First
Cotton Bloom
John Scott, colored, living on the Bolton land West of Louisburg,
is the first to send in a cotton bloom this year. The bloom is a read one and
was pulled on July 1st.
Mr. J.L. Strickland of Wood sent in a red bloom Wednesday that was
found on July 1st.
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Recorder’s
Court Defeated Over 2 to 1 Saturday
In possibly the smallest vote ever cast in Franklin County on any
measure the Recorder’s Court was defeated on Saturday by more than two to one.
Only three townships—Sandy Creek, Cedar Rock and Cypress Creek, case a majority
in favor of the Court, while Youngsville failed to give it a single vote but
recorded 174 against the measure.
There was about as little interest in the election as has been
observed in a long time, and the results were predicted from the beginning.
The farmers generally feeling that Franklin having enough time
allotted to its court work to do all it has and then have time spare if they
were willing to vote another tax upon themselves. The vote by townships as
follows:
Township For Against
Dunns 33 43
Harris 3 104
Youngsville
0 174
Franklinton 14 134
Hayesville 4 10
Sandy Creek 32 16
Gold Mine 9 15
Cedar Rock 112 15
Cypress Creek
51 6
Louisburg 51 137
Total 309 633
Majority 374
Total Votes Cast, 992
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To Open
Market
We learned Wednesday that Mr. W.F. Beasley would open a first
class fresh meat market in the Spruill building on Court Street next week. We
understand he contemplates carrying a full line of the best meats and giving
prompt and efficient service.
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Banks
Closed
The Banks of Louisburg will be closed today to observe the Fourth
of July. The mail routes will also observe today as a holiday. Therefore, when
you fail to receive your mail, you may know why.
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Delightful
Barbecue Dinner
Franklinton, July 2—Tuesday at his residence near here Mr. M.D.
Wilder entertained about a hundred guests in honor of his nephew, Supt.
Lawrence L. Wilder, recently returned from overseas service. The day was ideal,
and at 3 o’clock the tables were spread out on the lawn, under wide spreading
oaks. The barbecue was prepared by Mr. A.T. Mitchiner and W.G. Wilder, which
insured its perfection.
A happy mingling of friends, neighbors and kindred, with
refreshing trip to the nearby pond, made as of the guests departing remarked
“The end of a perfect day.”
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Bass-Beaty
Invitations as follows have been received in Louisburg:
Mr. and
Mrs. George G. Beaty
Request
the honor of your presence at the marriage of their daughter
Mary
Elizabeth
To
Dr.
William Roy Bass
On Tuesday
evening, the 8th of July, 1919
At 6
o’clock
At the
residence of Mr. and Mrs. P.N. Allen
1 South
Person Street, Raleigh
At home after the 1st of August, Louisburg, N.C.
The bride is one of Raleigh’s charming and accomplished young
ladies, who has a host of friends among whom she is deservingly popular.
The groom is Franklin County’s efficient veterinarian, a young man
of ability and splendid business qualifications. His genial manner and pleasing
personality has made him popular among a host of friends and acquaintances.
Mr. A.J.P.
Harris Dead
Just before going to press yesterday afternoon information was
received of the death of Mr. A.J.P. Harris of near Youngsville. Mr. “Pink”
Harris, as he was more familiarly known, was one of Franklin’s most prosperous
and successful men, and was one of its most popular citizens. He was 84 years
of age and leaves a number of children, among whom are Messrs. Edgar and T.C.
Harris, Mrs. J.P. Timberlake, Mrs. E.J. Cheatham, Miss Nannie Harris, Miss
Marguerite Harris and Miss Elizabeth Harris, and a large family connection.
For the past several years Mr. Harris was in bad health, but in
his earlier years he was prominent in the public life of the county having
served as chairman of the Board of County Commissioners.
The funeral services will be held at the home this (Friday)
morning, at half past 10 o’clock.
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