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A Colyui . f I, , jr Of Thoughts From Here There, Yonder VOLUM33XXV Number 27 A SEMI-WEEWLY NEWSPAPER DEVOTED TO TKEINTERESTS OF WARRENTON AND WARREN COUNTY 1 II i ill I v-c t jccjrt (Uv W. BRODIE JONES) The greater the service to the in dividual members of a community the nearer an ideal living locality. nv medium which serves the rec ognized needs of a group of individ uals is an asset. to the general progress of the town the larger the group, the greater the service. Warrenton needs a laundry. A la i c e g roup of its people could be thus benefitted. There is -every assurance that this group will be increased. Municipal action is in order -service to the citizenship is a duty of the corporate body. The Board will perform a service bv investigating. The returns from the membership drive of the cotton association which pre to be submitted here Saturday should include many names to add strength to this worthy organization. The citizens of Warren, whether farmer or no, exercise good judg ment in placing their influence behind this movement. Man may bluff with a grin, Man may bluff-with a shout, But he always has to give in, Whenever his money gives out. '23, Trinity. Theda vs. Geraldine First Freshman Geraldine was Farrar. Second Freshman Yes, but Theda was Bara. Tar Baby. Oh What did you see at the movies last night? Ah Wallace Reid in "He was a Confederate, but he wore a Union suit!" Tar Baby. Conductor How old are you, little girl? L. G. If the corporation don't mind I would rather pay the full fare and keep my own statistics. G. C. W. Fresh Why do they have knots on the ocean instead of miles? Soph Well, you see they couldn't have the ocean tide if there were no knots. ' Tar Baby. Call the Plumber Editor This isn't poetry, my dear man; it's merely an escape of gas. Would-be Contributor Ah, I see! Something wrong with the meter Boston Transcript. Fresh Terpsichore Say, Soph, how would you ask a young lady to dance with you? Soph Terpsichore Why, just say, "Goddess of Dexterity, may I borrow your frame for the next crawl?" Tar Baby. Heard at the Gym Soph What are you going out for ? Ditto A bath. Soph Think you'll make the team ? Ditto No, I'm just a scrub. Soph How often do you practice? Ditto Every Saturday" night. Carolina Tar Baby. Tragic Their meeting, it was sudden; Their meeting, it was sad; She gave away her bright young lif e The only one she had. And there beneath the willows She is lying now, For there's always something doing When a freight train meets a cow. Carolina Tar Baby. John H. Kerr, Jr., Golden Fleece. The friends of Mr. John H. Kerr, h'.. are delighted with the honor con ferred upon him at the University of North Carolina by election to the Gol den Fleece, the erganization contain ttg the ten best all-round men at the University. This is the second time this honor has come to Warrenton in 5 the past few years as Mr. William Polk was thus honored while at the University. pIRE FESTIVAL IS FEATURE OF PLAY Afire festival is among the effective and Picturesue gypsy rites reproduc- . in 'Tys of Fate," the Screen Clas ps, inc., photo-drama starring the ?e at Nazimova, which comes to the Pera House Saturday. More than a jndred gypsies were used in these cenes. The gypsy maidens throw heses high in the air and thejr sweet- tak, tS leap to grasP the flowers, each bv h-S are to secure the rose thrown cj j adoi'ed one. Then, by the altar of fi0Ve'.tc girls jump across a bank W re lnto tne arms of the men who nave can 0.1,4. n -"'- uie nowers. INSTALL 0. Ei Si OFFIOEHS Mrs. Howard F. Jones, Worthy Matron; J. Edward Allen W. P. For Third Time MRS. FRED PECK, D. D. G. M. INSTALLED OFFICERS Public Installation Featured By Talks of Members and Visitors Tuesday Night; Social Hour Ended Program- Members of Warren Chapter Order of the Eastern Star and several visi tors were present in the Eastern Star and Masonic Hall for public installa tion of oflicers last Tuesday night. With Miss JUary Harris acting as conductress the following officers were duly installed by Mrs. Fred Peck, Dis trict Deputy Grand Matron and As socite Grand Conductress of the States Mrs. H. F. Jones, W. M.; J. Edward Allen, W. P.; Miss Sue Burroughs, A. M.; Mrs. W. D. Rodgers, Jr., Conduc tress; Philena J. Macon, Associate Conductress; S. E. Burroughs, Secre tary; Mrs. H. N. Walters, Treasurer; Miss Mary Harris, Ada; Miss Sarah Macon, Ruth; Miss Louise Allen, Es ther; Miss Emma Hall, Martha; Miss Mary Russell Burroughs, Electa; Mrs. R. J. Jones, Marshall; Mrs. Mamie Burwell, Warder; Miss Lottie Bell, Sentinel; H. F. Jones, Chaplain; Miss Sallie Allen, Organist. Following the installation Mrs. H. F. Jones, worthy matron, expressed the pleasure of the order in having Mrs. Peck and visitors present. Mrs. Peck expressed pleasure in being present and told of the work as she had seen it and of its opportunity for greater service. She expressed a keen interest in the welfare of War ren chapter No. 85. Prof. Allen followed Mrs. Peck with an expression of appreciation of being elected three times worthy patron and especial for the honor as conferred by the membership of this chapter. He set forth the purpose of the Oi'der in its new and broader field of serv ice -accentuated by the entrance of woman in public life. His instructive and entertaining remarks were enjoy ed. Other speakers in response to the call of the matron and patron were Miss Mary Louise Allen, Mr. H. F. Jones, Miss Ethel Chandler, Mrs. V. L. Pendleton and W. Brodie Jones. Before adjournment delicious fruit punch was served and an informal social half-hour enjoyed. MANSON ITEMS We are glad to see Mrs. Martha Fleming at home again after an ex tended visit to Richmond. Mr. - Willie Tarry, of Woodsworth, was . iti town this week. Mrs. William Kimball and little daughter Elizabeth are visiting rel atives in Petersburg. Mrs. Martha Hayes, of Middleburg, was a guest in the home of her son Mr. E. H. Hayes last week. Our Sunday school will be organ ized next Sunday. We hope for a large attendance. Mr. Frank Pinnell, of Henderson, was. in our midst this week. Misses Mary and Hazel White from nPflr' Henderson were in town this week the guest of their sister Mrs. J. W. Dowling) Mrs. J. B. Brack is visiting ac Creedmore this week. Mrs L. O. Reavis spent Thursday in Henderson shopping. Mrs. J. A. Meeder and daugnter ah niA Cheatham and her little son Thom as of Popular Mount were pleasant m n jr CI visitors in the home ot mrs. o. vx. Champion Thursday afternoon of last week. Mi nnH Mrs. L.-N. Kimball with their son Maurice attended the Har rison Theatre in Henderson Wednes day night. Miss Mamie Brack and Miss Myrtle Moore, of Norliha, spent a day of last week in Henderson shopping. Mr. WW. Wilson and family vis ited Relatives at York some days ago. Mr. Jack Duke of Middleburg was & guest in town recently. Mr: L. O. Reavis made a business trip to Richmond a few days ago. Mrs. Van Dortch, ot urewery, town quite frequently, as she is teach ing a clasa in music here. Miss Etta Fleming spent the week end with her people at York. Am I iz4.& tr?&&$ sMMtg&1'. -1 "When you cn loek out over the stern of a big dreadnaught and see a ltne of regular he-ahlps following in battle fonnation, 3u just can't help swelling ujrand letting out a couple of man-sized roars. A fair sea, a good breeze, and a line of battleships making fifteen to twenty knots, present the most inspiring sight any man can ask on this earth. Living with such experiences turns boys into men, gives them a grip on life, makes real stuffof them. They work hard, they play hard, and we know that, if necessary, they can fight hard. " Learn about your wonderful Navy. Be proud of it. It is respected by every country in the world. And It is yours; every bit your Navy. Sheriff Has Ueosual Honor helping the American colonies to gain It is quite a distinction to be able nCependence; Ul i-ealize that . a. w . this country cannot but be deeply in to say that my ancestor fought for terested in the problems to be solved American liberty; that my forbears in restoring the ravaged territory of were patriots and gave their support our sister republic. Miss Lauler gives to the establishing of American In- an 'intimate account of the condition dependance. But when a man in the of France, as seen by her in a recent year of our Lord, 1920, can truthfully visit tnere ancl tells some the things say "My grandfather was a Revolu- be done there ,n tne imme" tionary soldier, and fought at Brandy- i dIe ymeto come. . . , &, . . : ; Mane Rose Lauler wa a French wine is an unusual statement to S 0.-0i1snfl.llftBTO,;v1,- make. Few men we doubt if there are a dozen in North Carolina who can say that their father's father was a soldier of the Revolutionary War. Yet we have among us a gentleman who has served the public for a num ber of years, and acceptably, judging by his repeated election to office, who can say this very thing. In conversation this morning Sheriff Davis incidentally mentioned the fact that his grand-father was a Revolu tionary soldier. - The writer recalled the fact that his own father was born in 1814 and that his father was born long after the Revolution, 1787; and surely Sheriff it must have been your great-grandfather. "No, it was my father's father. I have often heard him speak of it. My father was born in 1801, and his fath er Burwell Davis was in the Revolu tionary War and fought at Brandy- wine. This is such an unusual fact that we fix it on the pages of history. This honor belongs also to our friend Mr. W. E. Davis, of Fork. MRS. MARTHA DAVIS ROBERTS. This good woman passed away in the eighty-fourth year of her age on Saturday, March the 6th. Her funer al was" conducted by the writer, at her late residence, on Sunday after noon March the 7th, and she was ten derly laid to rest by loving hands in Macon Cemetery. A large number of relatives and friends assembled to pay a tribute of loving respect to her memory. She is survived by her venerable husband, William H. Roberts, Sr., and by two sons, R. R. Roberts and W. H. Roberts, Jr. "For a number of years she and her husband have lived with their youngest son, W. H. Roberts, Jr., who together with his wife and children ministered to their wants. Several years ago, she and her hus band became totally blind within a few months of each other, and the de votion of their children and grand children to them is touchingly beauti ful. She was born in Virginia about eighty-four years ago. She became a christian and united with a Baptist church when quite young. She and Mr. Roberts were married in their early prime, and lived together in happy wedded life for nearly sixty years. At the time of her death, she was a member of Macon Baptist church, and was highly esteemed as an earnest, christian woman. T. J. TAYLOR. U.S. NAVY With the Fleet AT OPERA HOUSE TONIGHT WariE-'rose laVler. w Every good American whtf recalls the magnanimous part of France In the war broke out and she tells from a woman's standpoint the story of the German advance through Belgium, tells of the barbaric atrocities com mitted upon women, old men and chil dren and recounts also the story of her own imprisonment by the Ger mans, her escape and recapture, and finally how she came to the United States of which she is a citizen, al though at the beginning of the war she had never been to America and MARIE ROSE LAULER. could not speak English. She tells her story in a vivid, -authentic lecture which bears the appropriate title of "The Spirit of the Women of France." As long as the memory of the world endures people will honor the heroic women of France and Belgium. The outrages visited upon them by the rav aging Hun, tlifir unquenchable spirit In the midst of overwhelming woes will never be forgotten. CARD OF THANKS We wish to express our heartiest thanks to our neighbors and other good friends for their kindness during the illness of several members of our family. Our thanks are especially due Dr. W D. Rodgers, Jr., for his thoughtfulness and skilled services. The many acts of kindness will ever be appreciated. MR. AND MRS. R. P. FELTS.- Mr. L. L. Fuller!" the Turnpike, was in town yesterday. I iia'iffl' i 'I . I if I J What Navy Offers ExMen You are now on Inactive Status in the Naval Reserve. Have you ever considered or wondered if you would care t finish the remaining months of your enrollment in the Regular Navy? After the War when you went on in active duty, you were probably in such a hurry to get away that you did not pay much attention to Alnav 196 ana Alnav 203, the orders which authoriz ed your release. In plain English, these orders will give to Every Naval Reserve whe Now has One Year or more to serve on inactive duty, the fllowing:- 1. Four months pay in cash or check on the day 'you change oer to the Regulars. 2. Second Cruise Pay for the re mainder of your enrollment (amount ing to about $7.00 per month mou than your old pay). 3. Thirty (30) days leave of absence on the day you transfer to the Reg ulars. 4. The choice of receiving ship to which you will be sent for detail. Many Reservists believe that be cause they did not transfer to the Reg ular Navy on the date of release from active duty or within four months of that date, they are too late to change over with the above mentioned gratui ties. It is not too late! If you have now twelve (12) months or more to serve on your enrollment; transfer to the regulars at once before it is too late! The Navy in Peace Time is entirely different from the Navy in War Time. During the War, everyone's efforts were spent in winning the War. Dur ing peace, the Navy's duty is to train, educate and satisfy it's men. You must also remember that pay in the Navy is to be. raised yery short ly, it will be regularly paid and will be good pay when you considered that it is all velvet! For example, if you were releaseu from active duty as a seaman, you are absolutely throwing away a $150.00 cash gift (four (4) months pay of your old rate), with only a very short cruise to make. You will not be held on a shore job or at a training station. You will go immediately to the Receiving Ship that you select for detail to the fleet! Please turn this over in your mind. The Navy is trying to do it's best for the Reserve force and your time to decide is now. Write or visit any of the Navy Re cruiting Stations and t assure you that we will be glad to see you and talk about the big advantage to you in the Active Navy once more. ' ELAMS SCHOOL ITEMS Our school will close in near future. We are sorry for we have had a very good session. Our attendance is fine nearly a hundred per cent. Our school needs so many things in the way of equipment that our teach er, Mrs. Huckstep, is planning to give an entertainment the 3rd f April from 7:30 to 11 o'clock, p, m, We will give a play "Popping the Question," by local talent. We do hope that our audience may be a large one, thereby helping a worthy cause. Oysters will be served. Come out everybody, you will be warmly received. A PUPIL. MR. CHARLES J. KATZENSTEIN WEDS MISS ROTHSCHILD The following announcement will Le of much interest to the friends of Mr. Charles J. Katzenstein in Warren county, where he is well known and much appreciated: Mr. and Mrs. Meyer D. Rothschild have the honor of announcing the marriage of their daughter Margaret Edith to Mr. Charles Jackqson Katzenstein on Tuesday the thirtieth of March Nineteen Hundred and Twenty in the City of New York. Fortune In Sight. "My fortune's made," exclaimed the dancing teacher. "Have you thought of a new dance?" "No. But I've thought of a highly improper name for one." Washing ton Star, j Miss Antique "I can truthfully say j am gigle from choice." J Miss Caustique " Whose choice?" , I Philadelphia Record. V mm 12 1 1 y Hoi Son of Solicitor Midyette Wins Second Prifce In Contest State School Children A NINE YEAR OLD STUDENT In JACKSON H. SCHOOL Expressed Desire To Join Army As Soon As Old Enough Be cause of Results He Had Seen; The Essay In Full: The following story by Garland Midyette, 9 year old son of our solic itor, won second prize in the State Essay contest. The first prize was won by Miss Annie Lee Singleton, of Winston-Salem. Little Mr. Midyette is in the third grade at Jackson High school and is evidently "a chip of the block." Garland Midyette's essay: "I am a boy nine years old in the third grade. Our teacher wants us to know about the army. I will write a story about it. Maybe I will win a prize but if not I will know more about our army than some boys. The first thing our army does is to give the saldier a clean strong body. Teacher says this is the best thing to have. She knows for her son is a Captain. He fought in France and the Hindenburg Line. I know some boys who went to war. They were stooped over. , Their skins were yellow and dirty. They are fine looking men now with white teeth and straight back-bones. Our army teaches how to play. I am one of that kind. Our army helps us to get a educa tion. This is what I want for I want to be useful. When I am old enough I want to go to the army school and study electric ity. Teacher says it is the most useful thing a soldier can know. I want to find out about electricity anyway. Our army helps the boys to have good characters. If I am a christian man with a good clean body, a fine education and a good character I will make one of the best soldiers the United States ever had. I would just dare the Kaiser or anybody to cripple children, kill abies and women, or say he is a king of the world. I guess our fine army would scare them so they would not try to do such things. This is the best way to have no more war. I am going to join our army as soon as I am eighteen years old." Colored Man Loses Dwelling The friends of Jerre S. Alston will regret to learn that he lost his dwell ing and some other property by fir Saturday. He was in town on busi ness, and his wife was looking after his store just across the road from his residence. The first intimation she had of the fire was seeing tho kitchen top ablaze, the entire house soon being wrapped in flames. Jerre Alston is a hard-working, good color ed citizen, and has accumulated quite a nice little amount of property, and by his square dealing and good con duct had the good opinin of a num ber of our citizens who regret his loss. We understand he had only a few hundred dollars of Insurance. EMMANUEL CHURCH All over the world in the Episco pal Church, Easter Sunday is the great rally day of all loyal commun icants, we receive communion on this day as a witness to all people that Christ rose from the dead, for we should never dream of commemorat ing the fact that Jesus died unless He also rose again. Less us have ninety communicants on Easter Day. This means that the rail must be filled eight times. In this manner we confess, Christ and show our faith in His Resurrection. All visitors . cordially invited. E. W. BAXTER. Services for Easter Sunday Holy Communion, II a. m. Children's service, 5 p. m. Night Service, 8 p. m. Cotton is selling on the Warrenton market today at 40 cents per pound. One year age it was worth 25 cents. VlUilIO L f