Wednesday, January 31, 2024
View of Kansas, Center of the Country, February 1924
The Center of the Country
A great metropolitan daily in one of its columns of editorial comment recently enjoyed a little mild and good-natured fun at the expense of a rather prominent journalist and editor from Kansas who had been visiting the modern Babylon. He measured everything in the metropolis by the standards of his own small town, so the paper said, and was inclined to believe all the whoppers concerning the big city’s wickedness which obliging reporters told him. Perhaps the country editor had been imposed upon, said the cIty editor said the city editor, who thereupon dismissed the subject.
It is inevitable that city populations, especially in the East, should feel toward the Westerner a certain easy-going tolerance coupled with just a tinge of superiority. Chose who live in the older and more thickly settled regions can hardly fail to regard, perhaps almost unconsciously, the newer and more sparsely settled portions of the country with a trace of condescension, just as the older countries of Europe look out upon their children in other continents as somewhat in the nature of upstarts. From the fact of its newness the culture of the West, especially in the more remote portions, cannot present so hard-surfaced a polish as that of the older communities. One does not expect to find so much activity in art, drama, music and book publishing in a prairie, desert or mountain state as in Boston or New York. The impressiveness of an academic or ecclesiastical function is heightened by age, memories and historic associations. There are thousands of miles of Western country whose only memories and historic associations have to do with cattle and sheep wars, the severity of blizzards and early Indian raids we except a few cities on the Pacific Coast and a couple or so in the mountains, the West beyond Kansas City is a vastly extended mountain and plain. Population is spread out very thin indeed across the endless face of Nature. Human interests do not concentrate, one might say coagulate, as they do in such a place as the New York Stock Exchange. In the great centers of population, one feels as if a mighty pulse were beating. From the force of numbers the very city becomes a crucible of rumors, news and intelligence.
Thus lightly and thoughtlessly, and for the most part untruly, men will say that unless they are near these masses of population they are far away from the center of things. What they really mean is that the sheer force of numbers, the wealth of entertainment, even if they cannot avail themselves of it all, the multiplicity of buildings, factories, stores and homes, even if they cannot enter them all, the very pressure, complexity and speed of life give human beings a vicarious sense of being in the midst of things.
It must be admitted, of course, that much of the West is quite bare and primitive in appearance. There is beauty and majesty of natural scenery in the mountain regions, and an impressive sweep of 6pen country in the prairies, but man has not as yet had the time or opportunity to add much to Nature.
Nor does it seem possible to pile up the ornaments and monuments of civilization except in its greater cities, and these develop where industry, and especially commerce and government, come to a head; not in the broad spaces given over to agriculture, grazing, mining and lumbering.
But the center of things, the center of the country should, after all, exist for each individual where that individual finds happiness and self-development. It must or it should be where one finds the possibility of hope, of health, of self-respect, of independence and competence. How can the center of things be any place except where self-development reaches its highest point? For many that place is no doubt in the East, but just as surely it is in the West for many others.
The masses of people who live in or near the great cities, complacent and self-satisfied, seem curiously unaware that the individual counts for several times as much in the Not merely the important, successful individual, who is acknowledged as such but each man or woman counts for more. Freed from the complicated and impersonal life of the industrial and commercial portions of the country, human beings cease to be mere, almost nameless, hardly numbered cogs in a vast machine.
Out from under the weight of the older, more thickly populated and impersonal communities and regions, the individual finds himself less discouraged by failure. Hope is a stronger plant; fears and inhibitions are fewer. He stands in less awe of mere position. Social stratification is less clearly marked, although by no means wholly absent. Democracy to the cynical is an ideal state which has never existed anywhere. But in any case there is developed in the West not only hope but a quality, a spirit of heartiness and enthusiasm which carries one far on the hard road of life.
Great spaces, invigorating climate and high altitudes all these are influences which singly or in combination in various portions of the West aid in developing the human qualities which give value and zest to life. The outdoors is more real in these places, and leaving them for other regions one wonders why the daylight is so rarely turned on. “They wanted to show me a big skyscraper when I went East last time,”’ said a pioneer of the Rockies, ‘but I told them that where I came from we had mountains higher than their tallest building, with more wood on the out side and more iron inside.”
But the influences are not all due to climate and physical geography. The Westerner still feels in his nature the urge of the pioneer. For the most part the covered-wagon era has passed. Pioneering in a country that has even more automobiles, good roads, electricity and telephones in proportion to population than the older sections is not quite like that of fifty or seventy-five years ago.
Nor is progress necessarily greater or faster in the West than in the East. Change is not the sole prerogative of any section. But pioneering is different from change and progress. There is somehow more breaking of ground in the broad Western spaces. Growth may not be faster or any more real, but the individual is closer to it. In most cases he is more a part of it; he feels more like one of the actors and less like a mere super. He is more likely to be in the show, and usually it is more stirring to be actually in even a minor action than to be looking on at a major battle.
The future of the country is dark indeed if its people become convinced that the only worth-while centers are in a few metropolitan communities. We have improved upon the European pattern by giving a full rich life to millions. America will remain great only as this abundance continues, and that in turn depends upon the ability of men to find their own opportunity scattered far across all the forty-eight commonwealths.
From the editorial page of the Saturday Evening Post, February 25, 1924, George Horace Lorimer, Editor.
Kuppenheimer Ad for Good Clothes for Men, Saturday Evening Post, February 1924
Banks White, Hobo Who Works in University Laundry, Explains How He's Seen the World, Jan. 31, 1924
Banks’ Travels
Banks White, who is working just now in the University Laundry, has a habit of striking out to foreign lands simply because he gets restless. The editor asked him the other day to write an account of his travels. Banks said he had never been to school a day in his life and didn’t know much about the writing game, but he would take a fling at it. Here is what he wrote:
I was born in Chapel Hill. My father died when I was five years old. We were poor people. My older brothers had left me and my mother alone, but they would send my mother enough to live on.
I did the chores around the house until one day a boy stopped at the door and asked for something to eat. We have him a feed and I followed him out. When we was leaving I asked him if he liked to hobo. He said: “Yes. Do you want to go with me?” I was lonesome so I said yes, and so began a life of travel.
We caught a freight train at Raleigh bound for Petersburg, Va. I will never forget that day. It was in December and very cold. On arriving safely in Petersburg the next question was something to eat. I was getting hungry, believe me. By luck was with us that day. There were saloons there then, and we finally ran into a fellow who was drinking just enough to be free with his dough. So my buddy asked him for the price of a feed, and he donated.
Well, I felt much better so we decided to make a night ride to Norfolk. I got separated from my friend and was persuaded to go aboard a British tramp steamer bound for Cardiff, Wales. They put me to peeling spuds and washing dishes. I was pretty large for my age and got by all right.
When we landed over there the boat went into dry dock up the Bristol channel and I was given a two-weeks shore leave, so I went to Bristol, England, enjoyed myself fine those two weeks. Then came the home voyage. The boat took the northern course to hit St. Johns, Canada. It came near hitting the icebergs several times. Three days out of St. Johns a big storm got u, and that was a day that will live long in my memory. Two young apprentice seamen were washed overboard, but the boat never even reduced speed to try to rescue them from the icy water.
I got seasick and didn’t care much if I got washed over myself. They made me work, sick or not. We finally reached port. The boat was to take a cargo of leather on and proceed to Philadelphia. But I left her there and crossed over the border into Main and got a job in a logging camp helping in the kitchen.
That was where I made my first money. I worked there for three months and got $45, and felt that John D. didn’t have a thing on me then.
I was rich, or felt so, and left the big timber country and headed for the great west of which I had heard so much and finally landed in the state of Kansas, one of the great wheat states of the union, and got a job with a harvest crew.
We got up in the morning before daylight and worked until you could not see any more, and I got $1.50 a day. I made about $30 at that place and was satisfied to move on. I had not spent anything for railroad fare coming from the east—only for food would I turn loose the money which had come so hard. I got with a couple of fellows headed for the Pacific coast, Frisco, they told me. After finding out I had money they told me I could come along with them and they would show me the way to hobo right, and they did.
This was 286 miles from Denver. The decided we would go in a box car, headed for Denver, which we did. Well, when that train got under way those birds told me without delay that they could use the money I was holding, and they proceeded to remove it from my pockets and leave the train at the next stop. I stayed on.
When I reached Denver I was some downhearted. Not a cent in my pockets and hungry. But I had learned a lesson worth more than what I had lost. But I had decided it was foolish to work for somebody else—they would get your money anyway—so I decided to see more of the world. I went to Waymonin, and then to Utah, then through Nevada, finally winding up in that wonderful state of California.
I liked it there and stayed around over the state for some time until April, 1911. I was in San Francisco and found out that the Alaska Salmon Packing Company was sending men to various plants in Alaska. So I signed up and went up there for a few months, coming back with $60.
I had got the rambling fever right, so I proceeded to Mexico. Si, Senora. I could not speak Spanish then but soon picked enough to get by with. So I traveled through Sonora and several other Mexican states before coming back to America. I was glad I went down there for I had learned to speak pretty good Spanish and it has proved valuable several times since.
I had got to be a real hobo by this time. In fact, there were very few who could ride around me on any trip. I was traveling under the monogram, N.C. kid, which some hobo had called me when I told him I was from North Carolina. I honestly believe if you would look on all the water tanks of the railroads of this country, Canada, and Mexico, you would find that same monogram more than all others, as I have traveled through every state in the union, also Canada and Mexico, via the side-door Pullman, paying no railroad fare, and have stowed away on ships to foreign countries.
In 1914 I was in Seattle, Wash. There was a ship in port going to sail for Sidney, Australia. I tried to get a job aboard but the chief officer told me he had a full crew. I decided to go anyway if possible as I had heard Sidney was good and I was chasing rainbows then. So five hours before sailing I watched my chance and climbed one of the mooring ropes and got myself under cover in one of the life boats which was covered with canvas. When I knew we were well out of port I came out of my hiding place and was spotted at once by the same chief officer I had asked for a job. At first he was mad and said he would have me put in irons.
But on taking me before the Captain, who seemed to take it as a good joke, he decided to put me to work and pay me for the trip, which they did. I stayed in Sidney seven weeks, finally stowing away on a ship bund for China, port of Hong Kong. I stayed there until the American consul got me a job aboard a ship sailing for St. Petro, via Honolulu.
So I finally landed back in the U.S.A., and went direct to New Orleans, La., and signed on a cattle ship bound for India. I have never had any desire to go on another cattle boat and would not advise anyone else to do so, for they are no good. I have been on one trip to Alexandria, Egypt, aboard a British boat with a mixed cargo and mixed crew. There were East Indians on her, and about seven other nationalities, me being the only American. I can’t say I enjoyed that trip, for that was some rough crew and I was not sure of getting back with my life.
I am going to wind up by telling of my last two trips, one on land and the other at sea. In May, 1932, I was working at the U.N.C. Laundry and making pretty good when a spell of rambling fever came on me.
Don’t laugh when I say rambling fever, because there are many people in the world who have it. Only those who have traveled know how strong it is. But getting back to that trip: in May I went to Baltimore, Md., and signed on a ship carrying a cargo of tobacco to Antwerp, Belgium, and 18 days later we entered that port, one of the greatest seaports in the world. It was warm when we reached there, and I want to mention that before we got to Antwerp we were pushed up the Flushing river along the coast of Holland, and in all my travels I don’t believe I ever saw a more beautiful sight. The trees and grass along the coast were green, it being spring, and to make it more beautiful those old Dutch windmills all along, and in the background the various cathedrals looming up high above everything else. It is worth the trip just to see that.
But after arriving in Belgium I left the ship and went to Hamburg, Germany, and from there to Le Havre, France, and then down the English channel to London, England.
It was so cold there and very disagreeable, so I thought I would pass away a couple of days in Paris, as there are daily airplanes between London and Paris. So, as that is one means of transportation there is no chance at all of beating your way on, I gave the gent the required shillings, about $16 U.S.A., and went to gay Paree. Nice place, I leave it to anyone who has been there. Well, I had a limited amount of money and didn’t stay but a few days, and then came back to London and took a train to Manchester, the English city of manufactures, and was sent back aboard the Manchester Importer to Philadelphia, Pa., from which place I hoboed back to Chapel Hill.
I have since been on a trip to California and wish to state that the entire west is crowded with men at present out of work, as many of the industries in the West are closed down. If you are a wage-earner and want steady work take my advice and stay in North Carolina.
But before I ring off I just wish to say if you want to take a trip, wait til June and we will go to the harvest fields in Kansas and make a little money. I want three young men who like outdoor life to go with me in a new five-passenger Ford car. We will have one jolly good time and make some money too. I do not want companions under 21 years of age. Each must know how to drive a Ford and pay one quarter of the traveling expenses. Anyone wanting good advice on travel, free, will always find me a cheerful giver.
From page 4 of The Chapel Hill Weekly, Jan. 31, 1924
Broken Arms, Whooping Cough, Appendicitis in Daggett Family, Jan. 31, 1924
Life Among the Daggetts
A letter from the Daggetts tells that Mary, Bitsy and Billy all have broken arms. There have been two cases of whooping cough in the family. Bitsy has had an acute attack of appendicitis.
From page 3 of The Chapel Hill Weekly, Jan. 31, 1924
DuBose Heyward's Lecture Drew Packed House, Jan. 31, 1924
DuBose Heyward’s Lecture
DuBose Heyward, the South Carolina poet, gave a lecture and reading in Gerrard Hall Monday night. There wasn’t an empty seat in the hall. The part of the entertainment that the auditorium enjoyed most was the reading of Mr. Heyward’s own poems, notably “Gamesters All” and “The Mountain Girl.” Mr. Heyward’s bride came along with him, and they stayed at the Kluttz home. They were entertained at the President’s House at luncheon Monday, and at dinner at the Hibbards’ that night.
From page 3 of The Chapel Hill Weekly, Jan. 31, 1924
All-Sisters Saxophone Quartet Performing Monday, Feb. 4, 1924
Saxophone Sisters Feb. 4
The All-Sisters Quartet, composed of Misses Claire, Hildred, Glyde and Marjorie Rouse, is going to perform in the auditorium of the school next Monday evening. One feature of the program is an old-time favorite, “the Little Brown Church in the Vale.” The Rouse sisters are versatile—they play, they sing, they read. Dramatic sketches are to be sandwiched in between the musical numbers. The performance begins at 8 p.m.
From page 2 of The Chapel Hill Weekly, Jan. 31, 1924
Miss Johnston Taking Over Carolina Cafeteria, Jan. 31, 1924
New Cafeteria. . . Miss Johnston Takes Over Place Near Post Office
Miss Frances Johnston, who has been running the Y.W.C.A. Cafeteria in Durham for 3 ½ years, has bought out Nick Moules’s Carolina Cafeteria next to the Post Office, and it will open under her management within the next three or four days. Miss Johnston came from Tennessee. She received her training in colleges in that State and in New York City. She announces it as her ambition to make her new place the best cafeteria in the South. She is not a stranger to Chapel Hill since many people of the town have patronized her cafeteria in Durham.
From the front page of The Chapel Hill Weekly, Jan. 31, 1924. the advertisement for the new cafeteria from page 2 is below:
Chinese Cabaret and Supper at Country Club, Jan. 31, 1924
Club’s Big Party Tonight
Tonight, Thursday the 31st, is the night o the Country Club’s big party, the Chinese Cabaret and Supper. The women of the club have got the house all decked out in gay colors, and the costumes are going to be a burst of splendor. Seven o’clock is the hour set, and a warning has been sent out that people had better be on time if they want to see one of the best numbers on the program. Nearly 200 tickets had been applied for last night. Two or three tables have been taken by Durham folks.
From the front page of The Chapel Hill Weekly, Jan. 31, 1924
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Thieves Take Shoes, Cash from Henry-Miller Shoe Company, Jan. 30, 1924
Henry-Miller Shoe Company’s Store Robbed--$29.75 in Cash Stolen
A thief or thieves entered the Henry-Miller Shoe Company’s store some time between 10 o’clock last Saturday night and Monday morning, and stole from the cash register $29.75 and probably some shoes and other goods. All of Saturday’s sales and collections were put in the safe Saturday night between 9 and 10 o’clock with the exception of the amount above stated stolen. So far no clue has been ascertained as to who did the stealing. There being no street lights gives the theft a better opportunity.
From the front page of the North Wilkesboro Hustler, Wednesday, Jan. 30, 1924
New Call Hotel Has All the Modern Amenities, Says L.J. Hampton, Jan. 30, 1924
Call Hotel Opened Monday, January 21st—W.H. Britt, Proprietor
L.J. Hampton, staff correspondent of the Winston-Salem Journal of the 25th, from North Wilkesboro, syst Monday (Jan. 21st) of federal court, saw the opening of North Wilkesboro’s new hostelry, the Call Hotel, a handsomely equipped, steam heated building that is another step in progress of the metropolis of the great “state of Wilkes” and is a matter of distinct pride to its citizens.
The new hotel was filled to its capacity on the first day and throughout the term of federal court just closed Friday.
The Call Hotel, with its 20 rooms, heated by the Trane vapor system, with running water in each room and many with private bath, has inaugurated the first of the modern comfort methods now deemed to necessary to the convenience and service of the modern traveler in the mountainous portion of the state. Box mattresses, electric lights and telephones in each room give some idea of the service maintained. A feature also of particular pride is the fact that the furniture used in the rooms of the Call Hotel were manufactured by Oak Furniture Company, a North Wilkesboro concern.
The Call Hotel will be operated on the American plan. A splendid dining room on the first floor, with clerk’s desk and lobby in the front, make it inviting in appearance. Mr. W.H. Britt, manager, makes a specialty of the meals offered to the public.
Ex-Sheriff Clarence Call is the owner of the Call Hotel building, which was erected at a cost of approximately $40,000.
The hotel is located on the square, on the northwest corner of the town’s principal business circle at the intersection of two of the main streets. From the upper story of the Call Hotel building, a clear, unobstructed view of the Brushy Mountains is obtained and the glistening waters of the Yadkin River as it winds through the fertile valleys may be traced for a distance of several miles.
From the front page of the North Wilkesboro Hustler, Wednesday, Jan. 30, 1924
Expert Coming to Demonstrate Orchard Pruning, February, 1924
Dates of Mr. Niswonger in the County Next Week with Agent Hendren for Orchards
The State’s Extension Department of Horticulture will send a man to this county next week who with Mr. Hendren will conduct orchard work for instruction as follows:
S.C. Stewart’s Monday, Feb. 4, 2:30.
J.J. Hendren, Tuesday, 1:30.
I.J. Broyhill’s, Wednesday, 1:30.
Morrill orchards, Thursday, 2:30.
Mountain View, Friday, 10 a.m.
Boone Trail (Palmer) orchard, Friday, 1:30.
From the front page of the North Wilkesboro Hustler, Wednesday, Jan. 30, 1924
Taylorsville's New Hotel to Open in Two Weeks, Jan. 30, 1924
Taylorsville’s New Hotel to Open February 12th
Mr. Ed C. Campbell states that he expects to have his hotel building, which is being erected on the corner of Main and Depot streets, ready for occupancy by February 12th. This three-story building, made of tapestry brick, will be complete in every detail. There are 40 rooms and half of the number have private baths.
Taylorsville Times as reprinted on the front page of the North Wilkesboro Hustler, Wednesday, Jan. 30, 1924
Local News in Wilkesboro Area, Jan. 30, 1924
Local News in Town and Country
There are several cases of pneumonia in town and surrounding community. The Wilkes Co-Operative Creamery sent a truck load of butter and eggs to Hickory Monday.
Rev. S.M. Needham, pastor of the Methodist church in Wilkesboro, who underwent an operation for appendicitis at the Wilkes hospital several days ago, is getting along nicely, his many friends are glad to learn.
There were 335 cases on the federal court docket last week. Practically all of the cases were disposed of. Six prisoners were taken to the federal prison at Atlanta last Saturday—33 are in county jail. This makes all told 40 prisoners in the county jail—state and federal.
Mr. G.E. Robinet of Windy Gap was in N. Wilkesboro Monday. He is still in the lumber business in that part of the county but about two weeks ago bought the Butler (depot agent) property at Ronda sold at auction sale—conducted in Ronda about middle of January—and will probably move there.
Dr. and Mrs. W.A. Taylor and daughters Misses John and Carline and son, Mr. Floyd Taylor, spent the week-end at Belmont with their daughter, Miss Pearl Taylor, who is at the head of the music department in the school. They also visited Dr. B.C. Taylor at Mount Holly and Dr. G.W. Taylor at Mooresville.
Mr. A.E. Spainhour’s dwelling house on East D street, between 4th and 5th, caught fire yesterday morning between 9 and 10 o’clock and was damaged estimated at $2,500 with insurance. Mr. Spainhour only recently completed his new residence. The composition roof seemed to hem in the flames making a veritable oven that almost roasted the inside.
Dr. R.A. Gregory, a veterinarian, employed by the government, is in the county this week working with the county agent, A.G. Hendren, to have cattle in Wilkes examined for tubercular infection. An orchard man will be in the county with Mr. Hendren next week to conduct demonstrations in pruning, etc. The cattle of Mr. S.C. Stewart of Brushy Mountain township, some at Ronda, Traphill and Hayes are those being tested.
The 8-month-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joyner Brame of Winston died here Sunday night at the home of Dr. and Mrs. Peter Brame, E street, east, from pneumonia at 10 o’clock p.m. The parents of the baby had bene visiting Mr. Joyner Brame’s parents two or three weeks. The burial was at Winston, the remains being accompanied by other cars leaving about 10:30 Monday forenoon. Those who went from here—Mr. and Mrs. Joyner Brame, Dr. P.J. Brame, and Mr. and Mrs. J.D. Moore, and Rev. M.T. Smathers. The small remains were placed in an automobile.
From the front page of the North Wilkesboro Hustler, Wednesday, Jan. 30, 1924
Samuel Hall Died of Pneumonia, Jan. 30, 1924
Death of Mr. Samuel Hall of Jobs Cabin Township
The death of Mr. Samuel Hall, one of the county’s well-known citizens, occurred January 20th.
Mr. Hall was sick only a few days and died at the home of a friend, Mr. Martin Hamby of Parsonville, where, for a few days prior, he had gone on a fox hunt with friends but became sick with pneumonia. He bore the attack a few days evidencing hope and then became worse when pneumonia in both lungs developed, his attending physician being Dr. Whittington.
For many years Mr. Hall lived at the foot of the Blue Ridge on the Philips Gap road where he had for several years been engaged in merchandising and farming. In religion he was of the Baptist denomination. He was the nominee of the Democratic party of this county in 1908 for the House of Representatives and canvassed the county against his opponent whose party being largely in the majority was the winner of Mr. Hall.
He leaves one sister, Mrs. W.F. Reins of Wilkesboro, and one brother, Mr. John Hall of Wilkesboro. Messrs. W.E., J.C. and Ralph Reins, and Mrs. Thos. M. Foster and Miss Maude Reins, of the two Wilkesboros, are his nephews and nieces, and others here and elsewhere. He was in his 72nd year. He was unmarried.
The funeral was preached by Rev. J.L. Shinn, the Baptist pastor in Wilkesboro, at Cub Creek church on Tuesday afternoon, the 22nd, his boyhood community, where the burial was in the graveyard nearby.
From the front page of the North Wilkesboro Hustler, Wednesday, Jan. 30, 1924
MIss Clanton, Mr. Swift Died at County Home, Jan. 30, 1924
Two Deaths at the County Home at One Time
Thursday morning, January 24th, there had been two deaths. Miss Martha Clanton, age 78 years, and Mr. Swift. Both died early in the morning two or three hours apart. Burial services for both were held after 12 o’clock Friday.
Mr. Swift claimed profession of faith and said he was alright.
“Aunt” Martha, as folks called her, was a long time member of Walnut Grove church and after the death of her sister lived by herself until she was very feeble. Then she went down to Roaring River to live with her niece, Mrs. A.T. Pardue for 13 months. Then claiming she would not burden anybody applied for admission to the county home and stayed a while. Then she went to Wilkesboro and lived with her nephew, Edgar Joines, till Friday a week ago, when she returned to the county home, her last day—Wednesday—being her happiest day, going through the home walking and comforting the other folks. She had only one night of serious sickness.
Hath not God chosen the poor of this world, rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him?
--A.T. Pardue
From the front page of the North Wilkesboro Hustler, Wednesday, Jan. 30, 1924
Hiram McMillard, 63, Buried in Alleghany County, Jan. 30, 1924
Hiram E. McMilland
Mr. Hiram E. McMilland of the north edge of N. Wilkesboro, died at his home last Friday afternoon. Mr. McMilland suffered a stroke of paralysis some time before.
He was a retired merchant and moved to North Wilkesboro from Alleghany county 8 miles beyond Cranberry church 12 or 14 years ago. He is survived by his wife and was 63.
Undertaker Turner and young Mr. Smathers conveyed his body Saturday to Alleghany for burial at New Hope church beyond Laural Springs, reaching there about 10 o’clock that night and returning the next day.
He was a member of the Baptist faith.
From the front page of the North Wilkesboro Hustler, Wednesday, Jan. 30, 1924
Dr. W.M. Riggs Dies Suddenly, Jan. 22, 1924
Dr. W.M. Riggs Dies Suddenly—Brother-in-Law of Mr. D.E. Smoak
Dr. Walter M. Riggs, who died in Washington, D.C., Tuesday, January 22nd, was a brother-in-law of Mr. D.E. Smoak of Wilkesboro, and an uncle of Mrs. R.B. Pharr, Mrs. Ray Hemphill, Mrs. Thos. Hart, Mr. N.O. and Miss Nettie Smoak of Wilkesboro. The following is taken from the Charlotte Observer giving an account of his death:
Washington, D.C., Jan. 23—(By the Associated Press)—The body of Dr. W.M. Riggs, president of Clemson college, who died suddenly late last night at a local hotel, was taken to Clemson, S.C., tonight for interment, accompanied by Mrs. Riggs and W.B. Bizzell, president of A. & M. College of Texas.
Dr. Riggs, who came to Washington to attend the meetings of the executive committee of Land Grant colleges of the United States, succumbed to a heart attack. He was taken ill yesterday and was unable to accompany other members of the committee who called on President Coolidge at the White House. His condition grew worse and his wife was notified, but he died before she could reach his bedside.
He came to Washington to appear before congressional committees in connection with agricultural projects, in which Clemson college was interested through its experiment station work.
Dr. Riggs was 51 years old and was born in Orangeburg, S.C. He had been a member of the Land Colleges for 12 years and was active in promoting its work.
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Columbia, S.C., Jan. 23—The South Carolina legislature reconvened today, but adjourned after brief sessions in the two branches out of respect to the memory of Dr. W.M. Riggs, president of Clemson college, whose death in Washington last night became the sad intelligence of the state of South Carolina today.
From the front page of the North Wilkesboro Hustler, Wednesday, Jan. 30, 1924
Monday, January 29, 2024
Doris Pittman, 4, Shoots Self With Father's Pistol, Jan. 29, 1924
Little Girl Is Wounded; Played with .32 Pistol
Doris Pittman, four year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Pittman of Sandy Cross, accidentally shot herself with a .32 calibre pistol abut 3 o’clock Friday afternoon. She was rushed to a Rocky Mount hospital where her condition is said to be somewhat improving.
The little girl found her father’s pistol and was playing with it unnoticed by her parents, when it fired. The bullet passed through the body and dropped on the floor. One lung was pierced by the bullet.
From the front page of The Wilson Times, Tuesday, January 29, 1924.
Authorities Investigating Collapse Of Concrete Roof That Killed Aphonzo Watkins, Jan. 29, 1924
To Investigate Fatal Collapse of Concrete Plant. . . Was Cement Frozen?. . .State Authorities Will Confer with Local Building Experts Here About Edgerton Calamity; Description of Building Which Tottered and Fell
An investigation of the fatal collapse of the roof of a building under construction by the Edgerton Concrete Products Company was held this morning by city building authorities and work was ordered stopped until they were able to hold another investigation of the accident with state officials.
On Saturday morning the roof collapsed, causing the instant death of Alphonzo Watkins, 21 year old local man, and injuring of another white man and three negroes.
The building authorities stated that the building was about 80 feet in length and about 40 feet wide, with outer walls about eight inches thick. There was an inner wall half way between the two outer walls. The roof was of a vaulted type, with a solid cement roof curving from both outer walls to the inner one.
The roof had been placed over one side of the building and not over the other, and the men were removing the frames and supports form the one side to the other, in order to place a roof over that, and when the frames and supports were removed the roof caved in from the top, the weight of the cement pushing the one outer wall and upper wall over, this allowing the roof to fall upon the men.
The roof was made entirely of cement, with the exception of a sheet of wire placed in the center of the cement when it was poured. The building officials stated they thought that the cement had frozen instead of hardening.
Work on the building was ordered held up until State officials could be brought here to view the building and the method used in constructing it.
From the front page of The Wilson Times, Tuesday, January 29, 1924.
Hobson Accuses Self of Buring Mercer's Barn, Jan. 29, 1924
White Man Is Charged with Burning Barn
Charged with burning a barn belonging to Onnie Mercer, Hermert Hobson was bound over to the Superior Court Monday afternoon under a bond of $1,000.
The man was arrested by the local police for drunkenness and will in their custody is alleged to have talked too much and to have given them evidence which led to his trial on the more serious charge.
From the front page of The Wilson Times, Tuesday, January 29, 1924.
Four Cars Flipped Yesterday, Jan. 29, 1924
Number of Automobile Accidents
There were four cars turned over on the road to Elm City yesterday afternoon and last night, though, as far as we could learn, none of the occupants were hurt.
Rev. D.E. Vipperman, a Baptist minister now located at Pine Tops in Edgecombe county, who two years ago served the church at Elm City, had a narrow escape from death Saturday night as he was approaching Elm City. On account of the bright lights of an approaching car he ran off the road into the deep ditch just this side of the town and his car was badly damaged. Garage men were engaged in pulling it out yesterday afternoon. Mr. Vipperman was not injured, we are pleased to learn.
From the front page of The Wilson Times, Tuesday, January 29, 1924.
Two Dead, Many Hurt in Crashes, Jan. 29, 1924
Two Dead, Many Hurt in Crashes
Richmond, Jan. 28—David Dunlap, 29, wealthy dairy farm owner of Ellerslie near Petersburg, and C.C. Talley, 22, of Petersburg, were killed, three other persons were critically injured, and several more sustained lesser hurts in automobile accidents over the week end on Richmond-Petersburg turnpike.
Phillip T. Bergheimer, 28, and Miss Mary L. Campbell, both of Richmond, injured when the car driven by Dunlap turned over early yesterday morning, were still unconscious this morning at a local hospital. Attending physicians held out little hope for their recovery.
James C. Lee, in the car with Tally when it was struck by a larger machine, sustained a fractured skull and other injuries. The other occupants escaped serious injury.
From the front page of The Wilson Times, Tuesday, January 29, 1924. Talley was also spelled Tally in the story.
Dr. F.S. Hargrave to Remain in Wilson, Jan. 29, 1924
Will Not Accept Position
Dr. F.S. Hargrave has decided not to accept the position of surgeon in the veterans’ hospital at Tuskegee, but will remain in Wilson. His interests here in connection with the colored hospital will not allow him to leave. However, he appreciates the high honor conferred on him in the tender of the position.
Dr. Hargrave, however, has been selected from Wilson to represent the Knights of Pythias all-race conference to be held in Chicago, February 11 and will attend that meeting.
From the front page of The Wilson Times, Tuesday, January 29, 1924.
Miss Elizabeth Taylor Adams, Debutant, Jan. 29, 1924
Miss Elizabeth Taylor Adams, debutant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John T. Adams, will make her bow to Washington society this season. Her dad is chairman of the Republican National Committee. Photo copyright, Harris & Ewing
From the front page of The Wilson Times, Tuesday, January 29, 1924.
Wilson Health Report, Jan. 29, 1924
Critical Condition
Mrs. J.W. Thorn, we regret to learn, is in a very critical condition. Her health has been poor for some time.
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Mrs. George W. Blount Out Again
The many friends of Mrs. George W. Blount will be pleased to see her out again from her recent illness.
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Mrs. Connor Very Low
Mrs. H.G. Connor is still critically ill and no hopes are entertained for her recovery. She has been in a state for coma for over a week.
Judge Connor is due to hold federal court in Wilmington this week, but the condition of his wife prevents his attendance.
The heart of the entire community goes out to him and his children who are at the bedside of their mother.
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Injured by a Fall
Mrs. Leslie Barnes was called to Reidsville today on receipt of a telegram announcing the serious illness of her aunt, Mrs. Martha Womack, who was seriously injured by a fall which occurred yesterday. Mrs. Womack is 79 years old and the injury from her fall is very much against her recovery.
From the front page of The Wilson Times, Tuesday, January 29, 1924.
Wilsonians Attended Wake Forest Game, Jan. 29, 1924
Attended Game Saturday
The following Wilsonians attended the basket ball game in Wake Forest Saturday when Carolina and Wake Forest played one of the best games scheduled this year.
Miss Hadley Woodard, Miss Mary Ford Finch, Miss Bolston, Messrs. Alfred Davis, Bryce Little, Griffin Dick Cozart, J.T. Barnes, and Ed Woodard.
From the front page of The Wilson Times, Tuesday, January 29, 1924.
Democratic Contest for Governor; KKK's Case Against Columbus Sheriff, Jan. 28, 1924
Attack of Editor Harris on Bailey Featured in Week. . . All Other Political Squabbles Have Lost Interest Compared to Latest. . . Courier Is Out. . . Candidate Bailey Will Replay Monday to Broadside of Editor Wade Harris. . . Warren for McLean. . . Ku Klux Klan Has Worked Up Case Against Columbus Sheriff—Senator Brown Instigator
By R.E. Powell
Raleigh, Jan. 27—Old time politicians and prophets who have watched the campaigns in North Carolina since those “terrible dark days” are flabbergasted with he pep and punch that has marked the opening of the quadrennial battle to pick the Democratic candidate for governor. Not many of those counted wise in the past believe that the furious firing of the past week can or will be maintained.
The attack has been launched on Mr. Bailey, and that astute gentleman is returning the fire to Roberson county from whence former Representative Oliver arose to ask, “Is Mr. Bailey sincere or was he sincere in 1919?” Almost forgotten now are the few shots fired between J. Bayard Clark and Dean Gulley of Wake Forest, and it is seldom that the Roxboro Courier is mentioned anymore.
The immediate engagement of most promise is between Editor Wade Harris of the Charlotte Observer and Mr. Bailey, Colonel Harris countered Saturday with an editorial dreadnought which highly pleased his friends and admirers in Raleigh, especially those who have been fretting because someone did not rise up and hand the Raleigh lawyer a knockout blow.
Mr. Bailey will reply Monday to the latest broadside from the editor of the Charlotte paper. So copiously have the exchanges been printed in the other papers that everything else political is waiting on the next article. It must be highly disconcerting to Mr. Bailey to find the editorial page of a great Democratic paper turned on him with a ferocity it hasn’t known in years. But everything is getting to be fierce.
The writings have been entertaining enough, but the “Paying of respects” in the old fashioned style is due to get under way in another week or so. This attack and counter attack will be from the stump, so to speak. Mr. Bailey will open in the auditorium here and if his supporters have been correctly informed he will go after “the gang” which he says and they say is trying to name Mr. McLean as the successor to Mr. Morrison.
Things are going nicely in the McLean camp, strictly speaking. The Lumberton man hasn’t been drawn into a controversy and of course he can’t help it because some of his more zealous admirers get in behind Mr. Bailey. Every once in a while there is news of a new force supporting Mr. McLean, and that is what usually counts.
Representative Lindsay Warren, whose name a few days back was mentioned as among those considered by Mr. Bailey for his campaign manager, upsets the “dope” and announces that he will support Mr. McLean.
“Shortly after the state convention of 1922,” Mr. Warren writes to this bureau, “I announced that I would support Honorable A.W. McLean. Since that time I have been more or less active in his behalf. I believe that Mr. McLean would give the state a great administration and that he should be nominated.”
So Mr. Bailey will hardly consider Mr. Warren any longer. It is now reported, and this seems to be better grounded than the Warren report, that R.C. Dunn of Enfield is to manage the Bailey campaign, and that headquarters will be opened in Raleigh around February 15. On that date Mr. Bailey’s father-in-law and former law partner, Mr. James H. Pou, will vacate the firm offices in the Tucker building and the five rooms will be converted into campaign headquarters. KKK's Complaint Against Columbus County Sheriff
Reports that the Ku Klux Klan, with the hearty support of State Senator Joe Brown, have worked up a clear cut case of conspiracy against the sheriff of Columbus county are brought to Raleigh today by bankers who are interested in the recent developments in connection with an apparent shortage of $31,000 in the books of the cunty treasurer. The accountants from Major Durham’s offices also reported to the commissioners a shortage in the accounts of the sheriff.
The Kluckers are said to have only recently organized in Columbus and to have immediately started the crusade on the sheriff’s office. One of them—one of the few to admit membership in the order—declares that the grand jury will have sufficient evidence upon which to return a bill against the sheriff when it meets on Monday.
Senator Brown’s part in getting action is not surprising to his friends here. He has been a relentless foe of booze in the state and is known to have worried no little about the apparent lack of sympathy he received from the Columbus sheriff. Between the double charges that recent investigations have turned up, it looks as if the sheriff is in for hard sailing.
From the front page of the Durham Morning Herald, Monday, Jan. 28, 1924.
Davidson College Alumni Say Nothing Behind Outburst Against President W.J. Martin, Jan. 28, 1924
College Will Defer Action. . . Alumni President Says Charges Unfounded
By the Associated Press
Greensboro, N.C. Jan. 27—No action will be taken by officials of the Davidson College Alumni Association in regard to the outburst against President W.J. Martin on the part of a few of the upper classmen, it was stated here today by Lunsford Richardson, president of the association. Mr. Richardson declared that he old (would?) not consider the situation serious and asserted that he believed the complaint of the few students was caused by the fact that the faculty rules are being strictly enforced, particularly with regard to athletics.
Mr. Richardson asserted today that in a trip made to Davidson College during last week he found nothing to create the impression of widespread dissatisfaction and added that it was not his intention to bring the matter to the attention of the alumni association. He declared that his visit to Davidson was an act of courtesy in response to a request made in a letter to him written by a few students. He gave his opinion that the faculty of the institution is solidly behind Mr. Martin’s administration.
From the front page of the Durham Morning Herald, Monday, Jan. 28, 1924.
According to Davidson’s Archives and Special Collections, found online at findingaids.davidson.edu/repositories/2/resources/364:
William Joseph Martin, 1868-1943 was the tenth president of Davidson College. He was born in Columbia, Tennessee but his family moved to Davidson in 1870. His father, Col. William J. Martin was a professor of Natural Sciences at Davidson College and also served as acting president in 1887-1888. William Martin was graduated from Davidson in 1888 and earned an M.A. the following year. In 1890, he earned his M.D. degree from the University of Viriginia and in 1894 received a Ph.D. He returned to Davidson in 1896 as Chambers Professor of Chemistry, as position he held until 1912, when he became president of the college. During his tenure as president the college experienced two major fires resulting in the loss of the Old Chambers Building and Watts dormitory. Martin also saw student enrollment double from 300 to over 600 students and expanded the faculty by fifteen additional positions despite the changes caused by World War I. In 1929, he retired from the presidency of Davidson and became the president of the Assembly Training School in Richmond, Virginia. Martin also served as moderator of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church, U.S. and was active in the Laymen's Missionary Movement.
List of Miners Killed at 1924 Shanktown Mine Explosion
From The 1924 Shanktown Mine Explosion by Herb Gleditsch, online at libweb1.library.iup.edu/depts/speccol/Coal%20Culture/Essays/shanktown.pdf
Lists the Complete Casualty List as published in the Indiana Evening Gazette:
Edward Kelly
Joseph Kelly, brother of the above Walter Brown
Colored Joe Laska
Joe Gignac
Andy Sherensky
John Crandell
Charles Crandell, son of the above
Max Zaharansky
John Hudak
George Gtsett
George Gtsett, Jr., son of the above
Urias Keith
Frank Novak
John Uhuran
John Burda
Blandino Buretti
Mike Scranko
Pete Krawasky
Joe Neletia
Emilo Bosiet
Joe Snancak
John Shulick
Louis Straffi
John Chapella
Ellsworth Sickenberger
Gust Lesky
Mike Makitko
Don Goodlin
John Yenderell
Albert J. Stocker, Asst.Mine Foreman
Arthur Chaparella
Chester Williams
John Stone, Mine Superintendent
Joseph Parkins
Mike Mihalchak
40 Miners Killed in Explosion at Shanktown Mine, Jan. 28, 1924
Late Reports Confirm Loss of 40 Lives in Disaster. . . 20 Bodies Have Been Recovered from Shanktown Mine—9 Are in Hospital Suffering from Gas—Rescue Work Proceeding Favorably—Trooper Establish Guard—John Ricco Cited as Hero
By the Associated Press
Shanktown, Pa., Jan. 27—Forty men lost their lives in the explosion which late yesterday wrecked the Lancashire mine of the Barnes and Tucker Coal Company here, according to the best estimates obtainable late today.
Twenty bodies have been brought out, and nine miners, who were saved by the prompt efforts of another miner, are in hospitals recovering from the effects of the shock and gas. Experienced rescue crews led by J.D. Parker, of the Pittsburgh station of the bureau of mines, are working in one hour relays to penetrate the workings and reach the entombed men. All hope that any are alive has been abandoned.
“While no one is quite sure,” said Engineer Parker, “there is every reason to believe that there were 40 victims of the mine disaster. Seventeen bodies have been located, and there is hardly a possibility that the 23 other miners escaped. The rescue work is proceeding favorably. The main heading has been explored to the face of the mine and the crews are now going into the side entries. We expect to have the mine completely explored tonight.”
The women and children who last night stood in the bitter cold and blinding snow waited vainly for some news from the workings, were induced to go to their homes by the Red Cross nurses and the Salvation Army workers. They served sandwiches and coffee to the emergency men during the night, and comforted the stricken women and children, finally led them home. The nurses were then sent to the emergency morgue at Starford, a neighboring village, where they took charge of the bodies.
Five troopers of the state police arrived from the Greensburg barracks this morning and established a patrol around the pit mouth.
John Ricco, a miner, was on his way to work in the night shift shortly before 4 o’clock yesterday when he saw a great volume of smoke burst from the pit. Without hesitation, he ran into the mine and almost immediately came upon a broken pipe and smashed dinner bucket. Tearing along for almost a mile, he shouted at the mouth of every gallery, but got no response until he was near the sixth heading. Here a faint cry answered him, and his search was rewarded by finding nine men alive, but some of them bordering on unconsciousness.
Ricco induced them to soak their handkerchiefs in water and tie them about their faces. He quickly found an air passage, and leading the weak and staggering men along its entire length, he finally came to a point where he knew the earth had fallen in from above. He then helped them one by one to climb to the surface and safety.
From the front page of the Durham Morning Herald, Monday, Jan. 28, 1924.
Sunday, January 28, 2024
Judge Connor Will Be at His Wife's Side, Jan. 28, 1924
Mrs. Connor Ill
Wilson, Jan. 28—Mrs. H.G. Connor, wife of United States District Judge Connor, is critically ill at her home here. The physicians hold out little hope for her recovery. Judge Connor, who was due in Wilmington today to hold court, stated he would go to Wilmington as soon as his duties to his wife would permit.
From the front page of the Concord Daily Tribune, Jan. 28, 1924
Gastonia Woolen Mills Incorporated, Jan. 28, 1924
Woolen Mill for Gastonia
By the Associated Press
Gastonia, N.C., Jan. 28—The Gastonia Woolen Mills is the name under which the county’s newest textile corporation will be operated. It was chartered to spin and weave woolen fabrics fur use as one of the foundations for rollers used in the spinning of yarns.
The incorporators are John E. White, K.M. Glass and others. Besides the woolen fabric that will be manufactured, the plant will also put out other fabrics and cloths for various purposes. The mill is located on Second and Linwood Streets.
From the front page of the Concord Daily Tribune, Jan. 28, 1924
Miss Anna A. Gordon to Speak at W.C.T.U. Meeting, Jan. 28, 1924
W.C.T.U. Meeting at Greensboro
By the Associated Press
Greensboro, N.C., Jan. 28—A mass meeting of the local organization of the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union will be held Monday evening at the West Market Street Methodist Church. Miss Anna A. Gordon, world and national secretary of the W.T.C.U., will be the principal speaker.
From the front page of the Concord Daily Tribune, Jan. 28, 1924
Old Fort High School Destroyed by Fire, Jan. 28, 1924
High School Building Destroyed by Fire
By the Associated Press
Asheville, N.C., January 28—The High School building at Old Fort, 30 miles from here, was destroyed by fire the other night. The loss is estimated at $40,000. The school accommodated 460 pupils.
From the front page of the Concord Daily Tribune, Jan. 28, 1924
Missing Law Professor Found Visiting Son in Durham, Jan. 28, 1924
Missing Professor Located at Durham
Gainesville, Fla., Jan. 26—Dr. R.A. Rasco, a member of the University of Florida law faculty, who disappeared from his home here January 18th, has been located at Durham, N.C., according to a telegram received by his family from a son, Wendall, of that city. The message stated that Dr. Rasco was extremely nervous, but gave no other details.
From the front page of the Concord Daily Tribune, Jan. 28, 1924
25 Cents a Gallon Too Much for Gasoline, Jan. 28, 1925
The Excessive Cost of Gasoline
New Bern, Jan. 28—Motorists as well as owners of commercial automobiles are up in arms in this city over the excessive cost of gasoline and the repeated raising of its already too high prices, as they claim. Some weeks ago the refinery agencies in this community followed a war on high prices of gasoline, cut the price from 25 cents per gallon to 20 and 21 cents per gallon. It was raised again to 25 cents here last week without any cause being given by the oil companies.
From the front page of the Concord Daily Tribune, Jan. 28, 1924
Billy Sunday Preaches to 7,000 and 8,000 in Charlotte, Jan. 27, 1924
Thousands Attend Sunday Meetings
Charlotte, Jan. 27—After preaching to 7,000 men this afternoon and 8,000 tonight Billy Sunday closed one of the most notable days in his ministry here. The men’s service was one of supreme note, several thousand men making professions of faith. Tonight more than 300 went forward.
The text tonight was “How shall we escape if we neglect so great a salvation.” Mr. Sunday holds a service at Cleveland Springs Monday.
From the front page of the Concord Daily Tribune, Monday, Jan. 28, 1924
Saturday, January 27, 2024
Gib Thompson Accused of Hit and Run Accident, Jan. 27, 1924
Police Arrest Autoist Who Is Declared to Have Struck Down Youths and Failed to Stop Car
Gib Thompson, labor foreman, was arrested shortly before 11 o’clock Saturday night upon two charges of assault and battery with a deadly weapon following the injuring of Ed Parrish near Bragtown earlier in the evening.
Thompson is declared to be the driver of the automobile which struck the Parrish boy, breaking his leg, and then failing to stop. The accident was reported to police who upon a meager clue, traced Thompson down in several hours.
It is declared that in the accident Thompson’s car suffered a damaged light. When the man was arrested late in the evening, he was found to be fastening a brand new lamp on his car.
Police declare the case to be especially aggravating and that Thompson’s act was deplorable. After the arrest the defendant was placed under jail, but later gave a total bond of $2,000.
Another youth was badly shaken up in the same accident, an earlier account of which may be seen in this edition of the Herald. The arrest of Thompson was brought about principally through the quick work of Detectives Brown and King.
Chief Doby declared las tonight that the running down of pedestrians and failure to stop on the part of the autoists was becoming to be a serious menace and the department was preparing to take rigid steps in such cases. Such an act is branded as one of the most cowardly that can be committed by an autoist, it is stated.
Several such cases have occurred in and near Durham within the last several days. Another similar case was reported Saturday evening when an unidentified autoist struck Mrs. A.Y. Stewart and after severely shaking her up went on without investigating the condition of the victim.
D.C. Mitchel, prominent Durham lumberman, lies in Watts hospital now with a serious wound in the head as a result of an accident in which the autoist failed to stop. This driver has not as yet been apprehended.
From page 2 of the Durham Morning Herald, Sunday, Jan. 27, 1924
Eason Swain Convicted of Manslaughter in Killing of Rudolph Koonce, Jan. 27, 1924
Swain Guilty of Manslaughter. . . Kinston Café Man Killed Taxi Driver
By the Associated Press
Kinston, N.C., Jan. 26—Guilty of manslaughter was the verdict returned here early tonight by the jury sitting on the case of Eason M. Swain, local restaurant proprietor on trial in Lenoir court superior court charged with the slaying early last December of Rudolph Koonce, taxi driver.
Not less than 12 nor more than 17 years at hard labor in state’s prison was the sentence imposed by Judge Horton, presiding over this term of Lenor county court.
No appeal was noted by the counsel for the defendant.
The jury reported its verdict after six hours deliberation.
Swain was alleged to have gone to Koonce’s home early in the morning of December 7, called the taxi driver out of bed and shot him to death. The defendant contended self-defense, declaring that when he fired, he believed Koonce was about to draw a weapon on him.
Swain charged Koonce with having intimate relations with Mrs. Swain.
From the front page of the Durham Morning Herald, Sunday, Jan. 27, 1924
Girl Killed by "Empty" Shotgun Fired by 6-Year-Old, Jan. 27, 1924
Girl Killed by “Empty” Shotgun
Goldsboro, N.C., Jan. 26—A supposedly empty shotgun in the hands of the 6-year-old son of Mrs. Anderson Gurley, widow tenant on a farm in the Oakland community 10 miles west of here, was accidentally discharged while the lad was playing with several other children this afternoon, resulting in the death of a small daughter of Tom Radford, a farmer of the community, and the loss of three fingers by Herman Gurley, brother of the small boy who had possession of the firearm.
From the front page of the Durham Morning Herald, Sunday, Jan. 27, 1924
Former Police Chief Arrested on Statutory Charges Involving 10-Year-Old, Jan. 27, 1924
Melton Held Without Bail
Wilmington, N.C., Jan. 26—John Melton, 75-year-old former chief of police, arrested yesterday on statutory charges preferred by a 10-year-old white girl, was arraigned in recorder’s court this morning and held to Superior Court without bail.
From the front page of the Durham Morning Herald, Sunday, Jan. 27, 1924
Alphonso Watkins Killed When Structure Caves In, Jan. 27, 1924
Cement Structure Caves In
Wilson, N.C., Jan. 26—Alphonso Watkins was killed and three other workmen injured here early today when a cement structure on which they were working caved in when the supports were removed. Watkins’ back was broken. Ransome Boyette and three negroes are in ?? hospital, badly bruised.
From the front page of the Durham Morning Herald, Sunday, Jan. 27, 1924
Ramp Smith Sentenced for Killing J.Q. Singleton, Jan. 26, 1924
Burgaw Man Is Sentenced
Burgaw, N.C., Jan. 26—Ramp Smith, convicted yesterday of killing J.Q. Singleton, was today sentenced to 2 ½ years in the penitentiary by Judge Calvert, presiding.
From the front page of the Durham Morning Herald, Sunday, Jan. 27, 1924
Friday, January 26, 2024
Eliminate Advantage Urban Child Has for High School Education, Jan. 31, 1924
The County’s Schools
Tomorrow morning’s meeting of Board of Education and school committeemen is one that should interest every person who has at heart the welfare of popular education in Harnett county. Question as to whether the present school system is adequate to the needs of the county cannot be answered in the affirmative. No serious minded person will declare that the urban dweller should have any advantage over the rural citizen, in any respect, and most assuredly not in educational opportunities.
The matter must be looked upon from the broad viewpoint of equalization of opportunity, and if that view is put into practical working shape it will relieve the farmers of Harnett county of an almot unbearable burden schooling their children.
The county’s educational machine is slipping a cog when it continues to spend thousands upon high schools that do not and cannot function to advantage of its rural population. School advantages, equal to all, must go to the pupil—must be placed within each pupil’s reach—and this can only be done when standardization is made so as to apply to the farmer’s school as well as to that of the town dweller.
Numerous instances might be cited showing the great cost to the farmer in sending his children to high school, the tremendous expense of which bars a large majority from the high schools of the county. Is it right? Should the town dweller’s nearness to the school give him advantage in school opportunity for his children over those of the rural districts? Of course not. And yet that is the case with the present system.
There are those—few they are, thank goodness—who are ever ready to cry out against enormous expenditure of money for schools, more schooling, higher schooling. A bigger, broader view of the matter may not be within the capacities of these few, but they should at least be able to learn that the county can grow no larger than its brain power.
How big do you want your boy to be, Mr. Farmer Citizen? Don’t you want him to be as big as his city cousin? Of course you do. You want high schooling for him, so that he will be better prepared in his manhood days to reflect credit upon his good old daddy who provided it for him.
Harnett county must change its school system into a high school system, and give equal opportunities to all the children. From the editorial page of the Harnett County News, Lillington, N.C., Jan. 31, 1924, Henderson Steele, Publisher.
Six Raven Rock Students Make Toothbrush Honor Roll, January 25, 1924
Raven Rock Honor Roll
Following is the toothbrush honor roll for Raven Rock school for the month ending January 25:
Fourth grade: Ernie Patterson, Willard Nordon.
Fifth grade: Thelma Thomas.
Sixth grade: Virginia McKay, Pauline Thomas, May Nordon.
These children brushed their teeth twice daily during the month.
Harnett County News, Lillington, N.C., Jan. 31, 1924
H.L. Godwin May Not be Bankrupt, but C.S. Godwin Is, Jan. 31, 1924
Dunn Merchant Bankrupt
S.C. Godwin, Dunn merchant, has filed a voluntary petition in bankruptcy in the United States District Court, listing nominal assets of $2,128 and liabilities of $1,942.
Harnett County News, Lillington, N.C., Jan. 31, 1924
Judge Connor Erases H.L. Godwin's Embarassing Bankruptcy, Jan. 31, 1924
H.L. Godwin Not a Bankrupt, Decides Connor. . . Former Congressman Wins in Suit Against Him to Declare He Committed an Act of Bankruptcy
Former Congressman H.L. Godwin of Dunn, who was named as defendant in an involuntary proceeding in bankruptcy, brought in the United States District Court last October, has won the suit. The matter was heard before Judge Connor, who decided the case in favor of Mr. Godwin and taxed the instigators with the cost of the action.
The petition recited that Mr. Godwin had committed an act of bankruptcy when he permitted a judgement for $7,993.14 to be entered against him in Harnett county Superior court. The judgement was in favor of G. Ober Sons & co., and the petition set forth that said judgment constituted a lien against Mr. Godwin’s property and amounted to a preferred claim, in violation of the bankruptcy laws.
Mr. Godwin had never authorized any statement coming from him abut the matter until Wednesday. When seen by a Dispatch reporter on Wednesday, he stated that G. Ober Sons & Co. did secure a judgment against him upon an endorsement which he made on a note as an accommodation to his brother. That his brother executed the note as a principal for a fertilizer account of 1920 and secured the note with real estate paper. That his endorsement was given for the purpose of making the note a two-named paper, so it could be handled through a commercial bank.
He stated further that he had never received one penny for the endorsement, that it was purely a matter of accommodation, and that he did not owe the fertilizer company anything and never had. In the spring of 1923 the fertilizer company instituted suit against him in the Federal court in Raleigh and took judgment as an endorser over his protest and against his wishes.
Mr. Godwin thinks that the petition in bankruptcy was filed against him by some unfriendly attorney, who at the time knew that he had not committed acts of bankruptcy, but through an attempt to embarrass him. As soon as the petition was served on him he employed counsel and resisted successfully the same with the result that it was dismissed.
Since returning to Dunn, Mr. Godwin has regained the law practice which he gave up while representing the Sixth Congressional District in Congress. He has held on to his farms, which are now paying him well. It may be true that he owed a great deal of money, like many others, as a result of the deflation of 1920, but he says he is rapidly paying off his financial obligations and believes that he will pay every dollar he owes by the end of the present year. The success with which he has met in his law practice since he returned to Dunn from Washington has been nothing short of a surprise to his closest friends.
From the Dunn Dispatch, as reprinted on the front page of the Harnett County News, Lillington, N.C., Jan. 31, 1924
Rowland Williams Marries Miss Mercer, Jan. 24, 1924
Mr. Rowland Williams Marries Miss Mercer
Rocky Mount, Jan. 24—Many friends attending the wedding of Miss Lenoir Cook Mercer and Mr. Rowland Williams this afternoon at 2 o’clock in the First Methodist church, Rev. H.M. North, pastor of the church, officiating.
The wedding united two of the State’s most prominent families and was attended by state-wide interest. Mrs. Williams is the lovely daughter of Mrs. William Parker Mercer and the late Dr. W.P. Mercer of Edgecombe. Mr. Williams is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Williams of Faison.
The bride was given in marriage by her brother-in-law, Mr. Lewis R. Thorpe, and was attended by her sister, Mrs. Lewis R. Thorpe, as dame of honor, and Miss Sallie Mercer Jones was maid of honor. Little Miss Charlotte Willliams, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. L.H. Hicks of Faison, was flower girl, and R.S. Wells, the young son of Mr. and Mrs. W.M. Wells of Elm City, was ring bearer.
The groom was attended by his brother, Dr. L.H. Williams of New York.
The following young men served as ushers: Henry Horne Jr. of Pittsfield, Mass.; William Edwin Duke, Robert W. Winston, Raleigh; James Davis, Dunn; Robert Witherington, Mt. Olive; Virginius Williams, Elizabeth City.
Among the out-of-town guests here for the wedding were: Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Williams, Faison; Misses Winifred and Ruth Faison, Faison; Mrs. Janie Phillips, New York; Dr. L.H. Williams, New York.
Mr. Rowland Williams, junior partner in the law firm of Godwin & Williams, Dunn, is one of the most prominent and universally esteemed young men of Harnett county. Not only in his home community but all over the county he enjoys the friendship of hosts of substantial people who will wish for him and his bride the happiest life. He was a captain in the famous Thirtieth Division of the overseas expedition in the world war, and has later been promoted to major.
Harnett County News, Lillington, N.C., Jan. 31, 1924
Creech Sloan Weds Miss Patterson at Presbyterian Manse, Jan. 27, 1924
Sloan-Patterson
Broadway, Jan. 27—At the Presbyterian manse, Broadway, Creech Sloan and Miss Mary Patterson, both of Broadway, were married. Rev. E.B. Carr officiated.
Harnett County News, Lillington, N.C., Jan. 31, 1924
Thursday, January 25, 2024
1911 Map Shows Towns in Macon County, N.C.
Press Correspondent Shares News from Highlands, Jan. 25, 1924
News of Week of Highlands. . . Brief Items of Interest from Macon’s Pretty Mountain City as Told by Correspondent of The Press
By Winnie Winkle
On January 17th, Miss Evelyn E. Cleaveland entertained a number of friends with a card party. Everyone had a delightful time.
Mr. and Mrs. Gus Baty gave a party January 19th in honor of Miss Pearl Craine and Miss Winifred Pierson. Many old-fashioned games were played. Cake and iced tea were served for refreshments. An enjoyable time was had by all.
Mr. Carl H. Zoellner has been seriously ill but is recovering quite rapidly.
Highlands has experienced some more zero weather this week. Most of the men expect to cut ice if this sort of weather continues.
Miss Marian H. Munger returned to Highlands from Seneca, S.C., January 14th and is going to go to school here for the remainder of the term.
Mrs. Annie W. Pierson is still at the Johns Hopkins Hospital but it is reported that she will be able to return home in a few weeks.
Mrs. Henry Stewart and three younger children left Highlands on January 19th for Norfolk, Va., where they expect to make their future home with the rest of the family.
Mrs. John C. Munger left Highlands January 8th for Denver, Colo. She has spent several months with relatives here.
Miss Evelyn E. Cleaveland spent the night in the country with Miss Marian H. Munger January 22nd.
Mr. F.H. Potts has begun excavating the cellar of the house which he intends to build between the Dillard and Wahalla roads.
Highlands’ Baptist Sunday School is growing every Sunday. They average between 75 and 80. The members are thinking of building more to the church.
We are glad to have Miss Margaret Rogers of Franklin as a teacher in the Highlands school. We hope that she will be able to remain with us until the end of the year.
Miss Dorothy Hall took Mr. and Mrs. J.L. Williams’ place in the telephone exchange as operator on January 15th.
Miss Sarah Hicks Hines, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Hines, left Highlands Friday, January 1?th, for Andrews, N.C., where she expects to live with relatives and attend school there.
Mr. Thos. B. Crunkleton and Mr. A.C. Holt are building an automobile road for a party which expects to build at the back of Horse Shoe mountain.
Mr. Woodruff left Highlands January 19th for Atlanta. He expects to return to Highlands with his wife soon.
From page 2 of The Franklin Press, Jan. 25, 1924.
Oak Grove Local News, Jan. 25, 1924
Oak Grove Locals
We are sorry to learn of Mr. W.M. Breedlove being sick. We wish him a speedy recovery.
Mr. Arvin Raby left last week for Virginia, where he will work a while.
Miss Fern Martin has been visiting relatives at Franklin the past week.
Mrs. Norman Houston of Rose Creek has been visiting her mother, Mrs. Arvey, the past week.
Mr. Jess Burnett has returned home from Forney, where he has been at work. Mr. Jud Icenhower made a trip to Franklin last week.
Mrs. Hilda McLaughin has returned home from East La Porte, where she has been visiting her sister, Mrs. Jack Jones.
Mr. W.A. Anderson was visiting Mr. E.M. Truitt last week.
Mr. Charles Truitt has returned home from Cowee, where he has been visiting home folks.
Dr. S.H. Lyle was in our section last Sunday.
Rev. Truitt delivered an interesting sermon at the River View Methodist church Sunday.
Mr. Tom Queen made a business trip to Leatherman Monday.
Mr. Jim Hughes of Rose Creek was at Oak Grove Tuesday.
Mr. W.M. Breedlove’s son from Almond, N.C., has been spending the past few days with his father.
The many friends of Miss Harriett Arvey will be glad to know that she is able to be out again.
Mrs. Lon Tippett has been on the sick list for the past few days. We wish her a speedy recovery.
Mr. Will Lakey has been very sick for some time, though he is improving some at this writing.
From page 2 of The Franklin Press, Jan. 25, 1924
Poplar Cove in The Franklin Press, Jan. 25, 1924
Poplar Cove News
We are having some cold weather at this writing.
Mrs. Henry Greenwood spent Sunday with Mrs. B.H. Huscusson.
Mr. Luther Dills of Anderson Creek was visiting Mr. B.H. Huscusson Sunday.
Mr. Ruie Brown and family are spending a few days with home folks.
Mr. Zeb Anderson of Anderson Creek was visiting in this section Sunday.
Mrs. M.L. Lane has been on the sick list for the past week. We are glad to know that she is improving some.
Misses Ellen and Carrie Corpening made a trip to Mr. Bob Williamson’s one day the past week.
Mr. Willie Huscusson made a trip to the city one day the past week.
Mr. Willie Anderson has moved into his new home near Mr. Bob Anderson’s.
From page 2 of The Franklin Press, Jan. 25, 1924
News from Burningtown in The Franklin Press, Jan. 25, 1924
Burningtown News
Mr. Henry Hall had the misfortune of getting his leg broken the other day. We hope he will be out again soon.
Mrs. Lilie Yonce and two little daughters, Sallie and Blanche, spent the week end in Iota visiting her sister, Mrs. Ham Fouts.
Mrs. Etta Welch was visiting Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hall Tuesday.
Sorry to hear of Miss Elizabeth Yonce being seriously ill. We wish her a speedy recovery.
Mr. Earlie Daves was visiting Mr. Granville Yonce Sunday night.
Mr. Jack Cansler from Iotla was visiting in this section Sunday.
Misses Mary Welch and Ethel Teague had returned to Franklin, where they are attending school.
Sorry to report that there are a few cases of measles in this community.
Dr. Lyle was in this section last Friday visiting the sick people.
Mrs. Hester Welch was visiting her daughter, Mrs. Mamie Hall, Tuesday.
Miss Nina Ray of Oak Dale passed through this section Tuesday.
Mr. Harve Roper and little brother, Frank, from Cowee, were visiting their aunt, Mrs. Amanda Yonce, one day last week.
Miss Birdie Yonce was visiting Miss Gertrude Hall last Sunday.
Mr. Joseph Yonce was visiting his sister, Miss Elizabeth Yonce, who is sick, Tuesday night.
From page 2 of The Franklin Press, Jan. 25, 1924. This column was written by “Mama Lady.”
"Hoot Owl" Shares News from Flat, Jan. 25, 1924
Flat News
We have been having a lot of rain and some cold snaps of late.
The measles are raging in this section, and the changeable weather doesn’t suit very well.
Mr. Walter Morga has quit work on the Winding Stair Road and is now employed driving Mr. T.J. Trammell’s mule team.
Mr. Marvin Cochran and some other boys helped Mr. Dill Owenby fight a fire one night last week.
Uncle Coon Cochran started to alight form his horse the other day, when his foot hung in the stirrup and e could not remove himself until several of his friends came to his aid. If his horse had been scary, he would probably have been seriously hurt.
Mr. Grady May has completely recovered from his injuries received from J.F. Wilson’s horse.
From page 2 of The Franklin Press, Jan. 25, 1924. Column by “Hoot Owl.”
Etna News from Franklin Press, Jan. 25,1924
Etna News
We are very sorry to hear that Mr. Jim Clark is sick. Hope he will soon recover.
We are glad to hear that Mr. Welch McCoy is getting better again, after his fall at the bridge.
Miss Mabel Clark was the guest of Miss Nina B. Bradley last Sunday.
Miss Bertha Icenhower was the guest of Miss Della Byrd last Sunday.
Mr. Tom Queen and his son made a business trip to Liberty Monday.
Mrs. Mittie Bradley was the guest of Mrs. Tom Queen last Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Baker were the guests of Mrs. C.W. Russell last Saturday.
Mr. Jim Icenhower from Rocky Point has been visiting at this place for the last few days.
Miss Edna Lakey was the guest of Miss Nina Bradley last Saturday night.
Mr. Jud Icenhower and Miss Emma Lakey were visiting friends in Burningtown Sunday.
We are glad to hear that Mrs. Tom Queen and daughter, who got burned, are improving.
Mr. Charley Allen from Almond was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. James Bradley last week.
From page 2 of The Franklin Press, Jan. 25, 1924
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Tolar Dead and Arthur Breeden in Jail Over Quarrel About Cow, Jan. 24, 1924
N.S. Tolar Is Dead and Arthur Breeden in Jail as Result of Quarrel About a Cow. . . Lumber Bridge Man Succumbs to Pistol Shot Wounds Inflicted Yesterday—Breeden Surrenders to Officers. . . Trespassing Goat Also Figured in Shootingz
Mr. N.S. Tolar of Lumber Bridge died at the Thompson hospital here last night of pistol-shot wounds he received yesterday morning at the hands of Mr. Arthur Breeden, also of Lumber Bridge, as the result of a quarrel about a trespassing cow. A trespassing goat also is said to have figured in the quarrel. Mr. Breeden is in jail here.
According to information received at Sheriff R.E. Lewis’ office, the men began quarrelling about a cow belonging to Mr. Tolar which had gone to a haystack belonging to Mr. Breeden and eaten a quantity of hay, and it was also learned that about a year ago there was some trouble between the men about a goat belonging to Mr. Breeden, which had been trespassing on the lands of Mr. Tolar. The shooting took place near the passenger station, and it is reported that Mr. Tolar got in his car and drove to St. Pauls, from which place a doctor brought him on to Lumberton. Soon after the shooting Mr. Breeden, who is a merchant in Lumber Bridge, surrendered to Chief of Police Joe Pittman of Lumber Bridge. Rural Policeman J.T. McRainey later brought him to jail here, arriving about 11 o’clock.
Three shots were fired by Mr. Breeden, who used a .32-calibre pistol. Only two of the shots took effect, both in the stomach. An operation was performed at the hospital yesterday and the balls extracted.
When he learned of the death of Mr. Tolar, Mr. Breeden said that he was sorry, and that he had not been made with Mr. Tolar, but that he was forced to shoot him. During the quarrel it was understood that Mr. Tolar pulled back his coat and told Mr. Breeden that he didn’t have the nerve to shoot.
Coroner D.W. Biggs left this afternoon for Lumber Bridge, where the inquest will be heard.
Funeral services will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at Lumber Bridge. Surviving are his wife and 10 children.
Deceased was a very prominent man and was engaged in the lumber and mercantile business at Lumber Bridge.
From the front page of The Robesonian, Lumberton, N.C., Thursday, Jan. 24, 1924
Lumberton Notes, Thursday, Jan. 24, 1924
Items of Local News
--License has been issued for the marriage of Miss Ada Kinlaw and Mr. Jeff Carroll.
--Mrs. J.W. Edmundson of Jacksonville, Fla., is expected to arrive tomorrow morning and will be a guest in the home of Dr. and Mrs. Jno. Knox for several weeks.
--The condition of Register of Deeds M.W. Floyd, who has been sick at his home for the past several weeks with rheumatism, is greatly improved today. He was at his office a short while yesterday.
--Work of removing the old building on the corner of Elm and Fifth streets is completed, and Mr. T.L. Johnson is making preparations for the erection of a handsome brick building on the lot, mention of which has been made in The Robesonian.
--Mrs. G. Blair Jennings and little daughter, Mildred, who has been in Greensboro for the past several weeks on account of the illness of Mrs. Jennings’ mother, Mrs. R.M. Spoon, have returned, the condition of Mrs. Spoon being much improved.
--Miss Mittie Harris broke a bone in her left arm Monday afternoon when she attempted to protect her head after she had become overbalanced and was falling. She is 90 years of age and lives with her niece, Mrs. Nellie Parmele, on North Elm street.
--Miss Elizabeth Frye, county welfare officer, who has been undergoing treatment at the Baker sanatorium for the past few days, is reported somewhat improved. Mr. M.B. McBryde of Antioch, who underwent an operation at the sanatorium a few days ago, is improving.
--Rev. and Mrs. T. McM. Grant and infant daughter are expected home this afternoon or tomorrow from Kinston, where Mrs. Grant spent some time with her father, who has been very ill but whose condition was reported as improved Tuesday when Mr. Grant left for Kinston to return with them.
--Misses Katherine Cole and Magenta Lassiter of Fairmont and Lillian Hall of Lumber Bridge played in a recital given at Greensboro college in Greensboro Monday night of this week. In its report of the concert, the Greensboro News of Tuesday said that the playing and singing were highly commendable, and the young artists showed the result of careful training.
--Mrs. H.B. Shaw of Evergreen underwent a serious operation at the Baker sanatorium yesterday and is reported as doing as well as could be expected. Mrs. Weldon Ivey, who had been undergoing treatment at the sanatorium, was able to leave yesterday for her home in Currie. Mrs. Nannie Wilcox of R. 4 from Lumberton, who underwent an operation several days ago, was able to leave yesterday.
From the front page of The Robesonian, Lumberton, N.C., Thursday, Jan. 24, 1924
C.D. Williamson Presents Parkton News, Jan. 24, 1924
Parkton Letter. . . Preacher’s Salary Increased—Campaign for Bigger and Better School Library—Basketball—Birthday Party—Personal
By C.D. Williamson
Parkton, Jan. 23—The first quarterly meeting for Parkton charge was held here last Wednesday. The presiding elder was prevented being present, as it rained most all day, and Rev. J.C. Humble, pastor, presided over the meeting, which lasted from 11 a.m. till 2:45 p.m. R.B. Hutson was elected secretary. Much business was transacted. Four churches were represented out of five. The stewards raised the pastor’s salary from $2,000 to $2,500.
Dr. D.S. Currie arrived home Saturday night from Atlanta, Ga., where he attended a medical convention.
The Young People’s Confederation went up to the Cumberland county home Sunday evening 38 strong and held services for the benefit of the inmates, which was much appreciated.
The writer has enjoyed attending the revival meetings at St. Pauls which has been in progress in that town for more than a week, conducted by the Fayetteville Laymen’s confederation, which means much to that town. The attendance has been large.
Mrs. W.W. Gainey was advised the first of last week of the serious illness of her mother, Mrs. S.D. Cole at Kinston. Mr. and Mrs. Gainey went up to be with her. Mr. Gainey returned the last of the week while Mrs. Gainey still remains with her mother, whose condition is unimproved. Mr. Gainey left again Sunday for Kinston and has not returned.
Mr. Z.V. Tolar and family have moved from the Farrell residence to the nice bungalow on Green street which Mr. L.P. Johnson vacated last week. Mr. J.C. Lancaster moved today from the Culbreth residence to the Gaitley residence on 2nd street. We shall mess these good people as they have been door neighbors for three or more years.
A great campaign has just been launched for a bigger and better library of the Parkton high school. The ladies of the Presbyterian church report $55 to the good as a result of Thursday night’s supper, which was the best feed ever, placed in front of an individual for the price paid. Who next?
The boy’s basketball team played at Lumber Bridge Friday p.m. resulting in a complete victory for the locals, score 18 to 6. Too one-sided to enjoy. Hope Mills highs are due to play the Parkton highs tomorrow, which promises to be interesting.
Mrs. A.J. Garris is a patient at Highsmith’s sanitorium, Fayetteville. We trust she may soon be restored to her former health. We are glad to see our good friend Mr. Neill A. McMillan out again after spending several weeks at the Highsmith hospital, for treatment.
Friday afternoon from 4 to 5 o’clock little Cecil and Celia Adcox entertained a number of their little friends at the home of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. A.P. Adcox, on Main street, the occasion being their 8th birthday.
After many outdoor games were enjoyed they were invited to the dining room, where they were served orangeade and cake, fruit and mints. The hostess received many useful gifts. Those attending were C.W. Martin, J.W. Canaday, Ted Thompson, James Blue, Mary Currie, Anna McDermic, Mary Odom, Leone Hughes, Mildred Blunt, Virginia Marton. Their little friends wish for them many more happy birthdays.
Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Prevatte and four children of Red Springs spent Sunday afternoon with their sister, Mrs. A.P. Adcox.
Mr. and Mrs. C.G. Hall of Fayetteville, also Mr. and Mrs. John Butler and baby of Fayetteville, visited Mr. and Mrs. A.P. Adcox Sunday afternoon.
We are glad to announce Mrs. A.P. Adcox’s little son, A.P. Jr., who has been very ill with chickenpox, is improving.
Yesterday p.m. the Hope Mills high school basketball team played the locals here. The game was quick and snappy and at time quite rough, but Parkton highs won easily, McNatt for the locals proved the star player, scoring 10 out of 12. All the boys played well.
We made a mistake in our last letter. There is no smallpox in our town, only chickenpox.
Miss Flax Andrews, demonstration agent, was here yesterday p.m. demonstrating salads. The occasion was quite profitable and enjoyable.
Mrs. C.W. Martin is spending a few days at Rock Hill, S.C., with her sick sister, Mrs. J.W. Scott.
From the front page of The Robesonian, Lumberton, N.C., Thursday, Jan. 24, 1924
Bessie Johnson Shares St. Paul News, Jan. 24, 1924
St. Paul News. . . Much Interest in Union Evangelistic Meetings—Circle, Meetings—Week of Prayer—Personal
By Bessie G. Johnson
St. Paul, Jan. 22—The “Missionary Basket” meeting will be held Friday afternoon at 3:30 at the home of Mrs. Will H. Howard, Armfield street.
Mrs. B.I. Thomas of Broadway arrived last Sunday night for a visit to her son-in-law and daughter, Supt. and Mrs. T.S. Teague, to the delight of her many friends here, where she has frequently visited.
The union evangelistic meeting which is being conducted by the laymen of Fayetteville was held in the Baptist church last week, while this week the services are conducted at the Methodist church on Broad street. Large crowds have been in attendance at these meetings and much interest is being manifested. “Neighborhood” prayer meetings are held daily in various sections of the town. The ladies of this section have been meeting at 9:30 a.m. at the home of Mrs. W.D. Johnson, except Tuesday and Friday, when they meet jointly with the local ladies at the club rooms. Beginning tomorrow morning, however, instead of meeting with the former Mrs. Johnson they have been invited to meet with us in our home on West Broad street.
This extreme cold weather makes it rather hard on newspaper reporters, and news seems somewhat “hum” anyway these days; but when “such is the case” we always feel in sympathy with our editor, for ‘tis then he needs our co-operation, if ever, as the various news letters of the correspondents help much in the making of our “county’s best.”
Mrs. D.S. McEachern and little son, William Alexander, who spent several days visiting in the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Blue at Raeford, returned home last Friday afternoon.
Circles No. 1, 2 and 3 of the woman’s auxiliary met Monday afternoon at 3 o’clock at the homes of Mesdames W.D. Johnson, J.A. McGeachy and J.D. McCormick, respectively. Interesting programs were rendered at each. February being the regular time for home mission study, the circle meetings will be suspended until the month following, their places of meeting to be announced later.
Week of prayer was observed by the ladies of the Baptist church last week, at which place the meetings were held.
Miss Ruby Patterson of Fayetteville was a guest last Sunday in the home of Mrs. L.F. Nance. Miss Patterson entertained her hearers with a splendid talk on Sunday school work on this occasion. Quite a number gathered at the Baptist church to hear her. A Miss Hilliard from Raleigh, who was present Saturday night and Sunday, was also accorded a very warm welcome among a number of friends here.
Mr. A.R. McEachern left yesterday for Charlotte to attend a meeting of the board of trustees of Barium Springs orphanage and is expected to return today.
Miss Grace Butler, who is a student at Meredith college, Raleigh, was a delightful week-end guest in the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.M. Butler.
Friends of Miss Pearle Howard were glad to have her come over from Fayetteville Saturday night, spending Sunday in the home of her brother, Mr. A.C. Howard on Broad street.
Miss Mattie McArthur of the local school faculty spent the week-end with her people near McMillan’s Siding.
Mr. and Mrs. A.K. Stevens of Raeford were guests Sunday in the home of Mrs. Stevens’ sister, Mrs. Hal Harrington.
Born Sunday, 20th, to Mr. and Mrs. Archie A. Inman, an 8-pound girl, Elizabeth Alice. Mrs. Inman was Miss Ruth Odom, granddaughter of the late Archie Odom.
From the front page of The Robesonian, Lumberton, N.C., Thursday, Jan. 24, 1924
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