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Our Issues : ofv. June, 1 889.
The eai'A made its fiit-appearance June 21, 1889 WMil
1 Monies jfJtons jailor, nacn weeK we win puDiisn some
of the o felting items that were published ' durirtjf
.the B$so$tfs 'infancy, and as it grew olcer. H
June 21, - 1830 -Miss Pearl
Manning is quite, ill with Ty
- phoid fever. J'
After an absence.o s;days
off the linilpeiot'A-v the
Str- Cleopatra;inas resuih'ed her
route between this place and
Windsor,
' ' The most beautiful sight to be
seen oa our streets is one of
those light buggies of Samuel
Baynor's drawn by a piiir.bi' his
, .,bay,thorjugnbred3.-of ;hith ho
offers for sale or: hire -at "low
.prices.
There is bein erected a cupola
on the Baptist Church which has
long been needed. When com
pleted it "will he an ornament to
the town. The wort? is b.'ing ex
ecuted by Nurney oc Jackson
who are the most competent ar
' chitecttf of the south.
Plymouth is to be congratulated
in having so clever, criieient and
accommodating aPosu Al.sirot.;
as Miss Fannie 'MeJson proves to
be; and Miss .Nelson in the- 'se
lection of po agreeable and eoni
petem an assistant as Mr. Clar
ence. Latham.
June 28, 1889 Police Tucker
has had a gang of hands at work
this week cutting down the
weeds on the streets and vacant
lots. ;
The beautiful little eteamex,
Wm. H. Armitage, Cafpt. John.
Wqodard made an excursion to'
Windsor on last Sunday-' ;
' Mr. E. F. Duke has greatly
improygirphe looks ot his ' store
by ijajfyngj an awning in front
andttivning one of the most at
tract$5',igns we have seen in
the tbtyri, out at his door. The
sign is from J. A. Keenan. who
is quite proficient in the crt of
painting.
Mr. J. H. Truitt has been ap
pointed'Deputy Sheriff of Ply
mouth Township. Vice C. C.
Jnckson resigned. Kir. Jackson
.has accepted a position with -a
notion house of Baltimore, as
traveling salesman. ,
?,Xr. II. S. Owens, one of . the
most popular young- men of our
to wn, returned 'home on Tuesday
accompanied by his bride, nee
iVjrtucie Latham, one oi: our most
ch inning belies. This .Jiappy.
couple -have been spending .their
tKu.'ey-moOn ; at Columbia. . " to
wmcp-iface they skipped a few
ago .to b jOihed in. the holy bonds
ot matrimony. .Thev.were- re
ceived with 'open arms" by ; the
groom's parents, ' Mr. B.. . F
Owen, at who.e residence," th'fc'--
are now receiving the ccn-v
gratulations of their; many
friends. "! '
Plymouth Dramatic Cliib gne
an cntcrtammeiff li'et'v Thursday
evening, .at,, tne, .opera xiyusu.
Those eohVposing'. ther club are
"Messrs. If; II: TJrown, A. . C.
Lehman, John "Day, Chirepce
Latl'i--m,' J. W. Piercyand Misses
'!iUirt Yeager, Myrtle 'Beffnett,.
Bertie Jackson, '-Eva Lehmanancl,
Don't wait tiutil the last minute to do your Xmas buying. Buy now and from us, as we can save you
. rQOiiey4 Jjeaowjye will mention presep suttame pr every meiiioer or uijs ixyuuy.
Give. Mvq?$itrykkle tepr mother coaN.smt .prvcoat, -silk ui
I'silkChose, kid gloWs shoes, fursf hantiflcercn'icts leather-bags. . . '
linberela, shirt-waist
-For the husband, father or brother
Snit overcoat shirsts, collars, ties, socks, gloves umbarella cuff-buttens, tie-clasp;
bath robe handkerchief.
For the young men and boys
Suit of clothes, overcoat, tie, collar or handkerchief.
For the misses and little girls
'' Coat. sct'of furs, kid gloves, handkerchiefs, bracelet, brooch or locket.
We have added a very nice line of guaranteed jewelry. You will find good manp things you will want for gifts
and the prices are very moderate considering the quality of goods.
A.
OUR GOUNTY..A'Ii.';v
:.nrkcting and
' 'It is aUo;ii: time no jV v :: ;zVs
thequeslioh asto whcVner-vVa h-
' ington 'County is to lavo a
County Farm Agent for 11)17 cr
not, and it is a question of great
consequence to our farmers, sin
ce so much has been done in.their
behalf during the present year,
with the aid of an agent.
, This question is to 'be settled
by the County Commissioners on
their meeting, 'Monday.' ' All of
these officers "'are '-farmers and
readily renlize'the benefits to be
derived from a'capable man who
frasvnothing to do but look after
the best interest of our farmers.:
'-.As an experimenter. N.'- B
, Pttvens 'was- ciika' 'into o.i
i&Mtitj ' I?anif mnsttor.
. fKMSTesultS' ofH'he eApeVifiiefit is
-aprofound success, as every am
'bi'sfar'tner in the County
weli'lrtos. Many organizations
.; haYe;Wcome established by Mr.
Steverii amoiig our farm folks'
' arrfitfiiae pi-od'to'be of vast
fM trttf tip'&tGiV' branch of.
business, in the county, Mr.
Stevens has made friends from
one end of the county to the
other, and now has his work so
1:1
eo:u?
il of hog
ch
r ( l - 11 1 I c ri ' c
Weave plenty of dependable Shpes that ;
webought early, and we are selling aL the.,
same price. , ; . .
Beacon Shoes For Men.
G; P. Ford Shoes For Women,
Bradford and Tretco For
Missss and Children.
i .
Li U 1
;
orks I'-
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.dleitil
"D. Kelps in the. construction
and arrangemenfc'bf farm-" build
ing'i, suah as,. si.k5,yjarns, pig
pastures, etc.
' TtJ,' '.Aids jn installing drajhin
systems, terracing systemsKwat1-"
er supply systems.,, etc 1
11. Conducts farmers meetic
short courses;:'!;ih)d;'. abiufei
tours. ('
.12. Cives aio.fwof5en
?jilWuy agent-KJ'.jrr-. wor 1
if!, A-al??jfir iVC6unty ':' and Co-
AiXiirAty i airs.
;4,l-i. Forms breeder's and other
livestock organizations,
15. Plans systems of crop ro
tation for the improvement of
the land and the even distribu
tion of labor thrOught the year.
16. 'He represents thd Agri
cultural Extension Service,
which is conducted jointly by
the A. & M. College and the
State Department of Agriculture
working in co-operation with the
0 2 sited States Department of A-
cr:culture. and he can have the
well in hand that to. uiopense , - . . , . , . t.
with his services would be a in,tilut!D.ri .lt time itis neC(1.
calamity, almost, to tiiose who q.l .
h-ivfi been benefited by his skill
and energy
His one year of service has
been one of many 'and valuable
accomplishments.
Below we publish a few
arguments clipped horn an ex
argument w l7"'uLiiU for,the following service
change of recent date explaimfJgH . -
th3 vnlue of a c ounty Agent:
What a County Agfeiit Can Dp
1. Encourages community !co
operation. 2. Promotes improved . nibth.--ods
in crop production.
3. Introduces more and bctte
livestock.
4. Assists in the proper iTuin-
agement of farm busire:s.
. Establishes "lioya Agricu!
tultl Clubs'-' for the improve
ment of corn, pig, poultry, etc.
Sealed Bide.
Notice is hereby given that
sealed bids will be received by
the Commissioners of Washing
ton County on Monday Dec. 4th.
'"' "; Our shelves, 'are leaded- w.itiu.thinSiVou
need,, and ou.f pwcts;exlre'd.yitiiVefor-'''':
the simpre-;fcK.cilhat we nli-Vst ;lVidkejr'oom"f6r
' "again this winter; faiiihit wiHiWoiytf interest
.b4ake advantage of these''Great' Bargains.-
Plymouth Bargain Store,
S. KATZ, Sales Manager
.1SnBrfiaaSBSBB!KZB
Cheaper Than
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1" SiU i
coa OBinies
Report of the condition of
The Sanl; of Crcswell
at Creswe'll;- in the State of
North Carolina, at the close of
business November 17th,1916.
RESOURCFS
Loans and discounts . $:w,9U0.G2
Overdrafts unsecured 5.00
Furniture add Fixtures 800.00
Due from NationalHanks ll.OGl.TO
Due from State Banks
and Bankers i,W(.b.i
Cash Items 7,44o.H4
Ciold Coin . b.oU
Silver coin, including all mi
nor com currency ZiU.14
Nation tiank notes and other -
U. S. Notes (J,ti41.UO
Total
$(B,00!).7:3
$ 5,000.00
1. For furnishing 'supplies to
County Howe.' Court' House, Jail
and lioad uang . .'
2."-F6r turnishing Cjfrlna for
t-. 3. hW keeping County Home
land excepted
Ail of those nids.are Uh
LIABILITIES
Caintal stock paid in
Undivided profits, less cur
rent expenses ana
taxes naid
Deposit's subject to check
&iv'inirs Peposits lb,O4U.0'
Oaftliier's Checks outstanding 420.S7
Certified Checks 44.UJ
Report of the condition of
The' Bank of Roper :
at Roper, in the State of N. C,
at the close of business Nov.
17th, 191G.
RESOURCES .
Loans and discounts '.': $l.'50,sr;:j.07
Overdrafts unsecured 21.2. 10
Banking Houses '" . 2'J(K) 00
Furniture nd Fixtures . . lfw.' 01)
All other re estate owned . '40(K)(A)
Demand loans ' " 500 00
Due from National Banks. . 28.8GWU&
Cash Items v. ;.. , .jvjr -42
Gold Coin V " ' ;4.V(Jt):
Silver coin, i$clu,djngrall mi- ' ' ;
nor-coin"iirrejirv. . 274 94
Nafiona1banVk(5t'and "' '
other U.' S!Nois ' 1,73100
t , N. ta - T r T i r,
Fr,or.r leaks
NO DANGER
F ROM FIRES
HANDSOMER APPEARANCE
Guaranteed Against Lightning.
DECREASE INSURANCE.
For Prices, r; :
R. P. WALKER, Sales Agt.
EDWARDS MFG. CO.
World' Largest fttanufaciurers of
. SHEET METALS.
Total
$170,475 GG
3,:50S.OG
43,1S(;.81
10,040.07
ye
ning l)ec. 4 lOlt!
rved to irefue any j correct Atst:
'1-i. 1 DIG. J
our.ty Cornmiiion '
$tale of North Carolina 'Coufft "cS4
Washington, bept..2,:tn, ljlb ...
I, D. E. Woodley, . Cashier of the
ah'ive-namcd Bank, do solemnly swear
O ;t the above statement is true to the
In 4 of my knowledge and belief.
.. ... , rt.riAVoodley;
Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me,
this 17th day of November, li)l(V.
E. S. Woodley;
Notary Public.
W. II. Ilardison,
Wm. Wiley,
Alfred Alexander,
Directors.
LIABILITIES
Capital stock paid in ' $20,000.00
Surplus fund 9,000 00
Undivided profits, less cur
rent expenses and
taxes paid 2,8.") 37
Deposits subject to check 07..123 3o
Savincrs Deposits, ' 70,228 30
.Cashier's. Checks outstanding.-. 440 5 1
Certified checks, , ..
' fef.t?fe'?. ' il . tV
Subscribe tr the BEACON j Subscribe to the Bilvcon.
Total 1 170, 475. i
State of North Carolina, County of
Washington.
i I, B. S. Clark, Cashier, of the above
named Bank, do solemnly swear that
the above statement is true to the best
of my knowledge and belief.
. . . . . ti i ,
15. S. iiart
Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me,
fh-f9-2.r)th day of Nov., 191(5.
C. V. W. Ausbon, U
Correct Attest: ' '.
T. K. Hassell
L. L. Lewis
L. J. Peacock
.. . Directors.
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A stationary "yash tub, vnh hot and
cold running water right at y our t"bo, takes
the drudgery out of washing. Ihy caiTjring of
water. Simply turn a faucet iancl ' the water is
there just as you need it.
And no struggling with cumbersome tubs.
Merely puli a plug and your tub empties itself.
Whether your washing: is large or small,
this system" will lighten your work. Let us
figure on tho lr.stlon for you.
We a!so do prompt, neat
and efficient repair work..
L. P. PINKHAM
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