? wsw^m k. F. JOHNSON, EDITOR AND MANAGBB VOL. XL1I. SUBSCRIPTION SI. QO PER YBAB N0tfk|*16 LOOISBURG, N. C.. FRIDAY JUNE 7 19t8, 3PIVEY-B0D DIE NUPTIALS PRETTIFY SOLEMNIZED AT Methodist chubch i Two of Franklin County's ?oat Popular Young people take the Vows that Make Them Han and Wife. The moat brilllmnt social rrent ?f the season was the marriage on Tuesday morning, June 5th, at eleven o'clock, of Kiss Fiances Roddi^ one of Loois butg's moat attractive young ladies, to Mr. DaVid Spivey, "a prominent and populai business man of Youngsville. The Methodist church had been most beautifully decorated in white and green by artistic hands, and preceding the entrance of the bridal party, Miss Sallie Williams rendered exquisite selections on the organ. ^ Promptly at elerea o'clock, to the ever thrtttmg? ptraias of Lohengrin's wedding march the party entered, the ushers, Dr. S. P. Burt, Mr. Weldon .Egerton, Mr. Timberlake and Mr. ? Edwin Cooke taking their places on each side? the bridesmaids, Misse* Agnes Lacy aad Eleanor Cooke, Martha Byrd Spruill and Ruth Mann, all charm ing in exquisite lingerie gowns, picture hats and carrying baaquets ot pink sweet peas, followed by the grooms men, Messrs. Boddie, Lassiter, Clif ton and Yarboro forpied a most attractive picture against the back ground of green and white. _ The Dame of Honor, Mrs. Joe Mann, a sister of the bride and so recently a bride herself was exquisitely lorely in pink satin, large reoe covered hat, and carrying ah armful of pink Killar ' ney roses. The flower prl Miss Emma Lawrence Joyner and, the little ring bearer Miss Annie Willis Boddie, who immedistely preceded the bride were lorely in their dainty frocks and soft ribbons, and performed their duties with a charming digmty. The bride a beautiful vision of happy young womanhood, entered on the arm of her brother Lietft. Willis Boddie, U. S. A., meeting at the altar the groom who ente.ed with his best man Mr. C. C. Winston. The brides' gown was an exquisite creation of satin and lace, her veil be ing arranged in a new and most artistic fashion. She carried a shower banquet of lillies of the valley. The wedding ceremony was perform ?ediy Rev. R. W. Bailey after which to 'the strains of Mendelsohn's trium phal march the party left the chureh in reyerse order, Mrs. Willis; Boddie the bride's mother on the arm of her son Lieut Boddie who left immediately after the ceremony for his post in New Mexico. Mr. and Mrs. bpivey left on their new automobile for Norlina where they took the train for an extended bridal trip, after which they will be at home in Youngsyille. Mrs. Spivey ia one of Franklin's oldest and most brtl liant families, and is a beautiful and charming young woman. She was the recipient of many social attentions prior to her marriage, bridge parties, miscellaneous, showers, an3fnen show ers, and the night before her marriage the youag men gaye her a beautiful dance which was greatly enjoyed. The many friends of both bride and groom wish for tkem many happy years. "Fair thoughts and happy hours attend them." In Honor of Hiss Boddie A delightful dance was given in the opera house o? last Monday a ght by the young men of Loulsburg, compli mentary to Miss Francis Boddie and her bridal party. The large number of couples dancing made the evening a most delightful on*. * The dance was beautifully led by Miss Francis Boddie and Mr. David W. Spivey, who were assisted by Mrs. Thomas W. Alexander, of Charlotte, and Dr. A. H. Fleming. Music was furnished by Levins string band of Ral eigh. Those daacing ware: Miss Ruth Mann, of Nashvl lis, with Mr. Irving Lassiter, of Flfettevllle; Miss Eleanor Cooke with Mr. Harry Candler; Miss Agnes Lacy with Mr. T. G. Boddie, of John's Station; Miss Martha Byrd Spruill, of Roe Icy Mount, with Mr. iO. Y. Yartx-ro; Miss Beu lah Tucker with Mr. N. B. Allsbrooks; Miss Julia Barrow with Mr. Thomas Ruffin, Miss Annie Belle King with Mr. -George Walker; Miss Lala Bet Penes with Mr. W. B. Tucker; Miss Mary Williams with Mr. Edward Griffin, of Spring Hope; Miss Bessie Williams with Mr. Cliff Grfffls, of Spring Hope, Miss Leah Perry, of. Hsnisrson, with Mr. Edwin Cook., ef Magnolia, Mis* Minnl* Brick are 1, of WeUon, with Mr. Fred JCsdls, of Fsysttrrille, Mr. and. Mrs. X W. Person, Mr. aad Mrs. B. T. Hoi dra, Mr. and Mr*. J W. Mann, of Nuh* villa. -.Stags, a. a. Clifton, of Waoo Texas. Lieut. W. W. Boddie, United State* Army, J. A. Turner, R. C. Back. Among other* present were Mr*. W. P. Neal, Mia. J. J. Barrow. Mr* M. 8. Cliftoa, Mia* Josephine Tucker, Miaaa* Aycoek. Rattlasaake in Hen's Na?t New* raachea as 'rom Greenville to the effect that three children are dead aa a reealt of a almple reqneat of their mother to throw a hen off its nest, two dyiAg from the effect of a rattlesnake bites and the other being neglected long enough by the mother to f*U into a t ib of water and drowned. The three children died the same day and were burled in the same grave. Only the father aad mother survive. Mrs. George Adams, the mother, was in the yard doing some washing when a hen, sitting' on a nearby nest, squawked. Mrs Adams told the'eldest of the three children, all of whom were playing in the yard, to throw the hen off ita nest. The oldest boy, aged eight, thrust his haad into the nest without 'looking. He drew it out qaickly, declaring that the hen had ^pecked him. The next oldest boy, making fun of bis brother, thrust hi* hand into the nest. He drew It out quickly, declaring that the hen had bit him. On looking the mother was hortified at seeing the snake, and while attending to the swoolen hands of ths two boys, her baby oae year oM crawled to the wash tub, climbed into it and was drowned. The three were buried in the same grave. There are no other children. The parents live near the Pitt-Craven county line. Mr- J. K. Spencer Dead The information of the death of Mr. J. K. Spencer, which occurred at his home about two miles from town on last Saturday night about 9 o'clock af ter only a short illnets was received with much sadness by his many friends tn Louisburg and the public generally. Mr. Spencer was neariag his. 68th birthday and leaves a wife aad flye children, Mrs. W. A. Jones, Mrs. E. E. Marshall, Mrs. H. A. Matthews, Messrs. J. L. and J. A. Spencer, besides a host o f friends and relatives. He was a consistent aad devoted ? ember of Louisburg "Baptist church, and was a Confederate Veteran having served in Co-.F., 47th Regiment, He was a na tive of this county having been born in Youngsville in January, 1845, and after the war came to Loulsburx and began life with nothing save the possibilities ahead for a beginning. He soon demoistrated his ability and at his death had accumulated an es tate worthy of the man. He was recognized one of Franklin county's most successful aad substantial plan ters and the county has suffered a ter rific loss in his death. In the latter years of his life hisiiealth gave way and tl\e end waf expected at almost -any time, however, being in town on Wednesday before, the information of his death jwas a heavy'' shock to all. The funeral was held at his hone on Monday morning at 10 o'clock and was conducted by Revs. Walter M. Gilmore, his pastor, and G. B. Starling, pastor of Piney Grove ' church. Their refer ences to the deceased was beautiful and appropriate as the life he had led should be a light to many in the fu ture The interment was made at the cemetery the pall boareis being: Hon orary? U. T. Stokes, P. B. Griffin, W. M. Person, A. S. Strother, K. P. Hill, H. A. NeWell, E. M. Perry and W. F. Davis. ActWe? Sam Holmes, T. B. Wilder, Rufus Harris, W. H. Furgursen, L. R. Cottrell, A. W. Wil son, Jr. The many who attended the funeral and interment and the many pretty flowers attested the highest esteem and popularity of the deceased. The family has tbe sympathy of the entire com I munity. _________ LUt or Letters Remaining in the postofflce in Louis burg, N. O., uncalled foe: J. B. Alford, Miss Jama Branch, Visa Carrie Brtckiaw, David L. Baker, Mr. Conly, (2), Lee Rey Cooke, George H. Cooke, Gv6*ld Dlgg, Mrs. Mary Duns ton, Mrs. Lucy Freeman, Mary R. Green, Henry Hays, Mrs. Nannie Har rison. Jessie W. Harper, G. A. Ingle, Johnson A Price, John Jiles, Miss Bea nie Moore, Miss Mary Perry, Miss Lousianna Perry, Mrs. Bettie Perry, Mrs. C. B. Robinson, Mallssa Semer nille, Mr. Otho Winston, Rosy Bell Davis, Prat Perry, Elias Hteyeas Miss Kate Sanford. Persons calling for any of the above letter* will please say they saw them advertised M. W. Yasbobodoh, P. M. " ' It's so natural for a man to smile trtr great happineee that a woman weeps over It. COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ?BT IN . REGULAR SESSION MONDAY Donation to Military and Fir* Companies ? Reports? Small ?eating? No Business of Im portance. The Board of County Comin iaaioners met in regular session on Monday with all measbers present. After reading and approving minptes of previous meetings the following business was transacted: It was ordered that the 108 acres of land of J.. T. Inacoe be increased from $6 to $9 per acre, aad that 92 teres ad ditional be decreased from $9 to $6 per sere- He was relieved ef $600.00 val uation on one-half acre? lame having been given in twice. G. W. Wester was relieved of $2.00 poll taxes in Cedar Rock township same having been paid in Louis&urg township. D. D. .Wright was relieved of poll taxes in this county? same being paid in Cleveland county. John Wheless was allowed 16 feet of piping to repair road near his home. ' The report of E. N. Williams, Super intendent County Home, was received, and ^ordered filed. He reports 15 col ored and 9 white inmates. One col ored reeffrved since last report. Cora Allen having been restored to health left the home since last report. It wai ordered that Rose Hunt be stricken frem outside pauper list ? she being dead. An order was passed allowing Louis burg to haul their garbage on the ceunty property back of the jail, pro vided the same be burned weekly. Itandell Barham and wife were placed on outside pauper list at $1.60 per montheach. Report of F. R. .Pleasants, manager medical depository, was received and filed. Report of P. B. Griffin, Treasurer, was received and'ordered recorded. The two military companies of the county were allewed $200.00 each? an nual allowance. The two fire companies of Lousburg were allow $60 each as an annual al lowance. v It was ordered that the county pay the expenses of Dr. J. E. Malone to Hendersmvilla to attend a meeting of the Superintendents of Health of the State. Report of Dr. J. E. Ualone, Superin tendent of Health, was received and filed. After allowing a number of accounts the the Board adjourned to its next reg ular meeting. St- John's Day. This time honored celebration will be held this year at Oxford Orphanage, Oxford, N. C., on Saturday June 22nd, instead of Monday 24th. Thia has come to be one of the most representative gatherings which occurs in oar State. Each year, for a great maay, it has been the custom for the Grand Lodge of Masons to hold a Special Communication at the Orphan age. In this way this .occasion has been the means of bringing together large crowdB, and friends from all over the State have begun to loolc forward to it with great pleasure. Each year the crowds seem to get larger. Last year it was estimated that 10,000 to 12,000 people attended. Preparations are now begun looking to the entertainment of even larger num bers than usual. The railroads have made arrangements to put on sale re duced rate -tickets and to run special excursion trains on. all the roads on that day coming into Oxford. The address of welcome will be de livered Sy Mr. T. S. Stem, of Oxford, N. C., and the oration by Rev. F. H. T. Hersefield, Rector of St. Stepbea's Episcopal church, Oxford, N.'C. The inspiration of these occasiens ha* reached and tendered many hearts as they beheld the great work being done for the Orphan childreif of oar State. The location is one of the most attractive in the State and the Institu tion is the oldest and ene of the largest. New Goods Purchased We are Informed that the stock of good* and the fixtures for the new drug Arm to occupy the Burt building on Main street have been purchased and are 1 expected to arrive in a few day*. The atyle of the firm has not yet beea de cided upeo bat we learn will be con trolled by Messrs. Lewis E. bcoggln and Weldsn Kgerton. The building n bow eosaplet* and when tin fixture* are put in place it will be a pretty ?tore. \ / ."CITY FATHER8" MEET COMMITTEE APPOINTED TO HI VES riGATR CITY MARKET Allowance to Pin Department and Beporta Concluded Meet ing ? Opera Home to Lot. The Board of Town Commissioners met la regular muu on last Friday night -with Commissioners , Ford , Me Kinne, Terrell and Hicks and Mayor Holden present. After reading and ap proving minutes of proceeding meeting the following business wak transacted: Report of Chief of Police J. C. Tucker was received and ordered filed. He re ports $33.85 costs; $25.00 Ones; $5.00 licenses. ? ' \ , Mr. N. B. Allsbrook went before the Board in the interest of the fire com panies attending the firemen's tourna ment at Fayetteyille. Upon motion of Commissioner llicks the companies were allowed $125.00 to ward this expense, and an additional allowance of $15.00 to the wagon team and $11.00 to the reel team, to reim burse the the members of the member ship fee. ? - Mr. J. S. Williams went before the Board in the Interest of a city market for Loaisburg; Aftsr a general discus sion the Mayor, in keeping with a pre vailing motion, appointed Commission ers B. G. Hicks and T. T. Terrell, a special committee to investigate the ad visability of establishing a city market A motion was made and carried that the Opera Mouse be rented to 'he high est bidder on June 15th. A motion to adj turn was entertained and prevailed. Township Executive Commit tee. * The following is a list of township executive committees elected at the primaries on the 18th. The firqt named in each township being the Chairman: Dtmns? S. B. Mullin. A. A. Perry, W. A. Mullin, Allen Perry, Berry Privett. Harris ? D. E. Harris, J. J. Young, J. B. King, A. F. Underbill, Caios Chambiee. , ? ? Youngsville? J. B. Perry, J. R. Thar rington, J. B. Allen, R. C. Underwood, C. C. Winston. Franklinton? R. B. White B. W. Ballard. Moses Neal, I. H. Kearney, A. S. Joyner. Hayesrille ? R. S. Foster, R. G. Winn, R. L. Stokes; Dr. K. M. Clarke, W. M. Hayes. Sandy Creek ? E. M. Guptom, E. N. Williams, W. D. Fuller,- H. D. Eger to?, C. F. Faulkner. Geld Mine? W. D. Upchurch, H. S. Gupton, S. Nelsaa, Peter Collins, T. A. Hollingsworth. Cedar Rock? J. O. Wilson, C. E. Gupton. J. B. Fuighum, J. C. Davis, T. S. Collie. Cypress Creek? J. A. Boone, E. S. Wilder, W. W. Harris, W. H. Culpep per, J. M. Sykes. Louisburg ? W. E. Tucker, J. H. Best. A. S. Sherrod, N. M. Perry, J. M. Allen. New Bank. We learm from good authority that a new bank will be established in Louis burg in the near future. The exact details have not been given out as jet bat from our information it will be a streng institution and backed by some of the moet successful business men of both Louisburg and Franklin county. It is expected to get the details ar ranged Immediately that its operations may begim in a short while. The es tablishment of this bank, bringing more capital into our midst, is considered an important forward move for Louis burg. Entertained. On last Thursday evening from eight thirty to ten thirty Miss Eleanor Thomas, entertained at the home of her sister on Church stiaat in honor of her guest Miss Bessie Oast, of Kinatoa, N. C. - The guest were met at the doer by Mrs. Johnson and ushered in the hall where pnnch was served by Mr. W. D. Jacksen and Miss Eleanor Thomas. The amusement of the even ing was a delightful guessing contest wherein a number of questions had been prepared, the answers to be given in names of young ladies. The reading of the questions and answers thereto added much to the sserrlmsnt of the party. The winner of the prise was deMr minad by "drawing straws," as a tie resulted between three young ladies. The prise, a picture was won by Miss Mary Bella Macon, and presented by W. D. Jack sob, she then presented it) to Misa Oast, the (meet of honor, the "beoby" was won by Miss Annie Belle King. The gaeata were then ushered w the dining room where ? delicious nUd ctarN And cream wu Mired. The Kaaiits war* as follows: Cade Hayes and Miss Mary Bella Ma eon, W. D Jackson and Ml* Ins Harris, A. A. Clif ton sad Miaa Margie Macon, Thomas Baffln and Via* Julia Barrow, Walter Waddell and Miaa Annie Belle Kins, T. C. Weathers Id and Miss Margaret Hicks, ?." M. Fuller and Miss Bessie Oast, O. Y. Tarboro and Misa Kathleen Kgerton, C. C. Hudson snd Mies Sallie Taylor, E. F. Thomas and Miaa Louise Thomas. < STATE CONVENTION. Convened in Raleigh On Thurs day Afternoon. The State Democratic Convention convened in Raleigh yesterday after neon and at eight o'clock the following nominations had been niade : Governor? Hon. Locke Craig, without' opposition. , Secretary of State? Hon. J. Bryan Grimes, withoutwpposition. Treasurer? Hon. B. R. Lacy, without opposition. ~ ? - Attorney;General? Hon. T. W. Bick ett, without opposition. ' State Auditor ? Cel. W. P. Wood, witheut opposition. The aboye officers with the exception of Governor succeed themselves. At 7:45 o'clock last niyht the fourth kallot had been taken for Lieutenant Governor with no nomination. The nominatita for Corporation Commission en and other nominations, and election of delegates had not been reached. Ex-Governor Jaryis offered a resolu tion in respect to ex- Governor Charles B. Aycock, which was adopted by a rising vote. The indications at eight o'clock were that the end would not be reached last night but that the convention would 1 last well into today. Not being able to get a full report until ao late with no definite time in view we go to press I with onfy the above. Machine Contest Closes. The sewing machine contest of How ell & Bunn, wherein a fine, high grade, White sewing machiae was given away as a price, closed on last Saturday eyen ing at 4 o'clock, Miss Eleanor Thomas, of Louisburg, beiag the winner. Promptly at 4 o'clock according to ap pointment and after a large number of contestants had gathered, with Messrs. M. S. Cliftoa, to call the numbers, H. M. S to rail, talisman and A. F. John son in charge of the register the ballot box was opened and little Miss Bettie Hill, daughter of Mr. K. P. Hill, be gan the drawing. As each card was drawn out the number thereon was read, the talisman making a tally of same and the nam* opposite tke num ber on the register was read. This caused auch interest as it showed who was entirely without any chances of winning. This continued until it was aanounced that only three more were to be drawn, as it was announced that the one hundredth card, would he the winner, when the interest became intense. The tensien of interest was heavily drawn when Mr. Clifton held up his hand holding the last card and the talisman pronounced it the winning card before the number was read. Then is when the guessing began and the "hearts to rise." But soon he an nounced the number as 81 and the reg ister declared Miss Eleanor Thomas the owner of the card. Only expressions of fairness and satisfaction-lias been handed the- proprietors and to say the leaat the machine is a beautiful prize. Little Miss Bettie Hill did the draw ing in a yery pleasiag and easy way and deaervee much credit for the prestige lent the occasion' by~her assistance. The total number registered wias one hundred and ninety-five. Runaway What cane near being a serious ran away occurred on Wednesday night in front of the Aycock Drug Company's store when the horse being driven by Mr. Ben Jones and his sister. Miss Virginia, of near Perry's pond, became frightened at a motorcycle. When the horse became frig then ed he turned short around before running throwing the youag lady out, and get away from Mr. Jonea who reached the boggy in time to catch the reins. The horse was ?topped near the bridge by Mr. Wilaoe and returned te the owner. The yeung lady however, did^ot receive aay ser ious injuries as she waa fortunate enough to catch. THE MOVING PEOPLE their movements in akb v OUT OF TOWN " ' Thoae Who Have Visited Loula- ' burg1 the Paat Week? Thoae Who Have Gone Elaewher* For Bualneaa or Pleasure. Ur. J. M. Allen visited Spartanburg, 8 C., the pant week. Mr. Edwin Cooke, of Magnolia, is visiting bis people here. Miss Eleanor Thomas returned from a visit to Raleigh Monday. Lieut. W. W. Boddie left Tuesday for*New Mexico. Mrs. C. -P; Carroll, of .Warsaw, is vis iting her people here. Miss Urtie Harrison, of Littleton, ts visiting friends in Louisburg. Mr. J. R. Wiggins returned Wednes day from a visit to Warrenton: Mr. W, B, Cooke, of Enfield, visited his people ifere the past week. Mrs. R. G. Burroughs, ef Hender son, is visiting her people here. Mr. Wilson Green, of Sunpter, S. C., is at heme on * visit to his people. Mr. R. Z. Egerton and wife are spend ing sometime at Panacea Springs. Mr. P. F. Monger aad family, of San ford, Fla., are visiting her people near town. Mr. T. G. Boddie, of John's Station, attended the marriage of his sister the past week. Mr. A. A. Clifton left Tuesday for Waco, Texas, where he will make his future hone. Mrs. Thomas W. Alexander and chil dren, of Charlotte, are visiting friends and relatives in town. Misses Annie and Alba Allen return ed this week from Converse College, Spartanburg, S. C. Mrs. J. P. Lawrence aud Miss Fran cis Hartsell, of Asheville, visited Mrs. G. L. Crowell the past week. Mrs. J. W. Hollingsworth left Men day for Wake Forest, where he will en ter the summer law school. Miss Martha Byrd Spruill, ot Rocky Mount, attended the marriage of Miss Fannie Boddie to Mr. D. W. Spivey the past week. , Mr. T. C. Wetherald, wbo has held a position as book keeper with the pop ular fifm of McKinne Brothers Co., for the past year left Saturday for his home at La Plata, Md., where he will take a like position. Entertained Mrs. T. W. Bickett delightfully en tertained a number of friends at her beautiful home on North Main street on Wedaesday afteraoon, at bridge in honor of Mrs. Thomas W. Alexander, of Charlotte. A most enjoynble evening was spent by the many whose pleasure it was to be there. Louisburjr Baptist Church The pastor will conduet public wor ship Sunday at 11 a. m. and at 8:15 p. m., using in the morning the text, "Is it nothing toxou" applyiag it to lecal conditions. At night he will give the Biblical answer to the questions, "Is there a hell? If so, what and why is it?" Sunday school ?t 9:45 a. m. You are cordially inyited. Bakery. W. H. Harris iaforms us he has the oren for his bakery complete and that his expert baker will arriva Monday, when he will begin the business in full blast. He claims he is going to run a Brat class up-to-date kakery and if so he will deserve and no doubt receive the support of the eitisens of Louis burg. Woman's Forelga Mission So The Woman's Foreign Mission So ciety held its regular meeting at the Methodist parsonage Monday afternoon at four thirty and was conducted by the President, Mrs. R. W. Bailey. The program was exceedingly interesting and the comments on the lesson were read by Mrs. E. F. Early, The paper read by Mrs L. P. Hicks bearing upon the lessen waa especially good. Prayer waa offered tor the "Forward Move meat" o' the Society tor a auaeees. Distribution of mils boxes and placards of giving were made after which the meeting-adjourned. \ A cross-eyed man can brag that he ' isn't howlaggad. Debtor and creditor aerer figure in. tereet the same way. ,? ?? ;*V VyM . ? V ? . . ' / i - ,

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