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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 ?ure to enclose your name each time. Address all matters for publication to The Smithfield Herald, Smithfield, N. C. SMITHFIELD NOTICE. tjeginning with Saturday night, March 9th, 1918, no parcel post mat ter will be taken in the post office at Smithfield, N. C., after 7:30 p. m. The delivery window will be closed at 7:50 p. m. This change is made on account of the heavy parcel post an 1 other mail matter, to be dispatched on the eight twenty-six train. A. M. SANDERS, P. M. Smithfield, N. C. Mar. 7. PERSONAL AM) LOCAL. Mr. Willis S. Smith went to Ral eigh Wednesday. * ? ? Mrs. C. H. Easton, of Oxford, is visiting Mrs. Hugh Skinner. * * * Mr. W. M. Sanders, Jr., is at home from Bingham's for a few days. * * * Mr. rnd Mrs. W. M. Sanders and Mr. W. M .Sanders, Jr., went to Ral eigh Wednesday. * * * Miss Augusta Evans left Friday for Greensboro after spending some time here with her brother, Mr. T. C. Evans . * * * Mrs. T. C. Jordan spent a few days this week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Powell, in the Sanders Chapel section. ? * ? Messrs. Frank B. McKinne and Stuart Davis, of Louisburg, passed thi-ough the city Welnesday enroute for Goldsboro. ? * ? The Civic Department of the Wo man's Club will hold its annual busi ness meeting 'Monday at 4 o'clock at the Club room. ? * * Mrs. J. J. Broadhurst and children have returned home after visiting at the home of her parents in Goldsboro for several days. ? ? ? Mr. and Mrs. F. K. Broadhurst, Mrs. L. G. Patterson, Mrs. T. C. Ev ans, Mr. S. T. Honeycutt went to Raleigh Wednesday to attend the lec ture by Mrs. Booth on Social service. Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Johnston have moved to Lexington where Mr. John ston has accepted a very nice posi tion with a drug Company. Mr. and Mrs. Johnston have made their home here for the past several years and have made a host of friends whose best wishes follow them into their new home. ? * ? Miss Blanche Mizell, chief trimmer in the Bon Ton, has returned from Baltimore, Philadelphia and , New York, where she spent several weeks studying designs and selecting the latest creations in Spring millinery. She was accompanied by Miss Mary Taylor, of New York, who will be in the trimming department of the Bon Ton this season. m m m The Executive Committee of the War Savings Campaign in Johnston County is called by Chairman Rags dale to meet upstairs in the Court House in Smithfield next Saturday, March 9, at 11 o'clock. It is of the utmost importance that every mem ber of the committee be here that day to help plan for the success of this great movement. It is a patri otic duty to attend and no one should permit anything of an ordinary na ture to keep him from this meeting. * * * Mr. J. D. Stephenson, of the Smithfield police force, returned Tuesday from Camp Lee at Peters burg1, Va., where he went to carry three young negro men to become sol diers in Uncle Sam's army. Mr. Stephenson found two of these men at saw mills near Selma and brought them before the Local Board here, who turned them over to him with in structions to deliver them safely to the Camp at Petersburg. One of them gave his name as Claude Blake, of Lenoir county, and the other Char lie Brinson, of Duplin county. The third was taken by Chief C. R. Tur ner and policeman Stephenson while he was fishing on the banks of Neuse river near Smithfield. He gave his name as Abe Wright, of Pittsburg, Pa. Neither of these neproes had filled out their questionnaires. A Birthday Party. At the home of Mrs. T. W. LfcMay on Oakland Heights Tuesday after noon from four to five-thirty quite a number of little folks asembled in honor of little Zoe LeMay's ninth birthday. A feature of amusement was pin ning on the donkey's tail. Each child was blind-folded and told to find the donkey. This caused much laughter among the little guests. Little Vir ginia Williamson was the lucky one in this contest. Then they were invited into the din ing room. Here they found the birth day cake on which were the lighted candles in the center of the table. The decorations were crepe paper and yellow jonquils. Refreshments were served by the hostess, Mrs. T. W. LeMay and daughter, Margaret, assisted by Mrs. C. B. Wiliamson. Then the birth day cake was cut, and Master Hugh Ragsdale found the prize, a dime, hidden in his slice. Those present were: Virginia Broadhurst, Ellen Battle Patterson, Mildred Cotter, Virginia Williamson, Elizabeth Creech Juanita Sorrell, Bill Hooks, William Lassiter, Herman Lawrence, Hugh Ragsdale, Raymond Woodall, Joe Cot ton and Watson Wharton. Death Near Bentonville. Mr. D. H. Hayes died last Friday at his home near Bentonville. He was buried Saturday, the funeral being preached by his pastor, Rev. J. A. Blaylo'ck. Mr. Hayes was a member of New Hope Free-Will Baptist church. He was a substantial man and a good citizen. The death of such men means the passing away of the men who have helped to make John ston what it is. Jasper Wiggs at Camp Merritt. In a letter received by this office yesterday we learn that Mr. Jasper Wiggs, who has been at Camp Jack son, since last September, is now at Camp Merritt, New Jersey. It was written on March 4th and states ? that "We are having snow today, and everything looks like the dead win ter." Services at Episcopal Church. There will be services at the Epis copal Church Sunday morning at 11, and Sunday night at 8 o'clock, con ducted by Archdeacon Alfred S. Law rence, of Hillsboro. The public is cordially invited to these services. Married. On Sunday, March 3rd, Mr. J. W. McLeod and Miss Inez Parrish were happily married, Mr. D. E. Easom Leod is a son of Mr. John McLeod who lives on the Ragsdale farm near Smithfield. Miss Parj-ish is a daugh ter of Mr. David S. Parrish who lives near Wilson's Mills. "Red" Ike Smith in the Toils "Red" Ike Smith, a well known negro around these parts, was ar rested last night by Chief Turner, charged with transporting liquoir in to dry territory. He was wanted by the United States authorities and was turned over to Deputy George Moore who carried him before United States Commissioner, Dr. Noble, at Selma. lie was held in a five hundred dollar bond, and in default of same was lodged in jail. Caught with the Goods. Will Eason, colored, from Bentons ville township, was here last Monday with an automobile advertising his business and retailing blockade whis key. He claimed it to be fresh from the still and only one day old. He claimed also that his price of $1.50 per pint or $12.00 per gallon was lower than many others were charg ing. Just before he had unloaded his cargo he was apprehended.one pint of his stock being still left over in the car. He was taken before Smithlield's Mayor, who bound him over to court, and instead of putting him in jail he was passed over to the Recorders Court, where he got a year's sentence to the roads. He is now helping to work and make the Smithfield town ship roads better. Iiet others come. We can use to advantage more men on the roads. There will be a free moving picture show at Polenta School Saturday night, March 9th. Mr. R. W. Freeman, District Dem onstration Agent, of Wilson, has been with County Agent, A. M. Jornsen this week. They have visited several points in the interest of the town ship board of agriculture. They have found the farmers intei-ested in this work. "Fi-Fi, of the Toyshop", a musical comedy, will be given at the Opera House here next Friday night. SELMA ASSOCIATED CHARITIES. Selma, March 7. ? The regular monthly meeting of the Selma Asso ciated Charities was held in the Graded school building last week. This was also the annual meeting and the following officers were elected for the coming year: President, Mr. Geo. F. Breitz, Secretary, Miss Bet tie Edgerton, Treasurer, Miss Marga ret Etherodge. The various com mittees will be appointed by the Pres ident and announced later. The Treasurers report for the year showed $114.00 collected, and $112.00 spent, and 150 garments collected and given cut. During the past year the Associated Charities have helped twenty-five different people, includ ing two cases of tuberculosis, and two deserted wives. Every case is thoroughly investigated by a commit ted before any aid is given, and is given to only those who really de serve help. The local chapter ask that any one having clothes or shoes that they will contribute to the Associated Chari ties, to send them to Mrs. W. A. Edgerton who is chairman of this committee. They would also be glad to have all worthy cases in need of help reported to them for their at tention. Their regular monthly meetings are held the first Monday night in each month in the Supt. office in the graded school building, and they will be glad to have the attendance of any interested parties. Royall School. There will be a box party and other entertainment at the Royall School House (Elevation Township) on Saturday night, March 9th. The public is cordially invited to come and have a good time. I HAVE FOR SALE A LARGE LOT of peas for table use. D. T. Worley, Selma, N. C. Eastman Kodaks Films and Developing Outfits If It Isn't An Eastman It Isn't a KODAK HOOD BROS. ON THE SQUARE - SMITHFIELD. N C. THE SMITHFIELD MARKET. Cotton 25 to 33 Cotton Seed 1.00 to 1.05 Wool 20 to 30 Eggs 25 to 30 Fat Cattle 6 to 7 Corn per bushel 1.75 to 2.00 C. R. Sidet 30 to 32 tt Feed Oats 1.20 to 1.25 Fre h Pork 20 to 22 % Hams, per pound 30 to 32 Lard 27 H to 82% Timothy Hay 2.00 to 2.25 Cheese per pound 35 Butter, per pound 40 Meal 4.75 to 5.00 Flour per sack 6.00 to 6.25 Coffee per pound IB to Z0 Cotton Seed Meal 2.75 to 2.85 Cotton seed hulls 1.00 Shipstuff 2.80 to 3.00 Molasses Feed 3.00 to 3.25 Hides, Gi?een 10 to 12H Hides, Dry 17 to 20 Cow Peas per bushel . . . 3.50 to 4.00 Soy lleans per bushel . . 3.75 to 4.00 Peanut* Meal 3.25 Beet Pulp 3.25 BUY YOUR ACID AND COTTON seed meal from the Cotter-Under wood Company, Smithfteld. Full supply now on hand. THE SMITHFIELD BUILDING A 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. FOR SALE: ONE FORD TOURING Car 1916 Model 60 inch guage, al most as good as new. Equipped with puncture proof tires. Price $500.00. W. C. Blackman, Four Oaks, N. C., R. No. 2. LABOR IS SCARCE AND HIGHLY improved farm machinery over comes these, infact, with the labor ers taken away, its the only pos sible chance to supply the demand for farm product. Come see our lines and let us show you what can be done with them. Roberts-Atkin t son Co., Inc., Selma, N. C. CORN MILLS? WE HAVE THE best on the market at a reasonable price. No where is the local de mand for good corn meal supplied. Get you an engine and mill. Roberts-Atkinson Co., Inc., Selma, N. C. FOR SALE ? TWO HIGH BREI) heifer calves, out of my best cows. W. R. Long. PLOWS AND PLOW CASTING, Disc and Section Harrows, Inter national Harvester Co., and Acme makers. Roberts-Atkinson Com pany, Selma, N. C. WHOSE MULE? I HAVE TAKEN up a white one eyed horse mule. Owner can get same by paying for adv. and expenses. D .T. Stephen son, Smithfield, N. C. CO-OPERA TION Farmer with Farmer; Soldier with Sildier; Farmer, Soldier. Merchant and Manufacturer and everybody with the Government and with the BAN Kb. We Sell War Savings Certificates and War Savings Thrift Stamps. During the week ending Saturday, March 2nd, we sold 288 W. S. Stamps and 80 Thrift Stamps and one $1000.00 Liberty Bond, to Farmers, Merchants and School Children. We invite you to Co-operate with us in making your money help win the war. If you don't want to buy a Savings or Thrift Stamp, put your money in our bank, we will pay you 4 per cent, interest and you can get your money when you want it. And at the same time you are helping win the war. We lend money to the Farmers for Farm purposes and they make food stuff with it to feed the soldiers. FIRST NATIONAL BANK Smithttcld, N. C. Come to Creech's For Your Garden Seed We have a big stock all new, and good seed. Also have a big stock of Borax for your meet. CREECH DRUG CO. D. H. CRFECH, Mgr. Smithfield, * North Carolina Another Lot of Dictionaries just Received at The Herald Office. BON TON The Ladies Store New Arrivals of Ladies' Dresses, Suits and All Ready-To-Wear SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS. Remember the BON TON is the leading store for Ladies' Goods. Come and get Your Easter Bonnet. Make the BON TON your headquarters when you come to Smithfield and WE can show you more Suits, Dresses, Millinery and All Ladies Ready-To-Wear to be found in this County. Miss Blanche Mizell has returned from the Northern markets where she bought the largest and best line of Millinery ever shown here. She was accompanied by Miss Mary Taylor, an expert trimmer, of New York. BON TON The Ladies Store Smithfield, N. C.
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