AT THE CAPITAL OF BANNER.
Benson, Nov. 22. ? Mrs. R. F. Smith
was a visitor to Goldsboro Monday on
business matters.
Mrs. Walter Strickland returned the
firet of the week from a short visit to
her husband who is in tht^ army at
Camp Sevier, S. C.
Mrs. Julian Godwin, who has been
right sick for the past few days, is
somewhat improved recently.
Mr. William Moore, of Smithfield,
spent Sunday here with his parents,
Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Moore.
Mr. J. E. Wilson left Monday for
Hot Springs, Ark., to take treatment
for a few days at the noted springs of
that place.
Messrs. A. F. Barboufr, John C.
Barbour and Gaston Parrish, of Eleva
tion township, were visitors to Ben
son Monday on business.
Mr. Lossie McLamb and Miss Stella
Norris were married here last Sun
day afternoon by J. M. Britt, Justice
of the Peace.
Mr. J. A. Wellons and Judge F. H.
Brooks were here Monday from Smith
field on business matters.
Miss Ora Parker, of Greensboro,
recently spent a few days here with
Miss Minnie Somers, a member of the
school faculty.
Messrs. George Moore, S. F. Ivey,
Ed Hill and R. L. Flowers went to
Raleigh Tuesday to attend Federal
Court which is in session there this
week.
Rev. G. W. Rollins was a visitor to
Smithfield Tuesday for a short while
on business matters.
Mrs. George F. Moore and little
daughter are spending a few days
with Mrs. Moore's father near Wil
son's Mills.
Mr. Ouis Barbour, son of Mr. John
C. Barliour, was here yesterday on his
way from Danville, Va., to visit rela
tives in Elevation township.
Messrs. J. M. Morgan, Clauds Cana- j
day, Ezra Parker, and others were
in Smithfield Tuesday on business.
Sheriff W. F. Grimes, of Smithfield,
was here yesterday for a .^hort while
on business.
Rev. and Mrs. A. T. Lassiter and
children returned the first of the week
from a short visit to Mrs. Las
siter's parents near Polenta, Johnston
County.
Mr. and Mrs. Preston Woodall took
their little son, Isharn Woodall, to a
hospital in Richmond Wednesday for
treatment.
Mr. R. F. Smith was a visitor to
Lillington Wednesday on business, re
turning home in the afternoon.
Mrs. Lausie Hodges returned to her
home in Harnett County Monday after
a few days visit to relatives here.
Mr. Alonzo Parrish is spending the
week in Atlanta, Ga., on business.
Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Royal, Mrs. J.
H. Rose and Mrs. W. I). Boon went up
to Smithfield yesterday where they
attended a Red Cross meeting.
Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Hensley, of
Murphy, N. C., are here for a few
days' visit to their daugtcr, Mrs. J.
B. Moore.
Congressman E. W. Pou will speak
Sunday afternoon at three o'clock at
the School Auditorium in Benson on
the War and Red Cross Work. He is
one of the best posted men to be found
on National matters and is an excel
lent speaker. It is expected that an
exceedingly large crowd will gather
to hear his address.
Mrs. Martha Tanner died yesterday
afternoon at the home of her son near
Benson. She was about seventy-five
years of age and had been in feeble
health for some time. She left several
children and other relatives surviv
ing her.
Dr. Clarence l'oe Speaks in Kenly.
Kenly, Nov. 20. ? Last Sunday after
noon at three o'clock in the Kenly
High School Auditorium, Dr. Clarence
Poe delivered a masterful address on
"The Church and the Kingdom of
God on Earth."
The stage was beautifully decorated
with ferns and other green plants;
Miss Lena S. Marley presided at the
piano; MissAugusta McKeithen ren
dered an appropriate solo.
Dr. Poe, after being presented by
Professor M. B. Andrews, spoke es
sentially as follows:
"In this age of conflict, both of
arms and of ideas, it is well for every
man to stop and question whither we
are drifting. During the years I have
traveled and studied world problems,
I have learned that there are three
great religious dieas held by different
portions of the human race. The peo
ple of India have an 'other world' re
ligion. They claim that religon has to
do with, the Great Beyond and it does
not concern practical life at all. The
teeming millions in China hold to the
idea that religion is a matUr of this
world only. They claim that we can
not know what is in the future and
that therefore we should concern our
selves with the things of this world
alone. Now, which of these views is
correct? I recently heard a great
divine assert that the one task of
Christianity is to impel men to 'be
I born again.' On the other hand, many
thinkers claim today that Christianity
has both a social message ar.d a social
responsibility.
"Now, I thank God that the day of
theological dogmatism is past; yet I
do believe that thinking men every
where must dccide what is the duty of
the Christian Church and the Chris
tian ministry. Moreover, I thank God
that the Great Christ Himself out- j
lined the work of the Church as clear
ly as anyone could ask. He did not
say that 'thou shalt love the Lord thy
God,' and stop there; neither did he
assert anywhere that Christianity con
sists merely in loving one's neighbor
as himself. Christ clearly stated that
true religion is active love: it is love
for God and love for man.
"It seems to me therefore that the
duty of the Christian Church today is
two-fold; it must seek and save that
which is lost ? it must convert the
soul of man; and also, it must minister
to those in need ? it must heal the sick,
feed the hungry, clothe the naked, and
give comfort to the broken-hearted.
Has the Church failed? No; but it
will fail unless it clearly sees its duty
and then does it with its might.
"Wh< rcas the religion of India is of
the other world, and whereas the re
ligion of China is of this world alone,
the Christian religion is of both
worlds. The s:-.me Master who de- I
dared that men must be born again,
also said that he who desires to be
greatest among mien must be the
servant of all. In this hour of need,
therefore, let us stress the importance
of genuine unselfish service."
While in Kenly, Dr. Poe w:-.s enter
tained by the Honorable W. J. Hooks.
Municipal Wood yard at Selma.
Prof. E. II. Moser, who is superin- J
tendent of the i>uhlic schools of Selma, I
Johnston County, was here Saturday
as the representative of the people of
his town to confer with the federal
fuel administrator for the state, A. W.
McAlister. Mr. Moser told friends
that a number of prominent business
and professional men of Selma, includ
ing M. C. Winston, N. E. Edgerton an<l
N. E. Ward, had taken the lead, called
mass meeting, and in this manner
"put over" the municipal woodyard
plan, despite disinclination of the
mayor. The mayor is working in full
co-operation with the municipal wood
yard plan now it was stated, and
Selma is put on a wood burning basis,
with the first order amounting to 600
cords. From now on wood will be 1 1
burned there wherever possible to sub- E
stitute it for coal and the coal supply,
such as can be secured, will be us<>d to
run the three large cotton mills and
other factories which have to use it.
Mr. Morer said the situation in Selma
grew critical. He has a school of (i00
attendance and was without a pound
of coal to run its boilers. He is man
aging now to heat the school with
wood. The coal shortage is not a mat
ter of theory in Selma, it is a condi- |
tion, and on which threatened to shut E
down the mills and throw hundreds E
out of employment. The situation ap- F
peared to have in it so much danger of [
suffering for the people, that the I
citizens took the step which has re
sulted in the establishment of the cen
tral woodyard. The community effort
is believed to be adequate for the
case. ? Greensboro News.
Perhaps the most pathetic failure in
life is the Man With Too Many Ideas.
If he would only keep his imagination
quiesent long enough to carry some
of them out he might succeed. ? Anon.
ENGRAVED CHRISTMAS
CARDS.
We have a nice line of samples en
graved Christmas Cards. Come in,
make your selection and have your
name engraved on the design you i
want.
Individual Christmas Cards make '
your card mean more to the recipient.
There will be a great rush along about !
Christmas times. Give your order j
now and avoid that rush. ;
HERALD OFFICE, I
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NOTICE i
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TO THE PUBLIC
r I am opening up an
up-to-date Grocery Store
on Main street, carrying
heavy and fancy Grocer
ies, Fruits, Candies, etc.
I welcome my old custo
mers and friends to give
me a call.
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Yours For Business
D. H. Sanders
Four Oaks, - - - N. C.
Read! Read!! Read!!
Then Come And See Our Line
Clothing
We can show you over 1500 Men's Suits, of the very latest styles. Over
1000 Young Men's Suits, in the newest and most stylish fabrics, colors
and designs. Over 1000 Boys' and Children's Suits. Can fit the whole
family from the cradle up.
Our Shoes
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Are in a class to themselves? the largest stock ever shown in this section.
We have the best line of Shoes that money could buy. * We bought them
for less than others had to pay, and can sell them cheaper. Our buyer,
Mr. Charles Davis, saw far ahead the great advance in leather and
bought before the great advance in prices- --In Car Load Lots?direct
from the biggest manufacturers in the United States, which gives our
customers the advantage in buying their Fall and Winter Shoes at Old
Prices.
Our Dry Goods
Stock
Is complete wiili everything you
may want for Ladies, Misses and
Children at Old Prices.
COME!
We have the largest stock of Ladies Ready-to-Wear to be found in the
county ? Our prices are the lowest to be found anywhere
The Davis Department Stores
Smithfield, N. C.
Dollar Day Specials
4 Pounds Best Head Rice 48
1 Can King K Raisins 15
1 Can Asparagus Tips 30
1 Jar Apple Cider Vinegar 15
1.08
DOLLAR DAY 98c.
. 20 Rags Pride of Reidsville Smok
ing Tobacco 1-20
DOLLAR DAY 99c.
4 One-pound Cans Como Coffee . . 1.20
DOLLAR DAY 99c.
12 Rolls 10c Toilet Paper $1.20
DOLLAR DAY 96c.
5 Pounds Best Head Rice
One-half Pound Morara Tea a?
1 Can Tomato Soup
1.10
DOLLAR DAY 98c.
PEEDIN & PETERSON
Smithfield, North Carolina
Send Your Orders for Job Printing to
Beaty & Lassiter, Smithfield, N. C.
Thanksgiving Day
Is Next Week, November 29th.
Get ready for it by buying the groceries you need
now. We have Cranberries, Mince-meat, Shelled
Nuts. Seeded Raisins, Citron, Cocoa-nuts, Olives,
Good Cheese, and the best line of canned goods
and package goods in town. We also carry a com
plete line of heavy and fancy groceries and can
supply your wants on short notice. Goods de
livered in town promptly. Our prices are as low
as the quality of the goods will permit.
City Grocery
Smithfield, N. C.