BEACON FLASHES.
Mr. J. F. Tarkenton of Mack
eys was in town last Saturday.
Dr. White of Suffolk
the city this week.
was in
Next Thursday wiil be Thank
sgiving and then comes Chirst
day. Capt, G. W. Harney has been
spending the week at home with
his family
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Lath
am made a short visit to Swan
Quarter this week,
Glad to see Mr. Geo. S, Swain
of Suffolk Va., i n town this
week-
"Defenceles America" see
"The Battle Cry of Peace" Ma
jestic Theatre Nov. 28 and 29.
Just received a big lot of fan
cy boots to retail at $10 00; also
a big lot of Xmas. handkerchiefs
25 and 50 cts. Clyde Cahoon ad.
Waterman's Ideal Fountain
Pens, something fine for holiday
presents $2 50 and $4 50 at Clyde
Cahoon's adv.
Mrs. Maggie Barden of Green
ville has been visiting her sister
Mrs. J. S. Chesson here this
week.
Mrs. Josie Swain of Swains
came up Wednesday and spent
the night with her son, Mr. A.
W. Swam enroute to Rocky
Mount to visit her son Jesse.
Mr. T. J. Goylord has award
ed a contract to Walker & Burk
man to build a modern bungalow
jusc on ineoutsKirtsoi riymouth
on the Mackeys road.
Messrs. C, Latham, O. R.
Leggett, P. B. Thomlison, B. E.
Stephenson, T. W. Snell, W. R.
Hampton ane W. B. Watts at
tended the Masonic Convention
at New Bern this week.
His many friends here will be
pleased to learn that Mr. W, M.
Bond who went to Colorado a
few months ago on account of
ill health has so far recovered
that his physicians think it safe
for him to return and that he
will again be with us about the
-middle of December.
Mrs. Thos. Nixon and daugh
ters, Misses Marjory and Doro
thy, of Hertford, Mrs, Jas. G
Cranberry and daughter Miss
Elizabeth of Savanah. and Mr.
and Mrs Clayton Wheel bee of
Hertford were guests of Mrs.
Nathan Tucker this week, they
being here to attend the Sanford
Speight wedding at Roper last
night.
MARRIED.
BOWEN-BOWEN.
Miss Nora Bowen- daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. R. Bowcn,
and Mr. Henry Bowen, a prom
inent young farmer, were united
in marriage Sunday afternoon
by Justice J. W. Harrison.
MRS. VIRGINIA WATERS
DEAD.
Mrs. Virginia Waters died
early Wednesday morning, Nov.
8th, at the home of her sister,
Mrs. J. W. Harrison, near Ply
mouth. She had lived in Wind
sor, Bertie' County, for several
years; was well known and preat
ly esteemed. She was a member
of the Primitve Baptist Church.
Her children and kind friends
assisted us in caring for her du
rinc her sickness. All was done
- "o
former that could be done, but
could not stay the icy hand of
&jath.
r vnit Tn nor nnr u nn 111 npr
9 red' ones left behind I can join
Wathv with you, and say.
ie little mound of earth
w:;Cre "uef body was placed after
aburial service held by her be
loved pastor. Elder N. H. Harri
son. May the Lord lead us by "His
Spirit out of sin and darkness,
and place us firmly upon the
Rock and hiie us in the clef t
until the storm has passed, and
then take us home where we
shall rejoin her in the golden
courts of, perfect happiness,
there to sing praises to the pre
cious name of Jesus through the
endless ages of eternity.
Her niece,
Minnie Harrison.
ROPER FA
LIANT OC
Exhibits Far Superior to High
est Expectations.
PEOPLE FROM ALL PARTS OF THE COUNTY
TENDED AND AIDED IN MAKING THE
AFFAIR A GREAT SUCCESS.
Most Enjoyable Dance Closed The Suc
cessful Occasion.
Every Man and Woman, whether town
or country resident were brought into
closer touch with the ihome life of
others. All imbibed that broader ed
ucation which ireans cooperation that
ideal education which is service to self
and all humanity. A bond of common
interest was created which means
much to both town and country.
The Roper Community Fair,
which was first advertised for
Thursday, Nov. 9. but later post
poned on account of conflicting
date of the Buffalo Bill 101
Ranch Show, which appeared in
Plymouth on that day, was held
last Thursday Nov. 16th. and
was a profound success despite
the intense chill of the atmosph
ere and the stormy, dreary day
previous.
Automobiles, buggies, wagons
and carts crowded the streets of
the little city during the fore
noon of the day, and people from
all parts of this section thronged
the stores exhibit hall and street
and all carried with them an en
thusiastic air that spelled "suc
cess" for Roper in their first un
dertaking of this nature. To the
people of that township is due
the blue ribbon forpuplic spirit-
edness and community pride, for
they have accomplished that
which no other section of the
county has had the nerve to un
dertake. Capt. Bob. DeRemer
contends that the ladies should
receive the highest order of
congratulations, for their efforts
were largely responsible for the
epoch making occasion.
Late in the forenoon the pa
rade formed on the school cam-
pus ana coursea au over me
town, one brilliant spectacle.
Automobiles gaudily adorned in
the national and local colors and
laden with smiling maidens and
happy, gleeful children were led
by marshals astride magnificent
horses which were decorated
in similiar colors.
The outstanding feature of the
parade was an Overland auto
mobile artistically bedecked in
white and lavender muslin and
laden with five festive and charm
ingly loquacious ladies; Misses
Sue Sawyer, Dorothy Hart,
Mary E. Hicks, Ida Peacock and
Mrs. G. B. Bell. If loveliness
and ecstasy' were, water the
whole Atlantic Ocean would have
to back up to make room for this
car and its bewitching cargo.
The parade ended at the ex
hibit hall, the Thompson build
ing. Dinner was served in the
stores of Wilson and Hassell and
Geo. L. Raiff, by the different
Ladies Aid Societies of Roper.
Foot Ball Game.
At three o'clock in the after
noon the foot-ball elevens of
Washington and Elizabeth City
entertained the Fair visitors in
an exciting exhibition of that
popular game. Washington won
by a very neat score.
The Dance,
The most enjoyable event of
the Roper Community Fair was
the dance given at night by the
Fair Association in Thompson's
Hall, which was also used to dis
play the exhibits, which were
removed in the late afternoon to
make room for the festivities of
the evening and night. The
Fair itself was a delicious fore
taste of the real pleasure to
come; and at about 9:30 the hall
was crowded with young folks
CASIO
AT-
from all parts of this section, of
the state, and all joined together
in every manner to take ad
vantage of the pleasure the
generous and fun-loying people
of Roper so gorgeously and ad
mirably furnished.
During the course of the dance
someone suggested that an im
promptu square danc e be held.
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aijis suggestion met with in
stant favor, and soon the floor
was filled with young and old
lolks alike, all combining their
energy and grace in making it
resplendent with pleasure and
dignity. -
This number was enjoyed and
appreciated by the spectators as
well as participants.
After a few hours of the dance
a delicious three course lunch
was served by the ladies of Roper.
A few more dances and the
happy throng began to dissem
ble, each and all voting it a
most successful and enjoyable
occasion.
Not one unfortunate incident
occured to break the perfect
chain of pleasing harmony.
The Exhibits
The exhibits of the Roper
Community Fair were by far'
greater than was ever expected
oy even the most enthusiastic
person who had the affair at
heart.
We cannot use the ancient
outworn phrase. "Among the
best" for every exhibit was the
best could be obtained in that
particular linp of endeavor, or
the best that nature could don
ate to such an occasion.
It is impossible for us to men
tion or analyze each and every
exhibit displayed, and by men
tioning a few which struck our
fancy we trust that wo will not
court disfavors among the other
exhibitors. When we allude to
any exhibit we do not intend that
others of a like nature be dis
counted thereby.
Our attention was held by the
array of garments and antiques
exhibited by Dr. B. F. Halsey,
Mr. G. V. Lewis, Mrs. Ida Blount
and others. Dr. Halsey 's exhib
it was composed of a surgeon's
uniform and credentials worn
and used during the civil war by
his father, the late Dr. R. S.
Halsey; and two garments worn
during that period by his mother
and which were made by her
own hand. Two dainty, filmy
and innocent looking garments
which were worn by th corpulent
M. D. during his. infancy were
also numbered among the exhib
it furnished by him. Imagine
the opulent, robust Doctor attir
ed in the garb of an infant.
A feature of the exhibits were
the hand-paintings of Miss Mil
lie Spruill, a teacher in the Roper
Graded School. The paintings
of Miss Spruill are a work of art
that the entire county can well
feel proud of.
The farm product exhibits
were remarkable to say the least,
and shows that our farmers use
their heads as well as their
hands. These displays were a
comprehensive exhibition of
what can be accomplished when
real study co-operates with man
ual labor.
The Ladies of Lee's Mills
Township exhibited creations of
their own which were signi
ficant of the capabilities and
NEVER DISAPPOINTS NOR EVER MISREPRESENTS.
SHOE SALE
Beginning Friday, Nov. 3rd, and Continuing
Until Nov. 17th
We will sell all Men's, Women's and Children's Shoes
and Hosiery at greatly reduced prices. We will also
make special cut prices on Underwear and Dry Goods.
Remember this is nofake sale and we always do just
what we sav. We will buy your eggs also. Come ear
ly, secure best selections and make money by saving it.
The Spot-Cash
Mrs. A. M. Ayars' Old Military Stand.
"Same Goods For Less Money
and
More Goods For Same Money,"
I pay Spot Cash for black eye peas.
A. U. JMEWBERRY
Attention
I know it is a little early to be
gin talking Horses und Mu'es,
but this is to let you know that
I am still in the game, and in
ample time I will have a load
of the "Best That Grow" and you may depend when
you deal with me you will get what you buy, and should
they prove not what you buy, you will not have to hnve
a Jaw suit to get justice. Only let me know and I wil1,
as before, give you what is coming to you.
Any orders given me for what you want will have my personal attent
ion. See me before buying you live stock, and before selling your pea
nuts; I have the prices on both.4
L. P. HORNTHAL
resourcefulness of Washington
County women-folk. An array
of preserves, cakes, pies, fruits
and bread-work were scattered
about in gorgeous profusion.
That the ladies of Washington
County are dainty was establish
ed by the display of linen, etc..
which was an indication of their
acquirements in that part of
household duties.
The officials of Roper Com
munity Fair Association declare
that next year they will have
another such occasion and that it
will be greatly augmented in
every department.
Next week we will publish the
prize list.
Annual Bazaar.
The Ladies' Aid Society of
Pleasant Grove M. E. Church
hold its Annual Bazaar on Fri
day night, Dec. 1st. Oysters,
salads, coffee and ice cream will
be served. Everyone is cordi
ally invited.
Public Debate.
A public debate of the ques
tion, "Resolved that the United
States Should Continue to Sell
Munitions of War and Food Sup
plies to the Warring Nations of
the Earth," will be had at the
Graded School building this
afternoon at 2 o'clock between
debaters selected from the 10th
and Hth grades.
The public is cordially invited
to be present.
Supper at Albemarle.
For the benefiit of the school
the faculty and pupils of Albe
marle School (Holly Neck) will
serve supper, consisting of oyes
ters, ice cream, cake and other
good things to eat on Wednesday
night befor Thanksgiving, Nov.
29th.
All friends q the school atdjui1
Bargain Store
Farmers!
the public generally are cordially
invited to come out, enjoy a
pleasant hour and nelp a good
cause.
Church Services.
Services at the Baptist Church
Sunday morning and night. Sub
ject Sunday morning, "A Call to
Zion."
III. To Put on Her Beauty.
Subject Sunday night, "Seven
Ideals of Life."
III. The Model Courtship.
Young and old are most cor
dially invited to oome.
Democratic Rejoicing.
On Friday afternoon last a
number of people from Plymouth
motored to Mackeys, where they
joined a crowd from Roper and
th3 Farmers' Union Band from
Rocky Hock, and all proceeded
to Creswell, where they had
been invited to join the Creswell
Democrats in an evening of re
joicing over their great victory
and to partake of an elaborate
oyster feast.
On arriving at Creswell they
were met by Treasurer A. L.
Holmes, County Commissioner
J. W. .Starr, and others and a
parade of the town was made
with band playing and flags fly
ing:. After which all repaired
to the vacant lot near the N. S.
R. R. station where the good
ladies, assisted by the men, ser
ved a magnificent oyster supper,
the whole surroundings being
well -heated and lighted by a
huge bonfire.
Short speeches of gladness and
congratulation were made by
Hon. Van B. Martin, Coroner
elect Dr. B. F. Halsey, Dr. W.
H. Ward. Commissioner T. L.
Sattertfiwaiie, Representative
Dr. J. C. Coggins, Messers CK
ill and others.
After supper, upon invitation
from Mr. E. Pritchett, the pro
eion repaired to Scuppernong
Sehool House, five miles distant,
where a local festival was being
held, and spent a pleasant hour,
the band dispensing several
appropriate selections and the
crowd generally enjoying itself:
all rejoicing that Democracy had
not only triumphed in the Na
tion and State, but that Wash
ington County hid increased its
Democratic majority over Re
publicanism by over three hun
dred percent.
Free Pictures.
Mr. Frank Nigh of the Bureau
of Commercial Economics, of
Washington, D. C. will lecture
at the Majestic Theatre to-night
This lecture will be widely viv
idly illurtrated by motion pict
ures and no admission fee will
be charged.
Through the influence of Capt
G. W. Harney this service of ex
ceptional educational value has
been given Plymouth. Mr.
Scarborough co-operates in the
movement by allowing the use
of his theatre and all necessary
equipment with out charae.
An invatation is extended to
ail who have a desire to better
informed and entertained by a
brilliant lecture.
IF YOU NEED
GLASSES
You are naturally interested in
several things
WHERE is the bst place
WHEN is the best time
WHO is the best optician to
furnish these glasses?
Let us answer these questions
Eirst. OUR store is the place
for we are authorized dealers
in glasses made by the G. L
Hall Optical Co., who send a
skilled optician once everv
three months to accurately fit
and adjust glass for ou patron
Second. The time is
DEC. 2nd.
as on that date we give you
service unexcelled and guaran
tee every pair of glases sold.
Third. The G- L. Hall Optic
al Co. of Richmond, Norfolk
and Lynchburg, Va., employ
none but skilled and experien
ced men, who not only give
you most excelent servic, but
guarantee satisfaction in every
instance.
Our Personal Guarantee
is back of every pair of glass
ess sold and solicit your patro
nage with this assurance on
our part-
THOS. L. SMITH
THE REXAL STORE
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THANKSGIVING FOOT
BALL GAME
U. N. C. VS. U. V.
at RICHMOND, VA
For the above occasion the
Atlantic Coast Line will sell ex
cursion tickets for all trains on
November 29th. and for those
scneduled to reach Richmond up
to 2:10 P. M. November 30th, at
$2.75
from Plymouth, limited return
ing untiil December 2nd.
For schedules, sleeping car
accomodations and any fuither
information desired, apply to
G. H. HALE, Ticket Agent,
Plymouth. N. C
FOR SALE CHEAP-One Lit
tle Giant Peanut Picker. In good
condition. For particulars apply
to R. H. Ciiesson,
Mackeys, N. C.