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ft ll nil tnii '« J~ I ||" I- Advertiser* Will Find Our Col umns a Latchkey to Over 1600 Hoaiea of Martin County. - / ?, . - '"M VOLUME XXIX—NUMBER 59 FAIR READY FOR OPENING MONDAY NIGHT Gates to Open at 6 O'clock on Greatest Fair Ever Held Here Exhibits, Races and Shows All Largest Ever Full Program of Free Acts and Fireworks Monday Night Manager Herbert M. Poe has made •vary effort imaginable to make the fifth annual Roanoke Fair the best of all, and the nearer the time draws, the more convinced we are that this fair will be an outstanding one. Ex hibits have already started arriving, and they can be expected to beat all previous ones. The home economics department this year will establish a record when,, it shows more exhibits and offers more demonstrations than at any previous fair. Those in charge deserve worlds of credit for their in-1 ttreat and unceasing work in making this department one of the most I promising worth. And all the other departments are in perfect harmony .with this department. 75 Race Horses Booked Seventy-five race horses, including some of the best in the country, have been booked, and the race program here this year wil be an exceptional one Many other bookings were await ing aeceptancet his morning, and tome of them will be completed to day and tomorro^ We have followed the workings'' of the fair's management from the be ginning, and every statement made by us haa been based on facta,, and passed on to our waders with the hope Of giving them an idea of what to ex pect of this year's fair. We have said all that we can say, and now we Al - you here next week assuring you that your presence will be welcomed, and that our town wants you to feel at home while here. The official program appears on this page, and it will be of value to pa trons once they acquaint themselves with the events and the time they oc cur. You will notice that the formal opening will be Monday at 6 p. m. Kiwanis Club To Hear Mr. Geo. L. Dobyns •Mr. George L. Dobyns, owner and manager of the shows bearing hia ' nnme, will speak to members of the local Kiwanis club here next Wednes day. Mr. Dobyns is an exceptionally fine speaker, and his position as sures a .speech of a worth-while na ture. He has made addresses before hundreds of civic organisations, and hi counts it a real pleasure to be able to appear before such bodies. Members of the club will look for ward to the occasion with much in terest. 1 SERVICES AT HAMILTON EPISCOPAL CHURCH The regular services at St. Martins Episcopal Church, at Hamilton, will be held Sunday by the rector, Rev. C. O. Pardo. The following services will be held at the Church of the Advent here: Church School, 10.00 a. m. Adult Bible Class, 10.00 a. m. iC TRANn Tonight DON'T MISS ' Dick Barthelmeßß "Hanson's Folly" DO NOT FORGET— A free ticket for Friday to all. who come out Wednesday Always a Good Show - THE ENTERPRISE All Exhibits Must be Entered by Monday Night; None May be Removed Until 4 O'clock Friday Atteation of exhibitors at the fair here next week ia called to the folowing rules: AU exhibits must be entered by 5 p. m. Monday, except perishable and culinary ex hibita, which will be received un til 10 a. m. Tuesday, but those en tering exhibita on Tuesday morn ing will not be admitted to the grounda without tickets. No exhibita can be removed un- James E. Pate Has Wild Ride in Washington Williams Township Boy to be Tried on Four • Charges James E Pate, of Williams Town-- ship, gave some the people of Wash ington a thrill while othera he terri bly frightened with his car late Tues day afternoon. The Daily News stat ed that he was in an intoxicated con dition and in his wild ride "endan gered countless autoists and pedes trians before he was apprehended, be sides running over and injuring po lice officer C. E. Swain." One member of the police force fol lowed Pate on his motorcycle until he could not drive his machine in the hedges where Pate was carrying his Ford, ao he gave up the chase. The reckless driver was finally in duced to stop by E. G. Weaton, dep uty recorder, near the foot of Bonner Street. Mr. Weston was going along the street when he saw the car and as it passed ran and jumped upon the running board. He persuaded Pate to stop with the argument that he wished to talk to him. Pate was in dicted under four charges, driving a cor while intoxicated, driving reck lessly, speeding, and assault with a deadly weapon. He was released Wednesday under a bond arranged by his father, S. M. Pate, and is to be tried in recorder's court in Washington today. Announcements of Interest to Baptists ———— + Wednesday evening, September 29, ♦he mid-week service will be held at 7.30 o'clock, instead of 8 o'clock; and thereafter all evening services will be held at 7.30 o'clock until further an nouncement is made. What jnany people think to be the best season of the entire year is up or us now—the autumnal season. It i* a time when we are relieved of the i oppressive: heat of summer; a time when the people are handling money; end a time for increased activities in every fleld. It ia to be hoped that the people of our congregation will get /n --to this spirit, come to the church serv ices in greatn umbers; come, bringing their offerings with them, as God has meant that they should do. Our Sunday school is electing new officers and teachers, and these will be ready for their duties in a week oj 80. We are trying to make our Sun-> day school a real educational insti tution. , This church appreciates the pres ence in its services of the people who come from out of town. Windsor and Robersonville have both been repre sented two Sunday evenings in suc cession. Sunday morning the pastor will have for his theme, "The Man jWho Volunteered." At the evening hour, "The Innocent Sufferer." "Forget Me Nots" to be Sold by /School Girls The forget-me-nots will be sold here tomorrow by the following young la dies of the high school: Miaaea Eugenia Hoyt, Tillie Perry, Frances Williams, Ruth Peel, KVher ixtf Hardison and Margaret Rodger sen. If there are any who do not want to forget those disabled veterans and their families who are not receiving government aid, by telephoning any o* these girls one will call on them. » • * .!' / , Williams ton, Martin County, North Carolina, Friday, September 24,1926 lil 4 p. m. Friday. Special ef forts will be made for exhibitors on the grounds Friday afternoon • to receivet heir premium checks. No one will be admitted free how ever, to get their checks or to re move exhibits on that day. AU exhibits muat be removed frost the grounds not later than noon on Saturday. After that time, there will be no one on the fair grounds to deliver them. The Enterprise Sunday School Lesson in Brief r • Sept. 26: Review: Early Leaders of larael. Reading Psalm 105:1-5. ———— By C. H. DICKEY The writers «pf our Sunday school lvssons bear in mind always that we are studying a whole book, instead of mere parts of a book. Accordingly, a portion of time is spend-in the New Testament, and a part in the Old Tes tament. We have been atudying the Old Testament now for some months, and at the beginning of the New Year will go back to the New Testament for six months. Likewise, it is the plan, 1 believe, ol' those who plan the lessons, to cover the Bible in about every seven years. Of course, all passages can not be treated, but an attempt is made to get at those passages which are central and fundamental. And, if one follows a course of Sunday school study for an entire period of seven yeara, that one ahould have a rather broad and general acquaintance with the Bible and its contents. Along with this plan, it will be no ticed that special lessons are inserted cn temperance about every three months It was wise for the commit tee to include this topic. It ia prop erly an edueaiional matter, and the church schools are certainly within their province in teaching the subject and making pronouncements upon it Not only the Bible but correlated top ics is our field. Not only that but the whole world. Christ came to a world, and we are to deal with the world. Therefore, anything within our teach that affects the world's population ia subject for religious discussion. We began in April a six months' study of the Old Testament. We start ed there with the beginning, which is creation. In July we began the quar ter which is Juat now closed. In it we dealt with the Children of Israel and their enslavement in Egypt. WitA the call of Moses and his masterly generalship in getting the Israelites out of Egypt and on their way to the Promised Land. Moiint Sinai was not only the high physical moun tain in that journey, but it was ihe high moral and religious peak which was reached by Mosea and hia army aa they journeyed toward Paleatine. During thia journey, we see the germ of our present church. True, the structure has gone through its evolu- I tien.- But the tent of meeting, the tabernacle, thia was the germ out oif I which later came the temple, the ayn agogue, the cathedral, and the church c>f this century. Moses died on top a mountain over looking his Promised Land without' getting to it. The people with whom he left Egypt died, likewise, nearly every one of them, before going in. But God'a purpose didn't die, for He raised up a new generation to carry out His purpose. ' And the next quarter's lessons, up on which we start out next Sunday, ia the atory of "arrivaL" Ood'i army crosses the Jordan, makes conquest of the territory, possesses the land, and sets up a civilization. What this haa meant to the worlds history, no man can say. It gave to UF our Saviour, and He ia giving to us new hearts, and consequently new heavens and a new earth. Business men and farmers are urg ed i to attend the peanup meeting at eight o'clock at the coart house to right , • Display Home Economics One Feature of Fair Number of Demonstra tions to be Put on Duirng Week The Woman's Building at the Fair here next week will be the main centers of attraction when dozens of demonstrations will be given daily. The home economics department this year will surpass, without a doubt, all exhibits of former years, and the work in this department will be of ntuch interest to patrons of the fair. We mention a few of the exhibits and demonstrations that will be given during the four days. The weaving department of the Croasnore School will have exhibits of hand-woven household .furnishings and sport ma terials. The exhibit of this frhool rep resents a worthy cause, ancf Its prod ucts on exhibit will be well worth the time of inspection. Misa Laura Judd Bryant, home economics director of McCormick & Co., will have a booth, and will givo demonstrations during the week. Miss Emma Grey Morehead home demonstration agent, of Ply mouth, wHI be here all the week, and slu> wiil give demonstrations on arts and crafts and refinishing furniture, Tuesday from, 11 to J. F. Tnigpen will demonstrate he making «/ lamp shades. Wednesday, fi*>m 11 to 1, Mrs. C.- W. Snell, ojT Washing ton County, will give a demonstration in cake making. Thursday, Miss Trent ham, Martin's home demonstration a gent, will demonstrate the use of the steam-pre*iure cooker. Other demon strations will be given Friday either by Miss Trentham or some visiting home demonstration agent, We only give a partial li+it of the demonstrations, but Misa Trentham as lures us that there wjl| dem onstrations and every one will be of much inturest to the women and girls attending the fair. Dance Question Is Still Unsettled Taking what Mr. Frank Carstar phen said at face value, we stated in our last issue that an agreement had been reached relative to who would sponsor the dance here next week. ThiA was denied, the members of the other side sayirig that no attempts toward a settlement of the matter had been made other than what was done at the commissioners' meeting lust Monday night. Frank says that intense worry over the problem was the cause for his statement. With' no agreement yet reached, it is generally believed otahtew n bm is generally believed that one will re sult by the early part of next week. And it is given by good authority that a dance will be held. It will be remembered that the dispute arose when both sides offeied evidence to the effect that they had been granted permission to hold the dance. » Portion of Rectory Lot Brings Big Price The Church of the Advent haa^aold, a portion of the lot where the Epaico pal rectory stands, fronting on Main Street 105 feet and on Haughton Street 100 feet, slightly leaa than a quarter of an acra. The Standard Oil Co. was the purchaser. The deal was completed Wednesday when the officers of the church executed and de livered its deed to H. M. Stubba, at torney for the Standard Company, for the sum of SII,OOO cash. The price paid was the higheat price ever paid for property in the residen tial section of Williamston. The church atill has more than half of the lot and will move the rectory to the north end of the lot on Haughton Street adjoining Mr. Alon zo Hasaell. 1 Drunk While Driving, Two Are Arrested Chief of Police W. B. Daniel and Deputy Sheriff Luther Peel were call ed out on the Everetts road, near the Fair Grounds Wednesday, where they found a Ford car in which Johnny Hoggard and George Gardner were riding. Hoggard, who had been giv ing, was crumpled up under ing wheel asleep, while Gardner, who was juat as drunk aa Hoggard but not asleep, waa bending over to the left steering the machine along the beat a drunken can couM do at a bad chance. Two bottles of liquor were found in the car. The oconpants wen arrested and brought to the jail here. Official Program of Roanoke Fair MONDAY NIGHT, SEPTEMBER 27—GRAND OPENING 6:00 p.m.—Gates open; Joy Plaza, with George Dobyn's .Shows, in full blast. 8:(0 p. m.—Special concert by Mac Donald's Royal Scotch High landers Hand, featuring Miss Jessie. Hoberson, con tralto; W. Frazet Steele (last year's favorite), and several other specialties. Free acts program, with the Phunny Phord, Arm strong Trio, aeriali.sts; the Roscoes, tumbling and wire act extraordinary; and others. Followed immediately by the greatest fireworks din play ever brought to Williamston. Grandstand free-at night; no charge for automobile;; . \ or parking space. . TUESDAY, SEPIEMBER 28- SCHOOL DAY All School ( hildren. Whether from Martin or Any Other County, Admitted Free at M#in Gate Until .Tuftll P. M. 8:00 a. m.—Gates open; Joy Plaza, with the George L. Dobyn's Shows and rides, for your entertainment. 10:30 a. m.-—Judging starts in all departments. 12:80 p. m.—Band concert in grandstand by MmjJDonald's Band. 1:30 p. m.—Races called; 2:14 pace and 2:24 trot; S3OO purses; largest entry list in history of the fair. Free acts between the races, with a special attrac tion for the children. 8:00 p. m.—Free ui t.s program in the grand stand followed by the « , great fiet-wokrij program. Joy Plazu open until mid night. t WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29—COUNTY DAY v B:ooa.m.—Gates and Joy Plaza open. t, 12:00 ni.- Awards in all departments completed. t 12:30 p.m.— llund concert in the grandstand by Mac Donald's Koval Scotch Highlanders Band, with specialties. I*3o p. m.—Races called; pace and 2:10 trot; S3OO purses. Free acts between races; complete program. 8:0(1 p.m.—Hand concert by Mac Donald's Band; free acts in front „ of grandstand, followed by • "spectacular pyrotechnic display. Grandstand, autos, and parking space free to all ut night. " ' ' , * . Thursday and Fridays program will be published Tuesday. Hoard Puts Ban On Ahoskie Fair Ahoskie, Sept. 21.—Commissioners of Hertford County issued an order today against the showing of any car nival troupe'lit tli>- Ahoskie baseball park next week, 'l he sheriff was or dered and directed to prevent the showing of a carnival advertised to appear here for four days during the week under the auspices of "the A hoskie Fair." The order of the com missioners was based upon a law passed in 1921 by the general assem bly making it unlawful for a travel ing carnival to show in Hertford, Der tie, or Northampton Counties unless under the auspices of an agricultur al fair association of the said countieM. Action wus taken by the commis- sioners in anticipation of what has been advertised as 'The Ahoskie Fair' to be shown here next week, beginning Tuesday and continuing through the remainder of the week. The fair is sponsored by J. D. Warner, local gro eeryman and former showman. Ac cording to the view of. the commis sioners the event advertised at) "The Ahoskie Fair" does not come within the meaning of the law, since no pre mium lists have been issued and no prizes or awards were announced. How Halifax Farmers Make Real Money Halifax County leads most of the oastern counties in some branches of real farming. Mr. Perry Johnson, a that county, sells his milk in Norfolk in large quantities and at a feood profit. The Messrs. Kitchin und Josßy have a real poultiy farm and sell their specially guaranteed eggs to their New York dealer at figures away a bove the open market. Mr. Chati. J. Shi elfin and Brother have shipped many caiddttdy of fat hogs-to the this year. Their last carload sold for 16 1-4 cents on the hoof and brought them a check for $1,786.26. The Scotland Neck Poultry Asxo ciation is shipping 25 crates of eggs each week to New York, where they hrva established a brand with the dealers and they set a premium Martin is not fully measuring: up to the Halifax standard, though Mr. J. S. Whitley has shipped two carloads of hogs this year Which brought him top prices. Mr. H. C. Green is also handling his eggs at a price above the market. v Dr. and Mra. O'Hagan Laughing house, of Greenville, visited Mr. and Mra. Ned Laughlnghouae laat night ( ars Must Be Kept Off Midway Sunday ' All those who go to the fair grounds Sunday are requested to park their cars near the fence at the entrance and not take them up on the midway, as this inter feres with the unloading and plac ing of the shows and exhibits. Unless this request is complied with, Manager Poe stated this morning, the gates will be closed and no one permitted to enter. Mr. J. C. Sexton Dies at His Home Suddenly Mr. J. C. Sexton died very sud denly at his home three miles from Jumesville last Wednesday night. Mr. Sexton was 6,' i years old last April, and until his death was an unusually active man, having lived on a farm from his youth. He was not very well Wednesday and a doctor was sailed. He remain ed in bed only a part of the day and after the family had retired in the early part of then ipht, he called his wife asking her to do something for him. It was only a few minutes af terward that he told her it was use less for he said he was dying. Five minutes later he died. He married Miss Ada Gaylord, who with one daughter, Mrs. Clarence Wallace, survives him. Hurial took place in the William Sexton -plot on the farm upon which be was reared on yesterday afternoon. Kev. A. Corey conducted the services. Regular Meeting of Everetts Woodmen Everetts, Sept. 24.—(Special to the J Enterprise).—There will be a regular meeting of the Modern Woodmen of America, Everetts Camp, Monday night, Sept. 27, at 7.45 p. m. All members are urged to be present at this meeting, as there will bis some applications to be voted on and plans tor adoption of n«w candidates the folowing meeting night. Those who attended the last meet ing reported a vary good time, and the ones who attend Mils one are sure to have a better one. Judge BarnhiU Makes Address to Kiwanians Taking as his subjact, "The Threa Contsitutional Courts", Judge M. V. Ilarnhill made • vary talk before the Kiwanls club at tba regu lar luncheon here last Wednesday. r — A Watch the Übcl On Your * Paper; It Carries the Date Your Subscription Expire*. — A ESTABLISHED 1898 Local Tobacco Men Guests at C. of C* Banquet Fine Program Put on by Chamber of Commerce For Its 125 Guests One of the most enjoyable events of the season took place last evening when chamber of- commerce gave a banquet in honor of the tobacco boanl of trad; and many invited guests in the rooms of .the Woman'B Club. One hundred and twenty-rtve places were, prepared by the ladies, and the menu, consisting of four courses, soup, turkey, and dressings, salads, ice cream and\cake, made the occasion •to be more tfifffrs pleasing fioni this standpoint. The program rendered during the evening was most enjoyable, and met with high approval. Mr. Frank J. Margolis, (jjesident of the organisa tion, made a short talk welcoming every one to the banquet. Rev. C. O. I'urdo led in prayer and rendered sev eral solos, and 'led in some of the popular songs. A. Hassefi, jr., and W. R. Orleans rendered solos. A ne gro quartette, singing some of the stands hi old songs, was introduced Dr. John I), IUKKS was appointed toaslnuutter, and he performed his tii.sk admirably. ' 'He, first introduced Mr. L. T. Fowden, who in his happy way told of the good things blessiriK this section. Of course, Pete got off .Rome fun in his speech. Mr. W. T. Meadows', wlu> has been cn this market constantly since it was opened in 1902, wa. called. Uncle liuck gave iftany historical sketches of this and other markets which proved of much interest.. Clayton Moore was the next speak er to be presented. Clayton proceed ed to correct the epitah found in a cemetery which read in part, "Mr. , a lawyer mid an honest man." Clayton admitted thej-e must be two men in the grave. He redeemed his profession when he told in glowing terms the goodness of tuur people and the greutness of our people. Mr. W. USkinner was introduced as the premier tobacco judge in North Carolina, which, in fuct, means all the world. There- is little doubt of - the correctness of the statement, tor no company, no warehouseman, no tobac co buyer, no farmer doubts "Kid" Skinner's ability as a tobacconists. Mr. -Skinner appeared in his modest but pleasing way and assured all that YVil'aniston was a first-class market ind'that it would go forward. Mr. Johnson, auctioneer, was next Qfalled by the toastmaster. He admit ted that Williamston was the best town anywhere, but said that there might be just one other towp having s; chance to compete with it. Hubert Morton, in behalf pf the warehousemen, - was called, and he made an urgent appeal for the loca) market. He commended the buyers and others wha are co'nrtibuting to the upbuilding of the market. Judge liarnhill was introduced by the toastmaster, and he made a pleas ing talk on the merits of Eastern Carolina and its people. W. C. Manning was called, and his talk was in the nature of a welcome to friends. The Dempsey-Tunney fight was brought to those attending by radio installed for the occasion by Mr. J. \V. Watts, jr. Another feature of the evening was' the music furnished by the liobersonviile orchestra, with Mrs. W. B. Watts, of this place at the piano, the orchestra did honor to its Kood town. The orchestra is composed oi a half-dozen of the leading young men of that town. One of the real pleasures of the evening was the hearty welcome* g!ven to the large group of fine fel lows who arc buying tobacco on our market. These men represent a half dozen states, and are the finest group of men, as a whole, to appear on our warehouse floors. Certainly too much praise can't be given Messrs. F. J. Margolis, president, W. C. Manning, jr> secre tary of the organization, and those assisting them in making the meeting such a pleasant occasion to all. 1 CHRISTIAN CHURCH SERVICES SUNDAY Sunday school, 9:46 a. m. Morning service, 11 a. m. ... Evening service, 7.30 p. m. A cordial invitation is extended our tcwnspeople and a very special one is given the visitors here at this time to attend any or all of these services. Mr. Justice Everett of Greenville is here today attnedhig to legal mat 4AM A