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VOL IX
Merchants Hold Their
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Able Speakers Make Stir
ring Addresses For the
Advancement of Eliza
beth City Along Indus
trial Lines.
The banquet which the Retail Mer.
chants' Association proposed sever
al weeks ago, and! which had been
postponed several times, was given
Friday night in the Masonic Hall
on Water street. The hall has been
recently remodeled and refitted until
it is the finest of its kind in the
State, and when it was brilliantly
lighted it presented a scene of rare
beauty.
The time set for the opening of
the banquet was eight o'clock and
In spite of the downpour bf rain
which flooded the city and made the
streets torrents, more than a hund
red merchants and business men ga
thered in the hall to celebrate the!
event. It was. a scene of great mom
ent when so many business men and
prominent citizens gathered to. dis
cuss the welfare of the city and the
ways and means to improve fits con
dition and further its interests:
At the very beginning- everybody
took an optimistic view of the city's
future and as the plans for advance
ment were unfolded the audience
waxed enthusiastic Not so much
enthusiasm has been seen- seen in
any meeting in this town in many
day, and the banquet Friday night
must accomplish much for the good
of this city. V, ' ;
President J. T. Mcdabe presided.
The banquet was elaborate. A
tempting menu was served.
The first speaker was Judge Geo.
W. Ward. His subject was "The
JSTeeds of Elizabeth City," It was a
most opportune subject, discussed
in an able manner by one of the
most learned members of the legal
fraternity in the State of Noirth Car
olina. Judge Ward spoke at length on the
need of manufacturing enterprises in
this, city to furnish employment to
the people that are already in the
city and to others that might come
here if employment was offered
ihem. He took the view that no
town in the State had the natural
advanages for manufacturing plants
that this city has; that manufactur
ing enterprises oufeht to do well here,
and a the same time build up the
town. He spoke at length on the
movement to organize the 20,000 lea
sue and piush to secure 32,000 in
habitants. He urged upon the mer
chants and business men to co-operate
and do everything in their
power to bring about the perfecting
of the organization. The judge's ad
dress produced a profound impres
sion upon the audience, and it was
well received by the large srowd of!
banqueters. j
Opportunities of City
Tn f TIT - 1
wara was followed by At
torney E. F. Aydlett, one of. the
leading lawyers of North Carolina.
His subject was "The Opportunities
of Elizabeth City," and was a fitting
address to follow that of Judge
Ward's. Mr. Aydlett stated that he
was familiar with nearly all the
towns in the State and that not one
that has come under his observation
possesses so many advantages and
opportunity for growth and develop
ment, and that Elizabeth City excels
all others.
Progress was the key note of the
address and as Mr. Aydlett spoke in
an able and convincing manner he
andience became very enthusiastic.
e declared that the town must take
noId of thQ u ix..
the
- ityimKies ana use
m for its development ami that
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WAS PLEASED;
THE
President Wright Says It is
One of the Most Effi
cient Schools He Has
Visited.
V
President Wright, of the Eastern
Carolina Training school spent some
time here this week engaged in in
specting the methods of teaching em
ployed in the Graded School here.
He came to Elizabeth City especial
ly to make the inspection, having
heard a great deal of the proneiency
of our school.
Mr. Wright expressed himself as
being greatly pleased with the
school and its workings. He seated
thai the school here was one of the
finest that he has visited and that
tVi A mpthnHs Amnlnvoi? n rp tho Host
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HOW TO GET GOOD SEED FOR
THE GARDEN
As a. rule, it is bad policy to buy
garden seed that are offered at low
prices, for it costs more to grow good
seed than pgor ones, and the fact
are offered seed below the price
cnargeu by tne Dest seedsmen is
seedsmen
sufficient evidence that they, should
he Ipff alorif Ttnv nnlv tha loat anil
v.
and unblemished reputation. If you
get a seed catalog with the most im.'
possible picture, of fields of vege-
tables, watermelons, etc., that is us-,
ually a good catalog to put in the fire.
But when a catalog has photographic
illustrations in half-tone taken direct
from the plants themselves it shows
a man who is not trying to deceive (
and generally has good seed. W. F.A
Massey, Raleigh. !
that citizens were going to get a
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move on them and were going to use
tliem
Lacks of Elizabeth City j
Dr. J. H. White following with
an impromptu speech filled with
much sound advice and many witis-
isms which the audience greatly en
joyed. His subject was "The Lacks
of Elizabeth City." His opinion was,
that while the town lacked some,
things, yet it possessed many
things that makes it the meropolis of
this eastern country.
J. Kenyon Wilson the attorney of
the association, next addressed the
meeting. His subject was "Help the
Farmers to Help Us.'' His theme
dealt with the improvement of the
farming section of the community,
and he outlined a plan by which a
model training farm can be secured
in every county at a very nominal
cost.
Mr. Wilson'sf subject, dealt with
scientific farming, and if the plans
that he outlined - last Friday night
are carried out there will be located
in this county before another year
an experimental farm for the educa
tion of the farmers.
Mr. Croxton, of the Norfolk and
Southern Railway, made the clos
ing address, and he spoke on "The
Willingness of the N. and S. to co
operate with the -people of SSlizabetti
City, for its industrial advancement.
He assured the association and the
business men present that the rail
way company ever stands ready to
unite in any. movement for the de
velopment of this town and county
to a -greater degree
ELIZABETH CITY, NORTH CAROLINA; FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18 1910
Nothing
Heard Yet
WITH
GRADED SCHOOl
ORGANIZE CORN
ON 26TH
Supt. Little Desires That
the Boys Get Busy and
Get Ready For the Con
tests Superintendent Little has announc
ed that the 26th of this month has
been set for the date of organizing
the Boy's Corn Club, in this county.
Mr. Little desires that all the boys
residing on farms in this county
shall meet here on that date for the
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of the club. At the meeting of the
boys, the plans of the organization
and the rules governing the contest
will be outlined. .
The boys are urged to join into the
contest as some very nice prizes will
be awarded to the successful contes
tants. The boya are urged to go to
work getting the ground ready for
the corn crop. The rules of the elub
allows the, boys to employ help to
i prepare the ground, but after that
ey must do all the
work them.
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The age limit of the members of
the club is from 12 to 18 years,
SAMUEL LORY
DAVIS DEAD
After an illness of several months
Mr. Samuel Lory Davis died at his
borne, 1707 High street, at 3.40
o'clock this morning. Mr. Davis was
a son of tne late Rev. Philip S. C.
Davis, at one time pastor of Calvary
Baptist church.
Mr. Davis was 37 years of age,
and is survived by his wife and. two
children, Annie E. Davis and Lory
. Davis. He is also survived by his
mother, Mrs. Nancy Davis and a sis-
CUB
ter, Mrs. P. H. Taylor, of Winton.J wheel in motion was sent out this
N. C, and the following borthers: week. One of the executive commit
Rev. J. T.- Davis, of Pennsylvania; j tee on being interviewed, stated that
Mr. J. J. Davis of Belhaven, N. C, without a nronsr snnnnrt hv a snf-
and Mr. T. L. Davis of this citv
Mr. Davis was a member of Sea
side Lodge No. 80, K. of P., and the
Port Norfolk Lodge of Masons. Ar
rangements for the funeral have not
bebn completed. Ledger Dispatch.
THE ENTERTAINMENT FINE
Polk Miller and Col. Tom Booker,
the two old confederate gave their
entertainment in the auditorium of
the high school, Wednesday night,
before one of the largest and most
cultured audience ever assembled in
this city.
The entertainment was 'very fine
and greatly pleased the audience.
The nego quartet was splendid and
continuously brought down the
house
This. entertainment ifadoubedly
was one pf the best that has been
presented here ijp. many a day.
Of Captain Gaskins
But Ship Brokers Feel Con-
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Iiaent mat tie IS Safe
and Will Eventual lv
. wi JivenfUIiy
Arrive In WilmincrtCMl
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Great, uneasiness is experienced by necting Swati Quarter Bay with Peep
fee family of Captain Zora Gaskins, Bay and'
atghis prolonged delay in reaching Whereas, the passage of said bill
wimington, N. C, from Baltimore, includinS this item, will provide for
with the schooner George I. Phil-' an imPrvement thafc means a sav
lips, laden with fertilizer. j ing-of considerable distance between
Captain Gaskins cleared three Qle Prts of Swan Quarter and Wash
week ago, and since the date of his inSton and Belhaven, N. C, as 'well
clearance nothing has been seen or as a safe and smoth chaiinel way
heard of him or his vessel. t f or vesseis trading between said
It was reported several days ago Prts and,
that his vessel, was sighted burning! Whereas, our people desire to - ex
at' sea, bwt -tWsWlWfrwiS: ah error, ' press their aPPreciati6n for the ac
sihee the burning vessel proved toitivity o our member of Congress
bef the J. Hoskins,-whos crew was ! rom the First District, ' and Sena-
rescued by a Danish ship. ! lors oimmons and Overman, there
Shin brokers in Raltimnr aro nf fore, . N'
MT M)A v.
the opinion that Captain Gaskins has
been blown off shore by the bevy
winds and will eventually arrive in
port safe and sound. They express
no uneasiness at his long delay in ar
riving at his destination. Captain
Gaskins friends at Hatteras feel con
fident that he will eventually show
up as his vessel is an able one,- and
Captain Gaskins is an experienced
seaman.
$A number of diis friends in this
ciy do not feel so hopeful of his
safety and they greatly fear that the
captain and his crew are lost. I.
Washington Birthday Exercises at
the Graded School.
The Graded School will have a
Washington Birthday Exercise con
sisting of declamations, recitations,
essays, songs etc., on Monday after-
noon February 21st. at 3 n. m..
The public is cordially invited. All
the public exercises of the school are
interesting and should be well attend
ed by the patrons of the school. The
school will give a holiday on Tuesday
February 22nd.
L- E. -Skinner who has conducted
a laundry here for some years past,
most satisfactory to the people, begs
for continued support and patronage.
Mr. Skinner is a most valuable cit
izen and active in all good work. He
is entitled to consideration from the
people of this town, who contemplate
sending their laundry to Norfolk. All
things equal it is a duty to stand by
ana support home enterprises . !
A ietter addressed to the business
men of this city
by the directors of the Chamber of
Commerce, calling for dues in ad-
vance to enable them to put the
ficient number of people of the towir
the board would not undertake an ac
tive campaign. They, the committer
felt, that a waste of effort would re-
j suit in the absence of such support.
Harmony of action in all public
matters now prevail in the city. Will
the people show their faith by their
good works.
A MATTER OF HISTORY :
It cost millions of dollars, and
thirty-five years time in work, to
prove conclusively that scientifical
ly made paint, is superior to the
old methpd of making paint by nand
mixing with a stick in a pot; a few
gallons at a time; The L. & M. Paint
is scientifically made by machinery
with oaly the finest White Zinc and
White Lead made from metal, !and
purest Linseed Oil, its use saves
costly labor, and the many millions
of gallons used throughout the
United States proves it. Sold by D.
ff. JONES CO.
RESOLUTIONS PASSED
BY HYDE COUNTY CITIZENS
vvnereas. tne citizens of Swan
Quarter Township in Hyde County,
nave noted with pleasure the face
that the reporc of Committee having
or eonsideratice th rHWapd Har-
br bill in the preut Congress,
1 bas reported favorably a bill which
j ihcludes an item " appropriatin
j 750.00 for proposed improvement con
Be it resolved, that, the citizens of
Hyde County are profoundly sensi
ble of the service of Hon. John S.
! Sma11 in securing favorable eonsid-
eratSon, both through Congress of
every interprise that has in view the
(progress anu betterment of condi-
TO GREET
Washington, Feb., 19 President
Taft today has given full details of
the plans that have been formulated
thus . far 46br the receptieh be
dered former President Roosevelt,
upon his arrival in New York harbor
some time betwee June 15 and 21st,
CoL Jonn A- Stewart, president of
the New York State League of Re
publican Clubs and representative of
the Republican Clufb of New York dis
cussed the matter with the President
for half an hour or more . He told
Mr. Taft that the committee ) in
charge of the celebration would ex
tend later an informal invitation to
him to be present at New York as the
guest of honor.
There is some doubt as to whether
Taft will be able to participate, but
it seems more than likely that he
wil .
TO PLAN FOR THIS
SEASON'S BASE BALL
The stock holders of the Athletic
Association are requested to meet in
the office of the Savings Bank and
Trust Company next Monday night at
8 o'clock for the purpose of re-organizing
the Association for the com
ing season.
The officers of the association pro
pose to put a strong team in the field
again this season, if the Association
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secures the proper support. All the
old stock folders are urged to attend
this meeting.
COUNTRY RESIDENCE
BURNED YESTERDAY
The dwelling house on the Bob
William's place, about two and a
half miles from the city was destroy
ed by fire early yesterday morning.
The farm was owned -and occupied
by Robert Bufkins. It was a nice res
iden.ee, containing ten rooms and it
cost about $4,000.
Th fire originated from a lamp
exploding. Mr. Bufkin's children are
sick with scarlet fever, and it is sup
posed that the lamp was being burn
ed for the purpose of. attending to
thehi . , ';. '- ,
The loss was partly covered by in
surance in the sum of $2000; v
ROOSEVELT
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tions fp. the state and District;, which
cte spe secured through federal aid,
especially do we- appreciate his ef
for and the restifts witt reference
to. the proposed1 improvement of the
waterway between Swan Quarter Bay
and Deep Bay, above referred to.
Be it further resolved, that our
people appreciate the fact that our
United States Senators secured the
passage of a bill carrying this item
through the last Congress, which
failed of final passage, however,, be
cause rejected by a conference com
mittee. .
Resolved JFurther, that we will
greatly appreciate the further efforts
of our Senators in securing favorable
consideration of this item when the
River and Harbor Bill has reached
the United States Senate.'
Resolved Further, that copies of
these resolutions be mailed to Hon.
John H. Small, to Senators Simmons
and Overman, to the Raleigh News
and Observer to the Washington
Progress and Washington Daily
News and to The Tar Heel
Copy of Resolution adopted at Mass
Meeting held in Court House in
'Swan Quarter, N C, Monday, Feb-,
14tb, 1910.
COLONIAL
"A Colonial M,ock Marriage will be
giVen at the. hoase Fred
Ja oju Burgfis Streak fcwighjt for
'the e-Wf'Smmst eewtr
o City Road Motftet church., tfhfc".
price of admission will be tea ceuts.
Refreshments will be served. The
orchestra of City Road Methodist
church will furnish music.
The following will participate in
the marriage, Mrs. Joe Rodgers. the
bride; Louis Hooper, groom; Mrs.
E. A. Lupton. Maid of honor; Louis
Chapell best man. The attendants
will be Mrs. Cox and Will Mann,
Mrs. Ward and Mr. Shipp. Ex Judge
J. B. Leigh will pciform tke cere
mony .
MR. JOHN H. SMALL
WRITES AT LENGTH
The attention of the Tar Heel
readers is especially directed to the
communication of Hon. John H.
Sniall to Dr. J. H. White of this
city which appears in this issue of
the Tar Heel.
This communication is very inter
esting reading matter to the people
bf this section. Mr.( Small explains
the various phases of the movement
to secure the waterway and the ef
forts that he has put forth to in'duce
the government to purchase the Dis
mal Swamp Canal as a part of the
waterway. "
Mr. Small makes these explana
tions so that the people may under
stand his position in the matter, that
they hold him above suspecion. V
Every person in this section has
pie Utmost confidence in Mr. Small
and all believe that he will let no
opportunity go by to further the in
terests of this section.-
FRANCE WILLARD -MEMORIAL
SERVICES
A Frances Willard Memorial ser
vice will be held in Blackwell Mem
orial church next Sunday afternoon
beginning at 3:30 o'clock. v The public
is cordially invited to attend.
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