VOL. X. NO. 19
FARMERS'
INSTITUTE
Will be held In Williams
ton, January 30 th--
Women's Institute at
Same Date--lmportant
Meeting --Big Crowd
Wanted.
The Martin County Institute
for farmers and their wives will
meet at 10 o'clock at the Court
House on January 30th. The De
partment of Agriculture has a corps
of experts in charge of this Insti
v tute. Mess. Parker, Burgess, and
Sherman will discuss the most im
proved methods of farm woik.
There will be a ques'ioh box and
general discussion A prize of 5i
will be given for the best eat of
corn presented.
At the same hour Mrs. Sue
Hollowel! and Mrs. F. L. Stevens
will hold an Institute for the worn
en. They will discuss everything
that interest the farmer's wife. A
joint session will be held at 3
o'clock. This will be interesting
from the fact that Mrs. Hollowell
will tell the men of the duty they
owe the women at home. A prize
of $1 is offered for the l>est loaf of
bread. A big crowd is expected,
and the day will be a red letter
one for the people of the county.
A great many people have kid
ney and bladder trouble, mainly
due to neglect of the occassional
pains iu the back, slight rlieuma'ic
pains, urinary disorders, etc. De
lay in such cases is dangerous.
Take DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder
Pills They are for weak back,
backache, rheumatic paius and all
kidney and bladder trouble. Sooth
ing and antiseptic. Regular size
50c. Sold by Chase's Drug Store;
Bigg's Drug Store.
Caro'ina Literary Society
January 22nd, was "Lee Day"
with the Carolina Literary Society.
The programme had been previous
ly arranged, but the meeting could
not be held 011 the birthday of Gen
eral Les. The programme was as
"Sketch of Robert E. Lee", Lila
Wynn," Sketch of Jeff Davis",
Fanuie Murt Manning; Incident*
in the Life of Mrs. Davis, Emma
Roberson; "The Conquered Ban
ner," Peunie Biggs, Song, 'Dixie.' ]
A Fine Sermon
Rev. C.. L. Read, as previously
announced, took for his theme on
Sunday night, "Lee and the New
South.'' Mr. Read is at all times
a very earirest speaker—employing
the best of English to convey his
thoughts, and arriving at conclus
ions in a logical manner. A good
congregation listened attentively
as he drew from the life and char
acter of lessons for the young
and old alike. It was a helpful
termon, and one that could be
heard again with pleasure. At
the morning service, the officers of
the church were installed. A large
congregation witnessed the im
pressive service, and enjoyed the
sermon, was a suitable oue
founded on the 20th chapter of
St, Matthew.
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A Horribli Hold-Up
, "About ten vears ago my brother
was "held up" in his work, health
a-nd happiness by what was believ
ed to be Ijppeless Consumption,"
writes W. R- Lipscomb, of Wash- !
ington, X. C. "He took all kinds!
of remedies and treatment from
several doctors, but found no help [
till he used Dr. King's New Dis-!
covery and was wholly cured by six
bottles. He is a well man today."
It's quick to relieve and the surest
cure for weak or sore lungs, Hem
orrhages, Coughs and Colds, Bron
chitis, La Grippe, Asthma and all
Bronchial affections 50c and $ 1.00.
Trial bottle free. Guaranteed by
All Druggists.
THE ENTERPRISE
MRS. C. A. JEFFRESS
4 ENTERTAINS
Delightful Occasion in
Honor of Her Quests
Misses Jeffress and
Burwell
One of the most delightful events
I of Williamston's mid-winter social
; season was the card party given on
j Tuesday afternoon by Mrs. Clar
-1 ence Albert Jeffress at her home on
on Main Street, in honor of Miss
Irma Jeffress, of Chase City, Va.,
and Miss Mary Burwell, of Louis
burg.
The guests were greeted at the
door by Miss Mary Hassell, who
ushered them into the parlor where
they were received by the hostess,
and tlie gutsts of honor, Misses
Burwell and Jeffress, Progressive
whist was played, and the games
were very interesting from the
beginning. The prizes were warm
ly contested for, and were won by
Mrs. Frederick W. Hoyt and Miss
Essie Peel. After the games had
ended, refreshments were served by
Misses ,Mary HasselL and Delia
Lanier, drs. James G. Staton pre
sided at the poncli bowl. The
cakes served were in the form of
hearts, chibs and spades to carry
out the card effect. Aside from
being pretty in design, they were
delicious, eaten with cream, and
together with the beautifully dec
orated rooms, soft glow of many
lights, elegantly gowned women
and interesting games, made the
hour one to be long remembered
pleasantly. Mrs. Jeffress is a social
favorite in the town, and is ever
the charming hostess.
A Runaway Couple.
Mr. Sylvester Hardisouand Miss
Laura Franklin, of Beaufort coun
ty, arrived in Williamston, on
Thursday night of last week about
1 r o'clock, seeking the aid of Reg
ister Coffield to cemet their life's
happiness. Why they fled from
the home is not known, but
the usual reason for such happen
ings is the ire of the old man, and
very often a loaded shot gun. or
loose dog. The real facts are not
|
known in this case. Anyway, C.
L. Read, in the parlor of Register
Coffield, put the seal of the thurch
on their union, and they went 011 j
: the way rejoicing. A number of
! young men formed the wedding |
j party and enjoyed the scene.
HASSELL ITEMS.
*
Mr. J. S. Roberson spent Friday
night at Winterville.
Miss Eva Rawls came home from
Winterville Friday nighi.
Misses Chandler Malone and
Morton were the guests of Mrs. R.
H. Salsbury on Sunday.
Mr. W. D. Hyman, of Richmoud
is spending a few days in this vi
cinity.
Haislip Bros, have opened a dry I
goods store here.
Mr. and Mrs. P. L. Salsbtisy, of j
Hamilton were here Sunday.
Mess. W. D. Jordon and Robert:
Salsbury went td Robersonville !
Sunday.
Mrs. C. H. Salsbury with Julia
and Louise spent Sunday' at Mr. :
J. L. Cherry's near Speed.
Mr. Chesson, of Roper, has been
visiting —his sister, Mrs. T. W. T
Davenport.
Miss Margeret Salsbury returned j
from Tillery on Monday.
School opened on Monday with j
Miss Alma Fieming as teacher.
Mr. Pat Davenport, of Hamiltodr
was her* Tuesday.
WILLIAMSTON, N. C., FRIDAY, JANUARY 29. 1909.
ROBERSONVILLE NEWS ITEMS
People Coming and Golng--As Gathered By Our
Regular Correspondent.
Bv JOHN D. HVERETT
Mrs. Jim Aii&rews went to Par
mele Friday.
Miss Sauls spent Sunday in
Rocky Mount.
Miss Isabelle Morton spent Sat
urday in HasselL
Miss Lizzie Mooring visited in
Stokes last week
j Master Claude James spent sev
• eral days in town last week.
Dr. and Mrs. R. J. Ndsoti spent
I Sunday in Bethel.
j Miss Lydie Roberson &pent Sun
! day iu Gold Point.
Mr. Will Ferrell, of Greenville,
| was here Saturday.
j \ Mr. Nun Everett, of Gold Point
was in town Monday.
Mrs. G. M. Roberson spent
[Thursday in Williamston.
Sheriff Crawford was with us
| last week collecting taxes.
Mr. J. T. Brown spent several
! days in Jamesville last week.
Mrs. Mary Everett is visiting her
! son John D. Everett this week.
I Mr. H. S. Everett and little son,
jof Oak City, were in town Monday.
Mr. Robert Sa'sbury visi'ed his
sister Mrs W. Morton Sunday,
Mr. and Mrs. Harris, of Cheraw,
S. C., are pleasant additions to the
I town.
Mr. and Mrs. Will Ivins, of
I Pearl River, N. Y., spent Wednes
day here.
Rev. Mr. Reynolds conducted
services at the Methodist Church
011 Sunday.
Mrs. J. S. Roberson and little
; daughter visited Mrs. L. T. Rob
-1 erson on Svmday.
Miss Maude Peel and Mrs. J. E.
Ward visited Mrs. A. R. Dunning
in Williamston last week.
Misses Malone and Chandler
spent Sunday at the home of Mr.
R. H. Salsbury at Hassell.
HAMILTON NEWS
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■" Miss Rosa" Baker is attending
school at Robersonville.
Miss Mary Anthony, of Swans
[ boro, and Miss Mary Gardner, >f
i Kington, are visiting Mr. and Mrs.
Anthony.
Miss Bessie Harrell, of Kelford,
lis visiting Mrs. B. F. Myers.
| Rev. Mr. Miller stopped in town
a few days 011 his way to Mexico.
Mrs. Pittman, of Scotland Neck,
has been visiting Mrs. E. Edmond
j son.
Mr. George Daniels, of Oak City,
! was in town Sunday.
ft
Mr. Harrison, of Scotland Neck,
was in town Sunday.
Miss Hyman, ot Oak City, spent 1
j Sunday with Miss Estelle Moore.
j Miss Robersotl, of Scotland
1 Neck, has been the guest of Miss
I Eulala Perkins.
Mr. and Mrs. Calhoun, of Rocky
1 Mount, are visiting relatives in
town.
\Mrs. Williamson, of Portsmouth,
is visiting her sister, Mrs. E. L
Perkins.
Mess. C. I). Perkins and J. R.
Pender left Sunday for Philadel
phia, Pa.
Mess. Ivdmondson and Price, of
Gold Point, were in town Sunday.
Rev. C. L. Read will deliver a
special sermon to the young men
on the fifth Sunday. '
Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Roberson
visited Mrs. Robersou's mother
near Ilassell last Thursday.
Mesdames W. 11. and K. B.
Crawford spent Monday ajid Tues
day with Mrs J. A. Andrews.
lilder M. T. Lawrence, of Ham
ilton spent Sunday night in town
and preached at the home of Prof.
Outterbridge.
John D. Everett lift Thursday
to-attend the State Association of
City Superintendents, which con
■ vi ues iu Raleigh this week.
I The farmers and their wives have
a rare opportunity to gain much
j inspiration hi the meeting to be
j held at Williamston next Saturday.
The United States Government at
a great cott is pending some of the
strongest men and ablest women,
thoroughly informed and in sym
pathy with farm lite, to these
meetings to/help us make more at
less cost. The government real
ires that the backbone of this
country is the farmer, and it w ants
to make the backbone as strong as
possible. It is the best and most
economical way to bring scientific
knowledge to the minds of the
fai mers.
Why will people try to deceive?
It is impossible to stamp 011 the
minds of people anything but our
true selves. If we want to make a
true impression, we must be true at
heart. Everybody bates a liar, a
hypocrite a deceiver of any kind.
The legendary Greek hero, Acliil
expressed this general feeling when
he said: "Hateful to me, even as
the gates of hell, is he that hjdeth
One thing in his heart and uttereth
another." The only difference be
tween the heathen and the Christ
ian feeling for deception is that we
hate the deed and they the
doer. Let us be true to ourselves.
"then doth it lollow as night the
day, that thou canst not be false to
any man."
Mr. T F. Pippen went to James
! ville Thursday 011 business.
I Mr. F. L. Haislip returned from
; Norfolk 011 Wednesday.
Dr. Fleming and P. 11. Daven
port went to Scotland Neck Wed
nesday.
Mr C. N. Bellamy has returned
from a visit to his mother at En
field.
Mr. and Mrs. S. I). Mathews
went to Williamston Thursday.
Haislip and Davenport will soon
have their new store completed.
Mess. Ayers and Stalls have an
attractive cool drink stand.
A party was given to the young
ladies at the home of Mrs. L. S.
Moore on "Lovers Eane," Friday
evening last. An attractive crowd
was present,
The small girls gaVe a party to
the small boys on Friday night
last at the residence of Mrs. J. J.
Barnhill.
Mess. Perkins and Ayers went
to Tarboro 011 Tuesday.'
It requires a proper combination
of certain acids vyitli natural diges
tive juices.to perfect a dyspepsia
"Cure: —And that is what Kodol is— ~
a perfect digester that digest all the
food yon eat If you will take
Kodol for "a little while you will no
longer have indigestion. You then
couldn't have indigestion. How
could you have indigestion if your
food was to digest? Kodol digests
all you eat. It is pleasant to take,
acts promptly. Sold by Chase's
Drug Store; Bigg's Drug Store.
MSR. F. U. BARNES
ENTERTAINS
Delightful Occasion in
Honor of Her Quests
Misses Barnes and
\( Vaughn
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A most charming event in the
social life of the town was eujoved
bv a large number of guests, Fri
day afternoon, at the home of Mrs.
Francis Upshur Barnes on North
Sm'thwick Street, who entertained
In honor of her guests, Misses
Barnes and Vaughn, of Murfrees
boro, N. C.
Beautiful decorations were iu evi
dence everywhere, ai d the soft
glow of many candles added to the
charming scene. The cards of the
guests were taken at the door by
Miss Katie Blount. Mrs. t Clarence
Albert Jeffress - met the gut sts in
the hall, and ushered them into
the parlor. Ikre they were greet
ed by the hostess and Misses
Vaughn and Barnes. Mrs. Charles
11udgins Godwin conducted the
guests to the dining room, which
wns made beautiful by graceful
smilax, clusters of lovely flowers
and handsome candelabras. The
color sclieme of pink and white
was carried out artistically iu the
decorations and refreshments. Pep
permiuts, fruit jelly with cream,
salted nuts, oakt s and hot choco
late were served by Mrs. Kader B.
Crawford and Misses Mary llas
sell, Louise Fowden, Eva Gainor
and Delha Lanier.
The aiteincon was spent most
'delightfully by the guests, who ex
pressed the greatest pleasure at the
hospitality of Mrs Barnes and in
meeting Misses Barnes and Vaughn
Williamston Graded School.
,HONOR ROM..
Week ending Jan. 21, njoi).
THIRD AND FOURTH GKAUKS.
Jim Upton, Carroll Brown, Inez
Williams, Louallie"Walker, Sylvia
Upton, Gladys Blanche, Reynolds
Smith, James Turner, Roland
Crawford, Earl Wynne, Robert
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ROSIN A Dow KM,,
Teacher.
FIFTH GKADK. •
Leon a Page, Frank Weaver
Fitzhugh Roberson, Plu tn 111 e r
Liles, Carl Lemtnond.
SIXTII GRAI>KS
Titus Critcher, Stephen Rober
son, Eva Peel. Oear Anderson,
Ophelia Hoard, Mittie Walker.
MRS. C. M. LAMKR,
Teacher.
/ Debating Society.
On Tuesday, January 22, 1909,
the annual meeting of the Chas. I).
Mclver Debating Society was held
at the Graded School Isuilding.
The Society meets every Friday af
ternoon. There were no debates
owing to the hour being taken up
by the election of officers. The
following ar? the officers elected:
John lfenry Thrower, President,
Walter C. Jenkins, Vice-President;
Grover Cleveland Godwin, Secre
tary and Treasurer.
At the Opera House
' Lovers of fun found it for three
nights at the Opera House, where
the Dora Mystic Lindley Company
held the boards. Harry Lindley
is well known here, and has been
a favorite for several years. MOll
- night "An A wkward Mistake''
furnished fun for every minute as
each character is cast in a witty
mold. "Woman Against Woman"
was played Wednesday night to a
good audience and though played
here before, was full of thrilling
scenes. The company left on
Thursday for Greenville.
a K ear in Advance
THE CLEVELAND
MOVEMENT
To Live as Christ Lived
The Movement Not
Meeting with Favor
From the Clergy. Dr.
Ivey Critical.
In tlie determination of several
young people in the city of Cleve
land, Ohio, "to live as Christ
lived," began a movement which
is rapidly spreading in some qtiar-'
ters. It i- called the "Cleveland
Movement It will be remembered
that Mr Sheldon started Mich a
movement several years ago
"To live as Christ lived." Cer
tainly, tins is a noble motto, and
comprehends a grand plan of act
ing. The life of Clxti-t was the
model life, llis principles of ac
tion were model principles. Who
can doubt that the essence of Chris
tian living is that Christ-life within
the soul which compels us to main
tain toward daily experience that
moral and spiritual attitude main
tained by Christ himself when he
was upon earth? The Christian
Church lias h»*ld no other standard.
The Christian hope ha ; embraced
no other privilege. C hristian duty
has enibrrced no other responsibil
ity. The elements of all Christian
expei ience cluster around the prin
ciple of living laid down by the
great Apostle: "Whether, there
fore, ye eaj or drink or whatsoever
ye do, do all to the glory of God. '
1 What do you think then, of
the Cleveland movement?" you ask.
We answer, that, while we think
very highly of the purpose and
plan on which the movement is
1 based, and have been trying as a
minister of the C.osptl of Jesus
Christ for many years, to induce
the individuals to adopt the pur
pose and live out the plan, we see
110 place for the Cleveland or any
other independent movement of
this kind. It is a concrete procla
mation of that which is not true —
that the duty of a member of the
church of Jesus Christ is anything
different or 011 a lower plane. God
di(l not intend that -the twrdeirtrf
Gospel teaching should be any
thing less than the duty of every
individual believer to possess the
Christ life which always means the
maintenance of general Christ-atti
tudes to every phase of human ex
perience. Christian discipleship
has never meant anything else.
The Hible is plain 011 this poin and
it represents a principle 011 which
the very Church of Jesus Christ is
founded.
The Cleveland Movement, if it
means anything, means that these
truths just alluded to have beeu to
a certain extent lost sight of iu the
Church Otherwise how could
such a movement have started? Its
very success shows that there aie
many people who actually believe
that either the Church does not
teach that we should live the Chris
life yr that, believing. Joes not
teach the doctrine
And here is wh£Te our concarn
lies, We are afraid that the move
ment is more symptomatic of a djfc
ease than prophetic of great things.
We need a movement; yes, but it
should be a movement within the
Church toward the preaching of the
plain old doctrines as laid down by
Christ and His apostles; toward a
fuller relization on the part of every
individual member of the Church
of his duty and privilege; and to
ward a higher, holier plain of per
sonal every-dav living. With such
a movement in force in every con
gregation in the laud, there would
be no place for the thing they call
the "Cleveland Movement."—T.
N. Ivey.
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Still the solid South hasn't fallen
into the habit of referring to hua
as William the conqueror.