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VOL XV. NO. 49 September Tern of Superior Court Judge Garland S. Ferguson opened court here at 9 o'clock on Monday. There was a large number to listen to the charge which was short and pointed as to the duty of the juries and the people as a whole. The Grand Jury was drawn and Mr. L. B. W ynn.of Williamston, was chosen foreman. The Criminal Docket was large owing to the blind tiger cases, which had been carried before Mayor Godwin by the splendid work of Policeman G. G. Sawyer assisted by Detective Jones, of E. City. h The principal case on the docket was that of Mrs. Elreabeth John son, who on July 4th, while rid ing with her husband, shot him dead. Her accomplice, Arch Johnson, was also in jail for trial. Just before the preliminary trial, both prisoners confessed to Bruce Nabors, a press representative from Tarboro Tuesday a special venire of 200 was called and de fendant pleaded quilty of murder in 2d degree and after consulta tion with the defendant's law yers, Messrs- Dunning and Stubbs, Solicitor Allsbrooks sub mitted to a verdict of ten years in the penitentiary for both of the prisoners. The following cases have been heard: Jno. Allbrition. Abandonment. Continued under order. Jesse Ewell. Murder. Capias and continued. Jodie Moore. L. &R. Nolpros with leave. Jodie Moore. L. & R. Capias and continued. H- T. and Joe Briley. Called and failed. Judgment. Nisi Sci fa and capias. G. W. Coltrain. Retailing. Con tinued under former order. Elijah Andrews. Larceny. Con victed under forrfler order Paid cest and gave SSO bond for ap pearance for 12 months. W. H. Ellison. Retailing. Pleads guilty. Cost in eack-eMe. Bonds for S2OO for appearance Tor 12 months. Ralph C. Harris. Retailing. Pleads guilty. Gives*, bond for S2OO for appearance for 12 mos. Henry Gray V. S- L. Nol pros with leave. *J. L. Ballard. C. to A. Pleads guilty. Judgment suspended on payment of cost. Sylvester Williams and Charlie Pierce. A D. W. Nol pros as to Pierce. Williams waives bill and and pleads guilty. Judgment suspended upon payment of cost. Sylvester Williams. C. C- W- Waives bill and pleads guilty. Cost and bond for SIOO for ap pearance for 12 mos. Geo. W. Moore. Obtaining marriage license falsely. Guilty. Fined $25, cost and confined in jail for 10 days. Jas. Ellinor. C- to A. Pleads guilty upon payment of cost. W. C. Hardy. Retailing- Not guilty. Peter Clemmons, Jas. Grimes „ Geo. Grimes and J. N. Taylor. Affray. Geo. Grimes not in court. Clemmons guilty. Others not guilty Frank Cox. Forgery. Pleads guilty. Pays cost and gives S2OO bond appearance for 2 years. Geo. Clark. Reckless driving. Guilty. Cost and $7 damages. Ananais Spruill. C- C. W. Not guilty. Joe Carson. Larceny. Guilty. Sentenced to 2 years on Edge combe roads. Robt. Whitehurst, Navin and Lon Clemmons, N. T., Jas., and Chas Leggett. All waive bill. Plead guilty and charged with cost. M. C. Nobles. V. S. L. Nol 1 , ——— . . -. . ,» ■ . THE ENTERPRISE LOCAL Court next week. Big tobacco sales all this week, and prices fine. The Jewish New Year began Monday. Wednesday was the Autumnal Equinox. Summer time again and Palm Beach suits had to be brought out, Peanut digging is on in this section. Plenty of persimmons on the trees, give one a vision of roast possum later on. Bring your tobacco to the best market in the State, and get your checks cashed by the safest banks. Keep in mind that the first Sun day in October is the day set apart for special prayers for peace. A dog fifeht on the streets can draw as large a crowd as a brass band. This was seen here Wed nesday hight. What Williamston needs is a number of convenient homes for people to rent or lease. "The Sins of the Father" at the Gaiety tomorrow night. If you like girls, see the Mu tual Girl at the Gaiety every night in the week. Preaching at the Christian Church Sunday morning and evening by Rev. J. C. Caldwell. Died Sunday The death of Mr. Wiley Mizell, who received severe injuries ten days before while driving a log cart, occurred ath is home in East Williamston, Sunday morning at 4 o'clock. Careful attention was given the unfortuate man' but pneumonia set in and death re sulted. Hiß sufferings were in tense but wore borne with Chris tian fortitude. He had lived the quiet simple life with his family of wife and three little children to whom he was devoted, All his days were industrious ones, and his home showed the care of the husband for his family. He mar ried Miss Lucy Wyatts, grand* aughter„ of the late William Wyatt, who is remembered for his piety among this people. Mr. Mizell was the son of Nrs. W- W. Hardison and the half-brother of of Messrs. Samuel and W. F. Hardison, of Williamston. -1 — Monday afternoon at 1:30, in the presence of friends and neigh bors, the funeral was conducted by Rev. J. T. Stanford. Inter ment at Oakdale Cemetery. Mrs. Mizell and her children have the sympathy of the entire community in their loss and much interest has been taken in them. She feels deeply thankful for the expressions of sympathy and acts of kindness done for her during the illness and on the death of her husband, and desires to express her appreciation. pros with leave. Tom Hoggard- Reckless driv ing. Guilty. $lO and cost. Sam Ann Robertson Called and failed. Capias instanter. - Weldon Booze. C. C. W. Pleads guilty. S2O and cost. Jno. Everett. A. D. W. Pleads guilty. Judgment that dft. pay cost. Jack Everett V. S. & S. Li Guilty. 6 months on Edgecomb Roads. Jno. Briley. Disturbing religi ous worship. Guilty. (Concluded next week) Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Boyle were in town Wednesday. WILLIAMSTON, N. C„ FRIDAY, SEPT., 25,1914 Our Town and County The effects of the European War upon the trade conditions.of our country, are apparent to the most indifferent. The exportation of our large surplus crop of cotton has been hampered 1»o that the mills of the country are unable to handle it, and the result will be to lower the price of the Soutti's greatest staple. Labor all over the country has been almost paralyzed, as many have been forced Into idleness. This condition may be adjusted in a few months. Our hope Is strong that the warring nations will cease their slaughter and thedisarmaqetof the world begin at once. , Down here in East Carolina, where Martin County is, the people read and learn of the war and the problems it has brought forth, but yet have had no hard facts thrust upon them. WJhile cotton is one of the crops of the county, It is not the main pro duct of this fertile region. Peanuts and tobacco are the balance wheels to keep the machinery of our pros perity in good condition. The best peanuts and to bacco are raised right here in Martin County, and the safest market to take care of the sales for both is at WILLIAMSTON. Martin County produces the saf est crops and this town of ours is giving the farmers a square deal and the highest prices to be obtained. The tobacco market has been open three weeks, and there has been plenty of the weed on the floors and ample money in the banks to meet the needs of the farmers, warehousemen and buyers. Note the state ments of the Williamston banks and see the combin ed resources are $641,129.96. Add this to the re sources of the three other bank statemeuts in this issue, and it will be learned that these five in stitutions of Martin- County have an aggregate amount of $797,869.60. Williamston as a trading center has no equal in this section. The merchants and every business man in town are hustling instead of knocking about the war conditions. Many merchants in other towns failed to go North to buy a fall stock. Not so with ours, for the Northern markets were visited and a full line of everything was selected by our home dealers. Mrs. Warren Biggs Hostess The coming of Autumn on the 23rd, brought with it the first of Williamston's social affairs in this season, which in North Car olina marks the most glorious time of the entire year. This was the at home given by Mrs. Warren H. Biggs at her residence on Smithwick Street from 8:30 to 11 o'clock. The honoree was Miss Susie Purvis, who on Octo ber 7th is towed Mr. Leslie Fow den. There were five tables ar ranged for Rook and the game was played enthusiastically. The highest score was won by four, who drew for the prize and Mrs. J. S. Rhodes won. She very gracefully presented it to the bride-elect. On the completion of the game, the hostess with Miss Penelope Biggs came in with two beauti fully decorated baskets filled with gifts which had been sent for Miss Purvis by the guests. These were lovely articles of lingn, and were prized highly. Refresh ments consisting of two kinds of cream and delicious cakes were served the guests at the tables. The entire evening was one of pleasure and the guests departed late to their homes. He that Is rich need not live spar ingly, and he that can lire sparingly teed not be rich. Rich and Poor. Gone To Clayton The removal of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Stallings to Clayton is re gretted here by many friends. Mr. Stallings has been pharma cist for Saunders & Fowden for several years, and Won a high place in the esteem of the people. He has purchased a drug business in the thriving town of Clayton and hopes are entertained for his success. Mrs. Stallings also gain ed many friends here who regret her departure. A PUy to Please One of the season's most nota ble offerings at the Opera House, Saturday night, is Thomas Dix on's "The Sins of the Father." The thousands of readers through out the United States admitting the great possibilities of the story from a dramatic point of view will be glad of the opportunity ofi seeing it on the stage. It is tref mendous in its dramatic possibili ties, and the comedy runniig throughout is ludicrous, qujynt and pure. There are no more in teresting writers of fiction than Thomas Dixon and in presenting his masterpiece there is surely a treat in store for those who de sire to see it in dramatic from. DON'T TAKE WRONG MEDICINE •* ' I If your liver gets lazy you need PERSONAL Mrs. C. B- .Clark and children returned to Durham today. Miss Frances Knight left Mon day for Converse College, Spar tanburg, S. C. She was accom panied by Dr. B. H. Knight. Miss Emma Robertson s left Tuesday for the Training School at Greenville. Mrs. F. M. Shute is visiting her parents here. Dr. and Mrs. J. H. Saunders went to Scotland Neck oh Mon day to attend the funeral of Mrs. Sallie Neal, who died at Wash ington the day previous. Mrs. Wiley Rogerson and little son were pleasant callers at the office Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Godwin and child are visiting Relatives here this week. Asa T. Crawford left Saturday for New York to attend the Deeper Waterways Conven tion, which held its sessions on a Hudson River steamer. Mesdames C. D. Carstarphen and J. S. Rhodes went to Ply mouth Monday, and while there visited friends in Roper* They returned by auto on Wednesday. Misses Maggie B~ and Annie Jones and Miss Lillie Floyd spent Monday here. M. W. Hanes, of Tarboro, was in town Wednesday. I). C. Jones was here from Hamilton Monday. Dr. U. S. Hassell was here from Jamesville Thursday. Mrs. U. S. Hassell and Mrs. Leda Lawrence have been visit ing friends here this week. J. P. Simpson and J. Eason Lilley haye been in Norfolk this week on business. .John C. Lamb is in town this week on business. Dr. P B. Cone went to Wilson Saturday to visit Mrs. Cone, who is with her father near there dur ing his illness. Mrs.Clayton Moore, accompain ed by Mesdames Barnes and Has sell, spent Thursday in Washing ton. Benjamin Ward, of Pitt Coun ty, has been here this week. Mrs. C, F. Page and Mrs. .Jno. Bailey, of Stokes, are the guests of Mrs J. H. Page. J. C- Griffin, of New York, called at the office this week. a liver tonic, not merely a laxa tive for the bowels. Many peo ple take a simple laxative when the liver gets sluggish rather than take calomel, which they know to be.dangerous. But a mere laxa tive will not start a sluggish liver. What ia needed is a tonic that will liven up the liver without forcing you to stay at home and lose a day from your work. You have such a tonic in Dod son's Liver Tone. Dodson's iLiver Tone is all that is clamed ffor it, because the druggists who sell it agree to hand back the money with a smile, to any per son not satisfied with the relief Dodson's #ives. Dodson's Liver Tone is a vege table liquid with a very pleasant taste and is a prompt and reliable remedy for constipation, bilious ness, sour stomach and torpid liver. Saunders & Fowden give it their personal guarantee. Large bottle of Dodson's Liver Tone is only 50 cents. For children or grown people it is the ideal medi cine. Try it on the guarantee. $1 .00 a Year in Advance Two Editions This is the second edition of The Enterprise sent out from the office this week, that of Wednes day being a summary of the good things that Williamston has to offer to the world, The qppy was written and type set in two days, the third day being given to printing and mailing. As I,(XK) extras were mailed out after the regular mailing list was run off, the work was greater than usual. It was a bird's eye view of our town in which we feel a j«st pride. Lack of time prevented the naming of many other things which one can find here. We know that we have a good town, the highest market for tobacco and up-to-date clever business men in every, department of trade. Our message to the coun try is: Come and see. Oak City Items Mr. and Mrs. B. M. Worsley returned from Washington, D. C-, Sunday. Mrs. Walter Salsbury, Mr. J. P. Boyle and Mrs. BenClomanof Hamilton, were in town Monday. Mrs. Henry Bowen and daugh ters of Pinetown, are visiting Mrs. T. W. Davenport. Mrs. Frank Davenport of Bath, is the guest of relatives here. Messrs. Robt. Salsbury and Billie Haislip and Misses Laura Salsbury and Miss Robinson, of Hassell, were in town Sunday. Misses Emma and Josephine Swain left for Mackey's Ferry Monday. Miss Malissa Worsley is in Scotland Neck this week. W. A. Hyman left for Green ville Monday. Samuel Everette of Roberson ville, is here visuing his brother H. S. Everett. Mesdames "Casper and Bessie Daniels spent Sunday in Lewis ton. Messrs. Sam, Whalen and Will Casper spent last week in Lewis ton. Mesdames Aaron Haskett of and Mollie Haskett of Port Nor folk, are visiting relatives here. Mrs, F. M. Harrell will have her Fall Millinery opening Thurs day, Sept. 24. The Conoho Club will giyo a subscription dance Friday night, Sept. 25, li>l4. Misses Hannah and Myrtle Lee Long were in town Saturday. ' Dr. and Mrs. Harrell of Tar boro, wers the guests of Mrs. M, J. House Monday. Mr. Van Taylor and sister spent Sunday here. Mr. Wilmer Worsley of Hamil ton, spent last week with his parents, Mr. Horace Johnson was in town Saturday. Miss Helen Edmondson of Speeds was in town Sunday. Mr, Emmett Burnette of Pal myra was in town Sunday. Messrs. Grady Smith, Hubert Rawls, Charley James and others motored over from Robersonville Sunday. " V " Miss Laura Norman of Green boro, has arrived from Norfolk on a visit to Miss Hannah Long. STRAYED.—A pale red heifer coming two years old unmarked with short crimpley horns been gone about two weeks. S. E. Hardison.
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