By T.C. Boswell
Cerro Gordo, Feb. 4—Mr. Owen Williamson, a resident of the Williamsons Cross Roads section, one of the finest and most fertile farming sections of Columbus county, is one of the most progressive and productive farmers that can be found anywhere in Tatums township.
Mr. Williamson’s fine farm is well equipped with up-to-date and labor-saving machinery. Quite recently Mr. Williamson has purchased a huge tractor and some additional farming implements. Included in this purchase, amounting to approximately $2,000, is a grist mill and some corn husking and shelling machinery. With the use of this corn husker and sheller Mr. Williamson states that it is an easy matter to husk and shell out 400 bushels of corn in a single day with the assistance of one or two helpers. Mr. Williamson is a regular reader of the News Reporter, The Robesonian, and The Progressive Farmer and he thereby keeps well posted and informed along the lines of successful farming and producing a good living from his labors as a farmer.
Mr. Frank Grantham, an aged gentleman whose serious illness was mentioned in last week’s News Reporter, responded to the final call of the Supreme Ruler of the Universe Thursday evening, after having remained in an unconscious state of mind for three or four days. His Passing came as no great shock to neighbors and acquaintances as he had remained in a feeble condition for several months as a result of an attack of paralysis.
The deceased is survived by a widow, who before their marriage was Mrs. Edward Harrelson, two sons, Mr. Leslie M. Grantham of Sumter, S.C., and Lonnie Grantham of New York City, one daughter, who resides near Fairmont.
The remains were carried across the country to a point near Mullins, S.C., Saturday afternoon and interment was made near the old Grantham Homestead.
Former County Commissioner E.A. Moffitte was a business visitor in PIttsboro and surrounding sections the latter part of last week. He returned to this place early Saturday.
As a result of the cotton boll weevil by some writers as the “Billion Dollar Bug,” invading Columbus county a few years ago, very little cotton has been produced in this county during the past two years. To be a little more exact, less than a thousand bails have been made during the years of 1922 and 1923. Under unfavorable weather conditions to the weevils last year’s acreage in this section yielded an average of about two-thirds of a normal yield. This fact is apparently serving as an inducement to the farmers to return to cotton growing. Those who contemplate planting cotton should not lose sight of the fact that the destructive pests are still in the cunty and the damage that they can and may do to this year’s crop is far beyond the knowledge of any one. For this reason cotton should not be depended upon to any extent. Cotton is a necessity but blessed is the farmer who plants plenty of food and feed crops and raises swine and cattle to make their supplies. Are you one of those?
Warrant Officer and Mrs. Wiley W. Snow and two attractive children of Fort Bragg spent last week-end with Mrs. Snow’s relatives. They made the trip in their Nash and returned to the Fort Sunday afternoon.
Miss Dena Cashion, one of the attractive and clever members of the faculty of the local school, spent last Thursday in Wilmington.
Mr. and Mrs. J.E. Herring and family of Marion, S.C., motored over last Sunday and spent the day with relatives near town. While in town Mr. Herring, who is a prominent cotton planter in the Palmetto state, remarked that he had sold no cotton during the past four years although he grows a vast acreage each year, and that his last sale consisted of 50 bales which sold for 41 cents the pound. He was apparently pleased with this section of Columbus county and is now giving consideration to purchasing a farm and moving into one of the best counties in the state.
Captain R.D. Welch spent last Thursday in Hartsville, S.C., consulting a dentist regarding some trouble with his teeth.
Mr. and Mrs. W.A. McAlister, who have made their home in Raleigh for some time, are returning to their home a mile out form town. It is understood that Mr. McAlister will go to points in Florida soon after moving his family here.
Mr. and Mrs. W.W. Nance spent the day last Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Honeycutt in Mullins, S.C. On their return Sunday evening they were accompanied by Mrs. Honeycutt, who will be with them for a week or two.
Mr. and Mrs. W.D. Brown and family moved to Mount Tabor during the latter part of the week past.
Mr. and Mrs. Bridger Martin, formerly of Bladenboro, have recently moved to the farm of Mr. Martin’s father, Mr. A.C. Martin, near the village. The young Mr. Martin will farm with his parents this season.
The Rev. W.W. Avant spent last week-end with homefolks and preached in the Free Will Baptist church Sunday morning and evening.
Mr. and Mrs. R.M. Grainger moved to a cotton factory at Bladenboro during the past week.
From the front page of The Whiteville News Reporter, “For the County of Columbus and Her People,” Thursday, Feb. 7, 1924
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