GET READY FOR THE DRAWING.
Registrants Are Urged To Inform
Themselves Fully On Exemption
Regulations. Officials Direct Atten
tion to Various Si*ction* of the
Rules I'nder (Question. Industrial
Exemptions Are l^eft to Superior
Hoards.
(Washington Dispatch.)
With drawing of lots for the selec
tive draft army awaiting only com
pletion of exemption machinery in a
few scatcred sections of the country,
officials here are anxious that regis
trants take every opportunity between
now and the day of drawing to inform
themselves thoroughly regarding ex
emption regulations so as to reduce to
a minimum the confusion to get clear
ed up after designations are made.
To this end attention has been di
rected to various sections of the reg
ulations over which questions have
arisen, and it was suggested that the
local boards and the press co-operate
during the week or so remaining be
fore the lots are drawn to insure that
the registered men know just how to
perform their part in the examination
and exemption.
Officials are anxious thr.t local
boards make it clear everywhere that
no question of exemption of nny reg
istered man for any otlvr cause than
physical disability or dipend nt rela
tives can be taken up before the local
boards. The whole matter if indus
trial exemptions is left to the superior
boards, one of which has been creat
ed in each Federal judicial district.
No individual case where exemp
tion is desired because the registrant
is engaged in any industry classified
as vital to the conduct of the w,.r
will be taken up until that individual
has been called up for examination
by his local board, found to be with
iut dependants and physically fit for
military duty, and certified to the su
perior board.
After that application to the su
perior board for exemption on other
grounds will be admissible. The reg
istrant or his employer may file nec
essary i flidavits with the superior
board seeking exemption and the case
will l>e heard promptly.
Another point on which there has
been much doubt is the status of reg
istrants absent from their registra
tion districts. Scores of requests have
come from men in this situation, ask
ing if they will have to return to
their home towns for examination.
They have been informed that, if they
are selected for examination, cach will
be notified by mail by bis local board
and then can apply to the local board
for permission to undergo examina
tion in the town where he is located.
Such action can not be taken until
the registrant has actually been sum
moned by his local board.
The government has distributed to
all local boards complete sets of
blanks to cover appeals, transfers and
any other maters in connection with
the process. Full instructions for
filling out any form of blank and
specific instructions as to the manner
in which each is to be used, also
have been provided. Registrants may
examine these at the quarters of lo
cal boards, but every effort has been
made to prevent the filling of affida
vits or other documents that do not
apply to a case actually under con
sideration.
The regulations provided that no
man can come up for examination in
any way before cither local or su
perior boards until he is actually sum
moned for military duty.
Probably the point in the whole
process which has led to the greatest
misunderstanding and confusion is
the system by which industrial ex
emption is to be granted. Many per
sons have regarded it as certain that
men in munition-making or other
strictly war industries would be ex
empted as a class. That is not the
fact. What is to govern the process is
the importance of the individual in
such an industry. If mother man
coul dtake his place without preju
dice to the working of the plant, he
will not be granted* military exemp
tion.
To make this policy effective, the
superior and not the local boards were
assigned the task of saying whether
or not a man should be retained at
his desk or his bench. The bulk of
exemptions will be for physical un
fitness and on account of dependents,
and consideration of these causes will
keep the local boards fully occupied.
When Capital Punishment Fails.
Flies are pesky little winged in
sects that pester bald-headed men
and commit suicide in the milk
pitcher. They roam around over the
eats, get their feet tangled in the
butter and then "mix up" in the
sugar. Flies have been abolished by
legislation, State, national and the
swatter, but still persist. Some
bright lawyer will some day invent
a law that will put them out of busi
ness. Capital punishment appears to
have no effect. ? Raleigh Union Her
ald.
Reunion at Massey School (louse.
Mr. Editor:
The unnual meeting of the Old
Folks' Reunion will be held at the
Mas. sty school house on Friday, July
27th. We invite everybody to come
early as the Old Teachers will make
short talks during the day. The old
est teacher, Debroh Creech, who
taught before the Civil War, will
lecture; also the following teachers:
W. (1. Gurley, N. G. Massey, II. F.
Peedin, J. P. Uolloman, A. Wiggs.
II. F. Peedin will give the history of
the school until the present day, which
will be very interesting.
We cordially invite all the Old
Boys and Girls of 50 years ugo of
other schools in the county to join
with us in the following games:
Round tower ball, bull pen, rollahole,
jumps Jim Crow, foot races and other
games.
Mrs. Martha Boyett and Mrs. Lucy
Oliver will have charge of the rope
jumping. ,
C. S. Powell is appointed to con
duct an old time yirginia Reel on the
play ground. All the old fiddlers of
the county are invited to attend and
furnish music for this reel; also con
test for a prize, which will be award
ed after the dance. Two or more
prizes will be awarded for tho best
rope jumper and Jim Crow jumper.
R. V. Oliver and John Wiggs will
brinir the briers for the jumping rope.
W. P. Sellers and N. Y. Holloman will
bring the old fashioned cotton ball
and a barrel stave for n paddle.
RULE: These games will be played
as they were 50 to 75 years ago. Be
spre to come to school on July 27th,
and don't forget to bring a big tin
liucket filled with apple dumplings
and blackberry tarts which we will
all eat as at school 50 years ago.
This is no picnic, but a day at
school, so don't forget to bring your
grub.
W. L. CREECH.
Pine Level, N. C.
AT THE CAPITAL OF BOON HILL.
Princeton, July 18. ? Miss Pearl
Toler has returned home, after spend
ing two weeks visiting relatives at
Fremont.
Miss Sallie Smith, of Dunn, is vis
iting Miss Eloise Fields this week.
Mrs. C. II. Sugg, of Kinston, is vis
iting Mrs. J. W. Perry, her sister, a
few days.
Mrs. P. II. Joyner has returned
home, r.fter spending a few days with
her sister, Mrs. John Heed, Greens
boro, N. C.
Mr. Ed. A. Holt and wife have
been spending a few days in Greens
boro attending the North Carolina
Railroad Stockholders' meeting.
Rev. J. U. Teague and wife, of
I.ouisburg, were in town Sunday vis- 1
iting friends. 1
Mrs. Estelle DeArmon has been 1
spending several days in High Point
visiting relatives.
Elder Carter, from the Raleigh Or- '
phanage, has been visiting Mrs. A.
C. Faircloth a few days.
Mrs. Willie Howell has retcrned
home, after visiting her son at Sclnia
for several days.
Mr. Harvey Gurley was out of
town a few days ago, said to be vis
iting the fair sex at Dunn.
Mi?s Ora Everett, of Parkton, is 1
visiting her sister, Mrs. J. L. Rack
ley, this week.
Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Sanders, of
Smithfield, spent the day Sunday with
their daughter, Mrs. Ed. A. Holt.
Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Murchison have
returned home, after visiting their
parents at Fayetteville.
Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Fridgers,
Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Balance, Mr. and
Mrs. Hardy Balance, Mr. and Mrs.
Deems Crawford, of Kenly, and Mr.
and Mrs. Lonnie Davis, of Goldsboro,
have been spending the wee). -end at
Mr. N. B. Hinton's.
Mr. Clifton Holt killed a mad dog
in his yard in town Monday morning.
Misses Virginia and Lizzie Wellons,
of Four Oaks, are visiting Miss Jes
sie Wellons this week.
Mrs. J. B. Strachan is visiting rel
atives at Clayton this week.
Mrs. J. R .Ledbetter and daugh
ters, Misses Margaret and Frances,
and Mrs. Margaret A. Meyer have
gone to Norfolk to spend a week with
relatives.
Vocal t'nion at Pauline.
There will be a Vocal Union at
Pauline Baptist church in Bentons
ville township on the fifth Sunday in
July. Several classes are expected to
be present and take part in the sing
ing. Mr. J. D. Parker, of Smithfield,
has been invited to deliver an address
for the occasion.' The people are in
vited to attend with well filled bas
kets and help enjoy the day. The
President of the Union, Mr. J. B.
Beasley, requests that all classes be
on hand by ten o'clock so the singing
may r,ts?rt promptly. The " elconie ad
dress will be delivered by Mr. W. E.
Wallace.
A man who takes offense makes
a poor selection.
BOYS ARE ASKEI) TO HELP.
Every One Can "lh> His Bit" In
Winning the War.
Mr. T. E. Brown, of Raleigh, has
been appointed State Director of the
Boys' National Working Reserve, U.
S. A. The purpose of this organiza
tion is "to secure the names and ad
dresses of all young men between the
ages of 16 and 21 who are available
for some kind of productive labor,
either upon the farm or in industrial
plants, and who are willing to be em
ployed for not less than three weeks."
When the names and addresses are
procured and sent to the State Direc
tor, enrollment cards, eligibility rules,
oath of service and other literature
will be mailed. These boys are desired
"that labor may be available for the
harvest of the large crop of food and
feed crops which we are expecting to
be raised this year," says the Direc
tor. Each boy who successfully com
plies with the requirements of the or
ganization, will be given a Federal
Badge, a very pretty bronze medal
indicating that he is a member of the
National organization which is ren
dering a necessary patriotic service.
This is an opportunity for the boys
of the cities and towns, who are not
eligible for enrollment in the army to
"do their bit" toward the production
and hnrvesting of crops and manufac
turing necessary articles, which is
just as important a part of the na
tion's defense as fighting and at the
same time receive pay.
All the boys between 16 and 21 who
would like to "do his bit" to help win
this great war as a member of the
National Boys' Working Reserve, can
send me his name and address and I
will forward same to the State Di
rector rnd have the necessary Hfhnks
sent them for enlistment.
F. H. BROOKS,
Smithfield, N. C.
CLAYTON'S LIVE NEWS BUDGET.
Clayton, July 18. ? Miss Thelma
Johnson, of Clinton, is visiting friends
hero.
Miss Daphne Waters, of Kinston,
has been visiting relatives here for
the pasc two weeks.
Misses Lillie Kiddle and Blanche
Riley, of Sanford> are spending some
time here with Mrs. H. A. Page.
Misses Barbara Gulley and Blanche
Ellis returned Tuesday from Lilling
ton and Fuquay where they have
been visiting relatives and friends.
Dr. and Mrs. J. H. Aurtin, of Four
Oaks, spent a few hours here last
Sunday.
Miss Lynette Porter, of Greensboro,
is visiting her many friends here this
week.
Many people in and around Chiy
ton are taking the typhoid treatment
L?ivon here by the physicians. This is
n great help to the community and all
who have not taken it in three years
time should make use of this great
opportunity.
Miss Alma Fisher, of Cary, is vis
iting Mrs. Glenn Pope.
Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Carter, Miss
Eugene Thomas and Mr. Ekie Gattis
spent last Monday in Goldsboro.
Mrs. Celia Collins, of Rocky Point,
is visjting Mrs. J. T. Ellington.
Mrs. J. F. Hall is visiting her
[laughter, Mrs. II. P. Yelverton, 'at
Fremont.
Mr. II. C. Hood, of Smithfield, spent
last Sunday here with Mrs. R. J.
Honeyeutt.
Among those who spent Tuesday
in Raleigh are Mrs. T. M. White, Mrs.
Y. M. Holland, Mr. J. L. Ellis and
Dr. J. J. Young.
Mr. and Mrs. O. G. Smith left Wed
nesday for Franklinton to visit Mr.
Smith's mother, who is sick.
Mrs. C. G. Gulley returned last Fri
day from Columbia, where she has
been visiting relatives.
Misses Elsie Poole and Douschka
Barnes are visiting in Greensboro.
BENTON'S VILLE NEWS.
Bentonville, July 18. ? Rev. T. WT.
Siler filled his regular appointment
at Ebenezer M. E. church Sunday.
Mr. J. H. Langston, the mail car
rier on Bentonville Route No. 2, has
a new car.
Mrs. Ciscero Barefield and son, Mr.
Edgar Barefield, spent the week-end
at Goli^boro.
Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Powell and Mr.
and Herbert Iliggins, of Smithfield,
spent Sunday afternoon in our burg
with relatives.
Mr. R. L. Barefield, who has been
confined to the hospital in Goldsboro
with typhoid, is out again visiting
friends and relatives.
Mrs. G. E. Thornton and son, Ev
erettc, of Smithfield, and Miss Elsie
Cole, of Wilmington, were in our
section Tuesday.
Our farmers are very busy now
curing tobacco. They are expecting ?
fancy pricc this season.
The revival at St. John's Holiness
church began Wednesday night- with
Rev. Mr. Crocker, the paster, in
charge.
It takes 5,000 bees to w -igh a
pound.
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? BUSINESS LOCALS ?
? ?
' 15 DOZEN MEN'S UNION SUITS
at cost. N. B. Grantham, Smithfield,
N. C.
TURNER'S NORTH CAROLINA
Almanacs for 1917 now on tale at
The Herald Office. Price ten cents.
FOR SALE? SWEET PEPPER FOR
hash, 25 cents per peck. C. S.
Powell, Smithfield, N. C.
BARGAINS ? 50 PAIRS OF In
dies' fine Oxfords, $2.00 to $4.00
values, going at from 50c to $1.00
per pair as long as they last.
Nothing larger than size four.
Come early and choose the best
' bargains in Men's Shoes and Slip
pers. Farmers Mercantile Co.,
Selma, N. C.
1 ICE CREAM FREEZERS AT?
Cotte' Hardware Co., Smithfield,
N. C.
I
10 DOZEN SPORT SHIRTS, $1.00
grade, for 50c. N. B. Grantham,
I Smithfield, N. C.
i
PEAS! PEAS!!? WANTED TO BUY
peas. Bring promptly. W. M. San
ders, Smithfield, N. C.
! ^
I THE SMITHFIELD BUILDING &
Loan Association has helped a
number of people to build homes.
It will help others, and maybe you.
New series of shares now open.
See Mr. J. J. Broadhurst.
15 DOZEN MEN'S UNION SUITS
at cost. N. B. Grantham, Smithfield,
N. C.
ICE CBEAM FREEZERS AT?
Cotter Hardware Co., Smithfield,
N. C. 2
15 DOZEN MEN'S UNION SUITS
at cost. N. B. Grantham, Smithfield,
N. C.
NITRATE OF SODA AND TOP
Dressers ? We have just received a
good supply of Nitrate of Soda and
Top Dresser. We also have several
brands of fertilizers, Acid and a
small lot of Cotton Seed Meal. This
is the year to use fertilizers freely.
Make your crops produce as much
as possible or you will miss the full
benefit of the present high prices.
Sec us at once. Farmers Mercan
tile Co., Selma, N. C.
LARGE LOT OF TOBACCO
trucks on hand, iron and wooden
wheels. Cotter Hardware Com
pany, Smithfield, N. C.
15 DOZEN MEN'S UNION SUITS
at cost. N. B. Grantham, Smithfield,
N. C.
PACKARD ROADSTER FOR SALE.
Will take $450.00 cash or good
negotiable note. R. A. Wellons,
Smithfield, N. C.
: t
15 DOZEN MEN'S UNION SUITS
at cost. N. B. Grantham, Smithfield,
N. C.
LARGE LOT OF TOBACCO
trucks on hand, iron and wooden
wheels. Cotter Hardware Com
pany, Smithfield, N. C.
BIG LOT OF CEDAR SHINGLES
4x18. Cotter Hardware Co., Smith
field, N. C.
15 DOZEN MEN'S UNION Sl ITS
at cost. N. B. Grantham, Smithfield,
N. C.
LARGE LOT OF SCREEN DOORS
and window Screens at Cotter
Hardware Co., Smithfield, N. C.
LARGE LOT OF TOBACCO
trucks on hand, iron and wooden
wheels. Cotter Hardware Com
pany, Smithfield, N. C.
15 DOZEN MEN'S UNION SUITS
at cost. N. B. Grantham, Smithfield,
N. C.
BIG LOT OF CEDAR SHINGLES
4x18. Cotter Hardware Co., Smith
field, N. C.
SEE COTTER HARDWARE COM
pany for your Tobacco Trucks, iron
and wooden wheels. Smithfield,
N. C.
15 DOZEN MEN'S UNION SUITS
at cost. N. B. Grantham, Smithfield,
N. C.
DID YOU EVER READ THAT
great little story "Ten Nights In a
Barroom?" If not get a copy at
Herald Office. Price only 5 cents.
By mail 8 cents.
WANTED AT ONCE.
Man to log saw mill, four miles
north of Selma. Timber stands thick
and long bodied. Will sell two carts
and let him work them out. Will pay
$3.00 per thousand feet one-half mile.
See rao at onco.
G. LESTER MASSENGILL.
Four Oaks, N. C.
Automobile Law
Chapter 140 Public Laws 1917 ? A motor vehicle of any
kind operated on the public highways of the State shall
not use any lighting device of over four candle power
equipped with a reflector, unless the same shall be so de
signed, deflected or arranged that no portion of the beam
or reflected light when measured 75 feet or more ahead
of the lamps rise above 42 inches from the level surface
on which the vehicle stands under all conditions of load.
1. Warner-Lenz do away with the blinding ? dazzling ?
dangerous unlawful beam of light.
2. Warner-Lenz give a safe, sane and pleasurable light
for city driving.
3. Warner-Lenz give an extremely better light for coun
try driving.
4. Warner-Lenz do away with the glare ? but is not a
dimmer.
5. Warner-Lenz give man-made daylight ? lighting both
sides of the road, as well as far ahead.
of North Carolina
Warner-Lenz Are Recommended by
the Secretary of State.
Warner-Lenz
Warner-Lenz Prices
Diameter in inches.
5 to 9, inclusive
9 to 10, inclusive
10 to 12, inclusive
Per Pair.
$3.50
4.00
5.00
West of the Rockies, 25c per pair extra
All sizes for sale by
W. R. SANDERS
Smithfield, N. C.
BEATY & LASSITER
Herald Office
Smithfield. N. C.
MILITARY TRAINING
should form an essential part of the education of
YOUR BOY
Equip him as an Officer if called to the service of his country.
DONALDSON MILITARY SCHOOL
develops body and heart as well as mind; teaches a boy HOW to study;
prepares him for any College or University. Healthful location in park
of 400 acres, modern plant, athletic field, tennis courts. Two beautiful
lakes affording swimming, rowing and all water sports. Lower School
for younger boys. For catalog, address
JOHN MONTEITH McFALL, A. M., LL. B? Supt.
FAYETTEVILLE. N. C.
Let us do your Job Printing --Best work
and moderate prices.
Seasonable Articles ! !
Oakdale Tobacco Twine, 3 Ply.
Jelly Glasses, Fruit Jars, Caps and Rubbers.
New Perfection Oil Cook Stoves ?
THE STOVE YOU'LL EVENTUALLY BUY.
I have them in stock and have the exclusive Agency for
them in this City.
"1 Buy and Sell Everything."
UNDERTAKER.
Floyd C. Price
PINE LEVEL, N. C.