Let thfe "Franklin Times be a Regular Visitor to your Home e rrankiin I imes MED1UH IN EASTERN CAROL y.joimaow, editor upmaxabe*. v ? THE COUNTY, THE fff^TE, THE UNION. : ' " ' , 8pBs6 DBimojr ?1.00 ni nu FARMERS UNION DAY -CELEBRATE DAT WITH BIG BAH BECI7B. j ^ . 1 . J Dr. J, X Templeton Delivers Big Speech In Address lag the Large frwwt. ^ihi.. . j ? , ?? , Friday was a big day for the mem bers of the Farmer? Union ot Frank lin county. It was the' occasion of the celebration i>t thelr; #nn?al barbecue and a large number/" possibly > fifties hundred or mote, were present to en . Joy the day. At about half past eleven o'clock lully five hudred people had gathered: In the court house to hear the addresa of Br. J. M. Templeton, who delivered the address ot the day. The meeting , was called to order by Mr. T. J. Har ris, President: of the county organisa tion, who stated the object of the oc casion. President Harris was followed by Rev. J. W. Sled??, 'of Cedar Rofek. township, who In very complimentary remarks introduced the speaker of the day, Dr. J. M. Templeton of Cajy. Dr. Templeton's speech was a splen did one and pictured many vtenithfc advantage the Un^gn was to the far rier. He pointed out that it was ,nOt 0,'?je farmer who was making fortune? ! The cue was fine and well prepare l. and was more than enjoyed by fully five hundred members and their fam ines. Thus ended one of the most suc cessful occasions In the history of the Farmers Union in FrwikHn County. ??W Machinery. The electric light plant of the town of Loulsburg has received and Is ln ?tallng the new , machinery for the plete new plant aave the boilers and whep properly Installed will give Loulsburg one of the finest plants of Its sUe In the State. This plani will gfr? the town two complete electric plants so that when one la out of commission the other; can be used giving contlnous service without Iflerruptlon. '.B?, ? ? ? ; V"" . loulsbnrg Baptist I *f, ? ..?? ? "t" In connection with the pabllc wor ship'Sunday morning, the pastor *?111 .give a Message to "That Growing Yonng Christian, after wlitt? the right hand of church fellowship will be ex tended to the new member*,. the odlaOce of the Lord's suppep will k? celebrated. ?. At tha night service Mr. Kenneth A. Pittman. one of. the aioat promising young men Loulsburg baa ever, aont to Wake Forwt, will speakfon "En vironment" /* y '-"telt??" Vobu'h Missionary Soeletj. The social circle o( tlie Woman's Missionary 8oclety met .on Monday afternoon with Mrs. D. T. Smlthwlck. In spite of the fact that "old sol" ?eemeA to be doing his utmost for. the day, a large crowd was present, and a most interesting meeting was held. Tlie meeting was opened with u script ure lesson and prayer, conducted by Mrs. P. O. Alston. ? ' ?jTha literary program wfs tH^n taken up, several subjects being dla cUHued. among them :the educational and the results of tbJS week In Mexico, {or the pust twen^Mv* ysa^s. Also the problem of the ministerial supply, how . to be obtained, and theiaf arles that showed to be was. discussed. The Methodist Mission district of Mexico were located upon the map and tke 'liferent school^ described an? their rank and workers discussed. At the completion of the literary program a delightful salad course, followed by crMjgp;and cake was served. .1 ifee place for the next meeting of (he circle will be announced later. ????v. " ' ? L_ :? .a A*ttenoon Plenle. Wednesday afternoon,' Miss Wilder' gave a very en joyable picnic to afew of her little ?fr" XCOA* aTttlring themselves lu oath ! ling sutt3 and sandals, they hurrl*J awav to a near by stream where they had much . fun in bathing and wading. ( . After enjoying, this fun to the ful lest, they returned to the home, dressed and went up.in the big grove for their picnic, here they told storleB, and played gabies, and had a generally good time till lunch was served them and tbey were taken over town and enjoyed an hour's entertainment at "The Movies." Those enjoying. Miss Wilders en tertainment were, Misses Dorcas Mc Klnne, Elizabeth Purgurson, Kather ine Bobbltt, Margaret Cooke, Eliza beth Morton, and Elizabeth Alston. MBS. W. W. WATKIK8 DIES. flood Woman Pa?**#, Near Wake Forest at Hoae of Daaghter lira. Margaret Mol vina Watkins, widow ot the late W. W. Watkins of Wake Forest, formerly of Franklin county, died at the home of her daugh ter, lira. John -Add Powell, last Friday evening' having passctt her elghtiaUi year. Mrs. Watkins was the youngest sister ot the late Rov.,Moses J. Hunt, and formerly made her home with him at his old place four miles west* of Frankllnton, but after her marriage to her late husband In 1868 madf her home three miles west of Wake For est, at whlch^place she died. Mrs. Watkins was a most excellent woman, endowed with a doep christian chara cter; her whole life toeing given to tiol, ot which sho was not afraid, Jn her death the last of the family pas sed beyond. ? The remains were Interred In the family hurrying ground beside thoso of her husband and sister the late Miss Sallle Hnnt who lived with the Little John family near Lonlsburg, and was well ktjown to the older residents of this section. Aa Appreciation. We wish to commend and thank the Editor of YThe Franklin Times" for the great and continuous interest which he has taken In the "Health problem" of the present day n Frank lin Co., and the,, town ot Loulsburg We hare noticed with increasing pleasure aad gratification that almost in every weeks issue of the paper then are some good saggestions along health lines in Its pages, thongh some are short, yet they tend to keep the Importance ot ?uch weighty pat ters before the public. He has not only given Ume and attentI6n to these health facts^ut the'space In the paper has been generously offered to the town and county pfflclals, or ever; one who wishes to write on health suggestions. We desire In behalf of Jibe town and county and ourselves (As Health Officer) to express our appreciation ot this kindness. $. E. Malone, f Health Officer. Newhape vs. Justice A most Interesting and exc(Ung game ot baseball was played at New hope on last Friday between New-hope and Justice, which resulted In a score of 6 and 2. The playing on both sides waa good and the game was witnessed by a large crowd. The failures cen tered In the batteries. Floyd for New hope struck out It, while Harris t^r Justice struck out >. JThe batteries were for New-hope. Floyd and Baker, tor Jnattoa Harris .and. Blow. Fleale and Barb?*??. Messrs. Lowell Rogers and Thomas Q1U were hosts on Friday, at a picnic and barbecue, given In honor of the visiting yound ladles tot ,tbe Com munity. Invitations were issued to a hundred or more of their friends and sorely all responded, for die spacious grove of Mr. A. K. Roger's horn* where the gala day was spent, was filled with automobiles, carriages and uirg*"T guests coming all during the morning, and finding "ye old time . welcomef" from the hosts, who were assisted by Mr. Rogers and his charming daugh ters, Misses Mary, Maurice and- Alice Rogers. ;v ; Everything possible had been. pro vided for the pleasure and entertain ment of the- .guests. Comfortable swings hung from shady oaks; see saws invited here and there; a tennis court was provided; rustic se?U an ft pillows strewn here and there tempt ed to various games, rook in 'particu lar having thet huh mart hob hem hh lar being mpW popular 40 , the of older mfay there ? "marble yai;dp ami such sport as boys had durlnjfthe afternoon at time honored gam? of skill! Tha dren present, had a gay time row and playing all, iaj long. It was gwp cetied by all.< present a most '-MWw holiday, there wise not a dull moment all the day and the whole place was alive with/Tun and merriment. Among he guests were several splendid musicians who gave all pleasure by the sweet music disposed in the parlor of the home as well as out under the trees. Misses Lottie Daniel, Oza Cook and Mrs. P. H. Cook entertained at the piano, while Messrs. Marvin Ellington, Joe Miteliell, Nat Mitchell. Marvin Hight and Miss Josephine Hight made quite an im promptu orchestra of violins,, gui tars and mandolin. Ill the Misses Ola -Alford. Zelma Holland Irene Mullen and Blonny BeddbflMelB, young ladies of Bunn who werfe^lMt ing M&s Alice Rogers, delighted all'fty their vocal and Instrumental mtj0u?M well as by several readings and . re citations. , A pretty-picture of socal enjby ment could scarcely tie found tftan that out on the lawn as the happy day came to a close, when the "orcheater" was lhaying popular airs and all were joining in familiar songs, white the young Qepple were (rtmped about jln evejy fashion on nigs and cnahie^p. Anyone present who had any v talen t for entertainment freely gave all pleasure by responding to requests tor song and recitation. Mr. Hubert Rowland, a young man of some fifty summers, fiddled in old time style to the accompaniment of guitar and mandolin, much to the amusement of the young people. The barbecue dinner that was ser ved under the trig oaks at the well was a- triumph of culinary art. The lamb, pig. chickens, barbecued under Mr. Wiley Clifton's direction, was done to turn and heartily enjoyed by every body. The table was 16iidft$ with alt mannar of picnic eatables and good cheer reigned over all. hr the after noon the hosts provided another feastf of luscious watermelons, in fact everything possible was provided for the inner and the outer man, automo bile and buggy Tiding was the order oft he afternoon and delighted spins were enjoyed by many. The honors of the~ occasion were, Misses Ola Alford, Zelma Holland, Irene Mullen, and. Blonnye Beddlng fleld of Bunn; Kathleen and Gertrude Rogers of Lltttat?; all guests of the Misses Rogers; Miss Kath Wilson, of OM*r Rock, Min On Cook, of TTaak ltnton, who aro visiting Miss Qoasie Finch. Aside from the many Mends of the hosts , In the communis, a number of gneats were present fro* nearby townsAmong these were ***?? ?"ffffl" nnah_j IHk; Clyde Finch, W. BransyMJat Mlt ; Mrs. P.*H. Copk, Iffln, of Loulsb?**, -ftaker Ruth, Whit fleld, Messre jof Whttaker and Wlg(?? of Frankllnton. Mr. Res Har ris and CurdsTWeathers of Bunn. Long Itre such old time Southern liospltablty dispensed by such graci ous hosts. Fanen IJnJon to Meet. We are requested to.state that there will be a meeting ot the Franklin County Farmam Union In the donrt house at Loulsburg on "thuraday. August 8th.\ Ail locals ar? urgeffa' send representatives and all other members o( the organization who with are lnrtted to attend; as there will be matter? of Importance to pome befort the meeting. Lightning Strikes ?ttble. ' I During th* storm on last Sunday evening lightning Struck the stable of Mr. P. R. fem^T near*Margaret and set it on Oris The fixe .was discovered by a tenant who gathered a number to assist <~hiiir^d'taaceede^ In pnttlnfe gut the \jefor?! it 'did' mucA .Wb ago to ths buWUng o? contents. How ever upon Investigation It was dis covered that k 'herSe belcpgtog* tb Frarilt Pnlley^cojotea, who ytui there on a, yfstt ta^comp .of the (enjuits was killedihr Mje. belt. Otherwise the damage'Was slight. ' ' .4 s\; ?>;?: ? < , rv>riWpMpi^^fMr: i The young Woman's .-M^sionary Society met on Monday evening with Mln. Kate High. 'j. J V' meeting was ppenqd and le*1 by .Miss Hodgie Alston. Immigration was the evening's sub ject and was discussed by the mem bers present In Its many phases. Then Miss Dot Massenburg read a sweet story of lite among the Immigrants. Delicious refreshments were served and the society adjourned, to meet next with Miss Mary Stuart Egerton Inscoe-StalUngg. ' ' On July 22, 1914,, the home of Mr. W. I. S tailings presented a ~ moat beautiful scene when Mr. Elllas Ins'coe led to Hymenls altar Miss Lena Stal ling. _ ^ Deft fingers had beautifully and tastfully decorated the parlor, the color scheme being white and blue with a back ground of white and green, a Tery pretty arch had been ar ranged and this and the back ground being lighted by buYnlng candles gave a mellow glow through out the room At 6:00 o' clock. Mrs. T. H. Sledge very sweetly played "angels serenade1 during whlcli time the guests assem bled in the room. Immediately the notes of Mendelssohns wedding march peeled forth, & the groom entered with his best man, Mr. Llnwood S. Inscoe. They having approached the arch, the bi Ide entered with Miss Myrtle Stal llngs maid of honor, who gave her away Standing under the beautiful lighted arch, Rev. G. M. Duke, In a most im pressive manner spoke the words which made the two man and wife. During the ceremony Mrs. Sledge with gentle touch played "Dreaming." I The ceremony over, she changed from soft, dreaming notes to the bright cheerful notes ot bridal chorus tram "Loftefcgrtn," and the bridal ?arty marched oat, the bride and groom belaf followed by the maid of honor" accompained by the best man. tn the sfeacious hall the happy couple received hearty congratulations after which they went to the home of the groom, where a bounteous marriage supper was enjoyed by many relatives and friends. * ?" On the eveotng>o? the 21st,the,bridal ?arty and * few Invited guests enjoy ed to the fall, a reception given at the home of theWide. The deeoratllMli! jn the dinning room .being* gold afed blue gave a rich hue. to Ule fruits, creams and cakes of which all part took freely. ' . On Tuesday evening the brlde wore a pink voile trimmed with pink 'satin and white real lace. The' maid of honor wore white. On Wednesday evening the bride never looked pret tier, being sweetly dressed In a cream serge coat suit. The maid of honor was prettily dressed in blue crepe, trmmed n all over of real lace and bluo satin ribbon. The bride a,nd maid of honor carried large bouquets of white ' The groom aad "best man" wore handsome black suits. Tke many beautiful and costly pres ents on exhibition, attested the high esteem 4a uhleh -this popular young. couple is hold. ~T" , The bride la a most excellent young ner yet, Bweet and cheerful tn dls position. She is one of Franklin County's faithful school teachers, and Mr. Inscoe Is to be congratulated In winning her heart and hand. r Mr. Inscoe is one of Cedar Rock's most prosperous young farmers -tie is cheerful and polHe and is liked by both old and young. We wish for these most estimable young people many happy and useful ysars of service to Ood and country. A Hood Entertainment. The rendition of the "Henpeck k. flinging Skewl" by the Mapletflle local talent at the OSAEft Hon? hffe on Inst Friday hiJEt. was Joyed by a good audience. -was rich tn fun-, each performer dfcwell their pari?.'As ? whole It was c. groat succos*.' The receipts were IS7.00 which was for the benefit ot the Mapleville Academy. Our Toi(B Commissioners We are glad to see the renewed activities of our City Fathers In their ?Sorts to Improve the health and look# of Lousburg, 11 flie present force of workers continue to do what they have been doing tor the list tew days we will soon see and feel the very best effects along both lines health aod beauty. The cleaning out of the ditches, and drains with their damp shady breeding.and resting places for mosquitoes, will go along way towards removing a prolllc .cause o t disease in our tqwn. Ditches are being (clean ed tor drain pipes In parts of the towp where they are very, much nefdetl and as S090 as finished, people can connect their homes -with the ?ity's water Maln> and thereby remove another great source of slcknpas and disease. Let the slogan be "Get on the water Main", pr havev sanitary $ h ^?V^Bealth Officer. "ChjOTSjTB dajr .a*, Prospect last Sundefr./fljS Vj^pumete success. The* children wtfe't^eu ,drilled and went through their exercises la a -way that stired ^irtde. and QpOiuslasm of a everyone present Miss Kate Furman and Mrs. Hall werfc congratulated on their management of the occasion. After the exorcises were over din ner was spread on the lawn anil everybody enjoyed It greatly. All present agreed that it would be a good thing if "children's day" came oftener. YOUNG GIRL AM> OLD KAV MEET HEATH OS RAILROAD Two People of Henderson Are Ground to Death on Seaboard Air- Line Railroad?Botb Bodies Mangled and Life iMtutlji Crashed Out? One Friday Evening and Another Yesterday Morning. Miss Lucy Wilson, the fourteen year-old daughter of Mr. G. H. Wilson, of South Henderson, met a tragic and sudden death Friday afternoon about six o'clock on a spur track of the Sea board Air Line railway In front of the Harriet cotton mill No. 1, where her body was ground to pieces under a number of freight cars that were be ing pushed back by a shifting engine. She had been at work in the mill that day, and when the signal for clos ing time was given she hurriedly rushed out si~the building and across the railroad track which was only a few feet from the door. At that time the switch engine was backing the freight cars along the track In front of the mill, and being so eager to get home, it la thought that she did not notice the moving cars. _ The rear car struck her and knocked her down across the truck where the other wheels ran over her, mangling her limbs and cutting her body In two Death was-instantaneous. Coroner D. W. Hardee held an in quest over the body Friday evening and the verdict of the Jury was that MIsb Wilson came to her death by a switch engine in Charge of Mr: R. O. Daniel. The remains were buried in the cem etery near the Harriet cotton mills Saturday. _ Mr. J. M. Champion, of South Hen derson, was struck by a freight en gine and Instantly killed yesterday morning on the pass track of the Sea board Air Line railroad below the coal chute. ? ' U The freight train was on the main line and engine No, S3? had been cat off and was backing down the pass -track. Mr. Champion was a very oM man. about seventy rears of age, and It is thought that he did not hear the engine coming. There is no public crossing at the point where the accideaVflcj^urred and it is- sup pas* UWdTftftWAe t h (11 hp wan In rtn ff.iSTvanlandlngham was In charge of the engine and he claims that he'did noteee Mr. Champion un til after . was struck. He lived about'teb minutes after his,body was found on tb? track,. Coroner D.? W." Hardee held on In quest yesterday morning and the jury returned, a verdict that, Mr. Champion cam? to his death by being struck by engine and tender No. 837 In the hands of Mr. 3j C. Vaolandlngliam. engineer, on the Seaboard Air Line railroad sear the coal chute. The remains will' probably be bur led today.?Gold Leaf. 4 0? Time. ^ i novel. I declared: 1 Time is the silent barber who Mows off a fellows hair t August Llpplnrott's . NEARLY flMWMtM INVESTED W AUTOS. Increase of Almost J^HX> IhUi? In The State Over Protean Twelve Month?. What 4e you, think gentle reader . of nearly ten million dollars twins In vested In automobile? in North Caro lina, let such Is a tact Inquiry at the Secretary of State's office yester day shows thst up tq date license has been laauad to 12,000 machines tor .the year tending June SO, 1916 Averag ing theeo machines at ?750.00 each.' which U an exceedingly low estimate would show the value to b* $9,450,000 No woadef the coat ot living has in creased. And this It not the total number ot machines If M state tor quite a jupber have not jft- paid the ilctmfif tax. And they ..typjfofrfritat busy (Of this tax was do*. Jhly 1, and the department haa instructed the sheriffs of the different counties of the state to get behind .qwnqr* of unlicensed machines and see that they come across with the caah at oqce, or be fined (or their delluejjjjkkkqkkqk be fined for* their delinquency. Last year the tax was paid an 7, 618 In the state showing an Increase of nearly-5,000 machined .Wlihin the past twelve months. Xtft tags this year are ?f green coleir while last year they were white, jfiere is one county in the states Mitchell, In which the sheriff reports there la itot a single gas wagon. FACTS AB01T COMBATING NAT IONS. Servla. Serbs, a Slavic tribe, 'invaded the present Servla?637. Converted to Christianity?900. Passed under Turkish rule?1469 Got Independence?1867. Proclaimed a kingdom?1882. Population?3,000,000 Area?18.649 square miles. Capital?Belgrade. Standing army?195,000 men. Navy?None. Ruler?Crown Prince Regent Alex ander. Aaatiia. Austria's wars began In 14 B. O, when* the Romans conquered the Norici. The Hapsburg imperial family has reigned in Austria since 1825. Area?241,613 square miles. Mphlatlon?45,465.267. *' Capttal?Vienna. j Standing army?810,000 men. ' ^ Navy?114 ships. ? . Ruler?Francis Joseph, emperor. Coalite t? Loalsbarg!! The photo-