ESTABLISHED IN 1866.
A NEWSPAPER FOR THE PEOPLE.
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VOL. LI.
WELDON, N. C, THU118DAY, FIOHKUARY 1, 1017.
NO. 0
Children Cry for Fletcher's
The Kind You Have Always Bour'.if, and which has been
In uso for over over 30 years, ha. uirn the signature ol
i and has bue.i made under his per
sonal supervision since its infancy.
Allnur fin nn. AbUi J 4I.J.
" w mww.w jruu ju Mils.
All Counterfeits, Imitations and Just-as-good" are but
Experiments that trifle with and endanger the health of
Infants and Children Experience against Experiment.
c What is CASTORIA
Castoria is a harmless substitute for Castor Oil, Paregoric,
Drops and Soothing Syrups. It is pleasant. It contains
neither Opium, Morphine nor other narcotic substance. Its
age is its guarantee. For more than thirty years it has
been In constant use for the relief of Constipation, Flatulency,
Wind Colic and Diarrhoea; allaying Feverishness arising
therefrom, and by regulating the Stomach and Bowels, aids
the assimilation of Food; giving healthy and natural sleep.
The Children's Panacea The Mother's Friend.
GENUINE CASTORIA ALWAYS
pBears the Signature of
In Use For Over 30 Years
The Kind You Have Always Bought
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THE BANK OF WELDON
WELDOX. X. C
Organized Under the Laws of the State of North Carolina,
State of North Carolina Depository.
Halifax County Depository.
Town of Weldon Depository,
Capital and Surplns, $55,000.
For over 21 years this institution has provided banking facilities for
this section. Its stockholders anil ollicers are identitied w ith the busi
ness interents of Halifax antl Northampton counties.
A Savings Department is maintained for the benefit of all who desire
to deposit in a Saving Bank. In this department interest is allowed as
follows:
For Deposits allow ed to remain three months or longer, 2 per cent. Six
montliBor longer, 3 per cent. Twelve months or longer, 4 percent.
Any information will be furnished on application to the President orCashier
prbsidhnt:
W..E. DANIEL,
vicb-i'kesidint:
W. K. SMITH.
L. C. DRAPER, Teller.
cashier:
.1. O. DRAKE,
DIRECTORS W. R. Smith, W. E. Daniel, J. O. Drake, W. M. Cohen,
R. T. Daniel, J. L. Shepherd, W. A Pierce, I). B. Zollicoffer, J . W. Sledge.
Mr. Automobile Owner Attention!
Send Us Your Old Tires! 3,500
to 5,000 Extra Mile Service Rea dily
from
Bell 2 in 1 Tire Co.,
(Incorporated)
202 W. Broad St. RICHMOND, VA.
Phone Randolph 6281
We buy Old Tires.
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g NEW FALL & WINTER DISPLAY FOR SUITS & OVERCOATS g
m axe your measure anu mase sun to omer on my bench, tail ana mm
5 spect fine line of piece goods aiul samples. Satisfaction guaranteed.
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We have bought out jthe Dray Business and
Good Will of Mrs. J. W. Vaughn and this Is to an.
nounce that we will continue the business in
Weldon, guaranteeing prompt service and careful
handling of baggage and freight by experienced
drivers. For dray service call Ben Rodwell, Phone
No. 323. '
SMITH & RODWELL,
WELDON. N. C.
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453 West 28th St New York
THE FORTUNATE ISLES.
You sail and you seek for the Fortunate Isles,
The old Greek Isles of the yellow bird's song ?
Then steer straight on through the watery miles,
Straight on, straight on, and you can't go wrong.
Nay, not to the left; nay, not to the right;
But on, straight on, and the Isles are in sight,
The Fortunate Isles, where the yellow birds sing
And life lies girt with a golden ring.
These Fortunate Isles, they are not far;
They lie within reach of the lowliest door;
You can see them gleam by the twilight star;
You can hear them sing by the moon's white shore.
Nay,, never look back! Those leveled gravestones
They were landing steps; there were steps unto thrones
Of glory for souls that have sailed before
And have set white feet on the fortunate shore.
And what are the names of the Fortunate Isles ?
Why, Duty and Love and a large Content.
Lo, these are the isles of the watery miles
That God let down from the firmament.
Lo! Duty and Love, and a true man's trust;
Your forehead to God and your feet in the dust!
Lo! Duty and Love, and a sweet babe's smiles,
And there, O friend, are the Fortunate Isles.
Joaquin Miller.
JANETTE'S HAIR.
Oh, loosen the snood that you wear Janette,
Let me tangle a hand in your hair my pet,
For the world to me had no daintier sight
Than your brown hair veiling your shoulders white,
As 1 tangled a hand in your hair, my pet.
It was brown with a golden gloss, Janette,
It was finer than silk of the floss, my pet,
'Twas a beautiful mist falling down to your wrist,
'Twas a thing to be braided and jeweled and kissed
'Twas the loveliest hair in the world, my pet.
My arm was the arm of a clown, Janette,
It was sinewy, brisled, and brown, my pet.
But warmly and softly it loved to caress
Your round white neck and your wealth of tress
Your beautiful plenty of hair, my pet.
Your eyes had a swimming glory.' Janette,
Revealing the old, dear story, my pet
They were gray, with that chastened tinge of the sky,
When the trout leaps quickest to snap the fly,
And they matched with your golden hair, my pet.
Your lips but 1 have no words, Janette
They were fresh as the twitter of birds, my pet.
When the Spring is young, and the roses are wet
With the dewdrops in each red bosom set,
And they suited your gold-brown hair, my pet.
Oh, you tangled my life in your hair, Janette,
'Twas a silken and golden snare, my pet;
But, so gentle the bondage, my soul did implore,
The right to continue your slave evermore,
With my fingers enmeshed in your hair, my pet
Thus ever I dream what you were, Janette,
With your lips, and your eyes, and your hair, my pet;
In the darkness of desolate years I moan,
And my tears fall bitterly over the stone
That covers your golden hair, my pet.
LEST WE FORGET.
HOW TO BE SUCCESSFUL.
Where Much Is Given Much Will ' By Who Does His Duty and
Be Required. I Litt,e More ' Ihe One W
In the midst of a tumult of pros
perity it is highly fitting that a peo
ple should now and again stop,
look and listen. The sheen of the
golden calf often lures the individ
ual and likewise whole people
away from the "God of our fath
ers" to the worship of strange and
ennervating gods.
It may be for a time a comforting
thought for this great and watchful
nation to say "soul take thy ease,"
but where much is given it is an
immutable law that great will be
the requirement. While other
peoples are buried in sorrow and a
deluge of unspeakable cruelties we
stand in the enthralling sweetness
of concord and peace. The gift is
great. The responsibility is cor
respondingly so. There is none
so craven who would wish to avoid
it. Just now it would be well for
all Americans to read Kipling's
words:
"Judge of the Nations, Spare us
yet,
Lest we forget. Lest we forget.
If drunk with sight of power, we
loose
Wild tongues that have not Thee
in awe,
Such boasting as the Gentiles use
Or lesser breeds without the law:
Lord God of Hosts, be with us yet,
Lest we forget. Lest we forget.
For heathen heart that puts her
trust
In reeking tube and iron shard,
All valiant dust that builds on dust,
And guarding, calls not Thee to
guard;
For frantic boast and loolish word--The
mercy on Thy people, Lord. ' '
Qalns Success.
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What are the things that lead ot
success? Here are a few of them :
One should rely on himself.
Self-reliance is the noblest expres
sion of manhood.
Make yourself indispensable.
Don't look at the clock.
Win the confidence of your em
ployer. Work for him as if you
were working for yourself. You
will then be appreciated and pro
moted. Be sure of your facts. Other
wise you will lose the esteem of
your superior.
Marry early. Have a home of
yourown.
A map who is not susceptible to
encouragement will never succeed.
A college education is not nec
essary for a business man. What
is necessary is to start at the bot
tom of the ladder and work up.
Every man should read and
study in his spare hours.
No success is built on influence.
You must win your position for
yourself.
Then there is another big
thing that is essential you must
do what you are employed to do
a little better than anybody else
does it. . Everybody is expected
to do his duty, but the boy who
does his duty and a little more
than his duty is the boy who is go
ing to succeed in this world.
You must take an interest in
what you are doing and it must be
a genuine interest.
Only a man's fool friends will
refuse to allow him 10 use his own
judgement as to whether he wants
a drink or not.
VSa.
Gentlemen-All,
Clean CLEAN
CLEAR Through!
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' No '.Soiled Coats-
You have to go some to keep up
a reputation as a Southern gentle
. man -a SOVEREIGN-King of
Them All. Yes, sir! I bet I get
more attention than any youngster
on earth !
JolJittyasj fc-c , Just CeahMe they ouc
"You come from the finest South
ern stock of Virginia and the
Carolinas," they say. "You are
made of the best tobacco in the
world. You are clothed in a fine,
clean, white suit of genuine im
ported paper. Keep clean; keep
clean; keep clean dear through.
The folks in the factory are always
at me to keep clean and sweet and
pure.
You Folks of the South KNOW good blood!
You Folks of the South KNOW good tobacco!
So a clean, sweet, wholesome cigarette makes heaps of friends down
South." And you, friend, I would like to know you too! So here's
another big thing to think about "
I am guaranteed by "t'te me.
If you don't like me return me to your dealer and get
your money back. I have said it. A Southern gentleman is known
the world over for keeping his word, and I have given you mine.
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THE SOU1
IKS
FOR THE GENTLEMAN OF THE SOUTH
CHEVROLET
!
automobiles!
mmmmmmm I
Now od display in Batchelor
Bros, salesrooms, Baby Grand
Model, a large powerful, roomy
touring car. Just the car you
have been looking for. Fully
equipped with electric starting
and lighting $790. No extras.
The Four-Ninety, the most car
for the least money of any car
on tne market. Fully equipped
electric lighting and starting.
Let us show it to you, $530.
Batchelor Bros.
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INVITATION.
You are invitecTto open an account with the
BW OF EHFIUD,
Eft FIELD, II. C.
,f Per Cent, allowed in the Savings Depart-"-r"
rntiit Compounded Quarterly.
YOU can bank by mail
TUNER'S ROOF FAINT
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SOLD BY
Pierce
Hank
Company
J. M. Bragg
Automobile!
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