VOL. XIV. NO. 22
5 Professional Cards
Hugh B. York, M. D.
Microscopy, Electrotheiapy, X-Ray
Diagnosis, Specialties
Office on Smithwick St.. rear Blount Bro.
Office hours, 8 to 10 a. in.. 7 to 9 p. in.
Office 'phone 60 - Nijiht 'phone 63
Wm. E. Warren • J. S. Rhodes
Drs. Warren & Rhodes
Physicians and Surgeons
Office in BixK s r>rug Store - Phone 1$
Jos. H. Saunders, M. I).
Physician and Surgeon
Day 'Phone 53 - Sight 'Phone 40
Williamston, N. C.
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Dr. R. L. Savage
of Rockv Mount, will be at the At
lantic Hotel fourth Wednesday in
each mouth to treat diseases of the
E>e, Ear, No?c end Throat and
Fit Glasses.
A R. Dunning • T c ; Smith
Dunning & Smith
Attorneys- k 't-Law
Williamston - North Carolina
Robersonville, North Carolina
Barron* A. Critcher - Wbeeler Martin
Wheeler Martin, Jr.
Martin & Critcher
Attorneys-at-Law
Williamston - North Carolina
PHON* aj
S. J. Everett
Attorney-at-Law
CVreuuvtlle, N. £. - WilHrtmton. N. C.
Greenville Lorg Pittance Phone 32S
S. A. NEWELL
Attorney at Law
Will'umstou North Carolina
Clayton Moore
Attorney at Law
\Vi'damston - North Carolina
John E. Pope
General Insurance,
Life, Fire. Health Accident, Live Stock
Real Estate - Brokerage
Williamston - North Carolina
Office on Main Street
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Society Pressing jj
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O. C, Price, Manager
Phone No. 58
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IJ Up c-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
•£ 3l:. v:
Agents for Rose & Co.
Merchant-TaHors, Chi
cago, 111
THE ENTERPRISE
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I LOCAL ITEMS I
A.ll notice* publUfecd la thla column, where
revenue U to be derived, will be charged at the
rate of 10 cenU a line, (coant aix word* to a
line), each luue. Special rate will be made on
ong contract!.
—Court nexf week.
—Spring styles are on the count
ers for both men and women.
Harrison Bros & Company
have stocked thtir store with pretty
spring fabrics suitable for young
and old. Their millinery depart
ment is complete and will be man
aged by Mrs. Louis C. Harrison
assisted by Mrs. Apiftbelle Brown.
See their display ntxi week as
advartfrz-edv
—God willing 1 will preach at
the home of Miss Polly Pulley on
Sunday at 2 o'clock. The public is
invited.—J. L. Cherry.
j— &TKAYED.-I have a stray
male hog, black and white —mainly
blaffk; marked swallow fork and
underbit in rigbt ear, crop and
uudcrbit in left ear. Any one
identifying .same can communicate
with R. L. Taylor, Speight Farm,
No. 3 City.
—Monday is St. Patrick's Day,
and green will be the prevailing
color—not tecessasry to mention
the favorite drink,
—Easter is one week away.
The true spirit of the season has
been lost in frivolity and commer
cialism.
—S. R. Biggs has another lot
of cars on exhibition.
—Services in the Mtthodist and
Baptist Churches on Sunday
Sunday is Palm Sunday.
—Purchase vcur spriugUressand
hat from aur fidvertiiers and go to
see "The Private Secetary" when
h; arrives on Airii ist
—Next Piiday is Good Friday
and a holiday in the Norlheru
citiev
—STRAYED.—Brown heifer
two years old, white spot in fore
head. Has been htre two months.
OA'ner can have same by paying
all cost.—J. A. Perry, City.
—The Martin Comity Keality
Company has recently purchased a
Buick.
—lf you want to da business witah
a good Bank in a good town call at
The Farmers and Merchants Back.
—The office force enjoyed delici
ous salads and pickles on Wednes
day. Mrs. G. W. Hardison was
the thoughtful friend.
If you desire the styles in all their
elegance, visit the millinery •■tores
of Watters & White, and Harrison
Bro? here and R. L- Smith & Co.,
at Robetsonville. Read ads.
—Mayor Godwin held a Juvenile
Court oa Monday afternoon.
Certain of the young boys had been
found diunk, and it was planned to
try to ascertain where they obtained
the booze. The same old failure
was enjoyed.
—The Boy Scouts commenceti
their crusade against (lies on Satur
day last. A goodly supply of dis
iufectant was placed and it ia hoped
that this is only a beginning of
greater things for health of the
town. It might have been better
to have insisted that all trash in the
back lots* in the business portion be
thoroughly cleared eway. The
street running by this office is used
as a dumping ground for paper and
trash which is taken by the winds
and carried all over the street.
There is no need for this, and
people should be restrained from
nsing public thoroughfares for
dumping grounds. Matches are
cheap and one would start the
burning. The town would be
pretty if the proper authorities
would look after matters more
carefully.
WILLIAMSTON, N. C.. FRIDAY, MARCH 14. 1913
Justus Everett—A Sketch
On August and 1849 in Martin
Covnty near Robersonville, there
was born to Simon and Elizabeth
Everet a sen, Justus, tl:e subject of
this sketch. Iu the heme of his
parents he received wholesome les
sons which made for the man years
of honesty and uprightness cf char
acter. To the precepts bf bis par
ents, were added the splendid train
ing under Stephen Outterbridge,
whose influence has touched more
lives in Martin Countv tljan any
man who has lived in the last fifty
years.
Going from home in early man
hood to begiu to make for himself,
his first position was as salesman
for John D. Bigg 4 " in Williamston
here be remained two year:?, lay
ing the foundation of that success
which crowned his liter life. At
this time he married Miss Margaret
Elizabeth Purvis and made a bo ae
in Hamilton, etigaging in business
with his brother, the late W. H.
Everett. He continued in this
business until iSy© when be travel
led for the firm of W. F. Allen &
Co ,of Norfolk. In the year of
1892, he purchased the farm orig
inally belonging to Thomas Jones
near Palmyra where he lived until
his death. All though those years
when farming had not +>egun to
bring such splendid results as now,
he brought out of the soil by indus
try and safe management, stored
wealth and iived in his home with
ease and comfort. So at bis death
his estate consisting cf farm pro
perty, securities and bank stock
was worth between $60,c00 and
$75,000. Perhaps, n® farm in this
section was conducted more in ac
cordance with present day opera
tions than his.
He had raised a large family, and
had given bis children collegiate
training—no man being a more
earnest advocate of educational and
moral progre*B.> He was always
frank and sincere, devoted to his
family, his Church and his friends
In bis transactions, he nave every
man a square deal. The motto of
his life being that he was as good
as any man socially, but no better
than any oilier honest one. For
years he had In en a member of the
Primitive BaptiV, IChurch, joining
at Spring Gtecu and later moving
his membership to Hamilton. The
Chutch. nnmbi-rH no truer follower,
and in its councils he showed wis
dorn and strong religious zeal fc
the Master's work.
His Democracy was unalterable,
and his best endeavors were given
to advance its principles. He had
served as County Commissioner and
as Justice of the Peace, and in tioth
positions had done hi* duty well
He was too young to enter the
Civil War, so remained at home
assisting iu the wo?k of the farm,
but six brothers entered the ser
vice, one, John Everett, fhedding
his life-blood on the fit-Id of battle.
In his breast were implanted truest
feelings for the Southland in its
stiuggle for right.
Is the businest world, be held a
high place, being President of tb6
Bank of Oak City, and one of the
Directors ot the Bank of Roberson
ville. To these institutions he ad
ded much by his interest and calm
judgment. He loved Martin
County, and in every movement for
its advamcement, he enlisted heart
ily with brain and purse. «
After the death of his wife several
years ago, he married Mrs. Eliza
beth Williams, member of a promi
nent Wake County family,—who
survives him together with nine
children by his first marriage.
These are, Hattie, Justus, Margar
et, Benjamin, Alphcnso, Robert,
Blanche, Ethel, *nd Marie Everett,
and one grandchild, Justus Everett.
On Thursday evening, March
6th. 1913, after a short illness and
in the presence of his wife and
children, Justus Eyerett, the devot
ed husband, father and friends,
went from among the dwellers on
earth to a home in that Land where
the Father welcomes His faithful
children. Besides his own immed
iate family, three brothers are left,
Simon T. Fverett, James B. and
Abner Everett. Saturday after
noon last his body was laid to rest
in the Purvis cemetery near Spring
Green, where lepose the bodies of
his first wife and several cbildteu.
The solemn words of committal
were said by his pastor,' Elder
Thomas Lawrence, whose clone
persona! friend be Had been for
thirty years.
"Again n prince lias fallei in the tight—
The vnl'rous ch.mpion of the truth snd
7 right! "* —' — '
Determined, honest.'level-headed, ju*t,
Who broke no promises nor betrayed a
tru^t!
His genial face *vitb courtly kindles*
beamed —
By friendt) beloved, by all mankind es
teemed.
Peace to his manly boul and sweetest rest
With that glad throng whom love cf God
has blest!', ;
Mr. ). C. Ewcll Dsad
Wed tie sd ay morning ot last v* eek,
Mr. James C. Kwell was sttirken
with paralysis, and Sunday night
he died at r:o o'clock.' He: was
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Lorn in Martin Count} fifty &even
years ago, and until last \ear had
spent his days in Hamilton. In
young tnanhooci he matiied Miss
Clements and two children were
born to them—Mrs. Auir.e Hooker
and William Ewell, of Orieutal,
who were with him when the end
came. After the death of his first
wife, he married Miss Lizzie Mar
tin, who with three children survive
him." I,*st year he moved here
with his family and lived in Hast
| Williamston. From there his bo'ly
j was taken to the A. C. L depot
and conveyed to Oak City, and
from there was taken to Hamilton.
The funeral serviceswere com! lif t
ed Tuesday by Rev. Morrison Be
tliea and after the words of com
mitts!, the body was deposited in
the family plot in the cemeterv ot
the town. The wife and young
children accompanied by Mrs.
Hooter, William K Well, David
Martin, of Tills*y. Mr. Culbeit on
[and Rev. Betbea left on the early
morning train i'or Hamilton Taos
; day.
Expresses Thanks
Mrs. J. C. Kwell de ires to public
cly express her appreciation of tin
many kindnesses rendered her
during the illness of her husband
and at the time of his death These
kindly acts of friends and neighbors
will ever be rmemi>ertd bjj her and
her children.
Auto Accident
Harry A. Biggs with tiis large
topring car filled with girls and
boys just escaped having n serious
accident Wednesday on Main Street
Extension where the rtilrcad is
elevated over the street. He was
driving in town and had passed \in
der the road, and turned his atten
tion for a second from steering und
the car wa« near the embankment
when one the girls noticed the
route and made an exclamation.
Mr. Bigg* hurriedly changed the
wheel, but the soii being soft, the
car was overturned against a tree
which saved the live. 0 f the occu
pants. The escape of Mr. Biggs
was rniracvJous, but he sustained
only a few bruises as did the others.
The day previous, a car driven
by Mr. Cannon, of Rober.sonville
waf injured at the same place.
The passage under the road is too
narrow and curres dangerously
The town authorities should ask
and insist upon the A. C. L. R. R ,
placing a cement arch there. Any
autoist passing there should take
extra care in driving, or a serious
accident will occur.
HAMILTON IT^MS
Enoch Cherry, of Scotland Neck,
spent a few days with Sherrod Sals
bury.
• Dr. B. L. Long returned Thurs
day from the inauguration.
J
C irtis Bethea scent Sunday in
Williamston.
C. H. Bnker left Monday to take
up his work after being at home
sick for the past week.
Mr«. Vance Culbertsou spent
he week-end with Mib. Frank
Haislip.
The Misses Harrington visited
Mrs. Joe Ballard Inst week.
W. L Sherrod and son. Wmwd
spent spent several days with Mrs*.
Fletuing this wetk.
Mesdaraes Bert Jaints, James
White and Jame? Fleming, of
Greenville, visited Mrs. M. I. Flem
ing last week.
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Rohert Salisbury, and Miss
I.aura Salisbury, of Hftsaell, 1 with
Miss Isabel Morton, of Roberson
ville were here Friday.
Dr. M. I. Fleming was: called tc
j Greenville Tuesday to see his sister,
Mrs. Nam Brown, who is {uiet
sick
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Mrs. B. B. Sherrod went to
'Sootlnod Neck last Wednesday
to attend the funeral of E. K. Pow
ell.
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Prichard and
|daughtr, of Swansboro, Peyton
, Authon\, of Greenville, Gladstone
j Anthony, of Hobgo«'d, were here
: Sunday to attend the funeral of
! Miss Mary Anthony.
The body of Miss Mary Anthony
! whs brought here Saturday evening.
| The funeral service was conducted
Iby Rev. j. T Slaudford from the
i residence of her brother, J. B. Ant-
Ihony, after which it was taken to
I the Episcopnl Churchyard for
! interment Sunday morning.
Royal Arch Mason
Couoho Chapter No. r? of Royal
l Arch Masons held their annual
meeting last Tuesday and elected
the following officers:
High Priest. Dr J S. Rhodes;
| King, K F. Fagan; Scribe, F. U.
i Barnes; Cap'-uia of the Host, W. j
C. Manning; Principal Sojourner, I
I U'.'J H Saunders; Royal Arch
! Captain; A R Dunning; Master of
|Fir.>t Veil. S. S. Brown; Master of
[ Sixcik! \'e:l, W. J. Whitaker;
| Master of Third Veil, A. )). Mizell,
! Secretary, M. K. Bether: Treasurer,
J. I-. Kogersen; Sentinel, S. W.
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Embroidery Glub
The bright sp-img days with fresh
green buds scd the nearness of the
festival of St. Patrick lurnished
rhe ."-cheme tor the entertainment
ot the Club by the Secretary, Mrs.
Grover Hardison, at ljer home on
Street, Tuesday after
noon. Mrs. Wheeler Martin, Sr.,
Mrs. I.ouis Poteat. of Wake Forest;
Mrs. Wheeler Martin, jr., Mrs A.
T Crawfrod, Mrs. J. T. Jerome,
Mr* W. H. Stallings and Mrs.
Arthur 'Anderson, the invited
quests rendered the hours more
delightful by their charm of manner
and conversation. The refresh
ments were served in the din
ing room, and in arrangement
typified the Irishman's patron saint.
Sandwitches cut in the shape of
hats with green ribbon as a band,
and others resembling the beloved
shamrock, while salad on green
leaves with tiny shamrocks or
namenting, green whipped
cream with green cherries, made the
whqle pleasing to the eye and more
so to the taste. In fact everything
was green except the guests. The
next meeting will be held with
Mrs. K. B. Crawford on Tuesday,
March 25th at 3:30 o'clock.
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SI.OO a Year in Advance
HASSELL ITEMS
Miss Frances Staton, ofHobgood
is spending this week at the home
of R. H. Salisbury.
George Cherry, of Greeuville,
came Tuesday to speed some time
with his brother.
Mis* Mooting; from Robersonville
visited the Misses Roberron near
here last week.
Messrs. EU|s and Kecne, of
Hamilton, were in tovrn Sunday.
Mis* Louise Salisbury visited at
the home of Mrs J. R. Shields in
Hobgood last week.
Jesse Cobutu spent Sunday in
Rober-on vjllg.
Mrs W. Z Morton and children
are visitirg at the home ot her
father. Froo here they will go to
their home in Greenville.
-J. L.Ctre'ry trom Speed was in
town this week. -
W. Z. Morton spent Sunday
night here.
OAK CSTY ITEMS
MirtS Nannie House spent the
week end at her home io Stokes.
Mrs. L. T Chessoo is spending
the week in Tarboro.
Claude R >tbuck sp. Nt Sunday
in Scotland Neck.
Mr. and Mrs. John York spent
Sunday neir Spring Green.
Mr. and Mrs. J m Ilobhs were
the guests of Mr. and Mrs. N. M.
Worsley on Sunday.
M rs. Mary K. Smith arrived from
Baltimore Saturday to take charge
ot" the millinery department of Mr.
Barretts new store.
Bob Council spent Sunday in
Gotland NYck.
I.ittle Mi*s Evelyn Weeks has re
turned to i:er home in Scotland
Neck after a visit h re to relatives.
Jolni B. Sloane, of Rock Hill, S.
C , iu in town and will reinstate
new ofoocr 3 of the Improved Order
of Heptas Tuesdny night.
They had a barbecue in honor of
the occasion. /
BEAR GRASS ITEM
Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Rogers
spent Sunday tn Everetts
Mr an>l Mr?. 13. O. Cowing
jp.nt Sunday in Hit* rountry with
Mi. and M:s J. M Rogers.
The tanners m* very hasv hauling
fertilisers an 1 making ready for
| farming.
lis
* W'ilev Roger.-', of Robersonville,
[ was in town Tuesday.
Mr. Newbtrry Rogers aud Mrs,
Alice Page were happily married
Sunday night at the hotne of W. R.
Robersoc.
Der.uis Railey returned from
Buie's Cieek Sunday after a severe
attack of pneutnouia.
Walter Harrison is on the sicl:
list this week.
Elder J. N. Rogers filled his ap
pointment in Washington Sunday.
German Club
The Senior Class Gtrman Club
Of Williamston High School met
with Miss Sue Leggett ou Tuesday
evening, March nth. 1913.
The time was taken up in pre
paring the regular lesson for the
following day. After which the
teacher proposed that every other
Tuesday evening should be devoid
to the study of Shakespeare's plays.
This proposal met the approval of
all the members.
After the usual business session
delicious refreshments were served
by the hostess. The Club adjourn*
ed to meet Match 18th. with Mr.
Eeroy Anderson. ... .gL