Burglars Steal $100 Raised for High School Athletic Association, Dec. 5, 1925

Burglars Pay Visit to School Building. . . Got about $100 Last Night from Vault of Albemarle Structure

Albemarle, Dec. 4—The new city high school building was visited by burglars last night and around $100 taken from the vault. The Scotch Highlander Bank gave a concert in the early evening and the amount of money which the Athletic Association got from the proceeds of the sale of tickets was left in the vault, with about $30 of the school “book fund.” Superintendent Beam stated last night thar he took out around $200 that he had collected on tuition last afternoon and deposited it in the local bank and but for that, the burglars would have gotten that amount too. Bloodhounds were secured but as the break-in was not learned about until after a great many of the pupils had tracked around the building and over the grounds, the dogs didn’t seem to be able to follow the trail of the thieves. Superintendent Beam feels that he has a pretty close clue on the fellows, and he believes they are local people who know where the vault is and that there had been money left here last night. The vault door had been pried open with a claw hammer so the thieves could get their hands in. Entrance to the building was made through a window.

From the front page of the Concord Daily Tribune, Saturday, Dec. 5, 1925

newspapers.digitalnc.org/lccn/sn92073201/1925-12-05/ed-1/seq-1/

J.K. Doughton's Lawyers Confer, Dec. 5, 1925

Doughton Lawyers Confer About Case. . . Seem Confident That Their Client will be Acquitted of Charges

Greensboro, Dec. 4—In conference here today with Col. F.P. Hobgood, attorney for J.K. Doughton of Raleigh, charged with violation of the national banking laws, were Mr. Doughton, his father, R.A. Doughton, commissioner of revenue for North Carolina, and Col. W.S. O’B. Robison, noted attorney of Goldsboro. The conference was in preparation for the trial of young Doughton, set for December 14, in federal district court here, along with J.D. Norwood and M.L. Jackson, on like charges.

The three were indicted by a grand jury on the charge of violation of the law in connection with the failure of the People’s National Bank of Salisbury in June 1923. What plans were made at the conference were not disclosed, although defendants’ attorneys seem confident of acquittal.

From the front page of the Concord Daily Tribune, Saturday, Dec. 5, 1925

newspapers.digitalnc.org/lccn/sn92073201/1925-12-05/ed-1/seq-1/

Jodie Williams, 58, Ends Life with Carbolic Acid, Dec. 4, 1925

J.L. Williams, Union County Man, Ends Life with Poison

Monroe, Dec. 4—Jodie L. Williams, a prosperous farmer of New Salem township, Union County, ended his life today by drinking a quantity of carbolic acid. Mr. Williams emptied the bottle, walked into the room where his family was, told them what he had done and added that it would all be over presently. He then drank a glass of water, laid down on the porch, and was dead in five minutes.

For some time, Williams had been depressed and apparently in bad health. His acquaintances believe that he was a sufferer from incipient insanity. He was 58 years of age and leaves a wife and eight children, most of whom are small.

From the front page of the Concord Daily Tribune, Saturday, Dec. 5, 1925. Carbolic acid was used as an antiseptic in 1925.

newspapers.digitalnc.org/lccn/sn92073201/1925-12-05/ed-1/seq-1/

Poultry Venture Profitable for Disabled Vet, Dec. 5, 1925

Makes Net Profit of $690.78 on Poultry

Statesville, Dec. 5 (AP)—M.T. Combs, partially disabled veteran of the World War, who lives in Concord township, made a net profit of $690.78 on his poultry during the past year, reports R.W. Graeber, farm agent in Iredell County.

The income from the flock, including sales of eggs, broilers and hens, and all culled birds, totaled $1,317.22, wile the expenses of operating and of buying new birds for the flock was $626.44, leaving a profit of $690.78. The flock now numbers 246 hens and 12 roosters, and Mr. Combs is planning to increase this number as his physical condition improves sufficiently to enable him to care for a larger number.

From the front page of the Concord Daily Tribune, Saturday, Dec. 5, 1925

newspapers.digitalnc.org/lccn/sn92073201/1925-12-05/ed-1/seq-1/

Ealine Boone, 4, Died After Falling Into Boiling Pot of Grease, Dec. 3, 1925

Little Child Falls in Pot of Boiling Fats

Columbia, S.C., Dec. 4—Ealine Boone, aged four, died at a local hospital last night from burns suffered when she fell into a pot of grease near Gaston, a few miles from here. The little girl was playing in a neighbor’s yard while her parents were assisting the neighbors in killing some hogs, when she lost her balance and fell backward into the pot of boiling fats.

From the front page of the Concord Daily Tribune, Saturday, Dec. 5, 1925

newspapers.digitalnc.org/lccn/sn92073201/1925-12-05/ed-1/seq-1/

Don't Skip Out Early, Says Salem College Editor, Dec. 5, 1925

Every year there are some girls who feel that they simply can’t wait to go home until everyone else is ready, but must leave at least a day or two soon, cutting classes in order to do so. It is interesting to notice that these girls are generally the ones who must need to attend classes. The school authorities always express disapproval for this rushing off ahead of time, and there is no reason why every girl should not co-operate with them. If one likes a school well enough to attend it, one should not be in such a desperate hurry to leave that one cannot wait until the appointed time.

From the editorial page of The Salemite, student newspaper of Salem College, Winston-Salem, Saturday, Dec. 5, 1925.

newspapers.digitalnc.org/lccn/2015236777/1925-12-05/ed-1/seq-2/

Salem College Freshmen Elect Officers, Dec. 5, 1925

The Freshman Class Elects Officers

The Freshman class officers were elected last Tuesday, December the first. Owing to the large size of the class, and the limited time for voting, the regular process of nominations from the floor was not used. Each girl was asked to write her choice of officers on a slip of paper and hand it in. when the votes were counted, it was found that the following girls had majorities: Vice-President, Mary Miller Falkner; Secretary, Anne Hairston; Treasurer, Janie Little; Class Historian, Margaret Sharp; Class Teacher, Miss Eleanor Chase; I.R.S. Representatives on campus, Cam Boren and Maud Phillips; off campus, Helen Johnson and Caroline Price.

From the front page of The Salemite, student newspaper of Salem College, Winston-Salem, Saturday, Dec. 5, 1925. No president was listed in article.

newspapers.digitalnc.org/lccn/2015236777/1925-12-05/ed-1/seq-1/

Mathematics Club Organized at Salem College, Dec. 5, 1925

Mathematics Club Organized Monday. . . May Hairston Is President; Other Officers Elected; Committees Are Appointed

The Mathematics Club, consisting of 35 members, was organized Monday morning, November 30. The following officers were elected:

May Hairston—President

Zora Foy—Vice-President

Rachel Philips—Secretary

Isabel Dunn—Treasurer

Leonora Taylor, Alice Eborn, Isabel Dunn and Zora Foy were appointed as a committee to draw up the by-laws and constitution.

The program committee selected consisted of Eugenia Brown, Lillyan Newell, Anne Hairston, and Pearl Martin.

The next meeting, a Christmas party, will be held Wednesday evening, December 9. Virginia Welch was elected chairman of a committee to plan the program and entertainment.

From the front page of The Salemite, student newspaper of Salem College, Winston-Salem, Saturday, Dec. 5, 1925.

newspapers.digitalnc.org/lccn/2015236777/1925-12-05/ed-1/seq-1/

Social Notes from The Salemite, Dec. 5, 1925

Here and There

The following girls spent last week-end at their respective homes: Julia Bullock, Marjorie Tate, Lucile Reid, Elizabeth Stocks, Margaret Lee Millner, Evelyn Graham, Carrie May Baldwin, Augusta Webb, Virginia Stainbach, Elizabeth Kluttz, Zora Foy, Margaret Hartsell, Anne Thomason and Bessie Clark. Jennie Wolfe accompanied Bessie Clark to her home in Leaksville.

From page 4 of The Salemite, student newspaper of Salem College, Winston-Salem, Saturday, Dec. 5, 1925. No president was listed in article.

newspapers.digitalnc.org/lccn/2015236777/1925-12-05/ed-1/seq-4/

Leftwich Arcade Building Burns, Fourth Time This Year, Dec. 3, 1925

Leftwich Arcade Building Visited by Another Fire. . . For Fourth Time This Year the Building Located in Greensboro Is Damaged by Stubborn Blaze. . . Firemen Saved All Occupants. . . Means of Escape Were Blocked by Blaze Until Firemen Reached Them by Outside Walls

Greensboro, Dec. 3 (AP)—For the fourth time this year fire took a heavy property toll shortly before 6 o’clock this morning in the Leftwich Arcade building on Elm Street.

Fourteen persons who reside in apartments on the second and third floors were cut off form escape and were rescued by firemen. Firemen Crumpler was injured as a result of cutting an artery in his leg when he kicked a glass out of a door. The damage to the building alone probably will exceed $30,000 and loss to stores on the main floor from water damage will equal or exceed that amount.

As a result of the window, an investigation is being conducted with a view to condemning the building, it was announced by Capt. Shaw of the fire department. T.J. McAdoo, city building inspector, and W.L. Scott, fire commissioner of the state, today are inspecting the structure.

From the front page of The Concord Daily Tribune, Thursday, Dec. 3, 1925

newspapers.digitalnc.org/lccn/sn92073201/1925-12-03/ed-1/seq-1/

Clifford Holmes, 15, Swallows Tack, Removed at Hospital, Dec. 3, 1925

Swallows Thumb Tack, Rushed to Hospital

Monroe, Dec. 3—Clifford Holmes, 15-year-old son of F.C. Holmes of Marshville, was rushed to the Ellen Fitzgerald Hospital, Monroe, this afternoon with a thumb tack in his lower part of his throat as a result of holding tacks in his mouth while sticking pictures on the wall. The tack was removed and young Holmes is reported resting well.

From the front page of The Concord Daily Tribune, Dec. 4, 1925

newspapers.digitalnc.org/lccn/sn92073201/1925-12-04/ed-1/seq-1/

Tom Brannock Scolds Sons, Then Hangs Himself, Dec. 4, 1925

Reprimands His Boys Then Hangs Himself

Mount Airy, Dec. 3—Following a reprimand to his boys for a dispute they had, Tom Brannock of this city went into the yard and hanged himself last night.

Mr. Brannock, who was employed in one of the furniture factories in this city, did a good day’s work and went home, apparently in his usual good health and spirit, and ate a hearty supper. Some time later, it is said, he had occasion to talk with his younger children concerning a dispute in which conversation it is alleged he threatened to leave home or hang himself, and in about 20 minutes his lifeless body was found hanging from a beam in the yard, which had been erected and was used by the boys in play for trapeze stunts and exercise.

From the front page of The Concord Daily Tribune, Dec. 4, 1925

newspapers.digitalnc.org/lccn/sn92073201/1925-12-04/ed-1/seq-1/

Children End Up in Institutions After Father Dies, Dec. 2, 1925

Seven Children in One Family Go Bad. . . Story Told of Tragic Breaking Up of Group After Father Died

Madison, Dec. 2—A story of the tragic breaking up of a family after the husband father died that is probably without parallel in the state was told here a few days ago by Miss Elizabeth Simpson, county welfare superintendent, who stated that five of seven children in one family are now in North Carolina correctional institutions. Two boys are at the Jackson Training School and three girls at Samarcand.

The family moved to this county from Surry a little less than a year ago, following the death of her husband and father, and had resided here and at Mayodan since. Somehow the mother, it is said, failed to exert any influence over her children and they became incorrigible and a public menace.

Miss Simpson, in her capacity as welfare officer, was called on to remedy the situation and succeeded in placing the children, for at least four of them are under 17, in the institutions mentioned. One boy is only 9 while the other is 11. The two youngest girls are 14 and 16.

The mother now has only one of her seven children with her. Her oldest boy is said to be working on a farm in Surry County. She and her baby have been returned to Surry County and placed in the care of relatives. It is said the family was getting along well until the death of the father.

From the front page of The Concord Daily Tribune, Thursday, Dec. 3, 1925

newspapers.digitalnc.org/lccn/sn92073201/1925-12-03/ed-1/seq-1/

Eff Bell Fined $50 for Making a Little Holiday Cheerup--Peach Brandy, Dec. 3, 1925

Made Brandy, Must Pay $50 and the Costs

Shelby, Dec. 3—“Jedge, Ah jes’ made hit for a leetle holiday cheerup, and Ah didn’t know hit wuz wrong ter make hit, cus hit don’t make yer drunk and only makes you feel a leetle better and then sorter sick.” That was the explanation Eff Bell, aged Kings Mountain negro, gave Recorder John Mull as he faced the court charged with manufacturing liquor from California peaches.

After some deliberation Judge Mull fined him $50 and the costs and left him a suspended sentence of six months on the roads if he tried his art again on California peaches.

From the front page of The Concord Daily Tribune, Dec. 4, 1925

newspapers.digitalnc.org/lccn/sn92073201/1925-12-04/ed-1/seq-1/

D.O. Walton Sentenced to 8 Months in Workhouse for Slander, Dec. 3, 1925

Draws Eight Months on Charge of Slander

Salisbury, Dec. 3—a case coming up from the western part of the county and heard before Judge Coggins in the county court Tuesday was that in which a white man, D.O. Walton, was charged with slander of the wife of another man at that community. He was found guilty and sentenced to serve eight months in the workhouse. He gave notice of appeal and bond was fixed at $500.Only two more cases were on the docket, these being speeders of cars, and they paid costs.

From the front page of The Concord Daily Tribune, Dec. 4, 1925

newspapers.digitalnc.org/lccn/sn92073201/1925-12-04/ed-1/seq-1/

Accident in Crib Takes Life of 11-Month-Old Susan Phylis Stephenson, Dec. 3, 1925

Child Is Choked to Death in Her Crib

Washington, N.C., Dec. 3—Susan Phylis, the 11-month-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G.W. Stephenson of Wanoca, was strangled to death today at noon. She was left in the crib to sleep, and when the mother returned the child had been dead presumably 30 minutes. The baby’s head had in some way gotten between the spokes of the crib which resulted in choking her to death. The funeral will be held tomorrow at 4 o’clock.

From the front page of The Concord Daily Tribune, Nov. 4, 1925

newspapers.digitalnc.org/lccn/sn92073201/1925-12-04/ed-1/seq-1/

J.F. Click, 78, Former Editor of the Times-Mercury, Celebrated 78th Birthday Dec. 3, 1925

Veteran Paper Man of Hickory is 78 Years Old

Hickory, Dec. 3—J.F. Click, one of the oldest newspaper men in this section of the state, observed his 78th birthday anniversary Wednesday. He made no celebration plans and spent the day quietly with his family and friends.

In 1884 Mr. Click, who was born and reared in Davie County, moved to Catawba County, coming to Hickory in January 1891. Two months later he took over the editorship of The Times-Mercury and remained with that paper until about two years ago when he retired from public life.

From the front page of The Concord Daily Tribune, Nov. 4, 1925

newspapers.digitalnc.org/lccn/sn92073201/1925-12-04/ed-1/seq-1/

Joe Gilland, the Child Behind Little Joe's Church at Barium Springs Orphanage, 1907

According to Alan Keith-Lucas' book "Meeting the Needs of the Time: A History of Barium Springs Home for Children 1891-1991," the original Little Joe's Church building was built in 1907 to fulfill the dream of a little boy named Joe Gilland. Little Joe was unable to walk into town to attend church and he saved up 45 cents to start a church fund for the Barium Springs campus. The money was found in a coin purse when Little Joe died at age 9 in 1903.

The following is an excerpt from Celeste Boyd's obituary which appeared in the Statesville Daily Record 10 April 1952:

"Mrs. Celeste Boyd . . . served as housemother in the orphanage for some time and was with little Joe Gilland at the time of his death. Joe was the little boy who expressed a dying wish that his little savings be used to start the building of a church in Barium. Miss Boyd furthered the child's wish, helping to raise the money that built Little Joe's Church that serves Barium today."

Little Joe Gilland By S. David Carriker

Little Joe Gilland was actually Joseph Dewitt Gilleland, the son of William Lee Gilleland and Sallie Rose Ann Putnam and William Lee Gilleland. He was born in Iredell County, North Carolina in 1894 and was the 3rd child:

1) Katie Lee Gilleland (September 13, 1891-February 22, 1917),

2) Janie Tennie Gilleland [Mrs. G. W. Mayhew] (May 23, 1893-October 23, 1972),

3) Joseph Dewitt Gilleland (May 24, 1894-February 2, 1903) and

4) Isabel Elizabeth Gilleland (November 1898- a brief time after June 14, 1900).

Their father, William Lee Gilleland was born March 6, 1841 in Iredell County, NC and died April 13, 1898, seven months prior to the birth of the final child Isabel. He was 57 and had served in the military, being imprisoned for a time during the Civil War. There were several epidemic and diseases going through the Carolinas (1880-1910), but he died prior to the use of county records indicating the cause of death (for Iredell County, 1913). He was buried at New Hope United Methodist Church Cemetery in Iron Station, NC, just across the Catawba River.

Needless to say, Sallie was left with a 7-year-old, a 5-year-old, a 4-year-old and then gave birth to Isabel seven months later. Her husband was deceased and her in-laws were deceased. She had some sickly children and was forced to live in the County Home, just down the road from the Barium Springs Orphanage. At the County Home, on June 14, 1900, Sallie (widow, 41; May 1859), Katie (9; September 1891), Tennie J. [Jane] (7; May 1893), Dewitt [Joseph] (6; May 1894) and Isabel E. Gilleland (1; November 1898) are listed as 'inmates' {as in 'residents'} at the County Home in Barium Springs. Later in 1900, Jane and Joseph were put in the orphanage up the road for better care. Katie was older and could help her mother. But I feel that Isabel may have died young from one of the diseases so prevalent in 1900 (Typhoid Fever, Scarlet Fever, Measles…). There is no other listing for Isabel in the records of death, graves, marriages, censuses or any other type of listing.

Little Joe's story at the Orphanage is well known. He could not walk with the other children to Troutman to go to the church there and set his goal to raise money to build a chapel at the Orphanage. His collected pennies became dollars and hundreds of dollars to build the chapel appropriately name "Little Joe's Chapel."

For the rest of the family, sister Katie died of measles in 1917. His mother, Sallie, lived in Katie's home in 1910, then in Janie's home in 1920 and 1930. She died October 11, 1934 and was born May 10, 1858, 76 years old. Janie lived until October 10, 1972, in the Mooresville area.

There are no descendants of William and Sallie Gilleland. William is buried in the New Hope Cemetery in Iron Station, N.C. Sallie is buried at the Willow Valley Cemetery in Mooresville, N.C.

Katie is buried at the Centre Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Mooresville, N.C.

Janie is buried [unmarked] at the Willow Valley Cemetery in Mooresville, N.C.

Little Joseph is buried at the Barium Springs Orphanage Cemetery in Barium Springs, N.C. Isabel may have been buried at the County Home Cemetery, which was removed in 1972.

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/15620790/joseph_dewitt-gilleland

Rev. Boyd, Founder of Barium Springs Orphanage, Has Died, Dec. 2, 1925

Rev. R.W. Boyd Dies at Mooresville. . . Was Prominent Presbyterian Minister and the Founder of Barium Springs Orphanage

Mooresville, Dec. 2—Rev. Robert Warren Boyd died at the home of his son, Pascal S. Boyd, on Eastern Heights at 9 o’clock tonight, following an attack of pleurisy and complications. The deceased was born in Chester county, South Carolina, December 8, 1839, and had he lived until next Thursday would have attained his 88th year. He was educated at Erskine College, Due West, S.C., and the University of North Carolina. He was a student at the university at the outbreak of the war between the states, and enlisted in Company F, 13th South Carolina regiment. He studied medicine under the late Dr. Wiley of Chester, S.C., after the war, but on account of all the colleges of the south being destroyed during the war and being unwilling to go to a northern school, he gave up his medical course and entered the ministry, having devoted his time to teaching and farming prior to securing his degrees form Columbia Theological Seminary. In 1886, May 24th, he was married to Sarah Jane Backstrom of Chester county, S.C., and to them were born six children, two of whom are dead.

The funeral services will be held at Little Joe’s Church at Barium Springs at 11:30 o’clock Friday morning.

From the front page of The Concord Daily Tribune, Thursday, Dec. 3, 1925

newspapers.digitalnc.org/lccn/sn92073201/1925-12-03/ed-1/seq-1/

Should School Terms be 8 Months Instead of 6 Months Long? Dec. 2, 1925

School Term Is to Remain Same for Some Years. . . Forces Favoring Two Months Extension Are Forced to Wait

Raleigh, Dec. 2—For the enlightenment of a wary legislative and political leaders, who have registered fear that the “time is not ripe” for the statewide eight months school term, Superintendent of Public Instruction A.T. Allen pointed out today that, at the earliest, the extended term cold not be put into effect before 1929 or 1930.

The school forces, who are organizing in earnest for a campaign in the next legislature to add two months to the constitutional term, have met thus far little active opposition. Somewhat disconcerting, however, has been the occasional comment of a legislative or political cadre warning against “trying to progress too rapidly.”

The circumstances of the school term fight are such, Mr. Allen assured today, that there can be no hurry in the first place. The school people will have to wait until the legislature 13 months hence. That will be in January 1927. If the solons agree to submit a constitutional amendment providing for the extended term, it can not be voted upon by the people until the general election of 1928. So that, if it carries, it cannot be put into effect until the fall of 1928, or possibly the year following.

By then, certainly, Mr. Allen thinks the time ought to be ripe. Ever legislature that turns the proposition down will be delaying it just two years longer, and the school people think the state’s duty to the children is such that it can not afford to wait indefinitely.

Most of the calls for “time” have been based on the need for the enactment first of legislation that will equalize the school tax burden among the counties of the state. The school forces think five years should be ample.

The 1927 session could submit the amendment, they argue, the 1929 legislature could work out the financial problems. The condition of the state by that time should be such as to justify the necessary legislation.

Between three and four million dollars I the estimate of what it would cost to extend to eight months the term of every school now running six. The present cost of running the schools is around $20 million, so that the added financial layout necessary would be about 20 per cent of the current total.

From the front page of The Concord Daily Tribune, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 1925

newspapers.digitalnc.org/lccn/sn92073201/1925-12-02/ed-1/seq-1/

Friends Seeking Pardon for Tom Cooper, Dec. 2, 1925

Will Seek Pardon for Tom Cooper. . . His Friends Believe His Federal Prison Term Will be Enough Punishment

Raleigh, Dec. 2—Tom Cooper who lost his appeal in the state court this week, is to get free from Atlanta prison on a minimum time, and he will start at once into the service of eight years for banking violations under the state law.

The federal and state offenses are very much the same. The state bank went into a national depository so that the breaches of the banking law are almost the same. The punishment inflicted upon Cooper is 11 years. His transactions were not called embezzlement. It is not alleged that he took the money and failed to pay it back. He violated the law as regards the prohibitions against exceeding the reserve and the capital stock. These were essentially state offenses. It is not charged that he actually stole money with intent to steal.

The violations were flagrant, all the lawyers and judges who have inquired into the case say, but the inequalities of the law show up in rather lurid style.

The purpose is to get him here so soon as he can leave the federal prison, then make application for a parole He will e allowed to serve a year or more before any move will e made in his behalf. Mr. Cooper has been prominent in state politics. Governor McLean knows him well. His brother, now under federal sentence for violations of the same laws as Tom Cooper, is out on appeal. W.B. Cooper, former lieutenant governor, stands a small chance of escape through appeal. He had been acquitted in the state courts for violations of the state law.

The fact that Toim Cooper will have done three years before he gets into the state prison works powerful in his behalf. He is now in the early 40s and giving 25 per cent of his life to prison service is a good clemency talker. His Wilmington friends are going to get up a whale of a petition, one of them said here a few weeks ago.

In New Hanover politics Cooper was a member of the school board and always he was credited with carrying New Hanover against Max Gardner in 1920. Which is used as no reason whatsoever for getting the parole affair fixed before Gardner gets into the governorship in 1929.

From the front page of The Concord Daily Tribune, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 1925

newspapers.digitalnc.org/lccn/sn92073201/1925-12-02/ed-1/seq-1/

Legal Steps in Salisbury Banking Case, Dec. 1, 1925

Doughton Files First Demurrer. . . New Legal Steps Taken in Salisbury Banking Case

Greensboro, Dec. 1—First legal steps in the Salisbury banking cases since the indictment of J.D. Norwood, J.K. Doughton and M.L. Jackson were taken today by F.P. Hobgood of this city, attorney for Mr. Doughton, now a resident of Raleigh, when he filed for transmission to federal judge H.H. Watkins a demurrer and motion to quash the original indictments, in which the three defendants are jointly charged with violation of the national banking laws.

Sixteen counts are in this original indictment, and it is the only bill in which all three of the defendants are incited jointly, in connection with the failure of the People’s National Bak of Salisbury, which went down in June, 1923.

From the front page of The Concord Daily Tribune, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 1925

newspapers.digitalnc.org/lccn/sn92073201/1925-12-02/ed-1/seq-1/

Alvin Mansel, Facing Electric Chair, Insists He Never Confessed, Nov. 30, 1925

Asheville Negro Denies He Has Made Confession. . . Mansell, Facing Death Sentence, Insists He is Innocent to Prison Officials

Raleigh, Nov. 30—Alvin Mansel, Asheville negro under sentence of death following his conviction on a charge of assaulting a white woman, today denied to state prison officials that he had made any confession of the crime and persisted in his claim that he is innocent. Mansel was questioned as the result of a report from Asheville that he had confessed.

Mansel displayed a willingness to thoroughly discuss his case and sought to argue to his questioners that the circumstances of his identification by the woman showed that he was not the man. She knew him, he said, that he worked at a hospital near Asheville and had seen him before the crime of which he was convicted. Had she been positive, he contended, she would have told officers that she was assaulted by “the boy who works at the hospital” instead of waiting until his arrest and then identifying him.

Doubt as to Mansel’s guilt has been privately expressed by several Asheville people, who have visited Raleigh recently. No appeal as yet has been made to the governor in his behalf, however. In keeping with his regular practice, Pardon Commissioner H. Hoyle Sink will make an investigation into the case.

From page 2 of The Concord Daily Tribune, Tuesday, Dec. 1, 1925

newspapers.digitalnc.org/lccn/sn92073201/1925-12-01/ed-1/seq-2/

Case Against Couple Who Violated State Hotel Law Postponed, Dec. 1, 1925

Case Against Sunday School Workers Is Again Postponed

Winston-Salem, Dec. 1—Although today was not the time set for the trial of M.W. Brabham and Miss Virginia Jenkins, defendants charged with violation of the state hotel law, the case was again advanced, this time being continued until December 15.

From the front page of The Concord Daily Tribune, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 1925. Brabham or Braham?

newspapers.digitalnc.org/lccn/sn92073201/1925-12-02/ed-1/seq-1/

Is Braham Avoiding Court? Dec. 1, 1925

Braham Caught Train at Thomasville for South

Thomasville, Dec. 1—M.W. Brabham, who was arrested in Winston-Salem on Saturday night under a serious charge and who was expected to appear in court to answer the charge on Monday, came to Thomasville Sunday and boarded Southern train No. 45 at 2 o’clock p.m., going south.

From the front page of The Concord Daily Tribune, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 1925. Brabham or Braham?

newspapers.digitalnc.org/lccn/sn92073201/1925-12-02/ed-1/seq-1/

Lyerly Thinks He Ran Over Robber, Nov. 30, 1925

Flagged by Men with Pistols, Strikes One. . . C.W. Lyerly, Rowan County Man, Says He Refused to be Robbed and Ran Over Man

Lexington, Nov. 30—No trace had been secured late today of an unknown man reported to have been run over by an automobile on the central highway about three miles south of here early this morning, when three men are alleged to have attempted to hold up C.W. Lyerly of Faith, Rowan county, with pistols.

Mr. Lyerly reported to local officers on reaching here that three men were standing in the road near the bridge over Swearing Creek and that tow of them had pistols in hand and waved him to stop. He started to slow down, he stated to the officers, but on second thought decided to make a dash to escape being robbed, so stepping on the accelerator, swerved to the right and pulled full speed ahead. He failed to miss one of the men and was of the opinion he ran almost squarely over him. He is quoted as saying that he glanced back after he was a safe distance away and saw two men dragging a third off the roadway.

Officers from here went to the scene at once and saw some evidence that a car had struck something. There was no definite trace of the man, though a person living near the place is reported to have stated that an automobile stopped near the creek about the time Mr. Lyerly reported striking the alleged highwaymen.

It is thought that the me either had a car nearby or else stopped a passing machine and took their companion away.

From page 2 of The Concord Daily Tribune, Tuesday, Dec. 1, 1925

newspapers.digitalnc.org/lccn/sn92073201/1925-12-01/ed-1/seq-2/

K.K.K. Newspaper's Message to Protestants, Dec. 2, 1925

A Message to Protestants of America

On May 1st of this year the first issue of this paper was published. At that time, it was my intention to publish a monthly publication; a real, patriotic, Protestant newspaper dedicated to American ideals and principles, and to expose the rottenness and under-handed methods of the foes of Americanism. After the first issue, we were requested by thousands of friends to publish the paper oftener than once a month, We have, in a few short months, by the help of patriotic Americans on the “Firing Line,” built up a subscription list of thousands of subscribers in 14 states in the American Union, especially in the Southland. I want to ask you loyal patriots to do something else for the cause we have championed. If each of you will secure only one subscriber, and send his name in, we can more than double the work we are doing. One dollar does not mean much, but when thousands of patriots will send in a subscription, it will mean much to us. We are in the fight to a finish, to tell the world of the rottenness of the Church of Rome and other un-American influences, and we are expecting the help of every one of you to get the TRUTH to the masses. Friends, won’t you do this little bit for the cause? It will mean much to us the great Protestant cause we are representing. When you read this copy of our paper, pass it along to a friend and get his subscription. Do this TODAY, and help us get a million readers for the KLEAN KUT KOURIER.

Yours without fear or favor,

Whiton Davis, Editor

From the front page of the Klean Kut Kourier, Fayetteville, N.C., Dec. 2, 1925

newspapers.digitalnc.org/lccn/sn98058830/1925-12-02/ed-1/seq-1/

Naturalization Ceremony Includes KKK Demonstrations, Two Burning Crosses, Dec. 2, 1925

Nazareth Sees a Demonstration by Klan Hosts. . . More Than 100 Aliens Naturalized at Impressive Ceremonies

Bethlehem, Pa.—Bethlehem Klan No. 157 held their annual picnic and open-air demonstration at Nazareth Fair Grounds recently, ably assisted by the ladies organization of Bethlehem. More than 2,000 persons were present to hear the beautiful music and the excellent speaking, as well as witnessing one of the most spectacular demonstrations ever staged in this vicinity.

Rev. Hebler of Statington and Mrs. Inez Baker of Reading delivered very enthusiastic and inspiring addresses on the patriotism and benefits of both the Knights’ and Women’s organizations of the Klan, and their talks were greatly enjoyed and appreciated by all who heard them.

After the speaking a bugle sounded assembly, a signal for the candidates and the Klansmen to make ready for the naturalization ceremony. They marched into a field set apart for the purpose, to the strains of “Onward Christian Soldiers,” played by the Bethlehem Band. There were nearly 100 aliens naturalized, and during the impressive ceremonies two crosses were burned on the field and lit up the surrounding country for a great distance and the white robes of the more than 200 Klansmen could be seen by the spectators from the sidelines where they were taken care of by the efficient Klavelier unit, which is more than 100 strong.

The women’s organization rendered a great and never-to-be-forgotten service. To them belongs the greatest part of credit for the great success of the demonstration. They worked untiringly until the last, and the men appreciate their efforts more than can be expressed in words.

From the front page of the Klean Kut Kourier, Fayetteville, N.C., Dec. 2, 1925

newspapers.digitalnc.org/lccn/sn98058830/1925-12-02/ed-1/seq-1/

Send $15 to Join Knights of the Ku Klux Klan, Dec. 2, 1925

Knights of the Ku Klux Klan

If you are a white Protestant native-born citizen of good character and believe in: The Tenants of the Christian Religion.

White Supremacy.

Protection of our pure womanhood.

Just Laws and Liberty.

Closer relationship of Pure Americanism.

The upholding of the Constitution of these United States.

Freedom of Speech and Press.

Closer relationship between Capital and American Labor.

Preventing the causes of mob violence and lynchings.

Preventing unwarranted strikes by foreign labor agitators.

Prevention of fires and destruction of property by lawless elements.

The limitation of foreign immigration.

The much needed local reforms.

LAW AND ORDER.

And desire to become a member of this great American organization, fill out the blank below and mail to P.O. Box 1204, Raleigh, N.C., together with your check for $15 as evidence of your good will. This application will be referred to the Klan in your home town.

Name

Occupation

Residential Address

Business Address

From page 3 of the Klean Kut Kourier, Fayetteville, N.C., Dec. 2, 1925

newspapers.digitalnc.org/lccn/sn98058830/1925-12-02/ed-1/seq-3/

Judge Grady Opposes Capital Punishment, Sentences C.S. Snyder to 4 Months in Jail Plus Fine, Dec. 1, 1925

Judge Grady Opposes Capital Punishment

Oxford, Dec. 1—“Capital punishment is a relic of barbarism, and I would like to see it abolished in North Carolina,” said Judge Henry A. Grady in passing alternative sentence on C.E. Snyder, convicted of manslaughter in the Superior Court Wednesday. The jurist’s opinion was elicited by the fact that of the original venire summoned to sit on the Snyder case exactly 20 had been excused when called on account of being opposed to capital punishment.

Snyder drew an alternative sentence of four months in jail and pay to the widow of Clarence White, the slain man, the sum of $2,000, or serve from three to five years in the penitentiary. He chose the former alternative.

From the front page of The Concord Daily Tribune, Tuesday, Dec. 1, 1925

newspapers.digitalnc.org/lccn/sn92073201/1925-12-01/ed-1/seq-1/

High Hampton Property Sold for $335,000, Dec. 2, 1925

High Hampton Property Sold for $335,000

The High Hampton property, comprising the High Hampton Inn and 2,400 acres of beautiful mountain land in Jackson County, recently purchased by a syndicate of investors, has been sold to R.M. Combs of Sarasota, Fla., it was announced today.

The purchase price was given as $335,000.

Mr. Combs plans to spend $1 million in development of the property, and will place it on the market as soon as his program of improvement is completed. A landscape architect to have charge of laying out the grounds, developing golf links, improving the lake, and otherwise enhancing the grounds, highways, and drives, has been employed, according to the announcement.

The sale was made by Fred Burnett of Hendersonville.

Some six weeks ago the property was acquired by a syndicate of whom E.L. McKee is president; H.W. Plummer, Asheville, secretary-treasurer; Gilbert White of Durham and Charles E. Waddell of Asheville, vice-presidents.

This company incorporated with $500,000 capital stock, and first announced intention of improving and developing the property. The sale to Mr. Combs however terminates this program, and the new owner has announced that he will proceed with the development.

Mr. Combs is a successful real estate operator at Sarasota, where he has extensive holdings, it is announced.

From the front page of the Jackson County Journal, Sylva, N.C., Dec. 2, 1925

newspapers.digitalnc.org/lccn/sn91068765/1925-12-02/ed-1/seq-1/

Local and Social News from Balsam, N.C., Dec. 2, 1925

Balsam

Mrs. A.C. Bryson was summoned to Canton Tuesday of last week on account of the illness of her father, Jr. Hall. He passed away in a few hours after her arrival. He was a Confederate Veteran. We extend sincere sympathy to the bereaved ones.

Miss Bonnie Barnes and Mrs. Elbert Reece were married in Sylva Saturday noon at the home of Esq. R.A. Painter, he officiating. Mr. and Mrs. Will Reed, step-father and mother of the groom, and Miss Evie Reece, sister of the groom, accompanied them to Sylva and witnessed the ceremony. They were given a reception that night at the home of the bride’s mother, Mrs. Ellen Barnes. A sumptuous supper had been prepared to which a large number of friends and relatives were invited. Music and games were enjoyed until a late hour. Later the bridal couple were given a serenade.

Mr. and Mrs. W.T. Lee Jr. attended the marriage of Mrs. Lee’s sister, Miss Mabel Wiliams to Mr. Stanley Weaver, which took place at the home of the bride in Waynesville Thanksgiving Day.

Rev. Wm. Pruitt of Hazelwood preached morning and evening in the Baptist Church here Thanksgiving Day.

A most enjoyable Thanksgiving entertainment and box supper were given at the public school house Friday night. The proceeds, which amounted to $36.35, will be used for the benefit of the school. Miss Katie Kenney won the cake which was voted to the prettiest young girl.

Misses Hannah Warren and Myrtle Lindsey of Asheville week end visitors in Balsam.

Born to Mr. and Mrs. Mart Hoyle Nov. 9th, a nine-pound girl, Alice Ivalee. This is Mr. Hoyle’s 16th child and he is a young looking man yet.

Mr. Dick Queen of Dillsboro was here Friday and Saturday.

Mrs. Maybelle Perry, Mrs. Lily Bryson and Mrs. Meleta Beck went to Sylva Saturday.

Mrs. Mabel Ensley went to Sylva Monday on business.

Mr. George Knight went to Sylva Monday.

Mr. Charlie Penland and family of Clyde spent Sunday of last week with Mrs. Penland’s sister, Mrs. R.J. Bryson.

From the front page of the Jackson County Journal, Sylva, N.C., Dec. 2, 1925

newspapers.digitalnc.org/lccn/sn91068765/1925-12-02/ed-1/seq-1/

County Agent C.W. Tilson Explains How to Home Cure Pork, Dec. 2, 1925

Formula for Home Curing Pork

If you like well flavored palatable pork for your table, use the following mixture for curing your meat.

2 pounds fresh salt

4 pounds brown sugar

3 ounces ground sage

2 ounces grown pepper (black)

1 ounce salt petre

The meat should be thoroughly cooled out after killing before the hog is cut up. Then rub each peace thoroughly all over with this mixture before storing away in a thin covering of the mixture. At the end of two weeks the meat should be taken up and the salty mixture rubbed off. Then apply a new coating of the mixture and place it back with a thin covering of the mixture as before.

The amount of the mixture stated above will be needed to put away approximately 100 pounds of pork. Increase the mixture accordingly for additional 100 pounds of pork.

When once you eat meat from this method of curing, you will discard the salt-alone method of curing says County Agent C.W. Tilson.

From the front page of the Jackson County Journal, Sylva, N.C., Dec. 2, 1925. Saltpeter, sometimes spelled saltpetre, is potassium nitrate. It was often used in curing pork 100 years ago. It doesn’t directly preserve the meet; it is a precursor to nitrites, which preserve pork. These days, nitrites are more often used for curing.

newspapers.digitalnc.org/lccn/sn91068765/1925-12-02/ed-1/seq-1/

John S. Forster Died at Hospital Nov. 24, 1925

John S. Forster Is Dead

Asheville Citizen, Nov. 25—John S. Forster, for 35 years a resident of Asheville, died at a local hospital yesterday at 2:15 o’clock after an extended illness. Physicians in attendance had expressed little hope for his recovery and his death was not unexpected to members of his family.

Mr. Forster is survived by his wife, three daughters: Mrs. C.C. Hipps, Mrs. R.E. Christopher, Mrs. Edward O’Kelley; three sons: Homer, Habile and William; one sister, Mrs. S.M. Phillips; two brothers, F.S. and J.E. Forster, all of Asheville.

Funeral service will be held at Sylva Thursday morning at 11 o’clock followed by interment.

The funeral was held here at the home of Mr. Forster’s brother-in-law, Mr. A.J. Dills, on Thursday morning at 11 o’clock, Rev. J.B. Grice, pastor of Calvary Baptist church, Asheville, conducted the service. Interment was in the Dills family burying ground.

From the front page of the Jackson County Journal, Sylva, N.C., Dec. 2, 1925

newspapers.digitalnc.org/lccn/sn91068765/1925-12-02/ed-1/seq-1/

R.A. Hudson, 70, Died Nov. 29, 1925

Prominent Farmer of Union County Dies

Charlotte, Nov. 30—R.A. Hudson, prominent farmer of the Waxhaw section of Union county, died suddenly at his home about 3 o’clock Sunday morning, according to advice reaching here yesterday. The funeral was held at 12:30 o’clock at Providence Presbyterian Church in his county.

Mr. Hudson retired as usual Saturday night. His family was awakened about 2:30 o’clock Sunday morning, finding him in the throes of a paroxysm that ended with his death in a short while. He was a man of considerable wealth and highly regarded by his neighbors. He was 70 years old and, with Mrs. Hudson, was anticipating with great pleasure the celebration of their golden wedding anniversary within a short while.

From the front page of The Concord Daily Tribune, Tuesday, Dec. 1, 1925

newspapers.digitalnc.org/lccn/sn92073201/1925-12-01/ed-1/seq-1/

Paul "Caleb Goodman, 80, Died on Thanksgiving, 1925

Paul Caleb Goodman Dies in Rowan County

Mooresville, Nov. 30—Paul Caleb Goodman died at his home near Landis, Rowan County, on Thanksgiving Day, aged 80 years. He was stricken with pneumonia the day before he died. He lived his long and useful life near where he died. He was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry C. Goodman, one of a family with nine children, all of whom are dead except Mile Goodman of Hickory and James H. Goodman of Mooresville. He joined Mt. Moriah Church when a young man.

Funeral services were held at Mt. Moriah Lutheran Church, which is in sight of the home, by his pastor, the Rev. J.S. Messinger, assisted by Rev. C.A. Brown of China Grove, and the remains were laid to rest in the cemetery nearby.

From the front page of The Concord Daily Tribune, Tuesday, Dec. 1, 1925

newspapers.digitalnc.org/lccn/sn92073201/1925-12-01/ed-1/seq-1/

Jury Asking for Mercy in Sentencing Jesse Wyatt, Dec. 1, 1925

Wyatt Jury to Seek Clemency. . . Is Understood That 9 of 12 Jurors Favor Light Punishment. . . Prepare an Appeal

Raleigh, Nov. 26—Nine members of the Durham county jail (jurors?) which tried Jesse Wyatt last week for the killing of Lawyer Stephen Holt of Smithfield June 1, have signed an appeal to Judge Garland A. Midyette so Durham people today apprised Raleigh folks, and the burden of their supplication to Judge Midyette is the saving of Wyatt from a prison term.

The Durham jury convicted Wyatt because there was nothing else they could do. There was testimony to the effect that he took his pistol, rested it on his left arm and fired at the automobile in which Mr. Holt and a party of Johnston men were riding. The jury did not believe that. Mr. Wyatt declared that he shot into the pavement and the bullet ricocheted, striking the lawyer from behind and killed him instantly. The jury did not believe that. It did not believe that in his great zeal to stop a car which had some evidence of a rum runner, Wyatt shot accidentally and too quickly, merely happening to catch the attorney in the range of the ball. There was the whole world for Wyatt and the jury concluded that a man who could not hit everything except the lawyer was careless. It gave him manslaughter and a recommendation for mercy.

Judge Midyette will follow the recommendation, but mercy ranges all the way from 20 years down to four months in prison. The judge could give five years and still feel merciful. The jury will probably decide the issue for him if it agrees unanimously on a sentence in jail with leave to hire out. Judge Midyette leans always to mercy. But he has never intimated that he would save Wyatt from prison.

Judge Midyette was prosecuting a similar case when called to the bench. He was solicitor and W.E. Woodfin, prohibition agent, had killed Grover Cleveland Bradley, Northampton blockader. There was considerable evidence that there was no excuse for killing Bradley But the federal government defended its representative and District Attorney Tucker appeared for him. Judge Midyette had then become judge and he never appeared again the case and federal jury quickly acquitted.

In that case Woodfin used his gun and there was no accident, but there was an element of self defense. Judge Midyette has no doubt that Wyatt when in good faith for a blockader and got an innocent man. But in 20-odd years it was the solitary break of Wyatt, who is the father of seven children, hardly any of whom are old enough to work.

The sentiment for punishment of prohibition officers who have been shooting rather wildly found a climax in Wyatt’s case and the Raleigh officer is the first real goat. Wherefore there is a lot of sympathy for him.

--Greensboro Daily News

From the front page of the Smithfield Herald, Tuesday, Dec. 1, 1925

newspapers.digitalnc.org/lccn/sn92073982/1925-12-01/ed-1/seq-1/

James Woodard, 15, May Recover from Shooting, Dec. 1, 1925

Wounded Boy Is Now Improving

James Woodard, the 15-year-old son of Mr. Robert Woodard of near Pine Level, who was shot and seriously wounded by a neighbor boy, Gaston Oliver last Thursday, is getting along nicely, according to a report given out by the hospital here yesterday. Hope is now entertained for his recovery unless complications set in.

From the front page of the Smithfield Herald, Tuesday, Dec. 1, 1925

newspapers.digitalnc.org/lccn/sn92073982/1925-12-01/ed-1/seq-1/

Negotiations Over Ivanhoe Mill Appear to Fail, Dec. 1, 1925

Former Operators May Not Get Mill. . . Negotiations Appear to Have Failed; About $800,000 Tied Up in Failure

Raleigh, Nov. 27—Failure of negotiations in the Ivanhoe Cotton Mill’s failure by which the stockholders’ creditors who had drawn such fancy salaries as officers and were due so much money, would have forfeited their claims and taken over the mill, is about to be written.

The referee in bankruptcy was to have all the claimants with him tomorrow for what appeared to be final action, certainly final as indicating what would be the course of the mill officials. Referee Joe Cheshire had the interested parties together sundry times. The last time they met it seemed reasonably certain that the innocent stockholders would get their money out and the old operators of the corporation would get the mill. But that does not appear even half way certain now.

Failure to get together tomorrow will postpone the meeting several days, but the negotiations appear to have failed. There is about $800,000 tied up in the failure.

--Greensboro Daily News

From the front page of the Smithfield Herald, Tuesday, Dec. 1, 1925 newspapers.digitalnc.org/lccn/sn92073982/1925-12-01/ed-1/seq-1/

Charlie James' Parked Car Totalled, Dec. 1, 1925

Auto Accident Saturday Night. . . Car Belonging to Charlie James Completely Wrecked by Bertie County Negro

Saturday night a colored man from Bertie County came up the river hill on the wrong side, or got on the wrong side after he got up, and drove head-on into a Ford couple belonging to Charlie James, which was standing in front of his home. The car was badly torn up and the colored man thought he had lost his eyesight, but Mr. James took him to Dr. Saunders, who found that he only had two minor cuts on each eyelid. After the doctor had dressed the wounds, he told the darkey, who was confident he was blind, to open his eyes. Those who saw those eyes roll over when he found that he could see will never forget the sight.

From the front page of the Enterprise, Williamston, Martin County, Tuesday, Dec. 1, 1925

newspapers.digitalnc.org/lccn/sn92073995/1925-12-01/ed-1/seq-1/

Will Hines, Charles Carroway Cases Settled in Recorder's Court Dec. 1, 1925

Little of Interest in Recorder’s Court

The only case in the recorder’s court this morning that created any excitement at all was a “small” whiskey case. Will Hines of Robersonville was charged with having a Coca-Cola bottle full of “corn,” and he admitted the charge. Judge Smith gave him 10 days in jail with a $25 fine and costs in the action.

Charles Carroway, who was charged with assault with a deadly weapon, was found guilty and required to pay the costs of the action.

Two cases, one against Thos. Settler Jones, charging abandonment, and another against Tom Welch, in which he was accused of larceny and receiving 150 pounds of cotton, were continued into a later date.

From the front page of the Enterprise, Williamston, Martin County, Tuesday, Dec. 1, 1925

newspapers.digitalnc.org/lccn/sn92073995/1925-12-01/ed-1/seq-1/

Average Cost Per Pupil Per Day in Martin County Was $0.177, Dec. 1, 1925

Some Figures on School Costs. . . Tabulation Made by Superintendent of Schools Presented for Comparison

In a recent tabulation by the Superintendent of Schools for the term 1924-25, there were found to be 31 white schools caught by 96 teachers at an average monthly salary of slightly more than $94. Forty-five percent of the children on census of one-teacher schools, of which type there are 11, attended regularly; 55 per cent of the children on census of two-teacher schools, there being eight such schools, attended regularly; 62 per cent of the children on census of schools having from three to six teachers, there being eight such schools—attended regularly, and 80 per cent of children on census of schools with 7 or more teachers—there being four such schools—attended regularly.

This indicates efficiency in the larger schools to a greater extent than in smaller schools, or, to say it another way, greater loss by failure of pupils to attend in smaller schools.

The teaching load averaged 24 pupils to each teacher in one-teacher schools, 20 pupils to the teacher in two-teacher schools, 26 pupils to the teacher in schools of three to six teachers; 30 pupils to the teacher in schools of seven or more teachers. Considering the fact that a teacher in a one-room school must hear 42 recitations in six hours and manage 24 pupils classified in seven grades, the job appears impossible. Yet some teachers are willing to add to their teaching load high-school subjects. While, on the other hand, the teacher in one of the schools of the larger type teaches six subjects in a day and manages a room of 30 pupils on an average. Is it any wonder we can not get the best trained teachers to take the small schools?

The average monthly salary paid teachers in one-room schools was slightly less than $60; the average monthly salary paid teachers in two-teacher schools was slightly less than $70; the average monthly salary paid teachers in schools of three to six teachers was $95; the average monthly salary paid teachers in schools of seven or more was $115.

The lowest cost for teaching a child per day was 8 cents and 3 mills, while the highest cost for teaching a child per day was 23 cents; and both of these schools were one-teacher schools representing an elastic range in cost of approximately 15 cents. To say it another way, the one-teacher school may e either the cheapest school or the most expensive one. The lowest cost for teaching a child per day in a two-teacher school was 13 cents and 4 mills, while the highest cost was 21 cents and 7 mills, representing a range in cost of 8 cents from lowest to highest. The lowest forteaching a child per day in schools of three to six teachers type was 15 cents and 6 mills, while the highest cost was 17 cents and 8 mills, representing a range in cost of approximately two cents. The lowest for teaching a child per day in schools of seven teachers or more was 17 cents and 7 mills, while the highest cost of teaching in this type of school was 19 cents and 9 mills, indicating a range of approximately two cents from lowest to the highest cost in this group. It would appear that there is less fluctuation in teaching costs in larger schools.

The training which a teacher of Martin County has is equivalent to one and a third years of college training. One-third of the counties of North Carolina have better trained teachers than our county has, while approximately two-thirds of the counties have teachers of less average training than we have.

The large fluctuation in teaching costs is indicative of the board’s efforts to secure good teachers in the small schools; that is, the success and failure of their effort is reflected in it. Twenty-five per cent of the cost of salaries is usually necessary to provide miscellaneous operating expenses for a school, and the average cost of teaching a pupil a day in the schools of the county was 17 cents and 7 mills, while the average cost of miscellaneous operating expenses was 3 cents and 7 mills.

From the front page of the Enterprise, Williamston, Martin County, Tuesday, Dec. 1, 1925. A mill is a cost per 1,000, so 17 cents and 7 mills is $0.177 for the average cost of teaching a pupil a day in the schools of the county, and miscellaneous operating expenses was 3 cents and 7 mills, or $0.037.

newspapers.digitalnc.org/lccn/sn92073995/1925-12-01/ed-1/seq-1/

Macedonia Local and Personal News, Dec. 1, 1925

Macedonia Local and Personal News

Mr. Marvin Jones was the guest of Miss Sadie Mae Hadley Sunday.

Miss Vivian Peele spent Saturday night with Miss Virginia Peele.

Miss Sadie Mae Hadley attended the Union Saturday and Sunday.

Mr. Robert Coltrain was the guest of Miss Myrtle Beacham Sunday.

Mr. Roy Peele was the guest of Miss Sarah Hadley Sunday night.

Mr. and Mrs. J.L. Holliday attended the union at Oak Grove Sunday.

Miss Carrie Ward attended the union Sunday.

Mr. and Mrs. A.D. Hadley went to the union Sunday.

The many friends of Ralph Holliday are very much glad to know that he is much better after suffering for several days from a broken collar bone.

Mr. George Peel had a wreck last week. A big bus hit his little Ford.

From the front page of the Enterprise, Williamston, Martin County, Tuesday, Dec. 1, 1925

newspapers.digitalnc.org/lccn/sn92073995/1925-12-01/ed-1/seq-1/

Henry Lotz, Lucy Mills Wed Dec. 1, 1925

Lotz-Mills

Mr. Henry J. Lotz of Everetts and Miss Lucy Mills of Poplar Point were quietly married by A.J. Manning at his residence in Williamston at 9 o’clock this morning. Only a few close friends of the bridal party witnessed the ceremony.

Immediately after the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Lotz left by automobile for Rocky Mount, where they will take a train for northern and western points. They will spend some time in Wisconsin, Mr. Lotz’s native State.

Mr. Lotz is now in the railroad service at Everetts, coming there from Virginia, where his father and mother now live. Mrs. Lotz is the daughter of Mr. L.J. Mills, one of the leading farmers of his section of the county.

From the front page of the Enterprise, Williamston, Martin County, Tuesday, Dec. 1, 1925

newspapers.digitalnc.org/lccn/sn92073995/1925-12-01/ed-1/seq-1/

Bear Grass Local and Personal News, Dec. 1, 1925

Bear Grass Local and Personal News

Mrs. B.O. Cowing was the guest of Mrs. C.C. Cowing Wednesday afternoon.

Misses Mary and Mintie Bailey attended the union at Oak Grove Sunday.

Mrs. J.O. Anderson visited her sister, Mrs. Mollie Bailey, Sunday.

Miss Roxie Jones of Edwards was the guest of Miss Louise Rodgerson Saturday.

Mr. Julius Jackson was the guest of Miss Frances Cowing Saturday.

Miss Louise Rodgerson of the Leggetta Cross Road school faculty spent the holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Rodgerson.

Mr. June Harris was the guest of Miss Mary Bailey Saturday.

We are glad to know that Mrs. Dennis Bailey is improving after being quite sick.

Mrs. A.B. Rogers is reported much improved at the Washington Hospital, where she underwent an operation.

Mr. Grey Leggett was the guest of Miss Louise Rodgerson Wednesday.

Miss Fannie Perry spent the week end with Miss Frances Cowing.

Miss Louise Rodgerson and Mr. Harold Flynn motored to Greenville Sunday afternoon.

Miss Mary Harris spent the week end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edmond Harris.

Herman and Russell Rogers and Clayton Bailey attended the show in Williamston Saturday night.

From the front page of the Enterprise, Williamston, Martin County, Tuesday, Dec. 1, 1925

newspapers.digitalnc.org/lccn/sn92073995/1925-12-01/ed-1/seq-1/

Martin County's First Sign of Snow Nov. 30, 1925, Was Just a Few Flying Flakes

First Snow of Season Reported Yesterday

The first snow of the season was reported yesterday morning by several parties in the county, who reported just a few flying flakes.

From the front page of the Enterprise, Williamston, Martin County, Tuesday, Dec. 1, 1925

newspapers.digitalnc.org/lccn/sn92073995/1925-12-01/ed-1/seq-1/

Norman Hunt Gets 13 Months on Road for Carrying Concealed Weapons, Nov. 30, 1925

Indian Gunman Gets Road Term. . . Norman Hunt Goes to Roads for 13 Months When Found Guilty of Carrying Concealed Weapons, Resisting Officer and Being Drunk—Officers Take Third Pistol from Him—Told Sheriff McMillan He Wasn’t Going to “Stick ‘Em Up”. . . Hezzie Oxendine Off Light

Norman Hunt, Indian gunman who was arrested at a filling station 3 miles west of here Wednesday night by Sheriff B.f. McMillan after it was reported that Hunt was trying to hold up the proprietor of another filling station at the point of a gun, was sentenced to a total of 13 months on the roads late Friday afternoon by Recorder P.S. Kornegay.

Hezzie Oxendine, who was with Hunt at the time, was charged with driving a car while under the influence of whiskey, possessing and transporting whiskey, but was given such good recommendations by the officers that arrested him, and the prosecuting witness, that he was allowed to pay a total of $35.70 and his car ordered returned to him.

Hunt was charged with carrying a concealed weapon, resisting an officer and being drunk. He was given 6 months each in the first two and one month in the last charge. It was in evidence that upon information Sheriff McMillan went to Hall’s filling station about 2 ½ miles west of here, where it was reported the trouble began. Mr. Hall testified that before Sheriff McMillan arrived, Norman Hunt and Hezzie Oxendine came to the station and that on account of a slight breach of conduct, Mr. Hall had to call Oxendine’s attention to his actions. Oxendine, Mr. Hall said, told him he was sorry for anything he had done that was not right. After this Mr. Hall saw Hunt get a pistol out of his car. He asked the Indian what he was going to do with it. Hunt is said to have told him that if he would come around behind the filling station, he would show him. Mr. Hall told him that what he was going to do would have to be done in the light.

After a few more words Hunt and a woman walked off down the road, Oxendine and another woman following in the car. Sheriff McMillan was told that the Indians had gone toward the other station across the river and the officers proceeded there. When the sheriff walked into the station, he saw Hunt standing beside a stove with his hands in both overall pockets. Pulling his gun the sheriff ordered him to hold up his hands. “I’m standing up and that is all I’m going to do,” the sheriff understood him to say. At this instant a deputy came in the building and with a gun drawn covered the resisting Indian. Then the sheriff pulled Hunt’s hands out of his pockets and made him raise his hands, finding in his pocket a 32-calibre automatic pistol, the third officers have taken off the Indian during the past few months. After this there was no further trouble. In Oxendine’s coat a small quantity of whiskey was found, and in the rear of the car a quart jar one-third full of whiskey was found. Oxendine contended that he knew nothing of the whiskey in the rear of the car, and Hunt stated that was true, he having put the whiskey thee without telling or getting Oxendine’s consent. It was on these grounds that the recorder allowed the car to be returned to Oxendine.

Immediately following the robbery in Ashpole swamp several weeks ago, when Mr. F.L. Fenegan, fruit salesman, was knocked in the head and robbed of $60 in cash, officers found Hunt and an Indian woman cohabitating together. A heavy fine was placed on Hunt at the hearing which followed. A pistol was found on this occasion. Hunt is known to be a dangerous man when he is drinking and it appears from the court records that he is generally drinking.

Other Cases

Other cases disposed of by Recorder Kornegay during the past week were:

--Robert Haywood was required to pay Mrs. Agnes Edmund, prosecutrix, $9.01 and the costs in the case for disposing of crop.

--Probable cause was found against Prince Gavin, colored boy charged with having carnal knowledge of a female under 16 years of age.

--John Bullard paid a board bill and the costs in a case charging him with evading the payment of the bill.

From the front page of The Robesonian, Lumberton, N.C., Monday, Nov. 30, 1925

newspapers.digitalnc.org/lccn/sn84026483/1925-11-30/ed-1/seq-1/

Flue Burst at New High School, Students Dismissed, Nov. 30, 1925

Burst Flue Gives High School Pupils Holiday. . . Damage Will be Repaired Today and School Will Keep Tomorrow

A flue in a boiler is a small article, but small things can cause trouble, as Supt. W.B. Crumpton discovered this morning when the blowing up of just such a flue prevented the heating system in the high school from functioning and made it necessary, due to the cold weather, to send the high school children back home for the day. The flue will be prepared in plenty of time, however, for school Tuesday, as workmen were put to work to remedy the defect as soon as the trouble developed.

Soon after the fire was started early this morning, the flue cracked and the necessity of giving up school for the day was apparent. It is the first trouble that the heating plant in the new high school has caused.

From the front page of The Robesonian, Lumberton, N.C., Monday, Nov. 30, 1925

newspapers.digitalnc.org/lccn/sn84026483/1925-11-30/ed-1/seq-1/

W.F. Barnes Found Not Guilty in Traffic Accident, Nov 30, 1925

W.F. Barnes Wins Case in All Day Recorder’s Court. . . No Evidence That Defendant Was Drinking, Although He Had Knocked Old Man Down a Few Minutes Before Wreck—Mrs. W.S. Alexander Seriously Injured When Mysterious Car Wrecks Two Cars at One Time and Keeps Going—Barnes Did Not Evade Arrest. . . Man Riding with Defendant Says Barnes Caused Wreck

Who was driving the car that ran into a car driven by Miss Dora Thompson of McDonald on the hard-surfaced highway about 1 mile west of here Saturday night, causing serious injuries to Miss Thompson’s sister, Mrs. W.S. Alexander, is the question that is being heard here since the verdict of not guilty returned Friday afternoon in Recorder P.S. Kornegay’s court in favor of Mr. W.F. Barnes, who had been charged with being responsible for the accident.

Mr. Barnes was in court early Friday morning to contest the charges of reckless driving and driving an automobile while under the influence of whiskey. Miss Dora Thompson was the first witness presented by the State and she told of driving near the National cotton mill when she saw an automobile coming diagonally across the highway and of the car striking the car she was driving, turning it over on the side and pinning her sister under it. She stated she was positive that the car was coming toward Lumberton, and on cross-examination stated that she did not remember telling anyone that the car which struck her car was coming from the direction of Lumberton.

Dr. S.L. Whitehead, who treated Mrs. Alexander, testified that the injuries consisted of five or six broken ribs, a broken collar bone, and other minor injuries.

Whiskey Charge Dismissed

It was the contention of the State that Mr. Barnes was under the influence of whiskey, but Recorder Kornegay dismissed that charge before the noon recess. The State’s best witness was Mr. W.A. Howell, who testified that he was riding in the car with Mr. Barnes when the car ran into the car driven by Miss Thompson. He also testified that he was walking along the highway with Mr. Evans Bailey, a man who appears to be about 60 years old, when the car driven by Mr. Barnes struck Mr. Bailey and knocked him down. This, the witness said, happened about 5 minutes before the wreck. After Mr. Bailey was knocked down, he and Mr. Howell got in the car with Mr. Barnes to ride to a store a short distance away. Mr. Howell would not say that Mr. Barnes was drinking, but repeatedly stated that there was “something wrong with him.” He claimed that he did not see a third car mixed up in the accident, as was later brought out in some conflicting evidence.

The Mysterious Car

This evidence tended to show that while Mr. Barnes was driving very moderately on the right side of the road coming in the direction of Lumberton, a car driven by Miss Thompson was going in the opposite direction and on the right side of the road. The mysterious car came from the direction of Lumberton and in an effort to pass Miss Thompson’s car went too far to the left and struck Mr. Barnes’ car, after which it struck the car driven by Miss Thompson. Miss Thompson testified that she did not see the car. Mr. Howell said he did not see the car, and Mr. Bailey stated that he could not recall anything about it as he was very nervous and excited. On cross-examination Mr. Howell was heavily attacked by the attorney appearing for Mr. Barnes and held his own admirably. He stuck to his story throughout and claimed to the last that the car in wich he was riding was the one that struck the car driven by Miss Thompson. But there was not sufficient corroborative evidence to satisfy the recorder. Mr. Howell stated that the car which was turned over while lying practically off the pavement, while many defense witnesses testified that the car was more than two-thirds on the pavement.

There was considerable evidence that Mr. Barnes’ car was was badly damaged in the wreck, the front wheel being demolished, which caused the car to swerve to the left side of the road, where it was found by officers. It was the contention of the State that Mr. Barnes’ car was struck by a car other than Miss Thompson’s causing the spokes in Mr. Barnes car to be broken off and a long indentation made in the cement. The scar on the cement started about 18 inches from the center of the road on the right side, the side Mr. Barnes’ witnesses claimed he was at the time of the wreck. The scar extended from this point to a place on the left side of the road where the Barnes’ car stopped. This was corroborated by many witnesses.

Move to Dismiss

At the close of the State’s testimony the defense moved for dismissal. Recorder Kornegay stated that he would dismiss the liquor charge, but that he wanted to hear further evidence for the defense. Here the big gun for Mr. Barnes was fired with witnesses testifying in corroboration that an automobile with very poor lights was seen going in the direction of Maxton only a few seconds after the crash, and that this automobile could not have passed the wreck after the crash. A storekeeper 75 yards from were the accient took place testified that he heard the crash and by the time he could run to the front of the store the mysterious car passed. Another witness stated that he saw a car several hundred yards up the road from the accident. He stated that the car stopped and was starting off again and that the occupants were cursing and appeared to be intoxicated. Other witnesses testified that they heard another car after the wreck, but the State tore down part of the circumstantial evidence by forcing the witnesses to admit that traffic was very heavy at ythat time of night and many car were passing at all times.

Called the Sheriff

As a strengthening point the State tried to show that Mr. Barnes evaded arrest, but on cross-examination Sheriff B.F. McMillan stated that Mr. Barnes called him over the ‘phone about 11:30 that night and told him that he had heard officers were looking for him and that he would come to the court house then but the officer told him that he could wait until the next morning. Mr. Barnes came to the sheriff’s office the next morning and was placed under a $1,000 bond.

The court room was well filled with witnesses and spectators, much interested in the affair being very evident. Had not Recorder Kornegay dismissed the case without argument, the entire day would have been consumed with the grind.

From the front page of The Robesonian, Lumberton, N.C., Monday, Nov. 30, 1925

newspapers.digitalnc.org/lccn/sn84026483/1925-11-30/ed-1/seq-1/

High School Teacher Nearly Shot Thanksgiving Morning, Nov. 30, 1925

Mr. Brunson Has Close Shave with Death. . . Bullet from Gun Accidentally Fired Narrowly Missed Mr. R.E. Brunson after Killing Another Man—Killed a Deer and Had a Good Time

R.E. Brunson, member of the high school faculty, had a most interesting time at his home, Brunson, S.C., during the past week-end. On arriving at his home town Thanksgiving morning, he walked into his father’s store and was greeted by a bullet, as a gun which two men were playing with went off and killed a third white man. The next day he went hunting and killed a deer.

During his stay at home a negro was killed at the fair at Brunson. The weather was much warmer than at Lumberton, he reported on his return, many going about in their shirt sleeves. Despite his close shave with death, Mr. Brunson enjoyed his time home exceedingly, he said.

From the front page of The Robesonian, Lumberton, N.C., Monday, Nov. 30, 1925

newspapers.digitalnc.org/lccn/sn84026483/1925-11-30/ed-1/seq-1/

E.J. Britt Buys Brack Ward Farm at Auction, Nov. 30, 1925

E.J. Britt Buys Brack Ward Farm

The Brack Ward farm in Saddletree township was sold at public auction Saturday by the W.H. Bethune company, the successful bidder being Mr. E.J. Britt of Lumberton at $5,450. The house was burned some time ago, and Mr. and Mrs. Ward and children will move to Buie’s Creek. There are a little over 200 acres in the tract, about 70 under cultivation.

From the front page of The Robesonian, Lumberton, N.C., Monday, Nov. 30, 1925

newspapers.digitalnc.org/lccn/sn84026483/1925-11-30/ed-1/seq-1/

Local News Items from Lumberton, Nov. 30, 1925

Items of Local News

--Kiwanis lunch at Lorraine Hotel Tuesday at 1 p.m.

--A stewards’ meeting will be held at Chestnut Street Methodist Churhc this evening at 7:30.

--Robeson Chapter U.D.C. will meet Thursday afternoon at 3:30 in the club rooms. All members are earnestly requested to be present at this meeting as much important business is to be transacted.

--Rev. and Mrs. I.P. Hedgepeth were given a delightful pounding Friday night by some people of the eastern part of town, among home Mr. Hedgepeth has been holding cottage prayer meetings.

--Misses Elizabeth Peay and Nell Sutton, former members of the local school faculty, spent the Thanksgiving holidays at the teacherage here, leaving yesterday for their schools. Miss Peay teaches at Warrenton and Miss Sutton at Creedmore.

--Dr. James Gibbons of Charlotte read a paper before the Robeson Medical Society at its regular meeting here last Wednesday. Dr. and Mrs. Gibbons were guests of Dr. and Mrs. T.F. Costner, Elm Street, for the day.

--The Macdonald Scotch Highlanders band pleased two fair-sized audiences here Saturday, matinee and night, giving a varied program of classic, popular, vocal and instrumental numbers. Six soloists were especially good.

--Mr. and Mrs. C.J. Goodnough of Emporia, Pa., are guests here in the home of Mr. and Mrs. A.V.G. Wishart, Sixth Street. Mr. Goodnough is speaker of the house of representatives in the state of Pennsylvania and an uncle of Mr. Wishart.

--Mr. E.L. Hedgpeth of R. 2 from Fairmont was among the visitors in town Friday stated that Mr. Jim Grimsley of near Fairmont killed one day last a week a 23 ½ months-old hog which weighted when dressed, 770 pounds net.

--Mr. C.C. Clewis, who had been in Guilford County for the past several months, spent the Thanksgiving holidays here with his family. He expects to remain here through the Christmas holidays, after which he will go to Wake County, where he will be engaged in construction work.

--The musical given in the court house here Thanksgiving night under direction of Charlie Morrisey, colored, was enjoyed by a large number. The program consisted of jubilee songs, plantation melodies, solos and quartettes. The Black Diamond and Riverside quartets won great applause with their selections.

--The Washington male quartette third number of the Lyceum course under the auspices of the local Woman’s Club, will appear at the high school auditorium tonight at 8 o’clock. A large crowd is expected to attend, as the second number of the course, given a few weeks ago, was excellent and far superior to the opening number.

--Mr. and Mrs. Henry A. McLean of Seattle, Washington, are guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John S. McNeil. They arrived yesterday and will spend a day or two here on their way to Florida, where they will spend the winter. They are on a 2-year tour and since leaving Seattle have been as far north as Nova Scotia. Mr. McLean is a cousin of Mrs. McNeill.

--Trying to turn from Elm Street into Second at the town hall early yesterday morning at a rate of speed faster than allowed by law caused a lady to drive a car against a white-way lamp post, knocking the post down and doing slight damage to the car. A car belonging to the town of Lumberton was parked near the light post and was slightly damaged when the post fell against it. After the car the lady was driving stopped, her male companion took the wheel and left town in a hurry. No arrests were made.

From the front page of The Robesonian, Lumberton, N.C., Monday, Nov. 30, 1925. Newspaper spelled last name O’Neil and O’Neill. I don’t know which is correct.

newspapers.digitalnc.org/lccn/sn84026483/1925-11-30/ed-1/seq-1/

Howard Cochrane, 14, Accidentally Shot by Older Brother, Has Died, Nov. 30, 1925

Howard Cochrane, 14, died in a Charlotte hospital Friday as a result of being accidentally shot by an older brother while hunting Thanksgiving Day in Cabarrus County.

From page 2 of The Robesonian, Lumberton, N.C., Monday, Nov. 30, 1925

newspapers.digitalnc.org/lccn/sn84026483/1925-11-30/ed-1/seq-2/

Short History of Daniel and Mirian Marshburn Family, Nov. 30, 1925

A Short History of a Family Whose Deaths Occurred on Sunday

Many years ago, Daniel Marshburn and wife, Miriam, moved to Bladen from Duplin County. They settled near White Lake, where they lived and died. There were 13 children born unto them, five boys and eight girls. All lived to maturity, and came to old age, except one boy who died when but a few years old. Since 1889, we have known the family intimately. Prior to that time the father, two daughters, Mrs. John Peterson and Miss Matilda, and the young boy had died. We do not know the dates of their deaths. Since then, on the first Sunday in October 1889, the mother died. On the first Sunday in October 1891, a daughter, Mrs. W.M. Lewis, died. On the first Sunday in October 1900, a son, Frank, died. On the first Sunday in June 1924, the oldest son, James Madison, died in the 80th year of his age. On the first Sunday in November 1925, a daughter, Mrs. Sarah Kelly, died in her 81st year. Two more daughters have died—Mrs. Susan Mulford in December 1921 in her 73rd year, and Mrs. Julia Williams of Brandon, Fla., died in September 1924 in her 78th year.

Four of the 13 children are still living—R.H. Marshburn of Elizabethtown; J.W. Marshburn of Tomahawk R.F.D., Mrs. W.R. Dyson of Ivanhoe R.F.D.; and Mrs. Tom Carter, Magnolia R.F.D.

--Mrs. J.W. Marshburn, R.F.D., Tomahawk

From page 2 of The Robesonian, Lumberton, N.C., Monday, Nov. 30, 1925

newspapers.digitalnc.org/lccn/sn84026483/1925-11-30/ed-1/seq-2/

Three White Men Rob E.D. Steele at Gunpoint Nov. 27, 1925

High Point Man Is Held Up and Robbed. . . Is Waylaid by Three White Men on His Way Home at Night

High Point, Nov. 27—Three white men last night held up E.D. Steele, prominent High Point citizen, and robbed him of $550 in cash.

The robbery occurred in front of Mr. Steele’s residence on East Washington street two blocks from the downtown business district, while Mr. Steele was returning home.

One of the men is said to have placed a revolver against Mr. Steele’s chest and commanded him to throw up his hands. Another reached his hand in Mr. Steele’s pocket and took out the money. The trio escaped down Steele street, and Mr. Steele hurried into the house to notify the police.

Plain clothes men answered a call at once and conducted a search, but no arrests have been made. Mr. Steele said he believed he could identify the man who held the revolver. Police are of the opinion that the robbery was committed by High Point men who knew Mr. Steele had the money in his pocket.

From the front page of the Concord Daily Tribune, Nov. 28, 1925

newspapers.digitalnc.org/lccn/sn92073201/1925-11-28/ed-1/seq-1/

Virginia Box & Lumber Co. Burning at 1 o'clock Nov. 28, 1925

Lumber Manufacturing Company Is Burning

Goldsboro, N.C., Nov. 28 (AP)—The Virginia Box & Lumber company, a large lumber manufacturing concern here, was reported in flames at 1 O’clock. All available fire fighting apparatus was being rushed to the scene of the fire.

From the front page of the Concord Daily Tribune, Nov. 28, 1925

newspapers.digitalnc.org/lccn/sn92073201/1925-11-28/ed-1/seq-1/

Raleigh Will Rest Easier When Vindictive Prisoner Is Arrested, Nov. 28, 1925

Raleigh Not Happy Over Otto’s Escape. . . Think He Is Liable to Turn UP and Try to Duplicate the Sllm Anderson Stunt

Raleigh, Nov. 27—Otto Wood, the most successful prison escaper since the days of Dr. J. Walter Peacock, was still going tonight when the prison officials were last interviewed. Mr. Wood’s habits have worried many Raleigh people who neve liked his writing style or his human approach. As he doubtless expects to be killed when he found, he is liable to turn up here and undertake to duplicate the Slim Anderson stunt last week. How well Mr. Wood likes notoriety has not been shown, but Raleigh people would be better satisfied if they had any assurance that the bad man will not return.

He promised last year to do up Warden Busbee, who was done up officially before Mr. Wood had served much of his time due on the second imprisonment. Mr. Busbee as a private citizen has no thought of being disturbed by Wood, who is such a successful man-killer that one hand does the work.

From the front page of the Concord Daily Tribune, Nov. 28, 1925

newspapers.digitalnc.org/lccn/sn92073201/1925-11-28/ed-1/seq-1/

Rogers Takes Police to Place He Saw Man Buried; Case Dismissed When No Body Was Found, Nov. 28, 1925

Story of Killing Is Shown Imaginary. . . “Excavation” for Burial Found But No Trace of a Corpse

Asheboro, Nov. 27—At a hearing before J.S. Ridge, J.P. in the court house at Asheboro, upon motion of the prosecution before the defense had introduced half of its testimony, the charge of murder against Roy Hill and Daniel Briggs, road contractors, was dismissed. Hill and Briggs were arrested on a warrant sworn out on information and belief based on the statement of a negro named J.E. Rogers of Concord.

According to Rogers, at 10 o’clock on the night of November 11th while a force of 30 or 40 negroes under Hill and Briggs were engaged in work on a fill on Route 70 about two miles north of Seagrove, Hill and a negro by the name of “High Pocket” engaged in an altercation over pay. A shot was fired, according to Rogers, by either Hill or Briggs, as to which one he was in doubt, and the negro fell dead. The body was then buried in the road bed and the road built over it.

On Tuesday, Sheriff J.F. Cranford, accompanied by a number of people, took the negro down to the place the alleged murder occurred and had him point out the exact spot of the burial. This the negro readily did. An excavation six feet square was made at the spot in the fill in the road indicated by the negro but no body or trace of any body or murder was found.

From the front page of the Concord Daily Tribune, Nov. 28, 1925

newspapers.digitalnc.org/lccn/sn92073201/1925-11-28/ed-1/seq-1/

Widower Meets, Marries His First Love, Nov. 28, 1925

Judge Stack Weds in Winston-Salem. . . Superior Court Judge Weds Mrs. M.B. Brittain, Whom He Knew During Young Manhood

Winston-Salem, Nov. 28 (AP)—A romance of youth dating years aback, during which each passed for the time out of the other’s life, years of happy marriage with another, but ultimately beclouded by death of life’s partners, culminated this morning in the marriage of one of the State’s best known jurists and his first love.

Judge A. M. Stack of Monroe and Mrs. M.B. Brittain of Winston-Salem were married at Centenary methodists parsonage by Dr. C.C. Weaver, pastor of the bride and former pastor of the groom, officiating.

Judge Stack accidentally met his sweetheart of youth while presiding over court here this fall.

Strength of first love was immediately revived and plans were made for the marriage this morning which will come as a surprise to their many friends.

From the front page of the Concord Daily Tribune, Nov. 28, 1925

newspapers.digitalnc.org/lccn/sn92073201/1925-11-28/ed-1/seq-1/

Duke Coach Pat Herron Moving to Washington and Lee, Nov. 28, 1925

Pat Herron Says Good-Bye to Duke

Durham, Nov. 27—Coach James “Pat” Herron, for the past two seasons head football coach at Duke University, and who is now head coach at Washington and Lee, will leave tomorrow for Lexington, Va., where he will attend a banquet of the general football squad. During the remainder of the winter, Coach Herron will be associated with the law firm of J.T. Lazear of Pittsburgh as junior partner.

In the spring he will go to Washington and Lee for spring grid practice, taking active charge in place of Jimmy DeHart, who will leave the Virginia university to become head coach at Duke.

From the front page of the Concord Daily Tribune, Nov. 28, 1925

newspapers.digitalnc.org/lccn/sn92073201/1925-11-28/ed-1/seq-1/

Gastonia Beats Greensboro, 10 to 0, Nov. 28, 1925

Gastonia Defeats Greensboro

Salisbury, Nov. 27—Coach Pat Crawford’s Green and Yellow warriors, representing Gastonia High, won its way to the western championship of North Carolina and a right to clash with the winner of east by outclassing the purple and orange combination of Greensboro High this afternoon. The final score was Gastonia 10; Greensboro 0.

Although Greensboro put forth a strenuous fight, Gastonia had the advantage of their opponents from gong to gong.

From the front page of the Concord Daily Tribune, Nov. 28, 1925

newspapers.digitalnc.org/lccn/sn92073201/1925-11-28/ed-1/seq-1/

Canier Asks Tennessee Legislature to Drop Anti-Evolution Law, Nov. 28, 1925

Asks Tennessee to Kill the Anti-Evolution Law. . . Academy of Science Adopts Resolution Asking Legislature to Repeal Statute

Nashville, Tenn., Nov. 27—The Tennessee Academy of Science unanimously passed a resolution asking the legislature at its next session to repeal the evolution law, because “it marks a backward step in our educational program.”

The action was taken late today at the annual meeting of the Academy held at Vanderbilt. In a brief discussion of the resolution, A.F. Canier of Nashville, newly elected president, deplored the fact that state text book commission had obtained evolutionary teaching deleted from the state text books.

From the front page of the Concord Daily Tribune, Nov. 28, 1925

newspapers.digitalnc.org/lccn/sn92073201/1925-11-28/ed-1/seq-1/

James Woodard, 15, in Hospital After Gaston Oliver Shot Him in the Head, Nov. 27, 1925

Youth Shot by Neighbor’s Boy Is In Local Hospital. . . James Woodard, 15-Year-Old Son of Mr. Robert Woodard, Seriously Injured When Load from Shotgun Enters Head—Oliver Is in Jail

Quite a tragic accident occurred two miles from Pine Level yesterday morning about 8:30 o’clock when Gaston Oliver shot and seriously if not fatally wounded James Woodard, the 15-year-old son of Mr. James Woodard, following a wrestling match between the two boys. The wounded boy was immediately hurried here to the hospital where he is not expected to live.

According to information received here, these boys, along with several others between the ages of 9 and 16, were playing in the road in front of the home of a Mr. Thompson near Pine Level. They had been wrestling but the Woodard boy had stopped and was sitting by the side of the road eating peanuts when young Oliver took a shotgun from one of the younger children and approached the unfortunate youth, telling him that he was going to shoot him. In a moment the gun was discharged, the load taking effect in the left side of the young Woodard’s head, knocking out his left eye and completely crunching the skull on the left side of his head.

Aid was summoned at once and the boy was brought here, reaching the hospital about 9:30 o’clock. The wounds, which were found to be of a serious nature, were dressed and the unfortunate boy was made as comfortable as possible.

Sheriff J.P. Parker was notified and Deputy Sheriff Forest Pittman went to Pine Level and brought Gaston Oliver, who did the shooting, to jail where he will await trial. Oliver claims that he was not angry at the time of the shooting and says that it was entirely accidental that the gun was discharged. He will probably be given a hearing in Recorder’s Court Tuesday to determine the disposition of the case.

Oliver is the son of Mrs. Tom Oliver and is about 16 years of age. The boys are near neighbors and according to our information were on friendly terms. The tragedy has cast a gloom over the entire community.

From the front page of The Smithfield Herald, Friday morning , Nov. 27, 1925

newspapers.digitalnc.org/lccn/sn92073982/1925-11-27/ed-1/seq-1/

25 Cleveland County Communities Working Together to Bring Electricity to Rural Homes, Nov. 27, 1925

Cleveland County Bults Community Light Lines

Raleigh, N.C.—Darkness and dreariness are being removed from the rural homes of Cleveland County through the building of community light lines. Over 15 communities have already put in lines and four others are interested in the movement, reports County Agent R.E. Lawrence.

“This movement was begun early in 1924,” says Mr. Lawrence. “At that time, we decided at a meeting of our County Board of Agriculture that Cleveland County needed electric lights and power in the rural homes, and planned that we would encourage the movement if crops were good that year. Crops were good, and we went to work. A number of meetings were held to give encouragement to the movement and as a result of several months of work, there were 15 communities which put in the lines that fall and winter. We expect to add four more communities to this number this fall and winter and when three more communities are added, we will have a main light line going into each section of the county. Then all we will have to do to completely electrify the county is to build short branch lines from these man lines.”

Mr. Lawrence states that all of the leading citizens of the county are interested in the project and that the good farmers have found that it pays to use the surplus crop profits in building a better rural section. Ninety miles of lines were built during the campaign. There are 483 homes lighted by electricity and some of the liens are furnishing power to run machinery. The power if furnished by some of the manufacturing plants in the county and by the local service company.

The cost of establishing the lines, states Mr. Lawrence, was from $90 to $200 per home, according to the number of homes receiving the service. Each community formed a stock company with each man taking his pro rata share of the expenses. The community companies are operated on a nonprofit basis and farmers are using the power to light homes, pump water, churn, separate milk and do the ironing.

From the front page of The Franklin Press, Friday, Nov. 27, 1925

newspapers.digitalnc.org/lccn/sn92074069/1925-11-27/ed-1/seq-1/

Fire Wardens McCoy and Rogers Stop Blaze Near Dills' Knob, Nov. 27, 1925

Fire Wardens do Good Work

Last Sunday afternoon a small child playing with matches in the woods near its home started a forest fire near Dills’ Knob. The smoke soon attracted the attention of Deputy Wardens Dave McCoy and D.M. Rogers. Each gathered a considerable number of men and proceeded to the fire, which they had gotten under control by dark after it had burned over about 50 acres.

From the front page of The Franklin Press, Friday, Nov. 27, 1925

newspapers.digitalnc.org/lccn/sn92074069/1925-11-27/ed-1/seq-1/

Mr. Paul Newman Purchases New Ice Machine, Nov. 27, 1925

New Ice Machine

Mr. Paul Newman has purchased a new ice machine with a capacity of 12 tons per day. This machine will be installed and ready to use before the hot weather next spring. In the meantime, Mr. Newman will begin making ice again with his old machine when the power is available.

From the front page of The Franklin Press, Friday, Nov. 27, 1925

newspapers.digitalnc.org/lccn/sn92074069/1925-11-27/ed-1/seq-1/

Leatherman Locals in the Franklin Press, Nov. 27, 1925

Leatherman Locals

The two weeks’ revival at Liberty Baptist Church came to a close Sunday. It was one of the greatest meetings we have had here in some time. There were 40 baptized Sunday morning and quite a number professed although they did not join. The pastor, Rev. Young, assisted by Rev. Potts, did all they could for this community leading souls to Christ.

Messrs. Arthur Shepherd and Theodore Dalton left Monday for East Laporte where they plan to work for a while.

Mr. Tom Gibson visited his brother, Mr. G.H Gibson, Sunday.

Mr. Thedford T. Hurst left a few days past for Florida.

We are glad to say Mrs. Joe Shephard, who has been on the sick list for a while is improving.

Messrs. Arthur and Floyd Corden of Sylva visited their mother, Mrs. N.A. Corden, the week-end.

Misses Gay Bennett, Fannie Holbrooks, Alma Robye; Messrs. Tom Rickman, Norton Holbrooks, Lyle Bryson, spent Sunday with Miss Della Lou Dalton.

Miss Alice Rickman and daughter-in-law, Miss Will Rickman of West Mills, spent Saturday night with Mrs. Rickman’s daughter, Mrs. Omer Elmore.

From the front page of The Franklin Press, Friday, Nov. 27, 1925

newspapers.digitalnc.org/lccn/sn92074069/1925-11-27/ed-1/seq-1/

Wests Mill News, Franklin Press, Nov. 28, 1925

Wests Mill News

Mrs. Terrell Bryson has returned to Wests’ Mill after a few weeks’ visit with her sisters, Mrs. Everett B. Ricman and Mrs. Grady Reno of Canton, N.C.

Mr. A.H. Weaver of Asheville made a business call at this place on Monday of this week.

Mrs. L. Craig Stepp and small son of Aquone, N.C., were visiting relatives at Otto last Sunday.

Mr. and Mrs. Clyde N. West visited relatives at Otto last Sunday.

Mr. Grady Owen of Asheville spent last week-end in Wests’ Mill.

Mr. Ora E. Matlock, who holds a responsible position in Atlanta, spent last week here with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.B. Matlock.

Mr. Lyle J. Bryson arrived in Wests’ Mill some days ago from Darrington, Wash., where he has been for the last four years.

Dr. J. Lyle West has returned to his home here after spending a few months in Atlanta.

Miss Fannie Holbrooks has gone to Whittier, N.C., to visit her sister, Mrs. Candler Childers.

Mr. Jay Matlock, who is attending school at Sylva, spent the week-end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.B. Matlock at this place. Mrs. Laura Dean of Etna spent Friday of last week with Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Morrison.

Mr. and Mrs. J.E. Patto and Mr. Paul Patto and wife of Franklin, were visiting relatives here last Sunday.

Mr. John J. Matlock returned to Norfolk, Va., last Sunday after spending a few days with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.B. Matlock.

Mr. Alex Elmore, who is a student at the Sylva Collegiate Institute, spent last week-end with homefolks.

Mr. Carl Dalton, who is working on Nantahala, was here last week-end.

From the front page of The Franklin Press, Friday, Nov. 27, 1925

newspapers.digitalnc.org/lccn/sn92074069/1925-11-27/ed-1/seq-1/

News Briefs from North Skeenah, N.C., Nov. 28, 1925

North Skeenah News

People in this section are enjoying these cold days for hog killing and fall planting. Mr. Winner Hasting was so industrious he got out too early from having the mumps and has taken a backset.

Mr. Z.V. Shope was lucky in his fox chase. He chased it in a hole in the mountain and in smoking it out got two coons and the fox.

Mr. E.B. Dehart was lucky in landing a job at the Franklin post office. Wish him much success.

Mr. Lige Dehart was taken ill at the Black Woods Lumber Company in Jackson County and came home. He is improving fast.

Mr. Ed Harrison of Cartodgechaye was visiting Miss Clara Shope Sunday.

Mr. Vester Stockton has moved into his new home. Mr. Oscar Ledford purchased the Vester Stockton farm and moved in the past week.

Mr. J.L. Sanders had Dr. Rodgers Saturday for his children, who were very ill. They are improving fast.

Several of the boys of this section are still with Mr. Wilson on the road on Cowee.

From the front page of The Franklin Press, Friday, Nov. 27, 1925. According to www.bing.com: The term "backset" in a disease context generally refers to a reversal or setback in progress. It can denote a relapse or discouragement experienced during recovery, indicating a setback in the healing process. In some contexts, it may also refer to a check or reversal of progress, which can be particularly relevant in the context of health and recovery.

newspapers.digitalnc.org/lccn/sn92074069/1925-11-27/ed-1/seq-1/

Shortoff Local Notes in Franklin Press, Nov. 28, 1925

Shortoff Locals

Mr. Robert Houston of Cashier was visiting friends and relatives in this section Friday.

Mrs. Sam Calloway is on the sick list. We wish her a speedy recovery.

Mr. Velmer Calloway of Norton, N.C., spent the week-end with relatives here.

Mr. Rochester and family of Walhalla, S.C., have recently moved into this section. We are glad to welcome them into our community.

Mr. George Chastain of Washington, D.C., spent Thursday with his sister, Mrs. Lyman Zachary.

Miss Pearl Wright has gone to Asheville to spend the winter with her brother.

Miss Villa Corbin spent last week-end with her cousins near Glenville.

Miss Pearl Calloway is leaving the last of next week for Laurens, S.C., where she expects to spend several days with her brother, J.P. Calloway.

Mr. Claude Calloway made a flying trip to Pine Creek Sunday, returning Sunding afternoon with a “black-eyed beauty.” Look suspicious, doesn’t it? From the front page of The Franklin Press, Friday, Nov. 27, 1925

newspapers.digitalnc.org/lccn/sn92074069/1925-11-27/ed-1/seq-1/

News from Flats, N.C., in Franklin Press, Nov. 27, 1925

News from Flats

Born to Mr. and Mrs. G.W. Owenley, a 10 ½ pound boy on the 21st inst.

J. Frank Wilson and J.C. Morgan, accompanied by Miss Vonnie Mason, made a flying trip to Franklin last week.

Mr. J.E. Deweese caught an old prehistoric raccoon on the 20th inst.

Mr. W.E. Welch, teacher of the Owenly school, was on the streets today. Mr. Welch has many friends in Flats.

Prof. M.A. Love, principal of Otter Creek school, was on the streets today.

Mr. A.L. Shields was visiting friends in Flats the past week.

Mr. Jud Smith and his sister, of Tellio, passed through Flats today.

From the front page of The Franklin Press, Friday, Nov. 27, 1925. According to 7 Common Historical Newspaper Abbreviations and Terms - The official blog of Newspapers.com “inst.” means of this month. So a birth on 21st inst. means the baby was born on the 20th of this month, in this case Nov. 20, 1925.

newspapers.digitalnc.org/lccn/sn92074069/1925-11-27/ed-1/seq-1/

Louisia Chapel Notes by Rev. Fry, Nov. 27, 1925

Louisia Chapel Notes

By Rev. J.O. Fry, Pastor

There was an Epworth League for young people started Saturday night, November 21, 1925, with 20 young people present. Miss Gwendoline Green was elected president. All the young people of the church are invited to meet with us at the next meeting which will be on Saturday night before the second Sunday in December.

The Brotherhood will meet on the second Sunday at 3 o’clock in the afternoon. All the men are invited to this meeting.

The Ladies’ Aid will meet on Thursday before the second Sunday at the church at 3 o’clock in the afternoon. All ladies please be present.

From the front page of The Franklin Press, Friday, Nov. 27, 1925

newspapers.digitalnc.org/lccn/sn92074069/1925-11-27/ed-1/seq-1/

After Sylva Girls Basketball Team Plays Iotla, It Serves Supper, Nov. 27, 1925

Sylva vs. Iotla

The girls’ basketball team of Iotla high school defeated the team of Sylva high school Friday night by a score of 14-28.

The first half was played on the two-divisions court. At the end of that half the score stood 9-10. Iotla’s favor. The last half was played on the three-division court, which is the Iotla girls’ regular method of playing. At the end of this half the score stood 28-15, Iotla’s favor.

After the game the Sylva girls served a very delicious supper and entertained the Iotla girls through the night.

The Iotla team expects to play the Sylva team on the Iotla’s court soon.

From the front page of The Franklin Press, Friday, Nov. 27, 1925

newspapers.digitalnc.org/lccn/sn92074069/1925-11-27/ed-1/seq-1/

Governor Says Jerry Dalton's Death Sentence Has Been Commuted; He Won't be Paroled, Nov. 27, 1925

Governor Refuses to Pardon Jerry Dalton

Raleigh, Nov. 20—The daring career of Jerry Dalton, young mountain murderer, around which many people wove a certain romantic glamor when the case was before the state, must remain during the next three years what it became nearly two years ago, when his sentence of electrocution was commuted—the dull, monotonous life of an inmate of the state prison.

“The governor of North Carolina has no intention of interfering in this case. He feels that when a man who has been convicted and sentenced on a capital offense has had his sentence commuted, enough has been done for him.”

That is the opinion of H. Hoyle Sink, pardon commissioner, has given those who repeatedly in recent weeks have petitioned the governor to parole young Dalton.

--Charlotte Observer

From the front page of The Franklin Press, Friday, Nov. 27, 1925

newspapers.digitalnc.org/lccn/sn92074069/1925-11-27/ed-1/seq-1/

Fire Guts North Star Grocery Company on Fearing Street, Nov. 27, 1925

This Might Have Been a Big Fire—But. . . Good Fire Walls and Good Fire Fighting Saved Adjoining Property

Good fire walls and good firefighting prevented what might easily have been a widespread conflagration in a block of old buildings on Fearing Street between Poindexter and Water Streets, Tuesday night when a blaze of unknown origin gutted the two-story brick store occupied by the North Star Grocery Co. at 509 E. Fearing St.

The fire, discovered about 9 o’clock, made rapid headway and the fire, smoke and water played havoc with the grocery company’s entire stock which is says was worth $12,000. The loss was covered by $7,000 insurance.

The North Star Grocery Co. was formerly the C.W. Stevens Co. The owners are C.W. Stevens, E.S. Scott and C.H. B?? (name obscured). The building was formerly occupied by the Norfolk & Carolina Telephone & Telegraph Co and is owned by Mrs. J.N. Keeling of Atlanta, Ga. The amount of insurance carried on the building is not known.

From the front page of The Independent, Elizabeth City, N.C., Friday, Nov. 27, 1925

newspapers.digitalnc.org/lccn/sn83025812/1925-11-27/ed-1/seq-1/

Southern Atlantic Coastal Highway to Stretch from Key West to Canada, Through Elizabeth City, Nov. 27, 1925

From Key West to Canada. . . Southern Atlantic Coastal Highway

You have heard much of the South Atlantic Coastal Highway that has been approved for Federal Aid and which puts Elizabeth City and neighboring towns squarely on an approved national tourist route between the North and South. Here then is the first reproduction of the map of this highway in any local newspaper. Note that at Fredericksburg, Va., the route splits, giving the tourist the choice of two routes between Fredericksburg and Wilmington, N.C. The tourist will of course take that route richest in historic and scenic interest, if the towns and cities along that route provide attractive hotel accommodations. We have the scenery and historic interest, but—You say it.

From the front page of The Independent, Elizabeth City, N.C., Friday, Nov. 27, 1925

newspapers.digitalnc.org/lccn/sn83025812/1925-11-27/ed-1/seq-1/