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BEACON FLASHES. 1 Friday September 21st, 1017 Messerd II. A. Litchfield, Sr., ad Jr., of Cross well were in the iry on Tuesday. Mis3 Lillian livid, after spend )g Ecus time in Baltimore, re- urn ed home last Friday. Mo3s. C. T., and I). IL Ilo.mes f Creswell dr roped in to see us IThile in town yesterday. Mrs. Thos. Mocre and little on of Bath are visiting her mo- acr, Mrs. A. M. Avers, on iThird St. Mrs. Josie Swain and daujrht ;r, Miss Emma, of Swain sta ion are guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. VV. Swain on Washington St. " For Rent The cottage owned jy Mr. O M. Chcsssn on Third Street. For further information Jsee or wriU-Mr. J. S. Chesson, Adv. Mrq S C Mr.r.vi in nnrl IvTk Jlluth Campbell of Drake, S. C, u$ ''visiting Airs. Norman's pa ent! in law, Mr. arc! Mrs- C. V. Norman. FOR SALE E'oven head of well-Tared Jerseys We guiran tea each eovv to give live gallons of milk. Como e. aisu pet your pick. V. F. Lucas. Mr. and rs II D. Oarstar- phen and little son oi Charlotte are visiting Mr. Ciroiarpheii'f mother, Mrs Luis Oaisfr.r phen, in our city this wccl:. Mrs Sallie '.h-usoU ana Miss Lucy Btinkley were in vnshin::- tm to bid the soldiers fnrewel on Saturday last, Mrs. llu'seli having a son, Mr. W. L Ilasselr in the Battery. Mrs. G. S. Swain and JittU- daughter. Doris, after spending a fe.v days with hr 'prn tt-, 1 Mr. and Mrs. C. V Norm-u a 1 J. 11. 1. . Ci.. c returneu 10 uieir nome m oui folk. Va., last Friday. Mr. J. S. Shuijar is greatly improving his stables prepara tory to receiving a large stock of horses and mules which hf leaves in a few days to select for his customers here. Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Sheffield and little daughter who have been visiting Mrs. Sheffield's j parents, Mr. and Mrs.t C. V. Norman, returned to their home in Petersburg, Va., last week. Mcsssrs Lloyd Ilorton and Hal Williford returned home Monday from i trip to the Western part of the State. They left Wednes day for C imp Lor, near Peters burg, Va,, where they go into graining. Clyde Cahoon announces his Fall'and Winter Millinery Open ing on September 19th, 20;h, 21st and 22ad. Your past favors aporeeiated and future business solicited. Miss Lena Bowers of Baltimore is his trimmer, ad We welcome to our town Mr. and Mrs W. F. Midgett, recently of Elizabeth City, but who have elec-ed to make our city their future home. Mr. MiJgttt hav- ing associated himself with Mr- Van B Martin in the practice of law here. Mr. and Mrs. C. V. W. Aus- bon went to Washington last Friday to bid the.o ditrs, among whoai.was ih-jlc oldest son, C. S. Ausbon, farewell. They were jained there by the:r second son, L. Li. Ausbon who had been working in Grej.riUe, and who accompanied them home on Sat urdaj night and left. Monday morning for Raleigh where he joined Ambulance Unit No. 43 enroutc to P to. sb-inr. V.n., where thjy go i i to training. Flooding Now in Camp. The last of our volunteer sol dier boys are now in camp, ma king the final preparation for the next move, which will be to Prance. Those belonging to the Field Artillery leaving Washinn ton, N. C, with Battery "B" last Saturday for Camp Sevier, Greenyillc, S. C, and those be longing to Unit 43, Ambulance Division leaving Kaleigh, N. C, an Wednesday for Camp Lee, Petersburg, Va. May a kind Providence ever attend all our soldier boys ; give them success, keep them in health, and grant' them a safe deliverance and a speedy return home, Conditions at Camp Jackson. The following letter received crom the boys who first went to Joiumbia, S. C, should be en couraging to those who are yet to go, and to their friends at home : "Mr. Jno. W. Darden:-A11 here enjoying ourselves just fine. rhe only tojgh luck we had was having to sit up all the way, for the meal tickets wojid not pass tor berths. Outside of that we gjt oa t lino. "V.'c are in with lots of good ".hrVd .n people, ar,d I ,m glad t find them so kind. Of course t ier j are some of all classes. oat the crowd w--; arc with are r.ice. Wo have lets of good talks and prayer every night. " YY u c va tell all ..f our friends not to dread coming down here -vith us, and a'so tell those Red Oro.'.s ladies tint their gifts were most; highly a,.-preda'.ed by all of u.i. "The boys say be sure to give their b?st regards to all their friends." ''From Ail the Boys. W. W. AYEiiS, Co. B.. 303th Reg. hdq & M. P., Camp Jackson, Columbia, S. 0. BRUCE CRAVEN SAYS Since our o.vn boys have gone to tnis war, facing the possibility it death. I don't want to heur any one intimating ny d..u t abjut the rightrousntss of il.c cause for which th.-y are to go into the valley of the shadow. I believe bur part in it is the part of Honor supreme, but if i didn't believe it. I would at least keep my miuth shut when my neighbors sons are bearing the brunt of it. One certain thing about it is that if they were not there, sonvs of the rest of us v'culd be. I feel like taki:;g off my hat to evary uniformed man I see. What are they fighting for? In order that YOU mijhtslny at home in peace ! If that isn't enough for you. you ought to go yourself tnd be shot as soon a:-, you gt there, Greensboro Ne vvs. The most powerful rain-fall within the recollection of our oldest citizens fell last Friday niVht in this section, causing great damage to crops and roads; many of the roads being impas sable for several hours, and several trains over the Norfolk Southern Railroad failing to run on account of a bad wash out just out of to?n in Peacock Swamp. The most damage to crops is to cotton and i;:ar.ut.; the cot tnn shedding bolls, and the pea- The Family Store. If vou enjoy Good Coffee yea should not fail to use the Fami'y Favorite lir-e. Frosh from the ovea every week and de'iveied at your do.r at. pries that deiy comprtion; also tickets given with each pound Commence buying ca.Iy and get a nice Al uminum Perculator or set dishes absolutely free of cost to you. Sild in Plymouth 3 years and ATTENTION! We are after the dollar and in-order to get a fevr of yours, wi will give you better values than have been offered vou before. If you do not believe it, get our prices and compare then with others and you will be convinced. Always vc scll more Goods for same money ' . , AND SAME GOODS FOR LESS MONEY Buy from US and help ITS to help YO (J. Our lines of Ladies and Children wear including shoes and slippers are complete and we especially invite you to see them before purchasing. We have a particularly big line of Children and Misses ready-to-wear dresses and we can save you money on them. Our Grocery department is pariicii larly well s ocked and our prices ar; extremly reasonable. 50 lbs. Country made bay lard, Nice Country shoulders. All pork Country ,ausage, in lark. If you need any suar bs sure to see us before buying. w EWBE1 A. U. Mgr. Li s" U f2 Mi v w ; 73 n '-9 TTSN Tx 5tT 5r u i ics to announce that they have an ample supply of Cans, Canning Outfits and any other article you want in the Hardware line. Call in to see us. iLit Alia 2i touBofl ti icJr Just across the street from The Washington County Bank. ) '.s givt n Family Store. itisfaclh The J. VV. Beasley, Agent. NOTICE OF SUMMONS. Rosa Rhodes vs Sainuel Rhodes The dj'iOiidaut above named wih take notice that an action entitled above has been commenced in the Su perior Court of Washington Couniy for an absolute diorce ; and rhe said de fendant will further take notice that he ii required to appear at tne next terra of the Superior Court of the said . , , , , ' Rouiv.v, to ue nem on u.e ui rr..ii.uiy nuts shedding tne o!af-r ana Dest ov thc lst Monday in March. lDlS, US. mi- a i.u, , pl u.hi N c f anJ answer or demur s. for Cl ops HI l.US fcCCllon , comniaint . in said acJion , or the ,1v elm t nwinir to the nlnintM'f -iilanoly to the c--u-t for the m-iouu ; J J . -eUef demanded in said complaint. excessive wet seuson wu nave Au 21st 1917 had all summer. I c. v. w. ausbon, c. s. c. PARTIAL LIST OF MiN 5iLECTDiiFOR MILITARY servici: From Local Board for Washington Counlr- Reported by District Board for Eastern District of 1 C- IMPORTANT NOTICE TO REGISTRANTS. This list-, from the date of Doslirg at iho office oi" tls- L cul Board, constitutes iu tice to those vvhese narr.es arc htic u h. : that tney have been selected lor military serv.ee, ui:u tiiiirrfs them with an obligation to watch the bulletin hoard of;thi Loral Board and to hold themselves in readiness to report f. r military duty at the office of the Local Board at a date to bj spec.'ficd in a later notice to be posted at th it office Date of posting this notice n efnee of this Local B ard, S yA., 4th, 1917. Date of pos'.in; verified and certified correct C. J. Norman. Oim mr-m John VV. Daiidkn. Se.:ivia?y. OFFICE OF 1)13 Till :T BOARD FOR EASTERN LIST of N. C. Sept., 1st, 1917. The following list of men, called ftr military Service by (;.c Local Board for Washington Coanty 1 ave betn duly passed i ;a n by the proper Local and District Bjard and are hecby ce i ili-.d as selected for mi kay srvi- e and wot exempted or (ri-charirtd Address given on reLlra tion card or filed thorewiih. P.ym-uth, N. C. . Roner, N. C. Crcsell, N. C. Mnck'ys. N C. Plymouth, N. C. Plymouth, N C. Plymouth, N. C. ' Crcswell, N. C. Piymou h. N. C. Plymouth, N. C. Plymoath, N. C. Plymouth. N. C. Creswe 1, N. C. Civwoll, N. C. ' " '',d'"r!'- I ! -WIT ... ' -ll II I. HI. I,.. wys, iTv '" f. 7 f ' . ; . ' . . . A " ' . t .. ..... .. .. k ': t I ' " -: if"" , ' , ' t. . r t '.- ':.' r- " v - Cl i - - ; t j . . j . . j w ... - . ....". . . I -j " ' ""' X ; : " - - - ' -v - : : : f f.-' -- - ; ------ r , ...... . .. ; v.- : . ... ' , ! i ;, . . 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Order No. in Local Board 23 31 6 8 4 17 15 14 11 10 9 21 105 89 Red ink No. 692 924 337 275 Name. John Bo;d Wm. Ed. Twine Milton Simpson Hyman Lucas Jno. D- Smilhwick 783 Aaron Lew-'s 755 Oscar Gilliam 12G Henry Halsey 548 J.13. O. Willi ims 945 Chas. Lee Boone 5'ii Sam Hudson COMf IH 509 George Speller GOO Dick O. Patrick 841 W. II. Spraill 992 The District Board for Eastern Diatrij!; of Nor.h Carolina By J5'.:n 1). Lan.'st n, Chrnr. By E. R Pacj Sory nuts. ers WANTED - tenants with large families, (colored preferred) for the host farm in N. C Good Inuses, land. Grow Irish Pota los. Cotton. Tobbaco and Pea nut?, money crops. Apply at once. River View Farms, adv J. A. Spruill cc Son have just & purchased a complete stock of 1 he F. famous Ela-tikote paints This jjj paint is used all over the U. S. A . jj and is sold under a guarantee f, quality, L. W- Baleman, N. C. i representative ad. I 1 r.i I! ij WE PAY ;1 .'.I ifi ' .-rrr trvtll Ftm !- s .: - I If ymi !vj;ievf i:i ' R f r ' . ..!'" . v ' . H o !i;.v, an i '. ; r : ' i . " : 1 ' - - 12 I ifN i.-r,..-i.-vnr a t t 1 i' KiLSOX Sr.;Ni)AIU) LIFI; policy I your a ' u ACClDi'.X IIKAIi'II ;-:sary R1S:S Nothin.; l.ut uti-d. o:;; v: . j j AcciJjii; lastira-ict -r.xiuwaii.u
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