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VOL. XII. NO. 48 VACATION DAYS ARE OVER The Graded School Opened Monday with One Hun dred and Sixty-Eight Student A Splendid Crops of Teachers--Term Promises to be a Suc cessful One V The Graded Sctiool for whites, opened here at niue o'clock on Monday morning. There was a matriculation of a hundred and sixty-eight pupils with others to enfer later. a number of the larger pupils in the town have gone to ihe various colleges throughout l the State, and this makes the de crease in the higher grades. The pupils assembled in the au ditorium where were seated the faculty and members of the Hoard of Trustees. Rev. Geoege J. Dowell read a Scripture lesson and offered prayer, l'rof. A. M. Jor dan made a short talk to the pupils and-was followed by W. C. Mann ing. Secretary of the Board of Trustees and Prof. R J. Ptel, Sup erintendent ofCounty Schools The term opens with bright prospect j for a-successful one. A change in! the books made by the State Board I has caused an unusual outlay for j these new studies. The Faculty is the same as lait year with the exception of the pri mary grades which are being taught by MisS Carrie Alexander, of EHzabeth City. At present there is no teacher in the music de partment. Prof. A. M. Jordan, Principal, gave much satisfaction during tlic last terti and won the respt-C and confid mio# every pupil by his firm discipline. He is ably assisted by Miss Annie K. Mizell in hlie High School depart ment, Mrs. Chloe M. Lauie-r m the sixth and seventh grades, Mrs. W. H Harrell in the third and fourth grades and Carrie Alexander in the first and second grades. Liter there will be a Kindergarten department under the instruction of Miss Marina Whitley. The colored school will open later with Prof. W. V. Ortnand as Prin cipal. Williamston should be proud of her schools and the 00-operation of every citizen is desired to render ,evch succeeding term more success ful. In Honor of Mrs. C, A. Jeffress Saturday afternoon last Mrs. Frtderick W. Hoyt was hostess to a party of friends in honor of her cousin, Mrs. Clarence A. Jeffress, of'Kinston. who is visiting relatives here. Tables were arranged for cards and the guests found pleasure in the fascinating game of Bridge. Salads, ice cream and cake were served by the hostess assisted by Miss Mary liassdl. The other guests were: Mrs. J. H. Saunders, Mrs. C. B Hassell, Mrs. F. U. Barjies, Mrs. J. G. Statoa, Misses Essie Peel and Clara Jonee. Forced ts leave Home Every year .1 large number of poor sufferers, whose lungs are sore and racked with coughs, are urged to go to another climate. But tMs is costly and not always sure. There's a better way. Let Dr. King's New Discovery cure you at home. "It cured me of lung trou ble," writes W. R. Nelson, of Calamine, Ark., "when all else failed and I gained 47 pounds in weight. Ita surely the king of cough and lung cures." Thous ands owe their lives and health to it. It's pcstively guaranteed for Coughs, Colds, LaGrippe, Asthma, Croup—all Throat and Lung trou bles. 50c & ,SI.OO. Trial bottle free at Saunders & Fowden. _ a. ■ l -i.l THE ENTERPRISE Court Begins Monday The September Term of Martin County Superior Court begins Monday and holds for two weeks. His Honor Garland S. Ferguson will * preside. Solicitor Richard Allsbrooks will represent the State in the criminal cases. Both the civil and criminal dockets are large, owing to the fact that there was no term held in June. The most im portant criminal case will be that , of the State vs Brad Bagley for the murder of Capt. W- R. White on August 15th, 1911. There are other criminal cases which will, make the calendar the largest and most important in several year.-?. Many of the civil cases are of minor importance and can be easily dis pensed oi. The civil calendar is as follows: Thursday, Sept. 21st. llarber et als vs Griffin et als. Hassell et als vs Hopkins et als. Griffin, C. J vs Hadley & Smith wick. Griffin. W. W. vs Hadley & Smith wick. Jenkins v« Ross. Friday Sept. 22d. Fairfax & Co. vs Griffrn. Metzger Bros., vs Smith. Forbes & Co. vs Taper. Medicine Co. vs Kubanks. Price vs Ballard, j Seneca.Co. vs Haislup. Simpson vs Gurgamis & Clark. Peanut Go vs R. R. Co. Hassell vs SprUill. Ward vi Peel. Moore vs Mathews. Pottery Co. vs Ballard. Monday Sept. 25th, 1911. Auheuser Co. vs Griffin. Coaltrain vs Lumber C 9. Harrison Bros., vs Rnbersw\ Slade, Rhexles Co. vs Williams. Moore vs Biggs. Hmkle vs Woolarel. Draper vs Manning. Tuesday Sept 26th, 1911. Hughes vs Bank and Grpharu. Hassell vs Steamboat Go. Hassell vs Steamboat Co. Manning vs Rebel son, Adminis trator. Hassell vs Vates et als. McCall Co. vs Stallings. Coal Co. vs Brick & Tile Co. Corey vs Corey, Adm'r. et als. Wednesday, Sept. 1911.' Wilson vs Town of Williamston. Koberson vs R. R. Co. Rawls vs R. R. Co. Harrison, Adm'r vs Taylor. Leggett vs R. R. Co. Stubbs and Dunning vs N. J.' Best. 'Everett, Ex'r vs Waldo. Supply Co. vsCrilcher. Slade Jones & Co. vs Green. Thursday, Sept. 28th. 191 r Davenport vs Mizell. Moore vs R. R. Co. Gardner vs R. R. Co, Staton vs House. Critcher vs Hinkle. Hassell vs Watters. Long vs Long. Allsbrook vs R. R. Co. "I hifc'e a world of confidence in Chamberlain's for I have imml it with perfect success,'' writes Mrs. M. I. B*sford, Pooles ville, Md. For sale by All Dealers. No Vagabond Currents There. ; A system for the protection of gas and water main 3 against vagabond currents Is In rise at Karlsruhe This is founed by placdng at-suitable spots electros in the ground and'connect ing th*ern«to the positive pole of a low tension 'source of«-ilectric'ty (an ac cumulator dr dynamo), while the pipes to be _protected' are connected to the'negative pole. m Diarrhoea is always more or less prevalent dariug September. Be prepared for it. Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is prompt and effectual. It can always be depended upon and is plesant to take. For sale by All Dealer*. WILLIAMSTON, N. C., FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, iqii "Delightful Launch Party 1 (Reported) s Mr. William B. Watts arranged . a launch party last Saturday even -1 ing in honor of Miss Mary Toy, of i Cape Charles, Va., wk,o is visiting ; friends in Plymouth. The jiarty » boarded the handsome and com modious launch of W. R. Harnp > ton at Plymouth docks and spent . several hours on the water upon t which softly fell the rays of the » September moon. Elegant con- . t fections were eaten and the clever . ness of the host was much appre preciated by each one enjoying his I hospitality. The party consisted of Mioses - Mary Toy, Alice Phelps, Eloise . and Katie Loane, Bessie Norman, i Elbe Tpmlinsou and Lottie Gay lord; Messrs. F. M. Sbute, of Wil liamston, L. W. Gaylord, L. C. Willoughby, 11. G. Jackson, 1. B. Bailey, Dr. Ward, Dr. and Mrs. Gilmer. A of Thanks We desire to thank the many friends and neighbors for their , kindness Umib during the months of illness of our little babe, Eva, It is strengthening to feel that others gave a helpful expression of tberr desire to aid 11s in bearing the burden of sorrow. For these friends we are profoundly grateful. Mr. and Mrs. T. F. Harrison. Arrested For Murder Mizell a fir* sus pected *1 tfib murder of A'isboo Kogtrs. w«s platCJ in j%il heip ight by Sheriff Craw ford upon the evidence of a negro i detective who ha working oil, tne case for the past week. The | detective claim* that Biggs con j fessed the murder to him, when lie playing the part mf a palmist, tol 1 j j Bi>;KS th« there was crime showing j iim the lines of his hand. claims that he has never seen the so-called palmist before and the e?. | . lamination before the imprisonmet.t of the accused was very interesting. Officers are working to get stronger I clues that will substantiate the story told by the detective. Embroidery Club Mrs, J. H. Saunders was hostess! to the Embroidery Club at lierj home on Friday afternoon last, i Mrs. Clarente A. Jeffress of Kins-j . ton, was the guest of honor and ! her presence added much to the! pleasure of each member. Em- I broidery patterns were distributed anrf articles from the work-bags were made attractive by many beautiful stitches. Dainty refresh ments were served. The next meeting will be held with Mrs. J. G. Staton on September 22nd. A Political Party. "A political party." Baid Uncle Eben, "is sumpin' like do chu'ch choir. De \ man dat make de mos' noise in it ain't j alius de one dat is most promotlous of hahmony." Not a Word of Scandal marred the call of a neighbor on Mrs. W. I'. Spangh, of Manvillp, Wyo., who said: "she told me Dr. j King's New Life Pill had cured . her of obstinate kidney trouble, and I made her feel like it new woman." ! - ** ' 4 Easy, but sure remedy for stomach, | liver and kidney troubles. Only , 25c at Saunders & Fowden. 1 t Alt in One Second. , The way of writing modern ro- ; mances.—Albert rode with the % speed of an arrow to tie garden, sprang like s the wind from bis steed, climbed like 1 a. squirrel over the hedge, writhed like ( a snake throughthe palitlgs, flow' like t a hawk to the a'rbor, c?ept up to her ' all unseen, threw himself passionately t at her feet, swore frantically that he ( would'shoot himself; was," however, Immediately heard, seated himself la blessed rlflight, at her side, sank on her bosom, swam In a sea of bliss —all thla was the work of a second! I _i .. OAK CITY ITEMS Frarflc Gladstone, of Hamilton, was in town Tuesday. Harry Waldo has been here ou business this week. _ 1 Miss Emma Allsbrooks was here from Port Norfolk to attend the funeral of her aunt. John W. Hines made a flying trip to Norfolk this week, taking advantage of the excursion on the railroad. - A very pretty home wedding, which is of interesi to many people in this and other parts of the State, took place Tuesday morning at eight o'clock at the home" of the bride's parents, when Miss Worsley became the bride of Mr. Loomis Chesson. The ceremony was performed by Elder M. T. Lawrence and witnessed only by the immediate relatives and friends of the bride and groom. Following the ceremony, Mr. and Mrs. Ches son left for a short trip to Rich mond. The bride is an exceeding ly charming young woman and has a host of friends. Mr. Chesson is ,with the firm of Johnson Everett and is very popuiar. . The funeral of Oarris, wife of the late John Garris, whose death occured at her home in Hr.milton on Sunday afternoon, was held from the Missionary Bap tist Church of which she wa-s a member for tnanv years, at 3-30 p m., Monday. The services were' conducted bv Elder M. T. Law ence, of the Primitive Biptist Church. There were several beau tiful floral tributes attesting tlie love and esteem in which the de ceased was held. R. \v. Salsbury, P. L. Salsbury, S I) Matthews, B. i.S. Myers, Charles Petkins and Asa 4 Johnson —acted as — pail bean-rs. j When the relatives and fiieiuls of I Mrs. Garris examined her effects (after her burial, they found nearly I 5400 stored away in various places. ; fn an old stocking that was folded and tied and r wr jpped with a piece lof velvet and used apparently us a pin cushion, there was found S3OO. , It was a grent -urprise ascvery one thought that the deceased had lived amid very needy circumstances al jthotH'.h owning her home. Fly Song Ten little flies All in a line: I One got a swat! Then there were nine. Nine little flies I Grimly sedate, Licking their chops- Swat! There were eight. Eight little flies Raising some more — Swat! Swat! Swat! Swat! Then there were four. I* Four little flies Colored green-Mue; Swat! ( Ain't it easy!) Then tliere were two. Two little flies Dodged the civilian ~ ly next day There were a million! Buffalo News. No Need to Stop Work When your doctor orders 30U to stop woik, it staggers yen. "I can't" you say. You know you are weak, run-down and failing in health, day by day, but you must work as long as yo« can stand. Wliat you need is Electric Bitters to give tone, strength, a'ud vigor to your system, to prevent breakdown and 'build you up. Don't be weak, sickly or ailing when Electric Bit- , teis will benefit you from the first dose. Thousands bless them for their glorious health and strength. Try them. Every bottle is guaran teed to satisfy. /Only 50c at Saun ders & Fowden. Pine Tree Livcp. Long. The maximum length' of life of the pine tree ia said*to be 700 years. , : - ' -- - -- 1 r A Parable on Boys Verily in this day and genera tion the father raiseth up his sou on the streets and sidewalks. He ►layetb around the soda fountain aud imbieth slop hookworm. He groweth in the knowledge of noth ing save cigaretts and enss words. When he attair.elr the age of 19, he acquirerh a suit of clothes turned up at the bottom two furlongs above his feet. He displayeth a pair of noi-»y sex, with purple back ground and violers to the He weareth lowcut shoes and a green tie. He look eth like a banana merchant on the streets of Cairo. The inside of his held lesembltth the inside of a pumpkin. falleth In love with a spindle shanked girl with pink ribbons in her hair, and he craveth for an au tomobile that he may ride her fortlr iu the,, sprngtirae. He thiuketh work is sinful. He scattereth his mother's pm money like a hail storm scatUretii a rail fence He sitteth up at night to write poetry, and givelh no thought to the multiplication table. His mind turneth to the vanities of life and not to. the high cost of cornbread. Verily, verily! he needed a; board appled vigorously to the! southwest coriier of his anatomy. He tbiuketh his father a plodder] and his mother a back number'. He pictured to himself great' riches Muidtnl* acquired. He drenmeth of steam vachts and pri vate- V, s, lie thinketh himself the real stuff. He butteth in where he is not wanted; he criti cisetli his elders; he purchseth cheap perfume and tmelleth louder than a billy goat When he grow eth u]> he getteth a joh a clerk --trt—a~stCTre"irf ?f a Hay and svvipeth extra from his until he is caughl. As usually treated, a sprained ankle will disable a man for three four weeks, but by applying Cham berlain's Liniment freely as soon as the injury is received, and observ ing the directions with each botile, a cure can be effected in from two to four days. For sale by All Dr flier-. An Infant Dead Cecil Edwards, infant son of) Henry and Lizzie Edwards, after ten weeks of suffering, during whicli time he was blind for ten days, passed away last Friday morning at 5 o'clock from the scenes of earth to those of a brigh ter world, He was two and a half years old and the darling of his parents. Mr Edwards was too ill at the time to attend the burial. Saturday afternoon the little body was interred 111 the public cemetery Jiere, the funeral services being conducted by lilder George J. Dowell. The family have the sympathy of the good people in this community, who feel for them in their affliction. Digestion and Assimilation It is not of food taken but the amount digested audi assimilated that gives strength and j vitality to the system. Chamber lain's Stomach ami Liver Tablets invigorate the stomach and liver and enable them to perform their functions naturally. For sale by All Dealers. Quite So. Select your wife on a Choose-day, and marry on a Weddin's-day.—Llppin cott's For bowel complaints ki children always give Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and castor oil. It is certain to effect a cure and when reduced with water and sweetened is pleasant to take. No physician can prescribe a better remedy. For sale by All Dealers. sr.oo a Year in Advance ROBERSONVILLE NEWS ITEMS Local Happenings dnd People who are Coming and Going, Here, There and Yonder as Gathered by our Regular Corres ~ pondent. M. R. Rives, of Gi aham, is visit ing here. I» K. Which ard, of Whichards, was in town Tuesday. Miss Mary O-borne s;;ent Sun- v day in Rocky' Mount. Mrs. L. T. Roberson home Sun day from a visit to Burgo Messrs. Jasper and Ptyifoy An drews left Tuesday for Ntrfolk. Mr. and M'rs. T. F. Grimes spent the week-en 1 near JamesvilW. Miss Emily HarrNou and brother of Plymouth, are visiting relatives here. W. 11. Everett left Wednesday for Richmo-id, and Norfolk. Misses. Hula and Mary Langley of near Greenville, are ' visiting Mrs. A O. Roberson.. | Miss Kaye live ret t spmt the j week end near Oak Grove "with I Miss Bessie Congltt.on- Mrs. W. P. Edwards and Miss Alice Edwards, of Rale'/.h, spent several days this we-k with-Mrs. J. W. Hight. Misses Mary Belle Ellison and Annie Kate Throwtr, of Williams ton', have bet n the guests of Mrs. 11. H. Pope this week. Mi-s I) >lWe Mae Bowers, of Bal timore,-arrived Wednesday to at tend to the -millinery department oT Jenkins & Robersoa. Ihe pastor, Rev. Mr. Shepard, assisted by Revs. J. A. Sullivan and r.dL. Stevenson, is holding a series of meetings at. ihe Baptist Church. The writer in naming the Faulty of the High School here in ths last items, failed to ment'on the names ! Of Mis. Maggie Jiriley, teacher of the first, second and third gr.tdes, and Miss I.ul i Sauls instru .tress in t kt- music department. The omis- Uion was not intentional but merely au oversight. The handsome new home of Mr. J. Calvin Smith was the settle of a beautiful reception Wednesday evening give n in honr-r of Mr. and Mrs. Smith, who v.eie married in Mebane on that morning. The re ception hill, parlor and dining io«v;i were tastefully decorated in cut flowers and pitted plants, the room whete the bridal gifts were placed especially .attractive. Mrs. Smith, who was handsomely gown ad. in a creation of yellow messaline, was heartily welcomed htre by many friends to whom she had en deared herself during her life in the town as a member of the Iligh School Faculty. A Drezdtul Sight to H. J. Barnum, of Freeville, N. Y., was the fever-sore that had plagued his life for years ii spite of many remedies he tried. At la9t he used Bucklen's Arnica Salve and wrote: "it has entirely healed with scarcely a scar left." Heals Burns, Boils, Eczema, Cuts, Bruises, Swellings, Cqrns afid Piles like magic. Only 25c at Saunders & Fowden. To Clean Oil PJH tings. To cleanse the Brrfa.ee of ctl pnlnt- Ingf&and reaiove dust and soil marks. Href dust the surface thoroughly of light particles of dust Then prepare a bath'of warm water and add there to a grated potato grated fine, and well rub this over the paintings till \ clean. Afterward wash over with n light suds of warm water and castil® soap. ÜBin,; a sponge.- and finally rinse In clean soft water and dry with .* soft cloth or chamois. :: . . • ■ - • >- t
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