Relieving Suffering with Smithfield Community Fund, Feb. 3, 1925

Report of the Community Fund

Early last October, a movement was commenced for the relief of suffering in our town. A fund was provided, which was called “The Smithfield Community Fund.” This fund was furnished by the town of Smithfield and by nearly all of the benevolent institutions among us.

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Amounts contributed to the Community Fund and contributors:

Oct. 8, 1924, $50—Town of Smithfield

Oct. 8, 1924, $25—W.M.S., M.E. Church

Oct. 15, $20—Kiwanis Club

Oct. 17, $30—Woman’s Auxiliary, Episcopal church

Oct. 20, $10—Mrs. F.K. Broadhurst

Oct. 20, $5—Mrs. Thel Hooks

Nov. 13, $5—Business and Professional Women’s Club

Nov. 15, $50—Town of Smithfield (refund)

Dec. 11, $10—Mrs. Thel Hooks

Jan. 20, 1925, $25—W.M.S. of Methodist Episcopal Church

Jan. 26, $50—Town of Smithfield

Amounts disbursed and description of cases relieved:

Case 1. An aged couple, man 65 and wife 60. Both very feeble. One weak-minded daughter. Man died Nov. 6th and was buried by charity of the town. Wife confined in bed most of the time. Amount given $9.50.

Case 2. Man at Old Mill has had tuberculosis for five years. Has a wife and five children. Wife and 14-year-old daughter work in the mill when mill is running. Three of the other children in compulsory school age limit. All in school now. Amount given $44.26.

Case 3. A young mother at Ivenhoe Mill with two small children. Husband serving a two-year sentence in Penitentiary. Both children under three years of age. Amount given $5.75.

Case 4. A man, his wife and four small children, at Old Mill. Man has had tuberculosis for years and wife has had stroke of apoplexy. Wife worked as long as she was able. Two children within compulsory age limit, and two younger. Amount given $47.48.

Case 5. A widow living at Old Mill with two daughters, one 16, one 11. Older girl works in Mill and younger goes to school. Mother too feeble to work. Amount given $4.15.

Case 6. A deserted mother living at Old Mill, left with five small children and 16-year-old son. The boy works in the mill, and the mother is a bed-ridden invalid. A very pitiable case. Amount given $58.

Case 7. A husband, wife and four small children. Mother very sick during summer. The money was loaned in this case. Amount used, $12.20.

Case 8. A man, wife and four small children. Man out of work during summer, and family in bad shape financially. Children had Diphtheria. Money was loaned. Amount used $32.20.

Case 9. A man, his wife and five small children. Man sick and unable to work when loan was made. Two children of school age. Money loaned to equip the children for school. Amount used $16.

Case 10. A mother with four small children, whose husband has been sentenced to the roads. Family in want, and mother borrowed money. Has already repaid one-half of the loan. Amount used $10.

Case 11. A Baptist preacher, his wife and 10 children, one an infant and sick. Their crop failed and they were temporarily in need. Amount used $11.30.

I will be very glad to furnish the names of these people to anyone wishing to visit them, and I would appreciate any interest which the readers of The Herald might manifest in them.

H.V. Rose, Treasurer, Smithfield Community Fund

From page 8 of The Smithfield Herald, Tuesday, Feb. 3, 1925.

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What's Happened to Support for Prohibition, Asks Editorial, Feb. 3, 1925

A Need of The Hour

The eighteenth amendment is law. Christian America fought for it to become a law. This as all other laws, is broken—broken too often. It is not enough to write a statute. Enforcement is the thing that counts. Officers have their duty in the matter of enforcing prohibition or any other law, but the American citizen has a duty to perform along this line as well. Public sentiment goes a long way in carrying out the law. If the people of a community sanction stealing, the officers will have a hard time stopping this practice. If the people of any section sanction making and selling and drinking whiskey, the officers will have a hard time to put down this evil. The report of the Resolutions Committee presented to the Anti-Saloon League Convention and unanimously adopted by the convention, verily expresses the truth when it states that the real need of the hour is the revival of a campaign of education for the enforcement of the prohibition laws of this state. We recall the time when prohibition was the liveliest issue in the state. A prohibition speaker drew a large crowd. When North Carolina went dry, when the eighteenth amendment was passed, if a speaker announced he was going to talk on prohibition, only a handful would greet him. The public considered the matter settled. It was fed up with prohibition talk. During the World War out people were patriotic to the nth degree, but now one can hardly get a soldier to speak of his experiences and a great many folks absolutely refuse to read a book that deals with the War. If our young men were in danger again, our folks would become interested in warfare again, even though it took a lot of newspaper talk and public speeches to help accomplish it. Our husbands and brothers and fathers and sons and yes, even our girls, are in danger—not of facing cannon or poison gas, but in danger of a poison that saps manhood and womanhood, a poison that leave sin its wake suffering and distress. If an educational campaign along this line is what we need, and we know it will help, then let christian North Carolina, christian Johnston county, christian Smithfield not delay in thus upholding the hand of the law. We have law enough. What we need is enforcement, and a healthy public sentiment will have its weight.

The lead editorial from the Editorial page of The Smithfield Herald, Tuesday, Feb. 3, 1925. The newspaper didn’t capitalize “Christian” in the last paragraph.

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Facts and Comments, Editorial Page, Smithfield Herald, Feb. 3, 1925

Facts and Comments

Dr. William J. Mayo says that the average life-span today is 12 years longer than that of our grandparents. He says that boys and girls can add five years more to this by the observation of well know health rules.

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Over 200 persons have been killed in the United States hunting during the past year. The automobile is responsible for the death of 16,000, and the injury of hundreds of thousands. Football, which many parents regard as too dangerous for their sons, seems very safe in comparison with either hunting or automobiling.

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From time to time facts and figures are given as to the very large number of Bibles sold. This would seem to be a very fine promise for the future, for there is no doubt that the reading of the Bible will make people better. However, if a little investigation is made, it is found that most people know very little about even the most important passages of the Bible. For instance, the nature of the birth of Christ is regarded by both Catholics and Protestants as of fundamental importance. Yet few people can answer such questions as the following, including graduates of our Christian colleges: In which of the four synoptic Gospels is the story of the birth of Christ told? In which is the story of the shepherds told? In which is the story of the wise men told?

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Corporal punishment will be used much less frequently in schools in the future than in the past. There has developed a strong sentiment against corporal punishment in prisons. If the people will not permit it to any great extent for men in prisons, then they will not like for it to be used in schools, unless as a very last resort. Understanding and sympathy and kindness will not enable a teacher to reach all children, but a great many more can be reached and controlled by that method than by the use of force.

Corporal punishment can be used effectively, when nothing else will do, with small children, but when they reach the teens, if they have not been thoroughly taught obedience, whipping rarely does nay good. It is too late then.

T.H.F.

From the Editorial page of The Smithfield Herald, Tuesday, Feb. 3, 1925

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J.P. Parker Supports Reunion of Turlington Graded School, Feb. 3, 1925

Letter Box

Mrs. T.J. Lassiter, Editor

Smithfield Herald

Dear Madam:

I notice in the columns of The Smithfield Herald your comment upon the reunion of the old students of Turlington Graded School.

I desire to endorse this movement.

I know of thing that would afford any more pleasure than to spend one day with the old boys and girls. I heartily approve this plan, and suggest that you issue a notice calling together the old boys and girls in the county to meet here in Smithfield one evening next week to formulate plans for this reunion.

Very Respectfully,

J.P. Parker

Smithfield, N.C., Jan. 31

From the Editorial page of The Smithfield Herald, Tuesday, Feb. 3, 1925

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Santford Martin Backs Superintendent of Prisons' Proposal, Feb. 3, 1925

The State Prison

By his far-sighted recommendations looking to the development of a more modern State Prison in North Carolina, George Ross Pou, superintendent of that institution, has started tongues to wagging and typewriters to clicking all over the State. Mr. Pou is anxious to make the prison self-sustaining by allowing prisoners to do certain classes of work which they are not now permitted to do. To that end he urges the establishment of various industries inside the prison walls by which the inmates who are now “dead heads” may be engaged in profitable employment.

Enemies of the prison program of progress not only opposed the superintendent’s recommendations, but some of them are attempting to discredit the management of the prison. They say that the prison has made no money farming. But the truth is, Superintendent Pou’s books disclose a net profit of $100,800 on the two farms run by the institution for the four-year program covering his administration. At the same time, the prison has expended over $429,000 on maintenance of “dead-heads” or non-producers, the prisoners who are physically disabled to perform labor on roads or farms. This number has increased about 150 percent, and is continually increasing as the Solicitors of the various districts will verify, because the counties secure most of the able-bodied prisoners and the “culls” are sent to the State Prison. The fact that this class of prisoner remains non-productive is due to no fault of the State Prison management, but is the result of laws restricting the work prisoners may do.

The prisoner in this day of progress must be fed on a balance ration, properly clothed and housed and treated in a humane manner, all of which adds to the cost of maintenance. However, with all this, and not withstanding the fact that the prison has supported more than double the number of “dead heads,” dangerously insane and tubercular patients, the institution has a deficit of less than $32,000.

The books further reveal that the amount of cash paid to prisoners upon discharge as required by the law enacted in 1919 amounted in the past four years to more than $65,000, or twice the amount of the deficit. And this is an expenditure no former administration of the prison has been called upon to face.

In view of these facts, the record of Superintendent Pou deserves commendation, not criticism, and the Legislature should give the most serious consideration to any recommendation he offers looking to the improvement of the institution over which he presides. He has demonstrated that he is capable of offering constructive advice. He is the best informed man in the state on prison conditions.

--Santford Martin in Winston-Salem Journal, Jan. 29

From the editorial page of The Smithfield Herald, Tuesday, Feb. 3, 1925

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Fathers and Sons Banquet at Methodist Church, Feb. 3, 1925

Fathers and Sons Hold Banquet

Between 50 and 60 fathers and sons gathered around the banquet table in the basement of the Methodist church last Thursday evening and participated in a most worth while discussion dealing with Sunday school work and social questions of the community.

The banquet was the first of a series planned for the pupils of the Senior Intermediate Department. Mr. Chas. A. Creech, one of the teachers in the department, was master of ceremonies. The program for the evening called for the following talks:

My Experience with Boys by J.H. Abell

Knowledge Boys Ought to Have by Rev. S.L. Morgan, pastor of the Baptist church

Home Preparation of Sunday School Lessons by A.M. Noble

How to Keep Fit by Dr. Thel Hooks

Influence in the Home by Rev. A.J. Parker, pastor of the Methodist church

Some of the talks provoked discussion and several impromptu talks were made.

From the front page of The Smithfield Herald, Tuesday, Feb. 3, 1925

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In Smithfield's Woman's Realm, Feb. 3, 1925

Woman’s Realm. . . Weddings, Club Meetings, Card Parties, Personals. . . Telephone 10

Miss Lucy Mathis spent the week end at her home in Falcon.

Mrs. L.D. Debnam of Selma was in the city yesterday shopping.

Miss Pauline Granger of Wilson spent the week end in the city with Miss Vara Sanders.

Mrs. R.A. Yelverton of the Polenta section was the guest of relatives here Sunday.

Mrs. W.S. Stevens and Master Sefton Stevens spent the week end in Goldsboro with relatives.

Mrs. R.I. Wallace, Mrs. T.C. Henry and Miss Edith Henry visited relatives in Raleigh Sunday.

Mrs. Bertie Smitha, Miss Cathrine Smitha and Mr. Charles Beasley spent Sunday in Holly Springs.

Miss Tama Holt, who is a student of Salem College, spent the week end here with relatives.

Miss Mary Senter of Raleigh spent the week end in the city, the guest of Mrs. N.B. Grantham.

Mr. G.W. Johnson of Coates, has been spending a few days in the city with his daughter, Mrs. John Hamilton.

Mr. Ernest Aycock, a student at U.N.C., spent the week end here with his mother, Mrs. Ina Aycock.

Mr. and Mrs. F.H. Davis of Stantonsburg spent Sunday here with Mr. and Mrs. John T. Gurley.

Mr. C.A. Bailey has resigned his position with the Cotter-Underwood Company and has bought out the undertaking business of Mr. Floyd C. Price at Selma and will make Selma his future home.

Mr. Emmett Turner of Greensboro spent the week end here with his mother, Mrs. L.L. Turner.

Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Brown, Miss Ruth Brown and little Miss Minnie Lee spent Sunday with relatives in Pine Level.

Mr. Frank Skinner, a student of the State University, spent the week end in the city with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Skinner.

Mr. Carr Whitley, a student at Wake Forest, who has been spending a few days at his home near Selma, was in the city yesterday.

Rev. L.I. Faw of Richmond, Va., preached two very inspiring sermons at the Presbyterian church here Sunday.

Mrs. John King of Rockingham spent Friday night in the city with her sister, Mrs. Kirby Rose.

Misses Martha and Louie King and Miss Geneva Wilkerson of Spilona spent Friday night in the city, the guests of Mrs. Kirby Rose.

Misses Lorene Leonard and Jessie Penny spent the week end at Miss Penny’s home near Cary.

Mr. Marvin Woodall, a student of U.N.C. at Chapel Hill, spent the week end in the city with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Woodall.

Mr. Claude Martin of Greensboro spent the week end in the city with his mother, Mrs. Z.R. Martin.

Mrs. C.A. Lane, who has been visiting her son in Wilson, arrived in the city last week to spend some time with her son, Dr. Rosser Lane.

Mr. Frederick Brooks, a student at Wake Forest, spent the week end here with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. F.H. Brooks.

Mr. Robert Turner of New York and Mrs. John McLean Turner and little son, of Raleigh, spent a short while in the city Friday with their grandmother, Mrs. J.P. Emundson.

The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. B.C. Copeland and Misses Edwards will regret to learn that they are leaving our city Monday for Goldsboro, where they will make their home.

Mr. and Mrs. L.I. Bass left yesterday for their home in South Boston, Va. Mr. Bass has been on the tobacco market here for the past season.

Mr. W.D. Hood has returned from Charlotte where he attended the meeting of Rexall druggists of North and South Carolina. Mr. Hood was president of the organization last year and presided over the meeting held in

From the women’s page of The Smithfield Herald, Tuesday, Feb. 3, 1925. Last sentence not completed in newspaper.

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Outland-Williams Vows Exchanged at Parsonage, Feb. 3, 1925

Outland-Williams

A quiet marriage was solemnized at the Methodist parsonage Saturday afternoon when Miss Lora Williams became the bride of Mr. Mossen Outland. The young couple live in this city and were accompanied by a number of friends. Rev. A.J. Parker performed the ceremony.

From the women’s page of The Smithfield Herald, Tuesday, Feb. 3, 1925.

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Hill-Teu on 'Commonsense' Wedding Trip, Feb. 3, 1925

Hill-Teu

Sanders Chapel--Mr. Harvey Hill and Miss Mattie Teu of Smithfield were quietly married Saturday evening at 8 o’clock at the court house. They left immediately on a commonsense wedding trip via Selma and Pine Level. Mr. Hill had not quite finished his residence so he killed two birds with one stone by taking his bride on a truck and getting his house-keeping supplies at the towns as he passed through on their wedding tour.

Mr. Hill is a young farmer and is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Hill, of this community. Miss Teu is the only daughter of Mrs. Mary Teu of Smithfield. They will reside at present with the groom’s father. We wish them much happiness.

From page 2 of The Smithfield Herald, Tuesday, Feb. 3, 1925

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Operetta Friday Night, Feb. 6, 1925

Operetta Friday Night

Friday evening at 8 o’clock at the high school auditorium an operetta entitled “Merry Milk Maids” will be presented under the auspices of the Woman’s Club. This operetta which, gives the story of a pretty romance in song, is an altogether pure, chaste and wholesome entertainment and those who enjoy good music have a delightful evening in store for them.

Miss Frances White, who teaches voice and public school music in the school, takes the part of the Dairy Queen. A dozen or more young ladies play the part of the milk maids, these young ladies being: Miss Irene Myatt, Lucille Johnson, Arah Hooks, Marie Ann Stevens, Rose Grantham, Dora Barbour, Nell Meacham, Irene Page Stevens, Mary Gattis Holland, Leo Ennis, Virginia Broadhurst, Carrie Young.

The part of the Commodore and the Beggar is placed by N.L. Perkins, who gives Paul Eason in the role of Farmer Jim, a chase for the affections of one of the milk maids, Miss Irene Myatt. Mr. Dwight Johnson plays the parts of the Doctor and the Pedlar, who persecutes the Commodore. Theron Johnson in the role of the Judge, adjusts matters. Other characters in the play are: the Captain (Millard Stallings), Farmer Joe (Ralph Talton), and the Farmer’s Brigade (Joe Honeycutt, Raymond Woodall, Thad Young, Bill Hooks and Millard Stallings).

Miss Helen Jones, one of the music teachers, will be the accompanist.

From the women’s page of The Smithfield Herald, Tuesday, Feb. 3, 1925.

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Yow Sisters Run Over by Frank Kennedy, Feb. 2, 1925

Girls Injured When Run Over by Frank Kennedy. . . Yow Sisters Were on Way from Church When Accident Occurred—Hearing Later in the Week

Three Sisters, Bright, Hattie and Lola Yow, were fun over last night by Frank Kennedy, 19, who lives in West Concord, when he failed to see them walking on the highway near the Hartsell Mill. Two of the girls, Bright and Lola, are in the concord Hospital today on account of their injuries.

The accident occurred near the Hartsell Mill as the three girls were walking home from Church about 9 o’clock. Kennedy passed around a buggy and in doing so failed to notice the girls just in front until he had hit them.

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Another story which is current is that Kennedy was so intoxicated that he had practically lost control of the wheel and had run off the pavement to the side of the road where the girls were walking. This report could not be verified at the police station and Kenney states that he did not see them on account of the buggy.

Kennedy is now held in jail until the extent of the injuries to the girls can be discovered. It is thought that Lola, 18, is the most seriously hurt, receiving a broken jaw and possible internal injuries. Bright, 16, has had her left leg broken but is otherwise uninjured. Hattie suffered no injuries.

A hearing will be held on Wednesday should the extent of the girls’ injuries be discovered by that time, otherwise it will be held later in the week.

The accident occurred about 9 o’clock, the girls walking to their home which is on the Charlotte road just beyond the Hartsell Mill.

From the front page of the Concord Daily Tribune, Monday, Feb. 2, 1925

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Fitness of Prisoners, Cost of Upkeep, Feb. 2, 1925

Survey of the North Carolina State Prison. . . Out of 1,287, only 522 are from 90 to 100 per cent efficient physically, according to a statement issued by Superintendent George Ross Pou. It is further shown that 182 prisoners are totally incapacitated and the physical efficiency of 105 is below 50 per cent. Two hundred and forty-four are between 75 and 90 per cent efficient and 234 from 50 to 75 per cent efficient.

Superintendent Pou has also made a study of the per capita operating expense of 21 prisons. For the 21, the average is $395.62, as compared with $356.45 for North Carolina. It is shown that the lowest annual per capita cost is incurred at Brushy Mountain Penitentiary, in Tennessee, where it cost only $244.55 to keep a prisoner a year, while the Canada Prison leads with $564.75 for North Carolina. States that operate on a per capita less than North Carolina’s are: Pennsylvania, 350.40; Virginia, $379.20; Connecticut, $348.57; Missouri, $317.55; Maryland, $316.09; South Carolina, $307.55; Kentucky, 305.91; Atlanta Federal Penitentiary, $274.30; Georgia, $299.69; Tennessee (Brushy Mountain), $244.55.

Ten prisons in the survey show a greater per diem expense of each prisoner I the North Carolina prison has been figured out by Superintendent: tobacco, 02.00 per cent; outer garments, 06.40 per cent; under garments, 01.60 per cent; shoes, 06.90 per cent; medicine, 01.45 per cent; germicides, 00.75 per cent; soaps, 01.25 per cent; bedding, 06.80 per cent; guarding, 33.40 per cent.

From the front page of the Concord Daily Tribune, Monday, Feb. 2, 1925

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Fadoil Family Wants $160,000 in Damages for False Marriage, Feb. 2, 1925

Pretty Syrian Girl Figures in Big Suit

Suits were filed in Wake County last week by Anisa Fadoil, Syrian girl, and her father, C.K. Fadoil, against A.B. Sallenby, N.J. Rboud, George Nasseff, Ely Joseph, J.A. Abeyounis and J.R. Abeyounis, for damages amounting to $160,000. The damages are asked for a false marriage into which the girls claims she was tricked, and a false arrest which her father alleges was hatched against him.

From the front page of the Concord Daily Tribune, Monday, Feb. 2, 1925

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Gertrude Gibson Hit When She Stepped in Front of Car, Feb. 2, 1925

Knocked Down by Automobile on North Union Street

Gertrude Gibson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Gibson, of this city, was knocked down Saturday afternoon on North Union Street by an automobile, and, while not seriously injured, was painfully bruised and received what is thought to have been a broken ankle.

According to spectators, Gertrude had been riding and stepped out of one car directly in front of another. In the usual Saturday afternoon congestion of Forth Union, it was impossible for the car to swerve sufficiently to miss hitting her although it was traveling at a very slow rate when it did hit her.

An X-ray picture is to be made of the ankle today to determine whether or not it is broken.

From page 2 of the Concord Daily Tribune, Monday, Feb. 2, 1925

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Robinson Baby Named Frieda After Singer, Feb. 2, 1925

Frieda Gets a Concord Namesake

One of the newest residents of Concord is little Miss Frieda Blanks Robinson, born on Friday night to Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Robinson at Forest Hill. Dr. W.D. Pemberton, family physician, was responsible for the name Frieda.

It came about in this way: Dr. Pemberton had gone to the High School to attend the concert which was being given by Miss Frieda Hempel, and after hearing the program about half through, he was called to the telephone and asked to come to the home of Mr. Robinson. After the birth of the baby, the doctor, still thinking about Frieda’s dulcet tones, asked permission to name the new arrival, which was granted. He thereupon conferred the name Frieda upon the child and the parents gave it its other name—Blanks.

From page 2 of the Concord Daily Tribune, Monday, Feb. 2, 1925

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Injured Foot Keeping J.F. Hurley at Home, Feb. 2, 1925

Mr. Hurley Suffers From Injured Foot

Salisbury Post

The many friends of Mr. J.F. Hurley are glad to learn that he is improved today after being confined to his home since Wednesday. Mr. Hurley is suffering from an injured foot and will not be out for several days longer.

From page 2 of the Concord Daily Tribune, Monday, Feb. 2, 1925

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In Appreciation of S. Kay Patterson's Work, Feb. 2, 1925

In Appreciation

S.K. Patterson

Somewhere in every movement, behind every enterprise in which success is evident is some one or a group of individuals. This person or these persons are the ones who have faith in the thing that they are trying to put over. They are the persons who are out late at night and in the foul weather as well as sunshine hat their faith might become a reality in the proposed project. They are the ones who do what we all in business, finance the enterprise. Generally they are never headlines, and have not desire to be; they stay behind the curtains, no one brings a bouquet or expresses a word of appreciation. The group of such men and women is larger than one ever stops to think.

This is our thought: the recent Frieda Hempel concert was the biggest thing that concord ever pulled off of its kind. There was only one person whose time and thought was freely spent int his enterprise, but for whose faith and hard work Concord would never have even seen this internationally famed musical star, much less have heard her. This one person is our enterprising citizen—S. Kay Patterson.

From page 2 of the Concord Daily Tribune, Monday, Feb. 2, 1925

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John M. Perkins, 82, Died Feb. 2, 1925

Death of John M. Perkins

John M. Perkins died this morning at 2 o’clock at his home on Buffalo street, following an illness of four months. Death was due to paralysis.

Mr. Perkins was born in Wilkes County in 1843 and was 82 years of age at the time of his death.

Mr. Perkins had been a member of the Forest Hill Methodist Church since coming to Concord about 50 years ago. He is survived by his wife, three childerne, M.L. Perkins, Mrs. M.L. Morris, Mrs. C.F. Pennington, all of Concord, also 16 grand-children and six great grand-children.

The funeral will be held at the Forest Hill Methodist Church tomorrow afternoon at 3 o’clock and interment will be made at Oakwood.

From page 2 of the Concord Daily Tribune, Monday, Feb. 2, 1925

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Bounty on the Scalps of Cats, Feb. 2, 1925

Offers Bounty on Cats: Says They Are Menace. . . Chicago Realtor Hopes to See Catless Cities in Future

Chicago, Feb. 2—R. Sayre, a realtor, has announced that Philadelphia will be a catless city in the near future. Mr. Sayre just lives to destroy cats. He not only lives to destroy cats, but lives to induce all other persons to kill cats.

He holds cats up as the enemy of the human race, explaining this in a pamphlet he has written. When he talks cats he goes on high and speeds.

He is offering a bounty on the scalps of cats, but has not yet paid out much in this direction yet.

He names all the sins medical men blame on cats and then adds a score more. They are a menace to children as disease-bearers and have killed off half the songbirds in Michigan. He hopes a catastrophe will hit the next cat show. Mr. Sayre does not differentiate between the cat aristocrat and the alley cat. They are all just cats to him. He is carrying on a wide campaign by mail.

From the front page of the Concord Daily Tribune, Monday, Feb. 2, 1925

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Conviction to Influential Men Proves Government is Sound and Impregnable to Lies, Jan. 31, 1925

Daugherty Comments on Means and Forbes Verdicts. . . Says They Should be Lesson to Persons Who Think They Have Pull with the Public Officials

By the Associated Press

The conviction of Gaston B. Means in New York and Charles R. Forbes in Chicago should be a beneficial lesson to a great many people, including those who think they have a pull with officials in the public service, former Attorney General Harry M. Daugherty declared today in commenting upon the verdict in the Means and Forbes cases.

The former attorney general said that inasmuch as he directed both of these prosecutions he though it improper to make an extensive comment.

The public should beware of the man who pretends great parity and a peculiar pull, Mr. Daughterty said. “If the lesson is obscure, people in the future will read with great discrimination, believe less of what they hear, and do some thinking themselves. The bitterest attacks are made upon men who are doing their duty, but the real reason for the attacks is never assigned. Watch the outcome when a man being pinched puts up a plea that he is being framed. The government at Washington is sound and impregnable to wind and storm and falsehood.”

From the front page of the Concord Daily Tribune, Jan. 31, 1925

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Camps for Slons of Confederate Veterans Being Organized, Jan. 31, 1925

Camps of Sons of Veterans Organized

Charlotte, Jan.31—Fourteen new camps of Sons of Confederate Veterans have been organized in western North Carolina during the last few months, including the camp at Charlotte, according to J.W.L. Arthur of Asheville, State organizer for the Sons of Veterans, who visited here recently.

According to Mr. Arthur, the 14 camps organized includes those at Charlotte, Hickory, Salisbury, Statesville, Marion, Morganton, Hendersonville, Burnsville, Canton, Tryon, Waynesville, Murphy, Sylva and Bryson City.

Mr. Arthur expects to go to Monroe, Lumberton, Wadesboro, Maxton, Laurinburg and other places in the eastern part of the state to organize other camps.

From the front page of the Concord Daily Tribune, Jan. 31, 1925

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Support for O. Henry Memorial Library in Asheville, Jan. 31, 1925

O. Henry Memorial Library

Asheville, Jan. 31—The movement for the establishment of the O. Henry Memorial Library in Asheville has been taken up by prominent authors, magazines and newspapers of London, England, according to word that has been received here from Arthur B. Maurice, American writer, who has been to England in the interest of the memorial.

In his letter to the Chamber of Commerce here Mr. Maurice states Rudyard Kipling has taken enthusiastically to the idea and has given copies of his works autographed and a letter for the library. Mr. Maurice also states that articles about the Asheville library have appeared in the English Bookman and other publications in England.

From the front page of the Concord Daily Tribune, Jan. 31, 1925

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Mica Mine on Cowee in Operation, Jan. 30, 1925

Mica Mine in Operation

The Mica Products Corporation’s mine on Cowee is now in operation. On test run made recently, the mine produced 17 pounds of mica per minute. It is the intention of the president of this corporation to increase this production to 1 ton per hour.

It is understood that shipments of mica from this mine will be made to all parts of the world.

Macon county is exceedingly fortunate to have an enterprise of this kind within her borders.

From page 2 of The Franklin Press, Jan. 30, 1925

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Macon County Building and Loan Assn. Pays On Shares, Jan. 30, 1925

B. & L. Association Takes Important Action

At a meeting of the stock holders of the Macon County Building and Loan Association last Monday night it was decided to issue $10,000 in paid up stock, par value $50 per share. This stock will draw 5 ½ per cent interest and is non-taxable. One individual has already purchased $1,000 worth of this stock and the association expects to sell the balance in a short time as the stock is just as safe as U.S. Bonds and draws more interest.

S.H. Lyle Jr. resigned as Secretary-Treasurer of the association, and George Dean was elected in his stead.

From page 2 of The Franklin Press, Jan. 30, 1925

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'The Family Album" Play Feb. 12, 1925

The Family Album

On the night of February 12th the ladies of the P.T.A. will put on a play at the court house entitled the “Family Album.” Proceeds from the play will be devoted to improvements of the Franklin school grounds. Admission will e 25 and 50 cents.

The object of this play is for a worthy cause, and it is hoped that the citizens will turn out in large numbers. The women are taking a great interest in this performance which will contain many laughs for those who attend.

This play will make the old timers realize just how funny they must have appeared 50 years ago and will give the present day youngsters an opportunity to take sly digs at their parents.

From page 2 of The Franklin Press, Jan. 30, 1925

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School Board of Trustees Acts, Jan. 30, 1925

Board of Trustees Acts

Last Monday night the local board of trustees met and passed a resolution requiring a fire drill to be held in the Franklin school.

At this meeting the trustees also passed a resolution prohibiting the playing of basketball in the school auditorium.

The board also decided to sell the temporary school building at public auction.

From page 2 of The Franklin Press, Jan. 30, 1925

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In Memory of Harley Bates, Jan. 30, 1925

In Memory of Harley Bates

A wave of sadness swept over the community on January 9th when the death Angel took from us a beloved friend and father, Harley Anderson Bates. He died from the 4th attack of pneumonia and bore his sickness patiently to the end.

Harley Bates first married Miss Maggie Garland and to this union was born one daughter, Mrs. Annie Mae Tallent, who was only three years old when her mother died. Harley then married Miss Ada Bell and to this union were born seven children, Misses Fannie, Kate, Florence and Ada Burnett and Messrs. Ray and Tim Bates. (only six names given in article)

He will be missed not only in his home but in the community at large. Every one who knew him loved and spoke well of him.

At the time of his death Harley was 41 years, 4 months and 12 days old.

From page 4 of The Franklin Press, Jan. 30, 1925

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Laura Jones, Great Basketball Player, Jan. 30, 1925

Laura Jones Great Player

Under the date of the 25th the Asheville Times carries a news article featuring the brilliant playing in a basketball game of Miss Laura Jones, daughter of Attorney G.L. Jones of Asheville and niece of G.A. Jones of Franklin. Miss Jones plays on the Montford grammar school team. Last Friday this team defeated the Murray school by 19 to 5, due principally to the magnificent playing of Miss Jones. Her many friends in Franklin will be glad to learn of her prowess in athletics.

From page 2 of The Franklin Press, Jan. 30, 1925

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In Memory of Robert Bates, Jan. 30, 1925

In Memory of Robert Bates

A wave of sadness swept over the home of Mr. Henry Bates on the 8th of January when death took from the family circle Little Bob as he was known by his friends and loved ones. Bob was only 18 years of age when he became the victim of that dreaded disease, tuberculosis. But while his death is our loss, it is his eternal gain. The Lord taketh and the Lord giveth away.

Bob endured his sickness to the end without complaint and he was often heard to say: “The Lord knows best, I don’t.” Just two weeks before he died he was heard to say: “Rev. J.B. Stallcup taught me to love the Lord Jesus, and I am going to live the rest of my life with Him who doeth all things well.”

From page 2 of The Franklin Press, Jan. 30, 1925

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Tellico Items from The Franklin Press, Jan. 30, 1925

Tellico Items

Mrs. Marks Cochran and daughter, Vera, passed through this section Thursday on their way to Oak Gove to see relatives and friends. We are always to have Mrs. Cochran in our midst.

Mr. Dill Owenby of Bunringtown was on our streets Saturday with some fine hogs.

Miss Gradie Dehart of this section has gone to Sylva to enter school. We hope her much success.

Mr. Ervin and Miss Lillie Smith have returned to school at Sylva after spending the holidays with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.L. Smith.

Miss Hester Mason, Adlee McGaha and Mrs. Bill McHan have gone to Gastonia to work. We trust that they will find their respective occupations agreeable.

From page 2 of The Franklin Press, Jan. 30, 1925

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Etna Local News Briefs, Jan. 30, 1925

Etna Locals

Mrs. Jesse Raby and children from the West have been visiting relatives here for some time.

Several of the farmers of this place were at Franklin Saturday.

Mrs. Carey Hall is slowly improving from an attack of pneumonia.

Messrs. Rosten Dean, Will Russell and some of the other people attended the Cowee High School commencement.

The Oak Grove school closed Jan. 16, with a successful term. Many pupils received certificates and others cards of promotions.

We have recently learned that Terrel Parrish has entered high school at Franklin. We hope he will continue to be successful.

Miss Minnie Sanders has returned to her home. She will be greatly missed in this community.

From page 2 of The Franklin Press, Jan. 30, 1925

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Upper Tesenta News Items, Jan. 30, 1925

Upper Tesenta Items

We are all glad to know that Mr. John Brown is getting along nicely after his operation. We hope he will be well soon.

Mrs. W.H. Patterson is visiting her daughter, Mrs. H.O. Penland at Scaley.

Mrs. Charlie Carpenter and children have been visiting her sister, Mrs. Maude Justice of Otto.

Messrs. Darran Russel and Mack McKinney of Highlands passed through this section Monday.

Mrs. M.A. Brown and granddaughter Nellie was the guest of Mrs. W.H. Patterson last Wednesday.

Misses Mae and Gertrude Patterson were visiting at Mr. and Mrs. W.M. Brown’s Monday afternoon.

We are sorry to report Mrs. W.M. Ballow on the sick list. We wish her a speedy recovery.

Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Keener were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. W.M. Brown Sunday.

From page 2 of The Franklin Press, Jan. 30, 1925

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Personal Mention in the Franklin Press, Jan. 30, 1925

Personal Mention

Work on the highway near Buckner has been temporarily suspended during the bad weather. Taking advantage of this, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bryson are spending a few days in Franklin visiting relatives.

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Mrs. James W. Shields of Chambersburg, Pa., is in franklin to spend some time with her son, Supervisor R.W. Shields of the Forest Service.

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For a few days Bill Shepherd, the popular taxi driver, is liable to get in trouble for breaking the speed limit. It’s a nine-pound boy born January 28th.

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Ranger T.W. Alexander is not only an expert in all matters pertaining to the Forestry Service but is equally adept in imparting this information to others. Recently he made a talk to the Science class at the High School on several phases of forest activities. The class was delighted with Mr. Alexander’s talk. The class is unanimous in its desire to have Mr. Alexander make other talks along the same line.

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Beginning Monday, the 2nd of February, Miss Weever will meet her pupils at the Masonic Hall. Her schedule will be same as this fall until further notice.

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Chief Coffey intends to immediately levy on all city property on which taxes have not been paid.

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Mrs. R.H. Munger of Highlands died at a local hospital early Tuesday morning. She was brought to the hospital the night before suffering with meningitis. The best medical aid was unavailing.

From page 2 of The Franklin Press, Jan. 30, 1925

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Mrs. Hurst of Leatherman Raises Some Hog, Jan. 30, 1925

Some Hog

Mrs. B.J. Hurst of Leatherman doesn’t think much of the small shotes weighing around 400 pounds that people have been writing to the Press about. In fact she is of the opinion that a man doesn’t know how to raise a reasonably sized hog.

She has just killed one that weighed 503 pounds dressed, and has another to kill that she will probably have to bring to Franklin to be weighed, there being no scales in her vicinity that will register more than 600 pounds.

From page 3 of The Franklin Press, Jan. 30, 1925

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Scaly Local News, Jan.30, 1925

Scaly Locals

Mrs. Beulah Brantley is finish the school here now.

Quite a bit of moving is taking place lately. Mr. W. McCall has moved to the Wolf Fork near Mountain City, Ga.

The roads have gotten so bad that the mail has to go in a surry now.

Mr. Earl Dryman is on the sick list at present writing. He sprained his back lifting a hog.

From page 4 of The Franklin Press, Jan. 30, 1925

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News from Scroll in Franklin Press, Jan. 30, 1925

Scroll News

Messrs. C.N. Jones and W.A. Keener spent the week end with their families.

Uncle A.B. Moses is still improving.

Aunt Ann Jones is with her daughter, Mrs. Fannie Keener, after spending the holidays with relatives at the Gold Mine.

Miss Mavie Moses and Delena Peek, also Messrs. Carl and Buleon Peek and Paul Taylor have gone to Gastonia to work.

Mr. and Mrs. Andy Evans of Cullasaja are visiting relatives here.

Farmers and farmeretts, let’s take advantage of Farmers Day in Franklin and be present early and profit by the many attractions given us that day. If the highway work continues and Lake Emory and the dam are built, we ought to have a good market at home for our surplus milk, butter, eggs and vegetables. So let’s plant good gardens.

From page 4 of The Franklin Press, Jan. 30, 1925

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News of Natahala, Jan. 30, 1925

News of Natahala

Mr. Marshall Webster, who has been very ill with pneumonia, is well on the road to recovery.

Rufus Clampitt of Iotla is working here this week.

Hobart Bogart of Tennessee is here this week loading a steam shovel for shipment.

Mr. and Mrs. John Ball are visiting relatives at Forney Creek this week.

Nannie Lee is staying at Hewitts this week with her sister, Mrs. R.L. Wood.

Bud Lee of Flats has moved to our community.

Bud McMahan left this week for Bee Tree to work.

Thos. H. Grant, who has been ill with a carbuncle, is improving.

James S. Grant of Flats is working here this week.

Mathews Coe is visiting his son, Charley, at Cedar Creek this week.

Mrs. A.M. Haney is improving some after a lingering illness.

Edd Stillwater is wearing a 6 by 8 smile now—it’s a girl.

Weldon Grant was a visitor here Friday of last week.

J.B. Lee and E.M. Wood made a flying trip to Almond Wednesday of last week.

From page 4 of The Franklin Press, Jan. 30, 1925

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Holly Springs News, Jan. 30, 1925

Holly Springs News

Mr. and Mrs. E.V. Ammons were visiting her father, Mr. D.R. Sellers, who has been very sick for some time.

Miss Minnie Williams and Mr. Dewey Corbin were quietly married January 16th. We wish them a long and happy life.

Born to Mr. and Mrs. Jim Seay, a son.

A large number of friends and relatives were present at a birthday January 20th at Mrs. W.P. Deals.

Mr. Albert Hurst of Leaderman, N.C., spent Sunday with Mr. J.R. Franklin.

From page 5 of The Franklin Press, Jan. 30, 1925

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News from Olive Hill Neighbors, Jan. 30, 1925

Olive Hill News

We are glad to report that Mr. Eaprehin Tallent is improving fast after a long illness. We hope he will soon recover.

Mr. Bill Barnard motored to Clayton last Friday and took Mr. John Slagle and Miss Virginia Rober who were married. We wish them a happy journey through life.

Mr. Eugene Tallent made a business trip to Franklin last Saturday.

Mr. Stephen Duvall was visiting Mr. and Mrs. James Wilkes last Sunday afternoon.

Mr. Wymor Deweese, Edgar Ghomley, Arivl Guyer and Dennis Ghomley made a pleasant trip to Oak Dale last Sunday.

Mrs. Joe Deweese spent last Sunday with her sister, Mrs. Rachel Willis.

Mr. Gordon Tallent made a business trip to Franklin last Saturday.

Mrs. Miner Ashe and children were visiting Mr. and Mrs. Joe Deweese last Monday.

Mr. Joe and Jud Tallent passed through this section Monday on their way to Franklin.

Miss Mary Tallent and Miss Arlinia Frady have been visiting friends and relatives on Cullasaja the past week.

Mrs. Lucinda Bryant has been visiting Mr. and Mrs. Bud Poindexter the past week.

Mr. Duvall of Styles was in this section on the 25th on particular business.

Mr. Hambry of Kyle passed through this section on his way to Franklin Monday.

Mr. Lenord Roper motored to Franklin last Saturday.

Miss Rebecca Guyer has been on the sick list. We wish her a speedy recovery.

From page 5 of The Franklin Press, Jan. 30, 1925

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Cashiers News In the Franklin Press, Jan. 3o, 1925

Cashiers News

Messrs. Claude McCall and Jess Allen were the guests of Mr. W.T. Cloer Wednesday night.

We are glad to say we had a very good debate at the school Friday.

Misses Lucile Weke and Emer Daniels were guests of Mr. T.A. Dills on Friday night.

Mrs. W.T. Cloer has been very ill the past few days, but is recovering fast.

Mr. and Mrs. Ralph McCall were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. W.T. Cloer Tuesday night.

Mr. Joe Blain is spending a few days with Mr. W.T. Cloer.

From page 5 of The Franklin Press, Jan. 30, 1925

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Prominent Banker's Suicide Due to Tuberculosis Understandable, Jan. 30, 1925

Tuberculosis Causes Suicide. . . Prominent Banker Commits Suicide So As to Not Give This Disease to Family or Friends

The daily press of January 14th, 1925, reports that a bank official in a prominent town in this State committed suicide that day, and gives as the cause the fact that he had tuberculosis and was afraid of transmitting the disease to his wife and children. This report brings forcefully to the attention of our people the question at the head of this article.

In some instances I think the question could be answered in the affirmative, for example: An intelligent man has a wife and four children. He and his wife have been looking forward to the time when their children would be large enough to enter college, and have planned to give each one of them a college education. Against that day, they began early to be economical, and out of every month’s salary, except when there was sickness in the family, they laid by a small part for this particular purpose. Likely, too, some of the savings were being placed in Building and Loan, and perhaps some in Life Insurance, to help provide for the family in case of accident, and to help toward the education of the children. Possibly they had a little home with a mortgage still plastered on it for perhaps the last one or two payments. And now before he had gotten well started on this plan, he finds that he has tuberculosis.

He knows that in all likelihood he must stop work for a year, maybe two or three years, at the best. He sees his income stopped, his life insurance forfeited, his savings used up, debts accumulated, his home sold under mortgage. While, if he had died quickly, (and the truth that tuberculosis does not kill quickly like diphtheria, typhoid fever, and pneumonia, makes it the most expensive disease there is; in fact more expensive than all other preventable diseases put together) the insurance enabling the wife to pay off the mortgage on the home, and with the savings pull herself together, go to work and raise her family.

Is there any greater tragedy than this? The fact that the bank cashier committed suicide makes this particular tragedy “news” as the newspapers say, but the greater tragedy still is that it is happening every day in our state, and some time several times a day. There is one bright side to this tragedy, and only one, to wit: with the small amount of money being spent in the fight against tuberculosis in North Carolina only one-half as many tragedies of this character are occurring today as occurred 11 years ago when the state began feebly to do active work in the fight against tuberculosis.

Surely tragedies of this kind ought to be sufficient to cause the people of our state, through the legislature now sitting, to multiply many times the amount of money being so well used in the fight against tuberculosis.

From the front page of The Franklin Press, Jan. 30, 1925

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Franklin's First Monthly Farmers Day Was Success, Jan. 30, 1925

Big Attendance at Farmers Day. . . The Town Was Filled with Farmers on First of a Series of Similar Monthly Occasions

Last Saturday the town was filled with farmers from all sections of the county who braved the almost impassable roads to be present at the first Farmers Day ever held in Franklin. It is seldom indeed that one sees such a large number of people in Frankin at the same time. The sidewalks were crowded and the stores that had advertised certain articles at cost were filled with those who were taking advantage of the exceptional opportunities to replenish their larders or wearing apparel. It was a great day for the farmers and a great day for Franklin.

This was the first of a series of similar monthly occasions. Evidence was plentiful that these Farmers Days are going to be the means of bringing the country and town people closer together. If no other result is accomplished, the efforts will be well worth the time of County Agent Arrendale who is solely responsible for the unique idea.

While the program last Saturday was not extensive as it will in the future, nevertheless the farmers voted it as one well worth while. Regardless of any set program, occasions of this kind are always beneficial in that way they give the farmers and their families an opportunity of seeing their friends and relatives from other sections of the county, to dispose of their surplus farm products and to buy at cost staple foods and other necessities of life. However, Mr. Arrendale intends on each occasion to have interesting programs arranged, and it will be of benefit to the farmers to come in and see and hear matters pertaining to all kinds of farm activities.

From the front page of The Franklin Press, Jan. 30, 1925

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Franklin Creating Athletic Field for High School, Jan. 30, 1925

F.H. School Gets Athletic Field. . . M.E. Cozad Donates Field. . . Work Will Begin in Near Future, Clearing the Field for Spring Playing

Within the next few days, work will begin on the High School’s Athletic field.

The field is located to the rear of the school building, was donated to the High School by Mr. M.E. Cozad to be used for outdoor sports, Mr. Cozad being a great lover of athletics.

Plans have been made for draining this field and putting it in good condition so that it will be ready for baseball in the spring.

The prospects are excellent for a winning baseball team and immediately after the close of basketball the candidates for the baseball teams will be called out to begin practice.

This field will be used jointly by the High School and the town as this movement is being financed by the town board and the following public spirited citizens:

Zeb Angel, J.S. Porter, C.W. Hames, T.H. Porter, L.H. Calloway, F.H. Higdon, F.T. Smith, L.T. Houser, Lee Crawford, J.W. Roper, Sam Franks, J.S. Conley, W.H. Crawford, Alvah Pearce, A.L. Epps, Frank I. Murray, John V. Arrendale, T.W. Angel, Maj. S.A. Harris, E.W. Allfather, F.S. Conley, Franklin Hardware Co., Reece’s Restaurant.

The above named citizens have agreed to donate $10 each to this fund on the condition that the High School basketball team wins five games during the present season.

The following are the scores of games played:

Franklin 15, Sylva 31

Franklin 20, Andrews 25

Franklin 17, Hayesville 30

Franklin 42, Andrews 6

Franklin 36, Hayesville 4

Franklin 27, Sylva 22

Franklin 24, Bryson 20

Franklin 23, Baldwin 17

Franklin 23, Dillard 15

Franklin 15, Baldwin 40

Franklin 18, Carolina All Stars 11

From the front page of The Franklin Press, Jan. 30, 1925

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Ellijay News in the Franklin Press, Jan. 30, 1925

Ellijay News

Today, Mr. Robert Henry began a 10-day singing school in the Ellijay Baptist Church. He invites all who can do so to attend. We have a supply of James D. Vaughan’s latest song books and hope to have a splendid class soon.

Miss Helen Moses made a week end trip to visit relatives at Cullowhee.

One of Mr. Jim Keener’s little children fell into the fire with a rocking chair on top of it, a few days ago. It was severely burned, but will not be blind as a result of its injuries as was feared at first.

The weather was so bad that Rev. Frank Bumgarner failed to come to Mountain Grove and Ellijay at his regular time the past Saturday and Sunday.

Mr. Olney Moses and family, Miss Delena Peek, and Miss Marea Moses left for Gastonia a short time ago. They write that they have found desirable jobs.

Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Dills spent last Thursday night with Mrs. Dills’ parents, Mr. and Mrs. John T. Henry.

Mr. Charlie Henry left for some point in Jackson county a few days ago.

Messrs. Fred Mincy and Albert Rogers are on a business trip to Sylva.

From the front page of The Franklin Press, Jan. 30, 1925

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Hyatt-Davis Wedding Jan. 21, 1925

Hyatt-Davis

The marriage of Miss Evamae Hyatt of Franklin and Nathaniel Donald Davis of Sylva, which took place at high noon on Wednesday, January 21, at the home of the bride’s mother, Mrs. Ada Hyatt, was marked by beautiful simplicity and holds the interest of many friends in North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia.

The ceremony was performed by Rev. J.Q. Wallace, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, in the presence of the family and a few close friends.

To the strains of Mendelssohn’s wedding march played Miss Ann Mitchell of Clayton, Ga., the bride entered with her sister, Mrs. W.L. Ramsey, who was matron of honor. They were met at the alter by the groom and his best man, Mr. Lewis Baumgarner.

The bride was radiantly lovely in a handsome gown of russet brown back crepe satin with hat and accessories to match.

Immediately after the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Daivs left for Atlanta and points of interest. They will return to Sylva about January 28, where they will make their home.

The bride possesses a charm of manner and is the beautiful brunette type, which together with an attractive personality makes her an admired figure in a wide circle of friends.

Mr. Davis is very popular in social and business circles of Sylva.

A.M. and M.H.

From the front page of The Franklin Press, Jan. 30, 1925

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News From the Grove, Jan. 30, 1925

News from the Grove

Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Dills were visiting Mr. and Mrs. Luther Holland Sunday.

Mr. Dewey Gregory had the misfortune to get blowed up with dynamite on the Jackson County Highway. He wasn’t seriously injured excepting his eyes. He started Monday to Asheville, N.C., to have an eye specialist to treat his eyes.

Misses Estel and Ruth Gregory spent Sunday with Miss Hollie Dills.

Miss Leona Standfield was visiting Miss Bida Holland Wednesday.

Mr. Norman Holland spent one night last week with Mr. Homer Moss.

Misses Mattie Bowers and Hallie Houston spent Saturday night with Mrs. J.R. Houston.

Mr. Tom Dills spent night last week with Mr. Homer Moss.

Mrs. Ingram Houston gave her oldest son, Claude, a birthday dinner January 20. All present report a nice time.

Miss Ester Gregory spent Wednesday night with Miss Leona Stanfield.

Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Dills spent the week end with Mr. Dill’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.T. Henry.

Miss Ella Keener was visiting Mrs. A.B. Potts Sunday.

Mrs. Jerry Holland and Mrs. Nell Keener were visiting Mrs. Lewis Gregory Saturday. Messrs. Luther Holland, Jerry Holland and Richmond Russell returned from Smokemont, N.C., where they have been at work.

Mr. Lewis Gregory has returned from Jackson county Highway where he has been at work.

Mr. J.D. McCoy has been doing some carpenter work on his house recently.

Mr. Luther Tilson was visiting his brother, Lewis, Saturday.

Mrs. John Russell is visiting her son, Tom, at Gastonia, N.C.

Miss Ilora Holland and her little brother were visiting their sister, Mrs. Cora Mashburn, last week.

From the front page of The Franklin Press, Jan. 30, 1925

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In Memory of Little Pauline, Just 5 Weeks Old, Jan. 17, 1925

In Memory of Pauline

Little Pauline departed this life Saturday evening, January 17, 1925, at 6 o’clock.

Pauline and her little twin sister Irene were born December 11, 1924. She was five weeks and two days old at the time of her death.

She was laid to rest in the Sugar Fork Cemetery on Monday, January 19.

She leaves to mourn her loss a father and mother, five brothers and seven sisters, besides a host of friend.

From the front page of The Franklin Press, Jan. 30, 1925.

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W.P. Deal's Birthday Dinner, Jan. 30, 1925

Birthday Dinner

On Tuesday, January 20th, Mr. W.P. Deal celebrated his 72nd birthday by having a number of his friends to dinner.

Those who enjoyed the hospitality were Messrs. M.D. Deal and family, L.A. Barry and family, J.B. Deal and family, J.C.M. Bolick, J.W. Williams, H.G. Cabe, J.B. Justice, Theodore Henry and Rev. A.S. Solesbee.

From the front page of The Franklin Press, Jan. 30, 1925

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Cullasaja News in the Franklin Press, Jan.30 1925

Cullasaja News

Mr. Will Bryson is at work at Walnut Creek.

Miss Hester Gregory from Walnut Creek was a welcome visitor on Stanfield Branch one day last week.

Mr. and Mrs. Tom Russell from Smokemont, N.C., are visiting their parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Russell at Cullasaja, N.C.

We are sorry to report Miss Mary Watkins on the sick list.

There is lots of chicken pox in this part of the country now.

Mr. Fred McGuire who has been at Philadelphia for some time is at home again.

Mr. Taylor Bryson from Franklin was the guest of his parents last Sunday.

Messrs. Prichard and Dewey Russell returned home from Senburst, N.C., Saturday.

Miss Mary Bryson was the guest of Mrs. A.J. Evins last week.

Mrs. Huldah Holland and little daughter, Mary, were the guest of Mrs. Ruth Holland.

From the front page of The Franklin Press, Jan. 30, 1925

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Little Coweeta News in Franklin Press, Jan. 30, 1925

Little Coweeta News

We are having quite a bit of sickness in our neighborhood. Mrs. Ora Carpenter is improving after a long illness. We are glad to see her out as she is one of our best Sunday school teachers.

We are all a little lonesome since our meeting closed. We had a wonderful meeting with about 26 confessions, closing on the 5th of January. After the meeting 22 were baptized, their names being: John Grah, Elberf (Elbert?) Williamson, Earnest Long, Miss Edna Holbrooks, Edua Hodlen (Holden?), Nita Childers, Selma Long, Stella Brown, Edith Cloer, R. Carpenter. We are always glad to have such a meeting in our section, and we hope to have with us again Brother Smith and Brother Stallcup.

Our Christmas was also very pleasant as the meeting continued through the holidays, closing on January 5th.

Our hearts were some what saddened when the death angel came in our mist and took away two of our neighbors at the same time—Mr. Harley Bates and Robert bates. A double funeral took place at Coweeta church on the 10th of January. Our hearts go out in sympathy to their loved ones.

From the front page of The Franklin Press, Jan. 30, 1925

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Negro Home Economics Students Show What They've Learned, Jan. 29, 1925

Negro School Demonstrates Value of Special Training. . . Home Economics Class of Negro Institution Shows White Business Men and Women What They Have Accomplished and How Fund Is Spent

On Monday afternoon the Tryon Colored School’s class in Home Economics gave a demonstration of the training being given the colored girls of the county under the direction of E.J. Hayes, principal of the Colored School.

Some 25 invited guests attended the event and the faculty was assured the cooperation and help of the white residents of the vicinity in putting through their program for the betterment of the colored youth.

After a short talk by Principal Hayes, the doors to the auditorium were thrown open and a delightful luncheon was served. Those who might have been skeptical regarding the value of the course were thoroughly convinced of its utility when they sampled the attractively served menu.

From soup to dessert, it was a credit to any caterer in any town large or small, and those who participated enjoyed it immensely.

Short addresses by Broadus L. Ballenger, President of the Tryon Chamber of Commerce; W.S. Green, Mayor; Rev. Will O’Neill of the Erskine Memorial Church; W.C. White, noted attorney; Frank Little, Cashier of the Peoples Bank and Trust Company; and H.A. Shannon, interspersed by remarks from Principal Hayes, preceded the most interesting part of the program.

A series of negro spirituals sung by well trained voices accompanied by Principal Hayes on the piano made a decided hit with the audience. “Swing Low Sweet Chariot,” “Roll the Stone Away” and “Jubilee” were exceptionally well rendered.

Mary Cline, a graduate of Tuskegee Institute, who is acting as instructor of the class, made a short talk regarding the aims of her work and pointed out what it meant to the community to have an available supply of well trained help, stating that she would be pleased to instruct any girl of her race who might be employed in Tryon whenever arrangements could be made for attendance.

Principal Hayes brought up the question of financing the work during its five-month session and stated that they were still short the required amount by about $150. Mr. Ballenger and others assured him that Tryon had never been found lacking when it started to do a thing, and that he might proceed with the work the assurance that the necessary funds would be forthcoming.

The Home Economics Class still requires additional equipment and supplies, and anyone interested in the practical work being done in this community to make colored children more valuable citizens and better workmen can rest assured that any money contributed to the cause will be well spent.

Principal Hayes has long advocated manual training for boys under him, and only the lack of necessary equipment and money has kept him from installing classes in applied mechanics for the boys. Certainly there is room for this and we believe that charity should begin at home and certainly no charity can be more deserving than the effort being made by this humble educator of his own race to following the footsteps of the noted Booker T. Washington.

Having visited both Hampton and Tuskegee and seen the work under way in those institutions—having met graduates of those schools in many southern cities doing more than their share to bring happiness and contentment to their brethren through real education among practical lines—having attended the meetings of their Chambers of Commerce in Atlanta and Waycross—having seen the splendid business concerns they have developed in the Old South—having seen the friendly attitude of really big businessmen of Georgia, Alabama and Texas towards their work—the Editor of the News is pleased indeed to endorse its aims and objects, and we feel sure that the citizens of Polk County are broad enough and big enough to give them every opportunity to develop any latent talent they may possess.

We believe that these members of another race who have dug deep into their hard earned savings to make their present school possible, these men and women who have struggled and denied themselves that their children might have competent instruction under favorable conditions—we believe that these people are entitled to and should receive help from the State Department of Education, and that they should be given all of the assistance possible locally.

From the front page of the Polk County News, Tryon, N.C., Jan. 29, 1925

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Call Paper If You Want to Organize a Local Semi-Pro Baseball Club, Jan. 29, 1925

Shall Tryon Have Baseball During the Coming Summer. . . Semi-Pro Club Can Be Organized if Support is Forthcoming. Fast Teams in the Carolinas Assure Hard-Fought Games. In Order to Hold Visitors, They Must be Amused. Many Fans in Polk County.

That golf is a popular pastime goes without saying. Thousands of people all over America play it regularly, and yet the immense stadiums owned and operated by professional baseball clubs have never been empty because of the call of the green.

Americans love action and baseball above all other sports provides it in plenty. The crack of hickory on horsehide will always draw its crowds. The snappy spirited fight of two well matched teams cannot be surpassed as a means of entertaining a crowd.

Tryon has from time to time supported independent baseball clubs. The success of these teams has varied with the ability of their management. Fans demand real baseball, and us have it if the club is to be a financial success.

The coming season will find thousands of people coming to the Blue Ridge who never were here before. The opening of Route “A” from Chicago to Miami will bring many more tourists over the Appalachian Highway.

They stop where they can find amusement, and a good baseball team will help hold many of them in Tryon. It will also keep a lot of Polk County people at home for the week ends which were spent in Spartanburg and Asheville last summer because of baseball.

There is a suitable location for a park. Some money spent in rebuilding stands will make it answer for the coming season. Equipment is necessary, and that too requires an outlay of capital. Independent players assured these things can be induced to spend the summer in Tryon, depending upon the gate receipts to sustain the team.

There are fast teams in all of the nearby towns. A good schedule can be worked out and a sterling brand of the great American game assured.

If Polk County wants to see baseball at home it can be managed. If they had rather motor to other cities, they can do that.

Those interested in maintaining a team this summer will make an organized effort to secure the backing of the business concerns of the community Their efforts should be encouraged—and probably will.

If we are to have baseball, it is time to get started. In a few months summer will be on us and then it will be too late to begin. Those interested in a movement to establish a club wearing the Tryon uniform are requested to send in their names to the Editor of the News.

Does Tryon WANT baseball? We wonder!

From the front page of the Polk County News, Tryon, N.C., Jan. 29, 1925

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John W. Goodman Jr., District Farm Agent, Facing Operation, Jan. 29, 1925

John W. Goodman Jr., district farm agent, who for about six weeks has been seriously ill at his home in Asheville, is in the Biltmore hospital for a major operation and will not return to his office for two months or more. Mr. Goodman suffered a relapse during the Christmas holidays, and his condition has shown no improvement.

It is not known who will look after his work until he returns and the coming district conference of farm agents in Asheville has been postponed.

Mr. Goodman is considered one of the most active men in the state extension department, and under his leadership farm agents of the western district last year reported considerable progress in modern farming methods. He was formerly county agent of Avery county.

Mr. Goodman will be remembered by all Polk County people who attended the Columbus Get-together meeting as he was the leading speaker of the event on that occasion.

From the front page of the Polk County News, Tryon, N.C., Jan. 29, 1925

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Ed Auten, 26, Killed When Car Strikes His Bicycle, Jan. 29, 1925

Shelby—Ed Auten, 26-year-old son of E.M. Auten, local contractor and a brother of Junius Auten, captain of Shelby’s 1924 Western champion football 11, was almost instantly killed, when he was hurled from his bicycle against the curb on East Marion street by a passing automobile.

From page 2 of the Polk County News, Tryon, N.C., Jan. 29, 1925

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Eula Horsburgh Now With Her Parents, Her Husband Still Missing, Jan. 29, 1925

Asheville—Mrs. Eula Horsburgh, wife of R.M. Horsburgh, the missing Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce secretary has arrived in Asheville to be with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Arbogast, until trace is found of Mr. Horsburgh. The latter is the son of Mr. and Mrs. R.B. Horsburgh of this city.

From page 2 of the Polk County News, Tryon, N.C., Jan. 29, 1925

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Raymond Wilson, Davie Lee Huff Suffer Painful Injuries, Jan. 29, 1925

Louisburg—While on their way into the country Raymond Wilson and Davie Lee Huff, two young Louisburg men, drove their car into the concrete railing of the bridge over Fox Swamp, demolishing the car and painfully injuring both.

From page 2 of the Polk County News, Tryon, N.C., Jan. 29, 1925

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Blue Ridge Tea Room Opening Feb. 3, 1925

Miss Margaret Weltner of Chicago Will Manage New Blue Ridge Tea Room

On Tuesday, February 3, Tryon will witness the opening of one of Western North Carolina’s most attractive as well as exclusive tea rooms, both from the point of service and the excellence of its food. The new enterprise will be known as the Blue Ridge Tea Room, operated in connection with the Blue Ridge Weavers, whose fame has spread to every State in the Union and abroad.

This attractive place is designed similar to a roof garden, being of brick construction, and an extension of the main floor.

It is divided into three rooms. The larger tea room, as one enters from the gift shop; the alcove room for private entertaining; and the splendidly equipped kitchen, fitted to satisfy even the most capricious appetite.

The beautiful mountain view from the five broad windows which form the west wall of the larger room is continued in the private dining room from windows on both west and the north. On clear days, guests may enjoy their food while looking out on Shunkawauken Falls, 12 miles across the valley.

Preparation has not been lacking in the arrangement of detail, and hand made furniture, products of our mountain people, will be used throughout the rooms in its natural unfished state. This feature consists of tables, chairs, screens, and wicker shades, for the suspended lights. With the purpose in view of making the table service particularly attractive, the old Indian Tree design with other unique and adorable bits of china and pottery, was selected. The same motif is followed in the draperies, and snowy linen and dainty silver will also be employed.

Feathery sprays of long leaf pine in wicker baskets, artistic hooked rugs, and native pottery will add to the typical mountain atmosphere.

Mr. and Mrs. George Cathey known this section over as “George” and “Miss Sally”—as host and hostess, will be assisted by Miss Margaret Weltner, who has, during her brief stay in the valley, gained a name and fame as a caterer unexcelled. Miss Weltner, a native of Hungary, had several years’ experience in her chosen profession in France and other foreign countries. She is thoroughly versed in the art of foreign cookery, and before coming to Tryon had charge of the Y.W. work in Chicago. Since October, she has been Mrs. George Woolson’s assistant at the Agnes Jane Tea Room at Floral Knoll.

The Blue Ridge Tea Room is prepared to serve luncheons, cater to dinner parties, supper parties, hot waffle and chicken ”spreads” every day in the week, and at all hours. Martha Washington and White Oak Mountain candies, the latter made famous through its originator, Mrs. Wm. Ludium, will be offered fresh at all times. On short previous notice, a most elaborate formal dinner, chop suey supper, or any unusual service can be given.

Between the hours of 3 and 6 on the opening day, the public is most cordially invited to drop in and become acquainted.

From the front page of the Polk County News, Tryon, N.C., Jan. 29, 1925

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Judge Gentry Auctioning Off Subdivision Lots, Jan. 29, 1925

Judge Gentry Busy

Judge J.J. Gentry of Bird Mountain Farm is stopping at the Hertzog apartments in Spartanburg while supervising the development of his residence lot sub-division just off North Liberty Street after leaving the underpass Southern Railway near Beaumont Mills. The lots should prove interesting to the buying public for the reason that they are right at industrial plants and hard surface streets lead into the city. The Newbury Realty and Auction Co. with M.O. Gentry & sons will conduct the auction sale on this property.

From the front page of the Polk County News, Tryon, N.C., Jan. 29, 1925

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News from Our Neighbors in Columbus, Jan. 29, 1925

Our Neighbors

Columbus

The Ladies Aid Society of the Baptist Church met with Mrs. Fred W. Blanton last Thursday afternoon. The hostess presented eiach member with a dime together with what it has made to the Ladies Aid Treasury and tell how sue mad the business meeting the Society and what she did. At the conclusion of (the meeting they?) adjourned to meet with Mrs. H.H. Carson Feb. 3rd.

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Sheriff R.F. McFarland attended the North Carolina Sheriff’s Convention in Raleigh last week and while there visited his son, John McFarland, a student at N.C. State College.

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Guy Davenport, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Davenport who enlisted in the Navy last fall and since that time has been stationed at Hampton Roads, Va., is at home on a two-week furlough, at the end of which time he will report for duty at Charleston, S.C.

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The many friends of Mr. D.W. McChesney are glad to see him out again after having been confined to his home for several weeks with lagrippe.

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Mrs. J.W. McIntosh and little daughter, Mary Elizabeth, spent the week end in Asheville.

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Mr. Miles McClellan of Monroe, who is an expert mechanic, has accepted a position with the Sikes Motor Company.

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Among those from Columbus who attended the oyster supper and entertainment given by the Masons of the Mill Spring lodge Friday night were: Rev. and Mrs. S.A. Stroup, Mr. and Mrs. M.L. Hutchison, Mr. J.R. Sams, Mr. and Mrs. J.W. McIntosh and Mr. and Mrs. Fred W. Blanton.

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Celebrating her sixth birthday, little Miss Mary Elizabeth McIntosh was hostess to 15 of her little friends last Friday afternoon, January 23rd. It was a happy group of children who gathered in the cheerful living room, and for an hour and a half engaged in various games conducted by Mrs. McIntosh. Following the playtime, the children were led into the dining room where the table was the center of attraction, decorated as it was with the two-tiered birthday cake with its six candles burning brightly. At each child’s place at the table were favors consisting of lollipops dressed in crepe paper dresses. Delicious refreshments of whipped cream, jello, and cake were served to the following: Misses Evelyn Landis, Coy Smith, Katie Cobb, Opal Cloud, Jeanette Hutchison, Evelyn Walker, Helen Ormand, Mary Lillian Blanton, Evelyn Ormand, Masters Walden Wilson, Clarence Davenport, Charles Carson, Hugh Hill and Jackson Carson.

From the front page of the Polk County News, Tryon, N.C., Jan. 29, 1925

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Card of Thanks from Ben F. Green, Jan. 29, 1925

Card of Thanks

Through this means I wish to express my appreciation of the friendly ministrations and neighborly acts of kindness shown during the illness and death of my beloved wife Callie, who departed this life Sunday, January 11, in Columbus, N.C.

--Ben F. Green

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Is It Sheriff Taylor or Sheriff Worthington in Kinston? Jan. 28, 1925

Lenoir County Sheriff in Muddle

At Kinston Monday, a term of court was convened by Judge Midyette and two sheriffs appeared to take charge of the court. A.W. Taylor, who has been sheriff four years and in November elected for a two-year term claimed that he was the rightful sheriff although he has never been sworn in the by the commissioners. The county fathers some three weeks ago ousted Taylor, charging that he was indebted to the county in a large sum which Taylor denied. He refused to give up the office and defied the commissioners.

The commissioners appointed Heber Worthington sheriff and he too appeared before the court to take charge.

Taylor has employed former Attorney General Manning to represent him and will contest the case in the courts.

From the front page of The North Wilkesboro Hustler, Jan. 28, 1925

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Warrant for Arrest of Preacher B.Y. Gibson, Jan. 28, 1924

Warrant for the Arrest of Preacher B.Y. Gibson

Lenoir News-Topic

A warrant for the arrest of B.Y. Gibson, who styled himself a preacher, was received here a day or two ago from North Wilkesboro. The charge in the warrant was that Gibson ad his two women had jumped a board bill of $62. Local officers located Gibson in Newton and instructed the Newton police to arrest and hold him for the North Wilkesboro authorities.

Lenoir folks will remember Gibson. He spent a number of months here and preached on the streets.

From the front page of The North Wilkesboro Hustler, Jan. 28, 1925

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Driver, Passengers Abandon Ford, Liquor After Accident, Jan. 28, 1925

A Ford with Six Gallons

A Ford car was wrecked on the hill leading down out Wilkesboro late Friday evening just after dark that contained 2 three-gallon kerosene cans of liquor and a bottleful, when it was apparently taking the whole street and ran into the jitney bus of C.M. Tevepaugh, who was returning to Wilkesboro from the evening train with three passengers. The car was that of Ed. Phillips, who lives at Curtis bridge, who with one or two other young fellows, lost no time in getting away, leaving the cargo where it ran into the embankment on the north side one fore wheel entirely smashed and to Policeman Lenderman who emptied the six gallons and bottleful into the ditch and stored the car. A cartridge belt was also found in the car.

From the front page of The North Wilkesboro Hustler, Jan. 28, 1925

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Fire Damages Chapel Hill Dormitory, Jan. 24, 1925

Dormitory Burns at the University. . . Several of Co-Eds Occupying Building Lose All of Their Effects

Chapel Hill, Jan. 24—Russell Inn, one of the two dormitories for women at the University of North Carila, which was virtually destroyed by fire which was discovered about 11 o’clock this morning in a room in the attic occupied by Miss Miriam Sauls of Savannah, Ga., and Miss Jewel Swink of Thomasville. It is believed the blaze started in the closet of this room and caught from the chimney.

The attic was burned away and the second and part of the first story were completely gutted. The frame and partitions of the lower floor remain but were badly damaged by water. The loss of the building which was owned by the University is estimated at $15,000, partially covered by insurance.

The building was a two-story wooden structure with attic and had been used as temporary quarters for many of the women students for the last three years. It is on Pittsboro Street and was formerly known as the Archer residence.

Flames were bursting from the room when the fire was discovered by one of the girls. Chief John Foister and members of the local fire department responded immediately and a call to Durham brought a hook and ladder company. Thirty girls roomed in the building. Most of them were at class at the time.

While the firemen fought the flames, the men students rushed into the burning building and began removing trunks, dressers, wardrobes and other things of most value.

Much of the furnishings and personal property belong to the girls were saved, but several lost everything. They have found temporary quarters in homes of the town.

From page 1 of Concord Daily Tribune, Monday, January 26, 1925

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Blaze Begun in Kitchen Destroys Leftwich Arcade Building, Jan. 26, 1925

Greensboro Fire Was Started in Kitchen. . . Fire Destroyed Two Top Floors of Leftwich Arcade Building Last Night

By the Associated Press

Greensboro, Jan. 26—The origin of the blaze which destroyed the two top floors of the Leftwich Arcade here Sunday night shortly before midnight, was traced Monday morning by investigation to the kitchen of a cafeteria which occupied a part of the lower floor.

The damage to the building itself has been placed roughly at $20,000 while that on the contents has been estimated at $50,000.

From page 1 of Concord Daily Tribune, Monday, January 26, 1925

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Agnes Earnhardt Injured When She Stepped from Moving Automobile, Jan. 24, 1925

Blood Clot on Brain Result of Accident

Salisbury, Jan. 24—Mrs. Agnes Earnhardt of 410 Wiley Avenue is in the Salisbury Hospital suffering with a blood clot at the base of the brain as a result of an accident this morning when she stepped from a moving automobile and was thrown to the ground.

From page 1 of Concord Daily Tribune, Monday, January 26, 1925

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Ku Klux Klan Klonverst to be Held in Asheville, May 1925

Klansmen to Gather in North Carolina Mountains. . . Klonverse of Providence Number Three Scheduled for Asheville in Month of May

Asheville, Jan. 25—The first annual klonverse of the members of Providence Number three Realm of North Carolina, Invisible Empire, Knights of the Ku Klux Klan, will be held in this city during the latter part of May, according to an announcement made here by an official of Asheville Klan No. 40. It is expected that the meeting will be attended by about 8,000 members, officials state.

In addition to the members attending, it is stated that at least 10,000 visitors are expected to be present to witness the exercises. It is said that several hundred new members will be initiated.

A lecturer of national reputation, it is said, will make an address, which will be followed by a barbecue and a parade through the streets of the city if the local authorities will permit. The exercises will last one day and night.

From page 3 of Concord Daily Tribune, Monday, January 26, 1925

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Earl Turner, 15, Killed While Joy Riding, Jan. 26, 1925

Earl Turner Killed in an Auto Accident. . . Death Occurred When Car He was Driving Crashed into Larger Touring Car

By the Associated Press

Hickory, Jan. 26—Earl Turner, 15 years old, son of Luther Turner, a farmer of Catawba county, was instantly killed at 8:30 o’clock last night when the automobile he was driving crashed into a larger touring car on the Hickory-Newton highway, about half way between he two places. Frank Hollar, 20, was driving the other car.

In the car with the death victim were his brother, Cecil Turner, and another boys whose name they have not learned. They were uninjured.

Turner’s skull was crushed, and his body badly mangled. The boys were said to be joy riding.

From page 1 of Concord Daily Tribune, Monday, January 26, 1925

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Mary Jane Shaver, 84, Died at Daughter's Home, Jan. 26,1925

Mrs. Mary Jane Shaver Dies

Salisbury, Jan. 24—Mrs. Mary Jane Shaver, aged 84, widow of Woodleaf, died suddenly early this morning at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Roy Brown, of this city. Other children besides Mrs. Brown surviving are W.F. and A.P. Shaver of Woodleaf and Mrs. C.V. Thomas of Greensboro.

From page 1 of Concord Daily Tribune, Monday, January 26, 1925

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Bessie Burton, 35, Has Died, Jan. 26, 1925

Miss Bessie M. Burton Dead

Salisbury, Jan. 24—Miss Bessie Myrtle Burton, aged 35, of 208 Maupin avenue, died today following an operation. She was the daughter of the late W.J. Burton of Spencer and with her mother moved to Salisbury following the death of her father recently.

From page 1 of Concord Daily Tribune, Monday, January 26, 1925

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Blackfoot Indians Take to Farming, Jan. 26, 1925

Indians Fool White Men by Becoming Real Farmers

Washington, Jan. 26—Francis M. Goodwin, assistant secretary of the interior, is amazed at the results of the five-year social and economic program being operated among the Blackfeet Indians on the Glacier National Park Reservation. This program comprises, among other measures, the organization of the tribe’s group into a chapter, districts and tribal organizations, and the mainspring of the system is largely emulation.

It was with great pride and pleasure last fall that these Indians marched in with flying banners to the chapter assembly and told Superintendent Campbell what they had accomplished in economic and social progress. Last summer 90 per cent of them raised enough root crops to carry them through the winter, and each had a surplus of flour to sell. They took much price in their well-stored warehouse and in their thriving pigs and chickens.

And yet only four years ago Uncle Sam feared he would have to put those Indians on rations, so meager was their husbandry.

From page 1 of Concord Daily Tribune, Monday, January 26, 1925

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In Elizabeth City Recorder's Court, Jan. 26, 1925

Jail Sentence for Young Willie Bright

For larceny of a pistol from a Mrs. Hooper on Beech street, Willie Bright, young white man, was given a sentence of 30 days in jail, in the recorder’s court Monday morning. The defendant has no visible means of support, has been accused of larceny before, and the court tried a jail sentence on him as a last resort in the hope that through it he might be brought to return to his home in the country and go to work.

Pearl Morris, ginger cake male, also without visible means of support and apparently a wandered, put out of the same restaurant Saturday night were a murder was committed on a Saturday night recently, was likewise given a jail sentence of 30 days when the court found that he could not pay a fine of $10 and costs.

Enoch White, colored, for assault on a female, was found not guilty. The prosecuting witness charged that the defendant put his arm around her and made an indecent proposal to her as she sat in her father’s car while the latter was in the store paying a grocery bill but there was no other witness who would corroborate her and Enoch testified that he, as a friend of the family, merely patted her on the shoulder and asked her if she wasn’t his brown-skinned baby. Corroborated by the negro who was filling the gas tank of the car occupied by the girl at the time, Enoch, 34 years old, while the girl was only 14, got off without penalty.

James Blanchard, colored, for speeding on the Weeksville road, was fined $10 and costs. This was the first case, apparently, brought before Trial Justice Sawyer as a result of an arrest by the County traffic cop. “If everybody guilty of the same offense were before me this morning,” said the trial justice, “I wouldn’t be able to finish the cases all day.”

From page 6 of The Daily Advance, Elizabeth City, N.C., January 26, 1925. I can see why the reporter put “male” after the name Pearl Morris. I’d never seen “ginger cake” as a race.

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Christ Church Members at Diocesan Council, Jan. 27-28, 1925

At Diocesan Council

Delegates from Christ Church to the Diocesan Council at Kinston January 27 and 28 are J.T. McCabe, W.P. Skinner, Dr. J.H. White, A.H. Worth, F.G. Jacocks, W.G. Gaither, Mrs. C.W. Melick, Mrs. E.R. Outlaw Jr., Mrs. W.D. Glover, and Miss Minnie Albertson, educational secretary for the convocation of Edenton. Some of these left Monday morning and the others will leave Monday night. Mrs. C.W. Melick, who is visiting relatives in Washington, N.C., will join the party and attend the council.

From page 6 of The Daily Advance, Elizabeth City, N.C., January 26, 1925

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Husband Commits Suicide While Wife Takes Children to School, Jan. 26, 1925

Shoots Himself Through Heart

Gastonia, Jan. 26—H.B. Pattilo, aged 40, contractor, committed suicide by shooting himself through the heart here today. Financial troubles are said to have been the cause of his act. His wife had taken the children to school when the tragedy occurred. His body was found in the bath room.

From page 6 of The Daily Advance, Elizabeth City, N.C., January 26, 1925

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Hunters Enjoy Shooting "Big Game" in Town, Jan. 26, 1925

Find Big Game in Market House

Local sportsmen have found a new hunting ground and one that is overflowing with big game. They are making no secret of it, because there seems to be plenty forallw ho wish to follow their example.

The fun started one night last week with Pat Twiddy, Dr. William Parker, Duke Cropsey and several other mighty hunters stopped up all the holes except on around the market house, when up in the balconies and waited for the nightly gathering of rats.

Soon they came, the biggest rats anybody ever saw. Any Pied Piper would have run a mile without stopping if these creatures had started out to follow him.

The hunters, armed with rifles, began their deadly aiming and firing and in a short time over 150 of the ratty giants lay prone upon the market house floor. Others were wounded enough to get outside and die.

“But that 150 wasn’t a beginning,” said one of the market men next day. “I bet there are a million of them around here. We can’t leave anything out at night for them. During the cold weather we could leave meat hanging upon hooks outside the refrigerators, but not with these rats around. We have to put everything away if we expect to see it next morning.”

From the front page of The Daily Advance, Elizabeth City, N.C., January 26, 1925

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Farm Women Invited to State College for Homemaking Short Course, Jan. 26, 1925

Need 10 Women for Each County. . . Short Course in Home Making Planned for Farm Women Next Summer

Raleigh, Jan. 26—A short course in home-making subjects will be given at State College during the Summer School this year, says Mrs. Jane S. McKimmon in an article that will appear in the next week’s issue of the Extension Farm News.

In commenting on the course Mrs. McKimmon says:

“Planning the family meals, costume planning, which includes dressmaking, millinery and household furnishings, will be the subjects taught on the home economics side, and poultry and the home dairy will be the agricultural subjects.

“I hope at least 10 women from each county will come, and that we will have large enough group to tax our capacity.

“A woman can arrive at the college on Monday, register and be ready for work on Tuesday. She may return Saturday afternoon, and I believe with proper planning many women can arrange for this course.

“No women can elect more than two subjects, as we wish to have time for conferences and recreation.

“A statement in detail regarding the expenses and the exact date will be announced later, but I can say now that the expenses will be very moderate.”

From the front page of The Daily Advance, Elizabeth City, N.C., January 26, 1925. The newspaper spelled Mrs. McKimmon’s last name “McKinnon,” but I know that’s incorrect.

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Defunct Company on Trial For Misbehavior Involving Stocks, Jan. 26, 1925

Defunct Company Gets Into Courts

Greensboro, Jan. 26—Forty-eight officials and stocks salesmen of the Bailey Brothers defunct Winston-Salem tobacco firm went on trial here today charged with using the mails to defraud.

The indictment charges that they knew the firm was insolvent when the stock selling started, paid dividends when the firm was not making any money, made false statements regarding the fund to guarantee dividends, and sent unfaithful advertising thru the mails.

Judge Webb overruled three motions to quash indictments against the 43 defendants who appeared. One defendant is in the State Hospital and four failed to answer present.

From the front page of The Daily Advance, Elizabeth City, N.C., January 26, 1925

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Midnight Blaze in Greensboro, Jan. 26, 1925

Greensboro Has Midnight BlazeP> Greensboro, Jan. 26—Fire in the Leftwich Arcade building, a three-story structure in the business section, at 12:30 Monday morning had gutted the two upper floors, but the fire was under control at that hour.

From page 2 of The Daily Advance, Elizabeth City, N.C., January 26, 1925

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Girls Walk 9 Miles to Get Refreshments at Albemarle Pharmacy, Jan. 26, 1925

Girls Take Hike Nine Miles Long

Saturday afternoon Mrs. J.J. Morris, Misses Lina Belle Lister, Annie Sarah Barkwell and Kathryn Morris strolled nonchalantly into the Albemarle Pharmacy and ordered refreshments as though they had done nothing unusual, but after really getting their breath, they told the proprietor, F.G. Jacocks, that they had made the hike from Old Weeksville, a distance of nine miles, in 2 ½ hours, had a fine time, and weren’t tired at all.

Next they came around to The Advance office and talked a few minutes and then went around to Zoeller’s to have their pictures made.

They admitted, however, that they were going to ride on the return trip.

From page 5 of The Daily Advance, Elizabeth City, N.C., January 26, 1925

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Mrs. Pendleton Entertains Bridge Players, Jan. 26, 1925

Entertains at Bridge

Mrs. A.L. Pendleton entertained at bridge Thursday afternoon at her home on West Main street. Mrs. Andrew Hathaway wont he prize for high score and Mrs. Harry Kramer the consolation.

A delicious salad course was served.

Those playing were: Mesdames George Little, W.C. Overman, W.G. Gaither, Harold Foreman, Will Foreman, Bessie Stewart, C.P. Brown, M.L. Sanderlin, W.A. Worth, J.N. Whitehurst, I.M. Meekins, Ethel Lamb, Andrew Hattaway of Virginia Beach, Kenyon Wilson, J.E. Hughes, Ray Kramer, Jerome Flora Jr., Harry Kramer, William Skinner, E.T. Burgess, Warren Pinner, F.G. Jacocks, Frank Scott, J.G. Fearing, T.T. Nelson, ? C. Conger, Pratt Fearing, and Miss Virginia Flora.

From page 5 of The Daily Advance, Elizabeth City, N.C., January 26, 1925

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Criticizing Dr. Venable's Attack on George Washington Carver, Jan. 24, 1925

Open Forum. . . Only Signed Communications Will Be Published

Venable Vs. Carver

Mr. Editor:

Dr. F.P. Venable is one of the few men I had placed above prejudice, jealousy and narrow thinking. Therefore I received a decided shock Thursday morning in chapel when I heard his attack on Dr. G.W. Carver. This speech of Dr. Venable’s showed him as being made of the same clay as the rest of us. As for me—he took a temporary tumble from the high position I had always accorded him.

The best part of Dr. Venable’s speech was at the beginning, when he admitted not having heard Dr. Carver’s lecture or seen his exhibit, and said that one should have to do that before he could make a fair criticism. Then with rare disregard for his sensible beginning, he slashed the colored man’s reputation as a scientist and as an honest man, until he would seem, to be to an uninformed listener, not only a faker but a criminal who “could be prosecuted in any court in the land.”

In stating that Dr. Carver was “not a scientist in any sense of the word,” Dr. Venable directly opposed the opinions of many active and better informed minds than his own. “Scientists don’t trust to hunches,” said Dr. Venable; but Mr. Edison, the world’s greatest inventor, says: “I think, possibly, my greatest invention was the incandescent lamp, and the singular thing about that discovery was that I was working on an entirely different proposition, and the incandescent lamp flashed into my mind in an instant, and I produced it.” It was intimated that the negro claimed to dream out is products, but Dr. Carver himself said that he usually slept and then worked out his problems early in the morning when his mind was fresh. There was no intimation that he did not “dig, and dig, and work it out,” just as a scientist would.

It was said that the reason he did not accept money for his products was that he could not reproduce them and that they had no commercial value. The speaker should have remembered that Thomas Edison does not offer presidential salaries to fakers and “mixers” without proof of their value, and that products cannot be patented unless full and plain data is given for their manufacture. The colored man has had some of his products patented and patents have been applied for on others.

It was even insinuated that the products he exhibited were not his own at all, but were obtained from some other source and exhibited as his. That is a grave offense to accuse one of committing without either seeing the products in question or hearing what the offender had to say for himself. Such an arch-criminal would hardly take these faked goods and show them in all parts of the country, even in Congress, if he were not positive he could prove himself their maker and reproduce them.

It was grudgingly admitted that if Dr. Carver is a member of the Royal Society of Arts, London he us have proven a true scientist before having this honor bestowed on him; however, it was strongly and repeatedly insinuated, and almost stated for a fact, that he was faking that honor as well. Until it is repudiated by the members of the Royal Society that he is a member, let us take the word of several leading periodicals, notably “Who’s Who” for 1924-25 which says he was elected a member of the Royal Society of Arts, London, 1917.

In all fairness to a member of an inferior race, let us see the points in Dr. Carver’s favor, and if he has any real worth—freely admit it.

D.S.

From page 2 of The Tar Heel, Chapel Hill, N.C., Jan. 24, 1925

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Traveling Through Historic Virginia on Way to Pinehurst, Jan. 24, 1925

Journeying Through the Shenandoah

By Bion H. Butler

One night not long ago the radio outfit brought to our house a curiously interesting story. A traveler who had made the journey from somewhere up in Pennsylvania was telling in detail his trip. He came down through Hagerstown, Winchester, Staunton, Lexington, Danville, Greensboro, and after paying attention to the various places and the things he saw along the road he finally concluded with the statement hat he had now arrived at Pinehurst and that bed time had come and he would say goodnight.

Possibly a bit of romance coming out of the air interested me more than it might under some conditions. But in one way or another it brought back recollections that reached backward over many a year. When the radio told us that the traveler had arrived in Pinehurst and was turning in for the night, it had the same flavor as the curtain call in the Old Homestead when grandpap puts out the cat, lights the candle and starts to climb up stairs. Not that they light the candles any more at Pinehurst. But when the story from the radio had brought us to Pinehurst and indicated that now it was time to sleep, that marked the close of a wonderfully interesting day. Just as the old man with his lighted candle starting up stairs to bed concluded one of the most pleasing melodramas on the American stage in those days when the theatres had a prominent part in the lives of the people.

If I didn’t live in the Sandhills, and if I didn’t want to come to the Sandhills for any purpose important enough to bring me, I would be like Desdemona when she confessed to Othello that his tales of adventure captivated her. I don’t know of any journey that interests me more than that one through the valley of Virginia. The radio the other night talked about Winchester, and Cedar Creek, and Fisher’s Hill—those exciting points where Sheridan and Early and the Cadets from the Military Academy, and the men and the boys from the North and the South wrote the tragic history of our country. I have no great admiration for war, but to drift over the battlefield at Gettysburg where was fought the decisive engagement of our great conflict, or at the bloody field of Antietam, unparalleled as a day’s havoc in American history, I am impressed by the tremendous significance of what has taken place there.

But while the valley from Gettysburg, all the way south, and even into the Sandhills where Sherman registered his remarkable march, is filled with the story of the war, war as only one of the outstanding features. Sixty years ago the valley heard the last of its contending guns. And peace has made that region as interesting at the present time as war made it terrible three score years ago. However, just as men from the North and South mingled there in the early days, so they do now. Instead of gun carriage in that day in the automobile of today. And the cars met on the valley pike carry the tags of all states of the Union. I am of the opinion that day after day a larger number of states is represented on that road than almost anywhere else in the country. It is a thoroughfare between the North and South and many people from the far West come through here to the South, or to the battlefields and the mountains and caverns that are numerous over a long stretch of many miles.

From Roanoke, Virginia, to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, is a stretch of 300 miles, mostly of paved road all the way, and in that entire distance hardly a town big enough to be called a small city. Village after village comes in sight along the way, falls behind, is lost among the farms, and another is sighted. Rural scenes the entire distance to Pinehurst. Wheat fields and apple orchards, a panorama of mountains shutting in the valley a large portion of the distance, and very little hill climbing to do anywhere on the route. If I lived in the North and wanted an outing with an automobile trip as a part of it, I would pick the North Carolina Sandhills as the objective point and the valley of Virginia as the way to get there. And when the radio story of the other night brought us down through that country, stopping at the little towns, taking us down into the caverns, delaying for a minute at Lexington where Lee was a leader in the work of education after he had been the leader of a great army, I was almost ready to hit out here in the middle of the winter and run through that country again.

It is a pity that there are two or three places along the route where Virginia has not yet completed the good road. And I suspect that in the wet weather of winter those links would be unpleasant to negotiate. But our neighbor state is at work and it looks as though that in another year or two a fairly perfect road will extend from the door of the Carolina up through the Virginia valley to connect with every good road in the North.

When I went up the road last summer the state highway commissioners of the state of Virginia were at work connecting up the two or three short links between Roanoke and Staunton, which when finished will be a hard road all the way from Roanoke up, and I found the road excellent from Pinehurst to Roanoke except the last 15 or 20 miles which was also in the hands of the construction crews. But at that the road from Hagerstown struck me as being better than the other road which I came back by way of Richmond and Petersburg. I doubt if I would be crazy about making a trip North or South by either route in winter. But in spring, summer or fall, if I wanted a ride and had money enough to buy the gasoline, I would write to the state highway commission at Richmond and ask them about the situation where they are rebuilding the roads in the Virginia valley and if they answered favorably, O would hit that trail that leads from Pinehurst up between the mountains, but which keeps the road in the valley and the scenery in the high spots.

From page 6 the Pinehurst Outlook, Jan. 24, 1925

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