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The Merchants and Street Illumination. Some eighteen months ago the mer chants of Granby and Main Street Norfolk on their own initiative and at their own expense, installed on these two business thoroughfares a system of illumination which makes them, from sunset to midnight, veritable “white ways.” Great steel aches, studdied with rows of incandescent lamps, span the streets at frequent in tervals, all the way from Bute to Main »n Granby and from Granby to Church on Main. The resultants lighting ef fect is the pride of the city and its citizens, the admiration of visitors and the subject of commendatory comment Abroad. That the merchants, in inaugurating this enterprising movement were ac tuated by selfish as well as by civic considerations goes without saying. That they personally profited by the consummation of the scheme is an as sumption equally as logical. But the benefits which they have derived from this brilliant system of illumination are are not comparable to those that have accrued to the city at large. No im provement made in Norfolk in recent years has added half so much to civic attractiveness, and none has advertis ed the city abroad so favorably and so widely. The merchants themselves afford to allow the illumination to be discontinued; their loss would be a loss in dollars and cents only. The city could not so afford; its loss would be a loss in reputation for progressiveness which would m jure it in the eyes of the outside world to an extent not easily to be estimated. No community can take a backward step without falling out of the line of progress, and certain ly for Norfolk to return to the old method of lighting Granby and Main streets would be distinct retrogression. —Norfolk Pilot. The aboye is the way the Norfolk people look at an alluminated city. But the leaders of thought, the leaders of civic improvement differ about this lighting proposition, Mebane has not a solitary street light that sh2 can boast of, nor has popular sentiment in this respect been strong enough to demand that she shall have them, why? Making bold to pressa suggestion upon the women now assembled in Columbia, we remark that in the de partment of health improvement and sanitation the women’s clubs have at this time afield for work that promises richer results, from the utilitarian point of view, than does any other. That “Cleanliness is next to godliness," unlike many another proverb, is true. Cleanliness is the best concrete ex pression of civilization, and for it wo men deserve more credit than men. To keep the interior of the house tidy and the yard in order is the good woman’s natural bent. The careless, slatternly woman is not representative of her sex. The doctors are teaching us that one-third and more of the diseases from which humanity suffers is preventable and that only the cooperation of the people in a community is needed to banish tuberculosis, typhoid, diphtheria and numbers of the common plagues with the sufferings they entail. The house-fly, for example, is the chief of all disease distributors and the ex termination of the house-fly is easily practicable-but only .through community exertions. The careful screening of a single house and the proper treatment of the stable on the premises will not prevent the coming of the flies from the adjoining lot. If the women, though will resolve that jthe premises, which it is their pride to keep clean, shall not be invaded by insect earners of filth that breed and flourish elsewhere, a public sentiment will be aroused that will compel municipal legislation for the abatement of the insidious nuisances from which the community suffers, and it will compel the enforcment of the legislation, too.—Ex. For soreness of the muscles whether induced by violent exercises or injury, Chamberlain’s Liniment is excellent. This linimc>nt is also highly esteemed for the relief it affords in case of rheumatism. Sold by all Dealers. Representative Stanley, of Kentucky, wants Congfress to “thoroughly probe’* the Steel Trust. If “probing” is to be all, time and money devoted to that purpose will be only so much time and money wasted. What is needed in the case of the Steel Trust is to deprive it of the Tariff privileges which enable it to fatten and batten on the consuming public practically at will. If and when Congress does that, no further occasit#n for probing will exist; unless and until that is done, no amount of “probing** by Congress or any other department of the government will avail to] bring the people relief..—Exchange. Now is the time to tret rid of your rheumatism. You will ffnd Chamber lain’s Liniment wonderfully effective. One application will convince you of its merits. Try it. For sale ly all Deal ers. Mrs. Alice Webb Duke Dying; is INow A Pauper Mrs. Alice Webb Duke, former wife of Brodie L. Duke, the multimillionaire tobacco king, and six years ago mis tress of a fortune of nearly $2,000,000 is dying a pauper in the Illinois State hospital for the insane at Kankakee. Friendless, forgotten by those upon whom she squandered of dollars in the days of her affluence, Mrs. Duke lies waiting for tee summons that will end her spectacular career. MORROW-BASON & GREEN, (Incorporated) We wish to call your attention to the fact that each week new hats are re received. We are now ready to fit the littlejboys with their new hats. Come and see what the special bar gains are for Saturday. Morrow-Bason & Green (incorporated) Burlington, - - - North Carolina. T WE HAVE ’EMI HE impression you make is governed a great deal by the corset you v^ear. No maker of fine gowns would ever attempt to give you a stylish appearance un less you wore the right corsets. Kabo Corsets give your dressmaker the best figure to work over and the results show it. Kabo Corsets are up-to-date in style and are comfortable. We carry a full line of them. T Prices $5 to Copyrifht 1909 Kabo Corset Ca Kabo Style 6»0. is an extremely long, close fittine corset with medium bifh bust; is well reinforced at waist line where the greatest strain comes to a corset; made of batiste; 12^-inch front clasp; supporters front and sides; white ob1X( Sizes 18 to 30. $1.00. Kabo Corsets are guaranteed not to rust nor break. H. E. WILKINSON CO. THE STORE OF QUALITY’ Just Received A FULL STOCK OF NEW CHOP OF GARDEN SEEDS The freshest and most reliable sold in packages or in bulks. Make out your memorandum and come to see us, and let us fill it from such reliable Seed growers as D. M. Ferry and Co., and T. W. Wood, and son. Don^t forget it. Mebane Drug Co. F. L. WHITE, Manager, Mebane, N. C. IF WE ONLY BOUGHT ONE PIANO Oil 0H6AN from a factory—they would have to make a g^ood profit on THAT ONE, but we buy hun- d reds of ORGANS &PIAN0S ,the different factories know this’ and they send men to work for our trade. Each ex plains his make, quotes us his LOWEST prices on LARGE lots *not one* and when we DO BUY—we can sell you one or^ran as cheap as the factor usually sells one, and still gst a fair profit. But the Prices is not all—“cheap*' organs get out of fix—and then they be come dear” the BEST organs sometimes have accidents— and when you buy from us-WE GO TO YOUR HOME and FIX THEM FREE. Organs bran new $45, up—Pianos $175,00 to $950. Ellis Machine & Music Co. Burlington, N. C Th« Rooster Not tho Only You all laugh at the rooster lor imagining the sun rist^s only with his permJsslon and upon b*:jjg announced by hitn. How giuch (llCferen*^^ a?e you? Gan you conceive or a world without you In it?—Lawrence (Mo.) Journal. Skillful pilots gain their reputation ffeom stomu andl tomt>eBtB.—EpkdrtWt Wanted. First class cabinet maker, none other need apply, good position to right man apply W. O. Gottevals, Co. operating the Greensboro Furniture Factory, apply For sale a gentle farm mare, to. S. L. Nelson, Rfd. 2 - - Mebane N.C. COME IN & LET US snow That we have the most complete line of Spring Dress Goods and Furnishings TO BE FOUND IN THE CITY, we have never sliown a more complete line of Spring And Summer Goods and you will find our prices as low as the lowest, quality of goods being considered. HOSIERY Remember our store is Headquarters for Hosiery. Just received a shipment of something special in Men's and Ladies hose for Friday and Saturday's trade. ^ 1 lot of ladies pure thread silk hose 75c to $1, a pair—Big lot of men’s pure silk hose only 50c. pr—25 dozen pr. men's Silk Lisle hose, linen heel and toe 25c—15 dozen pr. ladies extra thin Lisle Hose 25c. MILLINERY DEPARTMENT Ladies you should not fail to visit this department, for here you will find as pretty a line of ready trimmed hats, as can be found in any of the near-by towns or cities. Men’s Furnishings In this department you will find everything complete. Here we are showing the most up-to-date line of shirts, collars, ties, hats etc. in fact here you will find ev^ything for the nobbiest dresser. Lis ten, Don’t fail to look over our athletic underwear, before furnishing your summer wardrobe. GROCERIES. In this department you can supply your wants, with something good to eat, everything fresh and nice—Big supply of feedstuff for the farmers’ needs--And remember we at all times pay the highest market price for country produce. HOLMES-WARREN, COMPANY, Mebane, N. C. NEW SHOES! We have just received the shipment of Ladies Slippers that was promised to us about April 10, and about which we have disapointed some of our customers. They are here now, and include Blackand Brown Velvets, White, Blue and Black Satins, Dull Kid, Pat. and White Canvas Pumps. The Most Up-to-Date Dress Slippers That Can Be Had! Perry-Horton Co. ONE PRICE SHOERS 117 W. Main St. Durham; N. C. N. S. CARDWELL BURUaVGTQX. 1 have just unloaded a car of the Light running Walter A. Wood Steel Mowers, New featuress not found on the Trust Mowers. All Steel Self Dump Hay Rakes, 50 or 60 the Spike Harrows many im provements not found on other makes of Harrows. — It will pay you to look over these goods before signing the *‘Peddlers'' orders.—(4) Cars Greensboro & Columbia best grade buggies must be sold as now needing cash. Big stock light sifrries & carriages, best Riding or walking Cultivators. Come see my big stock and prices. It will pay you to drive 30 or 40 miles to trade with me.—Why pay $75 for top buggies when >ou can get as good for $55. Gome Quick Before Stocic Is Picked Over. N. S. CABtnWELL, Phone 183. BURLINGTON. The Always busy Store. QUEEN QUALITY SHOES WeVe just received our new ‘‘QUEEN QUALITY” styles for Spring and they’ re beauties. We did not believe such footwear possible at the price. The mak ers have outdone themselves. Smart, snappy styles with plenty of comfort and service—just what you have been looking for. You'll buy here eventually Why not to-day? J. M. Hendrix And Co. Greensboro, N.C. CAPITAL STOCK $30,000.00. One of the best equipped schools in the South. THE LARGEST, the strontrest faculty MORE GRADUATES IN POSITIONS than all othe sch^ fai tbe.Stete, BOOKKEEPING, SHORTHAND, and ENGLISH. Write for Handsome Catalos^e. Address. KING’S BUSINESS COLLEGE, Raleigh N. C. Charlotte N. C. LOOKING FOR LUMBER of the right kink? The boards, joists, strips, etc., that will cut up without waste, ^at will not shrink and warp your building or other job? Theayou need not seek farther. Come right here and get what you want whether it be just a little or a whole lot. ^ NELSON-GOOPEI LUMBER mnXi. Mebane, N. C. We Must Sell A lot of Diy Goods just received at any old price, at and below cost. FOR FRESH GROCERIES See us we keep the goods, and the prices right. Will pay highest prices for chick ens, eggs and butter Yours to please, , ■ . zj:., ■=• Church Grocery Company^ Mebane, JN. C. Phone 31
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