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IMS mmiI THE qRCUUmON Of ILL (OTTO P4PUS IN THE COUNTT VOL" XVIII. NO. 40. WILLIAMSTON MARKET TAKES FIRST PUCE • **- -> * WITH FOUR WAREHOUSES 200,000 POUNDS OF TOBACCO WERE SOLO-PRICES HIGHER THAN EVER BEFORE—MARKET MADE BEST AVERAGE IN STATE. THE LARGE RE-DRYING PUNT IN FULL OPERATION The opening of the William ston Tobacco Market on Wednes oay. was the greatest in the num ber of pounds and prices that has ever been on this, the highest market in the State. It was also greater in floor space for the opening the Brick Warehouse made four salesrooms, and puts Williamston up with the largest markets in the belt. More than a thousand people, men, women and children, white and colored came to town to witness the sales, and only the heavy show ers marred the pleasure of the day. It is estimated that were 200,000 pounds of the weed on the floors, and the lateness of • the hours prevented the sales on the Brick Warehouse, which was congested with the farmers' golden yellow. The room on all the floors was packed, and Willi amston has never had such a sale. Perhaps, it is need lass to mention the prices, which all over the belt arc unpreced ented, for at last the tobacco far mer has come into his own. No thing but the commoner grades were offered, and these brought prices greater thafi that for which the better grades sold last year. There were plenty of buyers and the warehousemen were strict ly on the job. The Washington (N. C,) correspondent to the News & Ob server recently in boosting the home market, put Williamston, Farmville. and Robersonville in the list of.smaller markets. If th%t same booster wants to state the truth, he will acknowledge that last year, Williamston sold more than Washington, and ranks above that market. If he had been here yesterday he might have seen what the market here is and what it will be before the season closes- The Williamston market has the warehousemen, the buyers the money, thespace, the re-dryer, the push, the energy that goes t7make for the • best market in the belt. If you don't believe it, come and get an occular demonstration as well as a check on one of the banks. The average on the market • was 28 cents, which was higher than that of the larger marjcets. But everybody expected that when they brought their weed here. The farmers received about $50,000- the largest sum that has ever been handed out in one day in Martin County for tobacco. Little Miss Mary Andrews went to Kobersonville to-dav. Dr. J. H. Saunders went to Beaufort to join Mrs. Saunders and Master Buckie, who have been there for several weeks. Miss Deborah Fleming and Mrs. W. J2. Warren were called Wednesday to the bed-side of their niece, Sophia Little, who was seriously ill. It will be re membered by many that the little child spends much of her time here. THE ENTERPRISE Martin County Boys at Raleigh. The Martin County Corn Club members at West Raleigh attend ing the Club short course are Edgar Turner, Palmyra; Willie Ausbon, T. Brown Williams, Roberson vi lie; Jack Daniels, Harry Hopkins, Earl K Garrett, Williamston; Henry C Roberson, Joseph P. Sykes, James E. Smih with, William Sexton, Joseh, Davis, Jamesville. These boys are fine spirits and and doing fine; I am proub of them. There»are about 525 bovs in attendance. They seem,ed to be having the time of their lives. The college faculty is doing everything possible of the boys. Let the farmers and their wives be here on the 28-29-30 th, and see what the State is doing for the advancement of our agricul ture * C.„ J. L., Holiday, Aug. 21, 1917 County Agent Bank Your Money. Every newspaper in the to bacco belt is urging the farmers who sell tobacco and receive the cash, to leave the money in some bank. The Enterprise adds its word of warning to that already uttered, because there are so many cases of robbery every vear, and with the present con ditions, it is reasonable to suppose that the number of thieves has been increased. When a farmer his check, he should put in his pocket unless he wants to depos it same, and should never cash it before leaving town, if he would avoid a probable loss. The banksj will keep your money safe for you, and thieves do not break in and steal. The prudent man will not travel along the country roads with a pocket full of coin. Don't work and make jnoney for wicked men to steal and live on. Hamilton Itema ——— Fate Pippen and family, of Whitakers, spent the week-end with his brother. D. G. Mattltews, Robert Roe buck, Steve Ewell, Leroy Taylor and P. P. Peel left Tuesday for Washington City. V* M, W. Ballard spent last week in Richi&ond, H. S. Johnson spent Thursday i n Rocky Mount. * Mr, and Mrs. PH. Davenport Dr. Fleming and Miss Hattie Floyd spent Tuesday in Green ville # Mrs. Willoughby Roberson is visiting her daughter here. Mr. and Mr*. J. P. Boyle are spending the week at Virginia Beach. Mrs. Harry WaljtJo and daugh ter and Mrs. M. Ballard left Wednesday for Ocean View. Walter Davenport find family spent Thursday here. 4 WILLIAMSTON, N. C., FRIDAY AUGUST 24. fpCRJONdCj yy w-w w"ww »y W. A. James went to Wilson Monday. John W. Hassell left Sunday for Memphis. Mrs. Levi Reddick spent Tues day out of town. R. L. Hill spent the week-end in New Bern. Mr. and. Mrs. A. T. Crawford went to Wilion yesterday. Miss Gladys Hornthal spent a few hours here Tuesday. Mrs. A. R. Dunning spent Monday in Robersonville. D. T. Ward, of Robersonville, was in town Wednesday. Dr. and Mrs. John D. Biggi left Saturday for Atlantic City. Miss Eula Lee Waters is in the North purchasing fall millinery. Rev. W. R Burrell went to Roxobel Monday to hold a meet ing. Francis Leggett went to Nor folk Wednesday to accept a pos ition. Mrs George M. Burras, of Jamesville, is visiting her son here. Francis M. Manning wept to Garland Monday to visit Henry Cook, Jr. Roy Anderson is at home from Alabama. He will leave this week for Ft. Oglethorpe. Mrs. J. W. Andrews and child ren are at home after a visit to Williamsport, Pa. Miss Martell, of Norfolk, is visiting .Mr and Mrs. Otis Andrews. Joseph Bennett and little daughter are visiting relatives in town. Benjamin Lilley, of Jamesville, was a visitor in the city Wednes day. Miss Johnnie Sparks, of Rober sonville, is the guest of friends here. Captain Wright, of Wilson, visited friends near town this week. Harry A. Biggs left yesterday for a trip to the Western part of the State. Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Pope with their children and Miss Laurie Ellison spent Sunday here. \liss Ruth Roberts, of Norfolk, is the guest of the Misses Mann ing on Haughton Street. Mrs. Bettie Harrell is at home from New York where she took a course at Columbia College. W. H. Harrell, who is a medi cal student at the University of Pennsylvania, arrived. Mr, and Mrs. Fountain Lips comb and little child are visiting Mrs. C. W. Keith, Mr. and Mrs. Turner Grimes, who were married in Roberonville last week, arrived here Monday. Mrs. Fred M. Shute and little girl left yesterday for Scotland Neck and thence to Roanoke Rapids. Mr. .and Mrs. Grover Hardison are preparing to go housekeeping in the residence lately occupied by G. E. Lacy on Haughton St. Roland Roberston left Monday for Suffolk, where he has accep ted a positon in the office of the A. C. L. Railroad. Mr. and Mrs. John W. Mann ing, W. Henry Gurkin and Clay ton Stokes left Saturday morn ing on a motor trip through the Shanandoah Valley, Let The Merchants Close Williamston has many of the marks of the progressive town, but yet there are some things lacking that reminds one of years ago. It is true, too, that •very thing cannot be had at once, ■till the people are looking and hoping for all things progressive. , The Sunday law seemed to strike j cold chills down the spine of the public, but after several Sundays everybody realized what a good thing it was, and how it saves the vitality of many who had no rest on the Sabbath. Now comesj> the question of the 'Reasonableness of closing the business houses all through the vear at 7 o'clock as has been done this summer. At this time, every pound of coal, every turn of the electric meter means much to the business man, to say no-! thing of the vigor of the cleks and I proprietors' themselves Many of the houses open extemely early and the hour is late before closing; often it is that a friend or two will come in and sit around the stove and for this reason the doors are kept open, while lights and coal are being consumed,-and not a penny being taken in. Bet ter service could be sriven bv the clerks, if they were given release from the weary hours that they have to spend in the stores after supper. Anyone who desires to make a purchase dur the fall and winter can surely, reach the stores before 7 o'clock, as in the winter, suppers are eat en an hour or more before. There is no doubt if this matter Was brought clearly to the atten 'don of the business men of the town there would be no hesitating ontheir part in Now is the time to conserve in the small est way-not only food, money, etc., but strength. Let's get to gether and close the business every night in the week, except Saturrtav; let's be progressive along all lines. In Honor of Miss Futrelle. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Vaughn gave a delightfully barty at their home in Union, Tuesday evening, Jnly3lst., to the ap proaching marriage of their niece, Miss Margrette Futrelle to Mr. and Charles Roebuck, of Williamston. The game of progressive hearts was played, which proved to be quite interesting. Miss Marie Hines, of Boykins, winning the prize for the highest score. After the game the guests marched into the parlor to the strains of Lohengrin's March played by Miss Bertie Matthews. On the stool stood little Willie Pearl Latirence posing as Cupid with drawn bow and arrow, while in one hand she held a telegram which was given to Miss Irma Duke to read aloud the message, which announced thqpdate of the marriage of Miss Futrelle and Mr. Roebuck, September, 12th, 1917. She then gave a tdast to the bride- elect who responded with a toast, At the hour named, dain ty refreshment were served. Quite a number of friends were happy to be present on this occa sion. . _ y Haywfcod E. Green, who was with the Enterprise for several months, left Wednesday for Mars Hill Academy in the Western part jf tl\e State- Mayor and Mrs. B. F. Godwin left Tuesday for New York City to visit their son, Donald C. God win, whose ship is in the waters there. Mules For The Farms To the large number of splen did mules in Martin County with which the crops are made, has been added another consignment by John C. Chitty, who has just returned from the West, and can be seen at the stables of tfle Mar tin County Live Stock Co., on Main Street. Mr. Chitty sold an immense number of mules last season, and expects to serve the farmers this season with the best that can be bought on the mar kets of the West. 1 Two Scoolarships Two scholarships for Martin County boys are offered Tby the A. M. College, Raliegh; one of these is in the mechanical de partment, the other in the agri cultural department, This is a good opportunity for two Martin County boys. These scholarships are worth $45 each. For applica tion blanks, write A. J. Manning, County Supt. A Valuable Book. The Peoples Bank is giving a way a book of valuable infor mation that any farmer will pro fit by reading as it contains over 100 practical suggestions that will save both Time and Mopey. The next time you are in town go bv and get one as thev are Free for asking. Has Sold X-Ray Machine. Dr Hugh B. York has recently sold and delivered his X-Ray equipment in his office here. Un less he disposes of his machine in his office in Washington he will move same here and install jas it is a more powerful and up | to-date machine. Dr. York, how lever, is awaiting a call from the ! War Department, he having. ten dered his services months ago, and also one of his machines. He will probably receive his com mission in a short while, and if the Department demands it, he will take his machine. • » New Firm Here. Readers of the paper will note with interest that a new mercan tile firm will soon open a store in Williamston within the next month. The building lately used as a pool room i 3 being remodeled and will be fitted with all modern fixtures and furnishings. The business is owned by Messrs. Simon Rutenberg and Abe Adler two experienced young business men. Mr. Rutenberg is well knowft to the trade at Williams ton, as he was in business here several years ago, and people re member the attractive establish ment which he had at that time, and also his cleverness and square dealing with his customers. The firm ha 3 an announcement in this issue. Infant Dead. The little child of Mr. and Mrs. John Lanier that 1 was taken to Baltimore for treatment, died there last week and was brought here for interment on Friday. The body was carried to the cemetery near Bear Grass, on the arrival of the train here, and interred in the family plot there. Mrs. F. K. Hodges and Leota Gurganus left to-day for Suffolk to visit Mrs. Parker. A. R- Dunning has been in Norfolk and Suffolk this week on business., $1 .00 a Year in Advance One Hall Acre Of Crimson Clover • Use land that is well draintf and fairly fertile. Prepare land deep and as thoroughly as for turnips. If conditions permit, break 8 or 10 inches deep at least three weeks before planting, long er. Do not break so deep if breaking must be done close to planting time; however with plen ty of rolling or dragging and har rowing, it would be all right to break to good depth. If no lime has been applied within the last two years, apply 1000 lbs burnt lime or 2000 lbs ground limestone. Also apply 200 lbs acid phosphate to the 1-2-acre also 2 or 3 tons of stable manure. Work this thoroughly into soil by thoroughly harrowing vyith disc harrow and smoothing har rowing (section harrow). Do this not later than two weeks be for planting. Have soil in ideal condition be fore planting. Work surface into almost a dust. This is very im portant. Thoroughly inoculate soil or seed. Secure soil from where Crimson clover was successfully grown last yei»r t if possible, and spread this evenly over ground though not necessarily thick. If no such soil is available, use liquid pure cultures. This may be secured free through your County Farm Demonstration Agent from the U. S. Depart ment of Agriculture. Full direc tions go with each package. Be sure to follow the instructions carefully, or you may fail to get results. Plant between Sept. 15th and Oct. 15th. Use 10 lbs seed for 1-2-acre plot. The soil must have plenty of moisture in it when the seed are planted to insure a stand, it is beat to plant just before or after a good shower. A mighty good time is just as soon as the soil is dry after a good rain. Do not cover over 1-2 in. A weeder is a good implement to use for this purpose. If graced, do not let stock on clover until it is about six incheu high. It would be a good plan to use 1 pk. of Abruzzi rye with clover, where desired. A good growth of Crimson clover on one-halt' acre will be worth more to the land than an application of 600 to 800 lbs. of cotton seed meal. Save seed from at least one half of the 1-2-acre plot. This is requested because seed are ex tremely high, and good seed very scarce, and because the home gathered rough seed usually give as good if not better stands than the clean bought seed. For further information apply to the Farm Demonstration Agent. Joseph L. Holliday, Farm Demonstration Agent- The banks in town showed their strength on Wednesday for the coin was passed across to the farmers, who did not deposit that day. r Don,t forget that barbecue can be had at the Liilev place on Main Street. Comfortable arrange ments have been made for the serving of the 'cue, and, tomor row is the weekly feast. Adv. The question of opening school is often asked and while it has been hoped that the new building would be ready for the opening it is now beyond question, and it is understood that provisions will be made to open at about the usual time.
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