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VOL XVIII. NO 49.
A Molt Interesting Session.
That the action of the Roanoke
Association, which convened here
on Tuesdsy of last week, was a
modt interacting and profitable
one to the body of Christians re
presented as well as to the individ
ual, cannot be gainsaid. That
loyalty which is needed to give
to the work an impetus at all
times, was most marked in the
reports and utterances of the
delegates. The addresses at dif
ferent times gave each hearer a
vision of greater and larger
things for the Church in the fu
ture. Among the strongest of
these, was that delivered by Rev.
R. A. McFarland, of Scotland
Neek, on State Missions
Prominent visitors from other
Associations were:
If. L. Kesler, Thomasville
Orphanage,
F. C. Nye, Winterville High
School,
G. J. Dowell, pastor Ay den
* Baptist Church,
C. J, Thompson, representative
of Biblical Recorder,
G. E. Linebery, Chowan College.
Mr. Frank P. Shields, of Scot
land Neck, delivered a timely
address on Aged Ministers, a
subject which is agitating the
Christian world at this time, and
every communion is arranging
to care for these faithful soldiers
of the Cross, who instead of be
ing a burden, should be the ob
jects of the loving care of those
whom thev have served.
Wednesday evening, after the
address on orphanage work by
M. L. Kesler, an offering was
taken without previous notice,
and the sum of **38.89 was re
ceived.
The financial reports showed
that the Association gave about
$2,000 tu Home Missions, *1,500
to State Missions and $2,000 to
Foreign Missions. The amount
given for Association Missions
was *2,565.35; Minute Fund,
*114.05, and Ministerial educa
tion, $5.00.
Nashville secured the meeting
of the next Association, and Rev.
W. R Burrell was chosen to
preach the introductory sermon.
All the officers were re-elected
with of the Vice-
Moderator, who was succeeded
by Dr. John D. Biggs, of Wi 1 -
liamston.
Card Of
On behalf of the Memorial Bap
tist Church and of myself I wish
to heartily thank the friends of
the other Communions in the
town for the promptness and
heartiness they open
ed their homes to the delegates
to the Association, also to those
who in any way assisted to make
the meeting such a success. The
kindness of our friends has been
a constant inspiration to us and
shall not soon be forgotten.
W. R. Burrell
First In America
The Sunday School of St.
Paul's Episcopal church in Green
ville purchased a Liberty Loan
Bond, and as far as it is known,
it was the first purchase of the
kind in America. There are many
Sunday Schoolsjall over the coun
try which could have invested at
least $50.00 in this patriotic way.
Children are more en
thusiastic and patriotic, too, then
their elders, and when told how
to express their senHments, gen
erally do their bit. Why/cannot
something be done here in the
Sunday Schools?
The graded school pupils start
ed out to secure a Bond this
week.
THE ENTERPRISE
FIRST COMMUNITY FAIR
IN MARTIN COUNTY
Goose Nest Township Gets
in Line with Splendid
Success at Oak City
J. L. Hotli
day Directs
Affairs
Goose Nest Township at large
gathered at Oak City High
School building on the 24th,
when the Community Fair was
opened. Mr. F. .M, Harrell was
president of the Association,
which made the Fair possible,
and Mr. J. L. Holiday, County
Demonstration Agent, directed
the arrangements.
The products of the farms and
gardens, while not so extensive
as those seen in the larger fairs,
were equal in quality to those
grown anywhere. The garden
vegetables and many varieties
of fruits, showed the combi
nation of good soil, good brains
and willing hands of the com*
munity.
The woman's kitchen and pan
try display was great. The jellies
perserves, pickles, cakes and can
ned goods were as fine as that of
any community. The knitting,
sewing and needle work depart
ment was the most elaborate of
all displays, and demonstrated
the skill of the women and girls
of the neighborhood.
Several fine colts were shown
of both draft and road types;
coops of fine breeds of chickens
were exhibited also. Many blue
and red ribbons were awarded by
the judges, but at this time the
winners cannot be published,
las the lists have not been fur
nished.
Among the valuable and rare
articles on exhibition, were two
clocks brought from Holland by
the Cranvonogle family . 200
years ago and are now the pro
perty of Mrs A. Burnett, of Oak
City. Before being brought from
Holland, they belonged to the
man who saved Holland by open
ing the dikes and drowning an
invading army. These clocks
from appearances are largely
gold, and are probably worth hun
dreds of dollars each. Mrs. Bur.
nett had also on display a pin
cushion made in Holland in 1585
Miss Hattie Everett displayed a
silk quilt made by her grand
mother 150 years ago.
The day waj made more joyous
by the singing of patriotic songs
bv the school children, and short
talks by A. J. Manning, County
Supt., of schools; J. L. Holliday,
County Demonstrator; W. C.
Manning, County Food Adminis
trator. An elegantly prepared
dinner was served to all those in
attendance.
It is hoped that every town
ship in the county will follow the
splendid example of Goose Nest
and have a Community Fair.
ELDER SAMUEL MCWILLON
Will Preach At The Following
Places.
Robersonville, at night Oct. 28
Spring Greene, " 29
Skewarkey, " 30
Jamesville, " 31
Smithwick Creek, Nov. 1
Bear Grass, " 2
Robersonville, "3&4
Flat Swamp, " 5
Briery Swamp, " 6
Great Swamp, " 7
Bethel, at night' " 7
Tarboro, '' 8
Pleasant Hill, '' 9
Falls Tar River " 10&11
WILLIAMSTON, N. C., FRIDAY OCTOBER 26. 1917.
Loading Up Ob Copper
With prices advancing in cop*
per, Martin County can get on
the market and realize some
good hard cash, for Sheriff Page
is loading up on copper still!
caught out in the byways and
hedges. Last week, he and Po
liceman Page made a exploration
out in Griffins District, and
found another 60-gallon still
with all necessary apparatus; the
different parts of the booze fac
tory were a bit scattered as tf
the owners desired to fool the
officers, if they should come.
There were some empty barrels,
and one bayel of grape "mash"
from whieh was intended to
make grape brandy. This was
emptied into the mill pond, and
the still was brought to town
and stored away.
Saturday Ben Price was
brought here for trial, but the
case was put off until Monday.
Joe Lassiter was found to have
been a partner of Price, and
Cornelius Lilley, a negro, who
lived on the land where the still
was found, was accused of aid
ing and abetting Lassiter and
Price. He stored the molasses in
his house, covering same with
fodder. All three were bound
over to court by Justice Godwin.
Returned From Camp Jackson
John Tyndall, who was in the
selective draft and left here with
the squad of Martin County men
on September 21st, has been re
leased from military service, and
he arrived here to resume his
work with the Williamston Tele
phone Company, On account of
his usefulness in that special
branch of the business of the
country, he was given an honor
able discharge. In speaking of
the life of thecamp at Columbia,
he gave a very pleasant report,
stating that the work was not so
strenuous and that the food fur
nished wa3 excellent and plenti
ful. This statement is contrary
to that of some men who have
different impressions. Mr. Tyn
dall stated that the cook who
prepared the meals for his com
pany, was one of the best that
he had ever seen. From his re
port, Uncle Sam is trying to give
his boys the very best.
Home On Furlough.
Friends and relatives of Dur
ward E. Gurganus are pleased to
see him at home again. He en
listed in the United States Army
several years ago, and was in
Mexico during the trouble there.
He was a member of the famous
13th Cavalry, which made a dash
over the border. Recently, he
has been transferred to Ft.
Riley, Ark., and has been pro
moted to Supply Corporal. He is
visited his father, Mr. Eli Gur
ganns, on West Main Street.
Williamston Will Be There.
The Great Barnum & Bailey
show will be at Washington on
Tuesday, and even now Martin
County people, especially those
living here, have- made all ar
rangements to go to see the
animals. It is earnestly hoped
that no one will be specially in
terested in pigs-"greasy" kind.
For those who like circu3es, this
splendid aggregation will be
something for a lifetime. The
parade will be worth the time to
drive over and see ft, then the
menagerie and the arena complete
the Greatest Show on Earth.
Don't forget to register Satur
day, Registration Day, for the
women of the county.
WOMEN'S COUNCIL
OF DEFENSE MEETS
Mrs. R. ft. Cotton Made
Splendid Address. A
. large crowd of the
Women of thte
County here
Tht first meeting of the Mar
tin County Council of Defense,
after its organization, was held
in ths rooms of the Lotus Club
Monday at 2:30 o'oclock p. m.
at whteh time Mrs. Robert R.
Cotten addressed the women A
'large nutnber of women attend
ed, the rooms being crowded;
Robersonville sent the largest
delegation, and Hamilton next,
and there was a good local repre
sentation.
Mrs. John D. BiggS, Chair
man, called the meeting to order
and introduced Mrs. Cotteri, who
with the first sentence captured
her audience. In a manner fit
once pfeaaing and convincing,
■he outlined woman's work in
the great world struggle now go
ing on. That a tremendous part
of the job has been placed upon
the shoulders of the women, was
strongly emphasized by Mrs
,Cotten, whose time is so largely
given to helping the State and
Nation; she stated that the gov
ernment had fully realized that
women could and would carry
their load i n North Carolina and
in Martin County, as others were
doing everywhere today. Taking
each department of the activities
in which women are tailed to
Nrva, shU Spoke briefly of each,
explaining the workings concise
ly. One thing she urged :that wo
men co-Operate with each other
in securing the best pay for ser
vices along with proper treat
ment on the part of their em
ployers; that if a woman did a
man's work well, she should re
ceive n man pay- a condition
which liua not prevailed in the
world heretofore Conservation
of the resources of the body,
mind and food was urged and
this the women can and must do,
if thev play the part well which
is theirs.
Mrs. Cotten desired that those
present ask any question which
might help, and these she an
swered in a helpful way. She ex
pressed her pleasure at this, her
first visit, to Williamston, and
paid a tribute to the splendid
movement which had been start
ed in the county under such fav
orable conditions for success. At
the close of her address, she was
enthusiastically applauded.
Mrs. Biggs, Chairman, thank
ed her on behalf of the women of
the county, and then proceeded
to hold the business session. Miss
Daisy Manning read the minutes
of the last meeting, which were
adopted by vote. As the office of
secretary was made vacant bv
the declination of the one
elected, the election of her suc
cessor was made, and Miss Daisy
Manning, who had been acting,
was chosen. Committees were
called for reports, and the chair
mans responded. The time for
meetings was discussed, and
upon motion of Mrs. Staton, the
first Monday in each month was
decided upon; the place the Court
House. The additional chairmans
named were, Mrs. Edgar E. Bun
dy, of Williamston, Social service
Mrs. J. E. Ward, of Roberson
ville, Public Health: Mrs. B. L.
Long for HamiLton Township;
Mrs. W. H. Harrell, of William
ston, Training Classes.
After the singing of "Ttie
Star - Spangled Banner," the
mating adjourned. Perhaps,
there has been no meeting held
in any county, where the inter-
Buy A BondToDay
J The campaign for the sale of
I Five Millions of Liberty Loan
I Bonds closes tomorrow night.
Have you bought' your?? Time
flies; it waits not for the invi
diual or governments;"what you
want to do in patriotic service to
your country must be done Now.
Martin County is expected to do
her bit in the purchase of Bonds;
will the liberty-loving citizens
put her to shame not?
Think of the soldiers already
in France; think of those prepar
ing to go. One may be your own
son, or your brother. Do you
want your money to say you are
standing with him in the fight,
or do you care less fpr him and
(tie safety of the country than
sordid gold with which Heaven
has blessed you? Don't be a slac
ker in this campain.
There are hundreds of people
in Martin County who can take
Bonds; let not Saturday's sun
do down on you unless there are
Liberty Bonds purchased in your
name, or in that of some loved
one.
Bonds are a safe investment -
taxation a heavy burden. Unless
you buy one, you will have to
pay the other.
BUY A BOND TODAY AND
STAND BY YOUR COUNTRY
AND ITS ARMY AND NAVY.
Has Purchased Grocery.
W. J. Hodges, who for years
has been in the grocsry business
here, and who has met with sue*
cess in the establishment of a
profitable business, has sold out
to .John L. Rodgerson, Asst.
Cashier of the F, & M. Bank.
Mr. Hodges desires to engage in
some other work after years of
close application to the grocery
trade.
est was keener than on this day.
The women present, no doubt,
represented in their enthusiasm
tiiat of the entire county, and it
was an inspiration to the onlook
er to note that every heart and
soul were alive to the demands
of the hour. And the Liberty
Loan Bonds were not forgotten,
for meetings throughout the
county, were arranged for by the
chairman, Mrs. Staton, who
with helpers made engagements
to visit the different parts of the
county during the campaign,
Williamston was glad to have
within her gates such a number
of splendid women of the county.
In time past, when the cannons
roared, Martin County mothers
and sisters stood by the beloved
Southland, and now there is no
delay in answering the call to do
their bit.
Those from out of town were:
Miss Daisy Taylor, Misses
Hattie and Blanche Everett, Mrs.
J. E Smithwick, Mrs. Andrew,
Mrs. L. M. Waters, Mrs. W. H.
Edwards, Mesdames S. D. Matt
hews, B. L. Long, J. P. Boyle,
R. W ( . Salsbury, B. B. Sherrod,
Norma Grimes, F. L. Gladstone,
T. B. Slade, Jr., M. I. Fleming,
Mis 3M. B. Jones, Miss Waldo,
of Hamilton; Mesdames. R. A.
Bailey, C. C, Taylor, Vernon
Ward, Wiley Rogerson, Fate
James, R. J, Nelson, W. T.
Hurst, T. H. Grimes. B, F, Co
burn, R L. Smith, L W. Vick,
B. E. Moye, H. H. Gray, W. H.
Adkins, Aug. Taylor, H. A. Cox,
Dan Parker, Misses Little, Malone
Roebuck, Crofton, Boyett, Peele,
Mrs. H. H. Pope, of Roberson
ville; Mesdames J. L. Hines, -J.
B. BoweVs, F. M. Harrell, of Oak
Citv; Mrs. J. S Ayers, of Ever
etts; Mias Lela Hadley, Mrs. H.
jC. Green, Mrs. R. L. Perry.
si.oo a Year in Advance
A Year 01 Storms.
It would seem that Nature de
sires to keep pace with the world
in its unrest, for not in the me
mory of the oldest inhabitants
has there been as many storms
as in this year of grace. 1917. It
has either been a rain storm or
wind and most times, both- Now
that winter is approaching, dis
turbances are appearing nearly
[every week. One dav is balmg,
the next cold and windy. Suffic
ient fuel has not been gathered
up to keep people comfortable if
a prolonged spell of bad weather
should grip the country. Even in
this section, where there is woof
on every hand, the supply is ex
ceedingly short, and relief seems
far distant. If the summer storms
presage the winter ones, then
there is coming some unpleasant
days.
To Hold White Sale
The Ladies Aid Society of
Biggs's Chapel will hold a white
and fancy goods sale in the Mas
onic Hall, on Friday, November
9th. Proceeds in aid of the new
building.
Farms For Sale.
300 acres of good upland, 125
in cultivation, 6 tenant houses,
one eight-room dwelling, good
barns and out buildings, one new
60 saw gin, grist mill, peanut
picker, 12 h. p. gas engine, 6
mules, one year's forage, ade
quate farming machinery Lands
i adapted to growing of peanuts,
'cottonand tobacco, situated on
the main road 5 miles from Ply
mouth, N: C., railroad station
and siding on the farm, within
'j mile of good eight-month
school, good community, health
ful locality.
Other good farms for sale at
low price.
Address. Washington Ccunty
Realty Corpuraiiuu, inc.
Plymouth, N. C.
Appointments
Elder L. 11. Hartly, of Atlantic
N. C., and Elder W. N. Tharp,
of Indiana.are expected to preach
at Skewarkey, Wednesday, Oct.
31st; Bear Grass, Thursday, Nov.
Ist: Smithwiek Creek, Friday,
Nov. 2nd.
Benefits Of Dipping Vats Great.
The building of dipping vats
has been rather slow so far due
to bad weather, the scarcity of
labor and the busy farmers. As
the fail is ar. ideal time for this
work, we hope live stock owners
will make use of the first oppor
tunity to put in that vat, Two
days will finish the concrete
work. Unless a large number of
vats are built thi3 fall it will
take three years instead of two
to get rid of the tick.
Regarding the benefits derived
from dipping, I have received*
the following from Mr. Mc Mann
ing, "County Commissioner: "In
reply to your letter concerning
our dipping vat, I am pleased to
say that my brothers, neighbors
and myself commenced dipping
last June. We have dipped from
100 to 120 cattle twice a month
ever since. Our cattle are now
free from ticks for the first time
in September for several years.
They run on a free range in the
eastern part of Griffins Township.
We also dip our hogs. It keeps,
them free from mange and ticks*
I feel that that is a great help to
live stock."
J- S. O'Hare.
Williamston women are
to register at the graded school
; building on Saturday.