North Carolina Newspapers

Sell Your Tobacco in Williamston; Four Independent Warehouses, Run by Experienced Men Watch Label on Your Paper; It Carries Date Subscription Expires VOLUME XXVII—NUMBER 56 PARENT-TEACHERS J MEET LAST NIGHT Small Percentage of Parents Present; Attractive Program Presented; Teachers Introduced A very small percentage of tho ' mothers and fathers of the town were present at the first meeting of the Parents-Teachers Association and the entertainment for the teachers last night The weather being very hot, many stayed away on that account, but it is hoped that Interest wilt fn • crease early in the term that the or ganization may do a great deal during the 1925-26 term. The meeting was called to order by the president, Mrs. A. R. Dunning. Miss Ethel Griffin was appointed tem porary chairman and then was elected to fill the place. A short business ses ' sion was held and then Mrs. W. B. Watts rendered a very delightful piano solo. The meeting was next turned ovei to the committee of hostesses, Mes dames J. W. Watts, jr., O. S. Ander son, and P. B. Cone. The teachers were next introduced to the parents and friends of the school. Misses Margaret and Ruth Man ning and Susie James served fruit punch and wafers. MANY INTERESTED IN BEAUTY CONTEST Winner ef Contest Will Be Crowned Queen of Beauty on First flight of Roanoke Fair The beauty contest to be held in October is attracting the attention ot all communities in this section. The many pretty girls in this section of f the State who may be nominated will cause the judges to think long before' deciding which is the winning beauty. The six districts in the beauty con test are Windsor, Williamston, Rob ersonville, Bethel, Jamesville, and Hamilton. This does not mean that only residents of these towns may en ter the contest, but anyone living lh the community of which these towns are the center may enter the great beauty contest. The leading merchants in each of the above-named towns will have the votes which may be secured with each ■ purchase. Watch for announcements. Enter the contest early; every vote counts. Who will be the winner from ycur district? The six beauties from these dis tricts will be eligible for Queen o> Beauty. Who will be the Queen of Beauty ? Pretty and attractive prizes will be awarded each district winner, while the fortunate girl who may be select ed queen will be crowned Queen of Beauty at the Roanoke Fair on the first night of the fair and will receive a beautiful genuine diamond ring. Hurry and nominate your favorite beauty. Watch the Enterprise for further notice. i (sr Young Man Bitten by Poplar Leaf Snake Henry Jones, a young man living on the Biggs Farm, nekr Williamston, was bitten by a poplar leaf snake Wednesday morning. He was walk ing near the lot, with his overalls rolled up and the snake struck him on the naked leg, only one teeth en tering the skin, causing it to bleed. He was treated at once by Dr. J.S. Rhodes, and is now said to be doing well, though still suffering some pain ,>» and the leg is still swollen. Mr. A. E. Manning was a visitor here this morning. Strand Theatre TOMORROW Bill Bailey in 'You're Fired' Episode No. 4 of 'Fighting: Ranger 4 DON'T FORGET— The $8 in prizes to be given away to morrow niirht. THE ENTERPRISE Over 400 Students Enrolled At Opening of Williamston Graded School Yesterday National Champion ! I ' , -J ' wl : i Stephen M. Crothe-r of Philadel- Chia, shooting 200 rounds a uay, roke 400 pigeons without a miss, establishing a world record and winning the national championship at Vandalia, Pa. The former record was 256 without a miss. ROBERSON VILLE • OPENS Exercises Held rVlonday Morning; 334 Students Enrolled First Day; Interesting Program On Monday morning, September 7, the Robeisonviile Stale High Srho.il opened for the term 1925-20. Three hundred and thirty-four students were enrolled; two hundred and thirty in the elementary department, and one! hundred and four in the high school.' The enrollment by grades, with the names of teachers, follows: First, Miss Minnie Cochrun, 38. Second, Miss Louise Dixon, 32. Third, Miss Lena Moore, 81. , Fourth, Miss Millie Roebuck, 32. Fifth, Miss Ruth Beck, 38. Sixth, Miss Mary P. Shields, 27. Seventh, Miss Agnes Jenkins, 32. Eighth, Mr. E. L. Phillips, 28. Ninth, Miss Elizabeth Hunt, 32. Tenth, Miss Eva Irene Peel, 26. Eleventh, Supt. R. I. Ieake, 18. At 9 o'clock the teachers and pupils met in their respective rooms.' The time until 11 o'clock was spent ,in "getting acquainted," in giving out lists of the various texts to be used, and in making lesson assignments for the following day. At 11 o'clock the faculty, students, and a large representation of the town folk met in the auditorium for the formal opening. After the singing of "America," Supt. R. I. Leake asked Rev. Olin Fox to lead in the devotion al service. Mr. J. H. Roberson, jr., chairman of the school board, gave the opening address. His words were quite appro priate. In a very brief way he pic tured the days of "our fathers," when modern buildings and conveniences were not known. In contrast he spoke of the advantages and opportunities that are awaiting children of the pres ent day and of their responsibility to make something of themselves. Fur ther, he insisted that the parents of the town give the teachers their loyal support for a "bigger, better school." As a final word he urged all—both faculty and students —to take the ut most care in crossing the highway and to avoid walking on it unless it was absolutely essential to do so. The rea son for his interest in this matter is obvious. Mrs. V. A. Ward gave a short talk on the value of good health, after which she read an article from "Hy gcia," on "How to Teach Health Ideals to Children." This article laid stress on the fact that health education suc ceeds only when it helps the child or adult to acqnire good health; that fol lowing health rules in win prizes in_ health contests is only the means to the end that we obtaih good health and keep it. ~r— • Mr. G. H. Cox spoke for a snort while on "Cooperation." He insisted that such was necessary for a suc cessful school year. He showed the advantage of the existence of a real spirit of cooperation between parents, teachers, and pupils, and of the neces sity of their working in harmony with law enforcement and in fact anything that makes for the betterment of the community. ,As time was passing rapidly; ate*. Olin Fox suggested that he would juft hint at a number of ideas that he should like to develop fully. He relat ed a story and tried to leave with present the central thought—the responsibilities attached to school life. In dosing he pledged to the entire . I i Williamston, Martin County, North Carolina, Friday, September 11, 1925 Many Parents Attend Opening Exercises; Several Addresses The Williamston Graded School opened its moul promising session yes terday morning with the large audi torium packed with little folks and interested parents. "America," was sung by all, which seemed to arouse the better spirit of the vast crowd. Rev. E. D. Dood was called to lead in prayer. Mayor R. L. Coburn made n short address of welcome, especially to the teachers. • Rev. Clarance O. Pardo then made a short talk. It was full of spice, which the Parson himself chooses to call "pep." He caught the crowd, es-: pecially the children, with his "pep" song, which he taught them all to sing if; less than five minutes. His talk brought good applause. Superintendent K. A. Pope made the closing address and emphasized the | need for more cooperation ami action from the individual pupil. He also gave a brief outline of the policy of the educational leaders of the day in the handling and governing of the in dividual pupils. There were about 400 pupils enrolled which was a good gain over last year. There was also quite a number more enrolled in the high school than in previous yean. EVERETTS SCHOOL TO OPEN MONDAY Hubert 10. Johnson of Washington, Is Principal; Other Teacher* Named Professor Robert T. Johnson, of Washington, with a corps of Ave teachers, will open the Everett s school Monday, September 14. Miss Martha Baldwin, of Ayden, will teach the first ami second grades. Miss Elizabeth Burras, of Williamston, the second and third grades. Miss Elizabeth Stewart, of Manson, N- C., the sixth and seventh grades. Professor Johnson expects a fifty per cent increase in high school at tendance over last year. Rev. Mr. Burns, pastor of the Ever etts Baptist Church, will make the opening address. Sandy Ridge Local And Personal News Mr., and Mrs. Roy Hudson, of Rocky Mount, visited relatives here last week end. Mr. W. H. Thomas and Mr. HoUt day, of Enfield, and Misses C'oralie and Geraldine Peed, Earl Hall, Lettie Jioberiioiu, BiHl motor.-, ed to Jamesville Sunday. „ . Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Thomas, of En field, visited relatives here Sunday. Mrs. T. A. Peed has returned from Durham and Enfield, where she has been visiting relatives. Mr. N. S. Riddick guest of Miss Luvenia Hopkins Sumlay. Miss Marie Reddick was the guest of Miss Blanche Hopkins Sunday. Mrs. T. W. Thomas visited Mrs. T, A. Peed Sunday afternoon. The Sunday school of Holly Springs Church gave a very pleasant picnic at Ray's Camp last Saturday. The meeting at Riddicks Grove Church closed Sunday night with one addition to the church. Messrs. Allen Peed and J. S. Hud son returned to Tarboro Monday morn ing- ' Baptist Church Services Sunday Sunday school, 9.45 a. m. Morning service, 11 a. m. Evening service, 8 p. m. Rev. T. L. Jones, of Hamilton, will preach at the church services, both morning and evening. Everyone is invited to attend. Rev. R. L. Shirley, accompanied by Rev. A. J. Manning is attending a pic nic given by the Jefferson Standard Life Insurance Co. at Silver Lake to day. This is an annual event with the Jefferson Standard. Each agent is privileged to take a guest. school any help that he might in timo be able to render. After a song, "America, the Beauti ful," was sung, Rev. Olin Pox pro nounced the benediction, and the school was dismissed for the day. « THE ENTERPRISE WEEKLY SERMON By REV. C. O. PAR IX) One of the most interesting book., ir. the collection of sacred writings we know as the Bible is the book of Proverbs. This book is interesting be cause of its dealing with human emo tions, human inclinations,, human strengths and weaknesses, human fears, and human hope. The writer of Proverbs really performs an analy sis of human character while he |H>ints the way of em-ape fj*m life's ptrfalts and dangers and vivfilly teaches and affirms that the one ami only abiding, secure, and safe purpose for human life is linked with God. Over and over here he proclaim*., "Vanity, vani ty—all la vanity and vexation of spir it," and declares that "The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of wisdom." So for the next few weeks let us con sider the teachings of the book of Proverbs and endeavor to apply them to our own lives as we live them day by day right here in Miirtin County. The text this week is, "My son, hea> the instructions of thy fatheK, and forsake not the law !of thy mothers for they shall &e an omam«nt of /race unto thJ> head."—Proverbs 1:9. . This is the finest advice ever giveh tc any young niun ok woman. This is just as important an the advice the Psalmist gives when jje says, "Praise the Iord, for His goodness endureth forever." And yet srtine young peo ple seem to think their father and mother are not capable of kiVowing what is best for them. ■This advice to young people to-heed their parents is so Important that in cue of the ten commandments God •ays, "Honor thy father and mother, that thy day* may he long in the laud whtctr tire 1 .tird thy (!od~-g iVet h thee." And when you look over the world and find the two races of peo people who have oldeit continued ex istence you discover the Jews and Chi nese are the oldest, and at the same time the two races who have been most reverent to their One test of character big business houses employ in to find out how an applicant treats his parents. They feel that a young man or woman who thinks well of their parent's advice and try to follow their instructions may be counted 011. Sometimes you hear young people refer t" their fathers and mothers as "the old man," or "the old woman." Shame upon any son or daughter who forgets the reverence du* their par ents. No one can love you more and have greater desires for your welfare and happines than the mother and father God has given you. Deep in the heart of every parent is the feel ing their, children are God's especial gifts and sacred charge. Young people, do. not he ashamed of yr.ur parents. HeeA their~counsel and advice; try to always- respect their wishes. Be prpud of them; love them; obey them. They are yours by the providence of God. Their best thoughts and wishes are for you.; their instructions and advice are for your benefit; and by heeding them they will become ■ornaments of grac« unto thy head. Episcopal Church - Services Sunday ._ ■ 1,, w 1 11 n ———— -*• -*•- ——"tr Episcopal Kev. Clarance O. Pardo, Hector 14th Sunday-after Trinity: 9V4s—Church school. 11. M. Stubbs superintendent. 'lo.oo—Advent Bible Class. Hon. Clayton Moore, teacher. 11.00 —Morning prayer and sermon. 3.Bo—Holy Trinity Mission. B.oo—Evening prayer and sermon. Chautauqua To Be Here Last of Month Mr. H. G. McKeo, advance agent for the Radcliffe Chautauqua, is in town this week arranging for the holding of the «hautauqua on September 26, 26, and 28. Mr. McKee say* the Radcliffe is giving the best program of lectures, plays and music that it has ever put on. , • ■> Deliver Last Prizes Of Fiddlers Convention The last prizes bf the fiddlers' con vention were presented a few days ago when J. A. Ross and T. H. Man ning, of Robersonville, got a haircut, shave, massage, shampoo, singe, and tor.te at the Barber Shop for Service on Washington Street Mr. W. C. Manning is attending a meeting of the State Board of the Christian Church in Greenville today. William Ellison, of Belhaveu, is visiting William Carstarphen. i Vrv. V ' The Order Which Started Great Coal Strike^ Over Million Pounds Sojd On Local Market The 1> cul tobacco market has sold over a millioh pounds of the golden weed since the opening here • last Wednesday, and the market ing of -tips and lugs continues strong. The price is not altogeth er satisfactory to all farmers, the price declining to some extent on today's sale. However, the local market compares very favorably with other markets and still leads them in averages. The warehousemen are working hard and doing their best that all customers may be satisfied., In spite'of the fact that tobacco is' • selling low, they are striving to please. Hamilton Local And Personal News Mrs. T. R. Slade, jr., and children are spending some time in Richmond with relatives. Mrs. I{. L>. Davenport, of Durham,' spent several days lust week, here with relatives. Mrs. D. G.. Matthews and Misses Maggie Relle Jones and Codle Purvlv jrflent afternoon in Wil-_ liamstx>n khopping. Clayton DavenporJ, and Dr. 11. L. Long made a business trip to Haiti-1 more this week. . Mr. Elmer Edmondson and Miss 1 Ethel Davenport motored to Green ville Sunday afternoon. Mr. Leroy Everett made a business trip to Windsor Monday. Mrs. Harry Waldo and Miss Mary Waldo spent last week end in Norfolk. Mr. Henry Edmondson is spending this week with his brother in Norfolk. Mrs. Walter Roberson ami children, «f K>Wi'hhhv iU»va r« v^iUilusr 4ULT& ents here-, Mr. and Mrs. J. A> Daven port. Messrs. C. D. J'erkins, T. B. Slade, jfi, BV L. Haitdip, and Frank Haislip jr.," spent several days this week at Pamlico. Messrs. Paul Peele, J. H. Purvis,'J. R. Runting, and L H. Rouse spent last week end in Norfolk. Miss Effle Waldo has returned home from Greensboro, where she at tended summer school. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Starr, of Wel don, spent several days here last week with the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Sherrod. Mr. J. L. Jones, of Wilmin«trtn, ar rived Wednesday to resume his posi tion as principal of the local school. Methodist Church Services Sunday Sunday school, a. m. There will be no church services morning or night. - The Junior Epworth League of the Williamston church will hold the night Service at the Hamilton Meth odist Church. Mr. Hubert Mortons Family Arrives Here Mrs. Hubert Morton and little daughter, Katherine, arrived Wednes day to make their home here with Mr. Morton, who is a member of the Roanoke Warehouse Arm. They are at home with Mrs. Erah Cobb. * ' Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Lindsley and children have returned from a 1 visit with relatives near Virginia Beach, Va. 1 OAK CITY SCHOOL TO OPEN MONDAY Parents Particularly Invited to Attend Opening Day Exercises; An nounce Names of Teachers (Special to The Enterprise) Oak City, Sept. 10.—The Oak City High School will open Monday, Sep tember 14, at 9 o'clock. It is very important that all children start on the opening day and. if possible, he if" scJhooL EEUX day during the yo»r. Parents come and bring your children, meet the teachers, give a word of wel come, and thus, help us to put across the good old school spirit. Teachers can not instruct absent, pupils. When the child Stops school, he or she falls behind, and on returning is a hin diance to the class. This is not fair to the pupil nor to the class. There fore we are requesting all pupiTs to be present on opening day, anil under our present system of grading no first-grade pupil will be admitted af ter September 21st for the fall se mester 'work. Reports for grades will be sent to parents at the end of each school month; for high-school pupils at end of each quarter.* Parents, please ex amine these reports carefully, sign, and return to the teacher. Regulations are few and simple, easily understood, and not.difficult to observe by. earnest, well-meaning stu dents. We strive to create an atmos phere conducive to study and right conduct. We hope by your coopera tion to place the elementary depart ment on the accredited list this year. Wp want boys and girls who mean business. Should they make mistakes we help them to correct same. The following is the list of teach ers: Messrs. H. M. Ainsley, Cullcn Hatch, and David llix; Mrs. Anna 11. Harris, and Mrs. W. I). jSmith; Misses ROW Mtttcr, ' tasntnr Martin, "Trtxir Jenkins, Annie Woodley, Ruth B. Faulkner, Alyu Taylor, and Elizabeth Jones. Bear Grass lx>cal And Personal News Mr. and Mrs. J. Q Andrews and children were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Bailey Sunday. Mr. John Gray Ingalls called on Miss Mary Bailey Saturday night. Mr. Bert Harris called on Miss Min tie Bailey Saturday night. Messrs. Tom Uailey and Herman Rogerson visited in Old Ford Satur day night. We are glad to know that Mr Noah Rogerson is improving. Messrs. John W., Melvin, James Bailey and Misses Mary and Maude Baile/ motored to Belhaven Friday. Mr. Pete Mendenhall and Miss Es sie Taylor attended church at Cross Roads Sunday night. Mr. Howard Herrick, of New York City, and Miss Virginia Herrick, ot Asbury Park, will arrive in the city tomorrow to visit friends and rela tives. Beauty Contests-Nomination Coupon 10,000 VOTES I nominate for the Beauty Contest V.. MixK _J »-1 —~4 P. 0. Address f Nomination* must be mailed to The Enterprise, care of Beau ty Contest Editor not later than September 21, 1926. , Use This Coupon To Secure 10,000 Votes For Your Favorite Advertisers Find Our Columns a Key to 1,600 Martin County Homes ESTABLISHED 1898 COTTON REPORT IS UNRELIABLE Gives Condition in .Martin County at 100 I'er Cent; Local Judge;* Say It Is Erroneous The cotton crop report Lamed Sep tember 8, by the Government, giving the condition of the crop as of Sep tember 1, gives the condition at 56.2, against 62 per cent of normal on Aug ust 16, and lowers the estimated yield more than a quarter of a million bales, placing the estimated yield at 13,740,000 bales. The North Carolina estimate ia a production of 1,132,000 bales. The es timated condition fell from 75 per cent August 16 to 68 per cent September 1. For Martin County the report placed the condition August 16 at 83 per cent and the September 1 condi tion at 100 per cent. If the whole re port is as erroneous as that of Mar tin County, then the estimate may vary several million bales from the actual production. The best locul judges seem to thing the condition is much more unsatisfactory now than it was August 15. The Passing of Mr. Nathan Mayo Worsley Mr. Nathan Mayo Worsley, of Oak City," died September 6, 1925. He was the son. of Mayo and Mary Worsley, and was born in Edgecombe County, N. C., February 21, 1853, and was 72 years old. He married Miss Sarah Long, of Martin County, January 26, 1876. They had seven children, all of whom are still living: Mr*. G. C. Weeks, of Scotland Neck; Mrs. B. L. jk>husuu» of Ottk Ctly; Mis. J. H. Win- gins, of I'antego; Miss Melissa Wor sley, of Oak City; Mrs. 1,. T. Chesson, of Oak City; Mr. B. M. Worsley, of Oak City; Mrs. E. M. Long, of Ham ilton; and Mr. N. W-. Worsley, of Oak City. Mr. Worsley united with the Primi tive Baptist Church at Cross Roads, - Edgecombe County, the second Satur day in September, 1878, and when he removed to Oak City about 15 years ago, he transferred his membership to Conoho Church, a mile from Ouk City. He was niade a deacon and clerk of Conoho Church. Cataracts formed oyer his_ eyes a few. years ago, s« . .that lie could neither read, nor write, ' though he could see to get about. . He was a farmer the most of his life. Ho was an honorable, upright, getltle,, kind, wise, ami humble man, a usefui citizen, and a faithful and devoted church member. Ho loved to attend his own church and others of the same faith, and to entertain brethren, sisters, and fronds at his home. He was one of the most use ful laborers in his denomination. Hl* general health was good, but he was stricken with apoplexy and paralysis September sth, and after much suf fering, during which he talked on spiritual things and'expressed his per fect willingness to die, he gently fell asleep in Jesus about 6:10 a. m. Sun day, Koplember. 6,. interred in the cemetery of Conoho Church Monday afternoon, September 7. Elders 11, F. Strickland, his pastor, and 11. S. Cowin, and S. Hassell speak. iiiK a few words at the grave. At the ~ request of his widow the short hymn, Dismiss Us With Thy-tttessing, Lord," which he fervently repeated during his last hour>, wan r»id by Elder Strickland at the go«?e. His casket was placed in a metallic vault. Num erous beautiful floral offerings were placed upon his grave. Friends and relatives, occupying nearly U hundred automobiles, attended his burial. The active pall bearers were T. C. Alls brook, J. W. Hines, J. A. Rawls, W. fc. Tyson, H. S. Everett, J. C.' Ross, J, F, Crisp, and T. H. Johnson. And the honorary pall bearers were Robert Staton, Fernando White, John D. Tay lor, W.' C. Grimes, Henry Everett, P. It. Kives, J. A. Davis, and John House* —■S. Hassell. Christian Church Services Sunday Sunday school, 9.48 a. m. Morning service, 11 a. m. Evening service, 8 p. rn. .