VOL. X. NO. 21
A MEMORIAL
The Presidents of the
State's Educational In
st tut ions Ask Aid of
/Legislature.
A sense of duty to the Stste and
to the institutions which we repre
sent Compels us to make a frank
'statement concerning their condi
tion.
We need not enlarge upon the
necessity for the higher training of
the young men and young women
of North Carolina. The future of
. the State depends upon this. If
the number at present in these in
stitution were doubled it would not
equal the proportion in other pro
gressive commonwealth*.*
Your higher institutions are a}-
solutely unable to meet the de
mands which are made upon them
or to enlarge their work
The needs of an institution are
not determined by its president or
board trustees, but by the necessi
ties of a growiug sta'e. The re
peated calls tor aid coming trom'
these institutions are simply an
evidence of the Riowth of the peo
ple and of their retching forward
for better and higher things.
We have stated these needs as
our experience and careful study
show them to be. We' (earnestly
coun«el the representatives of the
people that in fome way provide
means to provide means to place
these instisution upon a footing for
efficient and satisfactory service for
eight or ten years to come. Our |
statements cover this in so far as it
is possible for us to foresee the
probable demands- which will be
made upon these institutions.
We believe that if the people of
North Carolina thoroughly under
stood the great woik now being
done by these institutions, their
worthiness, their needs present and
iuture, and the urgent pressure
upon them to care for and train
their sons and daughters, they
would heartily endorse any pro
vision made by you to place them
in a positiou for service befitting a
great State.
Francis P. Yenable, President,
University of North Carolina.
I). H. Hill, President,
Agricultural and Mechanical Col
lege.
J.I. Foust-, President,
State Normal and Industrial Col
lege.
This is just the time of year when
you are most likely to have kidney
or bladder trouble, witb rheuma
tism and rheumatic pains caused
by weak kidneys. I>elays are dan
gerous. Get DtWitt's Kidney and
Bladder Pills, and be sure you get
what you ask for. They are the
best pills made tor back ache, weak
back, urinary disorders, et". They
are antiseptic and act promptly.
We sell and recommend them.
Chase's Drug Store; Bigg's Drug
Store.
Williamston Graded School.
HONOR R01.T..
.Week ending Feb! 5.
THIRD AND POVBTH ORADH#. 1 .
Ine* Williams, Loualiie Walker,
Sylvia Upton, Ester Daniels,
Gladys Balance, Reynolds Smith,
James Turner, Robert Peel, Cor
• rinne Sroi\h, Jim Upton, r Carroll
Brown, Neftfe Cat ton, g
•, \t ROSIN A; B(WHU.,
'' •> m ■ Teacher.
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3 i Tbi-Secfit Of Laa( Life'
A French scientist has discover
ed one secret of long life. His
methoddeals with the blood. But
long ago millions of Americans bad
* prov*a Electric Hitteis prolongs lift
"ajUrfT makes it worth living. If
purifies, enriches and vita lives the
blood, rebuilds wasted nerve cells,
imparts life and tone to the entire
system. It* a godsend to weak,
sick and debilitated people. "Kid
ney tronble had blighted my life
for months," writes W. M. Sher
man, of Cashing. Me, "but Elec
tric Bitters cured me entirely."
Only 50c. at All Druggists.
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THE ENTERPRISE
DARDENS ITEMS
" ! ™iss Mary A. Bateman is visit
ing in Norfolk.
I
Miss Mary Warren Coburn is
visiting relatives here.
Mr. Randall Jackson has accept
ed a position in Washington.
Mrs. Bonds, of Warren Neck,
was here shopping Saturday,
Mr. Eddie Riggsby, of Pinners,
Va,, is visiting relatives here.
Milton Wright was here to-day,
preparing to move to Greenville.
Misses Rollins and Wynne speirt
Saturday afternoon in Plymouth.
Miss yueenie Sprtiill ; of Mack
ey's Ferry, was a visitor here last
week.
Miss Willougbby, of Bertie Coun
ty, is the gues.t of her si.-ter, Mrs.
George Smith.
Miss Minuie Riddick spent last
week in Pinetown, aud reports a
jolly good time.
"jMr. Alexander Gitsinger has re
turned from a visit to his parents
near Jamesville.
Mr. As n Allen and Miss Vida
Simpson attended Sunday School
Sunday afternoon.
I
Stanford Jackson who has
tfeen very ill with typhoid fever, is
convalescing to the delight of his
many friends. .
Mrs. J. E. Smithwick and Master
James and Mrs. M. A. Fagau, of
Jamesville, spent Friday with Mrs.
C. C. Fagau to help eai wild tur
key.
J' Miss Fagan entertained
uite a number of young people
last nigbt. Several games were in
dulged in, and all left pronouncing
Miss Fagan a delightful hostess.
The young people anticipate hav
ing a "pie eating" at the Academy
soon. The pies will be cut in quar
ters, each piece selling for five cents-
Come when you hear of it, bring
your pocket-book and eat the best
pie ever tasted.
One of the most enjoyable events
of the season was held at the home
of Mr. Tctterton 011 Friday night,
when the young people asembled to
dance. The room was the scene of
animation and gayety, enriched by
the fairest and most beautiful young
ladies and handsome gentlemen
Every one seemed to have a good
time. :
The dance given at the home of
Mr. Preston Swinson, a few nigHts
ago, was a dt?cided success. The
night was perfect, and the moon
never shone brighter, and we could
not have had a fairer "Wynne."
It was indeed a beautiful sight to
see so many fairy-like figures glid
ing so gracefully o'er the floor. It
was fun for the young people, and
pleasant to the older once to revive
memories of "long, long ago."
It soothes pain, it is cooling and
healing. Good for cuts, burns,
bruises and scratches, but especial
recommended for piles—DeWitt's
Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve.
Sold bv Chase's Drugstore; Bigg's
Drug Storg,
Teacher's Meeting
The white teachers in all the
schools of the County are earnestly
requested to. be present at the
Teachers' Meeting, Saturday, Feb
ruary 20th. We want to make it
the best meeting of the year.
No lire, energetic teacher can
1 afford to miss this means of im
provement. If these meetings are
not interesting to you, it is because
you are not interested in your work
in the school,—Surely the strong,
efficient teacher should be willing
to come to these meetings that he
may help others, and the weaker
that they may help themselves.
Your non-attendance is taken by
the school officers and citizens gen
erally as a lack of interest in your
work. f
R. J. Peel.Supt.
WILLIAMSTON, N. C v FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12, IQOQ.
ROBERSONVILIE NEWS ITEMS
People Cbming and Golng--As Gathered By Our
Regular Correspondent.
Bv jphN D. EVERETT
Mr. R. H. Salsbury was in town
Sunday.
Miss Sallie Everett was in town
Monday.
Mrs. Mary Everett went to Oak
City Monday.
Miss Bettie Cherry is visiting
Mrs. C. James.
Miss Ora Taylor visited Mrs. R.
J. Nelson Tuesday, v.
Mr. George Daniel, of Oak City,
visited hiere Sunday.
Miss I.eta Taylor, of Gold Poiut,
was in town Monday.
Mr. C A Bowen, of Everett,
was in town Monday.
Misses Chandler and Malonewent
to Gold Point Sunday.
Miss Minta Bonner spent Sunday
with IVlrs. I). B. Parker.
Miss Fefie Riddick spent Friday
with Miss Nina Roberson.
Miss Sara Beverly, of Bethel, is
visiting in town this week.
Hr. and Mrs. R. I. Taylor, of
Bethel, spent Sunday here. *
Mr. V, I). Gray spent Sunday
with Mrs. L T. Roberson.
Miss Emma Roberson visited in
Bethel Saturday and Sunday.
Dr. J. E. Ward returned from a
visit to Harrellsville this week.
Dr. D. H. Harris, of Tarboro.was
in town Saturdary on busing.
Mr. N. D. Young made a busi
ness trip to Greenville Monday.
Mrs. A R. Dunning, of Willi
amston, spent Tuesday iu town.
Miss Hattie Everett was the
guest of Miss Lois Parker Sunday.
Miss Allie G. Little spent Wed
nesday with Mrs. J. H. Roberson.
Messrs. Gardner and Fred Smith,
of Jamesville, were here Monday.
Miss Vivia Rives was the guest
of Mrs. Julius Outterbridge last
week.
Mr. and Mrs. Jenkins from Cone
toe spent Thursday with Mrs. Neal
James
Jury List, March Term ol Court
J. B. Allen, John H. Baily
Henry S. Hardisor., Charles I.
Simpson.
Tlieo. Roberson, W. M, Perry
R. N. Griffin.
M. W. Bissell, S. C.'Griffin,
Ephraim Peel. J. L- Peel.
John T. Hadley, W. P. Bowen,
Javan Rogerson, Benjaman "Ward.
NVII.UAMSTON.
J. W. Anderson, Joel Bennett,
J. W, Cowan, Geo. N. Gurganus,
W. T. Meadows, Joseph A. Rober
son.
W. J. Ausbon, J. M. Edmond-
son, J, I. Britton.
■ ROBKHSONVIU.K
S. L' Grimes, W. T. Price, T
POPLAR POINT.
J. L. Ballard.
J. M. Coburn, W. H. Everett,
Jr., A. W. Salsbury, S. Sals
bury, J. Henry Taylor.
GOOSR Nusf.
J_B. Barfield, Ju4ius Bennett.
JAMESVIU.K
WIM.IAMS.
GRIFFINS
BICAR GRASS.
CROSS ROADS,
HAMILTON.
Mr. and Mr". P. R. Rives spent
Thursday with Mrs. Julian Outter
bridge.
Mr. J. T. Ross and Hester Moor
ing spent Sunday with fiietids at
Stokes. •
Miss Reta Rol>erson spent Sun
day with Miss Lishie Cobuni, near
Gold Point.
Miss Annie Mooring spent Sun
day in Gold Point with Miss Min
nie Bryant.
Mrs. Baker Womack spent last
weik visiting at the home of l>r.
R.J. Nelson.
Rev.*J. C. Reynolds and family
are spending this ween with Mrs.
\V H. Adkitis.
Misses Nina Roberson and Lena,
Parker made a flying trip to Willi
atnston Saturday.
Messrs. Theodore ll.issell and
Wig Watts, of Williamston, visited
friends in town Suiidav.
M ; ss Dora Krider spent Saturday
and Sunday at Gold Point, the
guist of Miss I.ydie Roberson.
Mesdames T Roberson and
Ed James with Genera and Jesse
spent Sunday at the home of Mr.
Simon Everett.
Presiding elder, Rev. Mr, Mc-
Cullen. preached at ttie Methodist
Church Sunday night to a large
congregation.
Messrs. Herman and Kelly
Rawl*, Lester and Roy Roberson,
Hugh Ross, Krne>t Parker and
Shepherd Morton spent Sunday
with Mr. Williams Gray in the
country.
AAbout 12 o'clock last Thursday
night, the gin house belonging to
Rogerson and Ro!>erson was dis
covered to be 011 fire, iiy heroic
efforts the flamis were quickly ex
tinguished ami the propetty saved.
Mr. W. A. Ross, by invitation,
was at Smith's School house Suu
day where he organized a Sunday
School. There was a good crowd
in attendance and they entered en
thusiastically into the work. Mr.
Ross was elect .»d superintendent and
Mr. Fate James, secretary.
Death of an Aged Woman.
On February 4th., at 7 o'clock
P. M., in B;ar Grass Township,
the soul of Mrs. Miley A. Taylor
left Its teneme it of clay and re
turned to the God from whom it
came. The deceased had lived be
yond the period of time allotted to
man, beinp eighty-one years old.
£>he had always lived at the old
Taylor homestead, near the home
of her son, Daney Taylor, whose
family together with a colored ser
vant, - attended to her carefully.
Fpr ten months she had been con
fined to her bed. A large family of
ehildren survive her—the children
and grand children have numbered
as many as one hundred and sev
enty five. There are living, at
present, one huudred and forty de
scendants, among whom are Messrs.
Eli and Daney Taylor.
The funerel services were conduct
ed by Elder John N. Rogerson.
was iu the family cerae
t^y.
Wnfcligtoi OIM SAN UP
To three doctors; was kept in bed
for five weeks. Blood poitson from
a spider's bite caused large, deep
sores to cover his leg. The doctors
failed, then "Bucklen's Arnica
Salve completely cured me," writes
John Washington, of Bosqueville,
Tex. For eczema, boils, burns and
piles its supreme. 25c at AH Drug
gists. .
Whiskey Fakirs.
Der Sir
i Writen to you several days ago
i hant receaved eny anser i Saw
your address in the NeW idea a
Philadelphia paper in regards how
to make whiskey out of drugs for
25 cents per gallon you said you
would send the receeps free j leas
send tlx. 111 i want to learue how to
make itt wee exspect to by the in
gredeng from you pleas dont fail to
write Wee Will Bye the recete if
you Charge Kuy thing for itt and
theu Hye the drugs from you for
the Same pleas Write.
Your twily
Williamston, N C
The above letter shows hotfT
easily people are duped, and also to
what desperate* means they will go
to try to get whiskey and violate
the law. This comuiuneation was
addressed to a firm in a North Caro
lina town, who is attempting to
dupe the people. Even if a kind
of whiskey can be made from the
drugs advertised, the same would
in all probability be dangerous te»
the system. Already deaths have
occurred from the drinking of so
cared liquors. The people should
be protected as much as possible
from dangerous concoctions atul
the men who sell them. This is
the only purpose for which the
publication of the letter is made.
It is an exact copy. v
Pineules for the Kidi eys are
little golden globules which act
directly on the kidneys. A tiial
w'ill convince yon of quijk results
for Backache Rheumatism, I.um
bago and tired wornont feeling.
30 days' trial SI.OO. They purify
the blood. Sold by Chase's Drug
Store.
N( Johnson-Anderson
■ The home of Mr, and Mrs. J.
Walter Anderson was the scene of
a very pretty marriage on Wednes
day afternoon, when Miss Annie C.
Anderson became the bride of Mr.
Augustus Johnson.
Promptly at 3 o'clock the bridal
party entered the parlor. The at
tendants-were Miss I>yta Taylor,
of Gold Point, as maid of honor
and Mr". T.aClVtirles Baker as best
man. Rev. George J. l) nve'l, pas
tor of the Williamston Baptist
Church, performed the impressive
ceremony. Owing to the recent
death of the brother of the briele,
the marriage was a very quiet one
with only a few friends and rela
tives present. Tile wedding party
drove to the home of the groom,
near Gold Point, immediately after
the ceremony.
The bride is the sister of Messrs.
J. W. and Arthur Anderson, the
groom is a prosperous farmer and
the son of the late Joel Johnson.
A pill in time that will save nine
is Rings Little Liver Pills, For
biliousness, sick headache constipa
tion. They do not gripe. Price
25c. Sold by Chase's Drug Store.
Death at Jamesville
Mr, Asa Roberson died at bis
home in Jamesville on Wednesday
after aNhort illness. He had been
in the employ of the Dennis Sim
mons Lumber Co,, t'or several years
and was one of its most trusted
men. He leaves a wife and seve
ral children. The Woodmen, of
wbicb the deceased was a member,
buried him Thursday with all the
honors of the Craft.
Kodol for Dyspepsia and 1 ndi
gestion is a combination of the
essary acids, and it actually digests
the food you eat —no matter what
kind of food it may be. It does
the ordinary work of the stomach,
so that by -' taking a little Kodol
every now and then you cannot
possible have indigestion or any
form of stomach trouble. Sold by
Chase's Drug Store; Bigg's Drug
store.
sr.oo a Year in Advance-
FIVE DOLLARS IN GOLD
To the Student in Arty
White School in the
County for the Best
Historical Sketch.
THK ENTERPRISE purposes to
issue as early as practicable, a
sketch of MARTIN COUNTY,
PAST AND PRESENT. To stimu
late more interest in local history,
it wtll give to the student in any
white schocl in the County, HIVE
DOLLARS IN GOLD for the best
sketch of any event connected with
the history of the couujy.
The sketch must be three'
and not more than five pig* 1 * ȣ
letter size pap#>r. CONCISE
NESS, NEATNESS, TR U E
STATEMENT OK FACTS, and
ORIGINALITY are required in all
pipers presented They Trust he
written only on one side of the pa
per, and he sent to Tilu KNTKK
PBISK office at or before 12 o'clock
noon on April Ist. 1909 The ar
ticle receiving the prize will appear
in these colums. No paper must
be typewritten, but must be in Jhe
hand Writing of the contestant.
Any variation from the rules, will
debar contestants.
This is an opportunity every pu
pil in the County should seize.
County pride should l)e inherent iu
the breast of every son and daugh
ter of the County, and whatever is
best in it should be known of all
men.
Colds contracted at this season of
the year are quickly relieved with
Hees Laxatives Cough Syrup. Its
laxative quality rids the system of
the cold. Pleasant to take, llest
for children for coughs, colds,
croup and whooping cough. Sold
by Chase's Drug Store.
Tbe Debating Society
On Kriilav, February sth., the
Cbas I). Mclver Debating Society
held its regular meeting, President
Thrower presiding with great dig
nity, as usual. Tbe debating was
of unusual merit. The most im
portant decision of the meeting was
that of a challenge to the members
of the Carolina Literary Society for
a joint debate on Friday February,
19th. 1909. The challenge was
gladly accepted by the girls. The
subject for debate is: "Resolved,
That Woman Suffrage should be
adopted by an amendment to the
Constitution of tbe United States."
The pubiic is cordially invited to
attend.
Those selected for tbe debate are:
Negative, Hill Harrell, Klbert Peel
and Julian Anderson. Affirmative,
Delia Lanier, lvva Ganior and Daisy
Jones.
Woods I,iver Medicine in liquid
form regulates the liver relieves sick
headache constipation' stomach,
kidney disorders ami acts as a
gentle laxative. For chills fever
and malaria. Its tonic effxrts on
the system felt with the first dose.
The SI.OO bottle contains 2b4 tiroes
as much as the 50c si/.e. Sold by
Chase's Drug Store.
Reunion, Williamston Baptist Cborch
February, I4th. 1909.
FKOGRAMMK:
€
n A. M., Sermon by the pastor.
Roll call and reading Church Cove
nant,
J. W> Anderson.
History of Williamston Baptist
Church, «
• Dt. J. D. Biggs,
Statement of Financial Conditions,
Sabbath School and its Progress,'
S. A. Newell.
Remarks by others present.
Benediction.
AH cordially invited to be with
us.
GRO. J. DOWRJJL,
Pastor.
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