THE ROANOKE BEACON
C. V. W. AUSBON EJiior. .njpubii.sCT. c. S. AUSBON
PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY.
Plymouth, N. C, Friday, February 23, 1917.
Owing to the late continued
rains complaint is going up from
ail over the country about bad
roads, and ours are no exception
to the general rule. v
These conditions will continue
to exist until our people learn to
realize that the building and up
keep of roads is not a tax, but an
investment, and that no money
or labor expended for this pur
pose tends to enhance the value
of farm property so surely and
rapidly as does that spent for
the improvement of public high
ways. The other day we expressed
the belief that if drags were left
with farmers for every mile or
two and after a rainy spell they
were all put to work with donat.
ed, or even hired team, it would
work out better than the present
system, with only one gang at
work, as they can cover so little
road in a given. A gentleman
standing by who has lived there
remarked that almost every far
mer in Illinois owns a road drag
and that when weather condi
tions are like they are here now
they keep them running with
their own force, and take as
much pride in the roads passing
their property as they do in cul
tivating their crops, and that in
other states he has seen the
same being done.
It is only a matter of higher
education among the farmers
and a realization of what is real
ly an investment, the same as at
tractive homes and well cultivat
ed crops.
If this plan works so well in
other states, why not here? Sup
pose our farmers try this out for
one year and then pass their o-
Our Distinct Aim
is to make and keep this Bank active, progressive
and, in the fullest and best sense, an up-to-date insti
tution. Its present gratifying condition may easily
be traced to the satisfactory service and courteous
treatment extended to all depositors.
You are invited to do your
banking business here.
DR.
HOWARD
SMITH
who has made numerous visits here as the . repre
ser-.tative of the A. K. Hawkes Co., of Atlanta
Ga., will be with us agaiiv
FRIDAY and Tf kf wj f 1 f
SATURDAY MA H 9-10
and at regular intervals t?
fit glasses. Dr. Smith is
ienced and proficient Ev
and will give you the besf
glasses in anv style you
prices. Examination free)1
teed by us.
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the most exper
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The following are among th
treated by this specialist, and
as being perfectly satisfied. Ask them.
J. E. REID, L. S. LANDING, F. J. KNIGHT
C. V. W. AUSBON, P. W. BRINKLEY, F.R.
JOHNSTON, C.J. NORMAN, R. P. WALKER.
Don't Forget The Date
TWO DAYS ONLY.
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pinion upon it.
A Great Day Coming!
Already the people of Plymouth
are getting ready to entertain
in royal style all the people in
Washington County for one day
at least, March 30th.
From what we can learn on
the streets, that day wiU find
Plymouth the center of attrac
tion for all this section. The
Commercial Club, that is taking
such an active part in the prep
arationsfor the coming event,
has instructed its Publicity Com
mittee to extend an invitation
to the people of Bertie, Martin,
Beaufort, Hyde and Tyrell Coun
ties to come and see what the
schools of Washington County
can do, and we just know that
the people of our sister counties
are coming in large numbers.
And it does not stop there; for
they tell ui that lots of people
who left the county years ago,
are writing to relatives and
friends that they hope to visit
the county of their childhood on
ihe County Commencement.
Let 'em come ! Make it a "Home
Coming Day" if they like Ply
mouth and the people of Ply
mouth Township will welcome
them. Don't wait for your at -sent
friends write you they are
coming; stop right now and
write a letter or card to that
friend or relative, with just
these words on it: "Meet me In
Plymouth, March 30th."
The Commercial Club, if it
has not done so, will appoint a
Reception Committee to meet
all boats and trains to tell the
visitors that every door in Ply
mouth is open and the pass
word is WELCOME.
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CHERRY NEWS.
The teachers of Cherry school
attended the teacher's meeting
Saturday at Mackeys.
Mr. Wade Woodlej who has
been taking a few weeks in agri
culture at the A. and M. College
returned Saturday.
Miss Jennie Ambrose of Ply
mouth is visiting her sister Mrs.
Dewey Phelps.
Miss Estelle Chesson spent
Sunday with her parents return
ing Monday to resume her work
in Cherry School.
Mr, J. II. Ambrose of near
Cherry and Mrs. Betty McKin
neyof Elizabeth City were quiet
ly married on Wednesday last at
the store of Mr. J. F. Snell.
Rev, W. A. Davis Alien his re
gular appointment at Philippi
Church Sunday and was called
upon to conduct two funeral
services, Mrs. Jim Twiddy of Al
bemarle and Mr. Chas. G. Am
brose of Weston farm. The bu
rial of Mr. Ambrose was con
ducted by the C. B. II. of Cher
ry Lodge No. o.
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PLYMOUTH'S SHOPPING CENTER
since. Owing to this fact the
farmers are getting behind with
their early crops.
The County Commencement is
not far in the future, and we
trust the children will soon be
able to to enter school in full at
tendance, so they may get the
necessary training for same.
Pugh & Midgett
Attorneys-at-Lavr
Plymouth, N. C.
EFFICIENCY 2
ROOMS FOR RENT I HAVE
two comfortably furnished
rooms to rent to desirable par
ties, Mrs. Claud Read,
FOR SALE-GENUINE DUR
oc-Jersey pigs. Fair price,
Jas. A. Chesson. Roper.
We must think that the crround
hog saw his shadow on Feb. 2nd
as has not had much chance at it i Subscribe to the BEACON.
Over-work, worry and
the constant strain of a
business life are often
a cause of much trouble. s
. . . . vmTi
is highly recommended
for all Nervous disor
ders. It is particularly
invaluable to business
women. Regulate your
bowels by using
DP. MILES'
LIVER PILLS
IF FIRST BOTTLE, OR BOX,
FAILS TO BENEFIT YOU, YOUR
MONEY WILL BE REFUNDED.
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NERVOUS ATTACKS.
"I suffered with nervous at
tacks and headaches. Then my
liver got out of order and it
seemed as though my whole
FVftcm was upset. 1 com
menced using Dr. Miles' Nerv
ine and alto took Dr. Miies'
Liver Pills and now I feel per
fectly well' in every wny. ily
hawels alao are in good sliape
now."
JIRS. AUGUSTA KEISER,
114a Portland Ave.,
Kuchester, N. Y.
We are just com dieting n big manufacturing plant at
Ayden, N. C, The National Veneer Co. This plant is
one of the largest in this section of the country, and is
constructed in the most improved manner.
We have just been awarded the contract to erect the.
rtwri-iLO DAiMrv, at vresweu; me most modern Duua
ing in the county for architectural design and economi
cal proportions.
The EFFICIENCY of our architects and construction foremen is gaining
notoriety with each contract we fihish our patrons are all satisfied we
fill our contracts to the letter.
? ARE YOU GOING TO BUILD ?
WALKER-BURKMAN
Construction Company,
Plymouth, :-: :.: North Carolina
Good Clothes - Good Manners
Good Job.
, Get "RIGHT IN THE SWIM."
You can wear Better Clcihes at
Less Cost.
You'll enjoy paying us a visit for you'll learn a lot
about clothes. You will find that we will save you
money, and make you a better dressed man. Come
in and see our display of woo'ens; it's without an
equal anywhere at our prices. All cur garments guar
anteed to fit and satisfy. We do not add 20 or 50 per
cent. :o the cost to make good time prices or losses,
but give you 100 per cent, value. If anyone can dup
licate our style, fabrics, workmanship and prices we
will not ask you for the order. No one in the country
can meet our prices.
EVERETT & SON
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