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to BEACON FLASHES. And how old are you ? ? ? ? ' Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Snell of Cherry, were in town Monday. Messrs. J. T McAllister, E. H. opruill and B. S. Clark of Roper, were in town Monday. Mr. S. M. Combs of Columbia, was in the city on business Wed nesday. Atty. Zcb Vance Norman made a brief visit to Louisburg1 this week. FOR SALE Spanish peanuts, 0. M. Chesson, Plymouth, route No. 2 Read "The Story of a Bashful Man and Demure Maiden" on last page of this issue. Mr. Ed Ayers and family of Rocky Mount, were in town last week visiting friends and rela tives. Mr. Clifford Ward of Hert ford, was in our city Sunday visiting his brother, Mr. Sidney Ward. A number of our people are attending the meeting of the Ma sons at Rocky Mount this week. The Silver Chain was enter tained yesterday afternoon by Mrs. E. G. Harrison, at her home on Main street. Mrs Eva Harrison and son re turned Friday after spending some few days with her son at LouisburgN. C. VVANTED-Young lady to work in office; good chance to learn typewriting and bookkeeping Applv to Plymouth Garage & Motor Co. Messrs. A. G , and H:, G. Wsl ker, J. C. Gatlin and J. W. Starr of Creswoll, were in the city o business Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Asa F. Snel), Mrs. C. W. Sne 1 and little son Charles, and Mr. Bruce Batemen 0 near Mackeys were in town Afonday. About all there is left of the old court house now is the found aion and the brick vault, VVoi k will begin on the new building, we are informed, just as soon as th-3 debris is cleared from the lot. Sheriff J. E. Reid and Clerk C.'V. W. Ausbon have been ail over the county this week, ar ranging for the registration for the selective draft for the U. S Army, which will be made on June 5th. Get your table furnished frte with nice dishes bv trading cost with the Family Store, the home of good coffee, teas and best quality groceries. J. W. Beasley Agent. Adv. REV. D. C. TREMAINE jo -f - ,v rt Married. On Sunday evening last at eight. thirty o'clock, at the home of Mr. J. W. Harrison, Mr. Stark Bo wen and Miss Dora Cooper were married in the presence of many friends and relatives, Mr. Harriaon officiating. We offer our heartiest con gratulations and best wishes to the happy young couple. Mr. Swain Gets Appointment, At a regular meeting of the Board of Councilmen last Friday night, Mr. W. A. Swain was ap pointed Fire Chief and Building Inspector for the town of Plym outh. Mr. Swain has fil'ed the office of special night policeman for several months, which duties he has executed to the entire satisfaction of our people. He will retain this office. Rev. D. C. Tremaine, who is holding a series of meetings at the Christian Church, will give a free lecture Sunday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock, to men only. -' ....iJ-'J'.'j...i..'; Child Conservation Club Meets For Third Time. The third meeting of the Child Conservation Club was held at home of its president, Mrs, G. W. Harney. There was a good attendance and very much in terest shown. The, following program was rendered: Maxines on self-control The relation of . the physical condition of the child and his self-control; Mrs. P. W Brink- ley. The part suggestion plays in self-control or changing . : the thought; Mrs Abe Adler. Reading; sketch or Mozart's life; Mrs. Harney. , . '. Strengthening the will power; Mrs. E. J, Conklin. Music; selections from Mozart; Mrs. R. W. Johnston. Discussion: the banishment of "Don't" and the substitution of "Come, do." - it in and return it. If you are in this county, but your home is elsewhere, you can register by applying to me and having your card certified to and then sending it to the Registrar of your voting precinct in care of the Sheriff of vour county. In either instance this must be done in time" to reach its desti nation before June 5th, 1917. The absentee must make his ap plication to the clerk in person. It cannot be handled by mail or certified to by a registrar. Remember, all male persons who are 21 years old, and have not reached their 31st birthday, must register, under penalty of imprisonment. I am trying to save you from this humiliation, but YOy MUST DO; YOUR PART, AND DO IT AT OXCEi C. V. W. Ausbon; Clerk, Plymouth, N; C, Summer School How to Register if Sick or From Horn?. If you are sick and cannot at tend to register in person, have some reliable friend secure a card from me for you, and I will advise him hovv to h:.v3 you fill University pf N. C. CHAPEL HILL, N. C, ' ' June 12 to July 27 '(Write for comolete anriounc -merit) Able Faculty Complete Curriculum Moderate Rates, Credit Courses Delightful Environment Excursion Rate Tickets The Summer Law School , June 14 August 24 Regular Session Opens Sept. 13 Students who expect to enter for the first time .should complete their ar rangements as early as p jssible. NOTICE! By virtue of authority conferred in a mortgage executed by Dexter Hoy t and wife to A. T. Gaylord on the 23rd day of Decemder, liKJ7, and recorded in the Register of Deeds office of Washington County in Book 51 at page 201, I shall offer for sale at Dublic auc tion at the court house door in Plym outh on Monday, June 25th at 12 o' clock M. the following described prop erty : :Beginniuff at the right of way of the A..C. L. R. K. Co., on Madison street, extending along aid street to a lane, formerly the line between this land and 15. R. Latham; tnence westward ' vvithK. U. Latham' line- to tae hont , of way of the A. C. L. R. R. Co.; thence I vtitn saw rigm ot way tj the begianinif Terms of sale, Ca tt. This 21st day of Way. 1917. - v r - Mas. J. 0. Evhhett, . .Executor of A. T. Gaylord. PORSALE-Stock peas, 0. M. Chesson. Plymouth, tf. C. R. F. D. No 2. ; TV " Report of the condition of The Dank of Creswell at Creswell in the State of N. C. at the close of business May 1st, 1917 RESOURCES Loans and discounts I 51,070,44 i 18.49 Overdrafts unsecured Furniture and Fixtures Due from National Banks Due from State Banks and Bankers - ranh hen's . Gold Coin Silver coin, including all mi nor coin currency National bank notes and other U, S, Notes ! Total LIABILITIES Capital stock paid in Undivided protits, less cur rent expenses and - taxes paad - - Bills, payable : v Deposits subject to check Sayings Deposits Cashier's Checks outstanding ' Total Staie of North Washington, I. I). E. Woodley, cashier, of 800.00; 9,4G27 34.43 7.1V2.40 57.50 ; Had you commenced five years ago to Ivq fti Three-Fourths of your income and deposited the Other Fourth in a bank you would today be on a sure road to wealth and happiness. Start that System today at this Bank. $73,078.7.1 Carolina-Jounty of Kl I r ' tVllf KP I nevc-namro ijuiik, o soienmiv swear PH at the above 'statement is true to Atroi'neys.-at'LaM" Roper, N. C. "Zii 11 V NO It M AX , Attorney & Counsellor at la .v. Plymouth. N. C. Money to lend on farm land. Subscribe to the Beacon. best of my knowledge and belief. I). F. Woodley, Cashier Subscribed and sworn to before this 14.h day of May. 1917. K. S. Wocdley N. 1 Correct - Attest: W. ll. Ilaidison, All red Alexander, Wm. Wiley. Director.' 3.747.CO LJMJS $73,078.74 1 ' ' $ 5,000.00 . 3,797.79' BSBBSgjggsragss j . )im 5,500.00 ' n 1 ' WWyfyyMMMi i the a- 8J " 'JMmM MmmwmmrJ V.f.'j A MU n me. i f i jKjmMh-fxmim i a Res ister Jr or ecove Draft Tuesday, June 5th, 1917, has been appointed as the day toj Register for the Selective Draft for the United States Army. All male persons between the ages of 21 and 30 years are required to present them selves at their respective voting precincts on this day and register their names, undr pen alty of severe im prison ruent, without appeal, if they fail to do so. No one can be excused. Sick or absentees will make application to the Clerk of the County Board immediately for cards so as to have them in the Registrars' hands before the day of Registration. All who are near this age, or who have the appearance of being of this age, will pro vide themselves with properly verified certificates of birth and keep them on their per son, for they will be demanded of you and unlcs?you are able to prove your age you may be arrested and imprisoned . Registration books will be; open on day of registration from 7 o'clock a. m., until 9 o'clock p. m. Following are the names of Registrars with, places of Registration in Washington County: : Plymouth precinct, at Sheriff's office, in Plymouth ; P, W. Brinkley and J no. VV. Dardcn, Registrars. Lee's Mills precinct, at Ford Garage, Roper; J. M. Clagon and J. W. Buchanan, Registrars. Wenona precinct, at VV. D. Paul's Store, Wenona; G. A. Rice and VV. D. Paul, Registrars. Skinnersville precinct, at Albemarle School House; C. V. White and H. A. Nor- New Mill Almost Completed. The Sullivan Lumber Com nany's new mill being built by Mr E J. Conklin on the lot next to the plant of the Plymouth Light & Ice Co., is almost com pleted, and in a very few days will be running steadily, so we are informed. This mill will make a specialty man, Registrars. of manufacturing the finer parts Scuppernong precinct, at Hopkin's Hall, Creswell; J. F. Belanga and H. M. Ain- of lumber that is necessd-y in sf Registrars. , building dwellings, etc. A lathe mill will also be run in J. E. REID ) County Board, connection, and altogether this W. H. VVARD "' V " ' of ' ' enterprise is something that Ply-1 . C. V. VV. AUSBON ) Registration ) mouth has been needing for This May 21, 1917 C. V. W. AUSBON. ARE YOU A DADDY? YOU LOVE YOUR FAMILY; PERHAPS YOU WASTE A LOT Or MONEY IN "DRIBS AND DRABS" THAT IF PUT INTO THE BANK NOW WOULD GROW TO A BIG SUM. IF YOT LIVE "YOU" CAN ENJOY YOUR MONEY, IF YOU DON'T IT WILL PROTECT YOUR CHILDREN. YOU ARE SETTING YOUR BOYS A GOOD EXAMPLE WHEN YOU PUT MONEY IN THE BANK. BANK WITH US. Wc pay 4 per cent on Time Certificates of Deposit. The Washington County Bank PLYMOUTH, N. C. ms&JEm L Every Housewife or Mother is ever under Nervous Strain which so often results in Headaches, Dizzy Depression and other Nervous Disorders. Dr. Miles' NERVINE is Highly Recommended in Such Cases. IF FIRST BOTTLE FAILS TO BENEFIT, YOUR MONEY WILL BE REFUNDED. A. ( if 1 1 r a vi BADLY RUN DOWN. "I had become gTeatly run down and my nerves were In terrible condition. I had frequent head aches and became very weak and was unable to do anything. I bought a bottle cf Dr. Miles' Nerv ine. I soon beg-nn to feel better, my nerves wore quieted. I re covered my strength, and have since recGmm-nili-d lr. Miles' Nervine to many of my friends who have Ued it Vflth sntisfgftnry resnUa, MRM. 1 :?AN: ' WlT'.TfXtr IT v .... "
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