Till 110AN0KE BEACON.
PUBLISHED KVKRV FKIDA Y
. V. W. AUSBON, Editor.
PLYMOUTH.
N.C.
FltlUAY, Octohkr 23, 1UU3.
Shylock was the man who
wanted a pound of human
flesh. There are many
Shylocks now, the convales
cent, the consumptive, the
sickly child, the pale young
woman, all want human flesh
and they can get it take
Scott's Emulsion.
Scott's Emulsion is flesh
and blood, bone and muscle.
It feeds the nerves, strengthens
the digestive organs and they
feed the whole body.
For nearly thirty yeare
Scott's Emulsion has been the
great giver ot human flesh.
We will send you a couple of
ounces free.
SCOTT & BOWNE, Chemists.
400-415 Prl Street. New York,
joc al f i.oi ; sit druggist.
NEW FALL GOODS
J. E JOHNSTON'S,
. ', ICUl'KU, N, 0.
Our buyer, Mr. J. V. Singleton,
has jut returned from the Northern
Itiurkcts where he has been selecting
hv latest up-to-date goods and stvles.
:W have i full line of Clothing,
Geut's Furnishings, Drees Goods;
i. . i i i: 1 ..i. : i .i ...
jtoveineA ior me tauies aim cimiiuyii.
Hitir, Caps, : Hoots, .Shoes 1 1 -ml ware.
G Unaware, Crockery, tt:. the latest
uiye. and prettiest Lamp ever brought
to Hoper. Be sure to se; them.
'Our Grocery stock is complete,
with" the freshest and. choicest line
of something good to eat, and a full
line of staple goods always. in stock.
Grve us a al I and lot us convince
you- that, for good' goods and low
pricey, our store can't be beat.
. . Jepectfully,
J. Jb. joltiiistoiii
Ifojier, N. O.
Cheap GaodSt
' -BY-
A. MARCUS'!
I bg the people nt large the Udies es
! ecUHy to visit my tr tlw Benson.
I bve jttat ret u rued from the northern
market with a full Mtock of Clothing, L
di raiJy-made dreHSW, drs koh1h, La
diSnl Gent' t'urniMhirjKS TrimmiiiK
of llktndrt. Notion. Hoot,' Show, Hutu.
CtHi, Mtuical ItiNtrninentg of all kind,
Wiuter uiuUrweitr, Truuka, Vliea, etc.
Men's suits. $3.00 up; Overcoats,
$2 up; Boys' suits, $1 up.
Tite Kds wer eeleetfd by myself, and
I dfy auy merchaut iu tho county to offer
ibiu, quality connldered, at anything near
as chHi an I eel! tlem. Don't take my
word, but come nltd nee for yonrselve.
A. MAUCUS.
flrinklcy's block, Washiugton St., Plym
outU. H. O. eey'M tf
WASHINGTON & PLYMOUTH
BAILUOAD. -
Train for Pine Town nud Washington
and Intermediate poiuts leave Plymouth
daily eicept Hand? at ft a. M. and 3 p.m.
Tratin arrive aL Plymouth daily eicept
Sunday at i:lft A. M. and 7 P. M.
BUUUV PAKKEH, B. H. HATTON,
O. M. G. P. & P. Agt.
WANTEH- FAITHFUL PERSON TO TRAVEL
ul miK-i-vi force of iIefple and make col
it'tnit for wMMiliicUrliiB Iiouh. KtratL'lit taUty
f aOW WH?lt n! fXJeBCtf Haltiry tmid wkly
uud rxcvnfe money advanced. Prevlou exiTt-uc
uinivMary. Lil territory. IJucini-ss micci--fit
I. Ponltkm porBiitiwMt. Kucloie jlf-Rt!divi'eI
tirelope. cjrlateudunt, 344 Deiu-Uni turret,
Chicago, , uo7
BEACON FLASHES-
,
Those who have friends visiting
them,, or who intends leaving home
themselves, will pleaoe let it be known
K at this office, ho the fact may be men
tioned. It doea uot matter whether '
of; you aro a uubscriber or uot. All we
ask ialet u kuow it.
The ladies of the M. E. Church are pre
paring for au elaborate iiaznttr to be held
duriuK court week. They will also serva
meals during the week. Their price will
be a cheap a at hotel, and the menu will
far Kurpasa anythiug to be found else w hero
iu the town. If you would live good and
help a good cause, board at the liazaur
court week.
Mr. D. II. Clark is in Norfolk this week.
Mr. C. W. Suell of Mackey's Perry, waf
iu town on Tuesday.
Mrs. Emma .Norman made a short trip
to Edeutou this week.
Mr. W. L. Sherrod. of Hamilton, has
beeu iu our miditt this week.
Mr. J. D. Phelps, 'of Mackey'a Ferry,
wun in town on VV eduutuiay.'
Mian Eva IIaKell, of Waimington, is the
gueht of Mrs. Ed. 11. Nonuau.
Mr. A. O. Gaylord ban beeu nttouding
court at Wurihiugtou thiti week.
MIhs Eva Chenson of Koper, in the gueKt
of Mrs. J. it. llortou this week.
Miss Mary Newbold of Ureswell, is the
Kuett of Miss lieunie Fa.au this week.
Mrs. Ida Midgett his returned from au
extruded visit to relatives iu liicbmoud
and Norfolk.
Miss Carrie Coke of Edenton, Kpeut ov
era( Jay& with Mind Oharluttu Wooddur'iutj
the past week,
1 have on hand aud will sell cheap, a
good, second'huud 5()-saw cottuii gin, with
condenser. This gin is iu good condition
and will go at a barguiu. Lout P. Horn
thai. Mm. J. L. Phelps aud little son. Master
William, hrve beeu visiting relatives iu E.
City the past week.
If you wish your ad. changed befoi
court Week be sure an J 1hv, copy m our
hands by the first of next week.
Messrs. Uitymoud Hassell of Itoper. and
W. M. UaviiiiHrt oCMcaey's Feiry, .wr
her thi week to ulieud Iho UatSell-Kmg
wedding.
After a resideuce of several months iu
Edttntuu, Mr. b E. lirutteu Las moved
wilh his ft.nily bajK to Plymouth. We
extud to tnciu cotdtal Woictue.
We return thauks to Mr. aud Mrs. J. II.
liaiuiltou for a nico ba.tket of vegetables
uud fjiaro ribs Bent us this week., oucn
preaents are grcutlv up.recmied by us.
Matilda Nicholson, whose reputatiou as
a nuise is well known here, wUhes us to
sny to the eoplu thai she can no bo
found at the ltuoda Jiasuight house, just
beyond Mr. liiinkley'a bricK yard. It
Mrs. E. 8. Patrick and daughter, Miss
Collnster, of Mackej'n Ferry, were lu tuwu
ou Vduesday, aud while Lere llinde us a
brief Call. Come agaiu, and tarry touger.
Mr. D. T. SiHgietpu," oue of our cotiuty'a
uiOkI populttr teuchers, pased hurrtdlv
through town Tuesday uiuruing, vnruute
Louisburg. Rtleigh, Eurham and othei
poiuts.
Col. W. F Bcasley wa in town the psst
Wcck, and While here ni ide it visit to tho
County Home. He reports the cottages
there in HXcelleut condilhui aud the iuuiaies
Well Cared for.
The report of tho Hassell -King marriage
not being i;i veil us bt lure the huur ofo
iug to press it is impossible tor us to pub
lish it this week. However, it wid appear
iu our next issue, if we can get it.
Mr. and Mrs. J. II Williams and MUses
King and Hells Carstarpbrti, of Hamilton
and Gtraldiue Wilkin, of Enfield, wre
the guests of Mrs. Ed. li. Norimwi this
week. They were here to attend the Hab-Bell-King
marriage.
Dr. H. O. Hyatt will be in Williamston,
at Hotel ltouuoke, November 'Jth, tUth
and 1 1 tli. Monduy, Tuesday and VVrdufs
day, for the purpose of treating disea.es of
the Eye, Ear, Ne and Thront, aul fitting
glasses Dr. Hyatt will hereafter visit
vYilliamstou three times a year. ' ot
YOU KNOW WnAT YOU AUE TAKING
NNhfii you take (J kovk's Tasteless Cuill
Tonic because lU- tormula is plainly priut
cd on i-vt-ry l ttlr showing that it is simpiy
Iron nud Quinine in a Uistbh ks form. No
Cur, So Py. ooc. II L5 ly
A Word of Appreciation.
We wish to express our appreci
ation to our friends and the public
for the many nice things said of our
new millinery, und invite them to
continue- to visit us at our store,
where they will '"be cordially wel
comed. We tire always pleaded to
show our goods, hoping that you
may find something to please you.
If you have not called, come now,
and we feel sure we cuu please in
Hat or Bonnet.
Don't forget our line of Dress
Goods and Notions.
Very truly,
Mrs. A. M, Aye.vs.
The Bazaar.
At the Bazaar to be held by the
ladies of the M. K. Church during
court week, the following list of good
things to eat will be served, and you
are cordially invited to board with
them whilu the Bazaar is open, aud
to bring your friends with you :
MENU.
Oysters.
Stewed, Kaw, Fried.
Ham, Turkey, Goose.
Cranberry Sauce, Celery.
Chicken s?alad.
Pickles.
Cream Almond Cake, Ambrosia,
Gel-tine uud Cream,
Jce Cream
Chocolate Cake, Jelly Holl, Fig Cake,
CocoauUt Cake, Caramel Cuke,
Mlnnelmhu Cuke.
Candy. Salted Peanuts.
Cheese Straws.
Coffee. Chocolate.
A hove Letter.
Would not interest yon if you're looking
for a guarituteed Salve tor holes, Uums or
Piles. Otto Hood, of bonder, Mo. w rites :
I suffered with-an ugly sore tor u year,
but a box f Uuckleu'rt Arnica Sulve .cured
me, It's the best Salve on earth. 2o at
Spruill & Uros.
SK1NNEKSV1LLE CHIPS.
Mr. li. Elliott spent Tuesday niuht at
home.
Miss Callie Tarkeuton attended the M.
P. protracted meeting ut Plymouth lust
week.
Mr 1'. S. Foley if a the guest of Mr. W.
J. Harris NUnday night.
Some of our people attended services at
Pleasant Grove Sunday.
Mr. uud Mrs. Herbert Owens of near
Cresweil, speut Sunday with Mf. ud Mrs.
W. J. Harris. ,
Mrs. Moliie Wiley is building a new
house oh her farm, iu place of the oue re
cently burtied.
Miss Laura Foley, who bus beeu spend
ing the past two weeks at Crrswell, re
turned home Tuesday. s
Mr. uud Mrs. T. S. Swia uiide a trip to
Plymouth Monday to see their sou, v ill.
who is very sick. We hope - he wilt soon
be able to enter school ugitiu.
Foley's Honey and Tar cure coughs and
colds and prevents pneumonia. Take no
ubstitutef. Sold by 4. O. Everett.
SUU1TEUNONU ITEMS.
Mr. Gus Cuhoou,x of Columbia, wa9 iu
our midst Suuday.
Mr. Albert Litchfield was to sea his best
girl Sunday afternoon.
Miss Evis Hathaway is visiting Mr. 1 1.
A. Litchfield's family this week.
Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester Ward, of Tyrrell,
spent Sunday with relatives heie.
Mr. George Terry of Cresweil. was the
guest of Mr. J, J. Ward last Situdsy.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank lirickhouse were
tb4 guests of Mrs. li's. pareuts buuday.
Miss Lillie Hatluwuy was the guest of
her friend, Miss liclle StiUuiau, Sunday.
Misses Myra Uardisou ami Mary Alex"
ander, of Cresweil, wntf in our midst Sun
day. iliK08 Verma and Jessie Ih ickhnose were
the guests of Miss Jessie Litchfield Sunday
last.
Mrs. Snliie Brick house spnt a fw days
witu her irieud, Mrs. Irene Litchfield lut
week.
We are sorry to report Miss Addie
Ward as very ill, but hope she may suou
recover.
Host ( ixkeks.
J. W. PERRY COMPT,
Cotton Factors and Com
mission Merchants,
Mo i: polk, Va.
Quotations Oct. 21, 1903.
COTTON Steady.
Strict Middling 10
Middling U 7-8
Strict low Middling ! :l-4
Low Middling, 9 T-8
Tinccs
Mains
Blues
PEANUTS New Crop.
Fancy 3
Strictly Prime 2 3-4
Prime 2 1-2
Low Gnides. 2 1-4
Machine Picked 2 3 8 to 3-4
Spanish ?. bushel
B. E. PEAS 3.() $ bag
Black and Speckle Peas HO
Clay and Red Peas 70
Peaunt Bugs, in bales 03 iu. 7 3-10
Bagging Ties and Peanut
Has for Sale.
tip 10
STOP I
Are you on the
Aro you buying the ''Right Kind of Goods" Goods
that are "right" as to stylk, workmanship and priced
The hand of Fashion points unswervingly to Furs !
Jj'nrce of circumstances in the Cloak lield lends its
additional power and will make Furs stronger than
ever before. Come and select yours before the stock
is broken.
For correctness of style, finish, material and prices of La
dies', Misses and Children's Coats, we are sure to please you
- as you cannot be pleased elsewhere.
-'We are ready with our collection of Fall Dress Goods,
beleiving you will find it to be the best line shown this
season; Sve mention a few of the weaves represented :
Silk warp crepes, crepoline, twines, mistrals, canvas,
cream mohairs, albatross, granite, Scotch suitings, storm
serges, broadcloths, cheviots, zibelenes, &c. Large as
sortment of black goods in variety of weaves and widths.
Waist Fabrics
The very new two-tone velvets, mirror velvets for waists
and trimming in many beautiful autumn shades, mercer
ized waistings and vestings; white, cream, white and
" colors. Never before has there been such a rage for white
as for the coming winter. Ladies' ready-made walking
skirts from $1.50 to $5.00.
re Trimmings
Buttons in the leading shades, including the now popular
gun metal, fibre braids, silk and chiffon appliques, orna
ments and pendants of various styles and shades.
Ladies' Kid Glove's in black and all the Fall shades.
Domestics
Double-faced Canton and Roman stripe Draperies, Gretons, Hamburgs
Luuea, Woolen und Cotton Pants jiooda, Liltt and dark Percales,
Shirtings, Apron Ginghams, colored Homespuns, Sheetings, Lmeu
and mercerized table linen and napkins, Skirting flannels, Towels,
mercerized tin I teen, Neva silks, perculinw, jeans ai.d cambric linings
lit all shades; Outings, Flannelettes, Daisy Cloth, Canton Flannels,
Dark dress ginghams, Slumber Uobes, Blaukeis, Counterpanes, Com
forts and iSilkaline Drnpuries,
JiuUies , uniiuren ami unit o uuuei wear.
Footwear, of all kinds to suit tin young and old.
3Xen'ai liiiniitsiliiiig'ft
Working and dress Shirts, Overalls, Clothiug, a full and complete line
foi Men and lioys. Hats, Caps, Ties, Hosiery, Collars and Suspend
ers. Jewelry Hat pins, Scarf pins. Stock pins, Watch chains, Waist
ets, lielt pins, Hrooehes, Cuff and Collar Buttons, &e.
Ui'-TO-DATK STATION KUY Tablets, Kgyptiun Fibre, Cobweb Liu
en, Satin linish China Linen and Valencia Bond.
BOX PAPERS Hurlburt's Olde Parchment, lloyale. Imperial China
ftilk, Katon ilurlburt's Two-tone Linen, London Whipcord, llurl
burt's Coaching and Itoyal Victoria Quire paper, Foolscap, Legal
cap, Commercial, Note, &c.
TO 1 LET A UTIC L KS Soaps, Perfumes, Toilet waters, Talcum pow
ders, Bay Bum, Vaseline, Cold Cream, Glycerine.
NOTIONS Combs, Brushes, Tooth brushes, Ladies', Geut's and Child
ren's Hose SttDuorters, Turn-over Collars, Silk and Patent leather
Belts, feilk Girdles, Military Girdles, Ltdies Ties, Embroidery hoops,
Lithograph sofa pillow tops and cords.
In our Grocery Department we carry a very large stock, always fresh
aud pure. Here you will tiud all kinds of hulk and smoked Meats,
Flour, patent and straight : various kinds os fancy canned meats, us
Casco Bay Lobsters, Salmon steak aud plain,- Veal Lwt. A full lino
of Austin, Nichols famous brands Sunbeam Peaches, I'ears, Apricots,
Prunes, Cherries, Corn, May l'eas, !tc. Also their Republic brand
Asparagus, Lobsters, smoked Beef, Tomatoes, prepared Mustard,
Pepper, &c. Partial list of Hemz's 47 Good '1 lungs : India Uelish,
Queen Olives, Sweet and Sour Pickles, bottled and bulk; Chow chow,
bottled pickled Onions, Worcester sauce, Coffee, green and toasted,
from the cheapest to the best; Spices of all kinds, fancy Cakes aud
Cracker-, and many other things we have not time to mention
Farmers are cordially invited to bring their baskets of Eggs our way.
' We would suggest to our friends to cut this "ad" out and bring with
you. it will serve as a memorandum. Jf there is anything we have
failed to mention, ask for it, and we will be pleased to show you,
We aim to please our customers always, and if any dissatisfaction
arises, from any cause, we ask you to be as fair as we try to be to you
therefore kindly let its know, so that we can promptly adjust aaj differ.
ence to your satisfaction.
Trusting to merit your confidence and patronage U3 in the past.
Louis P. Hornthal.
"Right Track?"