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Advertisers Find Our Columns a Key to 1,600 Martin County Homes \ VOLUME xxvn—NUMBER 96 County Board Commissioners Considering Erection Of Three-Story Annex To Court House To . Be Used For Offices And Jail Work Will Probably Be Started Some Time This Spring The Martin County Board of Com missioners, while in their meeting here last Monday, had the question of a new jail for the county before them lor discussion and ordered that plans for a new building be secured from the State Board of Public Welfare at Raleigh. The Martin County jail has long been regarded as unsafe, and the grand jury has, on several occasions recommended a new jail or the remod eling and improving of the old one. The board of commissioners are also faced with the fact that the vaults in both the offices of the register of deeds and the clerk of court are en tirely too small, and that many coun ty records are not adequately protoct from fire. For that reason they are considering the building of a three story annex to the courthouse, the first story to be used as offices and vaults for the register of deeds and the clerk of court, the second floor to be occupied by a jailor and janitor, and the third floor to be used for a jail. The entire structure is to be fireproof throughout, with steam heat and all modern conveniences. Plans are now being looked over, and it now seems certain that the commissioners will begin the job of building by the spring. Numerous suggestions are being put before the board of commissioners and up to this time they have not definitely settled the question of loca tion. One of the things which has caused the action of the commission era was a letter from Judge Thomas H. Calver, of Raleigh, who will hold the Martin County terms of superior court in both March and June of this year. Cedar Branch Church Services For Sunday A. Corey, Pastor The regular monthly meeting will be held at Cedar Branch Baptist Church Sunday morning and night. The morning subject will be "Marks of a true religion," the evening sub ject will be "the followship of service. All members of the church are re quested to be present, and the pub lic is cordially invited to worship with ue at each service. What a "going" church we would have if every man would find out a bout the church interest and affilia tions of his associates and friends and report those of whom we are respon sible to the pastor, and every lady would do the same thing. With our members scattered throughout the community as they are it would be impossible for stran b ers and new comes to be overlooked, and the re port of us would go out all over the country as being a church that cares, a church with a welcome a church with a glad hand. Everetts Woodmen To Meet Monday Night There will be a meeting of the Mod ern Woodmen of America, Everetts Camp, No. 15642, Monday night at 7.30. All members are especially urged to attend this meeting, as there is some important business to come before the aaid meeting. Dr. Sawyer, of Windsor, was here yesterday on professional business. Mrs. Carrie Biggs' Williams is spending the week end at Va. Beach. mmSSSBBBS STRAND THEATRE USUAL GOOD PROGRAM TONIGHT AND TOMORROW 2 Shows Tomorrow Night 7:00 and 9:00 P. M. - THE ENTERPRISE Annual Meeting of Chamber of Commerce To Be Held in D. & M. Offices Tonight, 7:30 The annual meeting of the Wil liamston Chamber of Commerce will be held in the law offices of Dunning and Moore tonight at 7:30. Every one that wants to see our town make the great progress we have been talking about for some time is urged to come. The secretary sad treasurer, R. L. Co barn, told our representative (his norning that some very in teresting propositions will be tak en up for the consideration of the whole body tonight, sad for that Catches 13 Herrings On Ground Hog Day Mr. Ira T. Coltrain always tries the waters of the Roanoke -on February 2, to see if the her ring are running. This year he skimmed up thirteen herring, which was better thsn st moat previous years. Mr. Coltrain is the msn who deposited three barrels of mon ey in the Farmers & Merchants Bank last fsll. Jamesville is the center of the fishing industry of Martin Coun ty, snd when the fishing season •pens up it creates a business revival for that section of the county. Belhaven Quint Falls Before Everetts High Everetts, Fab. 4.—Everetts defeated the fast team from Belhaven, 23-18, on the local court on Tuesday night. This game was the fastest and one of the cleanest games the local patrons have had the opportunity of seeing this year. The locals were swept off their feet at the beginning, when Joaes got the tip-off to Leyton,' who passed to Pressby, who shot from in side the foul goal line for the open ing points. This is the first time that such has happened on the local court this year. The local boys came back and at the end of the first quarter the score was 4 all. The score at the end of the half was 9 all. Cherry and James, forwards for the locals, were withdrawn at the end of the first quarters, as each had two fouls. Their substitutes, Keel and Faulkner proved of sufficient caliber to keep Everetts on even terms with the invaders. in the second half the fastest pass ing ever presented on the local court was successfully stopped by th« Roe bucks. Alph 'Roebuck, stationary guard, thrilled the crowd time after time, jumping into the air and inter cepting high paaaes to Jones. Jones, captain and center of the bayside five, showed up as the greatest threat that has appeared on this court this year. Lupton, his feeder, gave this star many chances to shoot, but only once was it a crip shot Bullock, the local center, outjumped Jones in the last half, and played a wonderful floor game. Cherry broke loose for 12 points in the last half to put the locals on the winning side of the ledger. James fed the ball to him in a very nice man ner and Captain Roebuck showed his adeptness as a great running guard. These two teams play a return game ir. Belhaven next Tuesday and a third game will be played here later. The Everetts team is playing great ball, and needs the support of the people in this section of Martin County. Mrs. J. L. Ross Died At Gold Point Monday Mrs. J. L. Ross passed away at the l.ome of her brother, Mr. B. H. Ross, at Gold Point, Monday after a brief attack of acute indigestion. Mrs. Ross was in her 68th year. She leaves seven children, Ave sons George, John, Will, Haywood, and Jim Ross; and two daughters, Mrs. Linde Smith, and Mrs. W. H. Wil liams, all of Martin County. The funeral was held at Spring Green Church Tuesday evening, where she had long held her membership. Elders Cowing, Ross and Grimes con ducted the services. The burial was in the church yard near by. Mr. Dick Cherry, of 'Washington was in town Thursday night. Williamston, Martin County, North Carolina, Friday, February 5,1926 resson every one is given a per sonal invitation to attend. If we review in our minds what the chamber of commerce has done for Williamston and what little effort has been put forth by our citizenship, we will at once see what can be accomplished through cooperation. Let's all be there tonight. If you have engagements elsewhere just make them a little later and you will get through in plenty of time to fill them, for the hour is early—7.3o. DENNIS ROBERSON ESCAPES FROM PEN ' ' i Young Man Named Gromm Also Gets Away With Him; Supposed To Be In Thia Vicinity Dennis Roberson escaped from the State farm at Caledonia early this week with another prisoner, Charles Groom, who was shot in the arm by a guard. Young Groom is 23 years old, weighs 135 pounds, is 5 feet 7 1-2 inches in height, has black hair and usually has a thin mustache. Dennis Roberson was sent to the State prison for two years from Pitt County last fall for breaking into the Bunting store at Bethel. Both the men were said to be muk ing this way when last Been and were supposed to have reached Williamston Wednesday night. The prison authorities pay $26 for the capture of escaped prisoners. Williamston Graded School News Notes The basketball season is now in full swing, and the Williamston squads, both boys and girls, are showing up well in the games in which they take part. Our girls deserve much credit for standing up as they did in the Washington-Williamston game here Wednesday night, considering the fact that the Washington team were last year champions. In our games we try to bear in mind the following rules of good sportsmanship, given by Henry Van Dyke, professor of English, of Prince ton University, and Oliver Wendell Holmes, associate justice of the su preme court and a grandson of the poet by that name: "When you play a always wish and try to win; otherwise your opponents will have no fun; but never wish to win so much that you can not be happy without winning. "Seek to win by fair and lawful means, according to the rules of the game, and this will leave you without bitterness toward your opponent or ehame before others. "Take please in the game even tho you do not obtain the victory; for the purpose of the game is not to win but to find strength in trying. "It you obtain victory which you have so desired, think more of your good fortune than of your skill. This will make you gratefui-wnd readjfato share with others the pleasure be stowed upon you; and truly this is both reasonable and profitable, for it is but little that any of us would win in this world were our fortunes not better."—Henry Van Dyke. "To brag a little, to show up well, to crow gently if in luck; to pay up, to own up, and to shut up if beaten are the virtues of a sporting man."— Oliver Wendell Holmes. The pupils of the high school wer« very glad to learn that their former classmate, Sammie Savage, is getting along very nice and hope to be home again soon. Samniie has been great ly missed since he went to Southern Pines, and his return is looked for ward to. Sunday Services at Episcopal Church Rev. Clarance O. Pardo, Rector Sexagesima Sunday: 9:46—Church School. 9:46—Advent Bible Class. 11:00—Holy Communion an 4 ser mon. 8:00—Holy Trinity Mission. 7:Bo—Evening prayer and sermon. The monthly meeting of the vestry following the evening service. BURGLARS BREAK IN 10 TWO STORES Culpepper Hardware Co. Robbed Early Thursday Morning; Clark-Bennett Store Entered Last Nigh The Culpepper Hardware Co.'s store was broken into early Thursday morning. A large number of items were missed, amqpg them being two double-barrel shot guns, one a -0 and the other a 12 guage, a number of boxes of shells, several flashlights, and two hunting coats. The store was entered from the back door, which was apparently open ed by an experienced burglar. On the same night, and perhaps by the same parties, the Ford car of Mrs. Herbert Ward was stolen on East Main Street. C- z I Suspicion rests against Dennis Rob erson and Charlfte Groom, who have Jieen in hiding for severul days since their escape from the State farm. Ihey are thought to be in hiding a round Williamston. The Clurk-Bennett Drug Store was also opened Thursday night or Fri day morning by removing a portion of the front-door lock. So far no goods have been missed from this store. JANUARY ISSUE OF MARRIAGE LICENSES Cupid Had a Busy Time in Martin ( .Count> Last Month; Licenses Issued to 38 Couples Following is a list of the marriage licenses issued by the register of deed, J. Sam Getsinger, during the month of January: White Bruce Roebuck, 21; Ernestine House 19. Mayo S. Clark, 19; Pennie W. Perry, 16. Fred McDaniel, of Jones County, 2r>; Beuluh Holliday, 19. W. Harvey Manning, of I'itt County, 31; Leontine Davenport, 20. Herman C. Harrison,*24; lieulah Stalls, 21. A. J. llardison, 19; Myrtle Bateman, 2-1. John R. Browning, Carrie 1). Manning. Walter Widtley, 21; Brown, 18. Gushing B. I larrison, 1 23; Nina E. Whitaker, of l'itt County, 20; Geo. H Manning, 25; Helen M Johnson, is). Ezra Whitaker, 18; Kva Clark, 17. Wm. O. Roebuck, 19; Lennie Gurgan us, of Edgecombe county, 19. Ira lfogerson, 24; Essie M. Talyor, 17; Bert Wnyn, 21; Ethel Rogerson, 18. Herbert R. Aekley, 24; Annie li. Wil j lianw, 22. —Dewey Pope, -of—Pitt' coun-H ty, 26; Eula Bullock, of I'itt County, 19. Thos. 11. Cherry, of Edgecombe County, 32; Julia C. Salsbury, 30. W. Stanley Leggett, 36; Eva Roberson, 29. Robert S. Coltrain, 21; Myrtle Beacham, 22. Joseph F. Davenport, 52; Maggie M. Barber, 17. 'l'heo Rogers, 21; Ida l.ee, 18. Geo. E. Moore, 28; (Jinnia B. Williams, 22. Colored Caraway, 52; Mary Slade, 41. Wm. Staton, 24; Roberta Wallace 19. George Hyman,. 21; Hattie Slade, 18. Wm. Lawrence, ill; Mary Spruill, 21. Amos Spruill, 21; Arena Dunn, 18. John Stokes, 25; Lucy James, 23. J. H. Revander, 63; Christina Midget', 44. Chas. Williuins, 48; Hattie E. Worsley , 30. Theo. Freeman, 20; I Melitha Brown, is. Jos. H._ Williams, 22; Annie Sherrod, 18, Alfred J. 1 Speller, of Bertie County, 21; Aggie Miller, of Bertie County, 22. Rufus Ganier, 24; Aildie Andrews, 19; Sam Brown, 20; Napoleon llassell, 18. Mat thew Council, 21; Estell Harrell, 10. Sunday Services at The Baptist Church Sunday morning this church and thotfe who worship at it, will observe the Lord's Supper. It is planned to make this-a beau itiful and impressive service. The whole hour will be given over to the Communion. There will be no ser mon but a brief exposition of I Co rinthians 11:20-34. This is the pas sage whith has kept many good men and women away from the Lord's Table. That was not its purpose at aIL It was merely Paul's criticism of disorderly conduct at the Com munion. The communicants should read this passage carefully. At the evening hour, the pastor will have for his sermon subject?, "Am, I My Brother's Keeper?" We were happy to have members of other "congregations with us lust Sun day, whose coming was made possible on account of having no services at their churches. We have remembered to have con gregational prayer for the sick in our midst. "Pure relignon and umlefiled before God and the Father Is this: To visit the fatherless and widows in their af piction, and to keep himself unspotted from the world." . Mrs. E. S. Peel is spending the week end at -Virginia Beach. Enterprise Weekly Sermon And Sunday School Lesson THE ENTERPRISE WEEKLY SERMON THE SECOND COMMANDMENT "Thou shalt not make to thyself any graven image, nor the like ness of anything that is in the heaven above or in the earth be neath, or in the water under the earth; thou shalt not how down to them, nor worship them; for 1, the Lord thy God, am a jealous God, and visit the sins of the fathers upon the children, even unto the third and fourth «*enera tion of them that hats me; and show "fnercy. • unto thousands of . them that love me and keep my commandments." By REV. C. O. PAR IK) The heart of the second command ment is contained in that portion printed above in black type. The often unwarranted interpreta tion of this commandment is the pro hibition of any work of art that rei>- lesents life-,-terrestrial or celestial. As a matter of fact the command ment— like all the others—is primar ily for the purpose of protecting man kind from himself and assisting man kind in the closer walk with God. The commandment does not, pro hibit the creating of works of art— such as statuary or pictures, but for t'lds the "bowing down and Worship ef any graven image ffr the likeness Hl' anything in heaven, earth, or the waters under the earth Goil gives as His reason for thia romniund the fact'that He is a jeal ous God, This does .not mean that God is a i'raid of competition, but it does mean that in His infinite knowledge lie knows that many can not ami will not develop himself spiritually while he attempts to serve substitutes t'oi God. ' He is jealous—not for Himself, not for His honor; not jealous for His own sake. God is a jealous God for the i»nke of His children. Parents are je;il -us for their children, jealous for th« ir health, their character, t'leii menial,' physical and spiritual well being. '!■ a multiplied and many times j . v ater way God is jealous foi us, —H« wants to sue us reaching ~nii ; 1 Klits, plumbing the depths, expand ing to the full breadth of our poten tial possibilities—in body, soql, and spirit. God knew that idolotry was .not conducive to understanding of Him; that unless mankind would center his alFections an/1 worship upon the one true God, the idols of wood, stone, brass, o' silver and gold, would not only be silent and dumb in the time of trial; out, like the substance they i.ie made of, would cause man's.de cline and deterioration. Very few of us are guilty fit' muk ing "graven images," of bowing down and worshipping them; but many of us are guilty of offering the best we have to "idols." Goil wants our. youth and vitality yet many times the "Idol"-of pleas ure receives as homage and offering the best years of our youth. Our ; outhful strength and vitality is giv i n as a sacrifice upon the altar of the Mo! of pleasure. A drink of whisky may hi- bene ficial at certain times. r A game, of bridge is certainly a delightful pas time with congenial friends. Inno cent dancing in a wholesome atmos phere, with the restriction that ladies and gentlemen always realize, though ethers may not, is an age-old pleas ure. But the so-called "good time" that takes for its sacrifices the youth ful energy, the finer qualities, the more delicate sensitiveness of our young people's moral and chi-ste qual ities; the "party" that requires men and women to substitute refinement and culture for indiscriminate drink ing and indecent action; the social activity that demands tho "broad- and tolerant point of view"—that is, in itself, a sort of chifttp an copied world liness, a demand and toll upon the energy, the vitality, the moral stam ina. This is an "idol" that has too many worshippers. God promises mercy, love, and His presence unto the thousandth genera tion of those that love Him and keep His commandments. He also prom ires to. visit the sins of the father upon the third and fourth generations of those who hate Him or scorn Him. This does not mean He will punish the innocent children of wicked par ents. It does mean that careless and wicked parents set an example for their children, and the boy or girl who observes their fathers and mothers defying the commands of God are more than likely to be led into the same careless and irreverent life. WEEKLY SUNDAY HOOL LESSON Sunday, 1 ehruary 7.—Jesus Heals and Saves a Blind Man.— John «"> :1 - 717 l»y UEV. C. 11. DK'KE\ Jesus hud gone to Jerusalem to cel ebrate the feast of tabernacles. As lie passed along, He saw the pitiful sight of young blind men. This was no uncommon sight in the east; for it is said that in .some places one-fifth of the people have diseased eyes. It is noticeable*here, as Jesus stop ped to deal with this unfortunate, that His disciples injected a very rude question. They wanted to know whose sin had caused this young man's condition—whether it was his own sin or the sin of his parents. | They were more interested in the cause of the blindness than they were in the cure. Jesus had no interest whatever in the cause, but was tre ; mendo'usly interested in doing some thing to relieve the unfortunate con dition of the young man. It-is easy to go back and dig up the sins of one, or of one's parents, or ol one's ancestors. Hut this a grue ; ome business, and Jesus ignored that •sort of business altogether. He Said it wasn't caused by either the sins of the man or his parents. Jesus at once set about the business .of bringing relief to this unfortunate. That is His line of operation always Now, it is noticeable that as Jesus deals with him, there is a part which Jesus is to dn; and there is something which the young man is to do him self. Jesus makes un •ointment and places it on hi* eyes,- while he himself is: to go and wash in tlip pool. Sal vat ion is by faith; it is the gift of (in f. Hut we are actively to accept it, to cooperate in its effectiveness. \V. are to be not merely the passive recipients but coworkers with the Lord. The cure is effected and, behold, tile youth conies seeing. He opened his i)i s and saw a new world. Alwayn v. l n we have come into contact with Jesus our eyes open on a new uni verse. All things have become new. I iii' "i'i(rlili'ir>; |)iil.ii-t'il t lw iliffimimm. an.l the Pharisees i,t, too. I > j>le always notice it when we have had an experience with Jesus. Now, the question comes up us to | how this boy was healed. The neir.h - bors wanted to know aiid the Phari sees-—the enemies of Jesus—wanted t'i know. The neighbors were willing to accept the boy's account of it, but the Pharisees we're not willing that tiny glory be as.cribvd to Jesus at all. These questions were propounded to the young man until we imagine :he was tired of it; so he summed up all his energies and flung at them tl.h unanswerable apologetic, "One thing .1 know, that whereas I was blind, now I see." This young man was exemplifying )« doctrine which ever since has been dear to the heart of all people who love the lx)rd—the doctrine of an ex perimentitl relationship with the Lord. We may not know all we want to know about Jesus; there may be church questions and theological questions with which we are not fa miliar. Hut every man may have an actual experience with the Man ol Nazareth. And when a man says he knows that whereas he was blind* now he sees, there is ho answer to such declaration. It is complete. It will stand the test of the ages. Like the father of the prodigal, when he said, "This, my son ( was dead and is alive, again; was lost, and is found." lie knew it, and no amount of reasoning oi discussion could take that knowl edge away from him. This young rr.fin knew that he had had an experi ence with Jesus, and as long as the world stood no one could ever rob him of that experience. WILLIAMSTON TOWN TEAM HEATS AYUEN SEMINARY The local town team defeated the Free Will Haptist Seminary, of Ayden in a rather one-sided game here Inst night by the score of 38-18. The vis iting team was outclassed. •"'All the local substitutes played. Its a glorious thing that (Jod is jealous; that he loves us to so great un extent. It means that He is al ways eager and willing to help us when we turn to Him. It means that even now He is watching us and yearning for our love to go out to Him. It means that He !• willing, if need be, to accept the sacrifice we have left —the sacrifice we have not offered to "idols." For the ancient (sacrifice of "a humble and contrite! heart" is always acceptable to God. Watch Label on Your Paper; It Carries Date Subscription Expires ESTABLISHED 18 NEW PLANT SAVING TOWN $23 EACH DAY Oil-Burning Engines Initialled Last Week Saving $23 Daily in Fuel ('oats Alone Williamstoli has solved a part of the- high cost of light and power. The cost of the Williams ton light plant for the past several years has been alarming. The cost to the con sumer was unusually high and yet the tcwn lost money on the plant. There was only one cause assigned, "A fool built plant, which was the most costly to operate that could be designed.. The board of town commissioners began a tew months ago to investi gate and search for a more economi cal plant. The Fairbanks-Morse Com pany came here with their crude-oil engine proposition. The commission ers promptly installed an engine and generator directly connected. The new plant was started up on Tuesday, January 26th, and has been running constantly since that time. ' The fuel consumption has been 148 gallons of crude oil per '24 hour day at a cost of something over 8 cents per gallon, making the fuel cost sl2 per day. 1 The «ost of coal for the same perioil »of time has averaged above $35 per day, making a saving in favot of the oil engine of S2U each day over the steam-power. + The cost of operating the steam plant was also more expensive, tak ing at least one more man to oper ate it than it does the oil engine. If the-present rate of saving is held up, it will amount to about SB,OO- a jear, which is no small matter to an overtaxed town. LOC AL NEWS OF JAMESVILLE I'rayer Meeting Well Attended;. Moon.-.. light School tireat Help; 1926 Model Herrings Caught (Special To The Enterprise) Jamesville, Feb. 4.—l'rayer meet ing at the llaptist church last Week was well attended, programs for three months having been assigned so as to have different leadership, including more than 75 people. l'rof. L, latum was the leader, and the subject of sewing and reaping was discussed, Professor Tatum, the ag riculture, teacher in the school, gave a very attractive and much appreciated program for the evening. Moonlight School on Wednesday I rof. L. Tatum's moonlight school ' farmers, being held on Wednes day night of each week, is proving •very beneficial as well as interesting to those who attend. Mr. Tatum would I ke to reach as many farmers as pos tibii and all wlio attend will be well paid for the little time taken in the attendance of the meetings. Saw Mill iiegins Operation With all the shadow of gloom hang ing about our town and community, a lay of hope and expectancy seemed to break forth Tuesday when the whis tle of Mr, Luther ilardison's saw mill plant sounded its promising blast, First of 1926 Herrings In the sunlight Tuesday, while the groumi hog was afraid to venturu lorth and returned to his winter's abode, the smoke house door was thrown ajar when Mr. Ira I'. Coltrain returned from his trip off- tfie river with a tine bunch of 1926 model her rings. Ladies' Aid Meeting Tuesday The Ludies Aid Society of the Christian church will meet next Tues day at the Christian church. r Personals Mrs. J: E. Smith wick is spending a few days in the balmy breezes of Florida's atmosphere. Mr. J. M. Jones and Mr, Jim Rooks motored ty Greenville Tuesday on im portant business. , Mr. J. E. Hedrick has completed his new house on Sunset Avenue and ex pects to move in within a few days. 1 ' —===jps Methodist Program For Next Week Sunday school, 9.46 a. m.—E. P. Cunningham, superintendent. Services, 11 a. m.—Sacrament of the Lord's supper following. Junior Epworth league, 2.80 p. m Miss Emma Robertson, superintends ent. 1 - - ' Services at Holly Springs, 3 p. m. ' Services, 7.30 p. m. Senior Epworth League, Monday at 8 p. m.—Mrs. J. W. Watts, leader. Prayer meeting Wednesday, 7.80 p. m.— Choir practice following. The workers' council will meet with Mr. R. S. Critcher Tuesday, 7.80 p. m. Every member is requested to be present. T! j Ladies Aid Society meets Mon day, 8 p. in, with Mm. P. K. Hodges.