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The Smithfield Herald Published Every Tuesday and Friday. WATCH YOUR LABEL. No receipt will be sent for subscrip tion. 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 us. Watch your label. NOTE. ? All correspondents should remember that we pay no attention to communications without the writ er's name. 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. Mrs. John O. Ellington, of Cleve land, is visiting relatives in the city. ? * * Mr. H. V. Faulkener, Jr. spent the week end with friends in and near Enfield. ? * * Miss Faye Barnes, f Kenly, spent Sunday in the city with Miss Eula Parrish. ? ? ? Miss Alice Gordon has gone to Raleigh to take a coui'se at King's Business College. ? ? ? Mrs. Cora Siler, of Siler City, was the guest of Miss Erma Stevens for a few days last week. ? ? ? Mr. and Mrs. F. K. Broadhurst re turned from New York City where they spent several days. m m m Dr. and Mrs. T. L. Ginn, of Golds boro, were in the city Sunday, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Stevens. * ? ? Miss Eula Parrish returned to Gas tonia yesterday to resume her work as one of the teachers in the Gastonia Schools. ? * ? Mr. Herman Higgins, of Camp Jackson, Columbia, S. C., has been spending a few days here with hi3 family and relatives and friends. ? ? ? Mr. J. J. Williams and his wife, from Guyton, Ga., were here last week. Mrs. Williams is a daughter of Mr. G. M. Hinton, of this County. * ? * The Sanders-Holt Chapter U. D. C. will meet Saturday afternoon, Jan * uary 19, at 3:30, Woman's Club room. This is Lee-Jackson meeting, also date for payment of dues. ? ? ? Messrs. J. H. Wiggs, E. A. Johnson, and O. E. Bain returned yesterday from Jacksonville, Fla., where they attended a big reception given by the J. B. Colt Company. ? * * Mr. Ira W. Keen, who has been a salesman for several months in the store of Mr. N. B. Grantham, left last week to accept a like position at Char lotte with the Tate-Brown Company. ? ? ? Rev. C. E. Stevens v/ill preach next Saturday at 8 o'clock and Sunday at 11 o'clock at Trinity church at Pea cock's Cross Roads. He will preach Sunday afternoon at Burnell church. * * * Mr. George W. Brady, from the Jackson Training School at Concord, N. C., came home last Thursday. He is preparing to enter Buies Creek Academy next week to pursue his studies further. * ? * Mr. George C. White, of M\>tor Truck No. 1, Camp Sevier, Greenville, S. C , was here Saturday for a short while. He had been on a visit to his home in Chatham County and came down here to see his friends in Smith field. Mrs. E. J. Duproe and children, for merly of Salemburg, have been spend ing a few days with Mrs. O. V. Booker out on the Selma road. Mr. Dupree who has accepted the pastorate of several churches in this county will live at Pine Level. ? * * We are asked to state that Rev. J. E. Lanier will preach at Blackman's Grove Baptist church the third Sunday at 11 o'clock and Saturday before at the usual hour for preaching. This is a change from the first Sunday back to the third Sunday for this church. ? * * Mp. C. B. Pennington of Bentonville township was here Monday. He says this winter pork production in his sec tion is much below the average due partly to the stock law, but mainly to the shortage of the pea crop and the shortage of the com and acorn crops. He and his son killed winter of 1916 and 1917 4,160 pounds?, but in this winter their killing will bo about 2,800 pounds. Their * neighbor Mr. M. C. Williford killed in winter 1916 and 1917 6,100 pounds but this winter he will get only about 3, ."00 pi unds. His average has been about 5,000 pounds. THE CHAMBER OF COMMENCE. Regular Meeting To Be Held Tonight In Mayor's Office. The secretary, Mr. R. N. Aycock, asks us to remind the members of the Smithfield Chamber of Commerce that a regulr.r meeting of the Chamber will be held tonight in the office of the Mayor. The time for meeting is 7:30 o'clock. It is important that the members attend this meeting and get ready for some good work for the year 1918. _i_j Farmers Institutes. Two Farmers Institutes will be held in Johnston County this week, one at Royall (Elevation) school house, Wednesday, January 16th, and the other at Glendale school house, Thurs day, January 17th. Mr. A. M. John son, Farm Demonstrator, will attend both these meetings. Y. M. C. A. Work. The Chairman cf the Y. M. C. A. Campaign in Johnston County, Mr. N .E. Edgerton, requests us to remind the subscribers to the Y. M. C. A. War work fund who have not yet paid their pledges to please send in the balance due to the Treasurer, Mr. T. C. Evans, Smithfield, N. C . To Purchase More Cows. To meet the demands over John ston County for cattle we are proing into other northern states, early in February, to purchase good bulls, cows and calves. We have orders now for about a car load but if others want any in this shipment they should see me before January 31. We will get what you order as near as possi ble. We will also try to get some hogs if not too high in price. A. M. JOHNSON. Smithfield, N. C. Cotton Ginned in Johnston. There were 31,946 bales of cotton ginned in Johnston County from the crop of 1917 prior to January 1, 1918, as compared with 34,437~bales ginned to January 1, 1917. Capt. and Mrs. J. C. Collier and little daughter, Cora Fuller Collier, of Goldsboro, were the guests of their niece, Mrs. Lee Sanders Sunday. Mrs. Collier and daughter stayed until Monday afternoon. WANTED TO RENT TO ONE couple, rooms for light housa keep ing. Mrs. Dora Kirkman, Smith field, N. C. I WILL SELL MY HOME PLACE seven room house on Oakland Heights near W. M. Sanders' dwell ing. J. T. Vinson, Smithfield, N. C. SHINGLES. SHINGLES. We have two car loads shingles. See us before buying. Four Oaks Hard ware and Grocery Company. 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. 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. 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. ?. THE SMITH FIELD BUILDING & Loan Association has 1,922 shares in force. It now wants 78 mere to make it 2,000. See J. J. Broadhurst, Secretary and Treasurer. THE SMITHFIELD MARKET. Good Cotton 29 to 31 Cotton Seed 1-00 Wool 20 to 30 Eggs 40 Fat Cattle 5 to 6% Com per bushel 1.75 to 1.85 C. R. Sides 30'to 32% Feed Oats 95 to 1.00 Fresh Pork 20 to 22 % Hams, per pound 38 to 40 Lard 27 % to 32% Timothy Hay 1.90 to 2.00 Cheese per pound 36 Butter, per pound 40 Meal 4.25 to 4.50 Flour per sack 6.00 to 6.25 Co ffee per rnrnd 18 to 2C Cotton Seed Meal 2.50 Cotton teed hull* 1-0P Shipstuff 2.80 to 3.00 Molasses Feed 3.00 Hides, Green 10 to 12% Hides, Dry 17% to 20 BLACK CREEK BRIDGE BETWEEN Smithfield and Eour Oaks will be torn up for repairs Tuesday and Wednesday, January 22 and 23. ? J. A. Johnson. FOR SALE, A FEW SHOATS, MALE and fvmale, about five months eld. Good blood. ? J. D. Hamilton, Smith field, N. C., R. No. 1. ALL PERSONS DUE THE JOHN ston County Farmers Union Co., will settle their accounts with the Union Grocery and Feed Co., r.nd customers are asked to mako im mediate settlement. ? W. R. Smith, Secretary and Treasurer, Selma, N. C. IF YOU ARE READY TO PAINT see us. We carry a full line of leads and oil and ready mixed paints. Smithfield Hardware Co. 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. ^ NITRATE OF SODA? BUY YOUR soda now. Y'ou may not be able to I get it when wanted if you wait. Farmers Mercantile Co., Selma, N. I | WANTED, TWO RELIABLE YOUNG men to work in store. Austin-Ste phenson Company, 217 South Third Street, Smithfield, N. C. FOUND A POCKET BOOK? OWNER can get same by calling on A. M. Johnson, Smithfield, N. C. FOR SALE? NEW FORD CAR? has run only about 200 miles, fully equipped with bumper, shock absorb ers, foot feed and cut-out. ? Graham Smith, Smithfield, N. C. FOR RENT? ONE GOOD 2-HORSE farm on halves, good five-i*oom house and out buildings. Good for cotton, tobacco, corn, etc. ? C. T. Eason, Selma, N. C. 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. VALUABLE LAND FOR SALE. I have in hand for sale a tract of land of 27 acres about twenty of which are cleared, this land being one of the shares of the division of the T. D. Snead, Jr. land. It is suitable for cot ton, corn or tobacco. This land will be sold to the highest bidder on Saturday, January 19th at 12 o'clock. Terms of Sale Cash and the sale will be made on the piece of land, which is a part of t.hp John Sanders land on the Smith field and Bentonville Road. J. MARVIN SANDERS. Four Oaks, N. C., R. 1. REPORT OF CONDITION OF THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK, At Smithficld, in the State of North Carolina, at the close cf Business on December 31, 1917. Resources. Loans -jnd discounts .4 $445,669.69 Overdrafts unsecured 2,470.81 Liberty Bonds, unpledged, 3 1-2 per cent and 4 per cent 65,000.00 Stock in Federal Reserve Bank (50 per cent of sub scription) 2,250.0Q Value of banking house $15,000.00 Equity in banking house 15,000.00 15,000.00 Furniture and fixtures 4,000.00 Lawful reserve with Federal Reserve Bank ^4,036.48 Cash in vault and net amounts due from national banks. 205,678.19 Net amounts due from banks, bankers, and trust com panies 4,512.22 Checks on banks located outside of city or town of re porting bank and other cash items 937.93 Accrued Interest at date of purchase 3 1-2 per cent Liberty Bonds _ 140.00 Total $789,695.32 Liabilities. Capital Stock paid in $ 50,000.00 Surplus fund 35,000.00 Undivided profits 5,375.29 Interest and discount collected or credited, in advance maturity and not earned (approximate) 3,170.02 Amount reserved for all interest accrued 4,225.95 Individual deposits subjegt to check 535,946.58 Certified checks 714.35 Cashier's checks outstanding 2,819.00 Dividends unpaid 1,040.00 Certificates of deposit (other than for money borrowed) 151,404.13 Bills Payable NONE Re-discounts NONE Total $789,695.32 State of North Carolina, County of Johnston, ss: I, R. N. Aycock, Cashier of the above named bank, do solemnly swear that the above statement is true (o the bost of my knowledge and belief. R. N. AYCOCK, Cashier. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 14th day of Jan., 1918. T. C. EVANS, Notary Public. My Commission Expires October 4, 1918. Correct ? Attest: F. K.BROADIIURST, F. H. BROOKS, N. B. GRANTHAM, ? Directors. CONDENSED STATEMENT OF THE First National Bank of Smithfield SMITHFIELD, N. C. AT THE COMPTROLLER'S CALL December 31st, 1917 CBiutrrrs Loans anil Discounts .. $445,669.69 Dverdrafts 2,470.81 Liberty Bonds . . 65,000.00 Stock owned in Federal Reserve Bank 2,250.00 Banking House and Fixtures 19,000.00 Cash on hand and in other Banks 255,304.82 $789,695.32 ^labilities Capital Stock paid in ... . $50,000.00 Surplus 35,000.00 Undivided Profits 5,375.29 Reserved for Interest . . 3,170.02 Interest Due Depositors 4,225.95 Deposits 691,924.06 Hills Payable p. NONE Rediscounts NONE Circulation NONE $789,695.32 We invite accounts of individuals, lirms and rorporations, and offer National Protection, Federal Reserve Accommodation, Courteous Treatment and Our Most Sincere Good Wishes. AT THE CLOSE OF BUSINESS January 10th, 1918 lUamtrrps Loans and Discounts $435,516.13 Banking House and Fixtures 19,000.00 Liberty Bonds 65,000.00 Stock owned in Federal Reserve Bank 2,250.00 Cash on hand and in other Banks 327,177.85 $848,943.98 Hiabtlitira Capital Stock paid in 50,000.00 Surplus and Undivided Profits 40,559.96 Reserved for Interest 7,796.33 Deposits 750,587.69 Bills Payable NONE Rediscounts. : NONE Circulation NONE $848,943.98 05ru(utl| of IlcpnBtta Deposits Jan. 1st, 1915 $136,090.55 Deposits Jan. 1st, 1916 195,651.79 Deposits Jan. 1st, 1917 412,108.78 Deposits Dec. 31st 1917 ? 691,924.06 Deposits Jan. 10th, 1918 750,587.69 TOTAL DEPOSITS OVER THREE-QUARTERS OF A MILLION DOLLARS SEE US FOR ASPHALT HOOFING and proslate shingles. Cotter Hardware Co. SEE US BEFORE YOU BUY YOUR farm implements and harness. Smithfield Hardware Company. STALK CUTTERS ? WE HAVE several Stalk Cutters bought before the advance. See us before you buy and we will save you money. Far mers Merchantile Co., Selma, N. C. 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'.iurst for particulars. 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. FARM MULES? WE HAVE SEV eral good farm mules for sale, and can save you money. Farmers Mercantile Co., Selma, N. C. W. L. Woodall & Sons SMITHFIELD'S SHOPPING CENTER Friday Specials Best Grade Dark Outing 16 '/jC Best Grade Light Outing 15c Good Grade Percale 19c Apron Ginghams 15c Calico 11c Bleaching 20c Quality 16c Extra Quality Dress Ginghams 18c Spool Cotton 50c per doz. Big Lot Remnants 15 per cent off on all Silks. 15 per cent off on all Woolen Goods. 15 per cent off on all Shoes. 15 per cent off on all Underwear. These prices for CASH and FRIDAY Only. W. L. Woodall & Sons Smithfield, N. C.
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