Section 2 Pages 9-16 A. F. JOHNSON, EDITOR AND MANAGER ? - ? THE COUNTY, THE STATE, THE UNION. SUBSCRIPTION Si. 00 PEH YEAB VOL. XLn. LOUISBURG. N. C.. FRIDAY NOVEMBER 1 5 1912. NUMBER 40 MOST BEAUTIFUL EVENT ?R. AND MBS- J. A. TURNER CBLBBRATE Their Crystal. Weddln*? The Occasion one of the Largest Soeial Events of the Season. Mr. and Mrs. James Archbald Tor Mr celebrated their "Crystal vftddieg" Monday evening trim nine until eleven o'clock, receiving more than tl.ree hundred, who called to extend their most cordial greetings. ? | Mesdames Thomas B. Wilder and ;v?y A",n met the guests at the door. In the hall, near by, Mr. and Mrs. S. P. Boddie and Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Ford served punch- Mr. and Mrs. Frank B. McKinne presented the guests te the receiving line: Mr. and Mrs. James A. Turner, Mrs. James Fearing, o I Elizabeth City. Mr.-aad Mrs.*James L. Palnrier, Dr. and Mrs. S. C. Ford, of Frank linton. Dr. and Mrs. S. P. Burt, Mr. and Mrs. Maurice S. Clifton. Mrs. Palmer was Mrs. Tomer's maid of honor, and Dr. Burt, Dr. Ford and Mr. Clifton were attendants at. the wed ding fifteen years ago. Mrs. R R. Harris ushered the guests into the dining room where Mesdames Brantley G. Hicks, L. L. Jeyner, J. B. Tarborough^atidT. W. Watson, school friends of Mrs. Turner, received. Mr. and Mrs. W. X. White piloted the era from tho dining room intothe cof fee room where Mesdam^WT B. Mor ton and ft. C. Beck, -Misses Cora Bag ley. and Mary. Best servea. In the gift roon^Mf; and Mrs. D. F. McKinne nhofirrj the quests around Vhere mere .than three hundred and fifty crystal gifts were displayed. As the guests were about to leave. Mr. Harry L. Candler presented to each lady a grow ing narcissus in a crystal bowl, while Miss Eleanor Cooke gave the gentiemen pink carnations. The handsome Turner home was deeoiated with great skill, and brilli antly lighted. The hall with palms, ferns and red carnations; the parlor, color scheme, white and green, carried out in banked ferns and chrysanthe mums; the dining room, with sinilaxj Jink carnations and North Carolina pine; the gift and coffee rooms, with iyey and yellow carnations. From the rear of the hall, Falte's orchestra filled the house with pleasing music. Mrs Turner wore white brocaded charmeuse, pearl trimmings, carried while carnations; Mrs. Fearing, yellow crepe de chine over mossaline dew drop trimmings, yellow chrysanthe mums; Mrs, Palmer, chiffon over pink massaline, pearl trimmings, pink car nations; Mrs. Bart, black crepe de chine over massaline, jet trimmings, white carnations; Mrs. Cliften, blue massaline. draped in dew drop net, white carnations; Mrs. Ford, blue mes saline, pearl trimmings, pink carma tions. 1 The out-of-town guests were. Mrs. James G. Fearing, Elizabeth City; Dr. and Mrs. S. C. Ford, Frasklinton; Misa Clementine Miller, Ocoloaa, Miss; Miss Emma Page, Aberdeen, Mr. J. W. Mann. Nashville. The evening; was at its beat, eyen for early November; the home splen did appointment, especially beautiful with the decorations; so many ladies splendidly gowned a*d jeweled; the geaeral geo<j fellowship and gracieus neas of, |the Turners; these and other things made this one of the happiest social affairs of many moons. After the reception, the young peo ple, enjoyed until one o'clock a very pleasing dance at the opera house. Literature Glnb Tne Current Literature Clnb met en Thursday afternoon, November 7, with Mrs, Mslcfci? McKinne and it was in deed a delightful occasion. In spite of the inclemency of the weather ? goodly number gathered at the appoiated hour. After the minutes of the last meet k4ag, a molt charming evenia* with Mrs. Wvey Allen, the roll was called and the members answered with some current event ;a pleasantdiscession]of these vari ons items ef news followed, after which came the discussion of "Mill on the Floas, " the book chosen by Mrs. Me Kinne for Her meeting. A aost complete and interesting out liae of the itory was gives by Mrs, Jor dan Barrow after wlueh several de lightful charac^r sketches were read, Mrs. CraiU brief and oharmlagiy written r*P" br?*WH*liBy hef<#? us the sensitive, high, NiM, Philip im ?? m ?i ? 'WwJk* M ti i? Vice President James Schoolcraft 8berman died at his home' In Utica, N. Y.t after a long Illness. The Turks were defeated by n6WS aO&pSuOll the Balkan allies In the fighting around Adrlanople and were forced to fall back. Mrs. G rover Cleveland, widow of the former /If ?ft? W president, announced her engagement to Professor Thomas J. Preston of Wells college, Aurora, N. X. Charles Becker, the for vll tnO n QQI,, . mer fjaw fork police lieutenant; was sentenced to die In the electric chair for the murder of the gambler Herman Rosenthal. The world's greatest battleship, the New York, was launched at the Brooklyn navy yard. Miss Elsie Calder, the sponsor, Is In the picture with President Taft and Secretary of the Navy Meyer, -who attended the launching. AJfredo Zayas and General Mario Menocal were the rival candidates In the Cuban elec tion for president Ultra was rioting In Havana during the campaign. brought out the various characters of tha higk-tempered, honest, superstious old Miss Tulliver, for whom ' 'tha world was too mant''jintfwho died sayinr, " "If Ood praises Baskets. He wont be hard ^JSn. Bickett wrota of loving' lmpul aiTa Maggie? whose lifa was a contin iona strueele and yet who at tha last made of herself a supreme sacrifice. Mrs. McKinne then read an iatesest irg jketch of "George Elirt "of whoa e life "Mill on the. Floss" ia said to be largely descriptive, and "Maggie" her self, in a great measure, a reproduc tion of the author's self. After a discussion of tlie various poiats and characters of tha book, de licious and elaborate refreshments Were served, and the members ad journed to meet with Mrs. Perry Neal, far a "Thanksgiving meeting" Novem ber 21. Tha Cnriwit Literature Club has re organized with much enthusiasm for the .comisg year. Mrs. Jordan Barrow is the charming president or this club, and the meet ings promise to be both instructive" and interesting. . " The programme for the year incBks a short discussion of "Current EvemT' at each meeting, anil the review af some good baok chosen from those best known and loved and in this delight ful association af the new and oid, the members are anticipating many pleas ant honors. A Peculiar Cow. Louiaburg possesses a cow with quite a lofty ambition. After having visited Candler-Crowell's store on Saturday and the betel, she paid her respects to the Leuisburg Female College yester day. She is truly commaading atten tion en all sides. Cow Enters Store. Quite an attraction took place on last Saturday evening when a cow be ing driven on the streets without a repe decided ta enter Candler-Crowell's store. She entered the front door and passed through causing quite a stir among the large erowd of ladies who were in the stare. Almost Serious A runaway horse on Tuesday came sear causing a serious accident when k* ran into the horse and buggy being driven bv Meadames W. H. Ruffln.and Malcolm McKlnne. The horse became frightened while the wagon to which he waa hitched was being unloaded near the cotton yard and ran out to Main street where the accident occurred. The oceapanU received a pretty good scare and several bruises and the buggy was broken. It was almost a myracle that no more serieus accident did not occur. Robi. Cooper Dead. Mr. Robert Cooper, father of our townsamn, Mr. W. J. Cooper, and of Mrs. W. E. Bartholomew, died at the home of Mr. W. R. Bartholo mew on last Monday morning in his aixty-ninthr year attar quite a long illness. He leaves a wife and several ehildren, besides throe brothers and a sister. Mr. Cooper was a man ot stroag convictions and enjoyed the re spect and high esteem of all who kaew him. The funeral was conducted frem the residence on Tuesday afternoon by Rev. W. M. Gilmore, and the interment waa made in the cemetery. The pall bearers wen S. B. Nash, L. J. Par aell, G. W. Cyrus, H. C. Taylor, J. T. Glftf, Grover Parrtah. fto bereaved Nrertty petty of the entire community. THE TOBACCO MARKET CONTINUES STRONG AND EN COURAGING Heavy Sale Friday? Prices Good ?Big Demand for the Weed? Many Visiting Farmers Here. Right much of the golden weed has been sold on the local market here the past week and at good strong prices. There- was a 27,000 pound sale here that brought $6,300.00, which is recognized as an extra high average for an entire sale. A great demard for all grades of tobacco is evident at this time and the buyers are all bidding strong for their 6hare. Daring the past week many farmers from abroad have been on the local market and seems especially ? well please?l with lite prices. Friday's sale was another large sale and both our warehouses were well tilled. Griss#ra-Collins. We acknowledge reccipc of the fol lowing invitation: . "Mr. arid Mrs. J. E. Collins will give in marriage their daughter, Ruby Leoula. to Mr. Charley Clyde Gris som, on Tuesday morning, Novem ber 26 tli, 1912, at 10:45 o'clock a^ Cor nith Baptist church, Franklin county Norch Carolina. The honor of your presence is requested." This is one of Ingleside's most popu lar young couples and have a best of friends who will extend to them their best wishes. v Feeding Babies Does it pay to feed babies on the breast or bottle? Here are seme inter esting figure*, ; During; the seige of Paris in 1870-71 the city milk sapplv failed and mothers were compelled to nurse their babies. The death rate among babies tell from 330 to 170 per 1000 births. In England during the Lancashire cotton famiae mothers re mained at home and nursed their babies, and there resultsd an even greater saving of infant life. Wher ever mothers nurse their babies it' is found that the breast fed baby has six chances of living where the bottle baby has oae. Resumes Practice. Lieutenant William Willis Buddie, who has recently been retired from seivice in thereguisr army at the Uni ted States, has returned home and makes announcement that he will re sume the practice of law in Franklin county. It will be remembered that Mr. Boddie formeriy practiced law in Louisburg and that in his graduation he did himself credit. He has fitted up offices over; the First National Bank building where be is ready to re ceive any wishing his services. Mr. I Beddie has many friends in the county I who will learn with pleasure of his re- j turn. ?* ? ?ur Orphan Hoqie. The Thanksgiving Proclamation of the President, whieh has just beds pub lished to the people- ef this great coup try, calling upon us to (top oar anal vocations long enough to consider from whence comei to the unprecedented erity which we aa a nation havfe enjeyiaff. eemes with fc voiee of Truly every hekrt can find Othority. Truly every hekrt can find I t" (ft Oh* Giver 1 WMte-your miada fte directa to tim j consideration of the Source from whcoce these blessings c?me, and a feeling of thanksgiving is thereby en gendered for the goodness of our Heavenly Father, we feel that this is the best tim? to bring to the attention of four readers the needs of the vari ous oiphan homes in our State, where the little ones who have lost their earthly protecters are being cared for and trained. These children receive the -great blessing of these homes through your generosity. They are dependent, upon you. Theii numbers are increasing, as are the advantages they receive, which necessitate larger c-ontiibutions from the people. God has bLessed- our people and he cxpects us in turn to help bless our homeless little ones. Nobly haye the people of North Car olina measured up to their dutv in this regard to the past, and we believe they will not l?e any les3 mindful of the i needs of our orphan childrer. this thanksgiving season tttan they have beeu in the past. Gave- Governor Kttchin the Credit During the recent examination given colo ed teachers in this county, the fol lowing question was asked "Where is the Parama Canal: Who >8 buildng it?" One of the teachers gave this a?swer: "It is in North America and G?\ernor Kitchin is building it." Could any man ask for a greater praise from the people over whom he rul?s.?? Wadesboro Ansonian. The Youths Companion Window Transparency and Calen dar fet 1913 The publishers of the Youth's Com pinion will a> always at this seasan, V esent to every subscriber whore sub scription ($2.00) is paid for 1613, a beautiful souvenir. This year it takes the unique form of a Window Trans parency, to be hung in the window er in front of a lighted lamp. Through it the light shines as through the stained Klass of a cathedral wiadew, softly illuminating the design? a figure ef Autumn laden with fruits; and all round, wreathed in purple clusters of grapes and green foliage, is the circle of the months. It is the most attractive gift ever sent to Cempanien readers. The editor of the Times takes pleaaure in acknowledging the receipt ef one of these beautiful designs. The Week of Prayer. The Home and Fereign Mission Se eieties of the Louiaburg Methodist church will hold their week of prayer next week. Services each afternoon in the Sunday school rooms at 4 o'clock. All ladies are invited to attend. Her vices Friday afternoon especially tor the y?ung ladies. Louisburg: Baptist Chureh. Sunday will mark the first anniver sary of Mr. Gilmore's pastorate in thiseity. He will apeak Sunday 11 a. lb.,' on "The Pillar of Fire and the ISllar of Cloud." Public worship also 7:30 p. m. Sunday school at 9:45 a. m. The B. Y. P. U. has been changed to Monday night. President Taft's Thanksgiving ; < ' Proclamation A God-fearing nation like our* owes It to its Inlj as? years it has been customary at the close of the year for the national executive to call upon his fellow countrymen to offer praise and thanks to God for the manifold blessing vouchsafed to them ia the past and to unite in earnest sup pliance for their continuance. The year new drawing to a close ha? been notably favorable to our fortu nate land. At peace within and with out, free from the perturbations and calamities that have afflicted other people, rich in harvest so abundant and in industries bo productive* that the overflow of eur prosperity has advan taged the wholi world,- strong in the steadfast conversation of the heritage of self-government bequeathed to us by the wisdom of our fathers, and firm in the resolve to transmit that heritage unimpaired but rather imfroved by good use to our children and our chil dren's chi'dren for all time to* come, the people of this country have abound ing cause for contented irralitude. Wherefore I, Wjl'iam Howard Taft, President ot tba United States of Amer ica, in pursuance of long-established usage, and in response to the wish of the American people, invite my coun trymen, wheresoever they may sojourn to join Thursday, the 28th day ef thia month of November, in. appropriate ascription of praise and thanks to Ged for the good gifts that have been our portion, and in humble prayer that His great mercies toward us may endure. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and eaused the seal of the Unitad States to be affixed. Done at the city of Washington, this 7th day of November, In the year of oar Lord 1912, and of the independence of the United States ef America the 137th. William Howabd Taft. By the President* Alvey A. Adbe, Acting Seeietary of State. A Pastor's Conlerenos. The executive committee of the Tar River Association will meet In the ladies parlor of the Louisbarg Baptiat church Tuesday 11 a. m. All the pas tors of the association have keen in vited to attend and to organize a pas tor's conference. The services Tues day night in the main auditorium of the Baptist church will he open to the general public. : The Hookworm. The hookworm advocates are bus? this week with the free dispensaries. They started at Franklintou Tuesday and will be held at five different points in the caonty. The dispensary will be in Leuisburg on Saturday. This work is under the supervision of Dr. Jacocka, whe is a specialist, and our people should make use of this opportunity to rid themselves of thia pest O'Brian-Duke Invitations reading as follows an nouncing the marriage of ono of Epsom's most popular young ladies, has been received. Mr. and Mrs. Simon W. Duke will give in marriage their daughter ?fary Earle to Mr, Eben Jenkins O'Brian on the evening of Tuesday, November the twenty-sixth Nineteen hundred and twelve ?t eight thirty o'clock New Bethel Baptist Church Epsom, North Carolina, Toe honour of yoor presence la THl ES6TOB PEOPLE their KoruntifTS m and "out or TOWU Those Who Have Visited Louis burg' the Past Week? Those Who Have Gone Elsewhere Por Business or Pleasure. Mr. J. B. May, of 8tem, was a visi tor to Louisburg the past week. Mr. J. S. Strickland, of Red Spslngs, spent Sunday with hi* people here. Mr. J. K. Brewer arrived Monday from Raleigh and has taken a position with the Times. Mr. R. 0. Alien, cashier of the Farri ers National Bank, visited Raleigh Tuesday. Miss Minnie Foster, of Bridgeport, Conn., is visiting relatives in and near Loaisburg. Miss Clementine Miller, who has been vistiag (if ss Kathleen Egerton, left Wednesday for her home in Occloma, Mississippi. Mrs. G. S. Mi lei and daughter, Mrs. Al. Blalock, ef Warrenton, who hBve been visiting Mrs. J. W. Mustaln, re turned to their homfe Tuesday. Mrs. Herbert Tucker, of Peters burg, Vs., who has been visiting her aunt, Mrs. J. W. MustairT, returned home Tuesday. Mr. George Holder, more familiarly known as "Big Boy," has again accept ed a position as type on the Times. He arrived Saturday night. Mrs. A. W. Person returned the past week from Richmond, where she hax been under treatment at a hospital, iler many friends will be glad to know the is much improved. Mr,' B. B. Egerton left Tuesday morning for Vaughan, in response to a long distance telephone call, to make some surveys for the Atlantic Coast ealtv Co. Cotton. Cotton sold for 12 1-2 cents en the loval market h*?re yesterday. Several bales were received. Sale Postponed. Mr. K. P. n ill informs us that on account of his not being: able to get arrangements made for the big mort gage sale on November 20, he has post poned -same until December 20 and 21st, when he will have beside lots of other thinfs; more then one hundred head of horses and mules. Watch his advertisement in this paper for fur ther and complete announcements. Bear this date in mind ss.his adver tisement this week went to press be fore he had decided to postpone. Farmers U*lon Work Appointments for J. 0. Sledge to r the following week: Mapleville, Mon day night, November 18; Babrock, Tuesday night, November 19; Gates ville, Wednesday night Nevember 20; Seyen Path*, Thursday night Novem ber 21; Raynor, Friday night Novem ber 22. Mr. Sledge informs us that he has had fairly good attendance so far, and very good rsiults. It is hoped that the attendance will continue to be good. Within the past week the de sire for a third story in the storage house has grown so strong that special s cock for this purpose has been sub ascribed by stockholders to the amount that it will be put on, this adds still more t,0 the splendid heuse which is being rapidly built, and the araouat loeked for the corporation is stiQ greater. Unionism In the county should (eel encouraged. - J. O. Slbdoe. List of Letters Remaining in the postoffice at Louis burg, N. C., uncalled for -No?eraber 8. 1912. Viace Farmer, Mrs. Nellie Will'ams. Persons calling for the above letters please say they saw them advertised. M. W. Yarborodqh, P. M. MST OF I.1TTER8. Remaining in the postoffice at Louis burg, N. C., uncalled for November 15, 1912. M. Alsten, Mrs. O. A. Alston, Bud Aycock, Willie Ayescue, Mrs. A. P. Edwards, AUie Jovner, Mrs. Willie Hill, Roee Malone, Frank Green, Eliza A. Teken, Mrs. H- Stephensen. Persons calling far any of the above letters will please aa? they mm them advertiaa^, .;????! -v.; . p' *' Save year money asd the chances yoang people whawiah t? be.

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