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published Every Tuesday and Friday. Telephone No. 10 WATCH YOUR LABEL. No receipt will be sent for sub scription. Each subscriber is asked ?jo watch the little yellow label on his paper. If the label is not changed jrithin three weeks after remittance .? made, the subscriber should notify is. Watch your label. NOTE.? All correspondents should remember that we pay no attention to ommunications without the writer's jame. If you write every day be jure to enclose your name each time. Address all matters for publication to The Smithfield Herald, Smithfield, town and county topics. Mr. W. D. Dickens, of Halifax, *pent Sunday and Monday here. ? * * Mr. J. Wayland Allen, of Rober ?onville, N. C., was here yesterday. * * * Mr. Robbie W. Sanders, of Clayton, was in the city Sunday afternoon. * * * Miss Eleanor Morgan, of Goldsboro, was the guest of Miss Erma Stevens Friday night. 9 m ? Miss Erma Stevens returned to Roxboro Sunday where she is teach ing this winter. * * * Mr. N. L. Stedman, of Halifax, head of the Stedman Stores Company, was here Saturday. ? ? ? The farmers of Johnston County, many of them, are planning to plant tobacco again this year. * ? * Miss Mildred Sanders has returned from Scotland Neck where she spent several days with friends. ? * * Mr. W. T. Bradsher, of Granville County, has been spending a few days here with Mr. J. M. Beaty. * * * Miss Corirfna Sanders left Monday for Louisburg College where she will be at work during the spring term. * * * Mr. and Mrs. F. K. Broadhurst and son, Morgan, spent Saturday and Sunday in Goldsboro with relatives. * * * Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Abell and Master Edward Abell, Jr., left Satur day for Florida to spend a week with relatives. * * * * Miss Elizabeth Kelly has returned from Franklin, N. C., where she spent the later part of th" holidays with her parents. * * * Miss Jda Hankins, of Wilmington, who is at home from Korea where she i.- a Missionary, was the guest of Mrs. L T. Royall from Saturday until today. ? ? ? Mr. J. R. Westbrook and two daughters, Mrs. Carrie Eldridge and Mrs. Vestal Jones, of the Seven-Mile section in Sampson County, were in' town Friday. * * * Attorney L. L. Tilley, of Durham, addressed a goodly number of the members of the Woodmen of The World and the Woodmen Circle in the Court House last night. * * * Mr. Coy Wood and Miss Lizzie Staf ford were married at the home of Mr. W. M. Stephenson at the Ivanhoe Cotton Mills Sunday afternoon, Jan uary 7th, by Mr. Ed. S. Sanders. * * * Mr. and Mrs. Will Ragsdale, ^vho recently moved to our city an/1 are occupying one of the new bungalows near Mr. G. L. Jones', are spending some time with relatives in Fuquay Springs. ? ? ? Mr. John L. West, after an ab sence of a little over three weeks, is hack at his post in The Herald press room. He is not fully restored to his wonted health yet, but is gaining strength daily. * >L Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Ellington and Mr. and Mrs. Cadmus Young, and Mr. < on Young attended church services in our city Sunday evening. Among others we note the following: Mr. and Mrs. W. I). Avera and Mips Bessie Sanders. * * * Miss Ida Hanking, a returned mis sionary from Seoul, Korea, addressed the Epworth League last evening. The League room was filled to hear Miss Hankins, who made her talk partic ularly interesting by the many curios of Korea which she exhibited. ? * * Mr. J. P. Coats has shown us a pad lock, which is both the largest and oldest we ever saw. It weighs one pound and is said to be two hun dred years old. It was first owned ?'>' John Coats who is said to be the ?rst Coats to live in Johnston. Later was given over to William Coata 'hen to Alvan Coats and afterward Pinkney P. Coats who gave it to r ,; present owner. Mr. W. R. Camp addressed about ] one hundred firmer* and business roen at the Court 'House yesterday, ! on the Farm Loan Bank and Rural Credits. One Local Loan Association WlV organized and three others will U.* ready to organize in a few days. ? ? ? Mr. J. F. Hardee, of Fentress, Va., was here last week and called to see us. He was on his way to Cleveland township where he visited friends and relatives. Mr. Hardee is a Johnston County man who went to Virginia! several years ago to do a trucking business. ? ? * Despite the rainy and disagreeable evening, a large crowd gathered in the Opera House Friday night to hear Dr. Ott in his famous lecture, "The Haunted House." For, an hour and a half the speaker held the rapt atten tion of his andience. He brought a message that those who heard will not soon forget. ? ? ? The up-to-date firm of W. L. Wood all & Sons has inaugurated a new trading plan. Friday of each week has been set apart as "Bargain Day" at this popular store. See their ad on page five and note the bargains they are offering. This firm is realizing more than ever before the value of good, live advertising. * * * There is a movement on foot in Smithfield to get some of the streets paved. Quite a number of people would like to see some improvement made on our strets, but they want to see it done without placing much more debt on the town. Any person who has visited the town during the past few weeks knows that something is needed on our streets. There is no question here over the need. The only question is, How to meet the needs. * * ? Rev. John A. McMurray, who is taking a post graduate course in the ology .;t Princeton University, spent Sunday and Monday here, the guest of Dr. and Mrs. L. D. Wharton. He is a son of Rev. John A. McMurray, the first pastor of the Smithfield Pres byterian church. He has been in the ministry for five years arid now lives in Sumter, S. C. Having been awarded a scholarship in the famous Prince ton University, he is spending this year in post graduate work. His many friendc here who knew him as a boy were very glad to have him in our midst again. ? * * Mr. E. L. Middleton, Sunday School Secretary of the Baptist State Mis sion Board, was here Sunday after noon and spoke at the Baptist church Sunday night on "The Teachers That Daniel Saw." Mr. Middleton who is al ways an interesting spe aker, brought a splendid message to his auditors. He spoke of the great mission of the teacher and especially of the Sunday school teacher, and plead for a better prepared set of teacher?;. Among other things-he said that the teacher must be true and consistent in his living; second that he must be a trained and a willing teacher, and third he must be a 'growing teacher with a . message. The Sans Souci Club. One of the most elaborate social events of the winter was the enter tainment given by Mrs. 11. P. Stevens, Friday afternoon, " in honor of the Sans Souci Club and the Round Dozen Club. The veranda of the lovely home was decorated in long l^af pine, while the beauty of the hall and drawing room was enhanced by the skillful use of ferns, palms and poinsettias. The ladies were met at the door by Mi$s Irene Page Stevens and Miss Marie Anderson Stevens, and Mrs. Stevens graciously greeted them in ! the hall. Rook was merrily played at seven tables, while a choice musical pro gram added to the pleasure of the occasion. At the conclusion of the game a delicious cupper was served. Returned Missionary Here. Miss Ida Hankins, a missionary of the Southern Methodist church, who has spent five years in Korea, wa^ hore Sunday and made* a talk at the Methodist church Sunday night to a large congregation. She talked of the conditions prevailing in the "Hermit Kingdom," spoke of the manners and Customs and brought to her auditors a fine realization of what the foreign missionary is doing in the far-a-way lands. County Fund Gets $4,733.33. Johnston Coilnty, with a school prpulation of l??,2fi8, will receive $4, 733.33 of the $250,000 appropriated by the State for public education. The distribution of this fund is made ac cording to the population. It will be iurned into the County Fund and the Board of Education will apportion it among the schools of the County, including the town and city schools. , Mr. Subscriber, watch your label. DH. THEL HOOKS IS CHOSEN, i 1 Succeeds Dr. H. H. Utley Ah County j Superintendent of Health With Scope of Work Enlarged. The County Board of Health met here yesterday and elected Dr. Thel Hooks, of Smithfield, as County Su perintendent of Health for the ensu ing two years. Dr. Hooks succeeds Dr. H. H. Utley, of Benson, who has held t%t position for the past three and a half years. Dr. Utley has serv ed the County well. As a whole time health officer he pave his best work to helping the people of the county to keep well. Since he has been jart time health officer he has not been able to render the people the same service as before. His duties were very much cut down, the work therefore being I very much less. Though it was not a part of his duties, Dr. Utley made an anti-typhoid campaign of the county last summer as a year ago vaccinat ing thousands of folks against the disease. In this work Dr. Utley ren- ! dered a great service to the people of Johnston County. He now retires from the County's service to devote his time entirely to his large private practice. Dr. Thil Hooks, the new health of ficer, is well-known to the people of the County, having a large practice throughout this section. He has also served the county in the capacity of County Superintendent of Health at a time when the duties and work of the office were not half so much as now. The Board of Health has enlarged the dutie: of the Health Officer, mak ing his office one of greater value and service to the people at large. Dr. Hooks is an able and capable physi cian and will fill the position to which he has been chosen with eminent sat isfaction to the people of Johnston County. Special Program Enjoyed. Profitable Meeting ??f Woman's Mis sionary Society at M. E. Pai. ^nage. Yesterday afternoon from three to five o'clock, the Woman's Missionary Society of the M. E. Church held a most profitable and enjoyable meet ing at the Parsonage. The meeting being the occasion for taking the an nual pledges of the members for the work of the coming year, a special program had been arranged to which the women of the church and others were invited. After Scripture reading and prayer by 'the pastor, Rev. S. A. Cotton, short talks relative to the work were made by Mrs. T J. Lassiter and Mrs. W. W. Jordan. Following these, Miss Ida Hankins, of Wilmington, who has spent five years in Korea, as a teach er in Carolina Institute, Seoul, having returned home last July for a year's vacation, addressed the meeting. The number of curios to-gether with the many interesting facts whieh-*he told about her work, made her talk of in terest to every one present. At the close of her talk, pledge cards were distributed, signed, and collected. The program closed with a duet by Mrs. W. W. Cole and Mrs. Ilal C. Hood. A social hour was then enjoyed dur ing which time orangeade and sand wiches were served. M iss Mabel Wellons Entertains. One of the most delightful social events of the holiday season was the entertainment given by Miss Mabel Wellons, at the residence of her pa rents in Elmwood. The house was prettily decorated for the occasion, the Christmas col or.-, r-.'d and green, being everywhere apparent. The guests were met at the door by the young hostess, and invited into 'he drawing room, where for a little while, a unique contest absorbed their attention. Games were then played at severrl tables, and dainty and deli cious refreshments were served. Sale Postponed. I The H<>nry Starlinp farm, advertis- ! ed in Friday's paper for sale on Jan uary 11th. by First National Auction I Company, has been postponed. A Card of Thanks. 1 wish to thank all who have help ed nie durine the illness of my boy and the death and burial of my wife. JOHN R. JONES. Smithfi Id, N. C. Card of Thanks. We take this meahs of extending our thanks to our many friends for their kindness during the recent sick ness and death of our baby. MR. AND MRS. T. CI.ARENCE BARBOUR. Myrtle (relating) ? And at an un guarded moment, Jack leaned over and kissed me. Madge ? Why, how stupid of him! I thought he was always on the alert. ? Puck. BUSINESS LOCALS X ? m I OK SALK. ENGLISH YOKKSHIKK Boar. Won first prize and first sweep stakes at Johnston County Fair. Also some young gilts. Price reasonable. Hamilton Bros., Smith field, N. C. 1 HAVE A ONE-HORSE FARM FOR rent on Hunter Roard, one mile East of the County Home. Can fur nish stock or the renter can furnish it. I can be seen about it at home any day. E. L. Breedlove, Smith lield, N. C., Route No. 1. COTTER-UN DERWOOl) ( OMPANY at Smitlifield, have on hand several nice mules for sale at a good price. EGGS FROM PURE BRED BARRED Plymouth Rocks, $1.50 per setting of 15. Our fowls won every prize at the Johnston County Fair that any one breed is entitled to. Ham ilton Brothers, Smithfield, N. C. WE HAVE TOBACCO BED CAN vass. Austin-Stephenson Company, Smithfield, N. C. FINE I)F ROC JERSEY GILTS FOR sale. For prices write E. C. Jones, McCullers, N. C., K. F. 1). No. 1. IF YOU NEED A GOOD MULE, see Cotter-Underwood Company, Smithfield, N. C. A CAR LOAD OF ONE AND TWO horse wagons just arrived at Cot ter-Underwood Company's, Smith field, N. C. s I & i * * I YOU CAN GET SALT FOR YOUR meat from the store of Floyd C. Price, Pine Level, N. C. OLD PAPERS FOR SALE AT THE Herald Office at the old price of 6 cents for a big bundle; six bundle^ for 25 cents. * FOR RENT? ONE NEW CORNER brick store in the hustling, wide-a wake town of Kenly. Apply quick, to Z. V. Snipes, Dunn, N. C. YOU CAN GET YOi i: TOBACCO canvass and some Plant Food .ver tilizers for your tobacco beds from Floyd Price, Pine Level, N. C. IF YOU HAVE NOT ARRANGED for your Magazines for 1917, you may be able to save money by subscribing through The Smithfield Herald. IF YOU WANT TO BUY A NICE I * mule cheap, see Cotter-Underwood i Co., Smithfield, N. C. I TURNER'S NORTH CAROLINA Almanacs for 1917 now on sale at The Herald Office. Price ten cents II IT IS GARDEN OF FIELD SEED or Flour, or anything in Groceries you want, you can *ret them from Floyd C. Price at Pine Level. IF YOU WANT A NICE BUGGY IT will pay you to see Cotter-Under wood Co. SEE OUR LINE OF STOVES AND I Ranges ? we have them from $10.00 J up, with all the ware. Cotter Hard j ware Company. 4 | SUBSCRIPTIONS FOR LADIES' Home Journal, The Youth's Com panion, Pictorial Review and many other leading periodicals taken at The Herald Office, Smithfield, N. C. IF YOU HAVE A FARM YOl wjsh to sell, write Box 12b, Smith I field, N. C. FOR GRAFONOLAS AND COLUM ' bia double disc Records, call at ! Cotter Underwood Company's. STOLEN FROM M \ HOME SAT- I urday nitrht, January 0, a doj? with [ black Lack, yellow eyes, white [ streak in face and white streak in | breast. Liberal reward for his | whereabouts. Kmsy A. Avera, j Smithfit Id, N. C., Route No. 1. rHfc 8MITHFlKLft> MARKET [ Cotton 16 to llbi \ Cotton Seed 85 Wool 15 to 22^ Fat Cattle 5 Ej?*rs 25 to 30 Fat Cattle dressed V to 10 Granulated Supar 8M: to 9 Corn per bushel 1.00 to 1.10 C. R. Sides 17 to 17* Feed Oats 75 to 80 Fresh Pork 12* Hams, per pound 22 Vs to 2n? Lard per pound 17* to 20 Timothy Ilay 1.25 to 1.30 Cheese per pound 30 Butter per pound 30 to 36 Meal per sack 2.50 to 2.00 Flour por sa.k 4.50 to 5.00 Coffee per pound 15 to 20 Cotton seed meal 2.25 to 2.30 Cotton seed hulls 1.00 Hides, dry 12* to 16 Sweet Potatoes 00 to 65 Stock peas per bushel 1.50 j Friday, Jan. 13th is Bargain Day at Woodall's One Lot Ladies' Coats, values up to $10.00, FRIDAY ONLY, $4.98 Choice of Any Coat Suit FRIDAY ONLY, $ .98 36-inch Best (Trade Bleeching, FRIDAY ONLY, lie 36-inch Long Cloth, 10 yards to Bolt, FRIDAY ONLY, 95c Bolt 100 Ladies' Shirt Waists, FRIDAY ONLY, 89c 300 Yards Lace, FRIDAY ONLY, 3c Yard New Spring Ginghams, FRIDAY ONLY, 9c 15 Cent Shirting, FRIDAY ONLY, 13c Big Lot Remnants, THEY ARE CHEAP. New Spring Goods Arriving every day. Do your Spring Sewing Early. W. L. Woodall & Sons Smith field, N. C. Shop With Us By Mail Write For Samples We Pay the Postage KING'S BUSINESS COLLEGE Incorporated Capital Stock $30,000.00 This is the Largest, Best Equipped Business College in North Carolina ? a positive probable fact. Bookkeeping, Shorthand, Typewriting and English taught by experts. We also teach Bookkeeping, Shorthand, and Penmanship by mail. Send for Finest Catalogue ever published in this State. It is free. Address KING'S BUSINESS COLLEGE Raleigh, "N. C. Or \ Charlotte, N. C. Send your orders for Job Printing to Beaty & Lassiter, Smithfie d. ^ Another Lot Bibles We have just received a new lot of Bibles and Testa ments. Bibles from 35 cents up to $.?>.00. Testaments from 10 cents up to $1.00. Large Type Edition Testament and Psalms for 50 and 75 cents. The Heraid Oflice Smithfield.^N. C. That New Page ! Did you turn over a new leaf January 1st? And did you inscribe thereon some brave resolutions? And was one of them to the effect that you would forthwith Open a Savings Account ? If you will open the account now, and follow it up with a resolution to add a little to that Blount each week, another New Year's Day will find a big improvement in your financial condition. We earnestly solicit your savings account, be it ever so small. We pay 4 per cent interest on savings. The First National Bank Smithfield, N. C. T. R. HOOD, President. R. N. AYCOCK, Cashier. Resources Over Half a Million Dollars.
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