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THE PRESIDENT'S ADDRESS.
The address of President Wilson be
fore the United States Congress Tues
day stating the war aims of the
American people is such. a clear ami
concise statement that no one can
mistake its meaning. His program
for world peace contains fourteen de
mands. Upon these he pledges the
strongest support of the nation and
says that "for these covenants and ar
rangements we are willing to tight
and to continue to fight until they are
achieved." Closing an address, which
has received the highest commenda
tion from great statesmen the world
over, the President says:
"We have spoken now, surely, in
terms too concrete to admit of any
further doubt or question. An evident
principle runs through the whole pro
gram I have outlined. It is the princi
ple of justice to all peoples and na
tionalities *and their right to live on
equal terms of liberty and safety with
one another, whether they be strong
or weak. Unless this principle be
made its foundation no part of the
structure of international justice can
stand. The people of the United
States could act upon no other princi
ple, and to the vindication of this prin
ciple they are ready to devote ^heir
lives, their honor and everything that
they possess. The moral climax of
this, the culminating and final war for
human liberty has come, and they are
ready to put their own strength, their
own highest purpose, their own in
tegrity and demotion to the test."
SUFFRAGE AMENDMENT PASSES
The leaders of Woman Suffrage are
rejoicing over the victory scored in
the House at Washington yesterday.
The vote was 274 to 136. The measure
had to have a two-thirds majority and
?so close was the vote that a change
of one affirmative vote to the negative
would have defeated the Suffrage
?Resolution.
Messrs. Small, Kitchin, Pou, Sted
man, Godwin, Doughton, Robinson
and Webb voted against the Suffrage
.Amendment. Mr. Weaver votd for it
and Mr. Hood did not vote.
Two days ago defeat stared the
measure in the face, but the appeal to
President Wilson to throw his in
fluence on the side of the women was
successful- and this saved the day.
Of the 435 members of the House,
410 members voted. The vote stood:
For the Resolution, Democrats 104,
Republicans 165, Miscellaneous 5.
Total 274. Against the Resolution,
Democrats 102, Republicans 33, Pro
gressives 1. Tota] 136.
This Resolution now goes to the
Senate and the leaders of the move
ment will make a tremendous effort to
have a vote on it during the present
session.
Use the Word "Moment."
In some sections of the country
almost everybody uses the word
"moment." In this section hardly
anybody uses it. Here, if one is get
ting his hat from the rack to go off
on a trip with some one else it will be
said: "I will be ready in a minute,"
when it is going to take only a f<w
seconds to get ready. In all such
cases the word "moment" should be
used. Webster's Dictionary says:
"Moment means a minute, portion of
time, or an instant." It is a good
word and should be used in all cases
where just a few seconds are meant.
Some use the word "second" in place
of "moment," but that is as much too
short p time as the word "minute" is
too long a time. "Moment" or "mo
ments" are the best words to use
when less than a minute is involved.
AT THE CAPITAL OF BANNER.
Death of Mr. John Allen Moore, A*e
65. Other Deaths Ilelow Ilenson.
S<*hool Opened Wednesday, Two
liijC I'irs Slaughtered. Many Items
of Personal Interest.
Benson, N. C., Jan. 10. ? Mr. W. D.
Boon was a Lillington visitor Wednes
day attending Superior Court which
is in session there this week.
Mr. and Mrs. Preston Woodall re
turned Tuesday night from Richmond
where they went for their son Isham
Woodail who has been in Grace Hos
pital for several weeks. Ishain re
turned with them much improved.
Miss Ix-ona Martin of Yadkin ( oun
ty is visiting at the home of her
brother, Dr. J. F. Martin for the past
few days.
The infant child of Mr. and Mrs.
Harvey Turlington which has been
sick for the past week with pneumonia
is improving.
A baby girl arrived at the fiome of
Mr. and Mrs. Carson Clifton Tuesday
of this week.
Messrs. Ezra Parker and R. T.
Surles were in Lillington Tuesday on
business matters,
Messrs. Loyd Parrish, William Par
rish and David Barbour, of Elevation
township, were Benson visitors yester
day.
Mr. Roy Smith was in Smithfield
Tuesday for a few hours on business
matters.
The school opened here again
Wednesday after having suspended
for the holidays and rough weather.
The teachers have all returned for the
Spring term except Miss May Belle
Cobb, and Mrs. W. O. Rackley is sub
stituting for her till her return.
Miss Oneita Crocker, of Dunn, re
cently visited friends here for n few
days returning to her home yesterday.
Mr. L. E. Reaves, of Raeford, is
spending a few days in town with his
sister, Mrs. Nathan McLamb.
Judge F. H. Brooks, of Smithfield,
was a visitor to Benson Wednesday
on business matters.
Miss Florence Adams, of Four Oaks,
was a visitor to Benson Sunday spend
ing the day with Miss Mildred Parrish.
Mr. J. H. Boushall, of Raleigh, was
in the city Tuesday for a short while
on legal matters.
Mr. J. R. Williams, of Clayton, was
here yesterday on legal matters.
Mrs. Estelle Bain, of Raleigh, has
accepted a position with Parrish-God
din Company as stenographer.
Mr. F. A. Woodard, of Wilson, was
in the city for a few hours the first of
the week.
Mr! E. R. Canady went to Raleigh
yesterday returning home this morn
ing.
Mr. R. U. Barbour is in Fayetteville
today on business matters.
Mr. and Mrs. M. T. Britt were in
Raleigh yesterday returning home this
morning.
Miss Dora Barbour who has been
book-keeper for Chas. Johnson & Bro.
for the past six years has accepted a
position as stenographer for the Far
mers Commercial Bank.
Mr. V. E. Towels who has been
North on Road Construction work for
the past several months was in the
city yesterday for a short while.
Mr. Gaston Parrish, of Elevation,
killed a pig which weighed 540 pounds
last week. Mr. R .L. Langdon who
lives near Benson killed one also last
week that weighed 67(5.
Mr. John Allen Moore, father of our
townsman J. Willie Moore, died at his
home in Duke last Thursday and was
buried Friday at Hodges Chapel near
here. Mr. Moore was about 65 years
old and was an upright industrious
man. He has been In bad health for
several months and his death was not
unexpected. He leaves a wife and
several children, three of his sons
being in the service of the United
States at this time, in the army.
Mr. George Holley died at his home
a few miles below here Tuesday and
was buried Wednesday. He was about
60 years of age and hail been in bad
health for some time. Pneumonia was
the direct cause of his death.
Mr. Tom McLamb a veteran of the
Civil War died the first of the week
at his home a few miles below Benson
and was buried Tuesday afternoon.
He left a wife an several children sur
viving him. His death was $he result
of a wound he received in the war,
which produced a cancer.
Messrs. Tim and James Eldridge,
of Rocky Mount, passed through here
the first of the week on the way from
their old home near the Sampson
county line where they had been tc the
burjr.l and funeral uf their mother,
Mrs. Elizabeth Eldridge, who -lied
Sunday and was buried Monday at the
old Eldridge homestead.
Mrs. R. T. Surles and little daugh
ter, Katie Gold, left this morning for
Goldsboro, N. C., where she will visit
friends for a few days.
Meeting of Farmers Union.
Smithfield Local No. 1600 will meet
in regular session in the Court House
Saturday, January 19th, at 2.30 P. M.
All who wish to connect themselves
with this Local, please be present.
W. C. Harper, Secretary.
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* SOME SCHOOL NOTES. K
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COUNTY EDUCATORS IN
JANUARY CONFERENCE.
The Board of Education met in
regular session at the office of the
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Monday. A special petition from
Ingram No. 6 asking for an election
of 25 cents on $100 valuation of pro
perty, and 75 cents on the poll was
granted.
The Board decided to purchase a
chart, "It I'ays to Stay in School," and
place m every school in the County.
A moving picture machine, which
belongs to the State, was made ar
rangements for by the Board. Ten
community centers will be selected.
Each district, where it is to operate,
must become responsible to the Coun
ty Board of Education for $100, which
is two-thirds of the cost of running
same. Two entertainments will be
given each* month, for a period of six
months ? making the cost a little more
than $8 per night. An admission can
be charged, and it is hoped by this
means to cover all expenses. A* new
set of select pictures will be used at
each entertainment. This will be a
fine thing for the community where it
is to be used. Already applications
have come in from several places for
this machine. It is the desire of the
Board that this entertainment be
given at places in different parts of
the County, instead of any one town
ship. A Community League will be
organized in each place where the me
chine is used, and the operator of the
picture machine will have charge of
the organisation work.
Each program will consist of not
less than six reels and will consume
not less than one and a half Ijours
time.
The Bo; rd apportioned the school
funds as follows:
For white teachers' salaries, $30,
1)90.00.
For colored teachers' salaries, $6,
020.00.
No other issues of importance were
dealt with at this meeting and the
Board adjourned.
Below is given the j)lans and dates
of the Group Meetings.
Archer Lodge, January 15th.
Royal 1 (Boon Hill), January 30th.
Meadow, January 31st.
New Hope, January 18th.
Pine Level, January 22nd.
Polenta, January 23rd.
Thanksgiving, Januap? 24th.
Glendale, January 17th.
Royall (Elevation), January l(>th.
The Superintendent insists on all
the teachers being present at one of
these Group meetings. We hope, also,
there will be a good attendance from
the community, especially in the
afternoons.
Township Meetings.
The following townships will meet
to elect a Township Board of Agricul
ture on the following dates:
Wilders, at Archer Lodge school,
January 15th.
Elevation, at Royall school, Jan
uary Kith.
Beulah, at Glendale school, January
17th.
Ingram, at New Hope school, Jan
uary 18th.
Boon Hill, at Royall school, Jan
uary 30th.
Meadow, at Meadow school, Jan
uary 31st.
These will be held in connection with
County Superintendent Royall's meet
ings. The other townships have not
yet set the date for such an election,
but are asked to do so this month.
I will be present at the above meet
ings to help out with them and to out
line plans for the year.
A. M. JOHNSON,
Farm Demonstrator.
Jurors for February Term of Court
The Commissioners at their session
here last Monday appointed the fol
lowing jurors for the February term
of Johnston County Superior Court,
which convenes here on Monday, Feb
ruary 18, for a two weeks' term:
First Week ? A. H. Sullivan, S. T.
Barham, M. C. Barbour, Wiley T.
Grimes, J. D. Flowers, Nelson Lee
( Bentonville), D. C. Smith, (Meadow),
Perry E. Johndon, Alex L. Rae, D. I).
Medlin, R. P. Corbett, L. C. Baker, N.
G. Rand, E. J. Clifton C. B. Barbour,
Arlander Barbour, L. P. B. Lee, W. S.
lEarp, Boaz Woodard, L. L. Creech,
J. O. Jones, A. S. Johnson (Eleva
tion), T. F. White, Z. L. Coats.
Second Week ? Henry Brady, S. T.
Blackmail, J. S. Sullivant, N. B. Wall,
L. F. Uzzell, R. A. Bain, Addison Lee,
Jno. A. Hines, L. T. Ogburn, W. C.
Watson, T. W. Ives, (J. P. Dunn, W.
; V. Blackman, D. S. Parrish, G. K.
Massengill, S. P. Wood, J. Tom. Bnr
[hnm, J. r. Ensom.
IF YOl! WANT CEMENT SEE THE
j Smithfield Hardware Company.
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* BUSINESS LOCALS.
REMEMBER THAT YOU CAN BUY
your mules much cheaper by buying
them from Mr. Galhraith who does
not have to get his mules through
dealers. Second car of Tennessee
mules just received. W. M. Sanders.
SEE US FOR ASPHALT ROOFING
and proslat?" shingles. Cotter
Hardware Co.
SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS DE
siring Peloubet's Notes on the Les
sons for 1918 can get same from
The Herald Office, by applying
early. Our second supply will be in
in a few days. Price $1.25, by mail,
$1.35.
SEED COTTON ? DON'T LEAVE
your cotton in the field. Money
saved in picking scattered cotton.
Highest prices paid for seed cotton
by Farmers Mercantile Co., Selma,
N. C.
THE JOHNSTON COUNTY BANK
& Trust Co., invites you to join their
Pin Money Savings Club for 1918.
You can save amounts of $5.00,
$12.50, $50.00 or $100.00 during year
commencing January 1, 1918, which
will draw 4 ^)er cent. Books are
open and Deposits are being re
ceived for 1918. Start right for the
New Year by depositing your Sur
plus Monies in our Pin Money Sav
ings Club. Johnston County Bank
MR. GALBRAITH HAS JUST reached
Smithfield with his second car load
of nice Tennessee mules. They may
be seen at my Stables. W. M. San
ders.
OWN YOUR OWN HOME. YOU
can do it by taking shares in the
Smithfield Building and Loan As
sociation. See J. J. Broadhurst,
Secretary and Treasurer.
FOR A BIG FAMILY BIBLE, CALL
^ at The Herald Office, where you can
get a nice ono for $3.50. Big type
ro thr.t old people can read.
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TWO CAR LOADS OF ASPHALT
roofing just received. Cotter Hard
ware Company, Smithfield, N. C.
I HAVE 7 BERKSHIRE SHOATS
three months old for sale ? full
blood. J. C. Hockaday, Four Oaks,
N. C., R. F. D. No. 2."
TWO CAR LOADS OF ASPHALT
roofing just received. Cotter Hard
ware Company, Smithfield, N. C.
RED DOG, MILL FEED, WHEAT
Brand, Soya Bean Meal, Beet Pulp,
Dairy Feed, Cotton Seed Feed, Cot
ton Seed Meal, Cotton Seed Hulls,
Feed Oats, Burt and Appier Seed
Oats on hand at the Farmers Mer
cantile Co., Selma, N. C.
FOR RENT? A GOOD TOBACCO
farm 26 acres cleared, two miles
from Peacocks Cross Roads, six
miles from Dunn and Benson. Fair
dwelling, one tobacco barn and
good pack house. Shares or money.
See L. G. Patterson, Smithfield, N.
C.
CALL AT THE HERALD OFFICE
and get your 1918 Turner's North
each. By mail 12 Cents.
THE SMITHFIELD BUILDING &
Loan Association has 1,922 shares
in force. It now wants 78 more to
make it 2,000. See J. J. Broadhurst,
Secretary and Treasurer.
ONE OF THE FINEST ENTER
prises in Smithfield is the Building
and Loan Association. Now is the
time to take shares. J. J. Broad
hurst, Secreary & Treasurer.
"POINTS FOR EMPHASIS," ON S.
S. Lessons for 1918. A nice little
commentary by Highl C. Moore, D.
D. Price 25 cents. HeVald Office,
Smithfield.
FARMERS WHO HAVE SEED
peas and Soy Beans for sale can
find a ready market by inserting a
little ad in The Smithfield Herald.
Price one cent a word each inser
tion.
TWO MORE COPIES ARNOLD'S
Practical Commentary on the S. S.
Lessons for 1918. Price 00 cents.
By mail 65 cents. Herald Office,
Smithfield, N. C.
THERE IS A GREAT DEM AND FOR
good milch cows. The owner who
has good cows for sale wil} find a
quick sale by putting a little ad in
this paper. Try one and note the
results.
WANTED, TWO RELIABLE YOUNG
men to work in store. Austin-Ste
phenson Company, 217 South Third
Street, Smithfield, N. C.
SEE US FOR ASPHALT ROOFING
and prdslali; shingles. Cotter
Hardware Co.
SHINGLES. SHINGLES.
We have two car loads shingles. See
us before buying. Four Oaks Hard
ware and Grocery Company.
IF YOU WANT CEMENT SEE THE
Smithfield Hardware Company.
LOST? AT CARTERS CHAPEL
School Box Party, Ladies Gray
mixed coat, plaids with orange and
black, with small black collar, but
tons up close to the neck. Half
belt buttong in front. Patch pockets.
Finder return same to R. B. Barnes
or the owner, Miss Alva Bajrden,
Micro, N. C.
IF YOU ARE READY TO PAINT
sec us. We carry a full line of
leads and oil and ready mixed
paints. Smithfield Hardware Co.
NITRATE OF SODA? BUY YOUR
soda now. You may not be able to
get it when v/anted if you wait.
Farmers Mercantile Co*., Selma, N.
C.
FARM MULES? WE HAVE SEV
eral good farm mules for sale, and
can save you money. Farmers
Mercantile Co., Selma, N. C.
DISTRIBUTION OF CHRISTMAS
MONEY BY JOHNSTON COUNTY
BANK & TRUST GOMPANY.
Nearly 100 Depositors in our Pin
Money Savings Club have received
substantial checks on Dec. 15th, ;>s a
return of The Pin Money Deposits
made by them during 1917, including
interest at four per cent on amount
deposited. These checks issued range
from $5.00 to $52.00.
Our Pin Money Savings Club for
1918 will begin January 1st, 1918. We
invite you to join our Savings Club
and be one of the fortunate depositors
for Christmas 1918.
With best wishes to all for a Happy
Christirias and prosperous New Year,
Johnston County Bank & Trust Co.
THE SMITHFIELD BUILDING &
Loan Association has been a great
success from the start. - It has
loaned $55,672 to home builders. It
can help you. See J. J. Broad'.mrst
for particulars.
"MY FOUR YEARS IN GERMANY,"
by James W. Gerrard, former Am
bassador to Germany. This is one
of the important books of the year.
Price $2.00. At Herald Book Store.
Get them in trim for the hard plowing
ahead of them this Spring. We handle
Pratts,
International,
And Barkers
Horse and Cattle Powders
On improved Farm Lands in Johnston,
Wayne and Wilson Counties
Long Time Low interest rate
Write or call on \
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The Christmas Holidays are over and we have a few
books, only one copy of each title, which we want to sell
now. Read over the list and order at once.
My Four Years in Germany, by James W. Gerard,
Price $2.00.
Uncle Remus and His Friends, by Joel Chandler
Harris, Price $1.50.
Nights With Uncle Remus, by Joel Chandler Harris,
Price $1.50.
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Under Fire, by Henri Barbusse, Price $1.50.
Huckleberry Finn, by Mark Twain, Price $1.75.
A Booklover's Holidays in the Open, by Theodore
Roosevelt, Price $1.75.
Smith's Dictionary of the Bible, Price $1.25.
Either of the gbove books will be sent anywhere
within 150 miles of Smith field postpaid for the price
named. We have only one copy of each. Order quick if
you want them.