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VOLXJMN XLV.
LOUISBUBO, N. 0., FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 1916.
NUMBER 41
Haf* Spectacle Coming to Louliburg.
D. W. Griffith's mighty spectacle
"The Birth ot a Nation" will be the
attraction at the Star Theatre (or two
dcja starting Wednesday evening, No
vember 29th, continuing with a mati
nee and .evening performance on
TttjMtogMng day. This ta the aame
company and production that has
been presenting the spectacle with
great success- in Raleigh, Norfolk, j
Richmond and all of the important
cities ot the South for the second and
third return engagement. The pres
entation in Loulsburg will tie identu
cat with the showing in Uie tarter
olttaa.
A superb symphony orchestra .ot
twenty skilled musicians la carried by
the company on tour . Arrangements
are now being made by Mr. P. S. Al
len, proprietor ot the Star to accom
modate the Blxty toot baggage car load
of stage and scenic effects that are
Incidental to the large photodrama.
A apace in front ot the theatre will be
partitioned off and cloth hung In a
position so that the twenty mechanic
ians may work the effects without be
lng seen by the audience. The mov
ing picture machines now in use at
the Star will be removed and a spec
ial power plant and projection ma
chines made especially for "The Birth
of a Nation" will be Installed.
sThe price for the evening perfor
mances will range from seventy-five
cents to one dollar and a half. The
matinee prices are slightly lower,
when the best seat may be obtained
for one dollar. In order that local
and out of town theatregoers may
have the same opportunity to secure
-good seats for this engagement, all
mall orders that are accompanied by
a self addressed, stamped envelope
and money order, will be accepted.
The reguiar ticket sale will open Sat
urday, November 25th, at Scoggin
Egecton Drug Store. All mall orders
should be addreeeed to-Ur. P. 8.
Alien, Manager, Star Theatre, Louis
burg.
It is guaranteed that the showing of
"The Birth of a Nation" in Loulsburg
will be exactly the same as in the lar
ger cities.
This is a positive farewell of the
South of Mr. Griffith's masterpiece,
as it will be replaced on the road in a
short time with new superspectacle,
"Intolerance," now playing at the Lib
erty Theatre, New York City, where
"'The Birth of a Nation" enjoyed a
prosperous run of over two years.
The prices have been reduced for
this tour so that every man, woman
and child of the South may have an
opportunity of witnessing the story of
the Reconstruction and Civil war, and
the power of the Ku Klux Klan in the
upbuilding of their beloved states.
Ingleslde Items. ,
Mrs. J. O. Beasley and son, John
Young, and Mrs. W. L. Beasley mo
tored to Raleigh today.
Messsr. Richard Edwards, C. F.
Stalnback and Joe Ben Beasley en
joyed a day's hunting on Sandy Creek
Monday. Mr. Edwards brought down
a fine gobbler, but Mr. Beasley sur
prised himself when he bagged two
fat young turkey hens at one shot.
Another hunter says he killed sev
en birds last week at a single crack
?of the gun ? all sitting on a log. He
claims, however, that he has done
better work than that ? killing twelve
birds successfully without missing
one.
The Charlotte News inserts that if
Congressman Rankin '.3 a fit repre
sentative pT her so:: she will have no
difficulty In getting the floor, and
keeping it when she gets It.
Mr. P. S. Foster has a position as
temporary salesman at McKInne Bros.
Some of our people expect to at.,
tend the entertainment to be given
tonight by the Singing Class of the
Oxford Orphan Asylum, at Epsom.
We give the following written by a
good friend to animals, and recom
mend it to every reader as well as
policemen: "I make friends with the
majority of policemen, I talk hu
mane work to them, and have found
several who are Interested In the cause
I ask them to keep both eyes open for
any cruelty to animals. On several
oocalons they have admonished driv
ers for me. Naturally, when cruel
drivers know the police are watching
them, they will b? mora humane, and
I thlnlt^thln im aTP-allant way tn pre
vent cruelty to animals, as policemen
are In a position to help the cause,
they being on the streets at all 'hours
of day and night." "Every animal
may safely uk for stopple justice. It
Is man Mone who must plead at last
for mercy.". ?
Away with tire BItnd-brtdle, says
the Recorder: "A writer In Our
Dumb Animals .quotes the following
from an address before the Red Star
Soolety, of Bwitatrland, by President
Fallie, of the Society, for the Protec
tion of t' pari a, which we
oommend to the consideration of erery
owner or friend Of the horse on this
?Vie of the Atlantis* "Xt to blinders
on horses, it la necessary to banish
them forever and from erery land.
After the absolau, certainty resulting
from twenty of comparative
study and reflection, I am convinced
they are the last vestige of barbarous
times. They deprive the horse of
three-quarters of hie natural range
of vision and are responsible for many
of his vices, fears and many acddents.
The army, where horses ought par
ticularly to be subject to fear, does
not tolerate them."
Mr. Qeorge Manning attributes the
accident, with a gentle hone, which
occurred to him and his little girl,
'Elizabeth, laat Saturday morning?
to the bllnd-feridle. He thinks that
the view of the object on the roadside
at which the horse took fright was
partially obstructed by the "blinders'* ,
that If the animal's vision had been
perfectly clear, the simple object- of
his fright would not lucre been notic
ed at all, perhaps. The horse revel
led ends so suddenly that the buggy
was overturned on the edge of a deep
embankment, and the oocupanta were
thrown to the bottom. It was no soft
place to fall, but the impact wis con
siderably broken by_s vigorous growth
of bushes and briars, mostly by the
latter. There was no Injury to eith
er except slight scratches from the
briar patch. The first leap of the
horae in the homeward dash set the
buggy right side up. The horse was
There was no damage to the animal
or vehicle. Mr. Manning thinks he
will heed the advice of Mr. Fallze ana
discard the use of the blind-bridle.
MIsb Eleanor Yarborough, who was
on the sick list a short time lost week,
has recovered her usual good health
and Is pursuing the duties of the class
room as vigorously as ever.
Mr. O. S. Macon will soon be busy
telling those who think he has a bran
new car that he has only had It wash
ed.
CORRESPONDENT ..
Hcieu Paths Items.
We are sorry to learn that Mr. V.
(F. Cone will leave the Path's thi3
year.
Right many of our folks attended
court at Lou'laburg Monday.
Mr. L. G. Turnage killed a flna
young "Gobbler" last week, while out
hunting ,
Rev. O. W. Sawyer will preach his
farewell sermon Sunday. Be sure to
hear htm. We regret very much to
loose him. but "our loss Is some one's
gain.", May God's blessings go with
him. He has been loyal to his duly
and his God. Only one time lias hi^
missed his appointment. This, and
other records, has made him very dear
to the nhnrch . He carpo to us &
stranger, but leaves a record that e
are proud of and can only be looked
on with tilgh honor and pride.
There Is to be given at the school
house next Tuesday night week, Nov.
28th, a play that will furnisn you mucit
amusement for irtore than an hom .
After which an oyster supper will te
given for the benefit of the school . Be
sure to coirto .
"COR." ...
Loses Stables By Fire.
Mr. H. A. Matthews, who lives at
the J. K. Spencer place about two
miles from town, had the misfortune
of losing his stables and their con
tents, except his stock, by fire on last
Friday morning. The fire -was dis
covered about 4 o'clock In the morn
ing by Mr . Matthews, but at that timo
it had gained such a headway that it
was Impossible to save the building.
He succeeded In getting his stock out.
but lost a lot of feed, farming Imple
ments, tools etc. The estimated loss
Is about $2,500 with $1,000 Insurance.
The origin of the fire Is unknown.
gtadents Hocltal,
Students Repltal will be given at
Loulsburg College on Monday even
ing, at 8:30 o'clock. The public is
? ar bo rough- Ballard .
Imitations reading as follows have
been received by friends:
"Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Walter
Ballard request the honor of your
of your presence at the marriage ot
their daughter, Martha Harriet, to Dr.
Richard Fenner Yarborough, on Wed
nesday the twenty-ninth of Novem
ber, nineteen hundred and sixteen, at
half after eight o'clock in the even*
lng, Methodlt Episcopal Church, South
Fran kiln ton North Carolina."
No cards sent to Franklin ton and
Louisburg and Louiiburg R. F. D.
These Mends of MM Mattle Ballard
and Dr. R. F. Yarborough are cor*
til ally Invited to attdhd the wedding.
The bride- tp- be is one ot Franklin
ton'* most popularand distinguished
young ladles and Is the daughter of
Mr. B. W. Ballard, one ot Fratakllh*
most successful business men and
respected and beloved ritlxena. She
is deservlngly popular among a host
of friends.
Dr. Yarhprongh U one ot JU?uI*
burg's popular physicians and Is d
man of exceptional popularity among
all his acquaintances. Be Is a bro
ther-in-law of Governor Thomas W,"
Btckett, and Is a descendant of one of
Franklin's oldest and most distin
guished families.
The many friends of the contracting
parties both, at home and abroad wilf
extend hearty congratulations and.1
good wishes.
Franklin Superior Court.
The regular November term of
Franklin Superior Court for the trial
of civil cases entered Into Its second
week Monday- Since our last report*
the following cases have been among
those disposed of:
In the second case of Ford vs Mc
Kinne Broj. Co. the Jury found a ver
dict In favor of Ford. Appeal.
Kearney vs Edwards, tried bat not
completed. . -
Lehman vs Hill Live Stock Co . , ver
dict In favor of Lehman.
Hill Live Stock Co. vs Hllllard, Wil
liamson and Todd.
The court will very probably be In
session till Saturday afternoon and
then a number of cases will have to
be carried over to a future term, as
there will not be sufficient time to try
the full calendar. Judge Bond, who
1b presiding over his last term here,
has added much to the high regard
and good feelings of our people In his
behalf, in his absolute fairness and
impartial method of conducting Ills
court. We will be glad to welcome
him back whenever the occasion per
mits of his return.
List of Letters.
? The following Is a list of letters re
maining in the Post Office, at Louls
burg, N. C., not called for, Nov. J4,
1916:
Mrs. Cathrine Bridges, Ed Brodie,
Mrs. Lydle B. Collins, Miss Calester
Davis, Mr. Nick Hall, Miss Mary Hun
ter, Dr. E. A. Irwin, Mrs. Lena
Jones, Miss Mlttie Johnson, Mr. W.
Mt Journigan, Mr. Green W. Pearce,
Henry Williams, Mr. Earnes Walk
er, Miss Annie Wright.
Persofis calling for any of the above
letters will please state that they saw
them advertised.
R. H. DAVIS, P. M.
Mr. J. E. Tlmberlake Dead.
Mr. J. E. Tlmberlake, one of Har
ris townships oldest citizens, died on
Thursday evening of last week at his
home at Raynor in his sixty-third
year . The deceased was a brother of
the late Julius^ P. Tlmberlake, and
leaves a wife and several children,
besides a large number of relatives
and friends. The funeral was held
on Friday afternoon and was attend
ed by a large number of friends and
relatives .
Tobacco Market.
The prices on the local, tobacco mar
ket here the past week have been es
pecially high and much satisfaction
among the planters has been the re
sult. Good sales have been made at
each warehouse and the buyers all
seem especially anxious for all of ev
ery grade of the weed they can get.
Come to Loulsburg and Join the many
satisfied growers who are selling
here. -? ^
? A news item from Frankllnton
says: "Mrs. G. L. Whitfield is visit
ing her slater, Mrs. A. W. Alston, at
Loulsburg."
.^JUyuBcement Party.
N. C., Nov.
irnoon Mrs. W. F. Joy
is Kate Ballard were hos
tflM jbo umber of frleDds In houor
Of Mt? jMfcyle Ballard, whose an
1 of marriage to Dr. Rlch
Yarborough, on the tweb
thls month has appeared,
was artistically decora t
palms and cut flowers
with colored candles,
le In guests' chamber
and green and In hall
room red and green,
arranged for progressive
soore cards were decora
cuplds, carrying show
er boatmHn roses and lllUea of Tal
concluslon of the game
ot delicious refresh
?erred.
course was ending, Mas
treen, In Postman's Suit,
mall bag across his
'into the rooms calling
and distributed to
mln&ture mall bags,, con
Inted bride and cupld
louncement cards. Xm
brlde-elect was shower
lions of surprise and
Wishes. The out of town
rs. T. W. Bickett, Mrs.
Miss Julia Barrow and
Williams, of loulsburg,
H. Blacknall, of Kit
nnard-Wood.
C., ? On Thursday af
Bber the 16th at 2
i home of Mrs. Lucy
led a. beautiful wed
daughter, Sallle, be
of Mr. Quint Leonard,
artistically decorated
nthemums and au
Ue myriads of cau
softly between tho
- - - - -i
sUil and Mlae Butler sang with (re
sweetness, "O Promise Me." As the
bridal party descended the broad
stairway , Mendelssohn's wedding
march was rendered. Miss Hedge
petli, maid of honor, was attired
in white embroidered net. The groom
came In with Mr. Roscoe Wood, who
acted as best man.
v The ceremony was performed by
Rev. G. W. May, of Red Oak. The
bride wore a traveling suit of blue,
with hat, gloves and shoes to match.
The bridal bouquet was of roses and
lilies of the valley.
After many congratulations the bri
dal mny motored to Rocky Mount
where the bride and groom took the
train for Washington, New York, and
other northern cities.
The bride Is one of Nash county s
most popular young ladles and has a
host of friends throughout the coun
ty. The groom Is. a prominent lum
ber man of Franklin. The many
handome and cotly gifts attest the
popularity of both bride and groom.
Justice Items.
The farmers are wearing broad
smiles on' account of the prevailing
high prices of cotton and tobacco
Quite a number of them are bringing
in new horaes, buggies, wagons, etc.
The school work la doing nicely.
One hundred and twenty pupils have
been enrolled, thirty of whom are In
the high school department.
On Monday night, Nov. , 27, there
will be given In the High School au
ditorium, a Negro Minstrel. The pub
lic is cordNally Invited, and we prom
ise In advance, much merriment and
fun. Admission 25 cents; for child
ren under fifteen, 15 cents. After tho
minstrel, oysters will be served.
COR,
Winter Quarters Troops in Mexico.
San Antonio, Texas, Nov. 16. ? It
became apparent that the United Stat
es contemplates a prolonged stay of
troops In Mexico when it was announ
ced today that General Funston, com.
mandlng the southern department, lias
asked the war department for $12,000
for permanent winter quarters for
General Pershing's expedition at Co
lonla Dublan.
* Popes Items.
On Saturday, November 18th, Mr.
and Mrs. M. J. Dent entertained
their many friends by serving a blrth
day dinner, this being Mr. Dent's 60th
birthday. Many good things wore
served for their many friends and
relatives. Those present were Mr.
Bob Jonee and wife, of Kates-fllle.'Mr .
and Mra- J. H. Conyers, Mr. W. M.
Weathers and wife, Mr. and Mro.
White, Richard Pearce and wife, Mr.
and Mrs. Holden and many others.
All enjoyed the sumptuous dinner
wishing Mr. and Mrs. Dent a long
and happy life.
On Tuesday night, November 28th,
there will be a Box Party at Popes
school house for the benefit of the
school. Everybody Is Invited to at
tend and bring a box and we will
assure you a grand old time. Many
things will be served, many games to
entertain all young and old . Come
out, we have a sweetheart for all as
Popes Is noted for old maids.
Well everybody has made fine crop3
about Popes. The farmers have so
much money It Is giving them lots of
trouble trying to find something to
spend it for. So If you have any old
thing you dont want and want the
cash for IV bring It up.
G. H. P.
Pendleton ? Hill.
The above is the title of a new firm
tor Loulsburg for 1917. Mr. Albert
H. Pendleton, of St. Louis, who Is a
member of the firm of E. D. Pendle
ton & Sons Mule Co., National Stock
Yards, 111., who Is a great friend of
Mr. K. P. Hill and who has been
shipping him horses and mules for
the past eighteen years, has moved to
Loulsburg and will enter the horse
and mule business with Mr. K. P.
Hill on the Art .of the New Tear.
They will occupy the Hill Live Stock
Co., tables on the corner of Nash and
Church street"). Mr. Pendleton !o an
expert in this business and. with the
ability of Mr . Hill, which 1 well known
to our peofcle, there Is everyreaKin
to believe the new firm will enjoy a
splendid business. They nave a car
load of new horses and mules earn
ing Monday as will be seen from their
advertisement In another column.
Eitertfbneat at thpltTlle. 1 . J
" nil BjMMUjlMMHWlitf
ThanksglvErkpla, Wlfll'IPlKr^X
Mapleviile Academy on Tuiftday night,
November the twenty-eight. After
the play the ladies of the Betterment
Association will serve oysters and re
freshments. A '"Jitney Circus" is
planned as another feature. The pub
lic is cordially invited. The Better
ment Association will appreciate the
presence of all the friends and pat
rons of the school. All wlio come,
may confidently expect an evening of
pleasure and enjoyment. ' ?
Thanksgiving Services at St. Paul's
Church.
A special Thanksgiving service will
be held at St. Paul's Church at 10 A.
M., Rev. Basil M. Walton, officiating
The offerings of the day will be re
ceived for the Thompson Orphanage.
All are cordially invited to attend the
services and Join with the congrega
tion and render thanks for the many
mercies showered upon his i favored
land and people.
Dime Party.
We are requested to state that a
"Dime Party" will be given at Sandy
Creek Academy on Saturday night.
December 2nd. Refreshments will be
served. Proceeds will be used to
help pay for a piano for the school.
Hie public is cordially Invited.
Bazaar .
The Ladies of the Methodist church
will open their Bazaar on Monday
evening, Dec. 11th, at 7:30 At noon
on Tuesday the 12th, they will serve
luncheon, oysters, salads, etc. All
are cordially Invited.
Tobacco Market to Take Thanksgiv
ing.
We are requested to state that the
Loulsburg tobacco market will close
down to observe Thanksgiving after
the sale on Wednesday,, November
29th and will open again on Monday,
December 4th.
Banks to Close.
We are requested to state that the
Banks In Loulsburg will be closed on
Thursday, November 30th, to observe
Thanksgiving. All persons having
business with these Institutions will
bear this In mind.
Annual Bazaar. ,
The ladies of the Episcopal Church
will have their Annual Bazaar of fan
cy work and Chrlstmqs presents
Tuesday, Dec. 5th. In the building op
poslte Blckett-Whlte-Malones office.
Cordial invitation to everybody.
To read Intelligently a man must
have a vocabulary of 2,000 words.
' Applicants (or Second Lieutenants.
West Raleigh, N. C., Not. 21.? Tha
attention of all graduates and stu
dents o f the North Carolina College of
Agricultural and Mechanic Arts Is
called to the following notice:
"The examination of candidates for
provisional appointment as second
lieutenants in the army will begin on
January 29, 1917. Applicants for
authority to undergo this examination
should forward their applications to
The Adjutant General of the Army at
as early a date as practicable and, in
any event, not later than January lb,
1917, as applications after that date
may be too late tor proper considera
tion In connection with thiB examina
tion."
A large number of vacancies now
exist in the grade of second lieuten
ant in the line of the army. The pay
of a second lieutenant is $1,700 yearly.
Officers receive 10 per cent on the
yearly pay of the grade for each term
of five years service, not to exceed 40
per cent in all. Due to the increaso
of the Army, provided by the National
Defense Act, promotion for officers
entering at this time promises to bo
unusually rapid. Candidates must be
between 21 and 27 years of age when
appointed. ? ?
Graduates of the A. and M. Collect
will be exempted from examination In
certain subjects upon proof of gradu
ation. The educational requirements
fcr entry Into the Army cm second
lieutenant are given In General Or
ders No. 64, War Department 1915,
copies of which, together -with appli
cation blanks for admission to exami
nation, may be had upon request to
the War Department, Adjutant , Gen
eral's Office, Washington, D. C., or
President's Office, A. and M. College.
West Raleigh, N. C.
BUXTON WHITE.
t .
/? . What Wis* Men Have Said.
Ott*
VI
"BO perfect" ones .
To make light of philosophy is to
be a true philosopher.
Few are so wicked as to take delight
in crimes unprofitable.
Of all the paths that leaa to a wo
man's heart, pity is the straigntest.
Theory looks well on paper, but It
does not amount to anything without
practice.
j Take my word for It, the saddest
thing under the sun is a soul Incap
able of sadness.
Quick-witted men, remarkable for
repartee, are after all, rarely men of
much solidity of character or ability.
Unless you know as much about
other people's affairs as they do them
selves it Is not very safe to laugh at
them or to find fault with diem,
As to the pure, all things are pure,
so the common mind sees far mors
vulgarity in others than the mind de
veloped in genuine refinement.
There are some professed Chris
tians who would gladly burn their en
emies, but yet who forgive them mere
ly because "it is heaping coals of fire
on their heads.
Every man is prompted by the love
of himself to imagine that he posses
ses some qualities superior, either in
kind or degree, to those which he is
allotted to the rest of the world.
Learn a Little Every Day.
A gold coin loses 5 per cent, of its
value during 16 years of use.
Cigars 15 cniehs nolerag THTH T T
some parts of the Phillippines.
The health is generally greatly im
proved after an attack of gout.
A sparrow for a short distance, can
go at the rate of 80 miles an hour.
Camels bred especially for speed
can travel at the rate of 90 miles per
day.
The Thames carries to the sea lf
865,903 cubic feet of sediment every
year.
Forty-one women out of every hun
dred, marry between the age of 20 and
25.
Mexico's chief exports are gold, sil
ver, copper, coffee, rubber, hides and
skins.
The wreck record of the Baltic sea
is greater than that of any other part
of the "world.
A sheep may be sheared In four and
a half minutes by machine, or fifteea
minutes by hand.
The greatest crater In the world It
A new dust laying preparation, tnada
largely of molasses* has been Intro
duced In South African mines . \