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lit Sffflfllll HERALD Publisht-d Every Tuesday and Friday. BEATY & LASSITER Editors and Proprietors, Smith field. N. C. RATES OF SUBSCRIPTION: Entered at the Post Office at Smith field, Johnston County, N. C., as Second-class Matter. Cash in Advance. One year, ... Eight Months, . 8ti Months, ? Three Months, . 11.50 1.00 .75 .40 CH AM Hi: II OF COMMERCE. The Smithfield Chamber of Com merce will meet tonight ?t the Court House to hear the report of the com mittee on by-laws and rules. The meeting is called for eight o'clock and every member is urged to be 0 present at the appointed hour. Since the meeting last Thursday night about twenty new members have been ad ded. The present prospects point to a live, wide-awake Chamber of Com merce for Smithficld. Such an organ ization is eminently worth while in a hundred ways. Not only is every person who has given in his name for membership urged to be present to- j night, but every citizen in the town is given amost hearty invitation to I be present and join in the enterprise ' which means for the upbuilding of the J town in every particular. Place: Court House. Hour: Eight | o'clock. STORY OF AN OLD SONG. A few days ago about sixty mem- i bers of the Scit?uate Historical Soci ety toured the town of Scituate, Mass., ' visiting many points of interest, and stopped at the Old Oaken Bucket ] homestead in Greenbush Village and ( drank water from the old well made 1 famous by the song written by Sam- 1 uel Woodworth one hundred years * < ago. fhey had met to honor the cen tenary of the writing of the "Old i Oaken Bucket," a song almost as well-known as "Home, Sweet Home." Samuel Woodworth, the author of the poem, was descended from Walter Woodworth who came over from Eng land in 16155 just after Boston was settled! According to the story which has been handed down by the family, Woodworth who was foreman of the mechanical staff of a New York news paper, walked home from his office on Wall Street one hot afternoon, and found a pitcher of fresh water which his wife had just brought from the pump. He drank a glass of it and re marked that it was good, but not as refreshing as the water he used to quaff from the old oaken bucket he left hanging in his father's well at home. "Wouldn't that make a pretty subject for a poem, Samuel?" asked his wife, Lydia. Woodworth took the suggestion and that evening wrote the famous song at a sitting, practically as we have it to-day. It has been sung around the world and has stirred many hearts to thoughts of the old days'* as the song has been sung around a million firesides. The orig inal manuscript was sold for $500 and is now in a British collection. Short Hours and High l'ay. A shoo salesman from Brockton. Mass., was in this part of the State last week, and speaking of labor con ditions with the shoe manufacturers, says that the men who do the sewing on the shoe uppers work only eight hours per day and get from $18.00 to $21.00 and $24.00 per waek. The men who do the goodyear sewing on the shoe t>oles work six and six and a half and .wen hours p?r day and get $30.00 pel week. The Liberty Motor. Washington Po?t. It has been known far mhiii' time : hut the r blent erperfts in tli country were working upon the problem of perfecting a military airplane motor. The voluntary censorship resulted in complete secrecy until it was possible for the War Department to announce the final success of American inven tive genius. There is little reason to doubt that with the new standardized motor the United States will obtain supremacy in the air. It i4s asserted that the new engine is equal to the best which the Euro pean war has produced in power, speed, serviceability and minimum weight. The probability is that it will excell the best type that has been produced in Europe. Unquestionably it is one of the finest achievements of the United States since the war be gan. It brings together in a single en gine of war the best features of all types, udds to these important new features and results in a new stand ardized type of motor which can be produced in quantity by plants al ready in existence. The most encouraging feature of the new invention is its standardiza tion. This means that not one but many factories can be utilized in pro luring thi new motors. When it i . recalled that di?f"ctive motors hu\e been responsible for most of t' <? ac cidents, -it is easily realized what the new invention means in war effi ciency. The new invention will revolutionize the airplane industry in the same way that standardized methods revolu tionized the automobile industry in the United States. Formerly one of the largest importers of automobiles, the United StatcH before the war had become the greatest exporter. The same principle of standardization, primarily will mean success in the war, I ut it will :i Iso me;in commercial supremacy in this industry at the close of the war. \ LETTER TO HIS FRIENDS. Mr. F. Hunter Creech In Kidding Farewell to Johnston Urges People to Build a New Court House. As I leave old Johnston County and Smithfield 1 would like to ask of you the spcae of one short paragraph in which to say good-bye to my friends. I may be leaving them only temporarily or it may be permanent ly For v, long time I have had a de sire to specialize in one kind of work, and I think the opportunity has now presented itself whereby I can do so. As 1 hang out toy shingle in another place it will be with two ideas in .iew, thv' first, of course, is to make i living: the other is that 1 may be ible to tuke a special lecture course. It is with keen regret that I leave iere, for I realize that the friends nade here are of sterling quality. It is with keen regret that I leave, for I feel that I can go to any nook or ?orner of Johnston County and there ind n friend that is worthy of the iame friend; and, the consciousness jf true friendship is one of the great est sources of inspiration that one has. Every time old Johnston County or Smithfield makes a progressive move 1 will say with genuine pride and af fection, "that's my old home, they are my people and they are my friends." And there are many things we need to do, one of the chiefest of which is to build a new Court House. The one we have is inadequate and does not begin to meet the needs of one of the largest, greatest and most progressive counties in the State. 1 hope our people will wake up to this necessity and build a Court House that is in keeping with the dignity of old Johnston County. However, it is not for me to discuss these things, but to say good-bye to friends whose impress will be upon my heart at all times wherever 1 may go. The many little touches of kindness of true friends are so firmly imbedded in my make-up that a life-time cannot erase them. F. HUNTER CREECH. September 17, 1917. Don't H< a Road Hog. ? Siler City Grit. Don't bo a road hog. It does not matter what you are driving, whether a high-priced car or a plain Lizzie, give the other fellow half the road and don't try to pass him at a dan gerous speed. A man with sense enough to drive a ear ought to know enough not to make a fool of himself when passing other vehicles. Not only is it dangerous to pass rapidly, but just think of the dust raised. Have some Consideration, whether in town or country. And the above applies with equal force to drivers of wagons and other teams who sometimes evince a grudge against an auto driver. The man who drives a vehicle and refuses to let a faster vehicle or car pass, or give half the road when meeting one, is a road hog of the sorriest type. Treat others as you would like to be treated, and be fair; no matter how you ride. drafted into the army. Men (ailed and Failed lo Answer Are Now Without Exemption. Culled To .Meet in Selma October 3rd. These men have never reported in answer to the call to appear For physical examination. Therefore they lose all claim for exemption and are drafted into the military servicc of he United States. They are ordered io report at Selma, N. C., for en rainment October 3rd, for Jackson I'raininj; Camp. Unless they report on .>r before that date they are deserters from the United States Army. As some othrfr citizen will have to Ko in each one's place who fails to re port; it therefore becomes the duty of all K'?od citizens of the Country to report any information as to any of these men to the Office of Local Board No. 2, Selma, N. C. 21? 275 ? J. M. Williams, Kenly, N. C. 55 ? 1^82 ? Chat. J. Steele, Selma, N. C. ??4 ? 927 ? James Moss, Petersburg. Va. 128? 280? James Bemes, Kenly, N. C. 1 16 ? 167$ ? Walter McLudin, Selma, N. C. 150 2132 ? Eddison C. Hall, Clayton, N. C. 173 ? 809? Peter Home, Selma, N. C., R. F. D. 2. 192 ? 770 James Godwin, Selma, N. C? R. F. I). 2. 231- 1032- Junius Bryant, Raleigh. N. C. 278 ? 805- Frank Williams, Selma, N. C., R. F. D. 2. 321 ? 773 ? David Keelins, Kenly, N. C. 323 ? 406 ? John Clay, Kenly, N. C. 327 ? 392 ? John B. Richardson, Kenly, N. C. 34 1 ? 2023t? Colonel Lee, Clayton, N. C. 380 ? 814 ? Norris Brown, Selma, N. C., R. F. I). 2. 450 ? 49 ? Harvey Raynor, Micro, N. C. 156 ? 1(')(?0 ? Wallace Hill, Selma, N. C. 475 ? 1634 ? Moses Munns, Selma, N. C. 477? 323 ? Henry Davis, Kenly, N. C. 481 ? 857 ? Butler Bunny, Selma, N. C., R. F. D. 1. 502 ? 565 ? Walter Marant, Selma, N. C., R. F. D. 2. 531 ? 1556 ? Leo. Warren Davis, Selma, N. C. 547 ? 506 ? Joe Cooper, Kenly, N. C. 520 ? 1997 ? Frank Byrd, Wilson's Mills, N. C. 670 832 ? Clarence Hudson, Selma, N. C., R. F. D. 2. <S82 ? 2075 ? Stanley McKinnon, Clayton, N. C. LOCAL BOARD NUMBER TWO, For the County of Johnston, State of North Carolina, Selma, N. C. Death of Rev. J. W. Byrd. On Friday morning at 8 o'clock, September 7, 1917, the death angel came and claimed as its own our dear father, Rev. J. W. Byrd. His death wasn't unexpected as he had been con fined to his room for almost five months with heart dropsy and Bright's ease. He was 50 years r.nd one week old. He was a member and minister of St. Mary's Grcve Free Will Baptist chureh and always ready and willing to do his mission, lie was a kind r.nd loving husband and fi ther and he certainly will bo missed. He leaves to mourn their loss a wife and seven children, three broth ers and three sist rs and a i?ost of relatives and friends. But weep not, dear relatives and friends, as we be lieve our loss is his cnteTnal gain, as he was so patient and prayed so much and always was so dutiful and he praised the Lord until the end. His last act just a few minutes before he died was a prayer. The funeral was conducted by Rev. 1>. C. Johnson at St. Mary's Grove church, rfter which be was laid to rest in the c>metery, Saturday after norvR^jn the presence of a large crowd of sorrowing relatives and friends. HIS DAUGHTERS. "It All Depends on What You Want to Make of Him." When James A. Garfield was pres. ident of Hiram College, says the Christian Register, a man brought up his son to be entered as a student. He wanted the boy to take a course shorter than the regular one. "My son can never take all those studies," said the father. "He wants to get through more quickly. Can't you arrange it for him?" "Oh, yes," said Mr. Garfield. "He can take a short course; it all de pends on what you want to make of him. When God wants to make an oak He takes a hundred years, but He takes only two months to make a Squash." late news from war fronts. Bijf Offensives Larking on Great \\ extern Theatre. One of These Pe riod* of Comparative Quiet Exists Along hiring Lines. But < ? ri m Busi ness of War Continues. Bin British <iun> l!?<r! Thousands of Tons of Metal \\ ith Death and Destruction Into German Trenches. With the British Armies in France and Belgium, Sept. 17. ? There must alway* be periods of "comparative" quiet when big spectacular offensives are lacking on the great fighting fronts. The recent days have contin ued one of these periods along the British lines in the western theater, and to the outside world, reading the commander-in-chief's laconic "there in nothing of importance to report," or a brief account of seemingly in consequential raids, it may appear that hostilities virtually have ceased. But this conclusion is far from right, for the grim business of war continues perpetually. Hourly, #the big Brit'eh guns hurl their thousands of tons of metal, carrying death and destruction into the German defenses; day and night great squadrons of avi ators guide their machines over the German lines and dump their cargoes of high explosives on important posi tions, and continually small bodies of British infantry are reachig out into the German trenches and snatching back prisoners after playing havoc with bombs among the dugouts and mortar emplacements. Of course there is retaliation by the enemy, but the advantage rests with the entente allies in this constant hammuring process. It is the steady dropping of water which is wearing away the stone. The t-rribje toll of death being ex acted from the enemy ranks by the artillery and the continual drainage of their war supplies by the destruc tion caused by shells and bombs are having their effect. The German wall of defense is still strong, but it is weaker than it was and sooner or lat er must crumble, if the allied meth ods of wearing down are continued. It needs no military expert to figure this out. Every Tommy along the line is aware of it. Persons far removed from the war zone, perhaps, do not consider military operations from an abstract view point often enough. That is, they conceive progress only when some city has fallen or an advance has been made over a great stretch of territo ry and thousands of prisoners have been taken. Certainly these big oper ations appeal to the imagination, but, in viewing them, one should not over look the inestimable value of the grinding, killing process which never ceases. This process has been continued by the British steadily since the recent bitr offensive. The artillery has kept up almost unceasing thunder along the whole front, and air raids and thrusts by tlfe infantry have been working great destruction in the ene my territory. ? Associated Press Sum mary, in today's News and Observer. Opening of Hotel Parrish. The Hotel Parrish opened Monday night with an elaborate arranged re ception by the management. The quests numbered a hundred, from Benson, Smithfield and Dunn. They were met at the door of the main re ception room by Mr. Alonzo Parrish, the owner and Mr. G. P. West, the manager who gave each guest a wel come with a smiling injunction that the building was theirs until the hour of ten-thirty. The guests took them at their word and took posses sion, there being bu* few places that were not inspected r.nd favorably commented upon by them. Punch was served to each guest upon arrival, af ter which they were ushered into the spacious dining-room whero ice cream, cake and sandwiches were served. In the parlor solos were given by Miss Myrtle Ashcraft and Mr. W. L. Beas ley, of Raleigh. Miss Annie Laurie Wicker gave one of hor choice selec tions, "Venus de Milo" which was immensely enjoyed by her audience. All were made to feel at home and the hospitality and entertainment of management was appreciated by all. The Hotel Parrish is the third ho tel in Benson, the Brady being the old est ami the Dixie having opened a few weeks r.go. It has 48 rooms all fur nished in the most tasteful fashion, each room with bath. It is one of the most modern hotels in this entire sec tion and a credit to the town. ? Benson Review, 13th. *A Card of Thanks. We want to extend our thanks t<j the community and the surrounding community for the help and kindness rendered us during the sickness and ileath of our dear father. MRS. J. W. BYRD AM) CHILDREN. IFYOU WANT TO ENJOY A GOOD novel read "Sunny Slopes," by Ethel Hueston, author of "Pru dence of The Parsonage." Price $1.10. On sale at The Herald Office. WHEN YOU WAKE IN THE MORN- : inp a Cee, Cee Inner Spring Mat- | tress makes you feel rested and ready for another day's toil. Some- j thing New. Cotter-Undcrwpod Co., I; Smithfield, N. C. IF YOU WANT ONE-THIRD OF I your life, easy and comfortable see our Felt Bed line of Mattresses. Cotter-Underwood Co., Smithfield, N. C. 1 FOR SALE AT A SACRIFICE? One Williams Portable Grist Mill, 20-inch Rock, in good condition. Apply to D. II. Sanders, Smith field, N. C., R. F. D. No. 2. LOOK? BE SURE TO SEE OUR beautiful High-Top Ladies' Shoes, all colors, prices and quality. Cot- . ter-Underwood Co., Smithfield, N. C. 1 WANTED? I WANT TWO LARGE, reliable families with good help and own team to take a three-horse 1 crop each in 1918. Good land for all crops. Good pasture land also. Par ties wishing to rent can be shown over the place at any time. Julius A. Le<>, Sr., Four Oaks, N. C? R. F. ' D. No. 2. FOR WIRE FENCING SEE AUSTIN Stephenson Company. COTTER-UNDERWOOD COMI'A ny's Store is the place to buy your Dry Goods at the right price. CAR RED DOG SHIPSTUFF AT? Austin-Stephenson Company's. IF YOU NEED A NICE RUBBER Tire Buggy, call on Cotter-Under wood Co., Smithfield, N. C. SEED RYE, SEED CLOVER, SEED wheat. See The Austin-Stephenson Company. SELL YOUR GOOD TOBACCO with Boyett Bros. They sold 314 pounds for J. R. Olive for $123.94. OUR FALL AND WINTER SHOES line is now complete. Cotter-Un derwood Company, Smithfield, N." C. THREE CAR LOADS OF NICE FUR niture on hand at Austin-Stephen son Co.'s, and prices satisfactory. THE BEST AM) LARGEST STOCK of Furniture in Smithfield is at Cotter-Underwood Co.'s, Smithfield, N. C. WOULD SELL ABOUT TEN TO fifteen acres of tract of land one mile north of the corporate limits of the town of Smithfield. Purchas er might buy some other land ad joining this. Address B. Box H, Smithfield, N. C. TWO CAR LOADS OF ONE AND two-horse wagons and prices right at Austin-Stephenson Company. YOU CAN FIND AS GOOD SHOES, Clothing and Dry Goods at Austin Stepher.son Co.'s as anywhere and prices very low. BUGGIES OF ALL KINDS AT? Cotter-Underwood Co.'s Store at the old prices. Smithfield, N. C. SCHOOL BOOKS AND SCHOOL supplier at Hood's Drug Store. School Books are not charged. Sold only for the Cash. THE BEST LINE OF "SHOES OF all kinds are at Cotter-Underwood Co., Smithfield, N. C. SOLDIERS NEW TESTAMENTS? Khaki-bound New Testaments for sale at The Herald Office. SEW TESTAMENTS AND BIBLES for sale at The Herald Office. II YOU WANT TO BUY A PAIR <H ? -? ' ladies' line Shoes, go to Cotter Underwood Co. FOR SALE CHEAP? ONE GOOD blood mare thirteen years old, and one female colt four months old. C. R. Turner, Chief of Polier, Smith field, N. C. WE HAVE FOR SALE? SOME mules and horses cheap for Cash. Cotter-Underwood Co., Smithfield, N. C. FOR ALL KINDS OF FEEDSTUFF you can save money at Austin Stephcr.son Company's. IT COSTS YOU BUT LITTLE MORE to rid? in the Best Buggy. You will find it at The Austin-Stephen son Company ? The Hackney. rY PEW R ITER RIBBONS? ROYAL. Underwood, Oliver, Remington and L. C. Smith ? for sale at The Her ald Office. IF YOU NEED FURNITURE IT will pay you to see the Austin Stephenson Co. They will save you money. 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. FOR SALE? A SMITH FARM -A Truck that hr.s not run more than one hundred miles. C. R. Wright, W. A. Phelps, Four Oaks, N. C., R. F. D. No. 3. LOOK ON YOUR LABEL, AND IF your subscription is in arrears re member the printer. He ha3 to pay weekly for the cost of getting out the paper. Paying up wheD your time is out helps us. BE SURE TO SEE OUR NEW line of Furniture at old prices. Cotter-Underwood Co., Smithfield, N. C. NOTICE OF SALE OF TOWN LOTS. Under and by virtue of an order and judgment of the Superior Court of Johnston County, made on the 12th day of September, 1917, in the Spe cial Proceeding entitled, "Ella San ders, widow, and Willie Sanders, et als, Heirs at Law of Hardie I). San ders, deceased, Ex Parte," the under signed, Commissioner, will, on Satur day, the 20th day of October, 1917, at two o'clock P. M., at the Court House door of said County, in the town of Smithfield, N. C.. offer for sale to the highest bidder, for Cash, the follow ing lots and lands, to- wit: Situate in the County and State aforesaid, and on the East side of the A. C. L. Railroad immediately op posite the Depot in the town of Smithfield. and being parts of the sub division of the H. M. Barnes land plat of which subdivision is recorded in Book "Z" No. 12, page 27:?, Registry of Johnston County; and TRACT NO. 1, Being all of Lots Nos. 9 and 10, and parts of Lots Nos. 15 and 16, making up a lot of land 50 by 150 feet, and on which is sit uate a five-room dwelling; TRACT NO. 2, Beinp all of Lot No. 26, being 30 by 155 feet; TRACT NO. 3, Being, oil of Lot No. 27, being 25 by 140 feet; TRACT NO. 4. Beintr all of Lot No. 11, being 25 by 100 feet. This 14th dav of September. 1 1117. ED. F. WARD, Commissioner.
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