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THE STRANGER BY TBI ROADSIDE Millie Wadsworth, the attractive daughter of a prominent banker, was returning home In her car late one afternoon when she came lb sight of some on by the roadside waring to her to atop. She slowed down the car and aa it came to a halt the stranger limped to It and said, "When I first saw your car I didn't notice that it was driven by a lady and alone ? or I wouldn't hare signalled. I have an injured ankle and was trying to find some one to help me along a little ?ar." . ? - . He waa nice looking and some thing about him appealed to her and she said, "get In and I'll carry you to town." "Thank you Miss." he replied and as he got in and the car began to move be said, "I wish to explain my shabby appearance. 1 was waiting by the roadside for a bus to come along when three ruffians attacked me. They robbed me of all my mon ey and made me exchange clothes with one of them." "When I saw you," said Millie, "I thought you might be a college boy wbo might be In hard luck the same as my brother sometimes gets." "You have a brother in college?" inquired the stranger. "Yes, in Middlebury College." "That's where I'm attending col lege," he said. I am taking a few days off to visit my mother who Is sick." "Then you probably know broth er, Fred Wadsworth." "I should say I do, he's my chum." "Your chum! then you must be Willis Parmeter." "That's me. 80 you are Fred's sister." "Yes, Millie Wadsworth." "I've heard Fred talk so much about you I (eel as though I had known you all my life," he said. "You don't look a bit as I expect ed from what Fred has written about you," said Millie. "I think written descriptions of ten prove that way. I hope you *re not disappointed in me." "I didn't mean that but you look different, that is all." He changed the subject and soon proved himself such an entertaining conversationist that they were en tering the town where she lived be fore she realised it. "This is where I live," said Mil liee. "If dad was home I know he would Insist that you spend the night with us so that he could t&lk with you about brother." "I thank you," he said. "I an anxious to get home but I cant go any further tonight with this ankle, so guess I'll have to find some place to stay till tomorrow, when perhaps I'll find some one to help me along. You see I havn't any money to pay bus fare with. If I had a blank check and some one to endorse It I could write a check on my home bank and get some money to help me out." "Let me see If I haven't a blank check in my purse," said Millie. "If so, I have a little money and you can write the check and I can en dorse. and cash It for Ton. Yea here Is one," she said as looked in her purse, "and I have twenty-five dol lars. Will that be enough for you?" "Yes, that will do very well," he said as he took the check and made it out and took the money. "I cer tainly do thank you. Now I'll be able to get a bite to eat and a place to stay and perhaps a more present able suit of clothes." "I am going to start early in the morning to visit a friend about thir ty miles from here and will be glad to have you go along with me," said Millie. "That will be a great help," said he. "When and where shall I meet you?" ai me corner nere ai i o ciock. The next morning at the appoint ed time Millie found him waiting at the corner when she drove around. His appearance was improved by a new suit of clothes. He greeted her politely and was about to step In the car when two men wearing officer's badges came forward and took hold of him and one of them said, "Well, Jim, you have eluded us for some time, but we have caught you at last." "What does this mean." exclaimed Millie in dismay. "It means that we are going to take this man back to the peniten tiary with us." "There must be some mistake. He is Willis Parmeter, my brother's col lege chum." "I don't know anything about who your brother's college chums are, but this fellow is Jim Winslow, alias, James Winter, an escaped convict whom we have been chasing for sometime." "Sargent, keep him covered with your revolver till I get these hand cuffs on him, as we don't want to take any chances on his making a break and getting away." "I guess the jig is up and I'll have to take my medicine," said the pris oner. "I'll say I'm really sorry. Miss Wadsworth, that I got you mixed up in thia affair, but my brief ac quaintance with you is the only pleasure I've had or likely to have in a long time. The check that I wrote Is no good, but here la tke money you let me have." ? - "How did you know my brothert" asked Millie. "I never knew him, but led you to talk about him, tell me hla name and made you believe I was his dram. All I told you about being at tacked and robbed and getting my ankle hurt waa Just to get yoni sympathy and aaslstance. The first suit I had on was one I swiped tc exchange for my prison clothes, and this suit I ''swiped from a clothing store last night." As tha officers started off with tholr prisoner, the chief turned and Mid, "Lot mo aay to you young lady, It la a dangerous thing these dayi tor any one to pick up a strangei and give him a ride." I1 Ai Millie drove away la her car I her thoughts were filled with her experience with the stranger, by the roadside. G1LM0RE WARD BRYANT. iSox 4 06, Durham, N. C. I ' !?? ? ?????*?? ? i ? Bl'NX SCHOOL NEWS * I ? ? ? Louise Williams, 'Sa * ? Editor-in-Chief ? ? Misa Myrtle Jackson * ? -> Faculty Advisor ? ? ???*??*???? Many Enter Essay Contest Much interest has been shown in the .essay conteat. The auhject. thla year is "The Protection and Devel opment of Franklin County's Forest Resources." This is a rather inter esting subject. Members from the Ninth, Tenth and Eleventh grades who entered the contest are: Ninth, Declmo Gay. Aldrldge Wilder: Tenth, Dorcaa Holmee, Lyndell Mullen. Elizabeth White, Annie Lancaster, Willie Kay Bunn, Lucille Shearon. Louise Mul len and Brooks Beddngfleld; Elev enth, Louise Williams, Othelle Mul len, Estelle Richards, Hattie Mur phy, Juanlta Perry, Marguerite Har ris. Ennis Murphy and Llnwood Mul len. We are expecting some splendid essays from these students. The winner from our schoel will com pete with the winners from the oth er high schools in Franklin County [ at Youugsvllle. November -IS. tu Eighth Grade Beautifies Home Room The eighth grade students have bought three new pictures to make their home room more attractive. They are planning to buy some wall vases for flowers, and several atu denta are going to bring some pot ted plants. They feel that a more home like atmosphere, created by these little additions, will make them enjoy their work in school much better. ? ? ? Basket Ball The boys who are Interested in basket ball began their practice on Monday of this week. Mr. O'Quinn is the boys coach. He has been the coach for the last few years, and the boys have certainly played well under his instruction. We expect to hare a good team this year and fight for tint place. Boys, yon can win first place, so come on! There is nothing like trying. The girls have not as yet begun their practice, but they Intend to right away. Miss Puller will coach. She was the coach for girls last year, and we had ? KWHT tM. ?tt~Mght. girls! Bnnri wants first place this J"r. " " ~ ~ t t i News Prom the Grade* The first grade has Just complet ed a farm project consisting of a barn, made of cardboard and the different farm animals cut and past ed on cardboard. This is a very in telligent and enthusiastic group of small students. They put forth every effort to make their project the best possible. There was not any news of inter est in the other grades except the honor roll (or the sixth and seventh grades. Sixth grade: Pearl Harris, Mildred Mullen. Addle Paschall, Tyron Bed dingfield. Seventh grade: Merla Johnson. txt P. T. A. Meets The Bunn P. T. A. met Thursday p. m., Oct. 8. The President, Mr. C. C. Wright, had charge of the meeting. Since the death of her nephew had called Miss Lucille Johnson away. Miss Howard took her place as Secreary. Several new members were enrolled and a dele gate, Mrs. R. N. Shearon, was chos en to represent Bunn at the State P. T. A. convention. 8everal other officers were chosen. Miss Cilne was in charge of the program. The high school male quartet ? Decimo Oaye, alto, Grady Ray, tenor; Leslie Cooke, soprano; Bruce White, bass, sung two num bers: "The Church In the Wildwood" and "There's Music in the Air." Then Supt. Best gave a very inter esting talk using a topic centered around education. He introduced a six point plan for the people to fol low in the study of the school. A copy of these points were handed to every Individual present. He re commended that we get a speaker to % WHEN YOU BUY LIFE INSURANCE CONSIDER THESE FACTS Of All The American life In*. Co.'i (Excluding Industrial) The New York Life stands r _ FIRST In Premium Income. FIRST In Total Income. FIRST in Payments to Policyholder* KIR8T In Total Disbursements. FIRST in Income Saved. FIRST In Admitted Assets. FIRST In Surplus Funds. FIRST in New Business. FIRST in Insurance in Force. FIRST In Increase In Insurance la Farce. New York Life INSURANCE COMPANY 1 JAMES B. KING ; ioiirr louisbumg. n. c speak on each topic. I Tba climax cams when the congre gation adjourned to the Home Eco nomlca room and were served Ice cream and cakee by the Home Eco nomics girls. Bay, that ought to tempt you parents to come out; you can never tell what those girls" will do for you. Juanita Perry. Reporter, t I I The Tubercular Test Last week there waa conducted by the State Board of Health the tubercular test In our school. The doctor and nurse came Tuesday to give the test. They returned Thurs day to determine the reactions. It | was very fortunate that only a small per cent needed the examination. The test proved very sncceaafnl owing to the fact that the whole school Joined whole-heartedly in the test. The Importance of this exam ination seemed to be realised by all. It Is most likely that a number of lives will be saved. By checking the disease In the youth today, it will prove even better health for our posterity. ? Marguerite Harris. Subscribe to The Franklin Times CHANCE OF LIFETIME Reliable Man Wanted to call on farmers in E. Franklin County Won derful opportunity. Make 18 to $20 dally. No experience or capital need ed Write today. McNess Company, Dept. M., Freeport, Illinois. 10-30-lt SHOE REPAIRING ' L-T Done by experts, ?sins the latest approved method* and beat mater ial at the lowest possible coat. Harness Repairing la a specialty with us and our work ?nd prices are guaranteed. Automobile Tops Repaired or replaced at wonderfully low prices. See us before trading off your old car. Louisburg Repair Shop J. LEHMAN, Proprietor Location at Foot Tar River Bridge DO YOUR TAPESTRIES *? DRAPERIES j ^ * Have a Lusterless Dingy Appearance ? We can freshen them up by our superior cleaning process and f they will look as inviting as when new. If your gowns or suits are soiled or stained, call us and they will be returned to you fresh and clean. Our process does not leave a disagreeable odor. We Knock The Spots LOUISBURG DRY CLEANERS C. R. 8YKE8, Proprietor WASH STREET PHONB'IOS LOUISBURG, N. C. SOUTHERN PRIDE FLOUR A GRADE REASONABLE PRICE In addition to our regular House and Truck delivery customers, we are selling the following firms Car load and drop shipments of this flour di rect from the Mill: Fuller A Macon, Louisburg. L. 1. Pernell, Louisburg. W. E. Collier, Louisburg. Perry A Earle, Louisburg. L. H. Dickens, Louisburg, R. F. D. Harris A Layton, Louisburg, R. F. D. 0. C. Mitchiner, Franklinton. R. L. Cappa, Areola, N. C. B. O. Medford, Bailey, N. C. F. R. Gray A Bro., Cary, N. C. 1. G. Barbour A Son, Clayton. J. L. Aycock, Elberon, N. C. Meyers Grocery, Enfield. W. R. Neville, Enfield. F. H. Taylor, Enfield. I*wrence Bros., Enfield. Sydney Williams, Essex, N. C. I. T. Harris, Inez, N. C. Eugene Johnston Co., Littleton. 8. D. King, Littleton. V. I. Mohorn, Littleton. I. H. Liles, Littleton. C. *. Cooley, Littleton. Kia* A Arlington, Holllster. R. G. Hales, Middlesex, N. C. A. T. Strickland Co., Middle sex, N. C. Sessoms A Prince, Fnqnay Springs, N. C. \ 8. P. McCotter, Vandemere, N. 0. E. R. Overby, Macon, N. C. A. B. Freeman, Nashville, N. C. D. I. Capps Co., Rocky Mount. Anderson A Sons, RJngwood. J. J. Harvey, Raleigh. D. B. Bell, Raleigh. H. T. Hancock, Spring Hill. W. L. Tnnnell, Spring Hope. Wbeleaa^ltas., Spring Hope. G. H. Harris> Spring Hope. V. M. Roberta, Stem, N. C. Peeden tt Petersph, Smithfleld. J. H. McCall, Selma, N. C. EdwartDreor/Scotland Neck. i. B. Womble, Varina, N. C. J. P. T. Harris, Vaughan, N. C. R. H. Richardson, Wendell. li. T. Britt, Zebnlon, N. C. E. P. Medlln, Zebnlon. - J. L. Bailey A Son, Elm City. Z. B. Williams, Wake Forest. i. W. Perry, Zebnlon. H. E. Stalling*, Zebnlon. L W. Allen, Knightdale. J. D. Morris, Yonngsvllle. T. C. Harris, Yonngsvllle. We are receiving mall orders from these parties regularly and so far as we know not a one of them has even had a complaint of the floor. Ask your Merchant for It. Get a good floor, not ? bleached Cot off, at a reasonable price. LOUISBIHCfi GROCERY CO. LOUISBURG'S GREATEST SALE IS NOW IN FOIL SWING ! TONKEL'S LOW PRICES DEMAND YOUR ATTENTION! Thousands of Dollars worth of Am erica's Finest Merchandise is now being sold at the Lowest Prices in many years. The Sale you have been waiting for is now going on. Let nothing keep you away ! It means money to you ! We are underselling everybody. TONKEL'S DEPrjTORE WHERE YOUR $ BUYS MOST LOUI8BURG, N. CAROLINA PRICES THAT SPEAK IF YOU WANT YOUR DOLLAR TO OO FARTHER YOU WILL BUY AT THESE PRICES: Guaranteed S. R Flour ....... $3.65 16 o z. Jar Peanut Butter ....... 18c 3 lbs. Snowdrift Lard 43c 5 lbs. Fresh Ground Coffee 49c 6 Boxes 5c Matches 14c 3 Pkgs. Skinner Macaroni, "" 21c 20 lb. Pail Lard $1.70 j THOMAS GROCERY CO. J. O. THOMAS, Proprietor I NASH STREET LOUISBURG, N. O. BILL ? ? The Painter - Says I I We know Just about how much painting should be done In thta town each year. We know there's been too little lately? of courae, that means big repair bills In the future. Now, while there are many unemployed? and lack of demand has brought material ppices low ? now Is the time to guard against future repair bills. GIVE A JOB. Paint your home, Inside and out. We will be glad to show you our Une of First Class Paints. BUILDERS SUPPLY COMPANY "EVERYTHING TO BUILD ANYTHING" SHIRLEY DOWNEY, Manager LOUISBURG, N ?.;]
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