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The Enterprise Published Every Tuesday and Friday by the ENTERPRISE PUBLISHING CO. WILUAMSTON, NORTH CAROLINA. Editor ? 1MS-1938 W. C. MANNING SUBSCRIPTION RATES (Strictly Cash in Advance) IN MARTIN COUNTY One year $1.75 Six months 1.00 OUTSIDE MARTIN COUNTY One year $2.25 Six months 1.25 No Subscription Received Under 6 Months Advertising Rate Card Furnished Upon Request Entered at the post office in Williamston, N C.. as second-class matter under the act of Con gress of March 3. 1879 Address all communications to The Enterprise and not individual members of the firm tridm. March /.?, 10 10. \ol 4l All Enrouraiiinn To read the happenings on the diplomatic, political, religious, war and business fronts as they reveal themselves in the daily print and in the feature stories of traveling writers, one finds the outlook not at all encouraging for mankind. There has been such said about the uncertainty of business; but when one ponders over the conditions surrounding millions of unwanted human beings, their treatment at the hands of oppressors and recognizes the trick ery and propaganda hatched by the leaders of nations, he has cause to worry over the uncer tainty of life itself. And the pitiful part about it all. few are try ing to do anything constructive about it When the people of this nation could be en tering a wedge to cheek the factors that are tearing the world to pieces, we have turned our backs on those institutions that offered peace and understanding to all races We have been and still are too busy.seeking happiness every where! yet finding it nowhere; we have lost so much of what once gave us hope add life and filled it with meaning and content, that today we are as hopelessly lost as a storm-tossed piece of bark on a raging sea with no anchor to tie to and no rav of hope to be Seen 111 the darkened horizon in the distance. The foundation we are building will not per mit us to enter the world front with suggestions for peace among nations. Nor will it even per mit us to dictate the policies at home. We can not expect our voices to be heard when we fail to set a worthy example or dedicate ourselves to peace and righteousness at home Turn to the church attendance figures and you can begin to understand why America is losing its grip. You can readily understand that while the outlook is not bright for the warring millions, our own future "Is not assured for all time to come. On a recent Sunday hardly 10 per cent of this little town's population found its way to the various houses of worship When men turn away from the church in such large numbers, when the principles of righteousness are pushed into the background by deceptive propaganda and men resort to might, there is little hope and encouragement as mankind ad vances into the future. The "Old-Time" U inter* Old-timers and those who like to talk about the winters of by-gone .days will find interest in reading the following comment on the sub ject from the Emporia. Kansas, Gazette: Newspapers are now saying we had an old time winter, the kind Kansas used to have 40, 50 or 60 years ago. This is a snare and a delusion Outside, the winter may be the same. Temper atures may tally with the old score But indoors the old-time winter in the old-time Kansas home ???? yne with the mound-builders It can no more fee duplicated than the psychology of the pyramid builders. In the old-time winter, boys of 10 or a dozen or 14 years had to saw and split the wood for a cook stove and a big heater in the "sitting room " And they had to heat the mash for the cow. if they lived in a country town, and see that the chickens were fed and the pigs had warm slop on a cold zero morning. In that day, a town put ged individualism, in which, sawing there on the millpond or a deep place in the creek, men worked from dawn to night with no eight-hour day nonsense. Half of them tried to keep warm by drinking whiskey and got colds and often died of pneumonia, and the other half just froze through it and ran the same risks. In the old time winter there wasn't a furnace in one house in 50 itt Kansas Generally you had to thaw the pump in the morning, or melt snow to get wa ter for washing, and there wasn't a mid-week winter bath in 50,000 population. The Kansas home has completely changed. A revolution as deep as that instituted by the fall of the Bastille and by the embattled farmers at Concord Bridge has come over the home life of this land, and Kansas, which once was a fron tier and now is part of the rural problem, has changed wtih the times. Whatever the temperatures are. the old-time winter is gone for good. The Politician* Ho/n The value of ticket-markers has long been recognized in politics, but since the absentee ballot has been lost, the crooked politician is attaching greater importance to the ticket marker; in fact, some see in the marker about the only hope luft for the crooked politician. still Dnetn't Make Sen?e It's the work of the Democrats to be sure, but after reading over the election laws as amended in 1939 we still can't figure out why the absent absentee ballot for the primary shouldn't last through the general election. The bargain to cease stealing among the Dem ocrats and the will to steal from the Republi cans are just too plainly written not*-to attract attention. Man'* Brutality tVhiteville News-Reporter. .Shudder il you will ut tile propaganda which floods this country with regard to the atrocities being committed 111 Finland, what was formerly blood boil at the reported brutality of the Ger mans and the Russians and- the Japanese. Hut while you are doing so, save a little ire. For some of it needs to be spent upon some of our citizens closer home?some right here in Columbus Countv. Social service workers Friday reported some of the most amazing conditions which have ex isted in Columbus County during this extreme winter that have come to our attention for a long time. How one man deserted his Wife and children in the.dead of winter to live with another wo man was related?how when the thermometer was hovering between 20 and zero, little chil dren in this county, deserted by undeserving and worthless fathers, were left barefoot and ill-clad, with nothing to protect them from the cold but a cotton suit or dress. All these things were told. How much better is a man who would do a thing like that than one in a foreign land who would drop a bomb and kill helpless and de fenseless women and children. One is about as humane as the other. The Roosevelt family could spare a few di vorces without hurt to its prestige.?Elkin Tri bune "King Carol isn't a partisan. He merely feels 11 clined to favor the side that holds the gun closest to his head."?Roanoke World-News. Margolis Bros. RosU * x In Hpite of the bad weather we are now having, Easter in hut a little over a week off? Our spirit has not been dampened and our stocks have been kept up for your conven ience. Shop here icilh ease and con fidence for the entire family. Margolis Bros. ofChristianty By REV. JOHN L. GOFF Pastor Christian Church Mr Charles Spurgeon tells a story that when Sir Christopher Wren was demolishing the ruins of old St Pauls to make room for his new cathedral, he used a-battering ram with which thirty men beat upon a part of the wall for a whole day without producing any visible effect upon the masonry. When the wall was finally thrown down and de molished. it was found that such an j intimate union had taken place be * tween the particles of the mortar that it had become like solid stone This was due to the similarity of th. nature of the mortar mi of the] both being affected by the aim* bond because both parh>ok of1 the nature of that bond. Lime is th bond between inortai and stones, j fellowship between member and , member. _ ? Tlftough His careful .selection of a few followers. Jesus endeavored to have them share an intimate fel- f lowship with Himself in the cause of God in the world. This Kingdom of God's enterprise called for a sub mergence of the self for the sake of a cause Realizing the taunts and heck lings. persecutions and even death that would be the portion of1 those who dared challenge the sta- ? tus quo in religion, this intimate re lationship would be the means of strength and encouragement to those thus engaged. There was to develop through this fellowship a bond that death alone could dissolve. The infamy of the cross, the appar ent failure of the cause, the tempor ary abandonment of disciples, all j seemed to indicate failure, but the j Master Teacher had so implemented j the genius of fellowship into the j hearts of His disciples, that when j | the resurrection exc lamation, "lie is risen" was heard the bond of this] j fellowship asserted itself with great | er fervency. The cause of their Mas | H r and the fellowship of His suffer j ing became the spring of their ser vice. The Church of Christ in our mod ern world Is lacing entrenched wrong on many fronts. Subordinated by governments and pushed about by states, the voice that was wont to call men who were ordinary to become, partners with God under Uie leadership Christ, to effect such a change in the society and con duct of men, that the results would be the kingdom of love on earth, has been content to withdraw its voice and contact its service. This contrac Hon has been due in part because the fellowship lost something of its vi tal loyalty to its genius, the Lord Jesus, and substituted a party loy alty that created an uncertainty, and | thereby diminished the fervor and j zeal for a Christian society, negating the voice that could say, "Here is the way, walk ye in it." Jesus in His long look foresaw this kilu^tuui unW nruvu<l tllal Kliinihi ll nitwit* it'll u 11V* J/, CI j Hmv ?v? ? ? come men might find their nexus, recapture the thrill of witnessing and sharing for the cause of God in His world. Therefore He prayed. "That they may be one, us Thou, Father, art in Me and I 111 Thee, that they al so may be one in Us." This bond of fellowship, moreov er, is one that does not overthrow individual characteristics. Jesus nev er rubber-staipped His disciples, but i rather exposed them to a laboratory demonstration of high living, living for a noble purpose. The atmosphere created by His type of living mad*1 j it possible for those desiring to j shape their lives, ennoble their pur poses, expand their horizons, and I deepen their basic interests, to find . a congeniality conducive to these ( worthy ends. Therefore when all the, mean and ugly cuts, and sneers, and ! persecutions that a definitely hos- j tile multitude could inflict, they had 1 something, that even an unfriendly j writer had to say, "Behold, how these Christians love one another." They found in their fellowship to-! gether a source of strength that thrust them forward and enabled | them to rejoice that such tests: brought them close to a vicarious fellowship with their Lord. How we Christians need to redis cover this high fellowship of "The Terrible Meek" who gauge of bat tle was not the destruction of life | nor the despoiliotion of property but rather the safety of the individual and the security of property. What a company of nobles, Jesus Christ. ' The triumvirate of the Mount of Transfiguration. Peter. James and John. The herald who brought joy to Samaria, Philip, the Evangelist.1 That spiritual empire builder, Paul: the Apostle. Then Husk, and Tyn-' dale, and Luther, and Calvin, and ; Wesley, and Carey, and Campbell, and Crcnfel, and Sweitzer, and Stan-I ley Jones. What a host' These men, j under God, who kept alive this fel- j lowship. who subdued kingdoms, wrought righteousness, and obtained : promises, have transmitted to us a visualization of this royal company and urgas that ail Christians rootj their fellowship in Jesus the Chriat and become vital in the intereat of God'a cause in the world. Surely this j one pillar in our Christianity that is| leaning like the Tower of Pisa, must i recover its perpendicular by having its root side deepened in the soil of , sacrificial service. "And they (disciples) continued! steadfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in the breaking of bread, and in prayers." GOLDS Cause Discomfort For quick relief from the misery of colds, take? Uqotd - Tablets ? galea - Nsss Drops 666 By NEWMAN CAMPBELL , (The International Uniform La ?on on the above topic for March 17 la Matthew 2? 57-27 5?. the Golden Text being Isaiah 53:3. "He was despised, and rejected of men; a man at acquainted with grief.") . AFTER JUDAS betrayal of Jesus in Get harms ne. the Lord was bound and taken first to Annas, the high priest. Caiaphas' father-in-law There la no ac count in the gospels of what transpired there Then He was taken to Caiaphas. This man was heed at the Sanhedrln. the highest court in Israel, composed of 70 Jewish men. all over 40 years of age. all scholarly In their attainments and of unblemished reputation. These men were resolved that ! Christ should die. but they made a semblance of trying Him. pro ducing false witnesses, one of .whom said Jesus had said. "I am able to destroy the temple of God. and to build it In three days." a thing Jesus had not said. , The high priest asked Jesus If this were true and He held His peace, so Caiaphas asked Him. "I abjure thee, by the Living God. that thou tell us whether thou be the Christ, the Son of God." Jesus answered. "Thou hast said: nevertheless. I say unto you. Hereafter shall ye see the Son of man sitting on the right hand of power, and coming In the clouds of heaven." CHURCH NEWS CHRISTIAN Bible school. 9:45 a m Morning worship, 11 a- m. Subject "The Choice of His Enemies." Young People Meet. 6:30 p. m. Sub ject. "Introducing your friends to Christ." Evening service. 7:30 p m. Sub ject, "The Choice of His Disciples " Services will be held each evening except Saturday at the same time Monday: "The Choice of a Traitor." Tuesday: "The Choice of a Politi- j cian." Wednesday: "The Choice of the people." Thursday: "The Choice that Shook the World." The Lord's Supper will be observed at this ser vice. Friday: "The Choice of a World - ling." Sunday morning. "The Choice that Changed the World." The public is cordially invited to all services. Jamesville Baptist Sunday school. 10 a. m Preaching service at li a. m. Come and worship with us. BAPTIST Bible school, 9:45 a .m. Morning worship, 11 a. m. Young people's meeting, 6:30 p. m. Evening worship, 7:30 p. m The subjects for the sermons are: "Jesus' Last Ministry in Jerusalem" and "The Cross Tlrat Prepares for a Glorious Easter." very poor could be buried. To this day the burial place of the out cast la called "potter's held." Pilate questioned Jesus, and at last admitted that he could And no fault with Him. At the feast of the passover. It was the cus tom for the governor to release a prisoner. Now there was a pris oner named Barrmbas. a criminal, and Pilate asked the people if they wanted Jesus released or Ban-abas. for he found Jesus in nocent of any crime, and wanted to release Him. but feared to an ger the people. They cared*noth ing for Sarrabas. and demanded that JasiuK be crucified Pilate's wife sent word to him that he should have nothing to do with condemning Jesus, as He was righteous, as she had been warned in a dream. But even with this warning. Pilate had not the courage to release Him. All he did was to publicly wash his hands to signify that he would have nothing to do with the death of this Innocent person "I am In nocent of the blood of this Just person, see to it." he said And the multitude roared. "His blood be on us. and on our children." So Jesus was led away and beaten. The soldiers of the gov ernor took His clothes away and mockingly dressed Him in a scar let robe, platted a crown of thorns which they put on His head, and a reed In His right hand; bowing before Him In de rision. they cried. "Hail. King of PRESBYTERIAN The regular services will be hel< in all Presbyterian churches ant Missions next Sunday. The sermoi ! subject will be, "Behold a Man." A week of evangelistic service will be held at Roberson's'Chape ; beginning next Sunday nigjit at 7:4 j o'clock. The services will continu through the week each night at th bohto hour Tim Rev. Jack W. Yin : son, Jr., will bring the messages The Young People of Poplar Poin Chapel will have a social next Wed nesday night at 7:45 o'clock. Go to Church Sunday. Sunda; School, too L ?? a CHURCH OF THE ADYKN'I Palm Sunday. Church school. 9,45 a. m. Morning prayer and sermon, 11 a m. Evening player and sermon. 7:3 p. hi. Holy Week [?Frifh day from Monday f'mmgl Friday, there will be a union noon (lay service in Watts Theatre fron 12 to 12:30. It is hoped that the mem bera of tun congregation will shuv their hearty cooperation by attend ing. Tuesday, 5:15. Litany Wednesday night. Litany and ad dress at 7:30. Maundy Thursday night at 8 p. m a memorial celebration of the Hoi; Communion. ' Good Friday service, 2 p m. Good Friday at 8:15 p m. the chor al club will present "The Crucifix ion" by John Stainer. Everyone i cordially invited to hear this sacre< concert. St. Martin's, Hamilton Litany and address, Tucsria\y-7.3i p. m. METHODIST Church school, 9:45 a. m . Mnrnjng l^nr^hip, 11a. m 1 ing by the pastor. Subject: "The Tri umph of Christ and Tragedy of Jeru salem." This is palm Sunday and should bring us a step nearer the i cross and a step nearer the resurrec tion. Use this Sunday in preparation for the Easter Sunday service. Spec ial music will be presented by the choir. Evening worship, 7 30 p. m. A vis iting speaker will deliver the mes sage Sunday night. All members and ? frlends of the church are u rged to be present at each service. Young people's league meets at 6:45 A good program is presented each Sunday evening. Come and en ter into this fine fellowship. MAPLE GROVE CHRISTIAN Services will be held at Maple Grove Christian Church Saturday morning at 11 o'clock and that night at 7:30 p. m. Regular morning and evening ser vices will also be held on Sunday. EXECl'TOR'S NOTICE North Carolina Martin County. Having qualified as executor of the estate of W. H. Rogers, deceased, this is to notify all persons having claims against the said estate to exhibit them to the undersigned or his at torneys within 12 months from the date of this notice or this notice will be pleaded in bar of any recovery. All persons indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment. This the 13th day of Feb., 1940. F. L. ROGERS. Executor of the estate of W. H. Rogers, deceased. Peel & Manning, Attys. i Williamston, N. C. fl6-6t \ n NOTICE OF SALE Notice is hereby given that under and by virtue of the power and au ?s I thority contained in that certain 1 Deed of Trust executed by Willie E. 5 Roberson and Sylvester Roberson to e ! the undersigned Trustee, bearing e date October 29. 1937, and recorded in the Public Registry of Martin County, in Book T-3, at page 250, de fault having been made in the pay 1 hient of the indebtedness for which .-aid Deed of Trust was given as se 1 curity, and at the request of the y holder of same, the undersigned trustee will on the 9th day of April, ,1940. at twelve (12) o'clock Noon. ;.t the Courthouse door of Martin ' County, in Williamston, North Car olina, offer for sale, at public auc tion, to the highest bidder, for cash, the following described real estate, , ! to=.wit: That certain tract or parcel of land 0 !. in Cross Roads Township, Martin County, North Carolina, bounded and described as follows, to-wit: Beginning at a lightwood knot post -'?ami bull gum ill the mouth of Bate's Branch or a small run of Trantus Cr< . ... about 125 yards below the - Roberson Bridge; thence extending v ? North fill KitnI 124.4 polfa in u - i Margaret Andrews corner in War j ren Whitfield's line; thence South 14 East 6.24 poles; thence South 18 3-4 West 23.72 poles; thence South 16 3-4 West 26 32 poles: thence 14 3-4 West 4 poles: t! . ice South 9 West 13.64 poles; thence South 6 3-4 West 5.4 y polos; tht nee South 2 3-4 West 9 _ poles alo: gdiie Old Mill Dam; thence South 9 3-4 West 5 1-5 poles to the Old Mill Seat; thence down the var - ious courses of a canal in Bate's s Branch to the beginning. Containing j 35 acies, more or less, the,.same be ing the land deed to John Whitfield, Col., by A. S- Roberson. ? This the 5th day of March,l*940. u UVC.ll <; MORTON, ni8 4t Trustee. YOU CAN MY MORE -but why? J2sL You con pay o lot more than the modest Chevrolet price for a motor car. But you'll find yourself asl ing, ' Where can I get any more beauty, driving and rid ing ease, road action, safety and all-round value than I get in Chevrolet for 40? . . . 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