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VOL. XI. NO. 8 MANUFACTURING WOOD ALCOHOL The Mill Waste Question Solved--Will Save Mil lions of Bushels of Grain Yearly -- Alcohol From Sawdust Purer Than That Made From Grain A middle West industry, for which a gaeat future is promised, is that of the manufacture of alcohol shavings, slabs, and other refuse of the lumber mill. It has long been known that ethyl alcohol and other valuable by-pro ducts could be made from wood waste in laboratory experiments, and many processes have been de veloped, but practically none of them has reached the stage of e:onotnic success on a commercial scale. One of these aroused the interest of Mr. John M. Ewen, better known as a constructional steel woik engineer and mauager of the Fuller Construction Company, builders of so many "skyscrapers." Although it was not found practi cable commercially, Mr. Ewen was 50 much impressed with the possi bilities of cheap alcohol from wood waste that he spared enough time and energy from his other great responsibilities to continue inde pendent investigations, and it is largtly owing to his personal and financial support tliat the present successful process has been develop ed, one of the patentees being his brother. Lumbermen have long been alive to the necessity ok finding a use for the appaling piles of waste they are compelled annually to destroy, if only as a means of additional profit, before the question of conservation of natural resources became of national interest. In addition, there are many and various to which alcohol is applicable with advan tage, and from which it has hitherto been excluded by its cost. All kinds of internal combustion engines, for instance, can use al cohol as fuel with advantage over gasoline and with very little modi fication. One of the greatest advantages of the production of a pure alcohol from wood, however, will bt the release for food purposes of the millions of bushels of corn and barfey now consumed m the manu facture of grain alcohol. The price of grain alcohol is at present £2.60 a gfvllon at 188 proof, of which $2 07 is internal revenue tax, the net wholesale price being only 53 cents. Corn worth 26 cents is requiied for the manufacture of a gallon ot alcohpl, and the process costs another 6 cents, the actual cost of production l>eing therefore about 32 cents. Whereas it may be not a little alarming to the prohtbitionists to suggest that a drinkable alcohol may be so cheaply made from saw dust, much as one may deprecate the manufacture of artificial wines and liquors and adulteration with alcohol, it is at least satisfactory that the product of the new process is actually purer than that made from/ grain. —Scientific American. A Good Bale » A letter received from J. Walter Griffin, formerly of Martin County, but now living in Wilson C6uuty, says tbat he sold a bale of cotton which brought him, together with the seed, $99.40, and the price was only 13 cents on that day. It is gratifying to hear such good news from those who have made homes elsewhere. Wilson County soil under the cultivation of a Martin County man can produce wonder ful crop's. King Cotton reigns su preme on the markets of today. THE ENTERPRISE. University Notes [Reported! The religious services of this week's chapel exercises were con ducted by Rev. J. W. Wildman, pastor of the Baptist Church. Mon day, Tuesday and Wednesday Dr. Kemp P. Battle Rave interesting remiuiscenses of the early life of the University. Tuesday morning Sir. Wildman spoke upon student help to the* churches. The entire Friday morning exeVises consisted of a song service led by Dr Chas F. Herty and Mr Clias. T. Woolen and engaged in by ov£r 500 stndt uts. The University tennis team, com posed of George Fountain, a second year law student, and Charles Vena* ble, a member of the Senior Class, have made a triumphal sweep of the State of Virginia. They have defeated Randolph Macon, Rich mond College, and the Uuiversity of Virginia, capturing both doubles and singles in each meet. In the four intercollegiate meets this fall, North Carolina has not been scored against, and her total score is 400 to her opponents o. This is, per haps, the most brilliant record in the history of intercollegiate tennis in the South. All eyes in Noj.th Carlina are now turned toward Richmond. The foo:ball contest between the Un iversity of North Carolina and Vir ginia will attract thousands of to Richmond Thanksgiving Day. This game has been called by a Philadelphia sporting editor the "Yale Harvard game of Dixie," and undoubtedly draws the largest crowd of any foot ball game south of Philadelphia. Dr. Joseph Hvde Pratt, profes sor of Economic Geology, attended the second annual meeting of the North Carolina Drainage Associa tion, and made one of the principal addressee before the association. Dr. Pratt is vitally enterested in every economic need of North Car olina, and i 8 doing moie for the good road* movement than any other man. I)r. Charles H. Herty, dean of the School of Applied Sciences, has been elected chairman of one of the divisions in the American Chemical Society, and will preside over its session in Boston. Dr. Herty, by his inventions in indus trial chemistry, is one of the best known chemists in America. By his invention of the Herty Turpen tine cup, he has saved the South ern turpentine farmer millions of dollars. The annual debate between the University of North Carolina and the University of Pennsylvania will be held Friday night at Chapel Hill. Barnett and Highsmith will represent Carolina. Iu a close and exciting game, Carolina defeated the plucky Wash ington and Lee eleven, at Newport News, on Saturday by the score of 6to o. Never was Carolina's goal in danger, the ball was constantly in W. and Lee's territory, and twice with the ball on their one yard line, they held to a stand still. Three attempts at drop kicks failed all by narrow margins. The touch down came in the first half. W. and Lee fumbled, Venable, Caro lina's, fast eud, recovered ball and ran for Joucbdown. Beldin kicked goal. Beldin, Bclk, Porter, Win ston and Yenab'.e played good ball for Carolina. W'addill played star ball for W. and Lee. A Scalded BOY'S Shrieks horrified his grandmother, Mrs. Maria Taylor, of Nebo, Ky., who writes that, when all thought be would die, Bucklen's Arnica Salve wholly cured him. Infallible for Burns, Scalds, Cuts, Corns, wounds Bruises. Cures Fever-Sores, Boils, Skin Eruptions, Chilblains, Chap ped Hands. Soon route Piles. 25c at All Druggist#. WILLIAMSTON 1 , N. C., FRIDAY, NOVEBER 19. iqoq. , SI.OO a Year in Advance DAKDENS IJEMS Mrs. Inez Fagan is out again af ter an illness of several days. Mrs. C. C. Fagan had a. chill Sundav'and is still very sick. Miss Nelia Jones i* visitng her sister, Mrs Lilley, near J.une-ville. Mrs. Ellen Williams spent Sun day iu the home of Blount Waters. L. P. Plymouth, was here Tuesday buying peanuts. Weed Waters, of Jawesville, made a business trip here Monday. S'ephen Davis left Tuesday to spend a few days iu Chocowinity. X T. Coburn and daughter, Mrs. Annie Bateman. spent Sunday m Roper. lj>uis Willfams died last week aft«*r being in bad health for several months. Mrs, Matilda Daven;x>rt wis the guest of Mis. Goldman Hamilton Sunday. E. S. Mizell and Miss Olive Jackson were out driving Sunday afternoon. Miss A(fnes Clagon spent Sun day with her grandmother, Mrs. J. E. Riddiek. Miss Minnie Gurganus spent Friday night in the home of Good man Hamilton. Miss Minnie Riddiek spent Sun day in Plymouth, the guest of Mrs. Walter Hatetnan. Miss Mary Warren Coburn, of Roper, is the guest of her cousin, Miss Ruth Coburn. . / The sociable given at the home of Mr. Jake Smith Monday night was said to be "a success. Miss Mattie Kapan and Donnie Belle Gardner spent Sunday in the Poplar Chapel neighborhood. Miss Annie Riddick left for Ply moth this afternoon, where she is receiving treatment for her eyes. Miss Bernice Pagan spent a few days in Jamesville last week in the homes of I)rs. Hassell and Smith wiek. Misses Minnie Smith and Ruth IJhrden spent Thursday night in Plymouth at the home of Mr. Fred Smith. William Coburn left Tuesday for Chocowinity with the intention of bringing Miss Cora Hill home as his fcride. Mr. and Mrs. John Waters, who have been visiting relatives here, have returned to their home in Pinners, Ya. Rev. S. St. Clair, the Free Will Evangelist, is holding a series of meetings here, and is the guest of C C. Pagan. Mrs. Lucy Swtnson, who has l>eeu in Plymouth several days under the care of I)r. Ward, re turned home Saturday, and is still very feeble. Lame back comes on suddenly and is extremely painful. It caused by rheumatism of the mus cles. Quirk relief is afforded by applying Chamberlain's Liniment. S')ld by Saunders & Fowdeu and all Sealers. a J- Entertained at Luncheon Mrs. James Grist Staton enter taiued at her home on Main street, Monday afternoon, at 3.o'clock, iu honor of Mrs. Justus Randolph, of Washington, who has been visiting friends in town for several days Bridge whist was played at tables arranged in the drawing room, under soft gas lights and amil lovely chrysanthemums and fern?. After the game an elegantly pre pared luncheon was served in the dining roojn, where exquisite cut glass and silver made the interior more attractive. Among those present were: Mes dames Justus Randolph, A. R. Gordon, F. y. Barnes, K. B. Craw ford, F. W. Hoyt, B. C. Crawford and Miss Louise Fowden., 1 „ FißTbt Tuberculosis "Sanitary Snndav" is announced ' tuberculosis and health au-} thorities for Sunday November 28th. Dr. Charles A Julian, As-! sittaut Secretary for tuberculosis for the State Hoard of Health, has, issued the following open letter to' the churches and church people of North Carolina: Thtre is now being conducted a 1 of education for the study and prevention 1 of tuber- ; CUIOMS iu this State. Scientists, now 1m 1 eve that the disease can be checked, and not only checked but obi terated and effiCed from the j earth, if a well organized attempt J is made in the direction of assist ! ance, and with keen sighted adu-| cation il measure and supervision But tin fact remains that this battle against disease must be perpetuated j by, the people. Its success depends j upon the organization of a fighting I force iu every community devoted to its object and inspired to a con stant and unabated activity. Tu-| berculosis is a preventable di-eise and must be prevented. Tuber culosis kills more people and cost*? more money than all other 00111 munkable diseases combined. But it will take a combined effort 011 the pure of the entire people to pre vent it. This campaign on tuber culosis is clearing up thf whole lo cal health situation. We cannot get control of tuberculosis without making it practically impossible for any of the fikh or needless diseases to exist. In getting rid of this disease wewill raise the whole stand ard of living for the average people. The .prevention of the disease rather than its cure, the removal of the causes and conditions conducive to discat.es is a primary object of this ! efTort. . We would like this information to be brought to the attention of t''e ministers of North Carolina in view of a request to make Sunday, November 28th a sanitary Sabbath On that day we hope that every minister in the State will preach a special health sermon, explain the little Red Cross Christinas stamp and its mission, explain the fight against disease, explain the warfare against consumption appeal to the people to save themselves. We desire the service of the ministers for our first "sanitary Sibbath." Subscribe to The Entkrprjsk Carolina Literary .Society The Carolina Literary Society held its regular meeting Friday, November 12th. with "The Life and Poems of James Russell Lo well" as the subject. Mrs. Justus Everett was present, beautiful rendering of "The Vision of Sir Launfal" afforded a rare treat to the society. The pro gram was as follows: Sketch of Lowell, Emma Roberson; Reading "Within and Without," Ida Jen kins; History Holy Grail," Martha Ward; Reading "The Vis ion of Sir Launfal," Mrs. Justus Kverett. Miss Hattie Thrower has made the first contribution to our "Grad ed S"hool.Library" in the way of books, a set of six volumes ing the Masterpieces of American Authors. This is a veey acceptable gift, as the school is greatly in need of book*. Iet work go 011. Pene'ope Biggs, Sec'y A Painlul Accident Sunday, Edwin Ward, while climbing a tree in the yard at his father's home on Main stret, fell a distance ot twenty five feet and received painful injuries. One arm was badly sprained, two teeth knocked out and a severe cut made in the upper lip. At first the phy sician feared that his back had been injured, but fortunately this was not the case. A Nifbt in China Town ' The Junior Auxiliary gave a "Chinese Tea" at the Rectory on Welnesdav night from S to it a'clock. The decorations were in keeping with Oriental st>le —lan- terns, pansols, bamboo, mats, cushions and fans made a charac- j teristic scene for the "Melican''! men and maidens to enjoy. The reir end of the ball had been j arranged as a Chme.-e reception 1 room, and at s nine girls dressed j in typical costumes and lo>k-| ing "like the real thing" came ia and seated themselves to be in | waiting for their American guest, ' Miss Pen nit Biggs Miss San I,ao, j from far away China was introluc-1 ed to the expectant audience. True Eastern hospitality was given the American ladv, and the never-to be-forgotten tea was handed her. Kacli one had a word of greeting, and the impersonations were verv amusing to the vounger spectators. After the recep'.iou was over, the "China girls" liamhd refreshments to every one pres-ent. These con sisted of saltad nuts, rice pudding, raisins, dates, cheese yttaws, candy rats, cakes, tea and chocolate. One of the most delightful features was the muse rendered by the Italian Bind, which was present through the courtesy of s Jtne of the gentle men of the town. Kvery one pres ent, and especially the Juniors, ap preciated this act of kindness on the part of the men. Miss Elisabeth Gordon exhibited quite a number of Chinese relics and ex pi.titled the significance of each. To all who are interested in the heathens, these articlts were of peculiar attraction. A large num ber of people attended the tea, and the Juniors were very appreciative fo the interest shown in their work. Tlie receipts were very satisfactory. Kills Her Foe Of 20 Years "The most merciless enemy I had for 20 years," declares Mrs. James Duncan, of Ha>nesville, Me., "was Dyspepsia. I suffered intensely after eating or diinking and could scarcely sle*p. After many reme dies had failed and several doctors gave me up. I tried Electric Hit ters, which cured me completely. Now I can eat anything. I am 70 years old and am overjoyed to get my health and strength back again Por Indigestion, Loss of Appetite, Kidney Trouble. Lame Hack, Fe -111 ile Complaints, its unqualcd. Outy 50c at All Druggists. Notice to Telephone Subscribers Subscribers of the Williamson Telephone Company will please mike the folluwing changes in Telephone Directory of July Ist, 11)09: Change Brown Bros, from number 17 to 102-1 ;' _• Daniel iN: Staton from 102 to 114-3 " l A> J- B- Hardison Irom 102 to 'll4-1 Simon K. Hardison from 102 to Discontinue the following: Ice House; Adams Ward; Ellington & Leggett; Ben Ward; J no. Iv. Pope. Add to Directory the following new subscribers: Bunch, E. P., Residence No. 126; Dixie Tobacco Warehouse No. 121; Gurganus, George N , Residence No. 127; Hoyt, F. W., Residence No Hopkins, J. W., Residence No. 114-3; Leggett, W. H.; Market No 52; Mobley, Sidney A., S'abl- s 122; Residence No. 123; Peed, Tims/ A., Ke-idence No. 87; Pope,' Mrs. Bettie, Residence No. 88; Peel, R. J., Residence No. 125; Peel, Jas S., Office No. 1; Roanoke Warehouse, Office 89; SnipHon, J. Paul., Office No. 17; Ward. J. Herbert, Market No. 44; Waters, Jas. B^, Residence No. 124; Williams, Dr. John W., Office No. ,0 3 3 U M- Burras, Residence No. 123. Respectfully, Williamston Telephone Co., This November i*t, 190^. SUDDEN DEATH AT HAMILTON James Lafayette Barnhill Stricken With Apoplexy --For Years a Popular Travelling Man--Buried With Masonic Honors Tuesday Afternoon. The people of Hamilton and friends and nlativc-s elsewhere, were shocked on Monday when the death of Mr. James I/'fayette Barnhill at his home, was noised abroad. He had been in appea*- ently perfect health, and alter eat ing dineyr went out on the veranda I with his wife. While in the act of I lighting pipe, he fill to the floor, stricken with apoplexy, Mrs. Barnhill caled for assist mce imme diately-and a physician was MIIU j inoned, but death had come instaut | Iv and help was of no avail. He was born near Hamilton in 1850, and in eatly life married, ; 1 jllian, the daughter of the late I Dr. Willi un Watts, and sister of j Mr. J. W. Watts, of Williamston. j Five children were born to them, 1 three of whom are living, Gordon Barnhill, ol Richmond; Mrs. Annie 1 Clyde Kwcll, of lieanfort, N C. r : Bog Barnhill, the youngest child, | who lived with his father. | Mr. Barnhill was for years sales j man for M 1.. T. Davis, of Nor -1 folk, and was one of the most popu lar men 011 the road. Several years ! ago he gave up travelling aud began : farming, and also kept books for J. 11'. Boyle, who has extensive iu j terests in timber and farm lands. Quite a number of years past,- he j lost his first wife and two years ago |he married Mis* Nairn.e Morgan, j who survives hiin. He had been a faithful member of the Episcopal | Church for some time, and was I treasurer of the parish at the time •of his death. He was also a pronii- I nent member of the Masonic Fra- teruity. The Funeral was held from the residence oti Tuesday afternoon by Rtv. W. J. Gordon. Tiie body was taken to the grave by a larj»e number of Masons from every lodge in the county. At the grave, the committal service of the Cliurch was said, and then '.he last sad honors were paid the dead comrade by his brother CraftMn-n. The services were led by Harry W. Stubbs, of Skewarkee'Lodge, WWl* iamston, and a large crowd of friends and acquaintances were present to pay the last mark of res;>eet to their neighbor and friend. Debating: Soc ety y*"* - . The Chas. I). Melver'Debating Society met at the time Fri day afternoon. The attendance was better than usual. New officers were sworn in. Mr. Homer Peel, the newly elected president, made his inaugural ad dress, the substance ot which was that he would carry out the duties of the office to the best of his abil ity and that he was going to have good order during meetings. The query debated was; Resolv ed that immigration is detrimental to the United Stales. After a heat ed discussion the judges decided in favor of the negative. Win. H. Harrell, Sec. - ■"» • •» »►■» m ' . ' Williamston Graded School HONOR ROLL v For ending Nov. 12 1909. FIFTH GKADK James Turner, Robert Peel, Fitz hugli Roberson, K Igar Blount, John Hadley, Leona Page, Settle Graham. • SIXTH GRA.UK Daisy Manning, pella K Ward, Ollie Meadows, Ethel Carson, Oicar Anderson, Titus Critcher, Perly Perry, John A. Philpot. MRS, C. M. Lanikr, Teacher.
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