North Carolina Newspapers

_ ^ cr 7 . ? rr ~ ~ -'-,tttt' - -;S^7: We wish for all our Readers a Merry Christmas and Prosperous New Year ! k. T. JOHNSON, EPITOK AND KANAOEB. THE COUNTY, THE 8TA' THE UWIOH, SUBSCRIPTION (1.00 PEB YEA*. .' . v NUMBBB 46 roL. XL1II. LOUISBOBQ, N. C.. FRIDAY, DKClBBKR 28. 1918 Aerioas Accident. The many" frlenda of.thp family will learn with much regret of the serious v-a*eldent to Mlsa Nellie Perry who had ^Men teaching school at Whltakers, W which happened on last Friday eyen iar It seems she had been out horse hack riding and tbe stirrup broke throwing her from her seeat. She (ell striking her head and crushing tne skull. From the last reports alio la atfll IB a critical condltlin la the sani tarium at Rocky Mount, but shows signs of Improvement. We hope her recovery will be speedy. _ Suppose It Were Toe. * _i ~ " . Here Is a story. Mr. C. lives in the town of A. esUCtmoor to a family In which there Is a paae of typhoid fever. Thla family haa no sewer connection aad until recently made no pretense toward having any toilet conveniences. What did they do? Mr. C. says they throw their wash water from baby's laundry and other sewerage out of the back window. C. complained to the mayor. This august personage re quired tho typhoid ridden family to install a toilet. Enough was done to "satisfy the mandates of the mayor, but ne more. 4 ? t Now, according to C. the toilet is rarely used and substantially the same renditions and practices, prevail as be fore. The mayor has been appealed to but in vain. N o health department Is known to exist. It is a small town depending for its health work upon the County Board of Health. This Board does practically no health work. Mr. C. Is an intelligent man. He kaows that typhoid can be carried frpm' tills filth by flies, or by means of water to others in the community, but he can get no relief from the health authorities. He has already sent his wife and family away for a few weeks. He shows a wholesome fear of typhoid He knows what it means and as- fur ther evidence of his Bincerety he is offering his piece of property for slight ly less than two-thirds of what it cost him a lew years ago. entirely because neither the town nor county does any health work. Suppose you lived in this town ang had no protection from ) vigorous health work or not? Harrj Miidley Dies* Aftfr a Brief Ill ness. Suffolk. Va.. Dec., 17. ? Harry Lind ley, the veteran actor, who died early yesterday morning at Lakeview Hospi tal, in the 75th year of his age, was burled in Cedar Hill cemfetery this af ternoon with the rites of the Knights j oi Pythians. The burial services was read by Rev. J. F. Coleman. Mr. Lindley came to Suffolk several weeks ago, at the head of the Lindley Stock Company, and was taken sud- i denly ill and had to be left ' behind when his company went on to other towns. Mr. Lindley came to Suffolk several varied career. He was born in May jw>rth, Ireland, and 94 1% years of age went on t)ie stage in Scotland. In 1861 he landed at Wilmington. X. ?C., on a Confederate blockade run ner, and served as a soldier of the Confederacy under General Mahone till the close of the war. He had in his possession at the tlmo- of his death an old scrap book containing news paper clipping*, letters, pictures, show bills, etc., as jfar back as 1869. He knew Booth and Forrest, and was a friend of General A. P. Hill and Joaquin Miller. < He was the author of several plays. "The Castaways," "Sky Plot," "The Girl From the West," and others. He has played in most of the cities and towns or Canada, the southern states and the west. He was a mem ber of Mystic Lodge No. 1, Knights of Pythians. in Toronto, Canada, and was aldo a Mason. He is survived by bis widow, who is now traveling with a company in Massachusetts, with the youngest daughter, Miss Francis Lindley. Four other daughters ? MIspcs Helen Lindley. of Hamilton. Ontario, and Patricia Lindley, of Vir ginia; Mrs. Ethel Prosham, of the Pro sham 8tock Company, and Mrs. Dora Mystic Allman, who is now in Suf folk with the Mattice "Stock Company; ~ two sons. Walter and William Lindley of New Yory City. Mr. Lindley was a well known com medinn. and visited Greenville nearly every season during the last thirty years* He had a ljrge number of friends here who lftpl of his death with regret. ?* Banks to Close. The Banks of Loulsburg will close on Thursday and Wlday to observe Christmas holiday^. Those having boalness with these, Institutions will bear ths In mind. "V Square I>snro. N Quitman, enjoyable square dance was given by subscription to the la dles and gentlemen of Lousburg In the large second story of the Ulll Live Stock CO., building on laat Monday night. Music waa furnahed by home talent and many couples enjoyed the old fashioned dance of many years ago. A large number were present and on Joyed a most pleasant evening. The thanks for the pleasures of this even- j lag are dus Mr. R. P. Taylor, whose < activities made the occasion a great suceess. - I College Motes. p On Saturday night the Nelthean and Sea Olft Societies had a delightful evening with Dickens. Mlsa Betsey Trotwood, David Copperfleld, Barney Bridge and other familiar characters Interspersed a splendid musical pro- ! gramme. ? Jr. ' The Y. W. C. A.held Its special Christmas service on Wednesday night. A real musical feast was pre sented. together with readings and talks. A reading, "O, Little Town of Bethlehem," was pleasingly rendered by Miss Mary Turner and Miss Lottie Kerr gave in her own inimitable way, ?The Fiddle Told." The Wesley Bible Class held " its Christmas service on Sunday after noon. The choir very beautifully sang. ""Christmas Joy Bells." "The Song of the Angels," and Silent Night." The Class leader fgave a very beau tiful and touching talk on the first Christmas night and a beautiful Christmas lesson followed. r On Thursday evening the students gave a very enjoyable recital in the College Auditorium. This recital spoke well of the excellent training these young ladies are receiving. The pano solos and quartette were skill fully rendered without note, showing tlietr thorough preparation. Misses Catling, House and Jerome kept the audience applauding and laughing at their wit and humor, while Misses Dixon, House and Yar borough won all hearts with their sweet voices. The Glee Club was at its best and the guests left with sweet refrains ringtnk praises of tjje following pro gramme, so well rendered: Piano ? Mocking Eclio ? Schmoll Mabel Adams. Vocal. Solo ? Arioso ? Delibes, Annie Dixon* Piano Solo? Spring Sonj^'ftol lac ri der ? Lottie Kerr. ' f Reading ? "Mince Pi^-' ? Ruth Gat ling. _ Piano Solo? Plantation Melody ? Smith ? Marion Holllngsworth. Piano Solo ? Twilight ? Guy ? Eliza beth Hicks Allen.' Vocal Solo ? Hills of Arcady ? Coomb ? Ruby Godwin. Piano Solo ? Legglero ? Sinding ? Ruth Hall. Reading? "The Correction of Ben nies-Bishop ? Helen House. Plana Quartettc^Valse Lorraine ? Missa*-P$arl Edwards, Estelle Wil liams, Rachel Parker and Mary Belle Dement. Vocal Solo ? Morning ? Speaks ? Mil dred Yarborough. Piano Solo ? Songs of Gladness ? Ravina ? Ruth Early. Reading ? "Reform" ? Webster ? j Gladys Jerome. Piano Solo ? (a) Bedtime Song ? Rog ers ? (b) Crpsslng the Bridge ? Friml ?Marie Long. Piano Solo? Will O* The Wi?p^-0.r deGrau? ? Cammila Yarborough. Chorus ? Rest Thee On This Mossy Pillow?Smart ? Glee Club. The College closed its work on Deqember .16th, for a two weeks vaca tion. Misses Prey and Henniger will spend their holidays at the college also four of the Btudents are remain- 1 ing, Miss Meda Henniger, Ethel Top pings, Lyna Mason and Miss Gladys Jeome. / Misses Frey, Henniger, Davis and Allen spent Friday in Raleigh, guests of Judge Allen at the Yarborough. Christmas Dance. Dne of the most enjoyable dances that has been given In Loulsburg in many years was that on last Friday night given by Mr. R. G. Allen com plimentary to his neiceB, Misses Annie Alba and Mattie Allen. This dance was the occasion of a house warming for the Hill Live Stock Co., big new store as the second floor had just been completed on that afternoon and everything mado ready for the even ings enjoyment. Music \yps furnished" by Levlnrf Orchestra of Raleigh, and the dance consisting of eight sets of Walts, Tango and General, was beauti fully led by Mr. and Mrs. R. Y. Mc Aden, of Raleigh. Quite a number of young people from a distance was present and the evening afforded much pleasure to the dancers and a large number of spectators who ac knowledge their Indebtedness td Mr. Allen and bis honorees. Among those dancing were: Mrs.-Janle E. Harris, of Henderson, Mr. Henry Paschall, at Wilson, N. C.: j Miss Hattle E. Cooper, of Hendtrson, Mr. Sam Ruffln, Meridian, Miss.; Miss Helen Harris, of Henderson, M#. Ed win Malone; Miss Annie Allen M}, Leg of Henderson ; Miss Alba Allen 4r. Q.. W. Cobb, Wilson, N. C.; Miss Beulah Tucker, Mr. Prank White, Wthston Salem; Miss Julia Barrow, Tpm Huf fln; Miss Annie Belle Ring. Jan# Bger too; Idas Hodgie Williams. Mi. Sum ner, Rocky Mount; Miss -Bleanuor Cooke,"W. D. Jackson; Miss Lula Bet Person, Mr. Clark, Henderaofc; Miss Hortense Weidman, Florida, Mr. Lee; Miss Agnes Lacy, Mr. Godfrey; Miss Mattle Allen. Mr. Bill Crowell, Miss Alice Morrison, Mr. Geo. Walker ; Miss Johnson, Mr. Earl Johnson, Raleigh; Miss Leake, Mr. Chas. E. Johnson, Jr./ Raleigh; Miss McKfmmon, Mr. Jack son, Raleigh; Miss Lacy, Mr. McKim mon. ' i Stags: ? Blair'Tucker, Clayton High, Mr. Henry -Davis, Warrenton, -Ben nette Perry of Henderson, Badger Hart, of Raleigh. Chaperones: ? Mesdames. K. P. Hill, W. H. Yarborough, Miss Lucy T. Al len, Mesdames. R. G. Allen, Georgia Boddle, J. J. Barow. An Automobile Accident. Sunday nlgUt abjui G o'clock an automobile was seen to be running at what seemed to be- its fastest speed and just as it passed. the front gate at Mr. H. J. Harper's it made a swerve. There was a crash, the lights went out then silence. Mr. H. J. Harper being the only witness to the scene was 1 standing about severity-five yards away 'By his quick action and that~of his ? son, C. H. Harper, the occupants, (all 'colored) were soon released from ! their eramped position under the ma I chinei-. The machine had turnedupside i down, but It happened that they re ceived but a few bruises, and the ma ? chine being damaged ^slightly, onl* die wind shield and top being broken. jThe machine belonged to Mr. Durham | Taylor, of Castalia. First Peace Treaty is .Signed by Bryan Washington. December 18. ? Secre tary Bryan and Chevalier Van Rap pard, Netherlands Minister, today signed a treaty providing that any ques tion between the United States and the Netherlands which cannot be settled by diplomacy shall be submitted for investigation to an international com mission of five members. The period of investigation is fixed at one year, although it may be shortened. This is the first treaty between the United States and a European Nation, based upon Secretary Bryan's peace plau. Similar treaties have been nego tlated with five Central American Na tions and it is planned to sign one [with the Dominican Republic tomor row. The American-Netherlands conven tion embodies generally the principles of Secretary Bryan's plan to bring to an end warfare between the Nations of the world, but it differs in pome details from similar acts already signed. There Is no provision in It for the maintenance of the status quo jas to military and naval preparations i during the period of investigation. Mr. Bryan, pointed out today, how ever, that he considered this feature I non-essential, acceptance of the prin ciple of investigation beijig the key note of the plan. j In negotiating the treaty Secretary Bryan made a slight concession to the Nethej^and in. the matter of the ap pointment of the fifth member of the | permanent international commission, to be chosen by common agreement I between the two Governments, it be ing understood that this member shall not be a citizen of either country, i The previous treaties do not make this limitation as to citizenship of the fifth member. Four members are to be chosen, like the similar commis- ! sions provided for in the other treat ies, that Is, one from each country, to be selected^by the respective Gov ernments and one to be chosen by each Government from some third country. The treaty like the others, Is to run for five years and thereafter remain In force until 12 months after one of the contracting parties has given notice of an intention to terminate it The international commission must be appointed within six months after the exchange of the ratifications. While none of the peace treaties has been ratified by the Senate as yet. Secretary Bryan said this was due to the presB of business and that he ex pected to encounter no '.ifficulty when the pacts are reached by the upper house. ( * Sclivol Items > The LouUburg Graded School closed for the holidays on December 20th. Work will begin again on January 6, 1*14. The Debating Society gave a public debate In tile school auditorium at 11 o'clock on Saturday. Resolved: "That the nest let Mature pass laws prohibit lng children under 16 years of age to work In tM mills and factories of our I State" was the query and was ably dis cusses by )>oth sides. . Messrs. ^rancis Yates and Hunter Harris appeared on the sfflrmatlve with Messrs John N'eal and Will Col lie opposln< them on the negative. These young men debated with the ise of ekferts and their arguments showed much research and ability. The judges were- Messrs. Russell Harris, Weldon kgerton and W. W. Boddie. On annoavclng their decision it was found Ute negative had won . and Mr. John Neal awarded first speakers place. The Ingleslde School cTosed on Fri day, December 19th. This has been tlje 'best year In the schools history. The attendance has been large and the community highly pleased with school and officials. In place of the regular Christmas tree and entertainment enjoyed for some years by the school, It was de cided to extend their Christmas 6ieer to one unable to get out and partici pate in the life and good time the oc casion always brings. A collection was taken and a big basket of Qtrlstmas dainties provided and taken to an old class mate, who has long been on a bed of invalidism. The children recited their pieces for her and sang their sweet Christmas songs. It was . an occasion of much pleasure to both school and invallo such a spirit of reaL Christmas joy is seldom manifested and wc con gratulate the school In its- desire for real service. PERSOXALS. Miss. Kathleen Egerton Is at home for the holidays. Mr. John Burt Hill came home from Oxford to spend Christmas. > Mr. E. B. Hart, of Mt.. Airy, was a visitor to Louisburg the past week. Mr. Thomas Ruffln came .home from the University to spend the holidays, j Mr. B. H. Perry, of Henderson, was a visitor to Louisburg Friday. Mrs. J. S. Conway, of Dewitt, N. Y., is visiting relatives in town. Miss Margie Macon came Jiome from Columbia to spend the holidays. Messrs. F. N. Egerton, Jr., and G. B. Egerton are at home for the holidays. M. J. R. Collie came home the past week from Washington City to spend the holidays. Rev. and Mrs. A. D. Wilcox . left Monday for Oklahoma City, Okla., to spend the holidays with relatives. Mr. R. Y. McdAen, and wife, Misses Agnes and Janie Lacy, of Raleigh, at tended the dance here Friday night. Messrs. Joseph Hale, Raymond Tay or, Raymond Harris and Charles Cooke came home to spend the holi days. Messrs. R. C. Crowell, t>f Asheville, and O. E. Crowell, of Thomasville, visited their brother, Mr. G. I- Crowell the past week. Miss Mary Arrlngton, Supervisor of Primary Department of the Public Schools of Franklin county, spent Christmas at her home in Rocky Mount. | Mr. H- J- Strickland, of La Junta, jCol., arrived In Louisburg Friday. I He will visit his brother near Louis burg for Beveral days. We were glad jto see him in Louisburg again. Another Sale. | The big land sale at Woods Store ! by the Atlantic Coast Realty Co., of 'Greenville oh December 11th, was a great success to both the company and the individual. Quite a large number of lots were sold and good prices were | the result, however, the bidding was strong and a big demand for the lots was evident. As all the lots were not sold the same company will conduct another sale on December 30th. They will put the same life and spirit in the ?ale as heretofore and all those who have witnessed a sale made by them will readily agree that it is a real treat to attend such an occasion. At {his sale more of these lots will be offered. A big barbecue will be ser ved to the crowds that are present and a general big day will be provided for all who attend. See their advertise ment on another page. ? Results of Two National Guard Courts Martial Adjutant General Young has pub lished the following general orders in two general courts martial held In tho National Guard recently. Before a general court-martial which convened at Elizabeth City, N. C., December 5th., 1913, pursuant to Special order, No. 206, G. O., dated Novepber llth and of which Lieut. Commander? G. L. Morton was presi dent and Lieut. J. C. B. Ehringhaus, naval brigade, was judge advocate, was arraigned and tried W. J. Win slow, seaman in the 5th Division, Na-< val Reserves ; North Carolina Nation al Guard. Charge 1. Disobedience of. orders in violation of the 21st. Article of. War. Specification 1. In that said W. J. Winslow, seaman in the Fifth Division, N. C. N. M., having received a lawful command from his superior officer, Lieut. J. Kenyon Wilson, through Ensign Andrew Sanders, to report at the armory of the said division for the annual inspection 'of said division by the inspector general of North Caro lina, did wilfully disobey the same. Charge 2. Lifting weapon against offering violence to, and attempting to strike his * superior officer, in violation of the 21st. Article of War. Specification 2. In that said W. J. Winslow, seaman in the Fifth Division, N. C. N. M., when arrested and brought to the armory, did draw and lift agains his superior officer to-wit: H. O. Sex ton, machinist mate in the said di vision, a deadly weapon , to-wit: a bay onet, and did attempt to strike him therewith, the said H. O. Sexton being ( then and there in the discharge of his duties and the virtue of orde'rs from the commanding officer of said divis ion. Charge 3. Absence from parade in violation of the 33rd. Article of War. Specification. l.In that Seaman W. J. Winslow, Fifth Division, N. C. N. M., not being prevented by sickness or other necessity, did fail to appear and repair, at the fixed time to the place of parade, drill and inspection ap pointed by the commanding officer of said division. Charge 4. Resisting arrest to the prejudice of good order and military discipline in violations of the 62nd. Article of War. Specification 1. In that W. J. Win slow, seaman in Fifth Division, N. C. N. M., when ordered by J. H. Gard. quartermaster, and H. O. Sexton, ma chinist's mate, of said division, acting under orders thereof, to report at the armory of said division, did reflisc to accompany said petty officers, and when arrested by said petty officers, did resist arrest, and did offer physical and forcible vioience and resistance to said petty officers and the squad under their command, and did loudly and profanely curse and abuse said petty officers and squad, attracting large crowds of people upon the streets of the city, and creating dis order thereupon and in the armory of said division. Charge 5. Disobedience of orders in violation of the 24th. Article of War. Specification 1. In that the said W. J. Winslow, seaman in Fifth Division, N. C. N. M., upon being ordered into arrest by the commanding officer of the said division for indulging in a'dls order, did wilfully disobey the same and draw a weapon, to-wit: a bayo net, upon ,H. O. Sexton, the petty of fleer who had been directed to take him under arrest. To all of which the accused plead ed not guilty. FINDINGS Of charge 1, specification 1, proved. Of charge 2, specification 1, proved. Of charge 3. specification, 1,. proved. Of charge 4, specification 1^ not j proven. - / | Of charge 5, specification 1. not prov ?? . / Of charge 1, "guilty." / Of charge "guilty " , Of charge 1, "guilty." Of charge 4, "not guilty." Of charge 5, "not guilty." SENTENCES. "That the accused shall pay a fine of twenty doliars ($20.00.)" The sentenco having been ap proved by the reviewing authority and the record of the trial forward ed for the action of the governor and commander-in-chcif under the 106th. Articleof War, the following are his orders therein: ^ "Raleigh, N. C., December 17, 10I3T* The fine of twenty dollars Imposed by the court-martial In the foregoing case of Seaman W. J. Winslow, naval militia, is confirmed and will be car ried Into execution. E. L. DAUOHTRIDOE, ?J Acting Governor and CommlSBloner-ia Chief." ? ' THE OXFORD CASE. Before a general court-martial which convened at Oxford, N. C., Oc tober 4th, 1913, ' pursuant to Special Order No. 187, A. Q. O., dated Sep tember 29th, and of which Captala W. P. Moody, of Company B. 3rd Im fantry was president and Lieut. 8. L. Rotter, 3rd Infantry, was judge advocate, was arraigned and tried Private W. R. Arrington, Compaay E., 3rd Infantry, N. C. N. G., on the following charges and specifications: "Charge 1. Disobedience of order* in violations bf the 21st. Article of War. Specification 1. In that Private W. R. Arrlngton. Co., E. 3rd. Regiment S. C. N. 6., having received a lawful command from his commanding of ficer to report at the armory August 4th, 1913. and to go with his com pany to Camp . Glenn anff attend the annual encampment as required by law, did wilfully disobey the. same. Charge. 2. Conduct to the preju dice bf good order and military dis cipline, In violation of the 62?d Article of War. ; Speciflcaton 2. In that Private W. R. Arrlngton, having received a lawful order from Captain T. G. Stem commanding Co., E. 3rd. Regi fcu-nt, N. C. N. G., the said captain being In the execution of his duty by virtue of General Orders- No. 14 did wilfully disobey the same. To whlsh the accused pleaded as follows: First specification, first charge gull- i. ty, but not wilfully." ? . First charge, "not'gutlty." Second specification, second charge, "guilty, but not wilfully." Second charge, "not guilty." FINDINGS. The accused was found guilty on both charges and specifications and was sentenced to pay a fine ?t $50.00. -? Thes eentence. having been ap proved by the reviewing authority and the record of the trial forward ed for the action of the governor and commander-in-chief under the 106th. Article of War. the following are his orders therein: Raleigh, N. C., December 17, 1913. In the foregoing? case of Private W. R. Arrlngton, i Co. E., 3rd, Infantry, the sentence is confirmed, b ut It ap pears from the record of the trial that Private W. R. Arrlngton did not fully appreciate his obligation to the State under the term of his enlistment and for that reason the sentence is com muted to a fine of $10.00. The sem tence thus mitigated will be carried Into execution. E. L. DAUGHTRIDGE, Acting Governor and Commander-ln ' Chief. Mr. R. G. Allen to Come to Raleigh to ^ Live. About the middle of January, Mr. R. G. Allen will come from Louisburg and make Raleigh his home. He has a large interest in t^o banks but has sold them both. It is well understood that he is the real purchaser of the lot west of that new market Bite and one the corner of South Bttmnt street and East Martin street; this lot 20x80 feet, having been sold a fortnight ago for $8,000. The rumor is widely cur1 rent that he will build a bank upon It and has bought it for this particular purpose. ? Raleigh Times. Having noticed the above item In Saturday's Raleigh Times the repre sentative of this paper ealled upon Mr. Allen to* ascertain Its correction - ness and was injfofined that "he had sold no interest In any bank and that he had no arrangements to leave Louisburg, and was therefore not con templating opening a new bank ia Raleigh or else where. Mr. Allen's many friends in Loula burg and Franklin county will be glad to learn that the Raleigh paper was in error in its statement. Farmers* Union Meeting-. There will be a meeting of the Franklin County Farmers' Union !? the Court House in Louisburg on the first Thursday In January, it being the first day in January, 1914.- We want every member that is in good standing that Is engaged in growing tobacco and cotton to b&t tfiere to discuss the ' tobacco warehous^and cotton ginning questions. It is very important that all be there, that we may decide om some definite plali. I will also state that all members that have not kepi their dues paid np can reinstate them selves by paying Up their dues and one 1914. ji \ .l*. J. HARkiS, Prea. E. B. MARSHALL, Sect*.