North Carolina Newspapers

tax BIBcwuuU ttogmcc H.L.ROIT bunntnriiuni rominiD »tk»t raipii •OMaumoa raxs: OSBTftk*.use MX aonn. H THKO MOWTHa.■ «KW, M. Hi, AM. >4, 117 STREET PAYING QVEDENTON Paved itneh km been oae of Bdantoa’a dmm for a number of yaara. bat juai bow to gat lb am has baas a matter not ao easy to datanalaa. Barty ia 1917. dcd alia action began to be tafcaa by ■ the town oooooil ia tha diracAft. It waa fosad that by aa act of tha : H. C. Legislator* Is 1916, knows 4 aa Chapter 10, Public Laws of H. C, 1916, there was hope of doing paring ia Edaatoa. Tha matter waa worked oat by oar ooaanilmas, which washed ia cam. treeta being hi for tha work. The •ooatnatiom work waa lot to Tha ,T. J. MsGsksOo* of Norfolk, while tha eaghmeri^ was 1st to the J. Bl McCrary Co., of Atlaa ka, Qs.. aapcrintendiag aagiaiwi. The letter eomeaes does the esr veying, planning and superintend ing of caoh work and are giro for their aarriccc fisc par east, oi the total amoaat spank Thu company la rapeasastad ia Bdas too by Mr. J. W. Hawkiaa, r» acatly aaaiatad by Mr. R. B. Mar tic. Tueaa civil ringinoarc an paid salaries by the J. B. Me Crary Co. Tha MaGaiis Co. ii represented in Edawtoo bp Mr.C. A. batoot, loeal superintendent oi oooauoetaon. With UahMr.A G. Haifa of Norfolk, Ta., geamral sapcrfntaodaot of the MoGtnn Co. While tba ~^rptiay ia car rying cm similar work la other towns,—Dana, N. a, sad Nor folk, Ve.. at peasant,—Mr. Both will apwad a Rmt deal of hia turn ’ ia Bdaotoo. All thaw gentUmaa are married anti Edantoa wei comes their families hen. Tha MoGaira Co, ara working abooi 76 men ia Kd salon with the fol low ing cqnipment: 10 pr. learn (6 their owa, 4 bind] 1 Asphalt Plant 8 Concrete Mixers t Bteam Rollers I Big Aato.traeka • 1 Grader. To bum Mh laaohiaoo or mi M attempt at describing than would uau Tory little to ooe who had not aaau than. Tbay repre •eat many thousands of del > an ol iocaatoaat and tha powar of Dm ffradar aspaeially has iltwhad noth attention. The lumaas n atoont of labor, rqaipunat, a* tarial aad ao forth nqairad to do paring «• Making sons of Edaa too * oitisena alt ap aad taka ao tier, aafcaseiaJly thoaa who ham wot aaaa aa.h work doao bahw. Many am aaxioaa to know |m| what thia work la goiag to aoat tha lows Many am aadar tha iaprcaaloa that tha awtlm anal ha* bean dgmmd oat aad that tha aaalract sails lor a Mrtala prtaa par aqaam paid or fool of paalag. Thia paper hea node sorer al a& tampts to fat tha auaat aoat of the pa par tha auai was glean. Bat wa had that wa warn ndiflin. Tha aad ao oaa kaows tha auaat aoat. Tha eoatmetora are paid a Mrtala prka br wmrp diflarart kiad of aroafc thap iad to do. For aianplp, •II grading bspood a certain dsptk la paid tar at w aarh a aabia paid, tha prtaa Japaadlag apoa tha dhtaaM It haa to ha healed. The aoaditloa of the almat saw. am, water walaa aad *o forth la a iaatar atao hi datamMag tha aoat. tp aad the haatp rollara paaa orur forth, which mart be pot in prop er eooditioe before the paving in dona and thane are matter! which cannot be crtimntnd till the work has been completed. Moreover, according to Um Act under which i this is being done, the entire cost I of nil thm work, tndnding storm i drains, engineers' fees, interest on money borrowed till work la com pleted and possibly rtf her coats arc to be added to the actual cost of the paving and the prop erty abetting on the paved streets aaaeaaed one-half the entire ooet. For.thaea reasons the town oottn-J cil has not bees able to let tha people know whet the paving would oast Another factor datar mlning the ooet, which oanoot bo forenoon in the extent to which it will be canted. For example, suppose the dirt district had bean all to be paved. The total coat par square yard would probably be greater for that district thaa if other dirtririu are paved at the name i.iae. SUmild Uic cost ..I paving the second district b* mooli l«as per square yard than for the first, wbeu the whole thing is figat ed oat and averaged, this woold bring down the cost some what oi the first diatriet. All these ere matters whieh cannot be arrived at till the work is door. We regret that it cannot be known and this vary aaoertaisty has rends some people aaeaey aud isolined to aritieiae the oonoeil for not knowing. These matter! had been thrashed out by the eoooeil end were understood by them, bet were sot at all understood by the poblie. That this body will make errors is to be expveted, but this ooenoil in composed partly at least oi aom® ex in® bum soeceaMul sod oon®cientioua basin®*® men of Bdentou and every on® of than ia personally interacted ia how. noch thia paving will ooat aa it la to their paranatal iatereat aa well aa to the iatereat ot tha town which thay aerve to aaa that tha work ia properly done at aa small ooat aa possible aadar present ooaditinns. Tea people ot Bdeotoa should be alow to ciitioise tha coooail for two raaaoua: First, they bad no opposition to see ting the offices whioh thay bold and second the aiaagar salaries thay resolve ate sot commensurate with the ra apoosibutty of thair offices. The last that they wan all re abated after having began the work of paring ia. to aome extent at least, proof of the ooofidcaoe the pabiie hea in thexi and the pabiie aeoti me*: in favor of paring. It ia ■oeh easier to find fealt with the person who blasaa the way than to taka the initiative ia aay move meat We regret that awra of the diaooaaioa of the oowecil and ite work ia sot pobliabed, bat their work is not behind cloned doors sod they have ao daaire to eon anal thair work Wa fast it ia doe tbeee mao to say these things aad w wish to any that wa bars not beau naked by may one to aey thin nor has soak a thing bass aag liested to aa. It is a matter whol ly voluntary on oar part, (or tbs ■saaon that wa believe there ia a mianudarateodlag bat was a the people sod the oooaail aad we Wish to ha abaciotely (air to both aides. Wa ara by ao means a part of the eooaeil aad if wa And that they ara gall>v of nay eat that • bos Id be aa posed wa eball not hesitate to do ao. Wa hw glad to aea the atisfi of JUUotoa being paved. They aeed it sad ws believe ia a law months thin work will havw practically ao op. position. We expeel from time to Urns to havw mors to my on this aebjsat Wa at# glad to aay that the oooetroctiag company ad vmm aa that they ms poablag thin j work aa rapidly ae possible ami that it wmther eoadhioee permit, the mala hoeinem metlim of Mem end King streets will ha amdy for • ana ia shoot §0 day*. 1 ION. FIAHCISIO. WINSTON SPEAKS ( Quite a goodly number of men md women gathered at the court »ouse Tuesday at eleven o’clock » hear the address of Hon. Francis D. Winston, of Windsor. The meeting was called to order E»y the temporary chairman of the Zhowan Chapter of the American Bed Cross, Mr. J 1* Wiggins, Mrs. J. N. Pruden, secretary. Mr. Wiggins gave the history of the Chowan Chapter and its require ments to become i chapter. At least 200 members arc required, the annual dues being at least 11.00. The Chapter had prior to Tuesday 110 members and two Red Cross girls were at the en trance of the Coart House solici tous as to new members. 26 new members were added to the list Tuesday, making a total to date of 136. The temporary chairman then appointed a committee, con sisting ol Mis. L. S. Norman, Messrs, i. N. Piuden and R. O. White to ictire and nominate of Seers of the permanent organisa tion. The following were nomi nated and elected: K. G. White, Chairman. Mrs. J. N. Pruden, Vice-chm. Miss Louise Had ham. Secty., W H. Ward, Treasurer. Executive Committee: Capt. J. L. Wiggins, Hev. W. A- Cade, Sheriff G. W. Goodwin, Mrs. T. C. White, Miss Circe Coble, Mrs. T. E Gardner, Mrs. M. S. Elliott. Meanwhile the audience was entertained by the Rocky Hock band, which effectively rendered “Onward Christian Soldiers’' sod “America.” Alter the transaction of bust Mr. J. N. Pruden introduced tbe speaker. Mr. Winston is always a fluent speaker and his address was pronounced by many as great. He Hist gave something of the history of the Bed Cross organization and bow it originat ed with Florence Knightingale. It was permanently organised in 1884 and the American Bed Cross was organized in 1881. Congress recognized it in 1906 and made it a national organisa tion with the President of the United States as its ex-officio chairman. The speaker discussed the purposes of the organization Showing that it has a mission in peace as well as in war and ren ders telling service in times of earthquakes, floods, hres and ep idemics oi disease, looking to the health of the people. Of course Its greatest mission now is to care for wounded soldiers and relieve suffering in this' present war. Everyone who esn spare s dollar a year should be a member even If It means a little sacrifice. The speaker then discussed the war, reviewing our relations with Germany and her effort to dictate to the United tttates. He de fended the Draft Act, Food Goi trol and Our Entrance into the War at This Time. He declared that America wonld be the coun try to name terms of peace— that America would be spokes man for the other nations—not England, Trance or any of the other powers. The speaker com* minded rapt attention and It was regretted that more people did not hear him TO THE CARHIRG CLUB GIRLO A aew supply at cane have ar» rived. Co dm get them and save •very tomato and beam. Let's get ready for the Fair too. Pick out fear nicest tomatoes, get yoar mm, peaches, soap mistare ready, dao yoar square Jars sod oa my last day at yoar ulab let’s pack dr the Pair. All together now red let’s have thu beat eshibit at he Fair In O lobar. The baeiaeae eeu have given us good pnesu, I ■Pa prevn worthy sad show ear i .ppreeUtiou by doi^ oar beet c. a COBLE MILLER—BAGLEY. Hertford, N. a, Aug. 98 — Hie Baptist church was the scene >f an an usually pretty marriage to-day at 130 o'clock when Him Beulah Baglcy became the bride »l Mr. Ned Is Miller of Washing ton. N. C. The church was prettily decorated for Mm occa sion. a profusion of potted plants sad cut Bowers being used. While the congregation was as sembling the church organiet play ed several selections very softly. Just before the ceremony Mias Louise Williford charmingly sang "U. Pi omlsc Me.” At the ap pointed hour Rev. W. H. Garter, pastor of the church, enured from the from door and proceed ed don e Ike renter tMt Se the altar Following him wetc the ushers who advanced t» the alUr from the aide aisles, ^“heb came the maid-of honor, Mbs Merge I ret Williford, exquisitely gowned in a creation of • point lace and channcuae and carrying an arm bouquet of white assd pink aators followed by the ring bearer, a little nephew of the bride, carry ing the ring on n silver waiter. The bride, gowned in a tailored suit of said-night bine, with hat, giovcs and shoes of grey, and carrying a shower bouquet of bride's roses and UUca-of-the-vnl ley, entered oa the arm of her brother, Mr. Joe Henry Begley, who gave her away, and was met at the attar by the. groom with his best man, Mr. Pool of Wash ington, N. Ob, and were married S> Rev.Mr. Garter. Mr. and Mrs. iller left for a northern bridal toot after which they will be at home in Washington, N. C -Mrs. Miller is the youngest daughter of Mrs. Harriett Bagicy and by ber sweet disposition and lovable ways has won s large number of friends who regret-to aee ber leave. Mr. Miller la well liked by a large circle of friends and pos seises many admirable traits of character. The out-of-town guests were: Mr. and Mrs. i. Frank White of Bdenton, Bee. and Mrs. T. ft Crutchfield sad child red of Oates ville and Mr. Paul of Washing ton, N. C. Hartford Hava. Rev. If r. Jenkias of Rich toad U holding revival services here at the Baptist (hatch. Ur. Charlie Ward is visiting Us mother in Grubb street. We are serry to report little Julia Felton on the sick list. We are glad that little Ireae Woodard is improving. Alter a visit ta relatives at New Heps UUs Mdbst Wnndnwf has retamed tons. Mr. S. la Holmes of Norfolk is spending a few days with hi* family. Mr. sad Mrs. Skinner Britt of Norfolk am guests of fam parents, Mr. sad Mrs. B. F. Bray. The Judeon Memorial Class snd the Y.W.A. of the Hertford Baptist church gave a miscella neous shower at the heme of Mr. •ad Mrs. T. R. Roper last Thun day evening, Aug. 16th, in honor of Mim Beulah Bagley, whose marriage to Mr. N. L. Miller of Washington, N. C; took place Wednesday, Aag. Mhd. The entire lower loor waif thrown op es to the guests and had been artistically decorated, the color •cheme being pink sad* green. As the geests arrived they wen •erred with peach by Mim Julia Obalfc. A feature of the even lag ess a contest In which the prise, i Bridal Wl* Book, was woo by Mim Myrtle Chappell, who grace ally presented It to the gneet of moot. Dainty --f-~ Timiaf ►ere then served after which the lumeroas beantifai and netful Bagley. Those present were Bev and Mrs. W. fcL Garter. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Johnson and son, Charles, Mr and Mrs N. Thatoh Everett, Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Ra per, Mrs. Riddick Chappell, Mia ea Mattie-Macon Norman. Julia Chalk, Ivilla Lay Jen, Blanche Moore. Mary, Ruth and Fannie McMullen, Myrtle Chappell, Susie Morgan, Margaret and Louiac Williford, Ncppi« Goodwin, Lilly Barrow, Maude Howell, Hortenae Hunter and Beulah Haglry, Mes srs. Phillip White, H T. Brough ton, Joe Henry Bag ley. J. P. Perry, L. W Norman and Rev. Mr. Jenkins Mia Annie King of Greenville and Hiss Virginia Daidm have returned to their kom<i after a pleaaat visit to Mi* Jeaaettc Darden. Miss Mary Piper of Chatta nooga, Tcnn., is the guest of Miss Mildred Edwards Mia Lillie Rverette of Drive* is spending sometime with Mrs H. C. Stokes Mr. and Mrs Clinton Morgan of Pittsburg, Pa.,returned home last week after s short stsy here with his parents, Mr. snd Mrs. C W. Morgan. Mrs. Mason Smith of Washing ton, M. C, Is the guest oi Mrs H. C. Sullivan. Mtstes Jesnette Darden and Susie Fields left Wednesday for » week’s stsy at Ocean View. Ms snd Mrs. Charlie Gaither and children are spending s week st Seven Springs. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Moore and son, Murphy, and Mia Lcaic Gregory came home Sunday after • week’s stay in Moncure, N.C. Mia Hattie Mae Moore of Moucucc is visiting her brother, Mr J. a Moore. mra trnest Unttin and child ren of Norfolk are here with reW atives and friends. Mr. Jimmie Bocco of Bdenton was here Tuesday afternoon. Mr. Douglas Garden left Sun day to visit relatives in Virginia. Mias Lesaic Gregory left Tues day for Woodville to visit her cousia, Miss Glennie Gregory. Mesdames F. W. Hobba, C.N. Griffin and W. B Hassell of B denton were the week end guests •f their sister, Mra Chaa John son. Mian Annie Howell of Bnrgess la the guest of her sister, Mra T. N. Gregory, in Grubb street. Mr. Bdward Mann of Norfolk was here Sunday the guest of Mias Margaret Campen. Winfork Nnwa Items Him Mary Jackson ha* return ed home alter a two weeks' stay |trNk Meads la Parmvtlle sad 'QrccavWr. Misaee Mattie Blanchetd and Sarah Sutton spent Baturday sight with their sister, Mr*. Lu cius Blanchard, Jr , ol Hertford. Mrs. W. S. Perry of Bdenton *» the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Twine. Mr. James Corey accompanied Mimes Mary Jackson and Bisic Oorey to service* at Mt Sinai Sunday afternoon. We have organised a B.Y.P.U at Winfork school house. Every body M mvited to come and help as. Mr. and Mrs. Alonsa Riddick and bnby apaat Saturday night and Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. a. W. Biddlek. Mr. James Oorey sad slaters, Mlenee Blair and Lucy, were the fleets of Mis* Mary Jackson Sat urday evening A revival begine at Burgess this week. Mies Bisie Corey le spending e few days tUs week with Miss Mattie Blanchard. Ms sari- Bobbins Blanchard, Sidney and Bernard Hutton at* Mndnd the EY.P.U,, at Burgees Sunday evening. After spending a few days with her aunt. Mrs G E. Twine ol Morgantown, Mrs W. 8. Perry returned here Tuesday. Khe was accompanied back by her cous in*, Misses Ora and Ida Twine. Mrs. Sidney Sutton went to Hertford shopping Monday. Mrs K T. White, Mrs. Hattie Laydcn ol Hertford, Mrs |oc White of Norfolk and Hr. Shel ton While motored here Monday afternoon to see Mrs. Srndcy Su-* ton. Mr. fid W otxi and a party of friends from Durant's Nock mo tored here Thur-duy on his new Push car. Topsy Newt. Misses Cor. and Sallie Eure of Scotland Neck spent last week with their sunt, Mis. G. C. Dar den. Mr. G. C. Darden and family and Misses Cora and Sallie Eure spent Tuesday near Drum Hill with relatives. Misses Cora and Sallie Erue spent Tuesday night with Mrs. A L. Parker. Mr. and Mrs. C. Askew were guests of Mrs. A. L. Parker until bedtime Wednesday night. Miss Rebecca Duke of Hol land spent last week with M iss Selma Harrell. Mr. U. iy Harrell, Misses Sel ma Harrell and Rebecca Duke spent Friday morning in Frank lin shopping. M lanes Selma and Della Har rell entertained a number of their friends Saturday evening in hon or of their guest, Mias Rebecca Duke. Messrs. Otis Byrd and Levis Duke of Holland spent Sunday at the home of Mr. D.S, Hsnrelt. Mias Seims Harrell is spending this week with friends near Hol land. Tola Rewi. Messrs. T. D. Wood and Bruce Savage were here on business Tuesday. Mrs. Elsberry Chappell and three daughters visited Mr*. W. i. Byrum Wednesday evening. Mrs. Martha A. White oi E denton visited relatives and friends in and around Tulu last week A. V. Asbell spent Monday in Edenton on business. Mi s Maggie Bunch visited Mrs R. W Twine Monday evening. Misses Beatrice and Olie Bunch of Corspeakc vi>ited their aunt. Mra. W. J. By rum Wednesday afternoon Mr. and Mrs. O. C Twine vis ited Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Twine Monday night until bedtime. Mlm Bather Hudson is still on the sick list and la under the care of Dr. Spencer. Mr. and Mrs. J. C Evans visit ed Mo Nathan and Miaa Maggie Bunch Sunday evening. Mr and Mrs Humphrey Grif fin sre visiting their daughter near Winfall. Geo. 1 udson waa in Tula Toes day morning on business. W. H. Lane of Chappell Hill waa here Saturday evening. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Byrum and Miaa Etta Arbeit spent Sun day afternoon with Miss Maggie Bunch. Mr and Mra. James Ohappcll and children spent Saturday night and Sunday with Mra i. H. Evans. Established 1887. ODELL BROS. CemalaiioB Merchants Basr Norfolk, Va. MARTIN KELLOGG •tJEEtJET. ■. o. nM IMUMf A Mien nbm ■asea as tow aa any ead somysaise aa tmo4 sa tSeheaS. Mataa gill be gladly fuwlahad stthse to par— er M matt. •