Barbers Make $35 A Week; Teacher Make $55 to $65 A Month, October 1918

From the News & Observer, Raleigh, as reprinted in The Monroe Journal, Oct. 22, 1918: Mr. W.N. Smith of 608 Polk Street sends the News and Observer a clipping from the advertising columns of this paper. One of the advertisements on the clipping is for a barber at $35 a week. There are two other advertisements, both of them for teachers. They offer $55 in one instance, $65 in another, and $60 in a third. Thirty-five dollars a week for barbering—sixty dollars a month for teaching. No wonder teachers are so scarce. Any kind of work pays better than teaching, and yet teaching is at the foundation of individual and national success and happiness. Verily, in the minds of the people before there will prevail the right idea as to the reason for the present scarcity of teachers.

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Deputy Sheriff Carroll Tolbert Runs Away With Young Girl, Leaves Wife, 7 Children Behind, Oct. 25, 1920

Lenoir, Oct. 23--Carroll Tolbert, deputy sheriff at Colletsville, who, it is alleged ran away with a young girl, has not yet been apprehended. Tolbert left his family, a wife and seven children, one child being only about three weeks old, two weeks ago. There is as yoet no clue as to the whereabout of the runaway couple except that Tolbert's key ring and keys were found in Shelby, where it is thught that they have fled to South Carolina. The affair did not become known until a few days ago. It has caused much surprise. Tolbert was one of the most efficient officers in the county and was a man who was generally given the very best sort of character and reputation. (From the front page of the Hickory Daily Record, Oct. 25, 1920)

Henry Cody of Longview Struck by Train, Oct. 25, 1920

Henry Cody, a white man who lives in Longview, was struck by Southern westbound passenger train No. 11 shortly before noon today and painfully injured. At the hospital this afternoon it was said he was getting along well and it was believed he would recover. Mr. Cody was said to be sitting on the side of the track when the train came along. A report received by the Hickory police department said he had been drinking. He is about 35 years old. (From the Hickory Daily Record, Oct. 25, 1920)

Raleigh Ladies Wear Shop Robbed of Furs, Apparel, $20,000 in Cash, Oct. 25, 1920

By the Associated Press, Raleigh, N.C., Oct. 25--Brotan's Fifth Avenue Shop, a ladies' ready-to-wear establishment located in the heart of the business district here, was robbed last night of furs and wearing apparel and cash estimated at $20,000. The thieves entered through a rear door and escaped in an automobile. The police have no clue. (From the front page of the Hickory Daily Record, Oct. 25, 1920)

Margaret Harrelson, 106, Registers to Vote in Elizabethtown, Oct. 25, 1920

Wilmington, N.C., Oct. 25--Ralph Boring, registrar of Elizabethtown, Bladen county, reported today that the last woman who registered there was Mrs. Margaret Harrelson, who gave her age as 106. She affiliated as a Democrat. (From the front page of the Hickory Daily Record, Oct. 25, 1920)

County Commissioners to Crack Down on Public Dances, Oct. 25, 1920

Raleigh's public dances which gave the city officials and citizens some worry one and two years ago have again forged to the front and the city commissioners are expected to take drastic measures either today or tomorrow to control the conduct of those who participate in the winter whirls. Mayor Eldridge reviewed the remains of the Fair Week dances Wednesday and Thursday last and said that it was apparent that no effort was being made to conform to the rules and regulations laid down by the city fathers in the use of the city auditorium, where the dances were held, and that the commissioners would likely close the doors in the face of future dances. Whiskey bottles were found in numbers after both dances last week and the order prohibiting smoking was ignored, it is said. (From the front page of the Hickory Daily Record, Oct. 25, 1920)

Rev. MacSwiney Learns of Death of Her Brother, Lord Mayor of Cork, Oct. 25, 1920

By the Associated Press, Asheville, N.C., Oct. 25--First news of the death of her brother was conveyed to Rev. Madam Margaret MacSwiney following receipt of Associated Press dispatches. Madam MacSwinney is principal of the academy of St. Geneva, operated by sisters of Christian Education here. The college expected to observe the death of the lord mayor, although definite plans have not been announced as yet. Madam McSwineyi was deeply concerned yesterday over reports that her sister had instituted a hunger strike when refused permission to visit their brother. (From the front page of the Hickory Daily Record, Oct. 25, 1920) Terrence MacSwiney was Lord Mayor of Cork. He had been on a hunger strike.

200 Ku Klux Klan Force Lake City Negroes to Work for Less, Oct. 22, 1920

White caps 200 strong, with horses and riders clan in the Ku Klux Klan gard, road into Lake City, South Carolina, last Thursday night and as a result the cotton fields next day were thick with cotton pickers and the housewives of Lake city have all the help in the way of cooks and washerwomen they desire. Farmers now see a way out of the ruin which faced them by a deterioration of cotton turning blue in the fields for lack of pickers. The white caps appeared in the town of Lake City about 1 o'clock last Thursday night. First they called on some farmers who had been paying as much as $1.50 a hundred pounds for picking cotton and and suggested to them that this was too much. The price fell to $1 in a twinkling. Then the calvalcade proceeded to the negro section and threw out several hints to the effect that more work and less loafing among the negroes of that section would perhaps be a good thing. Hence the new hordes of pickers and the multitude of cooks and washers today. Mayor W.H. Whitehead was also visited. It was then about 2 o'clock in the morning. The mayor came to his door and was told he should enforce the vagrancy laws more vigorously. Mayor Whitehead responded by declaring that he had attempted to enforce these laws but his efforts had been met with severe criticism from some quarters, and that to make the laws more effective he must have the undivided support of the community. From the looks of things last night the mayor is sure of this support in the future. The white caps went about their business calmly and quietly. There was no evidence of any intention to offer violence to any of the many persons visited, but they meant business just the same. (From the front page of the Monroe Journal, Oct. 22, 1920)

Longview School to Add Two More Teachers, Oct. 23, 1920

Work is being pushed on the Longview graded school addition and two extra teachers will be employed as soon as the extra rooms are constructed, Prof. S.a. Huss, principal, told a Record reporter today. The school started off well the first of the month and has an enrollment of nearly 200. Nine full grades will be taught by six teachers as soon as the building is ready. Mr. Huss has his assistants Miss Beulah Williams of Granite Falls and Misses Sallie Hamilton and Dorothy Kennedy of Hickory. (From the front page of the Hickory Daily Record, Oct. 23, 1920)

Lawyers in Tull Lynch's Murder Trial, Oct. 23, 1920

Newton, Oct. 23--Walter C. Feimster and Walter C. Jr. have been attending Lincoln county court this week. Messrs. Feimster together with C.A. Jonas and Kemp Nixon of Lincolnton represented Tull Lynch who has been on trial there this week charged with the murder of Fairley Saunders. The state was assisted in the prosecution by R.J. Miles of Lincolnton, L.F. Klutz of Newton and A.A. Whitener of Hickory. the case went to the jury at 12 o'clock yesterday and the jury was still out this moring. Mr. Walter Feimster made his first speech before a jury yesterday, he having received his license to practice law only a few weeks ago. (From the front page of the Hickory Daily Record, Oct. 23, 1920)

Gov. Bickett Pardons Ray Owen of Moore County, October 1920

Governor Bickett has granted a conditional pardon to Ray Owen of Moore county, convicted of larceny and receiving at the August term of court last year and sentenced to serve 18 months on the roads of Anson county. Giving his reasons the governor said that the solictor, the man whose property was taken, the private attorney for the prosecution and numerous good citizens think the prisoner has been sufficiently punished, and that he is needed by his family. (From The Review, High Point, N.C., Oct. 21, 1920)

Henry Williams Dies Suddenly, October 1920

Henry Williams, colored driver of the city street sprinkler, dropped dead on the streets in the eastern part of the city Sunday afternoon. (From the front page of The Review, High Point, N.C., Oct. 21, 1920)

Mrs. Harold Horrox in Hospital Following Senseless Attack, Oct. 21, 1920

Mrs. Harold Horrox of this city is a patient in a Charlotte hospital suffering from a severe cut on her face under her right eye sustained Sunday about six miles north of Charlotte when an unidentified white man hurled a rock at the car in which Mr. and Mrs. Horrox and Don Burgess, also of this city, were traveling. The party was en route to Charlotte to visit friends when Mrs. Horrox was injured. According to information reaching Mr. and Mrs. W.D. Burgess, of this city, parents of Mrs. Horrox, the party was traveling along at a fair rate of speed when a white man stepped from behind some bushes on the side of the road and hurled a rock at the passing machine. The missile struck Mrs. Horrox and inflicted the painful wound The car was stopped for but a moment when it was deicded the thing to do was to get medical attention for the wounded woman. (From the front page of The Review, High Point, N.C., Oct. 21, 1920) https://docsouth.unc.edu/nc/charities1922/charities1922.html

Gordon Whitener's Car Crashes, October 1920

Gordon Whitener's automobile struck a telegraph post near Hildebran last night about 11 o'clock and spilled the six occupants,three of whom were said to be girls from the South Mountains and the other three were men. One of the girls was brought to Hickory and had her injuries dressed. (From the Hickory Daily Record, Monday evening, October 18, 1920)

Seventh Day Adventists Give $1,000 to Baker Mountain Orphanage, Oct. 18, 1920

The general conference of the Seventh Day Adventists, meeting at Tacoma Park, Washington, D.C., appropriated $1,000 to the Baker Mountain School Home, near Hickory, and the money will come in good. Mr. M.H. Johnson, manager, especially appreciates this gift because the Adventists have their own church orphanages, and this donation was a mark of confidence in the orphanage at Bakers Mountain. (From the Hickory Daily Record, Monday evening, October 18, 1920)

Clarissa Abernethy Sophomore Class President at N.C. College for Women, October 1920

The many friends of Miss Clarissa Abernethy will learn with interest that she has been chosen president of the Sophomore class at the North Carolina College for Women at Greensboro. Miss Abernethy is pretty, vivacious and attracrive, and the fact that from among 200 young ladies she was chosen leader proves that she is exceedingly popular with her class mates. (From the Hickory Daily Record, Monday evening, October 18, 1920)

Startown Possum Hunt Yields One Fat Marsupial, October 1920

A number of young people enjoyed a possum hunt last night near Startown. Two possums were treed and one fat marsupial was brought back to town. The party was composed of Misses Wicker, Evelyn Heavner, Lucy DeVillers, Cecil Maynard and Messers. Donald Shuford, Arthur Bowman and Willie Trott, Franklin Courtney and Wilfong Trott of Newton. (From the Hickory Daily Record, Oct. 16, 1920)

Possum Hunt Ends With Midnight Lunch at Drum's Cafe, October 1920

A jolly bunch of young people enjoyed a possum hunt and marshmallow toast Thursday night on Abernethy's farm in Burke county. After hunting possums, the crowd built bonfires and toasted marshmallows and told stories and jokes. They then returned to Hickory and enjoyed a midnight lunch at Drum's Cafe. Those in the party were Misses Pearl Frazier, Jo Bradford, Essie ner (that's what was printed), Gertrude Peeler, Emma Ham-Peeler (that's what was printed), Flo Frazier, Mary Bumgarrick and Misses Inez Starnes and Sadie Rosenberger of Granite Falls. Messrs. Joe Reinhardt, Bob Elliott, Everette Whisnant, Nathan Jones, Ted Hawn and Nolan Turnmire, Snub (that's what was printed) Lutz, Lawrence Crouch of Granite Falls, Wilford Weir of Elkin, H.H. Rittenbury of Macon, Ga. Miss Edna Bradford chaperoned the party. (From the Hickory Daily Record, Oct. 16, 1920)

J.A. Courtney Planning Catawba County Poultry Club, October 1920

A movement to form a poultry club in Catawba county for the purpose of improving the various breeds, placing the birds on exhbition at th elocal and other fairs and for having a poultry show here later in the winter ahs been set in motion by Mr. J.A. Courtney Jr., who has discussed it with a number of poultry raisers. All persons interested in better poultry may communicate with Mr Courtney and exchange views as to the practicability of the movement. (From the Hickory Daily Record, Oct. 16, 1920)

Five Men Killed When Cotton Gin Explodes in Bracy, Robeson County, Oct. 16, 1920

Lumberton, Oct 16--Five men, Henry and Jesse Bracy, white, Aron Oxendine, Indian, and two negroes, a mule and one horse were killed at Bracy, Robeson county, early yesterday morning when a boiler exploded at a cotton gin. The explosion broke a plate glass door and a number of glass windows in Rowland three miles away. The boiler had been repaired the day before and it is supposed was left in an unsafe condition. The white men were all well known citizens. (From the Hickory Daily Record, Oct. 16, 1920)

Raleigh Commissioners Bar Palmists, Fortune Tellers From State Fair, Oct. 16, 1920

Raleigh, Oct 16--Palmists, fortune tellers, clairvoyants and similar followers of the usual midway attractions at fairs will be barred from the state fair which opens October 18. The fair grounds are now within the city limits and the commissioners have excluded these from the privilege of operating. (From the front page of the Hickory Daily Record, Oct. 16, 1920)

Raleigh Chamber of Commerce Doubles Dues to Avoid Financial Grave, Oct. 16, 1920

The Raleigh chamber of commerce was kept from the financial grave which seemed apparent when the full membership meeting Friday night voted to increase the annual dues from $25 to $50. The association faces a deficit of $3,600 which was incurred largely in carrying on the fight in te Virginia cities freight case. (From the front page of the Hickory Daily Record, Oct. 16, 1920)

T.T. Cole Buys Another 50 Acres, October 1920

T.T. Cole last Friday bought from E.B. Morse the 50-acre Thrower tract of land adjoining the Claude Polk property that Cole bought several months ago, on the Ellerbe road four miles from Rockingham. The new property adjoins the farm of "Billy" Covington. (From the front page of the Rockingham Post-Dispatch, Oct. 14, 1920)

Still on Big Island, Across From Coleman's Mill, Broke Up, October 1920

Sheriff McDonald and deputy Reynolds last Friday broke up a 100-gallon still on Big Island, across from Coleman's mill. A quantity of beer was poured out. from the big pile of ashes, the outfit evidently had been at work there a long time. (From the front page of the Rockingham Post-Dispatch, Oct. 14, 1920)

Escaped Prisoner Is Back Behind Bars, Oct. 14, 1920

John Jones, colored, who broke jail last winter and again three weeks ago, is once again in durance vile, and safely behind the jail bars. Deputies Reynolds and S.E. Covington, with Sheriff Patterson of Bennettsville captured John about half a mile from Fletcher's siding, across the State line, Monday night about 8 o'clock, at Willis Bell's home. John had been picking cotton there. (From the front page of the Rockingham Post-Dispatch, Oct. 14, 1920)

Robert Greer Admits Stealing Studebaker in Raleigh Sept. 16, Oct. 14, 1920

Robert Greer has admitted to stealing the Studebaker automobile from Raleigh; he made the admission in his effort to clear his friend, Mildred Henricks. On Oct. 9 Habeas corpus proceedings before Justice W.A. Hoke of the Supreme Court, in the effort to release from the Wake county jail Mildred Hendrix of High Point, resulted in refusal of the justice to release the young defendant. He did reduce the bond of Hendrix from $2,500 to $500. The writ was brought here from High Point by L.B. Williams, of that bar, and presented to Justice Hoke after testimony of nearly four hours. Young Hendrix, who had been held on a charge of stealing a Studebaker Car from B.C. Bullock in Raleigh, September 16, was acquitted by Robert Greer, also of High Point, who testified to the court that he alone stole the car and had earlier accused Hendrix while under the influence of whiskey. (From the front page of the Rockingham Post-Dispatch, Oct. 14, 1920)

Overland Car Advertisement, October 1920

Support Orphans Singing for Supper at Monroe Concert Oct. 14, 1920

Another year of high prices and another siege of influenza in our State have served to make the needs of the orphanages greater, and the demands upon these institutions for admission of needy children is increasing. The Oxford orphanage recevies children without regard to denomination or fraternal relationship of parents, the need of the children being the first and chief consideration, and is striving to do its part in meeting the increasing demands. The singing class of this institution will give a concert in Monroe at the Strand theatre, Thursday, October 14. Your presence at the concert will aid in this work and will help and encourage the children, and friends who are working in their behalf. (From the Monroe Journal, October 8, 1920)

People's Building & Loan Association Officers, October 1920

At a recent stockholder's meeting the following were elected officers of the People's Building & Loan Association: W.B. Brown, president; Hargrove Bowles, vice-president; and S.E. Haigler, secretary and treasurer. The 24th series of the association opens Saturday, November 6th, and the officer santicipate issuing several hundred new shares. The officers of Mr. Haigler, the secretary and treasurer, are in the Monroe Bank & Trust Company building, and he can be found from 8 to 12 in the morning. (From the Monroe Journal, October 8, 1920)

Edgar Love Killed When Train Struck His Car, Oct. 8, 1920

Mr. Edgar Love of Lincolnton, prominent cotton manufacturer and Democratic chairman of the ninth district executive committee, was killed near Charlotte yesterday morning when his automobile was struck by a Southern passenger train. The funeral will be held at Lincolnton tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock. Mr. Love was an unusually able man and his death is a loss to the state. (From the editorial page of the Hickory Daily Record, Oct. 9, 1920)

Ida Alena Ballance Weds Victor Monroe Sylvester, 1920

Miss Ida Alena Ballance, older daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Ballance of this city, was married to Mr. Victor Monroe Sylvester of Portsmouth, Va., Thursday, Sept. 23. The marriage was quietly solemnized at the home of Dr. G.W. Clarke, pastor of Blackwell Memorial Baptist Church. Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester will make their home in Portsmouth. (From the front page of The Independent, Elizabeth City, N.C., October 1, 1920)

Monroe Doctors Playing Charlotte Doctors, Oct. 8, 1920

The medical baseball classic between Charlotte and Monroe doctors is being staged at Roberts' field this afternoon. The line-up for Monroe is: Dr. Stewart, pitcher; Jas. Helms, catcher; Dr. Smith, first base; Dr. Payne, second base; Dr. Stevens, short stop; Dr. Pruett, third base; Dr. Nance, right field; Dr. Ashecraft, left field; Dr. Garren, center field; Substitutes, Williams, Neal, Jerome, Perkins, Alexander, Abernethy, Redfearn, S.O. Blain, Greene, Crawford Guion, A.M. Secrest, Horton, James Nance, Fisher, J.M. Blair, Therrell and Hoyle. (From the Monroe Journal, October 8, 1920)

Bank Robbers Escape With Liberty Bonds, War Savings Stamps, Oct. 9, 1920

By the Associated Press: Grover, N.C., Oct. 9--Robbers blew open the vault of the Bank of Grover early today and rifled deposit boxes, escaping with Liberty bonds and War savings stamps estimated to be worth between $12,000 and $14,000. The burglars were unable to get into the stafe and no currency was taken. The authorities believe the robbers made their escape in an automobile, although no clue is known. (From the front page of the Hickory Daily Record, Saturday, October 9, 1920)

George Curry's Children Survive Lightning Strike, October 1920

News of the miraculous escape from death by lightning of several young children of George Curry, colored, a tenant on a farm near Monroe, has been received here. According to reports, a stroke of lightning came down the chimney of the house, while George and his wife were away, striking the bed on which the children were laying. The bed clothes caught fire, but the children escaped injury. An older boy had the presence of mind to carry the buring clothes out of the house, and he also succeeded in extinguishing the flames that spread to the paper plastered on the walls. a pair of shoes, laying near the fireplace, was also torn to pieces by the lightning. How the children escaped death is almost a miracle. (From the Monroe Journal, October 8, 1920)

Alexander Crowell Breaks Arm in Practice Game, Oct. 8, 1920

The high school football team suffered its first casualty yesterday afternoon when Mr. Alexander Crowell, son of Mr. and Mrs. T.L. Crowell, broke his arm in a practice game. The team is playing the Chester high school team at Chester today. (From the Monroe Journal, October 8, 1920)

Raymond Walters Seems to be Missing Again, Oct. 8, 1920

All efforts to get in communication with Mr. J. Raymond Walters, son of Mr. and Mrs. M.A. Walters, who had been given up for dead, have proved fruitless. Telegrams, special delivery and registered letters have been sent to him in care of the American consul at Vera Cruz, Mexico, the place from which he wrote the card that was received by his parents nearly two months ago, but no response to any of them has been received. Every American consul in Mexico has been instructed to be on the watch for him. the disappearance of Mr. Walters, after being located for the first time in 15 years, is hard to explain. Many theories have been advanced, but th emost plausible one is that he boarded a steamer for some distant part of the world after writing his parents; and that it is his intention to call at the consul's office for mail when he returns to Vera Cruz. (From the Monroe Journal, October 8, 1920)

Federal Court Rules on Union County Whiskey Cases, Oct. 8, 1920

The federal court in session in Charlotte has disposed of the following whiskey cases from this county: Ellis Nash, not guilty; J.B. Allen, fined $150 and forfeits automobile; Mahlon Bailey, fined $100; J. Ellis Griffin, fined $350; Festus Cutherbertson, violation of narcotic law, $200 compromise offered; Prince Allen, guilty but sentence not passed; Wilson Scott, officer of compromise pending; Alex Pusser, offer of compromise pending; John Blakeney, colored, offer of compromise pending; M.C. Baker, not pros; Ellis Baucom, continued; Walter Medlin, continued; Matthew Rushing offer of compromise pending; Will Barr, offer of compromise pending; Jim Richardson, offer of compromise pending; Lester Belk, offer of compromise pending; Laney Funderburk, offer of compromise pending. The cases against Henry Haigler and Lester Byrum will be heard later. The rest of the 40-odd cases have been continued to another term. The grand jury failed to return true bills against J. Bithel Staton, J. Ellis Griffin, and Frank Carelick, colored. (From the Monroe Journal, October 8, 1920)

State Supreme Court Hearing Arguments About Constitutionality of Absentee Ballots, October 1920

Raleigh--Argument before the supreme court was completed today by attorneys for the Republican suit started by J.J. Jenkins, Republican candidate for the state treasurer, to test the constitutionality of the absentee voters' law as it is now being administered. Judge R.C. Strudwick, Democrat of Greensboro, led in presenting the plaintiff's side of the argument. There were a number of Republican state leaders in the city yesterday and today, including Marion Butler of Sampson County, although they declared that their visit to the capital had no connection with the suit. Attorney General J.S. Manning represented the state board of elections, the state treasurer and the state auditor, who are named defendants in the action. (From the front page of the Hickory Daily Record, Oct. 6, 1920)

Johnson's Garage to Handle Storage Battery, October 1920

Mr. W.E. Acree of Charlotte, who was in the city today, has placed a contract with Johnson's Garage to handle the Exide quality battery, for which the K.T.M. Storage Battery Company of Charlotte is state distributor. This garage was one of the first Hickory auto houses to handle batteries and will give careful attention to all troubles reported. An exhibition at the fair is attracting much attention. (From the Hickory Daily Record, Oct. 6, 1920)

Curtiss Oriole Giving Exhibition Flights Over Fair Grounds, Oct. 6, 1920

The "Curtiss Oriole" which will give exhibition flights over the Fair Grounds today and tomorrow at 3 p.m., arrived in the city late yesterday afternoon and circled about the city to apprise everybody of its presence. Mr. W.H. Clark, formerly pilot of the Liberty fiver, which spent several days here, was at the wheel, and Mr. W.F. Burton, secretary of the Morrow Aircraft Corporation, and Mr. G.M. Clark, mechanic, were passengers. This is one of the fastest airplanes in use. It carries four passengers and travels at a speed of 100 miles an hour. The plane made the 108 miles from Maxton to Charlotte in 58 minutes with four passengers, which probably is the fastest time ever recorded. The trip from Charlotte wsas made in 35 minutes. The Curtiss Oriole, in addition to giving exhibition flights, will carry passengers. (From the Hickory Daily Record, Oct. 6, 1920)

Carl Moose, 20, Killed When Tractor Overturns, Oct. 6, 1920

Salisbury--Carl Moose, aged 20 years, was killed this morning when a tractor on which he was riding turned over while he was plowing through soft ground in the lower part of the county. (From the front page of the Hickory Daily Record, Oct. 6, 1920)

O. Henry Hotel Company Leasing Empire Hotel in Salisbury, Oct. 6, 1920

Salisbury--Announcement was made today that the O. Henry Hotel Copmpany, which owns and operates the O. Henry Hotel in Greensboro, has leased the Empire Hotel in Salisbury. The Empire is about the same size as the Yadkin. (From the front page of the Hickory Daily Record, Oct. 6, 1920)

Ed Beaver Killed By Car While Eating at Cafe, Oct. 4, 1920

Ed Beaver, a farmer living four miles east of Statesville, was killed and his wife seriously injured in a peculiar automobile accident there Friday night. The fatal accident occurred at the Antibellum cafe near the station. Mr. and Mrs. Beaver were eating supper when a big Hudson automobile owned an ddriven by Mr. John F. Slane suddenly broke through the glass front of the cafe making a wreck of everything. It ?? until stopped in the rear of the building. Mr. Beaver was hit in the back and crushed against the counter. Mrs. Beaver received a number of bruises and alceratins. Both were taken to the Long sanatorium, but Mr. Beaver expired soon after reaching the hospital. Mrs. Beaver, it is thought, will recover. Mr. Beaver was 70 years of age. This distressing tragedy occured in a very peculiar way. Mr. and Mrs. J.E. Slane accompanied their son, O.W. Slane, to the station, the young man driving the car. Upon the arrival of the train on which the young man was leaving, Mr. and Mrs. Slane got into the car, which had been parked in front of the cafe. Mr. Slane started the engine, not knowing tha this son had left the car in low gear and the big machine leaped forward across the dining room before Mr. Slanhe could stop it. The car was then backed out of the wreckage. Neither Mr. Slane nor his wife was injured. (From The Daily Revcord, Hickory, N.C., Monday, Oct. 4, 1920)

Football Season Opens in Elizabeth City, N.C., Oct. 1,1920

Announcement is made by the managers of the Elizabeth City football team that the team will open for games with teams of other cities after October 1. Those interested should write to Richard Tatem, manager, Elizabeth City, N.C. The members of the local team are practicing every afternoon, and they believe that they have oje of the fastest football aggregations anywhere in this section. (From The Independent, Elizabeth City, N.C., October 1, 1920)

Thanks for Many Kindnesses After Death of Our Daughter Mattie, Oct. 1, 1920

We wish to express our deep appreciation of the many kindnesses and words of sympathy tendered to us during the recent illness and death of our daughter, Mattie, and give our thanks fo the beautiful floral offerings. --Mr. and Mrs. S.S. Knowles and Family (From The Independent, Elizabeth City, N.C., October 1, 1920)

Elton Forehand, 24, Has Died of Spinal Meningitis, 1920

Following a brief illness from spinal meningitis, Elton T. Forehand, 24 years old, died at his home in Berkley, Va., last Friday night. The body was brought out on the morning train Sunday, and was buried at 1 o'clock Sunday near Berea church. Mr. Forehand had lived in Providence township, Pasquotank, all his life ntil he recently accepted a position in Berkley. He is survived by his wife and two small children, and by his father, W.T. Forehand of Berkley. (From The Independent, Elizabeth City, N.C., October 1, 1920)

Thomas Reid, 60, Died Suddenly at His Brother's Home, 1920

While holding a calf at the farmyard gate in order to assist his niece in milking a cow, Thomas Reid, 60 years of age, a resident of this city, suddenly dropped dead early Monday morning at the home of his brother, George Reid, at Gum Bridge, near Nixonton. Mr. Reid had been visiting his brother, and was apparently in perfect health up to the time of his sudden decease. The funeral was conducted at the home of his daughter, Mrs. H.L. Taft on Hunter street Tuesday afternoon at 4 o'clock, and interment was made in Hollywood cemetery. Mr. Reid is survived by two daughters, Mrs. H.L. Taft and Mrs. H.G. Davenport, both of this city; one son, J.C. Reid of Elizabeth City; three sisters, Mrs. W.R. Stevenson and Mrs. David Simpson, both of this city, and Mrs. Elisha Chory, who lives near Nixonton; and one brother, George Bridge, near Nixonton. (From The Independent, Elizabeth City, N.C., October 1, 1920)

Unidentified Young Man Killed by Train, October 1920

The body of an unknown youth of apparently 17 years was found beside the Southern railway track about three miles south of this place early Friday. The skull was broken and death was caused by being struck by a passing train, according to the verdict of the coroner's jury. Appearances at the scene indicated he had been sitting near the rails and had probably gone to sleep. the only thing on the body giving promise of identification were two tickets from grocery stores in Caldwell, West Virginia, one made to Clarence Davis and the other to A.C. Davis. Telegrams were sent this afternoon to the firms indicated but replies had not been received tonight. The body is being held by a local undertaker. (From the front page of The Daily Record, Hickory, N.C., October 2, 1920)

400-Plus Women Registered to Vote in Buncombe County, October 1920

It is estimated that over 400 women registered in Buncombe county the first day of the new registration for women. The reports, coming from all sections of the county, lshow that the women are eager to get their names on the election books and the registration was not confined to any particular section of the city. The registrars were instructed to see that the voting places were kept clean and neat, that comfortable seats be provided and order be maintained there at all times. (From the front page of The Daily Record, Hickory, N.C., October 2, 1920)

Holmes Wagner Joining Essex Jewelry Optometric Department, October 1920

Mr. Holmes L. Wagner of Newton has accepted a position with the A.J. Essex Jewelry Store in the optometrical department. Mr. Wagner was formerly connected with the Wagner Bros. Jewelry Store in Newton and knows the business thoroughly. Mr. Wagner recently graduated in optometry in Philadelphia. He will be given a cordial welcome to the city. (From The Daily Record, Hickory, N.C., October 2, 1920)

Speakeasy in Raleigh Hotel Basement, 1920s

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Lock Foils Theft of Gilbert's Big Sedan, Thieves Ignore Lowly Ford, Oct. 1, 1920

Thieves entered the garage of O.F. Gilbert, back of his handsome home on Pennsylvania avenue early Sunday morning, and made an unsuccessful attempt to get away with Mr. Gilbert's big, expensive sedan car. The Yale lock on the automobile baggled all their efforts to pick or unlock it, and they fnally gav eup after breaking off a key in the lock. Close behind the big auto which they tried to carry off was a Ford. The would-be robbers left a Ford key behind themn, proving that, had they been so minded, they could readily have made a getaway with the flivver, but they turned their noses up at the plebian Henneryford, and left it sitting there unmolested. Neighbors declared that they saw three men leave the Gilbert garage about 4 o'clock Sunday morning, and an incomplete description of the trio is in the hands of the police, who also have other clues to assist them in runnibng down the latter. Thus far, lhowever, no arrests have been made. (From the front page of The Independent, Elizabeth City, N.C., October 1, 1920)

Movies Undercut Education, Corrupt Young People, Oct. 1, 1920

"There is an evil in your city to-day more pernicious than the 13 bar rooms that used to exist here before the days of prhibition," declared Col. I.M. Meekins before an audience of several hundred men and women citizens of Elizabeth City last Sunday. That evil, said Col. Meekins, is the moving picture theatre. And Col. Meekins was speaking from the state of the Alkrama Theatre, the one Movie house for white people in the city. He was speaking on the subject of education, under the auspices of the Housewives' League. The meeting Sunday afternoon was staged in hte interest of the proposed $500,000 bond issue for Elizabeth City public schools and discussion of the moving picture wasn't on the program, but after the speaker had pointed out the value of education and the city's need for more school buildings and better school equipment, he attempted to show that the money might be wasted if after giving the child the best public school education that money could buy we permitted that child to get a distorted vision of life from uncensored picture shows night after night. Col. Meekins pronounced the moving picture the greatest educaitonal influence of modern times but it had been his observation that it eeducated in the wrong direction. He thought the pictures should be censored and that every community have a Board of Censors composed of broad minded citizens to pass upon the pictures hown in that community. He thought all the preachers in town should attend the pictures every night for at least 10 mights and then meet and compare notes. He said a lot of preachers didn't know what themoving pictures were doing to undermine the morals of the community, because the preachers felt themselves above going to the Movies. His remarks were roundly applauded. (From the front page of The Independent, Elizabeth City, N.C., October 1, 1920)

New Directors to Savings Bank & Trust Co. Named, Oct. 1,m 1920

At a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Savings Bank & Trust Co. held on Monday, Sept. 27th, T.S. Hughes was elected a director to fill the unexpired term of the late Harry E. Banks. The number of directors wasincreased from 15 to 21, and the following were elected for the balance of this year: W.P, Duff, W.H. Weatherly, E.S. Chesson, S.W. Scott, C.G. Leary of Old Trap, and R.L. Grieggs of Harbinger. (From the front page of The Independent, Elizabeth City, N.C., October 1, 1920)

As Schools Open, Welfare-Truancy Officer Needed, Oct. 1, 1920

The matter of the appointment of a county welfare officer was taken up at a recent meeting of the local W.C.T.U., and resolutions were passed urging that the board of county commissioners of Pasquotank take immediate action on the matter. With the schools now getting into full swing in the city, and with several rural schools already started, while many others will open within the next few weeks, the problem of truancy is assuming considerable proportins, and the need of a welfare officer, who is also a truancy officer, is becoming acute. The first county welfare officer in Pasquotanke was Prof. Preston S. Vann, who was appointed last September, and who resigned in the early summer following his election to the presidency of Chowan College at Murfreesboro, N.C. The place was then temporarily filled by Secretary V.R. Gilmore of the Elizabeth City Y.M.C.A., and it is now urged that a permanent appointment be made in the immediate future. (From the front page of The Independent, Elizabeth City, N.C., October 1, 1920)