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A. F. JOHNSON, EDITOR AND MANAGER ION $1.00 PER YEAR NUMBER 29 VOL. XUll 'AY, AUGUST 21 THE MOVING PEOPLE THEIR MOVEMENTS IM AMD OUT OF TOWN ^ -4|', Those Who Have Visited Louls \ burir the Past Week? Those Who Have Gone Elsewhere Mr. W. D. Jackson left Saturday for a visit to Jonssboro. Mr. D. F. McKinne arrived Tuesday from a trip to Baltimore. Miss Lucy Jeter, of Chase City, Vs., Is visiting Miss May Cooper. Mr- Aaron Detti returned the past week from a trip to Baltimore. Mr. Murray Allen, of Raleigh, was a visitor to Louisburg Saturday. Mr. R. I. (iupton, of Clayton, was a visitor to Louisburg Monday. Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Perry visited ret atives in Henderson the past week. ( Mr. 0. K. Cooke returned 8aturday from a business trip to New Tork. Miss Christine Mcintosh, of Chapel Hill, is visiting at Mr. T. W. Watson's. Mrs. J. A. Jones, of Raleigh, is visit ing the Muses Cooke this week. Attorney General T. W. Biekett was on our streets (or a short while Satur day. Mrs. R. C. Beck returned home Mon day from a visit to her people in Hali fax. Mr. W. B. Wheless, of Spring Hope, was a visitor to Louisburg the put week. Mr. W. L. Daniel, of Chase City, Va., was a visitor to, Louisburg this '? week. Messrs. A. C. Zollicoffer and T. T. Hicks were visitors to Louisburg yes terday. Mr. Joseph N. Ramey left this week for New York to purchase his fall stock of goods. Mr. W. M. Downey, of Durham, Visited his brother, Mr. J. L. Downey, ? here this week. Mr. and Mrs. Wiley D. Joyner re turned home Saturday after an extend ed bridal tour. ?Miss Cora Hagley came over from Jackson and spent several days this week at the College. ' * Misses Bessie and Ruth Wesfer, of South Carolina, are visiting at Mr. W. E. Tucker's. Messrs A. B. Perry and C. T. Stokes returned Tuesday from a visit to Atlantic City. Miss Lucy Leach, of Littleton, is vis itiog Mrs. J. B. Yarborough at her beautiful country home. Miss Mary Taylor, of Oxford, who has been visiting Miss Sallie Taylor, returned home Tuesday. Mr. H. E. Joyner and familv, of Bluefiekl, W. Va., are yisting his father Mr. M. K. Joyner. Mr. and Mrs. B. B. Benson, of Ral eiajv-aie visiting her people, Mr. and Mrs. 13. R. Underhill, near town. , Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Allen, who have been on an extended visit to the coasts oi Maine, returned home the pa&t week. Messrs.. P. S. Alleii. and J. D. Hines are on the northern markets buying the fail stock of poods for P. S. & K. K. Allen. Mr. Truby Hunter, who has been vi-titing Misses Ida Bledsoe and Tearl Massenbura, has returned to his home at Apex. Messrs. W. X. "Fuller, Jr., and S. B. Nash returned Thursday of last week from an extended trip to Wrightsville . and Virginia lieaches. Mrs. Rosamond Ragsdale, who has been taking a course in domestic.sciettce at the University of Pennsylvania, and on a visit to Cauada, returned homy Wednesday. Mr. J. R. Collie arrived home Sunday from Washington City. He infortqs us the House Committee on Claims, of which he if Chief Clerk, h >s adjourned until December. Mr. H. L. Candler, accompanied by Miss Clara Aycocke, left Monday for New York and other Northern cities to purchase the fall stock of goods for the Candler-Crowell Co. ? Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Holllngsworth - and daughters. Marion and Noma, Mr. I and Mrs. W. J. Cooper, Messrs. H. C. Taylor and Cleveland Foster returned Saturday from Atlantic City. Supt. W. R. Mills, who has been on a visit to his people at Rocky Mount, Va., has returned home and la getting everything in readiness for the opening of the Graded Schools, on next Tues day. Mrs.- W. J. Sliearln and son, William James, Jr., accompanied by- Miss Ids Bledsoe have returned from Rax Hos pital, Raleigh, where they went to visit Battle Mildred Shesrin, who Is there ynder treatment for appendicitis. She Is much improved. More Pavement. Sand and rock are being pat in place for paving the sidewalk from the corner of P. S. * K. K. Allen's down Math jtreet to HcKinne Bros. Co.. (tables. We understand that the HiU Live Stock Co., will pave this side walk from the corner of Church street to the Farmers Warehouse. This will be quite an ad dition to that portion of the town. Beginr Work on Store The Hill Live Stock Co., hat. begun work on erecting a large and commo dious store to6m fronting on Nash street and Joining the Alston store. This at present will be a one story room and will be joined to the room fronting on Main street. The floor wilt be of concrete and when completed will be one of the nicest and most convenient stores in town. ' ' ? Graded Schools Oo?n Suyt. W. R. Kills informs us that the Graded Sehools, of Louis'ourg, will open on Tuesday September 2nd. He is busy this week making the necessary arrangements for the opening that no time 'may be lost from the studies. It Is expected that the compulsory school law will increase the attendance con siderably. Concrete Block Front. Mr. J. G. Wendle, of Franklinton, ar rived in town Monday evening with his necessary machinery to build a lot of concrete blocks, of which the front of the store between the Aycock Drug Co., aud F. W- Wheless, will be constructed. The design of the front is a pretty piece of architecture anil it is claimed will be the prettiest front in Louisburg when completed. Maplevllle Academy On Wednesday September 3rd, Ma ptewlie Academy will begin its work for the school year 1913-14. The new building not being ready the opening will take place in the old building. The only new teacher will be Miss Gladys Brown, of" Winton, who will have charge of the music department and fourth grade. Miss Brown has had one yea?s experience and iomes to us well recfcmmended both as a teacher and a lady. A full opening is expected and the public is cordially invited to be present Rev J. A Hawkins Dead. Io the death of Rev. J. A. Hawkins, colored, Rocky Ford section loses a most valuable citizen. His death oc curred on Aug. 7th, 1913, in the 58 year of his age. John was an exception j in his race owing to his extreme use fulness and the respect he commanded from both black and white. During his life he served the public as teacher for forty years, and as a minister of the gospel twenty-five years. A most notable occurence of his life was re corded when he purchased the Rocky Ford church property, rebuilt the old building, and donated its UBe to the public school system of the County in definitely. John was a big hearted ne gro and enjoyed the respect of the en tire community, won by his attention to duty aud regard he had for his fel low man. The county could well feel proud of many more such as John. See to Yoar Health. We would call the attention ol the people of the couilty and town -to the fact that after so much rain fall with the resultant rank vegetation that the mosquito is preparing to have a feast in the format malaria and typhoid this fall. We urge that all diligence care and industry be brought into action to "beard the little lions in their dens." Let all in t >wn and county use kero seine oil on all pools or ponds of stag nant water, where they cannot be drained. Do this once a week. Empty every vesssel that holds stagnant water and then turn vessels upside down Very often there are vessels overlooked and covered with weeds in town lots garden or yards that have stagnant wa ter in them. Make a thorough investi gation along this line and save yourself and families from much sickness and perhaps worse. Cut down rank weeds and growths and let the air and sun shine in. From inquiry and investiga tion we And that the town and county is in an unusually healthy condition. Let us keep it so by carrying out the above suggestion. Respectfully, County Health Officer. FARMERS ARE TOO BUSY FRANKLIN CASfiS ABE CONTIN UED BY WHOLESALE. ? The Haryestinc or Fodder ?nd Tobacco Reason Given by Law yer* tor Asking: Continuances. When his honor. Judge C. M. Cooke convened the regular civil term of the Franklin county Superior court here Monday morning, a vary unusual thins opcurred A? his honor ran over the calendar to ascertain what cases would be ready for trial, in every case, withar' few_ minor exceptions, the attorneys announced: "Continued with consent." This unprecedented conduct on the part of the Franklin county bar called forth an explanation from them. They were quick to assure his honor. Judge Cooke, who for many years has been an honored member of the looal bar, that their unreadiness to try their caees at thia term of the oourt was in no sense to oe construed as a discourtesy on their part to his honor, but that it was due wholly to conditions, over which they had no control. The farmer* are right in the midst of savins their tobacco and fodder this week. rhese crops are phenominally large this year. The re cent rains have made it imperative that these perishable fruits of their labor receive immediate attention. And to oompel jurymen and others interested in the court to leave their farms just now would worV s very peat hardship on them. So the bar agreed among themselves, after considering the mat ter thoroughly, to carry most of their cases over to the November term of the civil court, over which Judge Cooke will preside also. _ This will make a verv heavy docket for that term of the court, as there was a full two weeks ca endar for this term. Judge Cooke ruled, and so instructed the clerk, that all eases that were due to have been tried at this term will be relegated to the rear at the next term. If there is any time left atter the cases belonging to that term has been dis posed of, they will come up. Other wise, they will be continued again. The jurv was dismissed at the noon hour, and the court was adjourned till Thursday morning, when the few cases that were ready were disposed of. Louisburg Has Its Mate. The N ews-Observer of Sunday carried an item to the effect that Mr. W. F. Marshall exhibited a tomatoe in Ral eigh one day last week weighing 28 ounces. We have its match. Mr. G. L. Aycock had on exhibition at the Ay cork Drug Co:, the past week a 28 ounce tomatoe. It was a pretty specimen and we learn that it will be saved for seed. A Correction. In putting the article in our last edi tion in type, relative to "A North Caro lina Book by a North Carolina writer" the printer managed to substitue the word "Garde" for "Schule" in the quo tation "Gentlemen of ye ole Schule." As the meaning of the two words are so entirely different we gladly call at tention to the error. Great Improvemet The street committee ;and all others connected with the grading of Nash street in front ot Mr.. F. N Egfcrton's residence are to be congratulated upon the splendid work they are doing. When completed it will add greatly to the ap pearance of that part of cown. Will Be Here Wed., Sept. 3rd. I)r. S. Rapport, of Durham, will be at Louisburg, at the Louisburg Hotel, Wednesday, Sept. 3rd, for the purpose os examining eyes and fitting glasses. Rememberjthat vou pay nothing for the examination of your eyes in buying glasses of me, and 1 furnish only the best quality at a moderate price. At Methodist Church Sunday. We are requested to state that Rev. W. H. Cade, pastor of the Franklinton Methodist church and a graduate of Trinity College, will preach for Rev. A. D. Wilcox at the Methodist church here on next. Sunday, bpth morning and night. He is a splendid speaker and our people may expect to hear good sermons. Franc's Minstrels. Franc's Negro Minstrels gave quite an enjoyable entertainment to the citizens ot Louisburg on Monday night. They pitched their tent on the vacant lot near the colored Episcopal church. Quite a l^rge number attended and enjoyed the performance DEMOCRATIC COttVENTN \ ? , HELD fit THE" 'COURT HOUSE / ' YESTERDAY. > !rt ?? ? For the Purpose of Nominat ing a Candidate For the Leir Uhiture to Succeed Mr. J- A. Turner The Convention met in accordance with the call of Chairman Collie of the County Executive Committee a few minutes paat one o'clock in the court houiss yesterday afternoon and w*4 call ed to ?cder by Chairman R. B. White *I??R elected in 1912 and, with A. F. Jehaaon, aa secretary. Upon mo tion th* eld organisation waa re-elected (or thi? occasion. After reading the call of the Chairman of the Executive Committee, Mr. White called for the roll call of the tewnahipe which result ed in sll bain* present. The Chairman announced that the Convention waa in ?ewiOQ br the purpose of nominating a candidate for the House of Representa tives to succeed Mr. J. A. Turner, re signed, to be present at the special ses sion of the General Assembly recently ealled by the Governor. Nominations were then declared in order: Mr. W. H. Fuller, of Dunns, placed the name of Mr. W. M. Person before the convention, which was seconded by Mr. W. D. M&cklen. The name of Mr. Wm. H. Ruffin wax presented by Mr. R. C, Underwood, of Youngsville, and seconded by Mr. J. W. W'n'ton. No other nominations coming before the Convention the bal lot was called which resulted in the selection of Mr. Wm. H. Ruffin in a vote of 471-2 against 36 1-2. After the announcement^ the ballot Mr. Ruffin in answer to the many calls and applause came forward and made a very pretty talk in accepting the honor for which he declared he was not cap able of expressing his appreciations. He assured the people of his willingness to at all times serve them upon their call. After Mr, Ruffin, Chairman White made a very encouraging talk about the conditions of the political situation in the Union since the last convention. It was indeed, encouraging and much ap preciated. The Convention adjourned amid loud applause and the best of feelings. Ne<ro Lynched at Charlotte. N. C Charlotte, M. C., Aug. 26. ? Forty or fifty armed masked men surrounded the Good Samaritan Hospital early this morning and took Joe McNeely, a ne gro who, on Friday seriously shot Po liceman L. L. Wilson, and riddled his body with bullets. . The mob gathered about two o'clock, and so well were their p'ans executed I that the two policemen on guard were not aware of their presence until they were surrounded and disarmed. They dragged the negro into the y?.rd and shot him full of holes. He died at 5 o'clock this morning. The mob quickly disappeared in every direction and there is no clue to who they are. Judge T. J. Shaw, who is I .holding Superior Court here, has order ' ed an investigation which, beginning at twelve o'clock today, is still in pro gress. Mayor Bland has ottered a re ward of one thousand dollars for the guilty parties. Negroes last night broke into and robTed a. hardware store of pistols, and the police are preparing for trouble with Winchester rifles. Things in general are moving on in a smooth way, but the lynching is the sol6 topic of talk. ! The negro was in the hospital because he had been shot by Policeman Wilson at the same time the policeman was shot. The policeman has suffered a great deal, but it is now believed he .stands a good chance of recovery. The mob, all of whom were masked, surrounded the colored hospital and de manded entrance which was denied, and they broke open the doors. The officers were disarmed and watched at the point of pistols until the negro was out. They state that the mob was not in the hospital over three minutes, and the whole thing passed off so quietly that but few people knew of the affair until they saw it In the morning paper extra here. * At the investigation by the solicitor, | Judge Shaw having appointed another , attorney to proeecute the regular dock et, the officers stated that they cannot identity any of the parties by speech, dress or looks, and that they were not allowed to get to the phone in the hall down stairs-to summons aid when the mob leaders rushed in and demanded the negro. The negro pointed to another in the , same room and said, "That's the one." ( The other negro, however, told them to toot for the leg- Irons on McNeely and % ef did to. He was dragged down the rtsi r?, into the street and shot sixteen times. He jever uttered a groan or a word until carried to the police station, where he liuke&that a bandage be removed from tils neek so that he could pray. The re quest waa allowed. It is Dot believed that the investigation will reveal any thing. Shot from his speeding motorcycle Friday afternoon, near South Tryon street and Park avenue, without the least aign of warning. Mounted Police man L. L. Wilson displayed bravery and nerve rarely equaled when, perhaps mortally wounded, he crawled from un der the heavy machine which had fallen upon him. aad rising to his knee, shot his aasallant, Joe McNeely, si cocaine crazed negro, down upon the street where he stood. Mr. Wilson is in the Prexbyterian hospital in a desperate condition, while the negro was in the Good Satnaritan hospital not se.-iously wounded. Mr. Wilson was dispatched to the scene of the pistol duel by Chief ot Police Moore, in answer to a dozen or more hurry calls, all stating that a negro man had run wild with his revolver and was shooting at everyone in sight. Mr. Wilson left the city hall at about 12:15 o'clock and in less than three minutes he waa standing over the negro, the officer with on* pistol ball through his lungs and in his bead, another which had fractured his jaw and ranged downward. The negro lay prone upon the ground with three balls In biro, all in the region of the groin, and with his head battered by the officer's club. Eye witneses, and there were a doz en or more, state that when the negro saw Mr. Wilson approaching upon his machine, he reloaded his revolver and stepping to the curbing remarked to another negro: "Vortdef he comes I Mow watch me stop him! Having na definite iflfotHation as to the scene of the negro's aetivlties, Mr. Wilson was very naturally paying more attention to the running of liis machine than to pedestrians along the sidewalk, and before he ' could have known what happened, the aegio bad taken pot-shot at him as he approach ed. Base Bail. GAMES THAT HAVE BEEN PLAYED ON THE LOCAL LOT FOR THE PAST TWO wbEKS. On Friday Aug. loth, Franklin toil de feated Louisburg io one of the prettiest games of ball-seen on the local grounds for some time. They had to go eleven innings to decide it, the score being 1 to 0. But for the error of Louisburg' s short stop they say they would have been playing now. It was a pitchers -duel .between Allen and Williams but Williams got the best of it, he didn't allow a single hit. Allen also pitched good ball but the team failed to bat be hind "him. ' On Friday Aug. 22nd, Justice defeat ed Royal in a onesided game by the score of 12 to 1. It seemed that the Royal boys couldn't connect with Booth while Justice batted Hill at will. There were no special features to mention. On Wednesday of this week an in teresting game was played between Louisburg and Castalia. On account of darkness the game was called after j the seventh inning witn a score cf 4 and 3 in favor of Louisburg. Tha playing waft fine and . created much interest. Another was played between the same teams yesterday but we went to press to early to get the results. Miss Whttakcr Entertains Frankhnton, Aug. 26. ? Miss Nellie Whitaker entertained at her beautiful home Monday evening in honor of her j guest Miss Cardie Harmon, of Pitts- 1 boro. The hostess received the guests at the door and conducted them to the parlor. Five tables were soon sur rounded by many young people busily j engaged playing rook and other games of interest. All were then envited to j the large and beautifully lighted porch where melon was served The pleasure "of the evening was much advanced by piano selections rendered by Miss Whi'aker, in her usual charming and graceful manner. Those present were: Misses Ruby Mitchell, Mary, Fannie and Kate Worthara, Hattie McGhee, Lizzie and Nellie Whitfield, and Oma Utley of Franklinton, and Mre. A. O. Harmdrt; Messrs. G. L. Cooke, Mitchell, E. J. Cheatham, J. A. Boone, E. A. Harris, <J. T. Nicholson and L. B. Cooke, of Franklinton, and C. F. Cutts, of Raleigh. ' / / TOBACCO OPENING SALES AT BOTH WAREHOUSES YES TERDAY. Biff Lot of the Weed Solfl at Good Prlc6?? Third hesriment Band Here. Yesterday being the day set apart for the opening aalea of the tobacco warehouses in LouiBburg, quite a large number of people were present and a big lot of tobacco. The honor of bring inf>in the first load this season belongs Mr. C. O. Matthews, of Caatalla town ship, Mash county, who arrived at the Riverside Warehouse at 5:22 Wednes day afternoon. From then until Ute in the day Thurday a continued pour of loads were evident. The aales were heavy at both Ware houses and the eqnal of the scene on the opening day has not been witnessed here in many yean before. The tobac co averaged good strong prices and all seemed especially well pleased. Tobac co growers from all sections and many counties were present and expressed much gratification at conditions. Quite a number of buyers Wfre present from a distWKC, It seems that a report has ' been cir culated to the effect that the present warehouses cannot sell the tobacco that would naturally come to Louisburg this season. We have been assured by the Warehousemen ttwt under do circum stances will they let a load oi tobacco go lacking in attention even though it becomes necessary to open the other two warehouse. What added much to the occasion was the third Regiment Band, of Raleigh, which was employed by Mr. E. S. Ford and made splendid music throughout the sales. I The sales here yesterday were the largest opening sales ever witnessed ! here before, and the prices were ex ceedingly good. Court, Market and Nash streets were completely blockaded With wagon loads of the weed. The first Sale was had at the Farmers Ware house, giving the second to the River side. The day was one of* much inter est to Louisburg, ?nd one of much sat isfaction to the tobacco growers. $20,000 Damage Suit Possibly the largest suit th#t has been started in Franklin Superior Court in some time was begun yesterday when papers were served on Mr. W.'M. Per son making him the defendant in' if $20, 000 damage suit for slander. TL&p?pers were taken out by Mr. W. F. DaVis. A Noth Carolina Book by a North Carolina Writer. | Those who are familar with Eugene Hall's writing will welcome the new book, Vernal-Dune, and a great many will be especially interested afterv read ing the "Dedication," which reads: This book is dedicated to the de scendants of the following "Gentlemen of Ye Ole Sehule," who were leaders in religious, social, and political circles of North Carolina in the first quarter of the nineteenth century, and who fur nished characters and data for this story: Col. Theophilus Hunter, Raleigh, N. C. Hon. William Hill, Raleigh, N. C. Mr. Dyke Lindaman, Raleigh, C. Mr. William Boylan, f Raleigh, X. C. Judge Duncan Cameron, Raleigh, N. C. Mr. Robert Cannon, Raleigh, N. C. Judge Rom. Saunders, Raleigh, N. C. j Gov. Gabrel Holmes, Sampson co., N. C. ! Col. William Greene, Franklin co., X. C. Dr. Simmons Baker, Chapel Hill, N. C. Dr. Charles F. Deems. New York, X. Y Dr. John Edwards, Virginia. The State papers will do well to copy this notice, as it is to the interest of the State for the book to be read. Pub lished by the Neale Publishing Co., Union Square, New York; price $1.00 postpaid; or the book can be had of Mr. Geo. S. Baker, of Louisburg, N. C. List of Letters Remaining in the post office at Louis burg uncalled for, Aug. 29, 1913. Mrs. Henrietta Alston, J. H. Cooke, Mautan Currm, J, P. Hancock, Hotty Holloway, Ernest S. Morton, Smith A Harrington, J. A. Watkins, W. C. Wil liams. Persons calling for any of the above letters will please say they saw them ad vertised. ' M. W. Varborolgh, P. M. A woman takes religion almost as seriously as a man does politic*? but he doesn't swear about it.
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