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THE ROANOKE BEACON
C. V. W. AUSBON Editor. andPublUher. Q. S. AUSBON
PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY.
Plymouth, N. C, Friday, October 29th, 1916.
The following is not written
primarily as Democratic "poli
tics," but purely in the interest
of the children of Washington
County, who are its greatest
usset.
If it wasn't so ridiculous it
would be extremely funny. In
1906 the Republicans of this
county almost arose in arms
fighting Tom Blount and the
Democratic party for robbing
them, as they said, by imposing
a school tax sufficient to give
their own children a four-months
school. At one place, we re
member, this opposition was
extremely abusive, and personal
violence was only avoided by the
ability of the Democrats present
to control themselves.
Mr. Blount and the Democratic
ticket was elected and the four
months school given to the child
ren of those who would have
deprived them of this advantage,
electing rather to have them
kept in the fields to grow up in
ignorance rather than spend a
few dollars for taxes and the la
bor they might save.
These schools were started de
spite their opposition, and soon
proved so beneficial and popular
that these men began to "sit up
and take notice," and in less
than eight years, be it said to
their credit and honor, they
awoke to the interest of their
children and helped vote an ad
ditional special tax in almost
every district in the county to
provide the children still greater
educational advantages, the re
sult being that this county today
shows an illiteracy of only four
per cent, a much better show
ing than many of the wealthier
counties of the state. And those
who witnessed the display made
by our country children here on
County Commencement Day last
March, made possible only by
this Democratic administration,
and not feel proud, is indeed sel
fish and ungrateful.
Republicans desired to keep
the country children where they
were ; the Democrats said they
should have something better,
and placed them where they are.
Old, 12x20, one-room, delapi
dated shacks have given place
to modern, well-lighted, well-
ventilated, well-heated school-
houses, and the dollar-a-day
teacner wno could spell incom
prehensibility", with the old
"blue-back" speller under his
nose, and could "figger" through
, long division, but was fit for
nothing else, has been side
tracked, and well-equipped tea
chers are now training our child
ren for the higher life in every
branch of study.
The Democrats gave you this,
and has not only carried it to its
present stage of efficiency, but
is improving it every day, and
yet, the Republicans, who still
oppose this but dare not do so
openly in the face of public ap
proval, in the hope of creating
dissatisfaction, resort to picking
at and criticizing every feature
in it that does not appear to
them perfect and appeals to you
by claiming that each of their
-candidates "know how and will
endeavor to make a decided im
provement on our present school
fystem."
Good Lord, deliver us. Do they
think the people have forgotten;
or do they really believe they
would welcome back again con
ditions as they reallv exists
under their administration just
a few years ago ?
Voters of Washington County,
especially the young men and
fathers who have and are being
benefitted by these improved
for yourselves, and then answer
it at the ballot box on Novem
ber 7th, next.
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Roper Commu
nity Fair.
CHANGE OF DATE.
Owing to the big show be
ing billed for Plymouth on
Nov. 9th, instead of the 7th,
as was at first understood, it
has been deemed advisable by
the management to change
the date for holding the Com
munity Fair to some future
time.
A committee meeting will
be called Saturday afternoon,
at which time a new date will
be decided upon, after which
sufficient advertisement will
be given to tully acquaint
you of the new date.
Chef ry News.
Mrs, Ben Adams and child re
turned to their home in Balti
more Thursday.
Miss Jennie Ambrose of near
Plymouth is visiting her sister, ,
Mrs. Dewey Phelps. j
Misses Callie Woodley and
Mattie Davenport spent Wednes- j
day night with Mrs. M. C, Spru-1
in.
Cherry School is planning a
Halloween party Friday evening
November 3rd, for the benefit
ot piano fund.
Messrs Charlie Clifton, Jim
White, and Philio Shuerar return
ed from Norfolk Tuesday with a
drove of horses.
The vocal chss of Cherrv
School is progressing nicely.
There will be some selections for
theHallow'en party.
We are glad to note the pro
gress of our county in giving us
concrete bridges over the river
and creek near our school.
Mr. Jim Davis returued to his
home Wednesday from! St. Vin
cent's hopital where had under
gone an operation. He is mak
ing fine progress.
The Ladies Betterment Asso
ciation met Friday afternoon for
organization with following:
Mrs. W. E. Spruill, president;
Mrs. G. A. Overton, vice presi
dent; Miss Estell Chesson, treas
urer; and Miss Heppie Carr, secretary.
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which we are offering at outrageously low prices.
CAN YOU VOTE ? Not unless
you are registered. The books
are now open but will close Sat
urday evening, Oct., 28th, at
sunset. Be sure that your name
and that of every other Demo
crat h properly on the books today.
Do Not Make the Common Mistake.
When you buy a Musical Instrument buy the best.
Then you will have no regrets to make or feel be
cause of indiscreet purchasing.
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Everybody invited to visit our store and hear Edison
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Phonograph.
These machines are on display in our store
and will be demonstrated gladly.
O. R. LEGGETT,
Remember When Better Merchandise is sold
Leggett Sells it. .
Cheaper Than
Wood Shingles
NO DANGER
FROM LEAKS
NO DANGER
FROM FIRES
HANDSOMER APPEARANCE
Guaranteed Against Lightning.
DECREASE INSURANCE.
For Prices, Write
R. P. WALKER, Sales Agt.
EDWARDS MFG. CO.
World's Largest Manufacturers of
SHEET METALS.
BIG LINE OF MEN'S HATS, young men's snappy s)
Ladies' Coats; $3.98 tO $25. Eluding the High Grade Velour.
Ladies' Coat Suits; $10. to $27.50
Children's Coats $1.25 to $10.; Boy's Clothing $2.50 to $10.; Boys' Knee Pants 50c
to $3.50; Men's high Grade Clothing, including the stylish pinch-back Hart, Schaf
ner & Mark, up to $25.00; Men's Pants $1.50 to $5.
STYLES;
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WORTH $7.00 TODAY.
PRICES: THIS
CHILDREN'S SHOES AND MEN'S WORK SHOES AT LAST YEAR'S
IS DUE ENTIRELY TO OUR EARLY PURCHASES.
OUR ENTIRE LINE OF STAPLE DRY GOODS WAS PURCHASED BEFORE THE AD
UANCEIN PRICES. HIGH GRADE APRON GINGHAMS. WORTH 10c. WILL BE
SOLD FOR 8c. DRESS GINGHAMS WORTH 2hc WILL BE SOLD AT 10c. YARD
WIDE SERGES WORTH 65 TO 75c WILL BE SOLD AT 5Cc. SERGES WORTH $1.25
WILL BE SOLD AT $1.00: WORTH $1.50 TO $1.75 WILL BE S'OLD AT $1.25. MES
SAL1NESTND TAFFETAS WORTH $1.50 AT $1.25. LAST YEAR'S PRICES ON
UNDERWEAR AND KNIT GOODS. A FULL LINE OF MERSAILLES AND WHITE
QUILTS. WORTH $5. TO $7.50. WILL BE SOLD FROM $3.00 TO $5.00. NICE LINE
OF WOOLEN AND COTTON BLANKETS WILL BE SOLD FROM $1.25 TO $5 00. A
BOUT 700 DOZEN HOSE. WORTH 20 TO 25c, AT15c. FULL LINE OF THE LATEST
NOVELTIES IN BUTTONS AND TRIMMINGS.
Ladies' High Grade Skirts, from $2.50 to $5.00;
Others at 98c.
PLYMOUTH'S SHOPPING CENTER
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HAMPTON LOT ON WATER STREET.
Everything up-to-date and plenty of amuse
ments. See the big free attraction, net high
dive. Bring tthe children to the $10,000.00
Merry-go-Round.
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Our Coat Suits dept. has been kept busy.
Suits coming in on every Express. Remember we
qWte prices with any Mail Order House in the coun
try. You will find our stock OF SUITS just the ar
ticlyou are thinking of purchasing.
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Materials, Broadcloth, French Serges,
Gabardines and Poplin
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Just received Dy express 15. cases of Ladies' Shoes. Bronze, Black ane White
BootsADove Kid Boots, from $3.50 to $5.00.
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