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An Advertising Medium That Brings Results. Only 51.00 Per Year In Advance a. p. jotaMD, eaitor ii^: ; ~ ~ the county, th* state, the union. [?? - SUBSCBIPTIOtr $1.00 PBB YEAH VOLUMN XL VI j LQUISBURO, N O., ftp DAY, MAY 5, 1916. ^ EDWIN W. FULLER MEMORIAL SERVICES HKLI) AT METHODIST < Hl Ki 11 Sl'JDAY NIGHT. Largely Attended and Greatly Enjoy ed ? Splendid Mnslc l?y the Choir Interesting Subjeetn. Possibly tlie most unique service ever held at the Methodist church here was the memorial service held Sun day night In memory of Edwn W. Ful ler. A -most interesting programme of special music and readings was ar ranged and most successfully carried out to the delight of a large audience. Mr. Robert W. Winston, in writing a biography of the subject of this ser vice says "In Edwin W. Fuller the State of North Carolina found an in terpreter of her domestic virtues of lier simple living, and of her trust in God. Like his natve State, he was slow to action and sought not his own, content to do the thing nearest at hand and to leave the rest to an over ruling Providence." He was born to Loulsburg in 1847 and lived antil the year 1875. He received he academc educatlon at the schools In Louis burg later completing his educaton at the Universities of North Carolina and Virginia. Among some of his most noted poems is found "The Mind of Man," "The Bells of Heaven," "The Weavers, '"?"Out in the Rain," "Lives," and his ''First Experiences at (he Academy." A brief biographical sketch of the poet was given by the pastor and sev eral of his mastepieces were read by members of the congregation which together with the excellent music fur nished by the choir, made up a most interesting and instructive service. Bonn High School Closer On Tuesday night, Wednesday and Wednesday night, April the twenty - fifth and twenty-sixth, the closing ex ercises of Burnt High School took place. The exercises were attended by one of the largest that ever assem bled in the school auditorium. On Tuesday night the exercises of the primary and intermediate depart ments were held. These exercises consisted of drills, recitations, songs, splays and instrumental pieces, whicn were very ably rendered by the small children. Wednesday was commencement day. a day. which is always a big one in Bunn, for on this day people come to Bunn from far and near, from all over Franklin and adjoining counties Shortly after "ten o'clock the exercises began with a chorus by the school, followed by other exercises. After this Prof. J. G. Lee introduced the speaker of the occasion, the Attorney General 'of North Carolina, T. W. Bickett. Mr. Bickett toofc for his sub ject, "Cribs and Cradles." and in hi* usual clear *yid forceful way he dis cussed his subject. Following this came the presentation of certificatej ^by Supt. E. L. Best. At the close of this dinner was served on the grounds. About two o'clock the crowd again assembled in the auditorium to wit nes8 the Annual Commencement De bate between the members of the Mc Neill Debating Society. The query was, '"Resolved, That our Federal Government Compel Every Able-bod ied Male Citizen between the ages of 18 and 24 to Take under Adequate Provision One Year of Miltary or.Na val Training." Messrs. Bonnie Bunn and Clyde Moody upheld the affinna live side or the query 7~while Messrs Talmage Moses and Jasper Karris de fended the q^gative side; The JudgeB in the debate were^Kar. W. H. Hart sell and Lawyer^ Holllngsworth and Perry. Ther' rendered thdir decision unanimously in favor at the afflrma ti?e. On account of rain that after noon the May Day fete which was to be on the grounds by the small child ren was omitted. The climax of the occasion came Wednesday night when success crown ed the untiring efforts of Miss Anna McKaughan the assistant high school teacher, when the high school pupljs presented the play, "Our Wives." The play was interesting from start to fin is^, and kept the attention of the en tire audience. Frequently the audience was in e roar of laughter at the fun that was brought out in the play. It was said by some to be the best play ever pre sented by the High School, and was a complete success in every way. There was an admission fee of fifteen an J twenty-five' cents charged, and every one w as satisfied with the play. Af ter the play the musical class under the management of Miss Gladys Brown gave a short but good Operetta, which was enjoyed by all. It . was entitled. "The Milkmaid." Thus passed one of the. best com mencements in the history of Bunn High School. New Hope Commencement. TUe closing exercises of New Hope school were held Thursday April 27. The speaker of the day. Rev. A. D. Wilcox, was introduced in a most pleasing manner by Supt. E. L Best. Mr. Wilcox began as usual, with the children and gradually took in the whole audience. When he was through there was not one in the house that did not know a "can of sunshine". And also everyone knew that a real "can of sunshine" had been opened and poured into his or her heart. This was one of^he greatest appeals for education and high Ideals ever heard in this county. * ? There was a splendid dinner served on the groan**. The good fried chick en gave it the real picnic appearance. In afternoon there was a baseball game ? Youngsvllle vs New Hope. The game was rather slow; but Youngs - rille seemed to be accustomed to that kind of game as she came out with the big end of the score. In the evening there was an "old time entertainment." Although the house was crowded to twice its capac ity; the songs, drills, recitations, and plays were enjoyed by ailr The best part of the evening pro gram was the "Mischievous Nigger " with FranK Chamblee as the star ac tor. Everyone in the play did well, but Frank bossing his master and nursing the babies kept everybody laughing all the way through.. White Level School Close*. White Level School closed Willi three enjoyable occasioof. Wednes day night April 26. Miss Bessie May Dudley, of Richmond, Va., save a most excellent recital. The program ivai original and full of It and humor. Every one present said "It was good. ' Thursday night the Seventh Grade Graduates gave a real class exercise as follows: ^ . Salutatory ? Eddie Gray Brewer. Power and Aim ? Clyde Murphy. Everything Has Its Model ? Lena Murphy. Foot prints ? Lettie Leonard. Class Poem ? Fannie Belle Guptou. History? Lettie Leonard. Prophecy ? Lena Murphy. Will? Clyde Murphy. . . Presentation of Diplomas, by Supt. E. L. Best Address by Supt. W. R. Mills. Valedictory ? Fannie Belle Gupton Song? Class. This was a moat delightful evening. The stage was beautifully decorated with the class colors lilac and white, forming a splendid setting forr the girls and boys as thoy took their plac es. It was a scenc of beauty and to some of us a joy for ever. Each one who took part acquited himself credi tably.. Mr.. Mill's addresB wtyj just the thing we needed. Thursday* night exercises were call ed "better." s' Friday night :hildren's concert came off, Every selection was rendered in such a-fnanner that it reflected, credit OftitfeftSfifiTB anil pupils The audience was most uncomfort ably crowded but the children helped every one to forget their dscomforts At the close of the evening there was nothing left to say but "beBt." As It Is customary to say, "Thin closed one of the best years In the his tory of the school." We say It and believe it. The enrollment was extra good. The attendance was eleven per cent better than last year. The patrons have been loyal giving their support to every movement The teachers Misses Annie Wilder, Beulah Stalllngs and Lena GUI have been faithful and rendered true ser vice In every undertaking In our church, school and community. Speakers for Commencement. Rev. Dr. Bradshaw, pastor of the Edenton Street church, of Raleigh, has been chosen to preach the bacca laureate and missionary sermons be fore the graduating olass of Louls burg College, Sunday May 21. Hon. Joslah William Bailey, of Raleigh, will deliver the literary address on Tuesday morning, May 23. C0C3TY COMMISSIONERS. Trustees for Cedar Rock Township Roads Elected ? Other BailwM Mostly Routine. The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session on Monday with all members present. The min utes of the preceding meeting were" read and approved and btf^ness dis posed rut as follow t- ? Nancy Bran ten was placed on out? side pauper list at $2.00 per month. Franklin Veneer Co.. wis relieved of corporation tax excess on $3,000. Rosa Littlejohn was placed on out side pauper list at $2:00 per month. Upon the report of an. election by a mass meeting of the electors of Oedsr Rock township, "that the following citizens of. said township were choscfe as an executive committee to lay**! "and supervise the construction roads in said township: J. T. Insetf?, T. H. Dickens, Q. B. H. StalUngs, Wheless, J. C. Bowden; it is thereto#* ordered that they be appointed as awdk executive committee with full powOT to act In such capacity as the law au thorises {his Board to exercise. The property of P. N. Bgerton In Louisburg, consisting of three lot* two stores, and one dwelling, he re-1 duced in valuation $1500.00. ? Jj By order of the Board the Commis-. sioners agreed to pay one-half thij fare for all old soldiers to Binning ham,' Ala, to attend the Re-union. ' TH* report of Dr. J. E. Malone, Health officer was received and order*, ed filed. The report of E. N. Williams, 8uf>? erintendent of the County Home, received and ordered filed. He rf^ ports 10 white and 15 colored inmate^; R. P. Puller was allowed 20 feet ol 12 inch piping for road near the Mfai^ Tip Terrell place. John Wilson was allowed lfi fee| 10 inch and 32 feet 12 Inch piping fo* road. . ^ %, j Tom Harris was relieved of poll ta^l in Frankllnton township for T. H. Dickens was appointed chair man and J.T. Inscoe secretary, Cedar Rock township Ror.d Trustees. After allowing a number of ac counts the Board adjourned subject to a call from the Chairman. ^ Pine Ridge Wins Two. On last Thursday evening April the twenty seventh the baseball team of ^lne Ridge defeated <ne Bunn team on the grounds of the former. The game was one of the prettiest ever neen on the Pine Ridge grounds. ? It was a pitchers battle from start to finish between Wiggs for Bunn and Richardson for Pine Ridge with the honors about equally divided. Pine Ridge won the game through two costly errors by Bunn players. The final score was 3 to 2 in favor of Pine Ridge. The feature of the game for Bunn was Shep.r6n's pickup in center of a grounder and retiring the runner at first base. The feature for Pine Ridge was the playing of Bed dingfield Pine Ridge second baseman who ran back into rignt field and caught two long flies. The batteries for Bunn were Wiggs and Seymore. for Pine Ridge Richard son and Horton. r Before this game the Pilot team challenged the winner in the above game'. Pine Ridge being the winner in the first played Plot in the second which resulted in a 3 to 1 victory for Pine Ridge. The main feature was (tin plUililllg 01 Mullen for Pine Ridga"" who held the Pilot sluggers at his mercy throughout the game. The But teries were for Pine Ridge, Mullen and Horton. for Pilot, Pearce and Med Un. Murage Licenses. Regster of Deeds Yar borough Issu ed marriage licenses to the following couples during the month of April: WHITE! ? W. B. Carlyle and Goldie Blby, Jamie Thompson and Selma Qupton, Isaac Inch and Mattle Breed love, W. E. Collier and Maggie E, Taylor, F. O. Alley and Elizabeth Leonard, C. Q. Hlght and Bradford Glbbe. COLORED ? Willie JenEIns and Sa vier Massenburg, Zollie Cooke and Ju lia Perry, Sidney Young and Katio Qlll, Thurman Perry and Mary D. Perry, Richard Darts and Lena Joy ner, P. Calvin DaviB and Dollie Cop pedge, Baldy Oreon and Mary J. Yar borough. Nelson Morgan and Mabel Whitaker. War's Inveterate enemy is a good Sunday dinner. hkpublka.n convention. JPuts Out Ticket for Conntjr and L? | presses Desire to Staj Out of Fri ; UU7t ' The republicans of Franklin coun ty held their County Conventon in the court house in Lousbnrg on lost Sat urday. The convention was called to order by T. H. Whitaker and W. H. Yar bo rough, Jr., wcs elected tempo rary chairman, and B. G. Mitchell temporary secretary. T. H. Whi taker was asked to state the object of the ihecting which he said was to recom mend candidates and appoint commit tees. Upon his suggestion a commit tee was appointed, composed of T. II. Whttaker, B. G. Mitchell, W. R. Toung, W. P. Cooke, and T. L. Gooch to de termine whether the republicans should pat out a ticket In the coanty this year, and If bo to recommend names for Bach offices. 'Daring the deliberations of this committee it was announced that Willis G. Brggs. of Raleigh, who was on the programme as the speaker for the day, could not te present on account of having to At tend the funeral of Mr. Wheeler Mar tin, and Mr. Geo. T. Whl taker was called and responded. Prom a repub lican view point Mr. Whltaker made a pretty good speech. He denied the In fluence of Mr. Butler over the repub licans of the State and attacked Sena tor Simmons as the Democratic Boss, and charged the Democratic Legisla ture with the Issuance of more bonds to give Butler and other republican lawyers debts and bonds against the State to collect The committee then reported it ad visable to put out a ticket and named the following, which were endorsed: Jor the House ? Dr. P. R. Hatch; Sher 111 ? T. L. Gooch; Register of Deeds ? W. P. Edwards; Treasurer ; Commissioners . ? . Wesley Davis, E. M. Newman. Ben Gardner, J. M White. ? Qr. Hatch stated that he would be elected and the flrat thing he 'expects to do will be to abolish the Treasurers office. The executive com mittee was given power to fill any va cancies that may occurr. . B. G. Mitch ell Introduced a resolution endorsing the abolition of the Treasurers 'office and putting the officers on salary, which was carried. A motion by Yar borough was carrie'd endorsing the election by popular vote the members of the Board of Education and School Committeemen. After deciding that, unless a contest should come for any office, all republicans should stay away from the primaries in June the meeting adjourned. ' Note. The convention named a full set of Commissioners and a Treasurer, but on account of the personal requcst3 of the gentlemen named to these po-' sitions we are withholding their | names. Commencement of Bunn nigh School. . The commencement of liunn Higli School was begun Tuesday night, April 25,? at 8:00 o'clock by the exer cises of the primary and Intermediate grades. The programme which con sisted of drills, songs and plays was well gendered and enjoyed by all pres ent. On Wednesday morning at 10:30 the auditorium was filled to Its capacity by people who had been attracted there to hear the address of Hon. T. w. Hfckctt. After the introduction by Prof. J. G.. Lee, he delivered a power ful and polished speech taking as his subject "Cribs and Cradles." "Full Cribs and Full Cradles," said the speaker was an indication of prosper ity. The address by this noted citizen of Franklin County was the principal feature of the morning programme. It was great. In the afternoon the an nual debate was held by the McNeill Literary Society. Wednesday night the "High School * presented in a most creditable way. "Our Wives." This with an operetta closed the exercises for the night which was ?he final night of the com mencement. The exercises from be ginning to end were well gotten up and seemed to be enjoyed by the many people who attended them. The fac ulty had put their best efforts Into ihese exercises and deserve credit for :helr success. YoniiffSTille News. Misses Maggie Finch and Mildred Williams, of Henderson visited Mr?. W. H. Hight Monday. Mr. O. P. Oreen returned Saturday from Petersburg. Vt.. where lie spent the Easter holidays. Miss Ruth Conyers is visiting her sister. Mrs. Sid Wiggins at Wendell ths week. Mrs. G. C. Patterson, accompanied by her daughter. Miss Mary Shannon Patterson, Miss Mary Timberlake and Mr W C Perry motored over to Hen derson Sunday in Mrs. Patterson's splendid new touring car where they spent the day with friends. Miis Callie Perry, of Elizabeth City, visited Miss Lillian Winston last week. Mr. D. B. May spent Saturday In Raleigh. Miss Zeula Mitchell spent last Wea nesday in Raleigli. Mr Earl Underwood returned last week from Suffolk, Va.. where he spent the Easter holidays. Miss Lillian Winston left Saturday for Spring Hope, where she will spend some time visiting friends. Mrs. E. R. Messick and daughter Miss Nellie Messick, of Winston-Sa lem, Mrs. Mamie Stone, of Greens boro, and Mrs. Elia Stone, of Zeba" lon, are gueste at the home of Mrs. J. 8. Timberlake this w6ek. Prof. W. L. Eddinger and Mr. Frank Timberlake spent Saturday in Ral eigh. Among those from here who attend ed the Democratic State Convention at Raleigh last week were: Mayor C. C. Winston, Messrs. E. L. Green. Geo ,N. St ell. J. W. Winston and Capt. S. E. Winston. perhaps the most largely attended Vocal Union in this community in many "years was held last Sunday in the new Oak Grove Baptist Church near Youngs ville. In a most correct and^ inspiring manner the well-trained choirs from eight of the surrounding churches, successively rendered sa cred hymn's throughout the day. Un der the able guidance of Rev. Jno. Mitchlner the membership of Oak Grove church hks just completed/* magnificent new building .^?sUn* . $4,000.00, located on a beauUtul knoll a short distance east optfe old church where two recently-Improved roads intersect. It Is a^odel of excellence. The people of the community have every cause to congratulate themsel ves upon the completion of so noble a task. With a deep thrill of patriotic pride the people of Youngsville witnessed the arrival of the long train of ban ner-decked automobles of the "Frank lin Bickett Parade" on the way to the State Convention Thursday. Delight ful music, filled the-air as the *rarad'? swept through town. In response to the rallying "call of- the calliope" sev eral cars from here joined the enthus iastic party. Mr. Bickett will find a host of loyal friends in Youngsville Township. On the Bickett side of the ledger the fact is noted that our At torney-General made a highly favor able impression among the good far mers of this section in a masterful ad dress delivered from the Chautaudua platform here last Fall wherein he displayed a wide range of familiarity with the problem3 of Home Life, and showed himself to be in warm touch with every phase of community bet terment. In the BicUett-Daughtridge fight there Is no dou'it about the way Youngsville township will cast the ballot. The YoungsvilU ball t?aul en)0- " an unbeaten record for this season. The players have showed marked im provement in the last few weeks. Our last victory was plucked from thej01a:_ mond of the boys at New Hope Thurs day afternoon. Morton Roberts did the twirling stunt for Youngsville, and Clifton Floyd for New Hope. A lveiy crowd of spectators assembled to wit ness -the game. The teams seemed evenly matched until the fifth Inning when Youngsville scored ten runs. New 'Hope has a strong team, but the Youngsville team was one too many for them. The score board showed 11 to 8 in favor of Youngsville. 1 To Celebrate Decoration Day. We are requested to extend a hear ty Invitation to the public of Frank lin County to visit Jusuce and take a part in the Decoration Day services that will be held there on Mry 10th. It will be remembered that at this place stands the first Monument erect ed to the Confederate dead In Frank lin County. An interesting program fs being arranged and some good spea kers will no doubt be present. Messrs. W. H. Yarborough, R. B. White and J. A. Turner went to Ral eigh Wednesday. ? \ IN AND ABOUT TOWN ? V , SOMK YOC KNOW AND SOMF. YOC DO NOT KNOW. Personal Item* A boot Kolkh a*d Ther Friends Who Trarel Here *ti4 There. Mr. W. M. Person went to Raleigh Wednesday. Mr. B. T. Holden attended Nash Su perior Court Wednesday. Mr. J. J. Barrow returned frota a trip to Baltimore Sunday. Miss Marie Franklin, of lUctiraoixi, Va., la vsiting Mrs. D. P. McKlnne. Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Herman and little children returned Friday from a visit to relatives and friends In the westera part of the State. Mrs. J. A. Turner. Mrs. J. M. Alien, and Mrs. W. E. White left Tuesday for High Point to attend a meeting of the State Federation of Women's Clubs as delegates from Louisburg. Mr. John W. Stovall. who has been with the P. A. Reavls Co., for a num ber of years in the capacity of sales man. left Monday to take a similar position with the Wake Grocery Co., of Wake Forest. Rev. A. D. "falcox, pastor of the lo cal Methodist church, returned to New York Monday for the final operatic* on his eye and to have glasses fitted. He is hopeful that his sight will be re stored. rry Judge C. M. Cooke returned home Friday from Richmond, where he has/' been under treatment for somi t$tte His many friends here were^atfetlai ly glad to see Mm so mui^r'ItfipWVea. He will hold court in/Raleigh next week, haviny muflfc. :<n exchange With ? Judge Connor, who will hold the Nhah Court. "for>tfie first time since his con valescence. / l'roffnunmf (or Barsca-Fhllathea Hh Iob of Fiutlli Coaatj. Tfte Franklin County Baraca-Phiia MWMWWnKii Lit hifmtnrm* on the 6th and 7th of May. The fol lowing programme will be followed - Saturday P. M. 3 o'clock? Sermon by Rev. G. M. Duke. 8 o'clock ? Devotional exercise con ducted by Preston Massey. 8:30 o'clock ? Address of Welcomo by Prof. G. M. Beam. Response by John Bunn. Roll call, response by delegates. Social hdur. Sunday A. M. 10:00 o'clock ? Devotional exercise led by Clyde Moody. 10:30 ? Business Meeting. 11:00 o'clock ? Address by H. A. }?<abd, of Raleigh. 1*30 ? Dinner. Sunday ?V M. 2. tO o'clock ? Sons ani Prayer S? viee. 2:15 ? Round Table discussion led by Prof.. G. M. Beam. 2:45 ? Report of Nominating Com mittee, and other business. 3:00 o'clock ? Address by K. A. Pitt man. The Superiority of the Organ ized Class over the unorganized. 3:30 ? Short addresses by Rev. C. M. Duke and others. Koyal Commencement The closing exercises of Royal Academy, which school has been suc cessfully conducted the past session by Miss Annie Rowe, of Pranklinton were held on Tuesday. The morning exercises consisted of singing and re - citing by' the little folks and an ad dress by Supt. E. L. Best, who took for hi^ subject "The efficient School" and delivered a masterful argument for better schools and educational ad vantagtes for the little folks. Dinner was served on the grounds and was a bounteous repast, such as only the Royal people can prepare, and was fit for a King. The afternoon program me was made up of vocal and instru mental music, recitations, etc., by the pupils and an address by Mr. B. W. Ballard, of Franklinton, who gave a very able and interesting discourse on '-the duties of life." His address was broad, entertaining and instructive. The evening programme was In the form of a play "Mr. Bob," and was well presented. The characters being made up from the pupils, who did well their parts and furnished entertain ment for a large number. The entire day's programme was rendered with much credit to both pu ? pils and teacher and showed both a marked^, degree of talent and expert tutorship, and was largely attended by the people of the community.