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' An Advertising Medium That Brings Results. rfSSN Only I 11.50 Per Vedr in Advance A. F. Johnson, Editor and Manager. THE COUNTY, THE STATE, THE UNION. . , ~ ~ Subscription $1.50 Per Year * - ? ? ? > ? . . VOLUMN XLV. . LOUISBURG, N. C., FRIDAY, JANUARY 12, 1917. NUMBER 48 GOVERNOR T. W. B1CKETT BANQUETED By Citizens of LouisbUrg, on Wednesday Night, At The FranKlin Hotel ^ LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE GUESTS OF' OCCASION Large Crowd Present and Many Toasts Expressing The Great Es teem In Which Tlie Gorernor Is Held by His Home People and The State. In honor of Gorernor Thomas Wal ter Blckett, whose Inauguration as Governor of North Carolina took place In Raleigh yesterday, the citizens of Loulsburg tendered a banquet at the Franklin Hotel on Wednesday night, which was largely attended. At the appointed time the doors to the spacious dining hali of this popu lar hotel, which had previous been beautifully arranged and Qecoratod, were thrown open and the guests in vited to enter. Governor Blckett, ac companied by the Legislative Commit tee composed of Messrs. W. M. Per son, Chairman, Geo. A. Holdernesa, A. M. Scales, R. F. Beasley, of the Senate, and J. Ed. Pegram, Chair ? man, T. E. Holding, Gallatin Rob erts, Stanley Wlnborne, S. A. Newell ?of the House, entered last amid great ? h.eers of enthusiasm. Mayor L. L. . ryner, who acted as Master of Cere lnoulss, delivered the address of wel ceraj'to the Legislative Committee, ""*rnd a beautiful tribute to Gov. Blck ett, giving expression to a deep feel ing shared by the entire population oi our Mttle city and the good county nt Frankl'n 3aving tliat we arc gathered together here to do honor to the great est man in the State prompted by the same motive that the State has done him honor, because the "Record is the Reason.*' Senator W. M. Person responded with a tribute to Gov. Bickett as a man, and in his remarks stated that he had done more' to put Louisburv and Franklin County on the map thau any other man in the past one hund red and thirty years. Mescrs. S. A Newell and W. H. Ruffin made pret ty responses. The former dealt with the appreciations of the public for Franklin's distinguished son, while the latter paid a just tribute to *iia high sense of wit and humor. Mr. R. B. White responded in a few very expressive remarks and in conclu* ion stated that "this is a loan and not a gift, we are letting the State hav* him because the State needs him." Capt. I. H. Kearney, who has just rc^ turned from the border, responded to an invitation to tell of the boys from home. His talk was especially inter esting, as it was the first direct infor mation that has been received from the boys, and was greatly enjoyed by all. He stated that we here were no more rejoiced over this occasion thai were the boys at El Paso. Mr. G. M. Beam, responded in a* very nice little toast, in quoting a verse he had .composed the conclusion ran, "Bick ett, from whose lips, eloquence flows, i like water from a spigot." Messrs. i Pegram and Scales, of the Legislative Committee responded in a very happy manner with toasts that were .thor oughly enjoyed. Mr. E. H. Malone instead of responding with a toast read a letter from a distant counly A wlUch was full of the occasion an?l ' Vgood wishes. Senator Geo. A. Hold erness, from Edgecombe, responded m \ a very pretty toast in which ho stat- | ?d that for him to speak at this oc- I casion was like asking a man to speak at his o^f funeral, "However," he ?aid, "I want to assure you that the ? . people of Edgecombe admire and en teem Gov. Bickett as much as you do' Hep. Winbome in well chosen and ..and well delivered remarks added a pretty tribute to the bigness and the ifr# farsightedness of our Governor stating that "we know him and before hU term is ended we will make the *prld know hinl as we do." Sen. R. . *T. Beasley's toast was excellent. He 4*alt with the larger and deeper pub lic character of the Governor, declar ing him to be a Democratic Governor of the old school and that when his term is ended he will be known, not m an educational Governor, a prohi bition Governor, or a good roads |Ck>v?mort but as a. Governor of and for ?11 the people, predicting that be fore m^ny years Franklin County 'A would have to give him up to the. Na? Uoft m Mb county had given Mm up "* i, ' - > to FrankUn." Representative Rob erts in his toast took occasion to re fer to some of Gov. Bickett b success, stating tlmt only a few years aso Bickett was not known west of the Blue Ridge, but in the Tennessee bo undary case he had endeared himself to his people through service until now he is as popular in Buncombe as he is in Praklin." Rep. Holding's toast was greatly enjoyed and appre ciated by all. Mr. R. G. Allen stat ing that he was too full of the occas ion t? give expression to his thoughts begged to be excused. Mr Will Joy ner, of Halifax, responded in a happy manner paying a beautiful tribute to 'the Governor as"an orator. Referr ing to his speech at Charlotte eight years ago when he gave a second to the"nomination of Hun. AFhley Home for Governor, he said it was the great est speech he had ever heard. He al so stated that on that occasion Hon. Thos. W . Mason touched him and said "that Is- tlie coming man in North Carolina," and said Mr.. Joyner "It Is with the deepest pleasure that 1 Join with you all in this expression of enthusiasm on the occasion of his bo coming the Chief Executive of our great and glorious Slate." Mr. F. N. Egerton responded with a witty toast full of fun, but with lots of feel ings of good cheer and friendship. At this point Mayor Joyner called on Mr. W. H. Yarborougli who responded in his usual eloquent and interesting manner. His toast was a literary gem and our only regret is that we are unable to reproduce it in full. Hi referred to his meeting Governor on his jirst arrival in Lm'sburg to make It his home, his close association with him in the practice of law' amr proceeded to paint a beautiful picture of the character of the man who is tc be North" Carolina s greatest Gover nor. He also expressed the sorroV that our people feel in piving him up from their midst even for the short time of four years and in every word was an ocean of lovo and loyalty toi a man who was worthy of the best fronj. the life he has live'- among his people. In part he said "M?. Bick ett, we give you to North Carolina, but It Is not a gift that costs nothing, for our aorrow Is deeper than words can express, but we glory in the honor that Is being bestowed upon you.' At> the conclusion of Mr. Yarborougli s toast the- orchestra rendered "All hail the Chief" after which Governor Bisk ett responded to all the toast3 that had been given.' His response was filled with wit, humor and eloquence, bespeaking a love and devotion for his fellow citizens that we are unable to portray. His words were weighty and full of that divine loyalty that only such men can appreciate and the illustrations he used to drive horns his points were well and appropriate.* ly used. During the course of the toastinaV - ing a most excellent and appetizing menu was being served by Mr. 1.1'* Harrison, of the Franklin Hotel, who has done himself much credit on this occasion. The menu follows: Oyster Cocktail Grape Fruit Celery . Queen Olive.* Cold Turkey" Cranberry Sauce Asparagus Tips Green Peas Chicken Salad Neapolitan Cream Assorted Cakes Coffee Clgais Levin's Oryhiotr?, nf Rnlftlyli fur nlshed music for the occasion, which Interspersed the entire program. This ended one of the most brilliant social occasions Loulsburg has 3ver witnessed. On Thursday morning the local committee accompanied the Legisla tive Committee and Governor Blckett to Raleigh on a special train, which also carried a very large number o! Franklin County people to witness the Inauguration. ? Mr. A. D. KlWfclner Dead. News was received In Loulsbur? on Wednesday morning of the death of Mr. A. D. Mltchiner, one of FraoH lin county's most prominent and sub stantial citizens, which occurred at his home near Mltchiner's Cross Roads on Tuesday night after a long illness., Mr. Mltchiner was one of Franklin's best and most highly rev pected citizens, who has gained uls influence and the admiration of ell who knew him, by his strict honesty integrity and neighborliness. In his death his community, the county anil the State Iobos one of its strongest citizens and his neighbors a tried and* true friend. He was 69 years old and leaves a wife, three sons, Rev. Jno. F. Mltchiner, Messrs. J. A. Mitchi- j rier and Will Mltchiner, three daug'i- j ter8, Mrs: F. Q. Banks, Mrs. Dr. Q.J H. Banks, Miss Laura Mltchiner,, all of this county, and a host of relatives and friends who have the deepest sym- ! pathy of the entire coufity. He was j a faithful and devout member of Per;- j ry's Chapel Baptist church. The funeral services were held from his j home on Thursday afternoon at 2 j ?o'clock by Rev. Mack Stamps and I the interment was made in the fanv ily burying ground at his home in Uic j presence of a large number of friends and relatives who had g^liered to pay a last sad tribute. ? Annual Meeting Stockholders. The annual meeting of the Stock holders of the First National Bank, of Louisburg, was held in its Banking house on Tuesday morning. A re port of the Board of Directors adopt ed at a meeting just prior to this was read in which a dividend of 8 per cent was deolated. The reports from the several officers made a splendid snow ing for the past year's business. The old Board of Directors were re-elec ted for the ensuing year and is com posed of Messrs. W. H. Ruffln, J. N. Harris, F. B. McKinne, S. S. Mead ows, Malcolm McKinne, Dr. H. Newell, F. W. Justice, I. Alien, D#> F. McKinne. After the adjournment of the stock holders meeting the Board of Direc tors met and elected the officers for the Bank for the coming year: Mes srs. W. H. Ruffin, President; P. B. McKinne, Cashier; T. W. Watson. Assistant-Cashier; W. D. Jackson Teller; Miss Edna Allen, Stenogra pher and book-keeper, were re-elect ed unanimously. This bank has been enjoying quite an enviable business the past year and is doing a good work for the com munity. > i ^ Spivey-Shearin. Quite a pretty ceremony was sol emnized in the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Shearin Dec. 24th, when their youngeBt daughter, Miss Ethel, be came the bride? of Mr. E. C. Spivey, of Tabor, N. C. ? - Mrs. A. A. Shearin gowned In chif fon and crepe dechine presided at tha piano. To the strains of Mendel sohns Wedding March, the bridal par ty entered. The groom with Mr. H. B. Griffin. The bride handsomely at tired in a dark blue suit entered with her sister^Mpi. H. B. Griffin, of Loalsbtir^who wore white chiffon. Immediately after the ceremorfy Mr. I and Mrs. Spivey left to visit in tho | Eastern part of the State. The large number of beautiful and | useful presents attest to the populari ty of these young people. They will make their home in | Franklin, Va. Magistrates To Meet. I: magistrate in Franklin coun ty is urged to attend a meeting of magistrates to be held in Louisburg N. C., on Tuesday, January 16th, 1917. for the pdrpose of discussing the fees as they must apply In regard to the new salary system 1^ Franklin Conn ty, and such other business as may come before the meeting. rDon't for get the date, Jan. 16th, 1917, at 10 o'clock. Be sure and conie. / E. N. WILLIAMS, Asst. Chm'n J. L. PALMER. Secy. . * ' Cigarette Displays. In connection with? an advertising campaign for Sovereign cigarettes be ginning In this publication this week, all the merchants In Loulsburg have agreed to make speciaj^disptays ot tljis popular brand for the next two weeks, and all other dealers In the County are urged to do likewise. Be sides making the stores more attrac tive by changing the displays It will no doubt be the means of Increasing their sales along this particular line. THE FARMERS UNION To Assist In Organizing National Farm Loan Association And a Ear ner's Mutual Fire Insurance Asso?* elation In Franklin County Recognizing the good that can be rcomplished by the Federal Farna Loan Act and realizing the need ot Immediate action upon the part of th& farmers fn organizing National Farm Ix>an Association the Farmers Union at Its monthly meeting in Louisburg, Jan. 4th, appointed a committee consisting of J. C. Jones, Chairman. J. M. Sykes, G. H. Pergerson, and M. R. Sykes to assist in organizing h National Farm Loan Association in Franklin County, The Farm Loan Board has already placed the Farm Land Banks and these banks will be in operation in about thirty days. It' is only thr6ugh the Farm Loan Association that money can be bor rowed under the Fa'fm Loan Act, and to secure the money at once it is nec essary that these associations be for> med by the time theLand Banks are in operation. ?r ' The United States Government has j never before recognized our farm , lands as security for borrowing mon- | ey, and has never before given the ; farmer an equal chance with other professional business men of borrow ing money, the farmer as a rule belnf? | able to borrow money only under most adverse circumstances. This has 1 been the case for so long that it is hard for the farmer to realize that he can now borrow money for his farm- I ing operations equally as well as anj business man. # As a lawyer remarked be/octe the Farm Loan Board in its hearing at Raleigh recently "the trouble with the farmers now is they believe this act too good to be true." j The Union also appointed a com* "mittee consisting of W. J. Strickland. O. H. Pergerson and J. CrJone? Chairman, to organize* a branch of tl?e Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Asso ciation in Franklin County. In this insurance association a far mer, c^r anyone owning country prop erty, can insure their dwellings, barns stables, etc., at less than half* the cost ordinarily .charged by insurance companies for country property. A farmer can borrow money on his farm buildings through the Farm Loan Associations, but onl^ If these? buildings are Insured. Any one interested in either a Farm Loan Association or a Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Association are re quested to communicate at once with J. C. Jonetf, Louisburg, N. C. R. F. D. No. 1. | All those interested in these Associ ations are invited t oattend a meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 16th, at Supt. E. J. Best's office in Louisburg. at 1 o'clock P. M. Loiilstnirg Society. Delightful in every detail was the seven-course luncheon given by Mrs. T. W. Watson on Tuesday evening January 2nd, in honor of Miss Mar garet Hicks, who mas married the fol lowing evening to Mr. Cary M. How ard. fo Danville, Va. The table was beautifully decorated with cut flowers and crystal candle^" sticks. Covers were laid for twelve, the places being marked by artistic hand-tinted cards of mtnature bride?*. At the conclusion of the fourth course, the hostess toasted the bride-to-be,1 and each member of the party in turn responded with a wish for the bride. Between the fifth and sixth course.?. Mrs. W. F. Cle^g, of Greonsboro, toasted the bride, to which the bride graciously responded. After luncheon, several games of rook were played. The following is the Jist of the guests who enjoyed Mrs. Watson's hospitality: Miss Cora Monger, of Newbern, Miss Eugenia Franklin, of Winston-Salem, Miss Ki ta Masten, of Winston-Salem, Miss Tommae Tomlinson, of Troy, Misse? Virginia and Ruby Howard, of Dan ville, groom's sisters, Mrs. W. F. Clegg, of Greensboro, Mrs. R. F. Yarborough. Mrs. E. H. Malone, Mrs. J. A. Hodges and Miss Margaret Hicks. At her beautiful^ home on Main rtregt. Mrs. Felix Allen, Friday even ing entertained in honor of Miss Mar garet Hicks, who became the bride of Mr. C. M. Howard Wednesday even ing . Upon Arrival the guests were invlt cd into the reception hall and Iron: there they were directed into the din ing room which was decorated in red carnations and ferns, here a six-course 'lunchoon was served. In the Soft glow of the shaded candles, bride was toasted by Mrs. J. W. Mann and Miss Annie Allen. From the dining room the guests j were invited into the west parlor where, amid decorations of polnsetta^ and Christmas "greens, a minature j Christmas tree, laden with gifts from the guests, awaited Miss Hicks. Those present were: Misses Mar garet Hicks, Annie Allen, Annie Green Virginia Foster, Mary Belle Macon, Lucy Smithwick, Miss Waddell, of Selma, Grace Hall, Mattie Allen, Lynne Hall, Kate Furman, Mary Qtuart Eg erton, Mrs. J. W. Mann, Mrs. R. F. Yarborough, Mrs. Fred Hicks, Mrs George Cobb, of Durham, and Mrs. E. H. Malone. In honor of Miss Mary Stuart Eger ton, who became the bride of Mr. Clarence Myrlck, of Panama, on Mon day, Miss Annie Belle King gave a handkerchief shower Saturday after noon. Twenty guests were present and greatly enjoyed Miss King's hos pitality. The home was beautifully decorated In Christmas holiday at tire. > i After plajjttng J^ames, and at the psychological moment, little Miss So phy Clifton, entered the_room draw-' lng a little express wagon that, was laden with all manner of beautiful handkerchiefs, gifts of the guests tc the bride-elect. Two recent brides, Mrs. R. F. Yar borough, and Mrs. E. H. Malone, and two out-of-town guests, Miss Louise Allen, of Warrenton, and Miss Yelver ton, of Gold8boro, were present. >TII1 Money Take Boot? If you "want to see how money will take root and grow just go to tho First National Hank and "plant" a dime in the new Christmas Banking Club they just opened to accommodate the peo ple of this community who want to start to save money. This dime will grow in fifty weeks? before Christmas next year when you wtll feel the need of ready money? into $127.50. You only need to "water" the dime you plant regularly every week for forty-nine more weeks. The way you do this is to put in twenty cent-? the second week, thirty cents tli? third week and so on, increasing your deposit only a dime each week. The little Christmas Banking CI i> book which the First National Bank will give you or any of your friend* free' will show you when to m:*Ue your weekly deposit and how mud. you put in in order to get, in fifty weeks, the $127.50. Whole families are Joining this Christmas Banking Club. It's the best tiling that ever struck town to show us all how to really save money and get ahead. It gets us into the banking habit?the best habit anyone can learn. Money planted in tiie bank will surely grow if we let stay in the bank what we put in, and keep 6n adding to it. "Every little bit add ed to what you've got makes a little bit more." First tiling you know, if you only START to banking your money, you will become rich. You can "plant" only a nickel in the Christmas Banking Club and in lifty weeks have $63.75. You must put. iv ten cents the second week, fifteen cents the third week and so on. in creasing the amount you deposit only a nlckle each week. The biggest sumyou put In at one time is omy $2.50. You will hardly believe this until you Jaok into the little Christ mas Banking Club book which the First National Bank will furnish you and every member of your familv free. The "kiddies can Join the one-cent or the two-cent club and In fifty weeks have $12.75 or $2$.50. Every boy and girl and man and wo man in our community should join this ^iristmas Banking Club. It's a go6d thing. Thanks to the First Na tional Bank. Rebuilding Storage Honse. Mr. C. T. Stokes Is rebuilding hie tutorage house that was burned past fall. This time it will be of brick and better constructed Mr. J. H. Wiggins was a visitor to Raleigh the past week. AllVlSES HOW TO AVOID AND CUKE A COLD. State Board of Health Issues Unique Card for Free Distribution On Avoiding and Caring Colds. The cold germ will find little .work to do this win?e*-in North Carolina If the advice of the State Board of Health is taken ana strictly applied. In response to numerous Inquiries re ceived by the Board as to how to cure "bad colds" and how to avoid them, the educational department haa pre pared for *free distribution an attrac tive, illustrated, vest pocket size cdrd giving all the necessary information on one side as to "How to Avoid 'Bad Colds'," and making suggestions on the other side as to "How to Cure a 'Bad Cold*." The card carries also an illustration making clear the im portance and proper use of the hand kerchief in case of a cold in the fol lowing lines: "If you have to cough and sneeze Do it behind your han'chief, please." ' In 'order to avoid colds , the card says, "Keep away from people with colds, grippe, "sniffles," and coughs, laive, work and sleep in fresh air. Avoid over-heated rooms, sudden chil ling, wet feet, constipation and intern* perance. Keep healthy, strong and robust at all times. Weak, "run down," overworked people often fall victims to colds which strong healthy people ward off." After suggesting different remedies for the cure of a cold, the card con cludes with the statement: "Avoid rock and rye, catarrh cures, and pat ent medicines, at least until you are sufficiently recovered to withstand such things." IN AND ABOUT TOWN. Dr.'R. P. Yarborough and wife went to Raleigh Monday. Messrs. W. H. Allen, 3. J. Har row, J. A. Turner, Ben T. Holden, W. H. Ruffin, E. H. MaJone, H.' A. Kearney, W. H. Yarborougn, J. p. Yar bo rough, J. L. Palmer, A. P. Johnson went to Raleigh Monday on. business. Mr. W. N. Fuller went to Jtalelgh Monday on business. Mrs. Harry G. McBrayer, will ar rive today from Murphy, to join lier husband. They will occupy tiic T. W. Bickett residence on Main street. Lieut. G. A. Ricks, of Co. D, 3rd Infantry, N. C. N. G., stationed at Qamp Stewart, 6l Paso, Texas, arriv ed home the past week on a leave of absence. Const. R. W. Hudson left Wednes day for Richmond to take his son( Marshall, to St. Luke's hospital for treatment. Lonlsburg Baptist Church. Public worship Sunday 11 A. M. and 7:15 P. M. Theme of morning sermon, "Sources of Happiness;" of night sermon. "The Church's Invita tion. Sunday School 9:45 A. M. B. Y. P. U. Monday, 7:15 P. M. Prayer meeting Thursday 7:15 P. M. Pastor Gilmore will conduct the services at Rock Spring church Sun day 3 P. M. A cordial invitation is given to all of these services. Special Meeting of Farmers Union. There will be a meeting of the Franklin County Farmers Union In Louisburg in Supt. Bests' office Tues day, Jan., 16th, 1917, at 2 o'clock P. M. Every member of the Union is re quested to be present to attend to some urgent business. T. J. HARRIS, Pres.; J. C. JONES, Sec'y. Repainting Depot. A crew of workmen were busy the past week remodeling and repainting the Seaboard Depot here. The sta tion now presents quite a neat ap pearance. A writer in one of the city papers suggests that one week In each year be observed as "Take Back the Book You Borrowed" wek. If this ug gestion were carnk out here, we imagine some of ou^^n and woman would look like a kid on the opening day of school. ,.t Among other grand?and rare? sights is that ot a child running meet its father. ? There is no salt In, the tears hypocrite.