Free Smallpox Vaccinations Given at School, Nov. 30, 1921

Vaccination Will Start in Schools

Vaccination for smallpox of all children in the city schools who do not display good scars will be begun Thursday morning by Dr. W.A. McPhaul, city health officer, with the assistance of school nurses.

The health officer figures there will be between 1,500 and 2,000 children who will need the preventive vaccine. Dr. McPaul said that the vaccination will take place under the most careful conditions and there need be no fears by parents as to the outcome. Last year he said he vaccinated 1,700 without a single bad arm.

Those parents who desire may have their family physicians administer the vaccine, Dr. McPhaul said. The heatlh officer will vaccinate children in the schools without cost.

From The Charlotte News, Nov. 30, 1921

Thief Stole Car As Julian Miller Extolls Charity, Nov. 30, 1921

Meanest Thief Has Been Found. . . Stole Car of Man Who Was Extolling Charity at Very Moment of Crime

A heartless and benighted thief is abroad in the city, evidently. While a citizen was making a speech Tuesday night extolling charity as one of the greatest of the virtues, a miscreant stole his flivver and compelled the speechmaker to spend several dollars getting home--and that at quite a late hour.

It was Editor Julian S. Miller of The News who was the victim of an uncharitable and heartless thief. On Tuesday evening at 7:30 o’clock he was holding forth at the annual meeting of the Associated Charities organization on the meaning and blessedness of charity in general and of the blessedness, in particular, of generous support to the local organization. It was at the luncheon given at the Chamber of Commerce under the auspices of the charity organization at its annual meeting. Outside on the street he had left the flivver in which he covers the distance each day from charlotte to his home in the country, located at the intersection of the Providence and Sharon roads.

When he came out of the meeting at 9 o’clock and looked up and down the street, his car was not in sight. Could it be, he reasoned, that anyone could be so heartless as to steal the car of a man who had sacrificed an evening to talk about charity and to promote to the charitable idea? Perish the thought! Nevertheless, the car was missing, and he was forced to requestion an auto for hire to get home. There is no clue as to the identity of the thief who stole the Ford.

From The Charlotte News, Nov. 30, 1921

No Filling Station Near Us, Say Neighbors, Nov. 30, 1921

Citizens Protest Filling Station

Vigorous protest against the establishment of an automobile filling station at the southwest corner of East avenue and McDowell street was registered before the city commissioners Wednesday morning.

Property owners along the street, headed by W.W. Watt, appeared before the commission and urged that the Standard Oil Company be restrained from carrying out its program of building a filling station on the lot, which was sold to the oil company by Plummer Stewart.

The commissioners informed the delegation that permission to erect the building has already been given the company. The Standard Oil Company first planned the erection of a station directly across the street, on the opposite corner, but property holders protested so vehemently that a change was made.

From The Charlotte News, Nov. 30, 1921

Encasing Furnace Should Lessen Risk of Fire, Says Superintendent, Nov. 30, 1921

Furnace Is Encased

Furnace in the Junior High school is being encased in a brick structure in order to reduce the fire hazard to a minimum, according to H.P. Harding, superintendent of schools. The furnace, heretofore has been open in the basement of the building and with the brick walls and iron lathes and plastering on top will greatly reduce the possibility of fire, thinks the superintendent.

From The Charlotte News, Nov. 30, 1921

News From the North Carolina Coast, Nov. 29, 1921

Lock No. 2 Is Open

Lock No. 2 on the Cape Fear River at Brown’s landing is now in operation, having been opened yesterday on completion of the necessary repairs, according to announcement made yesterday by Major Milo P. Fox, U.S. army officer in charge of the district engineers’ office.

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Clyde Liner Arrives

The Clyde Liner Lake Gilboa, Captain Forrest master, arrived in port yesterday morning from New York. The freighter is now discharging part of its cargo at the Clyde terminals and is expected to sail for Brunswick, Ga. It is stated that there is some improvement in the size of the cargo over that of the preceding week.

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Major Fox in New Bern

Major M.P. Fox, army officer in charge of the district engineers’ office here, left yesterday afternoon for New Bern, where he will make an inspection of some government project. He will return to Wilmington tomorrow or Thursday.

From the Wilmington Morning Star, Nov. 29, 1921

Seminole Back from Mystery Cruise but Capt. Addison Won't Talk, Nov. 29, 1921

Seminole Back from Mystery Cruise But Addison Won’t Talk

With reports current that the coast guard cutter Seminole, which returned to Wilmington yesterday afternoon from a five-day cruise, had been scouting in conjunction with the newly created coast guard rum chasing fleet that is said to be operating off the south Atlantic coast, Capt. E.S. Addison, commandant, absolutely refused to reveal any information concerning the purpose of the cruise.

Declining to discuss the Seminole’s mission or to admit that the cutter had been chasing rum runners, Captain Addison would only talk about the weather experienced during the voyage and the excellent manner in which the Seminole’s engines acted on the long cruise.

He stated that the Seminole encountered unusually rough weather and that there was 12 hours of continuous thunder and lightning Sunday night, when the strong southeaster, which changed at midnight to a southwest storm, stirred up a rough sea. The Seminole was tossed about like a chip, but the engines worked “like a charm,” he said.

Just the day prior to the Seminole’s hasty departure under sealed orders Thanksgiving afternoon, the Baltimore Sun carried an article stating that the fleet of revenue cutters would be used to catch liquor smugglers off the south Atlantic coast, providing a recommendation was made last Wednesday by Robert A. Fulwiler, the federal prohibition director of Virginia, was adopted.

In view of the sealed orders received by the Seminole and her hurried departure on the day following the conference held on Wednesday by Prohibition Commissioner Haynes, in Washington, belief was expressed locally that the fleet was created immediately and that it had already started combing the coast for rum runners.

It is believed here that 10 revenue vessels will constitute the rum chasing squadron that will operate between New York and Key West and it is thought likely that the following boats will be included in that number: Seminole of Wilmington; Pamlico of New Bern; Manning of Norfolk; Yamacraw of Savannah; Tallapoosa of Key West; Seneca and Gresham of New York; Apache of Baltimore; and Mascoutin of Lewes, Delaware. The latter is now being outfitted in New York harbor by Lieut. J.I. Hutson, who as formerly a member of Captain Addison’s staff, who will be in command of the Mascoutin, whose home station will be Lewes.

The Seminole was “swung” at sea on Friday for the purpose of completing a deviation of the compass. However, Captain Addison refused to state the location of the Seminole at the time this was done or to admit or deny the report that the Seminole had cruised as far south as Georgia.

From the Wilmington Morning Star, Nov. 29, 1921. The photo of the Seminole is from the Cape Fear Museum's online collection at https://www.flickr.com/photos/capefearmuseum/8389979584/.

Pelgy, Brown Sentenced to Roads; George Cantley Held for Raleigh Police, Nov. 29, 1921

Magon Pelgy Sent to Chain Gang

On charges of violating the prohibition laws by having in his possession two quarts of liquor, and assaulting an officer, Magon Pelgy, negro, of Navassa, arrested Sunday, was sentenced to 10 months on the county roads in recorder’s court Monday morning.

Pelgy still has one charge to answer to—carrying concealed a deadly weapon—and the court ordered that he be returned for trial on this charge at the expiration of this 10 months’. Pelgy was one of a party of four negroes, it is declared, who shot the bridge tender at Navassa Sunday afternoon. He was taken into custody by Sheriff George C. Jackson, Chief of Police Claude C. Cashwell and Deputy Sheriff W.H. Howe. At the very door of the jail, the negro attempted to escape, inflicting several painful cuts and bruises on Mr. Howe’s face.

William Brown, negro, held on a drunk and disorderly charge, drew a 30-day sentence on the roads when he was unable to pay a $5 and costs fine assessed against him on conviction.

The case of Charles Lesley, charged with being drunk and driving recklessly, was continued to today. Leslie released on bond of $200. He is alleged to have driving a horse to death Saturday afternoon.

Mattie Hewitt, negress, charged with violating the prohibition law, was released on bond of $300 for her appearance in court today. She was arrested by officers of the police department when they went to her home Saturday night armed with a search warrant and found four gallons of liquor on the premises.

Negro Fugitive Held

George Cantley, alias John Simon, negro, wanted in Raleigh for disposing of mortgaged property, was arrested Sunday night by Patrolman E.H. Pate and is being held for Raleigh authorities who wired that they would send an officer here for him.

From The Wilmington Morning Star, Nov. 29, 1921

Social News From Wilmington, N.C., Nov. 29, 1921

Society News

Miss Athalia Bunting, Editor, Phone 61

Miss Marguerite Bellamy and Miss Emma Williamson arrived Sunday from ?? Hill where they spent Thanksgiving, enroute from a visit of several weeks in New York city.

Miss Fannie Grainer has returned from Baltimore where she visited her aunt, Mrs. Theodore Marburg.

Mrs. Brice Furpless and son, Lanier, Southport, returned home yesterday morning after a visit to Mrs. J. Davis ?? Jr.

Miss Temple Bass arrived Sunday morning from Henderson, where she spent Thanksgiving with her father, Mr. Bass.

Mr. and Mrs. E.K. Bryan are spending some time in New York city.

Miss Virginia Suther has returned from Goldsboro where she spent the holidays with her family.

Miss Margaret Gulley has returned to Greensboro after visiting her sister, Miss Isabel Gulley, during the Thanksgiving holidays.

T.F. Darden, Marsden Bellamy and Marsden Bellamy Jr. Have returned from Chapel Hill where they attended the game.

Circle No. 2 Fifth Avenue Methodist church will meet with Mrs. W.R. Dosher at her home, 16 Suth Ninth street, Thursday night at 8 o’clock. The date of this meeting is changed from Tuesday. Members are requested to bring such articles as they may have for the sale.

William King and Donald Koonce returned Sunday from Chapel Hill where they attended the game.

Mrs. W.H. Ponton and little daughter, Eutha, who spent Thanksgiving here with Mrs. A.F. Laupp, the baby’s grandmother, have returned to their home in Fayetteville.

Dr. William H. Milton has gone to Delaware on business for the nationwide campaign.

Mr. and Mrs. Hargrove Bellamy have returned from Chapel Hill where they attended the game after spending some time in Durham with Mrs. Bellamy’s mother, Mrs. Irving.

Miss Christine Butler and Miss Mary Pickett have returned from Chapel Hill where they attended the dances and the Thanksgiving game.

Mr. and Mrs. R.L. Cobb left yesterday morning for their home in Tarboro after spending several days with Mr. and Mrs. George Thomas.

Mrs. George Hardwicke, who has been visiting with her mother, Mrs. Thomas F. Darden during the holidays, returned Sunday evening to Kinston to join Mr. Hardwicke, who spent the Thanksgiving holidays at Chapel Hill.

The Young Woman’s Bible class of the First Presbyterian church will hold its monthly meeting this evening at 8 o’clock in the clubrooms.

John B. Munson of Cincinnati and daughter, Miss Alice Henning Munson of Richmond, left Sunday evening in Mr. Munson’s car after spending the week end with Mr. and Mrs. Ed Munson.

Ensign Thomas Darden Jr., who has been visiting his parents, returned yesterday to Charleston to rejoin the destroyer squadron of the Atlantic fleet.

Circle No. 3, Fifth Avenue Methodist church, will meet this afternoon at 3 o’clock with Mrs. W.W. Way, 609 South Second street.

The last meeting of the young woman’s auxiliary of St. James church to be held before the doll sale will be held Wednesday afternoon at 3:30 at the parish house. All members are requested to bring their dressed dolls to this meeting.

Miss Margaret Lovell Gibson and Mrs. George Leftwich will leave today for Rocky Mount to attend the council of the State Federation which will open today. Miss Gibson goes as state director and is on the program for Wednesday, the subject of her address being “The General Federation.” Mrs. Leftwich is president of this, the ninth district. The council will continue through Thursday, December 1st.

Mrs. W.H. Milton and Miss Virginia Milton are spending some time in Baltimore.

Mrs. Henry W. Newberry of Magnolia has returned after visiting friends and relatives here for the past month.

Miss Meta Hand spent the week end with friends in Rose Hill.

Miss Jesse Fussell and Miss Estelle Fussell of Rose Hill shopped in Wilmington Saturday.

From the Wilmington Morning Star, Nov. 29, 1921

Wilmington to Investigate Reports That Children Younger than 16 Are Driving Cars, Nov. 29, 1921

Children Drive Autos

A thorough investigation of reports that children under 16 years old are driving automobiles in the city was authorized yesterday by the department of public safety.

No child under 16 years of age is entitled to hold a chauffeur’s license, the department reports, and any child under 16 found driving an automobile will be arrested and tried before the juvenile judge.

From The Wilmington Morning Star, Nov. 29, 1921

Judge Cranmer Sentences O'Berry, Warren, Moore to the Roads, Nov. 29, 1921

Goldsboro Superior Court Session Opens. . . Heavy Docket Faces Judge E.C. Cranmer

Nov. 28—The November term of the Superior court, Judge E.C. Cranmer presiding, convened here this morning at 9:30 with a heavy docket. The jury was sworn in and given the charge by Judge Cranmer.

Charles O’Berry, colored, was found guilty of stealing and given six months on the roads;

Robert J. Warren, stealing, 12 months on the roads;

William Moore, stealing, 12 months on the roads.

The case of Edward Burke, world war veteran charged with deserting is wife, appealed from county court, will be heard tomorrow afternoon.

From the front page of The Wilmington Morning Star, Nov. 29, 1921

Day Coming When Rural Schools Will Be as Good as City Schools, Nov. 28, 1921

County Units Coming

Inasmuch as a large part of the expense of public education is raised by state taxation, it ought to be but a few years until the county is adopted as the unit and children in the rural communities given as good schools as children in the towns and cities. The drift is in that direction now. It follows logically too that the state department of education will tighten its grip on the school system, as it ought to do, if the richer cities and counties are to contribute to the support of the poorer towns and counties. Those who receive help will be compelled to conform to required standards.

The chief objection to a countywide system, as the average citizen views it, is the expense. Thriving towns and cities do not mind paying for nine months schools, but the rural communities, with smaller resources, find so long a term a burden, even where the state, as is the case now, foots a large part of the bill.

But equal opportunities should be provided in rural and urban communities. By consolidating school districts, and replacing the two- and three-teacher school with five and six teachers, and by transporting pupils to school, the change could be made without great hardship. In this connection, it may be said that the citizen in town or country who does not visualize hard surface roads throughout the state in the next dozen years is the exception. This is taken for granted.

It may be found necessary to reduce the school term from nine to eight months in cities and raise it from six to eight months in the rural sections. The high school could run nine months, and should continue that long.

Although the county-wide system may be several years off, there is no reason for postponing the adoption of the township as a unit. Hickory township, with its manufacturers and agriculture, could easily become a unit. It ought to be made the unit soon.

From the editorial page of The Hickory Daily Record, Nov. 28, 1921

Dr. Isaac Taylor, Judge Walter Montgomery Have Died, Nov. 28, 1921

Dr. Isaac M. Taylor of Broad Oaks Sanatorium, Morganton, is dead at the age of 64 years. He was noted as a specialist in nervous diseases and enjoyed a wide reputation as an alienist. He was one of the big factors in the life of Morganton and his leadership will be missed. Dr. Taylor was born at New Bern, was educated at the University of North Carolina, and after graduating in medicine practiced in China Grove, later going with the state hospital at Morganton. He is survived by his wife and six children.

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The death in Raleigh Saturday night of Judge Walter Montgomery removes one of the state’s most lovable characters. Though a first class lawyer and a former justice of the supreme court, he was not active in practice during the past several years, devoting his time to historical research and writing. Judge Montgomery was one of the most fearless public men in the state. If he considered a thing right, no winds were strong enough to make him change his course.

From the editorial page of The Hickory Daily Record, Nov. 28, 1921

Prohibition Has Improved Conditions, Says Editor, Nov. 28, 1921

Is Prohibition Effective?

Some times the average citizen, the ?? Of the mine individual who has his faults and can sympathize with other folks who have theirs, wonders if prohibition, after all, is effective. He hears of blockade stills in certain sections of the state, in localities near home, and becomes pessimistic. He hears of drinking in the woods and is told that liquor is sold rather freely in Hickory on Saturday afternoons. He naturally begins to doubt.

On at least three Saturday nights during the past several weeks, the editor of the Record has ridden over Catawba county roads. He has seen automobiles whirling past, but has never seen any evidence of drinking. He has seen farmers in their wagons driving slowly home; has noted buggies homeward bound. The drivers were not shouting and singing. They were not lashing their teams. They were quiet citizens.

Thirty years ago, as a boy, the writer passed over country roads. Barrooms flourished on many street corners, and just outside of town, when one’s liquor began losing out, he could get a few more drinks. Saturday was “drink” day in many towns then, and the country roads at night were never quiet. Yelling men, drunk or half drunk, lashed their teams, cursed or slept in their wagons. Thousands of dollars passed from farmers into the hands of saloon keepers. Probably only a small per cent of farmers drank liquor back in those days, but it appeared that nearly everybody got drunk on Saturday night.

It is not that way now anywhere in North Carolina. Most of the drinking is done in dark places—and comparatively the amount consumed is as a drop in the bucket. One is forced to the conclusion that the greatest part of the liquor now is drunk by people who live in the towns, the proportion must have been about equal.

Conditions have improved so much that every thoughtful person, whether he has an “appetite” or not, should try to make them still better. The new year, which is just five weeks off, ought to find every good citizen in the state resolved to do his part towards reducing the consumption of liquor.

The lead editorial in the Nov. 28, 1921 issue of the Hickory Daily News

Hickory Has a Lot to Lose If It Doesn't Raise Final $3,000 for Library, Says Mayor Elliott, Nov. 28, 1921

Elliott-Carnagie Library was built, and although it is no longer used as a library, it is on the National Register of Historic Places.

Mayor Appeals for Library Support

To the citizens of Hickory and especially those interested in the Carnegie library:

J.L. Cilley, at his own expense, with the mayor of your city visited the Carnegie foundation committee at their office in New York last April, and this committee agreed to extend the time limit, which would have expired on May 3, 1921, one year, to May 3, 1922, and further agreed to increase their approbation $3,000, provided the citizens of Hickory would voluntarily contribute $3,000. This certain citizens agreed to do and signed an agreement to that effect. This signed agreement the banks declined to handle. The city is informed by Mr. L.F. Abernethy that the first pageant with the Glee Club will reduce the amount $1,000., that the second performance of the pageant will probably reduce this amount about $400 additional. Before the second pageant performance, the city notified the guarantors that their proportion part of the deficit would be $2,000 and requested that they send their checks to the city for $33.34 each with the assurance that should additional funds be received they should be refunded proportionally. The following parties who were not guarantors voluntarily donated the amounts opposite their names:

T.A. Mott, $34.34; R.C. Carver, $33,34; E.L. Flowers, $15; S. Short, $1.

We have received 46 checks from guarantors, who are entitled to refund provided the other 15 guaranteors, who have not paid their proportional part, furnish the city with their checks or make satisfactory arrangements so that the city will have the cash in hand not later than the first day of December.

I am giving this information to those interested based on the fact that if we do not receive the $3,000 from the citizens of Hickory on or before the 1st day of December we cannot complete the library building in the time designated by the Carnagie Foundation Committee, and we so inform this committee and return all the checks we hold and abandon the library project. The city loses $14,000 and the building site and the children a source of enlightenment that they are entitled to.

Respectfully,

J.D. Elliott, Mayor

From the front page of The Hickory Daily Record, Nov. 28, 1921

Catawba Farmers to Attend Celebration of Public Lime Storage Bin, Nov. 28, 1921

Catawba Farmers Will Attend Celebration In connection with the plans of the agricultural department of the Chamber of Commerce for a public lime storage bin, where the farmers of this section may purchase lime and lime stone materials in any quantity as needed, Secretary Van Hervie in an interview today stated that such a bin is now nearing completion at Cleveland in Rowan county, and that a delegation of Catawba farmers will attend a public demonstration of the work of this bin on Friday, December 9, at 11 o’clock. Form the correspondence on this subject received here, the Cleveland people are planning quite a celebration, including a picnic dinner, a complete demonstration of loading, unloading and delivering to waiting trucks in desired quantities. N.W. Winters of Clemson College, the so-called Billy Sunday of South Carolina Agriculture, W.R. Bailey, soil improvement expert, R.W. Graeber, county agent of Iredell, and several other agricultural experts will deliver addresses during the demonstration. The necessity here of such a bin has long been felt. Farmers now must order carload lots, and frequently must pay considerable demurrage charges on account of their shipments arriving at a time when the farmer is too busy with his crops to haul the lime to his farm. That such storage bins are practical and self-supporting has been demonstrated by the results attained in Statesville where a bin was installed some two months ago, and it is hoped that the agricultural department of the Chamber of Commerce can devise ways and means of getting one erected here. From the front page of The Hickory Daily Record, Nov. 28, 1921

Historic Chambers Building at Davidson College Destroyed by Fire, Nov. 28, 1921

Chambers Hall at Davidson Burns

By the Associated Press

Charlotte, N.C., Nov. 28—The historic Chambers building at Davidson College, used as a dormitory in which 130 students of the college slept, was burned down this morning, the fire being discovered in the cupola at 5 o’clock. The structure was a total loss, but students saved most of their personal effects.

The Chambers building was erected in 1873. It was the dormitory in which former President Woodrow Wilson lived while a student at Davidson.

The building also contained a number of class rooms and the college museum.

The loss was estimated at more than $100,000, with insurance of $100,000.

From the front page of The Hickory Daily Record, Nov. 28, 1921. Chambers Hall, named after Maxwell Chambers, was rebuilt. To read about Maxwell Chambers, see photos, and learn about his donation to Davidson College, read this article from Davidson's Archives and Special Collections: https://davidsonarchivesandspecialcollections.org/archives/encyclopedia/chambers-old

Happy 84th Birthday N.M. Seagle, Nov. 28, 1921

84 Years Old

The Record joins a host of friends in congratulating its fellow townsman, Mr. N.M. Seagle, upon the celebration of his 84th birthday.

Mr. Seagle is an honored veteran of the civil war in which he participated as an active soldier in numerous battles. For many years he has been a prominent citizen of his community where he is loved and respected by all. May he spend many more of his birthdays with his loved ones and friends.

From the front page of The Hickory Daily Record, Nov. 28, 1921

Church News From Front Page of Hickory Daily Record, Nov. 28, 1921

Will Meet Monday at Lenoir College

The Catawba County Ministerial Association will meet at Lenoir College next Monday, December 5, and the following program will be rendered:

Devotions by the Rev. A.R. Beck, Exegesis, 12 chapter Hebrews by the Rev. T.K. Roof; the right of confirmation by the Rev. L.D. Miller; Augsburg Confession, article 2, by the Rev. C.R.W. Kegley; Liturgies by the Rev. W.J. Boger.

The Rev. J.J. Bickley is secretary of the association.

From the front page of The Hickory Daily Record, Nov. 28, 1921

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Preaches Sermon on Use of Money

The sermon preached by Rev. W.W. Rowe at the Reformed church yesterday morning is receiving about as much favorable comment as any sermon preached recently. His text was from Ecclesiastes 10:19, “Money answereth all things.” He emphasized the point that money is stored power and like electricity the question is how are we losing this stored power? We may lose it for education, missions, orphanages and for purposes of destruction.

From the front page of The Hickory Daily Record, Nov. 28, 1921

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Senior League Entertained

The Senior Luther League of Holy Trinity Lutheran church was delightfully entertained Friday night at the home of Mrs. J.H. Wanemacher, with Misses Margaret and Catherine Wanemacher and Miss Bertha Dietz as hostesses.

The home was most attractively decorated with potted plants and the Thanksgiving idea was carried out in every detail.

The business meeting was presided over by the president, Mr. Harold Deal and Rev. C.R.W. Kegley read the scripture lesson and led in prayer.

Twenty-six members answered the call and 12 were new members taken into the league. Also there were five visitors present, making a total of 43 in all.

After the business had been transacted, a most enjoyable social hour was spent.

Miss Elizabeth Russell delighted those present with several piano solos.

Many new games were played and the crowd was at the height of enjoyment when they were led in the dining room, where the hostess served delicious hot chocolate and presented each league with a paper bag containing fruit, candy and salted peanuts.

This concluded one of the most delightful meetings of the league and after extending a vote of thanks to the hostesses the happy leaguers departed.

From the front page of The Hickory Daily Record, Nov. 28, 1921

Hickory Daily Record, Nov. 28, 1921

Mr. and Mrs. James W. Blackwell Jr. Murdered in Gallup, New Mexico, Nov. 25, 1921

Two Tar Heels Are Shot Down. . . James W. Blackwell Jr. and Wife, of Durham, Killed at New Mexico

Gallup, N.M., Nov. 26—Deep mystery tonight surrounded the shooting to death here of James W. Blackwell Jr. and his pretty young wife.

All efforts of police to find trace of an unidentified man and woman, who were seen in the vicinity of the Blackwell home shortly before the shooting occurred, about 10 o’clock last night, have been unavailing.

Blackwell was a prominent local business man and his wife was active in social affairs. He was a son of the late J.W. Blackwell, first to put “Bull Durham” tobacco on the market. The couple came here from Durham, N.C.

Blackwell and his wife attended a moving picture show Friday evening. After visiting a drug store following the move, they started for home.

The morning the bodies of Blackwell and his wife were found on the front porch of their home. Each had been shot once in the breast. An empty .38-caliber automatic pistol shell was found on the porch and a bullet in the yard. Blackwell was crouched on his needs, head on folded hands, leaning against the banister. A few feet away the body of his wife lay at full length on the porch. In Blackwell’s hand were clutched the keys to the front door of their home.

Neighbors, in the thickly-populated section where the Blackwells lived, agree that two shots were fired about 10 p.m. and one citizen reported to police that he saw a man and a woman running up a hill away from the Blackwell home. Neither was recognized and no clue to the slayers has been found.

The Blackwells were not known to have had any enemies and that robbery was not the motive for the crime is attested by the fact that Mrs. Bladkwell’s valuable rings and other jewelry were still on her body this morning.

From the front page of The Charlotte News, Nov. 27, 1921

1.25 Million Chimney Sweeps, or Perhaps Blackbirds, Put on Show in Downtown Charlotte, Nov. 27, 1921

A million and a quarter chimney sweeps or blackbirds (there was some dispute among spectators as to which they were), flew over the city Saturday afternoon and circled roudn and round over that portion of the city adjacent to Trade and Poplar streets, where the new million dollar hotel is to be.

Several persons said they were blackbirds. Others said they were chimney sweeps, because no such flock of blackbirds had been seen in half a century in this part of the country. General opinion, therefore, inclined to the view that they were chimney sweeps.

Both sections of the big crowd of people that stopped to watch the birds as they circled about the city agreed that their behavior was augury of cold weather and said these harbingers of cold may always be depended upon to forecast a cold wave.

The birds suddenly appeared in two dense flocks, almost assuming the proportions of a black cloud when they merged and flew together. They swirled around the sharp spire of the First Presbyterian church in a close-up square and then elongated the figure into a rectangle stretching out eastward over the Selwin Hotel and over the city hall. They then came over Independence Square in another formation, formed a wide column and swept westward over West Trade street and eddied into a wide circle over the new hotel site, ascending at this point to a great height and then doing a spiral back toward the tops of the adjacent buildings.

Many people stood and watched the spectacle for some time and agreed it was an interesting sight. The statement that there were a million and a quarter of the birds is that of a prominent citizen, who does not vouch for its accuracy but believes the number could not have been much less than that.

From The Charlotte News, Nov. 27, 1921

Misses Pearl James, Ruby Ramsey Opening Letter Shop, Nov. 27, 1921

Young Ladies Will Open Letter Shop

The Letter Shop, a new business enterprise that will do multigraphing, public stenography and other work of the kind, will be opened in the Commercial Bank building at an early date in offices 907-908.

Miss Pearl James, who was formerly with the National Gum & Mica Company’s office here, and Miss Ruby Ramsey, formerly with the American Telephone & Telegraph Company, are the owners of the new enterprise. They bought out the Letter Shop conducted at 21 North Tryon street by Misses Grace Rudisill and Margaret Howell and will remove the effects of that office to the new place in the Commercial Bank building.

From the front page of The Charlotte News, Nov. 27, 1921

Mrs. E.C. Register Serves Thanksgiving Dinner to Inmates of County Home, Nov. 27, 1921

Inmates of County Home Were Honored

Mrs. E.C. Register again served her usual Thanksgiving dinner, which year and year out she prepares for the inmates of the county home. Mrs. C.C. Kennedy, Mr. and Mrs. F.W. Ru8ssell and Mrs. Mable Steel assisted in collecting the edibles donated by merchants and citizens, and in serving the dinner.

Turkey with all the trimmings, fruits of all kinds in abundance, and other items for the Thanksgiving meal were on the tables. Mr. and Mrs. R.C. White, who have charge of the county home, expressed great appreciation of the efforts of Mrs. Register and her assistants and those who donated the good things to eat.

From The Charlotte News, Nov. 27, 1921

Mohammedanism Coming to Charlotte, Warns Editor, Nov. 27, 1921

Coming of Mohammedanism

While Western nations are trying to take Christianity to the heathen worlds, the heathen worlds are coming right back with an effort to establish their religions in these Western countries. Mohammedanism has even launched a determined drive in the United States. The Moslem sunrise is the name of a publication, which is the organ of this faith, being printed in Highland Park, Michigan. It is said to present the finest things that abound in the Mohammedan religion and to suppress the worst features, to be filled with neatly-framed slurs against Christianity and its teachings and to be shrewdly edited. The Sunrise holds out the goal to be the establishment of a Mohammedan church in ever town in America.

From the editorial page of The Charlotte News, Nov. 27, 1921, Julian S. Miller, editor.

Dr. J.M. Manning Indicted; Case of Dr. J.W. Lowery Continued Until Dec. 14, 1921

Manning Indicted by Federal Grand Jury

By the Associated Press

Raleigh, Nov. 26—The Federal grand jury has indicted Dr. J.M. Manning, Mayor of Durham, who was arrested in Durham Saturday night by agents of the Department of Justice, charged with violation of the anti-narcotic law. Dr. Manning is at liberty under bond of $10,000. His case is expected to come up at the present term of Federal court here.

The case of Dr. J.W. Lowery, Raleigh physician, against whom the grand jury returned three presentments, charging violation of the narcotic law, scheduled to be called for trial this morning, was continued until December 14.

From the front page of The Charlotte News, Nov. 27, 1921

Arch Honeycutt Gives Up Fight, Will Serve 10 Year Sentence, Nov. 27, 1921

Honeycutt Decided to Serve Sentence

Raleigh, Nov. 26—Arch J. Honeycutt, rich merchant and owner of the Country Club building here, tonight abandoned his appeal from a Federal court sentence to the penitentiary at Atlanta and next week will be sentenced anew.

Honeycutt was given 10 years for trafficking in goods taken from railway cars. One sentence for five years was reversed. The other one he had been fighting.

From the front page of The Charlotte News, Nov. 27, 1921

H.W. Garow, Jim Jones Killed When Locomotive Explodes Nov. 26, 1921

Two Killed When Locomotive Bursts

Raleigh, Nov. 26—Two men were killed and another seriously injured near Youngville, 30 miles north of here, tonight when the boiler of a Seaboard locomotive exploded. The dead are H.W. Garow of Raleigh, engineer, and Jim Jones, negro fireman.

E.J. Murphy of Middlesburg, a brakeman, was seriously injured and taken to a hospital at Wake Forest College. The cause of the explosion is not known.

From the front page of The Charlotte News, Nov. 27, 1921

Judge Montgomery, 76, Has Died, Nov. 27, 1921

W.A. Montgomery Dies

Raleigh, Nov. 26—W.A. Montgomery, 76, died here tonight. He served 10 years on the bench, being nominated as a Democrat by a Republican-Populist fusion.

From the front page of The Charlotte News, Nov. 27, 1921

Prison Escapees Include Tom Clayton, Convicted of Killing Deputy Blue, Nov. 26, 1921

Six Men Who Escaped From State Prison Farm Last Night Still at Large

By Associated Press

Raleigh, Nov. 26—No trace of the six prisoners who escaped from the state prison farm near here last night when they smashed a window in one of the barracks had been found by prison guards up to noon today. The convicts were serving sentences ranging from 15 months to 20 years.

Among the prisoners who made their escape was Tom Clayton, New York youth, who was convicted at Fayetteville early this year of second degree murder and sentenced to serve 20 years for the killing of Deputy Sheriff Blue, who attempted to arrest him on the streets of Fayetteville.

From the front page of The New Bern Sun Journal, Nov. 26, 1921

George Cathey, Who Taught School Until the Age of 98, Celebrated His 100th Birthday Today, Nov. 26, 1921

Captain Cathey Is 100 Years Old Today

By Associated Press

Raleigh, Nov. 26—Capt. George Cathey, who taught in Georgia and North Carolina schools for almost 89 years, is celebrating his 100th birthday at the North Carolina home for Confederate Soldiers today. He is enjoying remarkably good health enjoying the use of all his facilities. He was born in Danville, Va., November 26, 1821 and began teaching when he was 18 years of age. With the exception of the time he served as a captain in a Georgia regiment during the Civil War, he continued to teach until two years ago, his last school being in Macon county in the mountains of North Carolina.

Various chapters of the Daughters of the Confederacy today showered Captain Cathey with gifts, including handsome furniture for his room in the home. Captain Cathey has three daughters living in Atlanta and one son in Charlotte.

From the New Bern Sun Journal, Nov. 26, 1921

Her Skirts Are Too Short, Nov. 26, 1921

Her Skirts Are Too Short

By Mrs. W.N. Hutt, Progressive Farmer Woman’s Editor

For many moons now our men have been seriously concerned about the length of skirts of the womanfolk. It and the price of cotton are equal rivals as subjects of conversation where men gather together. Appeal after appeal has come to us to give space to that subject, to urge longer skirts, to wirte smashing attacks upon those that are short.

But we have hesitated because in all things we want to be sure of our facts. Our eyes have been open, our hears have been to the ground for arguments against them. Finally, we turned to the letters of the men themselves for points from which to combat the short skirt fashion, but in all the letters the epithets “scandalous, terrible ridiculous,” and such were applied but not one reason against them given. Such being the case and wanting our arguments to be well based, not “I thinks” and “we disapproves” we sought our own arguments.

“Short dresses are not safe” we said to ourselves. Then we watched women climb into cars and teach calves to drink from buckets. We discarded that reason.

“Short skirts are not healthful” we said. One day it was very dry at the community fair and my, ow those long skirts did stir up the germ laden dust to be breathed by the just and unjust. The difference berween these and the short skirted girls was as the difference in dust raised by the automobiles and bicycle. The next day it rained. The long skirts were wet and sodden. Many of the women sat in them an hour listening to the lectures. Many a cold was the result surely. The abbreviated skirts caught no more water than a man’s trousers. We checked off the healthful idea.

Argument there was that the men must deem long skirts more convenient. We watched baby laden women climb stairs, we saw skirts catch on buggy steps, snags, and weeds. “Nay, nay,” we said, “Let us seek further.”

“Women have too much to do. Long skirts are more easily cared for;” but one ironing day, one Monday brushing of Sunday’s clothes convinced us otherwise.

“Ah,” we said at last. “Long skirts are more economical because short skirts call for neater shoes and silk stockings.” Yet when we balanced accounts in the cost of these against the decreased number of yards of cloth required, we discarded that argument.

“Precedent,” we declared to ourselves. “The fathers of the country consider that what has been is right.” Looking back however at the few centuries that have elapsed since man emerged from cloaks, blue satin trousers and frilled shirts, we sought elsewhere.

“Moral grounds? Could it be that?” Now we had the solution. A setback came when a grayhaired lady said, “Have the mothers, who always stand first in finding and removing stumbling blocks from the pathway of their sons and daughters, have they protested?”

“No,” we answered. “Not once.” Were we not correct in assuming that the length of woman’s skirts had in no wise upset the morals of any community?

“Modesty might be the consideration.” We pondered on that too, but since modesty did not seem to be a strong point of menfolk at bathing beach, in fields, or elsewhere that it clashed with convenience; we still questioned.

“Now we have it. It is beauty,” said a fleeting idea. We gazed around us and decided that a beautiful thing indeed is the low-heeled sensible shoe so much in vogue and the well-stockinged ankle.

“Girls,” I said in despair to a high school class, “Why do you wear short dresses?”

“They are so comfortable,” was the reply.

“Why do some people wear them too short?”

“They have no sense,” said one girl.

“They can’t see themselves,” said another.

“Wisdom is justified of her children,” I quoted, for here was the reason and the solution. It is human nature for a fool to be a fool. The fool goes to excess in all things. The moderate is moderate in all things. There is no cure for them. If short dresses are the style, they will wear them too short and invite criticism.

In “They do not see themselves” lies the solution. The sense of fitness, beauty and withal of humor will save the day. But how can a woman be be made to see herself? The answer came one day in a shoe store. One young and two middle-aged women entered and faced a full-length mirror. Each paused, looked at herself. One started to pull her skirts down to a more seemly length, one shortened her too long skirt by tucking it in at the belt, and the other endeavored to even hers.

I returned to the office and looked up the price of full length door mirrors and found them to be from $15 to $20, door and all. If every store keeper, banker, and head of household would spend a portion of their well-earned savings in such a mirror it might be missionary money well spent in a good cause.

From the Progressive Farmer, Nov. 26, 1921

The Progressive Farmer Cover, Nov. 26, 1921

Local News From Red Mountain, Mill Spring, Fishtop, Tryon Route 1, Nov. 25, 1921

RED MOUNTAIN

Irie Corn carried his son, Garland, to Rutherford Hospital to have his tonsils and adenoids taen out.

Messrs. E.C. Lynch and N.L. Whiteside are anxiously waiting and hoping for the recovery of their mother, Mrs. N.L. Lynch at Sunny View.

Miss Bertie Waldrop, our primary teacher, is on the sick list.

Rev. J.J. Ruppe filled is monthly appointment at Cooper Gap Sunday.

A few patrons attended the program given by the Red Mountain Literary Society Armistice Day. Theis society ha its weekly meetings each Friday. Why not come out some time, patrons, and see wht your children are doing?

We are very sorry to hear of the illness of Solon Biddy. We hope to tell you next time he is very much better.

Messrs. Charlie Brown, Lawton Wilson and George Ruff motored to Spartanburg Saturday.

J.R. Wilson spent Sunday with his father, O.L. Wilson, near Big Level.

Mrs. Jackson, mother of Mrs. I.P. Corn, is reported sick. Here’s hoping for a speedy recovery.

Stop! Look! Listen! Look at our school house; painted a color that greets you far and near. Listen for the bell that calls every child in the district and (I won’t tell the rest which will happen in a few days) something every school ought to have, and we will pretty soon be one of the few public schools in Polk county that owns it. Perhaps you will find out next issue.

MILL SPRING

We gladly welcome the bright sunshine once more.

Every body is talking new roads these days. We are proud over the out look of course.

The leading citizens of Mill spring have organized a Law and Order Society. Those who are for prohibition come and join. We want to clean up our community and stop the whiskey dealers.

Mrs. J.M. Lewis, her son Claud, and little daughter Melva, left Saturday for a few days’ visit in Rutherfordton.

Rev. Roy Lewis left Saturday for his home in Broken Bow, Nebraska, after a brief visit (with) his homefolks.

Little George and Sallie Briscoe delightfully entertained a number of their little friends Saturday evening.

We are so glad to report that we are having a good school this year under the wise supervision of our teaching force. Improvements are being made on the ball ground. Just wait ‘til we get our new school building, then watch us.

Of course last Sunday was a blue day, but let’s make our Sundays bright be attending Sunday school, whether we have preaching services or not. You will hear interesting talks made by the leading Sunday school workers.

Let’s each one remember Thanksgiving Day. What have we to be thankful for? Stop and think.

FISHTOP

We have had summer weather the past week instead of winter, as all had predicted. Only two frosts this fall.

Misses Evelyn and Estelle Pace and Emma Newman returned home last week from school to spend Thanksgiving.

It has been so long since my items have gotten space in the News, I think to change and give some of the unusual if not very rare things this week.

First, Lewis Bradley has a sow which gave birth to 16 nice pigs a few days back, and Joseph Price’s dog gave birth to 17 pups some years back. A Henderson county man says he had a cow to go crazy one night and next morning she had bitten off some eight to 10 inches of her tail and was in her right mind.

Miss Flora Bradley has grown a chicken that stands erect and walks like a “dodo.”

We have had an unusual lot of fish, game animals and quail this season, with an equal amount of fishermen and hunters from different parts who fish and hunt without permission; and some of them disregard the Sabbath and take fish from the trap and corn from the field, which is not so unusual, but the unusual part is they actually got caught in the act.

If the weather permits there will be preaching at Mountain Valley church on Thanskgiving by Elder Sherfey, also singing; and that will be an unusual occurrence here, as there are aged people here who have never heard a Thanksgiving sermon.

Although the weather was unfavorable, T.W. Bradley sang for the Silver Creek folks Sunday.

TRYON ROUTE 1

By the time we read this, probably Thanksgiving day will be over. Hope our thoughts were of things other than turkey and mince pie and amusements. Our great fault should be the feast of love and righteousness and when every heart should be raised to the Father on high, for there are none of us but what have something to be thankful for. Let us remember our Pilgrim fathers and not lose sight the true meaning of Thanksgiving.

Mr. James Page’s baby fell in the fire and was badly burned, but not seriously, we hope.

Glad to report Butler Champion much better of pneumonia.

Tom Rice and wife were on the route looking after their home and things. Charlie Pardon will move into their residence shortly.

Fox Mountain school children enjoyed a “stunt” afternoon Friday last.

We are thankful for a few correspondents, but would be more thankful if correspondents would gather news from each vicinity. Just think how interesting our county news would be.

From the front page of The Polk County News, Tryon, N.C., Nov. 25, 1921

High Voltage Wires Cross Telephone Wires, Put Phones Out of Commission, Nov. 25, 1921

Fires on Wires

There was a rare occurrence in Saluda last Saturday when the telephone wires were seen burning. It seems that the electric wires of high voltage were crossed with the telephone wires in some way and the telephone wires were ignited. All of the telephones were put out of commission. But the prompt efforts of Manager Hall and his helpers, “Central” was soon on her job giving every one good connection again.

From the front page of The Polk County News, Tryon, N.C., Nov. 25, 1921

Arthur Harrill and E.C. Carver Recover Stolen Ford and Car Thief in Florida, Nov. 25, 1921

Auto Thief Captured

J.P. Miller of Polk county was brought here Tuesday night and placed in jail. He is charged with stealing the Ford sedan of Mr. M. Georgion about a month ago. The man and car were captured in Jacksonville, Fla. Arthur Harrill and E.C. Carver went after the man and car, and drove it here in three days.

From the Rutherford Sun, as reprinted on the front page of The Polk County News, Nov. 25, 1921

N.C. State Football Team Wins State Championship, Nov. 25, 1921

State Championship Goes to N.C. State. . . West Raleigh College Has Clear Title to Honors—Undefeated by North Carolina Team

The N.C. State football 11 can claim a clear title to the state championship. N.C. State Defeated Carolina.

Many thought that Carolina had the better team, but the score was 7 to 0, and there is no changing it. Davidson tied Carolina, 0 to 0, and N.C. State, 3 to 3, thereby chalking up an enviable record, but their defeat the hands of Wake Forest earlier in the season eliminates them from the running for state honors.

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From The Tar Heel, Chapel Hill, N.C., Nov. 25, 1921

Carolina Beats Virginia in Thanksgiving Day Game, Nov. 25, 1921

Carolina Wins Annual Clash With Virginia. . . Halfback Johnson Over Whom the Controversy Was Raised that Nearly Stopped Game. . . Captain Lowe Who Scored Touchdown After Brilliant Run and Ran Team for Victory. . . The Victorious Carolina Team

With breaks against them, 10,000 people watching and both teams fighting like Trojans, Carolina defeated Virginia Thanksgiving day, 7 to 3, in the most grueling battle of the season.

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The Tar Heel, Chapel Hill, N.C., Nov. 25, 1921

Thanksgiving Wishes

Hunting Season Opens But Leave Partridges to Fight Boll Weevils, Nov. 24, 1921

Hunting Season Opens

The open season for hunting partridges in Richmond county begins Friday, Nov. 25th, and ends Jan. 26th. The open season begins in Montgomery county also on the 25th, ending Feb. 15th, begins in Moore county on Nov. 30th, ending March 1, and began in Scotland county Nov. 15, and ends March 1st.

And so the Nimrods can start out Friday—but should they? It is a serious problem that confronts ths people of Richmond county—that of the boll weevil. Birds are constant and inveterate enemies of insect life and therefore the farmer’s best friend in his fight against the boll weevil. And since this is true, it follows that there SHOULD NOT BE A SINGLE PARTRIDGE killed in Richmond county this season.

Save the birds. They are your friends, and will repay you for all the trouble and cost you may go to in order to protect them from the hunters. The pleasure of a few who enjoy hunting is nothing compared with the very heart-blood interests of our farmers. By all means keep hunters from your lands and PROTECT THE BIRDS! The Post-Dispatch is giving you straight advice on this, and you know it.

From the front page of The Rockingham Post-Dispatch, Nov. 24, 1921

New Stores Opening in Rockingham, N.C., Nov. 24, 1921

New Store

The Rose chain of 5, 10 & 25c stores is to come to Rockingham. The company has rented the store building in the Hinson Block that was formerly occupied by Saleeby, and the place is being refitted and prepared for occupancy. The store will likely be opened Dec. 3rd.

This will make 12 stores the company has, these being in Henderson, Roxboro, Lenoir, Laurinburg, Mullins, Bennetsville, etc. H.S. Bruin is temporarily in charge of the Rockingham store and is getting things in shape. The store will specialize principally in Xmas toys and novelties for the first month and then develop more extensively their 5, 10 & 25c line.

Black to Move

R.B. Black has rented the Fairley store room, next door to Helms jewelry store, and will move in January 1st. The room has been used for several years by Hopkins Bros., who have used three rooms for their store. Mr. Black expects to greatly increase his stock of goods and run a larger 5, 10 & 25c store.

The room at present used by Mr. Black will be used after Xmas by Long Fur. Store.

From the front page of The Rockingham Post-Dispatch, Nov. 24, 1921

Oil Stove Overturned at T.B. Covington Home, Nov. 24, 1921

Truck Called Out

An oil stove was overturned in the home of Mr. T.B. Covington at 11:30 this morning, causing the fire alarm to be turned in. The new truck responded promptly, but the danger was over by the time it arrived.

From the front page of The Rockingham Post-Dispatch, Nov. 24, 1921

Legion Minstrels a Huge Success at Weldon Opera House, November 1921

Legion Minstrels at Weldon Opera House

The Armistice Day celebration was closed with the most successful amateur minstrel that Weldon has ever witnessed, being under the supervision of “Deep C” Green. The Opera House was filled to its utmost, some standing and many turned away.

The scenic effect of the Red Cross nurses and soldier boys singing in the opening choruses was a great starter, and the end men came in A La Egyptian style with every characteristic of the snake. They were in the following order: Green, Travis, Tilghman, Grant, House, Rhem, Franklin and Joyner.

Emry Green rendered “Sweet Mommer,” in a manner that would turn Al Jolson green with envy, and his encore was some more “Sweet Mommer,” which was applauded very recklessly.

High House’s “All By Myself” turned out to be all wrong, as the house was full and with him, and he was called back.

Curtis Rhem’s funeral “When I Die” was a delightful surprise, and the audience proved very unsympathetic, for they laugh at his first funeral and made him die again.

Camm Tilghman’s “Miramba” was some Gal and it seems that all the rough necks wante dto hear more about her, so of course Camm mirambed again.

Stan Travis’ sentimental “April Showers” was very refreshing and from the stillness of the throng, one might say soothing, however, when he stopped a loud protest was turned loose and again he burst forth in song.

Boone Grant very beautifully spilled in his native tongue and “Italian Wop Song.” With equal foreign emotion did he negotiate his feet, et cetera, but it was a killer and he too, proved to be a favorite, for the crowd realized no one less than a real Garlic Eater could produce in this manner, and they were given several more whiffs at their request.

Green and Travis’ “Wishing Moon” was likewise a hit. One could almost feel little moon beams splashing in one’s face while under their spell. (We scented one guy with his mouth open and he had really absorbed moon shine.) The mob went looney over this one, and again they shown forth.

The Old Maid’s Monologue was pulled off in grand style by Miss Anna Bell Williams. This was a big part of the bill, and we wish that all old maids could make the same hit as Miss Williams.

The quartette numbers sung by Green, Travis, Grant and House were well chosen, and executed with lots of “pep” which was much enjoyed.

The Magician: “Censored.”

The Conscriptionist: Consisting of Deep “C” Green as Colonel Bevo, Boone Grant as Hi Ball, Edward Franklin as Mustaphus Scratchem, Stan Travis as I.C. Double, and Emry Green as R. Moore Ham, was a great deal stronger part of the Bill than one would suspect because Bevo is recognized as a very weak commander, but with the strong support of Hi Balls and other things, including Scratchem and Ham, it went over big.

Miss Virginia Bishop at the piano, with the assistance of Mr. Eli Bloom, jazzed their way into the heart of all.

From the front page of The Roanoke News, Weldon, N.C., Nov. 24, 1921

Weldon Chapter of American Red Cross Elects Officers, November 1921

Election of Officers

At the annual meeting of the Weldon Chapter of the American Red Cross held last week at the Graded School Auditorium, the following officers were elected for the ensuing year:

Chairman—Mrs. W.L. Knight.

Vice-Chairman—Mrs. J.A. Johnston.

Secretary—Mrs. E.L. Haywood.

Treasurer—Mr. R.S. Travis.

The Chairman read (the) report of the work accomplished for the past year, which showed that substantial aid had been given to some World War veterans who were in needy circumstances, and also that the Chapter has paid its proportionate part of the salary of the county nurse. It has rendered service whenever called upon.

Mrs. Knight explained the purpose of the Roll Call and stated that after deducting 50 per cent due National headquarters, the 50 per cent left would be used in our own community in health work and for other worthy causes. The 50 per cent sent headquarters is to be used in cases of disaster—flood, famine and epidemics, and in feeding and clothing the starving of other lands. Also the Red Cross functions in peace as well as in war, and the Chapter earnestly asks for the co-operation of the people of Weldon in securing our proportion of members in the annual Roll Call.

--Mrs. E.L. Haywood, Secretary.

From the front page of The Roanoke News, Weldon, N.C., Nov. 24, 1921

Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Andrew Bass Returning from Honeymoon, Nov. 24, 1921

Married

Married in this place on Wednesday evening, November 16th, at Grace Episcopal church, Mr. Raymond Andrew Bass to Miss Bessie Eugenia Marshall, Rev. Mr. Westman officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T.E. Marshall of Enfield and is a young woman of many lovable traits of character.

The bridegroom is a well-known resident of Halifax.

Following the ceremony, the young couple left for Washington, D.C., and other points. After November 24th, they will be at home in Halifax.

From the front page of The Roanoke News, Weldon, N.C., Nov. 24, 1921

Body of W.O. Burton Is Recovered, Nov. 24, 1921

W.O. BURTON

The body of W.O. Burton, formerly a well-known contractor of this city, who disappered from a Chesapeake bay steamer about three weeks ago, has been found on the beach at Cape Charles, according to the News-Leader.

Mr. Burton was at one time a resident of Weldon, and is doubtless remembered by many of our citizens. He was the contractor who had charge of the building of several of the large mills at Roanoke Rapids.

From the front page of The Roanoke News, Weldon, N.C., Nov. 24, 1921

Thanksgiving Cartoon, Wilson Daily Times, Nov. 23, 1921

John Speight Farm Auction, Nov. 26, 1921

John Speight Farm on Wilbanks and Elm City Road, 6 miles from Wilson, will be auctioned off Saturday, Nov. 26, 1921

Betty Baxter will appear at the Wilson Theatre Tuesday, Nov. 29.

Bebe Daniels and her latest picture, “The Speed Girl” will be shown at the Wilson Theatre.

Notice that Maggie Sawyer is suing Edward Thomas Sawyer for divorce.

Train schedule for the “Everglades Limited,” a new limited pullman, dining car and coach train stopping in Wilson, Rocky Mount and Weldon and continuing on to Boston, Mass.

From the Wilson Daily Times, Tuesday, Nov. 22, 1921.

Remember Orphans With Thanksgiving Offering, Nov. 23, 1921

Remember Orphans

The people of the country are urged to remember the contribution for orphans tomorrow. On the Day of Thanks they should remember out of their plenty to give something to those needy ones.

Whichever your church affiliation, you should give to the support of the orphans cared for by your church or organization.

From the editorial page of The Wilson Daily Times, Nov. 23, 1921. John D. Gold, editor; Miss Daisy Hendley, managing editor.

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Barker Celebrate Golden Wedding Anniversary, Nov. 20, 1921

Celebrate Golden Wedding Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Barker at the home of their son, Mr. Morris Barker, on Sunday, November 20th, celebrated their Golden Wedding, the 50th anniversary of their marriage. The home was beautifully decorated with gold and yellow carnations. The prettiest feature was a canopy used as was a custom in other years for the bride and bridegroom.

The bride was dressed in a beautiful dress of black satin trimmed with beads and lace. She wore a golden crown. The bride was led to the altar by her daughters, while the flower girls were the grand daughters. The bridegroom, who wore a full dress suit, was accompanied by the grand children, who bore golden candles. While the canopy was spread over the bride and bridegroom, four graqnd sons, Alfred Barker Jr., Herman Barker, Paul Barker Jr., and Seymour Taul, held the four golden standards of the canopy while Rev. S. Katzer delivered a solemn and impressive speech. All the grandchildren bearing golden candles marched around the group.

After this all were shown into the dining room where luncheon was served while music was furnished by Mr. Sidney Willoughby. Mr. Michel Barker was toastmaster. Toasts were given by Ely Katzen and Dr. D. Rosenthal. All the grand children gave readings during the afternoon. Many telegrams of congratulations were received. Mr. and Mrs. Barker received numerous presents of gold.

The following were present:

Mr. and Mrs. Z. Barker of Henderson, N.C., Mr. and Mrs. Morris Barker, Wilson, N.C., Mr. and Mrs. Michael Barker, Wilson, N.C., Mr. and Mrs. S.H. London, Hartford, Conn., Mr. and Mrs. J. Taul, Trenton, N.J., Mr. and Mrs. Manl Frank, Wilson, N.C., Mr. and Mrs. M. Popkin, Wilson, N.C., Mr. and Mrs. A. Harris, Trenton, N.J., Mr. and Mrs. Frank London, Wilson, N.C., Mr. and Mrs. B. Ward, Wilson, N.C., Mr. and Mrs. Sam Lefkourtz, Wilson, N.C., Rev. and Mrs. S. Katz, Wilson, N.C., Mr. Eli Katzen, Wilson, N.C., Mr. Sidney Willoughby, Wilson, N.C., Mrs. W.H. Willoughby, Wilson, N.C., Mr. Sam Stark, Wilson, N.C., Mr. And Mrs. M. Shrago, Goldsboro, N.C., Mrs. R. Lowenstein, Richmond, Va., Mrs. Jennie Scherr, Richmond, Va., Mrs. Z. Blank, Richmond, Va., Mr. D. Sregee, Richmond, Va., Mr. and Mrs. Louis Kolman, Trenton, N.J., Mr. Isedore Ward, Wilson, N.C., Mr. Louis Katen, Wilson, N.C., Dr. Daniel Rosenthal, Miami, Fla.

From The Wilson Daily Times, Tuesday, Nov. 22, 1921.

Rebecca Eatmon, Isaac Evans Have Died, Nov. 23, 1921

Death of Mrs. Eatmon

Mrs. Rebecca Eatmon died this morning at 5 o’clock at the residence of Dr. N.B. Herring on Herring Avenue. Mrs. Eatmon was 79 years of age. She is survived by the following named children: Mrs. J.W. Leonard of Wilson, Miss Mary Eatmon of Wilson, Messrs. J.D. Eatmon of Simms and R.E. Eatmon of Pikeville.

Funeral services will be conducted tomorrow morning at 10 o’clock at the Christian church. Burial will take place at the family burial ground near Rock Ridge. Pall bearers will be Messrs. W.D. Hackney, Doane Herring, E.B. Mayo, W.R. Wood, Ed Adams and A.R. Taylor.

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ISAAC EVANS

Mr. Isaac Evans, who made his home near Kenly, died Sunday night at a local hospital. Burial took place yesterday at the family burial ground near Kenly.

Mr. Evans was 7(?) years of age. He is survived by three daughters and two sons.

From The Wilson Daily Times, Wednesday, Nov. 23, 1921.

Thanksgiving Prayer, 1921, Wilson Daily Times

THANKSGIVING 1921

T---Thank God for the many blessings

H—He has given us this year.

A—A year of peace and plenty

N—No plague no scourge to fear.

K—Keep us O, Heavenly Father

S—So close within thy sight

G—Guide us and protect us

I—In all the ways of right.

V—Vouchsafe to us thy favor

I—In all our ways of living.

N—Nearer be our hearts to Thee

G—God on this day of THANKSGIVING.

--James Dempsey Bullock From the editorial page of The Wilson Daily Times, Tuesday, Nov. 22, 1921. John D. Gold, editor; Miss Daisy Hendley, managing editor.

Mama Made Her Point, Nov. 22, 1921

The Thanksgiving Fowl

This is told upon one of our citizens who has a reputation for stinginess:

Last year on the day before Thanksgiving the wife of this estimable citizen asked him what kind of fowl they’d have for the day. It so happened that their little son had just shot a sparrow with his air rifle. “Cook the boy’s bird,” the old fellow said.

For Thanksgiving dinner the good lady served an enormous dish and little sparrow, festooned with all the trimmings good cooks know how to place. After blessing, she uncovered the “fowl” and very sweetly asked the lord of the manner what portion he would have.

This year the family will have the biggest turkey the “old man” can buy.

From The Dunn Dispatch, Tuesday, Nov. 22, 1921

Durham Mayor, Dr. John M. Manning, Arrested for Violating Narcotics Law, Nov. 19, 1921

Mayor of Durham Is Placed Under Arrest

Durham, Nov. 19—Dr. John M. Manning, mayor of this city and brother to Attorney General J.S. Manning of Raleigh, was arrested here today by Department of Justice agents on a charge of violating the Harrison narcotic law. The mayor waived a preliminary hearing and was released on a $10,000 bond, furnished by friends, for his presence at Federal court in Raleigh, which convenes Tuesday.

The charges against the mayor, who is a physician, grew out of prescriptions for two patients in this city.

Department of Justice agents have been working on this case for the past eight months and his arrest on so serious a charge came as a shock to his friends.

Dr. Manning was elected mayor at an election held in May. He has been prominently identified with the affairs of the city for many years.

From the front page of The Dunn Dispatch, Tuesday, Nov. 22, 1921

Good News and Bad from Jim Hudson Family, Nov. 21, 1921

Farmer Finds Turkeys a Profitable Business. . . Jim K. Hudson Sells Five for $50

Five turkeys yielded Jim K. Hudson $30 when he brought them to market yesterday and sold them to Captain William D. Holland. One of the lot—Grand Gobbler of the Flock—brought $7.50 and convinced the good Sampson farmer that poultry raising is not an unprofitable department of his good farm. Jim K.’s smiling wife came to town with him. She confided that she had raised 75 turkeys this year. Disease got a few of them, but a larger number were (line obscured) at home and Christmas marketing.

Mr. Hudson is one of the most energetic farmers of the Dunn District. His home is on the Newton Grove Road about four miles from Dunn. He was full of news when he came in to see the Dispatch folk yesterday.

Some of it was bad. One instance was the stealing of his trusty double-barrel gun with which he was expecting to bag much game during the present hunting season. While he and Mrs. Hudson were in Fayetteville last Thursday, some one entered his home and took the gun from its rack in the hall. He is not entirely certain that some friend did not come to borrow the gun and finding everybody away just took it intending to return it in due time. If this is the case, he will thank the borrower to return it at once.

A good piece of news, however, was the improving health of his daughter, Mrs. George Barefoot, who has been in Pittman Hospital, Fayetteville, for several days. Mr. and Mrs. Hudson and Mr. Barefoot were in Fayetteville to see her last week and found her condition to be much improved. They are expecting her to return home within a few days.

From the front page of The Dunn Dispatch, Tuesday, Nov. 22, 1921

Robeson, Pitt, Johnston Lead N.C. State Counties, Nov. 22,1921

Johnston County Included in Front Ranks of Nation. . . Among 50 Honor Counties of the Country

Washington—North Carolina contains three of the 50 leading agricultural counties in the United States—Robeson, Pitt and Johnston.

This is the enviable record revealed in figures made public by the bureau of census covering the worth of agricultural products produced by all the counties in the United States. From the complete list the census bureau selects 50 headliners and of this number the Tar Heel state draws three.

California leads them all because of its climate, which makes the growing of fruit a great industry. New York, Illinois and Texas, much larger than North Carolina, come in the order named. In the 48 states of the union, North Carolina stands seventh, and the majority of the states are not named at all in the summary of the “50 leading agricultural counties of the United States.”

For the year 1919, the census bureau says, the agricultural crops and live stock produced in Robeson county were worth $28,389,828. Practically all of this was represented by crops of cotton, tobacco and corn. These crops were valued at $22,190,152, the remainder was the worth of live stock.

For the same year the crops and live stock of Pitt county amounted in dollars to $21,486,117, and nearly all of this was in tobacco, cotton and corn. The value of these three crops is given at $21,052,441—the balance represented in live stock.

Johnston county in the same year produced livestock and crops worth $19,842,510. Practically all of this amount was represented by farm products, cotton, tobacco, corn and sweet potatoes. The small balance was live stock.

From the front page of The Dunn Dispatch, Tuesday, Nov. 22, 1921

Katcha Koo to be Presented Nov. 29, 1921

Postpone Show to Next Tuesday. . . “Katcha Koo” Cast Decides to Defer Presentation One Week

Presentation of “Katcha Koo,” the big oriental musical production to be staged here under the auspices of the Chamber of Commerce for the benefit of the Public School Play Ground, has been postponed until Tuesday night, Nov. 29. This was made necessary by the magnitude of the production and the inability of the casts to grasp the fine points of their parts in so short a time as that first allowed. It was intended to present the show tonight.

Costumes for the players have arrived and today or tomorrow the first dress rehearsal will be held in the Metropolitan Theatre. Until now rehearsals have been held in groups in Fraternal Hall. No two of the many groups have yet rehearsed together because of the limited space afforded in the hall. There are more than 150 persons in the cast and chorus.

All who have seen the dances and heard the songs of the show are convinced that the big audience which will greet its presentation next Tuesday night will pronounce it the best attraction ever offered in Dunn. The various song and dance groups will be magnificently costumed and will introduce songs and dances never heard and seen here before. All of the girls who are to take part in the chorus numbers have been well trained during the past week.

Miss Dagma Carlson, who is here for the John B. Rogers Production Company, producers of Katch Koo, is directing the rehearsals. She will take part in the show as a dancer. Miss Carlson is an artist of rare merit and will introduce her own interpretation of the snake dance.

From the front page of The Dunn Dispatch, Tuesday, Nov. 22, 1921

Western Sampson County Notes, Nov. 19, 1921

Western Sampson Notes

Cooper, Nov. 19—The passing recently of Aunt Sarah Emanuel, age 65, and Aunt Nannie Bledsoe, age73, caused many expressions of sympathy and a rehearsal of their merits. They have not only served the Indian race well, but answered many calls for service among their white neighbors. They served well and many would do better to emulate their virtues.

This evening at Horton’s saw mill Ollen Bass was the victim of a badly mangled hand caused by a “cut-off” saw. He lost one finger, and it is hoped that the other part of his hand can be saved.

The trappers have gone out. Allen Page claims to have made this catch in one day: two minks, one mouse, two robins, and the end of his middle finger.

The local tanners are turning out some fine leather. The price of hides ran so low until it was necessary to bring out the long dormant process of home tanning. One fellow has such a fine quality until he was making a pair of shoes.

Many old debts are needing attention now. And some of our folk are really disturbed over them.

Schools have started with the usual variety. One fellow at the Cooper school “fired” the school building in the hope of going to school no more. The fire was extinguished though before much damage was done.

The fill on either side of Graham bridge is now complete and the workmen have gone home. We have a good crossing now so dread it no more, you motorist.

A lady of this section, Miss Cora B. Page, is growing flowers for memorial purposes.

From the front page of The Dunn Dispatch, Tuesday, Nov. 22, 1921

Mr. and Mrs. Bartley Mullis Killed in Car Wreck, Lex Brooks Badly Injured, Nov. 21, 1921

Husband and Wife Are Killed in Wreck

Monroe, Nov. 21—Bartley Mullis was killed and his wife so injured that she died later, and Lex Brooks was badly hurt this week on the Euto and Marshville road, 5 ½ miles from Marshville. They were driving a Ford on a perfectly good piece of road with nobody in sight and the wreck was complete.

The evidence about the wrecked car indicated that it was being driven at a great rate of speed. It turned over with such force that it turned a second time and righted itself and stood upon its wheels crosswise the road, and was completely wrecked.

It is said by those who saw the party before the accident that Mullis and Brooks were under the influence of drink. Neighbors say that Mrs. Mullis could drive the car and was in the habit of going with her husband on occasions as a protection when he was drinking. Just how the accident came will never be known exactly. It is the supposition that Mr. Mullis was in the rear seat and the two men on the front seat, and that they began contending as to who should drive while the car was going at high speed. Brooks has stated that he was driving and Mullis suddenly grasped the wheel and caused the wreck.

From the front page of The New Bern Sun Journal, Monday, Nov. 21, 1921

George Register Suspected of Stealing Fur, Nov. 21, 1921

Fayetteville Man Is Arrested in Richmond

Richmond, Va., Nov. 21—George W. Register, 30 years old, of Fayetteville, N.C., baggage master for the Atlantic Coast Line railroad, running between this city and Florence, S.C., was arrested here today on suspicion of having stolen a $200 black fox fur neckpiece which he was trying to pawn for $15. He insisted that he had bought it in Baltimore, but he refused to disclose the name of the firm which he claimed sold it.

Tears swelled into his eyes when he pleaded with the detectives to let him return home to his wife and two children, but they told him that he would have to tell his story to Justice Ingram in police court.

From the front page of The New Bern Sun Journal, Monday, Nov. 21, 1921

R.E. Grear Cut in Fight With E.J. Bayliss, Nov. 19, 1921

R.E. Grear Cut in an Affray. . . E.J. Bayliss Charged With Having Cut Him as the Result of Argument

As the result of a cutting affray on the streets of the city Saturday night, in which E.J. Bayliss and R.E. Grear, both white, were engaged, Grear was in court this morning to testify with regard to the case, but Mayor Clark ordered it continued on account of the absence of Bayliss. The case will be tried tomorrow morning.

The two men are said to have been participating in an argument when Bayliss suddenly drew his knife and cut Grear across the shoulder. The wound inflicted was a painful one but is not thought to be serious.

From the front page of The New Bern Sun Journal, Monday, Nov. 21, 1921

Levey Loses $2-3,000 to Robbers, Nov. 21, 1921

Durham Merchant Was Robbed Early Today

By the Associated Press

Raleigh, Nov. 21—S. Levey, a Hebrew merchant of Durham, was knocked on the head by an unknown negro there and robbed of between $2,000 and $3,000 in cash early today at his home in Durham, which adjoins his store. Several hours later Joe and Carey Perry, negroes, were arrested in Raleigh under suspicion after a son of the merchant had trailed the robbers to this city. The Perry negroes were arrested in Moore Square here, after which they are said to have shun(?) at the sight of Moses Levey.

From the front page of The New Bern Sun Journal, Monday, Nov. 21, 1921

James Harper On Trial for Animal Cruelty, Nov. 21, 1921

Charged With Beating Mule. . . Case Against James Harper, Which Was Tried Today, Was Continued

Recorder’s court this morning tried James Harper, white, employed by the Eagle Engineering company, charged with cruelty to animals.

It was claimed that Harper had been found beating one of the mules while engaged in road work and had treated the animal in a most cruel manner. He denied his guilt. A large number of witnesses were present to testify. The case was continued until December 3.

From The New Bern Sun Journal, Monday, Nov. 21, 1921

A.E. Wardham's Drive From Philadelphia Marked by Car Trouble, November 1921

Drove Here From Philadelphia

A.E. Wardham of Wilmington arrived in New Bern yesterday afternoon on his way home from Philadelphia. Mr. Wardham made the trip in his little roadster all by himself. He has been working in Philadelphia for the past year and bought the car second hand, just before leaving there. He stated that he had seven blow-outs and nine punctures on the trip and three cases of engine trouble. He believes that he’ll ride by train the next time he wants to make the trip.

From The New Bern Sun Journal, Monday, Nov. 21, 1921

Haywood Grant Badly Burned Lighting Kitchen Stove, Nov. 20, 1921

Negro Is Badly Burned

Haywood Grant, colored, was seriously burned Sunday night while using a can of kerosene in lighting a fire in the kitchen stove. He was given medical aid and, although his burns are very painful, he will recover. Most of his clothing was burned off him.

From The New Bern Sun Journal, Monday, Nov. 21, 1921

Albert T. Woolard's Home Destroyed by Fire, Nov. 19, 1921

House Destroyed by Fire

Albert T. Woolard, farmer, who resides about five miles from New Bern, had his home destroyed by fire Saturday night. He managed to rescue most of the contents of the home with the assistance of his neighbors. The loss is estimated at about $1,000. No insurance was covered.

From The New Bern Sun Journal, Monday, Nov. 21, 1921

New Bern Sun Journal, Nov. 21, 1921

Presbyterians Buying Summer Assembly Grounds, To Be Called Bonclarken, Nov. 20, 1921

PRESBYTERIANS GATHER AT SUMMER CHURCH RETREAT AT BONCLARKEN, AROUND 1935

Bonclarken Is Name of Resort. . . Seceders Christen Their Summer Assembly Grounds Near Hendersonville

Associated Reformed Presbyterians from all over the South are expected to assemble next Tuesday at the former Heidelburg Gardens, three miles from Hendersonville, to have an outing and also to make their selectin of the residential lots at the new summer assembly grounds which were lately purchased there by a group of laymen and ministers of this denomination.

E.C. Stuart of Bartow, Fla., one of the wealthiest laymen of the Church and president of the company owning the property prior to its being taken over by the Church officially, has been on the grounds there for several days and will have charge of the disposition of the property by lots at the Tuesday meeting.

It is expected that a number from Charlotte will attend, Rev. W.B. Lindsay stated Saturday. Mr. Lindsay, pastor of the First A.R.P. church here, was one of the prime movers in the enterprise and an officer of the corporation.

The plan in the mind of the company is to dispose of the lots which are wanted by members of this denomination for summer homes, the property containing about 25 acres which can be utilitized for this purpose, and then, perhaps, the entire development will be deeded to the Church as its Summer assembly grounds, to be maintained on the plan by which such other developments, such as Montreat of the Presbyterians, Junaluska of the Methodists, and Ridgecrest of the Baptists are now being maintained.

The new development of the Seceders is located not far from Montreat and by reason of the comity existing between the Presbyterians controlling that assembly grounds and the A.R.P.’s, it is anticipated that the two will, in the future, co-operate in their Summer programs in obtaining ministers and Bible scholars of national and international renown for these Summer events.

The Heidelburg Gardens, as the estate has been known for a century, was developed originally by a wealthy German. In more recent years it has been utilized for private school purposes, only having been put on the market during the past Summer. It was bought for approximately $40,000 and it is the plan of the corporation procuring title to it to spend several thousands of dollars more in its beautification and development. Some improvement will be made on the palatial buildings which are of stocco sturcture and which, by reason of neglect, are said to be in need of renovation, but no new buildings in the wa of an assembly auditorium will be needed, it is stated.

During the past week a committee of which Rev. J.M. Bigham of Huntersville was chairman, appointed some weeks ago to give the development and assembly ground a new title, met at Greenville, S.C., and declared that the future name of the Heidelburg Gardens to be “Bonclarken” which interprested, means “good, clear vision.” The first two syllables of the name are derivates of two Latin words, donus and clarus, and the proponent of this name, Mrs. Sallie Miller of Chester, S.C., contends that the name “Bonclarken” appears in Paradise Lost, canto 129. Names numbering more than two score were suggested, but this won over all others entered in the competition.

The development which has been undertaken is adjacent to the Carolina Naval and Military Academy and arrangements have been perfected by which the lake utilized by the students at this school and athletic grounds will be used also in connection with the Summer conference attendants and those living on the estate during the Summer months, Rev. Mr. Lindsay stated.

From The Charlotte News, Sunday, Nov. 20, 1921. The photo is from www.bonclarken.org/about/history/.

Mrs. Pauline Glover Link Died After Illegal Operation, Dr. Sharp Accused, November 1921

Illegal Operation Is Cause of Death

New Bern, Nov. 19—A coroner’s jury, which has been investigating the death of Mrs. Pauline Glover Link, of Morehead City, who died in a local hospital Sunday, returned a verdict last night that Mrs. Link came to her death by peritonitis caused by an illegal operation, and recommended that Dr. Leedom Sharp of Morehead City, be bound over to the Superior court of Craven county for his alleged connection with the case.

From The Charlotte News, Sunday, Nov. 20, 1921

Dr. Sharp Will Furnish Bond. . . Papers to be Served Today—Physician Is Well Able to Provide the Bond

Papers for the arrest of Dr. Leedom Sharp of Morehead City were sent to Sheriff Thomas of Carteret county yesterday afternoon and will be served today, according to information received from Carteret county this morning.

Officers of Carteret said the papers would be served some time this afternoon in accordance with the request made by Solicitor Davis and Sheriff Williams of Craven county.

It is not expected that Dr. Sharp will be arrested. He is known to have considerable money and will have no difficulty in putting up bond to guarantee his appearance at the next term of court here, which meets in January.

The sheriff of Carteret county will furnish the bond, and that will be about all the developments in the case until it comes up for trial here.

“I have no idea that Dr. Sharp will be arrested,” said the sheriff this afternoon. “He will furnish the required bond and we will turn him loose.”

From the front page of The New Bern Sun Journal, Monday, Nov. 21, 1921

Vic McWhirter Held for Driving While Intoxicated After He Injures W.L. Jones, 65, Nov. 20, 1921

Aged Man Hurt When Run Into. . . Vic McWhirter Being Held for Driving Car in Intoxicated Condition

Driving an automobile at a rate said to have been terrific, Vic McWhirter, young white man, crashed into the rear end of a buggy, driven by W.L. Jones, 65, of South Pegram street Saturday afternoon on Central avenue, throwing the aged man 15 or 20 feet into a nearby yard and smashing the buggy into smithereens.

McWhirter was arrested and lodged in a cell at the police station charged with operating an automobile while under the influence of whiskey. At a late hour Saturday night he had been unable to arrange bond.

The accident occurred near the residence of Dr. R.M. Gallant, who with Dr. Van Matthews, first reached the injured man and carried him to his home. He was bruised about the arms, legs and shoulders, but physicians were unable to ascertain if he had received internal injuries.

Mr. Jones has twice suffered a stroke of paralysis and because of his age, it was feared that his injuries might prove fatal.

Eye witnesses to the accident reported to police that McWhirter was moving up the hill on Central avenue, going away from the city. He was said to have been swaying from one side of the street to the other. Mr. Jones was also driving from the city when the big machine bumped into the rear of the buggy. He is said to have been as close to the curb as it was possible to be.

When the car struck the buggy, Mr. Jones was hurled across the sidewalk into a lawn. The horse was turned completely over and the buggy torn into a hundred pieces, it was reported.

McWhirter escaped without the slightest injury.

From The Charlotte News, Sunday, Nov. 20, 1921

Bruce Craven, Enemy of Ku Klux Klan, Hung in Effigy, Nov. 20, 1921

Bruce Craven Hanged in Effigy

Columbia, S.C., Nov. 20—County and city police authorities were thrown into a turmoil here early today when a mysterious telephone report of a lynching came to headquarters, and responding they found on the roadside, near the city, the remains of three dummies hanged in effigy at the side of the main highway, representing Bruce Craven of North Carolina, Henry P. Fox of Tennessee, and C. Anderson Wright of Georgia, alleged enemies of the Ku Klux Klan.

From the front page of The Charlotte News, Sunday, Nov. 20, 1921

Electricity from Southern Power Company Leading to Growth of Mills in Piedmont, Nov. 20, 1921

LORAY MILL IN GASTONIA CONVERTED TO APARTMENTS

Resumption of Mill Building Expected Here. . . Prospective Increase in Power Presages Development. . . This Section Leads. . . Greatest Development in America Expected in Piedmont Section

Such a period of development in the textile industry in this section as has never been seen is predicted by industrial leaders as a result of the prospect of a large quantity of new power through the two new developments, which were announced a few days ago by the Southern Power Company.

Those who are most familiar with the textile industry declare that the resumption of the Southern Power Company construction program comes at a most auspicious time. Existing cotton mills are getting upon their feet again following the long period of depression and the future looks brighter than it has for many months. On account of the easier situation in the money market, and, with labor and material costs more nearly normal than they have been for the past few years, an immediate resumption of the development of the textile industry is looked for.

It is freely predicted that the greatest development of the textile industry in America will hereafter be centered in the Piedmont section of the Carolinas. In fact the greatest development section of North Carolina.

For instance, 72 per cent of the spindles installed in the South during the past three years have been in (the) Piedmont Carolinas and more than 50 per cent in Piedmont North Carolina. Since 1907 the South, as a whole, has added 5,600,000 spindles as against an increase of 2,750,000 in the North, an increase for the South of approximately 40 per cent as compared with an increase of 14 per cent for New England.

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Cotton mill men say that the industry’s rapid development in this section as compared with the development in New England is very easily explained. In addition to the availability of the cheap and convenient electric power this section has a distinct advantage in climatic conditions and particularly in the personnel of cotton mill workers and living conditions in cotton mill communities.

The workers in Southern cotton mills are native Americans [not immigrants], with American ideals and characteristics. They are individualistic and ambitious. Many of the leading men in the industry today began their career on the bottom rung and cotton mill workers today know that the opportunity for advancement is probably greater now than it has ever been because the rate of development constantly demands efficiently trained executives.

Whereas the cotton mill owner in the South has advantages over his New England brother in climate, availability of cheap power and personnel of workers, the operatives in Southern mills have a vast advantage over their fellow workers in the North in that they have vastly better and cheaper living conditions and enjoy a relationship with their employers which is not common in the North, say those who are predicting a revival in this industry. Southern cotton mills practically without exception provide their employes with comfortable cottages with sufficient ground space for gardens, poultry yards, etc. They purchase fuel in wholesale quantities and distribute (it) among their employes at cost. A large proportion of them provide schools, playgrounds, Y.M.C.A. or community houses and maintain nurses or other community workers. The workers pay for their comfortable homes a nominal rental, averaging not more than 25 cents per week per room, something practically unheard of in Northern mill centers.

While labor troubles have been frequent in Northern textile centers for years the South has been singularly free of such disturbances except during the last two or three years, and such troubles as have occurred during this time have been the result of shrewd efforts upon the part of professional agitators from the outside, who, in some instances, have been able to disrupt the cordial relations existing between mill executives and operatives and bring about strikes. These strikes have, almost without exception, resulted in disaster for the workers and there has been a decided reaction among mill workers against the activities of labor agitators from other sections who are not acquainted with Southern workers and Southern working conditions. So, in spite of labor troubles in some places, mill industry in the South will continue to be marked by a feeling of sympathy and interest between owners and workers and by an absence of labor troubles.

All indications point to an immediate resumption in cotton mill construction and in the development of the industry generally. The announcement a few days ago of a tremendous addition to be built by the Loray Mills at Gastonia is pointed out as an indication of the trend in the industry, and it is expected that the next few weeks will see many other similar announcements.

From the front page of The Charlotte News, Sunday, Nov. 20, 1921