B.N. Duke Gives $5,000 to Durham Negro Hospital, Oct. 31, 1925

B.N. Duke Gives Additional $5,000 to Negro Hospital

Durham, Oct. 30—Durham’s negro population is rejoicing over an additional gift of $5,000 from Benjamin N. Duke and which is to be used in the liquidation of all debts of the new Lincoln Hospital, which was thrown open to the public a few months ago and which is conceded to be one of the best equipped hospitals for negroes in the South. Mr. Duke had previously donated $25,000 to the hospital fund and his additional gift of $5,000 came just when the institution was most in need of money with which to pay pressing debts.

From page 3 of the Concord Daily Tribune, Saturday, Oct. 31, 1925

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Hard to Make Living in Florida Without a Trade, Says Blackwelder, Oct. 31, 1925

Letter from W.R. Blackwelder in Florida. . . Says Florida Is a Tough Place for a Poor Man Without a Trade

West Palm Beach, Fla., Oct. 28

Dear Mr. Editor:

A number of people requested me to let them know the conditions here for working men. So you will do me a favor by publishing this letter.

I arrived here October 21st and went to work at once as a carpenter. Eight hours for $10. It cost me $38 to join the Union, and $13 per week for room and board. I worked two and a half days and was placed as Gen. Supt. for the East Coast Building Service, at $12, with the promise of $15 per day after one month. The ordinary carpenter with no knowledge of a blueprint gets $1.25 per hour. Painters are making the same as carpenters. Masons and plasterers are getting $17 to $20 per day. Common labor $4 to $5. This is a great country for a man with money or a good trade. But a dough place for a poor man without a trade. The cost of living keeps the laborer up against a proposition. It is almost impossible to get a place to sleep. The greatest industry here is gambling on real estate. One person out of every eight is a real estate agent, according to figures published last week.

It is very warm here. To one not used to the heat, it is very oppressive. The nights are pleasant, and the mosquitoes get busy.

Now, this is about all I can say about Florida. If anyone who has a trade wishes to come here, there is plenty to do. I could use six good men now. But if you have no money or trade, banish the thought of shaking money off the trees from your mind.

Hoping to see my old friends in Concord Christmas.

I remain Yours Sincerely, W.R. Blackwelder

From page 2 of the Concord Daily Tribune, Saturday, Oct. 31, 1925

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Hallowe'en Carnival a Success, Oct. 31, 1925

Hallowe’en Program Enjoyed by Crowds. . . Rain Halts Out-of-Doors Sports But Indoor Program Was Presented to Packed House

Despite the fact that rain put a damper on the out-of-door plans at the Hallowe’en carnival which was staged as a charity benefit, the indoor numbers were held before audiences which taxed the seating capacity of the gymnasium of the Y, the performances proving most entertaining.

Featuring both the afternoon and night shows, Miss Dorothy Mallard, 12-year-old dancer from Charlotte, charmed her audience and received long and hearty applause at the conclusion of her solo numbers.

This young dancer gave an interpretation of the “Charleston” and several other popular numbers. Her grace and ease completely captivated the audience.

Another feather was the playing of the Davidson orchestra which played at both afternoon and night performances and was greatly enjoyed. The Harmonica band from Salisbury was also a delightful innovation at the night performance.

Salisbury was largely represented, having in addition to the Harmonica band, a group of employed boys who took part in the rope pulling contest with Winecoff High School and Mt. Pleasant, both of which schools sent teams to the city.

The grand tug-of-war between the Concord Rotary and the Salisbury Rotary failed to materialize, when the rain prevented the Rowan team from coming down.

At the conclusion of the evening’s program, a square dance was held at which time a number of the city’s dancers participated in a masked parade and later n a dancing contest. Mr. and Mrs. R.E. Ridenhour Jr. won the prize for best costumes and Miss Margie McEachern and Ebb White won the prize for the best dancers. Dr. J.A. Hartsell, Ed Sauvaine and Mrs. W.G. Caswell acted as judges.

From page 5 of the Concord Daily Tribune, Saturday, Oct. 31, 1925

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Cabarrus Swine Did Well at Sandhills Fair, Oct. 31, 1925

Cabarrus Swine Make Good Showing at Fair. . . Local Swine When Taken to Pinehurst Win Number of Prizes—Many People Attend

Persons who attended the Swine Exhibit at Pinehurst in the Sandhill Fair Thursday returned to concord much elated over the showing Cabarrus County entries made in the show, which is considered one of the best in the South.

A number of the farmers had been reluctant to enter their swine in the show and, but for the fact that the officials sent two trucks to Concord to take the pigs there, it is probable that there would have been no entries.

Cabarrus County prizes totaled $176 and owners are planning to make their entries more numerous next year and bring home more of the ribbons.

The showing of this county is considered very remarkable due to the fact that two of the best herds in the United States, the Clemson College Herd and the Sycamore Farm Herd, were on exhibit. Swine on exhibit from Cabarrus were returned to the county today.

The following places were won by Cabarrus exhibitors:

Aged Boar Class, four entries—W.H. Brafford and Son won third on Polly’s Champion which took first place in the Cabarrus Fair.

Junior Yearling Boar, five entries, A.H. Litaker took fifth place on Margin 2nd.

Junior Yearling pigs, eight entries, Dr. J.V. Davis took fifth place on Bell’s Leader. A.H. Litaker took fourth and seventh place and W.H. Brafford took 8th place.

Aged sow, six entries, W.W. Lowrance won sixth place.

Senior Yearling, three entries, W.W. Lowrance’s entry took third place.

Junior Yearling Sow, nine entries, A.H. Litaker’s entry took eighth place.

Junior Sow Yearling, 15 entries, Dr. J.V. Davis took fifth place. This entry took first place in the Cabarrus Fair.

Young herds, seven entries, Dr. J.V. Davis’ entry took fifth place.

Breeders’ Young Herd, four entries, Dr. J.V. Davis’ won third place.

Spring litter of six pigs, W.W. Lowrance’s won second place.

Among the persons attending the Pinehurst Fair from Concord Thursday are the following:

Dr. J.V. Davis, W.H. Brafford, J.A. Blackwelder, A.H. Litaker, Louis Litaker, Guy Isenhour, Grady Brafford, Harvey Murph, Mr. and Mrs. Levi Sides, Mr. and Mrs. W.F. Moose, R.D. Goodman, Julius Barrier, Chas. Barrier, W.N. Cline and Mason Johnson.

From page 5 of the Concord Daily Tribune, Saturday, Oct. 31, 1925

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Dixon-Lupo Wedding to be Held Nov. 16, 1925

Miss Dessie Dixon to Wed November 16th

The following invitations have been received here:

Dr. and Mrs. Guy E. Dixon request the honor of your presence at the marriage of their daughter, Dessie, to Mr. Robert M. Lupo, on the afternoon of Monday, November 16, 1925, at 5 o’clock at the First Presbyterian Church, Henderson, N.C.

Miss Dixon is well known in Concord, having visited in the city on several occasions as the guest of Miss Rebecca Dayvault. She was a member of the European party which Mr. Blanks took abroad last summer.

From page 5 of the Concord Daily Tribune, Saturday, Oct. 31, 1925

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Funeral for 20-Month-Old Jane Hill Howard Oct. 31, 1925

Funeral Services for Jane Hill Howard This Afternoon

Jane Hill Howard, 20-months-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse M. Howard, who died Friday morning at the home of her parents on South Spring street after a week’s illness of erysipelas, was buried this afternoon at 3 o’clock.

Funeral services were conducted at the home and burial was made in Oakwood Cemetery, Rev. R.M. Courtney officiating. Pallbearers were four DeMolay members.

Surviving are her father and mother and seven brothers and sisters.

From page 5 of the Concord Daily Tribune, Saturday, Oct. 31, 1925. Erysipelas is a strep infection of the skin, which can spread to deeper tissue.

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You Must Be Insane to Break Law, Oct. 31, 1925

Formerly criminals in Iceland were put in the lunatic asylum. The Icelanders could not understand anyone being so foolish as to commit a crime, and being an exceedingly kind-hearted folk thought all criminals must be insane.

From the editorial page of the Concord Daily Tribune, Saturday, Oct. 31, 1925

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Governor Will Send Troops to Avoid Lynching in Asheville, Oct. 31, 1925

Governor Orders Troops Ready for Call to Asheville. . . In Case Situation Should Arise in Buncombe County in Connection with Trial of Negroes. . .For Attacks on White Women. . . Gen. Metts Says He Will Be in Asheville Before Special Term of Court Begins Monday

Raleigh, Oct. 31 (AP)—Gov. McLean has ordered Adjutant General Van B. Metts to have troops in readiness for a call in case the situation should arise in Buncombe county in connection with the trial of two negroes for attacks on white women which might necessitate calling out the troops.

General Metts stated today he would go to Asheville. Just when he would go, he would not state further than to say he would be in Asheville before the special term of court opens there Monday morning.

No call for the troops has been issued, Governor McLean said yesterday. The order to have troops in readiness is a purely precautionary measure, he said.

Considerable feeling reported to exist in Asheville where there have been repeated attacks by negroes on white women is responsible for the governor’s action, the executive said. Alvin Mansel and Preston Neely, held for attacks upon white women, are expected to go on trial at the special term opening Monday, as well as members of a mob which stormed the Buncombe county jail some weeks ago in an effort to secure Mansel, following his alleged crime.

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

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Mrs. Patterson Killed When Train Strikes Car; Her 6-Month-Old Baby OK, Oct. 31, 1925

Mrs. Patterson Killed by Train

Weldon, Oct. 29—Mrs. Francis Patterson, wife of textile mill official of Roanoke Rapids, was almost instantly killed by Atlantic Coast Line train No. 80 at a grade crossing. She lived but minutes after the accident.

Two other women and Mrs. Patterson’s six-month-old baby were in the automobile, but escaped injury. The car was demolished.

Mrs. Patterson, prior to her marriage, was Miss Catherine Paxton of Buena Vista, Va. She was about 25 years old.

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

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9-Year-Old Boy Dies of Rabies, Oct. 31, 1925

Lexington Boy Dies of Hydrophobia. . . 9-Year-Old Son of Dr. Freeman Was Bitten September 13th

Lexington, N.C., Oct. 31 (AP)—Lois Freeman, 9-year-old son of Dr. Ira K. Freeman, pastor of Erlanger Baptist Church, died at the home of his father near here this morning of hydrophobia. The boy was bitten at Asheville September 13th. He was given treatment but became ill four days ago.

From the front page of the Concord Daily Tribune, Saturday, Oct. 31, 1925. Another story about the Freeman boy’s death spells his first name as “Louis” and not “Lois.”

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Dock and Aaron Strickland Going to National Military Home, Dayton, Ohio, Oct. 31, 1925

Two World War Veterans Sent to Soldiers’ Home

Clinton, N.C., Oct. 29—Through the untiring efforts of Capt. Fitzhugh Whitfield, service officer of the American Legion, Dock Strickland and Aaron Strickland, brothers, and World war veterans of Newton Grove, N.C., have gained admission to the National Military Home, Dayton, Ohio. These men have been in needy circumstances and bad health for some time. The American Legion of Clinton, through the office of its service officer, has handled more than 800 cases of some nature and kind for veterans of the World War, and these two, so far as the Legion can learn, are the first to be sent to military home for care and treatment. A great number of claims for disability have been handled and all of the applications for adjusted compensation, with the exception of a very few, have been made out by the help and assistance of the American Legion.

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

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Capsule Sister Week at Queens University, Oct. 31, 1925

Capsule Sister Week Creates Better Citizenship. . . Girls Play Part of Fairy Godmother

“Who’s your capsule sister.” “What have you done for her?” “Isn’t this the sweetest thing?” “I wonder who could have sent it?” Such queries as these have been predominant on Queens campus this week.

On Tuesday each one of us was given a tiny capsule in which was found the name of some Queens girl. We were instructed to notice this particular girl all during the week, and to let her know that some unknown party was interested in her, and loved her.

We all enjoyed playing the part of a fairy godmother, and by our little deeds of kindness helped make someone happy.

Capsule Week was a real success! We hope that during the coming weeks we won’t forget that just a cheery word, a smile, a little bit of personal interest, will go a long, long way towards making someone else as well as ourselves happy!

From the front page of Queens Blues, Queens University of Charlotte Student Newspaper, Saturday, Oct. 31, 1925

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Becoming Someone People Can County On, Oct. 31, 1925

We were reminded in chapel last Saturday morning that it is not necessary to limit our loyalty to one friend or one organization or one thing. Loyalty should be elastic, and the more people to whom we are loyal, the stronger that attachment should be. In other words, the scope of our faithfulness should be so enlarged as to include all types of people, whether they be friends or not, and all types of organizations. There are a number of types of loyalty—loyalty to colors, to college, to friends, to acquaintances, but the manifestation of loyalty to a friend in need stands high above all the rest—and we must remember that one circle of friends should not be so narrowed as to include only a few. The scout motto: “Do a good deed daily” is one form of loyalty—faithfulness to humanity. It would be well if we each adopted this as a motto.

Be faithful to people with whom you come in contact; lend aid when it is needed; be ready when called on to do your duty; and in the end your friends and companions will feel that whatever the time or circumstances, they can count on you for support.

From the editorial page of The Salemite, published weekly by the student body of Salem College, Winston-Salem, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 31, 1925

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Period of Silence in New Fraternity Rushing System at UNC-CH, Oct. 31, 1925

Period of Silence Begins on Monday at Midnight

The Period of Silence, innovation of the newly adopted rushing system, will begin at midnight Monday when the Old South Bell tolls. At the first stroke of the bell fraternity representatives and rushes must part company. The period will be brought to a close late Wednesday by a second tolling of the bell—after all men have received their bids and have been directed to the fraternity of their choice.

Fraternities must place their bids in the hands of Dean Bradshaw by 11 o’clock Tuesday morning. Special messenger will be sent to all men who receive bids, informing them of the fact and requesting their presence before the Dean. Upon presenting himself before the Dean or his assistances, the man will give his first choice of fraternities. In case he has received a bid he will e immediately directed to the organization that he chooses. In case he failed to get the bid, a second choice will be necessary, and perhaps a third and fourth before the freshman will know what fraternity he is to “go”.

Attention of both fraternities and the rushes is again called to the fact that their honor is being called upon to abide by the regulations covering the Period of Silence. The compelling of old men rooming with men expecting bids to move out, and the posting of a hundred dollar bond as a guarantee of good faith is regarded as a mee formality. The real thing at stake is not the hundred dollars, but the honor.

Fraternities are besieging rushees with applications for the final two hours Monday night. The last minute period is regarded by many as the key to success and the “sweet talking” that will take place Monday night between 10 o’clock and the first stroke of the bell in Old South will probably not have been equaled by any such pouring fourth of heart and soul since the day that General Davie tied his horse to a little sprig of a poplar in the middle of the campus.

Despite the prevalence of mid-term examinations, a great migration from the hill is taking place during this week end and trips to beautiful homes, rides in handsome cars, visits to pretty girls, and football games and dances compose the program., Rushing is being carried to foreign fields. If a prize freshman leaves the Hill to escape the rush, the rush persists in following him. If he remains to brave the storm, the storm attempts to get the jump on its rival cyclones by spiriting him away to a more favorable peaceful stronghold. It is rumored that Virginia speed cops will do big business this week-end if they are on the watch.

Monday night it will all be over, all but the rejoicing and the weeping. The increased epidemic of cut-throating and stabbing that is gracing the last days of the 1925 hunting season will soon end and the campus will soon settle again to a state of fagged-out normalcy.

From the front page of The Tar Heel, UNC-Chapel Hill student newspaper, Saturday, Oct. 31, 1925

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Charlie Trasker Returns from Florida, Says He Doesn't Recommend It, Oct. 30, 1925

Says Stay with Wife and Kids. . . Charlie Tasker, Back from Florida, Doesn’t Advise Any Man to Leave a Sure Thing

“Depend on it you’re better off at home with the wife and kids, sticking to a steady job, even tho you don’t get so much money,” says Charles A. Trasker, well known Elizabeth City plumber, back home from a stay of several weeks in St. Petersburg, Florida, the boggy land of booms, where real estate values soar overnight, and liquor flows freely.

Mr. Tasker wasn’t very busy in August, and he decided to pay Florida a visit. Having gotten there amid all the bustle of that booming country, he stopped over for a spell, working at his trade on the new Vinroy Hotel, now being constructed at a cost $3 ½ million. The hotel has 350 rooms and bath in every room. A pier to cost $1 million is to be constructed in connection with this hotel. Everything is high in price in Florida, says Mr. Tasker. Room and board for the ordinary working man costs from $4 to $5 a day, and while wages for a good workman run up to $12 to $15 a day, everything is proportionately high, and jobs are not permanent. A fellow has to keep moving from job to job. Homes are rising up overnight. Rents are terrific during the tourist season, and ordinary homes that rent for $25 to $30 a month during the summer bring a price of $3,500 to $4,500 for the tourist season from November to June.

Hotels will not rent rooms for a period of time more than a week, because rates continue to rise, as the cooler weather approaches with increasing numbers of tourists. Rooms that rent in the summer for $3 a night rise to $25 a night, depending on the demand. The ordinary house worth ?? to $5,000 in Elizabeth City will bring $25,000 in Florida.

There are 50,000 workmen in St. Petersburg, says Mr. Trasker, and 350 real estate men. The town ordinarily has a population of 15,000 but will be visited by upwards of 400,000 tourists this winter.

Remarkable instances of rises in real estate and property are values recorded. A hotel that originally cost $35,000 recently sold for $83,000. In a short time it was re-sold for (can’t read figure) and is now being held for ???. . . . . [type is faint and difficult to read so I’m stopping here.]

From the front page of The Independent, Elizabeth City, N.C., Friday, Oct. 30, 1925

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Trannie Crank Says He's Not Back in Liquor Business, Oct. 30, 1925

Trannie Crank Calls Search One Raw Deal. . . Police Suspect Former Bootlegger and Search Premises Upon Information Furnished

Trannie Crank, who publicly forswore the business of bootlegging during the course of the Ham-Ramsay Revival here a year ago, is in no good mood toward members of the Elizabeth City police force who raided his home and his shoe shop o Matthews Street Saturday morning in search of liquor. In fact, Cranks says the police gave him a raw deal and on top of that refused to tell him who was so busy as to direct them to his house in search of liquor.

Police say Crank recently came under suspicion and acting upon information that Crank was back in the business, they searched his premises. They insisted that their information, in their opinion, was reasonably dependable, and they thought it their duty to search for liquor, which they believed he had on hand for purposes of sale.

Crank insists that he has sold no liquor since over a year ago, and that he never expects to sell any more. The bottle of flavoring extract police found at his place he contends was left over from last summer when he sold snowballs at his shoe shop, and was not kept for coloring or flavoring liquor.

From the front page of The Independent, Elizabeth City, N.C., Friday, Oct. 30, 1925

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When Shop Is Closed Even Constable Can't Buy Dinner, Oct. 30, 1925

Lost Encounter When He Lost His Pants. . . Hersey Williams Up Against It When He Got Put Out of Markethouse

Hersey Williams, Elizabeth City’s own 300-pound constable and candy manufacturer, found himself somewhat worsted in an encounter with Walter Eason, keeper of the Elizabeth City markethouse late Saturday night when on a belated visit to his butcher after closing hours, he was put out of the building. When Mr. Williams tried to gain admission at the door of the markethouse after 10 o’clock, he was informed by the keeper that nothing was doing.

Williams has the proportions and genial smile of Fatty Arbuckle, and without thinking about being late, obtruded his personality in the main entrance of the building. Eason, the markethouse keeper, didn’t see why Wiliams should enter after working hours, and laid a heavy hand on the constable’s shoulder.

“I thought Mr. Eason was joking with me, as we often carry-on,” says Mr. Williams, “and I didn’t pay any attention to what he was doing. The first thing I knew, he had me going backwards out of the door.”

Williams, with his added weight, might have gotten the best of the encounter, but sadly he was in a serious plight. Being of greater girth at the waist line than anywhere else, his trousers in the struggle began departing from their proper station, and with belt and waistband doing stunts about his thighs and knees, he had to use his hands to recover his nether garments. While Hersy was busy recovering his breeches, his adversary was getting the best of the struggle and by the time Williams had again hitched the breeches to the proper notch, he had lost ground. By the tie he had regained the lost ground down went the breeches again, and he gave up the struggle, and departed without his Sunday morning meat.

Opinions differ:

“I have to enforce the rules that are in effect, or lose my job,” says Mr. Eason.

“I have to have my meat. I pay taxes to the city for the markethouse, and also pay tribute to the butcher, so I thought I had the right to go in,” says Mr. Williams.

From the front page of The Independent, Elizabeth City, N.C., Friday, Oct. 30, 1925

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Charley Gooch Back from Florida Vacation, Oct. 30, 1925

Charley Gooch Is Back. . . Simply Went on Vacation, But His Going Led to Wild Rumors

Charles E. Gooch, who went to Florida two or three weeks ago, is back home again. Traveling by automobile, he left Miami Thursday morning and rolled into Chapel Hill at midnight Saturday.

The café manager was considerably surprised to hear of the many stories about his trip that had spread about town.

“I just went away for a little vacation,” he said, “and didn’t plan to stay. When I got home I heard that I had gone to Florida to become a real estate dealer—to establish a restaurant—to do this, that, or the other thing. Why, I’d hardly be surprised now to learn that I fled North Carolina to escape a jail sentence!”

While he was in Miami he lived with John Abernethy, with whom he motored there from Chapel Hill. He reports that Mr. Abernethy is doing exceptionally well as a member of the selling force of a big real estate corporation.

Floyd Gooch and Jo Brown, who started out for Florida Sunday before last, are also back in Chapel Hill. They got as far as Columbia, South Carolina, and there a relative of Brown’s gave them some sober counsel. They accepted it, faced north, and came home. Phil Council, who went from here with them, is with a relative in Hartsville, South Carolina. He is going to work there—for a while, anyway.

From the front page of The Chapel Hill Weekly, Friday, Oct. 30, 1925

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Poet Robert Frost to Read, Give Lecture in Chapel HIll, Oct. 30, 1925

Robert Frost Tonight. . . New England Poet to Give Lecture and Reading in Gerrard Hall

Robert Forst, the celebrated New England poet, will give a lecture and reading in Gerrard Hall this evening (Friday) at 8:30 o’clock. There is no admission charge, and the public is invited.

The dominant characteristics of Mr. Frost’s verse are simplicity and sincerity. “North of Boston,” published several years ago, made him well-known, and since that appeared his fame has increased.

He worked on a New Hampshire farm when he was a boy. He taught English at Pinkerton Academy several years, and then taught psychology at the New Hampshire State Normal. From 1923 to 1915 he was in England. Returning, he became a professor at Amherst, and in 1921 went to the University of Michigan.

From the front page of The Chapel Hill Weekly, Friday, Oct. 30, 1925.

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If you want to hear Robert Frost reciting some of his favorite poems, go to: www.youtube.com/watch?v=05f3agJ--IY

Mrs. Malinda Bradburn Frisby Died Oct. 22, 1925

Death of Mrs. Malinda Frisby

Mrs. Malinda (Bradburn) Frisby departed this life Wednesday, October 22, 1925, at 2:30 p.m. She left one brother, John R. Frisby, and two children, Mrs. Sallie Rector of Lawrence, Ind., and Mrs. Lucinday Sherrer of Gaffney, S.C., and host of friends to mourn her demise.

She was a good mother, and a good neighbor; and manifested while she was still here that her faith in Christ was unshaken, and that she was safe in the hand of Him that doth all things well.

It might be said that Mrs. Frisby was one woman of great business ability, and while she was handicapped by being alone in this world, she was able to take care of herself, even against the odds. She was strictly honest and fair in her dealings with her associates and neighbors.

She was laid to rest in the family cemetery near her home at the west end of Marshall, beside her only son, Major Bradburn, who died in the service of the United States army [last line obscured].

From the front page of The News-Record, Marshall, N.C., Friday, Oct. 30, 1925

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Smitherton Residence Destroyed by Fire While Family at Church, Oct. 29, 1925

Dwelling Occupied by Nan Smitherman Burned

The one-story dwelling in East Asheboro owned by Mrs. A.E. Burns and occupied by Nan Smitherman, colored, cook at the Old Hickory Café, and her two children, was burned to the ground last Saturday night about 9:30 o’clock from fire of undetermined origin.

The occupants of the house were attending church services at the time and were not aware of the fire until the house had burned down. All furniture and clothing was consumed by the flames. There had been no fire in the house since early Monday morning and the origin of the fire Saturday night, 12 hours later, is a mystery.

From the front page of The Courier, Asheboro, N.C., Thursday, October 29, 1925

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W.S. Turner Earns Title "Mr. America," Oct. 29, 1925

Mr. America

Doctors pronounce him physically perfect. Mr. W.S. Turner of Nashua, N.H., says that exercise and no meat keeps him fit.

From the front page of The Courier, Asheboro, N.C., Thursday, October 29, 1925. To see a photo of Mr. America, who appears to be holding his child and does not appear to be a bodybuilder, go to:

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Dr. G.A. Foster of Liberty Has Died, Oct. 29, 1925

Dr. G.A. Foster Dies at Liberty. . . Was Long a Prominent Citizen, Having Served His County in the Legislature

Dr. G.A. Foster, 69 years of age, died at his home in Liberty Thursday of last week. He was one of the county’s most prominent physicians. He was born and reared in Alamance County, near the Randolph County line. He received his education in the public schools, later attending J.W. Thompson’s military school at Oakdale, in those days a splendid school. Dr. Forster then went to Baltimore where he entered the Baltimore Medical College. During the vacations he practiced with the late Dr. John W. Page near Burlington. After completing his medical education, Dr. Foster returned to his home community and began the practice of his profession.

He was married to Miss Margaret Whitesell and to this union was one daughter, Mrs. J.D. Gregg of Liberty. Dr. and Mrs. Foster moved to Liberty many years ago. Since his wife’s death five years ago, Dr. Foster’s niece had been living with him.

While the deceased underwent an operation a few weeks ago, he had recuperated and was in his usual state of health until on the day prior to his death when he began suffering with his head. He remarked to his son-in-law, Dr. Gregg, the evening before the end came that if any of his patients had similar symptoms, he would pronounce the ailment a burst blood vessel, but regrated having to diagnose his own case that way knowing the result.

At bed time he urged Dr. and Mrs. Gregg to go home and rest, saying the telephone would be connected and they would be notified of any change. He apparently rested during the night and at 6 o’clock Thursday morning, upon being asked by his niece as to his condition said, “I do not understand,” and just here gasped and the end came, Dr. and Mrs. Gregg arriving just as he died.

In the passing of Dr. Foster the county has lost a good citizen, the community a good, conscientious physician and the daughter an ideal, sympathetic father. An unusual tribute paid by Dr. Gregg to his father-in-law is that “All that I am that is worthwhile is due to Dr. Foster and his influence.” He was at all times interested in civic and educational affairs and upon numerous occasions has assisted worthy young people in securing an education.

He was a Mason and also a member of the Jr. O.U.A.M. He represented this county in the Legislature from 1912 to 1916. He was president of the Bank of Liberty and was prominently connected with other business affairs.

The funeral was conducted from the Baptist Church at 2 o’clock Friday by Rev. T.L. Ellington. The many beautiful floral offerings and the large assemblage of relatives and friends attested the high esteem in which Dr. Foster was held. The Junior Order had charge of the funeral service.

From the front page of The Courier, Asheboro, N.C., Thursday, October 29, 1925

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Randle Presnell, 76, Dies of Stroke, Oct. 29, 1925

Aged Citizen Died Saturday. . . Randle Presnell Dies from Stroke of Apoplexy at His Home in Asheboro

Randle Presnell, aged 76 years, 10 months and seven days, dropped dead last Saturday about noon for an attack of apoplexy at his home in North Asheboro. He had suffered an attack the day before, but was up and able to be about the house. He had been in failing health for some time, but was unusually active for his age and often walked up town on errands of business. His death came as a distinct shock and surprise to his relatives and friends.

He is survived by his widow, now about 84 years of age; three sons, Edgar L. and John M. Presnell of Asheboro and Charles L. Presnell of Rockford, Ill.; and two daughters, Mrs. Alice Trogdon, wife of Houston Trogdon of near Seagrove, and Mrs. Lula M. Cox, wife of S.A. Cox of Pisgah; a number of grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Mr. Presnell was born Dec. 17, 1848, in the Flag Springs section of the county, the youngest son of the late John and Sarah Presnell. He was married Jan. 9, 1868, to Miss Nancy Jane Hancock, daughter of the late Abner and Mahala Hancock, and to this unio were born three sons and three daughters, all of whom are living except one daughter, Mahala May, who died in infancy. At the age of 16 years, he joined the Confederate Army, going in place of his aged father, who was included in the last draft made by the Confederate States. He served with Johnson’s army I his campaigns in North Carolina in an effort to stay the victorious march of Sherman’s armies. All of his brothers, long since dead, served the Confederacy.

Following the close of the war, he returned home and engaged in farming and in 1868 was married. About five years after his marriage and after the birth of his two eldest children, he moved his family to Missouri, making the trip across the country by wagon. He settled near Joplin and lived there about nine years, one of his daughters, now Mrs. S.A. Cox, having been born there. He the oved to Arkansas ad lived there for two yeas ad then returned to North Carolina, moving to Union township and near the old Presnell home place. He later moved to Asheboro ad for the past 20 years has made his home in this town.

He was a member of Rock Springs Baptist Church and while during the last years of his life his health did not permit his attendance at church services, he studied his Bible most diligently and had a deep knowledge of the scriptures. He was interested in the welfare of his community and country and had a keen interest in the happenings of the day.

The funeral service was conducted Sunday afternoon at 3 o’clock at the residence by Rev. B.E. Morris, pastor of the Asheboro Baptist church, in the presence of a large number of relatives and friends, and interment was made in the M.E. Church cemetery. From the front page of The Courier, Asheboro, N.C., Thursday, October 29, 1925. The M.E. Church was the Methodist Episcopal Church, which later joined another branch of the Methodist Church and is now known as the United Methodist Church.

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18-Month-Old Son of Mr. and Mrs. Craven Dies of Bronchial Pneumonia, Oct. 29, 1925

Death of a Little Child

William Clark, the 18-months-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Craven of Asheboro, died Sunday morning following a week’s illness with bronchial pneumonia. Funeral services were held Monday at Pleasant Cross Christian Church and interment made in the church cemetery.

He was the only child of the bereaved parents, who have the sympathy of their friends in their loss.

From the front page of The Courier, Asheboro, N.C., Thursday, October 29, 1925

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Funeral for Catherine Fox, 88, Conducted Oct. 17, 1925

Mrs. Catherine Fox Dies at Age of 88 Years. . . Was Widow of the Late J.M. Fox—Funeral Conducted at Antioch Church Oct. 17

Mrs. Catherine Fox, aged 88 years and 29 days, widow of the late J.M. Fox who died Feb. 2, 1919, died at the home of her son, J.H. Fox in Brower Township, October 16 following a short illness. Mrs. Fox was before her marriage Miss Catherine Brady, daughter of the late Louis and Rebecca Brady.

Mrs. Fox was a most estimable Christian woman and had a large circle of friends. She will be greatly missed in her community. She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Bess Asbill of near Erect, Mrs. C.L. Free of Bennett, and Mrs. Nettie Hayes of Burlington; one son, J.H. Fox of Moffitt; and two brothers, Levi Brady of Moffitt and Tom Brady of Cheeks; besides 29 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren.

The funeral services were conducted at Antioch church Sunday, October 17th, where the deceased had been a faithful, consistent and beloved member for more than 40 years. D.R. Moffitt had charge of the services.

From the front page of The Courier, Asheboro, N.C., Thursday, October 29, 1925

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Mrs. Walter Brown, 45, Died at Memorial Hospital, Oct. 29, 1925

Mrs. Walter Brown of Jackson Springs Dead

Mrs. Walter Brown of Jackson Springs died at the age of 45 years in Memorial hospital at Asheboro, Friday, after undergoing treatment for more than three weeks. The funeral services were held at Darlington, S.C., Sunday and interment made in the family burial grounds.

Mrs. Brown was a faithful and consistent member of the M.E. Church and was greatly loved by all who knew her. The deceased had been twice married, the first time to Mr. Davis and the last time to Mr. Walter Brown, who, with several children, survive her. One son, Mr. Foster Davis of Pennsylvania, arrived in Asheville Saturday to attend his mother’s funeral.

From the front page of The Courier, Asheboro, N.C., Thursday, October 29, 1925. The M.E. Church was the Methodist Episcopal Church, which is now part of the United Methodist Church.

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Lockey Owen, Potter by Trade, Has Passed, Oct. 29, 1925

Aged Citizen of the County Died Friday. . . Lockey Owen of Seagrove Passes in His 76th Year—Was a Potter by Trade

Lockey Owen, aged 76 years, eight months and 12 days, died Friday at his home on Seagrove, Route 1, from dropsy after an illness of several weeks. The funeral and interment were conducted at Union Grove Church Sunday by Rev. Manley Hammer of Ramseur.

Mr. Owen was born Feb. 11, 1849, near Christian Union Church, Randolph County. He was twice married, the last time to Margaret Chriscoe. Two children were born to this union, one of which, Alma Jane Owen, survives. Five of the six children born to the first union survive. They are John Owen of Mount Gilead, Mrs. Caroline Davis and Cal Owens of Seagrove, John C. Owen of Mebane, Mrs. Emily Williamson of Steeds, and Mrs. Elma Chriscoe of Asheboro.

Mr. Owen was one of the first potters in Randolph County and one who was skilled in his trade. He was a faithful member of the Christian Church. He was always interested in the welfare of his community and his life was wrapped up in service to his fellow man.

From the front page of The Courier, Asheboro, N.C., Thursday, October 29, 1925

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Police "Purity" Squad Kills Richmond Tate, 20, For Failing to Stop Car, Oct. 28, 1925

Officer Kills Richmond Man. . . Auto in Which Richard Tate Was Killed Fired Upon by Officers When the Driver Failed to Stop

Richmond, Oct. 28 (AP)—Richmond A. Tate, 20 years old, was shot and killed here early today by Policeman J.C. Goldsby, member of the police “purity” squad. The officer was charged with murder and later released on $500 bond, furnished by a fellow officer.

Tate and two companions were driving along Mann Street when the “purity” squad officers hailed their automobile, but they refused to stop and a chase of several blocks followed. Shots were fired by the officers, two of the bullets puncturing the rear tires, and a third struck Tate in the head.

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

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15-Year-Old Boy Held on Morals Charge with 18-year-old Girl, Oct. 28, 1925

Held for Court on Immorality Charge

Charlotte, Oct. 27—Charged with immoral conduct with an 18-year-old girl, the estranged wife of a Rock Hill, S.C., man, Herman Greene Jr., 15 years old, was bound over to the Juvenile Court Monday morning by Judge E. McA. Currie of Recorder’s Court.

Greene’s family formerly lived in Union County near Marshville, it was said by policed officers, but his father died and following the re-marriage of his mother and removal to Norfolk, Va., the boy drifted back to Charlotte.

The youth became acquainted with Mrs. Helen Boone of Rock Hill, and they took up a residence as man and wife in a Charlotte house, according to information that was given to probation officers. The couple was arrested Sunday.

Mrs. Boone was given an indeterminate sentence of six to 12 months in the Industrial School for Women, of this county, by Judge Currie.

Green is large for his age. Mrs. Boone is small in stature and would be taken for a girl of about 15 years of age.

From the front page of the Concord Daily Tribune, Oct. 28, 1925. Greene’s last name is spelled “Greene” twice and “Green” once in the original article.

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Man Helps Ring Bell for Evening Service, Dies Behind Church, Oct. 28, 1925

Goldsboro Man Found Dead Behind Church

Goldsboro, Oct. 27—George Newsom, aged about 45, a life-long resident of Goldsboro and vicinity, was found dead about 11 o’clock Sunday night in the rear of the Presbyterian Church at Georgetown. Mr. Newsome, who resides near Georgetown, had gone to the church about 7 o’clock, and later aiding in ringing the church bell for the evening services, walked off, and was not seen again until members of his family, becoming alarming at his absence from home, and instituted a search. Thomas Newsome, the dead man’s brother, found him in the rear of the church. Death was probably a result of heart failure and Mr. Newsome had apparently been dead for several hours.

From the front page of the Concord Daily Tribune, Oct. 28, 1925. Last name was first spelled “Newsom” and subsequently spelled “Newsome”.

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Atkinson Shoots at John Black, Black Shoots Back, Oct. 28, 1925

Raeford Officer Is Wounded by Negro. . . W.R. Atkinson in Serious Condition as Results of Gunshot Wounds

Fayetteville, N.C., Oct. 28 (AP)—W.R. Atkinson, night policeman at Raeford, is in a hospital here suffering from gunshot wounds said to have been inflicted by John Black, Raeford negro. Hospital authorities say his condition is critical.

Atkinson was called about midnight to arrest three negroes, according to his account, who were said to be drunk in the street. When he reached them, two were cranking a car, and the third black ran off with something under his coat. He ordered the negro to halt, and when he failed, fired at the ground. The man then turned, Atkinson says, and fired four shots, two of them taking effect in the officer’s body.

One of the bullets entered Atkinson’s right lung, the other making a slight flesh wound in the shoulder.

Atkinson, who is about 55 years old, said he presumed the package under the negro’s coat was liquor. The officer’s wife is living at Kings Mountain at present.

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

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H.P. Causey Saves the Day, Prevents Jail Breakout, Oct. 27, 1925

Deputy Arrives in Nick of Time. . . Finds Jailer Grappling with Desperate Yeggman Armed with Pistol

Greensboro, Oct. 27—Arrival of a deputy sheriff with a prisoner for the Guilford County Jail tonight was reinforcement for the jailer, who was grappling with an alleged notorious yeggman, the later having a gun, and a jail delivery of a dozen men was prevented.

When Jailer Dallas went to the men’s corridor in the county jail here tonight to take some apples a prisoner had bought, he found himself looking into a pistol in the hands of Jerry Farlow, alleged yeggman, indicted here in federal court on a charge of robbing the post office at Pilot Mountain.

Dallas attempted to close the door, which has an automatic lock, but the desperate prisoner jammed it with his foot and attempted to open it and let out all other prisoners. At this time, H.P. Causey, deputy sheriff, arrived, and Farlow trained the gun on him. Dallas then grabbed Farlow’s arm and took the pistol.

In the jail, among the other prisoners, were two other alleged safecrackers and three youths who recently robbed the bank of Summerfield.

From the front page of the Concord Daily Tribune, Oct. 28, 1925. Last name spelled “Dallas” and “Dalas” in original article. A "yeggman" in the 1920s was a safecracker who used dynamite to blow open locks.

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Judge Bryson Blames Lack of Trees for Drought Problems, Oct. 28, 1925

Says Water Shortage Due to Tree Destruction

Gastonia, Oct. 27—“If there had been more forest preservation in the mountains of Western Carolina,” declared Judge Thad Bryson here today, there would not have been this woeful shortage of hydro electric power.

“When the trees are cut from the mountain sides and the surface is left like a concrete street or sidewalk and the water runs off into the rivers and streams and is consequently lost as far as reserve supply is concerned, there is one left in the ground to furnish a supply in time of need like last summer.”

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

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John Swicegood, 74, Died Oct. 17, 1925

Death Follows Stroke

Salisbury, October 27—John A. Swicegood, aged 74, farmer of Franklin Township, died at his home early this morning following a stroke of paralysis some months ago. The widow, five sons and five daughters survive.

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

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Nannie J. Braswell Has Died, Oct. 28, 1925

Mrs. Nannie Braswell Dead

Charlotte, Oct. 27—Mrs. Nannie J. Braswell of 300 North Brevard Street died at her home at 3 a.m. Monday from a stroke of apoplexy. She was the widow of J.M. Braswell, who died about a year ago. Mrs. Braswell was born April 4, 1862, in Mecklenburg County. She removed to Charlotte from Union County about one year ago.

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

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Train No. 82 Strikes Car, Four Hurt Including Infant, Oct. 27, 1925

Train Hits Automobile at Station Crossing. . . Four Persons from Pennsylvania Are Painfully Hurt and a Peerless Car Totally Wrecked Late Saturday Afternoon. . . Left Hospital Sunday

What came near being a tragic accident occurred at the railroad crossing here Saturday about 6 o’clock when train No. 82, a fast train going South, ran into a seven-passenger Peerless car going toward Goldsboro. The car was driven by Mr. Harold Hitch of Manchester, Pa., who was accompanied by Miss Florence Hitch, Mr. and Mrs. F.H. Hitch and their infant son, Darcy, also of Manchester.

According to witnesses of the accident, the driver did not see a train until he was on the railroad track. When he saw the approaching train he lost his nerve, jumped from the car, and tried to push it off the track. When the train struck the car, the baby was knocked 15 or 20 feet away, sustaining to an injury on his head. The car was turned over and completely wrecked. The train stopped and the engineer and others on the train helped to clear the track of the wreckage.

The injured were hurried to the Smithfield Memorial hospital for treatment. Upon examination it was found that there were no broken bones and one of the injuries was serious. Mr. F.H. Hitch received painful cuts and bruises which were not considered serious. The two ladies were considerably jolted and slightly bruised. The wound on the baby’s head was found to be slight. The driver of the car was unhurt.

The party was en route from Florida to Jacksonville, N.C. After spending Saturday night at the hospital here, all were able to leave Sunday morning by train for Jacksonville.

From the front page of The Smithfield Herald, Tuesday morning, Oct. 27, 1925

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Rev. Ormond Suing W.B. Cole for Killing His Son, Oct. 27, 1925

To Sue Cole for Killing His Son. . . Rev. A.L. Ormond Will Bring Suit for Damage Against W.B. Cole

Nashville, Oct. 23—It has been authoritatively given out here, according to the Nashville Graphic, that Rev. A.L. Ormond, Methodist minister of this place, will bring suit for damages against W.B. Cole for the killing of his son, W.W. Ormond. The suit will be brought in Wake county and will be brought by the local minister in his capacity as administrator of his son whom Cole shot to death early in August, being later acquitted by a Union County jury.

Just when the summons will e issued against Cole has not been determined, but it is quite probable that this will be done immediately upon Cole’s return from a distant state where it is said Cole has gone to recuperate. Should he continue to prolong his stay outside of the State, it is probable service will be made upon him before his return.

There has been no intimation of the amount of damages that will be asked by Rev. Mr. Ormond, and this question will probably be determined when there is a conference of the attorneys who are to represent him in the contest against Cole. During the past week Mr. Ormond has been busily engage din perfecting his array of legal counsel, who are to press the suit against the slayer of young Ormond.

The Graphic learns, it states, from a most reliable source that Douglass and Douglass of Raleigh; Larry I. Moore of New Bern, W.R. Jones of Rockingham and Harold D. Cooley of Nashville have been retained as counsel for Mr. Ormond, and possibly others may be added to the array. During the trial of Cole in Rockingham for the murder of young Ormond, the counsel above named assisted State Attorney Don Phillips in the prosecution of Cole, the Nashville attorney, Mr. Cooley, being accredited with making one of the most eloquent speeches in connection with the trial.

From the front page of The Smithfield Herald, Tuesday morning, Oct. 27, 1925

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Depositors Get 10% of Money Deposited at Princeton Bank, Mr. Woodard and Daughter Facing Charge of Fraud, Oct. 27, 1925

Depositors in Defunct Bank Get Part Payment. . . Receiver for Merchants & Farmers Bank of Princeton Which Failed Last Friday Pays First Installment of 10 Per Cent. . . Trial in December

Depositors in the Merchants and Farmers Bank of Princeton which failed on the 3rd of last February, received 10 per cent of their deposits last Thursday, October 22, the amounts being disbursed by the Farmers Bank and Trust Company of this city, receiver for the defunct institution. According to reliable information, the depositors will ultimately receive from 60 to 75 per cent of their deposits.

This bank which closed its doors last February was found, after the books were audited, to be short of funds to the amount of $52,319.64. Mr. George F. Woodard, cashier of the bank, and his daughter, Miss Lena Woodard, assistant cashier, were responsible for the shortage, the Grand Jury of the August term of criminal court returning five true bills against the two. Both the cashier and the assistant cashier were charged with accepting deposits knowing the bank to be insolvent and with making false entries. The case will come up in the December term of court.

Mr. Woodard was placed under $10,000 bond and Miss Lena Woodard, under a $2,000 bond which have been paid.

Mr. Woodard owned a farm said to be worth about $15,000, but soon after the failure of the bank, he filed a voluntary petition of bankruptcy.

The case has caused considerable comment particularly around Princeton and the outcome is awaited with interest. Counsel for the defense is E.S. Abell of this city and the prosecution will be assisted by E.F. Ward, also of Smithfield.

There were about 110 depositors who shared in the payment made by the receiver last Thursday.

From the front page of The Smithfield Herald, Tuesday morning, Oct. 27, 1925

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Nurses Investigated After Baby Burned to Death on Heating Pad in Basket, Oct. 27, 1925

Baby Fatally Burned by an Electric Pad

The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C.J. Smith of Dixie Trail died at Rex hospital, Ralegh, Friday afternoon as a result of burns received from an electric pad placed in the basket with the child.

The child was born Sunday morning. About 3 o’clock Miss Hannah Renfro, a nurse, found the baby coughing and notified Dr. E. Ward, hospital intern, and Dr. John Be Watson, and it was found that the child was badly burned by an electric heating pad left in the basket by Miss Pauline Huntley, another nurse. It died at 6 o’clock Sunday afternoon. A coroner’s jury was summoned to make an investigation. The jury in its verdict said in part: “We find no criminal act or intent on the part of any specific one, but do find a gross carelessness on the part of the institution as to the instruction and training, also in not exercising precautionary measures in avoiding an occurrence of this kind.” Miss Huntley and Miss Iva Bradley, the supervisor, have been relieved of duty until a complete investigation can be made, according to a statement published Saturday.

From the front page of The Smithfield Herald, Tuesday morning, Oct. 27, 1925

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Parrott Memorial Hospital to Have Hotel Facilities, Oct. 27, 1925

Hospital to Have Hotel Facilities

Kinston, Oct. 20—Hotel facilities will be offered at the Parrott Memorial Hospital here, shortly to be enlarged with the addition of a new four-story building. It will be a novel departure, at least for this part of the country. If a relative or friend of a patient comes to the institution from a distance, he may be put up at the hospital. Rooms on the top floor will be reserved for such “guests,” and meals will e served them in the dining room. He service will be similar in all respects to that of a first-class hotel, the management states.

The idea was conceived by Dr. Albert DeK. Parrott, head of the institution. In the guest quarters there will be none of the usual restrictions of a hospital except that excessive noise will not be allowed. This will not interfere with the use of the radio, a set of which will be installed in every room. “Of course, not every commercial traveler or delegate to a convention coming to town will be welcomed. The guests will have to have a valid reason for staying at the hotel,” Dr. Parrott stated.

From the front page of The Smithfield Herald, Tuesday morning, Oct. 27, 1925

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W.W. Rivers To Receive Life-Saving Medal, Oct. 27, 1925

Mr. Rivers Slated for Hero Medal. . . Scout Executive for Tuscarora Council Recognized for Saving Lives

Mr. W.W. Rivers, Scout Executive for Tuscarora Council, Boy Scouts of America, will receive a life-saving medal from the National Council of Boy Scouts, it was learned yesterday, if the plans of some of Mr. Rivers’ friends are successful.

On August 21 last, Mr. Rivers saved the lives of two young ladies who were in swimming at Crescent Lake, which is located just South of the city. They were Misses Ruth Latta, of this city, and Clara Colvin of New Bern, who was visiting Miss Latta at that time. The young ladies while in swimming, walked off the concrete (or cascade steps) dam at the lake into nine feet of water. Neither could swim. A third young lady whose name is unknown, made an effort to help them to shallow water or to the rope, but was forced to abandon the attempt in order to save herself. Mr. Rivers, a visitor at the lake, after realizing that the young ladies were helpless, dived into the water, reaching them after they had gone under three times, separated them, and pushed them onto the ropes, and returned for the other, who had by that time apparently gone under for good. To rescue her, it was necessary that he return to the shore and take a running dive into the lake in order to reach the depth at which he expected to find the drowning girl. On finding her, he brought her to the surface, broke the stranglehold she had on him, and brought her to shore.

At the request of Mr. Rivers the News gave no publicity to the affair at the time. Mr. Rivers made the request because he feared the publication of the incident might injure the management of Crescent Lake and he said he had no desire to do this as it was, in reality, the only “swimin’ hole” near the city. Since the matter has been brought to the attention of the officials of the National Council, however, and it appears Mr. Rivers will be awarded a medal, it is now worthy of honorable mention.

Mr. Rivers has received a questionnaire, after being filled out, will be presented to the Court of Honor, a body of Goldsboro gentlemen, and if it there receives favorable recommendation, it will be forwarded to the National Council for their further approval. There is little doubt that both the local court of honor and the officials of the National Council of Boy Scouts will act favorably on the recommendation for a life-saving medal for Mr. Rivers.

--Goldsboro News, Oct. 24

From the front page of The Smithfield Herald, Tuesday morning, Oct. 27, 1925

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Mrs. Daphine Gulley, 29, Buried at Clayton, Oct. 27, 1925

Mrs. Daphine L. Gulley Buried at Clayton

Mrs. Daphine Louise Gulley of Portsmouth, Va., died at a hospital in that city Wednesday afternoon at 5:30 o’clock. She is survived by her husband, Emmett Gulley; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Davind H. Williams; two daughters, Grace Louise and Mary Groom Gulley, one son, Emmett L Gulley Jr. Brothers and sisters in addition to already mentioned are Mrs. John Jeffreys of Selma; Mrs. G.D. Crawford of Fort Pierce, Fla; Miss Marjorie Williams and Paul and Stanford Williams of Clayton.

Services were held Thursday night at 7:30 o’clock in the Jackson Memorial Baptist Church in Portsmouth and the body left Portsmouth that night to be brought to Clayton for interment.

Mrs. Gulley was 29 years old and had been sick about a week.

From the front page of The Smithfield Herald, Tuesday morning, Oct. 27, 1925

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Class of '26 Elects Officers, Planning Memorable Year, Oct. 26, 1925

The Class of ’26 Elects Its Officers

At the beginning of school the Senior class met in room 8 and elected officers for the coming year. Principal Stokes stressed the importance of selecting good officers. He insisted that we should elect someone for president who was not only a leader, but a worker as well; one who could meet every task with a big heart and master it. The vice-president, secretary and treasurer likewise should have a big heart and a willing mind. The officers elected are as follows:

President, Joe Moffitt Jr.; vice-president, Foil Essick; secretary, Ruth McCarn; and treasurer, Pauline Sink.

With this capable set of officers, the Senior class looks forward to great achievements this year. Since this is our last year I Lexington High School, we have to make a record far greater than former classes have made. We should make a record which will be an inspiration to the rising Senior class; one to which we can look back years hence with pride. We can do it! We have the material to work with. Our Seniors, both boys and girls, are as good and as capable of doing great things as the members of any former class have been. We have made a splendid record during the past three years. Will we keep it up? Will we meet the need of the hour? I answer, yes! We should attempt to make a far greater record this year than we have made in former years. In order to do this, two important things are necessary. These are unity and harmony. To quote one of Benjamin Franklin’s well known maxims, “We must all hang together, less we all hang separately.” Therefore unity is necessary. We cannot have unity without harmony. Therefore harmony is necessary. Come, Seniors on and all, let us do our bit—work together for a common cause rather than for selfish interests. Let us make a name for the class of ’26; one that will go down in history; one that the community will be proud of; one that we will be proud of; one that the lower classmen will be proud of. We can do it! But we will have to get busy now. We can’t do it if we wait until school is almost out before we make an effort to do it. Now is the time. Let us make the class of ’26 the best class in the history of Lexington High School. Let’s go, Seniors!

--Foil Essick, Class of ’26 Vice-President

From the front page of The Lexhipep, Lexington, N.C., October 26, 1925, published by the students of Lexington High School

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Senior Class Mourns Passing of Classmate John Newsom, Oct. 26, 1925

Resolution of Respect

Whereas, God, who is allwise, who doeth all things well, saw fit to remove from our midst our beloved friend and co-worker, Mr. John Newsom, and Whereas, we esteemed him as a loyal Senior, one who was tender-hearted, kind, and gentle in all his ways, and one who loved his fellowmen; therefore be it

RESOLVED: First, That we the members of the Senior class, of which the deceased was a member, appreciate his faithfulness and loyalty as a member of our class. We bow in humble submission to Him who doeth all things for the best.

Second, That we extend to the family our deepest sympathy and respect, and we trust that the God of all comfort may sustain and keep them.

Third, That a copy of these resolutions be placed on record, and a copy be sent to the family, to the Lexhipep, and to the local paper.

Joe Moffitt, President

Foil Essick, Vice-President

Ruth McCarn, Secretary

From the front page of The Lexhipep, Lexington, N.C., October 26, 1925, published by the students of Lexington High School

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Former Latin Teacher Improving at Richmond Hospital, Oct. 26, 1925

Miss Lula Walker Improved

Rumors have been circulating throughout the high school concerning the illness of Miss Lula Walker, former Latin teacher and loyal friend of Lexington High School.

Miss Walker, who has been ill for several months at the Johnston Willis Hospital, Richmond, Virginia, is one of Lexington’s most popular teachers, loved and respected by all who come in contact with her. Many rejoice to learn that such rumors are slight mistakes, and that Miss Walker is greatly improved.

Miss Walker has undergone several operations recently, resulting from poison in the system. We are glad to state that the rumor concerning the amputation of her arm is a mistake, and that only a portion of the bone has been removed, leaving her in a much improved condition.

Although it will be several weeks before Miss Walker will be allowed to leave the hospital, we are hoping that she will soon be entirely recovered.

Miss walker’s condition has been a source of great concern to her friends, and especially to the students of Lexington Hi, sincerely hoping for her speedy recovery.

From page 7 of The Lexhipep, Lexington, N.C., October 26, 1925, published by the students of Lexington High School

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The Lexhipep Published by the Lexington High School, Oct. 26, 1925

The Lexhipep, published semi-monthly by the Lexington High School

Editorial Staff

Joe Moffitt Jr.—Editor-in-Chief

Annie Mae Lopp—Associate Editor

Arnold Weaver—Associate Editor

Thelma Hedrick—Associate Editor

Dorthea Dorsett—Associate Editor

Paul Hutchins—Athletic Editor

Louise Thompson, Athletic Editor

Cabell Philpott—Literary Editor

Nona Raper—Literary Editor

Elizabeth Russell—Joke Editor

Ruth McCarn—Assignment and Executive Editor

Staff of Managers

David Franklin Conrad—Business Manager

Archie Brannock—Asst. Business Manager

Joe Stanford Sink—Assistant Business Manager

Nat Hunt—Circulation Manager

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Miss Nettie A. Thomas—Censor

Miss Ethel Merritt—Censor

Lexington, N.C., Oct. 26, 1925

From page 4 of The Lexhipep, Lexington, N.C., October 26, 1925, published by the students of Lexington High School

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Who's Who in Lexhipep School's Class of '26, Oct. 26, 1925

Who’s Who in Senior Class

Most efficient is our Senior president. Excellent is his ability to lead and direct Senior affairs. Joe shows great prospects, and the Seniors are expecting great things from him.

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A most wonderful personality has our room teacher, Miss Ethel Merritt, and we are exceedingly proud of her. Being a graduate of Duke University makes her the more interesting as Duke is quite a famous school

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Again we shine in producing such a cheer leader as Mary Edna Miller. She has been our cheer leader for several years, and her efforts of the past greatly encourage her efforts of the future.

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Then, too we find Seniors shining on the gridiron. We have our noisy “Nat” as Captain of the team. Not only is Nat seen, but he is very often heard. His stunts amuse the school as well as the class.

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More than one star is a Senior, and the Seniors often sing in their hearts “Hail the Conquering Heroes Come.”

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Last but not least we have a true comedian, Helen Kale. Helen is a most amusing character, and the Seniors could not get along with Helen’s stunts to keep up their humor.

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Thus we find Seniors are not to be overlooked in the affairs of the world. So here’s a toast to “Our Class.” May her joys ever turn to sorrow, nor her memory fade from L.H.S. From page 3 of The Lexhipep, Lexington, N.C., October 26, 1925, published by the students of Lexington High School newspapers.digitalnc.org/lccn/2018236501/1925-10-26/ed-1/seq-3/

Junior Class Notes in Lexhipep Student Paper, Oct. 26, 1925

Junior Class Notes

The Junior class held a business meeting on Tuesday, September 8, 1925, at the utility period to elect officers. The officer are as follows:

President, Dorthea Dorsett; Vice president, John Huter; Secretary, Esher Hutchins; Treasurer, Alice Myrtle Koonts.

The grade mothers were also elected for the different classes as follows:

Science III, Mrs. Lee Hege and Mrs. P.A. Myers; Latin III A, Mrs. Hill Conrad and Mrs. N.G. Bethea; Latin III B, Mrs. A.E. Smith and Mrs. C.E. McCrary.

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The Juiors have a fine class this year and are going to show Lexington High what they are capable of doing.

A splendid Glee Cub has been organized by Miss Merritt for the pupils of Lexington High, and none appreciates what she is doing for us more than the Juniors.

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A joke heard in room 3 during the second period;

Miss Thomas: (after a long discussion of natural law) “and everything in this world is run according to natural law. If two cars should try to occupy the same space at the same time, an accident would occur. That would be what we call an accident, but it would really be a violation of natural law.”

Agness (Cy) McCrary: “Miss Thomas, if I were to chew gum and have to stay in for an hour, would that be natural law?”

From page 2 of The Lexhipep, Lexington, N.C., October 26, 1925, published by the students of Lexington High School

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Martin Bost Appeals 5-Year Sentence for Murder of Jesse Vanderburg, Oct. 24, 1925

Martin Bost Sentenced to Serve Five Years. . . Counsel Gives Notice of Appeal and Bond Is Fixed in the Sum of $15,000

For the slaying of Jesse Vanderburg in September of last year, Martin Bost, aged Cabarrus county farmer, Friday afternoon was sentenced to serve five years in the State prison by Judge Henry P. Lane, sitting in Cabarrus Superior Court. Bost was found guilty of manslaughter in a verdict rendered Thursday afternoon.

Counsel for Bost gave notice of appeal, bond being fixed at $15,000.

Court adjourned for the week after Judge Lane had passed sentence on Bost. Earlier in the afternoon he sentenced several other prisoners who had been found guilty or who plead guilty to various charged.

The sentence given to Bost is the same he received when found guilty on a similar charge in Cabarrus Court last year. The second trial was necessitated by a Supreme Court decision which found error in the judge’s charge to the jury.

Bost contended that he shot Vanderburg in self-defense as the latter advanced on him with an axe. The State contended that Bost shot without due deliberation, and that Vanderburg gave him no cause for shooting. A dying statement made by Vanderburg that he “did not know why Martin shot me” was among the testimony offered by the prosecution.

Counsel for Bost pleaded with Judge Lane for a light sentence, one of the defense lawyers, J. Lee Crowell contending that the fact that Bost and his family are separated was one reason his client was found guilty.

Judge Lane in passing sentence intimated that he would have given the defendant a longer sentence were he not an aged man. Bost testified that he is 65 years of age.

Due to the prominence of the Bost and Vanderburg families, the case aroused unusual interest.

From page 2 of The Concord Daily Tribune, Saturday, October 24, 1925

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Five Get Road Sentences for Either Robbery or Receiving Stolen Goods, Oct. 24, 1925

Five Sentenced for Robbery and Receiving. . . Men Charged with Entering Store and Buying Goods from Store Must Serve Road Sentences

Five white men of this city, arrested in connection with he robbery of the store of Cochrane & Brown on the night of October 9th, were tried in Cabarrus Superior Court this week, and each was sentenced to serve 12 months on the chain gang.

Clarence Teeter, Ralph Moore and Will Innis pleaded guilty to charges of store breaking and larceny. Jesse Poplin and Ed Welough were charged with receiving the stolen goods. Each pleaded not guilty, and each was found guilty by the jury in the case.

In the trial of the case, it was stated that Teeter first confessed to the robbery, naming the others who were later arrested. Part of the stolen goods, valued at $700, were recovered after Teeter told the officers where the goods had been placed.

Moore told the court that he got none of the stolen goods, but that he was present when the store was entered and that he aided Innis in placing four stolen auto casings on the latter’s car. Innis, it was said, got nothing but the tires and a carton of cigarettes.

It was charged that Poplin bought a casing and some tobacco from Kellough, who in turn had received the goods form one of the store breakers. Both men knew the goods had been stolen, the jury found. One other man named by Teeter as a participant in the robbery has not been arrested.

From page 2 of The Concord Daily Tribune, Saturday, October 24, 1925

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Herman Brightwell, a Marrying Man, To Serve Sentence for Bigamy, Oct. 24, 1925

Was a Marrying Man

Union Republic

In July, 1919, Herman T. Brightwell married Elsie Sizer of Reidsville, and after two children had been born to the couple, he deserted her. In 1923 he married a Richmond girl, Helen Mansini. The two wives chanced to meet a few days ago and comparing notes, found they had the same husband. But before he could be arrested, Brightwell disappeared. Not satisfied with two wives, he wanted a third one and wrote to a Richmond girl from Tampa Fla., asking her to join him. She turned the letter over to the officers and Brightwell was judged and in the next few weeks will be sent up for bigamy. He is only 29, says he is guilty and ready to take his medicine.

From page 3 of The Concord Daily Tribune, Saturday, October 24, 1925

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Kinston Claims Moonshiners Have to Drive to Stills in Duplin and Craven Counties, Oct. 24, 1925

Kinston, October 23—“Long-distance” moonshiners are operating stills in this section, federal sleuths today said. They have discovered two plants in Duplin and Craven counties, whose owners are believed to be men residing many miles away. Good roads and automobiles make this kind of business possible,” the revenuers said.

Persons in the liquor business, to throw off suspicion establish distilleries in pocosins scores of miles from their homes, usually in up-country cities, and make “flying trips” to and from them, according to the federal agents. The operator of a plant may be a hired man or the owner himself. It is the last resort of the moonshiner in the section, the prohibition men believe.

The shiners have been hounded relentlessly all the year, and few of the illicit enterprises are left in this part of North Carolina.

From page 2 of The Concord Daily Tribune, Saturday, October 24, 1925. Pocosins are unique freshwater evergreen shrub wetlands in the southern coastal plains of North Carolina. They are typically located in road, low-lying basins that do not drain well.

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Mrs. John Carriker, 65, Died Friday, Oct. 23, 1925

Mrs. John W. Carriker Died at Home Friday. . . Had Been Ill for Three Years with Heart Trouble and Death Was Not Unexpected.

Mrs. John W. Carriker, aged 65, died Friday afternoon at 4 o’clock at her home in No. 10 township, death being due to heart trouble with which she had been ill for three years.

Funeral services will be held tomorrow, Sunday morning, at 11 o’clock at Bethel Church, and interment will be made in the church cemetery. The services will be conducted by rev. D.C. Ballard.

Mrs. Carriker had been seriously ill for several days, and her death was not unexpected. Her husband and five of her six children were with her when the end came.

Mrs. Carriker was born in Cabarrus county on September 15, 1860, being a daughter of the late Joe R. and Margaret Long McClelland. She was married in 1880 and had spent her entire life in this county. She was a member of Bethel Church.

Surviving are the husband, 10 children and 27 grandchildren. The sons are: C.L. Crriker of Charlotte, J.H. and A.O. Carriker of Cabarrus County; S.C. Carriker of Stanfield; W.A. and H.D. Carriker of Charlotte. The daughters are: Mrs. C.L. Taylor and Miss Margaret Carriker of Cabarrus County; and Mrs. Lola Helns and Miss Ada Carriker, both of Charlotte.

From page 2 of The Concord Daily Tribune, Saturday, October 24, 1925

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Capt. E.L. Bell, 82, Died in Texas, Oct. 20, 1925

Former Cabarrus Man Dies at Home in Texas. . . Capt. E.L. Bell, Born in Coddle Creek Section, Passes Away in Corsicana

The following is the account in the Corsicana Daily Sun, published in Corsicana, Texas, of the death of Captain E.L Bell, for a number of years a resident of this county, and a cousin of W.L. Bell of West Depot Street:

Captain E.L. Bell, aged 82 years, for 43 years a resident of Navarro County, many years of that time making his home in Corsicana, died at his home here Wednesday night at 10:30 o’clock after several weeks’ illness. Funeral services will take place at the home Friday morning at 9:30 o’clock, the Rev. R. Girard Lowe, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, of which deceased had been a long-time member, conducting the services and with interment in Oakwood cemetery. Deceased is survived by his widow and five grown children, three sons and two daughters, as follows: Will and Dan Bell of Barry, Navarro County; Cyrus Bell of Los Angeles; Mrs. G.E. Mitchell of Mexia and Mrs. Mary Bell Fallon of Corsicana.

Capt. Bell (? was born in) North Carolina, in January 1844, and was married to Miss Sarah Johnson in 1866. He came to Texas in December, 1882, and first settled near the town of Barry, Navarra County. He later moved to Corsicana and has lived here for many years.

Capt. Bell served in the Civil War as a member of the Confederate army, being present and engaging in many of the great battles of the war, and for the past several yeas he has been Commander of Camp Winkler U.C.V., of Navarro County, and was a prominent figure at all gathers of the local and State Confederate organizations. While holding no malice in his heart, he still held steadfast to the teachings of his Southern forebearers.

Capt. Bell was a member of the First Presbyterian Church and held his religion to be one of the most important duties and pleasures of his life. For the past several years he has been engaged in the insurance business in Corsicana and was a man of high business ideals and character. While he held no hatred for the North or its people, he loved the South and its traditions with a zeal that is only found I these good men and women who went through the trials and tribulations of reconstruction, and who are now fast passing from the scenes of their labors on earth.

From page 2 of The Concord Daily Tribune, Saturday, October 24, 1925

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Attorney Says Miss Cole Stopped Writing to Ormond After He Wrote Her Father, Oct. 24, 1925

Brooks Clears Point in Famous Cole Case. . . Denies That Miss Cole Wrote to Ormond After the “Slander Letter” of February

Tom Bost in Greensboro News

Raleigh, October 23—Aubrey L. Brooks of Greensboro has been in Raleigh doing some little preliminary work in the A. and Y. case, attending the Wright-Everett wedding, and talking the Cole case in which he came out with immortal honors without convincing a very substantial portion of the public that even Union County jurors are omniscient.

Mr. Brooks did one thing, however, which deserved to be published immediately. He sat at rest among those with whom he strove in argument, the story that Miss Elizabeth Cole continued to correspond with Bill Ormond after the famous “slander letter,” which produced such wide sobbing amongst the unwritten lawyers.

The impression has been very nearly universal that Miss Cole continued to write to the writer of the “slander letter.” Of course, nobody could explain that. Nobody would have tried to do so. It set the girl in an awful plight sentimentally. Here was everybody believing that the letter did not offend the girl and that in defiance of her father’s furious anger over it she continued to see Ormond. Mr. Brooks banished that, and he did more for his cause than he could do as an attorney for Mr. Cole.

From the front page of The Concord Daily Tribune, Saturday, October 24, 1925

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Body of Lt. Hasleden, 27, Recovered from Sunken Submarine, Oct. 24, 1925

Another Body on Navy Submarine Identified Today. . . Was That of James Dudley Hasleden Jr. of Dillon, S.C.—Identification by Finger Prints. . . Was 28 Years Old and Single. . . The Body Was Found Clad in Pajamas—Identification Also by Wallet in Pajama Pockets

Newport, R.I., Oct. 24 (AP)—One of the two bodies taken from the engine room of the sunken Navy submarine S-51 yesterday was identified today as that of James Dudley Hasleden Jr., lieutenant junior grade, of Dillon, S.C.

Identification was made at the Newport naval hospital by J.H. Taylor, finger print expert, who came here this morning from the Bureau of Identification in Washington. Determination of the identity of the two other bodies here, one of which was found yesterday, and one the day before, may be delayed, it was said, owing to the condition of the bodies. Taylor has wired to Washington for additional identification records.

Lieut. Hasleden was 28 years old and single. His next of kin is a sister, Miss Mary Lucia Hasleden, also of Dillon, S.C. The body was found clad in pajamas. Identification was made by means of finger prints and a wallet was found in the pajamas.

The second body found yesterday later was identified as that of Robert S. Noble, motor mechanist first class, of Merrimack, Mass. He was 27 years old.

From the front page of The Concord Daily Tribune, Saturday, October 24, 1925

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John Weidemier Swindles Six Women, October 24, 1925

Accused of Tricking and Swindling Women. . . John V. Weidemier Fails to Appear in Court—Swindled Six Women

St. Louis, Oct. 24 (AP)—Accused of tricking or swindling six women whom he met under various aliases, John V. Weidemier failed to appear in court of criminal correction here today to answer charges in connection with the Chicago inquiry into his career.

His $5,000 bond was ordered forfeited.

Esther Wexler, 20-year-old Chicago actress, accused Wedemier of marrying her and swindling her foster parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest A. Fisher of Chicago out of $13,000.

Wedemier must appear in Federal court here Wednesday on a Mann Act charge resulting from his elopement with Mrs. Margaretta Hoffman, wife of a Chicago fur dealer, or forfeit his $5,000 bond in that case.

Four other women, Miss Virginia Martin of Washington, D.C., Mrs. Rose Burken of New York, Miss Carrie Hyman of St. Louis, and Mrs. Ada Frank of Detroit, have identified Wedemier form pictures as the man who victimized them in some instances obtaining large sums of money and valuables.

From the front page of The Concord Daily Tribune, Saturday, October 24, 1925

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City Health Officer Closes Schools to Stop Polio, Oct. 24, 1925

Paralysis Plague Closes Schools. . . Louisville Has Had Four Deaths and Cases Increase

Louisville, Ky., Oct. 24—Presence of infantile paralysis here this fall, which already has resulted in four deaths since September 1st and is continually increasing in the number of cases, today caused Dr. Ellis Owen, city health officer, to issue an order immediately closing all schools attended by pupils under 18 years of age. It was emphasized that the order was a precautionary one.

The order affected all public, private, parochial, dancing, Sunday schools and other schools attended by children under the 18-year age limit. Children also are forbidden to attend motion picture shows or any other public gathering until further notice.

The official report showed 19 cases and 4 deaths reported in Louisville. Numerous other cases and a few deaths also have been reported in other sections of Kentucky this fall, especially Owensboro, where two deaths recently occurred.

From the front page of The Concord Daily Tribune, Saturday, October 24, 1925

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Typhoid Takes Mrs. A.A. McLean Died Oct. 24, 1925

Death of Mrs. A.A. McLean at Gastonia

Gastonia, Oct. 24 (AP)—Mrs. A.A. McLean Sr., prominent society matron of this city, died here early today from typhoid fever.

Mrs. McLean had nursed her son through an attack of the disease during the late summer.

From the front page of The Concord Daily Tribune, Saturday, October 24, 1925.

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Today we know Typhoid fever can be spread through contaminated water or food. The bacteria that cause typhoid, Salmonella typhi, are shed in the feces of infected individuals and can contaminate food and water. Consuming food or drinks that have been handled by an infected person or that have come into contact with contaminated water and lead to infection. Proper water treatment and sanitation practices are essential to prevent typhoid fever.

48-Page Magazine Section for the Monroe Journal by the Monroe Chamber of Commerce, Oct. 23, 1925

Monroe and Union County

Magazine Section of The Monroe Journal

Monroe, N.C., October 23, 1925

Complimenting The Monroe Chamber of Commerce

A valuable source of information for those looking for information on the city and the county in the fall of 1925

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Page 1, the cover, with an illustration of Monroe. See newspapers.digitalnc.org/lccn/sn91068476/1925-10-23/ed-1/seq-1/

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Page 2, Horton-Jones Drug Company. See:

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Page 3, The Chamber of Commerce, with photos of S.R. Bivens, secretary, and F.B. Ashcraft, vice president of the Chamber of Commerce. See:

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Page 4, Aldermen J.T. Shute, O.M. Moore, V.C. Austin, Vann Funderburk, C.W. Griffin, ayor C.E. Houston, Tax Collector M.C. Long, and Clerk J.R. Boyte. See:

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Monroe, The Friendly Town—Ingress and Egress, population, public utilities, health, civic organizations, commercial, financial, professional, railroad center, manufacturing, government. See:

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The Educational Development of Union County. With photos of Chairman A.M. Secrest, L.E. Huggins, S.A. Lathan, B.F. Parker, and W.D. Hawfield, County Board of Education, Ray Funderburk, superintendent of schools. See:

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Education, continued, with Countywide Plan of School Organization, Monroe Township, Marshville Township, Lanes Creek Township, Buford Township, and photos of Marshville High School, erected 1923—12 classrooms, office, library and laboratories; Auditorium seating 700. Steel frame chairs and desks; Indian Trail High School, erected 1923, Auditorium seeing capacity 500. Has 10 classrooms, office and library; and Waxhaw High School. See:

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Union County’s Roads and Road Commission. Union County Highways Well Planned, Union County Roads and Markets, Union County Roads and the Consolidated Community, Union County Roads and Union County Schools and Churches. Photos of Union County Road Officials: J.S. Plyle, T.L. Price, T.G. Collins, M.K. Helms, J.F. Thompson, J.M. Clark, M.H. Richardson, J.C. Winchester, G.W. Montgomery, C.E. Rushing. See:

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Roads continued. Union County Roads Give Pleasure and Observation. Photo of the bridge at Lee’s Mills—N.C. Highway No. 20, two miles east of Monroe. Two Poems welcoming you to Union, by T.B. Laney. Members of the Monroe Police Force, left to right, Chief of Police Spoon, officers Houston, Jesse Helms, Baker. See:

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Historical Sketch of Union County by John M. Redwine. Photos of County Officials: Clifford Fowler, Sheriff; J.D. Simpson, Auditor, Judge W.O. Lemmond; O.L. Richardson, Clerk; Emsley Armfield, Registrar of Deeds; J.C. Brooks, Attorney. See:

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Historical Sketch of Union County, continued. Photos of County Commissioners: C.L. Bowman, T.C. Collins, chairman of commissioners; and W.J. Sims. See:

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Historical Sketch of Union County, continued. Photo of Judge R.B. Redwine and T.B. Laney, poet laureate of Union County and Author of “Meditations.” Photos of the Monroe Post Office, Union County Home for the Aged and Infirm, and Union County Court House. See:

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Historical Sketch of Union County, continued. Photos of J.W. Laney, Cashier First National Bank, Judge A.M. Stack, Dr. A.D.N. Whitley. Photo of Lake Tonawanda, the most popular swimming pool in North Carolina, covering five acres, located inside of city limites. Lake is supplied from native springs. See:

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The Social and Economic Background of a Solid Community. Photos of Monroe Churches—St. Pauls Episcopal church, Central Methodist Church, First Baptist Church, St. Lukes Lutheran Church, First Presbyterian Church. Photo of Marshall Joffre as he appeared in Monroe December 9, 1921. Ex-Governor Bickett on the left and Governor Morrison standing. Interpreter in front. See:

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Agricultural Development in Union County by T.J.W. Broome, Farm Demonstration Agent. Photo of Tom Broom on page. See:

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Agriculture, continued. The Educational Development of Union County continued—Jackson Township, Sandy Ridge Township, Vance Township, Goose Creek Township, New Salem Township. See:

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Union County and Union County Towns by S.R. Bivens. History, Climate, Population, Agriculture, Livestock, Agricultural Possibilities, Lumbering, Roads, Schools and Churches, Marshville—The Biggest Little Town; Wingate—The College Town; Unionville—The Educational Town; Waxhaw—The Historic Town. See:

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Union County and Union Towns, continued. Mineral Springs, Indian Trial, Finis. The chambers of Commerce, continued. The Business of Chambers of Commerce, Chambers of Commerce Advertise, Range of Activities, What Is a Chamber of Commerce? Who Should Be Members? Photo of Union County Warehouse Company. See:

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Monroe City Schools—Grammar School, Colored School, Enrollent, School Board, Superintendent and Principals, Teachers. Photo of Monroe High School. See:

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Photos—Present view of field of battle Warhub’s (Walker’s) Mill in Union County, where Col. William R. Davie defeated the British. Old Cureton Inn in Union County, where tradition says George Washington spent the night while on his southern tour after the Revolutionary War, and where Lafayette is said to have stopped when enroute from Charlotte to Camden in 1824—now used as a barn. Andrew Jackson, seventh President of the United States, born in Union County, N.C., March 15, 1767. Monument marking spot where Andrew Jackson was born. Buford monument, marking spot where Col. Buford’s regiment was slaughtered by Tarlton, 20 miles south of Monroe. House of George McCamie, in which his nephew, Andrew Jackson, was born. Rocky River Road, one of the oldest North and South highways in this part of the Carolinas. Upper reaches said to have been laid out by George Washington when a young surveyor. Pleasant Grove Camp Ground Arbor, erected 1830. Near this spot resided the father of Andrew Jackson. See:

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The Verification of the Historic Spot in Union County Where Andrew Jackson Was Born. See:

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The Ellen Fitzgerald Hospital, including photos of the hospital and Dr. J.J. Goudlock, Genito-Urinary Expert; Dr. A.F. Mahoney, Surgeon-in-Chief; and Dr. R.P. Pearson, Assistant Surgeon and Roentgenologist. See:

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Wingate Junior College In the Piedmont Section of the Carolinas. Work Offered, High School Department—Four years of high school work fully accredited by the State Department of Education; and College Department—Two years standard college work preparing for entrance to junior class of senior colleges. Photos of the buildings on the page. See:

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Monroe Rotary Club, organized February 22, 1922

Mill of the Henderson Roller Mills Company, selling Mystic, Invincible, Crystal, and Southern Belle brands of plain flour and Mystic, Hi-Tide and King Patent brands of self-rising flour. Capacity 250 barrels a day. Photo of the roller mill at:

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Waxhaw, the Historic Town, with photos of Rodman Heath Cotton Mill, J.L. Rodman Corner and the A.W. Heath Co. Block. See:

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Advertisements for Community Drug Store Inc., in Waxhaw; Waxhaw Banking and Trust Company, J.S. Plyler & son, selling Lincoln, Ford and Fordson automobiles and accessories; and the A.W. Heath Company selling general merchandize, livestock and cotton, wholesale and retail. See:

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Advertisement for R.A. Morrow & sons, wholesale grocers and manufacturers’ agents, showing building with over 35,000 feet of floor space. See:

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Belk Brothers, Careers That Have Flowered Out of the Best Union County Ancestry Running Back to Pre-revolutionary Days—A Tribute by the Editor. Photos of W.H. Belk and Dr. J.M. Belk. See:

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Warehouse of the Monroe Hardware Company, James A. Stewart, president and manager; J.C. Sikes, vice-president and general counsel; D.F. Eubanks, secretary and treasurer; and Jas. T. Griffith, manager retail department. Photo of building on:

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Advertisement for Monroe Kiwanis Club, local club organized in 1921, and Monroe Ice & Fuel Company, selling ice and coal. See:

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The First National Bank of Monroe, N.C. with a photo of the bank and the Hotel Joffre Building. J.H. Lee, president; J.E. Ashcraft, vice-president; J.W. Laney, cashier; J.H. Price and M.L Braswell, assistant cashiers. See:

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Advertisements for Lee & Coble Insurance, Laney-Gordon Motor Co., and Farmers & Merchants Bank. See:

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Advertisement for The Bank of Union, opened Nov. 2, 1902. W.S. Blakeney, president; J.R. Shute, vice-president, R.G. Laney, cashier; and Hargrove Bowles, assistant cashier. Photo of the bank, see:

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Advertisements for J.E. Stack & Company and Efird’s Department Store, with photos of Efird’s store and J.E. Stack. See:

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G.M. Tucker, General Contractor, Builders’ Supplies. Photos of G.M. Tucker and Ira J. Tucker. See:

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The English Drug Company, with photo of the building. See:

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The Union County Farmers’ Mutual Fire Insurance Company, with photos of the president, A.A. Secrest; vice president G.S. Lee; and J.V. Griffin, Frank Chaney, H.M. McCain, M.L. Baker and G.W. Smith. See:

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Advertisement for Lee and Lee Company and F.B. Ashcraft General Merchandise. See:

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Advertisements for Union Finance Co.; The Griffin Painting Co.; Boyce L. Biggers insurance specialist; and J.H. Myers Lumber and Manufacturing Company. See:

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Advertisement for Monroe Bakery, manufacturers of “Golden Sheaf” Bread. “We Make Deliveries by Truck Anywhere and Anytime. Jack Hernig, proprietor. See:

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Advertisement for Seaboard Shale Brick and Tile Company, Monroe, N.C. Includes photo of the shale brick manufacturing plants located near Monroe. See:

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Advertisement for Monroe Mills Company, manufacturers of fine combed yarns for knitting and weaving. Shows photo of Monroe Mill Village. See:

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Advertisement for Monroe Bank & Trust Company, 4% paid on time and savings deposits. R.B. Redwine president; N.C. English, vice-president; and H.B. Clark, cashier.

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Icemorlee Mills, the consolidation of Everette and Icemorelee Cotton Mills and the Iceman Knitting Mill. Shows photos of Mills No. 1, No. 2 and No. 3. Arthur J. Draper, president and general manager; J.H. Lee, vice-president; E.O. Fitzsimons, treasurer; R.L. Daughtery, secretary.

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Advertisement for Gordon Insurance & Investment Company, state agents for the Philadelphia Life Insurance Company, North and South Carolina. Incorporated 1908. Photo of building. See:

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Attorneys Expect Execution of Rory Matthews to be Postponed for Appeal to State Supreme Court, Oct. 22, 1925

Rory Matthews Not Standing in Danger of Death. . . Appeal from Verdict and Decree of Superior Court to be Heard by Supreme Court in Spring Session

Newspaper stories of recent date, setting forth that it might be probably that Rory Matthews, convicted at the September term of Harnett Superior Court of murder in the first degree with recommendation to mercy and sentenced to die in the electric chair on November 13, would secure a stay of execution so that his appeal may be held by the Supreme Court, have been the cause of some inquiry from those not conversant with the true status of Matthews’ case. The reports have brought the question whether the degree of execution would be carried out in face of the fact that the jury returned with its verdict a recommendation and the further fact that Matthews’ counsel immediately took an appeal to the Supreme Court and gave bond.

In addition to the regular bond required on appeal cases to the Supreme Court. In cases of capital punishment a bond is required in order to stay execution. This bond will also be given, according to counsel for Mr. Matthews, in the same due course that bond was given for the appeal. Rory Matthews is now in the State Prison, where he has been confined since the day following his trial and conviction for the killing of Daniel J. McLeod at the September court.

The reports coming to the observation of The News, it was at once ascertained from counsel for Mr. Matthews as to whether anything so very much out of the ordinary was taking place, or would likely occur, in the Matthews case. According to Messrs. Floyd Taylor and Walter P. Byrd, local counsel for Mr. Matthews, there is no likelihood at all of Rory Matthews being executed. Being told that the newspaper reports were calculated to stir up some excitement among friends and relatives of Mr. Matthews, the attorneys stated that the case would in all probably take its due course and be heard at the Spring term of Supreme Court, when and where they expected to get an order granting a new trial. Failing in that, however, there is the recommendation of the jury to fall back on, together with the assurance of the court officials who participated in the trial of the case, that they would recommend a commutation of the death sentence.

Visitors to Rory Matthews’ cell in State Prison state they find him in excellent mood, optimistic over the final outcome of his trouble, and looking as healthy as ever.

Opinion seems to be sharply divided as to whether there will be sufficient ground for the Supreme Court to be induced to grant Matthews a new trial, but there is universal agreement on the often expressed opinion that in any event Matthews’ sentence of death will be commuted to imprisonment for a term.

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Delmar Grimes, 35, Attempts Suicide, Expected to Die Soon, Oct. 19, 1925

Delmar Grimes, Young Farmer, Shoots Himself. . . Was Despondent Over Sickness of Family and Other Worries—No Hope Helf for His Recovery

By Wade H. Lucas

Coats, Oct. 19—Despondent over so much sickness in is immediate family and other worries caused Delmar T. Grimes, 35-year-old farmer living near here, to shoot himself early Monday morning at his home. The bullet entered just above Mr. Grimes’ heart and, according to the attending physicians, it is only a matter of time until death overtakes him.

Mr. Grimes arose early this morning and went into the kitchen of his home, where he took the ashes from the stove, and then getting a .22 rifle he placed the weapon over his heart and pulled the trigger. In some way the end of the gun slipped and the wound did not prove fatal at once.

His wife and seven children had not arisen from their beds, but as the report rang out, Mrs. Grimes jumped out of bed and ran into the kitchen, where she found her husband in a pool of his own blood. Word was quickly sent to Coats for doctors and Mr. Grimes’ father, Squire A.F. Grimes, was notified.

But when the physicians arrived, they were notified there was practically no hope. The father of the wounded man arrived and his son told him these words, “Pa, the load was more than I could bear.” The doomed man told others he was ready to die and wanted to. He also told the doctors to do nothing to save his life, for he knew he wanted to die.

The only thing that appeared to worry the stricken man was whether he would live long enough to greet his sister, Myrtle, who was hurrying from Wilson to his bedside. Miss Grimes arrived soon after 4 o’clock this afternoon and her brother’s wish was gratified. He told those at his bedside that “I’m ready now and I guess it will soon be over.”

Relatives and friends of the man stated to your correspondent today that Mr. Grimes last week and yesterday did not appear to be despondent over anything and was, to all appearances, in is usual good spirits. Sunday, he promised his father to help hi build some barns Monday morning.

The entire community in which he lived and Coats, where he was known practically by everybody, are shocked over the tragedy. Cars poured in and out of Coats today, and the act of Mr. Grimes is the one topic of conversation.

From the front page of the Harnett County News, Lillington, N.C., Thursday, October 22, 1925

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