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THE NEW BERN MIRROR, NEW BERN, N. C.
Friday, February 20, 1959
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THE NEW BERN MIRROR
Pubtished Every Friday at 111 King Street,
New Bern, N. C., by the Soie Owner
j. GASKiLL McDaniel
-Editor and Publisher
One Year.
SUBSCRIPTION RATES:
-$2.50 Six Months $1.25
Entered as secend-ciass mail at New Bern April 4, 1958,
under the act of March 3, 1879.
WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY
New Bern, unlike many’ other towns, has an extra spe
cial reason to pay tribute to the Father of our Country on the
anniversary of his birth.
He had occasion to visit here, and spend not only one
night but two. In addition, William Williams, the only artist to
paint a portrait of the first President in Masonic regalia, lived
in this city and lies beneath the sod in Cedar Grove cemetery.
Among the legends, accurate or otherwise, that have
grown up around Washington’s memory is the exceptionally
good time that he had while attending a social affair at Tryon
Palace.
If the reports are true, he was called upon to imbibe a
considerable amount of joy juice—not because he was an al
coholic (which he was not) but rather because a maximum
number of toasts were offered in his honor. There is no indi
cation whatsoever that hfe ended up under the table.
Aside from this feat of remaining perpendicular, he is
said to have been quite impressed with the high quality of
feminine pulchritude on hand. Then, as now, it would seem,
New Bern had more than its share of lovely ladies, and G. W.
wasn’t blind to this pleasing fact.
More important to all Americans, of course, was the cour
age and the wise leadership of this gallant man. His indomita
ble spirit in the blood stained snow at Valley Forge was enough
to distinguish him for the ages, but later as the nation’s
Chief Executive he steered a steady course in the stream of
peaceful progress.
Our beloved land, and the world at large, has urgent
need of such a man today. Times have changed, and problems
have perhaps become more complex, but it is not unreason
able to assume that he would prove equal to the challenge.
Washington was neither a tin god devoid of imperfections
nor a second Solomon of infallible wisdom. But, even at this
late date, he measures up as a giant statesman. In our era,
with statesmanship sadly lacking in most quarters, he would
come in mighty handy.
Historical
Gleanings
—By—
FRANCES B. CLAYPOOLE
and
ELIZABETH MOORE
SHARP DISAGREEMENT
One of the things that New Bernians will never agree on
is whether it is healthier to sleep in a room with the windows
open. Healthier or not, -a lot of folks have no intentions of do
ing it.
Most of us are more concerned with being comfortable
than we are with being robust, just as we eat the foods we
enjoy rather than the ones that are supposed to be good for
us.
This business of what to do about bedroom windows ought
to be thrashed out thoroughly befoer every marriage. It would
be a shame to have a romance evaporate because of a dif
ference of opinion on the subject, but at least it would save
a lot of squabbling to get the whole matter over with before
the bride and groom ankle to the altar.
Being married to somebody who snores is hardly worse
than having a mate who wants the cold air to come in when
you’re already on the verge of frost-bite. And, by the same
token, it’s exasperating to feel like you’re strangling in a
stuffy room, when ventilation and plenty of it is available with
in arm’s length.
Doctors, like the rest of us, vary in their views. Some
of them have said that sleeping with the windows open in cold
weather isn’t as beneficial as we have been led to believe.
Of interest to all of us in the coast country is the opinion
of those physicians who feel that the damp air in coastal
regions will do more harm than good, especially if the snoozer
is bothered with bronchial trouble.
One doctor in Boston advises his patients to keep their
windows closed from October to April. However, he does
suggest opening windows in the day-time to give rooms a
thorough airing.
Lucky are those New Bernians who don’t give the matter
too much thought. If you dwell on the subject long enough,
you’ll have no peace of mind, and then there’ll be no chance
for deep and dreamless sleep, regardless of what you decide
to do.
A LOVE LETTER THAT BE
CAME A WILL. Addressed to: '!!?rs.
Richard Carttfr, New Bern, N. C.,
per post—Mr. Gerock will please to
forward this letter imediately to
Mr, Richard Carter’s sail loft or to
his home.
Edenton, February 8, 1807
My dear Anne:
This will inform you of 'my being
in better health than when I left
yoh. I am able to dress myself and
go up and down stairs without as
sistance. I expected to have set off
for home this day, but it is so cold
and so much ice that I believe the
coach will not go today. You may
believe me, my dear, that my
thoughts are constantly employed
with you .... I never entertained
a truer affection for you in my
whole life than that which now
fills my bosom. Take great care of
yourself, my dear. The last words
in your letter to Sally gave me the
greatest satisfaction. Your love,
and friendship, is my greatest
blessing, therefore I pray God I
may be made and kept worthy of
it. Give little Anne one thousand
kisses for me.
Mr. Bozman and his wife have
fixed a place for Chloe. You will
have her ready in case they came
for her before I get home, but I
am in hopes to get home before
they come for her.
If you should want anything be
fore I see you, call on Mr. Mastin
for fifty dollars, and in case any
accident should happen to me, I
have on the other side of this pa
per written what I wish to be done
The family all send love to you,
but nothing can exceed the love I
send from myself for I really be
lieve mine gains more and more
every day.
Give my best compliments to Mr.
All. If he pays the attention to
you I wish, I shall esteem him as
brother. Farewell, my dear, and
believe me to be your sincere
friend and husband.
Richard Carter.
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Village Verses
WHEN YOU'RE AWAY
It’s the very same house, each table and chair.
Is bidding me welcome, but since you’re not there;
I feel like a stranger, who opens a door.
And ventures where Fate never took him before.
The very same rugs are awaiting my feet,
I’ve found that the radio plays just as sweet;
With favorite books lined up on the shelf,
It’s a wonderful chance to read by myself.
No interruptions, no work to be done,
No youngster to tuck in, no not even one;
No dishes to dry, in fact, I’m a king.
With plenty of time to do anything.
Yet, somehow, life’s pleasures are lacking their thrill.
In rooms that are empty, and haunted, and still;
Homes aren’t just houses, they all need the touch.
Of hands that are tireless in doing so much.
They all need the laughter of children at play.
That’s why men are lonely, with loved ones away;
It’s the very same house, each table and chair,
But it isn’t a home, since you are not there.
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John S. Nelson, Thomas H. Daves.
Attest: J. G. Stanly, Clerk of the
Court.
Don^t Forget Your Week-End Special
PACKAGED TO GO
Barbecue, Bread and Slaw for Two $1.00
Barbecue, Bread and Slaw for Four ... .$2.00
SUPER SPECIAL FRIDAY AND SATURDAY
Half Barbecue Chicken with all the trimmings to eat on
the premises or take out (listen), just $1.00
The best in seafoods and regular dinners served with Foleys
Famous home cooked pies, fresh daily. You can get your barbecue
fine or coarse cleaver cut.
For Your Convenience When We Are Closed, Pick Up
Our Barbecue Next Door at Hayes Food Center.
MOORE'S BARBECUE
Phone ME 7-2276
1216 Broad Street
(Other side of the paper)
February 8, 1807
My dear, dear wife:
In case of my death after my
just debts are paid, I’will and be
queath to you the whole of my es
tate, real and personal, without any
reserve, except at your death, I
wish to be equally divided between
my brother’s children and our
own little adopted daughter Anne
Coward.
Witness my hand.
Richard Carter.
Kiss the children for me and
accept millions yourself.
R. C.
Craven County Court, September
Term, 1818
The foregoing paper writing pur
porting to be the last will of Rich-
m’d Carter, deceased, was produced
in Court by Anne Carter, the wid
ow, and having no subscribing wit
ness, and the Court being satisfied
that said paper was found among
the valued effects of said deceased,
Francis Hawks, John S. Nelson, and
Thomas H. Daves, appeared and
being duly sworn, deposed that
they were well acquainted with the
handwriting of said deceased, hav
ing frequently seen him write, that
they verily believe the signature
subscribed to said paper and ev
ery part thereof was the proper
hand writing of said deceased.
Proved by widow, Francis Hawks,
6-Room Home on the
Corner of Rhem Street
and Country Club Road.
$2500.
Roy O. Fagdn
308 Broad Street
Captain Richard Carter w?s Cap
tain of a Revenue Cutter at New
Bern after the Revolution. During
the Revolution he was a prisoner of
\yar with John Davis aboard a Bri-
/ish Man of War. This John Davis,
who lost his life in a very tragic
way during the war, was a son of
James Davis, who established the
first printing press in North Caro
lina, in New Bern, at the foot of
Broad street, in 1749, and was the
first public printer.
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