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T?-TV TTT)T . fi rts -TTVi TTx irjx VOL. XXII WARRENTON, N. C, FRIDAY, JANUARY 19, 1917 NO. 41 $1.50 A YEAR A WEEKLY NEWSPAPER DEVOTED TO THE INTERESTS OF WARRENTON AND WARREN COUNTY 5. A COPY ' - Vs. 1 OLD TIMES IN WARREN By T. J. TAYLOR, D. D. A POEM AND OTHER THINGS How Little We Know. kT0w little we know of each other! We pass through the journey of life, With its struggles, its fears and temp tation, Its heartbreaking cares and strife! We can only see things on th surface, For few people glory in sin, And an unruffied face is no index To the tumult which rages within. tow little we know of each other! The man who to-day passes by, Blessed with fortune and honor and titles And holding his proud "head on high, Uay carry a dread secret with him - Which makes his bosom a hell, Ad he, sooner or Inter, a felon, May writhe in the prisoners cell. How little we know of each other! That woman of fashion who sneers At the poor girl betrayed and abandon ed, And left to her sigha and tears, May. jre the sun ri.- es tomorrow, Have the mask rudely torn from her face, ; Ajd sink from the height of her gs ry To sink to the dark shades of shame ard disgrace. lbw little we know of. each other! Of urseh es t o Irttie we know! We are all weak when under tempta tion, All subject to error and woe. Tin let blessed charity rule us, Let us put away enry and spite Ffcr the skeleton grim in our closet May some day be brought to light. AotaoT Unknowa. 'O P. SBELLt Sr. During- many ma y years. Cflpti P. Shell was one of the well-known men of this community. He had aanv warm friends anl was sineerely tttacbed to the people among whom he i'ved. Capt. Shell was a native of Halifax county. He was boxa anH renred ir tie neighborhood of Brinkleyville. Raving been deprived of his father i early childhood, his training developed upon his mother, but she was fully equal to the ardous task, and trained kim up in correct habits of sobriety, industry, and honesty and the habits f life formed in his youth distinguish j ed him "in manhood and age." I Capt. Shell inherited from his moth- : er the strong and striking character ises that made him a marked man through life. His mother was an Alston. She was reared at Gretna Green in Halifax County, one of the id time Alston homes, bhe was a crnan of many rare accomplishments and throughout her long life (she tied in her 93rd year) was a striking figure in, her neighborhood, and she strongly impressed herself upon her family. A few months before her death she engaged in embroidering a handsome- quilt which she designed for her son, Capt. Shell. Each square contained a quotation from a classic author, the quilt was bordered by a beautiful em broidered design and the squares were separated with delicate embroidery. She did this large and delicate piece f work without the use 'of spectacle . Capt. Shell was trained in business y a gentleman of the old school for diom he worked in his youth. Under the training of this man he acquired promptness and accuracy for which be was distinguished during his life. I have heard him say that the gentle Kan from whom he received his train ing would not permit him in addition to go ever a column of figures more than once, insisting that it was not accessary to accuracy. Capt. Shell came to Warrenton sometime previous to the breaking out f war between the States. I do not JllOW m what business he engagua "hen he first came here. At one time ke nd aftfirwne wv fr-nrv, Warrenton to Warren Plains. While engaged in this business he became acquainted with a great many people hom he met as passengers on his ack. Mr. Shell was doubtless and JW time whig; for he named his hack, Henry Clay." 1 think that for & time he served country m the Confederate Army Perhaps the best service rendered "f mm no a manufacturer of salt. 3flEasiv and n issn wo 'eaci ' in furnishing it rendered his country a real service. Capt. Shell possed considerable musical talent. This he must have in herited from his mother; for his half brother, Rev. A. G. Wilcox and his half sister, the late Mrs. Joe John Allen, like him, were, by nature, mu- scians. Mr. Shell was not favorable to the building of the Warrenton Railroad, probably because he thought it would ruin his hack" business. It did ruin his hack business, but it gave him a better job as general manager of the Railroad, depot agent and conductor on the train; and until he became too old and infirm to discharge the duties required of him hecontributed largely to the success of the Warrenton Rail road. A sketch of Capt. Shell would be in complete that did not refer to his tai ent as a writer of verses. He used to say that his poems -were not studied but something would say "write, Shell. . . . , . -j , write." at once he would besrin with out knowning what he was going to write, and a poem would be the result. Whatever may be said with reference to Shell's poetry this ought not to ue left out. His verses were absolutely free from any immoral taint, and breed lofty and pure sentiment. Al though not a professional Christian, the purest and loftiest religious ideals often characterized his poems. In closing this sketch it may not be amiss to introduce a efw of Capt. amiss to introduce a few of Capt. 'WATCH' St. Mark IS 37. 1. Watch when the cares of life begin, Tis then the soul is made to sin, When childhool's happy day is past. And youth begins it3 lively task. 2. Watch when gay and festive youth, Is full of life and blind to truth, : When evil with its wicked ways, Is chasing good throughout the days. , S."7alch aftd pray ttiat Gbd may give Us faith and hope while here we live Impress our minds He is the plan, To lead us to the promised land. 4. Watch when manhood's cares are high, Pray that our Maker may keep nigh, To guard us in our heavenly line, And all our ways to him incline. 5. Watch when manhood runs a while, And Satan by his cunning smile, Has caught us within his snare. Devoid of Christ and fervent prayer. 6. Watch when middle life arrives, And Satan has his plans contrived fTo make poor wicked man despair, Of reaching Heaven and all that's fair. 7. Watch when life begins to fade, To him who rules and reigns above, And fills his heart with heavenly love. And man has not that homage paid, 8. Watch for now old age is here, 'Tis weak to hope, tis late to fear; But Christ may then your prayers receive, And all your guilt and sin relieve. v 9. Watch for death is now at hand, Prayer is heard from every land; Imploring Christ his wrath to hold, And pass us in the Heavenly fold.. 10. Watch when nearing heavenly sight, , The soul will bask in pure delight, To meet our Lord and all his host, (Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. 11. Watchjl when heaven has been ob tained, Where Christ and his angels reign, To live with him and be at rest, . "World without" the soul is blessed. O. P. SHELL. Warrenton, N. C. August 13th, 1877. After Capt. Shell on account of the infirmities of age retired from the Railroad, he moved to Dunn, where after a short time, he passed into the srreat Beyond. His widow and several children are still living and there are many people who nave a Kinaung ox think about this gentleman wnom they once knew so well. For many years he was one of my most devoted friend;j and I sincerely cherish his memoiy. , Capt. Shell also had a keen sense of humor, as is shown by the follow ing incident embalmed in a verse. A lady living near the line of the Warrenton Eaflroad had a hog killed by the trXa ei wrote to Cpt. SheU KILIAN-HECHT Happy Young Couple Honey Mooning in the North. (Special Correspondent to The War ren Record.) 1 St. Paul's Lutheran Church was the scene of a beautiful marriage on Wed nesday evening January 3rd, when Miss Matilda D. Kilian, the charming daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard M. Kilian, became the bride of Mr. Ru dolph R. Heicht The ceremony, which was witnessed by a large number of friends and relatives, was performed hy Rev. Carl Lauterback. The simple church decorations were in pink and green, carnations and ferns being used. Mrs. Zebulon Y. Cheatham, of Oxford, N. C, rendered i several organ solos and plaved the wedding march. Thegroomsmen were, Messrs. Paul , . ,, ,. - .. . ; and Carl Hecht. They wore suits of navy blue. The bridesmaids were, Misses Elizabeth Kilian, Clara Meeder Margaret Seaman and Clara Hecht; all wearing white and pink, and carry ing pink carnations. ' Misses Pauline Meeder and Margaret Kilian, as flow er girls, wore white lingerie dresses with pink sashes, making a charming picture. The bride entered the church with her father. She wore a gown of duchess satin with pearl trimmings, and a bridal veil caught with orange blossoms. Her boquet was bride's roses, lillies of the valley and fern.. The groom entered with his brother, Mr. E. G. Hecht, of Henderson, join ing the bride at the altar. The vows were taken under an arch covered with cedar, and dotted with candles, in the centre of which hung a large white bell. Immediately after the ceremony a reception, at which relatives and friends were present, was held at the home of the bride's parents. After the reception the young couple left for a bridal tour to Washington,. D."C.t and other northern cities. ' v : Mrs. vvIIech,t. is a beautif ul and - ac-' cornpli shfcii youngwomanr i-Mr; Hecht is a prosperous farmer widely known. The bridal presents were numerous and useful. demanding ten dollars in payment for her hog. . . Capt. Shell converted her note into verse and answered it in the same measure, as you will see below. My razor-back strolled down your, rail road track a week ago to-day, - Your 99 came down the line and snuf fled his light away. You can't blame me the hog you see slipped through the cattle gate, Simply pin a check of ten this debt liquidate. Very Truly, Jfr ; Something says write Shall write. My 99 came through t::o line and kill ed your hog we Lncw When razor-backs get cn Rail Road tracks they often come to woe, Therefore my friend I cannot send the check for which you pine, Simply bury the dead, place over his head "here lies a foolish swine," Respectfully, O. P. SHELL. OINE ITEMS. At this writing we are having rain and sleet. Mrs. J. P. Horton and Mr. T J. Duke returned a few days ago from visit to Mr. J. H. Horton, relatives of the former in Baskerville, Va. Mr. D. W. Harton is on the sick list this week. Mr. T. J. Duke visited on the pike Saturday night and Sunday. Mr. Charlie Vaughan and Miss Neata Paschall, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Paschall near Norlina, was i rited in marriage last Sunday, at Norlina, Mr. J. C. Hardy Officiating. Nearly all the wells in the neigh borhood have dried up, and the well diggers are busy digging them deeper. "BLUE BELL." ANNOUNCEMENT I have sold my stock of goods in Warren Plains to J. F. Frazier, and thereby retire from the mercantile business in said place. Thanking the public for their very liberal patronage in the past. J. H. Frazier has charge of bo ks and collections, and those indebted will please eall and see hira at my old stand, Yours truly, j J. B. FBAZHSB, Werren Plains, JJ. C. JUDGE KEER WINS - PRAISE Declared to Be Impartial in His Charges at First Sitting Here. Members of the Durham Bar asso ciation and many other people who attended the first week of superior ocurt held in Durham county's new court house were high in their prai&e Saturday of Judge John H. Kerr of Warrenton, - Warren-co., who made his first appearance in Durham. Courteous, to every person coming within the court Judge Kerr early in the week won a place in the hearts of local people -and by Saturday had be come Very popular in court circles. -Throughout the week the young jurist," who--With -'Judge Albert Cox, of Raleigh, and W. P. Stacy, of States ville, composed the youngest trio of judges in the state, has been put to the test and according to members of the barr many of whom have years of experience, has. not been found want ing.. ' v-; In his charge in important cases Judge Kerr,' it is declared, has been impartial. He has made decisive re plies in all questions of law ana ha succeeded, in impressing the court ob servers with the fact that he is a deep thinker, besides being a man of great court experience and intergrity. Judge . Kerr has been a practing attorney i-f or 21 years, is a graduate of both the academic and law depart ment of fWaweForest college, solici tor in -the second" and third districts for a 'tqtal of 11 years. He resigned the soHciiorship to become judge after defeating Judge Francis P. Winston in the -primary. Judge Winston had been, appointed to succeed the late Judge' Peebles. Judge Kerr was elect ed in November, 1916, and although on the henchfor a few months has already become so well accustomed to the duties of a jurist as to handle himself on the bench with the ease of a veeran - judge. .' ' : ; - Durham Sun." FOR TOE LITTLE ONES Warren Chapter, No. 85, 0. E. S. Gives Christmas Tree to The Babies and Make Them Happy. : Warren. Chapter, No. 85, O. E. S. ?nd other friends of Warrenton, made he tots of the Baby Cottage supreme ly happy Thursday night, December ?oth, by giving them a Christmas tree loaded down with all sorts of nice things dear to the hearts of babies. Wa.-ren Chapter has long been pre paring this de'igtfrl Santa Clans en terprise, and Tuesday, about noon, ce- en cars, carrying all of its mem bers and 13 friends who do not belong to the order, left Warrenton for Ox- i ford, arriving here in the afternoon. j7he wreather being fine, the party had a throughly enjoyable trip which was (made without accident or anything to mar their pleasure. These were the 'ciRcers who constituted the party: Mrs. R. J. Jones, District Deputy (Grand Matron third O. E. S. district; j.Miss Sue Burroughs, -Worthy Matron; Mrs. H. F. Jones, Past Matron; Miss Mary . Harris, . Conductress ; . Miss Mary R. Burroughs, Associate Con ductress; R. O. Rodwell, Secretary; Miss Willie Macon, Treasurer; Miss Sara Macon, Ruth; Miss Alice Rod well, Esther; Miss Emma Hall, Martha; Miss Mary Louise Allen, Electa; Miss Lillie Belle Dameron, Organist, J. Ed ward Allen, Grand Patron of North Carolina, Worshipful Patron of War ren Chaper, and D. D. G. M. of Masons; H. A. Macon, Marshal. - The friends who, though not mem bers of the chapter, came with them and participated in Ihe Christmas tree festivities, were: Mr. and Mrs. Milton McGuire; Mrs. C. E. Jackson; Mr. J. A. Dameron, Jr.; Prof. J. R. Rodwell, Jr.; of Baltimore, Md.; Mr. G. D. Col lier, of North Dakota; Mrs. L. N. Tar water; Mr. J. M. Burroughs; Mr. W. M. Gardner; Mr. John Harris; Mr. A. D. Harries, Jr.; Mr. W. H. Burroughs. The committee in charge was com poad of: Mis. Mar R. Burroughs, Chairman; Miss Willie Macon, Mr. H. A. Macon. Mrs. Howard F. Jones, Dr. 7 W. K. Barham. . The Christmas tree was set up on the rostrum in the chapel and all of the babies were brought up from the Cottage about seven-thirty o'clock full of expectancy and as happy as they could be. As old Santa had been up late o 'nights for weeks and found it impossible to put-in personal appear ance, he delegated his functions to Mr. H. A. Maeon, who, for all the world, resembled the beloved' old gentleman so .closely that, if he and old Santa bad been put in a has and poured out, you couldn't possibly have told which I was which. The little folks were' ful kindness to them, his whiskers, red habiliments, furry trimmings, etc., they could hardly contain themselves, raid clearly showed in their happy faces the pleasure being given to thi-m. To the energy and interest in the institution of the chairma". Pref. J. Inward Allen, must be attrit-.tii.pd a lnrff share of the success of the oc casion. He had raised about sixty dollars with which to carry out the plans of the Warren Chapter. Sen friends also voluntary m?.ue donations to the Christmas tree for the Baby Cottage. - One lady who heard part of the conversation in reference to the occasion, called Brother Allen to the telephone and insisted on sending a contribution to help bring joy into ke lives of our little ones. The nbn resident members of the Warren i Chapter were liberal contributors to the fund, Bro. J. Bailey Owen, of Hen derson, one of the members of the Board of Directors of the institution, Hxr;ng iive dollars. After the ceremony of giving the children their presents, another ex ceedingly interesting ceremony took place. In the name of Warren Chap r, Bro. J. Edward Allen, in fitting words and manner, presented Super intendent Brown a handsome jewel, one side of which bears the emblem .of Knights Templar and the other that of the Order Eastern Star." It is a very, handsome token and Superin tendent Brown i3 wearing it with a good deal of pride and pleasure. Warren Chapter is one of the most active Star chapters, in the State, and that is saying a great deal. It is a potent f orco in its community, alwa& having some worthy object under way, This is not the first time that - the Chapter has interested itself in mak ing our little folks happy through a Christmas Ireo, for it is simply a rep etition of what they did last year. That so many members could raise such, a splendid sum and take pleasure in coming in such numbers on a long tripsri'd rcaemei-ili4naidiej outside friends to come with them to give pleasure to others, testifies in no unce"tain man er that Warren Chapter is a blessing to its members and to the community in which they live The membership of the chapter totals 45, of which 35 are resident. The Grand Chapter order of the Eastern Star meets this June in Wa r-.nton and has arranged to spend one d?y here at the Orp janage as parr, of the annual communication. It will be a great pleasure to welcome that tplendid body. We are looking for ward to its visit. Orphan's Friend and Masonic Journal. PUBLIC HEALTH AND WHISKEY A public health department that does not hesitate to recognize in intem perance one of the evils it shouldl ccr. V- t 1:; that of New York City un da: the ;; ecerit administration. The dep.-.? iment has placed in 800 moving picture theaters this lantern slide: "The intemperate use of alcohol is filling our hospitals, asylums, poor houses, jails and cemeteries. These facts are vouched for by the depart ment of health, city of New York." The department of health in every city and town in the United States should have the courage and the in spiration to do the same way. In temperance is not health; widespread intemperance is not public health. Per haps the most effective bit of "anti booze" propaganda now in use is the lantern slide or streetplacard reading: Ty Cobb says: 'No, I don't drink. It dims my batting eye." Springfield i Republican. ARCOLA ITEMS Mr. Daniel Capps has accepted a position with his brother, Mr. R. L. Capps, for the year. Mr. Weldon Davis was a business visitor to Warrenton Saturday. Mr. T. S. Tharrington is suffering from two carbuncles. Dr. Palmer, of Hollister, is attending him. There will be service at Bethlehem We hope a large number will be pres ent to hear Rev. Mr. Self. . Make an extra effort to be on time for Sunday School before the hour for preaching. A cordial invitation is extended to all to attend the Young People's Mis sionary meeting Sunday afternoon at three o'clock. Mrs. Lewis Shearin is rapidly im proving from a horse's bite some time ago. Mr. Claude Coleman spent & . few days recently with people in Nash County. sol WAT) l EM TI7 A PlWT) Q I f T7T7T Hold First Regular Meeting For Year 1917. The first regular Meeting of Warren County teachers of year 1917 was held in Warrenton on Saturday Jan. 13. Supt. Jones being absent on account of sickness, Pref J. L. Duncan presided. It was moved and seconded that the teachers Association be re organized. The i cKewing were elected. Pref. W. II. Fleming, of Norlina, President; Prof. R. W. Holmes, of Vaughan, Vive-President; Miss Mary Chauncey, of Warrenton, Secty-Treas. Prof. Fleming took charge and proceeded with the busi ness. A motion was i order that the president appoint a program Commit tee for the year. Hiss Lucy Byers, of Macon, Miss Mary Robinson, of Oine, and Miss Watford, of Wist, were appointed. It was then movasi and carried that the date of the meet ing be changed from the Second Sat urday to the first Saturday of eadt . month. The Preside then request that the program fonunittee meet al ter adjournment, als that the min utes be published la the Warrcar Record and the Nortiaa Headlight. Prof Duncan, the j'&iring Pres., ex pressed to the association the pleasoili it afforded him in working with thest during the past ySa, and wishcj greater things during the comie. year. It was suggested that hereaftsJ'. the meetings be called promptly Qt eleven o'clock in ortler that the pro gram be properly carried out. It was then moved and carried that the Association be devided into thrc division as here-to-fore High School Grammar Grades, and Primary Depi. A leader in each division. Due to the inclement weather only thirty-three teachers were present. As there was no further business motion for adjournment was in order, and the Association adjourned to meit ipnst-atur3rin.i1feruary,...... ,...v . , (Miss) MARY E. CHAUNCEY, Secty-Treas. PROGRAM 11:00 Song Scripture Prayer Song : Business Session Reading Miss Helen House Talk by President Song Adjournment to Departments Miss ChaunceyLeader of Prim. Dpt. Miss Byers Leader ' of Grammar Grade. Mr. Holmes Leader of High School. Adjournment of Depaprtments to g eral assembly for final adjournment. Program Committee: Miss Mary Robinson, Miss Lucy Byers Miss Eva Watford. ROBERT EDWARD LEE Born January 19th, 1807 When the future historian shall come to survey the character of Lee, he will find it rising like a huge moun tain above the undulating plain of hu manity, and he must lift his eyes higli toward Heaven to catch it summit. He possessed every virtue of other great commanders without their vicj. He was a foe without hate; a frienS without treachery; a soldier without cruelty; a victor without oppression; and a victim without murmuring. Ha jwas a public offieer without vices; a private citizen witnout wrong; a neiga or without reproach; a Christiao witnout hypocrisy, and a man without guile. He was a Caesar without hi ambition; Frederick, without his tyr anny; Napoleon, without his selfish ness; and Washington, without his r ward. He was 'obedient to authority as a servant, and royal in authority as a true king. He was gentle as a woman in life; modest and pure as a virg! in thought; watchful as a Roman ves tal in duty; submissive to law as a So rates, and grand in battle as AchillUa! Benjamin H. Hill. Judged by His Actions "What do you say to Mr. Twobblt when he lingers in town after oe hours ? " asked Mrs. Dubwaite. "Oh," replied Mrs. Twobble, "thai depends on what he lingers for. It Mr. Twobble is exceedingly gay yrrhfru he comes in and addresses me as ci girl," I deliver a short lecture on tlVe. evils of intemperance.tt Enfield Progress. !