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ELIZABETH CITY, NORTH CAROLINA, FRIDAY, APRIL 21 1911
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"Tar Heels" Out Class the
Boys From the "Goob
er City" in a Score of
13 to 3.
One' of the most interesting events
in local athletics ever to occur here
took place last Tuesday afternoon
. when the Nancies of Suffolk crossed
' bats with the Tar Heels in the opeir
! Ing game of the Tidewater League.
. One of the largest crowds ever to
-semble here gathered to witness
' XI game there being at 1PaSt 1,500
TTjpJe present. Preceeding the open
W", of the game Mayor Fearing made
'."Jin address.
The Tar Heels were strictly in
; the game from the very first and out
classed the Nancies in a manner to
indicate early in the game the re
sult. Smidt for the Tar Heels pit
ched a great game and he received
perfect support Manager Guiheen
has, a splendid aggregation of players
. and the way he handles them is a
caution ' to ' the contending team. The
star features of the game were Gui"
been batting and Paddock's sense
tionol running catch in left field.
The following in- the score:
Elizabeth City
AB R 11 O A E
. Gill- 2b '. . j.
.Paddock..lf
Moreland cf .
112 11
,1X1 2 4M
3 2 1 0 d
3 2 10 0
Parkerson rf
Guiheen 2b 5 14 3
1 0
1 1
2 0
1 0
2 0
Kaiser lb .
Conway ss
Cleveland c
2 0 7
1 2 6
12 4
Smidt p 3 0 0 1
Totals
. :S3 13 13 27 8 2
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Suffolk .. ABRHOAE
Cave 2b 4 0 2 2 2 2
Holland cf 3 1 2 0 0
Wahl f .4 0 0 0 0 0
Richardson lb 400710
Nagle 3b f. 3 11111
Bigbie rf . . 3 2 2 1 0 2
Moran ss .. ..4 0 0 1 2 1
Jesnick c 4 0 0 9 1 2
Beade p 1 0 0 0 2 0
Bensenbeau p ...100000
"Sheehan p .. 200000
Bunting x 100000
Totals 34 3 6 24 9 8
x Batted for Sheehan in ninth.
The score by innings:
Elizabeth City.... 2 1 2 4 2 0 0 2 x 13
Suffolk
,02 0 000 001 3 i
Summary: Two base hits, Cave
Holiowel, Moreland, Guiheen(2) Sto
len bases, Elizabeth City, 3; Suffolk"
3. Base on balls, off Smidt, 3; Beade
1; Bensenbeau 1. Left on bases.El"
izabeth City 4; Suffolk 3. Hit by
pitched ball by Sheehan 1 . Struck
out by Beadle 1; Sheehan 4; Smidt
4; Wild pitches Sheehan 1. Time
1:45." Umpire Ray field. Attendan
ce 1,500)
SCORE 1 to 0
, In the return game played be
tween the Tar Heels and the Nan
cies onthe Suffolk grounds , Wednes
day, the score was 1 to -0 In favor
of the Nancies.
STREET PAVINQ BEGINS.
. Actual work on street paring be
gan ' Wednesday when a force of
hands began to remove the curbing
preparatory ' to widening the slde
wakj j4 the atreet.
' Tk 4 ork will be pushed until Wat
er Street is pared In Belgian blocks.
-'J'i' CATC
The :. i ,vi . w ilea uai i liiiig- Ui.-o-Ui-li
a country i impruf-scd favora
bly or uiil'a orahly Ijv what ho teos .'
The country is known abroad Liy its
appearance as seen by the travelers
on the rail roads. Generally in the
South the rail roads pass through
the poorest sections. Before the
coming of the Norfolk Southern rail
road all travel over land in this "sec
tion was by way of the public roads
and these public roads on the direct
routes leading from one important
point to another are generally thro-
ugh the poorest sectins of our East
ern Counties so the few times that
we have travelled through Gates co
unty have been via llelvidere to
GateKY.iile.This is a very poor sandy
region so we formed our opinion and
measured Gates county accordingly
Really we didn't know that tlfere
was a cart load of clay or solid earth
in Gates County. Nevertheless we
haveoften heard it sai.d that Gates
could show nioi'ii ready money tha"
any other county in the Albemarle.
i-nsmct and never until last week
could we recoiisile the statement the
sandy desert producing so much mo
ney as Gates has always been credi
ted. Last week travelling overland
from Sunsburry to Gatesville was a
revelation to us. A finer country
can not be found anywhere. Fine
homes surrounded by beautiful grov
es; the premises well kent. the Krn-
pperriong Grape vinyards are in evi
dence at every home far which Gat
es is noted. Fine Jersey- cattle and
imiirnvad tAAl o i
....i-umms oi nogs are , peea
fiatea rlwttfaPOTuofanF in flha; hog8
Gates, county hams rival Smithfield
The Gates farmers can measure up
with Pasqnank farmers and in Borne
things they excell. When it comes
to the public roads the Gates ;co
pie are behind Pasquotank but wim
the growing spirit of public im;rov-
ments that is permeating that sec
tion and infecting the people will
soon be revealed by better roads.
As before stated Gates iK a fineaS
ricultual county. Its people are pa
triotic brave noble refined and cul
tured. But Gatesville and Merchants
Mills are locked in they are anxious
to join hands with their sister towns
Sunberry Edenton Hertford and rciiz
r.beth City. They are asking fnr
an extention of the rail road from
Beckford Junction to Gatesville via
Merchants Mills a distance not to
exceed 10 miles. These people for
lack oftransportation facilities are
almost excluded from North Caroli
na commerrce. They seldom min
gle with us except at political con
ventions and religious gather: rigs.
They have no social cr commercial
relations with ,,s their "nearest
,., ,.jUro Kniiroad station
on the Toast Line Thoy ;ire
now asking for closer relations
with Elizabeth City and Elizabeth
City through its Chamber of , Comm
erce has extended, a hearty welcome
and has assured Gates people that it
will do all in its power to bring
about closer relations.
Mrs F. M. DEXTER DEAD
Mrs. Frank M. Dexter died last
Monday afternoon at 2. o'clock at
her home In Main street after a long
illness.
The funeral services were conduc
ted over the remains Wednesday .af
ternoon by Rev. J. D. Bundy pastor
of the First Methodist Church and
the Internment took place in the
family burial plot In the Episcopal
cemetary. - r
Mrs. Dexter was about forty
years old r She is survived by a
husband and one child a daughter.
She. was. a most estimable woman
was noted for . her piety and many
deeds of charity Her untimely death
is universally lamented.
IMEIHtiil
TlOfJ UNANIMOUS
It' there is a man in i:i.z::bc!li City
and llRTriiUoiuiik Co. who is eutitltd
more than anyotlier man to have a
hand in the affairs cf the town that
man is C. II. Robinson. In a cri
sis in which Pasquotank - County
many years ago was bound indent,
C. H.- Robinson came to the rescue
andwith his money placed the Coun
ty's affairs on' a sound financial ba
sis, saving the county and town
many thousand dollars. For this lie
has not even received the thanks of
tlie people, the majority of them
knowing nothing about it.
Many years ago, when money was
scarce and Pasquotank County was
badly in debt Mr. Robinson loaned
the Sheriff money without interest
topay oil the County Orders at oil"
hundred cents on the dollar.
Mr. W. W. Griflin who w;is chair
man of the Finance Committee in
188:! slated that t lie 'County had sav
ed during the year by doing this five
thousand and five hundred dollars.
Who saved the county this amount?
It was C. H. Robinson
Although money was worth 8 per
cent, that year and Mr. Robinson
coifld easily have gotten it, too; yet
lie took several hundred dollars out
of his business and gave the use of
it to Pasqatank County without re
ceiving a penny in interest.
Such public spirit men as Mr." Rob
i'nson can easily be trusted to han
dle the affairs of the town.
, In the electiou f or SPeciaL-achool
taxto establish and maintain our
magnifieient afthepl -. system, "Mr
Robinson led the ' forces favoring
the tax; although he knew that the
Graded 'school would cost him $i
per year.and it would not bring him
any direct returns as he had no chil
dren to send to the Graded School.
Men of this caliber are the men we
need to handle our town affairs.
Mr. Robinson has at all times used
his money where it would accomp
lish most for the upbuilding of the
town. Every public enterprise has
received his heartiest support. He
Is ready to place his money in any
enterprises that will furnish employ
ment to the working man, even if
the enterprise never pays a cent of
dividends'.
The Elizabeth City Cotton Mills
have been running at a loss for the
past three years, yetthe mills have
been kept running on full time simp
ly to help the people, who work in
them. C. Jf. Robinson is the big
gest stock holder in these mills. He
has been the prime mover in keep
ing these mills moving. A word
from Sir. Robnson, and the mills
would close in 12 hours. It's Mr.
RoHjnson who sustains the most of
the. loss inihe operations of the Cot-!
ton Mills. YC they run on full
time.
Mr. Robinson's friends importu
ned him to announce himself a can
didate for alderman in the Fourth
Ward in the approaching Prrimary
with Captain E. R. Outlaw as a
running mate. Now lt the people
turn out in the Primary and give
him an unanimous vote.
Worth Thinking Over
Now don't you wish you. had for
med a good raod club In the neighbor
hood last fall and pua the spilt log
drags into commission.
Better walk to town even if you
half to walk the fence to keep out
of the mud than to fore the' horse
MR KRAMER IMPROVING
The many friends of the family
will be delighted to learn that Mr.
J. P. Kramer Is now rapidly recov
ering from a long and tedious ilir
ness, caused by an operation for ap
pendicitis. -'
Mr, Kramer Is now able to spend
much of bis time on the streets. He
is fast recovering his strength and
health) and will soon be entirely well J
T 7f 11
CREDIT IS DUE
la a much as till of the partici
pants in' the present municipal Cam
paign are Democrats it was the in
tention of the Tar Heel not to take
any stand, for or against any candi
date before the primary. But one
good citizen whose life has been one
of usefulness "to the community has
been misrepresented and it is our
duty to speak out.
There has been a concerted . effoi t
upon the part of certain factors in
the local political fight to array class
distinction by circulating the report
that Mr. J. I!. Flora candidate for
mayor, is a wealthy man and is not
in sympathy with the laboring class
This is totally wrong and displays
a very dangerous spirit and will be
so considered by all right thinking
men without further eoiameal hi I
t hese allium-! .
Mr. .Flora's Ion;; life in ilu town
refulvs such a- charge,, it is true
that by economy and Ituhmu-y he has
accumulated wealth. Hut he is eas
ily one of Elizabeth City's beuefac
tors and every spare dollar which
he has accumulated is invested in
enierpnses that have given employ
ment . to the. laboring class' of" this
community and at this moment the
hum of machinery 'la' more than one
factory in (his town, giving employ
ment to hundreds of working people
is made possible by the wealth he
has lionesLlyjacctimulated. 1
Sometime, ago at a meeting of the
atck'ho!de, of' the' Cotton" Mill the
secretary reported that, there was a
surplus of about fix thousand dol
larsin the treasury from .the earn
ings of the mill. The secretary re
ported that because of the market
conditions the mill -would- not. be
aide to continue on apaying basis.
There was either two things to do
use this six thousand dollars forthe
purpose of declaring dividons and
close down the mill or use the sur
plus and keep the mill running.
It was Mr. J. B. Flora who
spoke out and said: "It will not
do to shut this mill down and
turn these men and women out
of employment. As for me,
keep the mill running and
give employment to the people re-
garciiess or dividends. " The spirit
manifested by Mr. .Flora on this oc
'casion was approved and the mill
kept on running and giving employ
ment to many men 'women and
children.
On another occasion Mr. Flora
showed his attitude towards the
"poor man" when he went to the bal
lot box in, this town and voted for
'.he special graded school tax. Thi
t." has mad)- possible for the
"jxor man's" chi'rtren in Eirabch
City To enjoy the same educational
advantages as are enjoyed by the
children of the wealthiest citizens.
Mr. Flora knew, when he cast that
vote in favor of the graded school
tax, that he was increasing his own
taxes more than two hundred dol
lars a year. But benefactor thath
is, he was willing to add two hundr
ed dollars to his tax every year in
order that every child in this town
should have a chance to acquire an
education.
The Ta.r Heel rises to ask if such
a spirit does not show strong and
abiding sympathy for the "poor man
whose vote it Is attempted to take
from Mr.' Flora because of the fact
that he has been frugal and accumu
lated some wealth. Such a spirit I
In striking contrast with the spirit
which would decry a man solely be
cause he has honestly accumulated
wealth.
. The spirit which would array
class distlnctloon is exceedingly
dangerous and should not be tolera
ted In an enlightened community.
DO NT WAIT
Don't wait until the last day to
register. Do It right now.
CIO
:PeTCc FOR
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TREASUHER
Mr. J. T. Spe.iiv lia.s ani.ouiK-ed
himseli a e.indid.ile tor nomination
to the ollice of. City Treasurer sub
ject to the action of the I leinocral ic
Primary.
Mr. Spence is a splendid gentle
man and one of our 'most highly re
spected citizens. He is a Confedera
te Veteran and made a splendid rec
ord ' in thCivil War for bravery.
He has a host oj friends who will
give him their support in the Pri
mary on May the 2nd.
LITTLE CHILD DEAD
The four months old child of Mr.
and Mrs. W. II. Hunch of Cedar st.
died last Friday morning. The in
terment took place Saturday after
noon. ICCV. Vt. w. mum- ii'''"1 "
the First Baptist Church conducted
the funCUj services.
REGISTRATION BEGINS
The registration for the municipal
election to lake place on May the !th
began to-day and wiMeont.iuue until
the 2!M h of April .
The Democratic executive Commit
tee has ordered a new registration
and voter who .expects to participate
in the May election must, register
between these dates.
Let every voter see to it that ho
Is properly registered so that he can
vote. i ';
PIPE ORGAN INSTALLED
A big pipe organ has been installed
in Christ's Church (Episcopal). This
organ is a handsome one costing a"
bout $i'.r(00.
As soon as the organ 'is installed,
organis t Wells will give an organ re
cital
Improving School Grounds
The Woman."-- Betterment Asso
elation has been eniraeed for some
time in making improvements onthe
grounds of the Elizabeth City Grad
ed School. A considerable amount
of hedging has been planted and the
lots have otherwise been adorned
with flower beds etc.
The ladies of the Association de
serve the heartiest cooperation on
the part of the people of Elizabeth
City for the efforts that they are
putting forth to beautify the school
grounds.
PRITCHARD-TtUSSEL .
Mr. William U. I'ritchanl and
Miss Kya Russcl daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Miles Russsel both resid
ents of ' Providence Township this
Co. were united in marriage at the
residence of Register of Deeds J. W
Munden last Sunday afternoon. Mr.
Munden officiated.
Both Mr. and Mrs. Pritchard are
prominent In the Providence section
where they are held in high 'esteem.'
FOR CHIEF OF POLICE
To the Democro.ti-i oters of ElUab
beth City. .
I hereby announce my sal' a can
didate for re-nomlcation to the of
flee of Chief of Tolice subject to ttM
action of the Democratic Primary.
Respectf-illjr.
J. B. THOMAS.
apr 2128
A Card' of Thanks From the Family
of the late E. C. Cherry.
We appreciate the sympathy and
thoughtfulness of many kind friends
In or recent bereavement and thank
them most sincerely.
THE FAMILY.
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Those Who Have Annotin
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ced Themselves and a'sk
Your Support on May
2nd.
The time for candidates to ent:r
in the race for nominations for a mu
nicipal office will expire to day.
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The candidates are as follow;
l'dir Mayor Dr. Zenas .Fear-!!
the present incumbent and J.' P.
Flora,, a well known business liK'n.
For City Tax Collector M. V.
Perry Hie present Incumbent t o
opposition.) o
For' City Treasurer G. H. AV 0-1
the present incumbent; W. Pi
Goodwin and ,T. T. Spence.
For Chiefof police-,.!. B. Thont 'B
th present incumbent.; A.
and j. F. -Mann
Alderman in 1st Ward P.
C. l "p
H. V
Hams, r. . N;lKiu Mathlas Owe
and Wesley Williams.
a mermen in 2nd Ward J,
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commander, N. G . Crandy, M.
Sawyer and Louis Anderson.
Aldermen In 3rd Ward N. R.
Parker, W. T. Love and W. T. O'd
Aldermen in 4th Ward Charles H
Robinson.Capt. , E., It. Outlaw ar.4
HS'-rii '
Hy way of explanation of the act
ion of the Hollywood Cemetary So
ciety to keep in the future the lots
whose owners are members of the
Cemetary Society (or who are dead
or unknown) we wish to call the in
tention of the public to the factth t
bad it not. been for a balance ..f
$t;i.:!4 in tho treasury, January 19!0
we should have begun the year 1911
with a dc'icit of $51.47.
The Cemetary at present is largr
than It was a year ago so It is n.it
difficult to understand that with n
cash balance of $8.87 the work even
of last year is not possible.
It is with keen regret that the to
ciety has been forced to restrict Its
work to the keeping of only the lots
of its members. Such an action will
necessarily destroy the beautyW the
Cemetary as a whole, and go f-r
towards marring the attractiveness
of the lots of the members. Nothit
but lack of funds compels us to tal -
this step and we aee still hoping ;
may not be necessary for any leng '
of time. At present wo have 1"
paying members. On the books v 1
have 21 members who have not of'
tributed a penny during thepast yc r
That leaves about 125 lot ownc-,
who have in no way contributed t
wards the improvement of the Cf"'
e.tary in regard to the expense
fencei 'hedge, gates, trees, or car -taker.
LOST.
Gold Handle Silk Umbrella o.aU
streets or In stors last Saturdsr
night REWARD.
Finder will return to
J. F. WEEKS.
2t.
REGISTRATION BEGINS "!
The registration for the munlcip t .
election to take place on May the 9th
... i .M
began today ana win cuuimuo u-i--
the 29th of April.
The Democratic executive Comr-1
tee has ordered a new registration,
and every voter who expects to p -tlclpate
in the May election must u r
Ister between these dates.
- Let every voter see that he Is p
erly registered so that he can vc
DONT WAIT
Don't wait until the last 'day
register. Do It right 'now