VOL. X. NO. i
MARTIN COUNTY
SUPERIOR COURT
Judge W. R. 4|len, Pre
siding--C. C. Daniel,
Solicitor,
Court convened Monday morn
ing with one of the largest crimi
nal dockets we have ever had.
There were three persons to be
tried for murder; Robert Roberson
for the murder of Charles Whichard
and Penny Page and Bill Jenkins
for poisoning Handy Page. A
special venire of one hundred men
was summoned from which to select
the jury for the trial of Robert
Roberson, and a venire of seventy
five men for the poisoning case.
Judge Allen is fu'ly maintaining
his reputation as one of the ablest
and best judges on the Superior
Court bench in North Carolina.
His charge to the Grand Jury was
of the best ever delivered at the
Cburt House, explaining to them
in a plain and simple way their
duties as grand jurors. In his
charges to the petit jury he is al
ways perfectly clear and concise,
arranging the various phases of
the evidence for them, so that the
simplest mind cannot fail to un
derstand the most intricate point
presented.
The case .of State against Robert
Robertson for the murder of
Charles Whichard at Robersonville
was one of intense interest. The
sentiment was strongly in favor of
extreme penalty, because of the
dastardly deed. Winston and
Everett and Wheeler Martin ap
peared for the defense and Solictor
Daniels prosecuted. The jury,
which was a strong one, after be
ing out about five hours, brought
in a verdict of murder in the first
degree. Judge Alleu sentenced
Robertson to be hanged 011 Thurs
day, November 12th, 1908.
State Vs. L. B. Holland and J.
R. Parade, a. d. w., guiltv.
State vs. J. R. White disposing
of mortgaged crop, not guilty.
State vs. Tim Williams, aban
donment, contiued. ;
State vs. J. H. Ward, continued."
State vs. John Lee, a. l. w., call
ed and failed.
State vs. Augustus Whichard, a.
d. w., not guilty. '
State vs. Milton Bennett, a. d.
w., not guilty^
State vs. Nelson Biggs, a. d. w.,
guilty.
State vs Roteit Robertson, mur-
der guilty.
State vs. W. E. Clark, assault.
1101 pros.
State vs. Lossie Claggou, L. and
R., guitly.
State vs. Bert Whitfield, L. and
R., guilty, 6 months on road.
State vs. Ben Bowen, e c. w.,
guilty.
State vs. Tobe Beasley, resisting
arrest, guilty, 8 months on road.
State vs. Tobe Beasley, a. d w.,
judgment suspended. s
State vs. Tobe Beas'ey, c. c.
. judgmeut suspended.
State vs. Columbus Drew, a. d.
w., guilty, 6 months in jail.
State vs. Mack Matbewson, false
pretence, nol pros.
State vs. Will Norfleat, a. d. w.,
not guilty.
State vs. Claude Roberson, c. c.
w., guilty.
State vs. Claude Roberson, a. d.
w., not guilty.
State vs. Will Horner and Frank
Tyner, a. d. w., guilty.
State vs. J. B. Hardison, Ed.
Cossell, and J. H. Thomas, Jr. , fail
ure to work toads, guilty.
State vs. Miltou Bennett, a. d. w.,
sot a true bill.
State vs. Pennie Page and Wil
liam Je ikins for poisoning Handy
Page was begun Thursday, and
after the examination of witness
the State withdrew its charge, and
the prisoners were released.
THE ENTERPRISE
COLE BROTHERS SHOW
Coming to Wllliamston on Wednes-
day, Sept. Miss It
When the great Cole Brothers'
Show conies to Williamston, on
Wednesday September 30, it will
bring with Prof. Charles H.
Tinney's famous band of forty
musicians. This band needs no
introduction to music lovers for it
has been heard in concert in every
city of promiuence in this country
ai d Europe. Prof. Tinney is not
onlv a mnsical director of marked
abitity, but a composer of distinc
tion and his martial compositions
have been pronounced by many to
be far in the lead of many, of
Sousa's efforts. In selecting the
members for his musical organiza
tion Prof. Tinney picked tqen who
were undeniable experts on the in
strument which assigned to each
one, and Jhere is not one member
of this band who is not a soloist ou
the instrument which he plays.
Experience of vears in catering to
the music-loving people of the
world lias taught Prof. Tinney the
selection of music most desired and
the program he furnishes is strictly
up-to-date aud while many classic
overtures and'bperatic airs are in
cluded, popular airs are not for
gotten. So great has been the
desire to hear this band in concert
that the management has arranged
for a concert of an hour's duration
which will be given in the huge
menagerie tent' prior to the com
mencing of each performance.
Every one is aware of the fact, that
there is uotliiug so disgustingly
tiresome as miserable uiuical selec
tions poorly rendered at a circus
performance, hut this need not be
looked for at the great Cole Broth
ers' Shows. The truth is the
efficiency of this band of soloists
adds to the enjoyment of the pat
rons.
Rings Little Liver Pills for bili
ousness, sick-headache. They keep
vou well. 25c. Try them. Sold
by Chase's Drug Store.
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To tbe Democrats ot Martin County.
1 have thought for same time
that I would be able to see most of
the citizens of the County and pres
ent mysdf to them in person and to
ask their support for the office of
County Treaurtr, but owing to the
fact that I am a poor man aud
have to depend on my daily labor
to support my family I have been
unable to do so.
Still I uftsh to' say to my friends
that I shall very much appreciate
any favor that they may show me
in the Convention on the 29th of
September, and promise them if
elected to preform the duties of the
office to my best ability.
Yours,
f ' * L. L. ROBKRSON
Carnival Here Oct. 5 to 10.
The Carnival, as advertised, will
be in Williamston one week be
ginnig Oct. sth. This is a big at
traction b.:th in the day and night
and crowds of people are coming to
laugh in the Lover's Tub, or take a
bird's eye view of the town from
the Ferris Wheel. Others will be
delighted with tbe marvelous Elec
tric Theatre. Everybody young
and old will v enter into the spirit
of mirth and good feeling as they
jostle one another on the streetß.
The Monkey Man will provoke a
laugh at each feat so like the little
animals in the jungle
Tt is a high-toned Street Fair run
by honest people and advertises
nothing it will not show.
Let everybody spend at least one
day in Williamston durfhg tbe ex
hibition. See ad. '
If you : are a sufferer from piles,
ManZan Pile Remedy -will bring
[relief with the first application.
Guaranteed. Pfice 50c. Sold by
IFSS Drag s,orc -
WILLIAMSTON, N. C., FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25. 1908.
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People Coming: and Going--Mr. Holliday has Narrow
Escape—Millinery Opening of R. L. Smith & Co.
--Mr. Griffin Wins Medal on Oratory-- Rev.
Mr. Hall Preaching Impressive Sermons.
Tuesday, Sept. 22, 1908.
Mr. J. W. Coburn was in town
Saturday.
Mr. I). B." Parker spent Sunday
at Conetoe.
Mr. G. 11. Holliday was in Wil
liamston Monday.
Mrs. Dr. Ward is visiting in
Weldon this week.
Mr. J. L. Benjamin went to Wil
liamston yesterday.
Mr. G. M. Roberson returned
from Baltimore Saturday.
Mr. G. H. Bunting made a trip
to Williamston recently.
Miss 11 al lie Meades spent Tues
day visiting at Everet;.
Mr. Suggs of Washington spent
Tuesday here on business.
Mrs. W. J. Little was llie guest
of Mrs. J. H. Roberson Sunday.
Dr. Hargrove made a business
trip to Edgecombe last Thursday.
Misses llattie James and Rosland
Moore are visiting friends here.
Miss Bernice Bell was the guest
of Miss Marie Coburn Sunday.
Messrs. W, A. and W. O. Jen
kins spent the day here Monday.
Quite a crowd from here attend
ed the Yearly meeting at Hickory
Grove. v
Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Brown spent
last Sunday with Mrs. Brown's
parents.
Miss Lela Everett is spending
the week with Mrs. Andrew
Everett.
Mr. Hardy, representing the
News and Observer was in town
recently.
Mr. Mayo Little is spending
sometime at the home of Mr. J. 11.
Roberson
We are glad to see Mr. Roger
son 011 the streets again. He has
almost recovered from his recent
injuries. /*•
Mr. W. H. Adkins has suffiently
recovered to be at his place of
business again.
Master Mancy Bullock, who has
been on a visit to his grandfather
returned Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Bunting
attended the Yearly meeting at
Oak City Suuday.
We are glad to see Mr Thomas
Roberson out again after a prolong
ed illness of fever.
Miss Smith and Mr. Bodenham
mer attended the Yearly meeting
at Hickory Grove.
Mesdames M. P. and Bessie
Smith attended the Yearly meeting
at Conetoe Sunday.
Misses Emma Robertson and
Lina James visited relatives in
Grindool, returning Monday.
Mr. Charlie Rawls, formerly of
this place, but now located in
Rocky Mount, was a visitor in
town last week.
Mr. Fineman, representing the
Stieff Piano Co. and his popular
tuner, Mr. ButlrTof Norfolk, were
here last week, .
Miss Pearl Bell of Haynes, Ark.,
Miss Blanche Daniel and Mr. James
Daniel visited friends at Oak City
Saturday and Sunday. '
'Mrs. IJHa Whichard and Miss
Susie Keel of Rocky Mount, have
been visiting their sister, Mrs. M.
Everett of this place.
ROBERSONYILLE NEWS ITEMS
By JOHN o.
EVERETT
The services at the Christian
Church, conducted by Rev. Mr.
Howard of Kinston, wer£ unusually
impressive and well attended.
We regret to learn that Mr. John
Roebuck is absent from school 011
account of illness this week. Hope
to see him in place again soon.
The infant daughter of Mr»f.Jim
Audiews wrenched her arm badly
this week, It has caused her much
pain and her mother much concern.
Miss Minta Bonner went to
Conetoe Saturday, from which
place she attend ;d Yearly meeting
at Little Creek, leturning here
Sunday afternoon.
Mrs. R. T. Bonner and daugh
ter, Miss Minta of Aurara, after
spending sometime with Mrs. Bon
ner's sister, Mrs. 1). Ji. Parker,
returned home Monday.
Mrs. W. G. Hall, who lias been
si ending sometime in Plymouth,
came up Wednesday to visit friends.
During her husbands pastorate
hue, Mrs. Hall made many friends
in our town who are always glad
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to have her return.
The Excelsion Literary Society
is having Home interesting pro
grams* each week at the school.
One of the attractive features is the
impromptu debates. The boys'are
learning to think quickly and clear
ly 011 subjects without previous
notice. *
Mrs. S. R. R.9SB received a tele
gram from Rocky Mount Sunday
announcing the death of her sister
at that place. She left 011 the
early morning train to attend the
fuueral. Her many friends here
sympathize with Mrs. Ross in her
bereavement.
Mr. G. H. Holliday had a narrow
escape from serious injury while
working at-Mr. N. K. Roberson's
mill the other day. He was caught
by one of the belts and but for the
ready presence of mind of a friend,
who stopped the wheel he would
most probably have lost his life.
Rev. E. C Andrews of Plymouth
came up Wednesday morning, and
will remain x>ver till the close of
the series of meetings now in prog
ress at the Baptist Church. He is
leading a very streuous life now.
He has just closed a very successful
meeting at Everett and will con
tinue his meeting for sometime at
Bethel after closing here. ,
Rev. Mr. Hall, of Rocky Mount,
has been preaching /some very
strong sermons during the protract
ed meeting at the Baptist Church.
Having served the church here, he
preaches from a heart of love. The
church has been revived and many
people have- become concerned
about theiF.relations.tO their Mas
ter. God'sNword will not return
unto Him to void.
The millinery opening of R. L.
Smith & Co. is announced for
Thursday of this week- This de
partment of Mr. Smith's business
has steadily and rapidly increased
in popularity • until now it rivals
similar establishments in much
larger towns. Miss Smith, the
new trimmer, will no doubt sustain
the enviable reputation so deserv
edly won by her predecessor, Miss
Rcihardson, during several seasons
with this firm.
Mr. Doremus Griffin, after visi
ting relatives here, left Monday
morning to re-enter school at Pen
nigton, N. J. Martin County will
take pride in the record made by
,one of her sons at this institution.
In a contest of oratory last year
with a northern audience, north
ern judges and northern contes
tants, he won the medal for being
the most eloquent speaker. This
piesages for him a future of great
usefulness to his country, as it is
largely the power of persuasion
that moves people to action for
better things.
Many of the citizens of the town
attended court Wednesday to wit
ness the trial of Robert Roberson
for the murder of Charlie liicli
ard. Through tbe generosity of
the townsmen Messrs. Dunn'ng and
Smith have been _ employed to
prosecute the rnuderer. Since
there is 110 douth that Roberson
j killed Whichard without provoca
tion, it is to be hoped that the
court will mete out justice to the
criminal. People who unite to de
feat justice in such cases do more
than the criminals themselves to
i cause 1110b law.
Best Treatment for a Burn
If for no other reason, Chamber
lain's Salve shou'd be kept in every
household 011 account its great
viflue in the treatment of burns
It allays the pain almost instantly,
and unless the injury is a severe
one, heals the parts without leav
ina scar. This salve is also uii
equaled for chapped hands, sore
li'pples and diseases of the skin.
Price, 25 cents. For sale bv All
Druggists and Dealers in Patent
Medicine.
Opening of the Hamilton Academy
Hamilton Academy opehed last
week under the most flattering con
ditions.. Hamilton is indeed to be
congratulated upon her corps of
teachers this year, especially so in
being able to secure Prof. S. T.
Liles, who for the past three years
has been the superintendent of the
graded school in our sister town,
Williamston. l'rof. Liles comes to
us as an educator in every sense of
the word, being a graduate of the
University of North Carolina. He
has already gotten down to work
and we can see, thus early, how
the young idea will shoot under his
careful guidance, for on the first
day the pupils learned their first
lesson —to love their teacher.
Mrs. Grimes, his assistant, is too
well known as a teacher to need
any commendation at our hands.
She has taught successfully in
Hamilton for the past two years,
and the people will not do without
her.
Mrs. Gladstone, who has charge
of the mu-ic department has shown
her ability by the splendid stand
her pupils have taken in such
school* as St. Mary's and Salem.
The) people of Hamilton are
quick To take hold of a good thing
when they see it, and they wi'l
stand by this school and suppori its
able corps of teachers as never be
fore. £or once Williamston's loss
is indeed Hamilton's gain.
Report of tbe Summer School ot
. Oak City
Beginning July 20th aud ending
September nth, 1908. First month
enrollment for month 67, average
attendance for month .S3, number
of absences for month joi . Second
month enrollment for month 59,
average attendance for month 44,
number of absences for month 201.
Avei age for term 49, number dis
missed from school 2. Average in
examination flth grade 91, 7th
grade 89, 6th grade 90, sth grade
75, 4th grade 84, 3rd grade 70, Ist
and 2nd grades not examined.
This report shows the best Oak
City has ever had.
Teachers, John N. Darden and
Miss Fannie Johnson. »
Don't be afraid to give Cbam
beelain's Cough Remedy to your
children. It contains no opium or
other harmful drug. It always
cures. For sale by All Druggists
and Dealers in Patient Medic ;ae.
sr.oo a Year in Advance /
OPENING OF
GRADE& SCHOOL
Sixth Term Commenced
Monday-Prof. Z. Hardy-
Rose, Principal.
The sixth term of the Williams-
Graded School opened on Monday
with an eurollment of 175 pupils.
The faculty is composed of Prof.
Z. Hardey Rose, p/incpal, Miss
Annie Mizel!, Mrs. Chloe Lanier,
Miss Roseca Dowell, Miss Lela
Brown and Miss -Martha Taylor.
At y o'clock the pupils, with the
trustees, faculty and several pa
trons, assembled in the Chapel
where devotional services were con
ducted by Rev. C. L. Read, of the
Methodist Church. I'rof. Rose
addressed the school, outlining
briefly the policy to be pursued
this year. Mr. W. C. Manning,
secretary oMhe Board of Trustees,
in a short talk pledged the hearty
co-operation of the Board. R. J.
Peel Supt. of Public Instruction
spoke hopefully conditions and
predicted a prosperous year. Tne
cirricumluni of the school will be
the satue as last year under Prof.
S. T. I.iles. The tenth grade, from
which the pupils graduate, is much
fuller than last term. All things
point to a successful year in the
school life of the to^vu.
Kodol will, in a very short time,
enable the stomach to do the work
it .shou'd do, and the work it
should do is to digest all the food
you eat. When the stomach can't
do it Kodol does it for it and in
the meantime the stomach is get
ting stronger and able to take up
its regular natural work again.
Kodol digests all you eat. It
makes the stomach sweet and it is
pleasant to take. It is sold here
by Chase's Drug Stor;; Biggs'
Drug Store.
Congressman Small
Hon. John Small with a party of
expert Agriculturists, held a meet
ing here on Thursday as previously
adveitised. Owing to the interest
in the murder case heiug tried at
the Court House, the crowd to be
benefitted was not large. These
lectures are important to farmers,
and not a few ot them have gained
valuable knowledge. Mr. Small is
always alert to whatever will be of
interest and benefit to his people.
He is one ot the hardest workers
in Congress, and the FirSt District
has never been so ably represented.
His return to Congress is assured
by a handsome majority. Martin
County loves to honor him,
A Pay ng Investment
Mr. John White, of 38 Highland
Ave., Houlton, Maine, says:
"Have been troubled with a cough
every winter and spring. Last
winter I tried many advertise!
remedies, but the cough continued
until I bought a 50c. battle of Dr.
King's New Discovery; before that
was half gone, the cough was all
gone. This winter the same hap
py result has followed; a few doses
once more banished' the annual
1
cough. lam now I *convince! that
Dr. King's New Discovery is the
best of all cough, lung reme
dies." Sold under guarantee at
All Druggists. 50c. and st.oo.
Trial bottle free.
Many people suffer a great deal
from Kidney and Bladder troubles.
During the past few years much of
this complaint has been inade un
necessary by the !use of DeWitt's
Kidney and Bladder Pills. They
are antiseptic and are highly re
commended for weak back, back
ache, rheumatic pains, inflamma
tion of the bladder and all other
annoyances due to weak kidneys.
They ars sold by Chase's Drug
Store; Biggs' Drug Store. * .Jk