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.... ; t " ,', , , ' , PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY THE PROGRESS PRINTING COMPANY.. - v' . . '. t . , ; VoL IV. No. 15. . . - ENFIELD, N. C. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1908. - ' " " " $1.50 Per Year Cash. , Halifax County Teachers Asso ciation and Woman's Better ment Association Organized - Now Times Have Changed. GREAT MEETING Of TEACHERS. Fenner, Miss Minnie Dunn, Miss and needs of the orphans' homes Nettie Gilliam. 7 ,'"-. " of North Carolina are1 unusuaHy While - the committee were large. The Thanksgiving offer- deliberating. Superintendent Wil- ing will . be -a- great, factor , in, son, oi the Scotland JNeCK graded enaoiing these institutions , to Mrs. W. R. Hollowed Speaks school; Superintendent Lathem, continue their beneficent work Practically all the Teachers of the Weldon graded ' schools; The cause appeals to our sym in the County Present. superintendent AKers, oi tne patnies, to our reason, to our I Rbanoke Rapids graded schools, sense of justice. The. following report of the and Superintendent; Albnght, of We hope even a larger number teachers' meeting at Halifax Aurelian Springs, were called of our people wiH unite this time last Friday, November the 12th, upon and made . appropriate m the interest of this work ' and appeared in the Sunday News remarks. . that the gifts will be,' in all and Observer: ' - ' .Miss Smith, the district secre- respects, greater than any of the Aereatday for education in tary, also spoke. - offerings of " former years. T We Halifax. County was yesterday. In the 'afternoon a County believe the interest of -our peo- At the instance of the district Teachers Association was organ- pie in this cause is deepening and vice-Dresident of the Woman's ized and the following officers we look for even more liberal Betterment Association, Miss were elected:: President, R. H. support to our .orphanages. Eleanor Smith, of Scotland Neck Latham ; vice-president, W. H. the : countv superintendent of Albright; " secretary and treas- schools, Dr. A. S. Harrison, urer, Miss Minnie Dunn. called all the teachers of the It was decided to hold tne nrst When we were young, people county together in a meeting at meeting of the association at had. bad colds, soaked their feet Halifax for the purpose of organ- Weldon, the time to be set by in hot water and gotwell.. Now izeing a County Teachers Asso- the committee. - they have grip, take quinine and nation and a Woman's Better- The following were enrolled as feel sick all over. Then they ment Association. Nearly every members: Misses Bessie , had sore throat, wrapped a' piece teacher in the county responded Cherry, Francis .Parker,; Lela of fat pork in.an old sock, tied it to the call. There -were more Knight, Mrs. EviePeele, Francis ar0und the neck' at night arid than fifty teachers present and S. Joyner, Susie Win taker, Mary went to work the next morning. quite a numoer ox . men aim ( ms, oessue naiitutu,. juuziic ow they have tonsintis, a sur- women who came out because of C. Smith. Anna B. Clark, Lena gjCal operation and two weeks in their interest m the school work. Leggett, Pattie M. Williams, the house. Then thev had stom Dr. Hanson,. the most efficient Mrs. W. U. Albight, Myr tie ache and took castor oil and and capable' superintendent, Gardner, Nannie G Gay, Pattie recovered. Now they have called the meeting to order and D. Thome, Mary Long Daniels, appendicitis, a week in the hds- gave all a hearty; welcome. He Josephine ) Crawley,, - Burke pital six. feet due east and west complimented the teachers upon Thompson, Willie Lambertson, and six feet perpendicular. They the excellence-of their work and Theresa Dickens, Mamie h. Pitt- wprked then, they labor - now. said. he had loner wanted to organ- man,, Nanie Stephens, - Bessie In those days they wore under- ize an association." but had hesi- Eure. Maude Arrinirton. Annie clothes; now they wear lingerie. tated for the reason mi a i i j . . i that the P. Harris, Annie E. - Lawrence, - a . i - i nr j. t r..: ir t-v , 6w w - twv.. .-, . Am councv was bo laree anusu many iiiuKcuci; xj. wuuitj, - irnuj u. difficulties wererin the wav. He House, Dorothy E. Pike. Annie stated that through the aid of S. Fenner, Mrs,. A. E. Akers, the Betterment Association the Nettie M. Gilliam, Susie Shaw, teachers would learn how to Mrs. C. F. White, Ruth M. secure the co-operation of their Davenport, Susie E. Pope,. Jen- respective communities, how to nie Sewell, Virginia Hale, bailie eet rid of the dincry. dirty and Hyman, Ella J, Johnson, Carrie ill-equipped school houses and W.; Johnson, Mrs F. M. Johnson, succeed in their effort to uplift Annie E. Dunn, Minnie K. Dunn, the community. Blanche Hardee, Emma Pittmah, He said that ' he was glad to Lottie Eure, Helen Daniel, Mary liave present Mrs. W. R. Hollo- D. Robinson, Rcbe Ousby, jvell, the president and leader of Rebecca Robinson, Messrs: R. N. the Woman's Betterment Asso- Latham, and M. S. Phillips. nation of the State, and Mrs. then addressed the A false Statement Corrected. they broke a leg; now they frac ture a limb. People went crazy then; they have a brain storm now. Politicians then paid crood hard caeh for support; now they send government garden, seeds. Yes,; times have changed; and we all change with the times: That ' s progression. Exchange. Items of Interest Prom Halifax. it from good authoritythat Mr. A. r. Kitchm made to the peo pie of Scdtland Neck on the'dajr nf flip p1(irt?nn Hp iah tnlrl t.hn rPnnln fhat hfi t5ainDerger, two attractive young She spoke of the great had in his possession a statement 1fdies, of Norfolk, spent a few iHollowell meeting. She is an accomplished and attractive speaker and her address was listensd to with marked interest by the ladies of the association. She stated that the betterment movement was born at the State Normal College at the instance of the late and much beloved Dr. Mclver. work the organization had accom l t - 1 ' ? ? 1 i pnsnea, ana ' recuea mciaenis that brought vivid illustration of her points-. She asked how : many men teachers were in the rural 'schools of this county. Only one was the responce. Then it is the- women that hold the destiny of Halifax County in their hands, said she, because children get their inspiration from their teachers. "You must also get the children interested," said she. Her address was greatly en joy ed by "the teachers as well as most instructive. The teachers were inspired to greater and nobler efforts, and the meeting ,will bring forth good fruit. At this juncture the organiza tion of thev association was gone into. A committee of three, composed of Prof. C. W. Wilson, Miss Minnie Dunn and Miss Theresa Dickens were appointed to recommend the offlcers.for the association. They reported the following, who were unanimously elected: President, Mis3 Mary Wills; vice-president, Miss Ida Wilkins; secretary and treasurer, Miss Bessie Hancock. The fol lowing were named as an execu tive committee: The officers, C.F. White, Mrs. T. W. . Halifax. N. C.,- Nov.. 18-. Wiss Ruby Sater went down tor Rocky Mount Wedncseay to visit her sister, Mrs. Clay. Mrs.: George Gilliam left a. few days ago for Norfolk, to visit her son, Mr. Julian. Gilliam niri : nri.Jn.i-i j? A m Mr FdifT-r - ; ivuss mary lvuoerson.f oi Aureir Allow me alittle'space to set ian Wnga, spent a-.iewdays my self right before the . public in regard to a statement I have recently with the ' Misses Butts Miss Lenora . Howertori, who has spent some time away from home, in Raleigh and Rocky Mount, came home Tuescay. . Misses Margaret and Amelia signed-by S. D. Bradley that he (Bradley) " had withdrawn his name irom the independent ticket Mr. Kitchin had no authority to make the statement. The statement was false, since I had not withdrawn and did' not withdraw. Let Mr. Kitchin answer if he can and justify his making the statement he made. I want the people of Halifax County to know the truth in this matter. Yours truly, S.D.Bradley. days here recently with Mrs. S. M. Gary. W. F. Coppedge. Urs. Local and Personal. Thanksgiving Day-Orphans' Day. Thci good people of North Carolina have chosen, nextThurs- Mr. J. -C. Powell was here this week from Tarboro. Mrs. David 'Bell, left last Fri day for Richmond. Mrs. Cary Whitaker is visiting relatives in Rocky Mount this week., ' . ."; Mr. J. C. Arrington, of North Emporia, Va., was here last week an a visit to friends.. Miss ' Margaret Bowers,, of Scotland Neck, visited Mrs. J. T. Boseman the past week. ". We are requested to announce Mr.. Charlie Steptoe, of Scot land Neck, was here Tuesday. ,., Miss Jewel Whitaker returned Saturday from. a visit to Laurin- burg. , t -" , Mrs. Belle. Holland? and Mr. A. c.,nouano, or uoidsooro, were here the past week to , visit Mr. B. C. Holland. ;.,;::;.:;- vv..:.,: :. Miss Kate-Wilkinson returned Tuesday to her home in Clarks vifle,- Va., after an extended visit to friends here. . Messrs. D. B. Zollicoffer, R. M. Wood, P. K Whitehead, and Bryant Sherrod attended a ger man in. Tarboro Tuesday night. Mr. George Eastman and party, who have been spending "several weeks at Oak Lodge, near Ring wood, returned to New York Tuesday." " We are requested to announce that there will be special Thanksr giving services at the M. E. Church next Thursday morning at 11 o'clock. - " Miss Mary Collins .was' called home from Tallahassee, Fla., Sunday on account of the serious illness of her brother, Mr. Henry W.--Collins and whose condition, we regret very mucn to sayj is unimproved. The Rev. E. E. .Rose, of Mt Olive, came Monday" to assist Rev. J. E. Holden in a series of meeting that are now being con ducted Jn the M. E. "Church. Services are held in the afternoon at 3;30, and at night at 7:30. Out of the apportionment of the appropriation of $45,000, to the State 'hicrh schools made Saturday at Raleigh, $500 of the amount came to. Halifax County. This sum is divided equally be tween Enfield; and ; Aurelian Springs High Schools. ... "Ambitious young men and adies should . learn telegraphy for,sihce the now. 8-hour law became efTee shortage' of telographcrsf Positions pay from $50 to $70 aVmonth to beginners The National Telegraph Institute pf ', , Columbia, S, G,! and five other cities is - operated under supervision of R. R. Officials apd all students are placed when qualified. Write them forpartic ulars." ' i. ' SPECIAL ' NOTICE-A Gra phaphone" will be. given (awa free at the New York Bargain House, Enfield, -N. ' ' To the old and the young men who want Clothing: See our line it will convince have good and before buying, you that- we cheap Clothing.,, R. E. L. GUNTER. , Remember we have Corno ' for your Horses;-also a car of fancy choice Timothy hay. Buy a" bal anced ration for your team, and a hay that is not filled with grass and weeds. - " "I. T.' Wood & Co. EIG IIOE- SALE-While on the market- ' we bought '.shqeS; according to thepredjetion of a severe winter,"1 and purchased a. tremendous stock. A5 you all know the wmter7hasbeen very mild and the ' sale : of ' shdeV has been light. Noa? these? shoes must' go, and ;thos'-needing shoes will; find 'them at GUN-, TER'S cheaper than they - have ever : bought firpt class shoes before. ' Just received a second big 'lot of Ladies' Cloaks. ' Now is- the time to get a cloak before they are all picked over. Gunters, On the Corner. ! We are full cream cutters Buy a" cutter, : and you customer correct much nicer piece, y " :' I.T..W0OD&C0. adding to our stock cheese, and cheese "Safe" cheese can give your weight and a many thousand WANTED IdO men's find ladies' suits, overcoats; ladies' walking'jackets, etc.,each week,, to clean and press. When, you get your clothing soiled what do you do? . The proper thing to do is to bring them to the Excelsior Pressing Club." We can make them look like new., 10 pereen discount on all work during the next 30 days. So' bring along your suits, etc. , while you can have them cleafled cheaper. -Excelsior Pressing; Club, . E. W.' Glass,, Mgr. Special Reading Notices Special notices, ranis of thanks, etc., under this head are at the i-ato of '.one cont iKp word for each and every insertion, payable in advance. ' Thanksgiving, Cards at Harri son's Pharmacy. Vin-Kre701. The great re storer,, at: Beavans' Drug Store. day, November 26th, Thanksgiv- that all the business houses will ing Day as a time for special ci0Se their doors Thanksgiving offerings to the orphans' homes day, N . -. of our State. 0 j; We have abundant cause for gratitude to God. Can we in a better way express ouf thanks to Him than by heartily joining in to care for and train aright Mr. McLin Bell left Saturday for Graham, where he goes' to live with his uncle, Mr. G. Edgar Long. , Mr. Ernest Whitehead, of Newbern, is here on a visit to A. L. homeless, orphan children? When, imnelled fcv a snirit of his parents, Mr. and Mrs, gratitude, we do for these little Whitehead. ones, does the great father of Father O'Brien, of Durham. the fatherless not accept it as wjH preach in the town hall next done for Him? Friday niht, Novembei, 27th, At present the demands upon at eight o clock. A dandy lot of Ladies, and Misses' Cloaks at "Less than Cost at Meyer's. ' . ' Vin-Kre-Ol. The great re storer, at Beavans 'Drug Store. A beautiful line of Shoes for Men, Ladies, Misses, and Chil dren at Way Down. Prices as Meyer's. . - We make a specialty of green and roasted coffee. ! - I." T. Wood & Co. Vin-Kre-Ol. . The great re storer, at Beavans' Drug Store. . Make Your Fruit Cake New Citron, Seeded Raisins, Gurrants, Cellery, and" Cranberries at Meyer's. - QUEEN QUALITY! QUEEN QUALITY!. , Don't, forget that- GUNTER makes a specialty of the Ladies' Queen Quality Shoe. They take Hie Kinks Out. . I have used Dr. King's New Life. Pills for many years,- with increasing satisfaction.. They take the kinks -out of stom.ach, Liver arid' "bowels,.4 without, fuss or friction,." says Ji ,H.4 Brown, of Pittsfield.- Vt. Guaranteed satisfactory at W. E.' Beavans j j Art U.:B ,?!t . uruif store., oc. ; .' " Executor's Notice.. ' Having, this day aualified as Executor upon the estate of the late James .-Billups, this is to 1 p. 11 .. . .." - ' 1 1 jiouiy an persons maeDiea unio the estate to pay the amount of such indebtedness "to me at once, and to all parties to whom the estate is indebted to, present their account to me on or before the 16th day of November 1909, or this notice will be pleaded, in bar of their recovery. This the 16th day of Novem ber 19081'" ' - Jenks Billups, w" Executor' of James Billups: D. B. 20LLIC0FFEK, Jr., 'tty. The Difference in Buying for . v - ;; Cash. ' . Has it ever occurred to you the difference between buying goods on a thirty day basis and buying for cash?. - Well, let us take a firm that is doing a $30,000 business a month, this necessarily takes $30,000 out of their business in the cash line, for the first month. Who pays for this? The man that gets the goods. You pay to Begin with 6 per cent, next you pay 10 per cent, figure this out You are giving away one dollar out of every ten you spend, besides paying the. person, from whom you buyr the necessary carrying charges. , Begin where your footing is sure, ana begin now to place that tenth dollar to your credit you can do this by trading: with I. T. Wood & Co. ; : Some poeple can see an oppor tunity and grasp it, others have to learn by the hard teacher, experience, which will you le: Ladies Furnishing Store.. We are changing our business v and: from now, keep a large., and complete line of ladies ready-to- i wear goods of the very latest up-tfo-the-minute styles.. Such' asv ladies taylor. made suits 'from -$3i75 to $30.00". ; We ' already ; nave the largest line ever ' . brought to Eastern? North: Caro lina and receiving twice to three", times a week ; the . very latest -styles from eight to ten manu- " , facturers. Our large line ' of ; . Voil, Chiffon, Panamas;- 'and, other grade ladies skirts are -just f. beautiful. .... - Our $3.98 VoiU and Panama' skirts beats any price, we have : J ever seen, ; , Regular price $4.75-T tO 8.UU. - -- --..At ;,3 Our silk Petticoats at.-$3;:5Aio;' are the regular $5.00 skirts. -e ... f We : have the very latest- in j cloaks', long and slylish at $3.50 1U to $15.00, " ' ; ; ; ' We offer several thousand dolr ' Jars worth of good at and below : cost; such as talking machines, . Records, kodaks and cameras and r other style goods. ' ; If you can't tome to Weldon, v send in ,by mail, and' we will take back any goods if hot satis-t- Spiers Bros.' 1 Weldon, N. G. r , A Sure-enough Knocker. 'J. C. Goodwin, of Reidsville, N. C, says: . "Bucklen's Arnica Salve is. a sure-enough knocker for ulcers - A bad one came xm my, leg' last summer, but that : vonderful salve knocked it out ilia few ' rounds, .Not. even a scar ' remained. ' Guaranteed for piles, sores, burns etc. 25c at W. E. Beanans drug store. Exetutor's- Notice... Having this day qualified as Executor uponlhe estate of the late William Burnett, "this is to notify all pacties indebted b the estate i to pay the amount of indebtedness to me at once; and to all parties to whom the estate is indebtea to present their account to me on; or before Oct. 12th, 1909 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. This the 12th day of October 1908.- , Ivey Watson. Executor of William Burnett. R. C. Dunn, Attorney.. t-': YOUR EYES! Do thejr trouble you? If so, tiave the delects corrected, ann thereby regain and preserve your vision, nave ine Aarit- MATISM corrected and be re- eased of many a headache. J.-C. SUTTON, Dr. of Opr. . .. He will EXAM LNE an ! Jront your eyes KJiiJbi and r ir them with glasses at reasonable prices. See him as follows for 1908: Enfield, Dec. 7th, ofTce at I'otcl. Scotlanh Neck, Dec 8t 1, office at Main Street Hotel. " Halifax, Dec. 9th, office at Roc- noke Inn Hotel. Weldon, Dec. 10th, office at A. C.,h. Hotel. Roanoke Rapids, Dec. 11th, offico at Roanoke Rapids Hotel, ittleton, Dec.' 12th, office :t Littleton Hotel.
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