fa c LOOISBOTO. >1. C... FRIDAY. MAY^foTj: A. P. JOHNSON. EDITOR AND MAN Ai Vte-' ' 1 ' ' . VOL. XIII I. - * SUBSCRIPTION St.OOtBR TEA* lr". ' v 1-v.^ inriufc*u EMPLOYS AN ARCHITECT COMMISSIONERS FAIL TO DE CIDE ON PLAN OB SITE > ? Proposition Placed before Town Commissioners BgUtlTe to Court Squire? No Final Ao ilon? Meet Again Monday. . , The Board of County Commissioner? met in special session Monday for the .purpose of receiving plans for a new court bouse and to take Into considera tion other matters concerning the erec tion of same. Among the architects present to submit plana and specifica tions were Messrs. B. F. Smith, of Washington, D. C., who has done much ' work Cor the county, Frank P. Milbqro, of Frank P. Milburn A Co., of Washing ton, D. C.t L. D. Proffitt, of Spartan burg, S. C. , F. B. Simpson, of Raleigh. N. C. The meetings were held in the court room on account of haying more room for anybody who wished to be present. Several pretty designs were submitted and fullv explained but not being fully determined upon the loca tion for the new buildihg no plans were accepted. However Mr. Frank P. Mil burn, of Washington, D. C., was re tained as architect for the county. During their deliberations upon the location it was decided that in order to maintain the present court square as a public square for the people of the -county a proposition was placed before the Board of Town Commissioners pro posing the sale of the square to them to be used for public purposes only lor 910,000.00. The proposition carried with it the requirement that it should be per petually a public square. The town commissioners immediately accepted the proposition provided the County Commissioners did not build the new court house thereon. This question was left open as it stood, with no final action. ' There is a strong sentiment all over the county against the sale of the court square to individuals, and by a large number of people the square is not rec ognized the proper place for the court house, ' therefore the commissioner^ feeling that by permanently reserving i the public feature of the square ami receiving in return for it another more' suitable location with a Jot practically four times as large it would be a mat ter worthy of ^careful consideration. Thus the proposition, which they now have under advisement. The new prop erty in mind is the Shaw lot on M*>n street and it is larjfe enough to accom modate a fully modern and commodious court house and also the jail, and the -enclosed walkway or bridge can be ar ranged between the two. The board adjourned with only the business of employing an architect cotb pleted, to meet again on next Monday, May 19th, 1913, when the matter will receive further attention. , Bonn Wins Last Gime of Series With Pine Ridie. Bunn, N. C., May 13? Bunn defeated Pine Ridge in a slow 7 inning game Saturday on the formers diamond by the big score of 14 to 2. The principal features of the game were the batting of S. Sykea for Bunn, who out of six times at bat secured 1 single, 3 doubles and 2 triples. The entire Bunn team stole bases at will. , > Score by innings: * ? - R Bunn 26 3 234 x? 14 ' Pine Ridge 0 0"1 0 0 1 0 ? 2 Batteries: for Bunn, Alfordand Dick erson; for Pine Ridge, I). Devft W. D?w and Cone Struck out, by A I ford 11 by D. Dew 2, by Cone 6. Umpire, Montgomery. Prominent Young People Wed. | On laat Hundav at Nashville Mr. Prwtoe Wond and Mlu Nonle Wester were ir ?ried. In the presence of only a few (tk.Js. Again an Hunday afternoon at Sed Hud Mr. Jessie May and Mies Mattie L. Smith were happily united in mar riage by Rev. W. 1). Harrington. Both the above young couples are among Cedar Rocl^ownthlpe most pop u ar young people Tft>d have the beat wishes of hosts of friends. Blanton-H&y. The following Item of news will be of interejt to msny of our readers: J A very quiet home wedding waa cel ebrated today at 11:30 o'elook, at the home of Mr. .1. M. May. 446 Halifax ?treat, when his daughter. Miss Obnsr May, became the bride of Mr. L. w. Blanton, of this city. The ceremony was performed by Rev. H. M. North, in the presence of only a fsw friends and relative*. ? After the coremony the bfide and groom loft for Rich mo Dd and Washing ton oo their wadding* trip, after which, they will be at home In this city. The bride wore a tan cloth traveling suit. Mr. Blantoo is a prosperous sad en terprising young merchant of this city, while bia bride Is a-sptendld girl of un usually attractive and lovable person ality. The news of their marriage will be a surprise to many of their friends. It was a very quiet affair owipg to the ' recent boreavsment in the bride's fam ily. -Raleigh times. It will be remembered that. Hi* May was a former resident of Louisburg and has bests of friends here who will ex tend congratulations and best wishes. NMkville CommsKtment Tuesday Evening May the Oth the small children gave their1 concert. The exercises was a success from every point of view, the pupils showing care ful training on the part of their teacher. '* - ."Grandma's Cape," a recitation bv Eligah Fulghum, was probably the most enjoyed number on the program. "A Fairy Wedding," a play giy en by thirty-six "children, was well rendered. The fairies, browniee, and frogs played quite a consplclons part. The parts of queer, and prince were weilacted. "No Sir,-" a vocal duet by Reuben Strange and Vldetta Dennis, was great ly enjoyed by all. The entertainment closed with a beautiful "Good Night Drill." Tuesday morning May the *tk Prof. J. H. Highsmith, chsir of Pedagogy Wake Forest College, delivered one of tne finest addresses ever heard here on "Education for Efficiency.'' lie compared the attendance of North Car oliaa with that of Japan. The average attendance in North Carolina being 6p per cent while that ot Japan is about 90 per cent. As a solution of this problem he said that a strong public sentiment in faror compulsory educa tion would have to be aroused He gave a number of aims, for education and dwelt for some time on the "Bread and Butter aim," showing that every man should be able to carry his own weight and leave the world better in every way than when he came into it. Vocational Education was emphasized as the only possible method to educate ,the masses. A number of case* were .given which showed the individual difTence of people. The address was both entertaining and instructive. With every sentence a good thought and the audience was given .plenty of thinking materal. Prof. Highsmith is indeed 4 a splendid speaker. ' * Vff j The attendance medal given by the primary teacher was awarded '.Alma Perry, who was present every day during the entire session, 'inhere being a tie as to the music improve ment both, Clara Sledge and ' liable Duke were awarded medals. To some the most enjoyable part of the commencement was the good dinner which is very characteristic of the Mapleville neighborhood. There was a pleuty for all and tlieiv some. The afternoon was given over to the betterment work. 'Mrs. J. O. Wilson read a paper on "The influence of the school in the neighborhood. " This was both well written aud well read. In the absence of Rev Gi M. Duke, who is the mainstay of the neighbor hood, Prof. Beam gave a brief history of the'bettermcnt work done during the year. , Supt. R. B. Whilje made a splendid talk on doing something which will stand ior lasting good. He urged that every man in th^ommunity put some thing in the new building and thereby contribute to the lasting good of his neighborhood. The closing entertainment in the evening was interesting from the be ginning to the end. "All American Chosen." a football play by twelve boys, was out of the or dinary and very amusing. "The Greatest Plague in Life," a farce by eight girls, waa funny indeed and the tipaey pudding waa never cooked. The closing number, "Our Country's Flag," * drill by fourteen pupils was both pretty and impressive. It closed with a pan torn I ne of the "Star Spangled Banner." The entire commencement was well attended and good attention given throughout. Jack Johnston Is Convicted of Crime Chicago. May 14.? That the convic tion of Jack Johnson, the prise fighter, laat night; Kuth May Cobweb, Ruth Evans | Moth, 1 Camilla Yarborough I Mnstardseed, Mary Turner Faifies attending Oberon, Mary Yarborough, Elizabeth Aljpn Frances Egerton, Lucile Spain, Bettie Gee Hill, Betty Reavia Psge, Fannie Neal | Guards attending Theseus, i* Cora Adams I Lillian Burrows | Ladies of the court, Hodgie Williams I Beulah Thomas The Ball Qatfie. ? Quite a large number of citizens gathered in the ballpark on last Friday afternoon to witness the hall game be tween the Bloomer Girls and the Louis burg boy*. The gam* w * one of in tercet and created much amusement for the many fan* present The girls put u? a pretty game and defeated the local team. The score wit* 8 and 4 In f^ror of the girls. THE MOVING PEOPLE THBIR MOVEMENTS IN AND OUT OF TOWN Those Who Have Visited Louls burg the Past .Week? Those Who Have Gone Elsewhere For Business or Pleasure. Km Marv Arrington visited Raleigh Tuesdnr. Messrs E. B. Ford and K. K. Allen went to Henderson Tuesday. '? Mr. S. P. Boddie is attending the of ficers acbool at Raleigh this week. lir. P. V. Godfrv, of Rocky Mount, was a visitor to LoniaboiK Tuesday. Messrs J. B. Thomas, Charlie Clark, and A. W. Person went to Henderson Tuesday. Mayor J. A. Turner, and Dr. D. T. Smith wick paid Wendell a business visit Tuesday. MJss Bessie Dunn, of Scotland Neck, who baa been visiting Miss Abiah Per son, left for her home Saturday. ? Mr. Luther Pittman, formerly a member of the Tixfes force, left Wed nesday for Raleigh. x Rev.' A. D. Wilcox left this week for Morthead City to attend the Newberne District Conference. Mrs. Henry Egerton, of Warren county, who has been visiting Mrs. J. H. Bobbitt, returned to her home Fri day. M? O. J. Hale, who has been taking a business course at Massey 'sin Rich mond has returned home. Messrs W. B. Barrow, O. Y'. Yar boro, W. T. Person and W. D. Eger ton visited Rocky Mount Monday. Dr. H. A. Newell left Monday for Raleigh to attend the meeting of the officers school of the North Carolina National Guard. ? Mr. T. W. Webb, of Kenoridge, Va., was a. visitor to Louisburg the past week. We are glad to state that be will purchase tobacco on this market again this year. Baptist Church The regular services 'tit the Baptist church Sunday will be abandoned in yiaw . of the commencement ser mons at the Metodist church. The Sunday school will meet as usual at 9:45 and the B. Y. P. U. Monday T :4S p. m. Tragic Death at Nashville Nashville, May 12? Mr. Zeb Batch elar was instantly killed by being thrown from his buggr Saturday after noon about dark, hiB neck being broken by the fall. Mr. Batchelor, together with a Mr. Viverette, started from the Batchelor home in the afternoon and drove to Sandy Cross, coming on to Nasbville later. They left town about dark driv ing the mule as fast as it could run. A tittle later the two men were found by the side of the roa^. The mule ov erturned the buggy in a ditch and both men landed on their heads. Mr. Ha tch elor having hit neck broken and ciying instantly and Mr. Viyerette receiving more or less serious injuries. Mr. Batchelor was about thirty- five years of age and a son of the late T. K. Batchelor of Cooper's township. Pearce Commencement Never did a happier throne crowd Pearces than on "tomlhencement week; never' was the weather liner? ideal Maj days, every leaf, bud and flower breath ing out the ioyouaness of new sprint; life. Man and child seemed to have caught inspiration from mother nature, for truly, never were exercises rendered more excellently. On Tuesday night, the 9th, the pri mary and intermediate grades enter tained a large audience. Although the house was crowded the order was per fect. The entire program was enioyed, but perhaps the most enteresting feat ures were "The Busy Family." and a recitation, "I wish I wus a Boy" by lit tit Miss Brueie Strickland m the Inimi table child ? ? ' ? Wednesday afternoon the ball team played against the local team. On Thursday morning at 11 o'clock the exerot?e? were opened by a quar tette, "Rest, Peacefully Rest," by Ro man Upchursh, 'Herbert Privett, James Ray and Adison Pearce. The speaker Of the occasion, Prof. O'. W. Wilson chair of pedagogy, of the East Caro lina Teachers Training School, was in troduced by 8apt> R. B. White. Prof. Wilson is- a. splendid speaker and en tills occasion spoke fluently on "The. value of oar child-life as com pared with our natural resources abd material wealth." The address waa masterful, eloquent and practical. Alter the addrees prizae and medals were awarded, viz: For moat improve ment in reading in primary department to Edna Upeburch. For highest aver age in primary department to Oraa Pearce. For highest average In inter mediate department to Lola Peri jr. The scholarship medal in grammar school awarded to Rosa Pearce. For improvement in writing, 'medal, to Willie Pearce. For improvement in writing to Thet tie Belle Pearce. A certificate of attendance waa gren to Ava Williams, for being neither ab sent nor tardy during the session. A certificate of honor waa awarded to Robert P. Pearce for most improve ment made Is school during the session. "The Old North State" was song by the school and audience after which a most bountiful dinner was served on the grounds. In the afternoon an interesting game of ball was played between Pearees and Pilot, resulting in favor of Pilot. At 8 p. the exercises bt the sixth, seventh and eighth grades were held. The program was fine, but the house was too crowded for enjoyment The crowd was estimated at one thous and people. The evening was featured chiefly by two farcea. "Jumbo Jum," "The Sweet Family," which kept the andlence in a roar of laughther, and a pantomime, Tennyson's "Lotos Eaters." The exercises cloeed one of the best sessions ever held at Pearce academy, being the second term for the teachers, Miss Pauline Smith Principal, Mi?s Lula Grey Baker; Intermediate depart ment, Miss Mitchell Primary depart ment, Miss Baker, Stenography and music. Trinltv Commencement Invitations, as below, to the com mencement exercises of Trioiiv Col lege have been received here: The Senior Class - of Trinity College request the honor of your presence at, the exorcises of " Commencement Week June first to fourth Nineteen Hundred and Thirteen Durham, N. C. _ "The commencement program is as follows: COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM Sunday, June 1, 8:30 p.m. Baccalaur eate Address? President William Pres ton Few, L. L. D. Tuesday, Jane 3, 11 a. m. Baccalaur eate Sermon? The Reverend George Peck Eckman, D. D., New York City. Tuesday, June 3, 1 p. m. , Alumni Dinner, Address ? The Reverend Charlea Carroll Woods, D. D., St. ' Louis. Tuesday, June 3, 8:30 p. m.. Gradu ating Orations. Wednesday, June 4, 10:30 a. m.. Commencement Address ? Rear-Admira Robert Edwin Peary, U. 8. N.. Wash ington Cjty. ^Conf^rring of Degrees. Railroad Election Carries. The elections in Hayesville, Sandy Creek and Cedar Rock townships fcr the issuance of $10,000.00, $10,000.00 and $12,000.00 bonds to assist in buil ding the propped Henderson to Casta iia railroad carried by good majorities in each township. Th? unofficial re ports show votes as follows: Hayesville? Registration 110, for bonds 74, against bonds 4, majority 19. Sandy Creek ? Registration 220, for bonds 149, against bonds 48, major ity 39. Cedar Rock ? Registration 202, for bbnds 111, against 60, majority 10. The total Hgures foi all three town ships combined are as follows: Regis tration 532, for bonds 334, against Uonds 112, majority 68. Town Accepts Proposition. In a special meeting Monday at 1 o'clock, when a number of citizens were present, and after much discus sion, the Board jefTb'wn Commissioners accepted a proposition made them by the Board of County Commissioners to purchase the present court house and square for 910, 000. 09. This was - ac cepted with the understanding that it would be deeded to the town in such' a way that it could be used for public purposes only, and then only if the county should not decide to place upoa this square the new court house. This is ? matter that should be seen more especially from its broadest side and the commissioners should be congratu lated upon their desire to provide a public square for the many people from the country who ' visit the town as well as to protect the Interests of the property, owners who have built business houses around this square with the undemanding that it would always be a public iqaare. At this meeting 8upt Back, ol the light and water plant reported the names of several people in town who were using water without paying the town for same ? they having made con nection to the eity supply through ad joining lots With the supply of other customers In one instance there were three residences using water through one tap and instead of tli? town receiving 18.30 per month a* it ahooid it only received" $1.10. The Board ordered Hupt. Beck to aseeitaia the time they bad been using water l? sadh way and collect for all back time. Other matters were deferred to the next meeting and the Board adjourned subject to call. ?ass Meeting Monday Night, ?ay 19, at Court House Xyery citizen of Lnuiaburg is earnest ly requested to meet at the court house on Monday evening. May 19th, at & o'clock, to discuss ways and means by which we ran get \he new railroad from Henderson to Wilson te come through Louisburg. The present sur vey of this road is about live miles north of Louisburg and every township between Henderson and Wilson through which this proDosed line passes haa voted bonds the past week, and it be hooves Louisburg citizens to get busy and see if it is possible to secure this road. 1 earnestly ask that every citizea who feels interested In the town be present Monday night promptly at $ o'clock, whether you are opposed t? the road or for it I want you there. J. A. Turner, Mayor. Death of Mr. Thomas Gay Mr. Thomas Oay entered into rest on Mav 9, 1913 at his tome near Spring Hop?, N. C? Franklin oountyj his stay was short? after taken ill? llyed only one week. Mr. Gay was born April 27, 1842. He lived his number of days, three score years and ten. He was laid . to rest in the family burying ground. Rev. J. K. Hocutt conducting the burial services. Text. Duet 33 cVapter 27 verse. "The eternal God is thy lefage" and underneath are the everlasting Arms. Mr. (jay baa been a consistent member of Peach Tree Baptist church for forty five or six year&. He was always willing to aid in the airport of his church and o^t&rs also." '"Mr. Gay lived a life that is lasting in the hearts of his many friends. He served four years through the civil war and was a brave and true soldier. We have often heard him speak of being in the war. Dnring the four years of battle he came home only twice. It seems as there were not many who served their time in the war that did not bring signs of bard ship home, t^e had his also. Mr. Gay was twice married, first to Miss Emmariah Jones, daughter of Cal vin Jones, last to Miss Alice Sledge, ' daughter of Alford Sledge. The latter survives him with three children to mourn their loss, Master Wilson Gay, Misses Minnie and Bertie Gay. Also two sisters Mrs. Zannie Ralthrop, Mrs. -Sarah Todd, ar.d a host of relatives and friends. But we know our loss is his eternal gain. He is not dead but gone to live with Je3>i9 on the other side. We dismiss nim not to the chambers of forgetfulness and death. What we admired and prized in him can never be forgotten. I had almost said that he ' , is now- beginning to live; ,to live that life of unimpaired influence of uncloud ed fame, of unmlngled happiness. Such men do not; can not die. To be cold and breathless to feel not and speak not. This is not the end of existence to the men wh? have breathed their Spirits ijjto the institutions of their country, who have stamped their char acters an the pillars of the age, who have poured their hearts blood into the channels of the public prosperity. Can we not still see him, not pale and pros trate, but moving resplendent over the field af honor, with the rose of heaven upon his ch^ek. But he has parsed through giery's morning gate and gone to dwell in paradise, although his de parture is hard. But* we know the Lord doeth all things well, and let us try and live the life Mr. (Jay lived, a life that is lasting here on earth and a greater life in the world beyond. He waa a true and devoted christian a kind , and toying husband, affectionate fath er and a friend to all. Everything that could be done tor him was done. Bat Qed saw fit to take him to ? better world. We extend oar heart-felt sJmpithJea t* the bereaved family, praying God's richest blessings upon them and that tbev mky loek to a hitf?er power than man to comfort and guide them. "Br FbuSnds." i