VOL. X. NO. 2Q
DARDENS ITEMS
Mr. E. S. Mizell spent Sunday
Miss May Pbelps spent Sunday
with Miss Minnie Riddick.
Mr. Joe Swain was the guest of
Miss Addie Rollins Sunday.
Mr. Carroll Fagan made a busi
ness trip to Plymouth Mouday.
Mr. Stephen Davis, whp has been
ill with pneumonia, is convalescing.
Messrs. C. C. Fagan and Wm.
Gardner spent Tuesday in William
ston.
Mrs. Mittte Ange who has been
vi*4tiflf^relatives bere, has returned
home.
Mr. and Mis. David Swiosou and
Miss Neva spent Sunday in Ply
mouth.
Mrs. Geo. Tetterton was the
gutst of Mrs. Ellen William Mon
day afternoon.
Mrs. Kllen Waters and Miss Ella
Lee Allen were guests of Mrs. Allie
Riddick Friday.
Mr. John Bond and Miss Lucy
Kobbins attended the pie party
Thursday night.
Mr and Mrs. W. T. Gurkins
were guests in the home of Mr. Joe
Swinson Sunday.
Mr. Vance Fagan who has been
in bad health for several months,
does not improve.
Mr. and Mrs. Hovle Davenport
are on the sick list this week. Chills
seem to hold on in this vicinity.
Mrs. Mittie Fagan and daughter,
Miss Bernice, spent Sunday near
Plymouth in the home of Mr. War
ren Snell.
Several of our people anticipate
taking a trip to Florida soon. We
wish them a nappy time in the
land of flowers.
Mr. Joe B. Waters, who has been
suffering with heart disease, is rap
idly growing worse and his death
is looked for at any time.
Misses Wynne. Rollins, Coburn
and Gardner, and the Messrs. Co
burn spent Monday at Warren
Neck. They reported a fine time.
Mrs. Annie Bati-man had a social
gathering at her home Monday
night. Mrs. Bateman is always a
delightful hostess, and the young
people enjoy going to her home.
Mr. Stanford Jycksou who has
been suffering with typhoid fever
ever since 'Xmas, is able to sit up
for a short time. His sifter, Kath
leen, is very ill with fever too, and
jit is feaped that it will go through
the entire family.
Thfc pie party at Roanoke Grove
Church Thursday-night was a de
cided success. Miss Mattie Fag an
won the big cake, which every one
wanted. Mrs. Mittie Fagan pre
sented the cake and arranged the
party for the benefit of a widow
lady.
Misses Wynne and Rollins, who
have been teaching in the school
here, left Wednesday for their re
spectice honie to the regret of
frieh f s. We have had such a con
tinue fair ''Wynne" in our midst,
but now we are not to have so much
as a "Lillie" for Easter.
Words Ta Freeze Tie Soul
' Your son has Consumption.
His case is hope'ess." These ap
pealing words were spoken to Geo.
E Blevens, a leading merchant of
Springfield, N. C. by two expert
doctors—one a lung specialist.
Then was shown the wonderful
power of Dr. King's New Discov
ery. "After three weeks use,"
writes Mr. Bleveus, "he was as
well as ever. I would not take all
the money in the world for what it
did for my boy " Infallible for
Coughs and Colds, its tbe safest,
surest core on earth. 50c, and SIOO
Guarantee satisfaction. Trial bottle
THE ENTERPRISE
HAMILTON ITEMS
Mrs. Bavnor has moved to Tar-
Mrs. Joe Pendtr has keen very
flick.
Mrs. Bryant continues on the
sick list. ' *
Miss Ella Miller continues to
improve.
Mr. Gordon Baruhill has been
visiting his father.
Mr. Robinson of Scotland Neck
was in town Sunday.
Mrs Slade has been visiting rela
tives in Scotland Neck.
Mrs. Bovle has been visiting
relatives in Philadelphia.
Miss Belle Carstarphen returned
to Williamston last Monday.
Mrs. Sherrod made a pleasant
visit to Williamston Tuts Jay.
.Mrs. Paul Salsbury is visiting
her parents at Scotland Neck.
Miss Lizzie Slade returned from
Williamston a few days ago.
I)r. John D Biggs and wife
spent Thutsday with Mw. S. D.
Matthews.
Mrs. Pearl Ranger returned to
Elizabeth Citv after a pleasant
visit-to her mother.
Pineules are for Backache, and
bring quick relief to lumbago, rheu
matism, fatigue and all other symp
toms of Kidney diseases. They
are a tonic to the entire system and
build up strength and health. Price
50c and SI.OO. Chase's Drug Store.
GOLD POINT ITEMS
Mr. Jesse M. Cobum was here
to-day.
Miss Addie Coburn was here
Sunday.
Mr. L. E. Cory was here from
Williamston last Sunday.
Rev. S. W. Summerall filled his
appointment here Sunday, yuite
a large crowd heard him at all ser
vices.
Mr. Budd Roebuck was taken to
the Washington HospiTaridst week,
and there has been no improvement
in his condition vet.
It begins to look as if the blind
tiger business in this section will
soon be broken tip, for Constable
Stalls is on the watch for any in
fringement of the law.
Gilf Purvis, colored, was arrested
here Sunday by Chief of Police
Bullock of Robersonville, on the
charge of having sold whiskey to
Bobie Robersonville negroes on Sat
urday night. Judge Ross bound
him over to court, and upon failure
to give bond he was sent to jail, f
If you expect to get the best
and most reliable preparation for
Kidnev trouble, inflammation of
the bladder, rheumatism, rheumatic
pains' weak back and backache
you must get DeWitt's Kidney and
Bladder Pills. They act promptly
and are sure. Sold by Bigg's
Drug Store. ,
Prorressive Teachers
The Pitt County Teachers' As
sociation expect to make the April
meeting the best of the year. Dr.
John e. Kilgo, President of Trin
ity College, will address the meet
ing, and Mr. Clarence Poe will be
there also. "The great County of
Pitt" is moving rapidly along edu
cational line* as well as in other
things. Her teachers maintain a
high standard in every phase of
school life.
Woods Liver Medicine is a liver
regulator which brings quick
relief to sick headache,constipation,
biliousness and_ other symptoms of
liver disorder. " Particularly recom
mended for Jaundic, Chills, Fever,
Malaria. Tbe SI.OO size contains
2)4 times as much as the 50c size.
Sold by Chase's Drug Store
WILLIAMSTON, N. C.. FRIDAY, APRIL 9. IQOQ.
ROBERSONVILLE NEWS ITEMS
People Coming: and Golng--As Gathered By Our
✓ Regular Correspondent.
Mr. J. W. Ferrell was here last
week.
Mrs. Mary Croftou is in town this
week.
Miss Ora Taylor was in town
Monday.
Mrs. Aaron Smith was in town
Monday.
Mrs. Joe Bullock spent Sunday
near Bethel.
Mr. Lester Edmondson was in
town Sunday.
Mr. Joe Baruhill went to Ever
etts Sunday.
Mrs J. E. Ward spent Tuesday
in Rocky Mount.
Mr.Hight and family have moved
here fiom Greenville.
Miss Hattie of Everetts
was 111 town Saturday.
Little Miss Thelma Ross is very
ill with pneumonia this week.
Mrs. Martin of Bethel was the
guest of Miss Krider Saturday.
Mesdames J C. and J. L. Robut
son went to Bethel Wednesday.
Mr. Will Salsbury and sister,
Miss Maggie, were here Mondav.
■
Miss Elizabeth C«rr w»s the
guest of Mrs. J. E. Ward last week.
Sheriff Crawford spent a day
with Mr. J. C. Roberson last week.
Master George Ross of Gold
Point was in town Saturday night
Miss Blanch*Jioberson visited
in the country Saturday and Suu
day.
Mrs, Eli Burroughs of Bethel is
visiting Mr. David Roberson this
week.
A Sale Institution
The Bank of Robersonville at
the annual meeting declared a divi
dend of 6 per cent, with net earn
ings of 13 and % per cent. The
ofliicers for the year are: President,
R. H. Hargrove. Vice-President
A. S. Kobtrson, Cashier, J. C
Robertson, Ass't Cashier, J.. A
Mizell, Directors: R. H. Hargrove,
A. 8 Roberson, J. 11. Roberson,
W. A. -Roberson, W L. Sherrod,
F. J. Jeffress, I. C. Crawford, \\
R. A Baily, B. R. Jen
kins. J. \V. Ferrell Justus Everett,
]. B. Coffield and J. C. Robertson,
I bank is one of the safes*; in
the State, and has done much to
build up the town and county.
Forty-four years ago to day
Robert E. Lee surrendered his shat
tered army to Gen. Graut. The
story of the meeting at Appomattox
islcnown to every school hoy :m 1
girl in the nation It is the story
of Lee's splendid heroism find
Grant's magnanimity. The mem
ory of it is treasured in the heart of
the Southland. Even in defeat,
Lee was the greatest general of
modern times. As the years pa-s
by, hi;! fame grows brighter, and
the greatness ot his life is better ap
preciated by those who sought to
crush him.
Most cough cures and cold cures
are constipating, especially those
that contain opiates. Kennedy'*
Laxative Cough Svrup is free from
all opiates and it cures the cold by
gentle moving the bowels and at
the same time.it soothes irritation of
tbe throat and lungs, and in that
way stops the cough. It is espec
ially recommended for children, as
it tastes nearly as good as maple
sugar. We sell and recommend it
Sold by Biggs' Drug Store.
By JOHN D,
Lee' Surrender
F.VKKETT
Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Ross of Gold
Point s>ent Saturday with Mr. S
R. koss.
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Roberson
and little daughter were out of
town Sunday.
Miss Maree Pet kins was the
guest of Miss Vada Wynn Saturday
and Sunday. !
Mis«. Faye Everett spent Sun
day in the country with Miss Bes
sie Roberson.
Mr. David Perkins and family
attended the burial of Miss Pet kins
In'Pitt County Wednesday.
Robersonville High Schoql B 11.
te.uu won two games list week; one
from the home team, the other from
G»M Point.
Mr. and Mrs. Leno Rooks and
little sou of Roanoke Rapids are
spending the week with MrsS M. E
Thompson
Mr. J W. Perkins has returned
from a tour ot Oklahoma, and will
move there with his fani.iy some
time in the future.
Mr. and Mrs. P. S. Burnett of
Oak City and Mrs. Charlie Junes
of C.rindool were entertained by
Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Roberson Sun
day.
The Odd Fellows held their dis
triot meeting here last Thursday.
There was a large crowd of repre
sentative Odd Fellows present. The
citizens of the town gave them a
hearty welcome.
The police here have been very
active arresting violaters of the
prohibition law. One uian who
resisted arrest had to l>e shot. Sev
eral are incarcerated an I others will
soon be in the shade. All parties
are colored.
Sitterson Mitchell
The following invitation Ins beer
received here:
Mrs. Lavinia Mitchell
requests the honour of your pres
at the marriage of her daughter
Gladvs
Mr. Simon Carlyle Sitterson
oil Wednesday evening, Apr I the
t>wenty-fir-t
ninety" hundred and nine
al seven o'clock
First Baptist Church
Kinston, North Carolina
At Home Kinston, N. C.
You who have occasional trouble
from indigestion, such as sour
stomach, belching of sour
risings and weak stomach, should
not delay a moment to help the
stomach digest the food for all these
little ailments, annoying both to
yourself and to others, are caused
simply by undigested food in the
stomach. Kodol for Dyspepsia and
Indigestion taken occasionally will
soon relieve you of all the simple
stomach ailments that you now
have, but may be more serious latex
Try Kcxlol today and take it on our
guarantee We know it will do
what we say it will do. It is sold
by Biggs'* Drug Store.
House Burned
Early last Friday morn nig- the
house occupied by Mr. John Cherry
and family was foutid to be in
flames. The inmates moved out as
quickly as possible, but were able,
with the help of friends, to save
only u few articles. There is no
certainty as to the origin of the
fire. The house was situated along
the line of the railroad, not far
from the junction with the Plym
outh road, and it was thought firs!
to have caught from sparks. Mr.
Cherry and family were for
by friend* and acquaintances, but
will have to begin bouse-keeping
anew.
Book Club
The Book Club was entertained
by Mesdam.s C. \I. I.huu r and S.
"X! >Tevveil al the home" of the
latter on Simmon •» Avenue, March
31st. This meeting was a depart
ure from the regular order, as the
rules jvere suspended and gentle
men were present by invitations of
each .individual member.
The guests were cordially
received by the hostesses and u-h
--ered itno the drawing room. Th>;
program for the aft moon consisted
of a contest of trees, which proved
very interesting and entertaining
and the guessing was entered into
with spirit and zest. In drawing
for the prize, Mrs Mariotl Cobb
won the fir>t And Mr. J P. Simp
son the second.
The £Ue»ts were ushered into
the hall where punch was served
by Miss Delia Lmier; thence into
the -dining room where a most in
viting and enjoyable dinner was
served. Everv minute of the three
hours was mule pleasant by the
hostesses, who have always excell
ed in their hospitality.
TAX NOTICE
1, J H. Page, Tax Colli "•tor for Hie
Town ami tVrwled School of Williainston,
N L\ h tve thii> day levied on tile follow
ing tracts or parsels of land lying ami
lu nik; in Willianwton Township, County
.if Martin, State of North Carolina, and
a ill sell the same for cash at Public Auc
tion in front of the City Hall, in the
Town of Williainston, N. C. on Monday,
tlie 3rd ilav of May, 1909. for the taxes
due and' unpaid for the year 190K, unless
the same is paid on or before that date,
; this the first day of April IWO9.
Town Lot Ain't. Taxes
!'- : 'ey, Pat, t |*3.00
Bailey, Phil I in, . 1 60
Barnes, loU, / 1 \l.oo
Beinbridxe, J. 11., t 385
Cherry, Sarah. t 3.00
Clonian*, K C., I 6 20
Daniel, H. B , . I , 2 73
Finch, Wn, 1 2 .74
Pagan, Simon, 1 1.39
Griffin, Rhoden 1 2 in
Griffin, Pheobe, 1 2.15
llussell, Wheeler, 1 2.63
Hansel). Naz , 1 2.88
Price, Cartbenia, I 3.24
Red'lick, Henrv, I 1.52
Heddick, L. A.. » I 1.57
Kotxrson, Champ, I . .1 35
Ruffin, Whit, I 0.87
Ruffin, lake 1 5 74'
Sluparn, Florence I 1.83
Mines, John, I 3 8>
Smith, Kli, 1 385
Statoii, Wilson, 1 J_ 47
wma, (%r'l«V 'i " 11 3.(10: ~
Williams, Kd., 1 3.20
Williams, Joseph, 1 {.36
Williams, P. I>., 1 4.44
Woolard. Kliza, I 1.83
Woolard, West, 1 k.o'2 „
Woolard, Tbad, I 304
Woolard, John, 1 3.94
J. H. PAGE,
Tax Collector.
TAX NOTICE
North Carolina,
Martin Cnuntv,
I, S. M. Brooks, tax collector for the
j town of Partnele, Martin County, North
| Carolina, have this day levied upon the
1 following real estate situated and being
j in said town and hereinafter described
j and I shall, on Monday the 3d. day of
May 1909, at 12 o\lyck noon, at the
court Ilou.se door in Williainston, Martin
County, North Carolina, sell the same to
the highest, for cash, for taxes due the
town of Partnele for year 1908.
I.ots Amount
Brown, ME, - 1 fi on
Bullock, On, 1 3 27 .
Kverett, J W, 1 1 71
Ford, 1 J. 1 5 44
Harper, W W, 1 3
j Jenkins, Wlll, 1 18ft
i Jones, Win, 1 229
j Jenkins, Turner, ' 1 3 81
Lawrence, Robt, r 2 00
Norfleet, Jim, 1 1 65
Nelson, W A, x 1 48
Parmele Lumber Co, I 12 15
Rober«on, EJ, / 1 358
Williams, Geo. 1 r 48
This 2d. day of April 1909. -
S. M, BROOKS,
->t-9-4t TtHf Collector.
Swept Orer Niagara
| This terrible calamity olten hap
pens because a careless boatman
J ignores t4ie river's warnings—grow-
I itjg ripples and faster current
Nature's warnings are kind. I'll at
d 11 pain or ache in the back warns
you the kidneys need attention if
you would escape fatal maladies
Dropsy Diabatesor Bright'sdisease
Take Electric Bitters at once and
see Backache fly and all your best
feelings return. ''After long suffer
ing from weak kidneys and lame
back, one $i oo bottle wholly cured
me," write J. R. Blankensbip, of
Belk, Tenn. Only 50c at All Drug
gists.
s[.oo a Year in Advance
i .
TAX NOT ICE
I. J. C. Crawford, Sheriff of Mar
itw€ mtn-v , have t>iii d iy leyied-tth*" l
the lolloping tracts or pircels M
1 vnd lyiun and heiiur in ttieCotin'f
»f Martin State of No-th C roliua.
Ami will s II the same for cash at
pu'ilic auction l>etore the court
house door in Williamston N C on
Monday the 3rd, day of .May 1909.
For the taxes due and unpaid for
the ye.ir igoS.
J. C. Crawford, Sheriff.
Martin County,
acres lo:s ain't tax- 8
Avers, L F % • 5 65
Wytin, Martha too 2 20
Ausbon, Amey 4
Boston, JllO H1 t 2 484
Boston, Louise 44 2 64
Chesson, Sarah 2 251
1) iniel, Ellen. r2 1  2
Daniel Clark 13 2 4S
Gray, Hettie 13 i  5
Griffin, Jordan 50 2 61
Gaskin, Jno 9y 2 i yg
Hooptr, Pink, E«t to 2 "ls
Jarvis, Amy, Est 1 2 i*t/
Knight, Ki:hard 14 2 jA
Leary, Arin-tead 9 l 09
Mo re, Lucv >7'3 i
Mu'lin, Stenhen 1 fa%" S5
Kolterson, William 43V 1 453
Rohersnti, Marina r* 2 47
Sinithwick, Temp/ 82 2 res 472
Sykes, William 49 o 55
Smith Jordan 5 161
Wattera, Sarah 12 2 5,0
Walker, J J 2 7 22
Winston, Jordan 1 3 7 1 48
Williams, Chas '4 2 53
Williams Township
Jones, Calvin 60 6 8r
I.ynch, Jno T iV Co 30 jo 28 30
Brown, Elr/a 28 211
Grav, W A. 35 4 15
Garrett, W. 11 23 * 280
Green, W W 56 3 00
Knight, Elbert 10 * 1 (>2
Lanier, Ausjus'qs 144 8 63
Lee, Kdward 28 5 49
Moore, Sarah 10 , 1 fro
Moore, Laura 5 1 39
Reddick, Henry 38 4 68
Smith, Richard 5 3 70
Smith wick, Samuel wo 1 63
Grithns Township
Berry Lesley C 750 4 9c
Bear Grass Township
Peel, J W 11 5 .'s
Williauiston Township
Tucker, Kliza 1 3 70
Wynn J Rob. 1 1 42
Brown, Reuben 36 4 52
Finch, Wm. 1 556
Hasseil, Whe ler '{ 3 43
Daniel 1 3 Bt>
iaid&bU Lizzie 2 »
Williams, Kd 1 4 55
Cross Roads Township
Ctillifer, C E t 6 38
Cutaway, George 43 4 80
Chance, Henry 2 ' 2 05
Clark, J 11 19 389
Everett, J F 6 3 85
Everett, Harry S2 * 4 89
Taylor, Ashley 24 2 50
Rqbersonville Township
Jones, S M 1 1 75
[Surp»ll, G M 130 4 3 a
AC L RRCu 1 for 'O7 'OB 370
Andrews, Warren 160 4 57
Draper, John 3 4
Dancy, R I) 16 2 2i» (
Dupree, J T 1 1 45.
Forrest, Cena 25 2 50
Forrest, Floyd 2 • 334
llynnn, Djrsey 1 1 4^
Howell, Roy 25 4 00
Hinton, Dock 10 2 80
Jackson, J C" 1 1 4.S
Long, Robert 1 1 97
Mauing, Nelson 146 5 50
Rolax, Naiicy A So 4
Teel, Haywood 34 5 86
Turner, Robert 1 1 9°
l'oplar IVnt Township
Bell, Henry 5 65-
Bennett, Alfred Jr X 39^
Bennett, C II 3 6 19
Dancy, John! 1 3 so'
Dixon, Re libit 1 10 • 2
Dickens, Collins 34
Staton, Nathan 1 2 05
Hamilton Township
Hitch, Frank 1 07 o.S, 1 jO
' Goose Nest Township —
Charles i 07 oS 298
Bland, Tliad KY 3 7>"
Brown, Eli 5 1 90'
Cross, J110 I f
When you take Kodol, the food
yoti have eattjn will be digested
naturally, regularly and promptly,
and in this way Kodol gives the
stomach a chance to regain its lost
strength and heal'h, and after a
little while you need " not take
Kodol longer, but take it whiie
you do need it and if it fails to
benefit you yonr money will be
refunded to vou. It is sold by
Biggs' Drug Storey