VOL. X. NO. 9
FARMERS MEET
Soil Preparation the
Element in Farming.
The Farmers' Co-operative De
. monstration Work, under the aus
pices of the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture; held a meet
ing as scheduled, -on Monday at
130 o'clock. State Agent of the
work, C. R. Hubson explained the
methods to be employed to se
cure one to two bales of cotton to
the acre and from fifty to one hun
dred bushels of corn, with little ex
pense. He emphasized strongly
the preparation of the soil making
that the chief element of success in
farming. *The value and amount
of fertilizers formed an instructive
feature of the lecture. There
were about sixty farmers present,
and much interest was manifested.
The call for farmers who' would
pledge to grow an experemental
crop, was made and many respond
ed. The selection of an agent to
direct thefe drops, fell upon Jas. D.
Leggett.
The Agricultural Department is
'indeavoring to give best help to
our farmers, and these lectures are
helpful, being practical
and if followea, profitable. It
was to be regretted that more far
mers could not be present. Mr.
Mr. Hudson is perfectly familiar
with the work and the good that is
beingdone through him will be seen
in future crops of cotton and corn
all over the State.
Williamston Graded School.
HONOR ROLL.
For week ending Nov. 13 1908,
THIRD AND FOURTH GRADES
Shelton Woolard, Carroll Brown,
James Turner, Robert Peel, Loual
lie Walker, Inez Williams. Esther
' § *
Daniel,
/ ROSINA DOWEI.L,
f| r . Teacher.
FIFTH GRADK
Daisy Manning, Louise Upton,
Leona Page, Clyde Anderson,
Charles Biggs, Edgar Blount, John
Hadley, Richard Sajkith, Delia K
Ward, Ronald Warde. Frank Wea
ver, Roberson.
I SIXTH ORADK
John Pbilpott, Sampson Hadley,
Oscar Anderson, Stephen Rober
son, Eva Peele.
MRS. C. M. LANIER,
i Teacher.
Kennedy's Laxative Cough Sy-
Tup not only heals irritation and
allays inflammation, thereby stop
ping the cough, but it moves the
bowels gently and in that way
j drives the cold from the system.
Contains no opiates. It is pleasant
to take, and children especially like
the taste, so nearly like maple su
gar. Sold by Chases Drug Store;
i Biggs Drug Store.
Death of R. P. Satterwhite
A Mr. R. P. Satterwhite died of
Dk. diabetes at his home near Wil
i liamsttu ot\ the r4 inst., aged 46
years. The deceased moved to
Martin Co. k several years ago and
has engaged principally in the cul
tivation of tobacco. For several
years he has lived 'on the Askew
/ {arm on the. Wild Cat Road. On
' December Bth, 1901, he married
Miss Anna E. Burroughs, who sur
; vives him.
The funeral services were con
ducted by Rev. C. L. Reid on last
Sunday afternoon, and the inter
1 ment was in the Burroughs Ceme
tery. * * "4
Robery at Oak City.
John Hines, Jr., son of Ton. L.
Hines of Oak City has been bound
over to comrt to answer the charge
of robbing the building in which is
the post office. Tke
\mount stolen was small. B. A.
Critcher and Claude Kitchen
xepresented Hines.
■*f '■ State Library
THE ENTERPRISE
In flemory of Qeo. B. James.
Geo. B. James, eon of Lamberry
and Elizabeth James was born Au
gust 4th. 1847, and died October
17th, 1908. Age 61 years 3 months
and 13 days.
He was a native of Martin County
N. C. Having useful life
within a few miles of his birthplace
in Cross Roads Township.
At the age of *1 years, be was
happilv marrid to Miss Martha A.
Roberson, of this union 7 children
were born 4 sons and 3 daughters
one of which, a daughter, preceded
him to the spirit land in infancy.
His loving wife, 4 sons and 2
daughters, with a host of relatives
and friends are left to moun their
loss.
He was faithful in all the rela
tions of life, a loving husdand, a
kind father, a true friend and a
patriotic citizen. As soon as he
was old enough to bear arms, he
enlisted in Regiment 61, Company
H. under the lamented John D.
Biggs as his captain, to fight for
his beloved Southland.
Burial services were conducted by
the Rev. John Rogers, amid a
large crowd of his\friends and
relatives. His mortal remains.were
tenderly laid to rest by loving
hands to await the resurection
morn.
"A precious one from us is gone,
A voice we lore is still,
A place is vacant in our borne
Which never can be filled."
"We loved him, yes we loved him,
But angles loved- him more;
And they have gently called him
To yonder shining shore.
The golden gates were opened;
A gentle voice said, "come''
And with a farewell unspoken,
He calmly entered home.
A FRIEND.
Jury List lor December Court.
JAMESVII.LE TOWNSHIP,
N. A. Getsinger, Z. V. Fagan,
David Swinson, Jno. A. Gardner
and Warren W. Waters.
WILLIAMS TOWNSHIP,
B. L. Gardner and Joshua T.
Griffin.
GRIFFINS TOWNSHIP
Jno. D. Mizell, H. L- Hardison,
C. T. Roberson, Plenny Peele and
Jno. D. Lilley.,
WLLLIAMSTON ToWtNSHIP,
W. H. Rogers, J. S. Ayers, W.
H. Crawford, Walter Hassell and
J. A. Mizell. -
CROSS ROADS TOWNSHIP
H. I). M. G. Gurganus
and J. D. Roberson.
ROBERSONVILLE TOWNSHIP,
G. W. Keel, G. D. Roberson, G.
T. Johnson, A. E. Smith, Mc. O.
Wynn, Harvey Roberson, A. B.
Whitfield.
POPLAR POINT TOWNSHIP
M. P. Taylor, Henry Slade.
HAMILTON TOWNSHIP,
Claude Moore, W. A. White, J.
Boyle, J. P. Edmondson, L. L-
Johnson, Wbit Davis.
GOOSE NEST TOWNSHIP,
H. H. Moore.
* Elder W. S. Rones
The late Quarterly Conference
of the Warrenton District, for tbis
year was held here Sunday and
Monday, Elder Rones presiding.
Mr. Rones preached both morn
ing and night on Sunday with his
usual power. He is a fine execu
tive office and the District has
prospered under his management.
The ministers in tbis District are
consecrated workers in the Master's
vineyard, and always go to the An
nual Conference with good reports.
;
Kodol contains the same diges
tive juices that are * found in an
ordinary healthy stomach, And
there is, therefore, do question but
what any form of 6tomach trouble,
Indigestion or Nervous Dyspepsia,
will yield readily yet naturally to a
short treatment of Kodol. Try it
today on our guarantee. Take it
for a little while, as that is all you
will need to take? Kodol digests
what you eat and makes the stom
ach sweet. It is sold by Chases
Drug store; Biggs Drug Store.
WILLIAMSTON, N. C., FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20. 1908.
People Coming and Going--As Gathered By Our
Regular Correspondent.
By JOHN D. EVERETT
Miss Mattie Brown was in town
Monday.
MrsTFannie Brown was in town
Tuesday.
Mr. Lee Bullock went to Grimes
land Saturday.
Dr. Hargrove returned from
Kinston Friday.
Mr. V. B. Gray of Hassell was
in town Sunday.
Mrs. Winnie Whitfield is on the
sick list this week.
Mr. and Mrs, Joe Bullock went
to Bethel Siftiday.
I)r. Major Manning of Bethel
was In town Tuesday.
Mrs. Young, who has been on
the sick list is out again.
Miss Minnie Bryant of Gold
Point spent Sunday in town.
Mr. Hebrein Monttord of Wiu
terville was in town Sunday.
Mrs. R. J. Nelson visited friends
in Bethel Saturday and Sunday.
- Mrs. J. B. Everett has been visit
ing her daughter Mrs. J. S. Smith
Mrs. C. H. Brown is visiting rel
atives in Elizabeth City this week.
Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Roberson
visited her mother near Hassell
Sunday. ■
Mr. and Mrs. Alex Wyun were
the guests of Mrs. J. H. Roberson
Sunday.- *
Mr. and M r s. Gray Barnhill
spent Sunday with Mrs. I). C.
Mooring.
Miss Bettie Roberson who has
been quite ill is now on the road to
recovery. *
Miss Bessie Powell is spending a
few days with her sister Mrs. J. H.
Whitfield.
Mr. W. W. Corbett and Mr. J.
S. Vincent of Mebane spent Sun
day in town.
Mr. Tom Andrew s while working
at his mill recently was struck by
a rattlesnake.
Mr. J. C. Andrews and sons
went to Stokes Monday rtturuing
the next day.
Mr. Walker of Rocky Mount was
the guest of Mr. Newman Turner
Monday night.
Mrs. A. S. Everett has been
quite ill for a few days but is con
valescent now.
Mr. Thomas Grimes of Bethel
spent a few days in town last week
visiting relatives.
Mr. W. H. Adkins is on the sick
list this week. We hope for him
a speedy recovery.
Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Dunning
are attending the convention at
Kinston this week.
Mr. Mac G. Wynn who has been
suffering from a stroke of paralysis
is able to be out again.
One night during the past week
some farmer, perhaps, whose crop
of "goplers" was small and of poor
quality, entered the storage room
on the "Biggs F'arm," owned by
The Williamston Land & Inprove
ment Co., and carried away a load
of peanuts. The thief nsed a team
from the stables too, but did not
forget to return it. No, clue has
been found yet.
The of the Williams
ton High School, under the direc
torship of Miss Martha Taylor, will
give an entertainment'at the Opera
House on the evening of Nov. 27th.,
for the benefit of the musical de
partment of-the school. _
Seats on sale at Carstarphen's.
ROBERSONVILLE NEWS ITEMS
Concert By Music Class.
Dr. Underwood has recently lo
cated here and is prepared to do
dental work in thecommuuity.
The home of Mr. and Mrs J. T.
Brown was made happy Sunday
by the arrival of a young daugh
ter.
Mr. Richard Keuuedy of Lex
ington, Kentucky and Mr. L. S.
Thompson of Graham were in
town Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Brown and
Mrs. M. Everett have gone to
Kinston to attend the convention of
the Christian Church.
The stork visited the home of
Mr. and Mrs. W. Z. Morton last
week leaving a bright young miss
as a permanent guest.
Miss Lina James, after spending
some time visiting relatives at
Grindol, left with lier father Sun
day for Geqigia whore she will
make her home.
Misses Chandler and Malone at
tended the Association of Prinary
Teachers at Wilson last wetk.
They are teachers who are awake
to the interest of their pupils and
never neglect an opportunity to gain
inspiration and insight into the
great work of their profession.
Mrs. G M. Roberson entertained
in honor of Mifs Minta Bonner
last Friday evening from 8 to 10.
Those present were: Mr. and Mrs.
A. R. Dunning, Mrs. J. E. Ward,
Misses Sauls, Krider, Roberson,
Peel and Morton and Messrs. Mi
zell, LOll Roberson and Hubert
Morton. „ '
Honor Roll for last week
Third Grade
Helen Roberson, Callie Mooring,
Inez Manning, Hubert Rawls,
Charlie James.
Fourth Grade
Selene Parker, Louise Rives, Clyde
Perkins, Ethel Bailey, Marguriete
Everett.
Mr. G. L. RoberTon seems to
have the banner when it comes to
raising cotton. Oil forly-nine
acres planted he will raise more
than forty-nine 500 lb. bales of
cotton. Is not that an improve
ment over the old method of see
ing how many acres you can culti
vate regardless of the amount of
cotton produced. Farmers are
learning intensive rather than ex
tensive farming farming pays.
When our people learn the value
of their lands, the boys 011 the
farms will not be bunting clerk
ships and other positions of con
finement and drudgery. They will
get their education and then re
turn to the country, where there is
health and freedom, along with
p'enty of hard work. Watch the
farmer who make their farms pay,
and see if they are not happy.
Masonic Funeral.
The members of Skewarkee
Lodge No. 90 will hold funeral
services at the grave of the late
Bjflcoe Rodgersoti, of Bear Grass
Township on Sunday. At the
death of Mr. Rodgersoa it was not
convenient to bury him with ma
sonic honors and following an old
custom, tliejfraternity will assemble
at 1:50 o'clock and pay the last
respects to the departed brother.
Stonewall Lodge, of Robersonville
has been invited to assist in the
cermoPies. *
- Pleasant; %ure, easy, safe little
liver Pills, are DeWitt's Little
Early Risers. Sold by Chases
Drug Store; Biggs Drug Store.
Bazaar on December 9th.
The ladies of the Church
will bold a Bazaar 011 Tuesday
evening, Dec. Bth, at the Masonic
Opera House. Taste in decorations
and assortment of articles for sale,
will make it a delightful place to
spend the evening and select a
present for each of your friends,
who will need remembering at
Xmas. The booth for the display
of fancy articles, will form one of
the most attractive features of the
bazaar. A fish pond under the
directions of the Junior Auxiliary,
and home made confections, dolls,
etc., will delight the younger set
On the menu will be found ham
sandwitches, oysters, salads, pick
les, breads, ice cream, cakes, choc
olate and coffee.
The following committees were
appointed President of the
Auxiliary: Managers, Mesdames
Statcn, Barnes, and Crawford.
Refreshments, Mesdames Gor
don, Hassell, Biggs, Cook, Jones
and Fowden.
Decorative, Mesdames Jeffress,
Hoyt, Carter, Upton and Misses
Whitley, Fowden, Lamb, Gordon
and Biggs.
The bazaar.will open at 4 o'clock
011 the afternoon of the 9th., for
the convenience of those who can
not attend at night. Those desir
ing refreshements can be served at
the regular hour for supper.
Colored Teachers' Association
The Colored Teachers' Associa
tion of Martin County met in Wil
liatnston Saturday, November 14th.
Not-with-standing the bad weather
there was a gocd many out. After
the devot'onal, the president, Rev.
J. H. Johnson, made some veiy en
couraging remarks and every ore
present seemed to be very well
worked up with the spirit he car
ried along with his remarks.
The program was carried out
nicely, every member was present
that was on the program and per
formed their duty with great en
thusiasm.
Duty of teachers by Mr. Green
was very intert sting; although the
subject covtred a broad .field the
speaker was skilful enough to make
the most out of it. Number work
in the first and second grades by
Miss Andrews was very instructive
she forcibly endorsed the Grubb
Method as a veiy rapid but safe
and sure way to begin teaching the
young child bis first lesson in num
ber work. Language in primaiy
grades by Miss Rboda Chance was
pointive and suggestive, while all
the subjects were discussed lively,
this one received most: Each
speaker agreed that the teachers
should be very careful and give the
word to the child just as it should
be, well articulated and pronounced
The reception committee, with
Mr. W. T. Alexander as Chairman
is preparing to entertain the teach
ers in the next meeting with re
freshments. Every teacher will be
present.
The program committee submit
ted following program for Saturday,
December 12th. Ist, Devotional.
2nd, How to teach geography, H.
F. Higbsmith. 3rd, Discussions
led by C. R. Resspass. 4th, Read
ing as taught in primary grades,
bv Mrs. L. A. Riddick. sth, Dis
cussion led by J. C. Jordan, Jr.
6th, Phonetics and how taught, by
W. V. Ormond. General discus
sions.
After singing ' When Jesus
Comes to Reward His Servants"
the Association adjourned until the
second Saturday in December.
,i t W. V. ORMOND, Sec.
Books are no more education
than laws are virtue. Of all men
perhaps, ihe Book-lover needs to
be reminded that man's business
'here is to know for the sake of liv
ing, not to live for the sake of
knowing —Frederick Harrison.
s[.oo a Year in Advance
FIRE WORKS
A Plea for the Children
and Others Who May
Like This Sport
(Contributed)
Tlii» is about Jhe time that the
minds of the bojs are at work try
ing to figure out sorre IU heme by
which they can make Christmas
joyous by the use of fire-crackera.
They cannot understand how the
City Fathers have become so for
getful of the happy days when
they danced with glee at the sight
of a mammoth sky rocket, bursting
in mid-air and out its myr
iads of fiery sparks, or when they
made the lazy old yard dog jump
or cover at the sound of a "baby
waker" under his feet. These boys
are not resentful, but just cannot
undtrstand why they are Jreated so.
Tbe spirit of Christmas is best ex
pressed in the making for the hap
piness of other 9. Can the Fathers
refuse the plea of the children ?
Many older ones too wonder why
our town should feel the need of
protection from the noise and clat
ter of rhe rosy cheeked lads, when
open sway is given to things hurt
ful to men, women and children.
Should not the little fellows be pro
tected too ?
Are they the only violators of
the peace and dignity of the town ?
This is rot a plea for the destruc
tive crackers that injure property
and often individuals, nor for the
privilege of the shooting of fire
works on Main Street, hut that joy
may come more fully into hearts of
the children by the use of harmless
fireworks, which any child may be
permitted to possess. Our towu
is no more disorderly, nor more or
derly than others, aud yet we are
straining at a gnat and swallowing
a whole string of camels. "Con
sistency, thou art a jewel."
The Telephone Girl.
(Greenville News.)
A Greenville woman at a club
meeting the other day entered a
strong protest against the wanton
abufe of the girl operators in the
local telephone. It is much to be
regretted that such conditions
should exist, and that any one with
a grain of human kindness should
seek to take advantage of a defense-
less girl's position.
In the first place the young wom
en who work ten and twelve hours
a day are not responsible for the
conditions which have existed and
will exist until the new plant is
installed. Therefore, he is a cow
ardly man who will abuse and even
curse a girl at long distance, brave
in the knowledge that no retribu
tion can overtake him.
But alas, it is stated on pretty
good authority that not only men
but women accord harsh treatment
to these girls who have remained
loyal to the public and thfcir com
pany.
Remember that telephone opera
tors are human beings —not mach
ines. They have sense and feeling,
and although it may seem strange
to some, they can suffer just like
ordinary mortals. Women should
be kind to their own !*x, and not
extend to the members thereof
that treatment which we must class
as unworthy. But what shall we
say of the men who make girls cry
because of their brutality? Words
are not strong enough to condemn
such conduct.
Tbanksclving Services
Special services .set apart for
Thanksgiving Day. by the Episco
pal Church, wili be held 011 Thurs
day the 26th at 11 a. m., by Rev.
W. J. Gordon.
Rev. Geo. J. Dowell will conduct
Thanksgiving services at the Bap
tist Church at 11 a. m. on the 26th
1 instant.