Scotland Neck, Feb. 2—William J. Partin, prominent Halifax County farmer, has mysteriously disappeared from Enfield. He helped is wife wash the dishes after dinner, kissed her and left home in good spirits with Howell Weeks, a neighbor. Mr. Weeks returned to the Partin home ?? in the afternoon saying that Mr. (line obscured) another neighbor and (words obscured) groceries and a note from him, addressed to Bessie Partin, 17-year-old daughter, which read: “I am gone forever never to return. Tell ma to sell the cotton as she sees fit and have all the co-ops checks cashed.”
Mrs. Partin states that her husband was always affectionate and kind and had no debts she can conceive of and no motive for his going. He was seen to board a northbound train from Enfield. He has eight children all of whom live at home except one married daughter. He owns his home and farm and had his bank account transferred to his wife before leaving.
From the front page of the Goldsboro News, Feb. 3, 1924
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