Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1905-02-02

Mr.. Albert Smith and Miss Ophe-
liza Coor spent Saturday night and
Sunday in Great Swamp, visiting
the family of Mr. Barnes Aycock.
Mr.. Alden Yelverton, of Fremont,
spent Sunday here with his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. George Yelverton.
We were out of envelopes last week
and caught "Uncle Sam" in the
same fix, and consequently had no
letter. But it is best to give you'a
rest occasionally.
Mr.. and Mrs. John b. Smith, of
your city, spent Sunday with Mr..
and Mrs. Ct. w. Pipkin, near Ebene-
yer.
Rev. H. E. Trip filled his regu-
lar appointments at Pine Forest and
Ebenezer last Sunday and preached
two splendid sermons. A good old
sister in Israel remarked that such
M did her soul good, and she
wished she could hear two such
every Sabbath.
Miss Ophelia Coor is spending this
week with her sister, Mrs. Milford
Aycock, near Pinkney.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wright Lynch,
from near your city, were visitors at
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Smiths last Sun
day afternoon, returning home Mon
day morning.
Mr.. Jethro Howell and Miss Lau-
ra Neal were visiting friends in your
city Saturday night and Sunday.
Mr.. O scar Neal and Miss William
son, and Messrs. Boyette and Will
hanson, of Wilson county, were
here Sunday visiting Mr.. and Mrs.
w. H. Neal. ~.
Mr.. Lerry Bass and Miss Myrtle
Brown we're married last Wednes-
day at the home of the bride near
Pinkney, Elder J.W. Gardner offici-
ating. They have entered upon n
duties of housekeeping, near Mr.. j.
r. Hooks. and their friends wish
them much happiness and prosperl-
ty.
It is to be hoped that prevailing
circumstances will cause labor to be
more plentiful. Heretofore, it has
been the case that horse, ormule and
buggy could be purchased, where
credit for a side of meat and sack of
flour would be refused, and the con-
sequence has been most of the labor
preferred to rent land and have a
good time riding about when not
busy on the crop. Low priced cotton
and high priced mules may yet
prove a blessing in disguise. Let us
hope SO any way.
His many friendsin this communi-
ty were deeply panied to hear of the
death of Mr. VIM. F. Atkinson last
week.
HE was a most exemplary young
man, quite unassuming, kind heart
ed, one of those characters, and there
are many in this world, who do not
pass for their full worth, from the
fact that their modest, unassuming
disposition, their devotion to the
loved ones around the home circle,
and strict attention to business, give
them little time to cultivate the So
cial side of life, or mingle in its
pleasures and enjoyments.
Those who only had a slight &C
>quaintance with Willie Atkinson,
did not know the noble character
that he was, no the noble heart thai
throbbed in his manly breast. Hi:
devotion to his aged mother viii
throw it's halo. of love around he
declining years land comfort ane
cheer her in her sad and lionel,
hours. His affection for his broth
ers and sisters will serve as a benr
dictiou, as they keep his memor.
through the yeas to come.
Hi, regard for his friends am
neighbors will ne doubt be account
ell unto han for righteousness, a
Abraham'@ faith of old, and will ad
stars to his crown of glory III tn
life which is Beyond the River. II
was buried last Sunday at the famii
burying ground, by Rev. H. I
Tripp, and the procession attendin
The n%hsenuieS w Is as large as eVl