VOL. X. NO. 15
THE PASSING OF
HE OLD YEAR
The New Year Ushered in
by the Ringing of Bells
—Music and Fire*
Works.
The jolliest, freest and happiest
crowd ever seen on Williaroston's
-streets was that out ou New Year
Eve. The sound of born, drum
and laughter from happy hearts re
»j sounded through the clear winter
"lair. The moon was shining in
glorious splendor—the ideal night
for new thoughts, bright hopes and
good resolutions. A merry crowd
>f boys and girls entered the dif
ferent churches, and/the bells peal
ed forth the glad news of the birth
of 1909, as the hands on the clock
on the City Hall'Jpointed to mid
night *
But all the happiness was not
caused by the passing of the old
f year—another event was taking
/place all over the dear old State of
North Carolina—it was the death
of King Alcohol! Joy was in the
breasts of the many who had work
-1 ed and prayed for the time to come.
All day people had crowded into
the saloons, some to get "a little for
camphor," and others just to see
: the fun. Even the saloon keepers
\ enjoyed the scene, though it meant
a cessation of business for them.
Everybody was good natured, and
feeling prevailed.
I la Memorials.
' After a long apd protracted af
fliction, Friday, the 25th. of Dec
ember,in early morn, tbe soul of
Mrs. E. P. Callifer, relict of the
fate A. T. Cullifer, broke away
from its tenement ofxlay, and re
turned nnto God who gave it. She
leaves one aged brother and many
relatives to mourn their loss. In
early life shcunitd with the Meth
odist Church, but for 350r40 years
has had no church connection, but
has worshipped mostly with the
, Church at Skewarkee. She was of
quiet disposition, having little
to especially in her later years,
being io afflicted that she was as
helpless as a child. She lived to a
tripe old age, 85 years and 9 months,
and died at the home of her neph
: re*r. Mc. G. Reddick. The inter-
Ent was in the family grave yard,
Saturday, the 26th. of Decem-
Let us hope that she spent the
happiest day of her life 011 that
r Christmas, - when she entered the
(presence of the Most IJigh.
G. J. D.
i
It requires a proper combination
of certain acids with natural diges
tive juices to perfect a dyspepsia
cure. And that is what Kodol is—
!a perfect digester that digest all the
food yon eat If you will take
Kodol for a little while you will no
longer have indigestion. Youthen
couldn't have indigestion. How
could have indigestion if your
food was to digest? Kodol digests
all vou eat. It is pleasant to take,
Jacts promptly. Sold by Chase's
prug Store; Bigg's Drug Store.
tfcitfa of Mr. John Ward
News of the death of Mr. Jof in
j Ward at his home io Jajnesville on
{Thursday, came unexpectedly to
;his relatives and friends. He had
suffered with a chill on last.Sunday,
Jbut was not pronounced srriously
l|iß. Another chill attacked him,
(proving to be a violeut yellow chill
Mwhichis fatal in the county.The de
' ceased leaves five children: Thos.
IWard, of Cal., George Ward, of'
Teun. David Ward of Rocky Mt.
'and John and Tillie Ward who
were with him when he died. His
(wife, who survives him, is an inva
lid and has been for years. Many
friends sympathize with the family
in tViMr tnrr afflirtion
THE ENTERPRISE
HAMILTON NEWS
Quite a pretty marriage was sol
emnized at tbe Primitive Baptist
church on last Wednesday evening
when Kfisft Alice Lawrence was
married to Mr. Vance Cutbberson
of Charlotte N. C. Mr. Robert
Baker was best man, and Miss Nan
nie House was maid of honor. The
attendants were: Mr. Gladstone
Anthonv with Miss Helen Edmon
son," aud Mr. Edward Matthews
with Miss Rachel Edmonson. Wal
do Grimes and Darden Jones were
ushers. Rev. M. T. Lawrence
pastor of the church, performed the
ceremony, it being witnessed by a
large number of friends and rela
tives. Tbe bride entered the church
leaning on tbe arm of her brother,
Mr. Willie Lawrence of Whitakers
N. C. aud was met at the altar by 1
the groom and his best man. They
were tbe recipients of quite a uum
| ber of useful and handsome pres
ents.
T. B. Slade entertained
very charmingly on Monday night
in honor of Mr. T. B. Slade, Jr.
who is at home for the holidays
from Chape 1 . Hill and Miss Pene
lope Slade, of Columbus, Ga., who
cauie from St. Mary's to spend
Xmas with ber relatives. Among
those present were- Misses Maud
aud Lillie May Baker, Mary P.
Gladstone, Maggie Belle and Mag
gie Jones, Castriue Purvis, Fanuie
Matthews, Messrs. Edward Mat
thews, Don Matthews, Darden
Jones, Edgar Long, .William Grimes
Ralph Watkins, of Philadelphia,
and Roy Barnhil). After playing
several games, elegant refreshments
were served, then all left for home,
voting Mrs. Slade a most charming
hostess.
i |
You may eat all the good sensible
food you like if you will let Kodol
digest it for you. Don't worry
about dyspepsia br indigestion for
worry only tends to make you more
nervous. Besides you don't have
to worry any more about what you
eat, because Kodoi for Dyspepsia
aud Indigestion will digest any and
all food at any and all tjmes, .Kodol
i* glJlFftßte«d~to give prompt relief.
Sold by Chase's Drug Store; Bigg's
Drug Store.
Aid For Italian Sufferers
A disaster appalling in magni
tude has befallen the people of
Southen Italy. This is a case that
appeals to all good people, and now
is tbe time for a substantial ex
pression of sympathy tor these suf
ferers, a million of whom are ren
dered homeless by the recent earth
quake in those parts and two hun
dred thousand killed or lost.
We have been wonderful! blessed
as regards our safety and plenty..
No disasters have overtaken us and
our people do not know by exper
ience the meaning of ''want." Let
us do unto others as we would have
them under like conditions do to
us.
An offering will be taken at the
Episcopal, Baptist aud Methodist
Churches Sunday morning and for
warded to the sufferers by the saf
est and quickest exchange. Those
who do not find it convenient to
attend church, may leave their con
tribution at either of tbe banks and
proper credit will be given.
(Signed)
G, J. DowelL
W. J. Gordon,
C. L. Read.
/ Goltrain-Oriffin «
' Mr. I). A. Coltrain and Miss
Martha F. Griffin were married at
the residence of the bride, on De
cember the 3tat, by-K4der —A.—EK
Mizell. The bride ill the daugh
ter of Mr. G. W. Griffin, of Mar
tin County. The groom is a Mar
tin County boy who been in
business for-several years in Brook
lyn, N. Y. ' The wedded pair left
on the North bound train for their
home, where the, best wishes ot a
host of friends follow them,
WILLIAMSTON, N. C.. FRIDAY, JANUARY i. icog.
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ROBERSONYILLE NEWS ITEMS
People Coming and Going--As Gathered By Our
Regular Correspondent.
John D Everett wfcnt to Bethel
Monday.
Mr. F. A. James of Norfolk, was
in tawn Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. Dunning left Mon
day for Williamston.
y Miss Emma Robertson went to
Williamston Saturday.
V Miss I solan Brown returned from
Bethel Monday evening.
Mr. W. F. Parker came home
from Washiugtou Monday. v
Mr. J. T. Brown will move over
on Broad Street next week.
Miss Sallie Everett, of Gold
Point was in town Saturday.
Mr. Alton Harper, of Wilming
ton visited iti town Saturday.
Mr. Sam T. Ross went to Tar
boro Sunday to visit his parents
Miss Maree Robertswn weut to
Mr. Sam Burroughs Wednesday.
Mr. Church Barnhil 1 will move
to Everetts at the close of the year.
Mrs. C. W. Turner, of Rocky
Mount visited Mrs. D. R. Chandler
this week.
Mr. J. W. Hardisonof Washing
ton spent Sunday night with Mr.
Joe Miaell.
Mm. J. E. Ward went to HarreU
vllle last week to take Xmas with
ber parents. x
"4 Miss Maggie Harrison and Mr.
Sam . Gurganu* were made one
Wednesday.
Miss Sherrod, of High Point is
visiting Mr. and Mn/S. W. Gutter
bridge this week.
Mrs. D. R. Perkins and family
went to Saturday and
returned Tuesday.
Miss Mattie Browt betame the
bride of Mr. Reuben Taylor, of
Bethel Wednesday. -
Mr. W. C. Carson, of Raleigh
spent Monday night here with his
brother, Roy Carson.
Mr. L- T. Roberson is home
from Charleston, S. C. with his
family for the holidays.
Miss Minta Homier, who has been
teaching near here, went home at
Aurora for the holidays. v 0
A Quiet Christmas
Christmas in Williamston was a
quiet, peaceful and happy day. The
morning was cloudy with a slight
fall of rain; in the afternoon, a
heavy cloud filled with thunder,:
rain and hail came looming up from j
the West.* The wind blew a gale
and the air, which had been soft i
and balmy, changed several de
! grees. This was the oniy thing
i marring the pleasure of the day, as
many were kept within doors.
No disturbance or accident of
any kind happened to make the
; day one of unpleasant remembrance,
Everbody seemed to have the true'
I spirit of Christmas. From reports,
; it is estimated that there were more
packages handled by mail and ex-1
press than ever before. This was
; true also of presents within the
town; all Speak for the truer observ
-1 ance of the spirit of helpful giving,
i Many were made to rejoice that
1 they had found a place in the hearts
I of others.
The Methodist and Episcopal
[ Churches had appropriate services,
but the number of worshippers was
small. The decorations and music
were simple, but beautiful, filling
the congregations with the spirit of
reverential jov. Everything in the
services emphasised the wonderful
birth of the Babe of Bethlehem.
JiOL-U2 '' ' ■ : ' '
By JOHN D. BVBMBTT
Mr. R. B. Brown is to live in
Washington next year, having sold
his to A. R. Hailey.
Mesfrs Sam and Homer Bur
roughs of near Williainstou, visit
ed friends and relatives in town thia
week.*
Everett, of Palmyra,
was in town Tuesday and spent
Tuesday night with Prof. Outter
bridge.
Mrs. R. J. Nelson went to her
fathet's near Bethel, Monday to be
preAeiJt at the wedding of her
brother.
Mrs. Mary A. Everett returned
from Oak City last Saturday, where
she had been spending some time
with her son and daughter.
Elder T. W. Lawrence of Hamil
ton was the guest of Mr. J. C.
Robertson Sunday nigh t. He
preached at l'rof. Qutterbridge's.
The children aud a large crowd
of older people participated in the
pleasures of the Christmas tree at
the Methodist Church Christmas
night.
Many farmers are killing hogs
this week. There will l>e pleuty
of hog in the country next year to
go with the laJge ctop of hominy.
This is an indication that farmers
art making their smoke houses and
corn cribs close home Home sup
port insures freedom from I'ebt, and
Something for a rainy day.
With the first day of January our
towns will close the saloons. All
tair minded men will co-ojwrate in
giving the prohibition law a fair
trial. If, then, it should prove not'
to he to the best interest of a ma
jority of the citizens, the ballot is
the only meaus to change for some
thing better. s
NitMt of the schools will open next
Monday. P*i«sts should try to
get their children in the first dav.
Those who are not present at firist
and get the r order in for books,
with the order, will have to
pay extra postage. Besides, it will
be of great advantage both to tlit
teachers and pupils for all the pu-|
pils to be present the first day and!
regularly thereafter.
Sunday School Class Entertained.
Master Edgar and Miss Carrie
Dell Hlount entertained the Infant
Class of the Methodist Sunday
School, on Friday night, at the
: Roanoke Hotel. The little folks
j brought with them other guests
! and the hours were filled with nier
iry laughter fonn happy hearts.
The fun of the evening began with
games into which every one enter
ed joyously. Moviug pictures ex
hibited by the young host and host
ess,* brought exclamations of de
light from the Hps of the little audi
ence. Later in the evening, fire
-works were given to each one, and
the display was l)eautiful and ex
citing to the happy children who
I regard Christmas dull without the
smell of powder.
After everything had l>eeu enjoyed
to the fullest, and the house was
growing late for little eyes, candies
and fruits were served and was a
delightful ending to the many fea
tures of the hour.
Those present were: Mary King
Ellison, Stie, Mary Clvde and
Francis Leggett, Corinne, Reynolds
aud Vinson Smith, Louise, Janie,
Ralph and Jack Edwards, Hans and
Mary Gladys Watts; Allie Bennett,
Rosetta Turner, Glenwood, Carl
and Cbarles Ellington; Marshall
Bland, C. D.
Hilda Bennett, Joe and Claude
Legj;ett. \ , ■
fflgr !.S. -'a'j ~ .... .. -
A Card.
Some people do not seem to
understand that a Baptist minister
is located permanently, until be or
tbe church he serves, becomes dis
satisfied. I will say that my call is
indefinite, aud so far as I know, my
continuance, for a while, at least is
assured. Having lived ten years
in Martin County, and six years in
this town, 1 am here as your friend
and fellow citizen, to do what I can
for the moral and spiritual uplift
of the people. When you prosper,
1 rejoice, when you are uufortunate
I regret it, when you are in trouble
I most heartily sympathize with
you. lam truly and rtally your
friend. As lam reaching the frosts
of life's path way, I know how to feel
for and sympathize with tbe old.
As I have passed middle age, I
know and do sympathize with the
great army of men and women who
are struggling to carry life's bur
dens As I have been young my
self, I know and do most heartily
and sincerely sympathize with the
young. My blood is still warm,
and my pulse quick heating in sym
pathy with you. So that I wish
to be looked upon as everybody's
friend, sympathizer and well —
wisher. lam litre for the be->t
work I can do, the best advice I can
give, the best comfort I can offer.
Come to see me, encourage me
aud pray for me, and 1 will try to
make your presence a mutual bless
ing. Come to tbe church I have
the honor to serve, and see if you
do not get a cordial handshake and
a htarty "God bless you." Come
ami let 11s worship and bow down
together.
Respectfully,
G.J. Dewe'.l.
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Mr. C. B Hassell Entertains.
Reported
Mr.C. B. Hassell. entertained at
cards on Wednesday evening in
honor of Miss Mary Lee Woodard
and Miss Delzelle Woodard, of
Wilson, N. C. Mr. Hassell was
assisted in his role of host by his
; sister, Mrs. Frederick Hoyt, and
both made every one spend a most
delightful evening.
Bridge and Five Hundred were
played anil a delicious menu was
served at the close of the game.
Others Ivsid* " J »he honoi giiest:;,
who were ithe recipients of Mr.
Hassell's charming hospitality were
Miss Mary Hassell, Mr* C. A.
Jeffress, Mrs. A. L. J. Boswell,
Chase City. Va., Mr. John L. Has
sell, Dr. J as. S. Rhodes, Theodore
Hassell, C. A. Jeffress, Charles
Hassell, Frank Kagan and Frank
Hassell. of Wilson, N. C.
Sunday School Entertainment.
Reported
The Episcopal Sunday School
was given its annual entertainment
011 Tuesday'night at the Masonic
Hall. A handsome holly tree la
den with gifts had been arranged
by tbe teachers, and Santa Claus
came |n from the Arctic regions, a
little late for his appearance, but
hone the less welcome. The strenti
ous life that he has beeu leading
for the week had somewhat
disarranged his costume, but it was
fun for the children and Santa's
discomfiture was not apparent
Everybody had a jollv good time,
though there was confusion galore
owing to the limited time for the
distribution of the gifts. Yet in
language of the street, it was "a
howling success."^
Prizes offered at the beginning «>f
the vear were won bv the following:
Louise Upton, l'ennie Biggs, Daisy
Jones, Clyde Hassell, James I'pton,
Carrie * Murdoch, Nina I'pton,
Louise Fowden, Sylvia Upton and
Laurie Ellison. Rev. Mr. Gordon
was the recipient of a gold coin
from the Woman's Auxiliary, and
others received prizes for faithful
work.
sr.oo a Year in Advance
END OF THE
Com pll men try to Visitos
—Most Enjoyable of
the Winter
The German Club gave a dance
on Monday night, at the Opera
House, complimentary to the Alias
es Woodard and Daniel, of Witaorv,
who are the guests of Mix* Mary
Harwell on Sntithwick Street. Mus
ic wan furnished by Alexander's
Orchestra.
Mr. C. H. llassell with Mis*
Mary Lee Woodard, led the beauti
ful figure} so much enjoyed by lov
ers of the waltz The floor was
crowded with dancers, and a large
number of spectators found delight
•n watching the gay participants.
At a late hour, the pleasures of the
dance ended and many were served
lunch at the homes of the ladies
who were present.
Among those present were: W.
F. IJpscotnbe with Miss Louise
Fowden; Luke Lamb witli Miss
Dellzelle Woodard, of Wilson; S.
R. Biggs with Miss Nannie Smith,
of Plymouth; Theodore llassell
with Mrs Alice L.J. Bos.vell, of
Chase City, Va : J. Walton Hassell
wit'i Miss lvt-sie Peele; Wheeler
Martin with Miss Hannah Victoria
Fowden; B. ljaywood Knight with
Miss Annie Lamb; John Lanier
Hassell with Miss Mary Hassell;
B. P. Godwin with Miss Daniel;
Dr. J. Slade Rhodes with Miss Klla
Grist Staton; Jatnts Mitchell, of
Norfo'k, with Miss Eva Wolfe;
Julius Peel with Miss Kva Gainer;
Mr. and Mrs. Kadcr B. Crawford;
Mr and Mr*. Chas. H. Godwin;
•14r. and Mrs. Albert S. Coffield.
Stags: W. B. Watts, Clayton
Moore of Buffa-io Sprrffgs. Va , F.
S. Hassell, of Wilson, auU E. H.
Hardi>on.
Chaperones: Mesdatne* Alex. H.
Smith, W. K. Fowden, F. L. Min
ga, W. P. McCraw and F. K.
Hodges.
Woods I.iver Medicine in Pquid
form regulates the liver relieves sick
headache constipation stomach,
kidney disorders and acts as a
gentle laxative. For chills fever
aud malaria Its tonic eff.-cts on
the system felt with the first
The $i .oo bottle contain»*2% timtfl
as much as the 501 size. Sokl
Chase's Drug Store.
Baraca Class Entertained
The Baraca Class recently organ
ised at the Baptist Sunday School,
was entertained at the residence of
Rev (J. J. Dowell by Miss Rosena
Dowell, 011 Tuesday night.
The most pleasing feature of the
evening was the guessing contest
arranged by the hostess. Miss
Blanche Mi/ell won first prize,-
and Miss Eva Gainor the booby.
Cake and cream were served in the,
dining hall by MiSsts Kosena and ,
l'aftie Dowell,
The members of tins*" and - ""
their guests \v€W: Misses H. V.
Fowden, Blanche Mizeli, flattie
Kirby, Eliza Davin, Kva Gainor, ,
Carrie Biggs and Messrs. Wheeler
! Martin Jr., B. A. Critcher, Andrew
DeLesser, I). K. Gurganus, Grover .
Godwin, J. B. Jones, S. P. Everett,
C. A. Baker and Percy Critcher.
Christmas Tree.
Christmas Eve, the Baptist Sun
day School was entertained at the
Masonic Hall- The committee in
charge had made elaborate prepa- .
rations for the bringing of joy to
the he.irLxtl-j^very-member of the—
different classes. Handsome pres
ents hung from every available r
twig on the immense tree — the
ITsTof pupils is a very large one
fotitis one of the best working
Schools in the State. Kverything
passed off joyously, and the child- T
ren were filled with the desire to do
more effective work in 909,
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YEAR DANCE