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An Advertising #| ? ? fji H ? - jU"1# <w*w?m?hh?>>?<?? Lr-riiiJnc rrankiin Times ! ? : J Medium That Brings 1 ? A. F. Johnson, Editor and Manager. THE COUNTY, THE STATE, THE UNION. ???? ???? ???? ???? StJBSCKlITlO.N 11.00 PKK VEAR. VOLUMN XLV. LOUISBURG, N. C., FRIDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1915. NUMBER 43. COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Met Id Kvgular Seslon on Monday and Tuesday The Board of County Commissioners ^ met in regular session on Monday, ^ which waB continued through Tues day. All members were present and after reading and approving the minutes of the previous meeting -busi ness was* disposed of as followsV The old board adjourned sine <iJu and the new boar4 met directly there after. - ? ? Upon motion of Cooke, T. S. Collie was re-elected chairman for. the next ytv.'. u 1 W. H. Jluflln was unanimously re elected attorney to the Board for the ensuing year, J. H. Cooke and J. O. Wilson were elected a finance committee to act with the chairman. The Bonds of D. G-. Pearce, Louis burg and W. T. Blanks, of Youngo ville, cottoff weighers, were received and the oath of office was administer ed. It was ordered that the Board ap propriate $50 to help defray the ex penses of Miss Collie at the Sanitorium ... - for tuberculosis, being a patient from I this county. Pa.ttie Long was again placed on outside pauper list. Mrs. S. L. Batton was relieved of ~ ^ special school tax in Seven Paths school district ? not being in said dis trict. J. W. Young was allowed pipink for road in Harris townslilp. -Mr. Driver was allowed piping for read jn Harris township. The Board then proceeded to draw t- > the jury. Richard Egerton was relieved of Graded School Tax In Louisburg ? township ? not in said district. G. W. Hunt was relieved of spec ial school tax in Sandy Creek town ship ? not being in said district. J. D. Harper, of Cedar Rqck town ship was relieved of poll tax ? being over age. Sid Harris, of Cypress Creek town ship was relteved of poll tax ? being over agke. Dr. P. Floyd, M. L. Fowler and John Furgurson were appointed a jury to lay off road from Halifax road to or near Pearce 's School house, now in dispute. A. H. Martin, overseer of road In ""Harris township, was allowed Ave ^ joints 121nch piping for road. R. L. Harris was relieved of spec ial School tax In Justice district not in dlitrlct W. J. Wilder, of Cypress Creek township, was relieved of poll tax ? being over age. The lotrof Durnell Davis, Jr., was reduced in valuation from $300 to $200. G. W. Kelly was placed on ouUide pauper' list at $2.00 per month. Frank Hill was allowed $4.00 for burying Ellis Roberson. H. L. Murphy, of Cedar Rock town ship was relieved of poll tax ? being over age. W. E. Bobbitt was relieved of spec ial School tax in Mountain Grove dis trict?not in said district. Lucius Mann was relieved of Graded school tax in Louisburg district. The report of Capt. P. G. Alston and Mr. E. C. Beddingfleld relative | to establishing the line between Franklin and Wake counties was re ceived and ordered recorded. Two special School tax elections were granted. One in Wilder School District Cedar Rock township and another in Sandy Creek township. Report of E. N. Williams, Super intendent of County Home was re ceived and ordered filed. He reports 9 white and 16 colored inmates. Report of- Dr. J. E. Malone, Count7 Health Officer, was received and or dered filed. On Tuesday aside from allowing a number of accounts the only, busi ness transacted was the placing- of Kate White on outside pauper list. The Board adjourned to- meet again on Monday, December 13th, at which tfme they will take up the bridge matter and consider reports. List of Jurors The following In a list of Jurors drawn for the January term of Frank lin Superior Court: First Week J. L. Pearce, J. E. Harper, 0. B. Oay, J. E. Alford, R. E. if Lancaster, J H. Hedgepeth, It. L. Stokes, C. P. Harris, W. B. Murphy, O. Z. Edwards, Haley Perry, E. S. Moore, D. J. Bur nett, D. H. Pearce, J. M. Carter, H. -Hunt, J. K. Bergeron, G. H. Cooper, A.. S. J. Hamlet, W. K. Masenburg, C. P. Richardson, J. G, Murphy, A. H. Vann, R O. Pernell, W.' R. Holden, C. T. Stoke i, J. W. Dean, Joyner, | R. W. Hicks. J. A. Wheless, B. S.r Mitchell, W. R. Boone, If J. Massey, F. W. Justjcc, Lee Jeffreys, B. C. Bul lock. Second Week O. S. Macon, D. T. Fuller, J. E. Faulkner, J. P. Griffin, J. C. Champion, B. F. Wilder, J. B. Privett, D. K. Bur nett, O. Y. Yarboro, J. H. Timberlake, J. H. Winston, W. D. Wester, Geo. Terrell, (col), 0. N. Freeman, W. E. Roe, 0. W. Perry, J. H. Massey, W. H. Bledsoe. Current Literature Club On Thursday evening, December 2nd, In the College parlors Misses Mabel Davis and Edna Allen with the assistance of several members of iho talented faculty of Lou^sburg Female College and Dr. Sledd of Wake Forost College delightfully entertained ihe Current Literature Club. The pro gram for the evening was as fol lows: - * \ Tarentelle Schuman Miss Clapp Song, selections from McDowell MIb3 Brinson " Reading, selection from Madame Butterfly. Miss Henninger Address Impressions of the European War. UF. Sledd Pas des Cymbales . . .... Chaminade Misse3 Joyner and Ayers After the first of the program, Mrs. M. C. Pleasants, President of the Club, opened the meeting and in behalf cf the hostess, welcomed the guest, and Dr. Sledd, whose address was tl*e principal feature of the evening, and after the reading of the minutes, by Mrs. R. H. Davis, the remaining num bers on the program followed. Every other number on the program was delightfully rendered to a most appreciative audience and the ad dress of Dr. Sledd simply charmed his lrearer3. Dr. Sledd. who has just returned from an extended trip iu Europe and the British Isles, chose as his subject for the evening Impres sions of the Present War, and held 1)1j audience from the beginning to the close of his address under the charm of his inimitable style as a recontuer. He carried his audflence through the various citie3 touched in his travels, across battlefields, made desolate by the waring millions of our own generation, through great cathedrals and universities and to peaceful spots made sacred by the lives and works of the poets, masters and sages of all generations of the past, as only could the keenest of observers and one who has lived a 4ife steeped in literary study. In the course of his address. Dr. Sledd recited his Poem, which *as written in London during the eaily stages of the present war, which poem by the way gained for him many friends and admirers among British men of letters and has been spoken of by many critics, as the best poem of the war. The whole address was a delight ful blending of poetry, humor and tha dramatic, and while _ listening one could but envy, not only ffie splendid narrative style, but the wonderful capacity of the speaker for apprecia tion of the best and finest in life and j literature. In thanking Dr. Sledd, in behalf of the hostesses, the guests and the Club, Mr. E. H. Malone, recalled an editor ial ascribing the late Dr. Taylor, of Wake. Forest, the "Midas- Touch" of refining all men with Whom he came fn contact, and told Dr. Sledd that if seemed that the magic power ascribed to Dr. Taylor had boen bequeathed for " him. for verily there were none present who could have resisted the refining spell of his address. After Dr. Sledd's address, delicious refreshments were served. ? + Accldently Shot Jim Harris, son of Charles Harris, living on the lands of Griffin and BeaTd ley near Bunn, was accldently shot r?nd instantly killed on Monday morn ing by his brother, Walter Harris. The weapon was a shot gun and as usual was "unloaded/* CHRISTMAS TREE FOH EVERYBODY Community Tree to l>e For the Entire Population of J.oul-ibunt ? Big Plait-i Being Made; Mammoth Tree to lie Located in Some Warehouse and , Everybody Welcome. At a meeting of the Civic League held at the home of Mrs. J. M. Allen, December the 2nd, plans were made to have In oar tows- Saturday even ing, December the 25th at seven o'clock, what will be the largest similar event of the holiday season. A Chrtstmaa tree to which every uiuu woman and child In the corporate limits in Invited. There will be presents for every -...fihlld twelve year3 and under, fruits and confec tions for all, a splendid program of music choruses and readings, and af terwards games and frolics far young and old. The co-operation of every person in Loulsburg Is asked to make the occasion a grand success. The following committee were ap pointed: ? _ General Committee L. L. Joyner, Chairman ? B. F. Hol den, G. L. Crowell, E. H. Malone, Mrs. W. P. Neal. Mrs. L. P. Hicks, Mr8. W. E. Uzze|l. .. Executive Committee W. R, Mills, Chairman? W. H. Ruttin F. B. McKinne, Mrs. G. ~A. Craile, Mrs. Wingate Unerliill, Mrs. Ci K. Cooke, Mrs. E. F. Early. Committee on Location W. H. Allen, Chairman ? J. J. Bar row, D. C. H3gh, Mrs. W. B. Morton. Mrs. K. P. Hill. Program Committee Mrs. W. E. White, Chairman ? H. L. Candler, T. W. Watson, Wm. Jack son, Mrs. A. M. Hall, Mrs. A. H. Flem ing. Mrs. M.I S. Clifton. ~ Becofation Committee Mrs. J. M. Allen, Chairman? R. Beck, J. L. Palmer, Mrs. M. C. Pleas ants. Mrs. J. R. Collie. Mrs. G. A. Ricks, Mrs. J. W. Mann. Tree. Committee -J3. S. Ford, Chairman ? B. N. VVII liamson, S. P. Boddle. ~ Finance Committee E. L. Best, Chairman? J. A. Turner, H. C. Taylor, G. L. Crowell, Mrs. H. P. Burt, Mrs. D. T. Smlthwlck, Mrs. John* Howell. - Publicity Committee A. F. Johnson, Rev. W. M Gllmore, Rev. D. Wilcox. TOBACCO MARKET Prices Advancing-?1 To Close for Holi days on December 21st. Prices on the Laui3burg Tobacco Market the past weik have been very encouraging and substantial ad vance has been In evidence. The sales have increased in quantity and there seems a strong demand for most All grades. The many farmers who have Hold on the local market the past week have expressed satisfaction an-1 iji. the tobacco circles conditions look much better. Wo have been Informed that ihe mnrkct will close on Tuesday, Decem ber 21st, for the Christmas holidays and open again on Thursday, January 6th, 1916. All persons havfng tobacco to sell will bear these dates in mind. The Methodist Church There will be services at the Method ist Church, next Sunday at' 11 a.m. and at 7:30 p. m. conducted by the pa3tor A. D. Wilcox. Both sermons will be important, as this Sunday is the beginning of a new year. Every member of the church is urged to be present at both services. Epworth League at 6:46 Sunday School at 9:30 a. m. Lesson for Business Men's Bible class is Gal. 8th Chapter. floes to Larger Field It wni be of interest to m&ny of our readers to learn that Rev. John ? London, who for a number ot-yeArg was rector of St. Paul's Episcopal Church here, and who has been re siding at Eutonvllle, S. C? has moved to Orangebury, S. C. where he has beconSe rector of the church of the Re deemer, of that place. This !?? a much larger field for Mr. London and his many friends here will be glad to learn of his progress. ; '} * ? The new coat of paint on the front has greatly Improved the ap pearance of Howell-Bunn-Hudson'j store on Main street. V mimstehs heceive mabchinuI 0BDE3S With Heading of Appointments N. 0. Metliodist Conference Comes To Its End ^ ' Wilmington, N. C., December fl.? iT-he benediction which followed the "read ing of the appointments thfs. Doom ing marked the close of the seventy ninth annual 'session of the North Carolina Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South. Bishop Kilgo made some remarks, to the con ference with reference to the appolnt mcrts and then read them as fol low*:... * Raleiirh District J. E. Uumlerwood, presiding elder; Benson circuit, J. T. Stanford; Car y circuit, B. P. Robinson; Clayton, T. A. SUces, ; Four Oaks circuit, T. B. Davis: Franklinton circuit, J. H. Buffaloe; Garner circuit, E. B. Craven; Green ville circuit, M. D. Hix; Johnston circuit, J. G. Johnson; Kenly circuit, A. J. Parker; Loulsburg, A?-B^WHcox; Millbrook circuit, L..E, Sawyer; Ox ford, R. H. Willis; Oxford circuit, C. A. Jones; Raleigh ? Central, J. H.. Mc Cracken; Edenton Street, M. Brad shaw, J. O. Guthrie, Supernumerary, Epwortli, A. S. Parker; Jenkin3 Memorial, J. W. Potter; Selma Frank Culbreth; Smithfleld, R. B. John; Tar River circuit, J. A. Lee; Youngfc ville circuit, B. C. Allred; Zebulon circuit, G. W. Starling; superinten dent North Carolina Anti-Saloon League, R. L. Davis; editor Raleigh Christian Advocate, L. S. Mas?ey; superintendent Methodist Orphanage, A. S. Barnes; editor Nashville Chris tian Advocate, T. "N. Ivey; asistant secretary Epwortli League, J. M. Culbreth. Durham District J. C. Wooten, presiding elder; East Burl'Ugton. R. E. Atkinson; Burling ton, D. H. Tuttle; Burlington circuit, W. F. Galloway; Chapel Hill, Walter Patton; Durham ? Branson, O. I. Hin son; Carr, G. B. Stalling*; Lakewood, D. E. Earnhardt supply, Mangum Mtreet. C. J. Harell. Memorial. H. M. North: Trinity. A. McCullen; West Durham. J. A. Daily; Durham circuit, W. C. Martin; Graham. H. E. Myers; Hillsboro circuit, T. M. Grant; Lees burg circuit. J. A. Martin; Mebaue circuit, R. G. L. Edwards; Milton circuit; J. fc. Blalock; Mount Tirzali circuit, J. J. Boone; Orange and Carr boro, W. P. Shellan, supply; Pelham circuit, H. C. Smith; Pearl Mill cir cuit, F. M. Hall, supply; Person circuit C. R. R.088; Rougemont, B. F. Boone; Roxboro. "^OT~ W. Dowd; South Ala mance , N. B. Strickland; Yanceyvill* circuit, S. F. Nicks; Professor of Bibi cal Literature in Jrlnlty College and i Headmaster Trinity- Pa tfHish school. ! W. W. Peele, secretary Y. M. C. A. in China, Conference Evangeltet E. C. Glenn. Warrenton District J. D. Bundy, presiding elder; Battle boro and Whitaker, M. W. Dargan; Bertie circuit. L. D. Hayman; Conway circuit, E. E. Rose; Enfield and Hall fax, H. M. Jack ion; Garysburg circuit Marvin Self; Harrellsville circuit, J. A. Morris ; Henderson ? First Church R. C. Beaman; Littleton. S. A. Cotton; Murfresboro and Winton, B. B. Slaughter; Northampton circuit, E. H. Pa vis; North and South Hender son, \JirG. Lowe; Rich Square circuit, J. Et^olden; Ridgeway circuit, W. <\ Merritt; Roanoke circuit, William I Towe; Roanoke Rapids station, George S. Brandon; Roselnary Circuit, R. F. Taylor; Scotland NeclcrL. T. Single ton ; Warren circuit, R. W. Bailey and one to be supplied; Warrcnton circuil, R. H. Broom; Weldon, F. H. Shamber ger; Williannton and .Hamilton, M. M. Wright; president Littleton Fem ale College, J. M. Rhodes; missionary to Japan. J. M. Frank. Rock Mount ? First Church, R. C. Craven; South Rocky Mount and Clark street, to be supplied; North Rocky Mount, to be supplied; Nash ville circuit, J. W. Autry; Spring Hope circuit, W. J. PhJpps. Rev. M. T. Plyler, who served the Raleigh District as Presiding Elder for the past two years was sent to Wilmington as pastor of . Grace Church. I Castalla Items. Editor Times: Cupid lingers In the hearts of the old as w*U as the young and as a re sult of his Irreyittble power by Rev. G. M. Puke officiating, Mr. Gideon Coggin, 80 years old, and MrB. Rebec ca Braswell, 76 years old were made man and wife at the home of the bride Sunday week. On the same "day near here Mr. S. W. Carpenter of Rocky Mount and Mr3. Eula Tucker were united in wedlock by Rev! Oscar CreeCti, of Nashville. I wa3 in the pret ty and hospitable home of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Winstead, one of the coun ty's planters and spiendl^ citizens whoae table is always bountifully supplied with the good things from the farm and it was indeed a great in spiring to be with their charming guests Miss Lila Cutter of Clinton und JoBle Hill, of Rocky Mount, wha fire the popular and experienced teachers In the Philadelphia school. This 1.4 a fine section and these progressive spirits are justly proud of those In charge of their children. Some night ago Zeb Collins, white and John Coppedge colored, broke into a house of Mr. Nick Bas3 and got about fifty gallons of wine he was keeping for Christmas. They confessed their theft and , were sentenced by recorder Austin, on the roads, Collins twelve months and Coppedge nine months. Sentiment ha3 changed of late and talking with parties over in Cedar Rock disclosed the facts that those who were against the measure will, if an exceptable hill is presented he ratified by a big majority favoring good road bonds. Good roads are the greatest a ssets ever given the rural population. The home talent of Cedar Rock rendered an interesting program to I a good audience at the Acadcmy Fri day evening. A nice sum was raised and the play was creditable to those composing same. Rev. G. W. May who has been hero j for some years, has again decided to cast his lot with the gcod peopio i of Red Oak January 1st. Notwithstanding the stupendous in consistency of Bryan and Kitchen, the army and navy will be made strong enough without wasteful extravgance then all powers will bow, in homage to old glory whenever she floats. PLAIN TOM. Clarence McKInne Dead In the, dorth of little Clarence Mc KInne the nine-year-cld son of Mr. and Mrs. Daidd P. BcKlnne, which oc curred at their home on Nash street lc?t Friday morning just before nine o'clock, another home has been filled with sorrow. I Cl&rence was the only son and was a bright little fellow, whose friend ship among his playmates spoke his popularity. In his Sunday School studies he took a pride and wa-slTfcivorite in the membership of the Knights of Ezelah, where his presence will be greatly mhsed. The funeral services were held Irpm the home on Saturday morning at 1 O'clock and were conducted by Rev. A. D. Wilcox, pastor of the Metho dist Church in the presence of a large number of friends of the family. His I remarks were especially touching and his references to the deceased were filled with love and admiration. The remains were then gently borne to Oaklawn cemetery where they were laid to rest near the tomb of a lov ing cousin who had preceeded him only about eleven months. Here a most impressive ceremony was had during which time a choir sweetly sang several selections and Rev. W. M. Gil more of the Baptist Church read a beautiful hymn from the Episcopal hymnal. Before the parting loving hands placed in beautiful arrangement" a huge floral offering, the gift^ from friends whose love and esteem for the deceased and his parents wery^ beautifully expressed. "He is gone! The problem that so long he studied. That mystery of the world to come ? profound Is solved! His tree of life, which only budded Bears now full harvest In Celestial Grounds." T- ? The pall-bearers were: Messrs. E. S. ForfK O. Y. Yarboro, K. P. Hill, Wm H. Rufjn, S. B. Mash, J. A. Holges The bereaved family and relatives have the sympathy of the entire com munity. The man with a backbone has little use for a wishbone. AMONG THE VISITORS. Personal Items About Some You Know And Some Xou Do Not Know. " Mr. K. P. Hill visited Richmond the past week. ;Mr. Charles U. Harris, of Raleigh, was a visitor to Lou&burg yester day. Mra. E. E. Detter, of West Durham, Is on a visit to her sister, Mrs. B. H. Meadows. Dr. and Mrs. "jT C. Brothers, Of Goldsboro, attended the funeral of Clarence McKinne Saturday. Mr. Clarence Stimpson, of Statcs ville, was in attendance at the funeral of little Clarence McKinne Saturday. Mrs. E. L. Hart, of Wilmington, attended the funeral of her little nephew, Clarence S. McKinne, Satur day. Rev. W. M. Ollmore and Mr. L Allen left Monday for Charlotte to attend the annual Pastor's Conference in session there this week. ?Uev. A. D. Wilcox returned home from Wilmington where he was at tending the conference of the Metho dist church, on Friday "night to be present at the funeral 61 little Clar ence McKinne. ; Mr. P. B. McKinne. who waa. in at tendance at conference at Wilming ton returned home Friday morning in response to artelcgram calling him to the bedside of his* Httle neps.io?v, Clarence McKinne. ? . Mrs. David Gupton and son, of near Centerville, passed through town Saturday en route to Raleigh to ac company her daughter, Sallie to the Hoipital for an operation for appen dicitis. WILL TAKE ACTION ? ? AGAINST LOUISBUKG Courts to be Called in to Assist Health Board Maintain Health Precautious for Rocky Mount. ^Dr. W. S. Rankin, Secretary of the State Board of Health will be in Rocky Mount today conferring with Attorney L. V. B&ssett there relative to the filing of an action against the town of Loul&burg to eause that town to install a sewerage purification plant. The agitation which comes to a "lead with this 'case in the court has a his tory covering several years. Originally, Rocky Mount and Tarboro were pre vailed upon by the State Board of Health to install such plants for the sake of Greenville when that town was suffering from waste matter turned into the Tar River. Now Tr.rboro and Rocky Mount come back of a similar situation when Louiiburg is the cause of complaint. Louisburg was given two weeks notice by the State Board of Health in which to start to correct alleged evils. This time was out on Decem ber 3 and immediately attorney was employed for the purpose of callipg in the court to enforce public healtfi precautons. ? * New Firm We are Informed that Messr3. S. B. Xash and W. B. Tucker, two of Louis burg's most popular and energetic young men have leased the store room on Main -street now occupied by Mr. M. C. Pleasants, and will open a general mercantile business therein the flr3t of the new year. They pro pose to carry a general line, but will give especially attention to fancy groceries. The experience of these young men together with their splendid busi ness judgment will no doubt Insure their success. Trustees Meet The Board of Trustees of the Graded School met in special session on Fri day and elected Miss Katie Furman a teacher in the Graded School to fill the vacancy caused by the resig nation of Miss Mamie Jones. This Is regarded a3 a wise selection as Miis Furman has made quite an enviable reputation as a teacher of ability. Hickory Rock School Everyone, all his relatives and friends are cordially invited to come , out to Hickory Rock school Thurs day, December 16th. There will be a short program, af ter which boxes, fortunes and many other good thlng3 will be for sale. ? - Smile, and try It again. ?'' - \ ?