Wilmington, April 26—Mrs. Laura Byerly is today fighting for her life as the result of the fire here last night which destroyed $60,000 in property, the Princess Building being completely burned.
From the Elizabeth City Daily Advance, April 26, 1924
Friday, April 26, 2024
John Kramer Hurt When Gun Shell Explodes in His Face, April 26, 1924
John Kramer Hurt
John Kramer, son of Mr. and Mrs. H.G. Kramer, West Main street, was painfully but not seriously injured Saturday morning when a gun shell exploded in his face while hew as tinkering with the gun in his work shop.
From the Elizabeth City Daily Advance, April 26, 1924
Claude Trafton Wins D.E. Williams Medal for Declamation, April 26, 1924
Trafton Is Winner of Williams Medal
Claude Trafton was awarded the D.E. Williams medal in the declamation contest Friday evening in the South Mills High School, carrying off first honors with the other contestants doing so well that the judges were disturbed that there weren’t enough medals to go around. Leon Halstead, Milburn James, William Perry and Ira Pearce were the other four entrants in the contest, and each showed such ability and so much serious preparation that the audience, like the judges, was puzzled to know just who would be the winner. However, general sentiment in the end favored Trafton, it was declared, and the young orator, speaking fearlessly, easily and earnestly, with no show of nervousness, with distinct and careful enunciation and with delivery free from superficial attempts at the oratorical, made an excellent impression.
A medal for spelling was awarded to Weldon Burnham.
Prior to the declamation contest, there was a pleasing program of songs by the grades. Piano numbers were interspersed throughout the program, and the high schools’ pupils rendered a chorus while the judges were out making their decision.
The judges were Dr. John Bell, Ralph Holmes and Herbert Peele. A number of other Elizabeth City people attended the exercises, enjoying the enthusiasm of the students, the progressive spirit of the South Mills school, and the pleasant automobile ride over the good roads.
Sunday morning at 11 o’clock, Rev. F.H. Scattergood will preach the baccalaureate sermon at Trinity church. Monday evening the senior play will be given at 8 o’clock in the auditorium, and Tuesday evening Dr. J.H. Gorrell of Wake Forest College will deliver the commencement address.
The graduates are Tacie Burham, Irene Etheridge, Ethel Hastings, Ralph Harrell, George Ira Pearce, Lucy Sanderlin, and Lula Whitehurst.
From the Elizabeth City Daily Advance, April 26, 1924
May Day Festival at Trinity College, Durham, May 1, 1924
May Day Festival
Trinity College, Durham, April 26—The annual May Day Festival, which will take place on the lawn in front of West Duke Building at Trinity College May 1, promises to be this season one of the most beautiful affairs of its kind ever held at the College. The site of the festival has been changed from the east lawn to that directly in front of West Duke Building, which affords an attractive background of shrubbery and flowers.
The coronation of the queen, Miss Elizabeth Kramer of Elizabeth City, will take place at 5 p.m. Miss Iva Jennette of Manteo will be the maid of honor. Following the coronation a series of English folk dances will be presented to students of the college. Then follows the Maypole dance, which promises to be an elaborate affair. The Trinity Musical Clubs will furnish music throughout the performance.
After the Maypole dance, the spectators will have access to an English tea garden. later in the evening the North Carolina Intercollegiate Glee Club contest will be held in Craven Memorial Hall. Every collegiate musical club in the State will be represented.
Spectators from all over the State are expected to attend the May Day festivities. In past years the reputation of the Trinity May Day performance has gained a growing reputation for gracefulness and beauty, and this year those in charge have erected a set of bleachers to take care of the increasing number of spectators.
From the Elizabeth City Daily Advance, April 26, 1924
Good News for East Carolina Potato Farmers, April 26, 1924
Potato Prospect Still Looks Good. . . Satisfactory Stand Seen with Indications that North Carolina Will Beat Virginia to Market by Two Weeks
With a good stand of potatoes on all sides the crop condition on this territory is looked upon as very satisfactory up to this time. The most favorable sign lies in the fact that the main crop of Virginia potatoes with which it is impossible for North Carolina to compete will be two weeks later than last year while that in this section will be only one week delayed according to Howard Smith, manager of the Carolina Potato Exchange.
On account of the nearness of Virginia to the markets, that state becomes a dangerous rival to Eastern North Carolina whenever the season’s conflict. It is excepted among the operators that when the Virginia season starts our must fall behind.
Last year Virginia potatoes came in 10 days behind those of this territory. According to the forecasts for this season, they will be from 15 to 18 days later than North Carolina. This means a great deal in marketing early potatoes and indicates that the prices will be good if other conditions remain good, says Mr. Smith.
“The stand this year is above the average. In fact it is the best in five years,” says Mr. Smith. “Judging from the looks of the crop there will be an unusually good yield. the Canadian seed are showing their value in better seed and more thrifty plants already. North Carolina mountain grown seed have produced good plants too. They are every bit as good as those produced from Maine seed.”
Mr. Smith says that he has been advised that the Florida crop has suffered from blight and rain. One operator who had bought heavily of barrels is offering a half million for sale on account of the partial failure of the crop at Palatka. In South Carolina there is a much heavier acreage and a fair stand, he says. This does not conflict with us however, as South Carolina fears us just as we fear Virginia.
From the Elizabeth City Daily Advance, April 26, 1924
New Agreement at Elizabeth City Hospital, April 26, 1924
New Agreement About Hospital. . . Arrangement Made with Dr. Saliba Whereby He Assumes Business but Not Professional Management
The directors of the Chamber of Commerce, who for a number of years now have been the directors of the Elizabeth City Community Hospital, have reached an understanding with Dr. John Saliba, owner of the hospital property, whereby the directors surrender the business management of the hospital to Dr. Saliba.
This arrangement has been reached on the basis of an understanding that Dr. Saliba, while assuming responsibility for the business mange of the institution, will continue to conduct it as a community institution open to allo reputable physicians and surgeons on equal terms with himself.
This new arrangement is to become effective on June 1 and is to continue in force for a period of three years. Dr. Saliba is allowing the present management to operate through May rent free, while he is preparing to take over the management.
The hope is expressed by the directors of the hospital that the new arrangement will meet with the general approval of the physicians of the city and of the public and that the hospital will enter upon a period of enlarged usefulness.
From the Elizabeth City Daily Advance, April 26, 1924
Girls Club Meeting Included Cooking Lesson, April 26, 1924
Girls Club Meets
The Girls’ Club met Thursday evening from 7:30 to 9:30 at the Community House and after the opening exercises the girls went to the kitchen for a cooking lesson. Muffins and hot chocolate were demonstrated and were served to the club. After business was discussed and the cooking lesson was over, the girls enjoyed a social hour of fun and frolic. Games were also played and the club spent a most happy evening.
Those present were: Misses Maud and Mabel Evans, Susie and Eva Copeland, Lillian Thornton, Annie Belle Alexander, Zuline Sample, Ethel Bray, Mrs. Ina Pipkins, Mrs. T.C. Jones, Mrs. M.S. Bulla and Miss Marcia Albertson.
From the Elizabeth City Daily Advance, April 26, 1924
Senator Williams to Speak at Norfolk Church, April 26, 1924
Senator Williams to Speak at Norfolk Church Sunday
State Senator P.H. Willliams of this city will speak to the organized Bible classes at McKendree Methodist church of Norfolk Sunday morning at the Sunday School hour. Mr. Williams goes to Norfolk upon the invitation of N.W. Nye of that city, who speaks at City Road Church at 11 o’clock Sunday, and to the organized classes at 10.
E.L. Rogers, president of the men’s Bible class of the City Road church, has extensively advertised the coming of Mr. Nye to this city and is making preparations for an attendance of 1,000 at City Road Church Sunday.
From the Elizabeth City Daily Advance, April 26, 1924
Rev. Daniel Lane Preaches Commencement Sermon, April 26, 1924
Preaches Commencement Sermon at Newland
Rev. Daniel Lane, pastor of City Road Methodist Church, will deliver the commencement sermon Sunday afternoon at Newland High School, Pasquotank County. the services are scheduled to begin at 3:15.
From the Elizabeth City Daily Advance, April 26, 1924
Tribute to Newel C. Clark, April 26, 1924
Paid Unusual Tribute to Newel C. Clark
That he had known N.C. Clark in his daily walk and work since he had been with the Elizabeth City Iron Works & Supply Company and that in all the years that he had so known him he had never seen him act or herd from him a single word unbecoming a Christian was the tribute paid to Mr. Clark at the burial service Thursday by Rev. E.F. Sawyer when at the grave in Hollywood Thursday. He spoke in behalf of Mr. Clark’s fellow workmen at the Iron Works and in behalf of the firm. Mr. Sawyer himself has a position with the Iron Works, and Mr. Clark’s work and conduct were under his continual observation.
“N.C. Clark was one man whom I believe was an earnest Christian in his daily work,” said Mr. Sawyer, “and more than one of his comrades in the shop have told me that he was the best man they ever worked with.”
Mr. Sawyer’s words were spoken with the force at the Elizabeth City Iron Works attending the burial service in a body, the plant closing during the funeral hour to permit them to do so and as a tribute of respect to his memory. Many eyes of strong men unaccustomed to tears were wet when the words of tribute had been spoken.
Mr. Clark was the son of Baptist preacher, the late Rev. Homer J. Clark of Parkersburg, West Virginia, who died here soon after Mr. Clark came to Elizabeth City.
From the Elizabeth City Daily Advance, April 26, 1924
Thursday, April 25, 2024
Hon. Stanley Wimborne's Speech Pleased All at Norlina Commencement, April 25, 1924
A Splendid Speech
All who were so fortunate as to attend the commencement exercises Friday night of the Norlina High School were very highly pleased with the address of Hon. Stanley Wimborne, candidate for solicitor at the coming June primary.
Mr. Wimborne spoke to a packed house and his address was of a high order. His subject was Education and Citizenship. Mr. Wimborne is a vigorous speaker. He speaks clearly and convincing and from those who were so fortunate as to hear, there was an expression of regret when he ended his address.
Mr. Wimborne stated in the beginning that the people of Warren county were accustomed to such high-class speakers as Judge Kerr and Mr. Tosker Polk and he feared that his speech would not be well received, but when he finished his speech our people were convinced that he is in a class with Judge Kerr and Mr. Polk. If he is as good (a) court house speaker, our people will make no mistake in electing him solicitor of this district.
Mr. Wimborne, with his wonderful personality, pleased all of our people and our people are glad that he was sent to them.
From the Norlina Headlight, Friday, April 25, 1924, J.C. Hardy, editor and proprietor
Time It Takes for Alien to Become American Citizen, April 25, 1924
Citizenship
An alien does not change into a citizen over night. The changing of his dress may be done in an hour. The changing of his speech is a longer process. And the changing of his ideas is still longer.
Really, to become a citizen of our country, a man must first turn his mind from the old land to the new; he must desire to be an American. In the second place, he must learn how American institutions have grown and how they are carried on; he must understand what are a citizen’s responsibilities in this land.
From the Norlina Headlight, Friday, April 25, 1924
Rich Should Pay More in Taxes, April 25, 1924
Tax Reduction
There are ways to keep the big incomes from evading taxes, and if Congress fails to apply them the inevitable inference is that the failure is studied and deliberate. Conceding that taxation’s object is to produce revenue, it is entirely rational to make people pay in proportion to their ability to pay. That is a fair test of obligations of the government.
From the Norlina Headlight, Friday, April 25, 1924
Norlina Headlight, Friday, April 25, 1924
Splendid Farms for Sale on Easy Terms, R.S. Register, Bank of Norlina Bldg.
How much will you pay for safety, permanence, for comfort? Portland Cement, the material making this possible, is the cheapest of all products undergoing a complete process of manufacture. Atlas Portland Cement
A Rare Musical Treat. Mr. Theodore Fitch of New York, Tuesday evening, April 29th at Norlina High School Auditorium. Assisted at the piano by Mrs. John C. Burwell of Warrenton.
Dr. A.C. Yow, Veterinarian, Henderson, N.C.
Norlina Lodge No. 630, A.F. & A.M. F.S. Packard, W.M. R.D. Hardy, Secretary
Dr. Wallace F. Mustian, Dental Surgeon, Norlina, N.C.
John E. Buck, Registered Engineer, Engineering, Drafting, Maps, Land Surveying. Warrenton, N.C.
Dr. Thos. A. Shearin, Eye-Sight Specialist. Eyes examined and glasses fitted. Office in Citizen Bank Building, Warrenton, N.C.
Chas. E. Foster, Civil Engineer and Surveyor, Littleton, N.C.
Dr. K.H. Patterson, Eye Sight Specialist. Over Parkers Drug Store, Henderson, N.C.
C.R. & Son Building Material, Oxford, N.C. It pays to get it at Ray’s.
A.W. Gholson, Eyesight Specialist, Gholson’s Jewelry Store, Henderson, N.C. Eyes examined, Glasses fitted, Broken Lenses duplicated by an expert.
From the Norlina Headlight, Friday, April 25, 1924
Selders' Weekly Forced to Sell Out, Says A. Selders, April 25, 1924
Forced to Sell Out for Want of Proper Backing
During the past year several people have wanted to buy Senders’ Weekly, Newpaper and Job Plant. The plant was not for sale then. However, it was not then nor has it ever been a paying investment, owing to several reasons which we might mention, but we abstain from particularizing.
We have been in hopes that matters would right themselves and that things would “look up,” but not so. We have done our best to give the people their full money’s worth, both in the newspaper and job work. The latter has been good and we had to use what we made off from the job work to keep up the paper. It has been a great annoyance to us and also worry and that is worse now as my aid in that has given up the job.
Several years ago I hired an old colored woman to do my worrying at FIVE dollars a year. She did a good job and took all the worry off my shoulders but the unforeseen happened. She died, and since then I have had to do my own worrying and that adds an extra load to my duties.
The plant has been sold to the Stanly Republican. However, the local news will bhe looked after the same as usual. All advertising contracts and subscriptions will be taken care of by the new company.
I will devote the most of my time in special writing. The only part of the newspaper business I care about.
A new serial will be started in the first paper issued by the new company.
It will be of interest to a great many as it will take up Southern life with its many idiosyncrasies with a love story combined.
My stay in Rockingham has been very pleasant and I have made some warm friends as well as some who are not. Any man who has a bit of personality does that or else he does not amount to much.
I will have to oversee the dismantling and re-installing of the plant.
All claims against Selders’ Weekly or A. Selders will be paid by him and all accounts owing to the Newspaper should be paid to him as soon as possible, as we wish to have a clean slate as we go hence.
--A. Selders
From the front page of Selders’ Weekly, Rockingham, N.C., April 25, 1924. The Press—The “Tongue” of the Country; May It Never Be Cut Out.
Epidemic of Lawlessness in Rockingham, April 25, 1924
An Epidemic of Lawlessness
Saturday night and Sunday were Red Letter Days in Rockingham for lawlessness. But if a person should take note, they will always find that right after a criminal term of court there is more law breaking than at any other time.
D.D. Yates was arrested Saturday night by Chief of Police for reckless driving. He gave bond. In less than 40 minutes afterward the Sheriff arrested him for driving a car while drunk and carrying concealed weapons. He was jailed.
K.D. Grant Jr. was arrested for operating a car while drunk and carrying a concealed weapon. Jailed.
W.J. Cain was arrested for being drunk and transporting whiskey. Jailed.
Dob Singletary was arrested for being drunk. Jailed.
These were arrested Sunday.
Saturday night the chief arrested James Buckles for reckless driving.
Carrie Ingram, Mary Cook, Alber Skipper and Coy Stover, all colored, arrested for F. & D.
Deputies Reynolds and Darby Covington captured a fine copper still near Hoffman Sunday morning.
Darby Covington went Monday to Salisbury to get John Ward, who is wanted for breaking into The Farmers’ Union Store at Ellerbe about a year ago.
Sheriff Baldwin recovered the car stolen from the Standard Oil Company about a week ago, about five miles from town in the weeds. The car had been stripped of about everything that could be removed.
This completes the list for a 24-hour stretch.
From the front page of Selders’ Weekly, Rockingham, N.C., April 25, 1924. The Press—The “Tongue” of the Country; May It Never Be Cut Out.
Commencement in Rockingham County Schools, April 25, 1924
Crowds of School Children
Albemarle streets were crowded from early morn until late at night, Saturday. The occasion was the Rural Commencement of the County Schools. Thousands of school children and parents and teachers and those who did not have school children were present.
The parade started down at Hearne’s grove about 10 o’clock.
The parade was over an hour passing a given point.
Each school was in a crowd by itself, accompanied by the teachers as Captains. Most of the girls in each school had a dress of distinctive color. Some very fine floats were in the parade. Floats were seen from East Albemarle, Richfield, New London, Aquadale, Endy, Oakboro, Stanfield, Clairmont and Millingsport.
After the parade the following program was carried out at the Court House.
10:45 A.M. – Debate--City School Auditorium—Resolved, That the Inter-Alien War Debt Should Be Cancelled.”
Affirmative—New London: Christine Miller, Mary Ross Ritchie. Negative—Endy: Dolleta Bost, Nora Burleyson.
Preliminary Singing Contest, E. Albemarle, New London, Richfield and Clairmont.
10:45—Court House—Affirmative--Endy: Bertha Smith, Margaret Morton. Negative—New London: Clay Miller, Jennie Lee Blalock.
Preliminary Singing Contest—Millingport, Stanfield Oakboro, Endy and Aquadale.
AFTERNOON PROGRAM:< P> 2 P.M.—City School Auditorium—Reading Contest
Beulah Parker—E. Albemarle—“I’se Bad.”
Mildred Rogers—Richfield—"Under the Buggy Seat”
Annice Huneycutt—Clairmont—“Naughty Zell”
Annie Lou Sides—Millingport—“Kentucky Bell”
Nettie Temple—Locust—“How a Girl Saved The Lightning Express”
Mary Alma Hinson—Oakboro—“Before the War”
Bertie Hinson—Endy—“Mrs. Smart Learns to Skate”
Merle Tausch—Aquadale—“Nothing to Do Till June”
Eugenia Lanier—Norwood—“Entertaining the Missionary Lady”
2 p.m.—Court Huse—Declamation Contest
Ramie Turner—E. Albemarle—“The Poker Scrape”
Bennett Crooke—New London—“Mother, Home and Heaven”
Alvin Rowland—Millingport—“Paw’s New Car” [Pa’s?]
James Love—Stanfield—“My Trip to Chicago”
Edgar Lambert—Endy—“The Unknown Speaker”
Alfred Ledbetter—Hinson—“America, A World Power”
G.G. Lampey—Norwood—“Bud’s View”
Awarding prizes at City School.
CONTRIBUTORS
Morrow Bros. & Heath Company
International Harvester Co. (Charlotte)
Albemarle Real Estate & Insurance Co.
Stanly Hardware Co.
Cabarrus Savings Bank
F.W. Austin & Sons
Austen-Wolfe Motor Co.
General Seating Co. (Charlotte)
E.E. Snuggs
Stanly Auto Co.
Hickory Handle & Mfg. Co. (Conover)
Albemarle Plumbing Co.
Stanly Bank & Trust Co.
First National Bank
Riff’s Department Store
From the front page of Selders’ Weekly, Rockingham, N.C., April 25, 1924. The Press—The “Tongue” of the Country; May It Never Be Cut Out.
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Miss Madge Conwell Describes Mexican Revolutions Incidents in Puebla, April 24, 1924
Miss Madge Conwell, graduate of Chowan in the class of 1912, has written for publication in the Chowanian the following very interesting article on her recent experiences in Mexico, which she entitles “Scenes from the Mexican Revolution.”
Miss Conwell’s father was a medical missionary in Puebla, and she herself was reared there. She left as a refugee during the Mexican revolution in 1914. She had previously graduated from Chowan, and at this time she entered Cornell, and was graduated in 1915. During 1916-17 she was a student at the Missionary Training School in Chicago. In 1917 she returned to Chowan as professor of Bible, history, and sociology and remained here until 1920. At present Miss Conwell is a teacher in a Methodist school in Puebla, Mexico.
“Since the fifth of last December, the thought of all Mexico has been centered on one thing, the Revolution. Suddenly life had changed its dull grey for the vivid red of war interest, and soon it was difficult to even recall the feeling of calm security which had preceded this colorful existence. A situation growing daily more tense had given warning of the possibility of war yet until the last there was hope among the people that it might be avoided.
“It would be imprudent at this time to attempt to give more than a few ?? of the revolution, as it has touched Puebla and some of its inhabitants. From the first day of fighting, its effects were felt in the rise in price of all commodities, the scarcity of various foods, the delay of mails, and great economic depression. Yes, we have no bananas, became an actual experience since that fruit, as common to all Mexico as the poor, could not be procured in many places; however, that was the least of our worries.
“From the first, rumor selected this city as a storm center and when airplanes began to glide over us like giant birds, we realized that rumor would in all probability become a truth. A menacing stillness settled over Puebla, the very spirit of the city seemed to be waiting with abated breath for some catastrophe. Finally the tension was broken in a way very different from any we had expected. One afternoon the troops lined up and evacuated the city while in a short time the rebel forced marched in and took possession without a ripple of disturbance. The expected had happened in a gloriously unexpected manner. We were cut off from all communication with the outside world by letter, telegraph, or train, but strange to say, though the people realized that the situation, if prolonged for any length of time would become serious, they seemed very little disturbed.
“This time of comparative calm was very brief, for soon airplanes began to fly over again and rumors of a great battle were to be heard on all sides. Once more the streets took on a breathless quiet, stores were closed, and people began to watch the airplanes with an air of anxious waiting. The levying of a war tax and the sight of dead and wounded carried through the streets brought us the realization that we were in the midst of real warfare. The sounds of fighting came nearer and nearer until at last there was a battle just outside the city. From that time the tension ?? unbearable. About 4 o’clock on the morning of December 22 continuous heavy firing could be heard, gradually approaching and growing in intensity. By 8 o’clock we realized that we were to be the scent of the long expected “big battle.” Shells began to literally rain down as well as whiz by in all directions. The doors and windows of every Mexican house are provided with heavy wooden shutters for just such occasions, and it is needless to say that these were all closed, giving the city an air of desertion.
“After some time had passed, the shouts of the soldiers could be heard as they entered the city; and hand to hand fighting began at our very doors. About two hours later there came a lull in the firing, and we heard the beautiful clear victory call of the bugle. Almost immediately a most weird sound, somewhat resembling the American Indian’s tom-tom, could be heard accompanied by the tramp, tramp of marching feet. It was the Yaqui Indian drums beating out their march of victory, which meant that ?? had changed ?? again the price paid for the possession of the city had been very great for both sides in dead and wounded. The fear of looting had been very greater than that of the battle itself, but fortunately that was not added to other troubles. Since that time Puebla has not been the scene of active fighting, though it has narrowly escaped it at times.
“Another part of Southern Mexico now became the storm center and involved some of the American residents of Puebla. Three teachers and a nurse had left this city December 4 for the town of Oaxala, which is near the famous Mitla ruins. Soon after their arrival, the city came into the hands of the rebels, thus cutting off all means of communication with Puebla. As there seemed no possible way of return, they waited as patiently as could be expected for five weeks. At that time a train was announced for Tehnacan, a town a few hours’ ride from Puebla and against the advice of everyone, they decided to take it. Much to their surprise they arrived without any difficulty, but found it necessary to wait for the town to change hands before they could hope to get a train for Puebla. At the end of two days the government troops gained possession of Tehnacan, which enabled them to resume their journey. They left Sunday afternoon, expecting to reach this city in a few hours. Just at dusk, they were greatly startled by the sound of rapid firing; instantly the Mexican passengers realized that the train was being attacked, and flung themselves on the floor of the car which action was soon imitated by the Americans.
“After what seemed to them several centuries, the train was boarded by the rebel officers. The passengers were ordered off the train at once and it was later burned to prevent its recapture. Soon they were allowed to set out on foot for the nearest town which was some distance away. A number of people attached themselves to the American party, feeling a measure of safety in doing so, though their reason for this believe is a complete mystery. After some time, the entire party found itself literally packed in a cart, on its way to another village in the vain hope of getting a train there. Thus they rode all night, four lone women in a party of utter strangers and expecting to be attacked by bandits at any moment. When they reached their destination, they found the rebels just ready to take it. They rushed into the town in order to find refuge before the beginning of the battle which was soon in full swing. When it was over, they set out on foot again with a burro to carry their baggage. After a long, hard day, they arrived in another village to find the rebels already in possession, which meant no train. They spent the entire night there, and in the morning were able to obtain safe conduct papers from the general in charge in order to begin their journey again. They were just in time to ride into the next town between lines of rebel soldiers carrying white flags, thus asking for the surrender of the place without fighting.
‘As soon as possible, the ‘Little Brigade,’ as the soldiers called them, started on with the forlorn hope of reaching the next village before it should cut off. In this they met their usual disappointment, but in a short time a train load of federal troops came down and were successful in taking the town. As soon as the fighting was over, they were loaded on the troop train and arrived in this city about 5 that afternoon. If the federals had not been successful in taking this last town, Puebla would have been the scene of another battle in a few hours, as the rebels were only a distance of 30 miles from here.
“A trip which should have meant a few hours’ ride, had taken the ‘Little Brigade’ two days and nights of terrible anxiety. It is no less than a miracle that they came to no harm and it says a great deal for those with whom they came in contact that four foreign women could have traveled alone in war territory and under war conditions, and have been treated with only the finest courtesy by their traveling companions and the soldiers of both sides in a country whose very custom is against women traveling alone at any time, unchaperoned by some man of the family or an elderly lady.
“A discussion of the causes and probably results of this latest Mexican revolution would be unwise at this time; it is sufficient to say that it did not spring into being over night, it is not entirely a political affair, nor merely a pre-election habit, neither is its cause to be found in the so-called Mexican love of fighting. The immediate results or those attendant on war; the temporary or permanent breaking up of homes, the creation of great numbers of disabled men, serious financial depression, and a general lowering of the morale of the people. In fact, a practical cessation of all forward movements in educational, economic and social realms.”
From page 2 of The Chowanian, Chowan College, Murfreesboro, N.C., April 24, 1924.
Chowanian, Chowan College, Murfreesboro, N.C., Page 2, April 24, 1924
Chowan College invites you to write for catalogue, A.B. and B.S. Degrees, Chas. P. Weaver, Ph.D., President, Murfreesboro, N.C.
Big 1 Cent Sale, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, May 1, 2, and 3, 1924, Copeland Drug Company, the Rexall Store, Ahoskie, N.C. Jonteel vanishing cream, 50 cents, two for 51 cents. Klenzo Dental Crème, 25 cents, two for 26 cents. Symphony Lawn Paper, Assorted Chocolates, Toilet Water, Violet Dulce, $1, two for $1.01
From page 2 of The Chowanian, Chowan College, Murfreesboro, N.C., April 24, 1924.
Over Easter Weekend at Chowan College, April 24, 1924
Campus News
Misses Elizabeth Perry and Reba Evelyn Rhea of Windsor, N.C., spent the week-end with their friend, Ruby Mitchell.
Misses Ruth Wilkins, Jannie Ward, and Thelma Finch spent the week-end with Miss Julia Blanchard of Woodland.
Mrs. C.P. Weaver, Charles Weever, Misses Inez Matthews and Caroline Lane spent a few hours in Ahoskie Wednesday.
Miss Doris Parker spent the week-end at her home in Kelford.
Misses Irma and Sara Vaughan spent the week-end at their home in Franklin, Va. They were accompanied by their friend, Miss Agnes Cobb.
Miss Sadie Futrell of Menola and Mr. Ray Beele of Jackson were callers at the college Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. R.E. Draper and Miss Jessie Draper visited Miss Thelma Draper Sunday.
Miss Viola Winslow spent the week-end at her home in Hobbsville.
Misses Thelma Draper and Ethel Edwards spent the week-end with their parents in Pendleton.
Mrs. A.D. White of Georgia is visiting her daughter, Miss Fannie White.
Miss Christene Lawrence spent the week-end at her home in Gatesville. She was accompanied by Mary Brunsey, Beulah Lowe and Ila Leary.
Miss Willie Mae Horton, accompanied by Miss Helene Rouillon, spent the week-end at her home in Ahoskie.
A number of children from the Baptist Sunday school, including a number of Chowan students and faculty turned children for the novice, enjoyed an Easter egg hunt on the college campus last Saturday afternoon as the guests of Mrs. Charles P. Weaver.
From page 5 of The Chowanian, Chowan College, Murfreesboro, N.C., April 24, 1924.
Advanges of College Education by Columbus McKeel, Ahoskie HIgh School, April 24, 1924
The Advantages of College Education
By Columbus McKeel, Ahoskie High School
We are living in a new era today; one unsurpassed in the annals of history for its wonderful educational facilities.
For several centuries the person who was able to secure an education was fortunate indeed. It was a thing almost unthought of by the people from the lower stations of life. But there has been a tremendous change. No longer does monarchial government hod full sway as it did in ancient times. It has disappeared and its place has been taken by a broad democracy. A democracy stronger than any monarchy ever was, a democracy under which every man has a voice in the government of his country. We have a government “of the people, for the people, and by the people.”
But what brought about this change? The answer is not hard to find if we will glance back a few centuries and let our eyes rest upon monarchial Europe. We see countries ruled over by tyrants whose every word is law. We see the nobility, rich and idle and unscrupulous, ready at all times to carry out any command of the king, however unjust it may be, in order to win favor at court. Then we see the people poor, down-trodden and ignorant. It is indeed a pitiful sight. We see them toiling from morning till night to support the county’s monarch and gain a miserable living for themselves. But what can they do? Nothing is the answer. There is no chance for advancement in life for they are ignorant and their money taken for taxes. There came a time though when the people, ignorant and downtrodden as they were, grew tired of oppression. They rebelled against the monarch who for so long a time had held them under this thumb. They became more and more independent, and as a result almost all over the world today is ruled by democracy instead of autocracy.
Under the present system of government, colleges and other institutions of learning have been founded. This has been done for the purpose of educating the people. there is a reason why the people should be educated, a reason of vastly improved importance than lots of people apply to it.
Here is the reason. Our government is a government made up of the people and run by the people. In order to make it a success, it must be run intelligently, and to run it intelligently, the ones who are running it must from a necessity be intelligent people.
To be an intelligent citizen of this country one does not necessarily have to have a college education. But every natin must have leaders, not only governmental leaders, but industrial leaders, educational leaders, and leaders for the hundreds of other things that make our government what it is, and the better educated a man is, the better fitted is he to assume leadership. Still, we cannot all be leaders, but is that any reason why we should not seek a college education? Most assuredly not.
With the opportunities open to the American boys and girls, every one of us should be satisfied with nothing less than a college education. There are thousands of ways in which we would be benefitted by it. Take the time spent in college. We are preparing ourselves for the battle that lies ahead of us, the battle of life. The training we received consists not only of text-book matter, but we also receive a course in the study of human nature that we would not get elsewhere. We are thrown with hundreds of people daily, everyone different from the other, and the number of things we notice and make a lasting impression upon us is surprisingly great. This knowledge is of great importance to us in later life, especially in our dealings with people who are strangers to us.
We are taught refinement, a mark of character that never leaves us. If this is not clear to you, stop for a moment and do a little thinking. Picture in your mind a boy, who at the end of his high school career, is unfortunate enough never to have received any training in culture and refinement. Four years later, look at the same boy at the close of his college career. You are surprised, you have a perfect right to be. Instead of the blushing, bashful, scared boy of four years before, you see a young man, calm, collected, perfectly at ease in any drawing room. One who can carry on an intelligent conversation on almost any subject. Is this not a help? Indeed it is. It is a thing longed for, and wished for by thousands daily. But they do not have it, so they are compelled to stand aside and see the ones who have acquired it take the places which the unfortunate ones have coveted so long.
Then comes the thing of more importance than anything I have yet mentioned. That of training us for the work we intend to do after we have finished our college course.
Every person has a certain amount of ability along some line. Lots of times he never knows in what way his talent can best be used until he goes to college. Then under the supervision of skilled men, who can do, his training begins. Four years later if he has worked and not idled away his time, he comes fourth with a mind trained to meet the problems of life.
Next, we find the man in after years. We see him steadily climbing the latter of fame and success. We find him among the leading people of . . . .
From page 6 of The Chowanian, Chowan College, Murfreesboro, N.C., April 24, 1924. The story was continued on page 7, but page 7 was never scanned. If you need the rest of the story, you will have to find a copy of this newspaper.
The Chowanian, Chowan College, Murfreesboro, N.C., Page 6, April 24, 1924
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Bonds, Rain, Fire, Automobile, Hail, Tornado--We Write All Kinds of Surety Bonds—Citizens Insurance & Realty Co., Ahoskie
E.H. Nicholson Drugs—Toilet Articles, stationery, candies, up-to-date soda fountain, Murfreesboro, N.C.
From page 6 of The Chowanian, Chowan College, Murfreesboro, N.C., April 24, 1924
Clothing Sale at McBride's, April 24, 1924
Sell Your Strawberries at the Old Established Strawberry Market in Tabor, April 24, 1924
From the Whiteville News Reporter, page 15, April 24, 1924
Beautification Plans Won't Work Until Free-Ranging Stock Eliminated in Boone, April 24, 1924
One thousand well-selected rose bushes, 500 hardy hydrangeas and hundreds of beautiful little balsams have been sold here by Mr. W.H. Gragg during the past week, the major part being purchased by our citizens for beautifying our town. And what will all this expenditure of money and labor amount to unless there is something done to prohibit the running at large of cattle, horses, etc. The citizen of Boone who allows his stock to run or, the commons is violating both state and municipal laws. A town ordinance provides that the minimum fine for such violation shall be $5 and costs for each and every offense, but there is no law to authorize the town marshal to impound stock for collection of same. To be sure the violation is open to indictment, but none seem willing to appear as prosecutor. Now nearly all the yards in town are open and to beautify them is impossible unless they can be protected from the nightly (and daily as well) intrusion of these roving menaces. It seems that our town aldermen are doing their best and the people should try to help them in the enforcement of the laws. More flowers and shrubbery and less stock running at large should be one of our slogans.
Lead editorial of the Watauga Democrat, Boone, N.C., April 24, 1924; R.C. Rivers, editor and owner
Chautauqua Festival, April 29-May 3, 1924
Four evenings of good entertainment—strictly professional. Violin, clarinet, accordion, readings, plays and songs, both old and new. First evening, Wilkerson Concert Company; second evening, Welsh singers; third evening, Freemont Hammond Company; fourth evening, Kellam Entertainers; Fifth evening, pageant “The Gift of the Nations”. Single admission 50 and 25 cents; season ticket, $1.50 and 75 cents.
From the editorial page of the Watauga Democrat, Boone, N.C., April 24, 1924
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
John Fuller, 45, Panics After Accidentally Running Over 4-Year-Old, April 22, 1924
Negro Who Ran Down Small Girl Is Caught When Shot Third Time. . . Myrtle Cates, 4 Years Old, in Watts Hospital Following Accident Monday Afternoon in Business Section, John Fuller, Driver of Car, Attempts Escape from Officers and Is Shot Three Times
With three bullet holes neatly drilled through the arm and both legs, and one warrant charging assault and battery with a deadly weapon already having been served upon him, John Fuller, 45, colored of Durham is in jail, following an attempted escape from officers who were bringing him to police headquarters to explain circumstances surrounding an accident on Parris street at 4;30 p.m. Monday, in which a touring car, driven by Fuller, ran down and injured Myrtle Cates, 4-Year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Will Cates of Parrish street.
Fuller was brought to the ground and finally captured by the third bullet from Patrolman Bobbitt’s revolver after an exciting chase which extended from the police station to the Venable storage building in Haiti. Besides three officers, and Dr. A.S. Campbell of the county health department, several citizens joined the clamorous race from the business section to Haiti, one of whom fell and slightly injured a knee.
Myrtle Cates, who had been run down by Fuller in the accident, was reported to resting well at Watts hospital at a late hour Monday, and her injuries, chiefly about the breast and arms, are not expected to be fatal.
Bullet wounds in Fuller, one above the knee, one in the upper part of the left arm, and the third, the most serious, in the ankle, fractured no bones, and the negro is expected to recover shortly.
Hundreds of people thronging the business section in the annual Easter parade, quickly congregated at the corner of Mangum and Parrish streets following the accident which resulted in the injuries to the little Cates girl. Traffic was blocked for several minutes, and in the midst of the general confusion Fuller, the driver of a touring car which struck the child, made his first attempt to escape.
Sidney High, Durham barber, who was a witness to the accident, stopped Fuller, however, and together with firemen from the Fire Station No. ??, Holloway and Mangum street, guarded the almost hysterical negro until Sheriff Harward arrived upon the scene. Fuller was turned over to Officer Bobbitt, of the police department, who ordered him to drive his car to the police station. When Bobbitt, seated beside Fuller on the front seat, reached police headquarters with his man he ordered him to get out of the car through the door on the right side of the automobile, but Fuller had already made up his mind to escape, and instead of getting out of the car as directed, he quickly opened the door on his side of the car and sprinted away from the car in the general direction of Haiti, with Officer Bobbitt close behind.
The hue and cry was raised and the man-hunt was on. Patrolman Mims, county officials, and citizens of the near vicinity took up the chase. After the negro had shown a clean pair of heels for several blocks, Bobbitt, in the lead of the pursuers, called to him to stop. Fuller put on more speed, and the patrolman’s Cold barked. With a bullet in his arm, the hysterical fugitive continued his flight. The second bullet entered his leg just above the knee. And still Fuller fled. Levelling his gun with accuracy, Bobbitt fired the third time, and the negro fell with an ugly wound which plugged his other leg. It was only a few minutes before 5 o’clock when Bobbitt caught his man.
When he was finally brought to the courthouse, where his wounds were dressed by Dr. A.S. Campbell, county physician, it was found that each of the three bullets came out on the opposite side of the limb, drilling clean holes.
As yet but one warrant has been served, but is possible that others will be issued against Fuller.
According to witnesses of the accident, which started Fuller’s troubles for the day, the negro was not driving at a rapid speed, and apparently could not be held to blame on any other grounds than carelessness, and failure to see the little girl. Shortly after 4 o’clock, he was driving a touring car said to belong to his brother, westward along Parrish street. As he approached Mangum street, he failed to see the little Cates girl, who was crossing the street, and the front wheel is said to have passed over the upper part of the child’s body. the car was brought to a stop within three-fourths of the length, witnesses state. According to Sheriff Harward no evidence of liquor was found, either in the car or upon Fuller himself.
Mrytle Cates was carried into Rogers Drug company, corner of Mangum and Parrish streets, immediately following the accident, and first-aid given before she was carried to Watts hospital. Full extent of the child’s injuries have not been determined as yet, and further examinations will be made by physicians Tuesday. Her father is Will Cates, employe of the ice lant of the Durham Public Service company, who resides on the second floor of a building on Parrish street.
Fuller, who has never been in serious trouble before, as to why he attempted escape, said:
“Dis is the first time I’se ever been in trouble, and I didn’t even have a dollar to pay my way out o’ jail, sheriff. I was just plum scared to death.”
It is doubtful if Fuller will be given a hearing in court before the latter part of the week, on account of his injuries. He will not be taken to Lincoln hospital, for doctors say his wounds are not serious unless blood poisoning sets in. The third bullet came out five inches lower down his leg from the place where it entered.
The accident, and the following chase, attracted crowds of people in the down-town business district, and officers experienced difficulty in handling the crowds at the corner of Mangum and Parrish streets, the scene of the accident, for several minutes afterwards.
From page 5 of the Durham Morning Herald, April 22, 1924
William Butler, 45, Loses Arm in Train Accident, April 22, 1924
Charlotte Negro Has Arm Cut Off
By the Associated Press
Charlotte, N.C., April 21—William Butler, 45, negro, was struck by a train here and his arm cut from near the shoulder while he was in a crowd that had gone to the station to meet the train. The train was carrying Conrad V. Dykeman, imperial potentate of the Shrine, and there was a band at the station. It was supposed that Butler became interested in the music and stepped in front of the train as it rolled into the station. Butler’s little girl was with him at the time.
From page 3 of the Durham Morning Herald, April 22, 1924
Frank Minor Sideswipes Fred Tyson's Chevrolet, April 22, 1924
Auto Damaged Monday Accident. . . Chevrolet Driven by Fred Tyson Is Wrecked on Chapel Hill Road
A Chevrolet touring car driven by Fred Tyson of Trinity Heights was badly damaged Monday when a Ford driven by Frank Minor, a negro, side-swiped Tyson’s machine and turned it over. The accident occurred on Chapel Hill road near the car switch at the cemetery. The Chevrolet received broken wheels, crushed fenders and top, broken windshield and damage to parts.
No arrest was made by police, blame for the accident not being fully determined. Neither of the drivers were hurt.
From page 2 of the Durham Morning Herald, April 22, 1924
Robbins Car Smashes Plate Glass Window, April 22, 1924
Automobile Crashes Into Store Window
By the Associated Press
High Point, N.C., April 21—an automobile driven by George Robbins of Randolph county crashed into a display window of a store here and shattered the large plate glass, when the brakes applied by the driver in attempting to stop failed to work. Mrs. Robbins was in the car at the time, but no one was hurt.
From page 3 of the Durham Morning Herald, April 22, 1924
Miss Emma S. Brown, 70, Retires After 59 Years, April 22, 1924
Retires After 59 Years Work. . . At Age of 70, Woman Quits Work
Surrounded by scores of friends, baskets of flowers, and a purse of gold coins in her hand, Miss Emma S. Brown retired last week from having been in the employ of Uncle Sam for 59 years. She will be 70 years old on April 24. Her record is perhaps the most unusual of the thousands of government employes at Washington.
Miss Brown began work in the bureau of engraving and printing when only 11 years of age. Her father died and her brother was killed in the Civil war, and her help was needed to support the mother and two younger sisters. For a number of years she has been forewoman of the trimming section of the bureau.
On behalf of her fellow employes Superintendent Robert B. O’Hara presented Miss Brown with a purse full of gold. Flowers from friends were all about her desk. A committee from her church also was present to extend felicitations.
She retires on a government pension. When she arrived home that evening Miss Brown discovered another shower of flowers and gifts from the neighbors.
From page 6 of the Durham Morning Herald, April 22, 1924
A.P. Tilley Left for Birmingham, Alabama, April 22, 1924
Tilley Leaves for New Home
A.P. Tilley, for seven years a resident of Durham, left Monday night for Birmingham, Ala., where he will reside in the future. He will immediately take over the management of a large chain store there. It is with genuine regret that his many friends see him depart from Durham. During his residence here he has taken an active part in the religious as well as the social life of the city.
From page 6 of the Durham Morning Herald, April 22, 1924
R.R. Cleve Returned to State Asylum in Raleigh, April 22, 1924
Man Is Carried Back to Raleigh. . . R.R. Cleve Taken by Officers Here After Escaping from Asylum
R.R. Cleve, middle-aged white man of western North Carolina, on Sunday afternoon was carried by Sheriff Harward to the state asylum at Raleigh from which institution he had been a fugitive for several weeks. County officials had known that Cleve was in Durham, and that he was feeble-minded, but they did not know that he had escaped from the state asylum until Sunday, when a telegram was received from Raleigh authorities. Cleve made no resistance. He had been staying part of the time with a brother in West Durham.
Sunday he approached Mrs. E.M. Hannah, secretary of the traveler’s aid bureau, with offices in the Union station, with a request for free transportation to his home in the western part of the state. This request was refused when she found out the identity of the man, and county officials were notified.
From page 2 of the Durham Morning Herald, April 22, 1924
Patrolman S.F. Cates Injured But He Gets His Man, April 22, 1924
Officer Injured Chasing Hoboes. . . Officer S.F. Cates Painfully Wounded Saturday But Now Back on Job
While engaged in running down two negro hoboes late Saturday evening, Patrolman S.F. Cates of the police department suffered a fractured knee and painful injuries about the forehead. Monday he was again in uniform, but he is still suffering from the effects of his fall.
Together with Constable A.M. Maddry, Officer Cates set out on a raid Saturday night. While going east on Pettigrew street the two officers saw two hoboes riding an east-bound freight. Changing their plans, the two men made up their minds to pick up the two hoboes. The constable’s car trailed the freight until the train neared east Durham. then, as the police car drew abreast of the car on which the hoboes were riding, Patrolman Cates, crouched on the running board, made ready to leap for his two men. He was so engrossed in watching the two negroes, however, that he miscalculated the speed of the automobile. His leap fell short of its mark, and he fell with full force. The police car was not going over 30 miles an hour at the time, however, it was stated.
Though injured, Officer Cates got his men. Fellow officers say he has a way of doing this, come what may.
The two negroes were fined $5 and the costs each before Magistrate E.O. Riley.
From page 2 of the Durham Morning Herald, April 22, 1924
Jim Steward in Jail After Dangerous Game with Easter Fireworks, April 22, 1924
Easter Fireworks Puts Man in Jail. . . Jim Steward Celebrates Easter Monday by Using Little Boy as Target
Celebrating Eastern Monday with fireworks seemed very appropriate to Jim Steward, Haiti negro, but Tuesday morning before Judge P.C. Graham the court is not expected to look upon the method as being in keeping with the spirit of the day.
Steward was arrested under charges of carrying a concealed weapon and shooting firearms within the city limits. The case is aggravated somewhat by a method Steward is said to have used in adding a little zest to his celebration. It is stated that he took a small negro boy and carried him into the nth degree of fright by seeing how close he could come to the little fellow without actually hitting him. this dangerous playing was brought to an end, however, by the arrival of policemen and now Steward is meditating upon is fun behind the bars at the courthouse.
From page 2 of the Durham Morning Herald, April 22, 1924
Durham Deputies Find Still on Easter, April 22, 1924
Easter Nets One Still in Durham. . .Deputies Capture 30-Gallon Still in Durham Township—Luck Not Good
Durham deputies, in their continued war on moonshiners, do not take Easter holidays. Deputy Will Hall Sunday afternoon took at 30-gallon capacity liquor plant in Durham township, west of Durham, about four miles out, not far from the Rigsbee road. The “run” had been made, and there were neither operators or beer found on the site.
While this one still was all the success the deputies had during the week-end, they made three separate and distinct raids on Saturday, all of them being unsuccessful.
From page 2 of the Durham Morning Herald, April 22, 1924
Hustlers Defeat Hosiery Makers, April 22, 1924
Hustlers Defeat Hosiery Makers
With Pollard pitching a masterful game, the Dixie Hustlers on Saturday eased a 5 to 4 victory over the Hosiery Mill team. Goss was the heavy hitter of the day, his pounding proving a great asset to his team. One circuit clouter was swatted by Edmonds. Haley twirled for the hosiery makers.
From page 2 of the Durham Morning Herald, April 22, 1924
J.M. Roberts Jr. in Hospital with Appendicitis, April 22, 1924
In Hospital
J.M. Roberts Jr., of the staff of the Herald, is in Watts hospital suffering a slight attack of appendicitis.
From page 2 of the Durham Morning Herald, April 22, 1924
Many Attend Funeral of Mary Ella Vestal, April 22, 1924
Many Attend Vestal Funeral . . . Mrs. Mary Ella Vestal, Wife of E.V. Vestal, Died Sunday Morning
With a large number of friends and relatives attending, funeral serv ices were held on Monday afternoon for Mrs. Mary Ella Vestal, age 22 years, wife of E.V. Vestal, 704 Holloway street, who died Sunday morning at 9:05 o’clock at Watts hospital. Acute dialation of the heart was the immediate cause of death.
Mrs. Vestal was Miss Mary Ella Nichols, daughter of S.H. Nichols, of this city. She was a young woman of unusually attractive personality and had many friends in the city and county.
Following funeral services at the home in this city, burial was made at the Olive Branch churchyard at 3:30 o’clock, six miles from East Durham, with Mr. Brindell officiating, assisted by Rev. Mr. Vestal of Yadkin county, father-in-law of Mrs. Vestal.
Pall bearers at the funeral were Robert O’Briant, Culen Burns, Coy Beck, E.V. Wilkie, Clyde Ferrell, and Ernest Mason, while floral bearers were Misses Alma O’Briant, Kate Beck, Ethel Beck, Lula Burns, Eva Burns, Lena Monday, and Lottie Lyon, and Mesdames C.T. Burns, J.A. Webster, H.L. Delow, Coy Beck and R.E. O’Briant.
In addition to the father and husband the following brothers and sisters survive Mrs. Vestal: W.E. Nichols of Coats, J.T. Nichols of Winston-Salem, L.F. Nichols of Henderson, Mrs. Nebb Sherron of Durham county. Other relatives survive.
From page 12 of the Durham Morning Herald, April 22, 1924
Cost of Food at Durham A&P, April 22, 1924
Lard, 16 cents a pound
Butter, 53 cents a pound
Cheese, 34 cents a pound
Pillsbury Flour—12-pound bag, 58 cents; 24-pound bag, $1.12
Sugar, 9 ½ cents a pound.
Iona Corn, No. 2 can, 11 cents
Iona Peas, No. 2 can, 17 cents
Tomatoes, No. 2 can, 11 cents
Large can evaporated milk, 16 cents
Tall can evaporated milk, 10 cents
Sunnyfield Pancake or Buckwheat Flour, 9 cents
Eight O’clock Coffee, 31 cents a pound
Red Circle, 37 cents a pound.
Mangum & Holloway Sts., Durham, N.C.
From page 7 of the Durham Morning Herald, April 22, 1924
Monday, April 22, 2024
104-Year-Old Negress Has Died, April 22, 1924
Negress 104 Years Dies at New Bern
By the Associated Press
New Bern, N.C., April 21—Joe Satchell, negress, whose age was given as 104 years, died here the other day. She was one of the servants in the house of Mrs. Theresea Stewart for more than 40 years, it was stated, and had served the family with an “unequaled faith.”
Joe, it was said, was owned by Joe Satchell of Washington before the Civil war and came to this city at the close of hostilities and took the name of her former master.
About 30 years ago, Mrs. Stewart gave Joe a discarded silk dress. It was kept carefully stored away by the negress, and she wore it only on special occasions, it was related. Joe was buried in the same dress.
From page 3 of the Durham Morning Herald, April 22, 1924
Rocky Mount to be Home of New Industrial School, April 22, 1924
Rocky Mount Was Chosen by Board for a New School. . . Will Locate There Eastern North Carolina Industrial School. . . Several Towns Bid. . . Edgecombe County Gave 128 Acres in Fee Simple for the Location
By the Associated Press
Goldsboro, N.C., April 21—Rocky Mount, Edgecombe County, today was selected by the board of trustees as the location for the eastern Carolina Industrial school which was authorized by an act of the last general assembly. A number of cities and towns throughout the eastern part of the state, including Kinston, Goldsboro, New Bern and others, had been considered.
Edgecombe county gave 128 acres in fee simple for the location of the school and grounds.
The institution was authorized by the last general assembly through the efforts of Representative J.T. Fountain of Edgecombe, and only small appropriations were made for the first years of its existence, with the idea that the institution should be gradually enlarged and finally correspond to the Stonewall Jackson Training school.
The act authorized the expenditure of $25,000 for permanent improvements and $5,000 a year for two years for maintenance. Dr. J.C. Braswell of Whitakers is chairman of the board of trustees appointed by the governor.
From the front page of the Durham Morning Herald, April 22, 1924
15-Month-Old Latham Baby Dies of Pneumonia Following Whooping Cough, April 22, 1924
Latham Infant Died on Monday
Francis Lucille Latham, 15-months-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. Latham, died Monday evening at 10:45 o’clock at the home on 821 ½ Burch avenue. Pneumonia was assigned as the cause of the baby’s death. It had been ill with pneumonia for the past five days, resulting from the whooping cough. She is survived by her parents and one brother, Rom Jr.
Tuesday morning the body will be shipped on the 11:37 east-bound train for Pantego, N.C., the old home of Mr. and Mrs. Latham. The funeral will be held there some time Wednesday.
From page 2 of the Durham Morning Herald, April 22, 1924
Stab Wounds Kill Charlie Barnes Instantly, April 22, 1924
Dies Instantly From Two Stabs. . . Charlie Barnes, Colored, Fatally Cut in Row Early Sunday Morning; Coroner’s Inquest Held
Between 2 and 3 o’clock Sunday morning, Charlie Barnes, colored, was stabbed to death in a house in Springhill township. The exact house in which the crime occurred has not been learned.
An examination of the body after the cutting showed that one of the wounds, penetrating the large artery in the center of the body, was the direct cause of death. It is said that this wound brings death more quicky than a wound directly into the heart.
Four persons, all colored, Rufus Richardson, Lonnie Ruffin, Carl Beckwith, and John Beckwith, are being held by the county authorities in connection with the case.
An inquest was started today by Coroner W.C. Pearson, but it was decided, after several witnesses had been heard, to postpone further inquiry until Monday at 1 o’clock when, it is expected, more direct evidence bearing the affair will be obtained.
Witnesses examined this afternoon before the coroner’s jury included Lottie Ruffin, Jim Boykin, Snow Bakery, and the wife of John Henry McAlister.
A charge of blockading is also preferred against John Beckwith.
From the front page of The Wilson Times, Tuesday, April 22, 1924
$300,000 Blaze Takes Life, Kills 165 Horses and Mules, April 21, 1924
Terrific Blaze Destroys Life and Property in Big Stockyard in Richmond. . . One Man Killed and Many Score of Horses Dead. . . Cigarette the Cause?. . . Damage Is Placed at $300,000; Blaze Discovered by Policeman at Early Morning Hour; Entire Structure Involved When Firemen Reached the Building
Richmond, Va., April 21—Charles Bernichi, 33, lost his life and 165 horses and mules were burned to death in a fire which completely destroyed the Southern stock yards here early today and caused damage estimated at $300,000.
The origin of the blaze which was seen first in the feed store room has not been determined. Police are investigating the theory that a lighted cigarette was thrown into the feed store room causing the blaze.
The fire was discovered by policemen shortly before 2 o’clock and before the arrival of the fire apparatus had spread to virtually the entire structure which covered several acres of ground.
From the front page of The Wilson Times, Tuesday, April 22, 1924
First Shipment of Irish Potatoes Out, Predictions for Other Crops in 1924
First Shipment of Irish Potatoes
Kinston, April 21—First Irish potatoes of the season have been dug in the La Grange section, according to a report from that town today. The crop will be heavy in some districts surrounding this city.
The corn acreage will be slightly increased over last year’s, it is estimated.
Farmers plan a cotton production about equal to that of 1923.
Warned by tobacconists in all localities, in the belt not to increase the acreage devoted to the weed crop, plantation owners generally are holding down to last year’s plantings. There will be a nominal increase in truck crops in the lower tobacco belt, it is reported.
From the front page of The Wilson Times, Tuesday, April 22, 1924
John W. Crawford, 63, Has Died, April 22, 1924
John W. Crawford Dies at Greensboro
Greensboro, April 19—John W. Crawford, aged 63, one of the city’s oldest and best known merchants, died here Thursday afternoon following an operation for appendicitis. He was operated on Wednesday and seemed to be doing well but took a sudden turn for the worse today. He had been in ill health for the past two or three months.
From page 2 of The Wilson Times, Tuesday, April 22, 1924
Sunday, April 21, 2024
Rev. Geo. Stephens to Speak in Lumberton, April 21, 1924
REV. GEO. T. STEPHENS of Indiana will conduct a union evangelistic campaign here in big tabernacle now being erected on the corner of Walnut and Tenth streets. He recently closed a successful union meeting in Tarboro.
The front page of the Robesonian, Lumberton, N.C., April 21, 1924
Items of Local Interest in The Robesonian, April 21, 1924
Items of Local News
--All things are possible. It was a beautiful Eastern Sunday yesterday.
--Born to Mr. and Mrs. H.G. Inman of Fairmont yesterday afternoon, a girl.
--Mr. R.C. Kornegay, district manager for Rumford & Horsford Baking Powder Co. products left this morning for New York and Providence, where he will spend 10 days on business.
--Mr. J.C. Fuller, who went several weeks ago to the Mayo hospital in Rochester, Minn., for treatment, will undergo an operation today for appendicitis. A telegram of best wishes for his rapid improvement was sent to him yesterday by members of the men’s Bible class of Chestnut Street Methodist church, of which he is a member.
--Mr. A.T. DeBorde of Macon, Ga., but more recently of Brownsville, Pa., has accepted a position with Mr. A.J. Holmes as watchmaker and jeweler, beginning work Friday. Mr. and Mrs. DeBorde are making their home temporarily with Mr. and Mrs. Holmes on Third street. Mr. DeBorde is an ex-soldier and was under government vocational training until a year ago.
--Mr. Richard Humphrey of Rennert was among the visitors in town Saturday and stated that truck farming in Florida was very profitable this year. He and Mrs. Humphrey and little daughter, Mildred Baker, returned Thursday from Pompano, Fla., where they spent five months with his brother, Mr. S.B. Humphrey, who has been in the trucking business there for the past 11 years.
The front page of the Robesonian, Lumberton, N.C., April 21, 1924
Small Pox in Red Springs, Dr. Harden to Vaccinate Students, April 21, 1924
Case of Smallpox in Red Springs
Dr. E.R. Hardin, county health officer, states that one case of smallpox was reported to him yesterday from Red Springs and that he will vaccinate the pupils of the Red Springs school Wednesday night.
The front page of the Robesonian, Lumberton, N.C., April 21, 1924
Mrs. Townsend Slightly Injured in Auto Wreck, April 21, 1924
Mrs. L.T. Townsend Slightly Injured in Auto Wreck. . . Collision at Seventh and Walnut Saturday Resulted in Damages to Franklin and Ford Cars
Mrs. L.T. Townsend was slightly injured Saturday afternoon when the Franklin touring car in which she was riding and which was driven by Mr. Townsend, was struck by a Ford runabout driven by Mr. Eddinger at the intersection of Walnut and Seventh streets.
Mr. Eddinger, a representative of the Southern School Supply Co., was driving East on Seventh, and Mr. Townsend North on Walnut. The front of the Ford struck the left front fender of the Franklin, damaging the fender and running board and breaking the windshield. The Ford was only slightly damaged.
The front page of the Robesonian, Lumberton, N.C., April 21, 1924
H.C. MacNair Shares Maxton News, April 21, 1924
Maxton News Letter. . . Paving Work Begun—Fish Fry at Carolina Lake—Wet Weather Has Thrown Planting Behind—Old Lumber Mill Resumes Operations and New Mill Goes Up
by H.C. MacNair
Maxton, April 18—Work on Maxton’s paving is begun with a rush. Soon our Streets will compare favorably with those of Charlotte, Raleigh or Greensboro. The Lassiter Co. is the contractor.
Mr. R.L. McLeod, lumber dealer of this place, is erecting a planning mill near Laurinburg to take care of the rough lumber from his many saw mills.
Liberty Post No. 117, American Legion, is giving a fish fry at Carolina lake Monday. They are catching their own fish and do it well and just as easy as catching a German, they say. Fish are plentiful and they are in a biting mood now-a-days.
Planting is backwards. At this time last year, perhaps, planting was over. Now but little is done and with the rainy wet conditions likely it will be three weeks behind last year. There will be a slight increase in cotton acreage and fertilizer about the same.
The Barber Paschel Lumber Co. has resumed operations, having rebuilt their boiler plant, which was destroyed some weeks ago and is now running full capacity, full time.
The front page of the Robesonian, Lumberton, N.C., April 21, 1924
Piney Grove Indian School Closing Exercises April 25, 1924
Piney Grove Indian School Finals April 25. . . First Closing Exercises in 7 Years and They’re Going to Limit in a Great Time—School a Great Success
By S.H. Hunt
Fairmont, Rout 1, April 18—the school year has been a great success at Piney Grove No. 1, White House township.
Our school was well represented in the county commencement. In every contest except one, our school was enrolled. The children took part in the contests with as much vigor as if borned to win. they never went to the front but were so near, they were numbered among the best, but they are already planning to try for the best next year if they have another commencement.
Our school will close April 25. We are expecting to have a grand time that day and we are extending a cordial invitation to all to come and have a great time. We are expecting to have a dinner served to all at 12 o’clock and ask the ladies to bring a good full basket. Since there has not been any closing exercise here for about seven years, we are going to limit this time.
Everybody come.
From page 3 of the Robesonian, Lumberton, N.C., April 21, 1924
A.E. Floyd of Fairmont Seriously Ill, April 21, 1924
Condition of Recorder Floyd Still Serious
The condition of Recorder A.E. Floyd of Fairmont, who has been seriously ill for the past several days is reported today as unimproved. His son, Register of Deeds M.W. Floyd, spent yesterday with his father, and stated today that the end would not be unexpected, although his condition was such that a favorable change might take place any time.
The front page of the Robesonian, Lumberton, N.C., April 21, 1924
Delicious Fish Fry at Page's Lake Near St. Paul, April 21, 1924
Several From Here Enjoy Fish Fry
Several from Lumberton attended the fish fry given Friday night by Mr. U.S. Page at Page’s lake, near St. Paul. According to their report it was a huge affair and a great success.
Mr. Page is building one of Eastern Carolina’s best summer resorts, catering especially to Sunday school picnics and excursions.
The front page of the Robesonian, Lumberton, N.C., April 21, 1924
Little Misses Isabel and Ruby Edwards Held Easter Egg Hunt, April 21, 1924
Young Folks Enjoy Easter Egg Hunt
Little Misses Isabel and Ruby Edwards gave an Easter egg hunt to about 25 of their little friends yesterday afternoon which was thoroughly enjoyed by all. The hiding and finding took place near the National cotton mill.
The front page of the Robesonian, Lumberton, N.C., April 21, 1924
A.W. McLean Celebrates 52nd Birthday at Home, Then Back on Campaign Trail, April 21, 1924
A.W. McLean Celebrates His 52nd Birthday at Home. . . He Will Leave Tomorrow on a Swing Around the Northeastern Counties
Angus Wilton McLean, candidate for the Democratic nomination for Governor, celebrated his 52nd birthday yesterday at his home here, a birthday cake adorning the dinner table in honor of the event.
Mr. McLean returned home Saturday night from Goldsboro, where conference and informal talks with Wayne county friends held him until late Saturday afternoon after he delivered the principal address Saturday at the county school commencement at Goldsboro, where a crowd of 5,000 people gathered. Friday night he spoke to a crowded town hall at Mt. Olive, also in Wayne county.
Mr. McLean is devoting today to his mail and tomorrow he will start a swing around the north-eastern counties which will take him to Nashville, where at 8 o’clock Tuesday night he will make a campaign speech to Nash county citizens. From there he will go to Garysburg, where at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, he will deliver an educational address to the school commencement; then to Murfreesboro, where at 8 p.m. Wednesday he will again talk state issues.
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The front page of the Robesonian, Lumberton, N.C., April 21, 1924
Saturday, April 20, 2024
Colored Schools Gather for End-of-Year Exercises, Competitions, April 20, 1924
Many Durham County Negroes in Attendance at School Exercises. . . Dr. Shepard Delivered Address of Welcome—State Supervisor of Elementary Schools Spoke—Much Enthusiasm Was Evidenced by Large Gathering of Colored Schools—Superintendent Carr Pleased
Hundreds of Durham county negroes attended the annual county commencement of colored schools, held Friday, April 15, all day at the Durham state normal school on the Fayetteville road. Features of the day were the excellent exhibits of school work of varied nature, the speech of Mrs. Holland, state supervisor of elementary schools, contests of various kinds, and the enthusiasm evidenced by the colored folk in better educational facilities for the county. Scores of school children from all sections of the county attended and acquitted themselves well in the varied competitions of the day.
Notwithstanding the April showers which began night before and continued throughout the day, the schools of the county were present at 10 o’clock to begin the prearranged program.
Dr. J.E. Shepard, president of the Durham state normal, with well-chosen words made the schools welcome to the spacious auditorium and school grounds. President Shepard stressed the point that the is convinced that the state normal schools should serve the needs of the people of every section of the state, and if they do not do that they fail in doing their part in putting over the great plan which the state is trying to carry out.
A special feature of the commencement was the address of Mrs. Annie W. Holland, state supervisor of elementary schools.
In a brief way she reviewed the progress of the negro schools of Durham county since her connection with the state educational work. She was much pleased with the marked improvements that have been made in buildings and equipment; and paid a special tribute to the work of the ex-superintendents. She was especially loud in her praise of the work of the present superintendent and urged the patrons of the schools to co-operate with him and the board of education in their efforts to place the schools of Durham county in the foremost ranks of the state.
Mrs. Holland also called attention to the plan which the state is now working out to standardize the elementary schools which will require a trained force of teachers to operate.
The success of the commencement is due to the untiring efforts and ingenuity of the county supervisor, Mrs. C.T. Jordan, and with the co-operation of her staff of teachers.
Superintendent of Schools John W. Carr Jr. was present and expressed himself as being well pleased with the commencement and the work of the year. He said that he hoped that the commencement would be made an annual feature with the county schools.
The program as carried out consisted of story-telling by pupils of the primary grades, arithmetic, oral spelling, recitation, and biscuit-making contests by pupils of the grammar grades.
The winners in the contests were as follows: James Morris, South Lowell, won first place in the story-telling with “The Three Bears;” Marion Cross of Pearsontown won second honors with “The Dumb Witness,” and Docia Wyche of Rocky Knoll won third place with “Why the Rabbit Has Long Ears.”
In the arithmetic contest, Mildred Hayes of East Durham won first place, Nina Edwards of Stagville won second place, and Josie Jones of Walltown carried off third prize.
Virginia Morris of South Lowell won first honors in the grammar-grade recitation with “Little Golden Hair,” Bettie B. Holman of Stagsville won second, and Mildred Hayes of East Durham won third place.
Carolina Parker of Bahama won first place in the spelling contest, Rena Jones of Markham Chapel, second place, and Catherine Chavis of East Durham, third place.
Winners in the biscuit-making contests in the home economics department were as follows: Annie R. Marsh and Louise Stroud of Lyon Park won first place, Esther Davis and Kate Lawrence of Walltown were second, and Alene Wooden and Patsy Green of Pearsontown were third place winners.
There was a splendid exhibit also in sewing. Hickstown and East Durham schools were adjudged winners in this division.
South Lowell school carried off the highest number of points of any county school in the entire activities of the day. This school rolled up a total of 10 points during the day, while East Durham was a close second with seven points and Stagsville third with six points.
Superintendent Carr and Carrie T. Jordan, director of colored school work at the close of the school hear expressed themselves as gratified with the showing made during the past year, and the commendable increase in efficiency and enrollment.
From page 8 of the Durham Morning Herald, Sunday, April 20, 1924
Leonard Hobbs Runs Auto into McKay's Pharmacy, April 20, 1924
Driver Runs Auto into McKay’s Pharmacy on West Chapel Hill. . . Leonard Hobbs of Cincinnati in Local Jail for Driving Car While Under Influence of Whiskey and Injuring Property; Damage Estimated at $1,000
Losing control of his car and crashing into the front of McKay’s pharmacy on West Chapel Hill street, Leonard Hobbs of Cincinnati damaged the front of the establishment approximately $1,000 Saturday evening about 7 o’clock.
In lieu of bond, Hobbs was placed in jail under three charges: driving an automobile while under the influence of whiskey, and two charges of injury to property.
Only a few persons saw the accident, so quickly did it occur. When the driver of the automobile go some 80 feet from the drugs store front, it seemed to witnesses that the machine sped directly towards it. Only Hobbs occupied it.
The large plate glass window was crashed in and the force of the vehicle took it into the establishment and crashed into the soda fountain and tables. Hobbs escaped without a scratch. Fortunately there was no one in the front of the store at the time.
Witnesses declare that at the moment of the accident a 12-ounce bottle, partly filled with whiskey, was dropped out of the car. Officer J.L. Knight took Hobbs into custody. A large crowd gathered around the drug store shortly after the accident.
From page 9 of the Durham Morning Herald, Sunday, April 20, 1924
Two Robberies Committed on Good Friday, April 20, 1924
Two Robberies in County on Friday
Two robberies, perpetrated Friday night, caused losses running into several hundred dollars to business men of Durham county. “Doc” Brown’s pressing club in East Durham and the Holloman general store in the Bragtown section were both burglarized late Friday evening, according to county officials.
In the haul made at the East Durham pressing club several suits of clothes, ladies’ dresses, and wraps, of a total estimated value in excess of $200 were taken, according to the report made to sheriff’s office.
The Holloman store was robbed of tobacco, and other merchandise of considerable value. Deputies Saturday were working on the case, but to date no clues have been obtained.
From page 9 of the Durham Morning Herald, Sunday, April 20, 1924
Suicide Is on the Rise, April 20, 1924
Self-Destruction
There were more than 15,000 suicides in the United States last year! More American people voluntarily shuffled off the mortal coil during 1923 than any time in history. More people didn’t like this world, and took a chance on the other than ever before. In death, there is evidence of the spirit of adventure. None knows what the next world holds in store yet is willing to explore it, knowing that to make that exploration there can be no return to this life.
Why the increase in suicide? There are several reasons advanced by those who have given the matter thought, but which, if either, is right no man knoweth. It may be said with a fair degree of correctness that the fast living of the age has upset the nervous systems of humans, making them irresponsible for their acts. That brings up the old question regarding the sanity of a person who commits suicide. We do not believe that a perfectly normal person will commit suicide. When committing the act, he or she temporarily, at least, is mentally unbalanced. We don’t believe that anybody with full possession of their mental faculties would be willing to destroy themselves.
But, there are times when many persons would kill themselves were they to permit their feelings to master their common sense. When the world looks blue, when health, money and friends have forsaken; when all the hopes and dreams of a life are tumbled down about our heads; when the future looms up directly in front of us as on impenetrable black wall, despair seizes and for the moment attempts to dethrone reason. Then comes the greatest struggle of a person’s life. If he or she be healthy in body and mind, reason will withstand the assault, regain her throne, and all will be well.
There are probably few people who have not at some time in their lives contemplated self-destruction, though they didn’t call it that. They were pressed down by some trouble, and felt that they would rather be dead than try to carry the load. The person with normal mind and body and courage can overcome that depression. But some are weak and cannot successfully combat the weariness that steals over us, and the newspapers chronicle another suicide.
It is a foolish way to relieve ourselves of trouble. Any trouble can be lived down in a few months or a few years at most. The world is large, and the spirit of charity is more in evidence than many profess to see. If we are down, instead of trying to get out by our own hand, if we would take another hitch in our belt, determine to become a man, go out and fight hard and honorably, we can overcome those obstacles which at one time seemed insurmountable. It takes grit, but grit will win. No person has ever been so low down that he could not come back and live a life of service if he will but do it. That is far better than quitting.
There is an old saying that when you are dead you’re a long time dead. Most people at some time in their lives have a crisis like that to face, and were we not strong people there would be more than 15,000 of us yield. But, in yielding, we lose everything. In sticking to life, and fighting the best we can, we have everything to gain and nothing to lose. What is the trouble of this world compared to the uncertainty of the other, especially when we violate the law of God and many by hurting ourselves into the other world?
Suicide is murder—self-murder. But, we can’t help by have a sympathy for the poor devil who falls under the load; whose mental balance is not sufficient to carry him through. If we keep our minds and bodies strong and healthy, there will be no suicide. We can’t always keep our minds and bodies strong enough to be able to afford a successful resistance to the morbid appeal, but, we should do our best, and the man who doesn’t do his best is not worthy of being called a man. If we fail after doing our best, then may the Lord have mercy upon our souls. But, if we lay down without doing our best, we fear that we shall receive small consideration at the hand of the Great Master.
The toil of suicide is tremendous, and should cause much consideration on the part of the people. Its causes and how to prevent it afford a big problem. If a remedy is to be found, if self-destruction is to be checked, it must be done through the individual conscience of the people. Only some manner of arousing the people to the situation, and making them take it as a personal problems for their own handling can bring a staying hand on the great robber of human life. Of course there are social and economic problems having an influence, but the real source is in the human mind and soul. Cleanse the mind, purify the soul and suicide will decrease. An easy conscience will never bring self-destruction to any person.
From the editorial page of the Durham Morning Herald, Sunday, April 20, 1924. E.T. Rollins, president and manager; W.N. Keener, editor.
Don't Blame Boys for Breaking Windows, Says Editor, April 20, 1924
Don’t Blame the Boys
Twenty-three boys found themselves in conflict with the law last week because the city has no place for them to play. The youngsters, seeking an outlet for their love of play and boyish enthusiasm, made use of the only available places for playing, such as vacant lots and streets. The natural result was broken window panes and other accidental damage to property. For this, the boys were reported to the law, and juvenile court officers took a hand. The youngsters were compelled to come across with the money to pay a portion of the damage that had been incurred by property owners.
Those cases present the need for supervised playgrounds. We could write columns about it, but not strengthen the case further than the simple story as told in the news columns of the paper Saturday morning. It requires only a moment of consideration to convince any reasonable man or woman of the most serious need for proper playgrounds. They are essential to the boys in their development, and important to property owners. Think it over, then act.
From the editorial page of the Durham Morning Herald, Sunday, April 20, 1924. E.T. Rollins, president and manager; W.N. Keener, editor.
Walden, 26, Thompson, 25, Charged with Renting Room for Immoral Purposes, April 20, 1924
Several Charges Against Couple. . . Charlotte Man and Creedmoor Woman Arrested in Durham
W.R. Walden, 26, Charlotte man, and Myrtle Thompson, 25, of Creedmoor, are in the Durham jail upon a series of charges preferred against them Saturday morning.
On Monday morning they will be jointly tried for using a room for immoral purposes, while Walden will be prosecuted on two charges of forgery and one of illegal possession of whiskey.
From page 5 of the Durham Morning Herald, Sunday, April 20, 1924
50 Best Novels, Says L.H. Borlander, April 20, 1924
Fifty of the Best Novels Selected. . . The Readers’ Service Committee Makes a Report on a List of Books
The readers’ service committee for the libraries, working under the cooperative committee of the chamber of commerce and Trinity college (now Duke University), has made a report on novels to read, which has been found acceptable, and the lists furnished the libraries. The list was made out by L.H. Borlander, reference librarian at Trinity college. this list does not aim to mean that these are the 50 best novels, but it does include some of the great classics and some of the best of the later novels that have met with general approval. They are:
Pride and Prejudice by Austin.
Eben Holder by Bacheller. [Holden]
Pire Goriot by Belzar. [Pere Goriot by Belzac]
Little Minister by Barrie.
Lorna Doone by Blackmore.
Jane Eyre by Bronte.
Last of the Mohicans by Cooper.
The Spy by Cooper.
Robinson Crusoe by Defoe.
Joseph Vance by De Maigan.
David Copperfield by Dickens.
A Tale of Two Cities by Dickens.
The Three Musketeers by Dumas.
Adam Bede by Elot [George Eliot].
Silas Marner by Eliot.
Mill on the Floss by Eliot.
Captain of the Gray Horse Troop by Garland.
The Vicar of Wakefield by Goldsmith.
Tess of D’Uberville by Hardy. [D’Ubervilles]
Far from the Maddening Crowd by Hardy. [Maddning]
The Scarlet Letter by Hawthorne.
The Garden of Allah by Dickens [Hichens].
The Rise of Silas Lapham by Howells.
Les Miserables by Hugo.
The American by James.
Kim by Kipling.
The Light that Failed by Kipling.
Main Street by Lewis.
Beloved Vagabond by Loche.
Call of the Wild by London.
Handy Andy by Love.
Diana of the Crossways by Meredith.
The Ordeal of Richard Feverel by Meredith.
John Halifax Gentlemen by Mulock.
Red Rock by Page.
The Seats of the Mighty by Parker.
The Harbor by Poole.
The Cloister and the Hearth by Reade.
Kenilworth by Scott.
Kidnapped by Stevenson.
Treasure Island by Steventon.
The Conquest of Canaan by Tarkington.
Vanity Fair by Trackery [Thackery].
Anne Karinia by Tolstoy. [Anna Karenina].
Huckleberry Finn by Twain.
Tom Sawyer by Twain.
Blazed Trail by White.
The Virginian by Winter.
The report naming these novels as the best 50 to read closes with this quotation: “One may live and be happy and read no stories, but most people are wiser, happier and worth more to their fellows for the novels they have read.”
From page 8 of the Durham Morning Herald, Sunday, April 20, 1924
Tilley Moving Back to Alabama, King to Succeed Him at Gilmer's, April 20, 1924
Tilley to Leave City on Monday. . . Popular Man Goes to Alabama—H.H. King Will Succeed Him at Gilmer’s
Monday A.P. Tilley, for several years one of Durham’s most respected and beloved citizens, leaves for Birmingham, Ala., where he will make his home. He came to Durham when the first Gilmer’s store was opened and has managed it until the present time in an efficient and excellent manner. He tendered his resignation a short time ago.
Succeeding Mr. Tilley as manager of the local store Gilmer’s is H.H. King. Mr. King has been associated with Mr. Tilley here for several years and is thoroughly familiar with the work of the company here. He is well known in Durham, having a large number of friends who feel that in naming him the successor of Mr. Tilley, the company has done a wise thing.
B.H. Martin from the Raleigh store of Gilmer’s has taken over the piece goods department, succeeding C.C. Nelson, who has already gone to Birmingham, where he will be associated with Mr. Tilley. Mr. Martin comes to Durham highly recommended and it is expected that he will make a good successor to Mr. Nelson.
From page 9 of the Durham Morning Herald, Sunday, April 20, 1924
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