JUNE 28TH IS NATIONAL WAR SAVINGS DAY - - - PLEDGE YOURSELF TO THE UTMOST
VOL XIX. NO. 30.
Local Board Issues
Two Calls For June
Colored Selectmen go to Camp Taylor, Louisville, Ky.
June 21. White Men go to Camp Jackson
Columbia, S. C., June 28th
The following colored select
men have been notified to report
to the Local Board of the War
Department at Williamston on
Thursday, June 20th Those ac
cepted for service will entrain
for Camp Taylor, Louisville. Ky ,
on Friday the 21th.
Robert Taylor, Vanderbilt
Taylor, Leo Ellison. Arthur
Slade. Alfred Sherrod, Jr.,
Moses Smallwood. Arthur Pen
Slade, William Bryant, Andrew
Latham, all of Williamston: Jul
ius Shuler, Hamilton, Walter
Forrest, Has3?ll, William Bov
ette, Faison, N. C., David Char
lie Jones, Norfolk, Va.. George
Price, Atlantic City, N J. John
Jones.
The following white selectmen
will report to the board on June
27th Those accepted for service
will leave on the 28th for Camp
Jackson, Columbia, S. C.
Simon Lilley, Arthur Gilbert
Perry, William Dillard Edmond
son, Lewis Henry Roberson,
James McGilbert Rawls, Alonza
Hardison, Albert Taylor Gurkin,
Joseph Guy Forbes, George W.
Wynn, Lewis Taylor, Willis
Paul Harrison, Robert Edwards,
all of Williamston; Gainor Holli
day. John Alfred Hardison, John
Alfred Lilley, Vester Lafayette
Simpson, Preston "Monroe Holli
day, Odi us Alexander Bryan,
A*a Joseph Hardison, Samuel
Lawrence Ellis, all of James
ville; Geo. Augustus Burroughs,
Charles Beach, all of Everetts;
Herbert Lylt Rives, Irving
Thrower Taylor, Leland David
Ro hereon, Frank Smith, Roy
Aulander Coburn, all of Rober
sonville; Billy A. Long, of Oak
City; Alton T. Riddiek, of Flor
er.ce. S. C.: Marion Chious Jack
son, oi Elon College, N C.: Will
iam Ducon Powell, of Wilming
ton, Del.
Martin County Registers
133 Young Men
Below is given the names of
th« young men of Martin county
who, in compliance with the Se
lective Service laws, registered
on June oth.
Williamston
Robert Allen, Oscar Shannon
Anderson, Charles C. Bailey,
Clinton Barnes, Felix Harvey
Barnes. Hugh Burras Bennett,
Charles S. Biggs, Charley Mack
Bullock, Willie Clarance Bunch,
Benj. Franklin Burgees, Lewis
Outlaw Clark, Furney Green Co
ley, James Arthur Corey, John
Mack Cratt, Early Ward Everett,
Haywood Elbert Green. Andrew
Highsmith, Herbert Lafayette
Hopkings, Alexander Jackson,
Charley Benjamin Keel, Herbert
Lilley, Clarence Loyd. Joe Mills,
William Charles Mobley, Samuel
Joseph Moore, Edgar McDaniel,
James Thomas Nicholson, Harry
Norfleet, Gilbert Peel, McLuther
Peel. Mayo Peel, William Gar
land Peel, Perley Lambert Perry
John Alfred Philpot, Joseph Hen
ry Perry. Elisha Pierce, Gilbert
Purvis, Mancy Roberson, Her
bert Llewellyn Roebuck, Lafay
ette Roebuck, Oliver Kader Rog
ers, Noah Riddiek Rogerson,
William Raffin, Hezekiah Spruill,
Edward Gainor Taylor,' Jesse
Franklin Weaver, Andrew Wig
gins, Harry Lee Wiggins, Will
iam McKinley Williams, John
THE ENTERPRISE
Bryant Wvnn, Norman Sitterson
Wynn, Narlen Yarrell.
Robersonville
Aldridge Andrews, McDaniel
Beach, Willie Bunn, Garrett
Bunting, Thurman Close, Leon
Lu Edmondson, Wilson Hebrew-
Everett, Roy Alonzo Gray, Col
umbus Gurganus, W'alter Leon
House, James Robert Leggett,
Arthur Earl Manning, Harmon
Manning. Weldon Manning,
George Herman Moore, Loyd
Lawson Osborne, Elijah Parker,
William Arthur Price, .lames
Llewellyn Roberson, Henry
Stalls, Eli Stephen Stevenson,
Rufus Elliott Taylor, William
Teel, Bonnie McCoy Whitehurst,
Seth Williams, Jr; Arthur Lee
Wooten, Jesse Wynn.
Jamesville
John Thomas Bailey, Arnold
Carr Brown, Roland Guy Coburn,
Arthur Marion Coltrain. Charles
Davenport, Julius Alfred Ellis,
Leamon Gray, David Griffin,
| Willie Hopkins, Andrew Jackson
| Holliday, William Henry Modlin,
| Henry C Nunn, Jr; John Pad
jgett, Willis Anthony Pierce,
James Franklin Roberson, Fer
ijdinand Clarance Stallings, Mil
i fred Staton
Everetts
1 James E. Barnhill Jr. Willie
! Brown, Garland H. Forbes, Wil
lie Jones, Herbert Spruill.
"Hassell
Ernest Best, Zeno Chance,
Bonnie Best Dail, Dennis Hy
imi.n, Thurston Jones, Wilie Pur
j vis, Robert Ichabod Williams.
Hamilton
• Elijah Biggs, Robert Asa Ed
mondson, Stephen M. Ewell,
j Moses Gilliam, Ulysses Gilliam,
Bennie Staton, Turner Ward
Oak City
George Burnet*, Herbert Dav
is, Frank Spencer, Charles Ray
nor, Joseph Linwood Smith,
Philip Henry Williams.
Dardens
Levi Dawson, Jlosey Rufue
Hardison. Justus Bryant Jordan,
j Surry Whftaker
Palmyra
j Henry Augdun Earley, George
H. Fields, Ben Lewis Harrell,
Needham Marion Hyman, John
Thomas Sills, Alexander Will
iams.
Wilts Siding
George Nicholls.
Parmele
Elijah Rogers.
CHARITABLEBROTHERHOOD
IN MEETING AT SANDY RIDGE
OR Wednesday at Sandy Ridge
the Martin County Council of
Charitable Brotherhood held a
largely attended and enthusias
tic meeting. After the business
session was over a neighborhood
picnic was held and a real dinner,
such as Martin County is famous
for, was served the delegates
and visitors.
Mr, W. C. Manning addressed
the meeting on the work of the
Charitable Brotherhood and the
War Savings Campaign. At the
close of the meeting a War Sav
ings Committee for Williams
Township was organized. Miss
Li Hie Belle Hardison was elected
Chairman and a canvassing com
mittee of twenty appointed. This
committee will solicit pledges
from every home in the Township
during the coming War Savings
Drive June 23-28.
WILLIAMSTON. N. C.. FRIDAY JUNE 14. 191*
TOBBACO WAREHOUSE
COMPANY ORGANIZED
Roanoke Tobacco Warehouse Com
pany Organized last Friday
with over Two Hundred
Stockholders
The first meeting of the Stock
holders of the Roanoke Ware
house Company wat. held in the
rooms of the Lotus Club on Fri
day, June 7th. Organization was
perfected and officers and direc
tors elected.
The above corporation has pur
chased and will operate the
Roanoke and Dixie Warehouses
this season, and is supported by
than two hundred stockholders ]
residing in all parts of the coun
ty. The business will be man
aged by Mr. Jim Staton. who is
a practical tobacco man of many
years of experience, and known
to be one of the best tobacco
warehouse managers in North
[Carolina. The success of the new
corporation is practically an as
sured fact, and promises much
j to the tobacco growers of Martin
and the surrounding counties,
and will add much to the strength
[of the Williamston market
The following are the officers
and directors of the company:
J. G- Staton, president and gen
eral manager; Henry D. Peele,
vice president; Leslie Fowden,
secretary and treasurer; Direc
tors: T. B Slade, Jr., J R.
Everett, J. L. Wynn, J E. Barn
hill, Don Johnson, Frank C. Ben
nett, A. J. Manning, A. F. Tay
lor, J. G- Staton, Leslie Fowden.
W. B. Harrington, R. T Griffin,
S. C. Griffin. J. C- Gurkin, S. J.
Lilley, S. E. Manning, L. A.
iSykes, W. B- Gaylord, R. G.
j Sexton, Jno. A. Manning, S. E.
Hardison, W. E. Daniel, Jno.
IW. Hopkins, J. Henrv Wynn.
J. T. Barnhill. H. D Peele, I.
D Bowen, Edmond Harris, W.
A. Perry.
RED CROSS ENTERTAINMENT
NEXT THURSDAY NIGHT
. The local chapter of the
American Red Cross will give a
benefit entertain m ent next
[ Thursday evening, June 20th, at
H;.'{o p. M. in the City Hall. The
program will include moving pic
tures of the Red Cross work
and musical numbers and read
ings by local talent. This is the
first of a series of like entertain
ments to be given monthly.
Give up your luxuries that the
Kaiser may be made to give up
his ambition.
FOOD ADMINISTRATOR
CHANGES SUGAR LAWS
09 Govt. Raleigh, N. C. 5:36 i\ M. (5-12
W. C. Manning, Williamston, N. C.
Announce to all dealers through local papers or other
wise maximum quantity of Sugar that may be sold reduc
ed to five pounds for country consumers, two pounds to
town consumers, twenty-five pounds for canning and pre
serving purposes, only upon certificates. Do not wish pre
serving and canning restricted but desire utmost care in
use of Sugar. Individuals requiring more than twenty-five
pounds at one time will be allowed to purchase only upon
approval of county food administrator. Instruct all dealers
to keep accurate detailed record of every sale of Sugar
from this date.
Page
The foregoing telegram received from Food Adminis
trator H. A. Page, is printed that all people may under
stand the true situation. We expect all people both deal
ers and consumers to cheerfully fall in line and make the
necessary sacrifice for the preservation of our people and
our nation.
. W. C. Manning
Food Administrator
HON. HALLET S. WARD
IN BRILLIANT ADDRESS
Marks Final of 1917-18 Session of
Local High School
The commencement exercises
of the Williamston High School
were held on Wednesday and
Thursday in the City Hall.
Wednesday evening the pupils
of the high school presented the
patriotic play "Claim Allowed."
True American patriotism is the
theme of the plav and the young
student's interpertation of it was
both pleasing and creditable. The
play was directed by Mrs. Har
rell and Miss Jobe of the faculty
Thursday morning at eleven
o'clock the class day exercises
were held Miss Eure, the presi
dent of the class delivered the
address of welcome, and each
member of graduating class took
part, in the program which was
much enjoyed by those present.
The graduating exercises were
held Thursday night and begun
with a prayer by Rev. 11. M Eure
and followed by the address of
which was delivered by Rev.
H. Jordan.
The people of Williamston were
very fortunate indeed in hffving
with them on this occasion Hon.
H. S. Ward, of Washington, the
principal speaker of the com
mencement exercises. Mr. Ward
was introduced in a very pleas
ing manner by Mr. R. J. Peel,
anil spoke for an hour, on the
most vital subjects of the pre
sent time. Mr. Ward needs on
introduction to the people of
Williamston and Martin County,
for in every nook and corner o_f
it he is known as a deep think
ing and far seeing man, and one
of the most brilliant orators in
the State of North Carolina. And
truly Mr. Ward proved bis quali
j ficatioi.o i >i his splendid reputa
| tion on this occasion. The appre
ciation of his audience was mag
nificiently exhibited by a rising
vote of thanks at the close of
his address.
The members of the graduating
class were presented diphmas
by Mr. A. J- Manning, Superin
tendent of the Public Schools of
Martin County. Those receiving
diplomas were: Musa Eure, Ethel
Griffin, Esther Hodges, Louise
Robertson and James Edwin
Harrell.
, Grammar Grade Certificates,
Attendance Certificates and War
Savings Stamps were presented
pupils winning same by Super
| intendent Bundy.
A war saver is a life-saver
STUDENT LABOR OFFERED
, THE FARMERS OF MALTIN
Farmers in Need of Labor Should
Notify either Mr. Hollidtty or
Mr. Bland of their Needs
The question of adequate farm
labor is giving much concern not
only to the American farmers,
but to those at the head of the
government whose duty it is to
provide means to carry the war
to a successful end. To feed the
American Army and Navy, and
their Allies, calls for the great
est work in this, the greatest
agricultural country in the world.
There is so much labor to b. j done
in every department, and with
the selective draft taking from
the farms so many young men, it
has be en necessary to
appeal to the patriotism of the
bj.vs in the United States to en
list for service in the raising of I
food stutfs. Below is a letter re
ceived by Mr. J. L. Holliday.
which will be interesting to
farmers needing help. Further
information and help can be se
cured from Mr. Holliday.
"I have your letter of the 2cSth
inst., in regard to the farm
labor situation in your County.
'lt' any of the farmers there
could use student labor, please
advise me, or have them advis
me, -their names and addresses,
how many boys they need, how
long they will need them, what
they will pay and what living
accommodations they can offer.
"Most of the boys registered
for this work have had farm ex
perience aid the farmers are of
■ feting from $1 00 to $1.50 per
day and boar 1 in the family or
, more than this, of course, it' the
, boys have to bard elsewhere
"Upon receipt of the above de
. finite information either iron)
voit or the farmers desiring help.
I will endeavor to supply their
. demands.
"Very trulv yours,
"T. L Bland
"State Director."
Lieut W. H. Harrell Here
Last week, Lieut. W. H Har
rell came home to visit his mo
ther. lie has recently graduated
in medicine at the University of
Pennsylvania Being of draft age
he volunteered for service in the
Navy, and was made Asst. Sur
geon and was given the com
.mi sion of Lieutenant, Junior
Grade. Lieutenant Harrell at
tertded the University of North
Carolina for several years, spec
ializing in Chemical Engineering.
Later he decided to study medi
cine and entered the University
of Pennsylvania, where he c >rn
pleted the full course this month.
Baccaluareate Sermon
On Sunday evening at the Bap
tist Church, Rev. William R.
Burrell, delivered the annual ser
mon before the High School. Un
fortunately, the members of the
High School classes, a large num
ber of them, decided that the
occasion was not theirs and the
parents not being on their
watchful job, the seats provided
for the pupils were conspicious
by their emptiness. This was to
be deplored, but the blame
should be placed where it be
longs—in the home.
Mr. Burrell, chose his text
from the Gospel of St. Luke, 22:
27- "But I am among you as he
that servetb " Therefore, the
theme of the discourse was "I
serve." In strong, convincing
argument, he contrasted true
success—a success that has to be
built upon the love of God and
humanity—and that financial
success, which men applaud, but
which in the end is as dead sea
apples.
u a Year in Advance
COUNTY APPOINTS HOME
DEMONSTRATION AGENT
Mils E. M. Gluyas, of Charlotte,
Appointed to take Charge of
Emergency Work
Martin County has appointed
Miss E. M. Gluyas [•emergency
Home "'Demonstration Agent.
Miss Gluyas has already arrived
and established her headquarters
at the Britt Hotel.
Her duties are to assist and
instruct and ail people of the
county in organizing and con
ducting canning clubs, and to
teach the women if our county
demostic science. Wf regret that
our people seem slow in taking
the advantage of the valuable
assistance Miss Gluyas is anxious
to render them, and urge that
thev avhil themselves im
mediately of her services which
the county has placed at the peo
ple's disposal. ,
Remember that Miss Gluyas is
with us to work, and that she
must have your co operation be
she can work.
Personal and Local
.1 A. Mizell, of Farmville
spent a few days in town this
week.
Miss Janie Council, of Red
Springs is visiting Miss Musa
Eure.
Miss Kathleen Hodges, of
Washington is spending a few
days with Miss Carrie I)el 1 White.
Mr. and Mrs Mark Ruffin and
Mi I ford W Havnes, of Tarboro
spent Sunday here.
Marriott Britt, Hospital Corps.,
U. S N- of Norfolk, spent Sun
day here with his parents.
Mr. and Mr?. I. T. War!, of
Greenville, w« re in town Tues
day.
Mrs. Myrtle Evans and Miss
Beta Teague snent Sunday in
•lamesville.
i Miss Fran "'s E Kni/'.t. is on
a 11>i j-\o p'u '. i* the :;om« of
, her school .!•;«••: !: . Lj'.ii
iJault of I Ini'i'i S '.
Mrs. Burke Hay vool Knight
returned Thursday from Spar
tanburg S C.
Mrs. Ilalber-Ftadr and Miss
Ruth Crovveli, returned Monday
from New York.
Mrs. John I). Biggs, has re
turned from a visit to Scotland-
Neck.
Garland Hodges, of Washing
ton, was m town Thursday.
Miss .lobe, a facultv, of the
local school left Tr.ursday after
noon for her home at Woodstock.
Mi' 3 Dorse.'. Anderson, of
W'hitakers, is vL-iting her daugh
ter Mrs. Gus Harrison.
JUNE TERM SUPERIOR
COURT NEXT WEEK
The June term of the Superior
Court of Martin County will con
vene on next Monday, June 17th,
with Judge John H. Kerr, of
Warren to n, presid in g.
Owing to the fact that the
June term is a short one (one
week), arid a large number of
criminal canes being on docket,
no civil cases will come up at
this term.
Musical Postponed
The Commencement Recital of
the Williamston Graded Schools
will beheld in the auditorum of
the new school building Monday
evening, June 17th, at 8:30, in
stead of Friday evening as pre
viously announced.
Mr. N. S. Peele Dead
As we were locking our forma
preparatory to going to press
news of the death of Mr. N. S.
Peele reached the office. Mr.
Peele had been in a declining
state of health for the past few
years and his death was not un
expected by his friends and
relatives.
We have been unable to learn
at what hour his funeral will be
conducted, but understand in
terment will be made tomorrow.
A more comprehensive account
will be give next week.
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