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VOL. XIII. NO. 12 S OO I ETY! SILVKR WfiDDINO CELEBRATED Mr and Mrs. Williatn Andrew celebrated their silver wed ding on December 22nd, 1911, from nintf until eleveu o'clock at their lK>me in East WUHamston. Tbe near approach of tbe Chrjstmas festival helped to reuder the oc casion a more joyous one and the spacious rooms were filled with friends who deligbed in doing hon or to the host and hostess. The home was brilliantly de- > corated in Christmas greens and tin**.*), and artistically arranged de corations of white and pink in the , reception and dining rooms made 1 the scene all the more beautiful. Tbe spacious hall and gilt room held pots of graceful ferns, a bower of evergreens at the rear end ot tbe hall serving as a stand for Alex ander's Orchestra which furnished sweet strains of music throughout the evening. The guests were received at the door by little. Miss Mary King Ellison, daintily dressed in piuk mbiquegette ovev satin, assisted by Master Rolin Ellison, of Suffolk, Va. After being conducted to the cloak rooms, by Miss Clyde Hassell and Mr. Roland Robertson tbe guests were ushered into the re ception room by Miss Annie Kate Thrower, wearing white satin en train with pearl trimming, who to gether with Mr. Vernon Godwio, presented them to Mr and Mr*. Ellison, and to Mrs John Ellison, of Suffolk, Mrs. J. H. Robertson, of Afcoskie, Mrs C. M. Lanier, Mr*. W. H. Harrell and Miss Alice Gil*>on The hostess wore white satin eu train with pearl garnitures, 1 the other ladies of the receiving party being handsomely gowned in soft satin* attractively fashioned. Mi«s Mary Belle Ellison in gar net velvet, assisted by Mr Maurice Muore, served delicious fruit punch to the guests as they passed down the ball to tbe dining room. This room was attractive with soft light* and cleverly arranged decorations, tbe t«ble , bearing a handsome bride's cake anu fruit. Oyster cocktail#, salads, pickles, olives crackers, cakes and block pine •pple were served. Pink souvenir cakes with the dates tBS6 and 1911 were given the guests. From tbe dining room, tbe guests went to the gift room and there viewed witb pleasure and interest the elegant display of silver pre sented by friends in this and other states* The only gift not on dis play was a solid silver service given by the joung men who had receiv ed their training in the C. L. R. R. office here under the ho6t. Mr. and Mrs. Ellison received many congratulations and wishes were expressed by the departing guests that all might be granted the privilege of attending their golden wedding. ANHDAI. BANQUET The annual reception of the Lo tus Clnb was held on New Year's night st tbe elegsnt rooms of the Club on Main Street. Decorators had turned tbe rooms into a scene -of loveliness with Christmas greens, festoons of holiday designs and potted plants and flowers. Crozier Brother?' Italian Orcbe?tr* flller! tbe sir witb selections from cele brated composers and popular operas during the evening. At nine o'clock tbe guests began to arrive and were presented to the receiving line composed of Presi dent A. R. Dunning and Mis.. Dunning, Mr. aud Mrs. K. B. Crawford. Mr. W. H. Gurkm and Mi.-a Jessie 3io*n, M». J- L Ha»- scll and Miss Mary Hassell, Mr. F. F. Fagan *nd Miss Mary Lovelace, of Wilson, Mr. B. T. Cowper and M'ss De'wlle W'V.dard. of W«'«on. The ladies were gownad in exquisite I creations of satin and sijk and the TH P PNTFPPPPI X 11C Er./V 1 CKr Klou gentlemen wore full dress. For several hours tbe guests enjoyed mingling with each other and the spirit of the New Year filled the hearts of every one present. An elegantly piepared menu was serv: ed consisting of hot chocolate, a salad course nnd block cream on which was the date ''l9l a " The Lotus Club counts the past year as one the mcst successful in its historv aud the new year opened witb splendid prospects for pleasure |to the members and many friends j who arc often gtanted the privilege of using the handsomely appointed rooms 1 Afttr tht reception ended, many of the ladies and gentlemen repair ed to the Masonic Hall where lovers of the dance enjoyed them selves till the wee xma' hours ot the night. This was a most de ligbtful ending of tbe pleasure be gun at nine o'clock, and a happy beginning of the year 1912. , MKS. DUNNING On Thursday aiternoon, Decem ber 27th from three to five o'clock, Mrs. A. R. Dunning at her hospita ble borne on Main Street entertain ed the Senior Embroidery Club. For tbe first during th«*.two years of the extstancesof this Club, its members were gathered toegtber for social intercourse alone. Tbe features of tbe entertain ment were a guessing contest where tbe answers were required to be parts of h conveyance and how many pins it would take to over flow a glass of water. A prize was only offered in the second contest and it was won by Miss Anna Crawford. Refreshments were ser ved consisting of sandwiches, cream, cake and coffee. The cream was moulded to represent Santa Cluus wlrcir emphasized the Yuletide spirit, and each guest car ried home as & souvenir a miniature Santa Claus, From a holly basket suspended in the center of the room each guest drew a present which was tbe dniuty and artistic hand work of the hostess. The honor guests of tbe Club were Mesdames F. W. .Hoyt, F. L. Minga and J.J. Stroud. MRS. STATON Tuesday*afternoon from three to five o'clock, the members of the Book and Senior Embroidery Clubs were jointly entertained at the beautiful rooms ot tbe Lotus Club by Mrs. James G. Staton. Tbe ladies of tbe Embroidery Clnb car ried tbeir work bags and while pleasing and interesting words were being uttered, made much progress in finishing attractive articles of needlework. There were mnsic and song during the hotirs, refresh ments being served by the hostess from the card room; after tea and wafers, the guests were: Mrs. F. L. Minga, Mrs. W. P. McCraw, Miss Irene Smith, Miss Delzelle Wood ard. Miss Mary Lovelace, Miss Fannie Biggs Martin, Miss Clara Jones, Mrs. F. W. Hoyt, Mrs. C. B. Hassell, Mrs. M. E. Bethea, M*ss Anna Pope, Miss Hattie Thrower.. MISS PEHLB Miss Essie Peel entertained at cards on Wednesday afternoon at her home on Hanghton Street. Tables were arranged for twelve in tbe tastily decorated parlors. The games were played interestingly with scores which brought pleasnre. A most delightful menu was served and emphasized, in arrangement, tbe joyous Christmas spirit. Misses Woodard and Lovelace, of Wilson, were tbe ont-of-town guests. TWO PI.BASANT EVENINGS Among the pleasant entertain- O. IL. Clilistluw? J that given by Mr. Haywood Koight at his heme on Main Street, be fore h!s retnru to tbe U. N. C. to r»>snme Ills TVr>-»rt-' ment of Chemistry Another pleas- > ant evening was spent by memb- j WiLLIA'MSTON, N. C.. FRIDAY. JANUARY 5. 1912 ers of the younger set when they entertained at the home of Mr. A. S. Coif if hi in honor of Miss Glen- Wood Ellington, who is to make her home in Rinston. She is very popular among her set and will be miswed bv them MARRIED Mr. Jenness Hammond and Mist Mamie Hoard were married in the Baptist Chnrch. Thursday evening, December 21st, 1911, Rev. G. J. Dowell, pastor, officiating. The bride is the attractive daughter of Mrs. W. J. Hoard, of Williainston and the groom is an industrious young fsrmer near town. The young couple received many con gratulations from friends intances A Blrl's Wild NMilftt RMi To warn people of a fearful for est fire in the Catskills a young gill rode horse-back at midnight and saved many lives. Her deed was glorious but lives ire often saved by Dr. Ring's New Discov ery in curing lung trouble, coughs and colds which might have ended in consumption or pneumonia. ''lt cured me of a dreadful cough and lung disease," writes W. R Patter son Wellington, Tex., "after four in our family had died with con sumption and 1 gained 87 pounds." Nothing so sure and safe for all throat and lung troubles. Price 50c and SI.OO .Trial bottle free. Guar antee by Sauuders & Fowden. Married Sunday Mr. Charles A. Robertson, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Robertson, and Miss Annie Jeruigan, of Ahos kie, were married on Sunday last at Aulander. The marriage was arranged to occur in the first .ltouth ; of the new year but the young cou ple decided to hasten the event and so on the day appointed they drove over to Bertje County, where they had secured license, and the marri age vows were given at Aulander. Driving back to Ahoskie they took the train for Williamston, arriving here that night and went to the home of the groom's parents, where they remained untill Tues jay mor ning. The groem is in the employ of the A.C.L R.R. at Aboskie where be will reside with bis bride. The Great Eugene Walter Success, "Paid in Fur Theatre-goers of Williamston and neighboring town will be de lighted to know tbat the greatest of New York successes "Paid in Full" will be the attraction at the Opera House Monday Jan. Sth, when it will be presented with tbe same attention to detail ahd lavish scenic environ ment which has made it the most popnlar production now en tour. The various roles will be handled by a strong Broadway cast, and it is eafe to say that the usual capacitv business will be in order. Seats on sale Biggs Drug Store. Notice The white teachers' association will meet Saturday, January 13th, 1912. The change is rrnde this month so as to have Pro f . Bivens, tbe head of the teachers' training department of the State, with us. Ail teachers are earnestly requested to be pres ent. R. J. Peel. Supt. Folii KMity PUIS always give satisfaction because they always do the work. J. T. Shelnut, Bremen, Ga., says: "I have used Fvley Ridney Pills with ereat satisfaction and found more relief from their use than from any other kidjjey medicine, and I've tried almost all kinds. I can cheerfully recommend them to all !6unereis tor kidney and bladder trouble." Saunders & Fowden. 0 "t~*" - , ' * .... The Holidays The holiday season of 1911 pass ed here without speci.vl incident. The week previous to Christmas was very disagreeable and some what injured the trade, but busine.-s men claim tbat tbe sales averted np in the end. A most satisfactory feature of the Christmas celebration was the absence of drunker ness There were less iigtis of booze than ever in the history of tbe town Christmas Day was the only blight •pot in a period of bad weather and various people of various minds enjoved it as they deemed it the trappier way. There wtre «ppro priate services in the Episcopal Church at 11 o'clock. Ttie New Year was u-heied in With the ringing ci bell* and btowiug of wh'stles. while a crowd 0 merrymakers paraded through the streets filling tbe air with about -, of laughter and song The year begau without any special chauge in business circles here, and the prospects for another period of good health and prodperitv a*-e splendid, j A Riro in I LMlouse For ytarsj. S. Donabue, So. Haven j Mich., a civil war cftpta'n, us a . light bouse keeper, averted awful j wrecks, but a queer fact K he I might have been a wreck, himself, 1 if Electric Bitters had not prevent-' ed. "They cured rue of kidney trouble and chills," he writes, "after I had taken other so called cures for years, without benefit! and they abo imbroved my sight. Now, at seventy, I am feeling fine For dyspepsia, indigestion, all j stoach, liver and kidney troubles, t they're without equal. Try thtm. 1 1 Only 50 eta at Saunders & Fow- j jjfr.'v- j* —- — --- -—— A Wonderful Play, "Paid in Full" The real dramatic event of tbe season is announced when. "Paid in Full." by Eugene Walter, the greatest of all American plays, will 1 he seen at The Opera Housv Mon-» day Jan. Bth. It Is safe to say* that uo play ever produced in this country or abroad has the brilliant record of "Paid in Full." It is singular ly lifelike and of engrossing inter est, and those who have already seen it are its most enthusiastic ad mirers; those who have not will surely welcome this opportunity. Seats on sale at Biggs Drug Store. Tli Daifir if Lt Sfiipi Is its fatal tendency to pneu monia. To cure your la grippe coughs take Foley's Honey and Tar Compound. R. E. Fishes, Washington, Ras., says: '*l was troubled with a severe attack of la grippe that threatened pneumonia. A friend advised Foley's Honey and Tar Compound and I got relief after taking tbe first few doses. I took three bottle and my la grippe was cured." Get the genuine, in the yellow package Saunters & Fowden. The Greatcit of all American Plays "Paid in FulT It is with the greatest pif.jsure that the management of the Opera House announce the appearance here cn Mrrday Jan. Bth, o? Eu gene Walter's greatest of American plays, "Paid in Full." And it is an opportunity tbat will be taken advantage of by all of our local theatre patrons, who demand the best in drama. There are few if any of tbe so-called successes that can equal tbe wonderful record of twe years on B-6ndway, vrhich achieved by "Paid >■ Full" and there has no diminution of the de mand for return engagements on tiie road. on sale Biggs Drug Store. N ARE MICROBES IN YOUR SCALP? It' Has Been Proved That \ Microbes Cause Baldness 1 Professor Uuna of Hamburg, 1 Germany, and Dr. Sabourmd. the 1 leading Fttnch di- 1 covered th .1 microbe causes bald- j ues. Their the«rv tins time aud betu amply verified through re- 1 search experiments carried on uti der tbe observation of emineui scientists. This microbe lodge-* in 1 the Sebum, which is the natural r hair oil. aud when permitted to • flourish it the bair folhch s { and in time the pores entirely close and tbe scalp uraduallv takes cu a ' shiny appearance. 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We exact no obligations oe pro mises— we simple a>k you to give Rexall "93" llair Tonica thorough trial und if not satisfied tell 11s and ! we will refund the xuouey you paid !us for it Two siaes prices 50 | cents and $t 00 Remember, vou can obtain it in Rochester only at our store —Tiie Rexall Stoie. Tlie S. K. Biggs Drug Co. Folsv's Hooey Ml Tir Comaemid "Cures in EverYr Case" Mr. Jag. McCtffery, Mgr. of the Schitz Hotel, Omaha, Ntb., recom mends Foley's Houey and Tar Compound, because it cures iu every case. "I have used it my self and I have recommended it to many others who have since told me of its great curative power in diseases of the throat aud lungs." For all coughs and colds it is speedily effective. Saiinders & Fowden. Thrift. It'a a wlae chlid that resemble* lta Hchsft relative. Charles Durham, l«ovlngton, 111., has succeeded in finding a positive cure for bed wetting. "My little boy wet the bed every night clear thro' on the floor. I tried several kinds of kidney medicine and I was in the drug store looking for some thing different to help him when 1 heard of Poley Kidney Pills After he had taken them two days we could see a change and when he bad taken two thirds of a tbottle be was cured. That is about six weeks ago and be has not wet in bed since." Saunders & Fowden. Oak Tree'* Length of Life. The heart of an oak tree begum to rot after 300 yeara Frltktfilfoiar Winds blow with terrific force at the far north and with the skin causing red rdheh or score chapned hands and lips, that need Bucklen's Arnica Salve to heal them. Itmakes 1 the skin soft and smooth. Unrivaled for cold-sores, also burns, boib>, "ores, cut::, bruises nnd ( Only 35 cents at Saunders & Fow den. si.oo a \t*ar in Advance County Statement Disbursements of 'tie Board of Commissioners of Martin County from Dec 1. 1910 to Dec. i, 1911: DKCCM9KK Mh, IlltO, Daniel, W. H., 4 days nr Oom. 17 tnilcs travel $ 9.1® Ifarcttson, a U, 3 days Oom. milage 70 cent* .'. 6.16 Brown, Eliza, work at C. H M Daniel and Ktaton. lumber for bridges t3.W Manning, h, R.. lumber for bridges 2.66 Brown, .T, T., work on bridgft. 175 Bennett, J. A , r> days ae Oom., 29 intles travel 21.50 I>an!e 1, J. A , Register judge of election yr v... n.#3~ " Roperßon, Nathan. Register Judge, cf election fiJIS Taylor, M. (J., judgu of election 2.00 Jam 08, Ed, register 16.39 Cowan, H. D„ judge of eloctiou 2.00 Moore, Auk. judge ol election. 200 Cowing, O. K , uouuty p00r.., 10.6# Coburn. N. T„ judgt- oi election 200 J. A , C. S C. 2.40 SaJsbury, V. J,, jurtg* of ele«- Smith, Henry. judge of election 2.1W Martin, W. H, register ...... Ifi7o Everett., H. P., register 15.61 G: lines. R. L';, judge of election 2.00 Co until, T. H„ register J(- 81 Askew, C. A judge of election 200 Allen, J. B. conveying prisoner to jail V,.0« Manning, Ben, judge of election 2.0# Godwin, B. P, register 14.11 Coffiield, A S., clerk and mak ing tax list . 293.31 Buinhill, 1). R., of elec Aytrs, J. 8., Judge ot election 2.00 liritl.oti, W. 'P.. judge of election 2.00 Perry, W. At, register 15.16 Smith, A, 0., judge of election 5.30 Daniel, W. R, .ludge cf election 2.00 Taylor, M. V., register 14.96 Waldo, j. T, register 10.00 Peel, N. K , as county election board 14 M Crawford. Aiidirrou, county poor ».« Wfcl'fhld, .1 L.. judg o olee *iou 2.0* Hobs, .7. 0., judge of electiou.. 2.50 Hasseti, J. L. & Co.,county poor .. .. . 7 .. 14.316 Uptori, B. P., judg.' of election 2.1)9 Everett, 8. J, county p00r.... 4.50 Curatfc.rpll.eQl C. 12., county -poor' .. . .... ...... 25,1T ... Burroujpheii A. R„ judge of elee tion "2 09 Crawlord, .1. C., feeding pris oners 21.00 Ha-ris, L.. K. , county poos 14 00 tiavafA-, I. T., judgo of election 2.04 Stalls, !J. 1).. judge ot election 2.09 HoVen, J. I)., sujK'rintendcnt county home 28.00 Poweil, J. A judg- of election 2.00 Manning, fl. .1, bailiff 2.00 Carstarphen, C. I)., supplies to county home 42.76 Ciuirv, :i. S., conveying g»r i«- on«T to jail 1.50 hii; (JIKOII, Sylvester, bailiff 200 Ca.'starplica, D , supplies to county homo , 86.35 PeiJ, L'. judge of election ... 5.20 Croun J. L., register 12.38 Council, (j. w , bailiff 2.00 W-'i!k'r A Evans, bouhr for re£- tster'f! office »9.85 . jtoy 32.00 Haosics, Blade, A Co, county poor 1... D.50 Roberson, A JJ, county poor.. 22.70 Rogerson, Woley, lumber .... It).is Aiidr»3W», W C county poor 19.55 Hjiiocb, .tosepti, attending sniaH pox 19.56 tiggs. H. H, l.'ruj; Ou., vaccluc points HO.tt# WbJtfleld, J. 1.., judge ol elec tion 2.00 TayVoj. Me, 11 judge ol elec tion 2.0# Cowing, H. I), judr.' el elec tion .... 200 Warren, W. E. superintendent of health ? 'l-20 Wlite, W. A., work on Hutlers bridge Ctisptr Bros., lumber for bridge netir Hasscllß ... 108.00 Council, W. H, lnnther 9.60 Savage, T., judge of elec tion ... ...... . 2.0# Rose. '.I. C, judge of election.. 2 00 Koaonke Bridge Co., Jehnaons bt'dge 900.00 JAhrARY 2nd, 1»ll. Hobbe, J A., C. S. C 10.52 Crawford. l.\, Rhcriff ii.45 Waldo, J. T., magistrate 86 Davenport, VV. E, constable.. .W Bailey, H. A., wiiiicbb 1.25 iGurganus, (3. D., magisfratx .. .6# BtaUs. D. I), constable 1.10 Davenport, W. S., witnesw ... 1.00 Hritton, J. 1., witness 1.00 Daniels, C. C., sol 2.50 Hxpkirs, J. N., magistrate ... .15 Cherry, U. S, witness 1.19 N. T., witness 96 Nichols, Isaac, witness .90 Hoard, Andrew, witness ,56 Roes. S. L., magistrate 70 Bullock, Jos , constable 65 Jordan, W, D„ witness 1.30 Watte, J. E , witn«*» .. r. 96 Oakley, W. T, witness (5 Bi 11, H. B„ witness • 1.30 Cherry, .Win., witness 1.60 Coupcjl, Ed. witness 1.50 Tujior, i/.;rry, witness 1.55 Bowen, J. D., superintendent county Lomo 26.## Carstarphen, C. D., supplier to county home 70.85 Crawford, J. C.. court fees .... 20.95 Crawford, ,T. C, laying out roads .. 6.9# Cofflold, A. S„ clerk 32.18 Ifobbm J. A . C. S. C 5.16 Crawford, Anderson, county 1 poor 12.88 Crav.fovd, J. C., feeding priso*- CIB ITM Contiuucd on page 4
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