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building. Tickets are available from individual Jaycees and a portion of the proceeds will go to the N.C. Boy’s Home. A $50 prize will be awarded for the best costume. In this group, the gorilla’s name is Larry Spivey, the clown is otherwise known as Betz Ricks, Batgirl is actually Peggy Harris and Randy Fagan has faded away to bones. Ghostly Happenings Related In Stories (Editor’s Note: TTiis is the first in a two part series called “And Things That Go Bump In The Night" by Vi vian P. Bond, Historic Albemarle Tour.) “From goulies and ghosties and long-leggety beasties and things that go bump in the night, Good Lord, deliver us!” (Scottish prayer) How often has this plea of deliverance been heard along the Historic Albemarle, for this is the region of northeastern North Carolina known as “the cradle of the colony.” This is the region where many stately old 18th and 19th century homes still stand, and more than a few inhabited by unnatural beings. For, just because one has passed on in spirit, it does not follow that they would willingly leave a home or garden that they dearly loved. One of the most celebrated ap paritions reappears each Hallo ween on the campus of Chowan Collegg.in historic Murfreesboro. Here, when the night is dark, and whdB the winff IS right,'the urt mistakable rustle of the taffeta skirts of the Phantom Brown Lady may be heard. A former student of the College, who died of a broken heart, her restless soul still roams the halls of the historic Columns as it has for over a cen tury. In the 1920’s, the Brown Lady was such a cause celebre, then President W. B. Edwards organized annual student treks to Wise’s cemetery to listen for her spirit. If you are in Murfreesboro on Halloween night, listen closely, for you, too, may hear the rustle of the skirt of the Phantom Brown Lady. Near the lovely old plantation of Somerset, along the foggy stret ches of Lake Phelps, in Washington County, surfaces a tale about a hidden treasure buried beneath Pettigrew Planta tion. For years, area residents were tantalized by the knowledge that a cache of gold existed, but no one knew where to dig. Then, Miss Katie Allen, who lived on the pro perty, was blessed, or, some might say, cursed, by a repeated dream in which a diaphanous figure told her how she might find the gold. As directed, on the next fog bound night, Miss Katie timidly began her task of digging in a new depression near the old planta tion. There, as pronounced by the spectre, her digging first produc ed a pair of scissors, which she had been told to place in her pocket. Next, she unearthed a ring, which she dutifully put on her finger, again as instructed. Then her spade struck metal. Could it be... oh, could it possibly be the pot of gold? Her hands shaking, her breath quickening, she fiercely dug, when, suddenly, as if possessed, the old house began to tremble with such violence that every door and win dow opened and slammed shut! Terrified, Miss Katie raced for the safety of her own bed. There she cowered until the morning sun burned away the heavy fog, and shie hurried back to a mound of fresh earth, and a cast iron pot. £ Call the classifieds.. (919) 482-4418 . . EMPTY! It’s said that Miss years as poor as any spinster of Katie lived out her remaining that time. Job Talk By KATHY KEEFE, Manager Edenton Job Service During the month of September, the Edenton Job Service office plac ed 94 individuals in jobs. Of those five were placed in jobs where pay exceeded $15,000 per year. 130 job openings were received, and 98 were filled. This left 32 jobs open unfilled by Job Service. These jobs were unfilled due to lack of experience or qualified applicants for the open ing. Job Service determines if the available applicants meet the ex perience and-or educational requirements of the employer prior to referral. If you are seeking work, or a better job, come in and talk with one of our placement interviewers today. We anticipate the next month to be one that will see a lot of activity. Training dollars are available to employers through Job Training Partnership Act. If you are an employer interested in training someone for a job and desire additional iptormation contact the Edenton Job Service office at 482-2195. - Job Service charges no fees to applicants or employers for their placement services. RE-ELECT ROY L. HARRELL For Mayor NOVEMBER 3rd. 1987 “14 Years of Good, Clean, Honest Government For Everyone” Paid for by the Committee to elect Roy Harrell Obituary Notice Nell W. Bowen Nell Wilson Bowen, 92, of 109 Robin Lane, Edenton, died Oc tober 19 in Chowan Hospital. A native of Catawba County, she was a homemaker and a member of First Baptist Church, Plymouth. She was the daughter of the late John H. and Cora Setzer Wilson, and the wife of the late Luther L. Bowen. Survivors include: four daughters - Mrs. Anna B. Goodwin of Edenton, Mrs. Janette B. Lilley of Columbia, N.C., Mrs. Betty Jo Phelps of Warren, Ohio and Mrs. Laura McNair of Plymouth; two sons - Luther W. Bowen of Williamston and John Mack Brown of Olathe, Kansas; three sisters - Mrs. Maude Smyre of Newton, N.C., Mrs. Macie Roseman and Mrs. Colleen Moser, both of Hickory, N.C.; 14 grand children; 20 great-grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren. A funeral service was con ducted at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, October 21 in First Baptist Church with Rev. Dennis Burton of ficiating. Burial followed in Hillside Memorial Gardens. Her grandsons served as pallbearers. Williford-Barham Funeral Home of Edenton was in charge of arrangements. American Cancer Society Annual Pig Pickin’ & Auction Sunday, November 1, 1987 See Page 1-B ★ ELECT ★ STEVE BIGGS Town Council Second Ward November3,1987 482*2692 Paid For By The Committee To Beet Steve Biggs EASE THE BURDEN OF CONVALESCENT CARE Today, a year of convalescent care may run more than $24,000. Of that total, Medicare pays only $500 or $1.18 per day* Underestimating these costs can create a burden for you and your family. Now there is an alternative. Bankers Fidelity Life Insurance Company’s new Nursing Home and Convalescent Care Policy provides up to $100 per day in benefits. Carrying the load is easier with us. Call today. Cl inn, Rochester, M.V, 198? Bankers Fidelity United Associates Phone 482-3451 Scandinavian TANNING SYSTEMS Keep that summer tan all winter long! Start now and develop a deep dark tan. EDENTON FITNESS CENTER features a Tanning System guaranteed to give you a tan or we give you your money back! 10 Sessions or More $3.00 Per Session Single Sessions $4.00 Scandinavian Tanning Systems and the Edenton Fitness Center assures you a quick comfortable, safe tan . . . So Relax and Enjoy! Located on Badham Road Telephone 482-8820 COLOR TVs $89 To $149 «oiehighe> (This Sale Not Affiliated With The Motel Where Sale Is Being Held) COME EARLY FOR BEST SELECTION! These Sets Are Reposessions, Motel Sets, Reclaimed, Etc. ONE DAY ONLY! SATURDAY, Oct. 24th 10:00 AM 'til SOLD OUT At the Coach House Inn I North Broad St. Edenton, N.C. WO CHECKS OB CREDIT CARDS PLEASE SALE CONDUCTED BY J.P. ENTERPRISES
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