Monday, June 30, 2025

Flogged Man Iderntifies Walter Jackson and Tom Skipper as Assailants, June 30, 1925

Man Flogged Swears Against Two on Trial. . . Randolph Willard Identifies Walter Jackson and Tom Skipper in Cumberland

Fayetteville, June 30—Walter Jackson and Tom Skipper were placed on trial in Superior court here this afternoon charged with the flogging of Rudolph Willard in the western part of Cumberland county on the night of May 26.

When court adjourned this evening, Willard had completed his story of the beating, and his brother, Jake Willard, had corroborated him in his identification of Jackson and Skipper as two of the eight men in the band.

Rudolph Willard testified that he and his brother had met Skipper and Jackson on the road earlier in the night; that two hours later, after they had gone to bed at Jake’s house, there was a knock at the door and a strange man who entered the house with a pistol in his hand told them that he was “the sheriff from Fayetteville” and had a warrant for Rudolph’s arrest.

While dressing, the witness said, he recognized Jackson and Skipper, whom he had known for some time. He was placed in a large car driven by another stranger and joined by two small cars, drove two miles north of the Raeford road, where a sack was placed over his head, he was tied to a tree and beaten until he was almost unconscious. He was left in this condition, said the witness. On the way to the spot, Rudolph said, his kidnappers told him that they were going to beat him because he had made complaint of Tom Skipper’s misconduct.

Willard said that he had complained to officers of Skipper keeping a disorderly house and selling whiskey. He also testified that when he told members of the band that he was going to report them, they replied that they would kill him if he did.

From page 2 of the Concord Daily Tribune, July 1, 1925

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Sauratown Mountain Fire Rages for Two Weeks, July 1, 1925

Fire Burned in Forest Nearly Two Weeks

King, June 30—We had one of the most destructive fires ever known on the Sauratown mountain last week. The fire raged for nearly two weeks in full blast, and di not cease until the much-needed showers came last week. A lot of timber was completely ruined. By the aid of 150 men, the fire was kept from the flat lands near the mountain.

From the front page of the Danbury Reporter, Wednesday, July 1, 1925

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Fire Destroys R.W. George's Roller Mill, June 26, 1925

Fire Destroys Stokes Mill. . . Roller Mill of R.W. George on Dan River Burned Friday Night—Cause of Fire Unknown

The roller mill of Rev. R.W. George, located on Dan River four miles this side of Francisco, was totally destroyed by fire early Friday morning. In connection with the roller mill there was also a saw mill and large dressing machine, all of which were destroyed.

A “gypsy” camp was located just below the mill, and it was thought probable that a spark from their camp fire ignited the shavings at the saw mill near-by.

While the loss is considerable, it is learned that Mr. George did not have any insurance on the building or machinery, a policy having elapsed only a few months since. The miller in charge was Charlie Cardwell, who resided some little distance from the mill.

Mr. George owns two other roller mills in Stokes, one at Clemmons ford and another near Westfield. He also has a roller mill at Stuart, Va.

From the front page of the Danbury Reporter, Wednesday, July 1, 1925

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Gladys Smith, 24, Kills Himself at Neighbor's Home, June 26, 1925

Gladys Smith Kills Himself. . . Young Man of Meadows Township Used Shot Gun to End His Life Saturday While Visiting Home of Neighbor

Gladys Smith, young son of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Smith, who reside near Ross’ store in Meadows township, shot himself Saturday afternoon, living only a few minutes after sending a load of shot into his chest right near his heart.

Young Smith, in company with his father, had dropped into visit a neighbor when the young man went back into the kitchen for a drink of water. As he passed through the hall on the way to the kitchen he picked up a shotgun, and placing it against his chest, fired. When Mr. Smith reached the kitchen he was told by his son that he shot himself intentionally, but that no one was to blame for the deed except himself.

For several months it has been known that the young man’s mind was slightly affected, but there was no suspicion that he might take his own life.

The Deceased was 24 years of age and was a model young man, having no bad habits and being respected and liked by all who knew him. His sudden death came as a great shock to his relatives and friends.

The funeral and burial took place on Sunday afternoon at Palmyra Methodist church and a large number of sorrowing relatives and friends were in attendance.

From the front page of the Danbury Reporter, Wednesday, July 1, 1925

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Give Helpless Fish a Chance, Says Judge Murphy, June 27, 1925

Judge Murphy on Dynamiting Fish

Lexington, June 27—North Carolina’s streams should be a source of great wealth if the fish therein are properly protected,” said Judge T.D. Murphy of Asheville, in passing on the case of Walter Southern of High Point, who plead guilty to dynamiting fish in Abbott’s Creek near Lexington recently.

“The State is greatly blessed with sounds and inland waterways,” Judge Murphy went on, “and if the fish are given the proper care, they will be not only a source of food and sport for the citizens of the State, but will attract tens of thousands of tourists who will bring wealth with them.”

“Dynamiting a poor, helpless fish is one of the most cowardly things I can conceive of,” said the judge. “A fish should at least be given a chance.

From the front page of the Danbury Reporter, Wednesday, July 1, 1925

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Car Wreck in Front of Ayersville Baptist Church June 28, 1925

Automobile Wreck at Sandy Ridge

J.E. Ward of the Sandy Ridge section, who was a visitor here Monday, told of an automobile wreck there Sunday. Fred Vernon and Newt Amos in one car ran into the car of John Mabe, driven by a member of Mr. Mabe’s family. The wreck occurred in front of the Baptist church at Ayersville. No one was badly hurt but the Amos car was badly damaged. The collision was almost unavoidable, it was said.

From the front page of the Danbury Reporter, Wednesday, July 1, 1925

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Mr. and Mrs. A.W. Sikes of Mebane Died in Accident with Train, June 29, 1925

Man and Wife Killed by Auto-Train Crash

Mebane, June 30—The death list as a result of the collision between the automobile of A.W. Sikes of this city and a Southern Railway train early yesterday was brought to two when Mrs. Sikes died from injuries. Mr. Sikes was killed almost instantly.

A son, a daughter and son-in-law of the couple are in the hospital here, but their injuries are not believed to be serious.

From page 3 of The Goldsboro News, Wednesday morning, July 1, 1925

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Goldsboro Defense Day Parade July 4, 1925

Plans Being Made for Big Defense Day. . . Large Number of Organizations to Assist in Making Day Successful. . . Big Parade to be Held. . . Patriotic Exercises Scheduled; Definite Announcements Later

Under authority of the President of the United States, Saturday, July 4th, 1925, has been set aside as National Defense Test Day. This test is compulsory for all Regular and National Guard units. The following units will participate in Goldsboro on Saturday of this week (the Fourth) provided legislative arrangements materialize:

All staff officers 117th Field Artillery

Battery “A” 117th F.S., with all motorized equipment

Civilian volunteers for National Guard

All officers and men of the United States Reserve Corps

All members of the Boy Scouts

All members of the Girl Scouts

Police and Fire Departments

The above named units will march in a parade led by local band. The assembly place will be at the Courthouse square. After the parade all units will assemble in the Community Building auditorium where patriotic exercises will be held. Prominent speakers will be heard, and appropriate music will be rendered.

A detailed program will be announced later in the week, giving all particulars.

Goldsboro made an excellent showing on Defense Day last year, and it is expected and hoped that our city will do itself proud this year.

From the front page of The Goldsboro News, Wednesday morning, July 1, 1925

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Dr. Scarborough's Sermon at Revival, June 30, 1925

50 Persons Have Joined Church Since Big Revival Start. . . Dr. Scarborough Continues to Stir Hearts of Hearers, Convert Many. . . Jesus Weeps Over Lost. . . Heaven Rejoices Over One Sinner Who Repents and Is Saved

Greeted by a large crowd last night at the First Baptist Church, Dr. Scarborough continued his series of spending soul-winning sermons. The minister gave a number of reasons why Jesus wept over a lost city and a lost world, and spoke on why Heaven rejoices when one sinner repents. His remarks were eloquent and forceful, and the truths presented so simply, yet effectively, to his hearers had their effect in that a number of conversions were made and 11 were admitted to the church, making a total of around 50 who have expressed their desire to unite with that bulwark of God’s word since Dr. Scarborough began the revival 10 days ago.

The sermon:

I read two scriptures, one about Jesus as He approached the city of Jerusalem after spending the night with His Bethany friends, the two sisters and Lazarus, their brother, whom He had raised from the dead, and coming back the next morning, going over Mount Olivet, it is said, “When he was come near, he beheld the city, and wept over it.”

Three times in the ministry of Jesus it tells us of His weeping, of His sorrow. There is no scripture that tells us of his smiles or His laughter. This is one scripture that tells us of His weeping, when He swept over a lost city.

“In the 15th chapter of Luke, where He spoke the three wonderful parables, we find the other scripture: “I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be to heaven over one sinner that repenteth more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance.” Likewise I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth.” And then at the close of the parable of the good father and the lost son it says, “It was meet that we should make merry and be glad for this thy brother was dead, and is alive again; and was lost, and is found.”

Now, there is the record of joy in Heaven. One of the scriptures says there is joy in Heaven; the other says there is joy in the presence of the angels of God. There is the savior weeping and there are the angels rejoicing.

I want to talk to you tonight and see if I cannot find a place to help you in studying some reason why Jesus wept over a lost city and a lost world and some reasons why heaven rejoices over one sinner that repents. I have often wondered why Jesus wept as He stoon on Mt. Olivet that day and looked down on the city of Jerusalem. He had been rejected by them. They had sought to kill Him; they had turned away from Him; they were at that time plotting His death. Why did He weep? He did not weep because He saw the city once in its glory now defeated and ?? and in the very presence of impending doom. He did not weep because its walls were down and the palaces in disrepair. I think He wept because His blessed heart was in sympathy with the needs of men and He wept bitter tears as He looked on that city that had rejected His message. It was the same thing that makes Him weep over you tonight as a sinner, unsaved. He saw sin, sin not national, sin not social, not political, not military sin; but it was sin in the live of the individual. He saw it from the human side with the eyes of a man; He saw it from the divine side with the eyes of God. He saw its guilt, its power over the lives of men; He saw its destiny. He saw its guilt, its power over the lives of men. He saw its destiny; he saw the price that must be paid for the remedy for sin. From the very beginning He walked and faced the cross and knew the price that he had to pay for sin. Your sin is breaking the heart of your Savior. That is the sad side.

The other side is the rejoicing angels. “There is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repents.” Oh, I bless God for the individualism of Christianity! Paul said he thanked God that “Jesus gave himself for me!” Jesus died for one man, as well as for the world; and heaven rejoices over one sinner that repents and comes home go God.

I think I know some reasons why they yonder in heaven rejoice over one sinner that repents. They know the power of deliverance from sin because they have tested Him. They have tested Him in life and in death. They know His power to save. I thank God that I believe that Jesus has power to save any lost man.

And there is another reason why they rejoice. I believe they realize what is gained when you turn away from your sins and trust the Lord Jesus Christ. The lessons of sin are awful, but the gains caused by trusting the Savior are indescribable.

Oh, my friends, I wish you would let the tears of Jesus call you tonight. I wish you would let the joys of the world to come and the ransomed song of the redeemed cheer you tonight and call you to give your heart to the Lord Jesus Christ and turn away from your sins. The biggest thing in this world is to be a Christian. The sweetest think in this world is to be a Christian. The best thing in this world is to be a Christian. The sweetest think in this world is to be a child of God. The safest thing in this world is to seek refuge in Christ. God help you to start the choirs of Heaven to ringing.

From the front page of The Goldsboro News, Wednesday morning, July 1, 1925

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Personal Mention in Goldsboro News, July 1, 1925

Personal Mention

Miss Louise Powell left yesterday afternoon for Morehead, where she will spend several days.

Miss Edna Waters has returned from Wrightsville where she will spend the week end at Mr. and Mrs. Thomas O’Berry’s cottage.

Mrs. M.E. Robinson has returned from a trip to Baltimore.

Mr. Thomas Griffin, a West Point cadet, is visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. E.E. Griffin.

Miss Lucile McGowan of Wilson and Miss Rebecca Petway of this city leave Monday for a visit to relatives in New York.

Miss Mary Faulkner will be hostess tomorrow afternoon at 4:30 to the members of the Susana Philather class at St. Paul Church.

Mrs. J.A. Vinson, who, with his family, is spending the summer months at Wrightsville, was a cordially greeted business visitor here today.

Miss Edna Waidman, who recently graduated with honors from Buie’s Creek Academy, is at home for vacation.

From page 3 of The Goldsboro News, Wednesday morning, July 1, 1925

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Funeral for L.H. Castex July 1, 1925, at First Presbyterian Church

Funeral of Mr. Castex This Afternoon

The remains of Mr. L.H. Castex, long a prominent and beloved citizen of Goldsboro who died Monday afternoon at the home of his daughter, Mrs. W.f. Hollingsworth, in Atlanta, Ga., reached Goldsboro this morning at 6:30.

Funeral services will be conducted at 5 o’clock this afternoon at the First Presbyterian Church, by Mr. Castex’s pastor. Interment will be made in Willowdale Cemetery.

The following pall bearers have been named: Active, J. Will Winslow, James S. Crawford, E.B. Borden Jr., J.H. Hill, A.H. Edgerton, Leslie Weil, John H. Edwards, J.W. Nash, and Col. Joseph E. Robinson.

Honorary: Nathan O’Berry, Dr. W.W. Faison, John Slaughter, W.A. Dees, Dr. W.H. Smith, and W.S. LeRoy

Mr. Castex is survived by his daughter, Mrs. Hollingsworth; one brother, Mr. F.L. Castex of this city; six nieces, Mrs. George C. Southerland and Mrs. Floyd Uzzell of Goldsboro, Dr. Margaret Castex Stargis of Philadelphia, who is in Europe; Mrs. Zollie Collins of Kinston; and Mrs. Chrissie Winslow Burton and Miss Margaret Winslow of Marion, N.C.; and one nephew, Mr. F.L. Castex Jr. of Conetoe, N.C.

From the front page of The Goldsboro News, Wednesday morning, July 1, 1925

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Sunday, June 29, 2025

Will Carpenter, 20, Freed from Chain Gang, Killed by Charlie Abram, June 28, 1925

Negro Killer, Fast Asleep in Chair, Caught by Officers Sunday Night. . . Will Carpenter, Off Chain Gang at 3 O’Clock, Killed at 20 by Charlie Abram

Charlie Abram, young Georgia negro, who on Saturday night shot and killed Will Carpenter, negro chauffeur, on the street near the Masonic temple, was nabbed by local officers about 9:30 Saturday night while asleep in a chair at the home of Matt Parker, negro woman, in the Buffalo section on the Anthony place. Abram told officers that he had been out in the woods all Saturday night and Sunday and had entered the Parker house only after nightfall Sunday evening. He had had nothing to eat since Saturday noon and immediately after his arrest asked officers to take him where he could get something to eat.

Abram, who made a few statements regarding the fatal shooting, was brought here and placed in jail and will be given a preliminary hearing one day this week.

Fate Plays Hard

The cards were apparently marked for Carpenter, the dead negro, and Fate seemed to be dealing form the bottom of the deck. Saturday afternoon at 3 o’clock Carpenter was freed from the county chain gang, where he had been toiling for 30 days. Not quite seven hours later as he was crossing the court square near the new Masonic temple, enjoying his recovered freedom, Abram leaped from is delivery truck and began pumping lead in his direction. One of the bullets found its mark and Carpenter keeled over on the sidewalk, dying after he had run across the street to the opposite corner. He was removed to the hospital, but died about the time he was placed on the operating table.

Caused Much Excitement

The shooting with its stray lead and accompanying excitement took place right in the center of a big Saturday night crowd, on the streets. With the shots coming suddenly, the street for a half block was cleared, but with the third and final shot an excited crowd began to gather around the dying negro, while his slayer in the confused dashed around the corner of the temple and made his getaway in the dark in the direction of “jail alley.” Officers soon gave pursuit, but were unable to locate him until Sunday afternoon when they received information to the effect that Abraham was in the Buffalo section.

As the case now looks, Carpenter was killed by his wife’s sweetheart. The Carpenter matrimonial bark never sailed smoothly and the “time” Will had been doing up until Saturday afternoon was for an affray with his spouse. While the negro was “making time” on the Cleveland county roads, the other negroes say Abraham also was making time with Carpenter’s wife—and as a result of that report Carpenter is dead and Abran faces what appears to be a hectic hereafter.

Nearby witnesses to the shooting say Abram, who drives a delivery truck for Paul Wellmon, local grocer, was passing the corner of the temple in the truck with another boy driving, when he saw Carpenter on the sidewalk. Immediately the reports have it, Abram leaped from the truck and began shooting. In the alley at Pendleton’s, only a half a block down, stood Carpenter’s wife within hearing of the shot fired by her lover, that killed her husband. Others say that Abram started to ride Carpenter’s wife and another woman home and that Carpenter made his wife get out of the truck and that the shotting was the aftermath of the talk that transpired then. Still others tell that Abram had heard Carpenter was looking for him and that he, Abram, was carrying a pistol for protection.

Abram’s story is that Carpenter jumped on him with a knife and that he shot to protect himself. However, just a few minutes after being arrested he told officers that he and Carpenter had a “fuss” on the street and that he went home for his gun after the row and just before the shooting. Realizing that he was getting himself in a premeditated tangle, officers say, Abram then told of the attempted cutting by Carpenter.

Officers making the arrest were Chief Hamrick, Sheriff Logan, Jim Hester, Marshal Moore and Bob Kentrick, and they say that Abram was greatly surprised when he awoke and found himself looking into the muzzle of a gun held by an officer. He told them, they say, that after getting away from the scene of the shooting that he circled about town, back to his home where he secured some clothing and about $35 in money, and that he intended to go to California, knowing that he had killed his man.

The dead negro, who bore a reputation that was none too good, was well known and at various times had driven cars for a number of Shelby people. Abram, a Georgia negro, was in the employ of the Wellmon grocery, and had the reputation of being rather impudent and had been in court several times for speeding and reckless driving.

From the front page of the Cleveland Star, Shelby, N.C., Tuesday, June 30, 1925

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15-Year-Old Bride Doesn't Mind Sentence; Says Her Husband is a "Scarecrow," June 30, 1925

Wild Shelby Girl 15 Years Old Says Hubby a Scarecrow

A news item in the Charlotte News of Saturday will be interesting to Shelby people.

Mary Lee Royster, little 15-year-old girl with bobbed hair and flashing eyes, had been in hot water ever since she was 9, but when she [married] a Gastonia man a short while ago, she jumped out of the boiling kettle into the fire. Local welfare officials have been having trouble with Mary for six years and Friday afternoon, juvenile Judge Wade H. Williams sentenced her to Samarcand.

The little brunette lass said she didn’t mind going to Samarcand one big, declaring that her husband looked like a scarecrow and that she was glad to get away from him. She will leave for Samarcand Monday with Mrs. Marion B. Munn of the public welfare office.

The conventional rules of society have never appealed to Mary, and she has been breaking them right and left for several years. Welfare officials have on previous occasions sent her to the Mecklenburg county home, several private homes and to the state sanitorium.

Mary’s father, Charlie Royster of Shelby, is dead, and her mother’s address was given as the Cleveland county jail, but Mary has known nothing of her whereabouts for some time.

From the front page of the Cleveland Star, Shelby, N.C., Tuesday, June 30, 1925

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Cases Settled in Shelby Court Saturday, June 27, 1925

Spartanburg Boys Get Heavy Fines. . . Catch Two Young Men with 10 Gallons of Booze, Both Pull Unusual and Plead Guilty

Friday Deputy Sheriff Plato Ledford and Marvin Hoyle halted a new Ford touring car in upper Cleveland only to have the two young men who occupied the car to depart hurriedly across a field. The officers, however, gave chase and caught them. Following their arrest, 10 gallons of liquor was found in the car and the two young men, E.R. Emory and J.L. Henderson, Spartanburg, were placed in jail here.

At the trial Saturday morning the boys through their attorney from Spartanburg plead guilty and attempted in no way to spin yarns about the charges against them. The young wife of Henderson was in court as was his father, and in the evidence offered by the attorney it was said that he was injured some time ago and being unable to work tried the rum-running plan to earn a living for his wife and two children. Neither, according to the records examined, had ever been in court before and owing to their frankness in coming clean, Judge Mull fined them $100 and the most each, giving a suspended sentence of four months each if they are ever caught dealing with liquor in this county in any form for a period of two years.

Thankful for Sentence

It is not often that a judge is thanked for imposing a sentence, especially with the thanks returned by the one sentenced, but such was the case Saturday morning when James Elder, colored, thanked Judge Mull for a six-months term of toil on the roads. Elder was sentenced for manufacturing liquor, but despite the thanks an appeal was entered. The recorder expressed surprise at the thanks and the negro, who is a Georgia product, replied: “Well, boss, Ah allus tries to be polite.”

Married Two Women

At the same session of court Hass Phillips, colored, sometimes known as Bridges, was placed under a $200 bond for Superior court, where he will face a bigamy charge. Back in 1921 Hass married Claudia Poston. He left her, it seems, and last week officers found him living with Murl Jeffries at Boiling Springs. At the officers’ inquiry, a South Carolina marriage license was produced, but even such a document from the sister state does not excuse a fellow when he is already married, or so thought the judge. The second wife, who didn’t think there was anything wrong with marrying a married man if he wanted her to and was not living with his wife, was let off with the costs. Phillips had nothing to say for himself.

From the front page of the Cleveland Star, Shelby, N.C., Tuesday, June 30, 1925

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Shelby Drinking Water and King's Lake Bathing Water Safe, June 30, 1925

City and Bathing Water Is Pure. . . Nothing to Report about Pollution in Drinking Water, While King’s Lake Rates Very High

Through a rumor for which no source can be found, the report was circulated about town last week that the city drinking water had been condemned, or that it carried typhoid. Along with the same report, and based perhaps on the same unfounded and untrue rumor, was another connection with the water in Rafe King’s bathing beach just east of town, Mr. R.V. Toms, superintendent of the city water works, and Mr. King as result of the reports are very emphatic in denying them, showing as evidence an analysis, which reveals the fact that as drinking water the water being used in Shelby is almost perfect and that King’s swimming pool rates as one of the most clean and sanitary in the state.

The bacteria count for typhoid in the city water was on the last analysis given as zero as was every other bacteria count, and the report analysis was by the State Department of Health. The water is analyzed regularly by the state department as well city officials and no such conditions could exist as reported by the rumor.

King’s pool, which is proving very popular with bathers, is fed by three running streams of water, all coming from hillside springs, with no water whatsoever derived from the city tanks or the creek. Although it is spring water, it is treated with the same chemicals as drinking water and considering that the pool has a sand bottom it rates as perhaps the most sanitary in the state.

From the front page of the Cleveland Star, Shelby, N.C., Tuesday, June 30, 1925

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Lizzie Garren, 11, Struck by Car When Crossing Road, June 30, 1925

Grover Car Runs Over Girl at Gastonia. . . Young Grover Garage Man Under Bond There, But Witnesses Say Accident Was Unavoidable

Lizzie Garren, age 11, of West Gastonia, whose parents are employes of the Gray Manufacturing Company, was run over by a Ford touring car driven by R.P. Randall Jr., well known young garage man of Grover, Thursday at 4 o’clock on the Bessemer City-Gastonia highway near West Franklin avenue, says a Gastonia dispatch.

Randall is under a $1,000 bond, signed by his father, R.P. Randall, and his brother, E.D. Randall, of Grover. He will appear for a hearing before ‘Squire B. Capps.

Witnesses named in the warrant charging the defendant with assault and battery include John C. Rhyne, Beatrice Haney, Mrs. Press Cobb, Mrs. May Gibson, Gladys Cobb and Officers O.F. Aderholt and A.B. Hord.

Mr. Randall damaged his car considerably in an attempt to dodge the child as she crossed the highway, it was stated by one witness. the child was rushed to the City hospital. Bruises and cuts were suffered about the head and breast. She was latter taken home.

Witnesses state that the accident was unavoidable.

From page 5 of the Cleveland Star, Shelby, N.C., Tuesday, June 30, 1925

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More Cotton Blossoms in Crowder, Devenny, Jones and Shuford Fields, June 30, 1925

More Cotton Blossoms Reported to the Star

W.A. Crowder found open cotton blossoms in his field last week; so did Rev. J.V. Devenny who is farming J.D.S. Carpenter’s farm at Lawnsdale. A red bloom was picked from W.S. Jones’ field on Lattimore R-1 on June 25th, while J.B. Shuford of Grover route 2 gathered a quantity from his fine fields on June 24th and 25th.

From the front page of the Cleveland Star, Shelby, N.C., Tuesday, June 30, 1925

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Twins Celebrating 63rd Birthday July 5, 1925

Birthday Dinner July 5th

There will be a birthday dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Kim Willliams Sunday July 5th in honor of Mr. Williams and his twin sister, Mrs. Kisi Gardner, it being their 63rd birthday. Everybody is cordially invited to come and bring well-filled baskets.

From the front page of the Cleveland Star, Shelby, N.C., Tuesday, June 30, 1925

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Mr. and Mrs. Joe Brown Welcome Joe Jr. June 24, 1925

Birth

Born Wednesday, June 24th, at the Shelby public hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Joe Brown, a fine son, Joe Jr.

From the front page of the Cleveland Star, Shelby, N.C., Tuesday, June 30, 1925

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Card of Thanks from Mr. and Mrs. R.C. Champion, June 30, 1925

Card of Thanks

We wish to thank our friends and neighbors for their kindness shown us during the death of our son, Nord H. Champion.

--Mr. and Mrs. R.C. Champion

From the front page of the Cleveland Star, Shelby, N.C., Tuesday, June 30, 1925

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Robert, 2-Year-Old Son of Mr. and Mrs. B.G. Queen, Died June 24, 1925

Death of Young Child

Robert, 2-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. B.G. Queen of Gardner street, died June 24. Funeral services were held at Buffalo Baptist church, near Stubbs. Rev. C.B. Way, pastor of the Shelby Methodist Protestant church, conducted the funeral services. Interment was in the cemetery at Buffalo church. The child had been seriously ill for two weeks. Besides the parents, three sisters and one brother survive. A large number of relatives, friends and neighbors attended the funeral services.

From the front page of the Cleveland Star, Shelby, N.C., Tuesday, June 30, 1925

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Saturday, June 28, 2025

Frances Williams Accused of Killing Baby, June 29, 1925

A jury summoned by Coroner Summersett this afternoon order that Frances Williams, a negro woman about 20 years old, be held without bail to answer the charge of killing her infant. An infant was found in a sanitary closet in the rear lot of the girl’s home in East Spencer with its head crushed.

The girl’s mother is being held as an accessory but will be allowed the privilege of bond.

From page 3 of the Concord Daily Tribune, Monday, June 29, 1925

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Negro Girl Held for Killing Her Infant

Salisbury, June 28-- A jury summoned by Coroner Summersett this afternoon order that Frances Williams, a negro woman about 20 years old, held without bail to answer the charge of killing her infant. An infant was found in a sanitary closet in the rear lot of the girl’s home in East Spencer with its head crushed. The girl’s mother is being held as an accessory but will be allowed the privilege of bond.

From page 4 of the Concord Daily Tribune, Monday, June 29, 1925

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Police Say Ralph Hollars, 17, Confessed to Robbing Charlotte Homes, June 29, 1925

Ralph Hollars Will be Heard During Day. . . Is Said to Have Confessed to Robberies in 15 Homes in Charlotte

By the Associated Press

Charlotte, June 29—Waiving preliminary hearing, Ralph Hollars, 17-year-old youth of Charlotte, who police say has confessed to entering 16 houses and removing property valued at between $3,000 and $4,000, was bound over to court here today under $8,000. He would not make bond and was remanded to jail.

The youth is being held on 15 counts charging house breaking and larceny.

Bound Over to Superior Court

Charlotte, June 29—Ralph Hollars, 17, who police here say has confessed to the burglar of 26 homes in Charlotte during the past few weeks, and removing jewels and other valuables estimated at between $3,000 and $4,000 in value, was among those scheduled to come up in recorder’s court here today. He is a son of a barber in this city.

Relatives and others who have known him for years came to his defense, saying he had never been a normal boy. His mother said he had been subject to nervous disorders from an early age, and had thereby been prevented from attending school.

From the front page of the Concord Daily Tribune, Monday, June 29, 1925

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Ralph Hollars, 17, Confesses to String of Home Robberies, June 29, 1925

Boy Robber of Homes Is Held at Charlotte. . . Ralph Hollars, Aged 17, Confesses to a Long String of Robberies

Charlotte News

The mysterious Mr. Raffles who has been robbing Myers Park homes, spreading terror generally throughout the residential districts of Charlotte for the past 60 days, cleverly avoiding police hot on his trail most of the time, is behind the bars of the city jail. He has confessed to an amazing string of robberies and meekly awaits his fate, according to an announcement at police headquarters last night.

Ralph Hollars, 17-year-old Charlotte boy, of soft hands and beardless face, whose experience in the world until recently had been confined to going to school and “jerking soda” in this city, is the individual who has kept this community on pins and needles for weeks, according to Police Chief Ferguson. Ralph is well known in Charlotte. He attended the Third Ward school last winter and he resides with his parents at 902 West Fifth Street.

15 Houses Robbed

Fifteen house robberies in this city and one at the summer home of a Charlotte family at Blowing Rock are on Ralph’s accredited list by his own admission, the officers said. And there is much more that he has not yet revealed, his memory being a little weak in spots when questioned by officers.

Jewelry and other valuables stolen by Ralph and already recovered by the police and restored to the owners, are valued nearly $4,000. Probably this much and more has not yet been recovered, and much of it perhaps never will be, according to the police chief.

As is always the case, Ralph’s “last” trick proved his downfall. He went to Blowing Rock a week ago to visit relatives, he said, and while there made friends with the family of William C. Petty, president and directing manager of the Selwyn Hotel here. Incidentally, Ralph stole a magnificent diamond ring, property of Mrs. Petty, valued at $2,300. Mr. Petty enlisted the assistance of local police officers who put two and two together, and promptly connected the youth Raffles with the many recent Charlotte robberies.

Jail Boy, Seize Diamond

Local Detectives Dan Bradley and C.E. Barnhardt left Charlotte for Blowing Rock with Mr. Petty, in the latter’s auto, last Wednesday night. Thursday morning they had both Ralph and the $2,300 diamond ring in their custody. The officers returned to Charlotte later that day with their prisoner. Since that time Ralph has been in the city jail. The police department withheld the news of Ralph’s captured until Saturday night, fearing that if the cat were let out of the bag sooner their efforts to recover the stolen property might be frustrated.

Ralph, with 15 indictments against him for housebreaking and larceny, will be given a hearing in recorder’s court Monday morning at 9 o’clock. He will have to answer in the Blowing Rock court for the theft of Mrs. Petty’s ring at the resort.

From page 6 of the Concord Daily Tribune, Monday, June 29, 1925. The article referred to the thief as "Mr. Raffles", who was a popular fictional gentleman thief in a popular series of short stories, a play and a book by E.D. Hornung.

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Harry Gourley, 17, Accused of Stealing Baseball Commissioner's Car, June 27, 1925

Accused of Stealing Car of Son of Landis

Danville, June 27—Harry G. Gourley, 17, of Charlotte, N.C., is held here for the authorities of that city charged with stealing a closed car belonging to the son of Kenesaw M. Landis, commissioner of baseball. The car was stolen from outside the Charlotte baseball park on the occasion of the Commissioner’s recent visit.

Gourley was caught in Danville by change. Two policemen thought the young man looked nervous as he drew into town at daybreak and noticed his burst of speed when he had gone by. A motorcycle officer overhauled him at Design, near the city, and subsequent inquiry led to the arrest.

From page 6 of the Concord Daily Tribune, Monday, June 29, 1925

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A.W. Sikes Killed When Train Strikes Car in Mebane, June 29, 1925

Man Killed When Hit by Train at Crossing. . . His Wife, Son, Daughter and Son-in-Law Seriously Hurt in Same Accident

By the Associated Press

Mebane, N.C., June 29—A.W. Sikes was instantly killed and his wife, their son Humbert, their daughter Miss [Mrs.] Talton Job, and her husband, were seriously hurt when westbound Southern passenger train No. 111 struck the automobile in which they had started to Norfolk at 2:05 this morning. The family were prepared to take a vacation trip and left early in order to reach Norfolk by tonight. Mr. Sikes stopped the car when he saw the eastbound train 112 approaching. As he started to cross the track, however, the westbound train which he had not observed struck his automobile.

Mrs. Sikes, Hubert Sikes, and Mr. and Mrs. Job are all in a hospital as a result of the accident.

From the front page of the Concord Daily Tribune, Monday, June 29, 1925. The son’s first name is spelled “Humbert” on first reference and “Hubert” on second reference.

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William Walton, 40, Died June 29, 1925 When Train Strikes Car

Injuries Prove Fatal to William B. Walton. . . Was Hurt Saturday When Auto Collided with Train in Wilmington

By the Associated Press

Wilmington, June 29—William B. Walton, 40, died here today in a hospital as a result of injuries sustained Saturday when the automobile in which he was driving on the 8th Street grade crossing collided with the A.C.L. train No. 54.

J.T. Harris, who was riding with Walton, escaped serious injury by jumping.

Funeral services will be held at Jacksonville, N.C., on Tuesday for Walton, a former resident of that city.

From the front page of the Concord Daily Tribune, Monday, June 29, 1925

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Henry Hodge, College Student Home for Summer, Killed Working on Farm, June 28, 1925

Henry Hodge, Injured by Explosion, Is Dead. . . Was Mangled and Burned When Crown Sheet of Boiler Blew Out—Second Victim

Salisbury, June 28—Henry Hodge, student at the A. and E. College, died this afternoon at the Salisbury Hospital from injuries he received Saturday afternoon when a boiler crown sheet of a threshing machine outfit blew out on the Lisk Farm, 16 miles east of Salisbury.

Young Hodge is a son of L.C. Hodge, living near Richfield. He was engaged in cutting wood near the boiler when the accident occurred and was blown 75 steps. He suffered a broken arm and badly lacerated head, and his body was blistered by steam from the boiler. Charlie Morgan, who was killed instantly at the same explosion, was buried this afternoon at Corinth Church, Morgan township.

Other men who were injured at the same time are reported as getting on well, and no further deaths are expected. T.W. Summersett, county coroner, investigated the accident and found an inquest unnecessary. He learned that the boiler had been in operation about 20 years and the accident was probably due to the action of rust on the crown sheet.

From page 3 of the Concord Daily Tribune, Monday, June 29, 1925

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Woman in Hospital with Broken Jaw after Cars Collide June 28, 1925

Mrs. Cochrane Hurt in Accident

Mrs. T.E. Cochrane of near Newell, is in the Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte with a fractured jaw bone as a result of an automobile accident Sunday.

Mr. and Mrs. Cochran, in a Dodge touring car, were driving toward their home from Charlotte, holding to the extreme right of the road in meeting a procession of cars moving in the opposite direction. Frank Johnson, colored, driving a Hudson touring car, was in the procession.

In trying to reduce his speed Johnson locked his wheels and skidded across the road, shooting his car head-on into the side of the Dodge, throwing Mrs. Cochran from her car to the pavement. Both cars were badly wrecked and thoroughly locked together that they had to be pried apart with levers. Mrs. Cochran is a sister-in-law of Mrs. A.H. Propst of Concord, who left this morning to be at her bedside.

From the front page of the Concord Daily Tribune, Monday, June 29, 1925. Last name of the injured woman was spelled “Cochrane” in the headline and first sentence, and “Cochran” in the next three references in the article.

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Car Runs Over Kathleen Kluttz, 10, at Church, June 28, 1925

Small Girl Injured by a Car Running Backwards

Salisbury, June 28—Kathleen Kluttz, 10-year-old daughter of L.F. Kluttz, is in the Salisbury hospital with a broken leg, the result of being run over at Union Lutheran Church after service today.

A lady in attempting to start a car she was not accustomed to ran it backwards by mistake over the Kluttz girl.

From the front page of the Concord Daily Tribune, Monday, June 29, 1925

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Mr. and Mrs. Howard Colley Have a Son, June 27, 1925

Son Born to Mr. and Mrs. Colly

Born, June 27th, to Mr. and Mrs. Howard Colly, a son.

From the front page of the Concord Daily Tribune, Monday, June 29, 1925

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Constance Talmadge Says Women Need Own Movies, Theatres, June 29, 1925

Screen Star to Build “Women Only” Theatre

Constance Talmadge says she’s going to build a theatre for women only.

“There is a real need for a women-only theater,” she avows. “As it is, men drag their wives and sweethearts to theatres in order to see slapstick comedy, in which women are not at all interested. “Som day I am going to have a woman director. And most of the cast in my pictures will be women, too, with the exception, of course, of a leading man and maybe a male villain.

“I think that from the women-only theatres will develop a new type of plays. The comedies, especially, I intend shall have a subtle and feminine appeal which will be entirely ‘over the heads’ of the men.”

Constance’s latest First National comedy, “Her Night of Romance,” was directed by Sidney Franklin for Producer Joseph M. Schenck. It was written by Hans Kraley, author of “Passion,” “Deception,” and other screen plays. Her leading man is Roland [Ronald?] Colman of “White Sister” fame. Jean Hersholt, who appeared with her in “The Goldfish”; Albert Gran, Sidney Bracy, Joseph Dowling and Templar Saxe also are in the cast. The picture will be shown at the Concord Theatre today. The story hinges on a love mix-up in an English castle.

From page 3 of the Concord Daily Tribune, Monday, June 29, 1925

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Friday, June 27, 2025

Claude Meeks Appealing Conviction for Abandoning Wife, Children; Facing Charge of Violating White Slave Act When He Returned with Body of 14-Year-Old Step-Sister Who Died Giving Birth to Child, June 27, 1925

Violation of Mann Act Charged Against Meeks. . . Man Is Under Sentence of Two Years for Abandonment in Guilford County

Greensboro, June 26—Bond will be furnished by Claude E. Meeks, arrested in Winston-Salem when he came back there from Birmingham, Ala., with the body of a step-sister, Myrtle Plowman, aged 14, Tuesday night. A federal warrant charging violation of the white slave law was issued for him, but Deputy Ila Marshal of the federal court forces here, has not yet received it for service. His attorney is ready, however, to have the bond put up, it was learned today.

Meeks will in all probability be turned over by Guilford county authorities to federal officers, although he was sentenced to two years on the roads on a charge of abandoning his wife and three children here. He left them when he ran off with the Plowman girl. He appealed from the sentence in municipal court, and the graver charge against him will probably take precedent over the state charge of abandonment.

It is disclosed that the girl died in Birmingham giving birth to a child.

From the front page of The Concord Daily Tribune, Saturday, June 27, 1925

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Jim Ballard Sentenced to Die in Electric Chair July 30, 1925

Jim Ballard Will Die for Shooting Officer

Gatesville, June 26—Jim Ballard, slayer of Vernon Eason, Gates County deputy sheriff, this afternoon at 6:30 was sentenced to die in the electric chair on July 30th by Judge Henry Grady, who has been presiding over the special term of court here this week.

Hebe Ballard, brother, indicated jointly with Jim, was sentenced to 20 years at hard labor in the state prison, and Cora and Sallie Mary Ballard will be hired out for two years by the county commissioners.

From the front page of The Concord Daily Tribune, Saturday, June 27, 1925

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N.G. Owen, B.B. Jordan Hurt When Auto Collides with Street Car, June 26, 1925

Salisbury Men Hurt in Accident

By the Associated Press

Salisbury, June 27—N.G. Owen received cuts about the face and on the knee, and B.B. Jordan, a member of the Salisbury-Spencer baseball team, lost several teeth when the small touring car in which they were riding collided with a street car on South Main street about 10:20 last night. They were attempting to pass another car, according to reports and ran head-on into the street car. The injured boys were taken to a hospital, but are expected to be out again today.

From the front page of The Concord Daily Tribune, Saturday, June 27, 1925

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Reed Heirs Agree to Sell Property so City Can Widen Depot Street, June

Still Chance That Depot Street Will be Widened Some. . . All of Reed Heirs Agree to Sell Part of Their Property If City Wants to Exchange It with Bank Company. . . Five Feet Will be Sold City. . . Dr. Buchanan Agrees to Sign Option for That Amount—Aldermen Will Decide Matter Tonight

East Depot street may be widened at the square after all. It was announced here earlier in the week that Dr. E.J. Buchanan of Lexington, one of the Reed heirs, objected to a plan by which it was hoped the street could be widened, and opposition by Dr. Buchanan was expected to close all doors to a compromise. However, Mayor C.H. Barrier stated this morning that the city had secured the signature of Dr. Buchanan to an option for part of the Reed property and final decision in the matter now rests with the board of aldermen.

Mayor Barrier and C.A. Isenhour went to Lexington Friday night for a conference with Dr. Buchanan, and during the conference the Lexington physician agreed to sign an option for five feet of the Reed property. His signature completed the option as all other heirs had agreed to sign.

Under the plan the Concord National Bank will give the city five feet of its property for street purposes and will receive five feet from the hotel company in exchange. The city will purchase five feet from the Reed property for the hotel company, the option calling for a price of $900 a front foot for the Reed land.

Several days ago all of the Reed heirs with the exception of Dr. Buchanan agreed to the sale of 10 feet of the land, but his opposition held up negotiations and the matter was considered closed until Mayor Barrier and Mr. Isenhour paid their visit to Dr. Buchanan Friday night.

Since the matter rests now with the Aldermen Mayor Harrier has asked them to meet at the city hall tonight at 8 o’clock to consider the plan, and final decision probably will be reached at the meeting.

“I am anxious for all persons interested in this matter to attend the meeting,” Mayor Barrier stated this morning in discussing his trip to Lexington and the securing of Dr. Buchanan’s signature to the option. “The people of Concord have the right to be heard on this question,” the Mayor continued, “and I want all interested persons to attend. This invitation is for those who oppose the purchase of the property by the city as well as those who favor the purchase plan. The aldermen will decide the matter after the open session which has been called for the expressed purpose of allowing citizens of the city to express themselves.” The meeting will begin at 8 o’clock, Mayor Barrier added.

The question of widening Depot street at the corner on which the new bank and hotel will be erected is one long discussed in Concord. There is no question that the street is too narrow and those persons who have favored widening it realize if this is not done now, before the new structure goes up, it cannot be done for many years.

Throughout the negotiations it had been hoped that the option could be secured for 10 feet of land, but the board at the meeting tonight will consider the five-foot option since Dr. Buchanan would sign no other.

From the front page of The Concord Daily Tribune, Saturday, June 27, 1925

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E.D. Latta Sr. Gifts $400,000 City Block to His Son and Daughter, June 29, 1925

Mr. Latta Gives City Block to His Children

Charlotte, June 27—A block of South Tryon Street property estimated to be worth between $400,000 and a half-million dollars was the gift Thursday of E.D. Latta Sr., now of Asheville, to his son and daughter, E.D. Latta Jr. and Mrs. William M. Porcher, both of this city.

Mrs. Porcher’s children, Harriet and William H., are joint owners with her, with the additional provision that they are to be the sole owners of her share at her death.

The property fronts about 145 feet on the west side of South Tryon Street, running north from the intersection of West First Street.

From page 6 of the Concord Daily Tribune, Monday, June 29, 1925

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10,000 Shriners Expected in Winston-Salem July 3-4, 1925

Ceremonial July 3-4. . . Over 10,000 Expected to Attend the Big Meet at Winston-Salem

By the Associated Press

Winston-Salem, June 27—Shriners attending the mid-summer ceremonial of the Oasis Temple at Winston-Salem on July 3rd and 4th will be given a ginner in probably what is the largest dining room under one roof in the entire South.

The Winston-Salem Red Fez Club, which will act at the host for the Nobles, has contracted for the use of the mammoth Piedmont warehouse, and carpenters and artisans are busy converting this warehouse into a Shrine dining hall. Tables are being erected, benches built, decorators are busy, and when completed the Shrine dining hall will be able to seat at ne meal 7,500 Shriners and their guests.

Spencer B. Hanes, president of the Red Fez Club, made the announcement today that caravans will come from not only North Carolina but Virginia, South Carolina, Tennessee and even Georgia. Over 10,000 visitors are expected, and the attendance of Nobles will probably be the largest at any ceremonial held in this section.

“Glad U Kum” has been adopted as the slogan by the Red Fez Club, and its significance is borne out by the entertainment features of the ceremonial. In the two days of the ceremonial, there is a polo game between two nationally known polo clubs on the program, league baseball games, three street dances and a grand ball, automobile rides, band concerts and a Shrine banquet.

From the front page of The Concord Daily Tribune, Saturday, June 27, 1925

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Mrs. M.F. Humphrey, 70, Died June 28, 1925

Death Here Sunday of Mrs. M.F. Humphrey. . . Robeson County Woman Died Here of Heart Trouble at Home of Her Son, J.A. Humphrey

Mrs. M.F. Humphrey, aged 70 years, died here yesterday at the home of her son, J.A. Humphrey, on Young Street, death being caused by heart trouble with which she had suffered for several years. The body was taken to her late home in Robeson county Sunday, the funeral party having left the city in automobiles shortly after noon.

Funeral services were held this afternoon at 3 o’clock at Mt. Tabor Presbyterian Church, Robeson county, conducted by Rev. J.L. Humphrey. Interment was made in the cemetery of the church.

Mrs. Humphrey was born and reared in Robeson county but had been visiting her son here for some time. She was a daughter of the late Levi Hayes and had been a member of the Baptist Church for many years.

Surviving are the following sons: J.J. Humprey of Robeson County; J.A. Humphrey of Concord; W.F. Humphrey of Lexington, R.F. Humphrey of Leaksville, and C.E. Humphrey of Monroe.

From page 2 of the Concord Daily Tribune, Monday, June 29, 1925

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William O. Porter, 46, Died June 27, 1925

Death Here Saturday of William O. Porter. . . Death Caused by Ptomaine Poison with Which He Suffered for About 12 Days

William O. Porter died Saturday night at 7 o’clock at his home on Freeze Street of ptomaine poison after an illness of 12 days, his condition having been critical for several days. However, it was not generally known that he was seriously ill and the news of his death came as a shock to his many friends in this city and county.

Mr. Porter was 46 years of age, having been born in Stanly county on July 25, 1879. He had lived on Freeze Street for about 30 years, coming to this city with his parents while still a youth. He was married several years ago to Miss Beulah Phillips.

The deceased had been an active member of the McGill Street Baptist Church for a number of years and funeral services were held at the church yesterday afternoon at 4 o’clock, conducted by the pastor, Rev. J.R. Pentuff. Interment was made in Oakwood cemetery.

Surviving are one brother, Watt Porter of Concord; and two sisters, Mrs. N.M. Byrd and Mrs. Will Swarengen, both of Albemarle.

From page 3 of the Concord Daily Tribune, Monday, June 29, 1925

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Charles F. Walters, 86, Died June 27, 1925

Charles F. Walters Died Here Saturday. . . Had Been Ill Three Weeks and Death Was Not Unexpected—Funeral Services Yesterday

Charles F. Walters, well known citizen of Concord, died at his home here Saturday afternoon at 3 o’clock, following an illness of three weeks. His condition had been serious for several days. Mr. Walters was 86 years of age, having been born in Cabarrus county on November 8, 1839, a son of the late Charles Walters. He had spent his entire life in this city and county and was widely and favorably known. His wife, who was Miss Bettie Poole, died several years ago. He was a brave Confederate soldier.

Three sons, one daughter, and one stepson survive. They are: Ed Till and R.O. Walters, Miss Bettie Walters and Tim Deaton, all of Concord.

Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon at 4 o’clock at St. Andrews Lutheran Church, and interment was made in the cemetery of Mt. Gilead Church. Rev. M.L. Kester conducted the services, which were attended by a large concourse of friends and relatives.

From page 3 of the Concord Daily Tribune, Monday, June 29, 1925

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Thursday, June 26, 2025

John Long Notes How Charlotte Has Changed Since 1858

Changes in Charlotte in 67 Years

Charlotte, June 26—Noise and haste where there once was silence and leisure; prohibition where once whiskey flowed freely; buildings and streets where paths led through woods in former days—thus was Charlotte of today contracted with the Charlotte of 67 years ago by John R. Long of York County, South Carolina.

Blind, yet with his mind active and bright, Mr. Long has passed his 92nd birthday and says his good health makes him think he has a number of years of life yet ahead of him. He was in Charlotte again Thursday for the first time in 12 years—years spent In living darkness since the day he came here to consult an oculist soon after his sight was lost entirely.

While Mr. Long cannot see what changes progress has made here in the course of time, he has acquired a knowledge of Charlotte’s growth in other ways. He admitted that he doesn’t know much about Charlotte or Charlotte people at this time, but he talked interestingly about the grandfathers of a number of prominent business men of the city.

Mr. Long is devotedly attended by his daughter, Miss Lizzie Long, who is 68 years of age and a native of this city. They are visiting the home of Mr. and Mrs. Martin W. McClellan of 1500 Parkwood avenue.

From the front page of The Concord Daily Tribune, Saturday, June 27, 1925

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Louise McCathren, 16, Who Won Bible Story Contest, Leaves for Europe July 4, 1925

Will Sail July 4th

The Raleigh News and Observer contains a cut of Miss Louise McCathren, who won the contest in Bible story telling, getting a free trip to Europe as a prize. Under the cut was published the following:

Mary Louise is a 16-year-old mountain girl, whose parents died in the influenza epidemic some years ago. The Presbyterian home mission leaders in her section had her entered at the Laura Sunderland Presbyterian School at Concord. She recently entered a contest which was open to all Sunday school pupils in the county. The competitors were allowed eight minutes apiece to tell a Bible story in their own language based on their own choice of subject but without using any direct quotations. The first prize was a 57-day trip to Europe.

Mary Louise won this prize by a narrative of some of Paul’s experiences. Her quiet, simple manner held the attention of everyone, and her earnestness weas convincing.

From the front page of The Concord Daily Tribune, Saturday, June 27, 1925

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Genie Foster Taken to Wake County to Serve 2-Year Sentence on the Roads, June 26, 1925

Genie Foster Captured. . . Taken to Wake County Monday to Serve Two-Year Road Sentence

According to information given out by the Sheriff’s office Monday, Genie Foster was captured in Henderson by the police office of that place on Sunday night and held for the officers of Franklin County. Sheriff Justice dispatched Deputy Sheriff J.S. Rowland to Henderson Monday with papers and instructions to take Genie to Wake County and turn him over to the road force to serve a two-year sentence imposed upon him at the January term of Franklin Superior Court for distilling.

Genie took appeals in the two cases aggregating the two years sentences and the case was sent back without error, Chief Justice Clarke writing the opinion.

In the meantime, Genie had left for parts unknown and had succeeded in evading the officers until Sunday night when he was taken by the Henderson officials. The original cases were tried before Judge E.H. Cranmer.

From the front page of The Franklin Times, Louisburg, N.C., Friday, June 26, 1925

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In Franklin Recorder's Court June 22, 1925

Recorder’s Court

The following cases were disposed of in Franklin Recorder’s Court Monday by Judge G.M. Beam:

State vs H.J. Journegan, distilling, continued.

State vs Dock Gupton, upw, judgment of Court complied with.

State vs Moses Chavis, distilling, continued.

State vs Sidney Wright, upl, capias, the defendant having left the State complying with the order of the Court and having been brought back as witness in another case, execution stayed on good behavior.

State vs General Fogg, adw, pleads guilty, upon payment of $10 to prosecuting witness, judgement was suspended upon payment of costs.

State vs Will Hart, upw, continued.

State vs Matthew Wiliamson, trespass, judgement suspended upon payment of costs.

From the front page of The Franklin Times, Louisburg, N.C., Friday, June 26, 1925

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Louisburg Lodge A.F. & A.M. Elects Officers, June 26, 1925

Elects Officers

Louisburg Lodge No. 413 A.F. & A.M. at a regular meeting last week elected the following officers for the ensuing year:

W.B. Barrow, W.M.

H.W. Perry, S.W.

J.L. Collier, J.W.

B.B. Perry, Secretary

F.J. Beasley, Treasurer

S.E. Wilson, S.D.

L.C. Leach, J.D.

M.C. Murphy, S.S.

Geo. W. Ford, J.S.

S.C. Holden, Tiler.

From the front page of The Franklin Times, Louisburg, N.C., Friday, June 26, 1925

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Banks to Observe July 4, 1925, by Closing for the Day

Banks to Observe July 4th

The banks in Louisburg have announced that they will observe July 4th this year by being closed. This year the 4th of July falls on Saturday. All those having business with these institutions will bear this in mind.

From the front page of The Franklin Times, Louisburg, N.C., Friday, June 26, 1925

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N.C. Medical, Pharmaceutical and Dental Assn. Met June 16-19, 1925

N.C. Medical, Pharmaceutical and Dental Association, Colored

Asheville, June 16—the N.C. Medical, Pharmaceutical and dental Assocation, an organization of colored professional men, opened three days’ session here today.

The addresses of welcome were made tonight in the Hopkins Memorial Chapel. The feature address was given by Hon. Thomas A. Jones, who was presented by Dr. L.O. Miller, secretary-treasurer of the Blue Ridge Medical Society. Judge Jones was presented as one of the ablest lawyers in the U.S. and he lived p to his reputation as a speaker of sane advice and fine sentiment.

Representing Mayor John H. Cathey, who has gone abroad, judge Jones surrendered the keys of the city to the visiting medicals, lauded them as guardians of health and leaders of their people, told them to remain in the South where they were needed; told them of the fine racial relationship in the Mountain City, and asserted that there was a general sentiment toward betterment between the races in the entire South as the years go by. The former Superior Court Judge told of the unparalleled success of the colored race, and declared that no other race had made similar progress in the same length of time.

Mr. Jones is a fine representative of the old type of Southern gentleman, and his exposition was finely acquiesced in by the huge assembly which cheered his remarks t the echo as he sat down. The daily sessions of the association were held in the Y.M.I. building, and many of the most prominent physicians of the state took part in their deliberations, among them were Dr. Chas. L. Minor, celebrated the world-over as a specialist in tuberculosis; Dr. Arthur Pritchard, surgeon-in-chief French Broad hospital, Asheville, and son of former Federal Judge Jeter C. Pritchard; Dr. P.R. Terry, a specialist in G.U. diseases, of this city; and Dr. Dan Sevier, city health officer. All of these doctors read very helpful papers and left impressions upon the body that will be lasting.

The North Carolina body boasts the oldest association of its kind in the world and is probably the best. Among the outstanding factors contributing to its success are its efficient publicity department, conducted by Dr. J.B. Davis of Louisburg, and the very capable Secretary-Treasurer Dr. Clyde Donnell of Durham, who is also Medical Director of the N.C. Mutual Life Insurance Company. The meeting closed Thursday afternoon after selecting Durham as its next meeting place, and the election of the following officers: L.O. Miller, M.D., Asheville, President-elect; B.T. James, Ph.G., Durham, 1st Vice-President; W.L. Joyner, M.D., Durham, 2nd Vice-President; Clyde Donnell, M.D., Durham, Secretary-Treasurer; J.B. Davis, M.D., Louisburg, Director of Publicity. The last two officials were re-elected with acclamation for the sixth consecutive year.

From page 6 of The Franklin Times, Louisburg, N.C., Friday, June 26, 1925

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Home Demonstration Program, June 29-July 4, 1925

Home Demonstration Dept. . . Contributed Weekly by Miss Daisy Caldwell, Agent

Itinerary June 29-July 4th

Monday—Mitchiner’s Girl’s Club

Tuesday—Bordeaux Woman’s Club

Wednesday—Hickory Rock Girl’s Club

Thursday—Pope’s Woman’s Club

Friday—Office

Saturday—Holiday

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All girls who wish to be members of the Mitchiner’s Girls’ Club will meet at Mrs. John Mitchiner’s Monday afternoon at 2:30. Announcements will be made concerning County Club Encampment, State Short Course, and Club girl’s demonstration contests for the State Fair. A demonstration will be given in cutting and fitting a one-piece dress.

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The Franklin County club women at the State College Farm Women’s Short Course report a great time. “It was well worthwhile,” said Mrs. W.H. Tharrington, “both for what we learned and for the good time we had.” Mrs. Tharrington took the course in foods and household furnishings. Mrs. Nash and Mrs. Wil Mitchiner took foods and clothing, and Mrs. J.A. Mitchiner took the course in foods and poultry.

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Mr. W.A. Welch, director of the Henderson Y.M.C.A., will be director of recreation at the Franklin County Boys and Girls Club Camp at Balance Rock. Mr. Welch has assisted in conducting Boy Scout and the Vance County Club encampments and is well-known as a director of recreational activities of young people. His presence assures a good time at the camp.

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Woods Girl’s Club

The Woods Girls met with Leona Raynor Wednesday. Patching and darning were the project taken up. Some of the patches were completed. The club uniform will be the next article to be made. The next meeting will be at the regular time Wednesday after the first Sunday.

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Mitchiner Woman’s Club

Mitchiner Club had a pleasant meeting Thursday afternoon with Mrs. J.H. Wilder. Each member present was called on to explain any method she had discovered of making ironing easier. The home agent talked on the different types of washing machines. Twelve members were present. The next meeting will take the form of a trip to the Experiment Station on July 16th.

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Bunn

The Bunn Woman’s Club met with the president, Mrs. Mac Mullen Friday afternoon. There being only a few present, the meeting was entirely informal. Those present acted as a program committee and filled out programs for the remainer of the year. The election of officers was postponed till more members were present. Plans for a club trip to the Raleigh experiment station on July 16th were discussed. Iced lemonade and cake were served by the hostess.

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Roberts

At the meeting of the Girl’s Club at Roberts Monday morning Louise Roberts completed the requirements for the first year’s work in clothing, being the first club girl in the county co complete her year’s work. Besides her work in clothing, Louise is a member of the poultry club and has succeeding in rearing a brood of purebred Rhode Island Reds.

From the front page of The Franklin Times, Louisburg, N.C., Friday, June 26, 1925

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Schedule for B.Y.P.U. Meeting June 28, 1925

B.Y.P.U. Meeting

June 28, 1925, in Ladies’ Parlor of Baptist Church, time 7 p.m.

Topic—Mountain Missions

Quiz Leader, Jewel Clark

Report of the Convention Delegates

Lesson by Group No. 1

Introduction—Beulah Lancaster

1. The Mountain Country, Beulah Cooper

2. The Mountain People, Julius Timberlake

3. Why Mountain Schools? The Sprit of game of a B.Y.P.U., Reuben Strange

4. Erroneous Opinions of the Mountain People, Jewel Clarke

5. Some Centers of Culture, Dora Upchurch

6. Some primitive Peoples, Mrs. Leonard

7. Their Religious Status, Hep Stovall

Dismissed by song

From the front page of The Franklin Times, Louisburg, N.C., Friday, June 26, 1925

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Wednesday, June 25, 2025

One Convict Killed, Three Others Shot at Work Camp, March 30, 1925

One Convict Killed and Three Shot in Trouble at Camps

(first line missing)

and in the incorrigible squad at Calaleah, was killed, another, Alix Hickman, a negro, was fatally injured, and two other white convicts, E. Kendall Johnson of Wake county and Wm. Bailey of Wayne, were shot as a result of uprising and attempted escape in the negro camp at Braggtown, Near Durham, last Wednesday and in the incorrigible squad at Caledonia farm Thursday. Two convicts, Jimmie Green of Wake county and Wash(?) Bryant of Harnett, escaped but probably have been caught before this gets in print. Mr. H.C. MacNair of Maxton is supervisor of the Caledonia farm.

From page 6 of the Robesonian, Lumberton, N.C., March 30, 1925

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Submitting False News Reports Is Inexcusable, June 26, 1925

The News-Record Would Be Reliable. . . Don’t Send in False Statements or You May Be Exposed

The News-Record, above all things else, wishes to be reliable. We would like to have it said that when you see a thing in the News-Record, you may count on it being true. In order to do this we ask the cooperation of all our readers. We cannot understand why anyone would wish to have a falsehood published in a newspaper. Yet several times recently articles have been sent to this paper that were known to be false when they were sent. It is to be expected that once in a while, people may be mistaken about a matter. If a person is honestly mistaken, it is easy to explain. But when a person deliberately tried to deceive the public such a thing is inexcusable. Last week we published two accounts of weddings that have since been denied to be true. A mother came to this office and gave us an account of the death of her married daughter and her infant, which she wished published, and we were glad to publish it as news, only to find out later that not a word of truth was in it. How could a mother wish the public to read that her daughter was dead when she was not? If we are deceived again by this woman, we expect to expose her to the public. We cannot believe anything else she may tell us and if she ever gets another statement in this paper, it will be paid for over her name, unless she should find some roundabout way to deceive us.

We do not like to call people names, but the person who sent to this paper last week the account of the Mars Hill couple being married that was absolutely false may yet be exposed. It is our purpose to break up such deception if possible. This paper wishes to publish the news, but it does not wish to publish what is not true.

--The Editor

From the front page of The News-Record, Marshall, N.C.—“The Only Newspaper Published in Madison County.” June 26, 1925

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You Can Avoid Tuberculosis, June 26, 1925

Tuberculosis Can Be Avoided

You can avoid tuberculosis by:

--Not moving into a house or working where a person who has had tuberculosis has lived until it has been disinfected by the board of health or your doctor. Fumigation alone will not kill germs. The free use of disinfectant, followed by sunlight and fresh air, and then whitewash, calcimine or fresh papering will remove danger of infection from germ-laden rooms.

--Not spitting yourself or allowing anyone about you, sick or well, to spit where it cannot be burned up or thrown into the sewer.

--Admitting sunlight and air to every room in your house or work place, and keeping these rooms as clean as possible.

--Taking care of your body and those of your family. Eating good, properly cooked food, taking a warm bath once a week, avoiding late hours and dissipation of all kinds, spending as much time as possible out of doors.

--Wearing loose, light clothing that does not cramp your lungs. Not stooping your shoulders or allowing your children to do so.

--Not letting your children come in contact with people who cough, because children take tuberculosis easier than grownups. You need not be afraid of a careful, clean consumptive, but avoid the careless one and keep your children away from them.

From the front page of The News-Record, Marshall, N.C.—“The Only Newspaper Published in Madison County.” June 26, 1925

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R.W. Hunter Describes Ideal Girl, June 26, 1925

The Ideal Girl

By Robert Wesley Hunter, Marshall, Route 3

It has well been said that a bad girl is the worst thing on earth and a good girl is the best thing on earth; therefore, an ideal girl is the best thing that this world possesses, for she is surely a good girl. She is more than a human to me. She is a fairy, a sylph, I don’t know what she is—anything that no one ever saw and everything that everybody wanted. She lives a life beyond the gainsay of all critics. Her virtue is of the highest type; her character is written in beaming letters of gold in an open book and tells a true history of her true, faithful, joyous, earnest, honest life. Her honesty and truthfulness can never be surpassed by anyone.

She is honest, first with God, second with her friends, and third with her self. She lives a life not for self alone, but for her Creator and friends.

A strong, health body is one of the best assets of any girl. Her happiness, social standing, and life’s success depend, to a great extent, on the condition of her health. If her health is not good, she can not take her place in society; she is often receiving help but seldom giving. Her usefulness is measured, not by what she receives from the world, but by what she gives to the world. A good healthy girl, who always meets the world with a smile, drives out darkness and scatters sunshine wherever she goes. A weakly girl who is always complaining drives out the sunshine with darkness.

A girl of this day should have at least a high school education, and the more education she has the better it is for her. Her education does not consist of book knowledge alone. She should be able to converse on most subjects, to grasp new ideas and to intelligently solve problems for herself. To polish her understanding and neglect her manners, is, of all things, the worst she could do. The ideal girl puts honesty before wisdom and good nature before wit. She not only understands what is good, but practices it.

The women of today are given a voice in the government. They have equal privileges with the men at the ballot box. They should, therefore, know something of politics. The girl who does not make herself acquainted with the political world and vote intelligently is giving the lower class of people the advantage, for they will surely be represented at the polls.

She need not necessarily be a girl possessing a great fortune in money, but she should know how to spend what money she does have to the best interest of mankind.

Above all things, she should be educated in home making. The women are the home makers; and if they fail to make good, happy homes, the work will never be done by anyone else.

A girl who does not love, honor, and obey her parents is not an ideal girl. If she is obedient in all things to her parents, she will be loved more by her friends. She must be a friend-making girl, and to be this she must be a friend to all, the rich and poor, the great and the small. She must not only live, honor, and obey her parents, and be a friend to all; but she must be lovable. If she is an ideal girl she knows all the common rules of etiquette. She is able to adapt herself to circumstances, and to give her friends a good time, but in the right way. In fun and pleasure she knows where right ends and wrong begins. She is always cheerful and gay, and never wears a sarcastic look. All girls have a love for the opposite sex: the ideal girl knows how to control and direct that love.

An ideal girl is a consecrated Christian; her life proves to the world that she is a Christian. She keeps in close communion with Christ by daily Bible reading and prayer. She is not a shirker in the church, but she tries to lead people on to higher planes of Christian living. She is not found pleasure riding with boys on Sunday, but it is found in her place in B.Y.P.U. and other church activities.

In order to attain fully to the requisites of an ideal girl, she must add to all the other requirements beauty: not the beauty bought from the drug store in cosmetic jars, but a Nature-given beauty. Her size is not so very important, but a girl of medium size is more attractive than one too large or too small.

Any girl who lives up to all the requirements of this paper is not, as someone has said, “the eighth wonder of the world,” but she moves the other seven ack and takes her place as the first wonder of the world.

From the front page of The News-Record, Marshall, N.C.—“The Only Newspaper Published in Madison County.” June 26, 1925

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Griffin-Scott Wedding Held at Methodist Church, June 18, 1925

Griffin-Scott

The Methodist Church of this city was a scene of unusual beauty when at 9 o’clock, Thursday evening of last week, Miss Mildred Reed Scott, only daughter of Mrs. Julia Pleasants Scott, became the bride of Mr. Edward Foster Griffin. The altar made a lovely setting for the ceremony with its decorations in a color scheme of green and white.

Prior to the ceremony, Mrs. O.Y. Yarboro at the organ rendered the Bacharolle from the “Tales of Hoffmann” and the Song to the Evening Star from “Tannhausers” and during the ceremony she softly played the Prayer from “Lohengrin.”

The bridal party entered to the strains of the Lohengrin Bridal Chorus sung by Mesdames AW. Mohn, S.B. Parkley, J.A. McIver, and W.E. White, and Messrs. J.B. King, W.B. Tucker, M. McKinnie, T.W. Watson and Dr. H.H. Johnson.

The ushers were Messrs. Ben T. Holden, G.M. Beam, O.Y. Yarboro, and T.W. Ruffin of Raleigh. They were followed by Misses Francis Barrow and Beatrice Turner, who wore gowns of orchid georgette trimmed with lace and French flowers, and Messrs. W.Y. Bickett of Raleigh and J.E. Malone Jr., Misses Landrum Norris of Raleigh and Mozelle Lassiter of Apex, wearing pink georgette trimmed with rhinestones and lace, were followed by Messrs. J.Y. Kerr of Rocky Mount and W.E. White Jr., Misses Lucy T. Allen and Louise Griffin in Jade georgette, and Messrs. Carroll Weathers of Raleigh and B.N. Williamson Jr. Misses Katheryn Pleasants and Maude Ashley, in orange georgette and lace, and Messrs. G.W. Ford and S.J. Parham Jr.

All of the bridesmaids wore bandeaus of rhinestones, gold hoses and shoes, and carried pastel arm bouquets.

Miss Ruth Early, cousin of the bride and maid of honor, entered alone wearing flesh chiffon with bodice of brilliants and carrying Columbia roses. She wore a bandeau of rhinestones and gold hose and shoes. She was followed by little Miss Mary Alexander Wells of Wilson, flower girl, in a dainty dress of white ruffled georgette, and Master Karl Allen, ring-bearer, in white satin.

The bride entered on the arm of her uncle, Mr. M.C. Pleasants, who gave her in marriage. She was radiantly beautiful in an exquisite bridal gown of white fleur-de-lis satin trimmed with real lace and flat flowers. Her veil of lace and orange blossoms was worn coronet effect, and the long train was embroidered with orange blossoms, rhinestones, and pearls. Her shoes were of white satin with rhinestone heels and buckles set in real lace, and she carried Bride’s roses and swansonis, showered with valley lilies. He was met at the altar by the groom and his best man, his brother, Mr. P.B. Griffin Jr. of Raleigh.

The bride’s pastor, Rev. O.W. Dowd, officiated, using the impressive ring ceremony.

Immediately after the ceremony, Mr. and Mrs. Griffin left by motor for New York, Toronto, and other northern points. The bride wore bishop purple flat crepe with blond hat and shoes.

Mrs. Griffin is one of Louisburg’s most attractive and charming young ladies. She was educated at Louisburg College and the North Carolina College for Women. Mr. Griffin is a prominent young Attorney of this city, being associated with Hon. Ben T. Holden. He was educated at Wake Forest College and the University of North Carolina. Both are possessed of a host of friends here and throughout the State.

Among the out-of-town guests other than those in the bridal party were Dr. and Mrs. Norris and Mrs. Leo Heartt of Raleigh, Miss Elizabeth Allen of Oxford, Mr. and Mrs. John Wells and Miss Frances Wells of Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. Alex Veazey of Goldsboro, Mrs. John Glenn of Gatesville, Miss Janet Smith and Mrs. Robt. Mickey of Durham, and Mrs. T.W. Ruffin of Raleigh.

From the front page of The Franklin Times, Louisburg, N.C., Friday, June 26, 1925

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Ferrell-Shearin Wedding June 24, 1925

Ferrell-Shearin

Miss Bettie Mildred Shearin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.J. Shearin, was happily married to Mr. Henry B. Ferrell at the home of Mr. Ferrell’s sister, Mrs. Jim Moore, at Franklinton on Wednesday morning at 9:45 a.m. Only a few intimate friends were present.

Miss Shearin is an attractive young lady with many accomplishments that make her deservedly popular among a host of friends. She has held a responsible position at Tonkel’s to the credit and satisfaction to herself and her employer.

The groom is a popular and energetic young planter.

Their many friends extend congratulations and good wishes.

From the front page of The Franklin Times, Louisburg, N.C., Friday, June 26, 1925

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Two Bridal Showers for Miss Gladys Sledge, June 11 and 12, 1925

Fidelis Class Honors Bride-Elect

On Friday evening, June 12, the Fidelis class entertained with a miscellaneous shower in honor of Miss Gladys Sledge.

The home of Miss Lucile Inscoe was beautifully decorated with Rainbow colors.

Guests were given pencil and paper with which they wrote recipes on “Managing a Husband.”

Then they were invited into the dining room, where cream, cake and salted almonds were served.

After this they went into the parlor, where the presents were arranged above the chair in which Miss Sledge sat. Suddenly they came tumbling down upon her.

Each one left expressing their best wishes to Miss Sledge.

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Shower for Bride Elect

On last Thursday afternoon, June 11, Miss Gladys Sledge was delightfully entertained in the home of Miss Martha Grey Dean.

Lemonade was served before playing Progressive Rook.

The top score was won by Lucretia Dean and Annie Lee Stallings. They were presented with dainty pin cushion, which they presented to the bride-to-be.

Little Catherine Dean gracefully presented to Miss Sledge a beautiful parasol made of lively handkerchiefs.

Then they were served with delicious cream and cake.

Each one parted, saying the afternoon had been very enjoyable.

From the front page of The Franklin Times, Louisburg, N.C., Friday, June 26, 1925

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Miss Scott, Bride-Elect, Honored at Bridge Party, June 16, 1925

Miss Early Entertains

Tuesday evening, June 16th, at the home of Mrs. A.M. Hall, Miss Ruth Early delightfully entertained in honor of Miss Mildred Scott, bride-elect. The rooms were decorated with a profusion of lovely multi-colored summer flowers and ferns. Bridge was played at nine tables and at the conclusion of the games, delicious refreshments were served by the hostess.

Miss Scott was presented with a beautiful silver sandwich plate. Top score prize was won by Miss Frances Barrow, a box of powder, and to Miss Janet Smith and Mrs. Robert Michie, house-guests of Miss Early, were given decks of cards.

The out-of-town guests were Miss Janet Smith, Mrs. Robt. Michie of Durham, Miss Elizabeth Allen of Oxford, Miss Landrum Norris of Raleigh, Moselle Lassiter of Apex, Mrs. Lee Heartt of Raleigh, Miss Alex Veasey of Goldsboro and Mrs. John Glenn of Gatesville.

From the front page of The Franklin Times, Louisburg, N.C., Friday, June 26, 1925

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Personal Items About Local Folks and Their Visitors, June 26, 1925

Among the Visitors. . . Personal Items About Folks and Their Friends Who Travel Here and There

Mr. E.H. Moore visited Raleigh Monday.

Mr. and Mrs. G.W. Cobb visited Raleigh Tuesday.

Mr. W.H. Ruffin spent Sunday with his sons in Raleigh.

Mr. J.W. Mann of Raleigh was a visitor to Louisburg Tuesday.

Miss Jessie Elmore returned Saturday from a trip to Miami, Fla.

Miss Sall Furguson of Siler City is visiting Miss Dorcas McKinne.

Miss Lillian Howell of Goldsboro is visiting Miss Olivia McKinne.

Rev. W.B. Clarke of Kittrell was a visitor to Louisburg this week.

Mr. and Mrs. R.R. Kissell and son, R.R. Jr., spent Sunday at Lakeview.

Mrs. G.L. Aycock left Thursday for Norfolk, where she will visit relatives.

Mr. and Mrs. R. Graham Person and little daughter visited Raleigh Tuesday.

Mr. W.D. Leonard and bride returned this week from their bridal trip.

Mr. J.W. Parker of the Times spent Sunday and Monday in Raleigh.

Mr. A.F. Johnson and children and Miss Mary Spencer went to Raleigh Tuesday.

Mr. S.A. Newell and Supt. E.C. Perry went to Raleigh Wednesday on business.

Miss Elizabeth Mills left this week for Raleigh, where she will make her future home.

Mr. B.H. Saunders and family of Rocky Mount were visitors to Louisburg Wednesday.

Mrs. James A. White of Washington, D.C., is visiting her daughter, Mrs. W.D. Egerton.

Messrs. J.E. Malone Jr. and R.J. Malone returned Monday from a trip to Washington, N.C.

Miss Janet Smith and Mrs. Robert Neichie of Durham were visitors of Miss Ruth Early’s last week.

Mrs. Willie Hester of Lakeland, Fla., is visiting in Louisburg, guest of Mr. and Mrs. R.P. Tayler.

Mr. and Mrs. M.C. Pleasants and Mrs. W.R. Mills and sons left this week to spend several days at Ocracoke.

Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Tucker and son, John, spent Sunday in Kinston, guests of Mr. Tucker’s brother, Mr. John A. Tucker.

Miss Elizabeth Webb, who has been spending a few days in Raleigh with Miss Louise Thomas, returned home Monday.

Mr. H.T. Beasley and grandchildren, Benjamin and Beatrice Beasley of Apex, were visitors to Louisburg Tuesday.

Mr. and Mrs. G.C. Harris and children returned Wednesday from Roxboro where they attended the funeral of Mrs. Harris’ nephew.

Misses Jewell Clarke, Lucy Clifton Boddie and Catherine Bobbitt are at Ocracoke for several days outing, guests of Mr. and Mrs. M.C. Pleasants.

Miss Annie Lee Stallings spent several days the past week in Wilmington where she visited Mrs. Catherine Voss McGowan and Mrs. Annie Rae McGowan Price. She was accompanied by Mrs. E.R. McGowan and son, E.R. Jr., of Rocky Mount.

From the front page of The Franklin Times, Louisburg, N.C., Friday, June 26, 1925

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Mrs. R.G. Allen, 60, Buried in Cleveland, Ohio, June 26, 1925

Mrs. R.G. Allen Dead

Mrs. R.G. Allen died at the home of Miss Lucy Allen on North Main street Sunday morning about 5 o’clock in the 60th year of her age. Mrs. Allen had been ill for quite a while but had borne her suffering with that Christian fortitude and peace that follows a life well spent in the service of her Savior. She was a devoted member of the Presbyterian church. Although retiring in nature, Mrs. Allen was known to and appreciated by her many friends in Louisburg as a lady of high quality, refined and cultured. Her personality was a rare gift that drew one close in friendship. To know her was to appreciate her most.

Mrs. Allen came to Louisburg about 10 years ago from Cleveland, Ohio, land her remains were taken back to her home on Monday, where the funeral services were held and the interment was made on Tuesday.

Mrs. Allen is survived by her husband, Mr. Robert G. Allen, who has the deepest sympathy of the entire community in his bereavement.

The pall bearers were Messrs. W.H. Yarborough, M.S. Clifton, P.B. Griffin, P.R. White, R.A. Bobbitt, L.E. Joyner.

From the front page of The Franklin Times, Louisburg, N.C., Friday, June 26, 1925

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J.S. Lumpkins, 62, Died May 31, 1925

Youngsville Loses Fine Citizen

Mr. J.S. Lumpkins died at his home in Youngsville on Sunday night, May 31st, after a brief illness while unwell for more than a year. He was 62 years old and born in Warren county. He was a prominent tobacconist of this place and was a member of the well known firm of Lumpkins & Perry tobacco warehousemen, and had been for many years. He was a public-spirited man in every good cause, being at the time of his death a member of the Masonic lodge, member of the Jr. O.U.A.M., also on the board of trustees that erected the fine graded school building here. He has been a consistent member of the Methodist church here for nearly 30 years, from which church the funeral services were conducted by his pastor, Rev. W.B. Humble, assisted by Rev. C.L. Dowell, Rev. C.B. Howard, and Rev. Sam Lamm. The services were the most solemn and beautiful that have been conducted her in a long time.

Mr. Lumpkins had many friends and was well known for his sterling character, honesty and religious views, and was regarded by his friends to be a faithful Christian gentleman, always looking after the interest of his family and church. He leaves a wife, who before her marriage was Miss Lena Parker of Granville county. They lived happily together for 23 years when the end of life came to him. He leaves five children: W.L. Lumpkins, a lawyer of Franklinton; Eva, a grown daughter, and three small children, James, Geo. and Elizabeth; also survived by three brothers, J. Sam Lumpkins of Lawrenceville, Va., Ed Lumpkins of Stovall, and Lewis Lumpkins of Huntsboro.

The floral offerings were numerous and beautiful, coming from many friends and loved ones. He was laid to rest in the cemetery here with Masonic burial services. The honorary pall bearers were J.B. Perry, G.M. Perry, G.N. Stell, W.J Cooke, W.P. Faulkner, T.F. Cheatham, T.C. Harris, and B.C. Pearce. Active pall bearers were J.R. Tharrington, R.B. Roberts, W.A. Jackson, C.E. Mitchell, L.H. Ragan and W.F. Edwards.

In the death of Mr. Lumpkins the whole town and country have lost a great friend in many ways and are in deep mourning over the loss of this good man, and deepest sympathy goes out to his family.

From page 4 of The Franklin Times, Louisburg, N.C., Friday, June 26, 1925

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Tuesday, June 24, 2025

M.H. Byrum, Captain of Chain Gang, Resigned June 9, 1925

Captain of Chain Gang Guard Has Resigned. . . No Reason Given by M.H. Byrum, Whose Resignation Has Been Accepted

By the Associated Press

Tarboro, June 9—M.H. Byrum, for six years captain of guards at the Rocky Mount road district prison camp, today submitted his resignation which was promptly accepted by the county commissioners of Edgecombe County. No reason was given for his action. The camp is being thoroughly investigated by the grand jury following the flogging to death of a negro prisoner last week, for which two guards were yesterday given prison sentences.

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

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Deputy Sheriff Wooten Shoots Leonard Triplett, June 25, 1925

Deputy Sheriff Shoots Autoists. . . H.W. Wooten Slays Leonard Triplett Near Blowing Rock—Held In Jail—Feeling High

Leonard Triplett, about 20 years of age, was killed near Blowing Rock Saturday night by Deputy Sheriff H.W. Wooten, the result of an affray. Wooten and Chief of Police J.V. Bauguss were out looking for a liquor car, and came across Triplett and two companions. They searched the car but failed to find anything.

They drove down the road to search a second car and while there Triplett drove up. Here some words occurred. There are two stories to it.

Triplett’s reputation is of the best; never before, it is said, has he run afoul the law.

The sheriff was carried to jail at Boone. Immediately after the killing feeling ran high, and it was due to the fact that he made his way as quickly as possible to Boone where he surrendered and was placed in jail.

From the front page of The Albemarle Press, “A Stanly County Weekly of Character—Published Every Thursday” June 25, 1925

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George Rich, Notorious Blockader, in Jail, June 18, 1925

Outlawed Blockader Arrested in Montgomery. . . George Rich Arrested and Placed in Jail

George Rich, the notorious blockader of the Flagtown section, was arrested on last Sunday afternoon by Prohibition Enforcement Officer Culp and a posse and carried to Troy and lodged in jail. Rich is perhaps the most notorious blockader in Montgomery county, and owing to having a well arranged system of signals and corps of informers and signalers it has been impossible for officers to apprehend him.

Rich was tried, it was learned, at the June 1924 term of the United Stated District Court at Greensboro and convicted, and before he could be sentenced, he had made his escape and forfeited his bond. He was given a hearing before United States Commissioner J.B. Ewing, and remanded to jail to await instructions from the United States marshal at Greensboro as to what disposition to make of his case.

From the front page of The Albemarle Press, Thursday, June 18, 1925

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Jennings Russell Seriously Injured in Head-On Collision, June 25, 1925

Head-On Collision Injured Local Man. . . Two Fords Collide Near Red Cross—Jennings Russell Seriously Injured

On Sunday night about 9 o’clock the Ford car driven by Mr. Jennings Russell of Albemarle was struck in a head-on collision by another car, and practically smashed all to pieces.

Mr. Russell was thrown from his car, his injuries showing serious cuts about the face, head, arms, and kneecap. He was brought immediately to the local hospital and given prompt attention. Two Misses Poplin riding with him received injuries, but only slight.

Mr. Paul Hinson of Oakboro was driving the offending car. He was traveling behind Mr. Loy Gulledge of Albemarle and at a bend near Red Cross he attempted to pass the Gulledge car without waiting to see if the way was clear. Mr. Russell was coming towards Albemarle, the other cars headed in the opposite direction. The Hinson car struck the Russell car full head-on, his car suffering a smash-up, although he was not seriously injured.

A warrant was taken out by Mr. L.C. Russell, father of Jennings, and Hinson was placed under arrest and brought to Albemarle. On Monday he was released upon bail for $500. Attorney G.D.B. Reynolds represents Mr. Hinson. It is alleged that Hinson was drinking, and that his car was on the wrong side of the road. He is reputed to be a young man of standing, and it is thought the matter will be cleared up satisfactory to all parties.

From the front page of The Albemarle Press, “A Stanly County Weekly of Character—Published Every Thursday” June 25, 1925

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Supt. Beam Explains Different Types of High Schools, June 25, 1925

A.H.S. Should Strive for a Higher Rank. . . Supt. M.S. Beam Tells of Classification—Need of Enlarged Library

It shall be the purpose of this article to give the people of Albemarle and the surrounding community some general information concerning the classification of our high school.

There are two groups of standard high schools in North Carolina known aa Group I and Group II. Group I is divided into the following classes: Class AA, Class A, and Class B. Group II is divided into the following classes: Class A and Class B. Albemarle at present belongs to the highest groups but not to the highest class in this group. To belong to Class AA requires an average attendance of 310 pupils and 23 teachers holding proper certificates. To belong to Class A requires at least six teachers and two of these teachers must teach vocational subjects. Albemarle has the six teachers but only one teacher of vocational subjects; therefore, strictly speaking, could not belong to the Class A section of Group I.

It should be the ambition of the people of Albemarle and Stanly county to put the Albemarle high school in the highest group and the highest class as soon as possible. It will be possible to do this within another year. The registration on for the next year shows that we shall have around 325 students and with this enrollment it will be possible to make an average attendance of 310, which would allow 12 teachers for 1926-27. It will also require a library of 1,000 volumes of distinctly high school books. During the last two years 500 volumes have been added, but we need 500 more and this number should be secured within the next year or the high school will still be debarred from the highest class in the highest group. There is no more important factor in any high school than a good library and there is no greater work for the civic organizations of any community than the foster of such a cause. Suggestions from any organization or individual would be appreciated. An opportunity for real service is at hand and with the new library room provided in the high school building the challenge should come with such force that it will be taken up at no late date. Meeting the requirements for Group I Class AA would mean that our school would rank with the best high schools in the state and thereby be entitled to nearly $2,000 more from the state than at present. Then it would be a paying proposition from a financial standpoint as well as from the standpoint of efficiency in the immediate high school.

Let some one offer a workable plan to equip our new high school with a library that will meet the needs of our school and community.

From the front page of The Albemarle Press, “A Stanly County Weekly of Character—Published Every Thursday” June 25, 1925

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Tourists to Have Choice When Visiting Blowing Rock Country, June 26, 1925

Railroad and Auto Route to Blowing Rock Country

In connection with the east Tennessee and Western North Carolina Railroad operating from Johnson City, Tenn., to resorts in Linville, N.C., section, and automobile stages, handling passengers and baggage between Boone, Lenoir, Hickory and Morganton, the Southern Railway System and the Carolina and Northwestern Railway have arranged joint rail and automobile routes and rates which enable passengers to purchase variable route return trip tickets to Linville and the resorts in the Blowing Rock Country.

Under this plan, passengers may make the going trip via Johnson City to Linville and Boom by rail, thence by automobile to Blowing Rock and Lenoir, returned via Hickory or Morganton, N.C., or the reverse with stopover privilege at any point en route. The Carolina and Northwestern may be used as desired, or passengers may travel between Hickory and Lenoir or between Morganton and Lenoir by automobile.

--Southern Bulletin

From the front page of The News-Record, Marshall, N.C.—“The Only Newspaper Published in Madison County.” June 26, 1925

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News Briefs from Gabriel's Creek, June 26, 1925

From Gabriel’s Creek

The people of this section are needing a good rain. It don’t look like we will have any beans on account of the dry weather and the bean beetle.

The people of this community are trying to save their wheat. Mr. A.V. Coffey has the best crop around here.

We are having a fine Sunday school now at this place. Sunday was our Community meeting. There was a large crowd attending. There were 90 in the class for Sunday school. We also had several visitors. Among them were Rev. Frank Wyatt and wife from South Carolina, who has been visiting his sister, Mrs. J.L. Phillips; and Rev. Wade White and wife, Gypsy, from near Morristown, Tenn. Mr. White preached for us. He delivered a good sermon and we are all glad to hear him.

Mr. Luther Anderson and Miss Esther Buckner visiting Miss Nona Mae Phillips Sunday afternoon.

From page 2 of The News-Record, Marshall, N.C., June 26, 1925

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