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SinithfiHh ffrfalft ^ III 1 UJJ li IM (mJAX*\ illMi ? - _ - "---? - - ?- ~ - ?* y0l 29 SMITHFIELD, N. C., FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30, 1910 Number 44 ONE DOLLAR PER YEAR EDUCATION GOOD ROADS GOOD HEALTH PROGRESS FIVE CENTS PER COPY kept secret for six months CULMINATION OF ROMANCE BRINGS SURPRISE. Announcement of Marriage of Miss Annie Lou McGuire Made Known At Luncheon. On Wednesday afternoon the at tractive home of Mr. and Mrs. Rich ard Henry McGuire was the scene of a sumptuous luncheon given to announce tho marriage of their daughter, Annie Lou, who was mar ried to Mr. Hubert Martin, -on the 9th of last July in Richmond, Va., and which event until Wednesday afternoon had been kept a profound secret. The happy couple was mar ried, thinking that Mrs. Martin would accompany her husband who was compelled to take an extended busi aess trip to California and the West, but owing to the delicate health of the bride's mother, objections were raised to her being away at that time. Consequently, it was decided to keep the ceremony a secret until the Christmas holidays. This beautiful home was hand somely and artistically decorated in holly, mistletoe and cut flowers, and looked very attractive Indeed in its holiday attire. The color scheme in the parlor was carried out in pink, white and green, carnations being used very effectively. The hall and dining room were festive in red and gieen. The table was beautifully laid for the number of guests present, the centerpiece being a lake with red carnations. Myriad candles shed a ?oft light over the brilliant scene. The luncheon was served in six courses, an attractive feature be ing the toasts to the guest of hon or between courses. At the end of the last course, little Catherine Mc Guire, niece of the bride, entered the room bearing a waiter of holly upon which lay a package sealed With Christmas seals, and announce-' that she brought a message from Richmond. Th? pa.;kag? was opened ABd found to be the maniage cer tificate of Miss Annie Lou McGuire ftrnl Mr. Hubert Martin. The cer tificate was then read and passed to each guest. Tb?S certificate showed that they were married by Rev. Dr. R. L. W. Smith, pastor of the Second Baptist church In Richmond, on July 9, 1910. Mrs. Martin was handsomely gown ed In yellow satin and black lace, her only ornament being a handsome necklace get with amethysts, Th? married pair left at midnight for a trip to New York. They will be at home in Washington, D. C., af ter January 1st. Those attending the luncheon were, Mrs, George Sherrod, of Richmond, Va.. Mesdames Claude Barbee and R, S. Stevens, of Raleigh, Mesdames J. A. Narron, F. H. Brooks, T. J. : Lassiter, F. K. Broadhurst, H. L. j Skinner and H. P. Stevens, and ! Misses Eleanor Myatt, Anne Ihrie Pou and Ruth Sanders, and Mrs. Will H- Lassiter, of Spllona. Mrs. Martin is one of the town's most popular young ladies and has a host of friends whose best wishes go with her as she enters the ma trimonial boat to sail the seas of wedded life. Mr. Martin, formerly of Loulsburg, has spent a part of the time here for the past several years, having been private sceretary to Congressman Pou, and has numer ous friends who congratulate him on his successful suit. He Is highly edu cated and Is well equipped for the responsible position he holds in Washington City as secretary to Senator Lee S. Overman. It may be Interesting to note that Mr. Martin Is a great-great-grandson of Nathaniel Macon who was very prominent In the political life of North Carolina, In the early part of the nineteenth century, having bete Speaker of hte House of Represen tatives and also United States Sena tor. The Herald extends Its bast wish es to Mr. and Mrs. Martin for a long and prosperous life filled with Joy and happiness. Appointment. We are requested to state that Rev. W. T. Hurst will preach at Pine Level first Sunday night In January, A BOY OF EIGHTY ONE WINTERS MR. HENRY FLOWERS LOVES A GOOD HUNT. The "Old Boy" is a Democrat of The Old School, j, Successful Farvier i"d Tru? Citizen. i ___ (News and Observer.) To the Editor: When 1 say that I ! spent the forenoon today hunting with "Uncle Henry" Flowers, most ev-1 ery man in the Eastern part of John ston county will say: "If you follow ed him in the chase for one-half day, you are a tired man tonight.'' Mr. Flowers will be 81 years old ' in February, and Is just as young an-1 full of life as his youngest grand son. Today he entered into the J chase with more enthusiasm than any of his grandsons or other members of the party. When he calls his dogs | to chase a fox or "go after bre'r rab |bit," it Is safe to say that he will be at the finish and bring home his game. Fifteen or twenty years ago when wild turkeys were numerous in his neighborhood, he often went out and bagged four or five before break ist, and It Is safe to say that few men in North Carolina have killed more wild turkeys than Mr. Flow ers. Mr. Flowers is a great baseball en thusiast, the past summer attending 1 practically every game played here ; by the junior league: Though the [ ' rules of the game have changed since Mr. Flowers played with the boys up to within ten or fifteen years ago, still he has kept posted on the very latest rules governing the game, and could umpire the game as it is played to-day. Mr. Flowers has always been a "boy." From manhood's estate until to-day, perhaps his happiest moments have been spent at play with boys and young men. and though nearly 81 years of aqe he is as active as most men ar*> a'. 49 or 4." Mr. Flowers has three sons and two daughters?all living?who have faroi'-i 's, and he is happy when one or all hi" grand-children are with him. | and he can romp and play with ' 'hem. their games being the ones he t enjoys most. Mr. Blowers is a successful farmer and a true citizen. He is a Demo crat of the old school. Though his township uMially gives a Republican majority of some 50 or 60, he still lives with the hope that ho will see the day when the Democrats will have a majority in his old township. He and the late ex-Sheriff Ellington were great friends, and it grieved Mr. Flowers when he heard the news that Sheriff Ellington was no more. Mr. Flowers followed General Ijee for about four years, and among the brave men of that great struggle, there were none braver. He is a regular attendant at all the reunions | of the old veterans, and a reunion In Johnston county without Mr. Flow ers present would be a sore disap- j polntment to his old comrades who love him. He worthily wears the J Cross of Honor presented to him, and is seldom seen without It. He was severely wounded in the war, ! and will carry with him to his grave | the scars of many battles. Every man, woman and child in this part of the county is a warm friend of Mr. Flowers, and wherever he goes he leaves sunshino in his wake, and all are glad to see him. L. F. ALFORD. Ke.nly, N. C? Dec. 26, 1910. The foregoing, which appeared in Wednesday's News and Observer, will be read with much interest by the many friends of Mr. Flowers. He I is one of The Herald's beet friends, j having renewed his subscription this week to May, 1912. Mr. Flowers has been a faithful church member for almost a half century, and he says \ that he finds his greatest pleasure In attending church service?. He has a fine record and The Herald wishes that he may enjoy many more years of usefulness and pleasure. New York city has made a profit of $20,000 out of marriage licenses this year. "Do you and your wife agre*?"| "Oh, yes, always?at least, I do." ?Cleveland Plain Dealer. After 20 years' service In a Chica go hotel, two waiters have bought out the proprietor, paying $1,000,000. A THOUGHT FOR THE NEW YEAR. BY A. VERMONT. Shall the world be better the next year, because of your presence in it? Your home happier, your commu nity more uplifted? Here is a New Year's resolve, which, imperfect as it is, may have a meaning for you. Resolved, That for our presence, our wives, our children shall walk in the golden sunlight of happy peace; that because of our word of cheer, our friends shall shoulder more gladly the burden of life; that for our gentleness, our enemies shall forget their hatred. That for our smile, the poor shall be rich, that because our hearts are warm, little children shall shout with crystal gladsome voices. That our hand shall 'kindly rest on the neck of the animal, that plows our field. That our dog shall nestle at our feet, in simple faithful compan ionship. That in deed and thought, we shall love the great Giver of Time and Years, and that we shall be Brother unto Man. That we shall gather with full hands, the brightness of our souls, and shed it on our world. That we shall be brave in life's hard battles, and fight the bitterest fight, with the calmest mind, trusting that one Great, Immensely loving God, has and holds us in the palm of His Hand. . . . BENSON NOTES Benson, Dec. 229.?Mr. and Mrs. M. ! T. Britt are spending the holidays > with their parents at Clinton. Mr. Wm. Canaday and sisters, | Misses Emily and Julia, spent a few ' days at Duke recently. Mr. Ralph Canaday has accepted a position with the Patterson Drug Co., at Wilson. Mr. Pulton Hall, Register of Deeds j of Cumberland County, visited his brothers, Messrs E. L. and J. L. Hall, here this week. Mr. J. P. Johnson, of Dunn, is as-; sisting Mr. Slocomb In the Farmers' Commercial Bank in the absence of Mr. Britt. Of those who have been visiting out of town we note, Mr. Jesse Mc l.amb, a* Clayton; Mr. Busbee Pope, at Duun, Miss MattSe Smith and Ora Pool, at Smithfield. <jl i no so visiting ia lown recently wee note, Miss Msta Holder, of Wen dell; Miss Cleo and Willie Lou Bau com, of Dunn; Miss Pearl Baker and Nova Barbour, of Four Oaks; Mr. John "aucom, of Littleton, Mr. Robt. E. Smith, of Moyock; Mr. and 1 Mrs. George B. Justice, of Louis- J burg; and Misses Floy Johnson and Nellie Lasslter, of Spilona. Of those who are spending the holidays home from school, we note, Miss Maude Hall, from Peace; Miss Beatrice Goodrich, from Red Springs; | Miss Margurite Justice, from Little ton; and Messrs Almon and Ezra Parker, of Chapel Hill. An Axe Helve on His Head. On Wednesday night of this week, two young men wero at the store of the Farming and Mercantile Com pany, in Cleveland township, and had a dispute. Ceba Johnson, ono of them, bought an axe helve, and stepping up behind Dallle Barbour, tho other of the two, struck him a heavy blow on tho head which is said to have tracked his skull. Ho is in a critical condition and It is said that nothing saved him from in stant death except a heavy corduroy cap. It is said that Johnson was drinking and that after he had struck Barbour ho went Immediately home. Mr. Johnson had a trial Thurs day morning before Mr. F. T. Booker, and was bound over to Court. Both young men are of good families. A Card of Thank*. We desire to thank the ladles of Smithfield for the nice Christmas din ner which was sent to the inmates of the County Home, Christmas eve; \ also for the bounty of nice fruit and | confectioneries. Wo feel thankful thiit they think enough of the poor | and afflicted to remember them on such an occasion. May God shower His richest blessings on each one of them, is our earnest desire. And when done with them In this world, we feel sure that His reward will . be great. Mr. and Mrs. Israel Stephenson, j Keepers of Co. Home. i Gulley-Wooten. Clayton, Dec. 28-?The home of Prof. M. H. Wooten, of Magnolia, N. C., was the scene of a beautiful wed ding, when at three-thirty o'clock Tuesday, December 27th, 1910, Mr. Charles G. Gulley, of Durham, N. C., led to the altar Miss Inez Wooten, the beautiful and accomplished daugh ter of Prof, and Mrs. M. H. Wooten, who was recently elected superinten dent of the public schools of Dup lin county. Promptly a* the Pppelnted time the strains of Mendelsshon'a1 wedding march announced the approach of the couple and attendants to the aarlor, where Rev. P. L. Clark, of Clinton, N. C., was in waiting to pronounce the words that made them man and wife, using the ring cere mony. first came ttie ring twarer, little Miss Theo Lola Wooten, the ten year-old sister of the bride, dressed handsomely in pink silk. The groom then entered from the door accom panied by his best man, his brother in-law, Mr. Riley K. Gulley, of Clay ton, N. C. Last came the bride from the hall, leaning on the arm of her father, who gave her away. The bride was handsomely gowned in a Copenhagen blue travelling suit. The groom wore the conventional black. The wedding march was beautifully rendered by Miss Allle Swlnson, of Magnolia. The groom is bookkeeper for the Golden Belt Mfg. Co., of Durham, N. j C., while the bride is supervisor of music in the Durham schools. Many handsome presents attest the popu larity of the couple, one being es pecially note-worthy?a town lot. in the thriving city of Greensboro, N. C., located in a valuable part of the city. The groom's gift to tho bride was a handsome pearl brooch. The parlor was tastefully decorat ed for the occasion with holly. After the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Gulley left for Wilmington and oth er points after which they will re turn to the groom's father's. In Clay ton, before returning to Durham. The out of town guests were: Mrs. Fred Hines, of Lake City, S. C., a sister of the bride, Mr. A. H. Woo ten, of Richmond, a brother of the bride, Miss lone Gulley, of Clayton, sister of the groom, Mrs. Chaa. M. Jones, of Maysrtlle, Ky? Miss Rad nor and Miss Martha Raynor, of Kln ston, and a few friends of the fam ily In Magnolia also witnessed the marriage. Mr. Gulley is to be congratulated In winning such a charming and ac complished bride. NIGHT SCHOOL. We are trying to organize a Night School. Are you interested? If so. come to The Herafd office, Friday, SO December, at 8 P. M., sharp. IRA MEDLIN, HORACE EASOM. THE HAPPENINGS IN CLAYTON NEW METHODIST PASTOR HOLDS FIRST SERVICE. Convicts Given Feast by the La dies of the Town Monday. Oth er Matters of Interest. Clayton, Deo. 29.?Hon. Ashley Horne, left Tuesday morning for Greensboro and Richmond, Va., on business matters. Mr. Hugh A. Page is spending the hol'days with his mother, Mrs. J. F Page Mr. Swade Barbour, of University of North Carolina, and Mr. Roger Harbour, of Bingham School, are spending the holidays with their par ents, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Barbour. Miss Ellie Whitley who is teach ing in Wilders this winter, is here to spend the holidays with her mo ther, Mrs. Mary Wbllley. Miss Ava Wall, who is teaching in Selma this winter, is the guest of friends in the city this week Miss Swannoah Horne, is home for the holidays from Hollands In stitute, Va. Rev. C. W. Robertson conducted his first services here at the M. E. Church last Sunday morning and night. Large audiences greeted him at both services and his impression on his hearers was one that will last. The children of the M. E. Sunday School was given a Christmas tree at the church last Friday night. It was quite an enjoyable occasion and especially for the little folk. The members of the Baptist Sun day School were given a delightful evening last Tuesday at the Christ mas tree at the Baptist church. Mr. Edison Hamilton, one of Clay ton's progressive young men and Miss Fannie Johnson, of Garner, were married at the home of the bride's parents last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton are for the present the guest of Mr. Hamilton's parents here. Mr. Riley R. Gulley returned Wed nesday from Magnolia, N. C., where he went to attend the Gulley-Wooten nuptials, The convicts on tho Clayton roads were given a picnic last Monday. Fruits, cakes, nuts, and numerous other things were taken to the camp In tho suburbs of town and a roy al feast was spread for the enjoy ment of these law breakers and was enjoyed by them to its fullest ex tent. Among those who so gracious ly contributed to this feast we note the following: Mrs. Ashley Home, Mrs. Jesse Hilliard. Mrs. C. M. Tho mas, Miss Madge Barnes, Mrs. A. Creech. Mrs. Dr. McCullers, Mrs. R. H. Gower, Mrs. C. W. Carter, and Mrs. G. Clem Bryan; Messrs. Y. M. Holland, H.L . Barnes, W. I. Holland. Clayton Fruit Co. and P. A. Holland. TWO ARE KILLED IN SWAIN. Reckless User of Gun Causes Dou ble Tragedy in Brawl. Asheville, Dec. 26.?A double tra gedy was enacted at Dorsett's postof fice in Swain county, several mile~ from Bryson City, Saturday evening when Oscar Clark shot and almost instantly killed D. J. Calhoun and th?n turning his pistol on the slain man's brother, J. P. Calhoun, shot him twice, inflicting wounds from which he died at the Mission hospi tal here last night. According to the best information obtainable to-day a number of men had gathered near the postoffice where there was some drinking and carousing, among the number being Clark, an unmarriod man probably 30 years of age. It Is said) that Clark was amusing himself by stand ing on a porch and with, revolver in hand shooting over the heads of some men not far distant. D. J. Calhoun, famlMarly known in that section as Dan Calhoun, a married man 25 years of age, wont to Clark and remonstrated with him, insisting that he stop the shooting. The two became Involved In a wordy bat tle, when Clark suddenly drew his pistol and shdt Dan Calhoun, the wound causing almost instant death. ?Charlotte Observver. Mr. Ernest Ward of Rowland spent Sunday and Monday in the city, the guest of his cousin, Mr. E. F. Ward. \ 11 HOLIDAY NEWS IN PRINCETON LOCAL ITEMS TOLD FOR THE HERALD READERS. Christmas Trees and Entertainment? I And Other Personal Items of Interest. Miss I.ena Woodard, a student at Blackstone Female Institute, Virgin ia, is spending the holidays at home. Messrs. Willie Joyner, Waveijly Ed wards and John Holt, students at Mar's Hill College, are at home for the holidays. Mr. Willi? P. Sugg, of the A. & M. College, is taking Christmas at home. Mr. Bud Farthing, of Durham, is visiting relatives in town. We are very much pleased to know that our young doctor, John Holt, is gaining rapidly on the road to his sheepskin, and it's only a question of time when it will be Doctor John. Mr. and Mrs. Frank McKinne and Mr. and Mrs. David McKinne and children, of Louisburg, are visiting their parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. E. McKinne. Mr. John A. Massey, of Smithfield. is spending a few days with his sis tor, Mrs. C. h. Ourley. Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur C. Massey have been spending the holidays with relatives at Kenly. Capt. W. M. Pettway ar.d wife, of Uoldsboro, are visiting at Mr. Ed. A. Holt's this week. An old time oyster shucking and other refreshments too numerous to mention were served by Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Perry to a party of in vited guests Christmas night. Mr. Geo. Vail and sister, Miss Bes sie Vail, of Buie's Creek, have been spending a week with Mr. and Mrs. Ben Howell. Miss Bessie is ono of the loveliest specimens of womanly beauty. Mrs. Howell gave the visi tors several trips in his automobile. Miss Vernona Barham, Miss Ada Brannan and Mr. Hunter Brannan, of Thanksgiving, are visiting at Mrs. Boaz Woodard's. Mrs. Ricks, of Rocky Mount, Is vis iting at Mr. W. M. Rose's. Messrs. Hubert and Oscar Hoi I tags, of Durham, are spending the holi days with their parents. Mr. Hubert Fitzgerald, of Trinity College, was in town Monday. Mrs. Bertha Wellons gave a party to all the young people on Monday evening and all report having had a delightful time. Mr. Malcom McKione gave a Christmas tree to the grandchildren of Mr. D. E. McKlnne, and of course, it was loaded with good things. Mr. Carl Gardner, of Grabtown, was among the visitors in town Mon day. Mr. George Gurley's baby fell into the fire and one hand was burned oft a few days ago. Mrs. Pearson is seriously ill. She | is one of the oldest persons in this I community. FOXY. Princeton, Dec. 28th. ? Methodist Sunday School Christmas Tree. The Methodist Sunday School gave ; a Christmas tree Tuesday night at Sanders League Hall to the young scholars of 'he school. The exer cises were opened with prayer by Mr. T. R. Hood. Superintendent of the School, after wblch were songs and recitations by some of the little girls. The presents were then tak en from the beautifully decorated tree by Mr. Robert Wellons and dis tributed by Miss Bettie Watson and Walter Rand. After all the presents had been distirbuted, a party was given to all the children present. Af tef enjoying many games, refresh ments were served. She?"They are awfully in love with each other. I suppose they'll finish up by getting married." He?''Yes, that will be their fin ish all right!"?New York Telegram. Judge Lamar, of Georgia, appoint ed a United States Supreme Court Justice by President Taft, is a sec ond cousin of the notable Lucius Q. C. Lamar, of Mississippi, who was I appointed ot the Court by President Cleveland In 1888, and who served I there until his death, in 1893.