven daily (except
' Sunday).. 5 20 p. m.
Leave Norfolk Toes., Thurs.,
' and Bat.......... 4l0p. m.
Arrive E. City Tues., Thurs.', :
and Sat... 5f5p. in.
Ajiye Edenton Tues., Thurs',
' and Hat 6 55 p. m,
Trains stop at all intermediate stations.
STEAMBOAT SERVICE.
JStoaners leave Edenton daily (ex. Sun
Jay)' T4 p. m. for Plymouth, Jamesville,
Viilianiston and Windsor
Leave Edenton Tuesaay, Thursday and
Saturday 12 45 p. m. for Chowan River
landings 4 and Friday for Scuppernong
River!
Steamers leave Elizabeth C,if.y for Roa
noke Island. Oriental and Newberne,
Tuesday, ThnrBday and Saturday 600 p.
jm.; connect with A. & N. C. Ii. II. and W.
WV 'R. K, for Goldsboro and Wilming
ton, Sea.
' For Scuppcrnoug Iliver Monday and
-Wednesday 12 00 noon, and for Pasquotank
River landings Friday 1230 p. m.
' Steamers leave Btlh.ayen daily (ex. Sun
day )'tor Washington, n! C, and Tuesday,
Thursday and Saturday for Aurora, South
Creek, Makleyville, &c.
For further information apply to J.J.
Hasaell, Agent, Plymouth, or to the Gen
eral Office of the N. & S. li. R. Co., Nor
folk Va. "
U. K. KING, H. C. RUDGINS,
" Gen'l AJajitigtir. Gen'l Ft.& Pass Agt.
Watcbfe and Clocks carefully
Repaired and satisfaction given
pn all work by
t 0. R. LIGGETT
Qft BRINKLEY'S CORNER. .
WATER STREET,
PLYMOUTH, N. C
84 VE MONEY
With the coming of Winter get out your
last reason suits, coats, pants and dresses
arid have them renovated and
" CLEANED OR DYED
and thus save the price of a new garment.
Those sojlejl clothes can be made to look as
good as new by the pi$ reliable
CLEANER and DYER
SAMUEL WIGGINS, on Main Street
who cleans, dyes, renovates and presses at
moderate prices.
' I also do all kinds of UPHOLSTERING,
and can make your old furniture look just
as good as new at small cost.
All W-ock guaranteed and your patronage
respectfully solicited,
m Saml Wiggins-
BEACON FLASHES.
The election passedoff quiotly.
Four more years for McKinlcy.
Big6how in town next Tuesday.
The artesian well has bpeo nicely housed
in.
Boys, save your nickles aud dimes fqx
the big show.
Mexican Liver Pills cure jail liver ills.
Price 25c. W. C. Ayers.' nov S0
Mr. Alfred Alexander, of Creswall, was
in our town this week.
Mrs. Mattie Parker, of near Suffolk, Va.,
is the guest of her nephew, Mr. P. W.
Briqkiey.
The new house of Mr. W. L. gherrod,
corner Washington and Main streets, is
neariug completion.
When you come to the circus text Tues
day bring us that dollar you owe us, and
let's all ifave a good time.
A BARGAIN For a good second-hand
stove, cheap, call at this office. Looks nico
enough for your parlor, and will burn coal
or wood.
It being election week and there being
so much of the Commissioners' proceed
ings, on account of the court, it was im
possible for us to get the matter in tirae
for this issue.
We regret to learn that On Wednebday
night the residenoe of Mr. E. B. Leary, at
Roper, was distroyed by fire, with most of
its contents, the inmates barely escaping
with their lives.
The Rhoda Royal Show that will given
exhibition here on Tuesday next is, accord
ing to all nfiwqpapet .reports, a first-class
show in every particular, and we" bespeak
"for it a big patronage.
Little Miss Neva Johnston Ausbon en
tertained a number of her little friendu on
Tuesday evening 111 honor of her eighth
anniversary, at the home of her parents,
corner Washington and 3rd streets.
When you want prompt acting little pills
that never gripe u'se D'eWitt's LUtle Early
Risers. Plymouth Drug Co, and Roper
Store Co. '
There have been some elderly men in
our town the past week soliciting pictures
to enlarge, and from the wav tbev run
down and belittle our people and section of
country, they should be kicked out.
If you receive a bill from us please giye
it our attention, and don't get mad. If
we owed you a bill as old, and yon were to
ask us for it, you would think us'very
foolish if we got nja4 and you would
think right.: ' '
We return many thanks to Mrs. jCapX.
O. W. Askew for a beautiful basket of
choice flowers sent us one day the past
week. Mrs. Askew has a choice selection
of flowers and shrubs numbering over 150
varieties. She has them Jrom oranges now
in bearing, down to the smallest grown.
She also has for sale, cut flowers, cuttings,
roots, bulbs, etc, and those wishing some
thing nice, and that is acclimated, will do
wea 10 appiy 10 ner uejore purcuasing else
where.. Have you neglected to provide protection
for your family and your busiuess, in case ;
of death, by not taking insurance on your
life ? if so delay no lpuger but call on W. )
Fletcher Ausbon' a4 gt "oie of tha'se'
matchless policies he sells for the Union
Central. ' ' ' ' ' f
We are indebted to the En piss Publish
ing Company, of Raleigh, N. C., for a copy j
of Turner's N. C. Almanac for l'JOl, an old
and valuable publication. A reliable State
Almanac Astronomically calculated tor tue I
State and which gives all of our State 011r 1
cers and Institutions, all of our courts, a
l - r 4 K - 2 -. . . 1 o . .
recoiu 01 me nuuuum events ui tn o?uy
.Inrintr the cast vcar. death of Drominont
and aged citizens, farm and household, apd
medical receipts for home use, with much
miscellaneous matter, is a need iu every
family, and by all business men for refer ;
encc during the conning year, apd no' pufc
lication i3 so full complete ap4 reliable as
the Old standard State Almanac. Bo sure
you get one and hang it up by your fire
side. The price is only 10 cents. To be bad
of merchants and postmasters throughout
the State, and Enniss Publishing Co.,
Raleigh, N. U.
This is the time of year that destructive
fires are liable to visit the town, have you
got your property protected by insurance
If not call on W. Fletcher Ausbon and get
a policy to-day. All classes of property
insured at adequate rates, and only reliable
companies represented. 7
CBESWELL ITEMS.
Capt. B. F. Spruill left this morning for
Edenton, on business.
Miss Sadie Eborn is yisiting her sister,
Mrs. Dayjd Armstrong, at McKinley.
Miss Sallie Norman has returned home
after a visit to Norfolk, Va., and Washing
ton, N., O.
Mr. A. G. Walktr and daughter, Miss
Annie Mae, left for Baltimore on Wednes
day, the ytti.
Mr. Cahoon and family have moved to
Creswell and are occupying the residence
of Mrs. Desdie Eborn.
Mr, Tom Blount, of Roper, was in Cres
well on the 3rd with his buggy decorated
with (per)Simmons.
Miss May Holmes, who has been on an
extended visit to her brother, Mr. Willie
Holmes, at Middletqw'n, ponn., has return
ed home.
We were both grieved and fchpeked to
hear ot the sudden death of Mrs. William
Hathaway, formerly Miss Dora MoCabe,
who leftJSaturday for Norfolk in company
with her husband and little infant, and
was brought back Tuesday for burial. Her
infaqt sqn I'ye'd)' pnty half an hour longer
than its mother, and was laid to rest in the
arms of if? mother, which was both sad
and touching io all whp witnessed it. We
expend our neartfel? sympathy to the be
reaveij family.
OHUt l-Mtt-SOi.
Xfanv naonld worrv because thev believe
they have heart disease. The chances are
that their hearts are all right but thu
stomachs are unable to digest food. Eodol
Dyspepsia Cure digests what you eat and
prevents the lormation or gas wnicn manes
the stomach Dress aeaint the heart. It will
cure every form of indigestion. Plymouth
Drug Co., and Roper Store 00. it
' Two Sad Deaths,
On Friday evening last Mr. B. M.
liateman, a successful farmer and
.highly respected citizen,f this coun
ty died at his hctrne near this town,
of hemorrhagic fever. Mr. Bate
man was 47 years of age and leaves
a widow, five children, many rela
tives and a host of .friends and ad
mirers to mourn his death.
The remains were interred jn the
.family buryipg grpund aeyv.miles
from Plymouth, on femulay after
noon. Our sympathies jtro extended to
the bereaved ones.
At four o'qIqcIc on Sunday after
noon last the ngel of death vv;i$i ted
our town and :bore away the .spirit
of Mr. D. L. (Brinkley ; the,ca.u3
of death being hemorrhagic fever,
Mr. Brinkley was a young man,1
just 20 years old, apd a brother of
our townsman, Mr, (P. W. Brinkley,
with whom he ,h,ejd a position as
salesman at the tie of his death.
Len, as he was generally known,
lost both father an 4 mother when
quite small, aqd was rajsed by an
annt, Mr.s. Mattie Parker, of near
Suffolk, Va., with whom he lived
until a few years ago, when he re
turned to this, his old Jiome.
He was a voting man of most es
timable qualities, and won his way
in,to the hearts of all he came iu con
tact with, (wid Jiiis death was .indeed
quite a.sjipek to the entire tavirn, he
having feen ll only a few days.
The remains were interred in the
Baptist .church yard, fro'nj thp M,
E. chui'cb,, where the funeral servi
ces were .conducted by Bev. J. L.
Bumley) o(i Tuesday morning.
Our deejaast empathies are with
the bereaved brot&cr, sister, rejati,ves
arid friends.
He Fooled The Surgeons.
All doctors told Renick Hamilton,
West Jefferpon, ,0., after suffering 18
mouths from Rectal Fistula, he would die
nnless a costly operation was performed ;
but he cured himself with fi.v,o fepxes of
Buckle'?" Arnica Salve, the surest Pile
cure on Earth, and the best Salve in the
World.' 25 cents a box. Sold by Spruill It
Bro. 4
The messenger boy ia out of the general
run. ' ,
There is no pleasure in life if yon dread
going to the table to eat 'and can't rest at
night on account of indigestion. Henry
Williams, of Boonyille, Inql , pays he suf
fered that way for'years, til) he .commenced
the use of Kod.ol Dyspepsia Cure, and adds,
'Now I can ifg anything I and all I
want and sleep soundly ev ry night." Ko-
doi Dyspepsa Cure will digest what you
.cat. l'lymoulh Drug Co , and Roper Store
. II . ........ ,
Woul ypu like fa a paip of $3.50 SIjqp.s that will
giye ygu good wcajrp and every pair guaranteed! if so
W hj ''KELSON'S" & J, Tf Lewis',
eckweare Jjave just opeuetl a pice line of
GENT'S TIES. You can buy a beauty for Qc. Something new and
up-to-date. "Imperial" is qne of the latest shapes and we haye them in
all the latest shades of Blue, Bed and Park polors. Come and examine
pur line befqjrg buying
Jlioc-5 for Z-iH'fll6
the fpppley" Iootj 4b,s$ KJi4" an4 other famous brands that cost yon
only $2.50. The same shoe would cost you $3.00 to 13.50 in lots of
places. t-THESE SHOES LOOK WELL WITH THE "RAINY
DAY" SKIRT. We have some nice
$lits for JLsittl Boys
from 4 to 19 yeajs old. Nearly all of these have the Fancy Vest that
the little boys sq much appreciate. - When you buy your boy a suit of
clothes it don't post any more to suit him than to buy something that he
don't like and pay just as much for it as you would to please him. Now
when buying come around and look at our suits and be convinced.
Don't think because we sell you goods at lew prices
that these goods are no gpod, we are satisfied with a
filial I Profit,
ourg truly, ,
J. T. LEWIS.
GJorious News .
Cqmes frRm J!r. .D.JZ. Cargile, of Was
hita, I. T. He writes : "Four bottles of
Eleotrio Bitters has cured Mrs. Brewer of
scrofula, which bad caused her great suf
fering, for years. Terrible sores would break
out on her head and face, and the bet, t
doctors could give no help.; .but her cure
ia complete and oier .bealthjis excellent."
.This shows what thousands have proved
that Eleotrio Bitters is the beet blood puri
fier known. It's the supreme remedy for ec
zema, tetter, salt rheum, ulcers, boils and
runninc. sores. It stimulates liver, kidneys
j&nd bowels, expels poisons, helps digestion
builds up the strength. Only 50 cents.
Sold by Spruill ABro. Guaranteed 4
There are,noies on pother Time. He is
always on the, fly.
You can't afford to risk your life by al.
lowing a cough or a cold to develop into
pneumonia or consumption. One Minute
Qough Cure will cure throat aud lung
troubles quicker than any other preparation
known. Many doctors use it as a specific
for grippe. It is an infallible jreniedyor
croup. .Children like it and .mothers en
dorse it. Plymouth Drug Co , and Rpper
Store Co.
J. W. PPRY COMPANY,
Cotton Factors.
Bagging, Ties and Bags for sale.
Correspond with us before buying.
Norfolk, Va., Nov. 6, 1900.
COTTON; Firm
Strict Middling .. .. 91-8
Middling . . ..91-16
Strict Low Middling . 8 7-8
Low Middling . . . 8 $-8
Tinges . . . . 81-2
Blues and Sandy . . 8 1-2
PEANJJTS:
Fancy . . . 3 to 3 1-8
Strictly Prime . 2 34- to 2 7-8
Prime . . . 2 1-2 to 2 0-8
Low Grades . . 2 1-8 to 2 3.8
Machine Picked . 2 1-4 to 2 5-8
Spanish . . 80 per bushel.
B. E. PEAS f $2,7$ per bag.
Peanut Bags, 68 in. 8oz. 8 1-4
Yonrs truly,
J. W. Perry Company.
WALTER HUGHES,
TJe Well-known Painter of the East
House Painter, Paper Hanger, Plastercoer,
Sign Paiuter, Gold and Silver-Leafer,
and a Grainer to the Trade,
Have your houses beautified.
TOrders promptly attended tp,
Walter hughes,
aug JW-Jm Mackey's Ferry, N. C.
We also have some very nice
Largest and Best line of
Men's and Boys' Clothing"
in Plymouth, at
Prices to suit all,
Our line of Dress goods, Silks,
Ladies' j ackets. wraps, etc., are
the handsomest ever shown in
town, and our prices are mar
velouselly low.
Our stock lists lieeii selected
witla specisil care from the
lest m;uRcts in tlie country,
aul we are confident is sec
ond to none In point of style
All are invited to visit our
gtoref wlaetlaer a purchaser or
not, we will taike pleasure in
showing yon through the line
Hijxdies, buy a tailor-made suit; we are now in
a position to have them made to your measure cheap
er than you can order them. Any style, any color,
any price. Others charge extra for suits made to order
we do not. You get it made like you want it, for
less than the average merchant sells them from stock,
Take a glance at our goods before buying.
P. W. BBINRLEY,
N
FALL and WINTER MILLINERY
Other shipments of the latest siyles in
shapes in hats, are now beiDg received, for
Ladies', Misses and Children. Infants' caps
and saques. Shirtwaist Goods in all the
latest shades of French flannels.
DRES3 GOODS DEPARTMENT is full
and complete. Iu drers textures, black,
colored or novelty, the most beautiful ere
ations of foreign and domestic looms are
gathered and every taste will find prompt
est gratification in the contemplation of the
department's manifold attractions.
The department of Silks, Satins, Velvets
and Trimmings make offerings of nuch un
usual merit as to keep the tide of fall trade
flowing with eyen greater strength and vol
ume than heretofore.
The same degree of completeness, vari
ety and extent will meet customers which
eyer way they may turn.
The Hosiery aud Underwear for women
and children in their various textures ; also
underwear of the cleanest, freshest and
daintiest sorts.
THE NOTIONS -Handkerchiefs, gloves,
perfumes, fans, purses, leather goods, neck
fixings, kid gloves, neckwear, etc.
COATS and J ACRE l'S-i Fly front Jack
ets with storm and coat collars. Coat and
bell sleeves, Jackets, Applique-trimmed.
Strap scam trimmed, Braid trimmed and
Button trimmed. For Ladies, Misses and
Children in colors, Brown, Castor, Tan,
National, Navy Blue, Grey and Black.
Adjustable Yoke Fetticoats, silk finished,
Mercerized perfect fitting black Taffeta
silks for waists and petticoats.
Remember we have in our trimming de
partment one of the most artistic ladies
that comes from the centre of fashion, and
she takes pleasure in assisting customers in
selecting hats or bonnets.
Come to see us and make yourself wel
come, whether you buy or not.
MRS. J. F. YEAGER,
f9a a raid ii-cai "uHcp :nv : : . ,
m nil!) in aloriua ul & t
9!P iii ;o JtltfWVj;
"suit nxuxxa uoa QmtmU 3
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FOR FINE
Heavy and Fancy Family Groceries,
Fruits, Confectioneries, Canned Goodst
Vegetables, &o.
I keep constantly on hand a full and
well selectod stock of everything in the
grocery line needed for family use. Nq
shoddy, hop-worn goods; everything
fresh and sweet.
When you leave home with ap order for
groceries, don't fail to call on me ; you get
your money's worth of fresh goods every
time, and your patronage will be appre
cialed.
In the rear of my store I have opened a
firbt-elass Saloon, where gentlemen can en
joy a social glass of the best of Wines o?
Liquors, aud get as good a smoke as can
be had in the city. Everything Ja kept
quiet and orderly, and no lady need hesitate
entering the grocery store that would en
ter a dry goods store next door to a saloon .
Yours to please,
oc 11-tf J. L. SAVAGE.
AGENTS WANTED
-FOR TUE
ELECTRIC RAZOR IIONE.-Guar,
anteed equal to the best Hone made. Can
use water, oil or lather. Will last a life
time. Each Hone packed in neat card
board case. Every one perfect. Just the
thing for private use. Jtrice, 7 5.
We want an agent in each township to
whom exclusive sale will be given. Write
for sample and agent's outfit. Sent by
mail. Address,
MARSH MFG., CO.,
No. -512 West Lake St., Chicago,
sep 12-6m
COMMISSIONER'S SALE.
North Cabojlina, Washington County,
Superior Court.
W. Ct Thompson and Susan ")
Lewis, plaintiffs. I
vs j Sale of land
N. T. Cahoon, William Ca
hoon, Geo. E. Robertson
and wife. Mary. & Mary
W. Cahoon, minors, by j for partition.
U. U. jagan, guardian
for defendants.
By virtue of a decree of the Superior
Court of Washington county made in the
above entitled action, I will on Monday,
Deo. 3rd H00, at 12 o'clock M., sell to the.
highest bidder for cash, at the Court House
door in Plymouth,' the land described in
the petition, vis ; The lands lying and be
ing in Washington county, Lee's Mills,
township, adjoining the lands of J. T. Mc
Allister, the Thos. J. Walker lands and.
others, and known as the Nathan Thorn p-.
sou land, containing 1QO acres, more on
less, and being tha land on which taid,
Nathan Thompson Hved and died.
This Oct. lOQ.
EpfiATt Bateman,
Cmrfllis?ioB.?