Men Admitting Being Part of Mob But Not Mutilating Needleman, April 14, 1925

Admit They Were Members of Mob. . . Deny They Had Any Part in Actual Attack on Needleman

Williamston, April 13—Most of the men who have been arrested in connection with the attack on Joseph A. Needleman have confessed to having been in the crowd that formed on the night of the attack. No one has confessed to having had a part in the mutilation of the young man and few of those who have confessed have even admitted that they went as far as the jail.

John Gray Corey and Clarence Gurkin, who came from the neighborhood where the Griffin girl, who said Needleman attacked her, lived, have signed statements that 13 men from that neighborhood, acting upon invitation, joined the mob on the night of the attack, but with the possible exception of three, all left before the jail was reached.

From the front page of The Concord Daily Tribune, Tuesday, April 14, 1925

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County to Shoot Unmuzzled Dogs to Stop Rabies Epidemic, April 14, 1925

To Put a Stop to the Mad Dog Epidemic

Salisbury, April 14—The Rowan county board of health has determined to put a stop to the epidemic of mad dogs. A special officer has been employed who will travel the entire county, including Salisbury, and kill all dogs not properly protected by law. The regular officers have killed a number of animals since the board decrees that all unmuzzled dogs must go but the ever increasing number of persons applying for the Pasteur treatment has caused the board to put on a special officer.

From the front page of The Concord Daily Tribune, Tuesday, April 14, 1925

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Former Minister Pays $500 Fine in Lieu of 60-Day Road Sentence, April 14, 1925

Jimison to Pay Fine of $500

Charlotte, April 14—A fine of $500 was substituted in city court today for the 60-day road sentence imposed on Tom Jimison, former Methodist minister, when he was convicted of violating the prohibition law.

Jimison announced that he would pay the fine rather than work the road sentence.

Former Governor Cameron Morrison made a plea in behalf of the prisoner.

From the front page of The Concord Daily Tribune, Tuesday, April 14, 1925

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"Y" Proves Kindergarten Benefits 4-Year-Olds, April 14, 1924

Local “Y” Training Mere Tots As Well as School Children. . . Takes Child of Kindergarten Age and Starts Training Them Under the Y.M.C.A. System. . . Kindergarten Is of Great Value Say Those Persons Who Have Enrolled Their Children with the Efficient Leader, Miss Hallem

In a recent address delivered in Concord, an out-of-town speaker declared that this city had the most unusual Y.M.C.A. He had ever visited, remarkable in that it took the children when they were still tiny tots and began training them.

The statement was altogether true. The local Y does begin working with the children at the age of four, gives them physical and mental training in the kindergarten, and watches as they grow older until the time when they go to college.

This year is the first in which the children have been taken at the age four. The kindergarten was begun only last fall but was so successful that plans are being made to continue it next year.

To take over the work of starting the kindergarten, Y officials considered a number of applicants and finally selected Miss Berta Hallem of Richmond Hill, N.Y., to fill the place. In this work, she has been very successful. “There are none better,” was the way H.W. Blanks, secretary of the Y, succinctly put it when asked how Miss Hallem had done.

Miss Hallem gives her entire morning to the work, doing regular kindergarten work in teaching the children to play, to draw, and preparing them for primary school work. Her day does not end with this, however. In the afternoon, she trains girls’ classes in the mill sections. This consists largely of holding Bible study for them, teaching them to act in little plays she stages, trying to build up school spirit among them and giving them names of different sorts with which to amuse themselves.

There are two of these classes. One meets at Number 2 School and the other at the Brown-Norcott Mill School. The enrollment in the two is nearly 50. Each class meets once a week. In addition to the regular work, Miss Hallem is now training one group in a May-Day dance, showing them how to make their own costumes. The other groups is learning to do a Cinderella Pantomime for the festival.

Miss Hallen’s work is altogether with the girls. To do club work with the younger boys, a local boy has been chosen, Harry Lee Johnson. His position as boy’s secretary enables him to keep in touch with the majority of the youths of the city. Several hundred of them come in touch with him during the course of the week.

Mr. Johnson’s club work is at the following places: Number 2 School, where he has a club of 25 boys; Brown-Norcott Mill, where his club numbers 20 boys; Hartsell Mill club with 12 members; Winecoff School with 25 members; Harrisburg where two clubs are held, each having around 20 members; and Rocky River with 30 members. It will be noted that the work of Mr. Johnson is not altogether in the city. On the contrary, he carries the U.M.C.A. to the country districts.

These clubs hold organized meetings in which they take up Bible study and have talks on character building. They are also taught the value of Sunday School and church attendance. In addition to the religious work, they are taken on hikes where they are given lessons in nature study. One club, the Wildfires of No. 2 School, are ow building a hut several miles out from Concord and are having the time of their lives in doing so.

The clubs now have a baseball league, each team playing two games a week. Clean sportsmanship is stressed and the excellent manner in which the boys deport themselves on the field has occasioned much comment, one of the school principals stating at one of the games recently that he had never seen such a change in any group of boys as had come over his boys since clean sportsmanship had been taught by the Y there. There are approximately 210 members in the 12 organized clubs.

Another work into which the Y has branched during the last year is the teaching of expression. Miss Ethel M. King of the Queens College faculty at Charlotte has come to Concord and trained her class of 15 pupils several times during the week. In a recent recital, the pupils performed in a very creditable manner and entertained a large audience.

In giving an account of the work which the Y does for the children, it is impossible to leave out the May-Day Festival which trains over100 children. In this celebration little folk dances and elaborate pageantry are taught by volunteer leaders. A work of this sort is training in the aesthetic and cannot be underestimated.

Negro children are also given a small amount of training. No very extensive training id sone at the present because of a lack of leaders to take charge of this work, but it is probably, according to Y officials, that in the near future, a Negro Y secretary will be secured who will devote his entire time to the work among the members of his race, under the supervision of Mr. Blanks, the general secretary.

One club is at present conducted by Prof. Logan who directs their religious work and helps them in their games. During the summer of 1924, the negro boys had a baseball league which occasioned much interest. It is likely that another league will be started later in the spring.

From the front page of The Concord Daily Tribune, Tuesday, April 14, 1925

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"Wing Walker" Loses Fingertips to Propellor 2,000 Feet Above Kernersville, April 14, 1925

Airplane Performer Misses Death by Hair. . . Hanging by Feet, Propellor Cuts Off Ends of His Fingers

Winston-Salem, April 13—E.C. Sutton of Greensboro, aviator, wing walker and parachute jumper, narrowly escaped death today while giving an exhibition of wing walking at Snipes Field near Kernersville.

Sutton was performing on a plane driven by Harry Hermon of Lenoir. After walking the wings of the plane and giving many thrilling demonstrations, he let himself down on the running gear of the machine and swung out by the feet, head down. The force of the flying machine carried his body outward and his outstretched hands came into contact with the whirling propeller. Fortunately, only the tips of the fingers on his right hand were struck by the propeller. They were completely severed from his hand. For a moment it seemed that he would lose his grip upon the machine and be hurled to the earth, 2,000 feet below, but he recovered his control, and with one hand helpless he climbed back into the pit of the machine and was landed safely.

From page 7 of The Concord Daily Tribune, Tuesday, April 14, 1925

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Mule Kick Takes S.L. Duckworth's Eye, April 14, 1925

Blacksmith Loses Eye by Kick from a Mule

Mooresville, April 13—S.L. Duckworth, age about 65 years, and operating a blacksmith shop in the rear of Rankin’s store on East Center avenue, was handling an obstreperous mule Saturday evening late and was kicked in the left eye. The injury was such that later on in the night the eye had to be removed. Mr. Duckworth is resting very comfortably and it is thought the right eye will not become affected by the removal of the injured one.

Before moving to Mooresville, Mr. Duckworth lived in the vicinity of Mt. Mourne.

From page 7 of The Concord Daily Tribune, Tuesday, April 14, 1925

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Local Mention in Concord, April 14, 1925

Local Mention

The weekly meeting of the Concord Rotary Club will be held at the Y.M.C.A. tomorrow at 12:30 p.m.

P.M. Lafferty continues to show improvement following an operation for the removal of his tonsils several days ago.

Miss Carrie Garmon is confined to her home on East Depot street on account of illness.

The condition of Wallace Moore, who was taken to Concord Hospital Monday, is much improved.

Marriage license was issued Monday by Register of Deeds Elliot to James L. Alexander of Charlotte and Miss Lela Howell of this city.

Improvement is reported today in the condition of Mrs. L.D. Coltrane Jr., who underwent treatment for some time in a Charlotte hospital. She returned to her home here last Friday.

Improvement is reported today in the condition of Mrs. W.H. Wadsworth who has been ill at her home on North Church street for several days following an attack of appendicitis.

The condition of Mrs. W.H. Wadsworth, who has been confined to her home on Church street as a result of an attack of appendicitis Saturday, is very much improved.

We have received from Lewis Crisco, of this county, an invitation to the commencement exercises of Boiling Springs High School April 19-22. Prof. T.W. Andrews of High Point will deliver the literary address on the 22nd.

R.C. Litaker and Dr. Robert Fisher left this afternoon for Wilmington to attend the State Head Camp meeting of the Woodmen of the World. They are delegated from local camp No. 16 and expect to return home Friday.

The trustees of Smith Chapel, a Methodist Church in No. 4 township, have sold for the Church a tract of land in No. 4 township to C.D. Alexander for $160, according to a deed filed at the court house Monday.

Local busses will be discontinued between Concord and Kannapolis beginning Wednesday, it was announced today. The reason for this action is that the Greensboro-Charlotte busses which are to run every half hour will pick up the Concord, Kannapolis passengers.

A mail collection box has been placed at the intersection of Tribune and Union streets for the convenience of the persons living in that section of the city. Several of the collection boxes have been placed at various points in the city in recent weeks.

The regular meeting of the Cabarrus Black Boys chapter D.A.R. will meet at the home of Mrs. Chas. A. Cannon, North Union street, Wednesday afternoon at 3:30, with Mrs. W.M. Sherrill and Mrs. R.K. Black hostesses with Mrs. Cannon.

Elm Camp Woodmen of the World will hold an old-time spelling match tonight at their regular meeting. Webster’s blue back speller will be used to give the old-timers a chance to show what they know about English. All members are urged to be present to get in on the match.

Regular work was resumed in the public schools of the city this morning following a one-day recess for Easter. The schools of the city closed Friday afternoon, Easter Monday being given as the holiday. The holiday Monday was the last scheduled one during the present term of school.

Some of the public schools of the county will close their work this week, according to reports reaching Concord, while others will wind up their affairs next week. County Commencement will be held this year on the 25th of this month, and many of the schools will have completed their work by that date.

Burks Withers and Amos Davis, of Norfolk, Va., and Winnsboro, S.C., respectively, returned Monday to their homes after being called here by the illness and death of their mother-in-law, Mrs. M.L. Brown. Mrs. Withers and Mrs. Davis will remain in Concord several days longer.

The Baptists took another step toward the State baseball title Monday when they defeated the State players 5 to 4 in 12 innings. At the same time the Carolina team was winning rather easily from Davidson by an 8 to 3 score. The Wake Forest team now has defeated State, Guilford and Trinity.

Police officers of the city again today reported little activity. No session of the city court was held Monday afternoon and Chief Talbirt this morning stated that members of his department had little to do Monday and Monday night. “Easter was quietly observed here so far as we have been able to learn,” chief Talbirt stated.

“Play ball,” will sound in the major leagues this afternoon as the 16 teams line up for the 1925 season. Managers of all the teams expect a better brand this year than was offered last year, and the race for the pennant in the two leagues is expected to be close throughout the season. Many radio fans here plan to get the scores of the opening games early this evening.

From page 8 of The Concord Daily Tribune, Tuesday, April 14, 1925

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Mrs. E.C. Johnston, 74, Died of Pneumonia, April 10, 1925

Mrs. E.C. Johnston Dies at Home in Mooresville

Mooresville, April 13—Mrs. E.C. Johnston, aged 74 years, died at her home two miles east of Mooresville Friday, after an illness of two weeks with pneumonia. She was a daughter of the late John P. Patterson of Cabarrus county and was one of the best known and most active women of the Coddle Creek Church neighborhood. About eight years ago Mr. and Mrs. Johnston moved to this city to live, but moved back to their country home some time ago.

Besides her husband, she is survived by the following children: Graham, Mason, Fred and John Johnston; Mrs. H.B. Emerson and Misses Carrie, Mary and Martha Johnston, all of this vicinity, and Mrs. L.M. Shedd, a missionary located in Bolivia, South America. Surviving sisters are Mrs. W.F. Smith, Mrs. John F. Gouger; brothers R.L. Patterson of this community; John Patterson of Texas; W.S. Patterson of Stony Point.

Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at Coddle Creek A.R.P. Church, conducted by Rev. I.N. Kennedy.

From the front page of The Concord Daily Tribune, Tuesday, April 14, 1925

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Mary Safrit, 93, Dies After Fall, April 13, 1925

Mrs. Mary Safrit Dies from Injuries by Fall

Salisbury, April 13—A fall proved fatal to Mrs. Mary B. Safrit, 93-year-old woman of the St. Paul neighborhood. She suffered the breaking of a leg, and death resulted this afternoon. Mrs. Safrit was the widow of William Safrit and is survived by several step children and a number of grandchildren. She was a member of the Salisbury Primitive Baptist congregation, but the funeral and interment will take place at St. Pauls Lutheran Church Tuesday afternoon at 3 o’clock.

From the front page of The Concord Daily Tribune, Tuesday, April 14, 1925

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Women Becoming More Masculine and Real Men Scarce, April 14, 1925

Declares “He Men” Are Becoming Scarce

New York, April 13—The “He-men” are slipping out of the picture and men are adopting feminized ways just as rapidly as women are becoming masculine in their outlook on life, Dr. Charles Gray Shaw of New York University said in a discussion of the social problems evolved because of the emancipation of women.

“It is the man in his new effeminacy who is inclined to be domestic,” Dr. Shaw said. “Modern men marry for the sake of a home with its dog and radio set, while women approach the wedded state with the idea of getting a companion or a lover.”

When men began to wear soft hats, silk socks, pearl colored spats, lace pajamas and embroidered bathrobes, the process of feminization gained a good start, Dr. Shaw said. Even the safety razor contributed.

From the front page of The Concord Daily Tribune, Tuesday, April 14, 1925

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Judge Stack Sentences Michael and Trott to Hard Labor for Drunk Driving Which Killed Evelyn Rowe Feb. 9, 1929

Michael and Trott Draw Sentence for Girl’s Death. . . Judge Stack Seems Determined to Break Up Automobile Driving by Drunken Pilots

Newton, April 11—Judge A.M. Stack this afternoon sentenced Robert Michael and Wilfong Trott each to a term of not less than 10 and not more than 15 years in the state penitentiary at hard labor. These young men were convicted during the present term of Catawba Court for murder in the second degree for the killing in an automobile collision of Miss Evelyn Rowe, on the evening of February 9th. Notice of appeal by both defendants was given in open court. Appeal bond was fixed at $100 and appearance bond at$20,000 for each defendant.

In passing sentence Judge Stack said he had purposely postponed sentencing the young men, under the hope that the officers could apprehend the men who sold the liquor, as they are the men most responsible for the death of the young lady. While he had sincere sympathy for young Trott and Michael, he had the protection of society and the majesty of the law committed to his charge by his oath of office. “This verdict is to give notice that the people and court of North Carolina are determined that the public highways must be made safe against drunken automobile drivers,” he stated.

Bonds for Trott were promptly made, and he was on the streets a few minutes after the adjournment of court. The bonds for Michael have not yet been made.

From the front page of The Concord Times, Monday, April 13, 1925

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Men Tell Part They Played in Operation on Joe Needleman, April 13, 1925

Claims Men Tell Part in Attack on Prisoner. . . Solicitor Says Dozen Men Tell About the Part Played in Operation on Joe Needleman

Tarboro, April 13—Twelve of the 15 men arrested in connection with the forcible removal of Joseph Needleman from the Martin County jail, Solicitor Don Gilliam stated today, have signed statements as to their part in the action of the mob.

The solicitor said he did not care to say to what extent the men implicated themselves in the breaking into of the jail, or the operation on Needleman by members of the mob, but would probably reserve his statement for the grand jury.

He added that he expected the case of the men to be tried by the same special term of court called for May 4th, which will try Needleman for the alleged attack upon a young girl.

From the front page of The Concord Times, Monday, April 13, 1925

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Jimison Couldn't Start 60-Day Sentence on the Roads, April 13, 1925

Tom Jimison Unable to “Break Into Jail”. . . Friends Get Busy and Prevent Him Giving Self Up—Will Get a New Trial

Charlotte, April 11—Tom. P Jimison, former Methodist preacher, labor paper editor and politician, today was unable to “break into jail” here to begin serving a 60-day sentence imposed in city court last week on a charge of violating the national prohibition law.

Jimison, who on Thursday announced that he had withdrawn an appeal to Superior court and today would start serving the sentence, went to the courthouse at noon to surrender to the sheriff, to be sent to the gang.

In the meantime, friends headed by T.L. Kirkpatric and former Governor Cameron Morrison have gotten busy and prevented him from giving himself up at that time. Sheriff Cochran had no commitment papers anyway and couldn’t take him in as a prisoner.

During the afternoon several conferences were held with city officials resulting in a decision to reopen the case next Tuesday morning in city court at which time it is believed here that City Judge Wade H. Williams will change the 60-day sentence to a fine and that the former Methodist minister will be allowed to go free upon payment of a cash penalty.

Jimison left the city late in the afternoon for Spencer to spend the week-end with his wife and son.

Former Governor Morrison, it was said here tonight, was the leader in the move to keep Jimison off the roads and secure a rehearing in the case next Tuesday. Lengthy conferences were held during the day in his office, these resulting on the decision to postpone Jimison’s trip to the roads.

Tonight it was the belief here that the sentence would be changed to a fine and that he would not have an opportunity of improving the highway conditions in Mecklenburg county.

Friends of Jimison said that at noon today he was at the courthouse in readiness to give himself up to the sheriff and start his term on the roads.

Morrison has just returned from New York and knew few of the details. When he learned that Jimison was due on the roads this afternoon, under his announced plan of giving himself up, he immediately busied himself in a successful effort to halt the move. All parties to the latest development in the case were silent concerning the case tonight and are awaiting the next act which will take place in city court on Tuesday morning. In the meantime, Jimison is at Spencer under $200 bond provided by Frank Flowers, local attorney, following his conviction Friday of last week by Judge Williams on a charge of violating the dry laws.

From the front page of The Concord Times, Monday, April 13, 1925

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35,000 Attend Sunrise Service Rites in Winston-Salem, April 13, 1925

35,000 Were Present for Easter Rites. . . Yesterday’s Attendance at Salem Service Greatest in City’s History

Winston-Salem, April 12—A congregation estimated by ushers to number 35,000 people, the largest attendance at an Easter sunrise service in the history of this city, assembled at the home Moravian church and graveyard at 5 o’clock this morning to commemorate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The service was of perfect detail and proved one of th eost impressive yet held.

Ideal spring weather added to the delightful solemnity of the occasion, and every feature of the Litany was rendered in delightful accord. The crowd was in perfect order, evidencing the one spirit of desire to celebrate the resurrection and manifesting a deep interest in the ceremony.

The service this morning was conducted by the Bishop Edward Rondthaler, this being his 48th period of presiding. The band music, one of the most important features, was directed by B.J. Pfhol, for the 35th time, and Walter H. Hege directed the large corps of ushers for the 16th year.

In 1732 the first Moravian observance of Easter was held at Heernhut, Saxony, when a few men gathered before dawn and sang hymns above the dead in the local burying ground. In 1765 Count Zinzendorf, pioneer Moravian settler of Salem, wrote a ritual that could be pronounced at both church and graveyard. This ritual has become the central attraction of the most celebrated religious pilgrimage of the country.

From the front page of The Concord Times, Monday, April 13, 1925

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Charles Stewart to Report from Washington, D.C., April 15, 1925

Stewart Writes from Capital

CHARLES P. STEWART

A straight from the shoulder talk on Washington affairs. That is what is going to offered to readers of The Tribune in the Daily Washington letter which will be written exclusively for this paper by Charles P. Stewart. Stewart has been writing for this paper for some time. Now he will write daily on topics of interest to all. His articles are written so all may understand. He knows where-of he speaks. Watch for Stewart’s articles daily in The Tribune starting April 15th.

From the front page of The Concord Times, Monday, April 13, 1925.

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Judge Stack Says Jail Must Be Improved or He Will Indict County Commissioners, April 13, 1925

Says Catawba Must Build a Modern Jail

Newton, April 11—Judge Stack, in closing the special term of Catawba court this afternoon, directed the clerk of court to enter upon the minutes that the report of the grand jury on the unsanitary and inhumane conditions under which the jailer is compelled to keep prisoners, he considered a representment against the board of county commissioners.

He further ordered that entry be made on the minutes that unless provision be made and steps taken by the county commissioners before the opening of July term of court that the solicitor bring indictment against the commissioners individually.

From the front page of The Concord Times, Monday, April 13, 1925

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P.C. Wood Gets Contract to Build New Dormitory at Catawba College, April 13, 1925

Catawba College to Have a New Dormitory

Salisbury, April 12—A new dormitory to be erected at Catawba College goes to P.C. Wood, a Salisbury contractor who is to have the building ready for occupancy when the first session of the college in Salisbury begins in September. The dormitory will e three stories in part and two in part, of brick and containing 32 bed rooms and two reception halls. The building will correspond with the one already on the grounds and this old building is to e repaired and put in shape by the same contractor.

From the front page of The Concord Times, Monday, April 13, 1925

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Dr. Clark's Pastorate Ends After 18 Years, April 13, 1925

Dr. Bryon Clark’s Pastorate Is Closed

Salisbury, April 12—Dr. Byron Clark today terminated his pastorate of First Presbyterian church, this city, after a service extending nearly 18 years. Illness prevented his attending the services today. He is succeeded by Rev. Edgar A. Woods, who will be supply pastor for several months. Mr. Woods is to graduate from Union Theological seminary next month and for the present will only be in Salisbury on Sundays.

Dr. Clark retires from the active ministry by advice of physicians on account of serious heart trouble. He and his excellent family will continue to make their home in Salisbury.

From the front page of The Concord Times, Monday, April 13, 1925

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Boys Make Road Drag, Qualify for Duties of Patrolmen, April 13, 1925

Boys Demonstrate Road Patrol

China Grove, April 12—At China Grove district county commencement Friday, the boys’ road patrol in rural schools was demonstrated under the new act of legislature. A group of boys made a model road drag under the direction of the principal of the school. Six students of the Rowan Farm Life School have qualified for the duties of patrolmen for stretches of road near the school.

From the front page of The Concord Times, Monday, April 13, 1925

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She's a He, at the Mayor's Tea, April 13, 1925

She’s A He

Lowell Fynskov of Owatonna, Minn., can fool the ladies. With his natural long hair he is regarded as one of the cleverest female impersonators of the country. Recently Mr. C.W. Cowey, wife of the mayor of Chatfield, Minn., gave a tea in his honor, believing him to be Madam Madelone. In singing falsetto, he can reach a high A easily.

From the front page of The Concord Times, Monday, April 13, 1925

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Herman Park Easter Egg Hunt April 13, 1925

Easter Egg Hunt Tomorrow

On Monday afternoon will be an Easter egg hunt at Herman Park for the children of the city. This annual treat was planned for Friday afternoon, but due to the fact that it was a very rainy day, and the program was staked to take place outdoors, the “hunt” was postponed until Eastern Monday.

All children who have tickets are requested to keep and present them Monday, and they will be honored just as they would have been Friday. Mothers and nurses of children who are too small to come alone are invited to accompany the little tots to the park for the festivities.

From page 6 of The Goldsboro News, April 12, 1925

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Value of Shares in Local Mills Has Dropped, April 12, 1925

Continued Recession in Mill Shares

With a 56-point loss in the average of 25 active ?? stocks as released by R.S. Dickson & Company, Gastonia, Goldsboro, Greenville and New York City, the average for this week now stands at $118.08 against $118.64 for last week. With lower levels reached in certain stocks, considerable interest was shown in them, which resulted in small sales.

The present average is lower than it has been since pre-war days, $119.34 being the low average for 1924 and $113.32 for 1923.

In the general list there were small declines in bid prices of $1 to $4 per share, Duncan, Sterling, Stoe were down $1; Woodside $2; Clifton, Converse, Hollohon and Poinsett $3; and American Spinning $4, while the following advances took place: Acme, Marlboro, Monarch and Orr, $1; Judson $2; Mansfield and Rowan $4.

From page 6 of The Goldsboro News, April 12, 1925

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Pates Announce Their 10th Child is a Girl, April 12, 1925

The Tenth

The stork visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. E.W. Pate several days ago and left a bouncing baby girl of 8 pounds. Both the mother and child are doing well.

Mr. Pate, who is at the present time the efficient foreman in the composing room of the News, has been associated with the printing game for 27 years and is one of the most competent men in North Carolina. The new arrival makes the 10th addition to the family, five other girls and three boys, all of whom are a healthy and spirited lot.

One boy, Ernest, was drowned in Kinston in March, 1920, and at the time of his death was 11 years old. Mr. Pate is elated over the new baby, who has been christened Edna Rea(?).

From page 6 of The Goldsboro News, April 12, 1925

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J.H. Pate Caught 17 1/2-Pound Rock Fish, April 12, 1925

A Real Fish Tale

Mr. J.H. Pate was an early visitor to the News office Saturday morning, and he proudly exhibited a 17 ½-pound rock fish which he had captured from the waters of the Neuse. The member of the finny tribe gave Mr. Pate a good battle but finally gave up and the Pate family will no doubt enjoy the best and largest mess of fish it has enjoyed in years. The attention of Mr. H. Brown is respectfully called to this “tale”.

From page 6 of The Goldsboro News, April 12, 1925

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Operetta "A Rose Dream" April 17, 1925

Play at Nahunta

Next Friday night, the 17th, a two-act operetta, “A Rose Dream,” will be staged at Nahunta and the small admission fee of 15-25 cents will be charged. The production will be one of the finest this community has produced and as there is some clever talent in that section, attendants at the play may well be assured of a real treat.

From page 6 of The Goldsboro News, April 12, 1925

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William W. Porter Presenting Christian Science Lecture, April 12, 1925

Christian Science Lecture

The Christian Science Society of Goldsboro has announced a free lecture on Christian Science by William W. Porter, S.C.R., of New York City, a Member of the Bord of Lectureship of the mother church the First Church of Christ, Scientists in Boston, Mass.

The Lecture will be held Monday evening, April 13, at 8 o’clock in the Court House.

From page 6 of The Goldsboro News, April 12, 1925

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Card of Thanks froim W.A. Benson Family, April 12, 1925

Card of Thanks

We wish to express our sincere and heartfelt thanks for the many gifts including groceries and also a liberal donation. Kindness of members of the Free Will Baptist Church will never be forgotten.

After the pounding we all had a glorious service, preaching by Bro. Parks was greatly enjoyed, after which we had prayer meeting which will long be remembered.

God bless you all is our prayer.

Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Benson and family

From page 6 of The Goldsboro News, April 12, 1925. At a pounding, folks bring gifts of useful items, like a pound of sugar, a pound of flour, a pound of coffee.

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Rosewood Faculty Presented "Valley Farm", April 12, 1925

“Valley Farm”

A fairly good-sized audience witnessed the staging of “Valley Farm,” a four-act play, by the faculty of Rosewood Friday night and the production was offered in a manner kin to professional talent. The play has a splendid story and its enaction by the sterling performers was watched with thrill and laughs by attendants.

As the hero, Mr. A.H. Veazey was all that could be expected both in actions and looks, and his charming wife, portrayed by Miss Henderson, was a character of personality and most commendable acting. Male impersonations were offered by Miss Clement as “Perry,” Miss Mendenhall as “Azariah” and Miss Litton as the “butler” and all of the three parts could not have been better done.

Mr. Howard handled the role of “Mr. Hildreth” in a most capable manner. Mr. Mendenhall was fine in his portrayal of “Silas Holcomb,” a rustic gentleman with a heart. Mrs. Mendenhall was perfect in the stately role of New York matron.

The part of “Liza Ann Tucker” as taken by Miss Noel was a scream. Miss Muna played the role of “Alvira Holcomb” in a sterling way and “Verbena,” the hired gale, furnished much comedy as played by Miss Wells.

All in all, the play was a pronounced success, and the faculty should be proud of their efforts and the praise they have received.

From page 6 of The Goldsboro News, April 12, 1925

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R.D. Lambert-Mamie Pope Married April 11, 1925

Lambert-Pope

Yesterday afternoon at the parsonage of the First Christian church, Mr. R.D. Lambert of Ramseur, and Miss Mamie Pope of Mt. Olive, were united in the holy bonds of matrimony. The Rev. L.M. Omer, pastor of the church, officiated.

Their host of friends will wish for them every ounce of happiness to the fullest possible measure.

From page 6 of The Goldsboro News, April 12, 1925

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Dr. R.T. Vann to Fill Pulpit, April 12, 1925

Dr. R.T. Vann in First Baptist Pulpit Today

Dr. Vann, who was president of Meredith College for 15 years and who is now state secretary of the Education Board, will fill the pulpit at the First Baptist church at 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. in the absence of the pastor, Dr. Wall, who is engaged in a revival at the First Baptist church, Hartsville, S.C. Dr. Vann is known and loved not only in North Carolina but throughout the Southern Baptist Zion. And we are rejoicing at the opportunity of sitting at the feet of one who has wrought to splendidly here on earth among men for the Lord Jesus Christ.

From page 6 of The Goldsboro News, April 12, 1925

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William Dickens, 72, Died of Heart Failure April 11, 1925

Elderly Man Drops Dead

William A. Dickens, 72 years of age, dropped dead here yesterday, death resulting from an attack of heart failure. The deceased was working in a field near his home when the end came. He is survived by three children, Mrs. Ben Dail, Mrs. John R. Crawford Jr., and Miss Sudie Dickens with whom he lived; two sisters, Mrs. Nan Cheek of Greensboro and Miss Harriett Dickens of Burlington, one brother, Mr. L. Dickens of Burlington.

The funeral ceremony will be performed at 4:30 o’clock Sunday afternoon, the Rev. C.V. Brooks officiating.

From page 6 of The Goldsboro News, April 12, 1925

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With 250 Cases Smallpox in State Last Month, State Officials Plead for People to Get Vaccinated, April 11, 1925

Renew Plea for Universal Vaccination

Raleigh, April 11—Two hundred and fifty cases of smallpox reported in North Carolina last month caused State health officials to renew their plea for universal vaccinations, said Dr. F.M. Register of the bureau of vital statistics.

Dr. Register pointed out that only three countries, Switzerland, Russia, and Greece, have a larger per centage of smallpox than the United States. He used as a basis of contention that this disease can e prevented the fact that last year there was not a single case of smallpox reported in Australia or New Zealand.

Dr. Register called attention to the fact that the cases which developed in the larger cities of the State are included in the totals for the counties in which these cities are located.

“I wish to urge all our people to become vaccinated who have not yet taken that precaution,’ said Dr. Register. “When this month’s figures are in, they will doubtless show a spread of the disease to other counties.

‘There have been no pronounced epidemics of smallpox, and there is no need to anticipate any such epidemic. Yet, smallpox can be prevented through vaccination. This is the only absolutely safe course to pursue—to get vaccinated. I would that everybody would co-operate in stamping out this disease. It is a useless disease, in that it is a preventable disease.”

From page 5 of the Concord Daily Tribune, April 11, 1925

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Smallpox Quarantine Sign Doesn't Stop Police, April 11, 1925

Smallpox Sign Doesn’t Keep Wilson Police from Raiding

Wilson, April 9—Unleashed bull dogs nor hives of swarming bees failed to daunt the Wilson coppers when their noses for booze, which every one of them have, scent the “unforbidden.” They have a duty to perform and they go to it like killing snakes.

A few nights ago on information and belief that a negress had at her home whiskey for the purpose of sale, buck Stallings, one of the “finest” on the force, when he approached her domicile, found a large card on her door reading “smallpox.” Instead of backing away, he found the family all sitting up getting ready to take a nip before retiring. Looking around he found several fruit jars full of corn liquor. He arrested the landlady and took away the juice of the corn and preferred a charge against her for having whiskey in her possession for the purpose of sale. Failing to prove the charge, the woman was allowed to go her way, but she lost her joy-drops.

From the front page of the Concord Daily Tribune, April 11, 1925.

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W.H. Bryant, Who Deserted Family, Now Has Another Wife and Child, April 11, 1925

Charge That Rich Lumber Man Left His Family in State. . . Warrant for W.H. Bryant of Macon Charges He Deserted Wife and Children in This State. . . One Child Lives at Wilmington. . . Reported That Bryant Is a Man of Wealth Now—Charges Are All Denied by Macon Man

By the Associated Press

Atlanta, Ga., April 11—Allegations that a man deserted his wife and five children in North Carolina, disappearing so far as they were concerned for eight years, only to reappear as a wealthy Georgia lumberman with a third wife and three small children, today were being investigated by Atlanta police.

The man in the case is W.H. Bryant, Macon, Ga. He was arrested at the home here of his present father-in-law, and is being held pending the arrival of a warrant from Wilmington, N.C., which charged, the police said, desertion of wife and minor children.

Mrs. P.N. McWhorter of Wilmington, who said she is one of Bryant’s children, and was a minor at the time of the alleged desertion, was responsible for the arrest.

She and her husband recently heard that Bryant was in Macon, she said, so they went there to investigate. Bryant had left for a business trip to Atlanta, they learned. With several officers, the couple found Bryant’s address here and directed the arrest.

Bryant denied Mrs. McWhorter’s identification, asserting he had never seen the woman before.

From the front page of the Concord Daily Tribune, April 11, 1925

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Mail Delivery Expanded to All Concord Residents on April 16, 1925

New Carrier Added to City Mail Service. . . Postmaster Ward Announces the New Streets to Have Postal Delivery—Parcel Post Delivery Speeded

Postmaster W.B. Ward made announcement this morning of the addition of a new city carrier, to take up his new duties April 16th. This addition will enable the local postal authorities to extend the service and give delivery to practically all points in Concord. It will also enable more prompt delivery of parcel post from the fact that “in the past a carrier has been handling first class mail in the morning and early afternoon and leaving parcel post until late in the afternoon,” according to Mr. Ward.

“People living on the streets that are to be now placed on the city delivery should furnish the local post office with a list of all persons receiving mail at their number, and provide mail boxes near the front door. No mail can be delivered until boxes are put up.

“The re-arrangement of the routes and schedules may cause some confusion for a few days, and the local office asks the indulgence of its patrons until this new service fully established and working smoothly.”

The city delivery limits have been extended to include the following additional streets:

From intersection of East Depot and Ashlyn Avenue to city limits.

To end of Loan Street.

East end of March and south end of Vance.

Meadow Street to city limits.

North end of Vance Street to American Avenue.

American Avenue to North Church Street.

Waddell Street.

North Church Street from St. Marys to city limits.

Carolina Avenue.

Douglass Avenue.

Caldwell west from North Spring.

Second Buffalo west from North Spring.

Bruton Street.

St. John Street from North Kerr to Ann.

West ends of Fink, Elm, and Odell streets.

Buck Street.

James Avenue.

South end of Tournament to High Street.

High Street from Tournament to Broad Street.

Broad Street from Chestnut to end of pavement.

South Spring Street from Tribune.

From page 2 of the Concord Daily Tribune, April 11, 1925

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John Oglesby Appoined Judge, April 11, 1925

Oglesby as Judge

Albemarle Press

Governor McLean has given the appointment to the vacancy created by the death of Judge Long to John Oglesby, Esq., of Concord. Oglesby is a young man, a good lawyer, and it is thought by his friends that he has the true judicial temperament. The appointment is a very pleasing one, and Judge Oglesby will ring honor to the bench in his administration of justice as he sees it.

From page 2 of the Concord Daily Tribune, April 11, 1925

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Federal Agents Had Busy Month--March 1925

Dry Agents Active in North Carolina. . . Total of 77 Distilleries and 161 Stills Captured by Federal Officers During March

Salisbury, April 10—Federal officers operating in North Carolina captured during the month of March 77 distilleries and 161 stills, according toa report being forwarded to Washington today by A.B. Coltrane, federal prohibition director for North Carolina, with headquarters in this city.

In addition to the stills, 1,458 gallons of intoxicating liquors were taken, and 251,420 gallons of mash. Ten automobiles, six mules, three wagons and a gasoline engine were also among the property confiscated in raids.

Estimated value of property seized and destroyed was $95,395 and that taken and not destroyed was placed at $2,803. Arrests made numbered 101 and prosecutions returned total 246.

From the front page of the Concord Daily Tribune, April 11, 1925

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R.R. Clark on Fall of Former Minister Tom Jimison, April 11, 1925

What Is Eatin’ Jimison?

R.R. Clark in Greensboro News

That larger part of the public which knew Tom P. Jimison only through the newspapers, in which he manages to appear in season and out, were no doubt surprised when he was overtaken in fault. He was a minister in good standing holding a pastorate until about six months ago. When he yielded the ministry to take the field as a labor agitator, to which he had given part time in connection with his pastoral labors, those who felt sufficient interest to form an opinion doubtless granted his right to go his way without criticism. That he was erratic, unstable, was apparent, but that he was morally weak, if he had hitherto exhibited that weakness, was not generally known. The blaring weakness now exhibited is not so much that he has yielded to an appetite for liquor, which he inferentially admits has been with him all along, but in trying to lay the blame of his wrong-doing on others. “They have eaten me alive,” he laments. Who “they” are and the manner of the eating, is not definitely explained. The voluntary confession, “I have never been a teetotaler,” is inferentially offered in extenuation of his offending. If that be so, the fact that Jimison, while preaching righteousness to others, was violating the proprieties and the law, as he was if he was not a teetotaler, will hardly raise him in public estimation. Then follows the whine about the strength of the sentiment against the liquor traffic, and he offers further excuse for himself by remarking that if he had committed murder he might have been excused. Even as a layman he has been a preacher of civic righteousness; and even a lay preacher of civic righteousness can hardly expect to be excused for wantonly and brazenly violating the law. He invites the greater condemnation when he fails in whit he demands of others.

If Jimison in admitting his guilt has taken the blame on himself, where it belongs; or better still, had held his peace, he would have deserved that sympathy which he alienates by a futile attempt to make excuse for himself. Parenthetically it may be remarked that outsiders who mixed in and under took to tell the Methodist conference how to treat Jimison when his case was before the conference last fall, doubtless ow realize that the Methodist brethren knew exactly what they were about when they accepted Jimison’s credentials as a minister and gently separated him from the conference.

From page 2 of the Concord Daily Tribune, April 11, 1925

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Dr. J.R. Pentuff Will Speak on Evolution, April 13, 1925

Dr. Pentuff at Mooresville

Dr. J.R. Pentuff of Concord will deliver a lecture at the mass meeting of citizens in the First Presbyterian Church in Mooresville Monday night, April 13, by special request of the Ministers’ Association. The subject of the lecture will be “The Theory of Organic Evolution, Not Science, But a Myth.” The lecture will review the few arguments generally put forward by stand-patters on evolution and show that the beautiful sciences of Botany and Zoology would be more beautiful with evolution left out.

From page 2 of the Concord Daily Tribune, April 11, 1925

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Mrs. Frances Smith Brown, 69, Has Died, April 11, 1925

Death of Mrs. M.L. Brown. . . One of Concord’s Most Prominent and Best Beloved Women Passed Away

Mrs. Frances Smith Brown, wife of the late M.L. Brown, and for many years one of the most prominent and most beloved women of Concord, died shortly after noon today at her home on South Union street. The announcement of her death came as a shock to her host of friends, for although it was generally known that she was ill, the fact that she was critically ill was not known and her death has cast a pall of sorrow over the city. All of her children, except Mrs. M.L. Cannon, who is en route here from New Orleans, were at the bedside when the end came.

Mrs. Brown had been confined to her home for several months but her condition was not regarded as critical until this morning. She talked with friends who called Friday and although she seemed weaker at that time o decided change was noted in her condition. However, this morning, there was a decided change for the worse and she gradually grew weaker until the end came at 1 o’clock.

Mrs. Brown was 69 years of age and had lived in Concord for more than 40 years, her family being prominent in the religious, civic and social life of the city for half a century. Mrs. Brown was married to the late M.L. Brown in 1878, all of her married life having been spent here. She was a woman of rare personal charm and was recognized as a leader in social circles for a number of years.

For many years Mrs. Brown was a member of All Saints Episcopal Church and affairs of the Church claimed much of her time when she was physically able to attend to outside duties. She also was a member of the Daughters of the Confederacy and for many years was prominently identified with various women ‘s clubs of the city.

Mrs. Brown was the last member of her family, her brothers, Fletcher Smith of Salisbury and J.R. Smith, having died several years ago.

Surviving are the following children: E.H. Brown of Dillon, S.C.; Vardry Brown of Concord; Mrs. J.W. Cannon Jr. of Concord; Mrs. E.C. Barnhardt Jr. of Concord; Mrs. Amos Davis of Winnsboro, S.C.; Mrs. M.L. Cannon of Charlotte; Mrs. Burks Withers of Norfolk, Va.; and S.L. Brown of Concord.

Funeral services will be held Monday morning at 11 o’clock at All Saints Episcopal Church, conducted by the rector, Rev. C.B. Scovil. Interment will be made in Oakwood cemetery.

From the front page of the Concord Daily Tribune, April 11, 1925

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Fire Destroys Office at New Fibre Silk Mill, April 10, 1925

Office Building at Hemp Mill Destroyed by Fire

The office Building at the new Fibre Silk Mill at Hemp was destroyed by fire on the morning of April 1st. It was a frame building adjoining the mill and in a few minutes the inside of the building was pretty well wrecked in spite of the excellent water system and fire fighting apparatus with which the mill is exceptionally well equipped. A considerable amount of office fixtures and papers was destroyed in the fire.

From the front page of The Sandhill Citizen, Southern Pines, Friday, April 10, 1925

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Mrs. Anna Milligan Killed by Florida Limited, April 10, 1925

Mrs. Anna P. Milligan Killed by Seaboard Train

A shocking accident occurred at 10 o’clock Sunday morning at the New Hampshire Avenue crossing of the Seaboard which caused the death of Mrs. Anna P. Milligan of Garden City, L.I., who was a guest at the Park View Hotel.

Mrs. Milligan was walking down town to post a letter and as it was raining, she was carrying an umbrella as she approached the crossing at New Hampshire, she evidently did not see train No. 9, the Florida Limited, which was just pulling into the station, but does not stop at Southern Pines, and she stepped directly in front of the locomotive and was picked up on the cowcatcher and evidently had the presence of mind to hold on for a few moments while the train which was running at a low rate of speed was slowing down, but she let go before the train stopped and her foot and one limb was badly crushed under the locomotive and she was instantly killed.

There was a crowd of people at the station at the time of the accident, waiting for the Northbound morning train, No. 4, who saw the accident. The remains were taken to the Powell Undertaking Rooms and were taken North to Philadelphia, Penn., for burial on Monday.

From the front page of The Sandhill Citizen, Southern Pines, Friday, April 10, 1925

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Moore County Appeal for Hard Surface Road Successful, April 10, 1925

Hard Surface for Route 50. . . Highway Commission Grants Demand of Delegation for Hard Surface Road

As a direct result of the delegation of Southern Pines folks that appealed to the Highway Commission in Raleigh last Thursday, announcement has been made by J. Ellwood Cox, Highway Commissioner for this district, that a sand asphalt hard surface road will be built from Southern Pines to Lake View on Route 50 and the same type of hard surface will be laid on Route 70 from Pinehurst through Aberdeen to the Hoke County line. In addition to this work, Route 50 which is now being oiled from Rockingham to Aberdeen will also be oiled from Lake View to the Lee County line. Route 70 will be oiled from Pinehurst to the Randolph County line near Seagrove, and Route 74 will be oiled from Carthage to the Montgomery County line, and the Carthage-Pinehurst road will also be oiled. At last Moore County will come in for a fair share of improved roads. The credit for securing these road improvements for Moore County must be given to the Chamber of Commerce which started the agitation at the meeting held on March 30th at the School Auditorium and followed it up by the earnest work of Frank Buchan, who introduced a good-sized delegation to go to Raleigh and demand a fair share of Road work on Route 50. That the Highway Commission was impressed with the visit of the delegation from Southern Pines is evident from the announcement following the result of the meeting. It is also evident that Route 50 will not be abandoned as a Trunk Highway across the State and Southern Pines will not be left off the map as far as State Highway construction is concerned.

From the front page of The Sandhill Citizen, Southern Pines, Friday, April 10, 1925

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S.W. Robards Killed in Car Accident, April 10, 1925

Automobile Accident. . . Man Killed and Several Persons Hurt in Accident on Highway

It is a surprising fact that the automobile accident which occurred on the Highway near Vass last Thursday afternoon did not result in the death of several persons. The testimony which was given at the inquest held last Saturday which was held at the scene of the accident, one mile north of Vass on the Highway, was as follows.

A Studebaker Sedan owned by L.W. Perkins of Southern Pines was returning from Raleigh to Southern Pines with Charles Milliman at the wheel and the following persons in the car with him: Mr. and Mrs. L.W. Perkins, Mrs. A.M. Eadie, Rev. Park W. Fisher, Mr. James Harrington and Mr. D.W. Turner, all residents of Southern Pines. All of the occupants of this car testified that when about one mile North of Vass they met a Ford Touring Car coming toward them on their side of the road, that as it was impossible for the Studebaker car to pass the Ford on the right Milliman testified that he made an attempt to pass the Ford on the left side and at the same time that he turned his car the Ford turned in the same direction and both cars came together with such force that the Ford car was practically demolished and the Studebaker car was overturned.

The Ford car was driven by S.W. Robards, a white man who lives near Cameron, and in the car with Robards were two negro men and a negro woman who were returning to Cameron from Southern Pines. Robards was badly hurt and was taken to the Sanford Hospital where he died on Friday morning as a result of his injuries. The three negroes that were in the Ford car had a few slight bruises but were not seriously hurt. The occupants of the Perkins car were not so fortunate. They were all bruised and cut with the exception of Mr. Harrington and Milliman. Mr. Perkins sustained a broken nose and a bad scalp cut and cuts on the lip and chin and had many painful bruises. Mrs. Perkins suffered a bad shaking up. All of the injured persons are making a rapid recovery from their injuries. The occupants of both cars state that the cars were traveling at a moderate rate of speed. Both cars were badly wrecked.

From the front page of The Sandhill Citizen, Southern Pines, Friday, April 10, 1925

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Mrs. Johnson, Miss Blandin Struck by Car, April 10, 1925

Mrs. Karl Johnson and Miss Rose Blandin Struck by Car

On Tuesday afternoon about 5 o’clock as Mrs. Karl Johnson and Miss Rose Blandin attempted to cross Pennsylvania Avenue at West Broad Street, they were struck by a Ford Roadster driven by a colored man by the name of Harrington who lives two miles below Southern Pines near the Aberdeen Highway. Both women were knocked down, Mrs. Johnson was severely injured and is now confined to her home and reported as making satisfactory progress toward recovery from her injuries. Miss Blandin escaped with a few scratches and bruises. Eye witnesses of the accident say that Harrington’s car turned the corner at a slow rate of speed and that he signaled before making the turn. He was placed under arrest to await the result of Mrs. Johnson’s injuries.

From the front page of The Sandhill Citizen, Southern Pines, Friday, April 10, 1925

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Who Has Right to Stop and Search Your Car? April 10, 1925

Rappattas-Lindsay Case Is Attracting Attention

The case of Charles Rappattas versus R.B. Lindsay, which is to be heard in Rockingham this Friday, has caused considerable comment in town this week. The complaint states that Charles Rappattas and J.P. Swearingen, returning from Hamlet last Friday night in the former’s car, were stopped on the Highway in Richmond County near the Drowning Creek Bridge by R.B. Lindsay at the point of a gun, and that Lindsay insisted on making a search of the car. The outcome of the hearing will be watched with interest by many persons in Southern Pines.

From the front page of The Sandhill Citizen, Southern Pines, Friday, April 10, 1925

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Calvin Rolfe's Rainbow Orchestra at Pinehurst Country Club, April 10, 1925

The Rainbow Orchestra

What promises to be one of the best dances of the season has been scheduled for the Pinehurst Country Club on the evening of April 14th. For this occasion the Sandhills is lucky enough to have one of the best orchestras in the country Calvin Rolfe and his famous Rainbow Orchestra. This organization, which has been on a southern tour is returning to New York City under contract to the next edition of the Follies and fortunately had an open date on the 14th in this section.

This gives the Sandhills an opportunity to dance to an orchestra which according to Ned Wayburn has even a greater future than Whitman’s. Coming just at the close of the most successful season that the Sandhills has ever had, this dance will be in the nature of an enthusiastic encore and those who are lucky enough not to be dated up for this evening can be assured of five solid hours of syncopated enjoyment.

From the front page of The Sandhill Citizen, Southern Pines, Friday, April 10, 1925.

To see a photo of Calvin Rolfe, go to ia903103.us.archive.org/20/items/dp0010115/DP0010115.pdf

To hear a recording of their music, go to www.youtube.com/watch?v=8JNWk88GJPE

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George Humber Judge of New County Court, April 10, 1925

George H. Humber Appointed Judge. . . New Court Will Hold First Session Next Month

At the regular meeting of the county Commissioners which was held on Monday at the Court House at Carthage, the most important business that was transacted was the appointment of a Judge and Prosecuting Attorney for the New County Court that has just been established. George H. Humber of Carthage was appointed Judge and J.M. Boyette, also of Carthage, was appointed Prosecuting attorney. The first session of the new court will be held on the first Monday in May, and the proceedings at the first session will be watched with interest by the people of Moore County.

Mr. Humber is a well known lawyer in Carthage, having lived there all his life. Mr. Boyette, who is one of the younger members of the Moore County Bar, is also well known in Carthage, having practiced law there for the past three years.

From the front page of The Sandhill Citizen, Southern Pines, Friday, April 10, 1925

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Our Town Column in Sandhill Citizen, April 10, 1925

Our Town

Oh War’s wild alarms

Would hold many charms

Denied the sleepless mortals

Living near the jail portals.

This is the concluding verse of some handmade poetry constructed by one of the unfortunates aroused by the siren in the jail last Friday night. He alleges that in spite of the fact that it rhymes and states a fact and was not made in Armenia or Heligoland, it is poetry. I reckon his head is still spinning and he will get over it.

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Mr. Pottle of the Hollywood has commenced an addition to that popular hotel, that will place 21 more rooms at his disposal by next fall. The new Extension, 60 by 40 feet, will be added to the east, or May street side of the hotel. On completion of this work, a seven-room cottage will be erected on Pennsylvania avenue between May and Ashe streets, directly in the rear of the Hollywood.

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Sunday, with its benignant rain falling like a benison on the shining green of the foliage. Peace. Ululating dogs all hidden under the porches, out of sight and out of hearing. Snorting flivvers exhausted and resting for the day. Silence, save for the drumming of the softly falling rain on the roof and the patter of the drops in the grateful trees. A lullaby to cheer the weary heart.

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The much sought-for Arbutus is nearly gone and only here and there can now be found the rarely beautiful Prixie Moss, its white star-like blossoms so vivid against the dull red or more rarely, green moss nestling in the dull browns of the scrub oaks, unnoticed until the burgeoning forth of the profusion of pink buds and white flowers makes a fairy carpet. But now the Wood Violet, or “Bird’s Foot Violet” in light blue or lavender replaces the Arbutus, and here and there the dwarf Iris in blue and gold. Anyway ahead of time the blue Lupin and its foliage appears on the sandhills and the blueberries show pink and white blossoms in the swamp borders.

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Unique among other blossoms are the wonderful red Dogwoods in Mr. Gould’s yard and the beautiful rosy red flowering Peach in front of Mr. Lachine’s Massachusetts avenue property.

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The Southern Pines Disposal Plant is finished and in complete working order. Commencing last Wednesday night the plant has undergone an unceasing best and Mr. Maze, the Commissioner in charge of the installation of the plans expresses himself as completely satisfied. From the main outfall of our sewer system at Massachusetts avenue over a mile of18-inch pipe leads to the plant near McDeed’s Creek, below the Knollwood road. Here the pipe discharges into the ”Screen Chamber,” 33 feet long, 8 feet wide and three feet deep; from this chamber the flow continues to the “Imhoff” tank, a receptacle 37 feet long, 20 feet wide and 32 feet deep. Purified in this tank and freed from solid matter, the flow passes to the ”Dosing Tank”, 26 feet in diameter and six feet deep, which automatically discharges this purified waste water on open ground, exposed to air and sunlight. As installed, the plant is large enough to care for a town 10 times our size, and we are assured that no offensive odor will defile the air and that our sewage problems is now solved.

From the front page of The Sandhill Citizen, Southern Pines, Friday, April 10, 1925

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Former Superintendent of Public Education Convicted of Lax Morals, April 9, 1925

Prominent Burke Man Found Guilty of Lax Morals

Hickory, April 7—T.L. Sigmon, former superintendent of public instruction of Burke county, and twice its representative in the State legislature, was convicted today in Catawba County Superior Court before Judge A.M. Stack in Newton on a charge of immorality.

He has been given his choice of six months on the Buncombe county roads or six months in the county jail and fined $250 and costs of the action.

Solicitor R.L. Huffman rested the State’s case after Miss Myrtle Godfrey, Sigmon’s former stenographer, swore that the defendant was the father of her child. The rest of the time was taken up with the testimony of character witnesses, most of them from Burke county, who swore to the previous good character of Mr. Sigmon.

Sigmon is a man about 55 years old.

From the front page of The Concord Daily Tribune, April 9, 1925

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Former Minister to Serve 60 Days on the Roads, April 9, 1925

Jimison’s Appeal Withdrawn. . . Will Begin in a Few Days to Serve His 60 Days’ Sentence on the Roads

By the Associated Press

Charlotte, April 9—Tom P. Jimison, former Methodist minister, announced today he would withdraw his appeal and start within a few days serving his sentence of 60 days on the county roads, imposed last week in city court here on a charge of violating the Volstead act. Jimison is at liberty on $250 bond.

From the front page of The Concord Daily Tribune, April 9, 1925

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Mrs. W.N. Davis, 55, Dies After Car Accident, April 9, 1925

Death Follows Auto Accident. . . Mrs. W.N. Davis Dies Suddenly Following Accident Near King’s Mountain

Henrietta, April 7—Mrs. W.N. Davis of Gastonia, formerly a native of Rutherford county, died Sunday at noon from internal injuries sustained in an automobile accident near King’s Mountain, when the car in which she was a passenger turned completely over, throwing her out. Two other passengers, Mr. and Mrs. George G. Glenn, were also injured, the former seriously. Two other occupants of the car, Evan Glenn, the driver, and Miss Elizabeth Glenn were uninjured.

Mrs. Davis was 55 years of age. She is survived by her husband, W.N. Davis, five children, Mrs. Evan Glenn, Misses Mary Neal, Eugenia, and the latter a student at Greensboro College; two sons, Sam and William, the former a student at North Carolina State College; two sisters, Mesdames Jane McDaniel of Henrietta and Kate Powers of Rutherfordton; one brother, Sam Biggerstaff.

From the front page of the Forest City Courier, April 9, 1925

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6-Year-Old Cuts Face on Fruit Jar, April 9, 1925

Cuts Face on Fruit Jar

Charlie Gibson Jr., small 6-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gibson of this place, received a bad cut from a broken fruit jar Monday. He was carrying the jar and fell down and broke it, the jagged edge cutting a gash in his face. Had it been a half inch lower, it would have severed a vein. At latest report, he is getting along splendidly.

From the front page of the Forest City Courier, April 9, 1925

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G.B. Harrill Joining Local Insurance Agency, April 9, 1925

Mr. G.B. Harrill with Wilkie Insurance Co.

Mr. G.B. Harrill of Bostic has taken a position here with Mr. J.A. Wilkie. Mr. Harrill is a fine young man, well known, well liked, and a clever salesman. He will assist Mr. Wilkie in his insurance work. He expects to move to Forest City soon. He is well known here, as he was formerly agent for the Aetna Insurance Company in Forest City.

From the front page of the Forest City Courier, April 9, 1925

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J.C. Wylie New Southern Depot Agent, April 9, 1925

New Depot Agent Here

Mr. J.C. Wylie of Kershaw, S.C., relieved Mr. A.H. Morgan, Southern depot agent, here this morning (Wednesday). Mr. Morgan goes to Shelby to accept a position with the Southern Railway there.

Mr. Wylie has been working for some time in Kershaw, S.C., and at one time was depot agent in Gilkey. We are sorry to see Mr. Morgan leave, but welcome to our growing town Mr. Wylie.

From the front page of the Forest City Courier, April 9, 1925

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Engagement of Miss Thornton to Mr. Flack Announced April 9, 1925

Prominent Couple to Wed This Summer. . . Approaching Marriage of Miss Blanche Thornton and Mr. Chas. Z. Flack Announced

The announcement sent out from Mullins, S.C., this week of the early summer marriage of Miss Blanche Thornton of Mullins, S.C., and Mr. Charles Z. Flack of this place will be received with much interest by their many friends in the two Carolinas.

Miss Thornton is one of South Carolina’s most attractive young ladies and has hosts of friends in this section, where she has visited and taught in the Lowell High Schools for the past three years. She is a graduate of the Columbia College of the 1922 class, and in addition to her wide popularity in social circles in both the Carolinas is a young woman of high intellectual attainments. She is a member of one of South Carolina’s most prominent families.

Mr. Flack is one of Forest City’s most successful young business men, being a member of The Flack Hardware Company and the senior partner of Flack & Holmes Heating and Plumbing contractors. He is popular among the civic, social, fraternal and church activities of this place and is one of Forest City’s leading citizens. Mr. Flack received his education at the University of North Carolina and belongs to one of Rutherford county’s leading families.

From the front page of the Forest City Courier, April 9, 1925

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Bronchial Pneumonia Takes David Harrill, 89, April 9, 1925

Mr. David Harrill Dies Suddenly. . . Prominent Ellenboro Citizen Passes at Advanced Age of 89 Years

Mr. David Harrill, one of the oldest and best known citizens of Colfax Township, died at his home at Ellenboro at 6 o’clock Tuesday evening. He had been ill for quite a long time. Bronchial pneumonia developed Tuesday morning, and in his weakened condition he could not withstand the attack, sinking rapidly until his death followed about 6 o’clock that day.

A pioneer member of the prominent Harrill family, Dr. David Harrill was one of the county’s best known citizens and reputed to be the wealthiest citizen of his township. Had he lived until his birthday in May, he would have been 89 years old. Prominent in business affairs, a devoted member of the Baptist church, loyal to friends and devoted to his family, Mr. Harrill was a man whose passing will be keenly felt on all sides.

Deceased is survived by four children—Mrs. M.J. Wright, Mrs. A.S. Harrill, Mrs. George Maurice and Miss Kate Harrill.

Funeral services were held at 3 o’clock Wednesday afternoon at Bethel Baptist church. Beautiful floral offerings and an outpouring of friends and relatives attested the high esteem in which deceased was held.

From the front page of the Forest City Courier, April 9, 1925

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Mrs. Rebecca Wood, 80, Dies of Cancer, April 9, 1925

Mrs. Rebecca Wood Dead

The Providence community was saddened Sunday with the death of Mrs. Rebecca Wood, which occurred Sunday morning at 7:30 o’clock. The death was no surprise as she had been seriously ill for the past month. She died from a cancer and other complicated diseases.

Mrs. Wood, before her marriage to Frank Smith, was a Kennedy, and she later married Mr. Wood, both of which preceded her to the grave several years ago. She was 80 years of age. She leaves four brothers and other relatives to mourn her loss. The brothers are as follows: John and Hugh Kennedy of Henrietta, N.C., Dick Kennedy of Lincolnton, N.C., and Pearl Kennedy of this community, whom she has made her home with for a number of years. Funeral services were held at Providence Monday afternoon by Rev. C.C. Jeney, the pastor at ?? church

. From the front page of the Forest City Courier, April 9, 1925

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John Lentz Dies After Fall From Ladder, April 9, 1925

John A. Lentz Dies in a Hickory Hospital. ., . Fell from Ladder Monday While Inspecting Building Under Construction

Hickory, April 8—John A. Lentz prominent in business circles for the past quarter century, died this morning at 1 o’clock at the Richmond-Baker hospital where he was carried from West Hickory late Monday afternoon in an unconscious condition after he had fallen from the second story of a building under construction.

Mr. Lentz and C.H. Geitner were making inspections for the first Building and Loan Association when a ladder by which Mr. Lentz was rescending from an upstairs room slipped, and he fell nine feet, striking on his head and right shoulder.

For the past 30 years he had been connected with the First Building and Loan Association as a director and in addition to his work there had aided 500 or more persons individually in securing homes of their own. He was once mayor of Hickory and served for several terms on the board of aldermen. He was bor in Rockwell, Rowan county, on February 2, 1860. He was twice married, first to Miss Mollie Wiley of the eastern part of the state, and in 1918 to Miss Blanche Finger of Hickory. Six children survive.

From the front page of The Concord Daily Tribune, April 9, 1925

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Prof. Sisk, High School Boys Extinguish Fire at Gentry Home, April 8, 1925

Fire in East End North Wilkesboro

Had it not been for Professor Sisk and the high school boys last windy Thursday morning, the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Claud Gentry near the graded school would have gone to ashes between 10 and 11 o’clock forenoon.

The wooden shingles were old and very flammable. One of the children threw some light kindling wood, old shingles, on the fire and a spark caught. In a brief time hose were secured form neighbors and by the time much as one side of the shingle roof was burned it was put out, which was sooner than the town truck and reel followed by several cars of men from down town. But the force of carpenters at work nearby on a house and the school had gotten it under control.

Insurance was carried.

From the front page of The North Wilkesboro Hustler, Wednesday, April 8, 1925

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Two Children, Two Adults Bitten by Rabid Dog in Reddies River, April 8, 1924

Four Persons Bitten by Rabid Dog in Reddies River

Last Wednesday, April 1st in Reddies River township, a rabid dog bit R.F. Bauguess’ 1-year-old son and two men and a little girl. The dog was afterward killed and the head sent to Raleigh.

Mr. J.V. Bauguss accompanied his son, R.F. Bauguss, and grand son to Raleigh Thursday, where the little fellow as given one treatment—the other 20 treatments to be given here by a physician. It is a shame to think of the trouble and grief caused by worthless, good-for-nothing dogs, and we would be willing to wager most anything that not one-third of them are ever listed. It is also against the law, and carries a fine of $50 to allow a dog off the premises unless accompanied by its owner or someone responsible for its acts.

From the front page of The North Wilkesboro Hustler, Wednesday, April 8, 1925

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Wilkes County Welcoming Two New Concrete Roads, April 8, 1925

To Finish Road to North Wilkesboro. . . Within 18 Months There Will be Concrete Road from Greensboro to Wilkes

Greensboro Daily News, April 3rd, says: It was learned here last night that District Highway Commissioner Hanes of Winston-Salem will put forward for early letting a hard-surface road along the new survey from Brooks Crossroads in Yadkin county to North Wilkesboro in Wilkes county.

This will be good news to the people in Yadkin and Wilkes counties as well as for others in that section who travel the highways. It means that with other construction now underway or authorized Thursday that withing a period of 18 months, there will be a solid concrete highway from Greensboro to North Wilkesboro over Route No. 60 and also the concrete highway from Mount Airy to Winston-Salem on Route No. 60 will be completed by that time.

From the front page of The North Wilkesboro Hustler, Wednesday, April 8, 1925

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F.D. Forester, 55, Prominent Citizen, Dies After Operation, April 8, 1925

F.D. Forester, Prominent Citizen, Dies

Many of our people of the two Wilkesboros and county were saddened last Thursday morning when it became known that Mr. F.D. Forester had died the night before. Perhaps few had thought of his dying, believing that he was getting along well as to be expected from the operation Sunday. The end of his life came after midnight of Wednesday, about 1 o’clock at the Wilkes hospital following the appendicitis. He had gotten along apparently as others who recover from appendicitis until toward Wednesday when extensive swelling appeared. Dr. Long of Statesville returned to see him again that day. Peritonitis had set in and there seemed to be no chance for his recovery.

Perhaps no one in the county was better known by the citizens than F.D. Forester or Fidel Forester, by which name he was so well known. He was one of the first men to begin merchandising here when North Wilkesboro was chartered as a town. For about 10 years he was a member of the town board, was president and manager of the F.D. Forester & Company, director of the Deposit & Savings Bank, director in the new North Wilkesboro hotel company.

Surviving him are his wife and the following children—Mrs. John Davis of Statesville, Mrs. Malcomb A. Rousseau, Mr. Geo. Forester, Mrs. James Anderson, F.D. Forester Jr., Rachael, Louise, Billy, Peggie and Herbert. His brother, Mr. F.C. Forester, and sister, Mrs. W.B. Raymer, and his mother, Mrs. Albert Forester, who resides with her daughter and Mr. Raymer.

One grown brother and two sisters preceded him into the Great Beyond. He was in his 55th year.

The funeral was held Friday afternoon at the Methodist church after which the burial was in the family plot in Greenwood cemetery, attended by the largest crowd that ever attended a funeral in North Wilkesboro.

He was as good a man as has ever lived in Wilkes county. He made money for himself and for others and helped many whom people generally knew nothing of. He had been a member of the Methodist church for years and was liberal in his support to it.

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At a meeting of the board and employes of the Deposit & Savings Bank held April 4, 1925, the following resolutions were unanimously adopted:

Resolved:

First, that we have heard with deep and profound sorrow of the death of our friend and co-laborer F.D. Forester.

From the organization of this Bank until the time of his death, he was a stockholder and an officer of the Bank and was Vice President for many years. Much of the usefulness and growth of this institution were due to his assiduous labors and wise devotion to its interests and activities.

His time and splendid business talents were freely given and his strong directing mind materially sided at all times in managing and strengthening the institutions, and we hereby give expression of our appreciation of his splendid and most agreeable labors with us.

That he should have been taken away in the midst of his apparent usefulness is a myatery known only to Divine Providence.

That each of us feels a deep loss in his death, a loss to deep to find appropriate expression on words.

Second. That we extend to the widow, children and immediate relatives our deepest sympathy, and trust that a kind and compassionate Heavenly Father will give them grace and strength to bear this great bereavement.

Third. That a copy of these two resolutions be sent to the family of the deceased, also to the Wilkes Journal, North Wilkesboro Hustler and Wilkes Patriot for publication, also that the same be made a part of the permanent records of this bank.

R.I. Doughton, Pres.

W.E. Colvard, Cashier

From the front page of The North Wilkesboro Hustler, Wednesday, April 8, 1925 newspapers.digitalnc.org/lccn/sn92072938/1925-04-08/ed-1/seq-1/#words=April+8%2C+1925

Register of Deeds Grants Two Marriage Licenses, April 8, 1925

County Register of Deeds Wallace has granted marriage licenses during April to the following couples:

--Tedd Nichols of Route 1, Wilkesboro, and Zora Church of Congo;

--Luther Church of North Wilkesboro to Merica Jane Foster of North Wilkesboro.

From the front page of The North Wilkesboro Hustler, Wednesday, April 8, 1925

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J.C. Henry President of Wilkes Poultry Association, April 3, 1925

Wilkes Poultry Association Elects J.C. Henry President

The county Poultry Association met last Friday, April 3rd, and elected the following officers for the coming year:

J.C. Henry, president.

W.T. Kilby, vice-president.

R.B. Pharr, secretary.

Executive committee: O.T. Minton, W.T. Kilby and H.H. Jennings.

A large crowd attended and the meeting was an enthusiastic one. One of the members present stated that he had 400 broilers that would be ready for the market in about 10 days. He said he had kept an accurate account of all expenses in getting the 400 chickens ready for market and that he would easily clear 50 cents a piece on the 400.

Five new members joined the association at the meeting Friday, namely: Mrs. R.L. Proffit, J.M. Handy, Bruce Billings, W.M. McGlamery and W.M. Absher.

The hour for the regular monthly meetings were changed from 4 p.m. to 2 p.m.

From the front page of The North Wilkesboro Hustler, Wednesday, April 8, 1925

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County Agent Graeber, Farmer W.C. Wooten Share "Lespedeza Fever" April 8, 1925

Iredell Catches “Lespedeza Fever” From Union

On the right is Mr. W.C. Wooten, the owner of this beautiful lespedeza field in Iredell county. On the left is County Agent R.W. Graeber, who having learned from Union county’s successful experience, is now spreading lespedeza all over Iredell county. –Progressive Farmer

From the front page of The North Wilkesboro Hustler, Wednesday, April 8, 1925

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Town and County News from North Wilkesboro Hustler, April 7, 1925

Town and County News. . . Local Items of Interest

Winston-Salem Presbytery will meet at Elkin April 14-15th.

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In the dramatic contest held last Friday night between North Wilkesboro and Winston-Salem at the Orpheum, Winston-Salem won by one vote.

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Henry Reynolds of North Wilkesboro is a live wire, but he ought to be—he is a telephone manipulator. The new Talk Exchange which the Horton Telephone company plans to build here listens well.—Elkin Tribune.

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Mrs. G.A. Nichols of Millers Creek community became speechless last Friday morning about 7 o’clock. Mrs. Nichols is about 63 years of age. She went to feed the hogs that morning as usual and when she returned to the house, she could not speak.

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The E.E. Eller Produce Co. shipped a car load of eggs and a car load of poultry every day during March. This means two car loads every day, and that our people of this section of North Carolina are helping feed the rest of the world.

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Gov. McLean made the following appointment for four-year terms last Wednesday on the board of directors of the State Teachers’ College for Negroes—A.D. Folger, Dobson; J. Gordon Hackett, North Wilkesboro; J.D. Humphreys, Danbury; D.B. McRay, Asheboro, and N.C. Newbold, Raleigh.

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Mrs. Rich Crysel of Reddies River township died Thursday night of last week. She leaves a husband several grown children. She was a sister of Mr. Tom C. Caudill of North Wilkesboro. The funeral was at Union church Saturday afternoon, conducted by Rev. R.H. Brady, pastor. The deceased was 44 years.

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Elkin Tribune: Within the next few weeks work will be started on a new two-story building on Market street, opposite Hotel Elkin, by the Horton Telephone Company, the estimated cost eing in the neighborhood of $10,000. When completed the building will furnish adequate quarters for the telephone company with additional rooms for office purposes.

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Mr. Hal Stafford of Cabarrus-Mecklenburg county’s line, nephew by marriage of Mrs. Horton Finley, Mr. and Mrs. Will, Miss Julia Finley, Mrs. D.A. Reece, and Theo. Finley continues very seriously ill. Mr. Stafford underwent an operation two months ago at a Charlotte hospital. He visited his cousins, Mr. Chas. M. and Miss May Finley and relatives in the county last summer.

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A number of fine hams were stolen from the store of C.A. Lowe night of March 30th. Thirty or 40 hams must have made a truck load. Chief Policeman Caudill and Mr. Lowe traced the load down the country next day through Iredell into Mecklenburg and meat sold in Mooresville that next day is believed to be some of it, though much covered with pepper and cut up and trimmed, which may prevent identifying the robbers.

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The weather for the past week has been shaking the nerves of people. The freeze and frost last Tuesday night did considerable damage to fruit in this section. The extent of the frost damage cannot yet be estimated in the state, but reports indicate that it is not so bad as was thought at first. If the sandhills can furnish the peaches, and the mountains, the apples, we will have small cause to complain about fruit in North Carolina.

From the front page of The North Wilkesboro Hustler, Wednesday, April 8, 1925

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J.B. Denis, 30, Arrested for Drunk Driving, Poisons Himself in Jail, April 7, 1925

Arrested While Drunk, Drinks Poison in Jail

Asheville, April 6—Arrested on a charge of drunkenness Sunday night, J.B. Denis, 30 years old, attempted to commit suicide by swallowing the contents of a small bottle of Bichloride of Mercury while confined in a cell at police headquarters.

Attendants at the hospital reported to the police that the condition of the man is grave and that there are serious doubts that he will recover.

From the front page of the Concord Daily Tribune, Tuesday, April 7, 1925

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Mrs. Henry Wilker Duped Out of Life Savings, April 7, 1925

Warren Woman Duped by Crooks. . . Allows Swindlers to Fool Her Out of the Sum of $250

Warrenton, April 6--?? Slick-tongued crooks duped Mrs. Henry Wilker of Warren Plains into signing a check in their favor for $250. When the Citizens Bank here refused to pay it without an order, they returned to the Wilker home where Mrs. Wilker wrote an order which released the cash to the men who departed at once.

Mrs. Wilker, according to her story told here this week, signed the check after one of the crooks had passed a handkerchief, saturated with a sense-benumbing drug, before her face and told her that if she did not buy the eye glasses which he offered, she would die within six months.

The two men drove to the Wilker home, which is off of the main road. One entered the house and the other waited in the car. Mrs. Wilker consented to have her eyes examined, ad the man was called from the automobile while the first of the rogues took his position at the rear door. Henry Wilker, who is paralyzed, was in the house when the examination was held. Death in six months was predicted by the “specialist” unless the glasses which he had were (purchased). Wilker had been inhaling fumes from a handkerchief which was handled deftly by the humbug.

A slick tongue and the drug over powered the caution which had been used in accumulating the money through the years of work, and Mrs. Wilker signed the check. When the men returned for the order, saying that the bank would not pay such a sum without it, Mrs. Wilker gladly wrote a part of her fortune away.

From the front page of the Concord Daily Tribune, Tuesday, April 7, 1925

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102-Year-Old In Trouble With Law, April 7, 1925

Negro Centenarian in Tolls of the Law

Wilmington, April 6—William James, 102-years-old negro, who claims to be the father of 80 children, was arrested with his 65-year-old wife here last night charged with operating a moonshine still in his hut but in an alley. The distilling outfits were also seized. James says he was born a slave on a Brunswick county plantation in 1823, and came to Wilmington 70 years ago.

From the front page of the Concord Daily Tribune, Tuesday, April 7, 1925

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L.M. Gillon to Head Kannapolis Recorder's Court, April 7, 1925

L.M. Gillon Is Named Recorder for Kannapolis

Acting under authority granted them by the last Legislature, members of the board of county commissioners at their meeting Monday ordered a recorder’s court established in Kannapolis for the trial of criminal cases that might properly come before it and named L.M. Gilion as Reorder for the court.

Mr. Gillon’s term will be fore two years under the order of the commissioners, and he will begin his duties at once.

The sessions of the court will be held in the building used by the police department, according to the order.

The bill authorizing the court for Kannapolis was sponsored by Major W.A. Foil in the last session of the Legislature and under his guidance it successfully passed the legislative grind.

From page 2 of the Concord Daily Tribune, Tuesday, April 7, 1925

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Committees for American Legion Endowment Fund Named, April 7, 1925

Committees Named for Legion Drive in City. . . Members of Committees Will Meet in Legion Club Rooms Wednesday Night for Conference and Instructions

Campaign teams which will conduct the American Legion’s endowment fund drive in Concord, have been named as have the general chairman, the general secretary, Legion chairman, Legion Auxiliary chairman and other officers. The various officers and team members will meet in the Legion club rooms tomorrow, Wednesday night, for a conference and instructions.

The officials and teams chosen for the campaign in Concord are:

D.B Coltrane, general chairman; M.B. Sherrin, general secretary; Van Walters, chairman Legion committee; Mrs. Bessie McConnell, chairman Auxiliary committee; Mrs. W.D. Pemberton, assistant chairman Auxiliary committee.

Team No. 1: C. Norman Alston, captain; Mrs. V.A. Means, assistant captain; E.E. Barrier, Mrs. Leslie Bell, Eugene F. Brown, Mrs. Grady Gibson, Charles A. Cook, Mrs. W.A. Jenkins, Jess B. Raiford; Mrs. Wade Kluttz, Rev. C.M. Scovil, Mrs. Robert Jones, Ray C. Hoover, Miss Lou White, J.B. Corl, Miss Adele Pemberton, Roy C. Sappenfield, Miss Ruth Crowell.

Team No. 2: J. Lee Crowell Jr., captain; Mrs. W.M. Sherrill, assistant captain; Josh A. Goodman, Mrs. Kenneth Caldwell, Dr. J.A. Shauers, Mrs. George Richmond, H.R. Howard, Mrs. R.E. Ridenhour Jr., J.M. Oglesby, Mrs. Ed Sherrill, Y.S. Goble, Mrs. Scovil, Luther Hendrix, Mrs. George S. Fisher, Earl H. Blume, Miss Elma Boyd.

Team No. 3: Clyde L. Propst, captain; Miss Maud Brown, assistant captain; Jas. T. Cline, Mrs. Joe Hartsell, Jno. L. Lyerly, Mrs. I.I. Davis, J. Archey Pounds, Mrs. Campbell Cline, E.F. Starnes, Miss Annis Smoot, W. Bailey Bost, Mrs. Clifford Kluttz, R. Vick Caldwell Jr., Mrs. Richmond Reed, Jno. M. Griffin, Mrs. Jay L. Cannon, Miss Mary McLaughlin, Miss Elizabeth Woodhouse.

Team No. 4: Joe C. Bost, captain; Mrs. E.E. Barrier, assistant captain; B.Y. Blackwelder, Mrs. Ray Hoover, S.L. Brown, Mrs. C.D. McDonald, Geo. S. Graeber, Mrs. Gales Pickard, John A. Parish, Miss Addie White, M.S. Ward, Miss Mary Pemberton, Hal W. Varner, Miss Irene McDonnel, Zeb B. Thornburg, Miss Mary King.

Team No. 5: J.C.P. McDonald, captain; Mrs. John Porter, assistant captain; Luther D. Safrit, Mrs. Lee Crowell Jr., Zeb L. Calloway, Mrs. R.E. Ridenhour Sr., Clarence McEachern, Mrs. Leslie Correll, Willis M. Dorton, Miss Laura Gillon, V. Walter, Mrs. H.S. Williams, W.M. Sherrill, Miss Virginia Smoot, S.A. McCombs, Miss Janie Kluttz.

From the front page of the Concord Daily Tribune, Tuesday, April 7, 1925

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George Raymond to "Shoot" Prominent Concord Citizens, April 7, 1925

Concord’s Prominent Citizens to be Slaughtered Soon. . . George R. Raymond in the City to “Shoot” Them and Expose Remains at Pastime

A wholesale slaughter of Concord’s most prominent citizens is expected to take place at an early date when the George R. Raymond Company turns loose its big guns and perpetrates the massacre, shooting the innocent victims and leaving them to have their physiognomies exposed to the public gaze at the Pastime Theatre every day and night for the period of two weeks.

The shooting, according to George R. Raymond, is to occur on the main thoroughfares of Concord between sunrise and sunset in the next few days. The weapon in this case is to be a motion picture camera and the only suffering incurred by those “shot” will e that they will have to see themselves as others see them.

Mr. Raymond, accompanied by two assistants, Stephen E. Connor and R.B. Bough, has arrived in Concord to take movie snap shots of prominent men for the Pastime’s Who’s Who. He will take two views of these persons, the first time taking a back view and show them in the act of turning around, the second is to show a front view of the same person with his family or with his business employees.

The first view will be shown for one week at the Pastime and every one in the theatre will be given a slip of paper on which to write guesses as to the name of the man whose back was flashed on the screen. Prizes will be given for the one who gets most names correct. The front views will be given during the following week.

In addition to these pictures, Mr. Raymond will make pictures of the Rotary and Kiwanis Clubs, which after a showing will be donated to the clubs.

Mr. Raymond has been, he says, in every state in the Union except two during the past five years. He was in Concord once before and made pictures of people here at that time. He began his career traveling through this section with a stock company. Ben Turpin, the famous comedian, was in the company as a stage hand and pulled down the sum of $14 each week.

From page 2 of the Concord Daily Tribune, Tuesday, April 7, 1925

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C. Francis Jenkins Predicts Radio Will Images of Events as They Happen, April 7, 1925

Claim Device Will Give Radio Movies Before Very Long. . . Device Known as “Prismatic Ring” Will Change Attitude Toward Radio by All, the Inventor Declares. . . Sit at Home and See While Hearing. . . Olympic Games, Baseball Games, Flower Festival or Anything Else Will be Seen, It Is Predicted Now

By the Associated Press

Baltimore, April 7—Inventions of a device known as the “prismatic ring” will enable radio fans to see the next Olympic games, as well as hear the cheering, it is predicted in a report by the American Chemical Society in session here today by the inventor, C. Francis Jenkins of Washington, D.C.

He also promises that the stay-at-homes may see the Presidential inauguration ceremonies from their own firesides, see a distant football or baseball game as it is happening, a regatta, Mardi Gras, flower festival or baby parade while these things are actually happening.

Mr. Jenkins explained that still pictures are now excellently done both by radio and by wire, and that as the speed of the apparatus is the only difference between stills and movies, the public is confidently expecting radio movies soon. It is now a daily laboratory demonstration.

The prismatic wring is a new contribution to optical science, the report said, adding:

“By means of this prism a tiny point of light is made to travel across a photographic plate in a succession of parallel and adjacent lines, the strength of the light constantly changing by reason of the varying strength of the incoming radio signals.”

From the front page of the Concord Daily Tribune, Tuesday, April 7, 1925

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Next Race at Charlotte Speedway May 11, 1925

Charlotte Speedway Race

The automobile race on the Charlotte Speedway will take place on Monday, May 11, a 250-mile race. The world’s greatest auto drivers will be there. There will be room for 60,000 people, and 18,000 automobiles. Ther are 21,000 reserved seats, tickets for which will be on sale. The favorites are returning. New entries will be there—Tommy Milton, Phil Shafer, Wade Morton, Harry Hartz, Pete Kreis, Robt. McDonough, Earl Cooper, Jerry Wonderlich and other daredevils of the track. Make your reservations now and get the pick of the grandstands. Mail checks to Osmond L. Barringer.

From the front page of the Concord Daily Tribune, Tuesday, April 7, 1925

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Prof. H.S. Prichard Died Suddenly, April 7, 1925

Prof. Prichard of Wake Forest Dies Suddenly. . . Died Before Students, Who Were With Him, Could Get Him to the Hospital

Wake Forest, April 6—Funeral services for Prof. H.S. Prichard will be conducted from the Baptist Church here Wednesday afternoon at 4 o’clock and will be in charge of Dr. J.W. Lynch, assisted by Rev. J.A. McMillan.

Prof Prichard, a member of the Wake Forest faculty in the department of chemistry since 1919, died suddenly at 9:30 today with heart failure, while walking from the Lea laboratory building to the office of Superintendent of Grounds Holliday. He was suddenly stricken and died before students who were with him could get him to the hospital, less than 200 yards away.

The sudden death of the much-loved professor left the college community and town dazed. Classes were suspended for the morning and the Elon-Wake Forest baseball game scheduled for the afternoon was cancelled.

From the front page of the Concord Daily Tribune, Tuesday, April 7, 1925

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David C. Lyerly, 67, Has Died, April 7, 1925

D.C. Lyerly Dies

Salisbury, April 6—David C. Lyerly, aged 67, a well known farmer of the Christiania neighborhood, died Saturday afternoon, his death being caused by high blood pressure. The funeral took place from Christiania Monday morning at 10:30 o’clock.

From the front page of the Concord Daily Tribune, Tuesday, April 7, 1925

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Bobbed Hair Killed Rose West, 80, April 7, 1925

Bobbed Hair Is Blamed for Death of Old Woman

Coleridge, Neb., April 7—Mrs. Rose West, 80 years old, is dead and it is said the immediate cause was the bobbing of her hair recently.

She took cold soon after having her hair bobbed. This developed into pneumonia and resulted in death.

From the front page of the Concord Daily Tribune, Tuesday, April 7, 1925

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Be On Lookout for Large Rabid Bird Dog, April 6, 1925

Mad Dog at Large. . . Dog Belonging to Mr. John S. McNeill Escapes Over High Fences—Only Dog Known to Have Been Bit Is Killed

No traces have been found of a large bird dog which went mad here Friday night and escaped over high fences. Officers have issued a warning that the dog is suffering with rabies.

The dog belongs to Mr. John S. McNeill, and when found about 10 o’clock Friday night was fighting a Collie dog belonging to Mr. D.W. Biggs. Mr. Biggs shot at the dogs, killing his own, the other escaping. No other dogs ae known to have been bitten by the mad dog, but officers are keeping a close watch for him and strictly enforcing the order of the town officials to keep all dogs impounded.

From the front page of The Robesonian, Monday, April 6, 1925

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In Judge Henry A. Grady's Court, April 6, 1925

Negro’s Sentence Cut in Half. . . One of Mr. Roy Sealey’s Assailants Gets Only 18 Months—Herbert Baker, Who Killed Woman in This County 13 Years Ago, Goes to Prison for 20 Years. . . Court Adjourned Friday

Robeson Superior court which convened last Monday for the trial of civil and criminal cases adjourned Friday at noon, after Judge Henry A. Grady had reduced James Marshall’s 3-years sentence in the State prison to 18 months. Andrew McColl’s sentence of 3 years remains unchanged.

Both negroes had plead guilty to assaulting Mr. Roy Sealey at his filling station west of here on the night of January 3. It was in evidence that Mr. Sealey remained unconscious about 13 days following the awful attack. On the stand he testified that these two negroes were the last that were seen in his place, and that he was positive that one of them struck him. It was also in evidence that the Marshall negro was at work at the Battery Service Co. after the assault took place, and Judge Grady for that reason, coupled with other evidence in favor of this defendant, reduced Marshall’s sentence. It was a very uncommon thing to see a negro cry, especially in the court room, but Marshall cried when the judge pronounced sentence, and that led some people to believe that he is not guilty.

13-Year-Old Murder

Herbert Baker, negro, was sentenced to serve 20 years in the State prison when h submitted to a charge of manslaughter. Baker was charged with the murder of a negro woman about 13 years ago, and it was the purpose of the court to have a jury pass on his mental condition, but following his plea, made by Mr. Robert McIntyre, attorney appointed by the court, Judge Grady announced the sentence and made a provision that the defendant be kept under strict observation for his mental condition and anything that might develop. Baker left Robeson county following the killing and returned about two months ago. He did not appear well, and when he was told that he had to take some medicine, he assaulted an old man, with whom he had spent the night, cutting his merely. He was placed in jail here to await admission to the state hospital for insane, and it was through a news item appearing in the Robesonian that relatives of the whom who was killed heard about Baker. They took steps to have him prosecuted, after which he admitted that he killed the woman.

From the front page of The Robesonian, Monday, April 6, 1925

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