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1 BEA'iON FLASHES. Atty. Van B. Martin has been in Norfolk this week. .Atty. T. H. Woodley of Col urn- ma, was here Tuesday. Mr. E. S. Norman of Edenton was on our streets this week. Mr, and Mrs. G. W. Phelps of bkinnersville were in town Tues day. Mr. J. more has week. S. Leggett of Balti- been in the city this Mr. Rupert Tarkentonof Nor folk, Va , was in town Monday on business. Mr. S. Katz. local dry goods merchant, made an assignment here Monday. Messrs. C. J. Norman and Jno. v. Darden made a business trio A t- rtm 1 to Koper Tuesday. Mr. J. G. Elmore has moved his family into the house recent ly occupied by Mr. J. T. Outlaw. Messrf. C. Latham and W. P. Wattsare attending the Bankers Convention at Wnghtsville this week. Messrs. H. G. Walker. J. W. btarr, A. L. Holmes and Roy TT 1 - j? 11 nopKins oi reswen, were in town on business Monday. Mrs. W. R. Ralph and little Miss Hazel Mae are vis'ting Mrs. Ralph's prand-father, Rev. J. A. Spruiil and other relatives. Miss Francis Rea has been hostess at a delightful house- party at Rea's Beach for the past week. 1 hose attending the af fair were Misses Annie Williams Verna Leary, Josie Ruth Wheel er, Helen Holmes and Hilda Mo ran of Edenton. ' -- The pastor, Rev. B. T. Hurley assisted bv Rev. Mr. Hayman of Windsor, is holding a series of meetings at the M, E. Church this week. On Sunday evening Presiding Elder G. T. Adams will preach, concluding the ser vices. With this issue we begin a re gular news letter of the Wenona district. Miss Ethel Glover is acting as our correspondent at that place, and her first letter will show how capable she is of furnishing news in a crisp, in telligent manner. Mr. P. L Rea of Rea's Beach wishes to announce that the re sort is now open to visitors and i that the price of admission is 5c. '.For the use of a bath-room the charge is l(h. He also states that he can furnish desirable parties with a house to be used in. having house-parties. ad. The Majestic Theatre will close afcer tomorrow night's performance- The warm nights and a multitude of mosquitoes seem to be more than the Ply mouth people wish to stand for, even when it comes to amuse ments. As soon as the pesky in sects make their departure and the nights become more com fortab'e, the Majestic will no doubt reopen. Church Services. A series of meetings will begin at Grace Episcopai Church Sun day night, June 2ith. Rev. J. It Griffith of Kinston, will preach Monday, Thursday and Friday nights, Bishop Darst will occupy the pulpit Tuesday and Wednesday nights. Everybody is cordially invited to attend these meetings. Mrs, Winnie Holmes Dead. Creswell, June 20 After an llness of about three weeks, Winnie wife of Capt. D. 11. Hol mes, departed this life Thursday morning, June 14th, 1917, at the age of 46 years. She was a consistent and faith ful member of the M. E. Chnrch at Scuppernong. She was a de voted wife and mother, an ex cellent friend and neighor, and will be missed by all, for none knew her but to love her. The deceased leaves a sorrow ing husband, one son, Raymond Holmes of Hampton. Va., a little g'ifmd-daughter, Francis Winni forp, an adopted sister, Mrs. Clyde L. Walker of Hertford aAd a host of friends to mourn her death. Among the grieving I f friends there were none who old Uncle Smith Dickson, an old coloren servant who had been ie the family for more than twenty years. The funeral services were con ducted by her pastor, Rev. Mr. Hodges, assisted by Rev. J. II. Abernethy ot the M, P. Church, and Rev. 0. N. Marshall of the Baptist Church. The interment was made in the family burying ground by the grave of her in fant daughter, Madeline who preceeded her years before. May peace, sweet peace be hers. The Beacon wishes to extend its most heartfelt sympathies to the bereaved family and grief- stricken friends. Commissioners' Proceedings. mi i ine ooaru ot county commis sioners met in persuant to ad journment on Monday, June 4. Present: J. W. Starr, Chm., T. L. Satterthwaite. N. W. Spruill. Minutes read and approved. Tae following amounts were ordered paid : f he following amounts were allowed: , Lena Gurganus allowed $5.00 16 66 4 60 119 35 5 95 28 50 9 51 H. Gurkin county home J C Spruill oil, etc J E Reid services C B Griffin Boanoke Beacon services C V W Ausbon cash for supplies N B Stevens services 30 00! Washington Co. Bank fare CSC veterans to Wash ington, D. C. 45 00 32 50 Nat. Supply Co.. oil VV H Hampton & Son C. H. 79 35 " " 10 88 Road Commissioners con vict work on C. H. 274 03 0 18 12 00 15 00 5 00 24 00 32 00 5 00 27 22 10 80 3 70 3 45 1 W H Riddick bridge W T Nurney services Swain & Davenport sup. J W Starr A W Swain recorder Van B Martin solicitor Zeb V Norman C V W Ausbon clerk J E Reid sheriff V J Starr services L L Chesson " Jesse sbell " 190 3 80 7 63 H J Gregory W F Ausbon J. P. F E Reid witness Geo. Davenport 1 00 50 50 50 4 00 1 00 100 95 4 40 10 00 2 90 9 40 50 00 28 20 Alex. Harris Julia Brooks " LH Lucas Julia Williams Jim Jordan " Eva Davenport " T L Satterthwaite services J W Darden NV Spruill J W Starr Van R Martin FR Johnston F. R. Johnston, clerk. WENONA NEWS. Wenona, N. C., June 20, '17. Some one has said, "Small be ginnings make big endings " We sincerely hope this may Drove true and that Wenona, while now a small place and a mere dot upon the map when it appears upon the map at all may some day become a commu nity noted for the accomplish ment of big things as well as small. At least we are striving toward this end and our motto "HiofA TTo n.,-r 13. fl ai,v,u Ui) UIUWi The Stokesbury Brothers are now at work upon a well for Mr. Frank Haitung, It is the third flowing well to be put down in Wenona during the last two months. Mrs. B. E. Rice, who has been spending the last six weeks with her son, Mr. George Rice, left Monday for Raleigh. Miss Amanda Brinn of Sidney is visiting her sister, Mrs. Otis Williams, of Wenona. The Misses Irene Polsen and Ethel Glover spent the week-end in Pungo as the guests of Miss Stella Allen. Miss Josephine Dunn of Bel haven is spending a few days with Mrs. L. E. Crews. It is hoped that work on the new school house will soon be begun. When it is completed there will be better opportunity for church services. Ccrn here is growing fast and gives promise of a good crop. Little Miss Katherine Paul, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Reu- THE NEWBERRY CO. Now located at Mrs. A. M. Ayers old millinery store at Plymouth, N. C. We believe that prices on all goods are Way Yonder TOO High and in order to help cut down the high cost of living, we will for A SHORT TIME, sell SUGAR MEAT FLOUR Come Early and Buy from us and help us to to remember, not to forget, MORE GOODS FOR SAME MONEY AND SAME GOODS FOR LESS MONEY Our line of Ladies', Misses' and Children' wear including hats and shoes is complete, so be sure to see our goods and get our prices before you buy. They Will Also Buy Eggs and Meat. They expressly invite all v ho are interested to call and look over their stock. THE DEWBERRY CO. A. U. NEWBERRY, Mgr. Baseball is the leading topic of conversation amongthe young men. Together, Wenona and Pungo have organized two teams. Mr. Ira Stokesbury was elected manager of the Club. FREHN--PHELPS NUP TIALS. The marriage of Mr. Harry Rankin Frehn and Miss Made line Phelps was solemized in Christ Church, Creswell, N. C , at 10:30 a. m., on June the 12th. 1917, Rev. C. C. Kelsey of Bel haven, officiating. The church was simply but beautifully decorated in ferns and flowers, with lighted can dles on the altar. ' Miss Mary Spruill presided at the organ. Bqfore the bridal party entered the church Miss Annie Lee Cahoon of Elizabeth City, sang "At Dawning" by Cadman. The bride, attended by her father, was dressed in while Georgette crepe trimmed in silk lace, with hat and shoes to match, carrying a shower boquet of bride's roses and lilies of the valley. The maid of honor, her sister, Miss Alice Phelps, was at tired in pink Georgette crepe with hat to match, carrying a pink muff of crushed roses. ' The dame of honor, Mrs. L. M. Phelps of Raleigh, attired in tan Georgette crepe with pink hat, carried a shower boquet of pink sweet peas. The bride's-maid, who were Miss Jeanette Grace Frehn sister of the groom, of Shippensburg, Pa-, and Miss Bessie Cahoon of Elizabeth Cty, wore simple morning dresses of, white crepe de chine, with hats to match. They carried shower boquets of pink sweet peas. The flower girls, cousins of the bride, were little Misses Sarah Dillon and Augusta Wal ker of Elizabeth City, and were daintily attired in white silk lace, carrying baskets of pink roses and- sweetlpeas. The ring bearer was little Miss Maxine Spruill, wearing white embroider ed organdie. Mr. Harry G. Walker, uncle of the bride, was best man. The ushers were Mr, L. M. Phelps of Rrleigh, and Mr. William Phelps of Creswell, brothers of the bride, ani Mr. Roy Litchfield of Creswell- Mr. and Mrs. Frehn left on the north-bound train for Penn sylvania where they will spend the summer. Mrs. Frehn is the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jno. L. Phelps and has a number of at at at 91c lb. 23c lb. 89c bag. Avoid h e Rush! help you. And he sure to recollect that we sell also Among the social courtesies ex tended her before the wedding were a miscellaneous shower given by Miss Myra Hardison and Mrs. Walter Peal, and an in formal reception at the home of her grand-father on Monday night after rehearsal. The groom, Mr. H. R. Frehn. has been assistant-principal in the Creswell High School for the past two years and will re turn as principal for the year 1917-18. He has won many friends since his residence in the state by his genial manner and successful work in the school. They received many useful and beautiful presents. The out-of town guests wprp- Dr. and Mrs. EL D. Walker and daughters, Elizabeth City; Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Bachman and" m 1 mM- - son, larooro; Mr. and Mrs. L. M Phelps and daughter, Ralegh- Let We pay 4 per cent, on Savings, compounded quarterly; also issue COUPON CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT. THE Our htm . x y?t ft?rc-?n:i 5pMm'm::4 Ein I -4ZwyyA ZZZjcZZSZiT?"' " -iw ii-um There are times in the Credit at the bank is of vital importance. Cut the time establish that credit is before its use is required. Establish Your Credit with U3 now and in your time of need we will you to the limits of Sound Banking Practice. Mr. and Mrs. - W. A. Swain, Iackeys; Miss Jeanette Grace Frehn, Shippensburg, Penn. ; Miss Sadie Chesson, Plymouth; Misses Bessie and Annia Cahoon, Elizabeth City and Sam Alexander, Savannah, Lee Dr. Ga. NOTICE. As reduired by law, the city clerk has posted in the mayor's office a budget of the expenses and revenues of the town, for the ensuing year, showing a comparative statement ot the past two years. A public hear ing will be given on this and the same adopted by the town coun cil on July 2nd, 1917. W. M. Scarborough. City Clerk. DR. J. C. COGGINS, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW Plymouth, N. u. sen Month With Resources We solicit your business, either as Depositor or Borrower. Us Serve CRESWELL, N. C. PEOPLES To lives of successful men wh en to back FOR SALE Country Water Plant GOO-Gallon Steel Tank, with necessary gauges, valves and piping. 2 1-2 H. P. Alamo Gasoline Engine. 4x5 Leader Power Pump with Compressor. This plant is of be3t materials and has been used only eight months. I am now using arte sian water from the town and have no further use for it. For price and terms enquire of C. D. LOANE. J, A. Spruill & Son have just purchased a complete stock of the famous Elastikote paints. This paint is used all over theU. S. A. and is sold under a guarantee of quality, L. W. Bateman, N. C. representative. ad. of You f lease. irned more neart-Drotcen than
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