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STIjc fcmitfjfirlii 11 era lb. prick om dollar per teab. "TRUE TO 01 B8ILV18, OUR COUNTRY AND OUR GOD." single copies five cent . VOL. 25. SMITHFIELD. N. C.. FRIDAY. JUNE 1. 190(1. NO. m. TURLINGTON GRADED SCHOOL. .An Interesting Review ofthefllusl slcale Concert and Graduat ing Exercises by a Friend of the School On Friday evening Mies Glas gow gave her final musicale to a large and apreciative audience. To the cultivated ear the occas ion was one of rare charm ana interest, charming, because of the skillful rendition of the well selected program; interesting, because of the married advance ment made by each pupil during the past year. The exercises opened with a duet, "With Mind and Tide March,"?Hewit?by Misses Er ma Stevens and May Moore. Although quite youthful they ac quitted themselves with credit. Miss Bessie Coats played very sweetly, "La Fontaine"?Cohm ?Miss Coats has studied music only a short while and her prog, ress has been unusual. The piano duet, "Troifl Marches Militaires"?Op. 51, Schubert? by Misses McCullers and Hudson was a fine success, Misses Mo Cullers and Hudson being the most advanced pupils ol the class. Miss Anna Underwood played "Old Oaken Bucket"?Op. 77, Ryder?with much grace and expression. In rendering Op. Ill, by Raff, Mr. T. A. Hudson almost surpassed himself. Miss Mary McCullers delighted the audience with the beautiful piano flnln "RornRnflo"?( In .^7 ('hnn wvauj wtuuuuv ' p. <-> I | V/UW p" in. Mies McCullere ie gifted with I a rare talent for music which is evident in her every touch. Under the masterful strokes of Miss Mattie Hudson, the piano solo, "Valse Brilliante,"?Op. 34, Chopin?was grand while the duet, "Qvi Vive, Grand Galop de Concert,"?Op. 12, Ganz?by Misses McCullers and Morgan charmed the entire audience. The medal offered for the most advancement made during the year was won by Miss Mary Mc Cullers. Those who received prizes for being present at every recitation were: Misses Mattie) Hudson, Dora Barbour, Isabel) Rose and Lalla liookh Stephen son. Those who deserved special mention were Misses Mattie Hud son apd Bessie Coats. It was learned with deep re gret that Miss Annie Glasgow would not return next fall Since) her stay in Smithfield she has built up a large class and won many friends who are much grieved to give her up. However, the patrons are to be congratu lated upon the fact that Miss Eula Hood will take charge of the music department during the coming year. Miss Hood is just from Peace Institute where she graduated in music with honor. WEDNESDAY EVENING. \\ ednesday evening the con tests in recitation and declama tion took place. The contes-1 tants numbtred fourteen, ten young ladies and four young men. The weat her was good and an unusually large audience as sembled in the auditorium. "The Sioux Chief's Daughter," by Mies Dora Harbour, was the first recitation. Miss Barbour portrayed in clear tones and fit ting gestures the true nature of an Indian in love as well as in re venge. Mr. Elmer -I Wellous, the first decl.timer, spoke on "One Cen tury's Achievements." Mr. Wel lons' speech, showed much his torical insight aud the audience was iudeed agreeably surprised a1 his ability asayouDgs;eaker. 'The Whistling Regiment," was admirably recited by Miss Dora Coats. "Flying Jim's Last," so pathe tic and suggestive, was recited by Miss Gladys Barbour. Miss Ruth Sanders recited one of the most entertaining pieces of the evening, "The Old Actor's Story." Miss Sanders never spoke to a better advantage. She was indeed at her best and held the attention of the entire audience from beginning to end. "The Negro I'arty," by Miss Eloise Martin, brought forth much laughter and applause. Though using negro dialect Miss ! Martin spoke so that every word could be distinctly understood. | Perfectly natural, thoroughly unconscious of self, wrapped iu the humor and thought of her speech, Miss Martin captivated her hearers. Mr. Charles ,1 Thomas spoke upon the "Mission of the Anglo Saxon." He spoke with ease and force aud reflected credit upon himself "The Roman Sentinel," by Miss May Moore was exception ally good. Miss Moore showed remarkable ability for one so young. She spoke as one hav ing mastered the situation and made the audience see aud feel as she did. "Tribute to Washington," was indeed creditably delivered by Mr. Willard B. Johnson. Mr. Lee F. Turlington deliver ed his declamation, "Race Des tiny," admirably. He spoke as one thoroughly interested in his subject. Earnest, forceful, self posessed, he proved himself a tearless speaker. Miss Bertie Lee Suttle recited, "A Plantation Witch," in a very bright and interesting way. Miss Bessie Coats in her clear, distinct voice recited, "How He Saved St. Michaels." "Little Bobbie Shaftoe," so full of humor and pathos, was recited by Miss Cillias Gordon. Miss Mary Booker crowned the evening with success when she recited so beautifully, "Prince Eric's Christmaid." Her every action was grace itself and so vivia ana realistic were ner speech and manner that the at tention of every one present was riveted upon her and at theclose of her speech she was greeted with hearty applause. iNliss Mary Wellons was unable to recite on account of sickness. The medal for best recitation was awarded to Miss EloiseMar tin and for best declamation to Mr. Lee F. Turlington GRADUATING EXERCISES. The exercises of the graduat ing class and the delivery of the annual address by Mr. E. D. Broadhurst took place Thurs day evening. While Miss Crecy Morgan ren dered, ''The lied Cross March," the graduating class, preceded by Chief Marshal Reuben M. My att with Mr. E. D. Broadhurst, Prof. Ira T. Turlington, Rev. J. H. Shore and Prof. R. A Merritt marched up the stairway, down the aisle and formed a semi-circle upon the stage. There the large class composed of nine young ladies and three young men, presented a most interest ing sight. To the close observer much was depicted in their faces. Joy, ambition and hope were there, joy for the present triumph, ambition and hope for thefuture. Rev. J. H. Shore opened the exercises with prayer. Mr. Leon (iladstone Stevens, president of the class, then took charge of the exercises and delivered the address of welcome which was i* 11 _ . ? . > uiguiy appreciates Miss Martha Amelia Hudson, historian of class, was intro duced. In a most graceful way Miss Hudson proceeded to give the history of the class dating from the year 1902. Her paper was excellent, being well written and filled with wit and original ity. Mr. Steveus next introduced Miss Bessie Coats, prophetess of class. Miss Coats handled her subject with marked ability. Her paper not only showed her to be a young person of vivid imagi nation but also a lover of hu mor. From start to finish she kept the audience iu laughter at her witty prophecies which re vealed the future of each and every member of the class. It was very much regretted that Mr. Lee F. Turlington on account of sickness, was unable to deliver his oration on Benja min Franklin. The work of double-tracking the Southern Railway between Salisbury and Spencer is bdng pushed, about 1,000 laborers be ing employed. It is expected that the work will be completed by January 1st, at a cost of $1,000,000. I KENLY NOTES. The measles is still racing in town. D. B. Sasser spent today in W ilsou on business. Mr. R T. Fulghum is spending a few days with friends. Mr. and Mrs. / V. Snipes are visiting friends in our town. Mr. Sana Griffin, of Nashville, was seen on our streets Tuesday. Mr. J. R. Sauls left for some parts in Georgia on legal busi ness. Dr. J. C. Grady left Monday for Charlotte to attend the medi cal association. Our townsman, Mr. C. W. Ed gerton, left for Raleigh yesterday on legal business. Miss Eva Dardenwill be absent for several days visiting her sis ter, Mrs. J. C. Adams. Mr. S. S. Earle is the father of' a bouncing baby boy, and we see very little of him of late. Mrs. J. K. Sauls and Mrs. J. G. High spent Wednesday in Wilson visiting friends and relatives. Miss Lois Hollo well, of Smith field is spending a few days with her sister Mrs. .1. W. Darden. Messrs. Fred Richardson and Lonnie High left Monday to visit Mr. Richardson's family for a few days. JV1188 AnnieStrickland, formerly | of Louisburg who has been con-1 ducting school at Lucama is in our midst. ' i Our Methodist Church South, is being remodeled and repainted and when completed will be of modern type. Miss Jannie Bell after spending a few days with the Misses Dar den will leave for her home in j Dunn tomorrow. Miss Myette Grady after spend- j ing several days left for a point j near Asheville where she will \ conduct a school. Miss Lillian Avers our talented music teacher has taken her de parture for Nichols, S. C. the laud of her nativity. Mrs. C. G. Pope, who spent several weeks in a hospital with her little boy who was bitten by a mad dog has returned. Miss Mamie Tilghman, of Wil son, after spending several days with her brother, Mr. Clyde Tilgh- j man, has returned heme. An immense crowd from herej witnessed the commencement ex cises at Lucama last week, and , reported the occasion one of rare treat. Mrs. H. F. Edgerton, Miss Em ma Matthews and Mr. J.G. High attended the commencement ex cises at the Louisburg Female College last week. Messrs Eddie Richardson, Claude Finch and Zollie Culpep per after upending severul days in our town have returned to their home at Spring Hope. Lovett Merrett, a negro em ployed by the Dennis Simmons Lumber Co., while on the rail road track Sunday was run over and killed instantly by an engine running at a speed of about 3o miles an hour. We are proud to insert in the columns of this paper the return of our most popular young girls the Missi s Maud and Leone Ed gerton and Lva High who have been attending the Louisburg Female College. Messrs C. W. Edgerton, Tlieo. Hassell and the Misses Cramer Richardson and Ross Harden spent the evening. Tuesday at the old Lowell Mill Pond and on their return brought with them a shower of rain. We hope they; will go again and return with good luck. An Alarming Situation frequently results from neglect of clogged bowels and torpid liver, until constipation becomes chronic. This condition is un known to those who use Dr. King's New Life Pills; the best and gentlest regulators of Stom ach and Bowels. Guaranteed by Hood Bros, druggists. Price tlac. SEL.WA NEWS. Mrs. Hundley, of Manchester, Ya., is visiting Mrs. R. B. Car ricgton. Mrs. Rebecca J. Honeycutt and grand children, of Clayton, are visiting Mrs. \Y. B. Driver. Mrs Pet Temple, of Wake, was here Monday visiting her par ents, Mr. and Mrs. .1. H. Barker. Miss Kthel Winston lias return ed home from Washington City where she has been at school the past winter. Mr. .lohn H. Parker. Esq., re ceived a fine Jersey cow from Hon. JulianS. Carr Wednesday | as a present. Miss Nannie Richardson has returned from Graham where she has been teaching. Miss Sa! lender, of Windsor, Bertie coun ty, is with her. j Our townsmen, Dr. Geo. D. Vick, passed the State Board of Medical examiners last week and is now at Charlotte. He will be home in a few days. Dr. Battle A. Hrcutt, a son of of Irvin W. Hocutt, Esq.. is here on a visit to hie sister, Mrs. James D. Jeffreys. He passed the State Board at Charlotte at its recent meeting. We are glad to see the Secre tary of State going for the Hell Telephone Co. They have not livea up to the representations made by their agent when they were trying to get subscribers here. The Henry Wyatt Chapter of the Daughters of the Confederacy will meet at the academy Satur day, June 2nd, at 11 o'clock a. m. and present nineteen old vet erans winh crosses of honor. | They will be presented by E. J. Holt, Esq , an address will be made by Kev. F. A. Bishop. It! is hoped that a good crowd will be present. Anthony Coper, colored, who moved here from Smithfield some years ago was before U. S. Com-} missioner, I. W. Massey, Mon-j day for retailing without license and was sent up to Federal court. We hear that he submit ted at Raleigh Wednesday and | was sentenced to GO days in jail and a tine of $ 100 and costs. Of j course Anthony don't mind the days in jail as he has been there j before. There was another negro sent up for the same offence but his trial has not come off. Selma Chapter U. D. Royal Arch Masons, met Tuesday night j and organized with the following officers: Isaac T. Wood, High Priest; L. H. Allred, King; R. J. Noble, Scribe; R. F. Richardson, Captain of the Host; J. A.Spiers, Royal Arch Captain; W. H. Call, Principal Sojourner; M. F. Nor dan, Master of 1st Vail; S. P. Wood, Master of 2nd Vail; Thos. G. Seay, Master of 3rd Vail; noDert r. .\ooie, Secretary; H. B. Pierce, Treasurer; A. V. Dri ver, Sentinel. The chapter will meet on the let and 3rd Tues day nights and is now ready to receive petitions for the degrees. Senex. Mr. Wilcox toLectureatFourOaks. We are requested to announce that Mr. A. I). Wilcox, of Kansas will give his series of temperance lectures and entertainments in the Methodist church at Tour Oaks, beginning Sunday night. June 10th. The people of Tour (?aks have a treat in store. Mr. Wilcox is one of the most inter esting lecturers we have heard. He handles this great subject of liquor drinking and the attend ant evils with rare skill and ability. Death From Lockjaw never follows an injury dressed with Bucklen's Arnica Salve, lis antiseptic and healing proper ties prevent blool poisoning. Chas. Oswald, merchant, of j Rensselaersville. N. Y , writes: "It cured Seth Burch, of this place, of the ugliest sore on bis neck I > ver saw." Cures Cuts. Mounds, Burns and Sores. 25c at Hood Bro's drug store. CLAYTON NOTES. Miss \oriua Priddy, of Keys ville, Yh , is visiting her sister, Mrs. C. VY. Carter. The Mayor's office has been moved to a more desirable place, being now out of the way. Messrs. Yaden McCuIlers, Ho1' j C. Robertson and < >sear Creech have returned from college. The merry-go-round is here and is beinir put up. \Yben it dot s start won't the folks have a good time. The Clayton 1'rug Co. has stopped the sale of Cubau-Ade, since they have leared that it is considered an alcoholic drink. Mr. A. .1. Rarbour happened to the misfortune of falling and receiving a very painful hurt on his arm Monda;y. We are glad it's nothing serious. Prof. A. D. Wilcox, the tem perance lecturer, is assisting Rev. Mr. Williams in a series of meetings at the Methodistchurch. Large audiences are iu attend ance at each meeting. 1 Messrs. John R. Pool, Paniel Pool, aud other relatives of Mr. Will Fowler's wife, went to Ral- 1 eigh iast Saturday to attend the 1 funeral services of Mr. Fowler's 1 little girl who was run over aud 1 killed by the train. A colored man was tried be fore Mr. M. (i. Gulley Tuesday for retailing without license. The transaction was for selling 1 a half pint of Rye whiskey for 30 * cents and cost the seller $29 50. Mighty dear whiskey dealing f isn't it? ( Mr. John I. Barnes, book keeper for Messrs. A. Home & f Son surprised his many friends { here by returning from his regu- t lar Sunday trip, accompanied by a very handsome bride. Mr. and Mrs. Barnes are boarding at " Mrs. J. L. Whitlev's. Mr. Millard Nowell, of Selma, t was here Wednesday, leaving in the afternoon for Wendell where . he will spend the night with his brother. Mr. No well is talking . "Sheriff" pretty strong here abouts and seems to stand a pretty good show, provided the "Old Reliable" withdraws from the contest. \ Watch and wait for the great c Clayton-Selma Sunday School ' Excursion to Morebead this sum- ' mer and early too, we hope. The J committees of both Sunday j Schools are working just as hard ? as they can to get it off early. 1 The fare will be just as cheap as ? they can make it. It will not t: run to make money, only just x enough to pay for the train is all they want. BENSON NEWS. Mr. Crosby Smith, of Wilson, t visited relatives in Benson last Sunday and Monday, returning i Tuesday morning. 1 Mr. ana Airs. n. L. iiall re turned from (loldsboro on Mou- t day evening of this week from a i visit to their sons, Messrs Ful ton and Marshall Hall. e Mrs. C. M. V. Follett, of Bur- 8 ham, general organizer of the Ladies Mission i'nion, gave a t lecture to the Ladies Missionary j Society, at the Baptist church on ? Wednesday morning of this week. We are delighted to have the 8 Cullom Music School with us c aeain. Prof. Cullom began his ? school at the Baptist last Tues day with a good attendance which is increasing each day. May 30. Solon. ? Deadly Serpent Bites are as common in India as are stomach and liver disorders with us. For the latter however there F is a sure remedy: Electric Bit ters; the great restorative medi cine. of which S A. Brown, of i Bennettsville, 8. C , says: ''They d restored my wife to perfect t health, after years of suffering \ with dyspepsia and a chronically h torpid liver " Electric Bitters d cure chills and fever, malaria, s biliousness, lame back, kidney c troubles and bladder disorders Sold on guarantee by Hood Bros, druggists. Price 50c. a A WHITE MAN LYNCHED A Mob ol 200 Break open Jail and Take out J. V. Johnson and Swing Him Up lialeigb, N. C, May 2*.?A special to the The KveuingTimes from Wadesboro, N. C., says: This morning about 2 o'clock a mob of some two hundred citi zeus, after having knocked insen sible Sheriff lioggan, battered down the doors to the county jail and secured J. V. Johnson, who sometime ago murdered his brother-in-law, Quinn Johnson. Johnson was taken out into the suberbs, strung up to a tree and his body riddled with bullets. At the last term of court J. V. Johnson was tried, but no ver dict was reached, the jury having stood nine for murder in the first degree, two for the second and one for acquittal. The people throughout the country at the time of the murder were indig nant over the brutality of the deed, and later over the out come of the trial. Governor Glenn was advised of the lynching today and on re quest of the solictor he instruct ed Judge Shaw to proceed at ance to Wadesboro and make a rigid investigation. BAGLEY ITEMS. A good shower of rain last light greatly revived crops of ill kinds. A good many from this section attended the vocal union at barter's Chapel yesterday. Mr. .lames Montgomery and aniilv have moved from here to dicro, where thev will reside in he future. A great deal of cotton has been ?eplanted in this section owing o frost and the drought, which rill make the crop fifteen or wenty days late. Mr. I). H. Bagley and daughter, diss Sadie, visited relatives in Vilson last Thursday. Mr Bag ey returned but Miss Sadie will emaiu some time with her sister, drs. Ausley. The Sunday School at Zion rill observe Children's Day Sec >nd Sunday in June. Exercises rill begin at 10 o'clock a. m. itrmon by Rev. R. H. Whitaker o the children at 11 a. m. At ! p. m. exercises will be conclud d. Let everybody turn out and iring dinner and help us make a ;reat rally day for the Sunday Ichool work. day 28. Reporter. PRINCETON NEWS. Miss Louise Massey has re urned home from Peace Insti ute. Mr. J. VV, Perry lost a valuable nule from some peculiar disease Tuesday. Miss Bessie Joyner who has )een attending Louisburg Fe nale College is home again. Miss Mary Phillips has return id to her home in Goldsboro, tfter spending a few days here. Kev. Thomas Snipes, of Golds >oro, filled llev. Mr. Butler's dace at the Holiness church Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. I). F. McKinne md children, of Louisburg, re ently spent several days here nth their parents. Miss Leona Holt who has been pending several days with her ister, Mrs. De Armond, at Char otte, has returned home. Mrs. N. l>. Wells and little laugnter, Gladys, of Southern 'ines, are visiting Mrs W?ils' ?areuts, Mr. aud Mrs J. I?. Fin ayson. There was quite a "home com mr" of Mrs. T P. Farley's chil Iren and irraudchildren Sunday, he following being present: John V. Massev, wife and children, ind P. H. Mas.-ey, wife and i-i.il Ireu, of Clayton; Murray F Mat ey, wife and children, of Hich nond. Va. Peerless Ice < rean. 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