A box of nice STATIONER V makes a Tery exceptional GIFT for
CHRISTMAS and one that is much appreciated. Our line of gifts
is unlqne and pleasing, and the PRICES are reasonable. Among
oar many gifts will be found the following: Christmas Boxes,
Christmas Paper, Tensll Card and Ribbon, Bibles Manicuring Sets
Irorj Combs Mirrors and Brashes, Eastman Kodaks Watetjftan
Fountain Pens, and many others.
WE ESPECIALLY INVITE TOl" TO COME IN AND LET
rs SHOW YOU OUR UNE.
BEASLEY BROTHERS
LOUISBURG, N. C.
It's Easy To Decide
\V2en you come shopping here for your Groceries it is
easy t *-cide what to buy, for you do not have to think
abou quality ? it's always good, or about the prices
? th . . always low.
Alwi i full line of feed stuffs on hand.
J. ALLEN HARRIS
LOUISBURG, North Carolina
MORTGAGE SALE OF FINE FARM
NEAR PILOT
By virtue of the power of sale con
tained in that deed of (rust made by
J. E. Wright and wife Mary A. Wright
to R. L. Huffines, Trustee, dated
March 28, 1924. recorded in Book 261,
page 195, Franklin Registry, default
having been made in the payment of
the debt thereby secured by said deed
of trust and demand for foreclosure
having been made upon said Trustee
by the holder of the said debt, the
undersigned will on
MONDAY JANUARY 5, 1925
at about the hour of noon at the Court
House Door in Louisburg, N. C., offeij
for sale at public auction, to the high
est bidder for cash, -the tract of land
in said deed of trust conveyed and
more particularly .described as fol- '
lows:
Situate in Dunns township, North
Carolina, bounded on the North by the
lands of Tom Jones and E. T. Wright;
on the East by Willie Pattiford; on
the south by the lands of Atha Jeans;
and on the West by the Louisburg
road, containing 90 acres, more or
less, and being the identical land con.
veyed by John Alford and wife to
J. E. Wright by deed duly recorded
in Book 162, page 263, Franklin Re
gistry, to which reference Is made
for further desclrption and Identifi
cation, being the land conveyed to
Mary A. Wright by A. M. Scales, Trus
tee, by deed dnly recorded In Frank
lin County Registry.
This December 5, 1924.
~ R. L. HUFFINES, Trustee
WTti. H. Ruffln, Atty. 12-6-6t
FORECLOSURE SALE
By virtue of power contained In a
Deed of Trust, executed by_ Calvin
Dunston, recorded In the office of the
Register of Deeds of Franklin County
In Book 261 at page 279, "default hav
ing been made in the payment of the
debt therein secured, on request of
the holder of the same. I shall Bell
by public auction, to the highest bid
der for cash, at the Court House door
In Lottisburg at 12 o'clock noon on
Friday the 9th day of January 1925
the following described property:
In Hayesvllle Township, bounded by
the lands of Johnnie Ward, Greely Al
ston, Charlie Ward, Jim Oreen, deeded
to m* by Billy Edwards containing 6B
acres Henderson, N. C? Dec. 5, 1924.
12-1 8-4 1 W. B. PARHAM, Trustee.
1 BT0CKHOLDSR8 JfEETINO
The Farmers Nation#! Bank of
Loniabu* will hoi a It* Annual stodn
bolder* meeting at the Bank Tuesday,
January It. ltli at 4 p. m.
31-12* H. M. 8TOVALL. Cashier
I *1 11 MOT ou( trade for nil
eoontry produce, c&ickehi. old hena
turkey, rabbiu ail eggs. J. J
ABE TOU ISSURED1
What Would Be Tour Condition
If Tour Property Were To
BCBX
Have you "ever considered whet
it vrouid mean to s'art all over
again?
That is what a loss by Iire w"'h
out Insurance means. But with
Insurance, you are protected by
the resources of the strong com
we represent and a tire
t leans nothing mere than an In
onvenicnce.
Let us explain the kind of Insur
ance service we give. We write
all kinds, Lifs, Fire, Health and
Accident, Bonds. Don't wait un
til It is too lite.
Several good farms for sale.
THE
FRANKLIN INS. AND
REALTY CO.
Bennett Perry
Manager.
. FORECLOSURE SALE
By virtue of power contained in
certain Deeds of Trust, executed by
W. C. Abbott and Lucy Abbott, nee
Book 233 page 194 and Earnest Cana
dy and Hattle f'anady gee Book 244
page 385 recorded In the office of the
Register of Deed* of Franklin Coun
ty, default having been made In the
payment of the debt therein secured,
on request of the holder of the same,
I shall sell by public auction, to the
highest bidder for cash, at the Court
House door in Loulsburg, at 12 rf^lock
noon on dTrlday the 9th day of Janu
ary 192Sfl(he following described pro
party.
Tract No. 1 of W. C. Abbott. The
same containing 26 acres more or less,
adjoining the lands of J. J. Pernell
in Bandy Creek Township, Franklin
County, N. C., near Alert P. O. Hfevlng
been purchased from P. C. Carroll.
Tract No. 2 of Earnest Canady. In
Fr^nkllnton Township bounded by the
lands of Tom Fogg, Nathan Perry and
Ella Canady being tract of ' 13 acres
deeded to me 'by my mother Ella Ca
nady. Henderson, N. C., Dec 5, 1924.
13-lt-Bt T. T. HICKS, Trustee.
| Call phone 101 when you want any
In a harry. / l2-5-3t
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FKAMkLJNTON HEWS
[ The following Items from Franklin
ton were taken from the News:
William S. HruiCf died at hip home
near town on November 26. He was
6C years of age the 5th of lust August
and was active and full of promise
of many years of usefulness until a
shorf time age.
Mr. i'ruitt was born in UranvlUe
Couuty but came to live in this com
munity. in 1874. and married Miss Re
becca Dickens who died several years
ago. Of this union three children w^ere
born, Ballard B.. Obie B.. and Annio,
all of whom survive.
Mr. Pruitt married a second time
a few years ago to Miss Fannie Hes
ter of Granville County. There were
two children born to them, Howard,
two years old. and baby. Martha.
Will Pruitt as he was commonly
called, was fell thought of by those
who knew him best. He was a good
friend and considerate neighbor. For
years he was a leader of music in
Perrys Chapel Baptist church and
took a prominent part in all of its
activities. Late in life he united with
Franklinton Baptist church, of which
he was a faithful member at the time
of his death. He served his day and
generation well. Peace to his ashes.
Franklinton suffered loss in the
death of another of its old time citi
zens last Sautrday. Mr. A. H. Card
died after a brief illness. He was a
native of Franklin County, having
been born near Mitchiners Cross Roads
on May 25 1848. and was therefore in
the 77th year of his life.
He lived nearly &11 his days in this
community and reared a family of
nine .children to useful citizenship.
These children are all living except
on e. Mrs. N. F. Collins. The others
are John R-> and Mrs. W. 1*. Strick
land of Oxford; Waltetr H. Marvin
Joe. and Miss Elsie of Franklinton;
Mrs. J. M. Johnson of Epson, and Mrs.
R. E. Edwards of Henderson.
Mrs. G. L. Cooke entertained last
Friday afternoon at a beautiful rook"
partv from four to six o-clock in
honor of Mrs. Walter \V. Cooke, Who
befo're her marriage in November was
Miss Sally Manson Petty of Union
Level. Va. Miss Susie McGhee assisted
In welcoming the guests and in serv
ing refreshing punch.
After several spirited games of rook
Mis;; Frances Winston was presented
[he high score prize, two beautifully
embroidered handkerchiefs. Mrs. Cooke
ivas given a pretty flower bowl. Mrs.
fc.. A. Henderson, another bride, was
presented beautiful pink candles in
silver holders. Mrs. Cooks was assist
ed in serving a delicious ice course
)v the Misses Susie McGhee and Mar
:ar? t Muss.
O ir good friend Sid G. Cr.tlett of
Pocomoke neighborhood, was in town
i few days ago and told this story.
He did not say where the incident
ook pl'^.ce and we do not know
.\he?h?r it was at Pope's. Mary's C'liap
?1 cr Brassfield.
However, the minister \ as approach
before the preaching service by a
Vatchelor wh<5 wished to be married
0 a certain lady after the sermon.
So at the close of the service the min
ster said. "If any one wishes to^e
inited in the holy^onds of mtftri
nonv before we dismtas. piers* come
forward now." The pfeacher fcaused
*nd the man and thirteeXladie^came
to the altar. \ ? ' \
Mrs. J. E. Winston, 42 years old.
passed into the Eternal City of the
faithful in her home here on Mon
day morning at 3:30 o clock. In
terment was made in Fairview cem
etery o nTuesday afternoon as friends
gathered to pay final tribute of res
pect and esteem.
Mrs. Winston was formerly Miss
Lizzie May. of Bunn. Since coming to
FrankllAftn about six years ago. she
has made friends. She is survived
bv her husband, an employe of the
State Highway Commission, and the
following children: Hallie, Lewis and
Margaret.
The funeral services were conduct
ed by the Rev. C. L. Dowell of the
Baptist church of which Mrs. Winston
was a faithful member.
The beautiful operatta. "Clnderilla
in Fairyland," was presented at the
graded school on Friday night to a
very appreciative, though small, au
dience.
The operetta was well gotten up
and the actors did their parts with
deserving praise. There were about
fifty children in the pity.
Mrs. J. S. Morris and Miss Geral
dlne Gower are to be congratulated
The proceeds will be added to school
library fund.
The Saturday Afternoon Bridge
Club met with Miss Doris Tillery at
the home of Mr. George Carmlchael.
1 At three o'clock tally's were drawn
land after playing about two hours
Miss Hattle Fore was presented a
lovely prize for top score. Then a
delicious salad corse was served
with coffee. The Christmas Idea was
carried out.
Those present were the Misses Doris
Tillery Hattie Fore, . Clara Moore,
Margurtte Moss, Claire Kearney, Ollie
Moore, Grace Wester and Mrs. J. D.
Speed.
Franklinton Public School played
its first basketball game of the sea
son last Thursday night in the school
gymnasium with the Wilton quint.
The score was 26 to 18 in favor of
Wilton.
On Friday afternoon' Director Haw
kins took his boys to Wilton and won
from them by a score of 28 to 15
Mayor A. 8. Joyner of Franklinton
reported that no violators of the law
haA^been before him during the past
? week.
The building formerly used as the
HOW DOCTORS TREAT
COLDS AND THE FLO
To break up a cold over uight or to cut
abort an attack of grippe, influenza or sore
throat, physicians end druggist# are mow
recommending Calotabs, the nauaealcsa
Calomel tablet, that is purified from dan*
Crous and sickening effects. Those who
re tried it say that it acts like magic, by
far more effective and certain than the old
?tyle calomel, heretofore recommended by
physician*.
One or two Calotabs at bed time with
a swallow of water, ? that's all. No salts,
no nausea nor the slightest interference
with eating, work or pleasure*. Next morn
ing your cold has vanished and your sys
tem feels refreshed and purified. Calotabo
are sold only in original sealed packages,
price ten cents for the vest-pocket size;
thirty-five cents for the large family pack,
age. Recommended and guiranteed by
druggists. Your money back if you are not
delighted. ? adv. ? ?
postofflce Is to become the first Cash
and. Carry Store of the town, it Is
said here. Already stock is being
placed on shelves and equipment be
ing installed for a regular opening.
G. C. Crews is in charge.
2B Grade ? Thelma Perry, Josephine
Shearon, Hector Harris.
2A Grade ? Mary Coleman Hender
son. Edith Jackson. Edith Barnette,
Elpie Winston, Helen Wilder.
3B Grade ? Richard Johnson, Ern
est Roberts, Rtiby Kearney. Viola Har
r'8- ??
3A Grade ? Warren Pearce, Drewry
Joyner. Delia Pearce. Elaine Sawyer.
4B. Grade ? Lillian Speed, Nellie
Erown.
4 A Grade ? Hazel Blackley, Evelyn
Jenkins. Mary Hitchiner. Ruby Young,
Clarence Winston.
5 A Grade ? Louise Ford, Clara Belle
Gaswick, Henry Taylor, Boyd Allen.
SB Grade ? Marvin Kearney.
6A Grade ? Sarah Vann. Mary Eliza
beth Cheatham.
7th Grade? William Mitchiner, Geo.
T . Whitaker.
Sill Grade ? Maggie Honeycutt, Lem
uel Mi Ghee.
jm h Grade ? Elhel Long. Katherine
Perry.
Grade ? Myrtle Jackson.
;".li I Hide? .Thelma Holmes. F.'la
Winston.
X. M. anil H. H. Perry of Louisburg
Routte 4. are the first farmers to bring
their cotton seed to have them tested
Mr. Perry's sample went to Raleigh
Monday.
WOOD! WOOD! WOOD!
Dry Wood at $3.50 per
cord delivered. Call
PEARCE & TUCKER
Phone 220-W
NEW
Meat Market
I am glad to announce to the
people of Louisburg and vacinlty
that I' will open my new meat
market next to my store on Sat
urday. November 29th, and will
have a full line of all kinds of
freslimeata. I have just Installed a
modern sanitary refrigerator and
will keep a full line of choice
meats at all times. Oysters In sea
son. Phone your orders to No 35-J
for prompt attention.
C. H. HOLMES
I have a full line of heavy and
fancy groceries at my new store.
LOUISBTJRO REPAIR SHOP
JL'ST KECEIVF.D
1 mm (;oiwnm?nt Horn* Blanket*.
1'aetorj price $7.?0. our price $JUW
I cane Pln?h robe* MJW op to ItiM
All wool Donble Bed Blanket*, worth
*20.00, tor 91tM pair. ....
1 ea*e Army Saddled, I7JJ0
f
All klad<i ot Hnrne** In *toek and
made to order.
Van Belt* tor any make of car made
to order.
Neater Foot Harne** Oil.
Beat trade of leather n*ed on Shoe*
and Hametn.
lift Bicycle* at one half price.
jvUtu T^hnum. Proprietor
J door* below W. A. Roth'* Mot*
Wc Thank You
ONE AND ALL
Our business for 1924 has been far hotter than we ex
pected and we hope to double it in 1925. Feed is awful
high and looks as if it will be much higher. We have
in stock and coming daily . ? r~ ,
500 barrels (Ohio) Blue Ribbon Flour
One car Blue Ribh.n Ship Stuff
One car Red Dog XX Daisy
Two cars Oats
Cotton Seed Meal and Hulls
Daisy Feed, anything in feed or fertilizer. , . .
Unloading another car 29 gauge 5 v crimp roofing
450 squares. We sell it. We have only one salesman
but it will pay you to wait and see and talk with him.
Wishing you all a merry Christmas and a Happy New
Year.
THE STAR
Grocery Company
A W. PERRY, Mgr. J . S. HOWELL, Pres.
PS. ? 25 Cars Choice Hay.
New Crop Nuts
for the holidays
It it to tatltfylng to buy your Holiday* Nuts
where you know that you aje Retting thii year's
fresh, full-msated Nuts. A complete aatortment
of all the most favored klndt awaits you here.
Injure the success of your Christmas and New
Year'tt dinners by placing your Christmas order
with us early. We have on hand at all times
seasonable meats.
Cash Grocery & Market
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