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Circulates in the Best Monies in this Section mm OF ALDERMEN IN REGULAR SESSION -NOTHING UNUSUAL CLAIMED THE ATTENTION OF THE BOARD. PERMISSIONS GRANTED TO A NUMBER OF CITIZENS. Notwithstanding the very incle ment weather there was a full at tend an ce of the members of the Aldermen, which was instructed to confer with the Telephone company with respect to certain charges which had been made by Supt. Pritehard, reported no progress in the matter, and on motion was discharged with thanks. It was ordered that the City Clerk immediately notify the Tele phone company to make reply tc Supt Pritchard's report at the next !' regular meeting of the Board, and i i. C I Board and a large number in thft event of thp failure on the tors at the regular monthly meeting of the Board of Aldermen, Monday evening. Nothing unusual claimed tfce attention of the Board and the bus iness dispatched was mostly routine. Mr. J. B. Flora was granted per mission to repair a wood awning of the store building on the east side of Poindexter Streets, between Burgess and Pearl Streets and being the same building which is occupied by Mr. T. C. Allan, as a fruit and con fectionery store. It was the sense of the Board that those operating restaurants and ice cream stands since the'- ordinances went into effect, should be relieved of the license on such establishments lor the month of July, provided the owners desired to discontinue such places. -Mr. W. J. Woodley asked that the city authorities construct a -concrete or brick pavement on the east side of Road street, between Matthews street and the canal, and upon the terms named in the city ordinances Mr. Woodley explained that there was frequent passing on this side of the SUTW CREEK NEWS street and that water often stood two and three inches deep on this side walk. Mr. Woodley also asked for sewerage for his property in this vicinity and explained that there was no sewerage on Road street, that the nearest sewer was on Mattews street and that it would be impossible tb drain into th sewer on Matthews street because of an elevation of twelve inches within fifty yards. The matter was referred to the Sewerage Committee, as was the matter of his pavement referred to the Street Com mittee . ' A bill was allowed for legal ser vices rendered in the suit of the Corporation of Elizabeth City against IX B. Banks and others. The amount allowed was Two Hundred and twenty-five dollars. It will be remem bered that 1 this was a suit by the City against Banks and his bondsman to complet the payment of a forfeit for non-compliance with the Gas Franchise. A numfber of citizens from the First Ward asked that additional lights be placed upon Broad street, explaining in their petition that Broad street had been improved recently and that it was now a much frequented thorough fare. This matter was referred to the Street and Light Committee. Mr. J. K. Wilson, attorney for the Merchants Association, presented a petition signed by a large majority of the merchants of the city, asking that no concessions be made to Car nival companies. Mr. v Wilson had gone to the trouble to make reserch tf the tax books and ascertain just what amount of property was repre sented by the merchants whose names appeared upon the petition. His recital of the iats was real y in. teresting. Mv. G. J, Spence asked that a tax be imposed upon Carnival companies1 na suggested a tax of fifty or sixty dollars. The whole matter was refer Tei to the City Attorney. The committee, from the Board of part of the Telephone company to make reply to Mr. Pritchard's report then the report of Mr. Pritehard shall be sustained and the Telephone company charged with the expense of making certain improvements to the fire alarm system. It will be remembered that Mr. Pritehard reported that the failure of the fire alarm system to give satis faction was due to certain imperfect wiring and other causes for which the ; j Te lephone company was respon- siDie xne contract oi me xeiepnone company is that they will maintain, and keep in ..repair, the wires of the! fire alarm system upon the considera tion that the" franchise 'tax of $1.00 per phone remitted. The Board seem ed to be of the opinion that since the license tax .of one . dollar per phone had been remitted, and inasmuch as there were now in use, in this city something like three hundred tele phones, that the town was paying well for the services rendered by the Telephone company The Hook and Ladder Company, the colored auxiliary of the city Fire Department, was allowed an appro. priation of one hundred dollars for the purpose of a vacation. It will be remembered that this has been cus tomary for several years, and that it is an inadequate compensation for the valuable services rendered by this organization of our colored pop ulation . Dr. C. B. Williams, City Health Of ficer. made complaint of numerous Durants Neck, N. C, Aug. 2nd 1909. Miss Lizzie Newby has returned af ter a pleasant visit at the home- of Miss Glenna Walker of Tulls, N. C. Dr. and Mrs. Smith of Hertford, were callers at Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Perry's last Monday afternoon. They came down in their automobile and on their way home, an accident oc curred to the machine and they were compelled to procure horses and buggies to finish the trip home. How ever the break-down was not serious and the doctor came out the next day and repaired the machine and took it to Hertford. Protracted meeting this week at New Hope Church, conducted by the pastor, Rev. Win. Lowe, assisted by the Rev. Mr. Potter of Edenton. Mr. John Harris of Winter Park. Florida is visiting in our town. Mr. Harris has many relatives and friends here, who are always glad to see him A successful revival service has just closed at Berea church, conduct ed by Rev. Mr. Davis. Mr. Davis first established the church here some 18 years ago and since that time has occasionally served it as pastor. Mr. Davis is considered by v many to be ah able minister and is a man "who does ndt hesitate to call "A spade a spade.' Mr. L. C. Relfe'is having his house covered with a patent roofing. Mr. J. A. Davis is superintending tne work. Miss Lizzie Relfe has returned af ter visiting her sister, Mrs. Walter Newbern, at Powell's Point Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Gray of Suffolk are visiting Mrs. Gray's father, Mr. Geo. Simpson this week. The writer had the pleasure of conversing with Mr. John Harris of Winter Park, Florida for several Sour3 yesterdjay, which he enjoyed very much. Mr. Harris went from here to Florida some thirty years ago and since then has been engaged j Anderson, Mattie Gard, Ethel Mae TJVi.vu i m i ; t ni, i: ) Lila iPigott, Rubelle Sanders, Alma Hayman and Selma Madrin. Masters Rishardson Sedewick, Charley San ders, Spencer Chaplin, George Spires and Irvin Bailey. Eliaborate refreshments were ser ved from the dinning rooms. The young folks engaged in various games for amusement and a most delightful time was had by all. The little hostess was the receip. ient of many nice presents in honor of the occasion. Her guests voted her a charming entertainer. TEACHER'S INSTITUTE NOW IN SESSION BENEFIT OF FAIR The object of a Fair is not pecun- jgpiace called the country, and that the iary gain on the part of its mana- city, mighty and exalted thought it gers, or any of its exhibitors. A sue- be must go down, if the land goes cessful Fair will pay expenses and ! aown- Dld space Permit Jt miS be snown now wen-conducted Fairs tend to the benefit of the people in other directions. Enough has been said in in the columns of this paper to set every one to thinking how he or she may best contribute to make the A. The Teacher's Institute for the counties of Pasquotank, Camden and Currituck convened in the new school building on Monday morning with a comparatively small attendance on account of the inclement weather but the attendance on Tuesday was largely increased and has grown each day since, until now -about fifty teachers are in daily attendance. The few men present reveals the scarcity of male teachers and those in attendance look so lonesome among so many fine looking young ladies that we would not wonder if even they would forsake the profession .in kfrhich they present so small a min ority. The teachers seem to be.-Vry much in earnest and are taking an active part in all the exercises with a view of getting all the benefit pos sible from the work of the school. Supt. Little has been fortunate in his selection of practical instructors for this work and no doubt our boys and girls in the schools of the coun ties represented will be greatly ben efitted by the inspiration their teach ers will receive at this meeting. Supt. Swift of the Greensboro Grad ed Schools is in charge of the de partment of English and Mrs. Stevens of Newbern is instructing in primary and Supt Sheep teaches arithmetic. A. C. Webb Jr., of Nashville, Tenn., leave a margin for further improve ments, but. it is conducted by a few practical and public-spirited citizens for the benefit of the many, and vnot for personal profit. A -successful fair is one in which the people of the Dis trict, where the fair is held, tako a real interest, and show this interest by their careful preparation of ex hibits, and by their personal atten. dance. The managers give the oppoty tunity, the people must do the rest by improving it to the .best of their ability. When this is done the fair is a success and proves beneficial not in material, advancement merely of the country, but in other ways -also What are some of the benefils? On is the educational benefit. This array of entries of all sorts from the farm, the shop, the factory and elsewhere, representing, as it supposed; the best bemarle Park Fair a great success a true successa means of develop-'' ing and enriching this goodly land In herited from our fathers, and the Igtft of our GOd. OFFICERS OF THE ALBEMARLE PARK FAIR PRESIDENT Jno. Q. A. Wood, of Elizabeth City. V ICE PRESIDENTS: Charles Reid, Elisabeth City, B. S. Norman Edenton. B. F.' Bray, Hertford. ' r C. G. Etheridge, Camden. R E.. Flora, C&rritttgk; ; Theo. a lieelihX jManteo . : V T. "W flnhrton. HolnTTibia. product, of -iJiLi .lmmel - premises which were unsanitary to gives instruction in drawing. The in agriculture, dairy and poultry bus- general superintendent of all the in- ines9. He has been successful in!stitutes work ot tne bme- . J' his undertakings and a conversation ! A. Bivins will probably address the with him will readily convince one' teacners at some ime durinS tne that he is thoroughly acquainted with session an extent as to endanger the health of the community. The Mayor, City Attorney and Health Officer, were appointed a committee to confer, form tilate and suggest plans for tha bet ter enforcement of sanitation. - The Mayor and City Clerk were requested to purchase additional alarm clock keys, it being the pur pose of the city authorities to make more thorough the patrol of night policemen . Mayor Zenas Fearing made some ahlo sueffpstions to tne Board and clearly showed that he has more interest in the office than the mere emoluments thereof. The Mayor impressed all present with the idea of a keen appreciation of his part of the duties of the office. Among the suggestions he made, was that the dye water from the Hosiery mill was a nuisance and extremely objection able if not nauseating to a large num ber of citizens in the north-western part of the city. He recited the fact that this water flowed through "Sawyertown" and out the -north fork of Poindexter Creek and that it was a decided nuisance , which should be abated. Messrs. D. M. Jones, L. W. Anderson and N. R . Parker were ap pointed a committee from the Board. to confer with the Elizabeth City Comnanv with respect toV abating this nuisance. Inasmuch as the city ordinances were drafted before the publication -of the Public Laws of the General Assembly of 1909 there were a few subjects of revenue the farming condition of our Southern States. Mr. Haris advocates less cot ton in North Carolina and more de votion to stack raising, and other It is the policy of State Superinten dent Joyner to make the work of these teachers institute more effec tive than formerly by having the crops that are more adapted to the wor on a few branches emphasized country than cotton. ! and something definite accomplished Incidentally Mr. Harris remarked j at each term, rather than' to attempt that he had been taking the Econo mist and Tar Heel for thirty years. to cover the whole curriculum in a cursory way. This will add interest as the teachers will have new sub- EAGLETS j jecus presented m iuiuib sessiuus, auu Fine Granulated Sugar 5 l-4c, Fri- tnev wil1 nt feel that tlley are o- day and Saturday only; Eagle Grocery, ! in to hear the same old subject dis Phone 145 . cussed that they had heard at prev- , , ,i ious sessions. EAGLETS. The day has come when all teach- Fine Granulated Sugar 5 l-4c, Fri- ers must have special preparation for day and Saturday only. Eagle Grocery, their work; must have a knowledge Phone 145, ! A LITTLE MISS ENTERTAINS Little Miss Sadie Mae Wood cele brated her sixth birthday last Tues day afternoon from four until six o.clock, at the home of her parents in Hunter street. The following little folks attended the party and helped to make mer ry: Misses Lucile Beasley, Florence the State Revenue Act. The ' City Clerk and City Attorney were request ed to amend the ordinances to com- of methods as well as subject matter and to those who are unable to attend Normal j schools these institutes offer an excellent substitute and all teach ers who expect to keep abreast of the tjmes educationally must attend The school law now requires that these institutes shall be held every two years and as the work is to be systematized and progressive, an op portunity is offered to all teachers to become familiar with modern methods and school committees are looking for the up-to-date teacher now and the time is rapidly coming when teachers will require professional training to fit them for their work, just as does the doctor or lawyer.. THREE BIG BARGAIN DAYS At the Woman's Wear Store, Intelligence, skill and -industry of its people, is instructive to all who be hold them and gives ideas that are new to many, of the variety and richnes of the country, the power that lies in intelligent industry, the pos sibilities of development that still lie concealed in the people. It is especial ly instructive to the exhibitors and competitors themselves, and this is a principal benefit of a fair the stim ulus given to improvement In every kind of labon industry through the de sire to excel. We learn, if we are wise, from one another, and by one another's success or failures: by comparison of one another's work. Fairs have had much to do with ex plaining the wonderful development, progress and prosperity of otir coun try in material resources. In Europe they have largely assisted in solving the problem how to make a compar. atively small area support a crowd ed population. They are a great school, full of object lessons which the humblest citizen is free to study, catching inspiration from which he goes home resolved to bo better him self than he ever did before. No amount of money could ever express the value of this benefit supplied by the fair. Then there is the social benefit. Fairs are gatherings of the people, without class or party distinctions, civil or religious, and the conditions are such as to promote the feeinlg of unity and common citizenship, and love of country. Under the ancient Hebrew regime, the people gathered together three times a year to hold festivals Two of them were somewhat of the nature of fairs though posses sed of a religious character. The first and best fruits of the fold, the field, orchard and vineyard were brought as offerings to the Lord. The grand benefit however, lay in the assemb ling of the people, and cementing anew the religious and civil ties that bound them, to God and the country and one another. There is perhaps no better place, or time, than a Fair to show and to feel the interpendence of the several classes which make up the people of a land. Here especially the professional and the commercial classes may learn their in indebetd ness to that which is devoted to the cultivation of the soil. Say what we will, and take what exceptions one may please, the bottom truth is un- 1 T. J. Mann, Fairfield. P. Woodley Cresswell. C P. Aycock, Pantego. SECRETARY. N. R. Parker, Elizabeth City. TREASURER.. C. W. Stevens, Elizabeth City. DIRECTORS: E. V. Davenport, Poolvllle. A. B. Houtz, Elizabeth City. S. L. Sheep, Elizabeth City. C. C. Thompson, Elizabeth City. Noah Bright Jr, Woodvllle. C. S. Sawyer, Camden. M. H. Wlhite, Hertford. A. L. Aydlett, Elizabeth City. M. N. Sawyer, Elizabeth City. M M. Hinton, Shiloh, EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE: S. L. Sheep, Chairman " E. V. Davenport. Noah Bright, Jr. M. H. White. C. C. Thompson. M. N. Sawyer. Secretary Parker is making every effort with farm impliment manufac turers to have a fine exhibit at our coming Fair. Premium exhibits at the Albemarle Park Fair this Fall will he greatly increased, says Secretary Parker. Don't wait for the Premium list be fore getting exhibits in order for the Fair. The committee arranging the premiums is making haste and care, fully aranging matters and will be out with the catalogue in good time. Secretary Parker says there is bright prospects for a fine display of exhibits from South of the Albemarle. THREE BIG BARGAIN DAYS. At the Woman's Wear Store, August 12, 13 and 14, are the dates. See Circular for particulars. M, LEIGH SHEEP, EAGLETS. Fresh arrival from New York Prunes, (Figs in glass,) Apricots, peaches, apples and full assortment preserve Jellies, (jams etc. Eagle Grocery, Phone 145 ' 4 August 12, IS and 14, are the date3. disturbed still, namely, that the land . - ' i t. low as win tain- S a Circular for narticularar true wealth of a nation. The named in tne or- yy - - - dinances which .were prohibited by ed in the; Public -Acts of 1909. M LEIGH SHEEP, city should know that there is great Notice of the re-union of the Con federate Veterens of Currituck came too late, for this issue, it will appear in full next week. THREE BIG BARGAIN DAYS. At the Woman's Wear 3tore, August 12, 13 and 14, are the dates. See Circular for particulars. M LEIGH SHEEP; . . . vVfaIi-Wyiry-f;- .y ri-'i--': ''f -v il-iSji-- - : : v : :. ..... . . ...
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