North Carolina Newspapers

VOL. XV. NO. 12 Death of a Young Man Early in the morning of Jan uary 6th. 1914, the death angel visited the home of Mr. J. H. Wynne and took away George his dear beloved son. , He went to his doom after suffering eight days with a severe attack of pneumonia. He has left father, mother, sisters and brothers iJhd also relatives to mourn their los& He was a very intelligent young man and liked by every one who knew him. x But now he has gone to his everlasting home, where we shall meet him on the Resur rection Morn. The funeral services were con ducted by Rev. S. W. Summerell Wednesday afternoon, and the body was laid to rest with many pitying eyes looking on the body that was never to be seen again until we shall meet on the golden streets, where there will be no hour of parting. Rest on dear brother, Rest for ever more, For when we join hands, Around the throne,. Our partings will be o'er. B. T. Grimes. Everett, N. C. " Civil Service Examinations Ar Executive Order issued by the President requires competi tive examinations by the Com mission for the position of post master at all fourth-class post offices at which the annual com pensation is SIBO or more, and at whiph the present incumbent was not appointed under the Civil- Service Regulations. Examinations will be held at Williamston, in Martin County, on February 7th. 1914, for the 4a cba county: Everetts, Hamilton, Hassell, Oak City, Jamesville, Parmele. An applicant for examination or appointment at any post office mu.it 1 eside within the territory supplied by such post office, No change in the dates of examina tion at any of the examination points can be made. Applicants will be allowed to be examined on only one of the dates mention ed. The application form may be secured from the postmaster at any of the offices for which the examinations are held, the United States Civil Service Commission, Washington, D. C., or the post master at any place at which the examination is to be held, anuj should be properly executed, in dicating therein the examination point at which applicant desires to be examined, and should be immediately forwarded to the . United States Civil Service Com mission, Washington, P. C. Per sons, who for any reason, are unable to forward their applica-1 tions to the Commission in time to recive written authority to en ter the examination will be ex amined, subject to the subsequent approval of their application, if they appear, for examination at a place and on a date scheduled. For location of the examination room, apply at the post office at the place where the examination is held. Examinations begin at 9:20, a. m. Under the law, no person in the classified civil service of tjia United States shall be removed, therefrom except for such cause as will promote the efficiency of the said service and for reasons given in writing. In all cases selection for appointment shall be '' made with sole reference to merit and fitness and without regard to political or religious affiHtatioft. 'SALESMEN WANTED-To look after our in Martin and adjacent counties. Salary or Commission-. Address 1 The Victor Oil Company Cleve land, 0.. THE ENTERPRISE PERSONAL G. Dowell Burroughs, of Ever etts, was in town on business Monday, A. S. Roberson, of Roberson ville, was in town Monday. Henry Spruill, of Dardens, was in town Tuesday. Miss Mary Bell Ellison, of Suf folk, is visiting relatives here. Mrs. Ellis and little daughter, of Conetoe, spent the week-end with Mrs. W. H. Crawford. Mrs. W, H. Crawford left for Raleigh Monday to visit friends. Miss Annie Kate Thrower spent Saturday in Rocky Mount. F. F. Fagan spent Sunday in Edenton with relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Asa T. Crawford went to Baltimore Monday. S. R. Biggs has been in Norfolk this week on business. H. S. Everest, of Oak City, was in town Tuesday on business. Mr. and Mrs. Albion Dunn and children were here Sunday visit ing relatives. Charles Smallwood, of Norfolk, attended the Biggs-Critcher Mar riage Wednesday. Dr. John D. Biggs'and wife with Mrs. Fannie Biggs, Mrs. S. F. Williams and little daugh and Harry A. Biggs went to Scot land Neck Wednesday. Little Miss Gladys Watts went to Raleigh Tuesday with Mrs. Crawford. v . , Harvey Roberson was here ffom Robersonville Tuesday. Miss Neta Mae Baker with little sister left Wednesday morn ing for Littleton. Obituary .. % ""Once more "the angel of death has passed over our little com- j munity and taken from our'band a member in 'the ptime of his manhood. B. F. Casoer. after a short illness of pneumonia has been called to his last sleep. He was a man of sterling worth and character one that will tie missed by his many friends. He was a member of Oak Lodge W. 0. W. also of the Ileptasophs and a J business man of ability. Our heart-felt sympathy goes out to the little family he has left behind, and to the mother, brothers and sisters in their sor row and grief. May God bless IU /*«.*!. aa J reconcile them to the fact that he has only gone before. J. W. Hines, Clerk W. O. W. A Sanctum Favorite "The Old Oakeh Bucket" has long enjoyed supremacy as a p«*jtor»;i claboic, but the rural ed itor's heart will beatresponsively to thi3 little parody, in the Glen wood (Mo.) Journal: How dear to our heart is the 3teady subscriber Who pays in advance at the birth of each year, Who lays down the money and does it quite gladly, And casts 'round the office a halo of cheer. -He never says, "Stop it; I cannot afford it; I'm getting more papers now than I can read." But always says, "Send it; our people all like it— In fact, we all think it a help and a need." , How welcome his check when it reaches our sanctum, How it makes our pulsethrob, how it makes otir heart dance! We outwardly thank him, we in , wardly bless hiiw— | The stea4?*subscriber who pays in advance. WILLIAMSTON, N. C.. FRIDAY, JANUARY j6, 1914 Early Morning Marriage The Baptist Church Presented a Beautiful Scene on Wednesday. Mr. Warren Biggs and Mjgg Lettie Critcher Plighted Their Troth, One of the prettiest weddings which was ever witnessed m Williamston took p'aco at the Baptist Church on Wednesday morning at 7:30 o'clock, when Miss Lettie Critcher became the bride of Mr. Warren H. Biggs. Despite the intense cold and the very early hour the church was crowded, thespectators wait ing eagerly the arrival of the bridal party. The decorations of the "hurch were the mont artistic ever seen here. The putyit was banked with flowers, and on it were many candles from which a soft, mellow light gleamed, and at certain distances down the aisle, leading from tho pulpit, were white posts draped with clinging ivy, on oach of which were burning five tall candles. At the end of the aisle, formed by the posts, were the gates which made an inclosure for the bridal party. On therightof the church were reserved seats for the parents of the bride and some of her special friends, and on the left the mother of the bridegroom, with members of her family, was given a seat of honor. During the seating of the crowd, Mrs. Carrie Biggs Williams played several classical selections v which were compositions of the bride's favorite composers, and just be fore the entrance of the bridal party, Harry A. Biggs sang "Guy D'Hordelort's "Because," which was selected by the bride. Little Misses Elizabeth Cook and Eliza beth Hassell, dressed in white came first and threw open the gates and the wedding party, consisting of the following then I entered: Miss Mildred Purvis, Miss Annie Fagan, Miss Hannah Vic Fowden, Miss Irene Smith, Miss Anna Beth Puiwis, Miss Delia Lanier, Miss Essie Peele, Miss Penelope Biggs, Miss Susie Purvis, bridesmaids, who wore chic morning frocks, black hats of stylish design aniL carried i large and beautiful bunches of sweet peas tied with long bows jof blue; Charles H. Godwin, i Frank F. Fagan, Clayton Moore, I Jack Biggs, Louis Bennett, Bur | ras A. Critcher, Duke Critcner, j Wheeler Martin, Jr., and Grover [C. (ledwin, groomsmen. There j were followed by M»ss Hattif Lou Ward, as courier, who carried th 2 wedding ring and announced the arrival of the bride, the groom entering with his brother, S. R. j Biggs, as best man; then c«me; J the bride with her maid-of-honor,! | Miss Emma Critcher, of Lamar, |S. C. The bride wore a modish traveling gown of brown cloth with hat and gloves to. match, and carried an exquisite bouquet of white roses and valley. The maid-of-honor wore a gown of yellow and carried yel- i : low roses. The Rev. J. D. How ell gave the impressive vows, 'r.ftcr which Mrs. Carrie Bigs? V/i'liams played the inevitable bit from liohengrin's wedding march and-the party left the church. Mr. and Mi's. Biggs left on the e&rly morning train for a - wed ding trip to New York City. On Tuesday evening Miss Crit cher entertained the entire br id?.l party, and a few other friends at her residence. The evening was a rarej social pleasure. During the evening Miss Critcher gave to each of the ladies of the wed ding party and to the organist, a beautiful "piece of jewelry oti which was engraved: "January 14, Farmers' Institutes be two Institutes held.thiMrear tn Martin County. One at .Oik City On January 22nd. and tmo at Williamston on Feb ruary 7th. > director T. B. Par ker will &e in charge of both and interesting lecturers will accom pany him. . These Institutes are held the auspices of the State Department of Agriculture and in co-operation with the Farm ers' IhatitUte Committee of Mar tin County. Morning sessions wilt be held at 10 o'clock and the afternoon sessions at 1:30 o'clock. There will be discussions on Farm Operations, Crops, Live Stock, Marketing, Etc. AfWoman's Institute will be held at the same time and place, and discussions on all things per taining to the home life will en tertft'ni and interest. Prizes will be given for the best loaf of bread baked in the home. It is request ed that every one bring lunch and |spifiid,tiieday. Honored Bride-Elect Monday evening, Misses Han nah Vic Powden and Susie Purvis entertained in honor of Miss Lettie Critcher, who Wednesday wedded Mr. Warren Biggs. The home of Miss Fowden was attrac tive with the'soft glow of can dles, and potted plants arranged about the rooms. After the ar rival of the guests a "Floral Love Story" was enjoyed, Miss Irene Smith winning the prize which she presented to Miss Critcher. This contest brought out in pleas ing answers all the principal char acters in a love affair. A leath er bound wish book was passed to each guest and wishes, some and some humorous, were written therein and the book given to the bride-elect as a souvenir. The guests were served ice cream in heart shape with cupids and delicious cake. There were present besides the hostesses, Misses Irme Smith, Anni* Fa gan, Nannie and Pennie Biggs, Kmma Critcher,. Delia Lanier, Essie |Peel, Hattie Lou Ward, Anna Beth and Mildred Purvis, Mae Bennett; Mesdames J. P. Simpson, A. R. Dunning, H. B. York and W. R. Fowden. Mrs. John Cook Hostess One of the most delightful so cial events of the New Year was "At Home" given by Mrs. Jchr. S. Cook at her residence on Main Street on Friday afternoon of last wAok. Trtbh'S wore arranged for Progressive Hearts and Rook anil both games wore enjoyed by the playeib. An elaborate menfll \vnH sorved and consisted of ham sandwiches, salads, oysters, tur key, pickles, saltines, olives, whipped cream, gelatine with fruit, cakes and coffee. The mem bers of the Embroidery Club with a numebr of other ladies were the of Mrs. Cook. Entertained At Cards Mrs. James G. Staton had as luh' KUfcoU fur Monday a»iu Tues day Miss Kale Mes dames Cobb, Pender and Staton, of Tarboro. During their 1 visit auction bridge was . enjoyed for several hours. Mesdames K. B. Crawford, Robert Baker and Francis Barne v?ere invited to make the number for two tables. The visitors left on the afternoon train on BOARDERS WANTED-Any one wishing table board can se- I cure same at Mrs. Ray's Boarding j House on Main St. treasonable I Prices. . ■ * * LOCAL God willing I will preach at the home of Miss Polly Pulley on Sun day at 2 o'clock. —J. L. Cherry. Services at the Methodist and Baptist Churches on Sunday. Monday is the anniversary of the birth of Gen. Robert E. Lee and a legal holiday in North Carolina. The Roanoke River hns been over the banks this week, but be gun to recede on Sunday. - Hog killing seems to be the vogue around these parts, and "fresheis" are • popular. The price is high though, an*l he who eats must pay it. HELP WANTED BY JAN. Ist Nice, clean work and good wages paid, Robersonville Hosiery Mill, Robersonville, N. C. Watch the new ads in this issue—it will pay. The people of Williamston will be honored on January 21th. of by the presence of a foreign Princess. All who desire to see her can do so by purchasing a ticket for "Beverly of Graustark." A moving picture show will start here about the first of Feb ruary. . / the world loves a lover." See "Beverly" and have , your heart stirred to its depths. The A. C. L. R. R., is putting in a switch for Harrison Bros, on the road near the Latham place. It will afford better shipping for the firm, who do an immense business in fertilizers and gener al merchandise. ' The cold weather struck here in fine style beginning with Mop day and on Wednesday morning at ftfnfe o'clock the mercury was down to 18 degrees. Such weather is welcomed as the season so far has been too warm. Samples of hand painted "Place" and "Tally Cards" at the Will iamston Studio. Orders fully two weeks in advance. The banks here will close 0% Monday, it being the birthday of Lee and a legal holiday. Dr. J. A. White shipped over 3,500 pounds of live hogs Wed nesday. The stock was Berkshire and was purchased from Dr. J. S. Rhodes, who has been raising standard breeds for several years. Dr. White will put the stock on his farms in Halifax and Martin Counties. J. C. Norris, tinner and slate roofer has located here, and open ed a shop for business. This is a business long needed here and (the patronage of the people will be appreciated. Mr. Norris and family are occupying a home on Church Street. An ad appears in this issue. WANTED AT ONCE.-Three white families for one and two horse croppers to grow tobacco, cotton and peanuts. —Harrison Bros £ Company, Williamston, N. C. J. b. Courtney arid family, of Scoiianu iNeck, have moved here and are occupying the Baptist Parsonage on Simmons Avenue. Mr. Courtney has established a furniture store in * the Mobley building next to W. J. Hodges, and will carry all kinds of ,fur nishings for the home. The mail train was very late on Wednesday night owing to a disabled engine at Bethel. Thurs day morning it was late also, having been held for Dr. Gilmer, who was rushing to the bedside of Rev. Mr. Dauglitry, pastor of tHe Baptist Church at Tarboro. .■ w ' . # Si.oo a Year in Advance Mr. He cry Cowen Dead The death of Mr. Henry 40tten occurred at hia home on wkst Mam Street on Monday, Jaonary sth. 1914 For some months Ms health had J?een precarious, and for several weeks he had been confined to the house. He was born in Bear Grass April 18th. 1850. On February 24th. 1874, he married Miss Rox anna Buyette, of Martin County, who with three sons survive him. These are, Messrs. Herbert, Joseph and Charles Cowen, of Williamston. 1 - Though Mr. Cowen had never made any profession of religion, his faith was founded on the doc trines of the Primitive Baptist Church, and he attended the ser vices as one who loved the Church He lived honestly before his fel lowmen, working diligently with his hands as long as his health permitted. He often declared that honesty was worth all in life. Realizing that the end was near, he requested that the hymn, |"I would not live always," be sung when he was dead. 'Fifteen years ago, he joined the 'Masonic Fraternity and embodied in his life the teachings of the Order. Tuesday afternoon, January 6th., the members of Skewarkee Lodge bore the body to the Bap tist Cemetery, where after ser vices by Elder John Rodgerson, they paid to their deceased broth er all tha,honors due a Mason. The community sympathises deeply with the bereaved family in their affliction, who feel grate ful for all the freely done for them during the illness and at the death of the -beloved one. Don't Miss Seeing "Beverly" Miss Dorothy peEcker, leading lady with "Beverly of Grau-, stark" playing, night of the Wednesday Jan. 21st. is said to be one of the" best on the road this season and as she is support by some of the best known peo ple of road attraction.-,, there is little doubt, but that all who at tend the performance at William ston will come away well pleased. George Barr MeCutcheon is the author of the novel and Robert M. Raker, the dramatist. It is said the scenery and costumes of this company are far above~~the average. S'T.tr; on sale at Suan ders & Fowden Drugstore. Honor Roil The Honor Roll for the school conducted at Everetts by Miss Daisy Wynn during the month of of December was as follows: Ray Teel, Gordon Bailey,. Nellie Wynne, Lollie Clark, A. P, Barn hill, Alma Johnson, Lona Teel, Ruby Barnliill, Bessie James, Myrtle Wynne, Nina Bell John son, Limvood Johnson, Nellie Fay Barnhill, Hilda Burroughs/ Hettie Cherry, Blanche BarnhilL Received Appointment Luke Lamb, son of Col. W. G.. Lamb, has received an appoint ment in the Department of Jus tice at Washington City. Secre tary Daniels, Senator Simmons and Congressman Small saw President Wilson in behalf of Mr. Lamb, and Tuesday he received a telegram from Congressman Small that the appointment had been made. Mr. Lamb received his license to practice law last year, and decided to ask for&po sition in the Department of Jus tice where a knowledge of law is necessary. He is being congrato _ lated on his appointment..