VOL. XII, NO. 49 SEPTEMBER TERM OF SUPERIOR COURT Judge Charles M. Cook Presiding with Solicitor Richard Allsbrook Rep resenting the State-- Largest Criminal Doc ke in Years—Two on Trial for Murder The September Terra of Martin County Superior Couit opened Monday morning at 10 o'clock, with His Honor, Judge Charles M. Cook presiding, having exchanged courts with Judge Ferguson whose term it was. Judge Cook is a familiar jurist litre, where he has presided several times and is pbjay lar with the members of the legal fraternity. Judge Cook in charging the Grand Jury, gave a very plain, practical talk, stating clearly that man needs the law and it is his btest protector. He emphasized the truth that it is every man's duty to aid in the enforcement of the law. His words on the illegal sale of whiskev were listened to with in terest. He insisted that a true bill should be passed 'even against a man suspected of retailing. In instructing about the sale of cig arettes to minors, he stated that he was called a crank but had 110 ob jection to the title. - W- T. Ward, of Williamston, was chosen foreman of the Grand Jury and they entered uport the duties before them. No Jury in recent years has had more work to perform, ncr have there been twoin dictments for murder. These in dictments are agninst Brad Bagley for the murder of Capt. W. R. White, and Mizell Biggs for the killing of Atisbon Rogers. Both assassinations occurred within a few days of each other. Biggs was . catw&t by a colored detective, who claims that the murderer confessed to hjiu, giving a detailed account of the affair, which fitted exactly to the supposed movements of the assassin. Many indictriients for retailing, which has so disturbed .the peace of the town for months, have been seut to the court, and the "blind * tiger" has been made to feel that he is not so secure after all—that you cannot fool the people all the time. The civil docket is large as usual and will be heard next week. Bagley Pleads Not Guilty The case of the State against the negro Brad Bagley, the murderer of Captain William R. White, who was assassinated early on the night of August 15th, while e* route to hts home on Main Street, was call ed at 9:45 o'clock, Thursday morn ing. Judge Francis D. Winston appeared for the accused and So licitor Richard AHsbrooks, assisted by Martin and Critcher. A. R. Dunning and S. A. Newell, is con ducting the persecution. A special vefaire of one hundred and fifty men was summoned from which the jury was selected after hours spent in choosing. They are R. T. Tay lor, W. D. Shaw. Jesse A. Johnson, H. S. Gardner, Wm. Swinson, A. D. Griffin, C. B. Cosncil, J. R. A vers, W. H. Daniel, Noah Peel, G. R. Haislip, H. J. Haislip. Dr. J. B. H. Knight was called at 3:25 p. m., and testified as to the nature of the wound which killed Capt. White, being called to attend him on the night of August 15th, after he had beeu shot down oc Main Street. W. C. Manning, who is one of the most important v ~ witnesses, was called later in the afternoon. He th« same tes timony as that given at the Cor oner's inquest and exhibited a map showing the scene of the ' murder with correct distances, and every important detail, v As we go to press, the trial is in progress and a verdiot is not looked for until late in the day. People are quitely awaiting the verdict but the interest is Intense. THE ENTERPRISE -•-- - . . "The Girl and The Tramp" Comedy will reign supreme at the Opera House one night only Saturday, September 30th, when "THE GIRL and THE TRAMP" a merry comedy drama will be played. "The Girl and The Tramp" is a new play which has been written by Carlos Inskeep to 611 out the gap left by the passing of the com mon melo-drama. Fun the people always want. "It is to laugh" said Lewis Mann, and theatrical men know that a play that reaiy will produce the laughs always are profitable. In-this merry jungle of fun and sentiment is told the story of a man whose home was ruined many years before the play starts by a villian and who had been forced into the "submerged tenth" as a common trainp. Well educated'yet saddened and reduced to the lovel of a vaga bond he roajns the country until the beginning of the play he is engaged by the same man who ruin his home whose indentity is not known to him, to work out another piece villany. As soon as Happy Jack, the tramp, learns what is expected of him he turns to help and not injur* the villian's victims. With Flo, a bowery girl, he works the salvation of the family and finds in Flo his long lost daughter. "I have a world of confidence hi Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for I have used it with perfect success,"' writes Mrs. M. I. Basford, Pooles ville, Md. For sale by All Dealers. Revival Services Rev. A. A. Butler, of Hertford, will assist Rev. G.J. Dowell in a meeting in the Baptist Church to begin next Sunday and continue several days. All are most cordially invited to attend these services. All who sing are requested to bdp in the song service. Army of Clowns Will be Here - Thd Sangirs Combined Shows present along with their comedy department this year, numerous prominent jesters, commonly called "clowns," Delfugo is th« principal jester, and associated with him are 45 kings of the clowning world. Along with these funiry -chaps, others also a;*s:st with comical antics. When intermingling with citizens on the street none of them would be suspected of wearing the loose robes of a fool, but when they are in the ring with their makeups on, they laughs with them. A jolly lot, and they have certainly helped to unload at least temporarily the cares from the minds of thousand# of people. Clowning is an art of itself, the best clowns are born, not made. The funntaking department of the Sangers Combined Shows is fully up to the high standard of Its other department; in fact, many a person will testify to the statement that the clowns with this show are worth the price of admisaon. Their work is appreciated as the present stren uous life of most people causes them to relish a'litfle pure nonsense sow and then. Everything in all departments of the Sanders Combined Shows this year is poetirely new, refreshing and up-to-date. „ » The big show wll exhibit in Williamston Wednesday, Septem ber 27th. Diarrhoea is always more or less prevalent during September. Be prepared for it. Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is prompt and effectual It can always be depended upon and is plcsant to take. For sale by. All Dealers. WILLIAMSTON, N. C.. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 1911 HAMILTON ITEMS Mrs. Myers is on the sick list. Bruice Sherrod left for Oxford Monday. Fanny Matthews left for school Thursday. idiss Lou Brown has been visit ing Mrs. B. L. Long. Charlie B. Baker has gone to Warrenton to school. "* Miss Eulalie Perkins has been on the sick list this week. Miss Valeria Perkins has return ed from Portsmouth. Mr. and Mrs.-Paul Salsbury have returned from the beach. Mrs. Bynuni Williams has her sister visiting her from Plymouth. Two of our oldest citizens passed away within week's time, Mrs. S. j A. Garris and Mrs. Davfanport. NWss Emma AHsbrooks was in | town tast week to attend the fun eral of her aunt. Miss Manson has returned and been teaching a week. The people seem very well pleased with her earnestness in her school work, Don Matthews, received quite a, severe burn from a gasoline lamp in : store. Reported as getting along nciely, although he had a narrow escape. * .? Colored Graded School Monday was opening day at the colored Graded School at the build ing near the Zlon M. E. Prof. W. V. Ormond, who has been principal for Miumber of years, is again in charge assisted by a corps of teachers who have given good service before. One hundred and forty pupils entered the first day and tfhows how earnestly the color ed race is taking advantage of the educational opportunities given to it. Prof. Ormond has been very beneficial to his race in this com munity by inculcating into the minds of the young those principsls of honesty and morality which will make them better citizens. Not a Word of Scandal marred the call of a neighbor on Mrs. W. I'. Spangh, of Manville, Wyo., who said: "she told me Dr. King's New I>ife Pills bad cured her of obstinate kidney trouble, and made her feel like a new woman." Easy, but sure remedy for stomach, liver and kidney troubles. Only 25c at Saunders & Fowden. Cotton Pickers in Demand The demand for cotton pickers is great in this community and and farmers are conveying pickers miles in the country in the morning and bringing them home at night. The fieldwhite and eve*i a show picker can easily get a hun dred pound basket GNed. Farmers in Griffins District are offering in creased prices to secure held. Many farmers will get a bale per acre at the first piclring. Digestion and Assimilation It is net the quantity of food takeu but the amount digested and assimilated that gives strength and vitality to the system, Chamber lain's Stomach and Liver TaWets invigorate the stomach and liver and enable them to perform their .functions naturally. For sale by AH Dealers. • _ w Odd Scotch Custom. On the cotch bordfrjand it ip.the custom lor a. bride and groom *to glvt the young men and boys of the'eom munity a football to kick around. 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 bottle, a cure can be effected in from two to four days. For sale by All Dealers. OAK CITY ITEMS Bernard L. Hines has returned to Fortress Monroe. Tommy Harrington died sudden ly with a yellow chill Tuesday. Miss Lizzie Coombs, of Tarboro, is the guest of the Misses Bennett* Mr. and Mrs. Looiuis Chesson have returned from their Tjiidal trip. Mrs. Brantly Tew and «on have returned to Norfolk after a visit litre. __l ' Arch Hurst, of Tarboro, has been the guest of Mrs. Charlie Hurst this week. Miss Emily Hines entertained a few friends at supper Monday night in honor of her birthday. NJiss Nannie Fleming and Miss Laura Jones, of Scotland Neck, were the guests of Mrs. J. L. Hinee this week. Appointment of Eld.). T. Rowe Elder Joshua T. Rowe, of Balti more, is expected to preach Thurs day, September 2sth, at'Slaewarkey; ,£riday, September 24'h, at Spring Green; Friday night at Roberson ville, and to* attend the Kehukee Association at Flat Swimp the three following days. Coming on Their own Special Train Sanger's Combined Shows, who exhibit at Williimstou, 011 Wed nesday, September, 27th, travel in one of the finest trains of special cars, of any circu> in this country. There being 14 cars in all, consist ing of 4 Pullman sleepers, 4 Artn> l'ij*;e Horst- Cars. and h Bitrney Smith, Hat Cars. The cars aie all painted a lich Orange color, trim med in Silver lenf, which makes it Very attractive. The cars are ail new this season, and the manage ment are proud of their home 011 wheels. Sanger's Combined Shows train one of the finest in America. Could Harmon or Wilson? The Democratic party would be very un wise to experiment with any candidate whose abitity to g"t along with his party in Congress is wholly unknown. That wn the foundation of all of Cleveland's troubles—he couldn't get along with his Congress. Could Harmon or Wilson, if ejected? Nobody knows. But we know that Champ Clark could; he has demonstrrted that fact. While Minority Leader be took tha fragments of the party in the house, welded them together, united with the Insurgents, and spanked the Majority until Uncle Joe declared in his despair: "This is no longer a Republican House!" The fight he made won the election of 1910 and he w r as unanimously chosen Speaker. Success made 110 change except to bind the Demo crats of the House together under his leadership more firmly than ever. S *ne said he would lose his Insurgent allies, but he lost not one, and today he stands out as the one great strong figure that was developed by eighteen years of hard fighting—fighting his way up in a body where each man finally finds his proper position. Each crisis in the country's history brings its strong man .to .meet the situation, and Champ Clark stands out tocray asThe £reit leader, wise in counsel, strong,; unselfish well balanced. He has shown that he can be progressive without being radical, that he is conservative without being a moss-back.—Daily Times, Alton, 111. For bowel complaints in children always give Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and castor oil. It i« 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. President of The Bar Associa tion Here The most distinguished visitor to Williamston this week, during the sessions of the Superior Couit of Martin County, is Hon. Francis D Winston, of Windsor^ President of the North Carolina Bar Associa lion Governor Winston, as he is generally known among William sfoniatia, has always been inter ested in Williamston atui Martin County, ivTis here he was sworn in as an attorney; Williamson people have 'always eagerly watched his bril|i int career, and would claim him as a Martin Couutyitc, but for the river which divides us from Bertie. Governer Winston's versi tality, is comparable to that of the German Emperor, tho most accomp lished gentleman in Europe. He is equally at home with the cultured as with the unlettered; be knows the beauty of a five-pointed comb, chicken and the symmetry of a !-traight and perfect cotton row as well as he knows the writings of the immortal English bard, or the i learning in legal lore of the famous Blaekstoue He is as conversant with the politics of the Vatican as he is "with those of the Old North State, which lu loves so mu'h, and j which w sp proud of him as one of her most prominent sons. Coventor Winston always finds a welcome in Williamston where he iqairpa him self universally popular. Died at Hamilton f —— Mrs* Sarah E. Davenport, wife of W. C. Davenport, died at thi'^™^ of her daughter, Mr?. Saturday, Sedtein bc 1 111, at 3:30 p. m. She had bee sARi fieri us only « few days with heart affection. Mrs. Davenport was born in Pitt County and was the sister of I). C Moore, Cleak of the Court ot that County. Twenty-seven years ago, she with her husband and children moved to Hamilton where she has resided ever since. She had lived but the allotted span, of life, having been born 011 May 7th, 1841. Mrs. Davenport was connected with no religous body but professed faith in the doctrine of the Primi tive Haptist Church in which she had been reared. She was the nioh er of nimTthildrens, seven of whom are living These are: Mrs. Mag gie Floyd, Mrs. Sallie Edtnondson, P. Hi J- A., and W. E. Daven port all Of Hamilton. Two other sons, J W. Davenport, of Rocky Mount and T. A. Davenport, of Birmingham, Ala , survive her. Sunday afternoon tl>e funeral services were conducted by Hjder M. T. Lawrence and the interment was in the public cemetery. A Card of Thanks To Tim Entkki'risk We desire to thank the many friends and neighbors fbr their kindness 60 11s during few weeks, of illness of our dear little Cecil Karl. It is strengthening to feel that others gave a helpful expression of their desire to aid us in beaming the deep sorrow that has been placed upon us. For those friends we are profoundly grateful. We hope that God wHI bless them for their kind deeds. Mr. H. D. Edwards. No Nied to Stop Work When your doctor orders you to stop work, it staggers you. "I can't" you say. You know yon are weak, run-down and failing in health, day By day, but you must work as long as you can stand. What you need is Electric Bitters to give tone, strength, and vigor to your system, to prevent breakdown and build you up. Don't be weak, sickly or ailing when Electric Bit ters will benefit you from the first dose. Thousands bless them for their glorious health and strength. Try them. Every bottle is guaran teed t* satisfy. Only 50c at Saun ders & Fowden. » .00 a Year in Advance HASSELL ITEMS J. D. Raw Is was be re today. Whit Purvis wis her* Monday# J. S. Rohewju was in town to flay. A. W. Sa'sbury was in 'own this week. A. K Purvis 'v is in this town week. * F. S Johnson was in town Wed nes Jay. Mark Bunting was in town Tuesday. Mrs. G. F. Rrberson was in Wvrll Monday. B 11 Little spent Monday in Wil lyjmston. J. H. Rawls, Sr., was in town this week. Jim Bellamy from Knfi-.-l 1 spent Monday here. W. D. Joru«ti spent Monday in Williamstou. J. H. Jinbanks sptnt Monday in Williamston. Tom Cheriy from Lawrence was in town Monday. _ Jesse Keel and E. V. Purvis were in town Monday. Billie Haislip has left for Wmter ville to enter school. J. F., and A. I„. Purvi- went to . Williathston Monday. T. H. Johnson, who has been v_ery-iil has improve-!.- Misses Salsbury,, an i Coburn went to Gold Point Tuesday. Miss Mamie Haislip will leave to day for Winteryille to enter school. James Randolph,of House, spent Sunday with Mr. an 1 Mrs. W. D. Jordan. Mr». R.ll. Salabury and d a ugh* ter. Mi * J uU«!. spent\ Mon l.i" in I Robersouyille. Miss Lucy Cherry from Ro:ky # Mount, is visiting ha sister -Mrs. R. 11. Salsbury. Mr-. G. Viunie liu banks and Mabel Hai-l'p rat la a flying trip to Partne'e Mo ii ly. The gins ordered by II issell Gin « Co., lnve at las', arrived, and the company is pu'tirtiy forth jv-ry ef fort to gin the cotton of the fanners. Mr. G. R. Haislip and Miss Kva i Rawls have returned fro;n their bridal trip. They will make their home with J- T. Haislip tor the rest of the year. Shot His Lips Off 800/. , a gun, a white noy and a negro got mixed tip on Saturday on the Hamilton Road near the farm of J. A. Kverett, and Charles Kverett, the negro is minus two lips (all he possessed) and Wiley I Price, the white boy who had a gtin, is multiplying the miles be tween him and the -.herjff oi the county. The shooting was at the home of John Price and was wit nessed by Price's wife and mother of the Wiley. SHe claims to have heard the two quarreling an b'curs iug and pulled the negro out the door. As. Everett went J ' out the door, Wiley Price, who was lying ou the bed, aro-e and fired, tearing the'lips of the tiegro oil and hitting the door frame. It is thought that the trouble arose over booze. Dr. Warren gave medical attention to the negro and Price skipped for parts unknown, and the officers have been unable to locate him. A Dreadful Sight to IT. JT Barnum, N. Y., was the fever-soje that had plagued his life for years iu spite of many remedies he tried. At last he used Bucklen's Arnica Salve and wrote: "it has entirely healed with scarcely a scar left." Heals Burns, Boils, Eczema, Cuts, Bruises, Swellings, Corns and Piles like magic. Only 25c at Saunders - & Fowden. ' j 1*

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