VOL. XI. NO. 33
THE LAND OF
OPPORTUNITY
Lands In the South Will
,j be High-Priced in the
Future--This Condition
Made Permanent by
Proper Soil Cultivation
—Make Farming Pay
The South is certainly advancing
and the low-priced lands will in the
future be high priced. Still it is
not always wi.se for a man to get a
farm into fine condition and then
sell it because he cau get more
money than he paid for it, per
manent family home is something
worth woiking for.
But there is sometimes danger to
the farmer when his land gets val
uable. Many years ago, just after
the war, in one of the finest coun
ties in Maryland, the great ii.fiat iou
of values of all sorts ran up ibe
value of land there to fancy prices,
and farmers were mortgaging their
homes to buy other land at SIOO an
t "acre or more. Riding one day with
a keen business man, I remarked
that the farmer seemed to be in
luck. "Hardly," said he: "take
the instance of Mr. Blank. He has
a fine farm and is a good farmer.
When his farm was worth $25 an
acre he lived very economically.
Now his land is worth over SIOO
an acre, and his family think he is
rich, and they must put 011 all the
extravagance of a rich family.
But the farm is making no more
» than it did, and he is really getting
a smaller return on his investment.
He does not want to sell; and is
really poorer because of the extra
co>t of living " Those same lauds
since tha settling down of monetary
affairs are selling for $50,0r less,an
acre, and many people were ruined
by buying l»dd at inflated prices
But a steady and permanent in
. crease in the value of real estate
that has been selling too low will,
of course, benefit the whole sectipn
if farmers do not get extravagant
v Lands in the South are certain to
increase in value ,jf real estate must
come through the improved pro
ductivity of the soil. When one
man by good farming brings his
laud up to making too bushels of
corn aud over a bale of cotton per
acre, that farm will gain a selling
price that will make the owner's
neighbor who makes 10 bushels of
corn per acre, look like 30 cents,
as the spying fsr His land may in
crease in value slightly because of
what his neighbor has done, but
the real way to make a farm valua
ble, erther for a permanent home of
the owner or for sale, is to increase
its productive capacity through
good farmiug, business like farm-
iog, profitable farming.
If you are not satisfied after
using according to directions two
thirds of a bottle of Chamberlain's
Stomach and Liver Tablets, you
can have.your money back The
tablets cjense and invigorate the
gtomach, improve the digestion,
regulate the bowels. Give the a
trial and get well. Soldbv Saun
ders & Fowden and all dealers.
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Birthday Party
On Thursday afternoon of last
week at 4 o'clock, little Miss Es
telle Crawford was hostess to about
thirty-five of her friends, at the
|£ home of her parents, Sheriff and
\ Mrs. J. C. Crawford, on Haughton
Street. sweet remembrances
of the day were given the little
hostess, and the hours went merry
as a marriage bel'. There was a
prize cake in which silver coins
had been placed—the one getting,
was the largest amount declared the
winner. Toe little folks heartily
indulged in games which pleased.
Ice cream and cake were served the
f uests in the dining room.
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THE ENTERPRTSC
COBURN-DOWELL
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A Beautiful Marriage at the Baptist
Church—Many Attendants
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The first day of June, the month
of brides and roses, ushered in the
most brilliant event in the history
of marriages in Williamstou during
the last decade, the contracting
parties being Mr. Rufus Theodore
Coburn and Miss Rosina Powell.
The spacious Baptfst Church
was filled to overflowing with
guests waiting to welcome the bride
long before the hour. The enterior
of the building was decorated with
a taste which was exquisite iu its
simplicity—arches spanned both
aisles from which were suspended
sthe letters, "D" and "C" and a
wedding bell of gardenias graceful
ly hung from the arch beneath
which the happy pair stood.
Lettie Critcher presided at the or
g»n and rendered as a prelude,
"Longing," while awaiting the
appointed hour. Promptly at 3
o'clock, the first strains of Mend
elsohn's Bridal Chorus were heard
and sweet voices filled the vesti
bule, then the doors opened, ad
mitting the members of the Phila
thea Class, charmingly dressed in
white, who came up the aisle and
entered the choir stall, where theijj
voices sounded the joyous welcome
to the coming bride.
Then the ushers, Dr. John D
Biggs, Grover W. Hardison, J. M.
S. Salsbury, of Hamilton, and Asa
T. Crawford, walked slowly up the
aisles and grouped themselves
about the steps of the chancel.
Next entered Miss Pattie Dowel 1.
sister of the bride, and Harvey
Roberson, of Robersonville, cousin
of the jroom, who took first posi
tions in the chancel, the others
coming in the following order:
Miss Lena Brown, of Greenville,
and J J. Stroud; Miss Carrie Biggs
and George Dowell, Jr., brother of
bride; Miss Louise Howell, of Al
exandria, Va., and Burras A.
Critcher. Two of the Dames of
Honor, Mesdames W. E. Wood
ruff and G. D. Shell, of Roanoke
Rapids, sisters of the groom, at
tractively gowned in white satin,
completed the group—the other
Dames of Honor, Mrs. Henry Pow
ell, sister of the bride, robed in lav
ender silk, and Mrs. John D Biggs,
attractive in blue satin, stopped at
the steps of the chancel and waited
for the coming of the bride and
groom. Now came the flower girls,
Corinne Smith and Mattie Lbu An
derson, sweet and dainty in
white and bearing baskets of Na
ture's choicest offerings, these were
followed by the bride who came in
ou the arm of the groom. She was
handsomely gowned in white mes
saline satin embroidered in roses
with j»earl centers and wore a long
tulle veil, her only ornament being
a stting of pearls; she carried an
exquisite shower bouquet of bride's
roses and lillies of the valley. The
impressive vows were given by Rev:
George J. Dowell, father of the
bride, - while the sweet notes ot
Schubert's Serenade floated
through the edifice. The party
retired in reverse order, the ushers
joining the dames of honor, as the
organist played Lohengrin's Bridal
Song. The gentlemen of the party '
were clad in convential black and :
carried silk hats; the bridesmaids 1
wore beautifully fashioned lingerie
dresses, and carried sweet peas and
ferns.
The bridal party with mafly
friends eutered carriages and were
driven to the home of" Rev. and
Mrs. George J. Dowell, where a re
ception was given in honor of Mr.
, and Mrs. Coburn. Miss Pattie
Dowell and Harvey Roberson met
the gnests in the hall and presented
them to the receiving party, con
sisting of the bride and groom and
host and hostess. Mrs. Henry
WILLIAMSTON, N. C.. FRIDAY, JUNE 3^1910
Powell and Mrs. John D. Biggs
conducted them to the dining room
which was decorated in pink aud
white, where crenin and cake from
Dughi, Raleigh, were served The
guests found much pleasure in
viewing the uiany elegant presents
which were displayed in the parlor.
The marriage of this young
couple was interesting to a number
of friends throughout this and oth
er states The bride is a woman of
splendid attainments, being a
graduate of the Normal and-lueius
trial Institute, and for two years
a member of the faculty of the
Williamstou Graded School. She
is the eldest daughter of Rev and
Mrs. G J Dowell and has been
closely associated with the religious
life of the town during her resi
dence here.
The groom is a Martin County
man and for years has been engag
ed in the mercantile business here,
and has been 'highly successful.
At the beginning of the year, he
sold his interests and established a
bu-iness at Roanoke Rapids,though
giving his personal attention to the
sale of goods for a Lynchburg firm,
After changing their wedding
garments for traveling suits, Mr.
and Mrs. Coburn boarded the
train for Rocky froui there
they went to New York. On their
return they will make their home
in Williamstou for some time.
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
is sold on a guarantee that if you
are not satisfied after using two-,
thirds bottle accordance to di
rections, your money will, be re
funded. It is up to you to try.
Sold by Saunders & Fowden and
all dealers.
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Mill Burned
The mammouth saw mill plant
of the Dennis Simmons Lumber
Company situated at Kenly was
burned on Sunday afternoon. The
fire started in the boiler rooms.
Only a few months ago the dry
kilns were burned, but were not
harmed iu this fire. The mill was
a comparatively new one, built at
a cost of $68,000 with all tnordern
improvements.
Lame shoulder is almost invaria
bly caused by rheumatism of the
muscles aud yields quickly to the
free application of Chamberlain's
Linimeut. This liniment is not
only prompt and effectual, but in
no way disagreeable to use. Sold
by Saunders and Fowden and all
dealers.
In Memorlam
Sacred to the meipory of our de
voted wife ami mother, Eliza Janfe
Latham, who departed this life one
year ago today, June Ist, 1909.
Come back to us if only in a dream
And say: "I lovi you still in all
my bliss;
I think of you and still your
presence miss"—
Then even earth to us would Hea
ven seem
THE FAMILY.
Washington City, June Ist, 1910.
Bank ol Hamilton
\
The stockholders of the Bank of
Hamilton held their annual meet
ing in the bank on May ,26th. at
four o'clock p. m. The report of
the Cashier showed an earning of
22 and per cent for the past
year, and was very satisfactory.*'
A dividend of 8 per cent was paid.
AU officers re-elected.
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A Card
We take this method of thanking
the people of Williamston for their
kindness to our daughter, Martha,
during her stav of two years in
their midst, and especially for their
many expressions of love and sym
pathy during her late illness.
J. G. Taylor and wife.
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Congregational Meeting
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The congregation of the Episco
pal Church assembled 011 Friday
night to listen to reports of the
Council and parish work for the
year ending April 30th. After *a
short service, reports were called
for by the rector. Frank F Fagan,
tieasfcrer, reported all moneys re
ceieved'and disburse!. A. I).
Mizell told of the Sunday School
in town aud country, and Mrs.
Staton gave an itemized statement
of all funds for the year. Miss
Htttie Thrower made the financial
report of the Woman's Auxiliary
and Guild and Miss lissie for
the Juniors Both reported more
money expended for missious than
at any time befoie —that of the
former being $247 38.and the latter
$75 75. the Juuiors in proportion
to membership stood first in the
Diocese. Ttie Woman's Auxiliary
made the largest box ofhring -
#130.25
Col. W. G. Lamb gave a most
pleasing iccount of his first visit to
Wilmington and o' the work of the
Council, oaying a high tribute to
the men and women of the pari h
who have made such a splendid
showing. He expressed great
pleasure at being able to announce
the high standing of the parish in
the Diocese, a fact evidenced by an
increased apportionment of forty
per cent for the present fiscal year.
Col Lamb was one of the strong
est aud most influential laymen at
the Council, and received tbe high
est vote for delegate to the General
Convention which meets at Cin
cinnati in October. He was chosen
chairman of the lay deputies from
the Tjiocese. A. I). Mizell gave a
short account of the work of the
Council as it appeared to him. -
Mrs. Staton reported as leader of
the Babies' Branch, which has
1 seventeen members here. The re
port of tbe Daughters of the King
was read by Miss Etuily Whitley.
This Chapter has only seven mem
bers yet the work is #apleudid—
sl4o 00 was expended iu various
ways. Miss Ilatiie Thrower told
something of Woman's Day at the
council and Miss Irene Smith read
an interesting paper on the meeting
of the Juniors.
Rev Mr. Gordon and Col. Latnb
expressed themselves as highly
pleased with the spirit prevailing in
the parish life, and that prospects
were fine for the coming year. The
Convocation will meet
here 111 November,! and promises to
be an interesting event in the life
of the Church.
Summing up, the parish report
is as follows: Number of baptized
persons, 100; communicants, 56;
total amount expended for all pur
poses, $r540.t0; Sunday School
pupils, 55; church ptoperty valued
at $6,000.00.
Subscribe to ENTERPRISE,
Endtavors to Better his Race
(Contributed)
Prof J. Henry Johnson, of the
Colored Graded School of Rober
gonvtllc, has begun a series of lec
tures for the mental, moral, in- , j
dustrial and spiritual uplift of his
race. Li these, Johnson is not only
teaching his people to spend more
time in the rightful training of their
children at home, but to be indus
trious, to pay their just debts, and
to be honest and true in all their
dealings with others.
It genera), he persuades his peo
ple to stay out of the crowded cities
of the Northj and remain in the
beautiful Southland aud make u-e
of the many splendid opportunities
to become useful, peaceful and law
abiding citizens. With all the
fervor of his soul, he is endeavor
ing to constrain his race to believe
iq. tbe dignity of labor and the
worth of character.
Notice to Telephone Subscribers ]
Subscribers of the Williamston
Telephone Company will please
make tire following conges in
Telephone Directory of Julv Ist, |
1909: Change Daniel & Staton
from 102 to 114-3 J- B.
Hardison from 102 to 114-1 )4'.
Simon E, Hardison from 102 to
IL4-4.
Discontinue the following: Ice
House; Adams & Ward; Ellington
& Leggett; Ben Ward; J no. E ,
Pope. l
Add to Directory the following
new subscribers: Bunch, E. P., 1
Residence No. 126; Dixie Tobacco
Warehouse No. 121; Gurganus,
George N., Residence No. 127;
Hoyt. F. W., Residence No 120;
Hopkins, J, W., Residence No.
114-3; Leggett, W. H., Market
No 52; Mobley, -Sftiney A., S'ables '
122; Residence No. 123; Peed,
Thos. A., Residence $Io. 87; Pope,
Mrs. lk'ttie, Residence No. 88;
Peel, R. J., Residence No. 125;
Peel, Jas S., Office No.
Roanoke Warehouse, Office 89;
Simpson,, L Paul., Office No. 17;
Ward, J. Herbert, Market No. 44;
Waters, Jas. IV., Residence No. 124;
I Williams, Dr. John W., Office No.
103 3 y»; H. M. Burras, Residence
No. 128; S W. Manning, Store
No. James A. Roberson,
Residence No.' J W.
Watts & Co., Stables No. 37; Gur
ganus, J. Henry, Residence 109 4;
Griffin, Wm, W r -> Residence 102 4;
Hardison, Joseph A , Residence
114 2 y /i; Leggett, W. 11. Residence
78; Stubbs, Harry W., Office 110;
Taylor, Eli, Residence, 107-Jii;
Harrison, Louis C., Residence 73;
Simpson, J. Paul, Farm 107 X.
Carper, John L., Residence,' 131 V'
Cook, John S , Store, 132; By mum
Wynti No. 112-2,14; Cherry &
Clark, No. 103 i/4 l A', Baltimore
, Tailoring House No. 3i;iMeeks
Mercantile Co , toll station
103-2' i'; William H. Daniel No.
114 1 l /i'A; Henry Roberson No.
114 '4l \J- L. Peel and J. R.
Griffin No. 114 5; Ed Daniel No.
114-4*4; O. C. Prices' Pressing
Club No. 58; T. S. Hadley No.
107
JAMKSVILLR CKNTKAI.
A C.L R.R Depot No 8, Brown
Bros store No 6, S. R. Biggs
Drug Co. No. 3, B. S Edwards
residence No, 13, W. II Ellison
store No. 5, Dr. U. S. Hassell store
No 10, Li 1 ley & Martin store No.
it, Dr. J E. Smithwick residence
No. 7, W. H. S.tallings store No.
9, W. W. Waters, store No. 12.
Geo. S Williams office No. 8, Nor
folk & Southern R. R. No. 12.
Respectfully,
Williamston Telephone Co., I
This April 14th, 1910.
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Kept the King at Home
"For the past year we have kept
the King of all laxatives--I)r.
King's New Life Pills--in our j
home and they have proved a bless
ing to all our family," writes Paul !
Mathulka, of Buffalo, N. Y. I{asy
but sure remedy for all Stomach,
Liver-and Kidney troubles. Only
25 at all dealers. * I
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Saunders Smith
The following invitattion has' 1
been received:
Mrs Alexander Hall Smith
requests the honor of your presence -
at the
" Church of the Advent
Williamston", North Carolina
on Wednesday morning, the fif
teenth of June
at eight o'clock
to witness the marriage of her
daughter
Nannie Hayes
> to
Dr. Joseph Hubbard Saunders
No cards in town.
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s[.oo a Year in Advance
ROBERSONVILLE
NEWS ITEMS
Local Happenings and
People who are Coming
and Going, Here, There
and Yonder as Gathered
by our Regular Corres
pondent.
A. R. Dunning was in towu
Tuesday. \
G. A. Crofton is on the sick list
this week.
J. C. Smith spent Monday in
Washington.
J. M. Coburn was in town Tues
day from Gold Point.
W. W- Snlsbury returned from
faun ins S C., Friday.
Miss Myrna Hight leturned home
froth Greenville Sunday.
Miss Vivian Roberson, of Gold
Point, is Visiting in town
Miss Reta- Roberson is visiting'
friends in Bethel this week.
W. H. Adkins and family are
visiting in Winston this week.
J. T. Peel and familv.of Roanoke,
Rapids, spent several days here.
Miss Bessie and Myrtle Roberson,
of Hassell, were in town Saturday.
Mrs. T. H. Grimes visited Mrs.
Dave Moore near Bethel last week.
The many friends of Clyde
Tripp are glad to see her out again.
Miss Hallie Meeds, of Weeks
ville.yis visiting Mrs J. C. Rober
/Nlrs W. F. Parker left Friday t
for Gol isboro to attend the funeral
of her sister.
Rev. Mr. Gordon, of Williams
ton, held service here Sunday in
the town hall.
The dance given in honor of Mr.
J. A. Mizell, Friday night was en
joyed very much.
Mr. John Keel and wife, of
Greenville, visited their mothffr,"
Mrs. W. H. K.et;l f last "week'.
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Rev. Mr Meeds, of Weeksville,
held service in the Primitive Bap
tist Church Sunday evening?
A number of young people at
tended a gathering Tuesday night
in Gold Point at the home of Miss
Leyta Taylor.
Misses Myrtle Brown, Maree
Roberson, Emma Roberson and
Addie Coburn returned to Green
ville Tuesday.
J A. Mizell left Tuesday to ac
cept a position with the National
Bank at Tarboro. His many
friends regret to lose him, but
rejoice at his success.
J. A. Mizell with Miss M aide
Peel; T. Harvey Roberson with
Miss Lena Parker; Cecilj Everett
with Miss Pearl Roberson; W. A.
Ross with Miss Gertrude Walters;
I) T. Vaughn with Miss Ethel
Peel; Haywood Everett with Miss
Irene Jacobs; Silas House with
Miss Emma Roberson;. James Tay
lor with Miss Euzelia Riddick;
Miss Isabella Morton and Maree
Robertson, Jasper Johnson and B>.
T. Martin attended a picnic at
Sheppard's Mill Friday and report
a very good time, jt was a grand
old time picnic, that is always en
joyable.
A Dreadful Wound
from knife, gun, tin canji rusty
nail, fireworks, or of any other na- i
ture,' demands prompt treatment
with Buckleu's Arnica Salve to
prevent blood poison or gangrene.
It's the quickest, surest healer for
all such wounds as also for Burns,
Boils, Sores, Skin Eruptions, Ecze
,ma, Chapped Hands, Corns or
Piles. 25c. at all druggists.