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SCHOOL NOTES ~S —
' . r This is to notify all person* that,
The recent campaign for the Near
Ea.-t Relief was responded to enthus-l
iastically by the taculty and students
01 the hobersonvilic school. At the
conclusion of the allotted time Supt
enntenutnt It. 1. Leake was enabled to
semi a check lor $34.76 to headquar
ters.
1 lie collection by grades were:
i'jisi in l
occonu fcraue pgrr
iUiiu grade -50
t uui\li .'graue 2.40
liilh graue _l——• LBO
Sixth grade 2.90
beveinh grade —— . -&®
grade — '•00
graae * 1-40
ieath graue ' t .60.
Lieventh grade 10.85
i i.e |&.UI term examinations for the
began v» eilnesuay alter
-1...011 ueceuiber 10, unti will continue
viiiuugn i* riuay, December 17, tollow
- Lhe regular daily schedule. An
"'average oi i>() on » nuiiju t for each
niOii.h oi_ the term "entitles a pupil to
exemption in that subject. Those
whose work merited exemption were:
i .eiich. tiuluah Rober on, John
i.obert Jenkins, Lillian Kdmondaon,
. ii.anf t'yentt, Irving Mason, Car
i.t i.oij. i-.oii, i* ranees llou.se,
i uii liut.ie Ros .
Oia. Sherwood i'e*kins, Hului
i.i;. lui, Ciuyton liou e, liuluah Rob
0.., iviaiy Joiin»on.
e.ciieial science: .Brownie Rober
son.
Home economic : Marjorie Smith
Arithmetic: Lena Jenkins, Brownie
Loberson, Delha Ko.ss, Christine Tay
.or, Maigart Ta. ior, Virg.nia Thom
as.
History: lx>na Jenkins, lirownie
Cnristine Taylor, Margaret Taylor,
iJlsie Keed Joberson, Vernon \iard,
Huldah Rober. on, John Robert Jen
kin.-, William Everet., Clinton House,,
Thurston Weaver, John W. Wynne,!
Carrie Lee Roberson.
RE-SALE OF VALUABLE-FARM '
PROPERTY
Under and by virtue of the author-!
ity conferred upon us in a deed of
trust executed by J. Lass Wynn and
wife, Maggie Wynn on the I t day ot
February li*23, and recorded ill book
of Mortgages X-2, pane 527, we will
on' Wednesday the ;>th day of January
1927, at 12' o'clock noon at the Court
house dor in Williamston, sell at pub
lit auction for cash to the .highest
bidder the following land, to-wit:
Being ull that certain tract, parcel
or piece of Land, containing 344 48-1110
acres, more or less, situate, lying and
being on the Ballurd Road, which
leads into the Williamston and Ham-1
ilton Road, about 4 mile* Northeast
of the Town of Everetts, North Caro :
Una, Martin County, and adjoining
the lands of B. A. Critcher and the
Bowen Land on the Noith, the Stalls
land and the lands cf R. E. Adams
on the East, the lands of W. E. White
on the South and Conoho Creek on the
West, and more particularly described
as follows: v
Beginning at the intersection of a
Mill and the Ballard Road, corner of
W. E. White and R. E. Adams; thence
_with said ltoad North 37 3-4* Ea.it
480 feet, North 26* East. 1220 feet,
North 20 1-4* East C4O feet, North
16 1-4* East 965 feet, North 87*.
West 400 feet to Conoho Creek;
thence with Conoho Creek No rlh 150
feet, North 57* West 600 feet, North
64* West 90 fee,. North 60* Won*
225 feet, North 62* West 75 feet
- North 12* West 230 feet, North 83*
West 412 feet,
feet, South 70* East 225 feet, South
56* West 190 feet, South 89* West
350 feet, North 46* West 150 feet.
South 89' West 300 feet, isouth 84*
West 300 feet, North 80* West 150
feet, South 76* West 525, North 41*
West 300, South 61* West 125, North
78* West 140 South 60* West 311,
South 22* West 300, North 85* Wes
168, South 60* West 225, North 34*
West 300, North 23* West 160, North
62* West 225, South 45* West 226,
South 54* West 150, Sou'.h 66* West
160, South 84* We t 3u7, South 25*
West 35, South 61* West 300, South
230* West 225, South 14* East 375,
South 37* East 450, North 18* West
610 feet to the line of W. E. White;
thence with White's line South 58*
East 1626 feet to a branch; thence
with said Branch N. 56 1-2* East 167,;
>North 84* East 300, South 84* Eat
325, South 66* East 480 feet to a
land; thence with said land S. -6©* ]
East 1320 feet to beginning, and [
being the same land conveyed to the
said J. L. Wynn by A. R. Dunning, |
Trustee, by Deed dated Marc'i "10th,
1921, and of recowi in th Martru
County Public Regfciry in Book F-2,
Page 467.
The above Jand was sold orjjr"Ov'
20th day of^November 1926, at wfrtfn
sale North Carolina Joint Stock Land
Bank became the last and highest bid
d«r at the price of $4,900.00; within
ten days from said d«te the above bid
was raised by a deposit of 6 per cent
of the price with the Clerk of the
.Court by The North Carolina Joint
Stock Land Bank of Durham where
upon the said land was ordered re
sold.
FIRST NATIONAL 00, INC.
Of Durham, Trustee, 12-17-2
renmriy Fiwt National Trust Com
pany, Durham, N. C,
Literature: J. D. Andrews, Brownie
Rrdierson, Elsie Reed Roberson, Chris
tin# Taylor, Margaret Taylor, Mildred
Whitfield, John Robert Jenkins,
i ' Rhetoric:. Brownie .Roberson, Chris
tine Taylor, Margaret T&Vlimmp
Spelling: Brownie Roberson, Chris
tine Taylor, Virginia Thomas, Bennie,
Hurper, Herbert Pope, Vernon Ward,
liaymond WiUlman, Margaret Moore
Everett, Magnolia Poburn, Lillie Mae
Ciray, Mildred Gray, Ruby Ward
James, Frances Jenkins, Daisy Delia
'Johnson, Virgie Rober on, Marjorie
limit h Beatrice Stalls, ElizabetJ?
Warren.
Geometry: Irving Ma on.
Breakfast Served by SUidents
On Decemhjer 9, for the first time in
the his'.ory of the school, breakfast
was prepared and served by the stu
dents. Each home economics cla s
P'anned and served this meal to a
guest.
The room and table were a tractive
l'y decorated with holly, misll toe, an '
crepe paper. The menu served wa
range--, oatmeal, sugar, crc.un, trol
.'enrod eggs, cocoa.
The girl of the junior c'a s serve I
lh« ir guest, Supt. R. I. Leak ', at 9.45.
The girl,s of the. sophomore c'a s serv
ed thier guest, Miss Eva I. P ele, a'
11:15, while the girls of '.hf "rosh
nian cla s" served their true B'-r G
II Cox, at 1:20. The hour v. which
breakfast was served follnw d in
point of-time the regular c'a s sc'ied
ule.
While the guests expressed hem
five as bavin-' enjo"ed the occasion
very much, possibly the girls who en
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I THE CHRISTMAS SHOPPING CENTER
OF EASTERN CAROLINA J
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Bowers Brothers Co.
WASHINGTON, N. C. * '
THREE FLOORS
(VF COUNTLESS GIFT SUGGESTIONS
ijjxfj THAT WILL BRING DELIGHT TO BOTH
mSjM O'.D AND YOUNG ON CHRISTMAS
ft MORNING.
It Will Pay You to Do Your
Christmas Shopping Here
/ , I ™ 1 . You will find it a genuine delight to do
lilt 1 1 v • ►
SUGGESTIONS your gift purchasing here. Nowhere in
FOR LADIES— _ - ,
, silk Hosiery this section of the State can you find a more
Handkerchiefs
umbrriia» comprehensive assortment of appropriate
Furs of all Kinds
aar- (Christmas suggestions for every member
Toilet Articles
Novelties of the family.
FOR MEN—* ' . 1
Neckties (
TravelinK u.«s The fact that scores of shoppers are com
liuth robes .in -i
u»ir (oats mg here from a dozen or more counties at-
K nickers
Handkerchiefs t e: ts to the popularity of our store as East-
Sw caters • .
s.ik socks ern (^ ai . o ji na » s Shopping Center. i :
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An Entire Floor Devoted
to Holiday Merchandise
All of our third floor is devoted holiday goods.
A big - toy department for the children, including all kinds of me
chanical toys, dolls, carriages, furniture and many other items.
4 Also an extensive display of vases, mirrors, pictures, books,
floor lamps, card tables, glassware, silverware, smking stands,
and numerous other gift suggestions. The ideal' place to do
your Christmas shopping.
And on our second and main floors you will also find sug- »
ijestions ranging from the most expensive fur coat to dainty
handkerchiefs.
We invite you to visit our store and trust that we may have
the pleasure of greeting you.
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SHOP AT BOWERS' v IT PAYS
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(he firm of Clark-Bennett Drug Co,|
i partnership compo ed of ihe under
; ned, ha: thif i'av by mutual con- (
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Air Rifles, Guns
; and Ammunition
t . * - - . ■ . • ~
; v ,
i V e hundreds of Daisy air rifles at.
\*ery reasonable prices and a l?rre stock ot
r-.vTct an 1 practical giftr for ChristrraS.
Culpepper Hdw. °* I
•v 2f* *'y, N. C. Edenton, N. C.
FJJAMSTON, N. C.
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TUB ENTMtWtISE—WILLIAXaTON. W. C
1 sent been dissolved; that hereafter the
business will be conducted by C. 6.
Clark under the Arm name of Clark's
Drug Store; aD accounts due the Clark
Bennett Drug Company are payable
to Clark's Drug Store; all accounts
. luc by Clark-Bcnne't Drue Co., will
be paid by Clark's Drug Store.
This the Ist fcy of December, 1926.
£ C BENNETT
C. B. CL/TRIC.
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f ZRE'S YOUR OPPORTUNITY
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For A Safe and Profitable Investment!
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Commencing December 8, we are offering to our customers
and employees $1,503,000 of SIX PER CENT CUMULATIVE
PREFERRED S I OCR OF VIRGINIA ELECTRIC AND
POWER COMPANY. TOE PAR VALUE OF THIS STOCK
. IS SIOO. THE SALE PRICE IS $92.50. DIVIDENDS ARE
. PAYABLE QUARTERLY. '
A limited amount of this issue has been reserved for sale in
our North Carolina territory for payment and delivery about
December 21, 1926.
This new capital ia to b* used in connection with the program of the
Company for improving and expanding its service. At this time k large
amount of construction work is being done in thi erection of high-power
transmission lines and substation* throughout NORTHEASTERN NORTH
CAROLINA, some of which have already been completed.
These transmission lines will bring into North Carolina ample
electric power to permit of indefinite industrial expansion. To be con
vinced of the adequacy of supply and reliability of service one need only
look at the extensive system of which Northeastern North Carolina is now,
a part. It links up the water power developments of the company on the
Rappahannock River at Fredericksburg, the James River at Richmond,
the Appomattox River at Petersburg and the Roanoke River at Roanoke
Rapids, and the large steam generating plants at Richmond and Norfolk.
The capacity of the latter is now being doubled at a cost of approximately
five million dollars.
In offering this $1,500,000 of Preferred Stock, the Virginia Electric
and Power Company invites you to become partners with it in its devel
opment plana.
CONSULT YOUR BANKER. -Careful investors usually consult their bankers
before making investments. We shall be glad to have you consult yours before making
i this investment.
HOW TO BUY, —Orders may be placed with (he Company or through
any Rank and are subject to prior sale. The Company reserves the right
to reject any order and to allot this stock.
CONSULT YOUR BANKER
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Virginia Electric and Power Company
CAROLINA DIVISION
Roanoke Rapids, N. C.
W. E. WOOD, Vice-President * . J. T. CHASE, Manager
PENDER'S
. . Yellow Front Stores
Table Needs For The
Christmas Fea^t
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You'll Find Everything From "Soup to Nuts" at the Yellow Front
Glorcs. Highest Quality—Lowest Prices.
GRAPES, FANCY EMPERORS, lb : 22c
Cianberries, Fancy Cape Cod, lb. 14c; Celery, Jumbo Stalk ....20c
New Crop Nuts Plum Pudding MINCEMEAT
Fane) Miked, lb. 29c K. and K. Ready for use, pound
Brasil, lb. 20c P®""*! 29c _
WalauU, lb. 37c LIBBY'S, lifC
Paper Shell Almonds, lb. __ 11c pound can 27c
GOODIES CANDIES CRACKERS
Figs, Imported, lb 25c  olonial Chocolates, lb 3sc Fig Bars, lb He
Citron, Candied, lb 47c French Mixed Creams, lb 25c Heme Made Cookies, lb llk
Orange or Lemon Peel, lb 25c Planet Mints, lb. 26c Macaroons, dox i 18e
Glace Pineapple, lb 65c Marsh mallows, lb 34c Atlantic*, lb 21*
Glace Cherries, lb 65c Mixed Sata Dice, lb. 25c Nabiices, pkg lJc
PUMPKIN, READY FOR YOUR PIE, Larye Can 11c
Pender's Flyer WONDER AND PALACE FLOUR
Coaster Wagons The F | our that
ssures best baking results.
Diac Wheels, Rubber Tires, Ball 12 lb. bag 24 lb. bait 48 lb. bag
Beariag, Worth -ft#.— __
$4.75 54c $1.05 $2.05
CANNED GOODS
Apple Sauce, Chapel Brand,
No. 2 can 12 l-2c
Red Pitted Cherries, No 2 cn 25c
Cranberry Sauce, No 2 can 25c
Del Monte Asparagus Tips,
Round can 22c
Fruit Salad Lgre No 2 ,/ i can 47c
Sliced Pineapple, No 2 VI can 26c
LAND 0' LAKES BUTTER
Mad* Frw Pore Sweet Cream
, Highest Government I%»t For
Quality Pound, Cut Fro* Tub
61c
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Pender's Old Virginia
FRUIT CAKE
Mad* in Oar On Bakery; Fucjr Tina
1 lb. tin 2 lb. tia 4 lb. tia
75c $1.30 $2.60
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Campbell's Tomato Soup
3 cans _ 25c
OUR PRIDE BREAD
Giant-21 oz quality 10af.... IWI,
D. P. COFFEE
The World's Best Drink, lb 47c
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