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I ' . : - -•;/ ■ * HAS &OWLE THE ORCCHLfITIOM .OTifci OTHER PAPERS IN THE QOWNTT VOL XVIII: NO. 25- amnmunKM WCOLTlffiE IS FORMED lifnMlmi Enq Sfd* of TWWj Wil Ad T«i*far b The CiMimHil of Fowl itaib-EraryMy k At' C—kf Cu Aid b TW Gnat Wwk- Cml; Afort HtUkUj t» Auist. RAISE ENOUfiH FOOD HOME AND ALSO SOME TO SELL * » In answer to the call of the State Food Conservation Com mission and having been appoint ed by the Governor of North Car olina, the Board of County Com missioners, Register of Deeds, County Supt of Public Instruc tion, the County Farm Demons tration Agent and others have this day organized themselves into a County Board bf Agriculture, the present work of which will be to further the cause of food production and conservation in Martin County. Each member of said Board has resolved him self into a committee of one in furtherance of this great work. According to the directions of the State Food Conservation Com mission, this Board this day ap points representatives in each section of the county to push the work in their respective commit tee. The Board wishes also to ■ay that if there are others fn thefr various who will enlist in this work, this Board will he glad to appoint them. This Board feels that this is one of the most urgent calls that this age has ever had, as upon us. "the producing people," prob ably rests the fate of the Nstion. Today this call comes to us per sonally and will increase in its urgency as long as this season of world-wide unrest shall last. This Board wishes to urge upon each and every person in the county, man, woman, boy, girl, the greatest responsibility Ahat now confronts us—that of self sustenance. The West has said to the South: 'You must feed yourselves or go hungry*" There are 80.000.000 dollars worth of cotton, tobacco and peanut money spent annually for pork, beef, corn, hay, flour and meat* which cornea from the West. Push the production of these supplies at home; ,raise plenty and to spare. Plant cow peas, soy beans, sor ghums, potatoes, peanuts,. Fer tilize the corn, cultivate well and 110 worth of corn will not dis turb ÜB. Give each boy and girl some thing that they may call their own, that they may have a part in feeding the world. Let them take up hor raising, poultry rais ing, canning and fill the barns with corn, the smokehouse with meat tfhd canned goods. Sow oats, rye, wheat and clover this fall for future supply of food and feed. This Board asks the hearty co operation of every man, woman, boy and girl in Martin county. If you do not know where to get seed to plant the summer crops, eall on the County Farm Demon stration Agent, he can probably give you the information wanted. For the furtherance of this work and in accoadance with the re- Quest of the State Food Conser vation Commission, the Board * hereby apppoints as its represen tative in various sections. Jamesville Township: Mrs. W. T. Coburn, J. A. Getsinger, W. W. Walters, Lawrence f Ange, R. THE ENTERPRISE G. Sexton, 0. T. Misell. Williams Township: Perly Man ning, W. W. Griffin, S E. Hard ison. Griffins Township: J. L. Col train. N. R. Manning, H. T. Rob arson, Pienny and L. H, Peel. Bear Grass Towpship: W. A. Perrv, A. W. Bailey. G. R. Ter ry, Henry Peel, H. U- Peel, Cross Roads Township: Fern anda Wynn, J. A. Ausbon. J. L. Wynn. „ t Robersonville Township; S. T. Everett, Augustus Williams, W. M. Green, H. T. Brown, J. Hen ry Roberson, L. L Roberson Williamston Township: A. An derson, R. G. Harrison, C. H. Godwin, Jas. D. Bowen, McG- Peel, J. L. Oakley, Poplar Point: Don Johnson, J. A. Leggett Hamilton Township, Moye P. Taylor, Harry Waldo, R. W. Sal isbury. Goose Nest Township: T. H. Johnson, W. J. Johnson, J. A. Everett, C. L: Turner. To those whose names appears in this appointment and to all who will co-operate with this Board, we wiah to urge on you the necessity of immediate ac tion, and when a meeting is call* ed for a reckoning in this work that each of you may be able to report much good accomplished. For now is time for all patriotic citizens to do their best. John L. Hassell, Chm'n. . Joseph L. Holliday, Sec'y . A Pleasing Recital Thursday evening at the City Hall, the pupils of Miss Helen Maynard, assisted by Mrs. James S. Rhodes, gave a pleasing recital. Twenty-one pupils appeared in numbers on the program, which contained selections from cele brated composers. Though all the pupils were voung many of them of tender years, they dis played careful training, especial ly in technique and memory work. Between 'the first and second* parts of the program, the class appeared on the stage and sang "My Country 'Tisof Thee" with flags for decorations. The entire audience arose and ap plauded patriotically. Mrs. Rhodes, as soloist, was pleasing in "The Swallows" and "Macushla," and was vigorously encored at the end of each, to which she responded graciously: Mr. W. C. Manning stated at the beginning of the evening that a prize had been offered by Mr. W. T. Meadows for time and expression by any pupil, Mes dames Warren Bigg* and Carrie Williams and Mr. P. F. Apfel be ing named as judges. At the close of the program, Mr. Man ning announced that the prize had been won by Miss Mary Belle Harrell, who played a se lection from Rachmaninoff. She also played a duet, "The Old Oaken Bucket," with Miss May nard. Sbit At Bvglar One night last week, Mrs. Claude Clark, who was preparing to retire.about 11 o'clock heard the eurtain to one ef the back windows drop. She arranged it again, and soon after heard it again. She looked closely and saw the arm of a colored man reaching in the room; quickly procuring a pistol from another room, she fired out the window, but, no doubt, the man had run away and failed to carry the bul let with him. If Mrs. Clark had had the pistol [nearer when she discovered the man, there might have been another case the coroner. WILLIAMSTON, tf. C.. FRIDAY MAY 11. 1917. • Wil Martia Ceaaty Help? The food situation in the United States demands the earnest, yea prayerful, attention of every farmer in Martin County. That many farmers are treating the situation with indifference, is greatly feared by the thoughtful men and women, who understand what the government is sslAng and demanding of ell citizens. The South is the great agricul tural section and more is to be expected of its people in the task of feeding the country in the ex treme crisis of the times. Mar tin County is a garden spot; here can be raised everything needed to feed man and beast; but will the farmers increase their corn, potato and meat crops to meet the emergency t With the demand great and the price high, every crop now is tf money crop. But if the food crops will not bring quite as much as the usual money crops, it is the duty of the farmers even then to plant for food at this time. Do not let selfishness en ter the breast of any man; but let every one feed himself and then help to feed others. Plant more this year than ever .before; save more than usual; these is a waste in nearly every home which will help to feed someone. Conserve the foodstuffs in every household, and life will be hap pier from the fact that you will feel that you are enlisted in the great army of Americans, who are helping feed the world. * * Pigs Far Clab Beys Mr. Joseph L. Hoi liday reports that the six Duroc Jersey pigs offered to th£ Pig Club bovs of Martin County by the Farmers & Merchants Bank, of William ston, have been received ffnd dis tributed to the following boy?: Seth Bailey, Ralph D. Lilley, John Harris, Jr., Lloyd Cowing, Ira Rogerson. Henry G" Robereon These boys, it will be remember ed, won in the Corn Club contest last year, and were intitled to the pigs for that reason. These young farmers of the county will grow pigs now, and will each give a pig to another boy next year. In this way, an endless chain of pig growing will -thread the county, until the Pig Club Boys will be a great factor in meat prodnction, which at this time should be of vital im portance to every man, woman and boy in the coun ty. It has become necessary that the county feed itSelf and have some to spare for others. Mr. Holliday will have some thing to say to the girls about the offer made by the Peoples Bank, of Williamston, which is of like importance. » The offers of these progressive banks mean something, and the results must count later on. Aa lafsat Dead Mr. and Mrs. Paul Ballard were bereft of their year old boy on Wednesday, *May 9th, when the Angel of Death released the soul frt>m its tenement of clay, and now it dwells in the mansions of the blest with the Friend of little children. The child had suffered since Saturday with a disease which failed to yield to treatment, though every atten tion was lavished up9n the little sufferer. The funeral service* were con ducted yesterday by Rev, W. R. Burrejl, and the body was laid to rest Baptist Cemetery. L| A Little CUM Dead 4 home of Mr. and Mrs. Mack D. Mobley, near Bear Graai was saddened on Friday morning. May 4th,, because the •oul of their little child was taken away from them forever. This infant, Maurice Taylor, was born on tie I3th of January; 1917, and had frightened the home only a faw Ihort months He was taken sick, at >out one week before the end c ime and the disease sapped his Strength despite the attention of pjtysician and motherr~God wanted the sweet little soul for HiSAßourts above, and called it The funeral services were con ducted by Elder John Rodgerson on Saturday afternoon, and the intetfcnent was in the Bear Grass Cemetery. To Give Dance T Mr. Henry Gurkin will give a dance on Thursday evening, May 17th at the Farmers Warehouse to " which everybody in Martin County is cordially invited. Both the old-fashioned and modern dapce will be enjoyed. Music suitable for every movement will be furnished. Forbes Orches tra, of Washington, and a local band will be engaged for the en tire evening. The occasion prom ises to be one of the most en joyable in the history of the to#n, as Mr. Gurkin is a host w|io may always be counted upon tf please his guests. Dancing will begin at 9 o'clock. Bemomber the date, the place hour and come to Wil liamston, where every one will be made to feel that he is at home both by the host of the occasion and the people of the town who will attend. Town Election The flection of a Board of Commissioners and Mayor was a quiet affair here on Tuesday, as there was but one ticket in the field. On Friday night previous, a town convention was held with W. C. Manning, Chairman, and the following were nominated: For Mayor, B. F Godwin; For Commissioners: C O ■/ Moore, W. T. Meadows, Leslie Fowden, G. VV. Blount and J. G. Staton. Only two, Leslie Fowden and W. T. Meadows served on the retir ing Board. Silver Tea On Thursday, May 17th, the Ladies Aid Society of the Metho dist Church will give a Silver Tea at the Parish Hall, Mobley , Building Main Street from 4 to fi o'clock p. m. They will have on sale fancy articles of beautiful design which have been contributed by the Society. A silver offering will be taken at the door, and refreshments free. The public is cordially invited to attend, spend a pleasant after noon and help in a worthy cause. Caagkt Fine Reck Andrew Hoard and Eli Rober son brought a fine lot of rock from the river yesterday, and rt>ld them at 15c the pound. They had twenty-four ranging from four to seven pounds and found ready purchasers. The fish were caught on trot lines baited with herrings. It seems that the fish are returning from the higher waters seeking.the sounds amt'ocean again, and so very fgw are taken with nets. Stew ed rock is a favorite dish with housekeepers here, and it is fit for kings when properly prepar ed. OAK CITY NEWS ITEMS Miss Alma Johnson and sister visited here this week. Miss Alma House spent a few days hero with her sister. Dr* W. H. House left Sunday for Norfolk and other points- Mr. Bath, of Wilson, was the guest of R. J. House Sunday. Henry Early has returned home to remain with his father. Miss Margaret Fleming, of House, spent a few days here this week. Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Weeks were guests of Mr. and Mrs N. M. Worsley Sunday. Mrs. Staton Ayers and children of Everetta, spent a few days with her sister here. ' Mr. and M»s. Wm. Ansley, of Koper, spent the week end with Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Long- M. H. Savage and S. E. Hines left for Norfolk and Baltimore Sunday to be gone a few days. Thursday, a barbecue and pic nic was thoroughly enjoyed by a large number of people in honor of the school commencement. Thursday night the pupils of Mwses Lambeth and McLean gave pleasing exercises. "Old Fogies" by Eleanor Hines, Chris tine Piland and Myrtella Hyman was exceptionably good, also "Reuben and Rachel" by seven pupils. Saturday, May sth, 1917, Miss Emily E. Hines, daughter of the late J. L. Hines of this place, was married to Frank B. Cart i wright, of Cartwrights Wharf, Va. , The ceremony took place at the Baptist parsonage in Tar boro, at 1:30 p m., and was con ducted by Rev. Bowden. Mr. and Mrs. Uartwright left immediate ly for Virginia. Wednesday night the com mencement exercises by Miss Jennie Reid's pupils of the pri mary department was very fine, each Btriving to out-do the older ones. Supt. A J. Manning de livered a short address, and awarded the diplomas to those graduating from the 7th grade. The graduates were, Alta Hines, Dare Daniels, Bertha Piland, George Haislip and Ernest Bunt ing. Rev, W. R. Burrell, of Will liamston, addressed the audience, saying that all beautiful music from the best masters was de rived from the seven primary colors of the rainbow. Thus in life we must practice the seven virtues spoken of by St. John. His ideas were very beautifully expressed and were enjoyed by all present. Those receiving certificates for good attendance were Bertha Piland, Selma Johnson, Marvin Everett, Sarah Long Johnson, Margaret Hines, Virginia and Eleanor Hines, Helen Hines, Gladys Everett and Nat Johnson. Paul Turner was awarded a gold fountain t>en for the best head*- marks. Notice Of Dissolution Of Partner ship This is to notify the public that D. D. Stalls and myself trading as D. D. Stalls & Co., or ID. D. Stalls Grocery Co., have this day by mutual consent, dis solved partnership. I will be at the old stand and will appreciate the continued patronage of my friends. All accounts due the firm of D. D. Stalls Grocery Co., will bejcollected by Oscar S. An derson. - May 10th, 1917. M. D. Mobley. ; st.oo a Year in Advance Bank Statements There are six bank statements in this issue, and a look at them will reveal the truth that they have splendid deposits and loans to show since the last call on March sth. The Peoples Bank had opened on that date, bat made an excellent showing for one day. The present statement is worthy ot consideration, and shows marvellous growth for an institution of its age. The peo p'e of the county should look carefully over these statements, so as to get some idea of what the financial strength of the county is, and still there are two more institutions not in this week The three locals banks show $679,411.66 in loans and $601,804. 35 in deposits- The loans in the six banks amount to $840,248.16 and deposits, 9775,772. 53. This makes a good showing for the spring statement, when farmers need so much money to begin the saseon with. Meeting Continues v f ~ The revival services at the Methodsit Church are being held every night and morning. Rev. H. M. Eure is conducting them himself, and is delivering some wholesome doctrine for Church members as well as those outside. Good crowds hear him every night. 0 n Sunday morning, there were four accessions to the membership, and the services were very interesting to the con gregation assembled. A Lovely Display The Thomas Company, of Tar borg, had on display here Tues day and Wednesday, a beautiful assortment of women's dresses, shirt waists, etc. They were dis played in the lobby of the Britt Hotel, and many women visited there the two days, and a num ber made purchases. There would have been more sales made, but the women here had already pur chased their outfits at Washing ton, or elsewhere. May Utilize Team To reduce expenses, the team used on the township roads might be used in raising feed stuff. Vacant places may be ob tained and peas planted thereon for hay. Some one reported that Mr. W. J. Whitaker would donate the use of a parcel of land for this purpose the roads should uti lize the team as much as possible in this way. Embroidery Club Mrs. John E. Pope was hostess to the Embroidery Club on May Ist, at her home on Haughton Street, at 4 o'clock p. m. The members present were, Misses Deborah Fleming and Anna Pope Mesdames Gro v e r Hkrdison, John Hassell, Charles Godwin, John Biggs, Jr.. A. R. Dunning," Asa Crawford,2Henry Crawford; honor guests: Mrs. Rome Biggs, Jr., Mrs, Warren Biggs, Miss Penelope Biggs and Miss Sue Grice. of Elizabeth City. There was the regular business, ex change of books, and work on fancy articles, which is the real purpose of Club, so as to stimulate the love for craft among the women. The hostess served refresh ments which gave a pleasant finish to the afternoon in her hospitable home. % -■ I, i m Monday was the anniversary, of the sinkinjg of the Lusitania, when 124 Americans lost their lives. ( « I: ■ - '* i;
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