I WEEK'S 1 I IIMDI?(TO 1; Be a booster, don't knock. If you can't pay aa you go you had be'ter not start. AH roada lead to our subscrip tion book. Are you traveling! W. P. Stephenson of near Win ton was in town Wednesday. ? Mr. W. L. Curtis is confined to" his room by sickness. Mr. T. E. Browne spent several days this week at his farm near Murfreesboro. Misses Dolly McDonald and Rita DerruiK of Norfolk are the guests of the Misses Leary. Miss Lnndia of Murfreesboro spent the day in town Tuesday in the home of Mrs. R. L. Phelps. Miss Zola and Elaine Ilarrell, of Eure spent the week end with Mr. and Mrs. Claud Greene. Mr. M. L. Tayloe of Aulander was in town Wednesday shaking hands with old acquaintances. PwMr. and Mrs. A. H.'Garrett, of Norfolk, spent several days with relatives here this week. A number of Ahoskie citizens at tended the meeting of the county commissioners at 1 Wiulon Mon day. Mrs. Ida M. Biowne returned trom Kich Square last Friday, where she visited [the home of J. P. Hollomou. Mr. I. B. Parker, residing on route 2. was in tbwn Wednesday. Mr. Parker is just\ recovering from a spell of the mumps. Get everything in readiness for Booster Club days in Ahoskie. February 16 17. Help to make laese days long remembered. Miss Lucille Majette left Mon day to visit relatives at Tarboro before returning to her home in . Wilson. , It is easy to own ab automobile these days. All you have to do is to ftitTVbushel pf wheat to make the exchange, Mrs. E. H, Grizzard, Jr.. and son, Hinton of Weldon. are visit ing the borne of Dr. and Mrs. J. " D. Gardner. Misses Earl and Mary Ellen Parker, of.Wlialey ville, Vs., spent last Friday and Saturday in the home of Mr. and Mrs. L. S. Sav age. The many friends of Mrs. H. A. Ilobbs will regret to learn of her serious illness with pneumo nia. A trained nurse came Tues day to be with ber. Mrs. W. G. Smith and sister, Miss Lucille Majette, returned on Saturday evening from a visit to the hospitable home of Mr. and Mrs. S. P. Winborne, Como. Dr. J. H. Mitchell has been con fined to bis bed for several days with sickness. We are pleased to learn tbat reports of his condition this Thursday afternoon, are eo courging. In the" future there will be preaching at the M. ?. Church in Ahoskie on the first and fourth Sunday nights, there will be no preaching on the first Sunday in the morning. APPOINTED COUNTY SURVEYOR. At the meeting of the County Commissioners held in Winton Monday Mr. Lloyd Parker was appointed county surveyor to fill vacancy caused by the death of Mr. J. D. Parker. BOOSTER CI.UB TO MEET. Members of the Booster Club are requested to meet at Gerock'e store Friday evening at 8:30 o'clock. Business of importance to come before the meeting. IN NORFOLK HOSPITAL V Mrs. Ernest Hays, who under went an operation at one of the Norfolk hospitals Tuesday of last week, is reported as doing'as well as could be expected. We hope to have her back again soon, well gad hearty. Coast Line Freight Train Derailed One End of N?w Depot a Mas* of Wrack A derailment of several Coast Line freight cars at the Station in Ahoakie Sunday furnished much excitment for the people. One eud of the handsome depot was torn to pieces, and it was fortunate that the depot agent, Mr. J. H. Robertson, bad not come on duty since dinner. Had, he been in his office chuuces are that he would iiave been mangled beyond re cognition. Jernigan-Garrett. A quiet but pretty marriage was solemnized Tuesday afternoon st 2 o'clock, in the spacious parlor of the borne of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Garrett, when their daughter. Miss Jessie, became the bride of Mr. Roberts Jernigan of Harrellsville. The ceremony was performed by Rev. C. L. Dowoll, pastor of the Baptist church, in the presence of immediate relatives of the families. The bride was attired in a dark blue suit with hat and gloves to match. Immediately after the ceremony the bride and groom left on the north bound train to' visit north ern points of interest. A fiye course luncheon was served at the home of the bride at 12:00 u'clock M. The out-of-town gcesti were: Mrs. Jernigan-. Miss Janie Sharp of Harrellsville; Mrs. Stanley Winborne, Murfreesbor; Mrs. Frank Pierce. Coleraine; Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Garrett, Norfolk. "Taffy Club" Mi.is Blanche Gerock was hos tess oil Friday evening, at her home on Chur&i Street, when she entertained -very delightfully the members of the Taffy Club and a few additional guests. The party, after being received were ushered into the north parlor. Here many interesting games were played, directed? by Mr. W. M. Corwin. Instrumental and vocal music was rendered by Miss Janie Belle Baker and J. Stanley Leary. At eleven o'clock a delicious repast was served consisting of candies, popcorn and fruits. After wards a short business session was held and Miss Nancy Leary invited the club to meet with her on the evening of February twelth. Miss Gerock's guests included Misses Janie Belle Baker. Margu rette Sessoms, Idare Henry, Nancy Leary, Florence Gerock, Misses Earl and Mary Ellen Parker of Whaleyville, Miss Rita C. Der ring of Norfolk; Messrs. \V. M. Corwin, J. 8. Leary, D. P. Boy ette, J. O. Carter. W. P. Sumner, W. J. Myers, RobeH Gerock, J. H. Robertson and A. Lee Cope land,?Reported. CORPORATE LIMITS OF AIIOSKIE - ENLARGED. At a meeting of the city fathers on Monday night, it waa decided to enlarge the corporate limits of Ahoekie so as to include the set tlements beyond the Baptist Church and the settlement around the school building. This will add several hundred to the population of Ahoskie. Few kicks have been made against the decision of the board. Mr. Lloyd Parker, the newly appointed sur veyor had been buisy making the survey today, Wednesday. I oar CoM is DanSeroua Break It Up ?Now A Cold is readily catching. A run down system ? Susceptible to (ierms. You owe toto yourself and to others of your household to fight the Germs at once. Dr. Bell's Pine-Tar-Honey is fine for Colds and Copghs. It loosens the Mucous, stops the Cough and soothes the Lungs. It's guaran teed. Only 35c. at your druggist. Mr. t dates mixed Iii the article on front ii am CasLax is Castor Oil made PLEASANT ? So good the baby likes it, and the laxative properties are unim paired. Have mercy on the baby and use CAS-LAX IOC. Roberts Drag Co., I Suffolk, Va. ON SALE BY DEALERS. ? i 'ieeee3i ' ? ? I ? OUR UNB OF STAPLE GROCERIES ,. can be relied upon aa being always pure end (reeh. Houeekeeper* who knew end appreciate good Coffee, Tea, Sugar Spices end GROCERIES OF ALL KINDS will be thoroughly eetlefled with our gooda after the Hrat purcheee. Lowest Cesh Prices to be Found in Town J. P, BOYETTE, AHOSKIE, N. C The OuWae That Dm Net MM The Head Because ot Ms took and laxatlre eltect. LAXA TIVE BKOMO QUININE Is belter than ordinary Quinine and does not cause nereosanesa nor rinnfna In head. EenMnber the (all name and look for the signature of R. W. oiorx. Mc. k.