J. W. NOELL, EDITOR ANI ? ?i? . - v VOL. XL ___ $3,000,000 Bt ^ PAID 10 co-ore ... DECEMBER 2lST AND JAN. 10TH 4 Third Payment in Eastern Carolina J and Old Belt of N. C. and Virginia. ] Raleigh, N. C., Nov. 28.?Co-op- j erative tobacco growers will share ] in a third payment amounting to , three million dollars in eastern North ] Carolina, and the old belt of North ( . ..... Carolina and Virginia, according to 1 an announcement following today's J 1 meeting of the board of directors ,of v . the big co-operative association. Members in eastern North Caholi^ na are to receive their third payment . W last year's crop on December 21, ] W while the Old Belt growers are to 1 get their checks on January 10. This payment is made possible because of | recent sales of re-dried tobacco by , the association, which is now in pro- 1 cess of delivery, although it is stated , that this is not a final settlement on the crop of 1922. , In making these two payments to ] members the finance department of j the association states that it will be , necessary to calculate more than three , hundred thousand accounts, since , many members made more than one delivery to the association last year. By action of the board of direc- j tors at today's meeting, the Tobac- j co Growers Co-operative Association > became a member of the National , Council of Farmers Cooperative As- , sociations. . o , I-ETTER TO DEAR OLD SANTA. , Dear Santa: j I will write you a few lines to- j night to let you know that 1 am still living in Jalong. I am a little girl j 11 years old, not quite so fat nor yet ( not so lean., and I crness vnu will know who I am. "I like to romp and j play and have a good time, but San- , ta, dent blame me for that, for yon , like that yourself, don't you. I guess , you will think my letter rather "soon, but I thought it best to write now before the Christmas rush. So, won't you please bring me a manicure set, , a pencil box and a story book. Bring . my little sister a sleeping doll, a , story book and a mechanical monkey. And bring my little brother a wagqp, , a drum and a horn, and bring all three cf us some sparkles?and don't forget to bring baby something nice too. Well, my letter js growing rather long so I will bring it to a close. Your loving little friend, Qgrtrude Rhew. Jalcng, N. C., Nov. 27, 1923. FURNITURE FOR I-ESS MONEY. My'-stock of furniture is-very complete, and while I am handicapped for ' ^ space to show it, still, I have it and ^^^^^jny prices arc just the same as old? i little' bit cheaper than the other ^pellow. Come in and take a look. - - E. D. Cheek. fourteen bales ~ ^ ' sells for $1900. Mr. Andrew S. Turner of Alton, Va., favored us with a call yesterday evening. Mr. Turner had Just delivered 14 bales of cotton to the Roxb>ro Cotton Mills for which he received <1900. lib says there will be morp than a thousand acres in his section planted to cotton next year. notice. The Mrs. Bettie Geoghegan Street Auxiliary will celebrate its thirtythird birthday on next Saturday, f December' 1st, 1923, at n o'clock, A. ' |> M-. in the auxiliary room at Mill i Creek Baptist church instead of De-1 I , oember 8th as the invitations stated.! F Everybody come and bring as many [ pennies as you are old. Dinner served free on the grounds. Playlet by sen_ ior B V.' P. U. in the afternoon. o 'a 3 C. F. ADCOCK gets ? Good advance. Mr. C. IF. Adoock, a loyal member : Of the Association, mijde a delivery last Monday and received $86.49 for L 614 pounds. He was mUch elated over | his receipt. I ' , Don't fail to visit the bazaar at the KS:.; Methodist -.church Saturday. I mbcr 8th. Bring all the family and gtt | : a gc-.d dinner. . . L Ooruk^Al^ I " - - 0 ? "' - ' ? ' 5 PUBLISHER ' ' ROXBORC MEETING OF MARY H'AMBRICK MIS. SOCIETY. f - _ . The literary department of the Mary Harrd^rick Missionary Society held its regular meeting last Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock. The Mission Study class finished thc_ book "The Debt Eternal" at this time.-The lesions from this book have been very, aelpful and much enjoyed. The ladies of the Edgar Long Methodist church will hold their an- , aual bazaar in the basement of the ' :hurch Saturday, Decenhber 8th. All kinds of fancy articles will be sold ind refreshments served. There will >e brunswdck stew, chicken salad :ourse, ice cream and cake. , o , SCHOOL NOTES. j Standardizing the seventh grade , i?8 met with the- apprne line but in all lines. Take our de* >artment stores and you will not find t more complete assortment of meri :handise for the family?everything lor dad and mother, yes, and for the children, too. These stores are the pride not only of the town, but the :ountry as wel], for here they know :hey will find Just what they are poking for, and just as cheap as the tame grade of goods can be found ilsewtiere. In furniture, there is no town anywhere that can beat us in this line, *nd none of them trill show you a larger or more varied . line. In groceries, tvhy you can hardly :um aroupd that you do not butt into one of the neatest and cleanest :o be found?you can have them sent to your home or you can "cash and rarry them. You could spend a whoR lay shopping just in the grocery stores. * The hardware will fix you up with nany usefu] things for Christmas? Jcn't think they only carry stoves and such, but you will find many tseful things for the home. In jewelry, we boast of the best? nost dependable goods at the most reasonable price, anything from j rigarette bolder to the biggeat ay jest diamond ring. And don't forget Roxboro's latest itore, the bookstore, for here you can latisfy yourself in many things, and COUNTRY CLUB MEETS. On last Thursday afternoon from 2 to 4 o'clock Mrs. Raymond Win. stead entertained The Country Clul at her lovely country home. The reception halls and living room Wert artistic with decorations of manj beautiful chrysanthemums. Mrs. Emeijr Winstead, a recenl bride, Was presented with a beautiful lavender andt silver vase filled with lavender chrysanthemums by the hostess. A delightful salad courst with coffee was served to the following members: Mesdames T. T. Hester, J. B. Sattorfield, K. C. Wagstaff Errol Morton, B. W. Gardner, T. C Wagstaff, Chas DUnkley, Emery Win, stead and Misses Mary Winstead Nellie Winstead, Mary Wagstaff and Ruth Hester. KINDLY NOTIFY ME. Owing to the fact that there arc now so many societies by the ladies it is impossible for me to keep in touch with all of them. I will greatly appreciate it if you will either call 01 write me particulars of your party when you entertain. The Courier is anxious to publish all meetings ol the various societies, but unless the secretary or some one gives me the information I am liable to leave some out. Miss Elizabeth Noell, Society Editor. o fST. MARK'S CHURCH THANKSGIVING DAY Our friends will be glad to know that we are planning to have'servics in our new Church on Thanksivint Day. The Church is not yet complete but we are going to have Thanksgiving Service in It, even though w< have to wear our overcoats and knee on the rough, unfinished sub-floor We took the first offering for oui Building Fund last Thanksgiving? hence the desire, so strong as tt amount to accomplishment, to returr thanks in the new building thi: Thanksgiving. To 'be sure, we havi something tangible for which to bi thankful. The service will be at 10:3! Thanksgiving Morning and it wil not last long. Cornel worship and re turn thanks with us. Faithfully, J. L. "Martin, Rector. ; vuinvuj >> i >? .... .V .> . . ... .. _ " ro ^ ABROAD NEXT i, Wednesday Evening Nc tig Readiness 8 h iS SHOPPING EARLY I 1 t Looked Well Ater Jfour c Appreciate a Look. n I.~ \ t especially the children, for they are n : showing the most complete, high p I* class 1 jhe cf toys ever shown in this ! town. 1 Then there are the 5 and 10 cent stores, no better anywhere. Every ' , one loves to mosey aronnd in these ' 'stores and see what is to be had for ^ ''*L- j -k I me uctie ones, as wen as ior tne " t-rown up*, j Ye*, you would hardly know it by ' I reading the notices in our columns. ^ . but it is a fast, nevertheless, we c [have a group of the most attractive I and elegantly furnished drug stores ' in any town" many times the sire of ' Roxboro, and they carry the goods s i and treat you right. No robber prices * in these drug stores. a Oh, we could take up all of this ;page and then not tell you half about 3 j what these splendid stores have 1 'brought out this season for your con- 8 |j sideration. Dont take our word for ? | it, just take a day off and come, shop around in the stores of Roxboro. You ? will find almost anything you can think if, and you will be surprised when you go home to see the many I things you have bought for so little money. You are not asked to trade here simply because it-is HOME, but because you can not do better elsewhere, and at the same time be helping yourself as well as the merchants tarhd are your friends and stand by Tyou In time of trouble or adversity. You are going to do some Christ, mas shopping, don't put it off, but ] arrange to come right away. _ HALL-BROOKS. ' A +quiet wedding of interest was solemnized at home Saturday, A. M., ? November 24th, at 8:45 o'clock. The ? contracting p%?ty being Miss Alma 1 Virginia Hall and Mr. Broadus G. j ' Brooks of Raleigh. i The decorations were very beauti^ 1 t ful, using green and white. Rev. R. j E. White officiated, using the ring i I ceremony. The bridal party entered j ' to the strains of Mendelsohns Wed- j f ding March, rendered by Miss Ruby , Hall. Only members of the family , and a few invited iriends were pres-. : ent. Immediately' after the ceremony | . the couple left for a wedding tour to , ? Jacksonville and Miami, Florida. AfI ter their return they will make their ^ home in Raleigh. Mts. Brook's is one . of Roxboro^ most popular young la- , dies. Mr. Brook's has been an em- j ployee of the Southern Railway Co. , ! for several year; and is a young man 1 of sterling qualities. They have the 1 wishes of many friends for a long ' and happy life. r o v j, DEATH OF MRS. FROEHLICHr j ? Funeral services for the late Mrs. ? Joseph Froehlich, of Butte, Montana, 1 formerly Miss Gladys Tuck, of this 1 city will be held-at Maplewood cemetery Wednesday morning at 11:30 -4'Cclock. Mrs. Froehlich was killed In an automobile accident on Monday, No ivember 19. near Vancouver. Washincr ' ton, while she and Mr. Froehlieh were on an automobile tour. She was mar! rieti to Joseph Froehlieh, of Butts, ; Mont,, on August 11, of this - year. , Mrs. Froehlieh was born, in Person I county, and was the daughter the late , > Mr. and Mrs. Nathaniel N. Tuck. ; I From early childhood she had lived : . in Durham. She was a graduate of : the State Normal college, Farmvillc, , Vs., and for the past two years had; > taught school in Hurley, New Mexico. [ 1 She waa a membeT of the First Bap_ i tist church of Durham. J Mrs. Froehlieh is survived by tha s folfcwing brothers and sisters: A. W. . ) Tuck, Washington, D. C., W. L. Tuck, | 1 Rocky - Mounts Mrs. C. A. Jordan, - Raleigh; Mrs. J. M. Millikan, Greensboro; Mrs. 0. L. Goforth, New York; Mrs. A. T. Robertson, Atlanta.? . i Durham Herald. !, t " , ** r W.* V X WW A. X s. Os &,.? * %, ' ouri $1.5( vembe^_28thi22i^?? IARKET CLOSES FOR THANKSGIVING.1 larket Close* Today and Will Open Afain Dee. 3rd. The market has been unusually teady the past week, nil of the ouses reporting good sales, with rices gradually advancing every day. alee have been somewhat heavier his week than for the past, owing ossibly to the fact that the weather onditions were favorable, and also o the taqt that every one is begining to scent Christmas and are geting in shape to meet the heavy delands which will be made upon dad's ocket at that" time. When the houses open on Monday, leeember 3rd, we expect . to see eavy sales steady every day until he Christmas holidays, for this is he one cneat. ni?h otforu vn?? Tt een the best season for selling we ave seen, because of the fact that here has been no big sale, no glut, iut just enough to keep the buyers usy, yet being able at all times to are for their purchases. Hence, the irice has held up all of the time, in act it has been growing better and etter each week until now it is very atasfactory. and the farmers are eeling that they will make a good verage for this year's crop. You will make no mistake when ou bring your tobacco here, for the irice is always at the top, and you ret every accommodation you can ret elsewhere. SALE OF TUBERCULOSIS CHRISTMAS SEALS ted Cross Roll Call Haa No Connection With Sal* of Christmas Seals. The sale of Tuberculosis Christnas Seals for 1923 will begin November 29th, Thanksgiving Day, and Wll last till Christmas. The RoH Call >f the American Red Cross will bejin Armistice Day, November -11th, ind will close Thanksgiving Day. This was the agreement reached at i recent conference of representartves of the American Red Cross and the National Tuberculosis Association. Since there is no official connection between the Christmas Seal Sale rampaign of the National Tuberculosis Association and the Roll Call, ol the American Red Cross, both organzations would avoid confusion by strictly observing separate dates foi their campaigns. On account of the former association of the Red Cross with the sale of Christmas Seals, there still exists in the minds of some people the idea that they are :>ne and the same, or at least related while in fact they are in no way connected. Indications are that the 1923, Tuberculosis Seal Sale will be the largest in the history of the movement Aflready one million dollars worth of seals in access of the total require ments for 1922 have been ordered from National Headquarters for distribution throughout the United States. North Carolina is one of sev. ?ral states that are planning to put nn a record breaking sale. There will be an important Mem_ aership Meeting at the Roxboro Presbyterian" church next Sunday, Dec 2nd.' 11 A. M. The business to be transacted is of interest to every member. o TATTY MAKES THINGS HUM." The play entitled "Patty Make* rhings Hum" will be given by the B. Y. P. U. It will be wtirth while Watch for the date. BOX PARTY. There will hi a box party at Hurlie Mills school house Wednesday Dec. 5th, at 7 o'clock. Also contesl for quilt given to the prettiest girl Come, vote for your girl. Good strinp music. Everybody cordially invited. NOTICE. The Morris Telephone Company will observe Sunday hours on Thanks giving. Day. \ ' ' - ' ' : * ' * DotA fail to visit the bazaar at th< Methodist. church Saturday, December 8tH. Bring all the family and gel a good dinner. .i,? ..u?j ui.u Tuetua; cr ) PER YEAR IN ADVANCE No. 47 THANKSGIVING I NOVEMGER 29TH * MUCH TO "BE THANKFUL FOB Let Us Take Stock of What We Have?of What We are Permitted to Enjoy. : Thanksgiving is defined as an act of gratitude for favors and mercies, and it is well that we have a day set apart annually for a public acknowledgement or celebration of divine goodness, either in deliverance from calamities or in the dispensation of LI _J ? - ? - ---- * - uies3jjiK~s ana me Dounues or nature. Bat, notwithstanding "the ilia that flesh is heir to," we might make every day a day of thanksgiving, for every day we share these blessings and partake of these bounties, and we shauld rejoice every moment in the knowledge that they are found all around and about us, in the fields and streams, in the flowers and trees, ! in the sunshine and the showers, in the products of farms and gardens and orchards and vineyards, in the coal and stone and minerals that were stored away for the use of man ages before his appearance on earth. We should be thankful that all of these things and many more,' were placed here for our comfort and pleasure, and, above all, we should thankful for Life and Love?-for a paradise that is lost by man jnamly through His wanderings in labyrinths formed by his own acts. Disasters resulting from mitral* causes, and disorders incident to mortality, are evils to man, however they may appear to the All-Seeing Eye but these ills are no greater than, those which man brings upon himself. In the journey of life we find more good reasons to rejoice than to complain, but as a rule we are fhoughtless and dissatisfied?the ungrateful recipients of countless blessings flowing from the infinite source of the beautiful ' and good. Man-r-"the Temple of God"?p!ac? ed in a beautiful world that may be '* ' enjoyed to the full through rightliving and right-thinking?man, en1 dowed with a soul that is immortal, ! and having but a little way to go to reach a h'ighef state of existence, with eternity before him for spiritual growth and ever increasing happiness . ?why should he he a chaser of phan' tasms, prone to regard himself as a ' creature that "never is, but always i to be blessed?" Let us take stock of what we have ?or what we are permitted to enjoy, t Let us bear in mind that "The shore , we came from is the shore we arc bound for in our journey, and that shore is God," and for our many . blessings let us give thanks from . the bottom of our hearts, from the , , depths of our souls, and in all that ? we think and do.?Farming. y I THOS. FRAZIER AT THE j/ planter's Thursday^ Mr. Thomas Frazier sold a load of tobacco at the Planters warehouse last Thursday and was more than pleased with his sale. His best grade brought him $60.00 per hundred, and he says the better grades of tobacco are higher on the ItoxboTo market. Mr. Isaac Blalock also sold at the Planters on the same day a one horse , load for $319.90 clear check. doll bazaar. The Philathea class of the Baptist ' church well hold a doll bazaar on Saturday, December 15th, in the JackI snn o-orafro Vam wr!11 *... a n ..... ? (uviiujr uy i buying your doll for the little one . from them, as they have a large assortment of dolls, ready dressed and in fine shape for Old Santa. Buy your doll from them and thus help yourself * and the ladies Of the class. , CONTRACT BREAKER JAILED. ^ Oxford, Nov. 23.?Sandy Bradsher, : 1'erson county farmer, today was under sentence of 30 days in jail for contempt of court for violating an injunction issued by Judge W. A. Devin, of superior court forbidding I him selling his tobacco outside the ' Tobacco Growers Cooperative asso elation. Bradsher was sentenced yesterday when it was testified in- court fhat he had continued selling tobacco to independents after the order was issued. Hubert Eppes, also of I'ersbn i county was fined $50 on a similar _ !charge. t /. ' ; /||C / UOuUMIU.. W-U -? .til*