PAGE FOUR SWIMS 40 TIMES ACROSS RIVER Timbo Jeffress, of Kinston, Proves He's Not Afraid Of Roanoke Current 1 Last week when the Boy Scouts broke camp at Cam Leach, near Bath, Timbo Jeffress. 15-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Jeffress. of Kin ston, received a cordial invitation from his cousin. I uh Hasselt. to visit him k Williamston. Timbo had often heard his mother speak of Williamston. and he wis eag er to visit the scenes and meet some of the people his mother had known and of whom he had so often heard her speak. Timbo was delighted when lie re ceived the maternal permission to ac company-Cush home, but, 10, one thing —he must avoid that dangerous and treacherous Roanoke River. Look at it from afar, from the old hill a mile away, or from the top of the* tall ohl s>camore, hut never go near or enter its dangerous and treacherous bosom. To warn and caution a youth against a thing is almost equal to urging him to embrace it. When the boy reached here, "the only thing of interest to him was the river. He went down and looked it over, and in his brcas. there came a desire to conquer that stream It was once considered a feat to swim across to the Bertie side, and few reckless souls did it. It was! not because the river was so wide, be ing only about UN) yards, but the swift ness of the current and the whirlpools were what made it a dangerous and difficult undertaking. The mighty Koanokc, whose treach erous waters had engulfed so many persons when Timbo's mother was a child and for which she felt a fear and dread, possessed no dangers to the clear-cyed Timbo. He climbed the highest pile at the wharf, and with a double somersault plunged into the utieam and headed direct for the other side. He swam across once without touching shore, twice without touch ing shore, and so tin until he had nii'dc the trip 2(1 times to the Bertie tide, thus swimming the mighty Ko anoke 40 times without stopping or touching bottom Timbo came ashore laughing de risively at the treacherous Koanokc and tinging a song saying how easy it Funeral Director and Licensed Embalpier Only Licensed Embalmer in Martin County DAY AND NIGHT AMBULANCE SERVICE Excellent Service at Most Reasonable Price B. S. COURTNEY WILLI AMSTON, N. C. Day Phone 155 Night Phone 94 FOR SALE. A LARGE YOKE OF oxen, young and wel broke Maye be seeu at any time at my lot. T. C. Griffin. Wiliatiistoii, K. F. D. WANTED: DOGWOOD. FIVE FT. and up long, five inches up lop diameter Also Yellow Poplar logs, White Ash logs. Address— Albert R. Kainpf, Bo* 1010, Nor folk. Va. 7-6-Jt WE FAY $l2O DOZEN, SEWING bungalow aprons at home. Spare time Thread furnished. N button holes. Send stamp. Cedar Garment Factory, Amsterdam, N. Y. " It TOBACCO TRUCKS: JUST A few lefn Buy at once while we have them Blount Mfg. Co. It Orove'e Tasteless Chill Tonic Destroys MsUiial GersM ia the Mood. Remove* the Imparl tie*, Reetoree Heeitfa and Energy snd makes the Cheeks Rosy It fcxtUes ths system against Msleris sad Chills Me. • For the Convenience of Our Customers We Will Keep Our Doors Open on . - —. •» Saturday Afternoons Until Seven O'clock During July and August FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANK ■ •-V-. —*—— —— ! ——— ■• , • . . • k • '"T *- v - • • . • ■». . ~ - , . —————————————— —— ——' was. I f Tim bo continues to improve in his swimming, it will not be many years before Ire can compete in the elimination marathon contests for ac guatic laurels. Reed To Confer With Smith About Campaign Senator James A. Heed left his home in Missouri yesterday for Albany, where he with Senator Robinson, vice presidential nominee, will discuss with Governor Al Smith the Democratic campaign, It it> expected that a chair- THE PLEASURE TRAIL (All copy, rights, late nights and all nights reserved) There in a long dirt road 'winding, with dust and grime galore, But a great reward awaits you on Pamlico's golden shore, Just a shack as compared with a mansion, is good old Pamlico Inn But it's there you cant off your troubles and your pleasure really begins. If it's late at the time of arrival and the lights are all burning low Just shout .right out loud for old Ollie, a boy you'll just love to know. _L,__ Your- comfort is his work and lus pleasure and he'll do hin very best To see that you have a comfortable i bed and in the morning just as anxious to see you fed. When vacation days are calling you away from the city's grind Just turn the old wheel of your auto mobile to Pamlico and have a darn good time. Maybe r.ot so much *o look at and not the most modern place lit the world, I tut for pleasure and rest, you'll And it the best of any old npot in the world. Just address your letter to Ollie if a reservation you desire, It's so far away it just wouldn't pay to spend your money to wire. Dll ET "emedy ■ ILL GuarantM ■veer Tie tube wttli pile pipe end every 10c twx of PAZO OINTMENT Is Mid far >ll Dmralete with the understand inr that money will be refunded if it felle t* ears eny cue of It chin*. Blind. Bleeding er Protruding Piles. Why not try 11. If It's Lumber You Need Here's Where to Get It! . tnavTMn You can stop your searching for good lumber right now —WE HAVE IT and it prices so low you will • • • durable material that will serve you well for any purpose—especially suitable for builders. You don't take any chances when you pur chase our lumber. IT IS GOODt IT IS REASON ABLEfIT IS DELIVERED PROMPTLY! Murray & McCabe Co. WILUAMSTON, N. C. man who will direct the presidential 1 campaign of both nominees probably will be named and that plans for the contest will be shaped. Plan Larger Bridge Across Pasquotank According to an announcement sent out by Henry C. Jewett, lieutenant col- I one!, Corps of Engineers, * the North Carolina State Highway Commission is anticipating the construction of a laiger bridge across the Pasquotank River, at-ElHMbcth fatty. —* The State commission has entered an application for- approval by the Chief of Engineers and the Secretary Our Store Will Be Closed Wednesday Afternoon July 11th FARMERS SUPPLY COMPANY FUNERAL DIRECTORS AND LI CENSED EMBALMERS We have recently purchased a new hearse and ambulance, which enables us to give our patrons th best of service at our usual reasonable prices. Day and Night Ambulance Service Barnhill Brothers \ ROBERSONVILLE, N. C. Day Phone 129 Night Phone 29 STORE WILL BE CLOSED \ * WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON JULY 11TH YOUNG'S WILLIAMSTON, N. C. THE ENTERPRISE of War of pUuif of a highway bridge proposed to be constructed across the river at the foot of Burgfcss Straet. A public hearing will be held in the chamber of commerce rooms in Elisa beth City next Thursday morning at 11 o'clock. The new bridge, it is understood. wHI replace a one-way structure now in use. The bridge is on one of the main routes from here to Norfolk. Get rid of that low-producing hen now. Cull the flock and sell or eat all hens that do not lay more than half the time. Those early hatched pul lets that are not showing up well can also be gotten rid of at this time. Town Auto License on Sale - - — s —• -" ■ '-'V-'.-aI - '•* • ± * i&E'fcr • . j. _ .... ...... ■v- *•••• ■ « -** /•; SEE POLICEMAN EVERY CAR OWNER MUST HAVE TAG BY i AUGUST IST - "■ ■ rA Y si :• • J •• :/ y> ■ i 9 \i. • . - ' * *: - Jp , A'*"*# £ Town of Williamston mSr^ Irue 'Distinction with Body by Fisher 7 he Coach *585 Of all the rcuom contributing to the tremen dou» public acceptance of the Biggerand Better „ *595 Chevrolet none ia more important than the ~ . '1 fact that it offers the diatinction, safety and com* Uu 675 fort of Body by FUher. JjWCurmilU* Not only do Chevrolet-Fisher bodies reveal ..695 outstanding beauty of line, detail and finish, K but they provide the added strength and safety of Fisher's famous hardwood and steel con- iCm. ktruction. And in every Chevrolet closed body nwtawwK there U provided the upholstery of rich pattern, - the hardware of period design, and the attrac live color harmonies which are such important . factors in true motor or distinction. When you examine the Chevrolet coach you will realize how impressively it embodies these fundamentals of fine car quality. Come in Removal of War Tax Low PEEL MOTOR COMPANY QUALITY AT LOW CO S.I Car Load Chevrolets Arriving Every Week—Demonstration Free r . ' , * ■ . .. f , , \ Peel Motor Company

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