Hooded Men Attack Catholic Priest, Leave School Children to Find Their Way Home in the Dark, Nov. 11, 1926

Negroes and Catholics United by Outrage

For a long time Roman Catholic prelates have been seeking an approach to the Negroes of America. These people, as is well known, love the ceremonial elements of religion, and it would not be illogical to hope for numerous conversions to the Roman Catholic religion from among them. What the Catholic Church itself has been unable to accomplish, save in rare instances, may be brought about by certain self-professed “Friends of Protestantism.”

Dr. Will W. Alexander, a white minister of the South who is the director of the interracial commission of Atlanta, Ga., tells in a recent interview of a happening in Virginia which will be written up in the Negro press all over America.

“There is a Catholic priest in Norfolk named Father Warren,” says Mr. Alexander, “who has built up a very successful elementary school for Negro children. His work has the approval of many of the leading people in Norfolk regardless of creed. He is a kindly disposed, hard-working man. A good many Negro children come into the school from outlying districts where there are poor Negro schools. One such child came in from a farm several miles from Norfolk. A friendship sprang up between his family and the people of the school, which resulted in Father Warren taking his school band down to this farm for a picnic. When he arrived late in the afternoon, he was warned that the Ku Klux would probably interfere with him in some way. In order that the children might not be involved in any excitement, he did not go on to the farm but remained in the road quite a distance away, with two white friends, who had accompanied him.

Hooded Men Attack

“After dark a large number of cars appeared and masked and hooded men got out. Father Warren was put in a car and at the point of pistols was forced to accompany them many miles away. After brow-beating him and intimidating him in every way they could, except by actual physical violence, they dropped him b the roadside in the middle of the night. The children were left unprotected and had to find their way back to the city as best they could. Many people in the tidewater districts were greatly incensed at the outrage, and the Klan has lost prestige. The city government in Norfolk passed an ordinance against any making in the streets.

“It has been a trick of the Klan since it was founded always to follow such outbreaks as this by some pious performance such as giving an evangelist a purse, or presenting a flag to somebody in the neighborhood. Either a religious or political performance, done in such an attractive way a to divert the attention of the community frm out outrage that had been committed. They ran true to form in this case.

“On Sunday, September 26th, 5,000 klansmen, according to newspaper reports, appeared at William and Mary College. From early morning until 2 o’clock they milled around that old place, led by imperial wizard Evans, who, at 2 o’clock, made a grand and eloquent speech praising the klan, with no reference to the fact that this crime had been committed within less than 100 miles by hooded men, who nobody doubts were klansmen.

They presented William and Mary a flag pole and flag in the name of this organization. To the amazement of everybody, this was received very cordially by the president, who also made a glorious speech, not referring to the crime that had been committed nearby, rather putting his personal and official endorsement on the klan.

From the front page of the Star of Zion, Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, Nov. 11, 1926

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Macon County Remembers It's Fallen Heroes on Armistice Day, Nov. 11, 1926

Roll of Honor

This is the roll of Macon’s honored dead.

About their names today we place no mourning lines of heavy black.

For the bitter grief, the poignant hurt, of war-time tragedy are one. The scars alone remain.

And in their stead has come a heritage of pride and confidence: Price in Macon County’s past and a serene confidence in her future.

Pride that Macon County could give to the world boys who could die leke men in a cause they believed to be just; and confidence that a people that could produce such men as were the valiant dead of Macon, can conquer, too, the problems of the future.

This is Macon’s roll of soldier dead. Fighting—with a smile upon young lips, we choose to believe—they died.

John Littlefield Crawford

Erwin Patton Dowdle

Norris Edwards

Harley Dewey Henderson

Victor Horn

Beman Jennings

Sam Mason

Charles McKinley McCracken

Charles Henry McPherson

Alfred McNally Slagle

Joseph Shnepherd

Lewis K. Stiles

Will Z. Taylor

Pritchard Vinson

“To us, from falling hands they threw

The torch.”

Can we break faith?

Ours the task today of LIVING as they died, that the world may be made a better place in which to live.

From the front page of the Franklin Press, Nov. 11, 1926

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Chief Coffey Captures Liquor and Car, But Driver Took Off On Cowee Mountain, Nov. 11, 1926

Chief Captures Liquor Car

Last Tuesday Chief Coffey captured a Chrysler roadster and 37 gallons of liquor on Highway No. 285 near the top of Cowee Mountain. Shortly before the capture, the whiskey runner passed through town acting in a suspicious manner. The Chief’s curiosity was aroused and he pursued in a car driven by Harry Shepherd.

The Chief passed the rum-runner on the mountain and waited until he appeared. When the driver of the whiskey car saw that he was trapped, he endeavored to turn around and ran his car into a ditch. Leaving his engine running, the rum-runner took to the tall and uncut with Chief Coffey in hot pursuit. Fear evidently lent speed to the pursued since he out-distanced the Chief and was last seen cutting a wide swath in the direction of Lyle Knob. The Chief says he can recognize the man when he sees him again but does not know his name.

From page 2 of the Franklin Press, Nov. 11, 1926

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Personal Glimpses in the Star of Zion Nov. 11, 1926, Newspaper

Personal Glimpses

Rev. W. L. Goode, pastor of Shiloh Church, Grove, N.C., wants “the Star to shine on with its brilliant light,” and reports that four sisters, Alice Leach, Lizzie Crawford, Susie A. Sharpe, and Minnie Ross raised $100.81 for the church October 31st.

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The Rev. M. D. Smith, our pastor at Norfolk, Va., wants “the glorious Star to shine on.” He reports that Dr. S. T. Hawkins, Derita, N.C., conducted a 10-day meeting at the Metropolitan church, resulting in 38 conversions and accessions. The church was greatly revived, Dr. Smith says. Rev. Hawkins is a great revivalist and should have the encouragement of the Church.

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Presiding Elder and Mrs. J. J. Stubbs of the Wadesboro (N.C.) District ar happy over the housewarming in their new home on November 2 by the ministers and laymen of the district. On the 9th of last May their old home was destroyed by fire. On the 9th of September theymoved not their new home. Led by Rev. L. R. Williams, T. J. Leak, Pemberton, M. F. Le Grand, and Prof. J.C. Hilton, a line of automobiles were filled with good and useful things for the Presiding Elder and his family.

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Brother C. J. Jones wishes our readers to know of the success of the work on the Lumberton (N.C.) Circuit. A Mock Conference held at the Providence church netted $187.50, and he is ready for the roll call at Whitehall, December 1, Brother Jones says. He pastors a good set of people.

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“Our Quarterly meetings,” writes Presiding Elder J. H. Mosley of the Wilson (N.C.) District, “with Dr. J. E. Kennedy and Rev. W. J. Fox in Wilson and Rev. E. S. Bruney and J.C. McCoy of the Stantonburg and LaGrange Circuits respectively, were successful. Dr. Kennedy baptized seven infants, received two members, collected $265, and Brother J. E. McCoiy raised $233. All claims and pastor’s salaries collected in full. And yet ther are four more Sundays before the Annual Conference. This beats anything that has yet been reported to the Star.

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Presiding Elder J. J. Stubbs of the Wadesboro (N.C.) District says that Rev. C. B. Pemberton of the Galilee Circuit is leading the country charges on his district. He raised during the last Quarter $708.45, and in the Quarterly meeting $128.36. Brother Pemberton, who is closing his fourth year on the Gallilee Circuit is a promising young man, and the people are asking for his return for the fifth year. Presiding Elder Stubbs believes his district will make a round report at the Annual Conference.

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We regret to learn of the accident which befell C. W. Carver Jr., son of Rev. C. W. Carver, our pastor at High Point. Young Carver’s leg was broken on the campus of the High Pont High School in a football game. At this writing he is confined to the hospital.

From page 5 of the Star of Zion, Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, Nov. 11, 1926

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Mark Cozad, 18, Has Died of Brain Tumor, Nov. 11, 1926

Death Saturday of Mark Cozad. . . Funeral Monday

Mark Cozad, 18-year-old son of the late Henry O. and Mrs. Hallie Conley Cozad, died at the home of his mother here late Saturday afternoon. He had been critically ill for a period of eight weeks. The trouble was diagnosed as tumor of the brain.

Member of a family that is prominent throughout Western North Carolina, young Mr. Cozad was of a very lovable disposition and had a host of friends both in Franklin and in Andrews. He had spent a large share of his time in the latter place since his father’s death, llving with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Cozad.

Graduating from high school in Andrews, he studied school both as Davidson College and at Weaver College. Prior to his illness, he had been at work here with the Cozad Ice Company.

Becoming ill some weeks ago, the youth underwent an operation about two months ago, and his condition has gradually become worse since that time.

Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Franklin Methodist Church. The services were conducted by Rev. a. P. Ratledge, pastor of the church, and Rev. B. C. Reavis of Asheboro, pastor here until recently and a close friend of the Cozad family. Interment was nt he Franklin Cemetery. A mass of beautiful flowers attested the esteem and love felt for the young man.

Surviving, in addition to his mother and grandparents are two sisters, Misses Margaret an Mildred Cozad.

Pallbearers, friends of Mr. Cozad, were: George Johnston, Paul Newman, Quincy Hauser, Jack Serrill, Tom McCullom and Rutherford Snyder.

From the front page of the Franklin Press, Nov. 11, 1926

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Farnsworths Intend to Leave Corrymeela to UNC-CH, Nov. 11, 1926

Farnsworth Home to be Bequeathed to U.N.C.

“Corrymeela,” beautiful Highlands home of Mr. and Mrs. P. T. Farnsworth, is to be bequeathed to the University of North Carolina by the Farnsworths as a summer retreat for members of the Universe faculty, according to an article by R. W. Madry in the State Sunday papers.

The home is said to be one of the beauty spots of Highlands. The place is literally five acres of forest near the heart of Highlands.

“The progress of the University and the leadership manifested by members of its faculty have convinced the owner os ‘Corrymeela’ that their treasured home could nave no happier destiny that to be made a pied a terre where the faculty may at will rest or work or play in a home as secluded as they please, and to all intents and purposes belonging to each of them as his very own,” Mr. and Mrs. Farnsworth wrote President Chase in announcing their proposal.

From page 3 of the Franklin Press, Nov. 11, 1926

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Jury Finds Raymond Jordan's Killing of George Moore Justified Nov. 9, 1926

Raymond Jordan’s Fate Rests with a Jury in Superior Court Today. . . Solicitor Small Springs Surprise in Assailing Testimony of Moore’s Widow as Trial Nears End. . .Arguments Begin. . . Public Sentiment Almost Universally with Defendant, and Speedy Acquittal Is Predicted Freely

Hertford, Nov. 9—The fate of young Raymond Jordan, charged with manslaughter in connection with the fatal beating he administered his brother-in-law, George Moore, on the streets of Winfall on Saturday morning, October 2, will be placed in the hand sof a jury in Superior Court here some time today.

Jordan, through counsel, admitted the killing, but claimed he acted in defense of his father, whom Moore had pinned to the sidewalk, and whom he thought Moore was about to kill.

Solicitor Small, last to speak in the case, closed his argument at about 1 o’clock, and court recessed for dinner. Judge Nunn opened his charge to the jury immediately after court re-convened, and the probability was that the case would reach the jury late in the afternoon.

Attorney J. C. B. Ehrighaus of Elizabeth City was the first speaker in the morning, making a powerful appeal for the acquittal of young Jordan on the ground that his act was justified by Moore’s attitude toward his father, his alleged threats, and the position in which he found the two when he reached the spot when Moore was holding the elder Jordan helplessly prostrate in the street.

Charles Whedbee and his son, Silas, both Hertford attorneys, spoke yesterday afternoon, paving the way for Mr. Ehringhaus’ dramatic conclusion of the defense arguments today.

Testimony in the case was conclude yesterday afternoon at 3:30 o’clock. J. C. B. Ehringhaus, of counsel for the defense, immediately moved again for the privilege of opening and concluding the argument, and again Judge R. A. Nuss overruled his motion. Mr Ehringhaus had made it on his original contention that, inasmuch as young Jordan had admitted the act charged by the State, the burden to justify the act lay with the defense and therefore the defense was entitled to the privilege of opening and closing, ordinarily according the State since usually the burden of proof was on the State.

Judge Nunn held that young Jordan’s plea did not alter the situation materially in that respect, since it was still the burden of the State to prove that the defendant was guilt as charged.

Assails Widow’s Story

Solicitor Small sprung a surprise late in the afternoon, when he produced a witness whose testimony was quite at variance with the account of the morning of the tragedy given by Mrs. Moore. That witness was Harry Smih, middle-aged resident of the Winfall section. He declared he went to Mrs. Moore’s home on the afternoon of the fatal beating of Moore, and offered sympathy and assistance. He said Mrs. Moore told him that her husband was all right except when he was drinking, and then related the hectic events of the night before.

Then, Mr. Smith declared, Mrs. Moore told him her husband was all right that morning; that he had treated her all right; and that he had gone back to Winfall to have their two little boys’ hair cut. She added, he said, that she had warned Moore against going, fearful lest further trouble develop between him and her father.

The witness testified positively that Mrs. Moore told him nothing about Moore having struck her on the head that morning, as she had stated while on the stand yesterday morning.

Mrs. Moore denied the foregoing testimony vehemently except as to Mr. Smith’s visit to her home. She declared she entered into no discussion with him.

The last witness heard was Edgar Bundy, superintendent of school in Perquimans, who was called by the defense to introduce a school census record setting forth that Raymond Jordan, son of A. Jordan of Winfall, was born February 17, 1910. While Mr. Bundy was on the stand, and before he testified, court was delayed a few minutes by the successive departure of Mr. Ehringhaus and Solicitor Small

Judge Grows Impatient

Mr. Ehringhaus went out to answer a long distance telephone call, and in the interim the solicitor stepped out to question prospective State’s witnesses. Judge Nunn grew a little impatient over the delay, remarking that the individual who put in the long distance call showed little consideration, since he kept waiting the court and jury and some 300 spectators. He explained later that he meant no reflection upon either Mr. Ehringhaus or Mr. Small.

The opening speech yesterday afternoon was delivered by young Silas Whedbee, son of Charles Whedbee, who is appearing with his father in defense of Raymond Jordan, with Mr. Ehringhaus associated with them. From the fact that the attorneys are allowed unlimited time for the arguments, it was impossible to forecast early today when the case would reach the jury, other than that would occur some time during the day.

Testimony tending to show that young Jordan long had harbored enmity against Moore was introduced by the State at the opening of the session yesterday afternoon. Kramer Nixon of Winfall told of having heard Jordan curse Moore and say that he would like to knock his brains out. Nixon’s testimony, however, was ordered stricken out by Judge Nunn, when it developed on cross-examination that the alleged statement was made some four years ago.

Thomas Jessup of Winfall told on the stand that he had heard Jordan say, in answer to a question as to Moore’s condition shortly after he had been knocked unconscious, that he had not heard, but hoped to hear that Moore was dead. He said Jordan’s mental condition apparently was normal.

Sentiment with Accused

Public sentiment in Perquimans is strongly with young Jordan. Many in and about the courthouse can be heard to declare Jordan did what any other youth properly would have done under the circumstances, and the prediction is voiced on all sides that Jordan will be acquitted speedily by the jury in the case.

On the other hand, general regret is expressed of the fate that overtook Moore. Apparently the dead railroad engineer was almost universally popular in both the Winfall and Chapanoke communities in which successively he and his family had made their home. On every hand, Perquimans County people voice regret over the failure of the little knot of bystanders to pull Moore off the elder Jordan, and thereby avert a tragedy which must leave indelible marks upon two families, regardless of the outcome of the trial.

From the front page of The Daily Advance, Elizabeth City, N.C., Monday, Nov. 9, 1926

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