ME EYES OF SCHOOL CHILDREN.
This boy is ambitious. He wants an
education. He la studious. He works
hard, but be lagB behind his classes.
There is a reason. It Is not because
he Is a dull scholar. He has a bright
mind. And yet he lag*- The trouble
is with his eyes. His teacher doesn't
know, his parents don't know, he him
self doesn't know. But the optome
trist knows and fits him with suitable
glasses. Now seo the difference.
Not (lie sarie hoy? Yes It Is the
same boy, the same ambition, the
same bright mind, the same diligent
student. But the result* bio not the
same. He uo longer sits at the foot of
the class, but at the head. His -work
Is no longer a drudge but a delight be -
cause he knows that he knows.
A pair of glasses properly fitted ex
plains the difference.
What Is true with this boy might be
true of many another boy or girl, it.
PARENTS AM) TEACHERS waBIT
only look after the eyes of their chil
dren. Most eye troubles develop while
in school. A thorough examination
does not cost much. 14 it not worth
while?
I give special attention to the eyes
of children.
W. B. MORTON.
Notice.
Having qualified as executors of the
estate of Dr. K. M. Clarke deceased,
late of Franklin county, this Is to
notify all persons holding claims
egafnst the said estate to present the
same to the undersigned on or before
the 17th, day of August, 1916, or this
notice will be plead in bar of their
recovery. All persons indebted to
said estate will please come forward
and make immediate settlement.
This is the 17th day of August, 1915.
R. G. ROSS,
Miss Marina Clarke, Executors.
Blckett, White and Malone,
Attorneys.
8-20-6t.
Aooie Jionxe an Appreciation.
A paper read before the Joseph J.
Davis Chapter of the U. D. C. May
1915 by Elizabeth Person Cooke (Mrs.
C. M .Cooke).
It seems to be a fact proven by the
experience of the ageB, that characters
are developed by the times in which
they live. Ancient history both
sacret and profane brings out its espe
cially equipped heroes, daring and
doing, often times wonderful deeds de
manded by surrounding circumstan
ces. In every crisis of tire" world'*
history we find exalted and heroic
figures towering above their contem
poraries, like Hub) 1 me and Isolated
mountain peaks.
Let me picture to you the young
king of Israel, Saul a Bcnamite, (the
smallest of the tribes of Israel) youth
ful and untried When the messengers
Were seeking hi mto annoint that
proud and ill starred head with the
prophels sacred oil. The shepherd boy
David, watching his flocks on Judla's
hills, ^dreaming the dreams of inno
cence and youth. And called from bis
lonely place to sit upon the hallowed
throne of Israel and to wield the
scepter over God's chosen people.
Joan of Arc, a peasant glri of the
middle ages, a dreamer of dreams and
a beholder of visions tending her
geese in the green fields of the natlye
province, yet destined by fate to raise
aloft in victory the royal Lilies of fair
France, and in the end to shed her
stainless blood for'a weak king and an
ungrateful people. Mally Pitcher,
too, of gunning fame In those trying
days of the American Revo-lu
tion, saw the vision and heard
the pall. That call which comes
clear and strong from tjie throne of
God Himself, like unto the vision of
the Holy Grail to Sir Gallahad, which
he beheld the clear silver light, and
heard the voice saying. "Oh Galla
had, follow me" just^ so, my people,
God has sent calls throughout all the
pees, clear and unmistakable, calls to
(lay aside self and to lead or minister
to. His people, or His cause. .And in
most Instances, it has been like those
I have just cited, the poor, the hum
ble, the weak who have received this
sacred baptism of service for truly
"He hath chosen the weak things of
of this world to confound tile wise."
I believe such a call came to Abbie
House In her humble cottage on the
red hills of Franklin eounty in the
spring of 1861. A call which was foK
lowed faithfully as ever a mailed
knight of Arthur's courtly ring lived
up to his deathless bow. Followed
through four long years of suffering
and want, and followed to the never
fading glory o t this lonely heroine.
The subject of this sketch was born
somewhere about 1810. She owned a
small farm near Frankllnton, N. C.,
on which her little house still stands,
very much In appearance as it was in
her day. She died in Raleigh in the
early eighties, having been pensioned
by several patrlotec citizens of that
place, in appreciation of her devotion
to the Southern cause.
At the outbreak of the war, her In
tense loyalty caused her to make a
study of ministering to the needs o f
the soldiers. Was there a Franklin
county' boy sick, Aunt Abble would go
to the front to nurse him. >Dld a
family or sweetheart have a precious
package for a "Johny Ueb," Aunt Ab
ble could be depended .on to get
through the lines and to safely deli
ver the cherished packet. Or was
there trouble In obtaining a furlough,
old Abble would start at once for
headquarters and invariably return
with some one or perhaps ' several
pale and ragged convalescents to be
nursed back to health by the loving
hearts at home. From this she grew
to know each commander and as ber
acquaintances widened, her love and
service expanded, until the Southern
soldier of every State was in her esti
mation, a hero worthy of her best ser
vice. She would leave her home for
the field ofbattle, traveling In any
way, enduring any hardships or-expoa^
ure for a soldier of "Mause Bob's,"
as she always called Gen. Lee.
The many tender ministrations she
showered on the discouraged, the sick
and the dying soldier boys will never
be known until that great book Is
opened and the record of Abigail
House is revealed to the listening
ears of an astonished world! She was
no child of luxury. Her Inspiration
came from a life spent in honest toll
among the denizens of the forest and
field. Her chat was obtained from
nature and nature's God. Knowing
nothing of the conventions of life, its
requirements and elegancies, she was
a noble woman. She heard the call
of the soldier, and marched' under the
Stars and Bars across the weary
mountain trails, upon ? the fiery
heights of Getysburg and through the
Valley to appromattox.
The roll call of Southern heroes Is
short. The line of Confederate gray
Is fast fading, but there are many
living today who can tell countless
anecdotes both humorous and pathe
tic connected with the life of
this ; brave old woman, sear
ching for the slain, demand
ing free transportation of the
Railroad conductor; coming out vic
touous in verbal encounter with the
witty Senator Ramson; riding on the
cannon; nursing the sick and wounded
and burying with her "own hands by
midnight torches the precious body
of the Southern soldier.
There are many illustrious names, to
*Klern our monuments to the Confeder
ate women,, and I am proud to have it
so. BuTif the privates were asked to
call a name dear to their hearts, a
name that stands for service and
sacrifice, it would be the name of the
humble and unheralded Abbie House.
A name that conjures up visions of
a homely old woman in a faded black
sun bonnet ? a sun burnt hand strong
and steady, and fashioned for the ten-,
derest ministrations to all who "Wore
the Gray." This pathetic figure, with
l out grace, actual or acquired, reared
in poverty, born as lowly as the
blessed Son of God, without name or
fame seemed to be led by an unseen ]
hand to serve In places where the
work of a woman was most needed
and most appreciated. Sweetly gently
rod heroically she set about her self
appointed task, bravely doing her best
In the station of life in which it bad
pleased God to call l>er. In the lan
guage of another, her cause might be
chanted "as the prologue to the most
Imperial theme of modern times ?
'?Woman's Place."
"Why are we forever speaking
Of the warriors of old
Women are giving all around us
Pull as nobleT full as bold.
Decorations do not tempt them
Diamond Stars that laugh to scorn
These will wear a cross of Glory
In the resurrection mown."
Worth their Weight In Gold.
"I have used Chamberlain's Tablets
and found them to be Just as repre
sented. a quick relief for headacbes,
(tizzy spells and other symptoms de
noting a torpid liver and a disordered
condition of the digestive organs.
They are worth their weight In gol4"
writes Miss Clara A. Drlggs. Elha N.
Y. OBTAINABLE EVERYWHERE.
Piney Grove Items.
Mr. Editor: . J
I havent seen anything in your pro
gressive paper about Piney Grove
neighborhood in so long the outside
world may think she is dead, but if
that be the case, they never were more
disappointed. We have many wide
awake farmers; Messrs. Charlie Hud
son, Frank Davis, Eddie Wright, Jeff
Matthewson, Tollie Weldon and Adkin
Jones. Mr. Jones is very successful
with tobacco, he has five nice farms
on his place in tobacco, besides his
own farm. It seems as though Mr.
Jones prospers at anything he under
takes. So girls leap year will soon be
here. He likes one that can converse
well, and be economical and use
economy and meet him with a smile
everytime he comes home.
Piney Grove is a flourishing com
munity, good, quiet neighborhood and
they are so good in remembering the
sick and carrying thtem nourishments.
That is our Saviours command to visit
the sick, and administer to their wants
and follow not- after the fashions of
this world ; but love one another. My
mother is in her 91st year and they
still remember her, our good neigh
bors Mrs. Frank Davis Mr. Jeff Mat
thews, Mrs. Peter Row, Mr. Adkin
Jone3 daughter's and Mrs. Ollle Wel
don.
We were badly hurt over our excel
lent pastor, Rev. Canlpc, of Piney
Grove getting so badly hurt. He has
been to the hospital in Raleigh several
weeks, though he is at home now, with
his loving family. He preached an ex
cellent sermon at Piney Grove on the
last appointment. He is always so
jolly. I have prayed earnestly for
him to be restored to his family, pro
viding if God was willing. I am living
in hopes of hearing him preach again
and sing more sweet songs of zion.
Rev. A. D. Wilcox, of Louisburg,
will preach at Piney Grove on the
fourth Sunday, in this month'. Mr.
Jack Holmes is the superintendent of
the Sunday school at that place and it
seems he is in the right place. He
works hard to build up the community,
Mr. Louis Jones worked faithful for 25
years and every child in the neighbor
hood loved him. But he has long since
been called to come up higher, and he
no doubt is hovering around us every
Sunday when we meet. I havent had
the pleasure of attending Sunday
school in about sixteen years on ac
count of sickness, though some sweet
day I may be able to go.
Let us say a word to the father's and
monthers of Piney Grove neighbor
hood. Take your little children by
their hands and lead them in God's
service, better than having them strol
ling all over the neighbors watermelon
patch.
Mrs. Willis Pearce and Mrs. Howard
Pearce, of Kearney is on the sick list
"Diiiuy Bell."
tbfl Jlulnlrto That does Not Affect The Hesa
Because of its tonic and laxative effect, LAXA
TIVE BROMO QUININE is better thsn ordinary
Quinine and does not cause nervousness nor
ringing: in head. Remember the full name and
look (or the signature of E. W. GROVE. 26c.
. _ Cedar Rock Items.
As I havent seen anything in your
most valuable paper from our neigh
borhood in quite awhile, will send you
a few items to let you know we are
still living and progressing nfcely.
The farmers around here are about
through . curing tobacco and are now
getting ready for fodder pulling and
cotton picking.
The recent rains have been very
much appreciated by the fanners. .
Misses Oma White and Belle Wright
of Bunn, visited at the home of Mr. W.
P. Long last week.
Misses Wessie Parham, of Rocky
Mount, and Mary Parham, of Colum
bia, S. C., returned to Rocky Mount one
day last week after spending a week
as guests of their cousin, Mrs. T. W.
Stokes. __
Mrs. H. W. Ivy, of near Scotland
Neck, has returned home after spend
ing two weeks visiting at her father's
Sir. W. O. Stone.
Misses Lola and Clara Long gave an
ice cream supper at their home, Wed
nesday night, September 1st, compli
mentary to the visiting young ladies.
Quite a nice little crowd was present
and all had a delightful time.
We are infonhed that our school
will open September 20th, and It 13
hoped all the pupils will be present on
that day.
"Subscriber."
In order to get the most satisfaction
possible out of our new summer wear
it will b&- first necessary to find the
summer.
t). S. Woolen Mills Co.
World's Largest Tailors
Invltts you to their great Fall and Winter Opening Tailoring Sale
Friday and Saturday, September 17th-18th
at
The Racket Store
Louisburg, X. C.
To introduce our tailoring we will give a ladies or gents Raincoat
"FREE with each order for Buit or overcoat at $15. No more, no
less. Every suit sold with our guarantee, no fit no sale.
U. S. Woolen Mills Company
, Stores Everywhere.
Some of Our Nearest Branch Stores:
Charlotte, N. C., Greensboro, N. C., Winston-Salem. N. C., Dur
ham, N. C., Wilmington, N. C., High Point, N. C., Norfolk, Va.,
Richmond, Va., Petersburg, Va., Suffolk, Va.
The Farmers Union Tobacco Warehouse
Mr. Clyde R. Harris With Us
We are glad to announce that Mr. Clyde P. Harris has accepted the position as General Direc
tor in the Union Tobacco Warehouse. Mr. Harris is the largest farmer in the county. He started
at the bottom, but with his good judgment and indomitable energy has accumulated a fortune and
he owes no man anything- He believes that every man should reap a just reward for his honest la
bors.. He is a member of the Farmers Union and a bold and fearless man and will stand by its prin
ciples. Being a farmer he knows their needs and thinks co-operation is the only way they will suc
ceed. The tobacco warehouse is strictly co-operative, after all expenses are paid every man that
sells tobacco there will get his share of the profits whether he is a member or not. They say it is
the only warehouse in the world like it conducted on as fair and just principles by the farmers and
for the benefit of the farmers. Brother Farmer sell your tobacco at your house and show to the
world that you aye men. We have built stables, arranged camp and grading rooms for you and offer
you not equal but the best prices, for you know our principles, what we stand for and how we
treat you and your team when in town. Therefore you will recognize it to be false when others tell
yon that their place is equal to ours and you cannot afford to sell at any other place but your own
warehouse where you will always find yourself at home and with friends with or without tobacco.
Your Friends
The Union Warehouse
Louisburg, N. C.