Goldsboro semi-weekly argus., 1909-05-01
WALTER NOTES.

Farming operations are being car
ried on with a rush this week. Cotton
planting continues, corn plowing has
begun, and the growing showers have
got the tobacco men on run to get
out their plants, which are already
extra large.
Rev J. M. Carraway, the beloved
pastor of Goldsboro circuit, spent
Wednesday night at Oak Glen. where
we are always glad to welcome him.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Stanley, of Colds
boro, stopped for a short while at Oak
Glen, on their way to the marriage
last Wednesday night, where we were
glad to see them.
Mr.. and Mrs. Con Whittington's
handsome home is now receiving the
finishing touches on the inside, and
when completed will be occupied by
the owners, whom the entire commun-
ity will warmly and glady welcome
as permanent residents here. We
trust others may follow their exam
pie, and cast their lots among us.
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Ebenezer Church, conducted by the
pastor, Rey. J. M. Carraway. 1t is the
prayer of the Christians of the COM
munity that his labors will be blessed
as they were at Pine Forest. and that
a great religious awakening may be
felt, which will result in permanent
good to the entire section.
Mrs. Ellie Hines, from near Smith
field, was here last week on visit to
her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. w.
Pipkin, and to attend the marriage of
her sister.
Mr. George w. Pipkin, Jr., OF the
railway mail service, on the main line
of the Southern, was a visitor to his
parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Pipkin
last week, and attended the marriage
of his sister.
Miss Minnie Raiford, of Goldsboro,
who is always a welcome guest here,
was visitor at the home of DR.. and
Mrs. Will Crawford for several days
the past week.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bizzell and
boys, Miss Julia E. Howell and Mr..
and Mrs. Con Wilmington, of Colds
boro, were guests of Mr.. and Mrs. J..
w. Rose last Sunday.
Mr.. Fred Becton, who has spent the
past two years in San Francisco, was
here last week on visit to the hos
pitable home of his brother, Mr..
George L. Becton.
Mr. and Mrs. Norman Waters and
Miss Bette Boom, of Goldsboro, were
visitors at Mr.. and Mrs. r. P. John
sons last Sunday.
Mr.. Lemly Smith and sister, Miss
Lola, spent Friday night in Goldsboro
visiting friends.
Rev. E. N. Thorn spent Sunday in
LAGRANGE, where he conducted church
services.
The new style hats for the fair sex
are quite becoming, and all a country
girl has to do to have one, is to take
the feed basket, cut off the handle,
unless she wants to wear that under
her chin to keep the wind from blow
ing it off, invert the basket, sandpaper
it and put on nice coat of varnish
and decorate with few frills, etc,
and-there you are.
beautiful marriage was solemniz-
ed at Ebenezer Church last Wednes-
day evening at twilight the contract
ing parties being Mr.. Richard Atkin-
son, of Charlotte, and Miss Sarah
inl1 in nf tive
popular and attractive young women
Long before the appointed hour the
church was filled to overf1owing with
friends of the happy pair, both OF
whom were reared in close proximity
to the church in which their two
hearts were made to beat as one. Rev
J. M. Carraway, in his usual impress
Sive style, gave the vows, while the
organ was presided over by Mrs. DR.
Crawford. The attendants were Mr.
Selma, Mr.. Charlie Coor and Miss An
ma Pipkin. The church was handsome
ly decorated and the bride never look
ed lovelier than when she stood un-
der the large white bell, suspended
from an evergreen arch, and spoke the
words which linked her life to thai
of the worthy young man beside her
There were many handsome and use
full presents. The bride is a highly
| educated young woman, having taught
school for several years, and was saiC
| by one of the States best superinten.
dents to have stood the finest exami
nation he had ever seen. The groom
is young man of fine character anC
| sterling worth, and the future fol
them no doubt holds both success anC
happiness. They left on the ter
o'clock train for Charlotte, their fu
ture home, where the groom holds {
responsible and remunerative posi-
ton. The very best wishes of thei1
host of friends here attend them, AM
wish for them life's fullest cup o
happiness.
ISUPREME COURT UPHOLDS
DECISION OF LOWER COURI
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