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1 - .1 V ! 1i i J: "4" Largest Circulation VOL XI' THEY WERE CHILDREN AT PICNIC AND TOOK REFUGE UNDER TREE SIX MAY DIE " Sparta, Ga.4 June 25. While sixteen children who were attending yra Sun day school picnio at -llarOnSnrlngs, near here, were , standing under'' a tree yesterday to escape a-sabwer, a bolt of lightning struck the j tree ' and every child was rendered unconscious When aid came the children were lying in a heap at the foot of the tree and all were apparently , dead. There were two doctors in the picnic party, and on examination they, found that not one of the children had been killed outright, though six . of them were' in such condition that their re covery is hardly possible. The other tten, while rendered unconscious, are dot .considered in a dangerous condi tion. Examination disclosed that on the bodies of nine children: the 'tree, had been perfectly photographed by "he electric bolt. The shoes had ben torn from their feet and every piece of motal about them fused.. GUM K NEWS Gum Neck, Nf C, June 21 The heavy rains recently have 4one great damage to our crops, thoy are in jured to some extent. Mr Sam Eyerton and Miss Delia ' companied by.his best man, Mr. Frank t- " annav -tp Pullen of Norfolk. They met at the Patrick were married unday, June, . . . , . , 0 at the home of the Justice of the alterwhere they were joined m wed Peace, Mr. A. F. Jones. After the lock in an impressive ceremony by ceremony was performed the newly Rev E. W. Stone pastor of the ' trv .; First Baptist church. During the cere- per with Mr. and Mrs. James Arm- . . . ,t. I They were accompanied by quite a : - - ' T number of our young people.- We . , , , T. Tkrw wish them a long and happy life. Mr. t r,TAtnT, 4a Ana tt rmT Tnrj hiffhiv I "SpEE ? oi msu' . . rt- iafllM She has been for some time teaching in our public schools. Rev. Philpot preached in -our new church Saturday night and Sunday. ,T - , to,r vr ' -ur. Ai-uiur canine ' " ' C, was in out community last week on btisines. i ' i BARNS BURNED. The bams on the farm of Mr. G W. ; fjT I. in th highest esteem, Price at Four Fork, this county, were borate array of bridal presents j 4. , ' x r.". j T,f 'attests to he popuHaity.. destroyed by fire last Saturday night - , , . K0 The loss sustained by Mr. Price ' - Mr. Tillet is a prominent young bus was about four hundred dollars. The. man of Norfolk, origin of the fire is unknown, . I out. of town guests to witness . .the happy event were: Miss Leila fireman hurt jHtt of Baltimore; Mrs. Ben Colona; FIREMAN HURT w'Mrs A. c. lm. Welbur Tillit; Mrs. ictor Jenkins, one of the firemen , 5i w ,. met w.th the misfortune l T' while Bghting flre at the National Box, B. Mrrt.:. Msses Mry nd Bes- n , - . j. sie Tillit Miss Davis, Miss Williams, Company's plant to ., have his tootl' ' ,juuij yra.j.iiea. lie was tatLtsii m x. Mcilullans' office, where Dr. McMul lan rendered surgical attention. $500 FIRE. Fire broke out last Saturday after loon about gix 0cioc-k in the engine room of the plant of the National Box Company in this city and -did 60m! damage before the flames were fla-mage I sustained was "about five hundred dollars. EAGLETS. "Don't forget that 'during the warm leather we keep constantly on hand a lage supply of fresh country eggs, Teceivea from our country atronsi at arket prices. EAGLE tJHOCERY, Phone 145, - "f- in EasteTith - -, y BY LIGHTNING OBI A BEAOTflFUIL GlHUUimCIHI o- A LARGE CROWD OF ADMIRING FRIENDS "GATHER IN THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH TO WITNESS -THE HAPPY EVENT. A beautiful wedding was solemnized last Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock in t'he First Baptist church In this city, in which Miss Annie Ruth Gilbert was united in marriage to Mr. S- Edward Tillit of Norfolk, Va, The church had been beautifully decorated and presented a scene of rare loveliness. Just before the bridal party entered the church, Miss Mary Gilbert Sang "I Want You Only.'' Promptly . at 2:30 the bridal party entered the church to the wedding march, rendered by Mrs. I. M. Meek Ins, The party was preceeded by little Mi83es Lillian and Anna Whitelvurst, dressed in white and carrying cathar tions. They opened the flower gates for the party to enter. The. bride en. tered the church accompanied by the maid .of honor, Miss Lina Gilbert her sister. The groom entered the church ac- mony Mrs. Meekins played, "I Promise Yoiir The ushers were: Messrs. W. L- c Tillit of Norfolk; H G. Kramer, H. C. H ' ..,c Pearson and E. M. Stevens, of tnis City . The bride was dressed in a gray ,uU ,at E,oves to match and sne-earned Dnae roses. in a beautiful creation of White Rodger ' Silk trimed in Baby Irish lace Immediately after the ceremony the j bridal party escorted Mr. and Mrs. I 'Tillit to the Norfolk and Southen North depot, whee they boarded a bound train for an extended tip to." Douna iram Ior ttU eA , . 13 cents per can ! i :fl.Tia.na. i - The bride is the beautiful and cul.f ' itured daughter of Mrs. Rebecca Gil ' bert of this city. She 1s well 'known and Miss Burfoot, all of Norfolk, Mrs. p. p. nowden of Snowden, Mrs. T, S. Robertson of Belcross, Mrs. Alice Morresette, Mrs. Blanche Freebee, -Miss Sallie Overton, E. M. Sawyer, Will Morresette of Camden. : EAGLETS. The season is surely on for iced tea drinkinsr and we haye-;.-. the goods. Finest Gun Powder Teas, ; ranging j40, 60 and 80 cents per pound. Leave it to us and we can blend youl a tea fit for 1 the gods. EAJLE GROCERY, Phone 145. ; Try -pur-Muresco or Kur-Fresco for your walls:: makest the room" look like new:' SHARBER AND - W H1TE,. Jlard ware Co., 4 Elizabeth-City. I V J "I Carolina. ELIZABETH CITY, NORTH CAROLINA, FRIDAY, JUNE MES Sutton, N. C. June 22. ijhe tam ers of this section have been delayed very mucbrin their work by the heavy rains, if the weather staysfai -tor a while they will soon be up -tn their work. Lots of people from this section attended Children's Day at Niw II j Sunday, evening. Mr. and Mrs. W. 1 O. Hunter visited Mr. W. 0. Weeks Sunday and attended the meeting in the afternoon New Hope. Mr. G. W. Jackson "made a'business trip to Elizabeth City yesteriftv tc consult a: physician. 0 . Rev. Towe filled his regular appoiit ment at the Hall Saturday night and his talk was enjoyed by all. Try our Muresco or Ker-Fresco for your walls; makes the room look like new. SHARBER AND WHITE, Hardware Co., Elizabeth City. EAGLETS. Warm Weather Suggestions. When the cook doesn't come Libby's Sausage Meat 15 cents per can. Libby's Vienna Sausage 10 cents per can. Ldbby's cents per Chipped Beef, 15 and 25 can. Libbys Honeycomb Tripe, 18 cents per can. - j Libby's Roast Beef, 15 cents per can. r Libbys Corned Beef 15 cents per can. I Libby's Potted Ham and Tongue, 5 cents per can, Royal Scarlet Shrimps i " 1 Dompstln anfl Tmnorted Sardines, t u i 4 cents. 5 cents, 10 cents and 12 J cents per can. '' ' Lobster 25 cents value for 20 cents. Brownie Brand Sliced Bacon and Beef (in glasses) 25 cents. McMjinamin's famous Deviled Crabs (with shells) 25 cents. Argo. Salmon, 15 centg; Robin Hood fancy Red Sahnon 22 cents. E AQLE GROCERY, Phone 145. - Now is the time to Paint you house. No better Paint can be used than the Atlas or Reure, we sell them. SHARBER AND WHITE Hardware Co., Elizabeth City. The ice Cream. Season is at hand; buy a Blizzard Freezer and make all you want; we have them from 3 to 14 quarts. SHARBER AND WHITE. Hardware Co, Elizabeth City. DID YOU EVER THINK ABOUT IT? 95 cents goes' as far at our store as a dollar does elsewhere. By saving your cash register checks. Scott and Twiddy. Phone 72. . SARATOGO CHIPS CHEAPER than you can make them at home if some one; gave you the Irish Potatoes Call uc up and let.us-lell you. Scott and Twiddy Phone 72. SUTTON CREEK NOTES f ' The Onlyaper That Prints LIN; TEXAS FAR FROM HOME AND LOVED ONES. HE UNEXPECTEDLY PASS ES AWAY NEWS A GREAT SHOCK TO A HOST OF PEOPLE IN THIS SECTION. News was received here last Tues day that Dr. R, B. C. Lamb had died; Mlonday night at his home in El Paso, Texas after a brief illness. This news , came as a great shock to his family who knew that he was ill, but were not aware of the fact that he was critically ill. A telegram Tuesday from Mr. Paul Lamb, to hi father Mr. E. F. Lamb in this city announced that he was leaving El Paso with' the remains en route to this city for interment. Tfie reuains are expected to arrive here Saturday noon. JThe death of Dr. Lamb is particular, ly pathetic. His wife left El Paso, Texas about six weeks ago to come to this city to visit her parents, Captain and Mrs. E. R. Outlaw. While en.-. route, their; only "child died in Galves ton, Texas. Mrs. Lamb is now sick at the home of her parents in this" city. Dr. Lamb,s father, Mr. E. F. Lamb left El Paso, Texas at the same time that' Mrs. Lamb did and came to this city. Mrs. E. F. Lamb, the mother of Dr. Lamb left El Paso, Texas about ten days ago, and when she left El Paso, Dr. Lamb was in good health. Dr. Lamb was reared in this city and lived here until about three years ago, when he went to El Paso, Texas to engage in the practice of medicine. He was siieceeding finely and was rapidly building up a fine-practice. He was about 28 years old. He was a grandson of the late Col. R. B. Creecy and was named after him. A large host of friends throughout Eastern North Carolina where the families are well known will be shock ed to learn of his untimely death. Now is the time to Paint your house. No better Paint can be used than the Atlas or Revere we sell them. SHARBER AND WHITE Hardware Co, Elizabeth City. A FEW MORE DAYS. The Big Fire"- Sale at Lavenstein's Department store is on the eve of closing. Just a few more days and this big bargain event will pass into hiss tory. But in the few days that re main many big bargains are still of fered and many people will take ad vantage -of this "offer and will secure big bargains. , ! I; Now is the time to get big bar gains &t Lavenstein's Just a few more days afid the sale closes with all its bargains. Now is the time to act. SAVE YOUR CASH REGISTER CHECKS. It means 5 per cent off on cash pur chers at our store. We redeem them at 5 per cent of their face value. SCOTT AND TWTDDiY, Phone 72. ' PLUUMBING. We have secured the service of an expert plumber and electrician. We are now prepared to do all kinds of plumbing and electrical work. Esti mates cheerful given and work promptly done. CITY HAY AND GRAIN CO. . Water Street, Elizabeth City. Try Dean's for nice ICE CREAM 25, 109 HON. E DELIVERS MANN harbor news Mann Harbor,, June 24. Mr. C. Fulcher and wife returned yesterday from) Englehardr-where v they- have spent some tijne . visiting ? Mrs. Fulcher's - parents! ' Rev. R. A. Burton and Mrs. C. W. Mann and family spent Saiturday and Sunday visiting at East Lake. : Mrs C. A. Fulcher spent Saturday and Sunday at East Lake visiting Mrs. "Or L Mann. A large crowd of our people; went to Mashols last night : to attend the school commencement. They reported an excellent tripand that exercises of the school were f a high orde'r. WHITE GODD SALE. Rucked and Sheeley will begin their annual White Good Sale on June 25th. , A large quantity of seasonable mer chandise will be. placed on Sale in this White Good Sale at big bargains. Those who miss this. sale will nrls some of the biggest bargains ever offered in this city. . "' f The Tar -Heel invites the attention of its readers to the big advertise ment of Rucker and Sheeley which announces this big sale. Read the ad and inspect tbe prices. The ad is interesting reading matter. Cpllington, June 25. The Children's Day exercises were held here last Friday a large crowd was in atten dance. The brass band from Manteo furnished music for the occassion. The day was spent in a most enjoy able manner. . T. M. Melson returned , Saturday froml Washington, D. C where he has spent some time attending the meet ing of the Surfeman's Association. Little Roxey Curls is very ill at the home of her parents at this place. MOONLIGHT EXCURSION r n Tbe Mission Societies of the First Baptist church will give , a moonlight excursion on the steamer Virginia, Thursday evening July 1st. Will leave fooF of Main street at 8 o'clock. Prico 25 cents, children not over 12 years 15 cents. Proceeds to go to help build a church at Swan. Quarter, Hyde County. Music and refreshments. m .. , .. !-" DUFF PIANO 00., MOVED. The Duff Piano Co has moved its office and store rooms to the Globe itore on Poindeiter Street. This" store has been nicely fitted up and furnishes nice quarters forfthe Duff Company., - Mir. Duff will be glad to have his friends and patrons to call on him at his new store on Poindexter Streef. SAVE YOUR CASH REGISTER CHECKS. It means 5 per cent off on cash" pur chase at our store. We redeem them Lat-5 per cent of their face value. SCOTT AND TWIDDY, Phone 72. Mrs. C. B Bell, of Norfolk, Va., and little daughter Helen, are the guests of Mrs. . G. H. Wood, on Road Street. Try Dean's for nice ICE CREAM. CDLLINGTON NEWS the DistHctNws NO 21 BEFORE NORTHS CAR6& NA BAR ASSOC! AtlOjKlN-ASH EVI LLE ON THE 30TH, The Bar Association ofNorth Caro lina will meet jn Ashe ville on the 3Qtk Inst . ... ,v- 't' From the proglrm, wel see that among those wjwUL.dexr ad dresses on this occasion by invitation i isHon . E.- F. Aydlett of this- citv Mr. Aydlett-is one of the most prominent members of the legal fra ternity in this, state and is one of the leading lawyers of Eastern North CaroUna. The fact that hV name ap pears on the program, insures tho,t the exercises of the Association will be of a high order. A CARD OF THANKS. 1 The Parish Guild of Christ church, Cresswell and the members of the Cresswell Dramatic Club, wfsh to ex . press, to the citizens of Columbia, their heartfelt appreciations for the patron age and kind hospitality bestowed up on them while in their midst To Mes- .. dames Sidney McMullin, Fred Cahoon, Samuel Bateman, taura Armstrong, Messers . Privet, Wallace Tatem, Nat Meekins, Tom Armstrong and Ray Cahoon, we wish to render special . thanks ,forthe abounding courtesies extended tof us during our delightful stay Smong them. , DID YOU EVER THINK ABOUT IT? 95 cents goes as far at our store as a dollar does elsewhere. By saving your caslf register checks. Scott and Twiddy. Phone 72. SARATAGO CHIPS CHEAPER than you can make them at home if some one gave you the IriskPotatoes Call us up and let us tell you. Scott and Twiddy Phone 72. EAGLETS. We are constantly asked "Where did you get such nice, large spring chickens?,. Answer '"We pay high prices to get them.'' EAGLE "GRO CERY, Phone 145. READ THE ADVERTISEMENTS. The; readers of the Tar Heel ar$ re quested to read the advertisements i in this issue. When the Tar Heel readers visit Elizabeth City they are urged to visit the merchants who adV vertisc in the Tar Heel and inspect their stock. A careful inspection of these ads will save our readers money. BELVIDERENEWS Belvidere, N. C, June 23. We afe very glad to report the weatfier so much improved than what it has been for the past two weeks. No doubt the farmers are verybusy now trying to get up with their work. The crops are somewhat damaged through some parts of our section. We are very sorry to report the leave of Mr. J. R. Darden and wife for Camden next Monday, We hope for them a pleasant trip. Mrs. Jesse Peele of Northampton County is visiting her father Mr. Rufus White on Main street. We are glad to report Miss - Ira Ward who has been ill with Typhoid fevsr rapidly improving. Mr, S. M. Lamb of Philadelphia is in town this week. - The-littie baby of Mrl and Mrs. White of Chicago who died at their home was sent here last Friday to be burle4 in thefamily burying ground. A YDLETT ADDRESS t , 7 i t 5. - " I' i si f J jwet ft t - 'A -JfJ 1 1 -r Ml 1 A fit i 'f . - - 1 -5 ll - " it t - 1r ft -f - 'I'V X hp- " At 1 V " - X. J ? Vv "
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