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Only $1.00 Per Year' In Advance Times a . _ i illnT|l|i^il| n" > ? 1 An fle^t :-r ? ? -v-?t f . An Advertising Medium That Brings Results. A. F, Johnson, Editor nd Xaaacer. THE COUNTY, THE STATE, THE UNION. 8CBSCRIPTI05 I LOO PEE YEAS. VOLUMN XLV. LOUISBURG, N. 0., FRIDAY, JULY 30, 1915. NUMBER 24. REV. STAMPS PRESIDENT FRANKLIN COUNTY FA IK ASSOCIA . TION. Election Held Saturday and Work Be. "* gun to Make This a Most Successful Fair. The directors formerly elected by the stockholders of the Franklin coun ty Association held their first meet ing last Saturday afternoon in the rooms of the Board of Education anil made the election of officers for feie coining year. The temporary organization was made by calling Rev. M. Stamps to preside and Dr. A. H. Fleming to act as secretary. Nominations being in order the name of Rev. M. Stamps as President was placed befofe the Board and his election made unanimous with opposi tion. Mr. A, O. Dickens was elected secretary end Mr. M. S. Clifton treas urer. An executive committee com posed of Messrs. J. A. Turner, W. -H. Allen, B. N. Williamson, J. A. Boone and Dr. A. H. Fleming were elected. A motion prevailed that the Associa tion should have ten Vice-Presidents one from each township and their nomination was left to the Executive committee. A committee to draft the constitution and By-Laws of the Asso ciation was appointed by the President and was composed .of Messrs. J. A. Boone, P. S. Allen and J. C. Jones. Arrangements are beginning to take form to put through a most successful Fair this fall and many reports have been received where a great many are already preparing exhibits. The horse racing giveB promise of being a big feature as we have already heard of -about twelve nice iorses in the county being put through a train ing process to be ready for the occas ion. The Executive committee Informs us they will see that there wlU be plenty amusements and of such a nature that there will be no room for criticisms. The agrictural display will be the" biggest feature no doubt and big efforts are being put forth to make this the best of all local Fairs. The Executive Committee la now busy formulating the details In con nection with the plans and we hope to be able to give them Jn full next week, at present there Is no plans sufficiently advanced to gtve any defi nite information concerning. Joyful Times at Camp Joy. On Monday morning July 12th, a party of ten good sports including the ? chaperone, Mrs,. C. H. Blacknell, of Klttrell, N. C.r who was the best ever, arrived at Camp Joy. The camping party were met by the most Important "Dan the Cook," with a greeting of HI! / Captain 1 " The first night quite a musical con cert rendered by the Mosquito and Frogs, was enjoyed by the entire crowd, and at daybreak next morning imitations of barn-yard melodies were rendered by the boys. The girls then speedily donned their kakhl suits and announced themselves In readiness for most everything, such as swimming, high diving, fishing horse back riding, dancing, automo blling and many other amusements ? . r ..that camp life affords. The higgeat ' feature of the swiming pool was Julta and Liza's original "High Dive." Three times a day the dining table was heavily laden with everything that was calculated to tempt the appetite of a camping crowd, and served in a way peculiar to "Dan our Cook." Between midnight and one a. m? the dining table was then converted into a vaude ? ville stage, and many enjoyable and" amusing "Stunts" were pulled off, among-'wlilch "Prof. Lotto," and his "Dusky Southern Damsels' were easily the stars. Thursday night screams from the girls apartments were heard and cries of "Buddie" ? "William." The first to arrive on the scene was Ben carrying a lantern and an empty pistol, with the sad remains of an old sheet wrap ped arourid him, but on this occasion Ben lost the opportunity of ills life to become a hero, because of the briers which had no mercy" on his bare feet ? thus the "Hant" escaped. Then it happened that William and George had to spend the balance of the sight on ground, sleeping like "Old Brer Rabbit" In "Uncle Remus" with one eye epen. While these exciting times were going on in camp .two pigs were lying in state, one donated by our da voted frlendan d councellor in times of sickness, Dr. "Dick" Yarborough, this pig it wEll be well to say was brought Into camp In the arms of Ster ling Brickell, for ten days nlcnlc. ?* Between ten and one o'clock the next day, R being Friday, numerous automobiles and other convenances, such as Ox Carts, were brought Into use and by two o'clock the appointed hour for serving the barbecue, there were abeat forty- friends trorb Louis burg and adolned towns to enjoy this delightful occasion. 0& Saturday exactly at midnight out of the darkness shot a white streak, alarming the camp with many blood curdling whoops and yells. At first we were undecided whether It was a tribe of Indians or a herd of Buffaloes ; but It proved to be nothing more harmful than Dr. Fleming and Ster ling Brickell In the "Mocking Bird." There was no more reat In the .boys tent that night, because of the arrival of these merry makers. The girls Slumbers were also pleasantly distur bed by the merry laughter of Sterling. Early Sunday morning to ?' dismay of the whole camp the engine of. the "Mocking Bird" was heard leaving; but soon after It was heard returning and on the arrival waa found to b? . ? 7~~ loaded down with contelopes. oranges and many other things which wera warmly welcomed. I wtah to take this opportunity In behalf of the w.hole Camping Party to thank our numerous friends for the many gifts of good things to eat, and judging from the size of the baskets and other receplcals which were brought Into camp by these kind givers, we could not believe that there was such a thing as a war going on anywhere on earth, but it seems as thought the authorities had stricken out the words "Hard Times" from the English Vocabulary. When Tuesday morning came and the beginning of the hauling down of the tents and packing up, there was an overflow of tears equal to the rain which had fallen the night before. Soon after everything was In readiness for the departure and Dan with the "goods, wares and merchandise" was sent on ahead to warn the "Town Fol^s" that the party of campers from Camp Joy were on their way return ing. Those spending the entire time were: Mrs. C. H. Blacknell, chaperone, of Kittreld, N. C? Misses Evelyn Gra ham, of Machpelah, N. C., Eliza Moore, of Greenvlle, N. C., Alien Webb, of Roxboro, N. C., Mary Belle Macon, Lynne Hall and Julia Barrow, of Louiaburg, N. C. The others under certain conditions who are sometimes caled stags, but lt\ this case, were: Messrs. Edwin Speed, of Frankllnton, N. C., George F. Walker, Ben A. Sum ner, better known In Camp as "Prof. Lotto," and Wm. B. Barrow, of Louls burg, N. C. Among the many visitors "Were Miss Mary Moore and Mr. W. L. Nobles, of Greenville, N. C. The site and grounds were tendered to the party by the generous and hospitable Mr. G. W. Ford, of Louls burg, N. C., to -whom the Camping Party Is largely Indebted for their happy time. . A MEMBER. LAST WEEK MOST ENJOYABLE Picnics In Many Sections ? Chil dren's Day and Tacky Party. Saturday was a day of picnics and therefore much enjoyment- for the older as well as the younger people In Franklin county. At Maplevllle a most enjoyable day was had and a large crowd heard a most Interesting address trom Rev, G. M. Duke. It was primarily . a Children's T3ay and under the auspices o(, the "Betterment Association. Supt. E. Li, Best went up to Pope's where he reports one of the finest oc casions he has ever witnessed, it was the occasion of a joint picnic of the Sunday school and (he Farmers' Union, Mr. G. W. Wliitaker, of Frank linton was master of ceremonies and handled the occasion with much ease. Supt. , ' E.L. Best addressed the audience in behalf of the Sunday school and made a most forceful argu men, which was both Interesting and Instructive. The address for the Far mers' Union was made by Dr. Tem pieton, Vice-President of the State or ganization who did his subject and himself much credit. Quite a large crowd was in attendance and a most bountiful and enjoyable dinner was -served on the grounds. At Epsom Hon. T. W. Blckett, Attor ney-General and our next Governor, was the orator of the day at a most enjoyable little picnic. Quite a good number were present and enjoyed oue of Mr. Bickett's most excellent heart to heart talks, which can't help but make everyone in its hearing feel bet ter for having heard it. Dinner was -also served here on the grounds and greatly enjoyed. At Cedar Kock at night a most en joyable Tacky Party was given by the Betterment Association and was largely attended and enjoyed. Special music was given by the Mandolin^ guitar, violin, banjo and auto harp players of the community. .Not out of their spliere in such a gathering the players presented themselves In gaudy attire to match those who pranced tho rostum In competition for prizes. Mr. Melvin Robinson, called upo? by Mr. T. H. Sledge who competed t(ie party in a tacky and humorous style dflli vered the prizes to Mr. Everitt Inacoe and Mrs. E. S. Fulghum. The _proceed ings were tacky and in the language of Mr. Ollle Sledge, one of the Judges, "The ancients, could they have wit nessed the occasion, woutld have blushed to see our generation out class them In art." After the intended was all over refreshments were served for the benefit of the school and the de lightful evening polished by Miss Hob good, ot Maptevilie, in two joy maker readings. Sunday at Plney Grove Children's Day was observed. The occaalon was an enjoyable one ao the little ones who had parts did much credit to themselvesTmfl certainly must have caused a proud feeling to- be realized by their parents. Supt. E. L. Best delivered am ost enthusiastic and soul Inspiring address In the morning and Mr. W. W. H dimes entertained the audience with one ot hla fine speeches that afternoon. A bountiful repaat was served on the grounds. At Ransdeii Chapel on Sunday a Sunday school picnic was the order of tho day and quite a large number were present and enjoyed tt. The addrsses by Rev. W. M. Gilmore and Mr. W. (!. Ransdeii on different places of Sun day school work were greatly enjoyed and arft calculated to be of untold benefit to this section. The dinner which was served on the gronnd was no small part of the day cs It consisted of every thing good to eat. The chil dren enjoyed m any amusements and' spent a moat pleasant day. THE SILENT WITNESS During the enmmer o f 1914, Miss Jessica R. Smith spent sometime in Loulsburg collecting proofs of her Father's <;laim of being the designer of the Stars and Bars. She was first told by Miss Mattle Brown, formerly of Loulsburg, but now Warrcnton, of a flag that had been copied from Maj or Smith's and presented by the Ladles of our town to the Franklin Rifles, a Volunteer Company, which was organ ized here at least a month - before North Carolina passed the ordinance of secession. Up to last summer the old flag had been sacredly treasured as a relic of the hallowed past, but no special significance had been attached to its design. When it was lifted from its wrappings, however, and ten derly unfolded, it mutely but eloqu ently pleaded for the establishment of Major Smith's claim, for it was in truth a perfect Stars and Bars. Other witnesses, besides Miss Brown, testified to the Flag's having been, copied directly from Major Smith's, so we may Justly feel that It is one of the strongest licks in - hts chain of evidence. It was made in Petersburg, Va., under the direction of Mrs. Claiborne, wife of Dr. John Her bert Claiborne, of that city. Mrs. Claiborne's life, since early Infancy, had been spent In Loulsburg, and she was especially lnterosted in carrying out the wishes of her friends here. j It Is said that Miss Ella Noble gave a silk dress for Its field of blue. If so. It could not have been from a scarcity of silk at that period, but simply that she wished something of hers to go Into the making of the flag. On one side of the field Is North Carolina'3 Coat-or-Arms, now almost obliterated; or. the other. In gilt letters as clear and distinct as if painted yesterday, is this incriptlon, "Our Lives to Liberty, Our Souls to God. Franklin Rifles, presented by the ladles of Loulsburg, N. C.. April 27th, 1861." The exer cises took place In the College Chapal, and Miss Ella Noble was chosen to make the address of presentation. Capt. W. F. Jpreen received the Flag and gave it into the hands of the Ensign, W. K. Barham, both of thase gentlemen making eloquent and pat-* rlotlc speeches. The first Lieutenant was A. S. Periy; Second, W. H. Yar borough and Third, W. ' S. Harris. This Company was drilled and pre pared for servlre here in our town, but ere their departure for the front, our Mother State with her characteristic deliberation had moved to. her place among her sister states, and shouted aloud her cry "To Arms!" and no hearts responded with a truor devotion no hands were raised to register a more undying aillegiance, and no feet went forth more bravely and willingly to do her bidding than those of .our beloved Franklin Rifles. The night before they left many of our citizens met in the Methodist church for prayer to> Him who alone could save in dangep^ hour, hut He only who never aliimWers could know of the other virglls of that night, of the agonising supplications In the darkened chambers of our sad dofied homes. When the morning of June first crme, our streets were thronged by those who had come to say good-bye to the "Boys in Qrey." As the soldiers formed In ranks and marched down Mala^treet, they halted Infront of an office which ntood near where Dr. Yarborough's office now stands, and were eloquently addressed by W. K. Barham, and others. Cheer after cheer rent the air, and all was enthusiasm and excitement. After this had in some degree subsided, they again formed In line and came up the street a short distance, then turning, went down In single fll^ past tho crowds of ladtes who stood on tfie side-walk In front of the old Shaw place to say farewell, to olasp the hands and kiss the lips of those they knew and loved and to bid God-speed to each and all. At last, benfcath the silken foras of this old Flag, they passed beyond the reach of clinging arms, and the vision of tear dlmnied eyes, but none can tell of the desolation of the hearts that were left to .wait . In silence the issues of the dreaded future. Of those who went forth that day, some came back to us, with heart-ache disapolntment, It is true, but with un stained honor and proven valor, and "unfrald and unashamed" they faced the dark days of Reconstruction, and lived among us brave and useful lives. Others, alas! were brought in the still majesty of Death, and others still are sleeping where they fell, or in graves prepared for them by strange but loving hands. Of these last, there was one scarcely moro than a boy, Nick Long. AJetter from a comrade. W. E. Ballard, told of how they found him on the battle field at night, lying cold and motionless with a bullet hole through his breast and his boyish face upturned to the moon. ' This old Flag, which we value be yond -measure, was sent back to Louis burg before the close of the war, and entrusted to Miss Noble for safekeep ing. After her marriage to Capt. Charles Hllll Thomas, she left to make her home in Tennessee; but before leaving,, sent the Flag to her aunt, Mrs. Jones Fuller. Since 1890, Mrs. j J. E. Malono has been Its custodian, rjid she hopes to prove that it is real ] ly the first "Stars and Bars" that was presented to any military organiza tion. So far, none has been found to ante-date, this old and valued relic. Louisburg, N. C., July 21st, 1915. A. F. Johnson. Editor, Franklin Times, ? Louisburg, N. C. Dear Sir: At a recent meeting of the Joseph J. Davis Chapter of the United Daugh ters of the Confederacy, a committee was appointed to draft suitable resolu tlons, thanking you for the mmy fav ? ors extended our organization, through your valuable paper. I have the honor to hand you here with a copy of the resolutions adopted and we will thank you to publish some. The public knows of your ser vice to our Chapter and wo desire that the public shall be apprised also of our sincere appreciation of this ser vice. * Very respectfully. ' Mrs. J. W. Mann Secretary. Resolutions of thanks to the Editor of the Franklin Times* "Whereas, The Joseph J. Davis Chapter of the United Daughters of thejC?sfederacy Is deeply grateful to |prt!edttor of the Franklin Times for Ills generous support In carrying out Its Ideals and for the many courtesies extended during the entire period of its organization. And whereas, The said organisation desires to express Its appreciation of the klndcss above mentioned : Be it resolved: That the sincere thanks of the Joseph J. Davis Chapter of the United Daughters of the Con federacy la hereby extended to Mr. A. F. Johnson, the editor of The Frank lin Times for the kind and generous aourtesies eitenMd to our organiza tion. Be it resolved further : That a copy of these resolutions be published In The Franklin Times. Mrs. S. J. Parham, Mrs. W. E. White, Mrs. J. W. Mann, Com. ka Appreciation. To the above I wlsh.itn nrtrt n per sonal word of thanks far the unvary lng klndn xres and courtesies shown me by the Editor of The Time;, and hts staff, for the flvo years during which I served as Secretary of the Joseph J. Davis Chapter and this past year during which I have hod tho honor of serving as Its President. It's a pleasant memory to carry with me always. Mrs. Robt. H. Divts. Franklin County War History. I have been requested to obtain all the Information possible relative to the military history of Franklin coun ty- during the period of 1861-1865. I will bo very grateful for any help given along this line. I would like to know the number of companies that went from this coun ty, and If possible, to procure rosters of these companies. If any interesting Incidents of personal history can be given me, I will greatjy appreciate the kindness. Mrs. J. E. Malone, Historian, J. J. Davis Chapter U. D. C. Resolutions by Camp McKlnne C. C. T. Camp McKlnne No. 1627 United Con federate Veterans, In regular session assembled at the courthouse In Lools bttrg, Franklin county. North Carolina, July 27th, 1915, the following resolu tions were unanimously adopted: "Resolved by Camp McKlnne, No. 1627 United Confederate Veterans: First. That this Camp composed of Franklin county Veterans, who have had opportunity to know the real tacts abont the designing of tho Stars and Bars and the raising of tho flag on the Court Square in Loulsburg, N. C. Second. That we are firmly per suaded that the claim of our comrade Orren Randolph Smith, that he was the designer of the Stars and Bars Is founded in Indisputable facts and that In the decision of the Confederate Veterans at Richmond, truth has pre vailed. Third. Tll?i ?'e feel that the truth so established d?ieVea <9 be perpet uated in some Imperishable forth and to that end, we urge the UnlteJ Daughters of the Confederacy, who have done so touch to defend our cause and preserve our history, to take steps to have erected on the Court Square In Loulsburg, North Carolina, a suitable monument In honor of the Stars and Bars and the brave soldier who designed It. Fourth. This meeting that each one of us commit himself to the enthusias tic and active support of this object and that the representatives of this Camp who may be appointed to the next State Reunion shall bring this subject to the attention of such re union and request endorsement and support to aid in the accomplishment of this object. P. G. ALSTON Act'g. Com A. S. STROTHER Secy. C. I>. c. The Joseph J. Davis Chapter of the U. D. C. will meet with Mrs. M. S. Davis at the Cofllege, on Tuesday the 3rd of August, at 6:00 o'clock. Mrs. R. H. Davis, Pres. Mrs. J. W. Mann, Sec. Weekly Weather Forecast. Issued by th'e t. 8. Weather Bureau, Washington, D. C. for the week beginning Wednesday, July 28, 1915. For Sonth Atlantic and Cull States: Generally fair weather and normal temperatures pos sible during the week except that scattered showers will likely occur in Florida and along; the south Atlantic coast. Franklin County I'nlon. The Franklin Union of the Tar Rlvar Association will meet with the Maple Springs Baptist church the fifth Sun day In August, and the Saturday be fore. The program will be published later. 8 Pints of Booze Seized. - Chief of Police High ana night Policeman E. C. Perry made a raid on the house occupied by Elbert Harris back of Ford's plainer on the South side Of the river and seized eight pints oT booze Thursday night. They got "in the wind" of its presence the day before and waited until that night expecting to get both the booze and the owner, but he was ab sent and of course has tailed to coqie forward and claim his booze. Main Street Defeats Church Street. In a very Interesting game of ball played at Williamson Park between Main and Church street Fjflday morn ing. Main street defeated Church street by the score of 3 to 0 the fea tures ,of the game being the pitching of Alston and the hitting of Beasley for Main street. Score by innings ? Main Street 2 0 1 0 0 0 3 6 1 Church 8treet 000000 0 1 _4 Batteries for Main street, Alston and Egerton; for Church street, Smith and Egerton. Loulsbnrir Baptist Church. Public worship Sunday 11 a. m. and 8:15 p. m., conducted by Rev. Baylus Cade, a former pastor. Pastor QU more and family have gone to San ford for a ten day visit to his mother. Sunday school at 9:45, and B. Y. P. V. Monday 8:16 p. m. Rev. L. W. Swope, of Shelby Is visiting friends tn Louisburg. ,i \ -.At" ?8t AMONG THE VISITORS SOME YOU KNOW AND SOKE YOU DO NOT KNOW. Personal Items About Folks and Their Friends Who Travel Here And There. Mr. J. A. Turner lett Wednesday for Fayette vile. Miss Onnie Tucker returned from Black Mountain Friday. Mr. T. H. Dickens returned Monday from a trip to Ocean View. Mr. Sterling'Brickell visited Ms peo ple at Halifax this past week. Mrs. F. A. Biff returned this week from a visit to Scotland Neck. . Mr. J. D. Boushall. of Raleigh, was a visitor to Loulsburg Wednesday. Mr. J. A. Coppedge, of Greensboro, is a visitor to Loulsburg this week. Mi1.' Wilson Green, of Sumter, S. C., is visiting his people here this week. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Pleasants spent Sunday at Buffalo"l.ithia SprlngB, Va. Miss Elizabeth Alston is on a visit to Miss Mary Page Wilder at Aber deen. Mr. F. C. Toepeman, of Henderson, was a visitor to Loulsburg the past week. _ tj Messrs. F. N. Egerton and B. 3. Hicks visited Seven Springs the past week. Misses Lucy Prldgen and Mamie Davis, of Creek, are visiting at the College. Mr. J. S. Strickland left Monday to visit his uncle, Mr. George Con way, at Canton. ? u_. Mrs. C. M. WUson and Mrs. J, T. Holt, of Wilson's Mill, are Vlnttlug _Mta. Leila Williamson. Misses Jessica R. Smith and Lillian High left Wednesday for Wadesborato visit Mrs. Eugene Little. Mr. J. C. Massenburg left Tuesday for Fairmont, on a business trip "tor the American Tobacco Co. ?iriyt riorenc* ton And Ruth Hall lett Saturday for a visit to Aurellan Springs. v Mr. J. S. Williams, wife and children and Miss Mollie Strickland returned Tuesday from a visit to Ocean View. Rev. W. it Gllmore, wife and little son Walter left Wednesday for Sanford to spend hie vacation with his parents. Messrs. B. T. Holden, F. J. Beas ley, B N. Williamson, and J. E. Thom as spent the week-end at Ocean View. Mr. Frank Roth left Monday for the northern markets to purchase the fall and winter stock for the I. J. Deltz Co. Misses Annie Davis Crudup and Llllle Crudup, of Wake Forest are visiting their sister, Mrs. R. P. Tay lor. Mrs. P. O. Petway, and children who have been visiting at the hon?e of Mr. W. B. Cooke, left Tuesday for her bome at Enfield. Mr. M. C. Pleasants, Misses Sallie and Helen Pleasants and MIsb Myrtle Renn, of Oxford, visited Buffalo Springs, Va., Sunday. Miss Elizabeth Alien and Mr. Wil liam Allen, of Goldsboro, and. Miss Mabel Davis, of Jackson, are visitors at the College this week. Misses Evelyn GrdlTam, of Machr pelah ; Eliza Moore, of Greenville, and Messrs. Edwin Speed, of Franklinton spent the week end at the home of Mr. J. J. Barrow. LOIISBIRG TOACCO MARKET Promises to be Best Year in Many. The severaj warehousemen in Louis burg are getting down to business in getting everything*" in readiness for the opening which will take place some where about September 1st. From what we can learn. They are ex pecting this season to be the best and most interesting in many years and are going to put forth every effort to make the farmer see that it will be to his advantage to soil on thie market. We understand some person or per sons are circulating the report that there will be no mark?t*here this year. This is not true. There will be at least three warehouses to run here. The Farmers Union. The Farmers' and the Riverside, and each one is getting together strong forces. From present indications ail the companies will bo represented as heretofore. Look out for the announcements of the opening sales. Let Off With the Costs. (3us Gouvas, the proprietor of the New York Quick Lunch on Court street was let off with the costs and a promise to not again violate the town's Sunday ordinance, by Mayor Joyner Monday. The officers gave notice last week that this law would be enforced and on Sunday everything was closed up in so far as oold drinks, cigars, cigarettes etc., were concerned except the Cafe which , was caught In the act. The officers had several casos so we understand, against Ous, but having a desire to break up the prac tice rather than prosecute the offen der, did not call him to account for but one ?? h? agreed to observe the lawTn the future. In this' particular instance a most commendable spirit prevailed In the compliance with, the law as no one else seemed to show any disposition to hinder its action. Play BobMtt. We are requested to etgte;4Jiat k play will be given for the benefit of the new church at Corattfc by the young ladle* of the IngMiM* com munity at Bobbttt's on next Tues day night. The public is Invited to come out and enjoy the afternoon.