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Thursday, February 20, 1919.
SUPFLY AND DEMAND.
There appears in this issue an ad
vertisement by one of the most pro
gressive and substantial merchants of
Lillington, in which he declares, he
wants a building suitable for his bus
iness. This is another link in the
strong chain of evidence that this
town needs and must have some con
struction work immediately.
That a merchant should use so
much space to advertise for suitable
quarters furnishes at least a hint that
should ctrike home.
Mr. Long means business, because
our own knowledge is that he does
business.
What will we do about it?
GET TOGETHER
During this week there is being
put forth an energetic campaign to
get each and every business and pro
fessional man in Lillington together
in a body for the purpose of putting
new life into the Beard of Trade
and instituting a forward movement
such as will attract attention from
the outside world. Each ona will be
urged to attend a get together meet
ing, and it is to the interest of each
individual as well as the whole town
that this meeting shall be a success
ful one. It
s positively necessary
that the business element of this
town come together and take action
on matters that are of vital concern
to all.
Lillington, it is conceded by every
one, is on the threshold of a new
era of development, and the time to
put aside lethargy is now. There is
no room for petty jealousies or sus
picions of selfish motives at this time.
It is to be taken for granted that
all men of lawful age are capable of
self -protection as well as self-government,
and no wet nurse should be
needed. The Lillington Board of
Trade is not looking for "suckers,"
and by the same token, sharks can
be taken care of. All that is needed
is a little more public spirit, and
there is no better place to cultivate
this than in a get-together meeting.
There are among us just now quite
a considerable number of new resi
dents people who desire to make
Lillington their home- and there are
others who wish to come. Do we
want them? Or shall we turn the
cold shoulder to them and say, "Stay
ovit"?
The opinion is unanimous that bet
ter things are in store for Lilling
ton. They are needed and can come
none too quickly. The only way to
have a good town government, better
railroad facilities, more inducements
to home-seekers, and many other
things might be mentioned, is for the
people to come together on common
ground and determine to secure such
things. There are matters that no
doubt need remedying, but the first
patch to be put on should be applied
to the puncture in the commercial
wheel. Nothing can be gained by
holding aloof and thus scotching the
wheel. Progress comes by keeping
wide-awake at all times and meeting
the issues as they arise. The best in
ducement that can be held out to new
comers is a commercial body pulling
together for the common good.
This newspaper has no desire what
ever in a commercial way than to
boost Lillington for all it is worth,
but the business element must make
'the town worth boosting. We do not
intend to tell untruths about our
town and declare our citizens are
hustlers when they are not. When we
proclaim to the world that Lilling
ton is a good place to locate, we want
that statement to stand irrevocable
When we advise people to come in
while the coming is good, we want
Jiat advice to bear up under investi
ation.
In sum total, all that the county
seat of Harnett needs is teamwork.
Get together, and the rest will be
easy.
The Republican get-together meet
ing in Greensboro seemed to be
something in the nature of a booster
session. National Chairman Hays was
the headliner on the speech program
and he warmed up to his audience
when denouncing things Democratic
in general and Wilsonian in parti
cular. The common digger will hard
ly become overenthused over his ora
tion, which will no doubt pass off in
a haze.
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BORROWING MONEY
Most people hate to borrow money.
It looks too much like asking favors
and placing one under undesirable ob
ligations. In reality the lender is
the person favored because he is get
ting his interest, demands and receives
security and in the end gets back the
principal. The lender is the gainer
by reason of being able to secure an
other party willing to take a risk
and thus render the loan sound.
Most people in this section seem
j to be in the habit of borrowing other
people's money, when they should
be borrowing their own. The safest,
cheapest way to borrow money is to
borrow your own. The interest rate
is so much lower, and there is" a dead
certainity of being able to pay the
principal.
In a building and loan association
a member borrows his own money.
This is not queer. Shares are taken,
a loan is negotiated and the pay
ments for the Bhares in installments
cover both principal and interest,
winding up the transaction in tit
bits and without pinch. For instance,
a man takes 20 shares in building
and loan, $100 per share, payable 2 5
cents per share per week or $5; he
borrows $2,000 at 6 per cent, and
builds a house; he has the constant
use of the house; pays on his shares
with interest on the loan, and the
payments are bearing interest at the
rate of about 4 per cent., thus
putting the member in the position
of borrowing his own money in ad-
ance at the rata of 1 per cent.
The loan may be matured in from 5
o 10 years, but all the while the
Jv.ll amount is in possession of the
borrower at 1 3-4 per cent, interest.
No, this is not a fairy story. It's
the way building and loan works. It
hows the great value of eo-operation,
mion, strength. Cities to-day are be
ing buiit with building and loan
money. It is the fairest, most equit
able way of borrowing and lending.
No favorr. are asked and no feelings
hurt. No man gets rich at the oth
er's expense. No pinch is felt by hav
ing big notes falling due. A man
borrows his own money, at a very
low interest, and that's all there is
to it. Very simple, isn't it?
ARE YOU A SLACKER?
The term "slacker" is repulsive.
It is a fighting word, almost, because
no one likes to be so called. And
yet Lillington is almost chock full
cf slackens.
There are three churches in this
town, each of which is a credit to
the denomination that built it. Each
of these churches has ample seating
capacity, and splendid pastors.
roQfinff Qnnnro gro Viol1 of" nwlir
one place each Sunday. The congre
gations have ample opportunity to
fill the church holding services, be
cause there is no other service at
chat hour. The congregation is not
divided between the several churches
by reason of simultaneous gatherings.
And yet are you satisfied with Lil-
lington's church attendance? It is
ndeed a poor showing. It is nothing
lass than hypocrisy to erect houses
of worship and remain away from
them during service hour. Go to
church. Don't depend on the faith
ful few. They may happen upon cir
cumstances compelling their absence.
Go yourself. It will do you good.
ORGANIZE TO HOLD COTTON
On February 11th, a State-wide
meeting was held in Rajeigh, com-r
posed of business men and farmers,
for the purpose of forming the North
Carolina Cotton Association, whose
chief immediate aim is to lay plans
and formulate schemes to hold from
the market the balance of the 1918
crop and to curtail production of
cotton in 1919. To hold the 1918
crop it is planned to ask each owner
of cotton, (that is, staple on hand)
lo contribute twenty cents per bale
to finance the holding operations, and
to make ten cents per acre the dues
each cotton grower should pay for
spreading curtailment propaganda for
this year's crop
Governor Bickett, president of the
association, is to issue at once a proc
amation calling for quick and decisive
action by setting aside Wednesday,
February 26th, as a time for the gen
eral organization of the cotton grow
ing counties into bodies pledged with
an eye singled to the welfare of cot
ton. Afterward a canvass will be
made of individual townships to se
cure local organization, the idea being
to reach each individual grower of
cotton, and to impress upon all the
urgent necessity for holding and cur
tailing.
Although this movement should
have been put on foot at least two
months ago, it is a wise proverb that
even tardiness does not always nulli
fy a good cause. It is a foregone
conclusion that unless cotton farmers
"ViniH nff" tn or, onnni-.ki.
this year, then there will be a tale
of woe next fall. There is good,
sound logic and reason for this, and
it does not require the wisdom of
Solomon to figure it out.' Europe
certainly will not pay thirty of thirty
five cents for cotton on a sixteen
million bale production. Nor " will
America or any other country for that
matter. Bumper crops are mighty
fine and furnish excellent statistics
and material for political orators and
others, but the price is the thing for
the farmer to consider first of all.
It is one thing to raise a bumper crop
and something else to market it. The
, world may be naked, but if it will not
buy cotton as fast as Southern farm
ers desire to raise it, then what?
When the world gets on its fee
which will no doubt be a reality
before another winter, so far as cot-
ton is concerned although things
may not have been readjusted in
statu quo, there will not be the war
spirit to cry out, "My Kingdom for
a horse!" Any port in a storm is
war doctrine in cases of dire neces
sity, but in peace times the best land
ing place is south' Applying this
to cotton, the only hope of the pro
ducers of the staple to hold the price
up is to have the amount produced
in direct control. At the same time
there will have been produced other
crops by virtue of cotton reduction,
to stabilize the farm and make the
producer independent of the cotton
market..
And here is where tobacco will
play an important part. We are
strongly impressed by the words of
our friend, O. S. Bordeaux of Fuquay,
that the newcomers in the tobacco
field will not hurt the market this
year. The bright leaf will have a
market on its merits and there is
hardly any danger of flooding the
world with a grade of tobacco that
has been declared by competent
judges to be the best grown. And
in the Southeastern section of the
United States is the only place in the
world where gold leaf tobacco can
be grown. That's right where we
live.
WHAT WHlL WILSON DO:
The question is going the rounds,
now that the war issues seem to be
almost on the shelf, what will Presi
dent Wilson do to pass away the
time after his retirement from the
White House? There is only one
living Ex-President and he is on the
payroll of Yale at $5,000 a year to
deliver a lecture to the students now
and then. This is only a side-line,
however, Mr. Taft being quite a draw
ing card for Chautauquas and the
like, besides being somewhat of a
speech tourist on his own hook.
This question calls to mind the fact
that Ex-Presidents never amount to
much in the busy world. They seem
to slowly drift out of the public
mind as well as the public interest,
and no one appears to be very much
concerned as to what becomes of them
or whether they grow, fat or lean.
President Wilson was at the" head of
Princeton when he was elected the
Nation's chief executive and he could
no doubt find employment in the
same or like capacity when he retires
to private life, with possibly a raise
in salary. But what a drop from
$100,000 to five or ten thousand!
Taking Into consideration the
great and heavy responsibilities of
President of the . United States, it
does seem only fair and just that
a man qualified to fill that high office
should be to some degree maintained
on the government payroll for the
benefit of the counsel which he would
be so well suited to give by reason of
his experience. After being in inti
mate touch with affairs of state and
holding in his mind the" temperament
of other governments towards our
countryt an Ex-President could render
valuable counsel to those directing
affairs at Washington.
Something like a years' salary as
a bonus upon retirement, to be con
ditioned upon the government re
ceiving the services of the Ex-Presi
dent when needed in an advisory ca
pacity, would appear to be a nice
arrangement. This would assure the
retiring executive that his immedi
ate welfare had been provided and
for that the country to whose inter
ests he had "been devoting his best
energy and master-work of his life
appreciated his services.
In this connection it might be well
for Congress to have the prerogative
of voting this extra pay after the
executive's term had expired, because
sometimes well, who can tell who
might become president, and the kind
of services rendered?
Pastor Farmer of the Lillington
Baptist Church gives the pleasing
information that the handsome brick
church is paid for. The securing of
a regular pastor is now in order,
and the hope is that Lillington will
become the home of a Baptist minis
ter. Mr. Farmer has been supply
ing the pulpit on the third Sunday
of each month and his services are
appreciated by all. He never fails
to have a good attendance when he
preaches. Mr. Farmer would look
good as a Lillington citizen.
Now is the time for all good men
to take unto themselves much
strength to prepare against the day
of the spring onion.
It is to be hoped the road bill will
pass through the Legislature like a
steam roller. We don't want' to pay
taxes to build roads in other States
That's what it amounts to for all
States not taking advantage of gov
ernment aid.
We heard a good citizen the other
day call this county Hornett. Righto !
Sounds more like business anyway.
If Gabriel were to blow his horn,
some people would think it was only
dinner-time.
LAND SALE MONDAY
E. F. Young sold 220 acres of land
at the courthouse door in Lilling
ton, at noon, Monday for $1,300.
Mr. W. E. Truelove wis the pur
chaser. The land is located in Ander
son Creek Township.
CUR IMMORTAL DEAD"
- Ed. Smith, Co. M, 119th
"r.rT'ry.
0 - n.ri!crs fields and France's hills,
O-i !v.:r.n" nlains near sparkling rills:
"r-e n-rht-hawks, larks and eagle
." "nmortal Heroes lie.
r." : :i tl.'l- rll"C, iU -y 1M rot p.vi.
7o give their r 11 to freedom's caus;;
" " flowers bloom above their head
Their deeds still live, tho they arc
dead.
With youthful bloom and fcarle-is
main, :
iflhey rushed the lines across the plain;
I saw them march with rythmic tread,
The cannons roar they did not dread.
They fought and died that you and
me,
Could live in peace through victory:
Now mothers old and maidens fair.
May come and gather garlands there.
Sleep on brave comrades, take your
rest.
Peace reigns supreme above your
breast:
The land you fought to win and save,
Will plant sweet flowers on your
grave.
The torch you carried linger still.
To light our way o'er plain and hill.
To lead us on the heights unknown.
To reap the harvests you have sown
Your deeds of valour shall never die,
Tho mouldering in the earth you lie:
The world in blood shall bathe no
more;
Your souls shall ever in victory soar.
Beaumont, France,
Jan. 15, 1919.
TAX-PAYING TIME
The sheriff and his deputies are
after the tax-payers in Harnett.
Taxes are past due and the sheriff
will keep pestering those who do
not pay promptly, so the wisest thing
to do is to pay up and get in good
standing.
All this week the collectors are in
Dunn taking the taxes for Averas
boro township. After this week costs
will be added to this township. Other
townships will be taken up in their
order and canvass made, after which
costs will be added.
ACCIDENTALLY SHOT
Mr. Herbert Matthews, who lives
within a few miles of Lillington,
rushed his eleven year old son, who
was accidentally shot by his nine year
old brother, to the hospital in Duke,
where It was found necessary to
amputate his leg above the knee. The
accident occurred last Tuesday while
the children were tout playing with
a hammerless gun. The little fellow
is getting along nicely.
FOR SALE
. .
une gooa jersey miiKcr, price
right. Eight shoats, weight from 50
to 85 pounds each. 19c per nound
W. H. Hatcher, Lillington, Route l.j
Fertilizers
We are taking orders
zers. See us before you buy.
Tobacco Flues
Place your orders early
be absolutely certain to get yours.
Trucks
Ord ers accepted for tobacco trucks.
Howard, Batts & Co.
LILLINGTON, N. C.
Headquarters in J. A.: Marsh's Store on the Corner
THE BARNES
COMPANY
HARDWARE, FURNITURE, UNDERTAKERS
Pianos, Organs, New
chines, "New Edisons"
We will deliver an Edison in your home at the
same price any catalogue house will give. Do not
send your money away
service at home.
The BARNES &
Day Phone 11 DUNN,
Lillington needs some cement pav
ing, but first it citizens need a little
more adheiircness in the public Inter-
st. People v.ho accomplish anything
in the way of teamwork must corat
together ofte. We are lotinc more
1 y not puling together than from
n7 other cau.e. Let's come together
and mz'.:e a strong pull for some
thing that will be of material benefit
to the whole community. It's easy
when all get to pulling.
FOR SALE
Nice young mule, eight years old,
for sale. Parker Bros.
CHURCH DIRECTORY.
Baptist Rer. J. A. Farmer, pas
tor. Services morning and . night
every third Sunday. Sunday school
every Sunday, J. A. McLeod, super
intendent. Presbyterian Rev. G. F. Kirkpat
rick, pastor. Services second Sunday
night; also morning and night of
fourth Sunday. Sunday school every
Sunday, O. L. Johnson, superintend
ent. Methodist Rev. S. M. McDonald,
pastor. Services morning and night,
first Sunday. Sunday school every
Sunday, a. a. .McDonald, superin
tendent.
Union Prayer Meeting every Wed
nesday evening at Presbyterian
Church.
DANIEL HUGH McLEAN
Attoraey-at.Law
LILLINGTON, N. C.
DR L. J. DUPREK
DENTIST
Office MtArlta BaUdiag
LILLINGTON, N. C.
CHARLES ROSS
Altera? at Law
LILLINGTON, N. C,
BAGGETT A. BAGGETT
Attorney at Law
LILLINGTON. N. C,
for the best grade fertili
for flues, so that you will
& HOLLIDAY
Home Sewing Ma
when you can get better
HOLLIDAY CO.
N. C. Night Phone 70
MR. AND MRS. HAWLEY LEAVE
Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Hawley lft
last week for Creensboro, where they
will enter the Masonic Horn. They
had made their home In lillington
for a number of years and wtrt
highly esteemed by all who knew
them, which includes the whole com
munity. They will be greatly missed
by everyone.
Big OppbFlbmiiiy
to purchase at a bargain men and boys winter cloth
ing. Also about 1 50 ladies and Misses Cloaks that
must be sold before the grasshopper hops. Shoes
to fit the big folks, little folks and poor folks. Come
and see.
I have on hand a large and well selected stock of
dry goods, serges, silks, suitings, etc If you want
to make your wife smile come in and let me sell
you a nice drugget; 9x12. They are beauties. Be
sure to see them.
Yours to please,
" BURWELL
BARGAIN "HOUSE
' TUGWELL'S .
Pharmacy
Lillington, N. C.
WE ARE AGENTS FOR
NunnalVs and Elmer's
Candies
FRESH LOT JUST RECEIVED
REMEMBER
We handle all kinds Garden Seeds, best varieties.
Plenty of onion sets.
J. B. TUGWELL
First National Bank
DUNN, N. C.
We pay four per cent on all time
deposits. "
Accounts of individuals, . corpora
tions, etc., solicited.
Our resources are over nne " million
dollars.
Ochiltree Mills
LILLINGTON, North Carolina
Lumber, Laths, Feed, Meal
Run every day. Grind for toll your wheat,
corn, either shelled or on cob velvet bear
shelled or in hull.
. Will saw your logs or dress your lumber or
sell you lumber either rough or dressed.
CH AS. ROSS - - -Proprietor
FIELD SEED FOR DISTRIBUTION
I have on hand for distribution
rare types of field see4 Including al
falfa, cowpeaa, sorghum, soybeans.
Sudan grass, velvet beaxui and cct
ton. Those within a selection for
experimental purposes will pleae setd
me their names and addresses.
Respectfully,
IL L. CODWLV.
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