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THE CARPENTERS' STRIKE AND
SHIPBUILDING.
"No body of men have the moral
right in the present circumstances of
the nation to strike until every
method of adjustment has been triesj
to the limit. If you do not act upon
this principle, you are undoubtedly
giving aid and comfort to the enemy,
whatever may be your conscious pur
pose."
The above clear-cut and positive
statement was contained in a message
sent Sunday by President Wilson to
W. L. Hutcheson, President of the
United Brotherhood of Carpenters
and Joiners of America. Mr. Hutch
eson wired President Wilson regard
ing the situation relative to the strik- j
ing tarpenters in the shipbuilding
yards of this country.
The strike of these men last week
was one of the features of the week's
ne*Vs.
Because of some difficulty the lead
ers had in the adjusting of wages
with the shipbuilding beard the lead
ers of the Carpenters' Union advised
a strike. That they were getting
good wages every one knew,*but they
were not satisfied, and wanted more.
Like hundreds and thousands of
others who do public work or work for
the government, their leaders thought
they saw an opportunity to take a
little more.
That their nation was at war had
no influence on them.
That ships are absolutely necessary
to carry on war operations seemed to
be no concern of theirs.
That while they were idle and de
manding higher wages others might
be suffering entered not into their
selfish purposes.
That their action might give aid
and comfort to the enemy was a mat
ter of indifference to them.
It is passing strange that any set
of men in America today could be so |
unpatriotic as to quit work and refuse
to go back when so much depends on
their labor, and when their grievances
may be heard and righted if only
time be given for their proper con
sideration. The term "slacker," odious
as it may be, is not a suitable term to
apply to them.
TO KEEP CAMP UKririNE.
The recent talk about abandoning
Camp Greene as a training camp for
soldiers has caused a considerable
stir among: the people, not only of
Charlotte and vicinity, but of the en
tire State. The State has been given
only one camp when other States
with no more favorable locations nor
climate have been given several
of these training camps. There was
considerable feeling that Fayetteville
was not given a square deal after the
camp which had already been located
there was taken from that city.
There was no complaint made that it
was not a suitable place for camp.
One reason given, if we remember
correctly, was that a sufficient water
supply could not be had at once. This
was a matter that could have been
easily remedied. Fayetteville ought
to have a camp and if there are any
more camps to be located, and there
will be, we hope that all North Caro
lina will pull for the Cumberland
City.
We are glad to learn that the camp
at Charlotte is not to be abandoned.
The' government cannot afford to
abandon it without wasting a lot of
money and having it said that Uncle
Sam is extravagant. If Camp Greene
should be abandoned all the vast sums
of money already spent there would
be practically wasted. And then the
people of Charlotte who went to con
siderable expense in providing the
location would not be treated fairly.
Then on the other hand if the camp
should be given up, another camp j
would have to be provided at some
other place, and the money, required
to fit up a new camp, spent on Camp
Greene would remedy every defect
complained of and then have a big
sum to spare.
Last wtek a Cleveland County far
mer bought $1,000 worth of War Sav
ings Stamps. The rich farming Coun
ty of Johnston ought to have at leas'
one hundred farmers who will buy
as much as a thousand dollars worth
each. No man, be he rich or poor, can
invest more than $1,000 in War Sav
ings Stamps. Who'll be the first, far
mer in Johnston to invest as much as
$1,000 in this fine plan of government
securities ?
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* SOME SCHOOL NOTES. *
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The Teachers' Group Meeting held
at Piney Grove School last Friday
was well attended by both teachers
and community. Miss Alice Edmund
son taught a model lesson in Second
Grade Reading and Miss Annie
McFadyen demonstrated a Geography
lesson. Superintendent L. T. Royall
discussed War Stamps, and the teach
ers seemed very enthusiastic.
The attendance in the schools for
the past month shows a great im
provement. We hope every effort will
be ' made to keep this up untl the
schools close, even though it may
seem necessary to take the children
out work.
Box Parties are helping out a great
deal in raising money for school pur
poses. Baptist Center, one of our
schools, has invested $G0, made from
a box party, in War Stamps. This is
a good investment and one that is
patriotic. Other schools are consider
ing doing the same thipg. We are
anxious that every teacher and every
boy and girl in Johnston County to
own a Thrift Stamp or a War Stamp.
If the teacher will by one it will be
easier to interest the pupils.
Teachers who hold Emergency Cer
tificates are expected to meet in
Smithfield Saturday, February 2.'lrd,|
at ten o'clock.
North Carolina Day and Washing
ton's* Birthday will be observed Fri
day, February 22nd, in practically all
of the schools. We hope that each
school will have an interesting pro
gram and will secure a good speaker j
to explain War Stamps.
Mr. Claude Stephenson has been
appointed Attendance Officer for
Pleasant Grove township.
There will be a meeting of the town
teachers at Selma, Febrhary 23rd, at |
ten o'clock. We insist on every teach
er being present. The following is
the program:
Devotional Exercises.
Paper on the "Personality of the
Teacher," Miss Mae Bell Cobb, Ben
son School.
"Promotion in the Grades, with em- j
phasis on Seventh Grade work," II. B.
Mr.rrow, Superintendent Smithfield [
Graded School.
Paper, "Drawing in the Grades," |
Miss Willie P. Hall, Clayton School.
"Outline Course of Study," dis- 1
cussed by R. A. Pope, Superintendent
Wilson' Mills Schcol.
"War Stamps," discussed by E. H.
Moser, Superintendent Selma Graded
School.
Round table discussion.
Rook Reception Friday Ninht.
A Rook Reception will be held at
thr Woman's Club rooms Friday
n' ,nt, February 22. Everybody in
v.ted to attend and carry a book and
dress to represent a book. Renefit of
Town Library.
Wyoming Hotel Rurned.
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We learn that the Wyoming Hotel
at Selma was burned early this morn
ing. No particulars.
(Jood .Music Necessary.
Among a practical, industrial, and
commercial people, like ourselves,
pood music is necessary not only for
enjoyment and recreation, but also
for inspiration and for salvation from
death in the din and dust of trade;
and this music should be democratic
in the truest and best sense. This
it can never be until it becomes an
integral part of the education given
in the schools of all grades. ? Philan
der P. Claxton.
Little Leah FHizal>et?h Alley left
[Sunday for Parkton to spend a few
days with her father, Mr. W. E.
[Alley..
Red Crown Not?s.
The Executive Committee met last
Friday evening at the home of Miss
Mattie Pou. The Committee decided
to buy $100 dollars worth of wool for
knitting, Messrs. Hubert and Edward
Woodall having kindly agreed to wait
for the money until we can raise it.
The Buying Committee was in
structed to make all purchases *f
material in future, except such as are
ordered from the Bureau of Supplies
in Atlanta, and such as are made for
the Branches. By request of the
Atlanta office, the work was divided
and put in charge of supervisors.
Mrs. L. D. Wharton was made super
visor of surgical dressings, and Mrs. i
L. G. Patterson, supervisor of hospital j
garments.
The Committee recided not to fur- '
nish comfort kits in future.
NOTICE. I
On Saturday, February 23rd, at 1
o'clock, I will offer for sale to the '
highest bidder for cash the old bridge
timber at Swift Creek near Smith
field.
R. D. JOHNSON.
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MCE CAR MULES WELL BROKEN
Come look them over. Roberts
Atkinson Co., Selma, N. C.
W. H. WAKEFIELD, M. I)., OF j
Charlotte, will be in Kenly at Glenn
Hotel on Friday, March 1st; Ben
son, Parrish Hotel, Wednesday,
March 6th; Four Oaks, Dr. Stan
ley's Office, Thursday, March 7th. ?
The doctor limits his practice to
the medical and surgical treatment i
of eye, ear, nose and throat dis- j
eases. Ask your physician about
consulting Dr. Wakefield.
OBERS 8-3-3. YOU CAN HAVE IT
today. Austin-Stephenson Co.
THREE PURE-BRED POLAND (
China male pigs for sale. Also 4
grade Poland China and Berkshire,
3 male and one female, and three
Poland China grade gilts for sale.
Phillip Lee, Four Oaks, N. C., R. 3. j
NOTICE
Narron Automobile Co,
at Norron s Lodge, Selma.
N. C. Route 2
We wish lo inform our custo- 1
mers and the public that we do'
all kinds of uutomohile repair-'
tags and all kinds of Iron Work.
We will shoe mules and hojses
two days in each week, every
Tuesday and Friday. No other
days. ,
We guarantee our work to
give complete satisfaction.
Yours to serve.
PHELAND BOYKIN
Manager
Watch
Your
Storage
Battery
At the first sign of inaccuracy
bring your battery to us for a
thorough inspection. Better
still, don't wait for a sign. Bring
your Battery to us at regular in
tervals. You run 110 risk here.
Our expert Battery Man from
the factory will tell you frankly
what it needs or what not. We
live up to our slogan, "A Satis
fied Customer or no Charge."
Free Inspection of all Batteries.
Smithfield Garage
and
Machine Works
Electricians and Machinists.
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NOTICE.
North Carolina,
Johnston oCunty.
In the Superior Court.
A. C. McAllister,
vs.
Sally MeAllister.
The defendant above named will
take notice that an action entitled as
above has been commenced in the
Superior Court of Johnston County to
obtain a divorce a vinculo matrimonii :
and. said defendant will further take .
notice that she is required to appear
at the term of the Superior Court of
Johnston County to be held on the
22nd day of April, 1918, at the Court
house of said County, in Smithfield, j
N. C., and answer or demur to the
complaint in said action, or the plain
tiff will apply to the Court for the
relief demanded in said complaint.
This 18th day of February, 191S.
' 7. L. LEMAY,
Deputy Clerk Superior Court, i
A. & W, Att'ys.
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* BUSINESS LOCALS. *
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JUST A FEW SACKS OF SODA
left. Austin-Stephenson Co.
1 HAVE FOR SALE SOME REI)
Bliss fall crop Irish potatoes at
$1.00 per peck, also seed chufas at
$1.25 per peck. A. G. Powell, R. 2,
Smithfield, N. C.
SEE US BEFORE YOU BUY YOUR
farm implements and harness.
Smithfield Hardware Company.
SEE US FOR ASPHALT ROOFING
and proslate shingles. Cotter
Hardware Co.
JUST A FEW SACKS OF SODA
left. Austin-Stephenson Co.
FOR SALE: COW PEAS. WHIP
poorwills $3.65; Brabhams $3.75;
Clays and Irons $3.75, and mixed
$3.60 a bushel. Send us your orders
before market advances. Hart and
Howell, Fayetteville, N. C.
FERTILIZER FOR ALL CROPS Now
on hand. Get our prices. Roberts
Atkinson Co., Selma, N. C.
OBERS GUANO 8-3-3. AUSTIN
Stephenson Co.
SHINGLES, SHINGLES, and ROOF
ing. Selma Supply Company.
IF YOU WANT CEMENT SEE THE
Smithfield Hardware Company.
WE HAVE IT PROBABLY. WE
will thank you to ask us. Selma
Supply Co.
OBERS GUANO 8-3-3. AUSTIN
Stephenson Co.
ANOTHER SUPPLY "TEN NIGHTS
in a Barroom" just received. Five
cents e;.ch. By mail, eight cents.
Herald Book Store.
SHOES AND DRY GOODS AT
Selma Supply Company.
SEVERAL VOLUMES OF RILEY'S
Poems just received. Herald Book
Store.
SEE US FOR YOUR POULTRY
wire to fence that garden. Selma
Supply Co.
800 SACKS RED DOG. COME
quick. -Austin-Stephenson Co.
THE DAVIS STORES IS THE
place to do your Spring and Sum
mer trading, as we have a large
stock of cotton goods at one-half
price. The Davis Stores, Smithfield,
N. Q.
WE HAVE ON HAND A FEW GOOD
mules and horses for sale. Cotter
Underwood Company.
SEE OUR BIG TYPE TESTAMENT,
bitr enough for very old people to
read. Herald Book Store.
BIG LOT SMOOTHING AND DISK
harrows on hand. Selma Supply
Company.
SEE US FOR POULTRY NETTING
and goose fence. Cotter Hardware
Company.
MISS BLANCHES MIZELL, WHO
has been in charge of The Bon Ton
Millinery Department for several
years, and her two assistants are
now on the Northern markets pur
chasing the largest stock of Spring
and Summer millinery ever brought
to Johnston County. Wait for the
new styles which will be arriving
in a few days. The Bon Ton, the
Ladies' Store, Smithfield, N. C.
CAR LOAD OF BEST MULES EVER
brought to Smithfield. W. R. Long.
A NICE LOT OF BIBLES JUST RE
ceived. Prices from 35 cents each
to $4.00. Herald Book Store.
IF YOU ARE READY TO PAINt!
see us. We carry a full line of
leads and oil and ready mixed
paints. Smithfield Hardware Co.
ANOTHER LOT "OVER THE TOP."
just received. Price $1.50 per copy.
Herald Book Store. Best selling
book in America except the Bible.
MISS BLANCHES MIZELL, WHO j
has been in charge of The Bon Ton
Millinery Department for several j
years, and her two assistants are
now on the Northern markets pur
chasing the largest stock of Spring
and Summer millinery ever brought
to Johnston County. Wait for the
new styles which will be arriving
in a few days. The Bon Ton, the
Ladies' Store, Smithfield, N. C.
THREE PIRK-BRFD POLAND
Chinn male pigs for sale. Also 4
grade Poland China and Berkshire,
3 male and one f? male, and three
Poland China grade gilts for sale.
Phillip Lee, Four Oaks, N. C., R. 3.
The Wife
should be thrifty and help save her husband's
money,
If He hasn't done it, She
should start the savings account and see that a
portion of the income gets there each week. We
offer
This opportunity
to establish the real bulwark of the home. Such
co-operation makes the partnership complete.
THE LADIES' STORE
A large stock of Early Spring Suits,
Coats and the most fashionable Dresses for
Spring Just received.
You are cordially invited to see these
goods and buy your Suits, Coats and
Dresses at the right price.
We are leaders in Ladies' Ready -to
Wear, and keep up with the styles.
Smithfield, N. C.
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Start Early. Start Early. C
This year cf all years we should select [
our Garden Seed with the greatest of care. [
At the present high prices of food stuffs we E
cannot afford to take chances. Buy your [
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Garden Seed \
At our store and you will always get good p
results. Big stock just received. Come in j
and see what we have. r
HOOD BROS.!
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"POINTS FOR EMPHASIS," ON S.
S. Lessons for 1918. A nice little
commentary by Hight C. Moore, D.
D. Price 25 cents. Herald Office,
Smithfield.
TWO CAR LOADS OF ASPHALT
roofing just received. Cotter Hard
ware Company, Smithfield, N. C.
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THE SMITHFIELD BUILDING &
Loan Association has helped a num
ber of people to build homes. It will
help others, and maybe you. New
series of shares now open. See Mr.
J. J. Broadhurst
A FEW LITTLE DUTCH SULKY
Plows that we can save you money
on. Austin-Stephenson Company.