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VOL. XII. NO. 30 FIFTY YEARS SINCE SECESSION 4 "■ ■" '' Ul North Carolina has Doub led in Population—Still a Rural State Yet With Four Times as Many Towns Triumphs of Peace Greater Than Those of War t .: May 20, 19r 1, will be the fiftieth anniversary of the secession of North Carolina. A half century is but a brief span in the life of a people. Yet, looking back over the years that have passed since North Carolina severed her relations with the Federal Union and cast her lot iu with the other Sjutbern States, and contrasting the condi tions, of 1911 with those of iS6i, one will f»*rceive even from the most casual study that during these year-5 North Carolina has borne part in one Of the greatest revolu tions in the history of mankinJ Since Mey 20, 1861, she has been through the greatest civil war in history; she has helped to adjust the most ptrplexing racial problem that ever fronted any nation; she has contributed in 110 small way to the peaceful solution of political problems of the deepest import and .significance, and she has aided y in allaying the most violent j and bitter passions of which human nature is capable—passion which in any other age and country would have kept alive the fire the of sec tional hatred and distrust through generations yet to be born. These fifty years have been the greatest period in our three cen turies of history. The great events of t,his period have been the £i umpbs of* peace, not of war. When the historian of the future comes to tell the story of the years from 1861 to 1911, he will not place in the front rank of historical importance the battles of the Civil War, nor will he so estimate tbe > events of Reconstruction What will strike him most forcibly will rot be the dariug displayed 0:3 the field of battle, nor the fortitude maintained during the decade following the Civil War. Parallels to these can be found an the history of every civilized nation, ancient and modern. But nowhere else will he be able to find, within so brief a time, such a complete reconciliation of sections after civil war, such an immediate and bona fide acquits* cence in the results of the appeal to arms on the part of the vanquished, such a full and perfect acceptance of that acquiescence on the part of the victors. What will most im press the historian will be the pat ience with which the Southern peo ple endured all efforts to hutailiate them, the sameness with which they met the most perplexing pro- Jblems that ever confronted a peo ple, the confidence with which they* awaited the impartial judgment of posterity, the persistence, deter mination and success with which they set to work to Restore their , fields, to extend their crippled com merce, to rebuild their ruined in dustrial enterprises, to re-establish their wrecked educational system, to maintain their imperilled social ideals, to recover their lost political heritage, and to preserve their threatened civilization. It is the display of these qualities since the war, and not the desperate charges at MalVern Hill. Gettysburg, Chl camauga and Appomattox that prove the Southern people to be worthy of the esteemand admiration of mankind. During these years the history of North Carolina has been typical of the history of the other States of 1 the Sooth. In his investigations 1 the historian will bear in mind that i during the first thirty years of this ] half-century the energies of the 1 I '. .. • ' - >lt '• - . lll 111 1 n'm.lll I—HHIIM » l" 1111 • * «*"• - "W" ■*""« I >««» THE ENTERPRISE • 1 "5\ ft- , -s j 1 . ■■ «.» ■:> •• 4 . . William t Todd Here , There are a few men who furnish amusement for the public who can always find a welcome and a cor responding degree of patronage when they appear in Williatnston. Such is William Todd, who two years ago delighted this community for a whole week. Monday night he appeared here with incresed at tractions and every night has bad a tent full of delighted spectators. The show is clean and just as advertised. There is a funny man to amuse, pretty girls to sing and play, well-trained dogs that waltz, and make a high dive, plenty of music and the best of all it only costs a quarter to enter, get. a re served seat and fee the moving pictures, which are of excellent quality. The show will close Sat urday uight. It Startled the World when the astounding claims weie first made for Bucklen's Arnica Salve, but forty years of wonderful cures have proved then true, and everywhere it is known as the best salve on earth for Burns, Boils, Scalds, Sores,Cuts,Bruises,Sprains, Swellings, Eczema.Chapped hands, yFever Sores and Piles. Only 25c at Saunders & Fowden. people were spent in recovering what had been lost through four years of the waste and devastation of war. Iu 1861 tbe population of North Carolina was less than out; million, one third of whom were slaves. But two towns —Wilming- ton and New Bern —boasted of five thousand inhabitants. Raleigh was proud of her four thousand, and Charlotte looked the world in the face with pride because she bad i passed the two thousand maik. j One will search the census of iB6O, ' in vain for the imputations of Ashe ville, Winston-Salem, High Point, j Greensboro. Rocky Mount and V, Durham. Agriculture and politics: j were the chief industries of the people. The pulses of a few manu facturing enterprises beat feebly, and the public school system was still in its infancy Tbe commer cial facilities of the State were meager, but sufficient for the de maud upon them. Railroads were few and poorlv equipped, roads ,were impassable at certain seasons of the year, and it was onlv now and then that the faint whistle of a steamboat broke the silence of the forests along our river banks. Since North Carolina seceded from the Union, May 20, iß6r, her population has more than doubled. In agriculture her production ■of grain has doubled; of tobacco, quadrupled; of cotton, quintupled. Money invested in manufacturing enterprises has been multiplied twelve times and the output even laore than that. In iqii three times as many public schools are open irPNorth Carolina as in IS6x > in which five, times as man v pupils j are enrolled, for whose education* nine times as much money is being | collected. The nine hundred miles of railroad of rß6i have grown to i five thousand miles. Cross-road meeting places have grown into towns and thriving cities; and, ( though North Carolina is still, hap pily, a rural State, yet there are in • in 191 r four times as many towns and cities of five thousand inhabi tants as there were in 1861. These are but a few things of tbe dozens that might be cited to indicate the wonderful changes that fifty ijears ( have wrought in our life^—Sel. For soreness of the muscles whether induced by violent exer cise or injury. Chamberlain's Lini- 1 ment is excellent. This liniment ] is also highly esteemed for the re lief it affords in cases of rheutna- * turn. Sold by i all dealers. ?. f „4 ,♦! Ui % WILLIAMSTON, N. C.. FRIDAY,'MAY 12. 1911 , Splendid Amateur Performance "What Happened to Jones," a verv clever comedy, was presented on Friday evening in the theater here by local amateurs. This comedy has a gooid many decidedly l good scenes, and on Friday even ing it was presented to most splen did advantage. The theme of the play centers arouild the visit of the Reverend Anthony Goodley, a Protestant Bishop of Australia, who has arrived iu America on a visit to his brother, Ebenezer Goodley, an American professor. These two parts were plaved respectively bf E. W. James and Frank F..Fagan, each of whom acted his part in a most acceptable manner. Mrs. Wneeler Martin as "Mrs Goodlev,' Misses Delha Lanier and Essie Peele as "Majorie" and Manerva," Miss Lettie Critcheras' Sissy" and Miss Irene Smith as "Alvina Star light" were particularly good. John L Hassell as 'Jones," A. M Jordan as "Richard," A. I). Mizell as "Bigby," Durward Gurganus, as "Helena," A. S Coffield as the superintendent of the sanatarium, and Maurice Moore as the police man, were artists in their parts, each of whom made a decided hit Mr. HarryfßigßS sang "Daddv's Little Baby Boy," by Neidkinger, assisted by Master Frederick Hoyt, Jr. during the intermission between the first and second acfts. A curious coincidence is that "What Happenel to Jones" was presented on the same night in New York Ci'y by the Columbia Dramatic Club, of the Columbia University A good c"eal of the success of the presentation of>t)ie play is due to the excellant coaching of Mr. K. Wi James, a Harvard Alumnus jand a former member of the Har jvard Dramatic Club. Mr. James is an adept in the theatrical art, and his excellent direction was lespOn j sible for the splendid production of I "What Happened to Jones" on i Friday evening. A Burglar's Awful Deed may not pjralyze a homd so com pletely as a mother's long illness. But Dr. Kings New Life Pills area splendid remedy for women."They gave me wonderful benefit in con stipation and female trouble,"wrote Mrs. M. C. Dimlap, of Leadill, Tenn. If ailing, try them, 25c at Saunders & Fowden. Notice Subscribers of the W-illip.mston Telephone Company will please make the following additions and changes to their Telephone Direc tories. New subscribers: Ayers, A. B. 10 7-i/4; Bradley, Rev. Rufus, 44; Coaltrain, C C. 1 Crawford, J.. C. Sheriff, office 68; Dennis Simmons Lbr. Co. LoggingCanjp, - 114-4' J ; priffin, Geo W. Gurganus, J. D. 42; Leggett, J. H. Manning, N. R. rl4 3; Market, 52; Peel, Plenny, 106-1 Peel Eph- , raim, 106-2; Peoples N. C Steam boat Line, 19 2; Roanoke Bottling Works, 88; Roberson Charlie T. ; 114-4; Rogers, Walter 131; Smith ; & Hadley, 52; Teel, Mrs. W. J. ( 103 5; Taylor, McS, 3S"; Whitaker, 1 W. J. 89; Williams, Dr. John W f Wynn & Wbitehurst, roo- i Hassell, C. B. 69. 1 Changes: Daniel & Staton, 104 3 t Daniel, Wm. Ed. Gurganus, J. Henry. 109 t dison, Simon E. 104 4; "Hopkins, { J. W. 104 3; Hardison. J. B. 104- 1 1 y* • I ■. - Jamesville Central c Askew, C. A. 14; Davenport. J. 1 L. 18; Evans, J. E. 17; Edwards, t D. S. 20; Hotel, 19. i ChangeS) R. Biggs Drug Co., to 1 The Jamesville Drug Co. r 3. c W. C. Manning, Mgr. j Death of a Little Child . On the evening of May 9 11, 1911, the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles 1 Cowan was visited by the death angel, who called for and carried ! away the infant *oul of little R- xie, I aged seventeen months, after a prp tractei illness. When deuttr struck 1 her she said:-'' Pretty" and died. 1 The funeral services were con ] due-ted by Rev, Georg»> J Dowel 1 at the home near Willißmston, and 1 the interment was nearby under the ] shadow of a persimmon tree wh?re ; the lift!-? bpdv will quietly repose I until the m6rni.ig of the Re urrec* tion. Roxie was quite a favorite and I hfcr absence will be ke;tilv leir. j; But He who dotth all things well, j 1 and who said; "Sutler little cbil-!: dren to come unto Ms and forbid them not," will guard th* du-t and keep the spirit until '.he day when the griefstricken parents shall again meet and recognize their little darling, if they continue steadfast unto the end. May the good Lorvi Cdmtort them in this hour o: be reavemeiit. v 1 "She difd to sin, she rli_-I to care, But for a moment felt the rod; Then rivng through the voiceless a'r, c Spread her light wings,and soared to God."- • j. M. Howell, a '.topul.tr dreg |ist of Greensbyrg, Kv., says,"We Chamberlain's Congo R- medy iu our own household and know it i>, excellent."For sole Ly all dech'rs E. T. T. C. Notes The Commencement of the E*ut C oolina Teachers Training School v;-:l Commencement sermon will be" preached be Rev. Charles K. Mad dry of Statesville, on Sunday at eleven e'clock'. The annual address by Hon. Tosphus,Daniels of Raleigh, Tues day at 10:30 a. 111. Monday afternoo 1 ela c s day ex ercises will be held 4n the park. A music recTfal will be given Monday , eveniug. Tuesday will be com- , mencement day with the graduat- ( ing exercises, awarding certificates . • t ana announcements. The of Trustees Aill me t , Tuesday. ( This will be the first-class to graduate from this school. , The Seniors are having their fin- j a! examinations this week. , Is there anything iu' all this f world that is of more importance to j you than good digestion? Food must be eaten to sustain life and must be digested and converted into 1 blood. When the digestion fails t the whole body suffers. Chamber- t loin's Tablets are a rational and re- a liable cure indigestion. They in crease the flow of bile,, purify the blood, strengthen the stomach and tone up the whole* tus to a natural and healthy action. For sale by all dealers. | 0 Colored School Closed J f ' ". \ r The Roanoke Seminary clo-ed its 6th, session, May sth, 19 1 r• This school is said to be numbered among the best of its class in North Carolina. It was formerly known as Roanoke Institute. By the ef-: a forts of Hon. H. W. Stubbs it was incorporated by an act of the last legislature and its name changed to Roanoke Seminary. I g It is doing a good work in the way of uplifting the colofed peo ple. Under the management of Prof. G. T. Hill, A. M„ as Presi dent it has given the race several of its public school teachers. It has connected with it an industrial department which trains the girls in plain sewing and dressmaking. Its aim is to establish the principles of decency and thrift among its pupils.- -■ , * Hi 'i. , —A ... V ■ 1 • •' «.»» New Minister Here Rev. Morrison Bethea arrived here Saturday night and held ser -VTCC& in the Episcopal Church on Sunday morning aud night. His family, who are with relatives at Clintou, S. C., will follow him within the week AH of the house hold goods have been unpacked aud placed in the rectory. Mr. Bethea is a uative of South Carolina but has spent much of his life in North Caroliui. He is de scended from a distinguished Pres byterian family, his grandfather, Rev. J. E. Morrison, having served the Presbyterian Chutch at Wedes bor.j for over forty years. Four years ago he entered the ministry of the Episcopal Church and his first work was at Auburn,' Ala., from wheu .e he came to Williams ton. The congreagtion here are much pleased with Mr. B_-thea and feel that the work will go forward under his directions Now is the time to get rid of your rheumatism. You will find.Cham beriain's Liniment wonderfully ef fective One application will con v.iuce \ou of its merits. Try it For -ale by all dealers. Embroidery Club Mrs. James fj Staton was the delightful hostess to the Senior Embroidery Club on Friday, Nlav sth, from four .to six o'clock. After diligently applying the needle and discussing current events, dainty refreshments were served. All members are requested to be present at the next meeting which, will be he'd with Mrs. F. U. Barnes, May 19 h. Quarantine Regulations J)r. William E Warren, who hus been elected-Quarantine Officer bv the Boor 1 of Health of Martin County, calls attention to the fol lowing rules issued by the State Boaro of Health : SEC. 17. If a householder,knows* that a person within his family is j sick with smallpox, diphtheria, ! scarlet fever, measles, whooping ! cough, yellow fever, typhus fever, cholera, or bubonic plague, he shall j immediately give notice thereof to I the quarantine officer or the deputy quarantine officer. 18. If a physician suspects that a person whom he is called to visit is infected with smallpox, diph theria, measles, whooping cough, scarlet fever, typhus fever, yellow ! fever, cholera, or onbonic plague, j he is hereby empowered and au- 1 thori/.ed to quarantine the indivi- ! dual of the household according to the quarantine rules and regula tions of the State Board of Health, : and he shall immediately give notice 1 thereof to the quarantine officer or j deoutv quarantine officer. i ... . . . j _ Sick headache results from adis- j ordered of the stomach, andean be! cured by the use of Chamberlain's Stoma h and Liver Tablets. Try 1 them. For sale by all dealers. What Williamston Needs 11 1 Better Sunday obsetvance. Fewer children on the street' . • liter sunset. Fifty or more less dogs. Vagrant law enforced. Fewer professional and other jamblers. Fewer open saloons. 1 A good night watchman. An anti-spitting brdiuance. Shade trees on certain streets. Peanut factory rebuilt. Hogs out of town. 1 1 Fewer old (Jroakers. Down'to date railroad station. Planing nill. Manufacturing plant. Fertilizer factory. Hundreds of other things. - I T '\ ' , 1 ' ' 7_ _ r SI.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. Johnnie Gardner, of Bethel. was here Sunday. Mrs.eEd Purvis, of Hansel 1. was in town last week. Mr. and Mrs. W A. Rws went to Gold Point Sunday. Miss Annie Mooring i-s visiting friends in Bethel this week. Mrs Robert Nelson and little sou Spent Wednesday in Bethel Miss Ethel Peel spent list week in Oak City visiting friends. • Miss Lizzie Roberson ".'isited her isister near Hnssell last week. i . j Miss Emma Robertson is visiting her aunt at Grin Inol this week. Miss Mat tit Jlurnett, of Scotland Xeck, is visiting Mrs. John Ross. Miss Linn Carson of near Oakley visited Miss Charlie Smith last week Miss Juanftn of WKSWing : ton, viiitcd Miss Cbai lie Smith last I week. ■ '. Miss Lillie Jenkins, ot Pine Top, J spent last week villi Miss Lizzie i Roberson. ✓ Mr. find Mrs J. A. Mizell at tended the play i> at Williainston ! Friday nis?ht. ' Miss Vivian Rives and Mrs. P. i L Wiggios. of Tarboro, spent i Monday hert. . j - > i J —i— _ Misses Maree and Pearl -Robert j son attended the commencement at j Bethel this week. Mr. and Mrs C. H. Rftwls will | leave this week for Goldshoro where tiles - will make their futti:e home. . It is reported that Dr. Hargrove land wife, who moved to Kinston, in January, will return here i:i the j near future. I T!ie firm of Wilev Ro iperson Sc I Co., i; erecting a large brick fac | tory on Railroad Street This will :be the largest buggy tactory in | town. Elder M. T. Lawrence, ot Hamil j ton, will move this week to his new I and handsome home which has just J been completed. Tr.e people of the town welcome him aud/his • I family, especially those oil Gutter* I bridge Street among whom he will ■ live. Meeting of Board ot Health The new Board of Health of Martin County, composed of Hon. ton, 11. M. Burrasy. Chairman of Board of County Commissioners, R. J. Peel, Superintendent of Pub lic Instruction, Drs. B. L Long and J. K. Smithwiclc, me: here on Monday an i organized.. Besides other business of importance con nected with the health condition of the county, they ejected Dr. Wm. E. Warren, Superintended of Health. Commecement Exercises The following invitation has been received: The Faculty and Senior Class of The East Carolina Teachers Train t' I * ing School request the honor of your pretence at their Commencement Exercises May the twenty-first to the twenty | third nineteen hundred and eleven Greenville, North Carolina ■- T ~
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