1 WATCH THE LABEL ON TOUR ■ PAPER, IT CARRIES THE DATE. I YOUR SUBSCRIPTION EXPIRES VOLUME XXVI—NUMBER 3 BANKERS OF GROUP 1 HOLD ANNUAL MEETING IN WASHINGTON MONDAY; LOCAL BANKS WELL REPRESENTED DR. JOHN D. BIGGS MAKES RE SPONSE TO ADDRESS OF WEL COME; COL. JOHN F. BRUTON, OF WILSON. MAKES PRINCI PAL ADDRESS. (Washington Daily Newt, Feb. 23) Washington has the honor of having is her guests today some 76 bankers ct Group 1, residing in eastern North Carolina, who are holding their tenth annual meeting. The meeting con vened this morning in the Elks Hall si 10.30, with President Charles H. Wood presiding. After the invocation by Rev. Steph en Gardner, rector of St. Peters Church Mayor Sterling, on behalf of the city, delivered the address of wel come. happy one, the mayor gave a short happ yone, the mayor gave a short history of banking in Washington from the early days as far back ir before the Civil War. Of late years —the last M, to be exact—great progress has been made, in which Mr. A. M. Dumay, of the First National Bank, and Jesse B. Ross, of the Bank of Washington, were outstanding Ag ates. In responding, MIV D. Biggs of the Farmcre k Merchants Ba:iV Williamston, made a hppy reply, in which he thanked the mayor for all tie kind w> - * about +he banker* nrd for the hearty welcome. After this came the call for re perte of committees, after which Col. John F. Bruton, president of the First National Bank, at Wilson, N. C., de livered a most interesting and instruc tive address, in which he stressed the fact that in these times bankers should closely watch the stocks of fered for sale. It was alse well, said the Colonel, to have a good lawyer to consult Good women can also help said the speaker. They can eaert ■son influence over men than any oilier agenejr. Bankers should also see that they maintain friendly relations with their best customers to enable them to keep » balance as between the two classes Colonel Bruton also spoke about cut ting the wages of employees, and said it was sorry economy. He also em phasised the fact that advertising in newspapers gave yhe best results. He considered circulars and other matter mailed through the post office as mcney and time wasted. Newspapers afforded the best medium, as he found out by his own experience. He also advocated a small charge for check books, or at least s minimum charge of 60c a month on small accounts. A bonk should not be looked upon as a money-saving shop but as a "serv ice station " A banker is one who is trying to render service, said Colonel Bruton, and not to amass wealth. His address was well received and liberally ap plauded. The meeting, after short talks by several members, then adjourned un til 240. This afternoon addresses were made by L. W. Norman, of Hertford,, N. C., James R. Worsley, Rocky Mount, snd Graham W. Bell, of Elisabeth City, all of whom made able ad dressee. The reports of committees and elec tion of officers will conclude the meet ing. Tonight at 7.30 a banquet will be tendered the visitors at the Woman'.! Club, at which time the ladies of this organisation will have charge of the menu. . Hon. E. L. Stewart will be toast master. THE STRAND DO NOT FORGET OUR SATURDAY MATINEE 3.00 P.M. 15c TO EVERYBODY THE ENTERPRISE SERVICES HERE ON ASH WEDNESDAY Rev. Stephen Gardner, of Washington, to Conduct Services st Ch«f i of Advent Tomorrow The Lenten Season, which is observ ed throughout Christendom, begins with tomorrow, Ash "Wednesday. In the absence of the rector of the Church of the Advent Rev. Stephen Gardner, of Washington, will conduct evening services. There will be a cel ebration of the Holy Communion by | sjmtial request of the rector, who is still in St. Luke's Hospital, Richmond. Reverend Gardner is well known in Williamston and has kindly offered to serve the parish whenever he can dur ing the present month. The public is cordially invited to attend this service. Visits His Psrents Mr. Gsrland Anderson, of Raloigh, spent the week end here with his par ents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Anderson. K. B. CRAWFORD ELECTED PRESIDENT ... OP THE WILLIAMSTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AT ITS MEETING MONDAY EVERETTS LOSES TO JAMESVILLE iiMvillf Walk* Away on Long End of 44-It Score; Everett* Tetm Stowing Improvement Jamesville, Feb. 23—The Jamesvil e boy* journeyed over to Everett* Fri day night and played one of the hard eat-fought games of the season. Both teams played wall, with the excep tion at personal fouls, both teams making several. Roebuck, of Everett* waa the only player put out of the Kame on account of fouls. The score at the end of the flrst half was 24-9 When the referee's whistle sounded at the and of the game the score stood 40-19. The officials, Messrs. W. F. Ricks, of Williamston, and R M. Grimes, of Bethel, gave both sides a fair and aquare deal. No one couM have chosen two finer referees .haii Ricks and Grimes. We also wish to thank Mr. Phillips for the hospitality shown us while in Everett*. Soma one deserve* some credit, foi the Everetts boys have surely gained ia strength. There is considerable dif ference in 6*o and 40-19. We wish Mr. Phillips much succen with his team in tha honors for east ern State championship. DOUBLE WEDDING Twa Young Jamaevill* Couple* Mar riod Here Saturday Saturday afternoon the atmosphere of the Enterprise office wu brighten ed by tha ehearful *m% of two youn;: men of Jameeville, who announced that they were in just a few minutes going to sat sail on the seas of matri mony. Mr. Adrian Ange, 19 years old, was to marry Mia* Emma V. Mi tell, also It. Mr. Dennis Padgett, 21, was going to lead Mis* Lata Estelle Warren to the altar. Tha happy young couple* went t > tha residence of Rev. JL J. Manning, where the double ceremony was per formed. The** young people are all resident* of tha Jamerville aectioa, and all have host* of friend*. The Enterprise join* in wishing them all abundant happinea* along the journey of life. AUTOS COLLIDE Ford Tearing Cars ia Smaskap at Mala mi Watfa Streets Monday Mr. Tom Brown, traveling salesman fot the Loews Drug Cp., and Mu« Susie Keel, of Everett#, ran their ears together at the intersection of Main and Watts Street* Monday morning, deiag considerable damage to both of the ears. Fortunately, however, no one was badly hurt. We were unable to learn the reaaon for the accident. Boqof thought excite ment, while otheii said carelessness. NAggEFS SALE Vletter* From MBe* Areaad Attend Opening Bon Saturday Nasaetfa February sale Is going on, with aO it* might. It started Satur day, with viaiters from mile* around coming to take advantage of its won derful bargains. t ■- -J& ■■ ■ .* • • £'t: :j' .. A . . 4 Williamston, Martin County, North Carolina, Tuesday, February 24,1925 NEWS NOTES OF STATE CAPITAL Revenue Bill Carries Biggest Tax Levy Ever Presented to the Legislature Feb. 24.—The bill appro priating $600,000 for building the Chowan bridge at Edenton passed its third reading in the House today. A bill was introduced yesterday per mitting State Treasurer B. R. Lacy to retire on two-thirds pay, requiring him however, to assist the governor and State treasurer in the performance of the duties of that office when request ed to do so. The commission appointed in 1924 to investigate the condition of the State prison and its needs made its report Monday, recommending 19 changes- in the buildings, equipmen'. and working of the institution. The revenue bill was presented to the House last night. The bill pro vides for $12,000,000 in revenue. The budget commission had asked for $14,000,000 saying that sum will bo require*! to meet the needs of the State. The bill as presented, however, car ries the largest tax levy ever pre sented by our State. PASS RESOLUTION OPPOSING SALES TAX RECENTLY INTKO UUCED IN STATE LEGISLA TURE ; DRIVE FOR NEW MEM BERS PLANNED. The annual meeting of the William ston Chamber of Commerce was held at the office of the secretary Mondav right, February 23. The following officers were elected: K. B. Crawford, president. W. J. Taylor, vice president. R. N. Coburn, secretary ami treas urer. Board of directors; B. S. Courtney W, C. Manning, J. T. Price, A. I" Dunning, R. G. Harrison, John E Pope, Wheeler Martin, Frank J. Mar golis, J. D. Woolard, Oscar Ander son. The annual dues for the year 1925 was fixed at one-half of the amoun of the previous year's dues, and a'i extensive drive for new memlbers wh planned. A resolution opposing the mer chant's sale tax proposed in the legis I.dure was adopted. This sales tax is nothing more nor less than a tax laid on the food and clothing of the people at targe. ~ RECORDERS COURT HAS AN OFF DAY Only Two Cases on Docket and De fendant Fails to Appear in One of These Recorder Smitti had an off day to day. Two cassfe were on the Jocke but only one defendant appeared on the scene when the cases were called. The first change was against Alfred Boston. Boston was dismissed upon the payment of a fine imposed at a previous session of the court. The second case waa again;.t Luke Jackson, but he was absent. The case was dismissed with the order ni si scifa and capias. ~ NEW STORE Mann A Blount Open New Feed and Seed Shep in Washington A new feed and seed store, with Messrs. S. D. Mann, of Hyde Coun ty, and W. A. Blount, jr., of Wash ington, as proprietors, has recently been opened in Washington. An an nouncement to this effect will be found on the back page of this paper. Both these men are successful busi ness men, Mr. Mann knowing agricul Sural problems well, and he will look after the feed and seed department* while Mr. Blount will be in charge of the fertiliser end of the business. PAPER LOST Article en "Fire Things Meat Disappears frem Oflee ' Last Friday we received a papa for the "Fire Things Neade* go*" contest now running in the Enterprise, and they were in some way lost in sorting our mail . If the lady will send us a copy of that paper we will publish it in the next issue of The Enterprise, for there wax* some /rood thoughts contained in it There was no name attached, but the writer said she would make her identity known later. Treat for Basketball Fans in Store Tonight Tonight He Williamston town team meets the Atlantic Christian College ive on the local court. This is the second meeting of the teams this yeer, the home boy* taking the game in WHson by Ihi close score of 12 to 11. This prom ises to be s good game, as the college Ive have recently succeed ed in scalpiug Fort Bragg. As sn sdded attraction the fast team ef the Everetts Hi«h School will meet the Aurora team on the ssme court. These are champions in their seat ions, and the contest should be a good one. This is sn elimtnstion Kama |n the Stste high-school champfcNt* ship series. TRAINING SCHOOL HAS FINE START Began Sunday Night; More Thsn Sixty Workers Attend the Inktsl Session The training school at the Haptis' Church for Sunday school workers and young people had an auspicious open ing Sunday night. The Sunbeam juniors, and intermediste young peo ple gave sn excellent patriotic pro gram, after which the pastor presen ed Mr. Ben S. Beach and Miss Elm. Farrabow, of Raleigh, who, with Mrn J. S. Seymour, will have charge o r the classes. The school oened on sehedule Mon day night at 6.30, with devotional by Mr. Beach. Class sessions beginniiv; at 6.46 revealed the following enrol ment: Juniors, 16, Mrs. J. S. Seymour, teacher; intermediates, 18, Miss El ma Harrabow, teacher; Sunduy-school workers, 20, Mr. Ben F. Beach, teach er At 7.30 a delightful lunch wa i served by a group of loyal ladies, o' which Mrs. J. D. Biggs is chairman 'I his lunch period is properly desig nated "Lunch and fun," 7.30 to 8.00 The second clans period is from 8.00 to 8.46. This arrangement will con inue each evening through Friday night. Officers and teachers who can not attend the first session are urged to come for the second session. Several ■did this last night, bringing the total enrollment to 60 for the first, night. The pastor and his helpers are en husiastic about the prospects of the school. MRS. P. S. WHITLEY Highly Esteemed Willismston Womu Dies at Home Here Ssturdsy Mrs. Portia Smallwood Whitley one of Williamston's most highly es teemed women, died at her home Sat urday night. Mrs. Whitley was born in Washing ton, N. C., September 12, 1863, th f (laughter of John W. Smallwood and wife, Emily Lucas Smallwood. She married the late George L. Whitley October 1, 1873, since which time she has resided at the Whitley home, "Oakhurst," near the town of Williamston. Mrs. Whitley leaves eight children, four sons and four daughters, Joh i end Jesse S. Whitley, of Williamston, George L. Whitley, of Raleigh, and Bruce Whitley, who now lives in the West, and Misses Marina and Emilv. of Williamston, Mrs. Mary Monday, of Newark, N. J., and Miss Laura, of Richmond. Mrs. Whitley was always faithful o her home and family and kind and gracious to all. Few people pass through a long and useful span of life and leave more friends than did Mrs. Whitley. She had been a mem ber of the Episcopal Church % since childhood and was always active in its work. The funeral was held at the Episco pal Church Sunday at 8 o'clock by Rev.. William Gordon, of Leaksville- Spray, assisted by Rev. Stephen Gard ner, of Washington. ' The interment wan in the cemetery by the side of her late husband. Hw large floral offerings paid a just trib u'e to the life and character of this good woman. The pall bearers were C. P. Car starphen, Joseph B. Cherry, W. C. Manning, John F. Charles Biggs, and F. I/. Barnes. . SPRING STOCK IN J. K. Heyt, ef Washington, Adr.nU iag Attractive Spring Styles Mr. J. K. Hoyt, one of the leading merchant* of Washington, ia carrying aa attractive ad on the fourth page of today's paper which tells of th* beautiful line of dresses, seats, and ensemble suits in his spring stock. When you visit Washington make year ftfot visit to his rtort if you MM looking far pretty weariag apparel. FORT BRAGG BESTS LOCAL TOWN TEAM Best Game Seen in Local Court Thin Season; Cherry, of Everetts, Shows up Well for lx>cabt In one of the best basketball gai.u>. seen here this season the Fifth Ai tillery basketball team from For' Bragg bested the Williamston town team to the tune of 3 2to 23 Saturday night The local boys, aided by Cherry, uf Everetts, rose to the situation ;:rid held the fast-moving and excellent sheeting soldier boys to a close score Williamston boys are to be - ly commended upon the excellent showing made by them. Britt, of the local team was the highest individual scorer of the gam", with a total of 10. Cherry added 7. Beckett .and Count led in the scoring for the visitors with a total of 9 each. The locals played a steady, consist ent ami hard-fought game, and were only bested by the superior strength and roughness of the visitors. If th • referee had seen fit to be a little more strict in his decisions the result might have been different. The floor work of the entire Williamston team w:«s Rood, and at times they showed a (Wo man defense that was invincible. UNITED STATES OFF DOING PRELIMINA TUBERCULIN T NORTg CAROLINA SHOWS THE SMALLEST PERCENTAGE OF TUBERCULOSIS INFECTED CAT TLE IN UNITED STAtES; MUCH DISEASE SPREAD BY MILK. Dr. A. A. Husman, of the Unite.l States Bureau of Animal Industry, i t in the county doing some preliminary work toward making tuberculin test s of all the cattle in the county. This work has been completed in 28 of the counties of the State anil 26 counties are now carrying oh thr work. The disease is more prevalent in the fine breeds of cattle brought in from other places. Herds that havf wider range seem to have less infec tion than those in narrow limits. North Carolina has shown th° smallest tubercular infestation of anv section of the country, so far, ontt third of the counties show less than one-half of one per cent infected in our State. Twenty-five per cent of the tuber cular children under 6 years old are infected through milk, while 10 p»r cent of those between 6 and 15 are in fested by the same cause. ""The Government furnishes the mm and only asks a county appropriation of SBOO, guaranteeing to test every cow in the entire county and pay fc r all cattle that may have to he killed if found diseased. ROBERSONVILLE GIRLS WIN AGAIN Now I'lays Washington for Oiampion ship of Northeastern North Carolina Robersonville, Feb. 24.—8y defeat ing the Woodland Girls on last Sat nrday night the Robersonville girls Won the right to play Washington for the championship of Northeastei r North Carolina, these iwo tnums beini; the Only oTies not eliminated. The game Saturday night was play ed on the Woodland court, and our girls were at a big disadvantage from tei/ig so far from home, but th«y played their usual good gamfe and came out winners by a good margin. The form shown by both teams was of the highest order, as they put oq j of the prettiest exhibitions of basket ball as could be seen anywhere. Th.' team work of the Robersonville girl* v/as the beet they have shown this sea son. The Woodland girls fought hard, but they couldn't break up the offen sive of the Robersonville forwards during the last )>alf. During the same period the RobaQsonville guards broke iip most of Woodland'i shots and hel l them pcoraiM* in the third quarter. Wl»h excellent support from her team mates, Eleanor Whitfield again led in the scoring. But the work of the entire team was good, and Their victory was well worth the trip that their supporters took in g»ing over the bad roads to witness the contest. The girls arrived home Sunday night after a fine trip and xplendid entertainment at the hands of tha Woodland townspeople. They will now make preparations for their hardest (fame, that with Washington Friday night. The place of the maating is un- j decided at present, but it is hoped! that it can be brought to-our countv at least, as the outlook is very poor l far its being played at home. MAKE ELABORATE PREPARATIONS FOR THE NORTH CAROLINA SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION AT CITY THIS YEAR W. B. WATTS HURT IN AUTO WRECK Cat's Collide Near Wilson Monday Ni«ht, Mr. Watts' Injuries Not Thought Serious Monday nigrtt Mr. W. It. Watts was painfully injured when the car in which he was riding, a Kuick coupe, driven by a friend, collided with another car i.n (he highway to Raleigh near Wil son. Circumstances would indicate that both drivers miscalculated their positions and ran head-on together, badly tearing up the car in which Mr. Watts wa.s riding and throwing him through the windshield. He received a bad cut on the "head, and his hand was bruised. He was able, however, to pursue his journey, and is not ex jiected to suffer any serious incon venience. At the time of the accident i« was raining hard, and this doubtless was the cause of the accident. CER IN COUNTY in WORK TO MARK WSTS OF ALL CATTLE BAITIST TO RALLY AT ROCKY MOUNT Leaders of Roanoke Aaaociation Are Called to Meet on Wednesday March 4 The Baptist leaders of the Roanok" Association, including all the pastors active laymen, women, and young peo pie, are culled to meet in the Rockv Mount First Baptist Church on Wed uesduy, March 4, for an all day mis sion rally, beginning at 10 o'clock It is expected that a light lunch wi! 1 be served at the church.at the noon hour. The purposes of this rally is pure I \ informational and inspirational. Ad (Ireuses, on missions and different phases of the denominational program will be made. Round-table on the present status of the work and on future plans will be open to all. Besides (he local talent of the associit lion the following general denomina tional workers will take part in the program: Dr. C. E. Maddry; of 1U high, and Dr. W. 1,. Pot oat, of Wak' Forest. A representative group Is oxpiictijd from each church, in the u.-- sociation. DIES SUNDAY Mrs. Nina Edinondson Dies at Home of Her Daughter Here At the home of her daughter Mrs. b. B. Williams, on Railroad Street, Mrs Nina Edmondson died Sunday evening at (5.30. She had suffered for several months with dropsy, having been- confined to her home practically all winter. Before her marriage to Mr. Ed mondson she was Miss Nina Hodge and she is survived by one sinigi^jyi n Mhreellus Stuhbs, and two "brothers Columbus and Robert Hodges. She is also survived by two daugh 'ers, Mrs. Williams, Miss Margaret of Hobgood, and two sons, Gordon, of Boston, Mass,, and Hay," of Newport News, ,Va. The ftjneral took place yesterday nt the late residence and interment was trade in the Skewarkee Cemetery Rev. Billy Gordon officiated at th" services. COREY-COLTR AIN Mr. Joo Gray Corey and Miss Es' Col train Married Sunday Mr. oJe Gray Corey ami Miss Es telle Coltrain were married on SUn evening, February 22, at the residence vf the bride's parents. Mr. Corey is the son of Mrs. Emma Corey apd is engaged in the automo bile business. Miss Coltrain is the daughter of Mr. and Mr*. C. G Col train. Both parties are residents of Griffins Township and are held in high esteem by a large circle of friends. They will reside in the Hardisort Mill section. In Washington Yesterday Dr. John D. Biggs, president of the Farmers A Merchants Bank, attended the banker's meeting in Washington yesterday. Spend Week End Here Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Anderson, of Emporia, Va, ■pent the week end with Mr. Airfare's parents, Mr. and Mrs J. W. Anderson. I. • ■" ■ ADVERTISERS WILL FIND OUB WHiMNS A LATCHKEY TO 1600 SOMES OF MARTIN COUNT! ESTABLISHED 1898 SECURE FIVE SUNDAY SCHOOL SPECIALISTS OF NATION WIDE REPUTATION TO MAKE AD DRESSES TO GATHERING OF SUNDAY-SCHOOL WORKERS. Five Sunday school spesalis,s of continent-wide reputation h:ive l>een secured to speak at the annual State Sunday school convention, which is to be held in Greensboro on April 28, 29, and 30, accqrding to information received from D. W. Sims, general superintendent of the North Carolina Sunday school association. Dr. Charles W. Hrewbuker, Dayton, Ohio, general secretary of Sunday school work for the United Brethren » church, who is said to be an authori- \ ty >n Sunday school will deliver several addresses in convention, and conduct two special conferences for Sunday school sup erintendents and other executive offi cers. Doctor lirewbaker is author of several books on Sunday school ad ministration, which are considered among the best that have been writ ten. The adult division superintendent for the Christian Disciples Church, Mr Charles Darsie, St. Irf>uis, Mo., has been secured to do special work in the convention along the line* of the organized adult Bible class. Mr. Dar nie is widely known as a specialist in the work with adults in the Sunday school. He will conduct two confer ences for adult Bible class workers. In charge of the special conference for workers with young people from 12 to 23 years of age will be Dr. Percy R. Hayward, Chicago, 111., th* young people's division superintonden' for the International Council of Re ligious Education. Dr. Hayward conu to the State highly recommended fo the work he is to do, having had year of training and experience in th work with and for young people in th Suliday school. Tliss Meme Hrockway, Philadelphia Pa., director of children's work for ti» Northern llaptist Church, will be tin specialist in charge of several specia conferences for workers in l he Credit Poll, Beginners, Primary, and Junio Departments of the Sunday scho Miss Hrockway is widely and favo ably known by Sunday school worl ers of all denomination* To give s|>ecial emphrsis to th work of the Daily Vacation Bibli School Mr. Thomas S. Evans, Ne\ Viirk, N. Y., secretary of-the Interna tional Daily Vacation Bible Schoi Association, has been secured. Mi Kvansjias traveled extensively in ii tcrest of Daily Vacation Bible Sch i work anl is considered one of the b informed men in America on this sul ject. Besides the out-of-State speaker the program committee for the co vention has announced that a lari number of the beat-informed and mo* experienced Sunday school workers i • the State will also take part on th program. The committee hopes to an nounce a full roster of in-State speak ers at an early date. The local committee on Arrange ments in Greensboro are already bus; with plans for entertaining the con vention. Delegates will be entertain ed on the Harvard plan. The con vention is for Sunday school worker* of all denominations, and it is exper - ed that it will be the moat largely at tended Sunday school meeting ever field in the State. TO PREACH HERE Rev. Abram Corey, of Kineton, Will Talk to Federation Friday Rev. Abram Corey, pastor of the Christian Church of Kinston, V K. ©.y will preach to the joint federation here Friday night. Dr. Corey is regarded as one of the leading preachers of the country, hav ing had broad experience both in the home ami foreign land, where he has not only had to deal wCft matters re ligious but deal te some extent with diplomatic queattMM. Doctor Corey #ak president of the international Christian Convention last year which met In Cleveland. He has lectured before a large number of the leading universities and eoll«c«a cf the country. CORINTH CHURCH Uagee of Hut Cherch WHI Give Interesting Program March 1 There will be a long and intent > ing program given at the Corin 'i Baptist Church on the Ant Sand j in March, rendered by the lr •- gue ef that church. The leegee * ".I give programs on the first and Btr - day nights. Everyone is eordialty in-

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