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A Ri:PliBLiCAN NEWSPAPER DEVOTED TO THE UPBUILDING OF AMERICAN HOMES AND AMERICAN INDUSTRIES. VOL. IV. BURLINGTON. N. 0:pqg;MBER13,1911. NO. 31 tailed by Mrs. R. L. Boyd, Supt The Good Citizen’s Catechism. U- the jail ai What was lormaiiy P; itK-('• 01 S- ^oocl citiz^^n ? (Jiifci 'VliO kcfepS OGt of and voiea "‘righr.” Q. Why iij that no longer satisiactoiV definition ? A. Because “good citizens'’ of ihat negative type n\ade bad dries and cowis. Q. What are bad ciiies ? A. Cities that are run by nsh politicians or grattars, are therefore dirty, ugiy, iUl. Q. W'hat are good cities V , ,. A. Cities that i>re run by pub- j lie-spirited officials for the good of the citizens, and are therefore “Eyes That See Not.” Years years ago when onr first I parents lived in the Garden, of jEden, they were allowed the ‘ priviledge of enjoying everything I in that earthly paradise, with I one exception. In the midst of I The garden stood a tree of which I God had said, “Ye shall not eat.” The daily task was to keep the garden. Delightful occupation 1 Here is a tree whose gorgeous flowers and dark green leaves are surpassed by the coloring of its rosy cheeked or golden fruit. There are flowers, more rare than any hot-house plant, growing in , wonderful luxuriance. The deep i crimson of one variety set off by j the snowy whitness of another, ! Vines creeping climbing every- i where, beautiful arbor?, s^-^ady I nook's. Fountains ipai'!.ling and sel-; singing in the siir.shire and the and' running on with a peaceful ■A'as'te-; Surely here is peace I and contentment. No; surrouBd- i ed by all this there was some- lacking, This tree of vvInch God had said, “Ye shall not eat/' troubled them, and the clean beautifu!, economical. I desire to taste its fruit finally Q. Vviiy cannoL w? have more' ^^^'5i’came them, and theylostall. good cities ? j We of today are very much as A. Because we have .so few i they were in those days. ■ IS something above and GREAT VOTINl CONTEST! , ; ■ The State Disp tch Fublishii^ Ga has decided to put on one of the greatest voting c*>n|«sts ever held in the Cotir.- ty or this section of the state. In our iirst issue *n 1012^ which will be January 3rd, a co]a]|)lete list of the premiums together with rules which will govern the contest will be published. At present all care is being taken by the man^ agement of the paper to get nothing but first-class premiums and to inaugurate rules which will give a lair deal to eve;y contestant. All this will have been perfected by the ilrst of the yeaj and the contest will move off with a vim Watch for the list of premiums. Nothing to equal them ever been offered in a voting contest in Alamance County. WHO WILL BE NEXT? There beyond Citizen which w^e so long for we forget One who not only debires to|*he blessings around us. good citizens, Q. W'hat is a serve his citv, but has a ihorough |, ^lother Natare has ^ bestowed knowledge of its needs and ofi^er grandest productions upon the means 01 supplying them as j P^9^^*^tions upon the poor, shown by-the experience 01 other i but with “eyes that see not ‘ j they pine among scenes which Quite a number of our subscribers have sent in their sub scription since our gentle reminder; but a tar greater num ber have not. Keep the good work going and let the dollars come, because we need them all. Don’t forget, please. FEDERAL COURT SENTENCES Ail Impotant Lecture. Q, Why is this knowledge equally necessary for the citizen who does or does not hold any office ? A. Because without ic he can not know whether the city’s af fairs are being properly aaminis- tered. artists can never paint. Who can imitate the magnificent color ing of a sunrise or sunset or the silver border of a cloud ? or the varying expressions of the faces around us ? Yet we do not prize these until they are beyond our sight and past recall. Q. Do city officials regard aj Our many blessings lie foi^ot- knouiedge of city affairs by cjti-1 ten around us. Many a glance 2ens as desirable. nictais do: bad ones ad officials con- ob.ieciioa- e Livic Ignorance is their power ar I oif love IS not seen by us because we are looking beyond the giver to anotVier: raany an humble heart is starving for our love while we are I’ooiishly longing for the love of some-one who neither desires or needs ours. Oh, if we ,r)ci ^ would only stop in the mad race after things above our grasp, we Q. Why do good officials con- i would find that all around us lie sider such knowledge desirable ?i tnirigs Vv'e have oeen search- A. Because they feel the need ^ , , of the co-operation and support i He tnat hath eyes to see, let that can only be given by an in- ^ teUigent citizenship. j Q. Have I the desire to. b'ej better informed as to municipal | Good do not. Q. Why do sider sucn kno able? A. Because the source of wealth. He that hath eyes to see, him see.” Luby Everon. Ri improvement' and civic better ment work ? A, « Q. Have I enough civic know ledge to enable me to check unin telligent officials and undesirable civic plans and to suppoit good ones ? A. Q. Am I keeping in touch with what other cities and towns doing to make their respective communities more beautiful more healthful and more convenient places to live ? A. . At our recent National Con vention, which was held in Mil waukee, the term citizen was us ed a number of times as though it could refer only to womeft who have been enfranchised. Web ster’s dictionary defines a citizen iu these words: ‘ ‘A person* na tive or naturalized of either sex, v/ho owes allegiance to govern* nient and is intitled to reciprocal protection from it.” Our nation- Robinson-Whitsell. A marriage, the secrecy of which was romatic, occured in our town 'last Svnday evening when the contracting parties Mr. Joe Robinson and Miss Mattie Whitsell were united in the holy bonds of wedlock by Esq. J._R. Hall at his residence. The bride and groom had planned to have a minister tie the knot and drove to the Reform parsonage but finding I^v. Andrew not at home, took no ch.»nees. Mr. Robinson is a prominent man of the county with hostaof friends. While the bride is the charming ‘ daughter of Mr. J, C. Whitsell a prominent farmer of Burlington No. 4, and is the sister of our townsman Mr. C. D. Whitsell We join their many friends in extending congratulations and wiah for them a happy life. Death of Mrs. Skeent. al constitional says, ‘ ‘Ail persons Mattie Lee Skeens, daughter of born or naturalized in the United States are citizens thereof.’’ Women are persons, therefore citizens, whether or not they are voters. Freedom Hill and Antioch. There will be preaching next Saturday night, Dec. 16th, at 7:30, and Sunday morning at 10;- 3(j o’clock, at Freedom Hill Wes leyan Methodist Church. All in this neighborhood are invited to attend. There will be meeting at Anti och Wesleyan Church Sunday evening at 3, and night at 7:.30 o’clock. Rev. G. R. Mines and wife. Conference Evangelists of the Wesleyan Church of this state, have charge of these two church es and both will be in attendance at these meetings, and good ser vices are expected. Mr. and Mrs.*T. H. Skeens was born June 2nd 1885 and died Dec. 9th 1911 in the home of he# brother at Glencoe Milts, aged 26 years, 6 months, 7 days. At the age of 15 years she pro fessed faith in Christ and united with the M. E. Church, remain ing faithful until death called her away. Her funeral was conduct ed in Bethlehem Christian Church at Altamahaw on Sunday after noon by Rev. J. D. Andrew and her remains were laid to rest in the graveyard there beside the body of her brother Ed who died some years ago. The Mcnamaras trial at Cali fornia has ended. One was sen tenced to fifteen years and the other for life imprisonment. It will be reniembered they were being tried for blowing up a building and killing twenty-three people. Improved Street Car Serdce. Beginning today, December 12th, the Piedmont Railway & Electric Company put into effect new and improved schedule on all its lines. This new schedule gives a thir- t,v (30) minute service between Burlington, Graham and Haw River instead of forty (40) min ute. Ail cars go through. The local car heretofore running be tween Plaid Mill and Gilmer Street in Burlington is discon tinued. Cars from Burlington go through to Court House at Graham without change. Pas sengers to and from Haw River will transfer at Harden Junction as heretofore. Haw River cars connect with all cars at Junction. Frohi 7 A. M. to 5:30 P,M cars for Graham and Haw River leave Plaid Mill (Burlington) on the Hour and Half Hour and leave Main Street Five Minutes past the Hour and Half Hour. After 5;30 P. M., car every forty min- From 7:45 A, M. to 6:15 P. M,, cars leave Graham for Burling ton and Haw every thirty (30) minutes on the Quarter Hour— viz: a quarter to and a quarter past the hour. After 6:15 P. M. car every forty (40) minutes. Prom 7:45 A. M. to 6:15 P. M., cars leave Haw River for Bur lington and Graham every thirty (30) minutes~on the Hour and Half Hour. After 6:15 P. M., car every forty (40) minutes. Last car leaving Burlington, Graham and Haw River for eith er of the other towns is ten (10) P. M. Below is a condensed schedule: Cars leave Plaid Mill for Gra ham and Haw River; 6:20 A. M. ' 7:00 A. M. and then every 1-2 hour, on the hour and , half past the hour un til 6:^ P, M. and then as follows; 6:15 P.M. 7:00 “ “ 7:40 8:20 “ 9:00 “ “ 10:00 “ " Leave Graham for Burlington and Haw River: 7:00 A. M, 7:45 A. M. and every 1-2 hour on the qurter hours until 6:15 P. M. and then as follows; 7:00 P. M. 7:40 “ “ 8:20 “ “ 9:00 “ “ 10:00"“ Leave Haw River for Burling ton and Graham: 7:00 A. M. 7:45 A. M. and then every 1-2 hour on the quarter hours until 6:15 P. M. then: 7:00 P. M. 7:40 “ 8:20 ““ s 9:00; “ " 10:00 “ “ in Effect December 12th 6:00 A. M> Boy Meets Horrible Death. Ben Merritt, a colored boy, about fourteen years old, who served as water boy for the grading force of Abee and Hart who are at work on the grade this side of the cemetery was thrown from a mule Tuesday at noon and killed instantly. The mules had been unhitched to feed for dinner when the boy started to ride one with a tin bucket in his hand the mule becoming frightened ran throw ing the boy, whose foot caught in one chain of the gears drag ging him up the road and bruis ing hirn so he died instantly. was the time and the Baptist Church the place All of the jury cases in United scheduled for Dr. Delia Dixon States court were concluded yes- j Carroll of Raleigh to address a turday afternoon and is probable mass meeting of citizens on the that the prisoners sentenced yes-' subject of Municipal Sanitation, terday and during the term wi^l, The subject is a broad one and be carried to Atlanta today. | of-as much importance as broawi. The most important case of as it was masterly explained by yesterday was that agMnst Dock! the speaker of the evening. The Bass and Ernest King, two young' lecture drew a vivid picture of white men of Burlington, who how times have changed from were charged with stealing a mail; the times Of our forefathers and sack in September. The sack'how sanitary conditions have was thrown from train No. 112, necessarily iniproved. To illus- and was removed before the mail 'ti^te the public drinking cup carrier went to receive it. The 'which once was considered Very Bass and King boys were later | convenient is being substituted found at the spot where the bag! by, private, which causes^ the was recovered, their attitude be-1 spread of disease much lessened, ing one of searching for some-j The meat question as pictured thing. The theory of the gbVern- ;by the speaker should be duly ment was thsi^ they remove^ the' considered, as it w actually a fact bag to this point and later wtht | much of the meat we buy is that back to get it and the jury held of diseased cattle which would with this theory, returning a ver- i not pass the inspection of large diet of guilty after a short ab-! packing houses, sence. Judge Boyd announced, Our Graded School was hinted that he would pass sentence to- at and the suggestion thrown day. I out that the ventilation-and the Sentence of 15 and 12 months places from which the children were yesterday passed against drink be inspected. The proper Dock Bass and Ernest King, cleanliness of the stalks was men- white boys of _ Burlington, who tioned, as was keeping the vex- late JYiday evehing were convict- ing and annoying banana peels ed in United States court of steal ing a mail poucB at Burlington. The longer term was given Bass, a 20-year-old boy, while King, a lad of 17 years, was given the off the sidewalksL The entire lecture was full of useful sug gestions and as stated by Rev. S. L. Morgan, chairman of the evening, it was fortunate foi* so V Your Atteation. I have bought the entire lot of cattle raised on the farm of Mr. L. Banks Holt, which .are stall fed and \^ili butcher them myself. By purchasing your meats from my markets you will get advan tage of this home grown stock, which will be nice and fresh at all times. We carry a complete line of fresh meats. J. G. Stuart, Burlington, N. C. Phone 329-J. At Burlngton Tuesday and Wednes* day, and At Mebane Tharsday. Dr. N. Rosen stein will be at the Burlington Drug Co., Tues day and Wedttesday, December the 19th and 20th, for two days only, and at Mebane at the White House, Thursday, Dec. 21st. Those who wish to see Dr. Rosen- stein had better remember the date and places;—At the Bur lington Drug Co., Tuesday and Wednesday, and at the White House, Thursday. Dr. Rosen- stein is too well known to the people in this section and needs no further recommendation. If you need glasses or spectacles don't fail to see him. The musical given by Prof. E. Seton Blyth at the church of ^he Holy Comforter last Thurs day night was enjoyed by all who heard it. • Don’t Abuse Your Eyes. Reading at close range, as near sighted persons must, is produc tive of the most serious cases of weakened vision that the Opto metrist is called upon to correct. If you can’t read with ease at arms length, but must draw the type ck)se to your eyes to see properly, you need glasses and need them AT ONCE. Consult Dr. Rosenstein at the- Burlington Drug Co., Tuesday and Wednes day, December the 19thand^th, and at Mebane, Thui^day, Dec. 21st, at the White House, about your eyes. He will fit your eyes with the best glasses at the low est pnces. minimum, one year and a day. large a crowd, little more than Had King been a year younger half the space of the church be* he would have gone to the ref or- ing occupiedj>to hear this ItiCture matory, and in sentencing him to but the only regret was that the federal prison Judge Boyd more were notpresent. As stat- expressed regret in having no ed by the chairman those pres- other alternative than to consign ent were some of the best citi- a youth of his years and appear- zens of Our town who have the ance^o such a place. ‘ ' best interests of the town at The two boys, both of whom heart, were of good appearahcO, were FoHowing the address Rev. J. described to the court by their B. Gibble was called to act as counsel as recklessj yet hardly in temporary chairman and Ji^v. J^ the clasi5. of tji^is^rrig^^^^^ They D. ,Ahdre\y as temi have trained about jBarlington tary,'nbminati^^ with a rather shiftless lot, the Mesdanles Gant,_ J. L. kind that can be ^^ound. in most Scott, S. L. Morgan, Dr. W. D. any town, and previous tO the Moser and Mayor Fi'^e!H;;d were present indictment had hever named by a comm^tte c >i.'jposed done anything serious, though of Col. Eugene Holt, ivluyor Free- had beenJn a number of esbapa- land. Mesdames Gant, Boyd and des of the kind that usually have Morgan who were appointed by their ending as this did. One the chair .to name a nodiinating night last September the boys comiiri^ttee and report, which will stole a mail pouch that was be decided upon. a meeting to be thrown from train No. 112. They held at the Christian church secreted it under a box car and Thursday night,: Debember 14th, were, later caught redhanded at which time it is hoped to have when attempting to remove it. . the entire house packed with cit- .—_ izens, who hay© Burlington and nr - AII her future. welfare at heart. Warren-Aluificige. Everybody is; cordially invited The home of Mrs. R. G. Al- to attend. , dridge of Burlington, R. F. D. ‘ No. 5 was the scene of a pretty appreciation^to the sp^ker of home wedding last Wednesdayevening the meeting evening at two o’clock when her, journed. daughter Miss Bettie Aldridge and Mr. R. L. Warren of Pros pect Hill were bound together in the holy bonds of wedlock by the i officiating minister. Elder 0. J. I ^ Denny. The parlor was beauti-j „ *he; annua) recejrtion of the fully decorated with ferns and Frankhn Lit^y Society. was potted plants and presented a'^ven under the auspices of the very inviting; appearance to the society Friday nightm the schwl friends who hadassembledtosee auditorium. Each ntiem^r of the the solemn vows administered, society was giyeu the hberty to Among those who were present i jnvite some fnenu. ^e society was our distinguished townsijaan Franklb Literary Society Enters '''tains.. Mr. D. S. JHall and wife who is the Rural Carrier on that route. Among the large number of presents were silver ware, linen and glass ware in abundance. Mr. Warren is a prominent far mer of Prospect Hill and has married one of the fairest best girls of R. F. D. 5. The State Dispatch joins tlieir many friends in extending con gratulations. Machinery Being Installed. Elon College, N. C., Dec. 1, ’11 Dr. Rosenstein, Durham, N, C. Dear Dr.:— I have rec’d my glasses all 0. K. and can see so much better with the glasses. I do not have the headache as bad no w as I did before. Thanking you for all you have done for me.' Sincerely, (Miss) Fannie Paschall. The new building erected by The Holt Engine Coi for the man ufacture of the Holt Rotary En gine is nearing^ completion and the machinery being installed, in connection with the manufac ture of the Holt Engien, a gener- a,l 1 epair shop is being installed, and it is hoped by i&st of the year to be ready to do business. If the present fjlans are carried but this shop will be one of the best equipped in this section df the state, ahd the Holt Engine Co. will do business. The man agers and t)ifficers of this compa-^ ny are hustlers who do things with a vim'beginning with a big V.- ■ , ' has forty members with Mr. Dov er Heritage as Pr^ident, Mr. Geow Shar^ Sec. andTreas.» and Mr. Walter Story reporter. In connectim with the members a- bout thirty-five friends werfe present making a total number of seven ly-five. Those who re- arid ■ ceived at the door were MIstcs Annie Mor^n Faucette and Flora Garret, Messrs. Paul Mor gan and Claud Holt. The thirst quenching puiich bowl was pre sided over by Miss Ella Bea Car roll in a very graceful manner. Refreshnients consisting of ices etc. were served, Games were played, and a book contest held in which Miss Ella Rea CanroU won the prize a beautiful book “Snow Bound.'' The booby went to Russel Coble, a tin horn. The auditorium was beautifully deeorated with flowers, crepe paper the society colors black and gold being carried out. The entire entertainment was very lively and much enjoyed by members and fri^ds. Miss Lillian Mebane Sunday the guest of Miss G^rg- ia Garrison at the home of Mr. and Mrs. N. C. Garrison bn R. F.D.No.2. ^1^.:
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