THE ENTERPRISE
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ENTERPRISE PUBLISHING COMPANY
Williamston, North Carolina
W. C. Manning - Editor
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1879.
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"Is The Church Failing?"
"is the church failing" is a question
that is frequently asked, and is really
(jiving .some concern to church people.
Perhaps no other people care.
■ There are, of course, a few people
v,'hc> are actually at war with the
church and are always fighting it and
iiil it,stands lor. Vet that is not the
joint of danger, The open enemy is
not so bad. It i- 1 the sleeping indif
ferent—that fellow that i .hardly for
nr scarcely against you— that is neg
lecting the church.
Strangely, it seems that man does
iiot require perfection except in the
cnurch. - He is willing to endure trou
ble with his plca ure car, .W pats up
a- bad picture tonight and Tush back
tomorrow night, But the church
must be perfect or it is deserted and'
left cold, When the people of a eom
inunity so desert the chtirjph that k>s.,
than four per c.-nt intend Church o_n,
u blight Simiiav iiii-tit, when . the
bright stars of- the Christmas season
CHRISTMAS 'lii:iS(, UOVVDKi)
01 t~ nr\ i:\\>i> u'Fus —:
It cant' be so loftg before, 4?anta
Claus and' Chri tinat will hate t>> take
a back .-cat hi the column*-, of the
new papci » aii'l let- crime, scandal,
and wrecks go its front- This class of
nw> i.~ i» (oi" t;.,. .. prevalent- that
something will have to yield space.
Of course thin- ucK a tiling as
leaving a few ..ciyiiiuls, wto'ekfand
crimes po by unnoticed; Then there
i.> one'other alternative, jiyr. vvill have
to be more careful 'and avoid—-smelt
happenings.
But to Olir Safita we pledge our
selves to. the- la>t letter.
While this little i.v -being
printed-many huimnds of time , we
want each of our readers to know that
w;e are placing behind it enough sin
cere wishes for every one of ttu-m tfi
have the most enjoyable Christmas
ever. A
In spite of the fact that greetings
to a paper are seldom sent, we wish
to mention our most sincere apprecia
tion for the good wishes sent us by
a few friends. We ass.ure each of
THIN, NERVOUS
Virgiaia Lady Tells of Taking
Cnrdni and Sayi She Has
Since Recovered Per
fect Health.
Lynchburg, Va.—"l have taken
Cardui several times for a run-down
condition and have found itfpwrfeet
ly splendid," says Mrs. Lee TTMarsh,
716 Pint Street, this city.
"About ten years ago," she ex
plains, "I became so weak I could
not go about I looked like a skele
ton and . . was dreadfully worried
"I kept up the medicine until I
\ W bottles. It regulated
ma ~ ouilt me up. I improved greatly.
„ Y ear we drove up here
tnrougti the country from Florida. I
was exposed to the weather and
most have taken cold, for I became
-.vTf* lost flesh ~.
coald not sleep and had no appetite
* * was bo nervous that I did
Mt know what to do.
' J££° Ugi ?S! Ca, ? lui I began to
Ukeitregularly and it was not long
bafarel began to feel better. I took
S* toUles, one after another, and at
(ba finish of the bat one was per
fectly well again. Since then I have
continued ga»mg in weight and all
water have been in perfect health."
BfllttPUTD
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ii nrr-driving their shafts of light and
y hope across the skies, it it ample tes
'• t'tmony that the church is losing iis
i i ip to some extent on the hearts and
g i:.jnds of the people.
The trouble would be pretty hard
ijt locate, but from u broadside view
e it would seem that the world is out
s' i tinning the church.
The trouble is more with the minds
than with the hearts of the people,
I
!! - you can get a man or a woman to
1 .ink fo-r u moment they will respond
' |cheerfully as ever before, perhaps
.■! inure cheerfully than ever, before.
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j Sometimes the church seems to try
»j to counteract the clatter of the world
t: i, i Iter than to use the force of the
)■ 'ill small voice," the power of the
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M simple spirit in the people.
he world is not so depraved that
i will not call on God in times of
u.iJuiU'cr; it is more of a case of neg
et and forgetfulness than of open
i ■ tielliott against God and His church.
' ' Mr that his thoughtfulness will be
| more than long remembered and cher
i' i.- lied by each member of the force.
J Throughout the State there will be
,(tin Increase in the number of mar
fi riage licenses issued. One editorial
t| writer asks what better way is there
Jtn celebrate? He must be single.
Eastern Carolina and Tide
water Virginia
Peanut Exposition
ij "AMERICA'S FIRST PEANUT EXPOSITION"
Windsor, Bertie County N. C.
December 27-31,1926
"WHERE MISTER PEANUT WILL BE KING"
| 5 Big Days - - 5 .Big Nights
See Dr. Carver's Wonderful Exhibit. 193 Products Made from the
Lowly "Goober." This Exhibit Is Worth Going Miles to See
Hear Miss Kathryn Meisle, Prima Donna, Monday Night, Dec. 27
See the Big Mid-Winter Poultry Show
Ask About the Block Ticket. 10 Admissions for $4.00
20,000 Square Feet Floor Space Covered With Exhibits of all Kinds
Three Holiday Dances: December 27th, 30th, 31st
Tournament; Queens Contest; Style Show *
One Dozen Bip Indoor Circus Acta
9-Piece Southern Orchestra. Twice Daily and the Pances
For Any Information, Write
NEWELL G. BARTLETT, SECRETARY-MANAGER
Kinston, N. C.
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Enjoy the Holidays Attend this Big Exposition
Things 7o vsr
hink About
By JAMES D. TAYLOR
CHEERFULNESS
Recently 1 met an old gentleman on
the train who had a giost Wonderful
personality. On this crowded through
train were many passengers who were
very tired and weary with long travel.
Some apparently had not slept well
the night before, and to others it
- seemed the food served on the train
was not to their liking. > All of us
were looking very gloomy when in
walked this kind old man-
He first went into the smoker, where
sat many of my fellow passengers
who appeared to be bored with every
l thing in general. It took the kind old
man just a few minutes to change the
i expression on our faces. With his
pleasing personality he just drew
us to him. Gloom disappeared and in
came cheerfulness.
Too soon he left us and went back
to his seat in the Pullman.
from him a man and his wife and two
small children were seated. It was
very evident that they were not en
joying themselves. The man and wife
seemed to be in disagreement about
every subject discussed. One could
plainly see they were feeling pretty
bad. The children were very irritable.
The kind and loving old gentleman,
in his own good way, started a con
versation, and as I expected soon had
the father and mother calling each
other "dear" and. "honey," and in the
best of spirits. The two small chil
dren fej completely in love with the
fid man atari./oon the two were also
smiling and in a happy mood. They
again Were gleeful and playful and
interesting as only children are when
happy.
Probably our friend; will never know
, i
just how much good he did during
his short ride with us. He came a
mong passengers who were blue and
di contented. Perhaps some of them
' were returning from an unsuccessful
' business trip. Some probably knew
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I that bad news awaited them at the
fend of tfre trip. Otbera were /ust
tired and weary when the cheerful
man entered and changed the picture
o' gloom to that of cheerfulness and
good will. He brought happiness, and
happiness always leads to good will
among people.
• And thi» means everything. That'll '
1 why Christmas means so much. It
i brings good cheer. Since time began,
• many holidays have been created,
• others discontinued or seldom thought
I of But Christmas for 1900 years has
• meant something and will always
1 mean more to men and women than
' any other day. The reason is so ob
-1 vious. On this day a child was born,
and He was called Jesus. He brought
! cheer and happiness. Once each year
' people are made glad by giving gifts
' and bringing a joy that is not exper
-1 ienced on any other day. Christmas
s Day is so different. I am sure the
5 reason it is so beautiful and so good
' is because Jesus seems to be nearer
1 when there is more "peace on earth
and good will toward men."
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It's more'n strange—we wish for
Christmas about 345 days of the 365,
and use the remaining ones saying
we are glad it'? over.
One present given in the right spirit'
offers more pleasure to the giver than 1
ti dozen through a selfish cause.
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"CHRISTMAS"
By Marina Roberson
I Of all the old festivals we can not,
recall one that awakens such strong
and heart-felt associations as ..that of
Christmas. There seems to be a
solemn and sacred feeling that lifts
the spirit to a more elevated enjoy
ment. The church services are very
tender and inspiring at this season
of the year. They dwell on the same
beautiful story of Jesus and Hi? love,
which never grows old.
Too. this has been made the time
for the assembling of family con
nections, and drawing closer those
bands of kindred hearts. Many boys
and girls, who have wandered forth
in life, once more gather around the
old paternal hearth, and there recall
loving affections of childhood. Each
countenance is bright with smiles
when that great morning breaks
forth.
Really, there is something charm-
ing in this season of the year. At
' other times, we seek pleasure from
the beauty of Nature, when we can
.hear the sweet songs of birds, the
murmur of the rill and various things
that attract us. But in the depths of
winter we no longer wish to ramble
abroad, for the dreariness of the
landscape, and the short gloomy days
check our desire for adventure, We;
then feel the charm of each other's
Santa's On His Way
AND HE IS BRINGING J£ W BELL'S
Santa is on his way to select your present, but yon must help
him or he may select the wrong article. He has made this store
hie for 67 year;, and knows that whatever he gets
i flial here will be right in price, as well as in quality and that our guar
jffl Msr> ar.tee. strnis back of everything we sell.
Jewelry forTyry*occa;,ion and for every member of the family
Come in and help Santa select what you want most. Here is a
* partial list "f oui offerings for Christmas:
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Diamonds Silver Buckles . . . Ivory Pyralin
Rings Cuff Links y Lockets
Earring's Scarf Pins Mesh BaRS
Neck Chains Silveiware Belt Buckles
Brooches Pearls Watch Chains
, »Vanities . Bracelets Watches
i Bar Pins Necklaces Cigarette Cases
A New Shipment of Attractive Artificial Flowers and Decorated
Candles. Don't Forget Our Wrist Watch Special, SIO.OO
> v ' » £ * "*
Bell Jewelry Co.
Our 67th Christmas Washington, N. C.
Gold Store
223 Washington Street E> l. Ward, Store Manager
NATIONALLY ADVERTISED GOODS
Telephone WW J I™\ 1 • Telephone
157 We Deliver 157
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CHRISTMAS NECESSITIES AT ROCK BOTTOM PRICES
Stick Candy, a bargain, lb. . 15c
CHOCOLATE DROPS ...I pound, 25c
FRENCH MIXTURE CREAMS pound, 25c
ASSORTED CHOCOLATES 3 pounds, 95c
MARHSMALLOWS, lb. 35c
NUTS
ALMONDS, pound - 31c
WALNUTS, pound 37c
BRAZIL NUTS, pound :... 20c
MIXED NUTS, pound 1 29c
COCONUTS, EACH, EXTRA QUALITY 12 l-2c and 15c
TUB BUTTER pound, 61c
Lard, Old Glory, lb. . Ilk:
Loose Coconut, pound/. 25c Jell-O, all flavors 10c
Baker's Coconut, can ....... ..... 17c Jellies —... 10c and 15c *
Baker's Chocolate.... 10c and 21c . Gelatine, Chalmer's 15c
Baker's Cocoa 10c and 20c Red Wing Jam 27c
Hypolite, 1 pint 25c Sugar, pound loc
RAISIN, SEEDED AND SEEDLESS, package 12 l-2c
ROYAL ANNE CHERRIES „ . - bottle, 42c
NATIONAL FRUIT CAKE 5 lbs., $3.75
CRANBERRY SAUCE, OCEAN SPRAY . . ... .: 25c
Raisins, lb. . 19c Dates, pk. . 22c
! Figs, pk. , . . 10c
Cranberries, Lettuce, and Celery—Plenty of Country Eggs, Fresh
WE WISH YOU A VERY HAPPY AND MEERY CHRISTMAS
i laaacaggSSj M
society, and are brought more closely
together by dependence on each other
for enjoyment
Writers hjive said that happiness
was reflective like the light of heaven.
Surely, every, face that is bright with
smiles and glowing enjoyment trans
mits happiness to others, as a mirror
reflects rays of light
This is the time for regenerated
feelings, and a flame of charity in
our hearts It recalls that great morn
ing, when low in a manger, our
Jlear Saviour was bora. There was no
one to receive or believe Him except
the angels and wise men. Now the
story of His Glory has spread far
and wide. He is our Comforter, and
dearest Friend in sadness or in hap
piness. And if we follow Him, He will
never forsake us. This is why we
celebrate His birthday as we do.