Aged Woman Dies
Mrs. Cynthia Desmond, a widow 85, died at her home near Pink Hill the latter part of the week. The funeral was held from the home Friday.
Charged With Selling Liquor
Bernice Phillips, a young negress, was arrested by the police Friday morning on a charge of selling liquor. A search of her premises netted a half gallon of the contraband.
Independent Buyers
Independent buyers on the Kinston market Thursday were Messrs. G.W. Gray, Maysville, Ky.; F.S. King, W.L. Holderby and K.M. Harris of this city; and C.W. Payne of Virginia.
Blue-Ribbon Sow
Ray Cameron has recently added to his herd of blooded swine on his father’s farm in Contentnea Neck two very fine Poland China sows. One recently took the blue ribbon at the Kentucky State Fair. She is about two years old. The other is abut a year old and has not been exhibited so far as is known, but is said by experts to be a magnificent animal.
Good Crop of Alfalfa
Thomas Heath is preparing for the fourth cutting of alfalfa on an acre and a half tract on his farm in Vance Township. Three good cuttings have already been had and the fourth is on the way. While alfalfa has not proven to be a successful forage crop for this district generally, it is known to be very prolific and successfully raised in well-drained soil. It is from such soil that Mr. Heath has had his success with it this year.
May Raise Peppers
C.H. Moore, a well-known farmer, is considering planting considerable acreage in pimiento peppers for next season to supplant cotton and defeat the boll-weevil. Mr. Moore is investigating along with County Agent Charles Brickhouse, the commercial productivity of such peppers in Georgia, in which state it is reported to have proven a very successful venture.
Annual Community Picnic
The annual community picnic of the Hallsville district in Dupli County will be held at Hallsville Thursday, August 24. The public is invited to attend and bring full baskets. For many years the people of this section of Duplin County have had this “get-together” meeting, and the event has been fruitful of good results for the community’s progress.
Death of Young Woman
Mrs. Addie Jones Cozzen, 18 years old, died at her home on McDaniel Street, Friday evening at 6:45. The funeral service was held Saturday afternoon at 3 o’clock, Rev. C.L. Read, pastor of Queen Street Methodist Church, officiating. Interment was in Maplewood Cemetery.
Greene Co. Road Supt. Dead
J.M. Nipper, superintendent of county roads for Greene County, died at his home in Snow Hill Friday of heart disease. The funeral was held Saturday afternoon at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.L. Nipper, in Barton’s Creek Township. Deceased is survived by his parents, two brothers and one sister.
Welfare Officer Moves
County Welfare Officer G.B. Hanrahan has moved his office from the grand jury room in the courthouse across the hall to the room formerly occupied by the health department. Mr. Hanrahan has put a carpet on the floor and hopes that his visitors will respect the admonition to expectorate on the floor only when they are accustomed to doing so at home.
Farmers’ Field Day
A meeting of interest to the farmers will be held at the state test farm at Willard in Pender County on Wednesday, September 13th. On this farm, there are 15 acres devoted to the cultivation of grapes of various sorts. In fact, every variety known to Eastern Carolina is cultivated. County agents throughout the district are urged by the Extension Service to invite the farmers of their respective counties to come and bring baskets and enjoy a picnic on the occasion.
Hogs Victim of Peculiar Disease
Reports have come from different sections of the County of a disease attacking hogs, in many instances with serious results. Examination by a veterinarian disclosed the fact that worms were the cause of the trouble. When the animal becomes infested with these parasites they lose weight rapidly, exhibit symptoms which have been sometimes mistaken for cholera. The tiny worms work their way through the intestines and penetrate the lungs, with pneumonia resulting in every case not properly treated.
A Family Triangle
Magistrate K.F. Foscue was engaged Saturday morning in an attempt to straighten out the matrimonial difficulties of Sam Brown, colored, who alleged that his in-laws had persuaded his spouse to quit him after only three months of uneven bliss. His Honor didn’t find any ground for criminal action against the defendants and endeavored to patch up the differences between husband and wife. He was not very certain of having accomplished any good in that direction, however, when interviewed on the subject.
Burglars Get Small Loot
Burglars broke into J.E. Hood & Co.’s drug store Friday night by forcing a basement window and battering the fastenings of a heavy door leading from the basement to the main floor. The thieves were well acquainted with the customs of the store. What little cash was taken in by the book department was placed in an envelope tucked away among a row of books near the cash register at closing time Friday night. This sum—about $6, and all the pennies left in the drug department register were carried off. Nothing else of importance was missed.
Not Guilty, Says Evans
Norwood B. Evans, formerly of Kinston and more recently chief of police of Washington, told The Free Press over the phone Monday that the story carried in its Saturday’s issue in regard to him was not correct. He denied that he had been charged with disorderly conduct or being drunk and said that he resigned because he had been suspended for six days for using his gun when he thought his life was endangered and that he did not think that he deserved the suspension and rather than submit to it, he had resigned. He claimed to have in his possession a letter of recommendation from the mayor and police committee of the city.
Constructs Private Sewer Line
D.T. Edwards, having obtained permission from the Board of Aldermen, has constructed a sewer line several hundred feet in lengthy along Summit Avenue, connecting with the main line at Queen Street. The work was done by Contractor Paul Howard, and conforms in all respects to the municipal work now being done by the same contractor.
Curb Market’s Future
When asked Saturday whether he thought the Wednesday morning session of the curb market would be interfered with very seriously during the tobacco season, County Agent C.M. Brickhouse gave as his opinion that it would take probably two more weeks to determine what was best. He expressed the hope that it would not be necessary to discontinue the Wednesday morning market; at the same time saying that the current Saturday morning market in spite of the bad weather, was up to the fine standard that has been set.
Old “Bob” Demoted
Bob, the winner of many prizes in tournaments, and the proud bay which for many years has drawn the East End fire apparatus, was Saturday morning pulling the city’s trash wagon. Inquiry t fire headquarters revealed the fact that Bob’s demotion is not permanent as yet. Old “Brack,” the noble gray which has been dividing time between the trash wagons and the hook and ladder for several years, is indisposed, and Bonnie, the “venerable” black mare which helped to pull the steamer for years, has been temporarily assigned to the East End station, because the trash collecting work is a little too arduous for her years. So is the fate of most fire horses in these days of motorized departments.
From The Kinston Free Press, Wednesday, Aug. 23, 1922.
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