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VOL. XIII. NO. 2Q i Professional Cards jj Hugh B. York, M. D. Microscopy, Electrotherapy, X-Ray Diagnosis. Specialties Office oyer Fanners & Merchants Bank Office hours, 8 to 10 a. m„ 7 to 9 p. m. Office 'phone 60 - Night 'phone 63 Win. E. Warren - J. S. Rhode* Drs. Warren & Rhodes Physicians and Surgeons Office in Biggs Drug Store - 'Phone 39 Jos. H. Saunders, M./B. Physician and Surgeon Day 'Phone 53' - Night 'Phone 40 Williamston, N. C. Dr. R. L. Savage of Rocky Mount, will be at the At lantic Hotel fourth Wednesday in each month to treat diseases of the Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat and Pit Glasses. A. R. Dunning • J. C. Smith Dunning & Smith Attorneys i t-Law Williamston - North Carolina Robersonville, North Carolina Burrous A. Critcher - Wheeler Martin Wheeler Martin, Jr., Martin & Critcher ' Attorneys-at-Law Williamston • North Carolina 'PHONE 23 S. J. Everett Attoraey-at-Law Greenville, N. C. - Williamston, N. C. Greenville Long Distance Phone 328 S. A. NEWELL Attorney at Law Williamston • North Carolina Clayton Moore Attorney at Law Williamston • North Carolina John E. Pope Genera! Insurance, Life, Fire. Hetltb, Accident, Live Stock Real Estate - Brokerage Williamston • North Carolina Office on Main Street I _ I Pressing . . Glub . . O. C. Price, Manager Phone No. 58 Up-to-Date Cleaing, Pressing, Dyeing and Tailoring Very careful attention given to Ladies' Kid Gloves, Fancy Waists Coat Suits and Skirts Club Rates for Men. ■ Clothes called for and ' delivered 1 Agents for Rose & Co. Merchant-Tailors, Chi ~ cago, 111 THE ENTERPRISE York-Blount One of the prettiest Spring wed dings ever witnessed in William ston took place on Wednesday morning at half past seven o'clock in the Methodist Church, when Miss Kate Blount became the bride of Dr. Hugh B. York. The church was beautifully decorated with white and pink roses, while the altea was draped inwhite. Hand some ferns, pink cactus and carna tions formed a large part of the decorations. The music played by Mrs. S. F. Williams, Jr., was of a particularly high order, the se'ec tions being Wagnerian and several compositions from this classical composer were rendered before the arrival of the bridal party. Just before the entrance of the party. Mr. Harry A. Biggs sang the "Love Song" from Wagner's Lohengrin, Mrs. Williams being accompanist. During the cere mony, "O Thy Subline Sweet Evening Star" was played, and for a recessional, the wedding march from Lohengrin was rendered. The bridesmaids, who wore dainty gowns of white with white aod pink hats and carried large bunches of pink sweet peas, were: Miss Mary Lee Pell, of Richmond, Miss Mary York, Miss Irene Smith, Miss Eva Gaynor, and the grooms men were Mr. Wheeler Martin, Jr., Mr A. M. Jordan, Mr. llliam B. Watts and Mr. Leslie Fowden. The bride, becomingly attired in a travelling sait of blue cloth with hat and gloves to match and carry ing a shower bouquet of lilies of the valley, came in with her maid of honor, Miss Delba Lanier, who wore a white gown with white and pink hat and carried a bunch of pink La France roses. Dr. York was attended by his best man, Mr. Burras A. Critcher. The beauti ful service of the Church was read by Rev. Rufus Bradley. After the ceremony the bridal party was taken to the station in E. M. F. automobiles through the courtesy of Mr. J. Paul Simpson who is the agent for these cars at Williamston. Dr. and Mrs. York left on thetraiu for a trip through the North. The marriage of Dr. York and Miss Blount unites two very popu lar end prominent young people of this section Mrs. York is a very charming young woman, who num bers her friends in almost every part of the State, she having been educated at the E. C. T. T. School and at the G. F. C , at Greensboro. Dr. York is a physician of merit and enjoys a very lucrative prac tice in this county. The best wishes of the many friends of the young couple are extended to them and they will be given a most hearty welcotn: on their return. Among the out-of-town guests present were; Mrs. J. H. Robersou, Jr., of RobersonAille, Mr. and Mrs. Jobn York, Mrs. j. S. Bunting, of Norfolk, Miss Aliie G. Little, Mr. Judson Blount and sister, of Bethel. Died Ih Norfolk The body of Mrs J. H. Tucker was brought here on Fiiday from Norfolk where she died suddenly two days before. For many years she lived here with her family, hav ing built a resident on the Washing ton Road on the suburbs of the town. Several years ago the family moved to Norfolk where the sons went into business. Mrs. Tucker was living with her youngest son Edward, who found her dead in bed. One sod lives *at Ft. Riley, Kan., fcnd he arrived here to at tend the funeral of his mother. The body was taken immediately to the cemetery on the arrival of the train, and there interred beside that of the husband who died here some years ago, Rev. G. J. Dowell readiDg the service of the Church. WILLIAMSTON, N. C,. FRIDAY, MAY 3. IQI2 ... .«*** 9 Mrs. Sarah V. Taylor Mrs. Sarah Virginia Taylor, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. MoGll bert Mobley, and wife of Mr. Eli Taylor, was born October 33rd, 1852, and died April 28th, 1912. near Williamson. She was mar ried January 151b 1874, and bad twelve children—six boys and six girls. Two suns died wbile young leaving four sons and six daughters all of whom are married except one girl who is sixteen years of age. Mrs. Taylor experienced a hope in Christ and united with the Primitive Baptist Church at Ske warkey and WBS baptized by the writer, Jnly 10th, 1898. Sbe was an excellent woman, gentle, quiet, kind, and industrious, and faithful In attending meetings at her own and sister churches, Unions and Associations. She gladly enter tained large numbers of her breth ren and friends at her hospitable home. She will be greatly missed by her bereaved family and friends; but we are comforted by the assur ance that sbe has entered into heavenly rest. After perparing breakfast last Sunday morning, sbe was paralyzed about 8 o'clock and died at 9a. m. A large num ber of people assembled at her home Monday afternoon, and after ser vices by Elder John N. Roberson and myself, her body was interred in the family cemetery to await resurrection at *he last day. Sylvester Hassell. Escapes an Awtul Fate A thousand tongues could not express the gratitude of Mrs. J. E. Cox, of Joliet, 111., for ber wonder ful delivetance from an awful fnte. "Typhoid pneumonia had left me with a dreadful cough," sbe writes Sometimes I had such awful cough ing sptlls I thought I would die. I could get no help from doctor's treatment of other medicines till I used Dr. King's New Discovery. But I owe my life to this wonder ful remedy tor I scarcely cough at all now " Quick and safe, its tle most reliable of all throat and lung medicines Every bottle guarante ed. 50c and SI.OO. Trial bottle free at Saunders & Fowden. The Storm . / Monday was the storm period of April, and the year too. A hot wind blew all the morning and at noon felt like a sirocco. About 4 o'c'ock the clouds began to collect in the West and just before five the storru came 011 with the fury of a toruado. People were caught and whirled around, trees, were uproot ed, telephone poles fell, huge limbs broke and rain descended in tor rents. Many peaple were in the country attending the. funeral of Mrs. Eli Taylor, were panic-strick en and suffered greatly from nerv ousness. About ten o'slock at night another storm struck the town and the rain fell in sheets, but the wind was not so bad, The light company was forced to turn oft the current for as to enable the lineman to fix 1 ' a wire which was hangiDg very lov/ on Main street thus endangering the safety of the people. Later every thing was adjusted and the current turned on furnishing light through the Stygian darkness for those belated. John R. Staton, Toyce, Ky., had an exceptionally severs attack of whooping cough. He says: "If it had not been for Foley's. Hone;, and Tar Compound I would hav£ been compelled to quit work. In stead, I never missed a day, and Foley's Honey and Tar Compound gave me instant relief and is the only cough medicine we ever use." Contains no opiates. Sauuders & Fowden. f Services Sunday There were services in every Church in town on Sunday. Rev. i R. L. Davis preached at the Metho dist Church both morning and night, telling of the evil effects of • alcohol and the beneficial effects of I the law against saloon?. 'At the : Christian Church, the pastor told ; of the Men and Religious Move i ment, having just come from New i York where a great meeting was held. The regular Sunday services f by the pastor were held at the ! Baptist Church. Rev. John R Matthews closed t bis Mission services jat the Episco -1 pal Church with a sermon full ot power and Intense earnestness. At I .3:30 in the afternoon he addressed the men at the City Hall on "Hu man Wrecks." Mr. Matthews' sermons were productive of great good, being lull of the truth that • shall make men free through the redeeming blood of Christ. He pleaded foraunitedChristianity and a purer life for those in the Church 1 of God. The congregation feel that they have been blessed indeed by having him in their midst. He left Monday morning for Rocky Mount where he begau services : that night. From there he will go to Winston-Salem and other places. The Demons of the Swimp are mosquitos. As they sting thev put deadly malaria germs in the bloed. Then follow the icy chills and the strength fails; also malaria often paves the wnv lor deadly typhoid. But Electric Bitters kill and cast out the malaria germs from the blood; give you a fine ap petite and rtnew your strength "After long suffering," wrote Wm. Fretwell, of Lucatna, N. C , "three bottles all the malaria* from my system, and I've had good health ever since.'' Best for all stomach, liver and kiduey ills. 50 cts. at Saunders & Fowden. Hardison-Peel The following invitation has been received: Mrs. Margaret R. Peele invites you to be present at the marriage of her daughter Kthel Brown to Mr. Joseph Walter Hardison on Wednesday morning the fifteenth of May nineteen hundred and twelve at eight o'clock At Home Robersonville, North Carolina Mrs. Rose A. Frteman, Clifford, Ya., says they hnve long used Foley's Remedies and want to say a good word for them. She writes: "Foley Kidney Pills cured my husband of a long standing kidney trouble, after he had takea other medicines without relief. We would not be without Fdley & Co's. medicines in our bouse for many times their cost." Saunders & Fowden. Embroidery Club ' The Fmbroidery Club was enter tained by Mrs. K. B. Crawford on April 19th, at htr home on Smith wick Street. The meeting was very enjoyable, delicious refresh ments and pretty souvenirs adding to the pleasure. The Club meets this afternoon (Friday) with, Mrs. J. G. Staton.„- Dr. J. T. R. NeaJ, Prop. River side Dryg Co., Greenville, S. C. writes recently, "I have been a p practicing physician acd druggist for over 35 years and have sold and k administered many kidney medi cines but none to equel Foley Kid ney Pills. They are superior to any I ever ÜBed aud give the quick est permanent relief." Saunders Sr Fowden. OAK CITY ITEMS Prof. Peel and W. H. Biggs were in town Tuesday on business con nected with the graded school. J. T. Waldo, of Hamilton, was town Tuesday. Ralph House made his usual trip to Hamil'on last Sunday. B. F. Casper and Wilmer House took a flying trip to Dover last week. Mrs. L. T. Chesson spent last week at the home of P. R. Reeves neat: Hamilton. Mrs. W. T. Hurst spent a few days at her home in Bethel last week. Misses Hettie Johnson and Jef fie House spent the week-end at Ha*ell. E. L. Perkins and Zeb White hurst ma.le their u->ual trip home Saturday. . Miss Pearl House was the guest of Mifs Nannie House at Stokes last week. Miss Blanche Council, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Council, was married Tuesday morning at eight o'clock at the home of her parents, to Mr. Joe Hardison, of Norfolk. The couple left on the early train for Norfolk where they will make their home. Elder M. T. Lawrence performed the cere mony. Helps a Judge In Bad Fix Justice Eli Cherry, of Gills' Mills Tenn , was plainly worried. A bad sore on his leg had baffled several doctors and long resisted all remedies. "I thought it was a cancer," he wro;e. "At last I used Bucklen's Arnica Salve, and was completely cured." Cures burns, boils, ulcers, cuts, bruises and pries »5 cents at Saunders den. Birthday Party Miss Delia Kate Ward was at home too number of friends and the Senior Class of the High School, on April 26th from >1 to 11 o'clock. It was the ti/teenth anniversary of the young and she was the recipient of m-*ny gifts from friends. Tlie guests on arrival were met 91 the door by the hostess and lien sister, Miss Martha Ward, and given a most hearty welcome. The hours were spent in music and song, and pleasant converse. A two course luncheon was served and at a late hour the party left wishing many pleasant things to come into the futurelifeof Miss Ward. DARDEN ITEMS Mrs. C C. Fagan has returned j from a visit to relatives in Colum- j bia. Mrs. Ada Gardner and Miss Ella I Biggs spent the week end with Miss Maud Hisuon. Mrs. J. L. Carsou spent Monday in Plymouth visiting friends. Miss Neva Switison left for Nor folk a few days ago to visit rela tives. C C. Fagan ja in Washington j this week. Miss Ethel Carson attended ser- j vice at Corinth Sunday. Miss Ida Stillmau is visiting frieuas here this week. Mrs. John Riddick and daughter spent Tuesday in Plymouth. Misses Mnry and Dare Waters and Miss Maude HinsoU spent Tuesday iu Plymouth. Edgar Waters is quite s : ck with typhoid fever. Mrs. R. Braut, 11115 Patten "St , Parkersburg, WV Va., had au .tt "tark of lagrippe which left her bad kidney trouble, and ihe suffered -muchsevere pain and backache. Then she heard of Foley Kidney Pills and says: "After taking them a short time the pain left my back j and I am again able to do my own housework. Foley Kidney Pi lb helped me wonderfully," Sauuders & Fowden. Stale Library # * &i.oo a Year in Advance ROBERSONVILLE NEWS licmS Local Happenings and People who are Coming and Going, Here, There and Yonder as Gathered by our Regular Correa* pondent. Rev. M. G. Bethea, of Williaat ston, preached here Monday night. Miss Parham, of Rocky Mount, , visited Miss Myrna Hightlast week. Sammie Carrow, of Bethel, spent several days with Dan Parker last week. Mrs. Bertha Roebuck spent «e?- eral davs here with relativ«» list week. Mrs. Ed Bartibill, of sptnt several days here last week. f Miss Ruth Carson, of Bethel, spent several da«r s here with Miw Myrna Hight last week. Miss Ma Bullock, of Bethel, was here Wednesday. Misses Hattie James and Mamie Taylor of Everetts, spent last week here with Mrs. Kate James. Mrs. J. T. Brown and Miss Emma Roberson spent Taesday in Everetts. Mrs. W. A. Fleming and daugh ter, of Hassell, were here Wednes day. Miss Lessie Overton, of Stokes, spent several days here this week with Miss Lizzie Mooring. Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Simpson and Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Dunning, of Williamston, were here Wednes day. H. A Gray, ol Leans, was in town Wednesday. Miss Beßsie Roebuck, of Which ards, is visiting here. Miss Nolie is visiting ut Grindool this week. Miss Lillian Edaondson, of Tar boro, visitea here last week. Misses Lillian Stokes and Louise Flemiug spent the week-end the Misses-Robertson. „ Miss Hilda Knight, of Ila spent several days here last weet with Mrs. Ed James. There was quit * a surprise mar riage here Sunday p. m. Mr. Cleve Taylor and Miss Liua James drove to the home of Mr. L. Bailey in an auto accompaioe'l by Mr. and Mrs. Chas. James, of* Grindool. Soon after they arrived, the ceremony was performed by E'der M. T. Lawrence. The bride aud groom have the best wishes of their many trieudr. What Teians Atfmirs |is hearty, vigorous 'life, according | to Hugh Tallman, of San Anton!o> "We find," he writes, "that Dt. King's New Lite Piils surely put new life and energy into a person. Wife and I believe they are the best made." Excellent for stomach liver or kidney troubles. 25 cts at Saunders & Fowden. '■ A Sad Death Friends and relative; bete were pained to letm of the death of Mrs. Mary Manning on Wednesday of last weed. She wis ihe daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. £. Tice and and about a year ago was married to' Mr. James Manning, of Griffins Towhship. She left a little boy only two days old, who will miss a mother's love and care. Mrs. Man ning was a splendid young woman and bad a number of warm friends and neighbors who will her kindness and tender at:eutions On Thursday the body ws ; in terred in the family century, while a large number of sorr .\»ag friends aod relatives paid a last tribute of respect.