Local and Personal
In Town Yesterday
Mr. and Mrs. Van G. Taylor, of
Everetts, were in town yesterday
moming. Mrs. Taylor is taking an
active part in the News and Observer
contest and has been very successful
in our town.
Returns to Wilmington
Mr. Norman Shepherd, official court
stenographer at the recent term of
court, returned to his home in Wil
mington yesterday.
Inßaleigh Yesterday
Mr. Clayton Moore made a business
trip to Raleigh yesterday.
Here From Richmond
Miss Pat Harris at rived Wednesday
night from Richmond to visit her
mother, Mrs. W. S. Harris, for a few.
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Mr. Bethea Returns Home
Rev. Morrison Bethea returned to
his home in Raleigh Monday. While
in town he was the filfest of Dr. and
Mrs. J. H. Saunders at their home on
Church Street.
In Town Yesterday
Mr. and Mrs. Ben Ward were in
town yesterday shopping.
Returns From Kittrell
Miss Anna Crawford returned Thurs
day night from an extended visit to
friertd* in Kittrell. She made the trip
by motor and was accompanied home
by Mrs. Mary Crudup, who will be the
guest of Mrs. Asa T. Crawford for
several days.
Attended Court here This Week
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Dunstan, of
attended several sessions of
court here this weak.
In Town Yeeterday
Mrs. J. S. Ayers, of Everetts, was
in" town shopping yesterday.
Judge Sinclair Goes to Wilson
Judge N. A. Sinclar urove to Tar
boro Wednesday night soon after the
adjournment of court. Frdta Tarboro
he will go to Wilson to preside at the
regular term of the Wilson County
Superior Court. He was accompanied
to Tarboro by Attorneys Elbert S.
Peel and A. R. Dunning.
In Washington This Week .—^
Mrs. John E. Pope and sort, Warhen,
are the guests of the former's sister,
Mrs. Robert Bogart, in Washington,
this week. v.
ORDINANCE
Be it ordained by the board of com
missioners of Oak City, North Caro
lina:
Section 1. That negotiable coupon
ionds of Oak Cfty, North Carolina, be
issued in the maximum principal a
mount of $16,000 to be known as elec
tric light bonds for the purpose of
establishing in and for said munici
pality n system of electric lights.
Secton 2. That a tax sufficWtit to pay
the principal of the said bonds and
the interest thereon, shall T>e annually
levied and collected.
Section 8. That a statement of In
debtedness of the said municipality ha
b««ri filed with the clerk, pursuant to
Porch
Swings
i
Get Yours
Daytime or evening a comfortable swing
is the rest spot for every member of the
family. Put one on your porch or in your
yardand see how quickly it becomes family
headquarters for "homey' hours. In wood
or steel frames, with spring bottoms, uphol
stered and in many brig-Jit canvas summer
colors. See them. Try them.
MANY STYLES-WOODEN OR STEEL
B. S. Courtney
. Returns From Raleigh
Mr. Milton Norman returned from
a business trip to Raleigh yesterday.
Mrs. J. D. Woolard, Mrs. J. L. Wil
liams, and Mrs. G. H. Harrison mo
tored to Greenville Wednesday.
Twentieth Century Club
Entertained Wednesday
Mrs. Elbert S. Peel entertained the
Twentieth Century Club Wednesday
afternoon from f>ur to six o'clock at
the home of her mother, tlrs. W. C.
Manning on Haughton Street. The
afternoon's program consisted of a
reading by Mrs. S. R. Biggs from the
"Square Woman," by Rosa Furman.
A story by Mrs. Wheeler Martin, jr.,
from O'Henry, ana current events
were read by Mrs. Harry Murt Stubbs.
Ms. Peel served ice-cream sundais,
m&ccaroons, and mints. Her guests
for the afternoon besides the regular
club members were Miss Charlotte
Wood, of Edenton, Mnf S. S. Law
rence, of Richmond, »nd Mrs. W. C,.
the municipal finance act, and is open
to public inspection.
Section 4. That this ordinance shall
take effect 80 days after its first pub
lication, unless in the mean time a
petition for its submission «o the vot
ers is filed under the provisions of the
municipal finance act, and in that
event, it shall take effect when ap
proved by the voters of the said mu
nicipality at an election to be neld as
provided in said act.
The foregoing ordinance was p:.
on the 28th day of April, 1925, and
was first published on the SOth day of
April, 1925. Any action or proceed
ings questioning the validity of said
ordinance must be commenced within
thirty days after its first publication
a2K 2tw T. H. JOHNSON, Clerk.
Here is true
economy
KEEP your suit
young-looking by
getting Dutchess Trou
sers to wear on those
many occasions when you
are without coat and
vest and should spare
your suit trousers.
We have them for
workdays, playdays and
holidays and you will
find no better looking,
better made, better value
trousers than Dutchess.
Every pair warranted
to wear. Come in and
have a look—your size
if here,
HARRISON BROS. & Ci
HIE ENTERPRISE. WILLIAMSTON. NORTH CAROLINA
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This Week's Cross-Word Puzzle
*By MARGARET HEYLMUN
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This cross-word puzzle contains, according to Margaret Heylmun, onTy
very simple word 4, used in ordinary everyday conversation. Miss Heylmun
ought to know, too, because she is th e originator of this interesting design.
But in fairness to you, we believe we ought to warn you beforehand that
it is not going to be as easy as you would expect from her statement. We
are sure that after working this on e, you will have added to your vocabu
lary several words formerly not ind uded in your everyday conversation.
We did, anway.
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37 5^
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1; Fragrance.
6 Puff of air.
12 Flat-fishes.
13. Greek letter.
15. N. E. State (abbreviation!.
17. Learn.'
19. Mother.
21. Formerly.
22. Finish.
23. Flesh of vertebrate animal,
used as meat.
/ 24. Right annex (abbreviation*.
26. Born. . .
26. Southern State (abbreviation).
27 To be iin abundance.
31. Agreeable flavor.
36. For.
36. A common .dye.
37. Removes faults from.
40. Plumes.
43. Negative.
44. Close friend.
46. New England State (abbre- ia
tion).
' 47, Captured.
49. Before.
60. Animal of goat family.
61. Half an em.
52. Contraction meaning always,
63. And (French).
54 Soft, heavy metal.
66. A mental image.
59. Resembling salt.
60. Seashore.
VERTICAL
2. Railroad (abbreviation).
3. A kiln to dry hops.
4. Possessive pronoun.
'5. Rise.
6. Instrument for winding.
7. Interjection.
8. To make not? of. —
9. Musical note.
11. Musical form of fFama.
-'"l4. Trap door.
16. One of the Arabian race.
. 18. Single. . ,
19. Lump.
28. Open (poetical).
29. Vessel.
30. Slight bow.
32. To wander from the truth.
3'.' To u'ter that which is false.
Where Is the Power?
After 1 all, POWER is the thin# every driv
er of motor cars likes to feel—and the pedal
foot soon becomes very sensitive as to what
is there.
The moment you "feel" a loss of power in
your automobile engine—that is the time to
bring- it to us. We can soon locate the trou
ble and have you spinning along- at the mer
ry old clip.
In the majority of cases such overhauling
repairing or adjusting' does not involve any
great expense It may be carbon, loose
rinrs, or pistons—or in the ignition and
tuning. —-•
Drive by one day this week.
I vet us "listen in" for a mo
ment. We are experts on mo
tor work.
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B. R Barnhill
34. PosseSslve pronoun (neuter).
37. To pass from without to the
Interior of.
38. Heavenly body.
39. Nimble.
40. Clergyman.
41. A woody plant with a support
ing' trunk.
42." Number. •
45. Part of verb "tp be."
48. Capsice.
50. A thought.
54. Definite article (French).
: 55. Present.
| 57. Execute.
58. Like.
ANSWER TO LAST Pt'ZZLE
RLI ■F|L|UML|£[BI
IRTAITIT 1 LL EL 5 |N I A| KIT 1
NOTICE
North Carolina, Martin Count>.
In the superior court, before the
clerk. ■
J. W. Watta vs. Thomas Sullivan
The defendant above named will
take notice that an action entitled as
above has been commenced in the su
perior court of Martin County, State
of North Carolina. Plaintiff claims the
sum of J94.81, due him by note, which
summons is returnable at undersign
ed office in Williamston, N. C., on th«
27th day of May 1025, the defendant
will also take notice that a warrant
of attachment was issued by said court
on the 25th day of April, 1925, against
the property of said defendant, which
warrant is returnable at the time and
place above named, when and wh*re
viie detendant ia required to appeal
ami answer or demur to the complaint
or the reliei demanded will be granted.
This the 26th day of April, 15)26.
ASA T. CRAWFORD,
a2b 4tw „ justice of the Peace.
NOTICE
North Carolina, Martin Coun.y.
In sujerior court before the clerk
Florence Burnett vs. churite Burnet
The defendant above named will
lake notice that an action entitled as
above has been commenced in the su
perior court ol Martin ..County, North
Carolina, wherein the plaintiff is ask
ing for an absolute divorce, and the
said defendant Wiff further take notice
that he is required by the law to ap
pear at the courthouse of said county
on the 26th day of May, 1926, and
answer or demur to the complaint o
said action or the plaintiff will apply ti
the court for the relief demanded ir
said complaint. .
This the 26th day of April, 1926.
R. J[. PEEL,
NOTICE '
Having- this day qualified as admin
istrator of the estate of H. G. Slade
ueceased, late of Martin County, no
tice is hereby given to alt parties hold
ing claims against said estate to pre
sent them for payment on or befor»
April 28, 1926, or this notice will bo
pleaded in bar of their recovery.
All persons indebted to said estat*
will please come forward and mako
immediate payment of same.
This April 28, 1926.
W. S. RHODES,
mayl 6tw Administrator.
NOTICE
North Carolina
Martin County "
In the Superior .ourt
Lilly Hell Walker
-vs-
Ko'aml Wclker
SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION
The defendant Roland F. Walker
aboVe named will take notice thu
Lilly B. Walker plaintiff above has
brought an action in this court fo
divorce absolute as set in a complaint
filed in this office on this day aj)d the
defendant wil further take notice that
he is required.by law to answer or
demur to the said complaint on or be-»
fore twenty dfcys aftei May 11th 1926,
the return day, or the relief demanded
in said complaint will be granted.
Witness my hand and seal as Clerk
in my office at Williamston aforesaid
State and County.
This April 11th. 1925.
R. J. PEELE, Cl?rk of Superior
Court , 4-17
NOTICE
North Carolina, Martin; County.
In the superior court, before th
clerk.
Fadts About the Tobacco
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Growers Cooperative
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i Association
Number I—THE AUDIT
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Opponents of cooperative marketing sought to discredit the au
dit of the tobacco growers 4 books, which showed economy in the sec
ond year of operation. ~
The committee of State officials, invited by the association to in
vestigate its operations, reports as follows:
"F. W. Lafrentz & Co., public accountants, with executive of
fices at 100 Broadway, New York City, and a branch office in Kich
mond, Va., have audited the books of the Tobacco (1 rowers Co
operative Association for 1922 and 1923, and are now auditing* for
1924. The investigating committee inquired of a number of the
leading bankers and business men in Richmond and surrounding
cities as to the reputation and reliability of this firm. The commit
tee was assured that this company was one of the leading lirms of
auditors in this section of the United States and was reliable in ev
ery particular. It was further established that this company audits *
for many of the largest business firms in'the country. It was estab
lished to the satisfaction of the committee that any facts given
bV this firm could be depended upon.
"At the request of the commitee, Mr. Allan manager
of the Richmond office, and three other members of the firm ap- £
peared before the committee and explained in detail the statements
appearing in their audit, and supplied to the committee detailed in- -,
formation regardinjg many points bearing on the finances of the
association. The auditors showed a desire to be of every possible
assistance and gave to the committee all the information request
ed of them" ——l——* •
J. *». «> aim v». aiewaii auliivia
»M« ucieuuaiu uUuve lUtineU will mm
nu.ivc tnuc an action enuuAi a* a
uuve itu> LMsen commenced ill lite su
jieiioi cuun 01 martin Coumy, &taie
oi iNui'iu Carolina. f laintui claims
>.ne sum 01 sl4l.due ium by note;
summons is returnable at undersign
eds ouice dt~ w iiiiamston, *N. C. on
tn«s a, in day qx May, luzb; the de
fendant win also take notice that a
warrant ol altacnment was issued by
saiu court on the 2oln day of Apru,
1920, against the property oi said de
lendatit, which warrant is returnable
Hi, ihe nine and place above named,
wnen and where me defendant is re
quired to appear and answer or demui i
to if e complaint or the relief demand- i
etrwill be granted.
This the 26th day of Apriif 1925.
ASA T. CKAWFOKD,
a2# 4tw Justice of the Peace.
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NOTICE OF KK-SALE
Under and by virtue of an orde
of re-salc made by the Clerk of the
.Superior Court, in the special pro
ceedings entitled "Ed Neal, et als
-vs- Clarence Brown, et als," the un
dersigned commissioners will on the
30th day of April, 1925 at 12 oclock
M. in, front of the Courthouse door of
Martin County, offer at public auction
to the highest bidder for cash the fol
lowing described land, to-wit:
Adjoining the lands of K. C. Brown
and>Arch--Harrell, and being the same
land owned and in the possession of
Mrs. Mclilowhorn, deceased and on
which she resided and livid prior to
her death, containing 42 acres more or
less.
This the ,16th day of April, 192b.
A. K DUNNING! B. DUKE CKI
TCHEK, Commissioner!!. 4-17
NOTICE OF SALE . i
Under and by virtue of the power J
of sale contained in that certain deed
of trust executed to the undersigned
on the 21st day of April, 1919, by A.
J. Manning and wife, Blanche Man
ning, and of record in Martin County
Ihiblic Registry in book A-2, page 111
securing certain bond* of even di.te
and tenor therewith, and the stipula
te*'herein not having been complied
with, and at the request of the hold
er of said bonds I will, on the 29th
day of May, 1925, at 12 o'clock noon,
in front of the courtlibuse door of
Martin County, offer at public auction
to Iho highest bidder for cash the
following described real estate:
Being farms Nos. 14, 15, 16, 17, 18,'
19, 20; 21, 22, and 23, and that part
of farm No. 28, described as follows:
Beginning at a gum, M. D. Wilson's
corner; along the line of
No. 2K to the edge of the cleared land
of farm No. 28; theme an *£terlv di
rection to a gum on Water
Creek; thence up said creek to A. J.
Manning's line*; thence along Man
ning's line with the line of No.
20 iu Hie beginning, auui taruu ot
lng a part oi me uuni lormeny own
ed by J. Vv. vvatca, anu au> utappeu
plotted oy u. jauies, v,. iu., ot
record in aiaiua Oouniy i>uuc Keg
lstry, ui lanu division ouog xno. 1, page
oi&z, to wnicn lexerence is made ior
lull description, containing ioO acres,
more or iws.
this ilia 2»th day ot April, 192 a.
a. DLKK
ml 4tw irustee.
NOTICE OK SALE OF KEAL
ES'IA'IE
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C nder and by virtue at the power
pi sale contained in a certain more
gage executed/ to J. O. ttighsmitn,
mtrigagee to Aim Ed Boston by mort
gage dated Hth day of July, 1922, and
oi record m the public registry of'
Martin County in t*>ok K-2, pago 274,
said mortgage having been given f«*i
the purpose of securing a certain no>e
of even date and tenor therewith, arm
default having been made m Uie pay
ment of the said note, and the stipu
lations sontained in the said inortgag
not having been somplied with, the
undersigned mortgagee, will, on Sat
urday.v the 30th day of May, 1925, in
front of the courthouse door in the
town of Williamston, N. C., offer fur
sale to the highest bidder for cash at
public auction the following described
real estate, to wit:
Known as the Dave Boston I ome
tract of land containing 35 acres, more
or less.
All that tract of land now owned by
Jin) Ed Boston, bounded as follows:
On the north by Piney Woods Koad
on the east by Clayton Moore, on the
south by the Percosan and on the
west by. John Bell.
Yhis the 28th day of April, 1925.
JO. HIGHSMITH,
ml 4tw Mortgagee.
NOTICE
Nrth Carolina, Martin Countj.
In Superior Court, before the clerk
i PiretUone Tire & Kuhber Co., Inc.
vs.
K. E. Kobers»n
By virtue of an execution directed
to the .undersigned from the superio
i'iiui: i ft-rrt *'»• ■»« ■ mi i e nl> vt
entitled iclion, 1 will on Monday, th
' Ist day of June, 19'i5, at the court
| house door Martin County, at 1'
o'clock in., sell to the "highest bidder
for cash, to satisfy said execution, al
the rirht, title, and interest wljich the
said K. K. Rob' rson, ire defendant,
ras in and to the following describe*!
real estate, to wit:
A house and lot in the town of
Jamesville, N. C., bounded on the
north by Emma V. Stallings land, on
the east by Elm Street, on the south
by C A. Askew, and on the west by
.Forest Avenue.
This the 28th dav of April, 1925.
H. T. KOBKRSON,
ml 4tw ' Sheriff