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| Visit Hamilton's Show near the
depot and spend a pleasant even
ing.
Services at the Methodist, Bap
tist and Episcopal Churches on
Sunday.
May Day tomorrow, and the
anniversary of Dewey's victory
at Manila.
Policeman Patrick is cleaning
the street before the office door,
hats off to him.
/f Fresh vegetables grown by lo
cal gardeners look good to the
housekeepers.
Summer time is near, I then it's
barbecue and beer; nothing
stronger, rnever fear.
Go to and vote for
men who will inaugurate a
"Clean-up" campaign.
Manager Walker is giving some
excellent pictures at the Gaiety,
Trey 0' Hearts tonight
Tuesday!is the birthday of Vir
ginia Dare, who was born on
Roanoke Island in 1687.
Some owners of autos should
be taxed for the noise they make
with the horn attachments.
The working force of the Coast
Line has been here improving
the Main St., extension crossing.
It would be a good thing to
have less law and better enforce
ment, especially in the matter of
cleanliness.
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The public will notice that there
arespeeial sales on at Carstar
phen's and Harrison's in sum
mer goods.
Readers of this paper should
go carefully over every adver
tisement on its eight pages—it
will pay them.
Hamilton's show at Janies
ville all next week, beginning on
Monday. The people of that
town should give it good patron
age. See ad.
A great improvement is being
made by the opening of the St.,
running from Haughton through
Gabriel Wiggins' lot to that run
ning past Watts grove.
If you want a clean show, visit
Hamilton's tonight and tomor
row. The fun is good, pictures
fine and acting more than worth
the money.
Tomorrow the Basket Ball
team of Scotland Neck will meet
the4ocals on the campus here.
The game will bs called at 9:30
a. m. The public is invited.
The extremely dry weather is
damaging vegetables, and seed
put in ground almost bake be
fore they will sprout. April has
not brought such hot days days
in forty years, say the knowing
ones. here seems tore-:
member such unreasonable
weather. It is hoped that it does
not presage the summer.
J. H. Howerton, who was in
the offieejseveral weeks, decided
to accept a position at Mt Olive,
and So left last Saturday morn
ing for that town. Jack W. Al
len, of Raleigh, has accepted the
position of foreman and arrived
Monday- He has had a number
of years of experience in a news
paper and job office, having been
with the Ne\V«Bern Journal for
some time. He expects to bring
his family here as soon as con
venient.
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FORJ3ALE. Field peas and
improved Spanish peanuts. Price
guaranteed.—H. G. Mumford &
Co., Ayden, N. C.
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0«k City Item*
Johnnie Eubanks, of Hassell,
was in town Sunday.
Ralph House spent a few days
in Savannah last week.
Jasper Everett, of Roberson
ville, was here Monday.-
Miss Ruth Savage spent sev
eral days with the Misses House
last week.
1 The High School will have
commencement exercises on April
29th and 30th.
B. L. Council left for St. Vin
cent's Hospital at Norfolk, Mon
day A. M
Mr. and Mrs Jesse Crisp, Mr.
and Mrs- Tom Johnson spent
Sunday in the country.
W. S., and Sam Clark and Miss
Mary Louise Worsley, of Tar
boro, were in town monday.
Mrs. P. G. Cobb, and Mrs. R.
F. Hooks, of Rocky Mount, have
been the guests of Miss Chloe
Bennett for several days.
Misses Annie Harrell and Lila
Philpot accompained by Ernest
Harrell attended the show at
Robersonville Saturday night.
Mr. and Mrs. S- E. Hines, Miss
Lizzie Harrell and Mrs. F. M.
•Harrell attended the show at
Robersonville Saturday night.
J. L. Hines, L. T. Chesson,
Cleveland Allsbrooks and J. W.
Hines returned Friday evening
from a very enjoyable trip to
Wallace's fishery.
Messrs. P. R. Frank and Cleve
land Reeves and Miss Vivian
Reeves, of Spring Green, were
the guests of Mrs. N. M. Worse
ley Sunday-
Gold Point Items
Tobacco plants are very small
for the time of year.
Miss Ethel Williams is visiting
in Hamilton this week.
B. H. Roberson, of Roberson
ville, was here Monday.
Farmers are not planting as
much cotton as last season in this
section.
J. R. Roebuck has been quite
ill for several days, but is con
valescent now.
Miss Mattie Williams is spend
ing sometime with her grand
parents in Hamilton.
Mrs. J. M. Guilford is Offer
ing from the result of a fall re
ceived a few days ago.
George Crofton and wife, of
Robersonville, were the guests
of J. H. Roberson Sunday.
Mrs. J. H. Johnston, of Edge
comb, is the guest of her daugh
ter, Mrs. J. Henry Roberson.
Rev. Geo. H. Sullivan, of Wash
ington, filled his rogular appoint
ment at the Christian Church
Saturday and Sunday.
New Directories.
The new directories of the Wil
liamston Telephone Co., have
been issued from this office, and
are much larger than any previ
ous copies. The Company is con
tinually increasing its lines, and
is one of the largest of the Inde
pendent companies in the State.
President W. C. Manning is an
expansionist and desires to keep
in touch with the world. These
directories contain all the num
bers of the subscribers, snd they
are urgently requested to call
by number, as it facilitates
the work of the operators. This
is made absolutely necessary by
the volume of work done each
day at the Central office
Subscribes will note the long
list of advertisers in the direc
tory, and when in town should
make their purchases from them
or see them anyway about busi
ness in their lines.
WILLIAMSTON, N. C. % FRIDAY, APRIL, 3o 1915
The Twentieth Century Book Chib
The Twentieth Century Book
Club met Wednesday afternoon
with Mrs. James Slade Rhodes,
who entertained in her usual de
lightful manner at "Rhodesia
Place."
In the absence of the president
Mrs. Frederick W. Hoyt presid
ed. The programme was a most
enjoyable one and contained the
following numbers:
Sketch of McCauley, Mrs. War
ren H. Biggs
Selection—Essay on Milton, Mrs.
W. H Harrell
Song-"Ring Out Wild Bells,"
Miss Mayo Lamb
At the conclusion of the pro
gramme, the hostess served an
elegant ice course assisted by
Mrs. Rome Biggs, Jr.
There were invited guests,
among them being Mrs. Emily
Fagan, of Edenton, and Miss
Carrie Alexander, of Scotland
Neck.
I have three old second hand
sewing machines in my house for
the Free Machine Agent If not
called for in ten days, I shall get
rid of them by some means.—
Mrs. T. W. Thomas, City.
FOR SALE—lmproved span
nish seed peanuts 31-2 cents per
pound.—J. T. Everette, R. F. D.
3 Robersonville, N. C.
The above was made from a snapshot taken by the manager
of the Gaiety Theatre, and represents a section of the Williamston
Graded School in the parade at the first County Commencement.
They are passing the drug store of Saunders & Fowden on Main
Street. 1 .
Secretary J. T. Jerome went
to Greenville Saturday to meet
the committee concerning the
change in the date of the con
tests between the High Schools
in the northeastern division of
counties. The change was made
necessary by the number of cas
es of small pox in Greenvill. The
committee decided that it would
be perfectly safe to meet in that
town on May 7th. The contests
will consist of both athletic and
literary efforts. Williamston will
send several live contestants who
may not bring home a medal, but
who will creditably represent the
school here.
A Good Time Spelling
The "White Sale" and Spelling
Bee held by the Ladies Aid So
ciety of the Methodist church on
Tuesday evening in the Elling
ton building was a delightful af
fair. There was a good crowd
present and much interest was
exhibited in the spelling match.
Prof. Jerome acted as teacher,
using the "Blue Back," so dear
to the heart of every old-time
Carolinian- Judge R. J. Peel and
Editor Manning selected the
classes from the very best spell-
Changed Date.
Chased by a Snake.
Monday, Mrs. Emmett Wynne,
who lives in Watts Grove, and a
colored wjjpaCk, attempted to kill
a blacksnake, having as weapons
a pistol and a stick. Failing to
plug his snakeship with a bullet,
they proceeded to lay the stick
upon him. This so angered the
reptile that it began to chase
Mrs. Wynne, who war badly
frightened and screamed. Wil
liam Ellison, young son of W. A.
Ellison, being in an adjoining
lot, ran to her assistance, and se
curing the pistol -bored three
holes in the slimy sides of the
angry snake and saved the wo
man from further danger. Wil
liam, though only fourteen years
old, is one of the best shots for
his age in this section.
Moore-Thrower.
Mr. and Mrs. Latham Thrower
requsatthe honor your presence
at the marriage of their
daughter
Annie Caroline
to
Mr. Maurice Shepherd Moore
' Wednesday morning
May the twelfth
at seven forty-five o'clock
Church of the Advent
Williamston, North Carolina.
No cards in town-
ers in the town; and the fun
commenced. Our by one. the
lines fell away until only Dr. W.
E. Warren remained, and he was
acclaimed the champion.
Ice cream, cake and fancy ar
ticles were on sale and a neat
sum was realized by the ladies.
High School Commencement.
Prof. J. T. Jerome has receiv
ed a letter from Dr. W. L. Po
teat, of Wake Forest, accepting
the invitation to deliver the an
nual address at the High School
commencement May 28th. Dr.
Poteat is President of Wake For
est College and one of the most
distinguished of southern educa
tors, and an interesting speaker.
He has visited Williamston as the
guest of his daughter, Mrs.
Wheeler Martin, Jr., and the
community will be pleased to
learn of his acceptance.
School to Close.
The Graded School at Oak City
will close on Friday night, May
7th. The exercises will begin on
Thursday, May 6th, and will con
sist of selections given by the
primary department and the first
four grades. Prof. I. S. Bowen
is principal of the school, and
has a full corps of assistants.
Hamilton Items
F. L. Haislip went to Norfolk
Friday
J. L. Champion went to Flor
ence, S C., Wednesday on busi
ness.
Miss Mittie, of Gold Point, is
the guest of her grandmother
here.
Mr*. Annie W. Hyman, of
Newport News, is visiting Mrs.
T. B. Slade, Jr.
Mrs. K. B. Watkins, of Rich
mond, and Mrs. Hurlbert, of
Philadelphia, are the guests of
Mrs. J. P. Boyle.
Mrs. Fernie Howard and little
daughter are the guests of Mrs.
Lizzie Ewell this week.
John Davenport returned Fri
day from Alabama accompained
bv his brother, Thad Davenport.
Messrs. D. G Matthews, C. J.
Whitley with Misses Lelia Pippen
and Lillie Floid attended services
in Williameton Sunday night.
Wilson, The Neutral
There are those in all sections
of the United States, who for
political reasons, have criticised
President Wilson because he* has
not plunged the nation in war.
They have beaten about for some
point to attack him, and chose
his neutrality with desperation.
They called him "a coward" and
other scurriliouß Dames, though
at the same time admitting that
they would select some dense
spot in in a near-by swamp in
which to hide, .lust as well, for
such men would hinder any army
in itr. march to meet the enemy.
Their place would be at home
feeding th#- pigs or some light
work.
But those men who are
thoughtful, free from prejudice
in politics can see the great
wisdom of the hi«'f Executive
of the Nation in the guidance of
the country in the crisis which
has overshadowed the land, ever
since the murder of the Madexos
in Mexico, and before. The Eu
ropean war, though not touching
us so closely except commercially,
has required as great wisdom in
avoiding any friction with the
.warring nations. Mr. Wilson's
poise in the situation must gain
the admiration of the known
w-orld. As hesaid in liis speech
to the Press Association, "there
[is something greater to he done
than light." The laurels of neu
trality outlive the glories of Iron
crosses, and kisses on the cheek
by a superior* officer. Absolute
self-control arid self mastery shall
distinguish this nation above and
beyond all others, and he who is
directly responsible for this dis
tinction. will go down in history
as the greatest president elected
by the people of the thane United
States.
Tows Convention.
A number of eitiaens met at
the court house ?>n Wednesday
night for the purpose of nomi
nating five commissioners and a
mayor to be voted for on Tues
day, May 4th. Things were done
a la Williaruston : vest pock
et style according to rules for
curing hny. However, things
were quiet and that counts larg
ly. A look at the personel of the
nominees, will find that with the
exception of Letlie Fowden,
there is not a drop of new blood
in the whole ticket. It is earn
estly hoped that that will color
the rest.
The nominees are: W. T.
Meadows, F. K. Hodges, Les
lie Fowden, W. H. Crawford and
J. R. Hoberson. B. F. Godwin
was renominate for Mayor.
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W. A. Ellison went to fteber
sonville Monday.
John W. Hassell spent-Sunday
here with his mother.
David Brown spent Tuesday
night at Jamesville.
Julian Carr Anderson came
home Tuesday from Raleigh.
Miss Carrie Alexander is the "\
guest of Mrs. J. S. Rhodes.
Mre. Louis C. Harrison left for
South Carolina Wednesday.
Mrs. R. L. Smith, of Holxrson
ville, was a visitor here this week.
Mrs. John H. Thrower and lit
tie son, of Vaughn, are visiting
relatives here.
Miss Fannie Biggs Martin has
returned from a visit to Mrs. J.
J. Jones in Durham.
Misses Lillie Belle Flardieon
and Daisy Taylor spent th*> week
end in Jamesville.
Mesdames John Biggs and
Warren Biggs returned from
Raleigh Sunday evening.
Miss Tellzelle Woodard, ©f Wil
son, has been with her sister
here for the past week.
Mrs Emily Fagan, of £#enton,
is the guest of her daughter,
Mrs. Rome Biggs, this week.
S. S. Nash and Sam Clark*
of Tarboro, were here Wednes
day en route' to the fishery on
lower Roanoke.
Messrs. Moye and Van Taylor
and James A. Everett, motored
here Wednesday and joined a
party to Calm Point.
Hon. A. It. Dunning i? in Ital
eigh attending the session of the
Committee conducting the Car
ter- Abernethy case.
.J. W. Watts, Alon/.o Hassell,
Paul Simpson with several others
took passage on the "Doris" for
Calm Point Wednesday.
M. W. Ballard, Dr. Fleming,
Chas. Perkins and P. H. Daven
port passed here e,n route to Wal
lace's .ishery on Wednesday.
Leslie Fowden and Julius Pur
vis went to Washington Sunday,
where the latter will consult Dr.
H. W. Carter, eye specialist.
Mrs. W. G. Baptist and little
child, of Wendell, and Mrs. 0. B.
Bains, of Spring Hope, have been
the guests of Dr. and Airs. P. B.
Cone this week.
Bethel Vs. Williamston.
The track meet between two
Bethel boys and several from We
Hitfh School here a fortnight ago
was a most interesting one, thd'
the entries were limited. There
was a good number to witness
rthe feats, the Bay being fine for
'fcuch contests. ,In ihe
standing jump, Clyde Ancterson
of the local school, won oat. Bob
James, of Bethel, made the high
est mark in the running broad
jump and also in the .vaulting
rising to eight and one-half feet
Henry Harrison, of the locals,
who has made good records in
the past, hurt his foot and had
to retire.
After these feats, the crowd
and the contestants went to Main
Street where a 100 yard course
was layed off. % Fitzhugh Robert
son, Bob James and Clyde An
derson entered here, the former
winning. This race was very
interesting from start to finish,
the contestants being stripped
for the trial and wearing their
school colors.