The Traphill High School closed Friday. The following were members of the graduating class:
Samuel H. Holbrook, president.
Chy Opher Billings, vice president.
Respers Raymond Royal, secretary and poet.
Thomas Paul Higgins, valedictorian.
Leota Fay Foster.
Manie B. Brewer.
Myrtle P. Holbrook.
Thomas R. Bryan.
Cansau D. Brown.
Class motto: Labor Omnia Vincit; Class colors: gold and blue; Class flower: trailing arbutus.
From the front page of the North Wilkesboro Hustler, April 30, 1924
Mr. and Mrs. C.D. Hadley and little daughter Ruth of Elkin were in North Wilkesboro yesterday.
The public school at Grassy Creek, near Pleasant Ridge church, Edwards township, will close next Saturday, May 3rd.
Teams and hands are at work digging a basement or ground floor for the S.V. Tomlinson firm just above the depot for a ware house.
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Parkins will move the first of next week to Winston-Salem to make that their home. Their many friends regret their going.
There will be a box supper Saturday night at Haymeadow church, the proceedings to go to the repairing of the building. The public is invited.
Rev. W.C. Meadows will preach at Lewis Fork church the first Sunday in May at 11 a.m. Also at Mount Pleasant church the same day at 3 p.m.
Dr. W.R. Wilkins has accepted a position with a Greensboro selling agency as travelling salesman. He has been with the Brame Drug Company 12 or 13 years.
Mr. C.H. Somers returned last week to Raleigh to resume duties as assistant deputy collector in the office there after having spent the week-end prior at home.
A series of meetings will begin at the Presbyterian church in Wilkesboro Sunday night, May 11th, conducted by Rev. Joe H. Carter. Everybody is cordially invited to attend these services.
The U.D.C. will meet with Mesdames C.H. Cowles and P.E. Brown as hostess at the home of Mrs. Cowley on next Monday afternoon, May 5th, at 3 o’clock. All members are requested to be present.
Mr. J.L. Parsons of Boomer community was in town Monday and informed us that he had bedded 23 bushels of fine sweet potatoes and figures that he will have a 100,000 plants for sale. See his advertisement for prices.
Within the county limits there are a half dozen or more radio stations owned by Mr. Triplett near Maple Springs, two or more in the Wilkesboro—Commercial Club and D.S. Melville—and one near Roaring River at Mr. J.L. Hemphill’s farm—and one perhaps a Moravian.
Mr. U.A. Miller, county agent for Alexander, has completed a water ram, says the Taylorsville Times, that furnishes a farmer in the county 45 gallons of water per hour a quarter of a mile away, the cost being $200, or at least is says the bill “including the material” was.
Miss Fann Cranor and nephew, of Oconoco, Md., arrived last Wednesday visiting her brothers here. Mrs. C.M. Cranor of Roanoke, Va., accompanied them, having spent first a few days with Mr. and Mrs. W.H. McElwee at Statesville. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. M. Cranor,--the former being here also—will go from here to Georgia to live.
Work began in Wilkesboro last Wednesday on Cherry street for laying of pipe lines for the town water with something like a dozen colored hands. About that many more were expected to arrive Monday. And on Monday afternoon work of cutting the ditch across the Yadkin bottoms began, starting in North Wilkesboro near the Ed. Vannoy house below the railroad crossing.
A bad wreck occurred just beyond the Forks near Wade Ashley’s Saturday night between 8 and 9 o’clock when Mr. George More of Spurgeon was going out of town in a one-horse wagon with a load when a car coming into town ran into him knocking the horse down and under the wagon and breaking off the shafts. A boy asleep in the rear of the wagon landed out in the field. Corn liquor was running the car.
From the front page of the North Wilkesboro Hustler, April 30, 1924
Dr. Thomas L. White has opened a dental office on the second story of the new building of the Bank of North Wilkesboro on the corner of B. and 9th street. Dr. White is a son of Mr. Joseph White of this place, and a graduate with high honors from the Atlanta Southern Dental College.
From the front page of the North Wilkesboro Hustler, April 30, 1924
Mr. Joseph E. Hayes and Miss Kate Eller of Purlear were married last week. Mrs. Hayes is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Eller of Purlear community. Mr. Hayes is a son of Mrs. John Hayes. Their many friends wish them a long, happy and useful married life.
From the front page of the North Wilkesboro Hustler, April 30, 1924
The Wilkesboro Parent-Teachers Association met last week and elected the following officers: Mrs. B.S. Call, president; Mrs. Brethal, vice president; Mrs. William Barber, secretary and treasurer; Mrs. Julius Hubbard, corresponding secretary. An order was made to have the school grounds in front of the building graded. Shrubbery has been set for the front lawn, which adds greatly to the appearance of the building.
From the front page of the North Wilkesboro Hustler, April 30, 1924
J.G. Weeks, white man, who had been in jail here since Tuesday of last week on charges of forgery, fraud and attempt to defraud, was released yesterday afternoon when his father, Mr. John Weeks of Salley, S.C., came to Lumberton and paid all costs and checks in the case, and exhibited proof that his son was not responsible on account of his mental condition.
The prosecutors, Sheriff R.E. Lewis, Messrs. John T. Biggs and R.H. Crichton withdrew the charges after the facts in the case were learned and all costs, and the check given to Mr. Biggs, were paid. It was first thought that the man was a professional crook, and that he was wanted in Mt. Olive for nonsupport of his family, but this proved false when a Mr. Bell from Mt. Olive came to Lumberton and failed to identify him as his brother-in-law.
From the front page of The Robesonian, Lumberton, N.C., Tuesday, April 29, 1924
Spurgeon Dial, Indian, who was brought to the county jail last Sunday and who was taken today to the State hospital in Raleigh, made an unsuccessful attempt to commit suicide in the jail last night ab out 7:30 by setting his clothes on fire.
Jailer A.H. Prevatte found the fire before any damage had been done. He was putting another prisoner in the jail and was almost stifled on account of the smoke. Upon investigation he found that Dial had secured a match from someone and had set fire to a coat which, it is said, he hated very much.
The unfortunate Indian has been mentally deranged for the past several months, especially since his mother died about the first of the year. After her death he began drinking heavily, and this is said to be partly accountable for his insanity. His father, Jim Dial, took him to Raleigh.
From the front page of The Robesonian, Lumberton, N.C., Tuesday, April 29, 1924
If you put a baby in a refrigerator and it freezes to death, that is no sign that it was not well born. Some churches are so cold they freeze young converts to death, while other converts grow in grace and strength in the warm spiritual atmosphere of other churches.
The word “selah”, which you often see at the end of verses in the Psalms means “think of that.”
If the people of America would serve God, the pests would be taken off of us. The boll weevil and other pests are sent because people forget God.
The greatest blessing God can bestow on any community is to give it a revival from heaven.
If the church of Jesus Christ would get on fire it would sweep the country for God.
There is no power in coldness. We are so proper, so formal and so dignified, we’re dead.
Since the war we have had a perfect deluge of hatred and jealousy and suspicion all over the world.
If you have hate toward a living soul in your heart, you have a bit of hell in you.
Some people outside the church have a higher standard for Christians than some professed Christians have for themselves.
It’s all right for the boat to be in the water, but it is all wrong for the water to be in the boat. Some church people have too much of the world in them.
Half the people who belong to the church never darken a church door; not a third of those who attend services attend prayer meeting.
From the front page of The Robesonian, Lumberton, N.C., Tuesday, April 29, 1924
By C.D. Williamson
Parkton, April 28—Upon arriving in Lumberton Sunday afternoon to enjoy services at the big tabernacle I was informed that for the five weeks during the revival campaign a daily paper would be issued. This should appeal to every reader of the old reliable, especially those within reach of the meeting who cannot attend. After hearing the splendid union choir and the evangelist preach Sunday night, we say the campaign has started off well and we predict a great revival.
We were surprised to see the building filled with earnest hearers the first Sunday night, and of course by next Sunday the building will not hold the congregation.
Mrs. S.D. Cole is on a visit to her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Gainey at Kinston.
Mrs. D.S. Currie is a Fayetteville shopper today.
Union services at the Baptist church here Sunday next. The new pastor, Rev. Mr. Powers of Burgaw, will arrive this week and will preach both morning and at night. Everybody invited.
The home of Mr. and Mrs. J.B. McCormick was the scene of a very attractive party Friday evening, when their daughter Sarah Caroline entertained.
The guests were received at the door by Mr. John D. McCormick and his mother, Mrs. McCormick.
Lively games of different kinds were engaged in, which created much merriment for the youthful party, followed by a varied musical program.
In refreshments Miss McCormick served chicken salad, pimento sandwiches, ice tea and mints.
Among those who enjoyed this occasion were: Misses Ora Bell Everette, Mary Iola McDonald, Sarah Katherine Currie, Sarah Clyde Sykes, Louise D. Sykes, Margaret McDonald, Annie Elizabeth Hughes, Iris Hall, Gladys Godwin, Louise Joye, Katherine Blue, Neill D. McNatt, William H. Blount, James Howell, Lacy L. Armstrong of Parkton, Wilson Yarborough of Grays Creek, Wilbur A,. Andrews Jr. of Florence, S.C., Malcolm A. Bethune, Cap’t. “Tutt” Raynor, William Marsh, Harold Morris, “Mutt” Evans, George Herndon, Bill Davis, Douglas Bell, Charles McBennett, “Babe” Sandlir, “Dovelle” Maulsby, Ben Jollie, Henry Hutaff, Sheetz and Hall from Fayetteville.
Mr. and Mrs. Badger Lancaster and three children from Iverness, Fla., arrived Friday night, visiting relatives and friends, making the trip by auto. Mr. Lancaster has been away 17 years, and he notes many changes in our town, many improvements, also many of the citizens have died and some have moved away. We are more than glad to greet him and his once more.
From the front page of The Robesonian, Lumberton, N.C., Tuesday, April 29, 1924
Mr. and Mrs. G.W. West announce the arrival of a daughter, born to them Saturday night.
From the front page of The Robesonian, Lumberton, N.C., Tuesday, April 29, 1924
Cottage prayer meetings will be held in the homes of the following ladies tomorrow morning at 9:30: Mrs. N.A. Thompson, Mrs. R.E. Lewis, Mrs. W.J. Prevatt, Mrs. W.A. Roach, Mrs. S.A. Epps, Mrs. P.S. Kornegay, Mrs. J.Q. Beckwith, Mrs. R.N. Cashwell and Mrs. Capers Lewis.
From the front page of The Robesonian, Lumberton, N.C., Tuesday, April 29, 1924
Mr. S.A. Epps left Saturday for New York city, where he is spending several days buying goods for L.H. Caldwell’s Department store.
From the front page of The Robesonian, Lumberton, N.C., Tuesday, April 29, 1924
Hope had been virtually abandoned last night, states a Wheeling, West Va., dispatch, that any of the 115 miners entombed by an explosion yesterday in the Benwood mine of the Wheeling Steel corporation would be rescued alive. The bodies of eight miners had been recovered but the progress of mine rescue crews was made difficult by poisonous gasses that filled the workings. Two of the miners were yet alive when found but died a few minutes later.
From the front page of The Robesonian, Lumberton, N.C., Tuesday, April 29, 1924
Mrs. Thomas Hill died yesterday at her home in Matrimony Heights. She had been sick with whooping cough and pneumonia. The infant baby died Saturday and the funeral of both mother and infant were held this afternoon at the home of her mother, Mrs. Scott Sneed, and burial at the home grave yard.
She leaves besides her husband two small children. The services were conducted by Dr. Abernethy.
From the front page of the Tri-City Gazette, Leaksville, N.C., Monday, April 28, 1924
A 13-year-old boy had one of his legs cut off by a Southern train yesterday at Reidsville near Edna Mill. The boy, whose name is Southerd, is said to have been trying to get a ride when the accident happened.
From the front page of the Tri-City Gazette, Leaksville, N.C., Monday, April 28, 1924
The most largely attended social occurrence of the spring season and one of exceptional beauty and charm was the party given last Friday evening by Mr. and Mrs. W.O. Jenkins when they entertained in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Chandler and Mr. and Mrs. Julian Carr Marley, and at the same time announcing the engagement and approaching marriage of Miss Mary Wilson to Mr. James Darlington of Winston-Salem.
A wealth of lovely flowers artistically arranged in the reception rooms and with the shades lights made a wonderful setting for the affair. Pink Killarney roses and purple lilacs being used in the hall with tulips, narcissus, apple blossoms, carnations, Easter lilies and huge baskets of lilacs and dogwood blossoms being used over the entire lower floor of the home.
Receiving at the front were Mr. and Mrs. W.O. Jenkins, Mr. and Mrs. Julian C. Marley, Mr. and Mrs. Joe T. Chandler and Miss Mary Wilson.
Mrs. John B. Ray directed the guests to the rear hall, where Miss Kathleen Ivie received and also directed to the cloak room.
Nine tables had been arranged for “Progressive Hearts” and the guests found their places by means of attractive place cards.
After several progressions, Mrs. Thomas Jones received a pretty linen handkerchief and Dr. Hickerson a silk pongee handkerchief for scoring highest. To Mrs. s.L. Godlen fell the boobie, among the ladies, yellow candles, while Dr. S. Lee Martin Jr. received an old-time sun shade.
The two recent brides, Mrs. Chandler and Mrs. Marley, were given hand-painted candy jars and the two grooms linen handkerchiefs. To Miss Wilson was presented a lovely piece of silk lingerie.
Tucked away in Mrs. Chandler’s prize was an envelope containing “A Message from Cupid” bearing an appropriate verse which told the tale of this happy couple. After congratulations for the bride-to-be, Mrs. Jenkins passed around dainty marshmallow dolls dressed in bright spring colored costumes holding a Western Union messenger boy bearing a telegram with the date, May 26, 1924. to the men were given packages of Chesterfield cigarettes wrapped as lollypops.
Mrs. Jenkins assisted by Mrs. Dunn, Mrs. C.J. Darlington, Mrs. John B. Ray and Miss Kathleen Ivie served block ice cream, deviled food cake, followed by ice tea, sandwiches and chocolate almonds.
From the front page of the Tri-City Gazette, Leaksville, N.C., Monday, April 28, 1924
On Friday afternoon Mrs. S.L. Martin entertained at 12 tables of bridge and rook in honor of her daughters-in-law, Mrs. Lee Martin and Mrs. Francis Martin.
The rooms were beautifully decorated in spring flowers.
Mrs. J. Frank King received the prize for the highest score at bridge and Mrs. C.J. Darlington, the prize for the highest score at rook. Mrs. Elliott Ivie received the booby prize at Rook.
The hostess served an ice course followed by coffee and crackers.
From the front page of the Tri-City Gazette, Leaksville, N.C., Monday, April 28, 1924
By Associated Press
Wheeling, W. Va., April 28—A few minutes after over 100 miners went to work in the Benwood mine of the wheeling Steel Corporation near here, a terrific explosion occurred in the workings.
The blast, according to reports from Benwood, took place about three miles back in the mine. Benwood firemen reported the mine on fire.
Entries to the mine which is driftmouth were blocked by falling rock and debris, hindering the workers rescue.
Deadly fumes are sweeping through the blocked entries. More than 200 toilers from nearby mines rushed to Benwood and immediately began the task of clearing the entries to the rescuers could go in.
From the front page of the Tri-City Gazette, Leaksville, N.C., Monday, April 28, 1924
Winston-Salem, N.C., April 26—Found guilty in superior court of Surry county to charges of violating the state banking laws A.W. George, who was cashier of the Farmers and Merchants Bank of Elkin, before the audit of the bank’s books on May 26, 1921, was sentenced at Dobson Friday to serve not more than seven years and not less than five years in state prison. Notice of appeal was given.
The case was begun Wednesday and consumed about three days in trial, the sentence being pronounced Friday afternoon. The specific charge against the cashier was that he was guilty of making or causing to have been made certain false entries in the books in the time certificate department of the bank. The item which was introduced by the state was on stub No. 1781, which showed in the stub a $20 transaction, whereas the certificate proved to be drawn in a figure of $2,060, according to state evidence.
Another item was introduced in the form of a stub which was marked void, but which proved to have been carried through the channels of the bank and paid in the sum of $500.
The specific items were utilized to make a case against the accused for the shortage of approximately $58,000, charging irregularities with regard to the revised state banking law, section 83.
The accused, through counsel, claimed that the audit had failed to credit a loan of $42,000, secured by a deed of trust, which was made to a farm loan company operating in eastern North Carolina.
The auditor testified that the books had not carried any entries of such loan, testifying further that mention had been made of the loan after the audit was nearly complete.
The audit, which was made by W.F. Courtney, revealed the existence of $95,000 in time certificates in the bank and for which there had been no record. The defense offered by way of explanation of this point that the bank had been trying to tide itself over a difficulty in raising money on these unrecorded transactions.
From the front page of the Durham Morning Herald, Sunday, April 27, 1924
Greensboro, N.C., April 26—Robert L. Hinton, aged 26 years, formerly of Danville, Va., died at a local hospital this morning as a result of wounds received when he was stabbed here on March 19 by Ike McMillan, negro.
The negro, who worked at Pomona along with the white man, fled after the cutting but was soon run down by a posse of 10 citizens and turned over to a deputy sheriff. He has b een in jail under a charge of assault with deadly weapon, but the death today of Mr. Hinton automatically changed the charge to murder.
From page 2 of the Durham Morning Herald, Sunday, April 27, 1924
Only $2 was netted by a purse snatcher Saturday afternoon when he grabbed a pocketbook from the coat pocket of a negro nurse as she was standing on the sidewalk near the Kress store entrance. The thief, described by the girl as a tall, yellow negro, fled westward on Main street and disappeared down Corcoran street.
The negro nurse, with her small charge in her arms, and accompanied by another nurse and a child, tried to follow the man but he was too fast for her. A policeman took up the pursuit but was unable to find the negro.
Several nearby persons saw the theft. The man quickly reached his hand in the girl’s pocket and was gone before she could hardly give an alarm.
From page 2 of the Durham Morning Herald, Sunday, April 27, 1924
Seven half-gallon jars of crystal-white moonshine whiskey was unearthed Saturday morning by Deputy Lonnie Morgan and Will Hall in a wood near Rigsbee road. The booze was stored in a box which had been buried beneath the surface of the ground and covered with leaves and grass. The owner of the whiskey has not been identified.
From page 2 of the Durham Morning Herald, Sunday, April 27, 1924
For failing to report smallpox in his home, W.F. Cox, negro, was fined $25 and the costs by Judge P.C. Graham in Saturday’s session of recorder’s court. The case was discovered by Dr. A.S. Campbell, county physician. This is expected to be a lesson to others who may be shielding contagious diseases from the health department.
judgment was suspended upon the payment of costs in the case against J.A. Russell for violating a county ordinance.
The case against G.C. Stringle for assault with deadly weapon was continued until May 3.
Five dollars and the costs with half of the fine being remitted against the disposition of the case against Andrew Frankling for being drunk.
Motion to non-suit the case against Otho Garrard, charged with disposing of mortgaged property, was granted and he was discharged by the court.
Felix Baldwin was fined $1 and the costs for assault and battery.
Both cases against Dick Ferrell, one for carrying a concealed weapon and the other for assault with deadly weapon, were continued until next Tuesday.
W.K. Dennis was called and failed to answer to the charge of violating a sanitary law.
Boisterous cursing cost Sidney Watson exactly $5 and the costs when he was tried Saturday. He was fined an additional $25 and the costs for illegal possession of liquor.
The court found that threats alleged to have been made against Essie Taylor by D.J. Taylor were made and that there is just reason to fear that he would carry them out, therefore he was placed under a peace bond of $200 following a hearing on a peace warrant. He must appear in court on the first Tuesday of each month and show good behavior. He was given a sentence of 30 days in the workhouse for being drunk. He appealed and his bond was set at $50. In still another case, charging him with illegal possession of whiskey, he was fined $20 and the costs.
Costs was all that was required of W.C. Bass, charged with violating the traffic law.
The cases against Leonard Hobbs growing out of the accident at McKay’s Pharmacy when Hobbs drove his automobile into the store, on the charge against him for injury to property judgment was suspended on the payment of costs, it being stated in court that all damages had been settled for. The case against him for driving an automobile while intoxicated will be tried on May 3.
From page 2 of the Durham Morning Herald, Sunday, April 27, 1924
Only one accident was reported out of the heavy Saturday traffic, police records show. At 4 o’clock a touring car owned and operated by C.S. McPearson is declared to have collided with a Ford touring car owned and driven by Mack Farrington. The machines were slightly damaged, but the two drivers escaped injury. During the day, however, a number of person were arrested for traffic violations.
From page 2 of the Durham Morning Herald, Sunday, April 27, 1924
By the Associated Press
Raleigh, N.C., April 26—Following the selection of Fayetteville as the 1925 convention city and after electing officers, the North Carolina division of the Travelers Protective association adjourned its 1924 convention here today. The delegates also heard an address by O. Max Gardner, prominent in Democratic circles and a former lieutenant governor.
Officers were elected as follows:
President, O.W. Patterson of Greensboro; first vice president, Robert H. Warner of Raleigh; second vice president, J.W. Dailey of Wilson; third vice president, C.L. Mosteller, Hickory; fourth vice president, D.A. Hargett, Charlotte; and secretary, D.C. Crutchfield of Winston-Salem, who succeeds himself.
From the front page of the Durham Morning Herald, Sunday, April 27, 1924
“Joe died this afternoon at 5 o’clock.” A telegram bearing that short sentence was received in this city Saturday afternoon conveying the distressing news of the death of Joe H. Ruff at Johns Hopkins hospital in Baltimore, Md., where he was carried nearly two weeks ago as the last resort to save his life. During the week just ending a message had been received from the bedside each afternoon giving his condition. Although it was known that he was a very sick man, messages received up until Friday carried with them a glimmer of hope for his recovery, but the complications which arose following his operation for appendicitis were of such a serious nature that his strong constitution was unable to conquer them.
The illness of Mr. Ruff had been followed with much interest by people all over the city, in all walks of life. Telephone calls were made to the newspaper offices by some who wanted the latest developments in his condition and who didn’t want to wait for the papers. Others relied upon the newspapers to give them news from the bedside. The deceased was beloved by all those who knew him. His genial nature, his ready laughter and contagious wit stood him well for he numbered friends by the score. By those students who studied law under him at Trinity college he was held in that spirit of reverence and respect that is given to a teacher but under that respectful demeanor shown him existed that feeling of friendship and love that only can be gained through association day after day. No better tribute can be paid to a man than to say that he scattered sunshine wherever he went.
Mr. Ruff was born in Tupelo, Miss., on October 24, 1892, and would have been 32 years of age had he lived until another birthday. He spent his early boyhood days in the Mississippi town of his birth. His father died while Joe was a boy. Later his mother sent him to Bellbuckle School for Boys in Tennessee. While there his mother died. Durham boys were met by him while he was in the Tennessee school and this led him to come to Trinity college upon his completion of his education in the Bellbuckle school. At the beginning of the fall term in 1913 Joe registered at Trinity college and for four years he applied himself studiously to his books. When war was declared by the United States against Germany and her allies, Joe volunteered his services for his country, being sent to an officers’ training camp, there receiving his commission. Soon after receiving his commission he was placed with a company bound for France. During those long, awful months of warfare, Joe performed his duties so well that he was promoted to the rank of captain. For his services and bravery while in war, he was awarded a medal.
The war ended and Joe came back to the states where he was mustered out of the service. Returning to Durham, he entered the law school at Trinity college, graduating at the end of his two years. In June, 1920, he secured his license to practice law. Soon after a law partnership was formed between Basil M. Watkins and Joe H. Ruff, which partnership existed until the latter’s death. They had builded up a practice that bid fair to become one of the best in the city. He was also appointed instructor in the law school at Trinity and through his work in the classroom he won the admiration of the college authorities and the love and affection of those men who studied under him. He began teaching in the law school in the fall of 1921. So well was he liked by the head of the college that he was appointed graduate manager of athletics effective last June and much time had been given by him to this work. Through his efforts the present coach was secured and athletics there are now more promising than they have been in some time.
Five weeks ago Joe was taken ill with an attack of appendicitis, on March 23, to be exact. He was carried to Watts hospital where an operation was performed. The operation was declared to have been successful and the incision healed satisfactorily but complications set in, and his condition became bad. As the days when by his condition appeared to become more and more critical. Two weeks ago Sunday, he was carried to Johns Hopkins in Baltimore and from that time on his life hovered between life and death. Last Sunday a week a message was received by Mr. Watkins calling him to the bedside of his partner and friend. It was then that his life was first despaired of. He passed that crisis, however, and a telegram was sent to Durham to the effect that he had shown very slight improvement. Last Tuesday his condition again took a turn for the worse. After fighting valiantly for him for an hour or so, his attending physician announced to his little circle of friends waiting outside the room that his death was only the matter of time. His fiancée was among those attending his bedside. When the news was conveyed to her, she entered the sick room and there worked valiantly to keep the spark of life now apparently going out in Joe’s body burning. His life on earth was prolonged until Saturday mainly through her efforts, it is declared. Joe, himself, realizing the seriousness of his condition, staged a hard but losing fight against death. He never lost consciousness, it is stated, and even during his sickest moments he joked with his physician and those around about him. But the diseases were too firmly entrenched in his system, and Saturday afternoon, surrounded by several of his loved ones, he passed out.
He is survived by two brothers and three sisters.
The body will be shipped from Baltimore Sunday morning at 9 o’clock for Tupelo, Miss., where the funeral and interment will be held. It was his wish, as expressed to his brother who attended his bedside, that he be buried beside his mother, father, and younger brother. Basil M. Watkins and Sterling Nicholson will leave during the morning to meet the funeral party enroute to Mississippi. It is considered likely that a representative from Trinity college will also go to the funeral. Dr. W.H. Glasson, a former teacher of the deceased, who is in Washington, D.C., went to Baltimore as soon as the news of the death was received and will remain with the body until shipped, it was stated here last night.
From page 2 of the Durham Morning Herald, Sunday, April 27, 1924
The funeral of J.S. Vickers, who died Friday evening, near Gorman, will be held Sunday at 2 o’clock in the Gorman Church. The service will be conducted by Rev. Mr. Woods, and the burial will be in the Vickers burying grounds, some 10 miles south of Durham.
Pall bearers will be as follows: W.A. Breeze, Joe S. Woods, J.D. Rycroft, James Tilley, J.R. Ray and W.W. Glenn.
From page 2 of the Durham Morning Herald, Sunday, April 27, 1924
By the Associated Press
Baltimore, April 26—Joe H. Ruff, graduate manager of athletics at Trinity college and assistant professor of law, died at Johns Hopkins hospital this afternoon. He underwent an operation for appendicitis about five weeks ago and complications set in which proved fatal.
Mr. Ruff was a native of Tupelo, Miss., and after graduating at Trinity in 1919, he settled in Durham, shortly thereafter becoming connected with the college. He was about 30 years of age.
Mr. Ruff’s last service to Trinity was his successful effort to obtain the services of Howard Jones as head coach and athletic manager for his alma mater.
From the front page of the Durham Morning Herald, Sunday, April 27, 1924
Wilmington, April 26—Mrs. Laura Byerly is today fighting for her life as the result of the fire here last night which destroyed $60,000 in property, the Princess Building being completely burned.
From the Elizabeth City Daily Advance, April 26, 1924
John Kramer, son of Mr. and Mrs. H.G. Kramer, West Main street, was painfully but not seriously injured Saturday morning when a gun shell exploded in his face while hew as tinkering with the gun in his work shop.
From the Elizabeth City Daily Advance, April 26, 1924
Claude Trafton was awarded the D.E. Williams medal in the declamation contest Friday evening in the South Mills High School, carrying off first honors with the other contestants doing so well that the judges were disturbed that there weren’t enough medals to go around. Leon Halstead, Milburn James, William Perry and Ira Pearce were the other four entrants in the contest, and each showed such ability and so much serious preparation that the audience, like the judges, was puzzled to know just who would be the winner. However, general sentiment in the end favored Trafton, it was declared, and the young orator, speaking fearlessly, easily and earnestly, with no show of nervousness, with distinct and careful enunciation and with delivery free from superficial attempts at the oratorical, made an excellent impression.
A medal for spelling was awarded to Weldon Burnham.
Prior to the declamation contest, there was a pleasing program of songs by the grades. Piano numbers were interspersed throughout the program, and the high schools’ pupils rendered a chorus while the judges were out making their decision.
The judges were Dr. John Bell, Ralph Holmes and Herbert Peele. A number of other Elizabeth City people attended the exercises, enjoying the enthusiasm of the students, the progressive spirit of the South Mills school, and the pleasant automobile ride over the good roads.
Sunday morning at 11 o’clock, Rev. F.H. Scattergood will preach the baccalaureate sermon at Trinity church. Monday evening the senior play will be given at 8 o’clock in the auditorium, and Tuesday evening Dr. J.H. Gorrell of Wake Forest College will deliver the commencement address.
The graduates are Tacie Burham, Irene Etheridge, Ethel Hastings, Ralph Harrell, George Ira Pearce, Lucy Sanderlin, and Lula Whitehurst.
From the Elizabeth City Daily Advance, April 26, 1924
Trinity College, Durham, April 26—The annual May Day Festival, which will take place on the lawn in front of West Duke Building at Trinity College May 1, promises to be this season one of the most beautiful affairs of its kind ever held at the College. The site of the festival has been changed from the east lawn to that directly in front of West Duke Building, which affords an attractive background of shrubbery and flowers.
The coronation of the queen, Miss Elizabeth Kramer of Elizabeth City, will take place at 5 p.m. Miss Iva Jennette of Manteo will be the maid of honor. Following the coronation a series of English folk dances will be presented to students of the college. Then follows the Maypole dance, which promises to be an elaborate affair. The Trinity Musical Clubs will furnish music throughout the performance.
After the Maypole dance, the spectators will have access to an English tea garden. later in the evening the North Carolina Intercollegiate Glee Club contest will be held in Craven Memorial Hall. Every collegiate musical club in the State will be represented.
Spectators from all over the State are expected to attend the May Day festivities. In past years the reputation of the Trinity May Day performance has gained a growing reputation for gracefulness and beauty, and this year those in charge have erected a set of bleachers to take care of the increasing number of spectators.
From the Elizabeth City Daily Advance, April 26, 1924
With a good stand of potatoes on all sides the crop condition on this territory is looked upon as very satisfactory up to this time. The most favorable sign lies in the fact that the main crop of Virginia potatoes with which it is impossible for North Carolina to compete will be two weeks later than last year while that in this section will be only one week delayed according to Howard Smith, manager of the Carolina Potato Exchange.
On account of the nearness of Virginia to the markets, that state becomes a dangerous rival to Eastern North Carolina whenever the season’s conflict. It is excepted among the operators that when the Virginia season starts our must fall behind.
Last year Virginia potatoes came in 10 days behind those of this territory. According to the forecasts for this season, they will be from 15 to 18 days later than North Carolina. This means a great deal in marketing early potatoes and indicates that the prices will be good if other conditions remain good, says Mr. Smith.
“The stand this year is above the average. In fact it is the best in five years,” says Mr. Smith. “Judging from the looks of the crop there will be an unusually good yield. the Canadian seed are showing their value in better seed and more thrifty plants already. North Carolina mountain grown seed have produced good plants too. They are every bit as good as those produced from Maine seed.”
Mr. Smith says that he has been advised that the Florida crop has suffered from blight and rain. One operator who had bought heavily of barrels is offering a half million for sale on account of the partial failure of the crop at Palatka. In South Carolina there is a much heavier acreage and a fair stand, he says. This does not conflict with us however, as South Carolina fears us just as we fear Virginia.
From the Elizabeth City Daily Advance, April 26, 1924
The directors of the Chamber of Commerce, who for a number of years now have been the directors of the Elizabeth City Community Hospital, have reached an understanding with Dr. John Saliba, owner of the hospital property, whereby the directors surrender the business management of the hospital to Dr. Saliba.
This arrangement has been reached on the basis of an understanding that Dr. Saliba, while assuming responsibility for the business mange of the institution, will continue to conduct it as a community institution open to allo reputable physicians and surgeons on equal terms with himself.
This new arrangement is to become effective on June 1 and is to continue in force for a period of three years. Dr. Saliba is allowing the present management to operate through May rent free, while he is preparing to take over the management.
The hope is expressed by the directors of the hospital that the new arrangement will meet with the general approval of the physicians of the city and of the public and that the hospital will enter upon a period of enlarged usefulness.
From the Elizabeth City Daily Advance, April 26, 1924
The Girls’ Club met Thursday evening from 7:30 to 9:30 at the Community House and after the opening exercises the girls went to the kitchen for a cooking lesson. Muffins and hot chocolate were demonstrated and were served to the club. After business was discussed and the cooking lesson was over, the girls enjoyed a social hour of fun and frolic. Games were also played and the club spent a most happy evening.
Those present were: Misses Maud and Mabel Evans, Susie and Eva Copeland, Lillian Thornton, Annie Belle Alexander, Zuline Sample, Ethel Bray, Mrs. Ina Pipkins, Mrs. T.C. Jones, Mrs. M.S. Bulla and Miss Marcia Albertson.
From the Elizabeth City Daily Advance, April 26, 1924
State Senator P.H. Willliams of this city will speak to the organized Bible classes at McKendree Methodist church of Norfolk Sunday morning at the Sunday School hour. Mr. Williams goes to Norfolk upon the invitation of N.W. Nye of that city, who speaks at City Road Church at 11 o’clock Sunday, and to the organized classes at 10.
E.L. Rogers, president of the men’s Bible class of the City Road church, has extensively advertised the coming of Mr. Nye to this city and is making preparations for an attendance of 1,000 at City Road Church Sunday.
From the Elizabeth City Daily Advance, April 26, 1924
Rev. Daniel Lane, pastor of City Road Methodist Church, will deliver the commencement sermon Sunday afternoon at Newland High School, Pasquotank County. the services are scheduled to begin at 3:15.
From the Elizabeth City Daily Advance, April 26, 1924
That he had known N.C. Clark in his daily walk and work since he had been with the Elizabeth City Iron Works & Supply Company and that in all the years that he had so known him he had never seen him act or herd from him a single word unbecoming a Christian was the tribute paid to Mr. Clark at the burial service Thursday by Rev. E.F. Sawyer when at the grave in Hollywood Thursday. He spoke in behalf of Mr. Clark’s fellow workmen at the Iron Works and in behalf of the firm. Mr. Sawyer himself has a position with the Iron Works, and Mr. Clark’s work and conduct were under his continual observation.
“N.C. Clark was one man whom I believe was an earnest Christian in his daily work,” said Mr. Sawyer, “and more than one of his comrades in the shop have told me that he was the best man they ever worked with.”
Mr. Sawyer’s words were spoken with the force at the Elizabeth City Iron Works attending the burial service in a body, the plant closing during the funeral hour to permit them to do so and as a tribute of respect to his memory. Many eyes of strong men unaccustomed to tears were wet when the words of tribute had been spoken.
Mr. Clark was the son of Baptist preacher, the late Rev. Homer J. Clark of Parkersburg, West Virginia, who died here soon after Mr. Clark came to Elizabeth City.
From the Elizabeth City Daily Advance, April 26, 1924
All who were so fortunate as to attend the commencement exercises Friday night of the Norlina High School were very highly pleased with the address of Hon. Stanley Wimborne, candidate for solicitor at the coming June primary.
Mr. Wimborne spoke to a packed house and his address was of a high order. His subject was Education and Citizenship. Mr. Wimborne is a vigorous speaker. He speaks clearly and convincing and from those who were so fortunate as to hear, there was an expression of regret when he ended his address.
Mr. Wimborne stated in the beginning that the people of Warren county were accustomed to such high-class speakers as Judge Kerr and Mr. Tosker Polk and he feared that his speech would not be well received, but when he finished his speech our people were convinced that he is in a class with Judge Kerr and Mr. Polk. If he is as good (a) court house speaker, our people will make no mistake in electing him solicitor of this district.
Mr. Wimborne, with his wonderful personality, pleased all of our people and our people are glad that he was sent to them.
From the Norlina Headlight, Friday, April 25, 1924, J.C. Hardy, editor and proprietor
An alien does not change into a citizen over night. The changing of his dress may be done in an hour. The changing of his speech is a longer process. And the changing of his ideas is still longer.
Really, to become a citizen of our country, a man must first turn his mind from the old land to the new; he must desire to be an American. In the second place, he must learn how American institutions have grown and how they are carried on; he must understand what are a citizen’s responsibilities in this land.
From the Norlina Headlight, Friday, April 25, 1924
There are ways to keep the big incomes from evading taxes, and if Congress fails to apply them the inevitable inference is that the failure is studied and deliberate. Conceding that taxation’s object is to produce revenue, it is entirely rational to make people pay in proportion to their ability to pay. That is a fair test of obligations of the government.
From the Norlina Headlight, Friday, April 25, 1924
Splendid Farms for Sale on Easy Terms, R.S. Register, Bank of Norlina Bldg.
How much will you pay for safety, permanence, for comfort? Portland Cement, the material making this possible, is the cheapest of all products undergoing a complete process of manufacture. Atlas Portland Cement
A Rare Musical Treat. Mr. Theodore Fitch of New York, Tuesday evening, April 29th at Norlina High School Auditorium. Assisted at the piano by Mrs. John C. Burwell of Warrenton.
Dr. A.C. Yow, Veterinarian, Henderson, N.C.
Norlina Lodge No. 630, A.F. & A.M. F.S. Packard, W.M. R.D. Hardy, Secretary
Dr. Wallace F. Mustian, Dental Surgeon, Norlina, N.C.
John E. Buck, Registered Engineer, Engineering, Drafting, Maps, Land Surveying. Warrenton, N.C.
Dr. Thos. A. Shearin, Eye-Sight Specialist. Eyes examined and glasses fitted. Office in Citizen Bank Building, Warrenton, N.C.
Chas. E. Foster, Civil Engineer and Surveyor, Littleton, N.C.
Dr. K.H. Patterson, Eye Sight Specialist. Over Parkers Drug Store, Henderson, N.C.
C.R. & Son Building Material, Oxford, N.C. It pays to get it at Ray’s.
A.W. Gholson, Eyesight Specialist, Gholson’s Jewelry Store, Henderson, N.C. Eyes examined, Glasses fitted, Broken Lenses duplicated by an expert.
From the Norlina Headlight, Friday, April 25, 1924
During the past year several people have wanted to buy Senders’ Weekly, Newpaper and Job Plant. The plant was not for sale then. However, it was not then nor has it ever been a paying investment, owing to several reasons which we might mention, but we abstain from particularizing.
We have been in hopes that matters would right themselves and that things would “look up,” but not so. We have done our best to give the people their full money’s worth, both in the newspaper and job work. The latter has been good and we had to use what we made off from the job work to keep up the paper. It has been a great annoyance to us and also worry and that is worse now as my aid in that has given up the job.
Several years ago I hired an old colored woman to do my worrying at FIVE dollars a year. She did a good job and took all the worry off my shoulders but the unforeseen happened. She died, and since then I have had to do my own worrying and that adds an extra load to my duties.
The plant has been sold to the Stanly Republican. However, the local news will bhe looked after the same as usual. All advertising contracts and subscriptions will be taken care of by the new company.
I will devote the most of my time in special writing. The only part of the newspaper business I care about.
A new serial will be started in the first paper issued by the new company.
It will be of interest to a great many as it will take up Southern life with its many idiosyncrasies with a love story combined.
My stay in Rockingham has been very pleasant and I have made some warm friends as well as some who are not. Any man who has a bit of personality does that or else he does not amount to much.
I will have to oversee the dismantling and re-installing of the plant.
All claims against Selders’ Weekly or A. Selders will be paid by him and all accounts owing to the Newspaper should be paid to him as soon as possible, as we wish to have a clean slate as we go hence.
--A. Selders
From the front page of Selders’ Weekly, Rockingham, N.C., April 25, 1924. The Press—The “Tongue” of the Country; May It Never Be Cut Out.
Saturday night and Sunday were Red Letter Days in Rockingham for lawlessness. But if a person should take note, they will always find that right after a criminal term of court there is more law breaking than at any other time.
D.D. Yates was arrested Saturday night by Chief of Police for reckless driving. He gave bond. In less than 40 minutes afterward the Sheriff arrested him for driving a car while drunk and carrying concealed weapons. He was jailed.
K.D. Grant Jr. was arrested for operating a car while drunk and carrying a concealed weapon. Jailed.
W.J. Cain was arrested for being drunk and transporting whiskey. Jailed.
Dob Singletary was arrested for being drunk. Jailed.
These were arrested Sunday.
Saturday night the chief arrested James Buckles for reckless driving.
Carrie Ingram, Mary Cook, Alber Skipper and Coy Stover, all colored, arrested for F. & D.
Deputies Reynolds and Darby Covington captured a fine copper still near Hoffman Sunday morning.
Darby Covington went Monday to Salisbury to get John Ward, who is wanted for breaking into The Farmers’ Union Store at Ellerbe about a year ago.
Sheriff Baldwin recovered the car stolen from the Standard Oil Company about a week ago, about five miles from town in the weeds. The car had been stripped of about everything that could be removed.
This completes the list for a 24-hour stretch.
From the front page of Selders’ Weekly, Rockingham, N.C., April 25, 1924. The Press—The “Tongue” of the Country; May It Never Be Cut Out.
Albemarle streets were crowded from early morn until late at night, Saturday. The occasion was the Rural Commencement of the County Schools. Thousands of school children and parents and teachers and those who did not have school children were present.
The parade started down at Hearne’s grove about 10 o’clock.
The parade was over an hour passing a given point.
Each school was in a crowd by itself, accompanied by the teachers as Captains. Most of the girls in each school had a dress of distinctive color. Some very fine floats were in the parade. Floats were seen from East Albemarle, Richfield, New London, Aquadale, Endy, Oakboro, Stanfield, Clairmont and Millingsport.
After the parade the following program was carried out at the Court House.
10:45 A.M. – Debate--City School Auditorium—Resolved, That the Inter-Alien War Debt Should Be Cancelled.”
Affirmative—New London: Christine Miller, Mary Ross Ritchie. Negative—Endy: Dolleta Bost, Nora Burleyson.
Preliminary Singing Contest, E. Albemarle, New London, Richfield and Clairmont.
10:45—Court House—Affirmative--Endy: Bertha Smith, Margaret Morton. Negative—New London: Clay Miller, Jennie Lee Blalock.
Preliminary Singing Contest—Millingport, Stanfield Oakboro, Endy and Aquadale.
AFTERNOON PROGRAM:< P> 2 P.M.—City School Auditorium—Reading Contest
Beulah Parker—E. Albemarle—“I’se Bad.”
Mildred Rogers—Richfield—"Under the Buggy Seat”
Annice Huneycutt—Clairmont—“Naughty Zell”
Annie Lou Sides—Millingport—“Kentucky Bell”
Nettie Temple—Locust—“How a Girl Saved The Lightning Express”
Mary Alma Hinson—Oakboro—“Before the War”
Bertie Hinson—Endy—“Mrs. Smart Learns to Skate”
Merle Tausch—Aquadale—“Nothing to Do Till June”
Eugenia Lanier—Norwood—“Entertaining the Missionary Lady”
2 p.m.—Court Huse—Declamation Contest
Ramie Turner—E. Albemarle—“The Poker Scrape”
Bennett Crooke—New London—“Mother, Home and Heaven”
Alvin Rowland—Millingport—“Paw’s New Car” [Pa’s?]
James Love—Stanfield—“My Trip to Chicago”
Edgar Lambert—Endy—“The Unknown Speaker”
Alfred Ledbetter—Hinson—“America, A World Power”
G.G. Lampey—Norwood—“Bud’s View”
Awarding prizes at City School.
CONTRIBUTORS
Morrow Bros. & Heath Company
International Harvester Co. (Charlotte)
Albemarle Real Estate & Insurance Co.
Stanly Hardware Co.
Cabarrus Savings Bank
F.W. Austin & Sons
Austen-Wolfe Motor Co.
General Seating Co. (Charlotte)
E.E. Snuggs
Stanly Auto Co.
Hickory Handle & Mfg. Co. (Conover)
Albemarle Plumbing Co.
Stanly Bank & Trust Co.
First National Bank
Riff’s Department Store
From the front page of Selders’ Weekly, Rockingham, N.C., April 25, 1924. The Press—The “Tongue” of the Country; May It Never Be Cut Out.
Miss Madge Conwell, graduate of Chowan in the class of 1912, has written for publication in the Chowanian the following very interesting article on her recent experiences in Mexico, which she entitles “Scenes from the Mexican Revolution.”
Miss Conwell’s father was a medical missionary in Puebla, and she herself was reared there. She left as a refugee during the Mexican revolution in 1914. She had previously graduated from Chowan, and at this time she entered Cornell, and was graduated in 1915. During 1916-17 she was a student at the Missionary Training School in Chicago. In 1917 she returned to Chowan as professor of Bible, history, and sociology and remained here until 1920. At present Miss Conwell is a teacher in a Methodist school in Puebla, Mexico.
“Since the fifth of last December, the thought of all Mexico has been centered on one thing, the Revolution. Suddenly life had changed its dull grey for the vivid red of war interest, and soon it was difficult to even recall the feeling of calm security which had preceded this colorful existence. A situation growing daily more tense had given warning of the possibility of war yet until the last there was hope among the people that it might be avoided.
“It would be imprudent at this time to attempt to give more than a few ?? of the revolution, as it has touched Puebla and some of its inhabitants. From the first day of fighting, its effects were felt in the rise in price of all commodities, the scarcity of various foods, the delay of mails, and great economic depression. Yes, we have no bananas, became an actual experience since that fruit, as common to all Mexico as the poor, could not be procured in many places; however, that was the least of our worries.
“From the first, rumor selected this city as a storm center and when airplanes began to glide over us like giant birds, we realized that rumor would in all probability become a truth. A menacing stillness settled over Puebla, the very spirit of the city seemed to be waiting with abated breath for some catastrophe. Finally the tension was broken in a way very different from any we had expected. One afternoon the troops lined up and evacuated the city while in a short time the rebel forced marched in and took possession without a ripple of disturbance. The expected had happened in a gloriously unexpected manner. We were cut off from all communication with the outside world by letter, telegraph, or train, but strange to say, though the people realized that the situation, if prolonged for any length of time would become serious, they seemed very little disturbed.
“This time of comparative calm was very brief, for soon airplanes began to fly over again and rumors of a great battle were to be heard on all sides. Once more the streets took on a breathless quiet, stores were closed, and people began to watch the airplanes with an air of anxious waiting. The levying of a war tax and the sight of dead and wounded carried through the streets brought us the realization that we were in the midst of real warfare. The sounds of fighting came nearer and nearer until at last there was a battle just outside the city. From that time the tension ?? unbearable. About 4 o’clock on the morning of December 22 continuous heavy firing could be heard, gradually approaching and growing in intensity. By 8 o’clock we realized that we were to be the scent of the long expected “big battle.” Shells began to literally rain down as well as whiz by in all directions. The doors and windows of every Mexican house are provided with heavy wooden shutters for just such occasions, and it is needless to say that these were all closed, giving the city an air of desertion.
“After some time had passed, the shouts of the soldiers could be heard as they entered the city; and hand to hand fighting began at our very doors. About two hours later there came a lull in the firing, and we heard the beautiful clear victory call of the bugle. Almost immediately a most weird sound, somewhat resembling the American Indian’s tom-tom, could be heard accompanied by the tramp, tramp of marching feet. It was the Yaqui Indian drums beating out their march of victory, which meant that ?? had changed ?? again the price paid for the possession of the city had been very great for both sides in dead and wounded. The fear of looting had been very greater than that of the battle itself, but fortunately that was not added to other troubles. Since that time Puebla has not been the scene of active fighting, though it has narrowly escaped it at times.
“Another part of Southern Mexico now became the storm center and involved some of the American residents of Puebla. Three teachers and a nurse had left this city December 4 for the town of Oaxala, which is near the famous Mitla ruins. Soon after their arrival, the city came into the hands of the rebels, thus cutting off all means of communication with Puebla. As there seemed no possible way of return, they waited as patiently as could be expected for five weeks. At that time a train was announced for Tehnacan, a town a few hours’ ride from Puebla and against the advice of everyone, they decided to take it. Much to their surprise they arrived without any difficulty, but found it necessary to wait for the town to change hands before they could hope to get a train for Puebla. At the end of two days the government troops gained possession of Tehnacan, which enabled them to resume their journey. They left Sunday afternoon, expecting to reach this city in a few hours. Just at dusk, they were greatly startled by the sound of rapid firing; instantly the Mexican passengers realized that the train was being attacked, and flung themselves on the floor of the car which action was soon imitated by the Americans.
“After what seemed to them several centuries, the train was boarded by the rebel officers. The passengers were ordered off the train at once and it was later burned to prevent its recapture. Soon they were allowed to set out on foot for the nearest town which was some distance away. A number of people attached themselves to the American party, feeling a measure of safety in doing so, though their reason for this believe is a complete mystery. After some time, the entire party found itself literally packed in a cart, on its way to another village in the vain hope of getting a train there. Thus they rode all night, four lone women in a party of utter strangers and expecting to be attacked by bandits at any moment. When they reached their destination, they found the rebels just ready to take it. They rushed into the town in order to find refuge before the beginning of the battle which was soon in full swing. When it was over, they set out on foot again with a burro to carry their baggage. After a long, hard day, they arrived in another village to find the rebels already in possession, which meant no train. They spent the entire night there, and in the morning were able to obtain safe conduct papers from the general in charge in order to begin their journey again. They were just in time to ride into the next town between lines of rebel soldiers carrying white flags, thus asking for the surrender of the place without fighting.
‘As soon as possible, the ‘Little Brigade,’ as the soldiers called them, started on with the forlorn hope of reaching the next village before it should cut off. In this they met their usual disappointment, but in a short time a train load of federal troops came down and were successful in taking the town. As soon as the fighting was over, they were loaded on the troop train and arrived in this city about 5 that afternoon. If the federals had not been successful in taking this last town, Puebla would have been the scene of another battle in a few hours, as the rebels were only a distance of 30 miles from here.
“A trip which should have meant a few hours’ ride, had taken the ‘Little Brigade’ two days and nights of terrible anxiety. It is no less than a miracle that they came to no harm and it says a great deal for those with whom they came in contact that four foreign women could have traveled alone in war territory and under war conditions, and have been treated with only the finest courtesy by their traveling companions and the soldiers of both sides in a country whose very custom is against women traveling alone at any time, unchaperoned by some man of the family or an elderly lady.
“A discussion of the causes and probably results of this latest Mexican revolution would be unwise at this time; it is sufficient to say that it did not spring into being over night, it is not entirely a political affair, nor merely a pre-election habit, neither is its cause to be found in the so-called Mexican love of fighting. The immediate results or those attendant on war; the temporary or permanent breaking up of homes, the creation of great numbers of disabled men, serious financial depression, and a general lowering of the morale of the people. In fact, a practical cessation of all forward movements in educational, economic and social realms.”
From page 2 of The Chowanian, Chowan College, Murfreesboro, N.C., April 24, 1924.
Chowan College invites you to write for catalogue, A.B. and B.S. Degrees, Chas. P. Weaver, Ph.D., President, Murfreesboro, N.C.
Big 1 Cent Sale, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, May 1, 2, and 3, 1924, Copeland Drug Company, the Rexall Store, Ahoskie, N.C. Jonteel vanishing cream, 50 cents, two for 51 cents. Klenzo Dental Crème, 25 cents, two for 26 cents. Symphony Lawn Paper, Assorted Chocolates, Toilet Water, Violet Dulce, $1, two for $1.01
From page 2 of The Chowanian, Chowan College, Murfreesboro, N.C., April 24, 1924.
Misses Elizabeth Perry and Reba Evelyn Rhea of Windsor, N.C., spent the week-end with their friend, Ruby Mitchell.
Misses Ruth Wilkins, Jannie Ward, and Thelma Finch spent the week-end with Miss Julia Blanchard of Woodland.
Mrs. C.P. Weaver, Charles Weever, Misses Inez Matthews and Caroline Lane spent a few hours in Ahoskie Wednesday.
Miss Doris Parker spent the week-end at her home in Kelford.
Misses Irma and Sara Vaughan spent the week-end at their home in Franklin, Va. They were accompanied by their friend, Miss Agnes Cobb.
Miss Sadie Futrell of Menola and Mr. Ray Beele of Jackson were callers at the college Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. R.E. Draper and Miss Jessie Draper visited Miss Thelma Draper Sunday.
Miss Viola Winslow spent the week-end at her home in Hobbsville.
Misses Thelma Draper and Ethel Edwards spent the week-end with their parents in Pendleton.
Mrs. A.D. White of Georgia is visiting her daughter, Miss Fannie White.
Miss Christene Lawrence spent the week-end at her home in Gatesville. She was accompanied by Mary Brunsey, Beulah Lowe and Ila Leary.
Miss Willie Mae Horton, accompanied by Miss Helene Rouillon, spent the week-end at her home in Ahoskie.
A number of children from the Baptist Sunday school, including a number of Chowan students and faculty turned children for the novice, enjoyed an Easter egg hunt on the college campus last Saturday afternoon as the guests of Mrs. Charles P. Weaver.
From page 5 of The Chowanian, Chowan College, Murfreesboro, N.C., April 24, 1924.
By Columbus McKeel, Ahoskie High School
We are living in a new era today; one unsurpassed in the annals of history for its wonderful educational facilities.
For several centuries the person who was able to secure an education was fortunate indeed. It was a thing almost unthought of by the people from the lower stations of life. But there has been a tremendous change. No longer does monarchial government hod full sway as it did in ancient times. It has disappeared and its place has been taken by a broad democracy. A democracy stronger than any monarchy ever was, a democracy under which every man has a voice in the government of his country. We have a government “of the people, for the people, and by the people.”
But what brought about this change? The answer is not hard to find if we will glance back a few centuries and let our eyes rest upon monarchial Europe. We see countries ruled over by tyrants whose every word is law. We see the nobility, rich and idle and unscrupulous, ready at all times to carry out any command of the king, however unjust it may be, in order to win favor at court. Then we see the people poor, down-trodden and ignorant. It is indeed a pitiful sight. We see them toiling from morning till night to support the county’s monarch and gain a miserable living for themselves. But what can they do? Nothing is the answer. There is no chance for advancement in life for they are ignorant and their money taken for taxes. There came a time though when the people, ignorant and downtrodden as they were, grew tired of oppression. They rebelled against the monarch who for so long a time had held them under this thumb. They became more and more independent, and as a result almost all over the world today is ruled by democracy instead of autocracy.
Under the present system of government, colleges and other institutions of learning have been founded. This has been done for the purpose of educating the people. there is a reason why the people should be educated, a reason of vastly improved importance than lots of people apply to it.
Here is the reason. Our government is a government made up of the people and run by the people. In order to make it a success, it must be run intelligently, and to run it intelligently, the ones who are running it must from a necessity be intelligent people.
To be an intelligent citizen of this country one does not necessarily have to have a college education. But every natin must have leaders, not only governmental leaders, but industrial leaders, educational leaders, and leaders for the hundreds of other things that make our government what it is, and the better educated a man is, the better fitted is he to assume leadership. Still, we cannot all be leaders, but is that any reason why we should not seek a college education? Most assuredly not.
With the opportunities open to the American boys and girls, every one of us should be satisfied with nothing less than a college education. There are thousands of ways in which we would be benefitted by it. Take the time spent in college. We are preparing ourselves for the battle that lies ahead of us, the battle of life. The training we received consists not only of text-book matter, but we also receive a course in the study of human nature that we would not get elsewhere. We are thrown with hundreds of people daily, everyone different from the other, and the number of things we notice and make a lasting impression upon us is surprisingly great. This knowledge is of great importance to us in later life, especially in our dealings with people who are strangers to us.
We are taught refinement, a mark of character that never leaves us. If this is not clear to you, stop for a moment and do a little thinking. Picture in your mind a boy, who at the end of his high school career, is unfortunate enough never to have received any training in culture and refinement. Four years later, look at the same boy at the close of his college career. You are surprised, you have a perfect right to be. Instead of the blushing, bashful, scared boy of four years before, you see a young man, calm, collected, perfectly at ease in any drawing room. One who can carry on an intelligent conversation on almost any subject. Is this not a help? Indeed it is. It is a thing longed for, and wished for by thousands daily. But they do not have it, so they are compelled to stand aside and see the ones who have acquired it take the places which the unfortunate ones have coveted so long.
Then comes the thing of more importance than anything I have yet mentioned. That of training us for the work we intend to do after we have finished our college course.
Every person has a certain amount of ability along some line. Lots of times he never knows in what way his talent can best be used until he goes to college. Then under the supervision of skilled men, who can do, his training begins. Four years later if he has worked and not idled away his time, he comes fourth with a mind trained to meet the problems of life.
Next, we find the man in after years. We see him steadily climbing the latter of fame and success. We find him among the leading people of . . . .
From page 6 of The Chowanian, Chowan College, Murfreesboro, N.C., April 24, 1924. The story was continued on page 7, but page 7 was never scanned. If you need the rest of the story, you will have to find a copy of this newspaper.
Murfreesboro Grocery Company, “The Sanitary Grocery Store” E.A. Davenport, Owner and Manager.
Bonds, Rain, Fire, Automobile, Hail, Tornado--We Write All Kinds of Surety Bonds—Citizens Insurance & Realty Co., Ahoskie
E.H. Nicholson Drugs—Toilet Articles, stationery, candies, up-to-date soda fountain, Murfreesboro, N.C.
From page 6 of The Chowanian, Chowan College, Murfreesboro, N.C., April 24, 1924
From the Whiteville News Reporter, page 15, April 24, 1924
Lead editorial of the Watauga Democrat, Boone, N.C., April 24, 1924; R.C. Rivers, editor and owner
Four evenings of good entertainment—strictly professional. Violin, clarinet, accordion, readings, plays and songs, both old and new. First evening, Wilkerson Concert Company; second evening, Welsh singers; third evening, Freemont Hammond Company; fourth evening, Kellam Entertainers; Fifth evening, pageant “The Gift of the Nations”. Single admission 50 and 25 cents; season ticket, $1.50 and 75 cents.
From the editorial page of the Watauga Democrat, Boone, N.C., April 24, 1924
With three bullet holes neatly drilled through the arm and both legs, and one warrant charging assault and battery with a deadly weapon already having been served upon him, John Fuller, 45, colored of Durham is in jail, following an attempted escape from officers who were bringing him to police headquarters to explain circumstances surrounding an accident on Parris street at 4;30 p.m. Monday, in which a touring car, driven by Fuller, ran down and injured Myrtle Cates, 4-Year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Will Cates of Parrish street.
Fuller was brought to the ground and finally captured by the third bullet from Patrolman Bobbitt’s revolver after an exciting chase which extended from the police station to the Venable storage building in Haiti. Besides three officers, and Dr. A.S. Campbell of the county health department, several citizens joined the clamorous race from the business section to Haiti, one of whom fell and slightly injured a knee.
Myrtle Cates, who had been run down by Fuller in the accident, was reported to resting well at Watts hospital at a late hour Monday, and her injuries, chiefly about the breast and arms, are not expected to be fatal.
Bullet wounds in Fuller, one above the knee, one in the upper part of the left arm, and the third, the most serious, in the ankle, fractured no bones, and the negro is expected to recover shortly.
Hundreds of people thronging the business section in the annual Easter parade, quickly congregated at the corner of Mangum and Parrish streets following the accident which resulted in the injuries to the little Cates girl. Traffic was blocked for several minutes, and in the midst of the general confusion Fuller, the driver of a touring car which struck the child, made his first attempt to escape.
Sidney High, Durham barber, who was a witness to the accident, stopped Fuller, however, and together with firemen from the Fire Station No. ??, Holloway and Mangum street, guarded the almost hysterical negro until Sheriff Harward arrived upon the scene. Fuller was turned over to Officer Bobbitt, of the police department, who ordered him to drive his car to the police station. When Bobbitt, seated beside Fuller on the front seat, reached police headquarters with his man he ordered him to get out of the car through the door on the right side of the automobile, but Fuller had already made up his mind to escape, and instead of getting out of the car as directed, he quickly opened the door on his side of the car and sprinted away from the car in the general direction of Haiti, with Officer Bobbitt close behind.
The hue and cry was raised and the man-hunt was on. Patrolman Mims, county officials, and citizens of the near vicinity took up the chase. After the negro had shown a clean pair of heels for several blocks, Bobbitt, in the lead of the pursuers, called to him to stop. Fuller put on more speed, and the patrolman’s Cold barked. With a bullet in his arm, the hysterical fugitive continued his flight. The second bullet entered his leg just above the knee. And still Fuller fled. Levelling his gun with accuracy, Bobbitt fired the third time, and the negro fell with an ugly wound which plugged his other leg. It was only a few minutes before 5 o’clock when Bobbitt caught his man.
When he was finally brought to the courthouse, where his wounds were dressed by Dr. A.S. Campbell, county physician, it was found that each of the three bullets came out on the opposite side of the limb, drilling clean holes.
As yet but one warrant has been served, but is possible that others will be issued against Fuller.
According to witnesses of the accident, which started Fuller’s troubles for the day, the negro was not driving at a rapid speed, and apparently could not be held to blame on any other grounds than carelessness, and failure to see the little girl. Shortly after 4 o’clock, he was driving a touring car said to belong to his brother, westward along Parrish street. As he approached Mangum street, he failed to see the little Cates girl, who was crossing the street, and the front wheel is said to have passed over the upper part of the child’s body. the car was brought to a stop within three-fourths of the length, witnesses state. According to Sheriff Harward no evidence of liquor was found, either in the car or upon Fuller himself.
Mrytle Cates was carried into Rogers Drug company, corner of Mangum and Parrish streets, immediately following the accident, and first-aid given before she was carried to Watts hospital. Full extent of the child’s injuries have not been determined as yet, and further examinations will be made by physicians Tuesday. Her father is Will Cates, employe of the ice lant of the Durham Public Service company, who resides on the second floor of a building on Parrish street.
Fuller, who has never been in serious trouble before, as to why he attempted escape, said:
“Dis is the first time I’se ever been in trouble, and I didn’t even have a dollar to pay my way out o’ jail, sheriff. I was just plum scared to death.”
It is doubtful if Fuller will be given a hearing in court before the latter part of the week, on account of his injuries. He will not be taken to Lincoln hospital, for doctors say his wounds are not serious unless blood poisoning sets in. The third bullet came out five inches lower down his leg from the place where it entered.
The accident, and the following chase, attracted crowds of people in the down-town business district, and officers experienced difficulty in handling the crowds at the corner of Mangum and Parrish streets, the scene of the accident, for several minutes afterwards.
From page 5 of the Durham Morning Herald, April 22, 1924
By the Associated Press
Charlotte, N.C., April 21—William Butler, 45, negro, was struck by a train here and his arm cut from near the shoulder while he was in a crowd that had gone to the station to meet the train. The train was carrying Conrad V. Dykeman, imperial potentate of the Shrine, and there was a band at the station. It was supposed that Butler became interested in the music and stepped in front of the train as it rolled into the station. Butler’s little girl was with him at the time.
From page 3 of the Durham Morning Herald, April 22, 1924
A Chevrolet touring car driven by Fred Tyson of Trinity Heights was badly damaged Monday when a Ford driven by Frank Minor, a negro, side-swiped Tyson’s machine and turned it over. The accident occurred on Chapel Hill road near the car switch at the cemetery. The Chevrolet received broken wheels, crushed fenders and top, broken windshield and damage to parts.
No arrest was made by police, blame for the accident not being fully determined. Neither of the drivers were hurt.
From page 2 of the Durham Morning Herald, April 22, 1924
By the Associated Press
High Point, N.C., April 21—an automobile driven by George Robbins of Randolph county crashed into a display window of a store here and shattered the large plate glass, when the brakes applied by the driver in attempting to stop failed to work. Mrs. Robbins was in the car at the time, but no one was hurt.
From page 3 of the Durham Morning Herald, April 22, 1924
Surrounded by scores of friends, baskets of flowers, and a purse of gold coins in her hand, Miss Emma S. Brown retired last week from having been in the employ of Uncle Sam for 59 years. She will be 70 years old on April 24. Her record is perhaps the most unusual of the thousands of government employes at Washington.
Miss Brown began work in the bureau of engraving and printing when only 11 years of age. Her father died and her brother was killed in the Civil war, and her help was needed to support the mother and two younger sisters. For a number of years she has been forewoman of the trimming section of the bureau.
On behalf of her fellow employes Superintendent Robert B. O’Hara presented Miss Brown with a purse full of gold. Flowers from friends were all about her desk. A committee from her church also was present to extend felicitations.
She retires on a government pension. When she arrived home that evening Miss Brown discovered another shower of flowers and gifts from the neighbors.
From page 6 of the Durham Morning Herald, April 22, 1924
