Wilmington, April 26—Mrs. Laura Byerly is today fighting for her life as the result of the fire here last night which destroyed $60,000 in property, the Princess Building being completely burned.
From the Elizabeth City Daily Advance, April 26, 1924
Friday, April 26, 2024
John Kramer Hurt When Gun Shell Explodes in His Face, April 26, 1924
John Kramer Hurt
John Kramer, son of Mr. and Mrs. H.G. Kramer, West Main street, was painfully but not seriously injured Saturday morning when a gun shell exploded in his face while hew as tinkering with the gun in his work shop.
From the Elizabeth City Daily Advance, April 26, 1924
Claude Trafton Wins D.E. Williams Medal for Declamation, April 26, 1924
Trafton Is Winner of Williams Medal
Claude Trafton was awarded the D.E. Williams medal in the declamation contest Friday evening in the South Mills High School, carrying off first honors with the other contestants doing so well that the judges were disturbed that there weren’t enough medals to go around. Leon Halstead, Milburn James, William Perry and Ira Pearce were the other four entrants in the contest, and each showed such ability and so much serious preparation that the audience, like the judges, was puzzled to know just who would be the winner. However, general sentiment in the end favored Trafton, it was declared, and the young orator, speaking fearlessly, easily and earnestly, with no show of nervousness, with distinct and careful enunciation and with delivery free from superficial attempts at the oratorical, made an excellent impression.
A medal for spelling was awarded to Weldon Burnham.
Prior to the declamation contest, there was a pleasing program of songs by the grades. Piano numbers were interspersed throughout the program, and the high schools’ pupils rendered a chorus while the judges were out making their decision.
The judges were Dr. John Bell, Ralph Holmes and Herbert Peele. A number of other Elizabeth City people attended the exercises, enjoying the enthusiasm of the students, the progressive spirit of the South Mills school, and the pleasant automobile ride over the good roads.
Sunday morning at 11 o’clock, Rev. F.H. Scattergood will preach the baccalaureate sermon at Trinity church. Monday evening the senior play will be given at 8 o’clock in the auditorium, and Tuesday evening Dr. J.H. Gorrell of Wake Forest College will deliver the commencement address.
The graduates are Tacie Burham, Irene Etheridge, Ethel Hastings, Ralph Harrell, George Ira Pearce, Lucy Sanderlin, and Lula Whitehurst.
From the Elizabeth City Daily Advance, April 26, 1924
May Day Festival at Trinity College, Durham, May 1, 1924
May Day Festival
Trinity College, Durham, April 26—The annual May Day Festival, which will take place on the lawn in front of West Duke Building at Trinity College May 1, promises to be this season one of the most beautiful affairs of its kind ever held at the College. The site of the festival has been changed from the east lawn to that directly in front of West Duke Building, which affords an attractive background of shrubbery and flowers.
The coronation of the queen, Miss Elizabeth Kramer of Elizabeth City, will take place at 5 p.m. Miss Iva Jennette of Manteo will be the maid of honor. Following the coronation a series of English folk dances will be presented to students of the college. Then follows the Maypole dance, which promises to be an elaborate affair. The Trinity Musical Clubs will furnish music throughout the performance.
After the Maypole dance, the spectators will have access to an English tea garden. later in the evening the North Carolina Intercollegiate Glee Club contest will be held in Craven Memorial Hall. Every collegiate musical club in the State will be represented.
Spectators from all over the State are expected to attend the May Day festivities. In past years the reputation of the Trinity May Day performance has gained a growing reputation for gracefulness and beauty, and this year those in charge have erected a set of bleachers to take care of the increasing number of spectators.
From the Elizabeth City Daily Advance, April 26, 1924
Good News for East Carolina Potato Farmers, April 26, 1924
Potato Prospect Still Looks Good. . . Satisfactory Stand Seen with Indications that North Carolina Will Beat Virginia to Market by Two Weeks
With a good stand of potatoes on all sides the crop condition on this territory is looked upon as very satisfactory up to this time. The most favorable sign lies in the fact that the main crop of Virginia potatoes with which it is impossible for North Carolina to compete will be two weeks later than last year while that in this section will be only one week delayed according to Howard Smith, manager of the Carolina Potato Exchange.
On account of the nearness of Virginia to the markets, that state becomes a dangerous rival to Eastern North Carolina whenever the season’s conflict. It is excepted among the operators that when the Virginia season starts our must fall behind.
Last year Virginia potatoes came in 10 days behind those of this territory. According to the forecasts for this season, they will be from 15 to 18 days later than North Carolina. This means a great deal in marketing early potatoes and indicates that the prices will be good if other conditions remain good, says Mr. Smith.
“The stand this year is above the average. In fact it is the best in five years,” says Mr. Smith. “Judging from the looks of the crop there will be an unusually good yield. the Canadian seed are showing their value in better seed and more thrifty plants already. North Carolina mountain grown seed have produced good plants too. They are every bit as good as those produced from Maine seed.”
Mr. Smith says that he has been advised that the Florida crop has suffered from blight and rain. One operator who had bought heavily of barrels is offering a half million for sale on account of the partial failure of the crop at Palatka. In South Carolina there is a much heavier acreage and a fair stand, he says. This does not conflict with us however, as South Carolina fears us just as we fear Virginia.
From the Elizabeth City Daily Advance, April 26, 1924
New Agreement at Elizabeth City Hospital, April 26, 1924
New Agreement About Hospital. . . Arrangement Made with Dr. Saliba Whereby He Assumes Business but Not Professional Management
The directors of the Chamber of Commerce, who for a number of years now have been the directors of the Elizabeth City Community Hospital, have reached an understanding with Dr. John Saliba, owner of the hospital property, whereby the directors surrender the business management of the hospital to Dr. Saliba.
This arrangement has been reached on the basis of an understanding that Dr. Saliba, while assuming responsibility for the business mange of the institution, will continue to conduct it as a community institution open to allo reputable physicians and surgeons on equal terms with himself.
This new arrangement is to become effective on June 1 and is to continue in force for a period of three years. Dr. Saliba is allowing the present management to operate through May rent free, while he is preparing to take over the management.
The hope is expressed by the directors of the hospital that the new arrangement will meet with the general approval of the physicians of the city and of the public and that the hospital will enter upon a period of enlarged usefulness.
From the Elizabeth City Daily Advance, April 26, 1924
Girls Club Meeting Included Cooking Lesson, April 26, 1924
Girls Club Meets
The Girls’ Club met Thursday evening from 7:30 to 9:30 at the Community House and after the opening exercises the girls went to the kitchen for a cooking lesson. Muffins and hot chocolate were demonstrated and were served to the club. After business was discussed and the cooking lesson was over, the girls enjoyed a social hour of fun and frolic. Games were also played and the club spent a most happy evening.
Those present were: Misses Maud and Mabel Evans, Susie and Eva Copeland, Lillian Thornton, Annie Belle Alexander, Zuline Sample, Ethel Bray, Mrs. Ina Pipkins, Mrs. T.C. Jones, Mrs. M.S. Bulla and Miss Marcia Albertson.
From the Elizabeth City Daily Advance, April 26, 1924
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