Wallace Murphy Guilty of Alienation of Affections and Immoral Relations with Wife of Dr. Nicholas Mandelos, Aug. 14, 1926

Jury Awards $3,000 to Dr. Mandelos in Case Against W. C. Murphy. . . Finds Former School Man Guilty of Alienating Mrs. Mandelos’ Affections

Asheville, Aug. 13 (AP)—Three thousand dollars as punitive and compensatory damages late this afternoon was awarded to Dr. Nicholas A. Mandelos by a jury in Buncombe Superior Court in a $50,000 suit against Wallace C. Murphy, former county superintendent of education, for the alienation of Mrs. Mandelos’ affections. The jury received the case at 3;45 o’clock and returned its verdict at 4:40.

The verdict brought to a close one of the most sensational cases to be tried in this section of the state in a number of years. The fact that public trust and public office were directly concerned in circumstances of the case had aroused wide public interest and attention in this county.

The case had its genesis last March when Dr. Mandelos through counsel filed the bill of complaint after which Dr. Murphy resigned his position.

In rendering its verdict the jury found that the defendant was guilty of the alienation of affections of the wife of the plaintiff and that the defendant was guilty of immoral relations with the plaintiff’s wife.

From the front page of the Goldsboro News, Saturday morning, Aug. 14, 1926

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Raleigh Friends of H.J. Neely, 23, Post Bail, Aug. 14, 1926

Young Neely Gives Bond and Is Free

H. J. Neely, 23 years old of Summertown, Tenn., held in the Wayne county jail since last Sunday night in connection with the automobile accident in which Dossie P. Traylor was killed, gave bond to the sum of $2,000 at 10 o’clock yesterday morning. Action on his case will be taken by the grand jury meeting for the next term of Superior Court. Bond was posted by Charles Owen of Raleigh and other friends of the young man.

Neely left yesterday for Raleigh to spend a few days. “I expect to stay in Raleigh only a short time and then come back here. I think I can quiet my nerves quicker in a place away from where the accident took place.”

From the front page of the Goldsboro News, Saturday morning, Aug. 14, 1926

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Isaac Henry, 26, Seriously Injured When Peddling Home from Work, Aug. 14, 1926

Injured in Collision. . . Isaac B. Henry Severely Injured When Bicycle Strikes Parked Car

Isaac B. Henry, aged 26 years, was severely injured at noon yesterday when the bicycle which he was riding collided with an automobile parked in front of the home of Hugh Maxwell, 494 Park Avenue. He was taken to Goldsboro Hospital where he was treated by Dr. Donald Cobb. It was declared that it will be some time before the extent of the injuries can be ascertained.

Mr. Henry was riding his bicycle and there was not any traffic to confuse him, according to eye witnesses, when the accident occurred. The front wheel of the bicycle struck the car a fair blow and Mr. Henry fell backward, his head striking the pavement.

Earl Culbreth of the Goldsboro Garage was passing and helped by another passer placed the injured man in his car and carried him to the hospital. Mr. Henry was unconscious and blood running from ears.

It was said that an examination revealed no fractures had resulted from the accident, but the young man continued in a state of coma. Mr. Henry lives in Georgetown, is married and has one child.

In Critical Condition

Since the above was written, a second examination of the injured man discovered a fractured skull and at 7 o’clock last evening an operation was performed by Dr. Donald Cobb. Mr. Henry’s condition was reported as critical. Eight hours after the accident he had revived only once, and had then just enough to recognize his wife and baby who called at the hospital.

Those familiar with the case are of the opinion that Mr. Henry must have suffered a sun-stroke or attack of illness which caused him to ride his bicycle into the automobile.

From the front page of the Goldsboro News, Saturday morning, Aug. 14, 1926

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Mrs. Rhodes Seriously Hurt, Seven Others Injured in Head-On Collision, Aug. 14, 1926

Eight Hurt in Auto Accident; Mrs. Rhodes Seriously

Mrs. Emily Rhodes was seriously injured and seven others suffered minor cuts and bruises in an automobile collision on the Raleigh highway seven miles west of Goldsboro at noon yesterday.

Mrs. Pearl Bridges of Princeton suffered numerous cuts and her son, Ralph Bridges, minor bruises, and Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Harris and four children of Blades, N.C., suffered flesh wounds.

W. H. Rhodes, husband of Mrs. Rhodes, told the News at 8:30 last evening that there were grave doubts as to whether his wife would live. She is 64 years old and suffered the breaking of four ribs, a gash on the side of the head, a cut on the arm and probably internal injuries.

“The accident happened about 12 o’clock and she is not able to speak yet,” said Mr. Rhodes.

Mr. Rhodes, who has been living at 202 Gran??? Street, was moving to the country and his daughter, Mrs. Bridges was assisting. The last load of furniture had been placed on the trucks and Mrs. Bridges, driving a Ford, was trailing the loaded truck. Her mother was occupying the front seat with her and the boy Ralph was in the rear seat.

Near Ebenezer Mrs. Bridges started to pass the truck. Mr. Rhodes said Mr. Harris was approaching from the direction of Raleigh, was attempting to pass the truck at the same time and the two of them met in a head-on collision. They were badly damaged.

Mrs. Rhodes was rushed to the Spicer Sanitorium for treatment and Mr. Harris and family consulted physicians in the city. Mrs. Bridges was able to proceed to her home at Princeton after her injuries were treated, and at 8:40 last night it was said she was able to sit up.

From the front page of the Goldsboro News, Saturday morning, Aug. 14, 1926

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Crossmore School Asks for Donations for Overflow of Students, Aug. 13, 1926

Mountain School Needing Assistance

Crossmore School, Inc., is in urgent need of help. The school has opened with a list of 92 boarders. They have beds and cots for 47. Beds with straw ticks cost $13.25 each. They have more boarders than beds, more buyers than clothes. Address Parcel Post to Crossmore, N.C. Freight to Ashford, N.C.

From the front page of The Pilot, Vass, N.C., Friday, Aug. 13, 1926

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Applications Up to Sandhill Farm-Life School, An Alternative to College, Aug. 13, 1926

Unusual Number of Applications. . . Prospects Bright for a Banner Year at the Sandhill Farm-Life School

In an interview with a representative of The Pilot, R. G. Hutcheson, Superintendent of the Sandhill Farm Life school, brought out many interesting things as to the progress that has been made, and the esteem in which the institution was held. Regarding the outlook for the coming season Mr. Hutcheson said:

“With just a month before the opening of the session of 1926-27, the prospects for the new school year seem brighter and more encouraging, for the Sandhill Farm Life School than they have been for a number of years. In spite of the general cry of hard times, and financial stress, more applications and inquiries are being received than usual, and a greater interest in the school is being manifested throughout the whole section.

“Sandhill Farm Life School has always been esteemed by those who know it best, but with the recent inauguration of the Commercial Department and the Department of Teacher Training, the usefulness of the school to the county and section has been greatly enhanced. It is now possible for high school graduates to remain in Moore County and prepare themselves for useful and profitable careers. This opportunity is especially appreciated by the boys and girls of limited means.

"In a few years, every high school in the county will point its graduates to the Moore County Training School for Teachers. Graduates from Vass, Carthage, Jackson Springs, Farm Life, Elise, High Falls, Eagle Springs, Biscoe, and Ellerby have already completed the training course, and are teaching in Moore and adjacent counties. Twenty-two graduates have been turned out in the two years that the department has been functioning in Moore county. Of the 11 graduates last year, eight have already secured positions for the coming year, and the others will very probably secure positions this week. We point with pardonable price to the success of our first class, and the fact that they made good in teaching during the past year.

“The management of the Farm Life school is particularly anxious for the public to understand the work it is undertaking. We are emphasizing the fact that if a high school graduate can complete his or her education in a college or university, this is certainly the proper course to pursue. However, many of our fine boys and girls do not follow this course, for the simple reason that they have not the means. For such young people, our new departments were created.

“Our Moore County Teacher Training Department is one of the 13 departments in the state. Moore county should be proud of this honor. The department is controlled by the State Department of Education, and the Supervisor of Teacher Training is chosen and employed by the state. Miss Meta Liles, the Moore County Supervisor, is rated as one of the strongest Teacher Trainers in the state, and she certainly made her influence felt in the county during the past year. We have been particularly fortunate in securing her services for the coming year. There are three classes of applications who are eligible for entrance in the Training Department, namely graduates of standard high schools, graduates of non-standard high schools, and teachers holding Elementary Certificates.

"Applicants in groups one and three will receive Elementary A certificates upon completion of the course. Applicants in group two will receive Elementary B Certificates. It should be of interest to those considering this course that credit for the year’s work is given at Boone, Greenville and Cullowhee. There is no charge for this course, other than board and tuition.

"Now, just a few words in regard to the Commercial Department. Have you ever stopped to consider the large number of young people who take stenographic, typewriting and bookkeeping courses? A large number seem to prefer this business training. The majority of them are compelled to go to some city, pay board at the city rate, and take the commercial work offered by the large Commercial schools. Farm Life has established a Commercial Department which gives the identical work of the larger business schools, and is doin so at extremely small cost to the student. The department is conducted by S.S. Stuart, a graduate of the Business University of Bowling Green, Ky. Mr. Stuart had a splendid class of 18 last year, and all but one or two of the graduates have secured splendid positions. We believe that the individual attention, which is possible in a class of this size, contributes more than any single factor in the development of a good stenographer or bookkeeper. We hope that the high school graduates interested in this work will get in touch with the Superintendent immediately.

Editor’s Note: To see photos of the Girls’ and Boys’ basketball teams at Farm-Life School, go to: newspapers.digitalnc.org/lccn/sn92073968/1926-08-13/ed-1/seq-1/

From the front page of The Pilot, Vass, N.C., Friday, Aug. 13, 1926

"Grand-Pap" John A. Gunter's Family Reunion, July 31, 1926

Gunter Reunion

On the 31st of July, the children and grandchildren of John A. Tuter met at the home of T.K. Gunter. His children are Nina Bryan, Durham; T. Kennie Gunter, Vass; Hardin Gunter, Aberdeen; John H. Gunter, Tampa, Fla.; Edward Floyd Gunter, Richmond, Va.; Alonzo H. Gunter, West Palm Beach, Fla.

The management of the occasion was turned over to Mrs. Johanna Johnson of Aberdeen. All pesent had a most enjoyable time, talking over childhood days and recalling incidents of the days that are gone. At 6 o’clock supper was announced and all filed into the dining room and took seats around a table laden with an abundance of good things to eat.

Mr. Hardin Gunter, in returning thanks for the blessings which had been bestowed upon the gathering, spoke very feelingly and expressed the hope that those present would be spared to meet in other reunions. The remainder of the evening was devoted to music, singing, dancing, plays, and a general good time.

Mrs. T. K. Gunter was given much praise for the bounteous repast which praise was shared with Mrs. Hardin Guter who ably assisted.

Those present at the reunion were Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Gunter and little girl, Aline, West Palm Beach, Fla.; J. H. Gunter, Tampa, Fla.; Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Gunter and children, Hardin Jr. and Lanie Ruth, Aberdeen; Mr. and Mrs. T. K. Gunter and children, Bessie, Mildred, T. K. Jr., and Margaret, Vass; Mrs. J. J. Bryan and children, Grace and Pauline, Durham; Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Gunter and baby, Gwendolyn, Richmond, Va.; Mrs. A. B. Johnson, Aberdeen; and the honored guest, John A. Gunter.

John A. Gunter is justly proud of his family. All have developed into good, substantial citizens, made splendid progress in their chosen lines of endeavor. The boys are members of the Masonic Order. All play an important part in the Church, the five boys being Presbyterians and the girl an active worker in the Methodist church. Affectionally known in the Vass community as “Grand-Pap,” John A. Gunter has arrived at an honorable old age, privileged to look back upon a youth that was well spent and to gather around him occasionally a group of children who command the respect of all who know them. He experiences a joy that beggars description. May his tribe increase!

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From the front page of The Pilot, Vass, N.C., Friday, Aug. 13, 1926

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