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... u, v BEACON FLASHES. wet for Me Tuner's N. C. Almanac nu sale at J C.'SpruiU's alv Mr. E R. Spruill of Skinners ville was ore Tuesday. Mr. G. L. Bowen of near Pine town was in town Tuesday, Messers A. L. Holmes and J. W. Surr of Creswell were in town Monday. Senator-elect W. S- Davenport of Mac key's was in the city Mon day. Atty. Van B. Martin has been in attendance upon Tyrrell Court this week. Note statement of codition of several of our county banks in this issue. Miss Lucy Brn.kley of Norfolk was the guest ;ot her nncle Mr. D. 0. Brinkley this week. Mr. E. H. Liverman left yes terday to attend' the Teachers' Assembly at Raleigh. Messrs. T. L. Satterthwaite and M. J. Stillman left Wednes day for a trip to Richmond. Mrs. A. R. Dupree lef Wed nesday for Norfolk, where she will spend a few days. Mr and Mrs. S. A. Ward and krs. R. W. Johnston left yester day for a Thanksgiving trip to Richmond. Supt. Jno. W. Darden is in at tendance upon the State Super- intendants Meeting at Raleigh this week. Mrs- Claud Reid is spending the Thanksgiving holidays in Newport News with her son Brooke. Mrs. W. T. Spruill, Mr. Nath an Spruill, Misses Jessie and Mil lie Spruill and Dorothy Hart of Roper, were in town shopping Tuesday. And why all this ado over that Missouri pig that was born with only two legs? Every state has them. Even this town has them Just received, a big lot of fan cy boots to retail at $10 00; also a big lot of Xmas handkerchiefs 25 and 50 cts. Clyde Cahoon ad. The government mints can't muke dimes, nickels and pennies fast enough to meet the demand But don't let this retard you in whacking up vour subsription. Even dollars are accepted at par In this office. Waterman's Ideal Fountain Pens", something tfne for holiday presents $2 50 and $4 50 at Clyde Cahoon's adv. A representative of the G L. Hail Optical Co.. Norfolk, will be at Smith's Drug Store tomor row for the purpose of testing eyes and fitting glasses. See ad. in this issue. Mr. A. L. Owens, in view of retiring from the general mer chandise business, so as to de vote his entire time to the fur niture business ana tarming, is re-arranging his double store, making two stores of it. He will continue tp use the corner one and the e'ntire upper floor; Mess. L. T.. Weede aTid E. v. Ayers having bought out the stock of merchandise, will occupy the other store. " Rev. B. T. Hurley, pasiorof the.M. E. Church here. ttttfd'e liver his last sermon- for this conference year on Sunday night and will leave for the Annual Conference in Durham Monday. Mr. Hurley has served this charge most accept ibly to our people lor the past two Years and he and his family have great ly endeared themselves to the people of Plymouth, in and out of the church, all of whom will be greatly pleased if the confer ence, in its wisdom, sees proper to return him to us for another year. New Bible Presented. At the .evening service last Sunday a handsome Pulpit Bible was presented to the M. E Church by the Intermediate Wes ley Sunday School Classes. The presentation was made by Mr. Owens Dupree of the male class, his speech being a short oratorical masterpiece, perme ated with beautiful sentiment, and was rescinded to by the paster. Rev. B T. Hurley, who gracefully accepted it in behalf of the church. Mrs. Watts Entertains. :"-,v of fh T."'.t l iightful so-I- -v of ! r. .hy s'-Siiii v in; eii.e-ta'mmeiit gi'-en l-y Mrs W. B. Watts to she Bridge Club on Tuesday afternoon at her home on Third Streif. Favors given thse prenlly the delightful hostess were sug gestive of Thanksgiving. Unique souvenirs were thankfully ac cepted. Those present were. Mrs, Conway Newman, Mrs. J, M. Borton, Mrs. S; A. Ward,' Mrs. R. W. Johnston, Mrs. I- B. Bailey, Mrs. L. L. Owens. Mrs. R. P. Walker, Mrs. W. R.1 Hamp ton, Mrs. P. B Tomlinsbh and Misses Mary Smith, Gladys Hornthal and Neva Ausbon." At the termination of the games a delicious salad course was served. Mr. W. Bond Not to Return As Stated Last Week. In a personal letter received from Mr. W. M. Bond. Jr. dated Nov. 23rd. he says that while he is apparantly entirely wall and feeling fine that he is advised by hisphyscian to remain some lon ger in Colorado,' and that he has decided to do so, and will not re turn on the 15th. as stated by this paper last week and that he possibly may hot return before March or April. He says he js exceedlingly anxions to get home and requests us to make this statement that his friends and clients may be advised of this5r!?e e?tere,d on le arm Rhe,f change. WEDDING AT ROPER Sanford-Speight Nuptials Special Correspondence One of the most beautiful Church weddings ever celebrated in Washington County took place ASt Thurs, in ...St- Luke's Episco pal Church, Roper, N. C.,'on the evening of Nov. 23rd., at nine o'clock, when Miss Agnes Gran- berry Speight became the , bride of Mr. John C. Sanford of Mock- s ville, N. C. The bride one of the best known and most popu lar giris of the County is trie daughter of Dr. and Mri J. W. Speight and the groom ia 0- sue cessf ul business man reprcs&t ing extensive Eastern manufac turing interests. The beautiful little Church was made more beautiful still by loving friends. Fair white han gings covered every part of the chancel and clinging simlax for med a graceful tracery of green over all. Palms, ferns and clus ters of magnificent chrysanthe mums transformed the sacred edifice into a bower of loveliness. An unusual number of lighted candles on the altar and along the rail imparted a spiritual sym bolism. The .delicate shades of snnlax and yellow, chrysanthe mums forming the color scheme, these colors being worn by the maid of honor and girl attend antsl In the interval before the ceremony two beautiful vocal so os, "For You" and "A Prayer" were rendered by Mr. R.B. San ford, brother of the groom, ac companied by Mrs. J. M. Vail, an accomplished organist, who also played the wedding march. Six little girls hearing garlands of smilax entered first and ar ranged themselves ih a simi-cir cle within which the bridal par ty stood. These little ladies were clad in diaphanous white frocks made accordeon-pleated skirts with bodices of pale color ed silk, three blondes wearing Nile green and three brunettes wearing yellow, all being first cousins of the bride, Misses Elizabeth and Isa Gordon Tuck er, Dorothy and Marjorie Nixon Alula Speight and E'izabeth Granberry. The ushers follow ed, Mr. J. J. Summerellof, Ral eigh and Mr. Scot Candler of Atlanta. The maid of honor, iss Mary Louise Sanford, sis- , ter of the groom, came next, her J handsome gown of yell w sacmi ! with over dress of Georgiette NEVER DISAPPOINTS NOR .EVER MISREPRESENT Beginning .JW.N?k ;.nqi We tfU KU fiTftVmcf 's si4 phildrcn's Shoes: 4M4rt&erf fttrt:yorftci' We wiU also niBKc spcciait cur kripef xm underwear and iMff vkxxis. Remember thi kljike, sale and we alwayt 4o jAlt what we sav. yaiyyyour eggs also. Come" car' iy, secure bcst selecubHS'S'nd make money by saving it. Spot-Gash Mr. A. M. Ayers Same For Less Money -? and Mbrev'0 s jPof I pay Spot Cash f or black eye peas, A: tj; NEWBERRY crepe suited her brilliant brun ette type. She carried an .arm- bouquet of chrysanthemums The iatner oy wnom sne was given in marriage, her blonde Jav.eli ness being enhanced by the full bridal toilet of ivory satin, made enjfrain with bodice of rincQsa lace embroidered in seed pearls, the.veil.of tulle draped frpm a coronet of orange blospms and carripd a shower bouquet of val ley lillies and orchids. Her or-naments.Xer-6 , --nefklace. pearls, gift of her father .-andrra Dlatinum bar pin set with, pearls and diamonds, the groom's gift. She was met at the chancel by, the groom with hia bestmaa Sii:! 5 ?cnxT tor lh e .. irV..u--!anioniK'Qnduig November brother, Mr. Huh taafori t W Rector, Rev. C. C. Kelsey.tesfl the beautiful and impressive mVj riage service alter wnicn tne, bjpi dal party left the Church to ft trains of Mende sohon's wi diaar march- The bride's away dresa woa of Burgundy valour with teal trimming, hat to match Mr. and Un. Sin- ford left on the midnight tnln for an extended bridal toiir.Vflii yisit many points of interest la the North. The prtftftnts wera beautiful and nuncrous, coniit ing ot silver, manogany, cut glass and linen, the gift of tHe groom -s. family being a,chest of silver, and a silver service from the bride's parents. The out of town guests were Mrs. b N?-. Speight,- grand-mother of the bride and Miss Alula Speight of Edenton. N. C. Mr. and Mrs Hugh Sanford, Mr. T. F. San ford of Ghattanooga, Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Sanford and Miss Mary Sandford of Mocks vil-Kl C, Mrs. J. G. Granberry , and Miss Elizabeth Granberry of Sa vanah, Mrs- Thomas Nixon, Misses Nixon, Mr. and Mrs.' T. C. Whedbee of Hertford, N. C, Ur. Harold Overman of Eliza beth City. N. C, Mm. J. M. Vail of Edenton. N. C. Mr. and Mrs Nathan TucUr. Mr. Granberry Tucker and Misa Tucker of Ply mouth, N. C. CHERRY NEWS. Miss Estelle Chesson made pleasant trip hpme Saturday. Mr. N. H- Ambrose of near Cherry has bought a new Ford Car. Mrs. S. W, Woodley of near Cherry is very ill with rheuma tism. Miss Rennie Phelps a pupil of Cherry School is very ill with malaria fever. Mr. Bassil Still spent baturday with his parents Mr- and j Mrs. J. A. SUUmaa. ill TP Nov. I in Bargain Store Old Millinry Stand. Same Moiiey." Messers Pyper and Mayo of Washington were in town Wed nesday selling pianos. Mr. D. W. Barnes has bought a piano, in order that his daug ters may continue their music. iMiss lone Woodley entertained tf?few'friends at her home Thur sday evening in honor of Miss Eva Ainsley. Principal H. M. Ainsley was suddenly called from school Fri day by the death of his uncle Nathan Ainsley of Tyrrell Co. hcJnorroll Cherry Graded School The following is the honor roll flat; aicii'mealntS-ahaverageof lJp&4ztycijghool work and n tardies and Ilk. GradrRilHe avcapat, touVSnell.' Esther Fur-feuirh. L- vdilftWoodle'y and WinJell Spruill Hortense AmhroM Gladya Davenport, Ira Phelps BUU UUVUllO OllCll. r 4th:Grade-Ira Ainsley, Das toa Anbroae, Sadie Arnold Mario Dftvesgort, Oliver Davenport, fiafteon Alexander, Ivy Saw yer, Gertrude Aielinder and Gladys Snell. . , . 5th-Narcissie PhtfeL Ikffl Ambrose, Deedie Ambrw,ES Dayenport, Raymond Davenporl Maggie Sawyer aiid Maggie Ale xander. ' ' ,i 6th Grade Annie Spear, Hal lie Snell. Stella Woodley, Edith Phelps, Malinda Ambrose, Roy Davenport and Jim Arnold. ''7th Grade Dora Phelps, Clyde Woodley, Effie Ambrose, 'and fCarrie Woodley. IUqui Grade Bassil.JStillmani Dolph Snell and Ozell Woodley. 9th Grade Bessie anp -Calue Bsrnes. . . ' r ' - 10th Grade -Sam Woodley. - MILLINER Y. The approach of Christmas suggests the selection of appro priate gifts for mother and sis ter. Let us such millinery. A gift from our selection of high-clas and modish millinory would be highly pleasing and servicabic as well. Nothing would bp mnr? pleasing and appreciative than an article that would perpetuate Christmas and the giver. '.Let us show you over our stock, and then astound yeu with the low prices on all articles con tained in this department Come and ask to be shown what we have, and take our word the prices will not prove a detri ment to what you select. CAHOON'S Plymouth's Shopping Center. NOTICE OF SALF. ' By virtue of thepower and authority vesieu in me uy an oraer or the CuDer wr uuuui.1 w asuiigion uoonty in a bpecial proceedings therein pending Icmiiu-u, u. vv r iceman, u. 11. rree raan, C. C. Sessoras and others, vs. W. J, i,reioan,, I will on the 2nd daf of hi ,4uATmmAi4! WliXrti(iL 6(vnlL-U)Wt : u q P WHEN THE SLICK STRANGER COMES ALONG AND OFFER TO MAKE YOU RICH "QUICK" WITH SOME FAR AWAY FI NANCIAL SCHEME, TURN HIM DOWN. AT LEAST "LOOK INTO," BEFORE YOU "JUMP INTO" SOME UNWISE DEAL WHICH MAY CRIPPLE YOUR CHANCES FOR SUCCESS FOR THE REST OF YOUR DAYS. WE SHALL GLADLY GIVE YOU OUR OPINION ON ANY IN VESTMENT OFFERED TO YOU AND SHALL CHARGE YOU NOTHING. BANK WITH US WE PAY H PER CENT. ON CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT. Washington county sjank PLYMOUTH, N. C. CALL IN TO SEE US AND LET'S GET ACQUAINTED! January, 1917, at,12 o'clock, M., at the Court House door of Washington County in Plymouth, N. C, -sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate lying add beihg in-Wshincton County, State of Mor.h arolina, to-wit: , 1st-A tract of land in Washington Count on 5 wan Bay, containing by es timation 794 acre, bounded as follows: Beginning at t,he center of a black gum, holly and bay tree on the swamp, run ning North 180 poles fo e'bay, tree o the sound; thence up tfte :souad north 75 degrees wet 640 poles; theece south 180 poles J thence 75 degrees 640 polets to the f irf t station. r- , 2nd. Beginning at a batred standi nd near the jjound or bay north 85 egrees est 180 poles to a cypress and two gums thence north 45 degrees west 250 poles; to t e center of a black gum, holly aod a bay troo, Thos. Iiedit.'s corner; thence along hisr.line north 160 poles to the first statio . Place of sale, Court-house, Plymouth, N. C. Time ot sale, 12 o'clock, M., January 2nd, 1917. Terms of sale, Casa. Jno. W. Davenport, Commissio er. Gilliam & Davenpot, Atforneys. Nov. 22, 1916.: REPORT OP THE CONDITION OF. The IJeah of Plymouth, 1 i ut Plymouth, in the State of North Carolina,- at the close of business Nov. 17th, 1916. RESOURCES Uk4 discounts $134,f,aU2 QttrinAt secured, 2,171.71 Oter&rtt iMrcd - - 163.29 Ntrtli Carolita SUte Bonds, 5,000.00 PrtariiM a eMi, 113.61 BakJg Houimi, 4,500.00 Furnitorc and Fixtures 2,000.00 All other real estate wnd, 2,2220 Due from National Baaks 15,077.83 Cash Items . 2,859.89 Gold.Coin ' " 842.00 Silver coin, including all mi- nor coin currency 5,375.68 Nation bank notes and other . U. S. Notes 2,000.00 Total $177,092.63 LIABILITIES Capital stock paid in , Undivided profits, less cur rent expenses and taxes paid Notes and bills rediscounted, Deposits subject to check Savings Deposits Cashier's Chetks outstanding $20,000.00 2,987.29 33,168.99 61,885.45 58,568.89 482.01 Total $177,092.63 $tate of North Carolina, County of Washington, 1916. I, Clarence Latham, Cashier of the above-named Bank, do solemnly swear the above statement is true to the best of my knowledge and belief. Ulartnce Latham, Cashier. Subscribed and sworn to before me, thin 27th day of November, 1916. Uco. VV. nardjson, Notary Public. Correct Attest: V. R. Hampton, A. L. Owens, L. S. Landing, Directors. NOTICE. By virtue of authority rested in me by a mortgage deed executed by Stew art E. Harris and his wife on the 13th. day of Cecember, 1913 and recorded in the Register of Deeds offiee in Wash ington County in Book 64 page 230. I shall offer for sale at the Court House door on the 11th. day of December, 1916 a certain piece or parcel of land lying and being in the county of Washington and described and defined as follows: to witt: Begining at the division corner between Thos. E. Allen and; J. D. BcU nt thfr Norfolk A Rnt;lKr f-. IF YOU NEED - ;::GL&S5ES "You are haturaliyin'terestodih several .things ' WHERE is the best place WHEN is the' 'best time ' WHO is the. best optician to furnish :these glasses? Let us answer thee questions Eirst. our; store is the place . for we are authorized dealers in glasses made by the G. L. Hall Optical Co., who send a skilled optician once everv three months to accurately fit -f and adjust glass for our patron . Second. The time is DEC. 2nd. as on that date we give you service unexcelled and guaran tee every pair of glases sold. Third. The G. L. Hall Optic al Co. of Richmond, Norfolk and Lynchburgr, Va employ none but skilled and experien ced men, who not only give you most excelent servic, but guarantee satisfaction in every instance. Our Personal Guarantee is back of every pair of glassf ess sold and solicit your patro nage with this assurance on our part- THOS. L. SMITH THE REXAL STORE 3 running South East with said civision line so far as to contain Twenty acres nt' land thfnr? Kmith-Wpct tn a nnct thence North-West to the Norfolk Southern Kailroad," thence North-East with the Railroad to the begining, con taining Twenty acres of land more or less. Thos. E. Allen Mortgagee. L. W. Uaylord, Atty. 4t. 11-17. NOTICE. On the 12 day of December 1916 I will offer at public sale to the highest bidder a lot of person al property, belonging to the es tate of the late T. J. Basnight, consisting of horses, mules, cat tle, hogs, corn, fodder and hay, also all the farming implements, consisting of wagons, carts. Etc Place of sale at his late resi dence, known as Scuppernong. Time of sale, at 10 o'ciock A. M. and continue each di3 until laid property is difposed of. Terms of sale. Cash. H, S. Basnight, Administrator. Subscribe to the BEACON.
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