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,4 I) BEACON FLASHES. The commissioners met special session here Monday. in Mr. Charlie Ward of Hertford ; has been in the city this week. Mr. J. C. Gatlin of Creswell, was in the city Wednesday. Messrs. H- S. Midgett and VV. W. Hollis motored to Norfolk Tuesday. The Plymouth base .ball team went over to Belhaven Wednes dayand lost. Miss Millie Spruill of Roper is visiting her sister, Mrs. L. L. Owens on Main street. Misses Sue Sawyer and Jessie Spruill of Roper, were in the city on business Wednesday. Mr, Ben Halsey, Jr., has been a visitor to Plymouth several days this week. Mr. L. W. Bateman of Norfolk was in to see us while in town yesterday. Mr. R. S. Neal of Somerset Farm was among; our visitors here Wednesday. Messrs. Jno. L. Phelps. Lind sey and William, and Mr. A. G., and H. G. Walker of Creswell, were in the city Wednesday. Mias Nina Harrison, who has been spending some time in Nor folk with her sister, Mrs. G. T. Bardcn, returned home last Sun day. 7 Miss Sadie Ausbon, who has been attending Blackstone Col lege for the past session, has re turned home to spend the holi day with her parents. Mr. Abe Adler has recently purchased the magnificent home of Mr. H. L, Spruill on Main St. Mr. Spruill, we are informed, will leave here for Bath in a short while. Hassel Bros. Bakery has been moved in the building recently occupied by Miss Louise Ayers as a millinery establishment. Miss Avers is now occupying the building vacated by the bak ery. "Leave It to Polly." The ladies of St. Mary's Guild of Grace Episcopal Church here presented "Leave it to Polly" to a fair sized audience at the Ma jestic Theatre last night. Each character was well suited and each part was carried out in a most pleasing manner, showing that great pains had been taken by those who officiated as pro ducers. The proceeds from the enter tainment will be applied on the organ fund of Grace Church.' j- 407 Registered Here. From seven o'clock Tuesday morning until about sunset the sheriff's office was the scene of a solid mass of young men of both races; At the beginning only two registrars were used, but as the day wore on and the crowd did not seemingly diminish it became necessary to enlist the aid of others. ' ' - The count shows that 164 white men and 243 colored regis tered here on that day. Everything Went on in a smooth and systematic manner, no disorder whatever was evi dent. New Cashier. Mr. Clarence Latham, the present cashier of the Bank of Plymouth, having decided to move to another part of the state, resigned the cashiership of that institution, and at a meet jng of the directors of the bank yesterday Mr. L. H. Harrison was elected to succeed Mr. La tham as cashier. Something like ten years ago Mr. Harrison was identified with this bank as bookkeeper, but for j time of going to press the follow the past six years has officiated . ing criminal cases have been dis- as cashier of the Farmers and Merchants Bank of Columbia, which position he has filled with utmost credit to himself. While we deeply regret the fact that Mr. Latham is to leave as we feel complimented to know that a man of Mr. Harrison's capabilities is to be a citizen of i Plymouth, and incidentally as sociated with one of our strong- est institutions. ( . , Yet Time To Register. t The following telegram was received by Sheriff Reid Wed nesday night, which explains it self: ' 'Attention is called to follow ing telegraphic order today re ceived from Provost Marshal General. Washington, number 500. Attention is invited to pa ragraph 40 of the regulations which contemplates the registra tion of persons who for any rea son shall not have been register ed on registration day. While scrutiny should be made of each case to determine whether puni action is required, it is desired for the next few days to pursje a liberal policy in this regard in order that the registration may be made complete at the earliest possible moment. Non-residents may also continue to register un der the provisions of paragraph 64, If it later appears that the liberality of this policy is being abused more stringent action will be taken. Cards received from absentees after the 5th should be filed as prescribed in paragraph 40. Please give this widest publicity and inform all concerned without delay." ROYSCER, Adjutant GeneraJ. Flag Pole Erected. Several of our townsmen be came active here some days ago, and through popular subscription they secured enough money to erect a flag pole on the top of the water tank here, which is locat ed on Water street near the elec tric light plant. Mr. Conway Newman gener ously donated a pole and the necessary labor to aid Mr. A. D. Basingerin perfecting same; a ball was also made by Mr. Bas- inger to be placed on the top of the pole. Through courtesy of the John L. Roper Lumber Co., a hoist was secured to carry the heavy pole and ball to the place of erection something like a hundred feet from the ground. The dangerous work of placing the pole and bail at that dizzy height was done by Mess. Philip Padgett. J. N. Gulley and Edgar Latham, they being assisted from the ground by Mess. A- J. New berry, John Leggett, E. J. Conk- lin, Griffin Norman. J. W. Alford W. A. Swain and Charlie Weeks. Members of the Boy Scouts or ganization here also assisted in the work: among them were Frank Brinkley, Tayloe Read, Ryland White, Milton Hollis and Julian Brinkley. A flag has been ordered which will be placed on this pole, and through courtesy of Miss Louise Ayers the national emblem now floats proudly in full view for miles. The new flag will be plac ed there as soon a3 it arrives. We would suggejt that proper and fitting exercises be held at the time the new flag is erected, and that all the people of this community aid in making it an occasion of noteworthy patriotic exercises, Superior Court, Owing to the registration of military subjects or. Tuesday, no court was held until Wednesday, June 6th. On Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock Court was called, Hon. F. A. Daniels, judge presiding, and Hon. J. C. B. Ehringhaus, prosecuting for the state. At posed of: State vs Andrew Walker; cruelty to animals: not guilty. State rs Bonnie Mears; larce ny; not guilty. State vs Bonnie Mears; skip ping board bill: notcuiltv. f State vs Walker Guilford; pick-pocket; deft, pleads guilty THE NEWBERRY GO. Now located at Mrs. A. M. Ayers' old millinery store at Plymouth, N. C. Beg to Announce That they, have just received from Northern Markets a lot of Fresh New Goods. This lot includes the very latest styles in Ladies' "and Mis ses' Sport and Dress Hats, Shirt Waists, Middy Blouses, Silk, and Lisle Hose, Ladies' Misses' and Children's Shoes and Slippers,-Belts, Toilet articles, Notions, Etc. They also have in this lot latest novelties in Patriotic Goods. Mr. Newberry, who is manager of this business, wishes to state that they will sell more Goods for same money AND ' SAME GOODS FOR LESS MONEY Do not overlook this fact: Their Grocery Depertment is particularly well stocked and prices extremely moderate. They Will Also Buy 335 and Meat. They expressly in vit"! all w ho are interested to call and - look over their stock. . THE NEWBERRY CO. A. U. NEWBERRY, Mgr. judgement not rendered. State vs James Perry; forgery, 3 counts; guilty; 18 months on roads. State vs Barney VanHorn; bigamy; guilty; prayer for judg ment continued, with order. State vs William Burnett; two counts, one for retailing and one for distilling; guilty; owing to age and infirmity of. the deft, the court sentenced him, in each case to six months in jail, sen tence to be served at the county home. State vs Silas- alias Sam Gibbs; forgery; not guilty. State vs Silas Gibbs; forgery; not guilty. State vs Silas Gibbs; forgery; not guilty. State vs Will Hawkins: a. d, w. ; not guilty. State vs John Baumand Jas. Basnight; indecent exposure of person; not guilty. State vs Frank Miller; disturb ing religious meeting; guilty; judgement of recorder affirmed. State vs Frank Miller; c. c. w. ; deft, pleads guilty; judgment oi recorder affirmed. Heed the Call! The Washington County Bank, Plymouth, and the Bank of Ro per, Roper, are again calling to the attention of the people of this community that they may obtain "Liberty Loan Bonds" for them without having to pay for the services they are rendering to procure them for you. They hav e supplied themselves with this 'ammunition' thinking that the people would be anxious to con tribute in whatever manner they could for the common cause of freedom, and incidentally make a sound and conservative finan cial investment. . A fact to be deplored is that the people are not responding in a manner that was anticipated. In issuing Liberty Loan Bonds in a denomination as small as $50 the Secretary of the U. S. Treas ury has put it in the reach of al most every American citizen to do a real and actual service to his country. Not all can fight, not all can render personal service in other ways, but those who are denied the nrivileere of serving their country in person have the priv ilege of serving hey by lending their money to win her victories But it is not patriotism alone thai urges the buying of Liberty Loan Bonds. Thrift and a wise e conomy in investing small savings commend these Liberty Loan Bonds to small investors. Thv are safe, and considering their tax-free quality free from al federal, state and local taxes (in heritance taxes excepted) and free from any war tax that may hereafter be levied, affording an absolutely net income 01 J per cent tuey constitute an ideal in vestment for savings. Nor is there any reason for waiting for a later bond issue in the expectation of a higher rate of interest being obtained, for the law provides that should such. bonds be issued later, Lib erty Loan Bonds may be ex changed for them at par. If you are thinking of making an inyestment in these bonds do not procrastinate, for they may all be placed by the time you are decided fully to purchase one or more.' The Washington County Bank at Plymouth, in the State of North Carolina, at the close of business May 1st, 1917. resources. Loans and discounts, $ 116,745.58 Overdrafts Secured 253.19 Overdrafts unsecured, 107.73 Furniture and Fixtures, 2036.58 Demand loans, 2369.52 Due from National Banks, , 19,564.39 Due from State Banks and Bankers, 1,322.94 Cash Items, 1,214.72 Gold coin 1,743.50 Silver coin, indluding all mi nor coin currency, 2,963.19 National bank notes and other U. S. Notes, 7.669.00 Total, $155,990.34 LIABILITIES. Capital stock paid in. $10,000.00 1,000.00 Surplus fund Undivided profits, less cur rent expenses & taxes paid. 1,127.07 Bills payable Deposits subject to check, Time certificates of Deposit, Savings deposits 20,000.00 88,118.00 22,791.68 8,085.05 Cashier s checks outstanding Certified checks 4,84o.54 25.00 Total $ 155,990 34 I, W. B. Watts, Cashier of the above named Bank, do solemnly swear that the above statement is true to the best of my knowledge and belief. , 1i n nnpD ni.; . L. to, wsiiier. Subscribed and sworn to before me. this 8th day of May, 1917. ueo. w. Hardison, Notary rubhe. Correct Attest : P. W. Brinkley. Abe Adler. D. O. Brinkley, Directors. ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS ON BOND SALE. The oard of Education of Washin ton County will, on the 14th day of May, iyi7, at their otticein Plymouth, JN. C, receive bids for $15,000.00 "School- house Bonds," authorized by the qual ified voters in the Creswell High School Graded District. Said Board will receive bids on 5, bZ or 6 per cent, bonds. Said bonds to mature at the expiration of twenty years. Said Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. This the 12th day of April. 1917. C. J. NORMAN, Chairman. Subscribe to the Beacon. &S3 HOW YOU CAN HELP YOUR COUNTRY PRODUCE WASTE LEND PRODUCE FOOD, STOP ALL WASTE, LEND YOUR SUR PLUS TO THE GOVERNMENT BY INVESTING IN A LIB ERTY LOAN BOND WHICH WILL PAY 3 PER CENT. AND HELP OUR COUNTRY WIN THE WAR. THIS BANK OFFERS YOU ITS SERVICES FREE IN HAND LING ALL DETAILS OF YOUR SUBSCRIPTION. YOU CAN INVEST AS LITTLE AS $50 AND MAKE PAYMENTS IN IN STALLMENTS EXTENDING OVER THREE MONTHS. The Washington County Bank. No Ambitious Man is without a bank account. to be a man of Method, Caution and Thrift. The people with whom you deal have more respect for you if you pay by check instead of currency. As a matter of prudence as well as ambition, open your account with us. SiMi ft millet Better Farming in the South Pushing Crops Up To Maximum Yields Best Way to Increase Food Crops of the South Now Is to Cultivate Thor oughly and Make Side Applications of Fertilizers. By J. N. Harper, Director Farm Not a day pass-1 es that the farmer la not reminded of the vital necessi ty of producing more food crops, and he is urged to put forth his best effort in doing his "bit," but the question is "How?" It is now too late to increase the acreage devoted to food crops, as practically all of the land has been planted, but large yields can be ob tained just the same, provided good cultivation is given and fertilizers are liberally applied as side applications. l'ow.toes have advanced 250 per cent, com 100 per cent, hay 33 per ceu-, bet f and pork 100 per cent, wherea. tho cost of fertilizer has ad vanced 'only 25 per cent. The wheat crop this year is short, and it has been estimated that 300, 000,000 bushels of the 1917 wheat crop has been bought by European coun tries for future delivery. Unless the d i n crop of the South is a "bumper," bread will be a luxury instead of the staL:-of life. Tht fanner is being advised on ev ery hand to increase production, but he is limited in his credit and he finds it hard to obtain sufficient labor. The best way to increase the production of corn and other food crops, as well as cotton, is to cultivate thoroughly and often and make side applications of fertilizers. If the farm'er hasn't the money to hire labor, under present con ditions, it will pay him to borrow money on his crop to pay sufficient labor to cultivate and fertilize his crops adequately. After each rain a dust mulch should be made with the cultivator. We need not expect a bountiful harvest unless the soil mois ture is conserved. As a general rule, the amount of corn produced is in di rect proportion to the amount of wa te conserved in the soil by thorough cyU ivution. " m. J. A. Wade, Commissioner of Agriculture of Alabama, in a circular letter issued to the farmers tnales this statemrM, "It is evident that the acreage planted to corn in the State cf Alabama has been increased 40 to 60 cer cent and the" farmers are to be eonsrratulated for taking such & wise step. A larre yild of corn Is greatly needed andls firobably tlio most profit- f- r k 'hr A - All you can Nothing you can Its possession shows you Service Bureau, Atlanta, Georgia. able crop that can be grown under the present food and feed emergency. A great part of the increased acreage is poor upland which will make a prof itable, yield only by the use of com mercial fertilizer. It has always paid nie to apply 200 or 300 pounds of fer tilizer around my corn the second- or third plowing, or when the corn was between one and three feet high." The com crop is the bread of the South, and its yield should be increas ed to the limit. This fall and next winter the southern people should eat more corn bread and less wheat bread. Our farmers must not fail to pro duce all the hay possible, and it will pay to fertilize a patch of sorghum and peas with a fertilizer containing from 10 to 12 per cent phosphoric acid and IVj to 2 per cent nitrogen. Cotton is not generally recognized as a food crop, but the country must not overlook the fact that an acre of cotton that will produce a bale will yield almost as grea a food and feed value in the seed as the same land planted to corn. Therefore, an in creased yield in that crop means in creased food and feed products. Fertilizers are used for the plant food they contain, and it will be im possible to produce profitable yields without ample plart food. Just what fertilizer to apply and how much to use as a side application will depend on the soil type, the crop planted, and the kind and aiaount of fertilizer used at the time the land was prepared. On Piedmont soils and clay soils we would recommend from 200 to 300 pounds of fertilizer for cotton and corn .analyzing 0 to S per cent phos phoric acid and 2 to 4 per cent nitre gen. For field cops in the coastal plain, we woirkl recommend from 300 to 400 pounds of a fertilizer analyzing from 4 to 7 per cent p-ho?phoric acid and from 4 to G per cent nitrc&en. This fertilizer should be applied to com when it is from knee to waist high and to cotton at the time the first squaws are forming. For the silt loams in Alabama, Lou isiana and Mississippi, we wouid rec ommend for cotton or corn 100 to 200 pounds of a fertilizer analyzing 12 per cent available phosphoric acid and 2 per cent nitrogen. This is to be ap plied to the corn when about knee high and -to the cotton when square begin forming. Unuc-r most favorable con ditions a pound of fertilizer means three pounds of T.eed cotton. From this we ran see that J1.G-) invested in fertilizer at this time means from 56 to 1$ next fall, and a badly needed i commodity is brought into xm?
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