W. C. AYERS' BUSY STORE,
Great Big Bargains
in Ladies Jackets from $3.00 to $8.00. We have
added to our Clothing Deoartinent some verv fine
j - - j. ?
mens clothing, heavy black worstead suits from $6.00
to $12.00 and a good many others at low prices.
Our lady friends will save money in buying their
RibbOBS here, a big stock just received and prices to
surprise you, nice line of Mens Hats latest
styles just received. Just a few more Ladies Furs
left we will sell at a low price, be sure and coimije
foro they are gone. ' Y
Wo have in stock a few more large Druggets that
are selling very fast as we make such low prices on
them. Owing to the big shipments of goods coining
in it was impossible for us to show them to advantage
but since we have opened them and got them in place
we can show them to much betsor advantage.
We have a big lot of Ladies Skirts any size, any
quality, at very low prices from $1.50 to 3,00. Give
us a call and be convinced in prices.
Comfortables from Sftc to $2-25,
Pearl Buttons, round top, at 10c. per doz.
Pearl Buttons 'fiat top, at 5. per doz,
Lace Curtains, very line, $J.25.
Just a little more of that heavy, black, wide dress
goods left, CO inches wide at $.40.
Some very fine Hamburg from 4 to 25c per yard-.
Ladies shirt waist from 50. t $l,oo call and seeT'
O arpet ! O arpet ! ! Carpet ! ! !
The bsgest bargain in Carpet ever offered in thisec
tion, also big lot of line Matting from 11 to 22c,V
. 0. Ayers,
Cures Cfcofsra-lufMtoa,
Diarrhoea, Dyt eatery, ait J
the Bowel Troubtej of
Children of Any Age.
LiifllTEETH 1 110 POWDlRKSSal the towelvStrenf thera
Costs Only 25 cents at Druggists, "tSfffig1
Or mail 5 cenU to C. J. MOFFETT, M. D ST. LOUIS, MO.
ToaKMEE. Ala.. Jalr 23.1S73. Dh.C. J. Moffett II r Dear 8lr: Justice to you demand that I should etY yo
sy enperleuco tri'.ii your jccleut medlclno, TEETEIN.V. Our lKtle girt, just thirteen months old, hat had much
rouble leethlag. livery remedy was exhausted in tho shape of prescriptions from lamily physicians. Her bowels)
Mitinued to pats off pure blood :nl birrnins fever continued for days at time Her life was almost despaired of.
Xer mothsr oetermlnpd to try TEETHINA, and In a day or two there was u great change new life had returned
k bowels were regular, anu thanks to TEKTHINA. the lUUe babe Is now doini; well.
Yours, eto., D. W. MclVKH, Editor and Proprietor Toakesee(Aisw) Nwa,
Rev. Mr. Sheldon, who won
some cheap notoriety by lecturing on
'What would Jesus do?" has started
a lift iLsurance company which will
gentleman should not confine his
philanthropy to such narrow limits,
Why not start a fire insurance com
pany for the unregeuerate ?
All of us have reasons for giving
thanks- If these reasons do not at
once present themselves it es simply
because we resolutely look in the
wrong direction, Indued happiness
or misery is largely in our twn con
trol and is dependent upon our atti
tude toward the world. If the world
looks yellow to us it is a very good
indication that wo arc jaundiced.
Tbb War Department is about to
mount the largest gun in the world,
at Sandy Ilook, New York harbor.
When mounted it will land a pro
jectile weighing over a ton at any
place withiu a range of 21 miles. Its
bore is 1G inches. It uses 1,000
pounds of powder for a single dis
charge. Stood on its, breach beside
a three story building it would pro
ject far enough above the roof for a
chimney and lying on its side it
would shield a full company of 100
soldiers. It has taken four years to
build it aud the cost is 130,000.
It is believed that one shot from this
monster would sink any vessel enter
ing New York harbor.
Times are bard and it behooves as to
economize. If your last year's suit is soiled
don't cast it aside, but take it to 6am!.
Wigging. He can, for little cost, dye tbem
or clean and press tbem bo they will look
good as new, and you will save tbe cot of
a Dew suit. Ladiea' dresses dyed or reno
vated. Ho in also u expert in cleaning
aud upholstering furniture. Try hiui once
aud be convinced.
COMMISSIONERS' PROCEEDINGS."
State of North Carolina, Washington
County.
The newly elected ' Commissioners of
aid couuty met in regular session on the
first day and first Monday in December,
1902. They qualified as such Coinaiis
siouers, aud proceeded to, call to order;
those so elected aud qualifying bing pres
ent, and electing Levi Blount Chairman ;
Jos. Skittletharpe, B. F. Sprnill, H. M.
ttnell, 8. B. Johnston.
F. R. Johnston prssouted his bonds,
which was accepted.
W. M. Bateman presented his bond,
same accepted.
M. M. Alexander and J. E. Reid tendered
their bout's, which were accepted, there
upon W. J. Jackson qualified a Sheriff,
VV. il Bateman as Cleric of Court, M. M.
Alexander as Treasurer, and J. 12. Reid as
Constable lor Plymouth township,
Bids then being received lor public
Work, Jos. Swain bidding $2G0 to care for
the County Home and inmates. $200 was
offered, which he accepted.
Nurney it Bon bid "6 for making cof
fins for paupers, W. J. Jackson's bid was
$4. Jaeksou's bid was accepted for the
year 1903.
J. II. Arps applied and was appointed
Btaudard Keeper fur 2 years from'L)cC. 1st,
)yu- Bund tendered aud accepted.
L. P. Horutbal and J. H. tikittletharpe,
biddiuK for famishing county supplies,
biddiug respectively 10 per cent, and 6 pr
eeut., J. 11. tikittletbarpeV being accepted
at per ceut.
Ordered that C. Vl V. Ausbon be al
lowed ft per uioath for publishing pro
ceeding. Petitions wore presented asking to dis-t-ouliuue
tbe license uf' peddlers in iho
cwuntry, which was defeated.
Adjourned to meet at 1 o'clock, P. M,
Met at 1:30 P. M.
Motion to discontinue peddlers license
dsUaied, Levi Blount, Jos. Skittletharpe
uud U. M. Suell voting for license ; S. B.
JohuBtou aud B F. Spruill against.
Petitions were presented asking to issue
no mere license to retail spirituous or malt
liquors to auy person to keep aud retail
at auy place in Lees Mills, Skinnersville
and ticuppernoog townships after Dec. 31,
1902. The petitions being read by tbe
cleik, from the several towusbipB, atd its
appearing that the majority of tbe qualified
Voters in said townships had sigued said
petitions aKkiug same, it was ordered by
the l5otrd that there shall be uo more retail
liquor liceiue grauted to any one in Lees
Mills, akinneraville or ISouppernong town
ships after Deo. 31. l'JO, and that this
notice shall serve to notify all of those iu
such busiuess to close aud discontinue on
tbe 31st day of Dec. 1902. Those voting
tot licenke, Jos. Skittletharpe and H. M.
buell ; against, L. Blount, 8. B. Johnston
and B. F. Bpruill. '
Ordered that Alexander Basnight be re
lei ved of poll tx.
The following amounts were allowed
persous opposite their names : ' '
W. T. Whichard, holdiug polls 1
day in Lees Mills township $ 1.00
H. W. Bateman, registrar, holding
election and canvassing board in
Scupperuoug township. 30.00
VV. K. Chesson, 3 day a and mileage
on board of elections 9.60
L. P. Horuthal. furnishing Co. poor,
Ac. Plymouth township 29 9:1
V. J. Jackson, boarling prisoners,
ic. in Novembt-r 15,10
W. F. Ausbon. stationery for Reg.
of Deeds office 1 50
Jos. Swain, Brvice at Co. Home
aud sewing 15.93
Atwood Stillmau, holding election
and challeugirg 1 day... 2.00
E. H. Leary, holding election 1 day 1.00
C. V. W. Ausbon, publishing pro
ceedings for November , 8.00
W. B. Mizell, furnishing poor in
Lees Mills township.... 45.15
Ii. J. Branch, holding election, reg
istrar, Ac. in Lees Mills township 27.4b'
B. M. Snell, holding election, reg
istrar Ac. Skinnersville township lti.74
W. H. Hampton, chairs Co. Homo 9.00
A. M. Chesson, overseer road i a
Lee Mills township 2.40
W. M. Bateman, copying lor per
manent registration 2 -'.39
N. W, Ambrose, timber for road in
Bcupperuoug township 93
A. G. Walker, timber for road in
Scuppernoug township 1.34
M. M. Alexander made his report, which
shows a balance due him of $37tJ.47.
F. K. JoiikstoN, Clerk.
Rural Free Delivery.
During tho month of November
there were 2,243 pieces of mail mat
ter collected and delivered on the
two rural routes from this postottice.
This is an excellent showing for
tho lirst mouth, especially when one
takes into consideration the fact that
not one-half of the people residing
on Route No. 2 are being servec be.
cause they are opposed to changing
their P. O. address to Plymouth.
It is to be regretted that these
people are so averse to changing
their address as Plymouth has most
excellent - mail facilities. The fact
that wo have eight mails daily, ex
cept Sunday ; one tri-weekly mail,
aud one Sunday mail is a matter
worthy of consideration as these are
facilities many towns much larger
than Plymouth cannot boast of.
Our "postal ollicials here are doing
all in their power to mnko the Rural
Free Delivery service popular, and
in order that those who objected to
changing their address might be
served, the Postmaster wrote the
Department asking that the carrier
be allowed to receive mail for deliv
ery on the route from the postollices
at Roper and Mackev's Perry, in
addition to his regular delivery from
Plymouth, but this request was de
cliued in a letter which is published
below, so it will now be nect-ssnry
for those on this route who'desiro
rural delivery to have their mail ad
dressed "R. P. D., No. 3, Plymouth,
N. O."
The following letter has just been
received from the General Superin
tendent of the Rural Free Delivery
System :
Washington, D. C, Dec. 1, 1902.
The Fostm ASTKit,
Plymouth. N. C.
Sib; This office is in receipt of your
letter of November 20, reporting that pat
rons of Msokey Ferry nud Roper postoffices
are desirous ,of being served by mral car
rier from Plymouth but object to changing
their addresses to tbe latter office.
For guidance you are advised that the
Department cannot favor these patrons by
making an exception to the regulations
governing the service; their mail must be
addressed to the post office where the route
by which they are served originates or
rural service cannot be extended to them,
liespectfully,
A. W. Machen,
Qen'l. iiupt.
We are glad to note that the pat
ions of Rural Route No. 1 are highly
pleased with the service. Many of
the peopte on this route received u
daily mail at Hoke P. O. before ru
ral delivery was established, but they
have now changed their address lo
Plymouth iu order to have their
mail carried to them.
It is to be hoped that Rural Free
Delivery will continue to grow in
popularity as it menus much enlight
en men t for the farmers.
NOTICE.
Notice pursuant to law is hereby givsn that ap
plication will bo made to the Iioant of f ountj
Commissioners to grunt to the tuidcrtiigned licen.-e
to retail spirituous aud wait liquors fur i month
beginning Jau'y. let. next, in Lee Mills towtieiip,
about 2 iuiIch South of Koper, on theN. it S. K U
Hal OH, 1902. L. J. rtACOCK.
J. W. PERRY COMP'Y,
Norfolk, Va.
Quotations Dec. 3, 1902.
COTTON Quiet
Strict middling.. 8 1-4
Middling 8 1-8
Strict low middling. 8
Low middling. 7 13-16
Bureau, 10,740,000 bales.
Blues.....
PEANUTS Quiet
Fancy 25 8
Strictly prime. 2 3-8 to 2 1-2
Prime 2
Low grades 1 :i-4 to 2
Machine picked 1 3-4 to 2 1 8
Spanish 75 bushel
B. E. PEAS $2..r0 fl bag
Peanut Bags, in bales 68 in. 7 1-2
Bagging aud Ties aud Peauut Bags for
sale.
Yours truly,
J. W. PERKY COMPANY.
sep 9-6in
HORSES and MULES
For Visile!
We have a large drove of Horses and
Mules, brought direct from old
Ken tuck v, bv Mr. J. R. Mc
Vay, which we are offering at
very iieasonahle prices.
This drove may be seen any day at
W. C. Marrinens stables.
S. H. NEWBERKY & CO.
n so-tf
HAMPTON ACADEMY
Opens its First Year Septem
ber 8th, 1902.
BUILDING The building is favor
ably situated and furnished with
the most improved furniture.
DE PA RT'31 E NTS There are three
departments Primary, Interme
diate, and Academic.
Realizing the fact that the most cuecesR
ful man in auy vocation of life is the mau
poHsewiing the gift of eapy aud accurate ex
pression, special stress will be laid on oral
and written Language work in the Primary
Grade. Children will be truined early to
think and to express their thoughts in clear
aud complete sentences.
The elementary work in nil the common
school brnuches will be taught in the Inter
mediate Grade. Composition work will re
ceive proper attention.
The student oi" the Academic department
will receive the advantage of advanced
work iu common branches, book-keeping
and those higher branches required for en
trance into College.
AIM. Our aim is to furnish n mental
training that 6hall best fit the recipients for
success iu the various vocations of life.
The patronage of Plymouth and yicinity
is earnestly solicited.
Tuition Primary Grade, $l.f0; Inter
mediate, $2.00, and Academic, $2..r0 and
$3.o0.
For further information address or call on
Clinton J. Everett, A. M., M. E.,
Principal Hampton Academy,
aug 28-tf
1.4. ?. IAJVOIIVO
DEALER IN
Foreign and Domestic Wines.
Liquors, Cigars and
Tobacco.
Water St., .Plymouth, X. O.
I also have a fine line of Fancy Groceries,
Canned Goods, Confectioneries, etc., etc.
For Medicinal and Family use yon win
find the purest and finest liquors made in
my stock.
Honest goods at honest prices is my
motto.
mv'2'i L. S. LANDING.
Tew MlHiocry
Having secured the servi
ces of a competent trimmer
and having a complete line
of seasonable goods, we are
in a position to furnish you,
not only with the newest
goods, but the most stylish
workmanship in the milli.
nery art.
Give us an opportunity
to convince you how cheap
ly you can buy new, sty
lish goods.
Thanking you in advance
we are, Youis truly,
Mns. V. B Wabd & Co.
Mre . Peal'e old stand, Water Etrcet.
To IMy JEViends
andthe J?tlio
I would say that, my Fall
stock. of Millinery, dry goods
and notions are opened up for
the season, and you are cjjijdpi
ally invited to call and elfafft
ine them before purchasing
elsewhere.
We have evidence of what some of
you think of our goods, as we have
already eold more of our hats than
we ever sold in any previous season
before they were opened for the trade.
With thanks for your patronage,
and hoping for its continuance, I am
Very respectfully,
Mis. A. M. AYERS,
Plniontn, N. C.
To Cure a Cold in One Day
Tcke Laxative Bromo QmnimTMets. w
Seven Million boxes sold Ln past 12 months. ThlS Signature, -V
1
Cures Crip
!n Two DaJ
on every
1.
yymrt vox. ijc.
y