North Carolina Newspapers

1 SMITHFIELD HEW Published Every Tuesday and Friday. WATCH YOUR LABEL. No receipt will be aent for ?ub jcription. Each subscriber is asked to watch the little yellow label on his paper. If the label is not changed within three weeks after remittance Is made, the subscriber should notify as. Watch your label. NOTE. ? All correspondents should remember that we pay no attention to communications without the writer's Mine. If you write every day be sure to enclose your name each time. Address all matters for publication to The Smithfield Herald, Smithfield, N. C. PERSONAL AND LOCAL. Mr. H. C. Woodall went to Golds boro Monday. ? ? ? Miss Nancy Rand is the guest of Miss Elizabeth Cotter. ? ? ? Dr. J. B. Person, of Selma, was a visitor to Smithfield yesterday. * ? ? Mr. Troy Myatt spent Sunday with his mother, Mrs. Mary B. Myatt. ? ? ? Mr. J. C. Collier, of Goldsboro,' was in the city Sunday afternoon. ? * * Mr. and Mrs. E. I. Pool, of Lum berton, are here on a visit to rela tives. * * * ? Mrs. C. E. Bingham and son, James, have returned from a visit to relatives at Wendell. ? ? ? Dr. Thel Hooks and family spent Sunday in Geldsboro and Fremont with relatives. ? ? ? Mrs. N. B. Grantham and children returned Sunday from a visit to rela tives in Raleigh. ? ? ? Mrs. S. A. Cotton and children have returned from a short visit to her mother's near Tarboro. ? ? ? Master Borden Hooks, of Golds boro, is spending some time here with Master Thel Hooks, Jr. ? ? ? Let the men of Smithfield show their patriotism by being at the Court House tonight at eight o'clock. ? ? * Miss Emma Wellons leturned from Richmond Saturday where she has been at St. Luke's Hospital for treat ment. ? ? ? Messrs Edith and Ethel Lineback, of Mount Airy, N. C., spent last week here visiting their aunt, Mrs. E. F. Crump. ? ? * Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Walton returned to Raleigh Saturday, after a short stay in the city with Mrs. W. H. Sanders. ? ? ? Mrs. W. M. Richardson and chil dren, of Orangeburg, S. C., are vis iting their parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. ' J. Gordon. * ? ? Mrs. Bertha McNeill and Master Carl Wilson, of Dunn, have been spending a few days here with Mrs. J. E. Mahler. ? ? * Mrs. B. B. Adams, cf Four Oaks, was in the city Monday afternoon at tending the organization of the Red Cross Chapter. Mr. G. C. Langdon, of Coats, Har nett County, was here yesterday and had his name enrolled as a subscriber to The Herald. * ? ? m t Mrs. M. L. Sanders and little son, Reuben, Jr., left Tuesday morning for Norfolk, after a two weeks' visit with Mr. R .A. Sanders. * * ? Miss Ruth Jones returned home Sunday afternoon from p. short stay with her sister, Mrs. Rufus Creech, in the Stevens Chapel section. m * ? Messrs. Jess Ellington, Eustace Yelvington and Edward Booker, of the Polenta section, were in the city Sunday evening with friends. ? ? ? Mr. Herschell V. Rose, of Bentons ville, was in town yesterday. He has been selected to represent his township in Uncle Sam's new army. * ? * Quite a number of people were in town yesterday, many of them being here to present their exemption k claims to the local exemption board. ? ? ? Lightning struck a bam belonging to Mr. Alex Eason, of Boon Hill town ship last week and after tearing up the roof slightly, killed a fine horse ? for him. ? ? ? The Mayor has called a mass meet ing of the citizens of the town to be held in the couvt house tonight. It is of the greatest importance. Let every man attend. ? Mrs. W. H. Sanders and Miss Cor inna Sanders spent Saturday night and Sunday with Mr. Robert A. San ders and family in the Elizabeth church section. m m m When the men who gather at the court house tonight get through with the busintss that calls them together, would it not be a wise move to re organize our Chamber of Commerce? ? ? ? M iss Ava Myatt returned Thurs day from New York City where she has been taking a course in Home Economics and Domestic Science in the famous Columbia University. ? ? ? Miss Elizabeth Kelly of the State Department of Education at Raleigh, spent yesterday here, having come down to visit friends and consult with Supt. Royall about some educational * ? * * ? Quito a number of ladies from Ben son were in the city Monday after noon to be present at the Red Cross Society, Mrs. Royall, Mrs. Hall, Mrs. Whittenton and Mrs. Jackson being among those present. ? ? ? Mr. W. H. Heisleman who recently went to Brooklyn, N. Y., with the ex pectation of being called before the exemption board of that city, has re turned and is back on his job with the R. G. Lassiter Company. # ? ? The mass meeting of the citizens called by the mayor to be held in the court house tonight to consider plans for the patriotic rally next Monday is an important one, and it is hoped ev ery man in the town and community who can possibly attend vfrill be pres ent. ? ? * Miss Nell Pickens, home demon stration agent for Johnston County, spent most of last week in Raleigh, looking after the work of the girls who were attending the short course at the A. & E. College. She came home Saturday, accompanied by Miss Rank in, home demonstration agent for Mecklenburg County. They both re turned to Raleigh yesterday to at tend the State Farmers Convention where they will take part in the work for the farm women of the State. For Service on Submarine Destroyer. Mr. and Mrs. James H. Pou and Mr. James H. Pou, Jr., of Raleigh, visited Mr. Pou's mother, Mrs. Anna M. Pou, Sunday. Mr. James Pou, Jr., enlisted in the Navy as soon as a state of war was declared. He has .received orders to report for duty upon a submarine destroyer in the Brooklyn Navy Yard September 1st. He will leave for his post tomorrow and came down Sunday to bid his grandmother goodbye. Fodder Pullers in Demand. Mr. Richard A. Howell, of Benton ville, Route One, was in to see us Sat urday and said that fodder pullers were much in demand in his commu nity. He said that at least 75 people had called on him in the last few days to help them pull fodder. He was un able to help them because he had his own fodder to save. Sudden Death In Smithfield. Sunday evening about eight o'clock, while sitting on her porch on Second street, Mrs. Sue Eason Parker sud denly passed away. She had been in poor health for a long time and while her death came as a shock to her fam ily and friends, it was not altogether unexpected. Mrs. Parker ate supper us usual and after supper went out on the front porch where she sat and talked with her daughter, Mrs. Davie, and Mrs. E. G. Smith. After awhile she j ceased talking, and noting how quiet : she had become, her daughter callod her and not getting an anb'.rer. sus pected that death had come, and called in some of the neighbors who saw that she was dead. The funeral was held yesterday af ternoon at four o'clock from the home conducted by her pastor, Rev. S. A. Cotton, after which the remains were taken to the new Oakland Cemetery and laid to rest. The pall-bearers were: Messrs. T. R. Hood, S. C. Tur rage, T. C. Jordan, N. B. Grantham, F H. Brooks, and J. D. Spiers. Mrs. Parker was the last of a large ^ family of nine who lived to be grown to pass away. She was fi6 years, sev- j en months and one week old. She ( leaves one child, Mrs. Clida Davie, and two grand-children, Misses Floy and Thelma McCauley. She was a sister of the late Chas. L. Eason. She joined the Methodist church when a young gij-1 and had lived a faithful member since. She was a good woman loved by all those who ' knew her. Her work on earth is over r>.nd she has gone to receive the re ward of the faithful. Amon? those of her relatives who were here to attend the funeral were Mr. C. W. Eason, of Princeton; Mr. ?nd Mr*. R. E. Lee, and others of Southern Johnston. MASS MEETING TO-NIGHT. In order that we may make suitable plans for a great patri otic rally in Smithfield next Mon day and do honor to the young men who are soon to be called to the colors in accordance with the proclamation of the Gover nor, I hereby call a mass meeting of the citizens of Smithfield to be held in the Court House to night at eight o'clock. Every citizen of the town and commu nity is earnestly urged to at tend this meeting. Let's show our interest in our boys who are to go into the army by being present. This is a time when every man has a part. H. L. SKINNER, Mayor. Smithfield, August 28th. Mr. R. E. Thomas, of Inprams toynship, was here last week with 450 pounds of tobacco to sell. This was a part of his 1917 crop from four p.cres. He had before this sold one thousand and twenty dollars worth from this four acres. Union Patriotic Service. Tentative plans are under consider ation for a general patriotic service on next Sunday night at which all the congregations of the town will unite as suggested by Governor Bock itt. The Negroes Are Faithful. Yesterday a young negro man, hardly more than a boy, was in Smithfield, having come all the way from Philadelphia to present himself for examination before the local ex emption board No. 1. His name is But ler Merritt. He is a boot black. His name was printed in The Herald last Tuesday as one who was called to come before the Board last Friday. He did not receive his notification but some of his folks or his friends saw his name in the paper and sent him word. As soon as he received it he hastened to Coatsville, Pa., to get money enough to come home on and hastened here. He was faithful in coming and should he be called to serve in the army it is believed that he will do the best he can. Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Liles, of Rocky Mount, arrived yesterday to visit Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Gordon. Tobacco Prices High. The past few days has witnessed a large lot of tobacco on the market. Prices are ruling high. There were good breaks here yesterday. Farmers are coming here from far and near at tracted by the high prices. The pros pects for good breaks today are good as we go to press. Averages of 30 cents a pound are being made daily. The Jchnston County Council of Denfense is back of the plans for a big patriotic rally at Smithfield next Monday. KITCHEN PARTY. Benefit of the Red Cross. There will be a "Kitchen Party" given at some convenient place (to be announced later) for the benefit of the Red Cross, on next Friday after noon, beginning at 4 p. m. Refreshments free. Premium given to each person present. Admission 10 cents. Vocal Union. The singing school which is being taught at Johnson Union church, four miles northwest of Smithfield, will come to a close second Sunday in Sep tember, 1917. All classes are invited to come and sing with us. There will be a prize of one dollar given for the best quartet from our class. The singing will commence about 10:00 o'clock. Everybody cordially invited. Come one, coma all. J. M. JONES, Writer. C. B. THOMAS, Teacher. Death of Mrs. Elisha Wallace. Mrs. Lou Wallace, wife of Mr. Eli ?ha Wallace, died at the home of her son, Mr. C. W. Wallace, at the Smith field Cotton Mill, Sunday afternoon after several months illness. She had been a sufferer with consumption for a long time and the end was not Unex pected. The remains were taken to the family burying ground six miles west of Smithfield yesterday after noon where the interment was made. Before her marriage she was Mis? Lou Ormond, of Greene County. When a young woman she united with the Methodist church and had lived a good and upright life. She was a good neighbor as lonr as she was able to help these about her and will be greatly missed in her community. She was sixty years or more of age. She leaves a husband and one son, Mr. Charlie W. Wallace. the smithfield market. Cotton 22 Cotton seed 1.00 Wool 20 to 30 Fat Cattle 6 to 6"* Epk's 26 to 30 1 Fat cattle, dressed 11 to \2% Granulated Sujrar 10 to 10V4 Corn per bushel 2.00 C. R. Sides 26 to 27 M Feed Oats 1.00 to 1.10 Fresh Pork 12 H to 15 Hams, per pound 27 to 29 Lard 22% to 27V4 Timothy Hay 1.40 to 1.50 Cheese per pound 35 Butter per pound M to 36 Moal 4.75 to 5.00 Flour per sack 6.00 to 6.25 Coffee per pound IS to 20 Cotton seed meal 2.25 to 2.50 Cotton aeed hull* 1-00 Shipstuff 3.00 Molasses Feed 3.00 Hidet, green 12^4 to 15 ATTEND SCHOOL THIS FALL. We will offer eleven grades again this year. 10th September is open ing d?y. Have room reserved in the Dormitory; services will be ex cellent and prices will be reasonable. Address M. B. Andrews, Kenly, N. C. FOR SALE? ONE FINE LITTLE Jersey bull, full blood stock, large for his age, but only three and a half months old. He is the fellow you need. City Grocery, Smithfield, N. C. \\ U.ONS, BUGGIES AM) HAR ness. Prices are right and terms to suit the purchaser. Roberts At kinson Co., Selma, N. C. SAW MILL SLATS FOR SALE? WE can furnish you slats at $1.25 per load on short notice. Phone 126-L, or see E. G. Smith, Smithfield, N. C. THE SMITHFIELD BUILDING ? Loan Association has helped a number of people to build homes It will help others, and maybe yon New series of shares now open See Mr. J. J. Broadhurst. FOR RENT? NICE HOME NEAR business part of town. Modern con venience. Box 201, Smithfield, N. C. LOOK ON YOUR LABEL, AND IF your subscription is in arrears re member the printer. He has to pay weekly for the cost of getting oui the paper. Paying up when your time is out helps us. FOR SALE? 300,000 FEET LONG and short leaf pine timber for sale, 2% miles of side-track. $5.00 per M. A. C. Johnson, Benson, N. C., R. 1. FOR RENT? COUPLE DESIRING to board would rent nice nine room house, modern conveniences, near business part of town, allow ing rent to apply on board. Address Box 201, Smithfield, N. C. SEE US FOR FRUIT JARS? COT ter Hardware Co., Smithfield, N. C. FRESH JERSEY MILK COW FOR when you want them, so I can have sale. E. F. Boyett, Smithfield, N. C. TAKEN UP LAST TUESDAY, August 21st, 5 hog3. Owner can get them by paying damage and advertisement. J. E. Woodall, Smithfield, N. C., Route No. 2. HOGS FOR SALE? FOUR SOWS and several pigs for sale. Julius A. Lee, Sr., Four Oaks, N. C., Route 2. SEE US FOR FRUIT JARS? COT ter Hardware Co., Smithfield, N. C. I DESIRE IMMEDIATE CORRES- 1 pondence with four young men who wish to work their way through school either here or at Littleton, N. C. J. M. Rhodes, Lake Juna luska, N. C. WHY SUFFER WITH PILES OR Eczema ? Dr. Muns' Pile and Ec zema Ointment will relieve you instantly. Creech Drug Co., Smith field N. C. W ATKINS TERRITORY For sale with all good accounts. Business now runs at rate of $2,000 commissions yearly. $1, 400.00 accounts on books. Will dispose of territory for either cash or secured note. Quitting on account of being drafted. A. L. FAULKNER, Williamston, N- C. NOTICE. My son, Harvey M. Lee, aged 16 years, left my home on August 19th, 1917", without my consent. Thiu is to warn all persons against hiring him, feeding him, clothing him, making trades or contracts with him, or giv ing him aid in any way. IRA LEE, SR. Four Oaks, N. C., Route No. 3. August 27, 1917. DO VOI R FALL SHOPPING EARLY W. L. Woodall & Sons Smithfield's Shopping Center I To Our Friends AND Customers Our stock of Fall and Winter Dry Goods, Notions and Shoes are already in the House. Our buyer was, as usual, on the job and bought this tre mendous stock of goods early, which we offer to you for Less Than Wholesale Cost To-day Our advice to you is to do your Fall shopping early. Good Dress Ginghams 10c, wholesale price today 13V->c. Best Dress Gingthams 15c, wholesale price today 18c. Yard-wide Sheeting 10c, wholesale price today 14c. Come to our Store and be convinced of the great saving it means to You. W. L. Woodall & Sons Sniithfield, N. C. DO YOUR FALL SHOPPING EARLY PEACE INSTITUTE, Raleigh, N. C. For The Education and Culture of|Young Women Classical, Literary, and Scientific Courses leading to diplomas. Graduate credited by State Department Education for Teachers' Certificates. Special diplomas awarded in Music, Voice, Art and Expression. Excellent Commercial Course, Domestic Science, Domestic Art. INSTRUCTION: Specialties in all departments. SITUATION: Ix>cation in capitol city gives special opportunities. Dilightful social advan tages. ATHLETICS:" Supervised indoors and outdoors by athletic director. Special attention, indi vidual development. Climate permits outdoor life all winter. For catalogue or other information, write at once to MISS MARY OWEN GRAHAM. President. Founded 1838 Chartered in 1859 TRINITY COLLEGE DURHAM, N. C. A College of liberal arts with an established national reputation for high standards, noble traditions, and progressive policies. Its large endowment fund makes possible its first-class equipment and large faculty of well trained and carefully chosen teachers. Student fees low. Comfortable, inexpensive rooms in carefully super vised hygienic dormitories. Classical and scientific courses leading to bachelor's degree. Graduate courses in all departments. Schools of Engineering, Education and Law. For catalogue and illustrated booklet, address R. L. FLOWERS, Secretary to the Corporation. ONE SET OF BOOKS "The Ethel Morton" books for girls, six Volumes, for sale at $2.00 Regular price of these books is $3.00. A set of clean, attractive books worth having. Come quick HERALD BOOK STORE Smithfield, N. C. SAFETY FIRST * Tobacco Farmers and all others are invited to leave their money in our Bank Safe Sound Reliable The First National Bank Smithfield, N. C. T. R. HOOD, President. R. N. AYCOCK, Cashier.