A. F. JOHlfcON, EDITOR AND MANAGER
SUBSCRIPTION St. 00 Pftlt YSAB
- NUMBER 12
LOUISBURG, N. C.. FRIDAY MAY 10. 1812
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
JIET IN REGULAR SESSION HERE
MONDAY
Tax Assessors for Special School
Dlstriots Appointed? Several
Reports Received? Otherwise
Small Sessloa.
The Board of County CommbaMoers
of Franklin county mat in regular ses
sion on Monday morning with al^mam
bers preaent. After reading and ap
proving minutes of the proceeding
meeting the following business waa dis
posed of;
It was ordered that the sheriff issue
license to Delta Bros., to peddle.
Coy Johnson was allowed to go to
the county home and be stricken
from outside pauper list.
IT w*s ordered that Dabro Smith,
'Of Hayesville township, be released of
poll tax? being ever aga.
The report of the grand jury of April
term of court was received and ordered
Sled.
It was ordered that Beaton Gale* be
releaved of special school tax in Frank
linton Schodl district? not being in said
?district. . .
Nannie Rod well waa allowed 11.50
per month as outside pauper for four
months.
Julius Lehman was releaved of $12 41
taxes, the same being paid by D. C.
How.
P. B. Fogg waa releaved of poll tax.
It was ordered that a bridge be built
and kept up at Flat Rock by the county.
Report of E. N. Williams, Superin
tendent of county home, was received
and died. He reports 13 white, and 14
colored inmates.
It was ordered that the value ef the
house and lot of J. W. King be reduced
from W, 500 to $1,800.
The following were appointed tax as
sessors for special school tax districts :
Dunns? Pine Ridge, Pilot and Bunn;
A. A. Perry.
Harris ? New Hope; J. B. King.
Youngsville ? Clements; Elmo Pearce.
Sandy Creek? Mcnlton; W. F. Leo
nard ? Ingleside; G. W. Brown.
Cedar Rock? Cedar Rock Academy;
T. W_Stokes.
Cypress Tlreek ? Seven Patha; S. J.
Matthews.
Louisburg ? Mapleville; A. W.
Perry, Br.
U. F. Houck was allowed $100.00 un
til final settlement on court house re=
pairs. , ?
It was ordered that the Sheriff re
imburse Henry Perry with $80.54 taxes
paid by him as trustee? this having
been paid twice.
After allowing several accounts the
Board adjourned to its next regular
meeting. "N
Baraea Banquet.
The Sunday school room of the Bap
tist chuch became the scene of a most
enjoyable occasion on the CTenlny of
May 3rd, when ill response to invita
tions issued by the Baraca Clan, the
Philathea Classes of the Baptist and
Methodist Sunday schools, the young
ladies class of the Episcopal Sunday
school and the members of the Busi
ness Men's Bible Class assembled about
a banquet board which was designed to
supply something more than the phys
ical needs of man. ?
In the vestibule of the church assist
ing Mr. W. D. Jackson, the president of
the class, in receiving and welcoming
the guests were Rev. and Mrs. Walter
Gilaiore, Mr. and Mrs. Ivey Allen,
Mesdames J. P. Winston and M |C.
Fleasants, Misses Edna Alien and Mabel
Dayis, and Mr. T. E. Wetherald, (the
teachers and presidents ef the various
classes represented) and J. Edward
Allen, the toastmaster.
A mtnooal program had been arrang
ed as a prelude to the banquet which
? Hire all the renditions of Miss William*
and Mr. Barrew, was greatly enjoyed.
At its close the guests repaired to the
banquet hall where a dainty place card
indicated ths seat of the seventy-five
.. guests.
* Mr. Allen, of Warrenton,. an enthu
siastic Baraca man. presided as teast
naster. After a graceful compliment
to the Baraca and the occasion, Mr.
Allen callsd upon Mr. Jaokson to re
spond to the toast- "Marshall Hudson".
For the benefit of those not present,
let me say that Marshal Hudson is the
founder of the Baraca movement and
class organisations in general, baling
worked out the idea fox his own class
in Syracuse, N. Y., in 1909. The suc
cessful operation of this organised class
soon ssade his idea a national one.
The toasts ware all ex eel lent, show
ing not onlj marked familiarity and
(?n*rsaiasm tor the work hut slse a
beautiful spirit of c*operatiea and
.brotherhood. z
Before announcing ??Enthusiasm,"
Mr. Mapon's tout, Mr. AU?n s?l* he
one* baud thin definition of ult: "It's
what if you leave oat ol food makes
it bad," adding that en thulium
baara jut that relation to a real lira
Baiaoa Class. -- ? ? %
The tout card read u follows':
Marshall Hudson? Mr. Jackson.
(Jo-Labojera ? Mr. Wetkerald.
Opportunity and Reepouibility ? Mr.
Egerton.
Visions? Mr. John Williams.
Entlinsiasm? Mr. Joaes Macon.
Philatheas? Mr. Pittaan.
Strangers But Once? Mr. Winston.
Town Commissioner* Meet.
The Board of Town Commissioners
met in regular session la the Mayor's
office on last Friday night. Commis
sioners Ford, Joyner, McKinne and
Hieks, aad Mayor Holden ware pres
ent and after approrit* the minutes of
the preceding meeting transacted bus
iness u follows: ? c
A communication from the'Louisburg
Betterment League relative to the .bet
ter enforcement of sevpral erdiances
was received, read aad deferred until
all members of the Board were present.
Report of E. S. Ford, Treasurer to
April 1st, 1912, was received and or
dered filed.
Report of R. H. Daria, Tax Collec
tor, wu received and referred to the
Auditing Committee.
Report ol J. 0. Tusker, Chief of Po
lice, wu received and ordered filed.
The Clerk wu then instructed to' is
sue the following netiee to all town
officers.
"None* to Town Officials? All
officers elected by the Board of Com
missioners are hereby reqaeeted to pre
pare and present to the Hoard at the
meeting to^be held in the Mayor's office,
Wednesday night, May 16th, 1812. his
annual statement showing monies re
ceived and disbursed from whatsoever
source and for what purpose, together
with condition of said office and such
suggestions pertaining thereto u de
sired. " The Clerk will send copies of
this noticeito each officer at once.'
A list of accounts presented by Biek
ett, White A Malone were referred to
the Clerk to audit and report at next
meeting.
-The Board then adjourned (to meet
again on Wednesday aight, May 16th,
1912. "
, Mrs. Belcher Dead.
The news received here on Monday
morning that Mrs. Henry A. Belcher
"died in Henderson that momine about
0 o'clock in her seventy-second y^ar
was received~With much sadness by
many Louisburg people. Mrs. Belcher
was a former resident or Louisburg,
having lived the larger part of her life
here and was well known by our peo
ple. At the time of her death she was
living in Henderson with her grand
children. She leaves only one son, R.
H. Belcher.
Her remains were brought to Louis
burg on Tuesday morning and were
taken to the home ef Mr. W. F. Beas
ley on N'ash street, where they remain
ed until three o'clock when the fuaera)
waa preached by Rer. R. W. Bailey, of
the Methodist church here, after which
they wars taken to the cemetery and
laid U rest In the presence of a large
number of friends and relatives. In his
remarks Rer. Mr. Bailey paid the de
ceased a high tribute in the assertion
that she was a devoted and faithful
Christian woman.' The last eight or
ten veeare of her life had been spent
in administering to the sufferings of
others and her gentle presence will be
much missed by those whom she has
served. At the services at the home a
choir sang "Nearer My God to Thee."
The pall bearers were; P. B. Griffin,
M. F. Houck, S. P. Boddie, B. N. Wil
liamson, W. F. Beasley, J. J. Lancaster.
The reinsins were accompanied from
Henderson by Mr. Morris Fanlknur and
wife, Mr. Norman Faulkner and Miss
Alma Lee Faulkner, graad-ehildren of
the deceased.
Dp. Cnilom Here.
Dr. W. R. Cullom, professor of the
Chair of the Bihle at Wake Forest Col
lege, and secretary <of the Board ef
Education at that institution, visited
Louisburg this week in the interest of
ministerial education, and preached at
the Baptist church Thursday.
Off te Balelffh.
Captl C. H. Banks, of Company D.,
Louisburg Rifles, left yesterday morn
ing for Raleigh with % team of ten men
to take pert in the three dv* rifle
shoot at the range there as ordered by
the State Department. Those with
him were Sergeants R. H. Jones, J. J
Lancaster, Corp*. 1. O. Mastenburg,
Privates 8. F. Collins, 1. E. Thomas,
G. C. Lancaster, G. E. Booth, C. C.
Collins, J. W. Ellington.
Our Presidential Possibilities Series
? by American Proa Association.
JUJD>?<DN MARMOT
SINCE tl>? Ohio election of 1808, In which, while Taft carried the state by
70,000, Jodaon Harmon was elected goverdbt by 19,000. the availability
of the Buckeye Jurist aa presidential timber has been generally dis
cussed. The result of the Ohio election of 1910. when Harmon carried* the
state by 100,000, being the first Democratic governor since the war to w ?
two consecutive victories, did much more to encourage his backers. l.U
abilities aa a judge? he filled a number of Important Judicial offices be' >re
bo became attorney general In Cleveland's second cabinet? and the prestige
which he has gained by bla administration of the affair* of a pivotal state con
stitute the strength of his candidacy.
WORK AT THE CEMETERY
THE LADIES ARE MAKING BIG
IMPROVEMENTS
A Card to the Owners of Lots
Work That Should Appeal to
All so Let All Help.
A visit to the cemetery now will con
vince those thst were disposed to treat
the movement recently referred to with
indifference that the ladies aie bring
ing things to pass. They have already
made big improvements in the looks of
our city of the dead and are getting
plans m shape to show to the world the
respect we have for our dead. Let
everybody lend a helping hand to this
movement and you will see it go tor
ward with the greatest ease. Below
we publish * card . from Mrs. W, ;P.
Neal, Chairman of the Cemetery Com
mittee of the Betterment League, who
has charge of this work, asking that
all owners of lots let her know their
desires in rsgard to any change made
thereto or thereon so that they will
know how to proceed as much as p ossi
ble to the wishes of the owners. The
card follows: . ,
A CARD. '
- I wish to announce that I have be
gun the work in our cemetery, and it is
earnestly requested that the owners of
plots will report to me at once their
wishes in regards to plants and shrubs,
that the clearing of grounds may net be
retarded. ' .?-<
We hope to arrange after one year a
self sustaining plaa for the salary of
the keeper, but until then the amount
will be raised by private subscription.
Let every one contribute to this fund
either by mail, phone or personally.
We also purpose in the near future
to enlarge the grounds, put lip a. Suita
ble enclosure and to insure the resting
place of ear loved one*, a scene of
beauty and a comfort to our pride.
Respectfully,
Mm. W. P. Nbai.,
Ctam'n. of Com. on Cemetery Work.
?n. T H. Dickens Dsid,
News was received here Wednesday
of the death of Mrs. T. H. Dickens
at her home at Dickens this county.
She was about 34 years of age and waa
in the truest sense a good woman. She
was a member of White Level Baptist
church and was a faithful Christian.
Before her marriage to Mr. Dickens
she was Hiss Matilda Debnam, daugh
ter of the late Sim Debnam and besides
herhusband aad four children she leaves
ylrost of frieads^snd relatives.
Her remains were laid to rest on
Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock in
the White Level cemetery ths services,
being conducted by Rev. J. W\ Sledge,
her pastor. A large crowd of friends, |
neighbors and relatives gathered to pay
their last sad tribute to oae they loved.
In her death the community has lost1
one of its best women, and the bert-av-|
ed family have the sympathy of the en- i
tire vicinity.
Mrs. Barrow's Concert.
Mrs. J. S. Barrow's music class will"
give their annual concert on Wednes
day night, May 15th, at the Opera
House. As heretofore a small admis
sion will be charged and this year the
recei pts will be given to the ladies Bet
terment League. This is one of the
most interesting entertainments ef tor
kind ttyat is held in Loulsburg annually
and our people look forward to its ap
pearance with much pleasure. The
admission will be 10 and 25 cents.
^ Alumnae
Any students of Louisburg College,
prior fo 1900 who wish to join with the
Alamnae In ? grand reunion far 1912,
are invited to attend the Alumnae Ban
quet on Monday, May 20th, at I p. m.
Those who wish to come 'will please
sand Bafiquet Fee of ll to Mas C. D.
Bagley before May 15th.
Mrs. J. S. Barrow,
President Alumnae Associatioa
Justice Items. s
On May 7th, 1912, there waa an elee
tioa held for special echool tax at Jus
tice Academy. With W. H. Delbridge,
registrar, B. R. Faulk tad George S
Earp as pollbeideia there being 74 aeg
istered voters 41 voted for special tax
and SO against special tag. ?
, Polls wa> opened at sunrise as the
liw directs. Mr. J. L. Bewden, aged
86, tame forward with his bat Id
one hand and ticket in] otherjandjeaid :
"Mr. Registrar and Judge* IqWP proud
of the opportunity of voting (or special
school tax for the first time in my life,
and eaat the first ballot fu special
school tax." Hoping that we may have
a good school , at Justice Academy.
With best wishes for the Franklin
Tim as and iu editor. X X.
Bowaen? Percy
One of the prettiest weddings erer
witnessed at Maple Springs Church
took* place on Tuesd^y^morning, April
90th, at half past niae o'clock, when
Miss Bessie Perry became the bride of
Mr. J. W. Bowden. Long before the
hourfor the nuptials the friends of the
contracting parties began to assemble^
The church was s scene of beauty, the
column decorations consists* of ever
greens and white roses and enhancing
the attractiveness was the seft glow
of many candles, all showing the efforts
of deft Angers and loving hearts. Mrs.
Haywood Stalling! with faultless touch
presided at the organ, while the con
gregation waited seme beautiful elec
tion! were rendered. To the (train*
from "Lohengrin," the bridal party en
tered... First came tittle Miss Gertrude
Boone and Master Ben kin Strange who
opened the gates. Following came the
ushers up the side isle single, watting
near the chancel. They were Messrs.
Oliver Perry, R. Y. Peythress and Wal
ter Strange, of Mspleville, M. Festus
Fuller. ' ot Louiaburg. The brides
maids who wore dainty gowns of white,
carried bibles tied with white ribbon
aad lfllies of the villey were ? Hisses
Bessie Strange, Hiss Emma Duke and
Miss Lizzie Harris, of Mapleyille. The
groomsmen were Dr.'jE. M. Perry and
Mr. A. B. Perry, of I^uisburg. Mr. J.
F. Powell, of Raleigh. Then the maid
of honor. Miss Elizabeth Stalling, of
Mapleville, and Hisa Emma Perry, of
Franklinton. The bride in a going
away suit of navy blue, carrying a
boquet of brides roses entered with ber
brother, Mr. Lewis Bowden, acting as
best man. The marriage tows were
solemnized by Rey. (i. M. Duke, pastor
of the church, After the wedding the
party was taken by automobile to Lou
isburg where the bappv couple took
the strain ' for Raleigh, their future
home.. Miss Perry possesses excellent
traits of character and is very popular
in her community, to know her means
to lore her. While her friends 'are
leath to give her up, yet ?U unite in
wishing her a long and happy life. Mr.
Bowden is a conductor on the Norfolk
Southern railroad, which position
speaks for his worth, while his kind
and genial disposition makes friends
wherever he goea. The display of pres
ents attests the popularity of the
couple.
Aaaong the social functions in honor
of the bride elect was a "handkerchief
shower. " Friday afternoon before the
marriage, in the home of Mr. J. HI
Uzzell, given by Mrs. Uzzell and Mrs.
William*. The guests being the young
ladies of Mapleville. Dainty refresh
ments were aeryed. Those responding
to toasts were Miss Lola Jackson, "The
Brides of 78." Miss Emma Duke,
"Reveries of a Spinster." Mies Eliza
beth Stallings, "The Hopes of a
Maidsa " Mrs. Wiiliams, "April's
Bride." The afternoon was most
pleasantly Bpent, however the unusual
amount ofi-mirth couldn't dispel the
feeling of sadness eacK felt when rea
lizing that we wouldn't have "Bessie
Perry'' with us again. The evening
before the marriage a reception was
given tne bridal party in the home of
the bride. In spite of. the inclement
weather the guests came and a most
enjoyable evening was a pent.
Ingleside Items
and Miss Alice Hines, of near Justice,
were married 011 Wednesday morning,
the presence of only a few intimate
friends.
Miss Mar; D. Shearin, of Nash coun
ty, is visiting her sousin, Miss Burlsh
flhsnrln _? i.
Mr. Rebert B. Ellis and Miss Daisy
Satterwhite, of Oillburg, were married
at the store of W. P. Davis on Tuesday
evening, 'Squire E. N. Williams offici
ating. - . y
Mr. R. G. Person and Miss Madeline^
Kearney, two of Franklin county's
most prominent young people were
ssanied at Corinth church on Wednes
day morning at U o'clock. Rev J. B.
Ellis, pastor at Ooriath performing
the ceremony, which was one ef the
prettiest witnessed in this little chursh
iatnany years.
MUI JiH,
? ??? ==
In order to be happy you past be
able to forget things. .
THE MOVING PEOPLE
THBIR MOVEMENTS IN AND
OUT OF .TOWN
Those Who Have Visited Louis
bur* th*-Past Week? Those
Who Have Gone Elsewhere
For Business or Pleasure.
Mr. L. P. Hleki left Monday for Ma
con, Ga.
Mr. w. E. White want over to H?l
derton Monday.
Mr. and Mr*. W. F. Beasley want to
Henderson Monday.
Mr wfl Macon, of Warrenton, waa la
?Louistnirg Wednaaday. _
Mr. W. F.' Washington, of Oxford,
waa In Leuisburg Monday.
Miaa Nonie Ayeoeke returned from
AmityviBe, N. Y., Friday.
Mr. W. E. Hooker, of Greenville,
waa In Louisburg the paat week.
Mr*. J. P. Wins ten left Wednesday
to vialt her father at Eagle Rock.
Mr. William Bailey, wife and bob
William, went to Raleigh Sunday.
Mr. H. M. Stubbe, of Raleigh, waa a- .
yiattor to LouUburg the paat week.
Mr. H. B. Taylor, of Dunn, waa a
riaitor to Louiaburg the paat week. *
Prof. J. E. Allen, of Warren u>?, vis
ited Mr. M. S. Davis the paat week.
Rer. T. B. Justice, of Red Springs,
is visiting his son, F. W. Justice, near
town.
Messrs. J. O.SIedge and E. L. Fulgh
um returned from a visit to Littleton
Monday.
Dr W. W. Green and Mr. L. Dow
Pender, of Tarboro, were visitors to
Louisburg Sunday. * ,
Mr. 3. R. Collie, Clerk to the House'
Claims Committee at Washington, waa
in Louisburg the past week.
Messrs. D. C. Tharriagton and J. J.
Allen left Saturday for Macon, Ga., to
attend the Confederate Reunion.
Mr. Charles T. McKenzie, of Railway,
N. I., visited his brother-in-law, Mr.
T. K. Allen, near here the past week.
The many friends of Dr. J. E. Ma
lone, who returned home Saturday,
were glad to s' e him loeking so much
improved. ? . '
Capt. C. W. Raner, of Kittrell, was
a visitor to Louisburg the past week.
The Captain has scares of friends here
who are always glad to see Aim.
Mrs. Adktn May, of Wendell," accom
panied by her daughter, Mrs. Pattte B.
Jeffreys, of Columbia, S. C., is visiting
her brother. W. F. Beasley, this week.
Graduating Recital.
Last Monday evening was the occa
sion of the graduating recital at the i
Louisburg Female College, hv Misses
Lanrane Joyner and Julia Weatbering
ton, music; TTaynie McWhorter" and
Louise Preston, ezpreasion; and Mary
Belle Hacon, voice. Early in the even
ing the people began to gather and by
the hour for the opening piece quite a
large number were present to witness
the evenings entertainment.
The exercises were opened by a beau
tiful prelude from Rochmaninoff by
(Miss Laurane Joyner and was followed
by "Bads Fairy Tale" a recitation mas
terfully rendered by Miss Preston,
Eyen the most exacting critic would be
at a loss to attempt to give special
mention to any particular part of the
programme as its selection was beyond
improvement and its execution perfect.
Each of the young ladies had acquitted
themselves in tlie most thorough man
ner and their execution of their sev
eral parts was that of a master in their
chosen arts. Miss Macon's rendition
of the "Flour Song" was excellent,
as was the playing of Miss McWhorter '
and the reciting of Miss WethertOn.
In each instance the result of long study,
strict application and thorough prepa- _
ration was in evidence both as to the
graduates and their tutors.
The scene from Shakes peares "Mer
chant of Venice" possibly deserves spe
cial mention as it was exceptionally
well rendered. ? - ? : ?
Each ar.d every piece on the program
was fully enjoyed by the entire audi
ence and many has Wen the expressions
of appreciations since its rendition,
placing it as one of the beat of ita kind
in the history of the school.
The participants were the (recipients
of many beautiful flowers showing to
them their ability had been recognixed
?nd was appreciatodj^^^^
Junior Beeltal.
We are requested to state that the
Junior Music Recital at the Louis burg
Female College wBl take place In the
College Chapel on next Thursday, af
ternoon, May l#th, 1812 at S ?'dock.
The public )a cordially invited to attend
these exercises by the . children.