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J. W. NOELL, EDITOR ANE
VOL. No. XL1 ~
THE COURIER "
SMS SALESMANSHIP
CLUB FOR ALL |
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EVERY ONE GIVEN OPPOR- \
TUNITY TO DEMONSTRATE t
SALES ABILITY 1
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If you have friend* *nd acquaintan- J
re* this ia the campaign to get a
in and make big wage* for v
tho neat few week*. I
Commissions and fc
prizes of great r
value for o
all. I
The Courier in coming to you with I
this announcement doe* ?o with the. I
ume good intent u it has in all its p
progressive moves of the past. a
In inaugurating this Salesmanship d
campaign we are offering to those p
who will compete an opportunity.to t
share with , us in the upbuilding of ft
this city and community and at the ii
same time be paid handsomely foi n
every effort put forth. I:
On another page you will find the s
full announcement 'and rules which I
will govern the campaign, together a
with the prizes offered. Read it a
ever carefully and come on in for
you could not possibly make more in t
the few weeks than we offer you. v
If you do not understand it phone t
39 or call a.t the office and we will
gladly explain, or if you cannot-do
cither drop us a line and we will
visit you. It does not coat one cent
to find out about it or enter. You d
do not have to be a subscriber. I
These awards, aggregating a nice t
little sum of several hundred dollars t
will be given away absolutely free, n
All the prizes are worthy of your a
efforts. 'There is no red tape. t
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MR. JOB SNOW SHOT. - h
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(>ast Friday, mottling there was
a shooting scrape in the Eastern end: k
of the County. From the best in-:-'
formation we can gather Mr. Joc|
Snow went out to remonstrate with a
v Mr. Jack Elliot, who was making a S
iofltvlto n on nnnr Ikn knnon V>?/1 ri
hie grin and is said to have been-j
booking for his wife, who had threat- j
ened to shoot, when Mr. Snow tried>
to get him to go and put up his gun.!
Jack became/ enraged it Mr.!
Snow and shot him. The gun was1 I
loaded with No. 6 shot, the shbt tak-j 1
- ing effect in Mr. Show's shoulder and | *
arm. ! J
;r. "7- Sheriff Long and a Dr. was phoned 1
for, and Upon their arrival they found a
Jack Elliot had made his get away. *
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ORPHANAGE SINGING CLASS i
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IThe Oxford Orphanage Singing
4ftass gave a concert, here last Sat-1 ?
urday night, and when we say it was *
equal, if .not' superior to any they *
have given here, it is w&ise worth c
while. This class makes us an an- s
f nual visit and they are always enjoyed
by the people. The receipts
amounted to $134.7o. Sunday morning
the children were carried to Oxt
- ford by members of the Masonic ,s
fraternity.
SATISFACTORY ADVANCE j}
|c;:- Mr. A. J. Pleasant of Hurdle Mills j *
'' made a delivery t otho Co-op Assoc- c
gjV';i;' iation last week and received an ad- ?
? ,v, vance of more than $21.00 average.!*
The Association members are highly I r
\ ?. alear.ed with the adiaiwcs. r.iAils thij 1
season, and as a result there is less *
complaint than heretofore. Wo have '
not heard a single member say other'-1
.points were paying better advances!
than Roxboro, and this being true *
VneTO ?noui(i no a hoavy delivery here j
thin season.
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THE MARY HAM BRICK MISSION- !
ARY SOCIETY. (
The Mary Hambrick Missionary
Society held their inspirational meeting
in the Sunday School room of the , <
Lcr/r Memorial rhyrrh In, spite of
the rainy afternoon' there were forty i
?two present, twenty- two of thoaef-i
takinfr part in the [program.?M. [1
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For Quirk Sale !
One fire proof Champion account i
system and cash register. Also one
' device for adding accounts. The
SL' i. above system can be sdetf at the
store of Chaa. Holeman 4k Co. tn-J
Roxboro. HT? : ~ T
, - J. V. Whitfield,
' y Hurdle Mills, N. C.
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HER HUSBAND'S WIFE?' TO
BE PRESENTED HERE
NOV. 28.
Here With Professional Cast
'homaa' Delightful Comedy-Dram a
It might be said that the art of
he drama is founded on suspense,
f this is the case lovers of the drama
vill have an extraordinary treat on
he night of Nov. 28th when A. E.
["homes' great comedy drama "Her
iusband's Wife" will ba presented
tere at the school auditorium, sponered
by the Womans' Club. This
rell known play is loaded with sus>ense,
packed with, thrills, and a ounda
in comical situations. Its lapg
una in New York and many other
< our larger cities proves it to be a
>lay of super-quality.
Of great interest is the fact that
dr. Edwin Stanley, who starred in
lartley Manners famous play "Hapduess"
last season, rind who has
ppeared in many New York protections,
and featured in several
ilays, will be in the cast, playing
he role of Uncle John, which gives
;reat scope to his power for displaytig
his eloquent use of dialect, hulor
and pathos. With Mr. Stanly
n the cast will be Mies Pauline Wiaonger.
Miss Pauline Keriis, Mr
talph Harvey and Mr. Roy G. Hess,
11 experienced and capable on the
tspte. To Mr. Elias Day the successful
producer of Chicago, goes
he credit- for .the fine manner in
inch the play is staged and direced.
SAINT MARK'S CHURCH
Thursday, Nov. 27th, is! the day
designated by the President of the
Jnited States as the day in_which
he Nation should give thanks to
ilmighty God. Thanksgiving Day
tieans a day of thanksgiving?not
i day of gluttony. There are many
eaacns why one should' give thanks
o Cod?there is not one reason why
ic should be a glutton. Be reasonable!
nd "go into His Courts with thanks
giving" next ThiyrsWay Thanksriving
Service in St. Mark's at 10:00
t. M.
Sunday, Nov. 30th: Church Schcol
it 10:00 A. M.f Edwin Eberman,
>upt. Evening Prayer and sermon at
:30 P. M.
f. L. Martin, -Rector.
Who Can Enter
All are eligible to compete as exriaijied
in the advertisement. It is
>ossible for you as a member of
he club to win an automobile in less
ban seven weeks; that is the duraton
of the campaign. It will not be
i-long drawn out campaign that will
ire you, but just enough time for
'ou to see your friends and acquainances
and get the necessary votes
o win.
There will be no postponement of
iny description and the awards will
?e given away just as' they are outined.
It costs nothing to enter and
onvpete, we furnish you with all the
upplies necessary.
Mrs. Warren G. Harding Diei \)
MARION, O., Nov. 21.?A little
tf'he tomb in Marion cemetery next
tfcnday evening Will be the scene of
he final meeting to part no more of
dr. and Mrs. Warren G. Harding-.
Mrs. Harding died early today at
he home of Dr. Carl W. Sawyer, son
>f the late Dr. C. E. Sawyer, - Presilent
Harding's physician. SJic had
)E*\n erit;cal_ly ill fcr several weeks
it White Oaks Farm, the Sawyer
.wiktc gng hag neen living.
Next Monday her body will be placed
n the tomb in Marion cemetery beide
that of her husband.
loxboro Market Closes For Thanksgiving
>n account of Thanksgiving day the
obacco market here will close with
-he sale Wednesday and will be
dosed until the following Monday,
brst salo Monday, December 1st.
iXl-OP MAKING BIG "TTTTANCES
Our good friend Mr. L. P. Duncan,
and nnn of the simon-pure Coops,
favored us with a call this morning,
and showed us his bill of'sale for a
oad of tobacco delivered to the Aaaotiation.
His advance averaged $25.
72. (This would not have been a
bad-aVefrage if it had meant a full
payment. We are glad to hear oi
ihfse Tine advanooo, afid we hope t?
its full capacity to care for its de
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HOME FIRST.
OXBORO, NORTH GAR
LOVELY \VEDDING . > *
Miss Sal lie Wilkerson Became the
Bride of Mr. G. L. Allen.
A lovely wedding characterized by \
utmost simplicity, took place Friday K
morning at 7:30 -o'clock in the !
Brooksdale Methodist church, when f
Miss Sal lie VVilkjdrson became the 1
bride of G. L. Allen, of Roxboro, the
date being further emphasized as
that of the bride's birthday, and wed- t
ding anniversary of hermother. The
church presented a charming effect I
with ferns and large baskets of white t
chrysanthemums, with tulle bows, 1<
arranged in artistic manner. Tall 1
cathedral candles with their soft ra- v
diance, threw a glow over the entire o
scene, Twined aiboutthe choir loft t
i i .11-U -# ?UW
and green. Prior to the ceremony,
Miss Banna Garrett played "Melody f
of Love," and Mrs. B. T. Hurley sang, ji
"The Sweetest Story Ever Told" and r
"O Perfect Love." McDowell's "To 1
A Wild Rose" was played while the j
tows were being said. At the first *
strsins of . /Lohengrin's Weddlnjg i
March, Rev. B. T. Hurley entered t
from the vestry, and took his place, s
then entered Miss Irma Wilkerson. s
sister of the bride, who was the only p
attendant of her sister. She was s
gowned in black satin and gray fur, 11
with large -picture hat. Her corsage g
was Columbia roses. Mrs. Hurley
wore a tan crepe satin frock, with
corsage of pink Columbia roses. .Her \
hat was a large black creation. Miss i
Garrett was attired in black satin 1
and powder blue and silver, with hat g
to match. Her flowers were PremieT g
roses. The bride, attired in an en- {
semble suit of brown suede dc laine, c
handsomely trimmed in fur, with ac- v
ccssories to harmonize, entered with g
her brother, E. L. Wilkerson, who
I gave her in marraige. Her only or|
nament was a string of pearls, the S
J gift of the groom. She wore a cor- (
: sage of butterfly roses and sweet-\ 1
| heart buds. She was wet nt the (
altar by the groom, attended by his 1
! brother, J. Y. E. Allen, of WaahBm- s
| ton, D. C., -where the ring ceremony 1
j of the Methodist church was-' solem- i
I nized. Immediately after the wed- t
S ding the couple left by motor for \
South Boston, Va., where they took ;
| the train for Washington and other i
I points in the north for a wedding t
trip. Upon their return they will t
I reside in Roxboro. \
The bride is a daugher of the late i
Mr, and Mrs. Joe Wilkerson, a popu- 1
lar member of the social set of her ?
community, white the groom is a J
promisingyoung business man of this ^
city- n /
HENRY G. CONNOR, FEDERAL J
JURIST, DIES IN WILSON
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Had Been On the Bench Most of His i
Active Life As State and Federal <
Judge <
Wilson, Nov. 23.?Henry Connor,
United/ States district judge of i
NorHf Carolina, died at his home, i
j hejfG at 4 o'clock this afternoon after
j eA illness of several months. Judge.
Noonnor was 74 years of age, j 1
f Judge Connor's health began to ?
decline after the death of his wife'
I Inst February. He suffered a j
j "breakdown in August and he con-:
j tinued to lose ground since that time
His condition became critical several 1
; days ago ajivd members of his family j '
! were called to his bedside. The end ' i
came peacefully shortly after 4 o'-|
clock this afternoon.
; Judge Connor was Unpointed to
| the federal bench by President Wili
linm HHaward Taft in 1919 to succeed
the late Judge Thcma sR. Pur"
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COLORED GIRL SHOT
Last Friday, on the farm of R A.'?
Walker, a colored man by the name (
. of Tom Glcmn shot and killed a color-!
, ed girl, his stefc daughter. The j
j shooting is claimed to have been ac-1
' cidental. Sheriff Long made an investigation
but could not get a
very accurate account of the shooting.
SUNSHINE
"Sunshine" at Bethel Hill High
.School Friday evening, Dec. Bthyat
8 o'clock. A comedy-drama in three
acta presented by the faculty. Proceeds
to (pay for a Victrola for the
school, j Everybody cordfally irvvited.
. (let your Shoes nt Wilbum fa Sat- -{
terfieM, Comfort and satisfaction
nliturally. follows.
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ABROAD NEXT
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OLINA, Wednesday Eve
SOCIETY |
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Mrs. A. M. Burns entertained in:
lonor of Mrs. Z. V. G. Gwynn of Rich.' (
'tend on Monday afternoon. Bridge
vas the game of the afternoon and I
ras played at three tables. The
lome was lovely with bright fall j
lowers. The hostess dferved a deicious
salad course with coffee.
Mrs B. B. Mangum was the char- |
ning hostess Thursday afternoon'
rhen she entertained a few of her.
riqods. The house was very at- i
ractive with bright flowers which 1
ent an attractive glow to the rooms,
rhe hostess served a salad course
rith hot tea. Bridge was the game I
f the afternoon and played at three 1
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The Pleasure Club had a delight- i
ul meeting with Mrs. R. B. Smith on I
"riday afternoon at her handsome
tew home on Lamar street. The
ower floor waa thrown ensuite and i
wautiful rosea were arranged in <
aaes and bowls. After playing many
nteresting games the hostess assised
by Mesdames E. V. Boatwright I
ind L. M. Garlton served chicken I
alad, sandwiches, pototoe chips,
liokle, saltines, hot rols, coffee
vith whipped cream! and candy.
Pwenty eight were the number of 1
[nests present.
Charactized by her usual charm
vas the delightful party; Saturday
ifternoon by Mrs. B. B. Mangum.
Phree tables were placed for the
[ame of Boston Rook and many professions
were enjoyed. Mrs Mantum
served a most delicious salad
ourse consisting of fruit salad sandviches,
pickled pears, saltines, mar[arite,
with hot tea.
As a pretty compliment to Miss
iallie Wilkerson, whose marriage to
i. L. Allen was an event of this week, 1
drs. E. E, Carver and Miss Banna
Barrett entertained at the home of
drs. Carver at a prettily appointed
hower, on Tuesday evening. Boauti?ul
chrysanthemums, with a color
lote of green andwhite, decorated
he rooms. The guests were asked to
vrit recipes for the use of the bride,
ind at the conclusionof this enjoyible
feature, little Miss Sallie Garritt,
dressed as a minature bride, enered
the room drawing a wagon of
vinte loaded with many pretty and
lseful gifts for the honoree. A dcicious
salad course with coffee and
ituffed dates made a delightful menu i
or the guests. The favors were'
;iny baskets in umbrella ettect filled I
ttrtfVt minta
The Research Club met Nov. 19th
at the home of Mtrs. W. T. Pass,
rhe topic was Drinkwater's Biographical
Plays.. The first discussion
and paper was by Mrs. J. A. Beam
5n "Abraham Lincoln." The sec>nd
paper and discussion was by Mrs.
S. deVlaming on "Mary Strtlat."
The club had as a guest a former
nember, Mrs. W. O. Sample of Davidwxn,
N. C.
The hostess served a delicious
course consisting of marshmellow
fluff, ham sandwiches, stuffed cel?ry,
Angel food cake tund coffee.
Cor. Sec.
Coming to the Palace Theatre the
outstanding picture of the decade
Griffith's "AMERICA" Monday and
Tuesday December 8 and 9th.
Special Thanksgiv
ing^ Dinner
at
ROYAL CAFE? j
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$1.00
Menu
Soup
Celery
Green Olives
Boast Turkey with dressing
and Cranberry sauce
. Green Peaa
Stewed Corn
Mince Meat, Pie v
Coffee
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Rudolph' .Valentino in his last picture
nnHey Pnriimount's banner THE
SAINTED DEVIL'"by Rex Peach"at
PaUice' Theatre Monday and Tuesday
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ning, November 26, 1 924
PERSONAL y
J. J. Street of Pittsburg, P?., was.
it home for the Street land sale.
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Newman Edwards, R. J. Stein sn^
Landon Harvie spent the week end
in Greensboro.
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Mr. J. W. Brooks returned from
Washington T>. C. after visiting his
son. Mr. R. F. Brooks.
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Miss. Isabel deVlaming of Meridith
College is spending a few days at
home.
Mr. W. H. Woody is visiting his
lister, Mrs. J. C. Stafford, in Petersburg,
Vs.
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JDr. E. J. (Tucker spent seveera)
days last week in Virginia looking
sfter businees matters.
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Mr. J. M. Pass, who is superintendent
of road construction in Halifax
County, Va., spent the week end here.
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Mrs. J. A. Beam left yesterday
morningfor Richmond where she will
spend several days.
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Mr. Lipshitz of Baltimore is spending
ar few" days here looking after
business affairs.
Miss Pearl Buchanon of Durharii
spent Sunday here guest of Mrs.
John Wade.
Mr. Harvey Clayton of Rocky
Mount is spending Thanksgiving here
with frends.
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Miss Esther Burch has returned
home after spending some ^time in
Mt. Olive, Warsaw, Kenansville and
Richlands, N. C. "
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Mrs. E. D. Cheek left last Thursday
morning for Aaheville where-she
will visit her son. Dr. J. M&nley
Cheek
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Mr. and Mrs. Henry O'Ujriiint and
dnughter Fay Marshall, Misses Lizzie
Dav. Mario and Millie Jaee n
spent the week end in Lilesville visiting
Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Hedrick.
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Mr. A. W. Clayton, Jr., of the
University, spcjnt tho week end at
hcmee with hia parents, Mr. and Mrs
A. W. Claayton.
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Rev. O. C. Gravitt, a student at
Wake Forrest College, occupied the
pulpit at#the Roxbqro Baptist Church
Sund-ay morning/ The congregation
was delighted with: his message, and
his friends predict for him a useful
career as a Minister of the Gospel.
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BUSHY FORK HIGH SCHOOL
HONOR ROLL
The following is the honor roll for
Bushy Fork' H\?h School, seccond
month:
Seccond grade?Hattie Fox.
Fifth grade?Rowe O'Briant, Viola!
Harris, Sue Clayton, Addie Clayton.
Sixth grade?Francis Hester, Bera
Brooks, Nannie Whitfield, Francis
Hurdle.
Eighth grade?Corrinna Bowes, |
Lottie Long, Janie Rogers, Larue
Bipdsher, Myrtle Whitfield, Kathrine
Whitfield.
* Ninth grade? Willie Horton,
Blanche Lee, Ethel Brooks, Jennie
Lee- VanHook.
Tenth grade?Lucy Horton, Louian
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Eleventh grade? Iris O'Btiant,
Irving O'Briant, Alma Brooks.
Mrs. A. W. Holland of the State
Dept. of Educaticji will meet the
teache,~3 December 6th at 10 o'clock
A. M. All teachers are expected to
attend the meeting.
The County bazaar will he held
December 30th at Cedar Grove Academy.
All schools must take part
in the bazaar.
Mrs. J. A. Beam.
Big Prices At the Hyco.
The market sold yesterday more
than 55,000 founds, and the Hyco
with almoet la full house, made an
average of more thafn $33.00. And
they say they will- do just as well
for 'you if you will bring them a
load of good tobacco. Suppose you
try them. ; ' ..
William Leight with his "TEDDY
BEAR GIRte" at Palace Theatre
Thursday. Friday and Saturday this
week. The season's finest and most
talented Musical Comedy Co.
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I PER YEAR IN ADVANCE
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Comparison in
prices and averages
ROXBORO LKADS BY NEABL.T
$5.00
\'.g Markets Do Not Always Gat the
Best Prices?Look '
At These Figures
We know it is perfecty natmnit
for one to want to go to big citaa
but it does not always pay to d?
so, as tobacco figures last wtdk
prove. Last week Danville sold tbss
million pounds at an averse* ad
?24.81, while Roxboro only sold taw
hundred thousand, bat avtrsgst
$29.61, nearly five dollars a hundred
more thapi the big market. And tWa
is no exception, for if you will wadtfc
the prices yen will find that K-i'i shsae
usuauy maxes toe best average aC
any market in this section.
Last Monday there was sold hexw
fifty five thousand pounds at u awerage
of $30.19. Don't waste tins
and' gas by hauling your tobacco to
other markets, bring it to Rozboew.
ALL DAY SERVICE AT ANTICOCB
Next Sunday there will be an ailday
service at Antioch. Dr. (Saa
E. Maddry and Dr. M. L. Kester win
be present, and this alone is sufficient
to assure you the day will be
well spent. This is the regular
Fifth Sunday Meeting which the pastor,
Rev. N. J. Todd, holds with his
churches. The public is cordially
invited.
CO. BASKET BALL ASSOCIATION
The County High School Basket
Ball Association started its regular
.adopted schedule on last Friday and
the following are the results of the
first >;am? played:
Roxboro 17 ? 1 Bushy Fork 10Olive
Hill 10.? Helena T
Bethel'Hill 63 AUensvilia $
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THE FAIRY ROSE AND MOTHER
GOOSE ISLAND
The primary grades of AllensviBa
High School will give two operattha,
"The Fairy Rose" and Mother Goose
T?l J" O-t, 1~.. KTatfcr
taiuiiu Ull O.uu. 11 v Ltiiims, iiwT.
29th, at 7:30. Everybody c&me.
MORRIS TELEPHONE TO OBSERVE
SUNDAY HOURS
On Thanksgiving day the Morris
telephone Company will observe Sunday
hours. Kindly bear this in mind.
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FORD for sale, touring car, in good
condition, practicaly new run only
about 3 months. Apply to The
Courier office.
WANTED, two dressed frogs, about
250 lbs. each, around Dec. 15th. Jack,
care The Courier. 1 t
Wilburn Satterfield sells good
Shoes.
nGOOD TOBACCO, COTTON and
GRAIN farm for rent. 1 mile north
of Lcnsbui^g, N. C., 2 settlements,
with stables, feed barn and corn cribs,.
4 good tobacco barns, convenient to
church and schools. Apply to W. J.
Pullianx, Leasburg. N. C. 11-26 3t pd
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FOR HIRE?When you want to ride
in comfort ride with me ^ my f>*fr
7 passenger Burek. Same price as
bumpy cars. Phone No. 3091. J. H.
Howard. 11-26 4t pd
?Young?Mcn*?*See?that?ii?cf
ment of young mens IIat3 at Wilburn
& Satterficld*See those $3.50
i numbers.
j IX>ST, Shopherd dog, dark brawn
with white ring around his neck, answers
to name of Shep, Left home
i about 2 weeks ago, about 2 years old.
! $10 reward for return or information
leading to recovery. J. A. Perkme,
Koxboro, N. O., route 1, near Leee
Chapel., 11-26, Its
Neckwear is a small item of drees
bqt a large flic tor in ones appearance
Get your neckties ftom Wilburn St
15S(tterfield.- - - t
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A BOY WANTED, betwecfa the age
of 13 and 18, that can do farm wark
on the farof of Mr. Nat Jordan near T~
Chub Lake, so my son can go to
school. Apply to Lessjn Harris,
Woodsdnle, N. C., route 1. 11-26 Its
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A dandy line ot i.nniii GlJv -; at?1 . ' Wilburn
St Satterfield.