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Monday, July 28, 2025

Ephraim Boles, 70, Struck by RR Engine on Way Home from Work, July 29, 1925

Aged Negro Is Killed by Engine at Spencer

Spencer, July 28—Ephraim Boles, negro, aged 70 years, met death under the wheels of a yard engine near the Spencer transfer sheds late Monday afternoon, while on his way to his home in East Spencer. It is said he was employed by the street force on Salisbury Avenue and quit work at 5:30 p.m., and that in crossing the yards was struck by a yard engine. The wheels passed over both legs. He was rushed to the Salisbury Hospital in an ambulance but died about five minutes after reaching the institution. Just how he happened to get caught under the locomotive is not known.

From the front page of the Concord Daily Tribune, Wednesday, July 29, 1925

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One of Thompson Twins Died July 27, 1925

One of Thompson Twins Dies Despite Much Care

Norwood, July 28—One of the twins born to Mr. and Mrs. Walter Crowell Thompson died Monday morning, and was buried here today. The children were the smallest ever seen here, weighing at birth about 1 ½ and 1 ¾ pounds each. They were kept in a condition as close to incubator heat as possible and were fed during the six weeks with a medicine dropper. A registered nurse rendered all the service possible for two week. Little hope is held for the life of the other.

From page 2 of the Concord Daily Tribune, Wednesday, July 29, 1925

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Black Snake in Mrs. Graham's Chicken Coop, July 29, 1925

Finds Black Snake Embracing Chicken

Madison, July 28—Mrs. B.B. Graham of near town is authority for the snake story which follows: Recently Mrs. Graham heard a commotion in a chicken coop wherein she had a number of fryers fattening, and hastened to investigate, finding one chicken lying on his back and fanning the air with his feet. Without stopping to observe closely, Mrs. Graham reached in and drew the struggling fowl out. And although she had been feeding the chickens on the fat of the farm, the weight of this particular individual astonished her.

When she had drawn him outside, therefore, she took a good look to find the reason of this excess avoirdupois. One look was quite enough. Embracing the chicken was one of the biggest black snakes Mrs. Graham had ever seen. Very soon the chicken was dropped and help called for. Mrs. Graham’s son came and killed the reptile.

After it had been killed, the snake was stretched out and measured and found to be five feet long. It had wrapped itself around the chicken in order to kill the fowl preparatory to swallowing it, it is assumed.

From the front page of the Concord Daily Tribune, Wednesday, July 29, 1925

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People Aren't Willing Frugal in 1925, Says Dr. Branson

Pleasures Are the Causes

Dr. E.C. Branson of the Extension Department of the University of North Carolina has made an extensive study of farm conditions in North Carolina, other States in the Union and in foreign countries. He knows these conditions as well as any man in the South, perhaps, and it is startling to read some figures he has made public.

Dr. Branson says there are 1,241,000 citizens in the State “who do not own a single foot of ground they cultivate, nor a single shingle of the roof over their heads.” Dr. Branson rightly contends that the matter is a very serious one, and it is little less than shocking to see comparisons made between farmers in this and other countries in the matter of land owning.

Dr. Branson’s interpretation of this condition interesting. Touching upon the reason that so many of the people of this State are under the yoke of tenancy, he says:

“The feeling for the essential power of thrift is largely lacking among the American people today. They seen their immediate needs and forget that they should be willing to forego them in view of more permanent things. The average American sees what he wants and gets it, whether it be bread, bonnets or paregoric. It is from this widespread lack of thrift that our own problem of farm and home ownership arises.”

The Charlotte News says Dr. Branson is right in his deductions, and the Charlotte contemporary sums the whole thing up with he statement that our people do not own their farms because they do not care whether they won them or not. Indifference and satisfaction with tenancy are causes, but pleasures come first.

The News says: “A vast number of these more than 1,200,000 of our people who are shiftless and homeless and landless are in that condition because they don’t care, because they are not ambitious to get out of it, and because they are entering their interests, labors, affections and determinations upon other things far less important and far less contributory to their worthiness as citizens.”

Too many people are letting pleasure interfere with other activities. They do not buy farms because they take all of their money for amusements. They want automobiles and luxuries and so long as they are in that frame of mind they do not care whether they ever had any land of their own.

From the editorial page of the Concord Daily Tribune, Wednesday, July 29, 1925

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Violet Ruth Mauney Buried July 28, 1925, After Drinking Kerosene

Child in Gastonia Dies from Drinking Kerosene

Gastonia, July 28—Funeral services were conducted today for little Violet Ruth Mauney, 2-year-old child of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Mauney of Lowell, near here, who died suddenly from effects of drinking a small bottle of kerosene oil. The child found the liquid while playing about the home.

From page 8 of the Concord Daily Tribune, Wednesday, July 29, 1925

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6% Inheritance Taxes Awaiting E.D. Latta Estate, July 29, 1925

Heirs of Latta May Pay Inheritance Taxes. . . State Revenue Department Officials Wait for Itemized Accounting.

Raleigh, July 28—The estate of the late E.D. Latta, of Asheville and Charlotte, may be subjected to heavy inheritance tax schedules under the revenue and machinery acts of the 1925 general assembly, although state revenue department officials will not venture an estimate until it receives an itemized account of the value of the estate.

Press reports indicated that Mr. Latta was worth from $6 million to $8 million, but that a large portion of this had been divided among his widow and two children a few months before his death. However, under the revenue and machinery acts, all gifts made within three years before death are subject to the inheritance tax. Hitherto, the law exempted gifts in cases where it could be shown that they were not made in anticipation of death.

A part of the approximately $2 million left to charity may be subject to inheritance tax because all of the causes to which it was bequeathed are not located in North Carolina.

The inheritance tax rate on estates valued in excess of a million dollars is 6 per cent.

From the front page of the Concord Daily Tribune, July 29, 1925

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Atlanta and Asheville Plan Motorcade for Opening of Highway, July 29, 1925

Formal Opening of New Highway

Asheville, July 28—Organization to cooperate in a large way with the Atlanta-Asheville motorcade, for formal opening of the new highway connecting Atlanta with western North Carolina, has been started here.

Mayor J.H. Cathey has been appointed general chairman of arrangements. He will be assisted by the presidents of the civic clubs of Asheville. A delegation of Asheville citizens, motoring, will go to Atlanta on Sunday, September 13th, to act as an official escort for the Atlanta motorcade, leaving that city on Monday, September 14th, and reaching Asheville on the evening of September 15th.

Entertainment will be provided en route. The motorcade is under the auspices of the Atlanta Journal. The city editor, Harlee Branch, and his party, were here last week with a scout car. They were cordially received.

From page 3 of the Concord Daily Tribune, July 29, 1925

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Rocky Mount Population 22,640, July 29, 1925

Rocky Mount’s Population is 22,640

Rocky Mount, July 28—The population of Rocky Mount and its suburbs is now 22,640, Secretary George Williams of the Chamber of Commerce has announced. The announcement was made following the compilation of statistics for the new city directory.

Rocky Mount, one of the growing cities of eastern North Carolina, is located in two counties—Nash and Edgecombe. A few years ago it had only a few thousand. Then it grew officially to 6,000, later to 4,000 and now its estimated population is nearing the 25,000 mark.

From the front page of the Concord Daily Tribune, July 29, 1925. According to Wikipedia, The city’s population was 54,341 as of 2020 and the Rocky Mount metropolitan area was 145,383 in 2023.

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Some Gastonia Mills Operating Part Time, July 29, 1925

Some Mills in Gastonia Not Operating Full Time

Gastonia, July 28—“All plants in this city are running, although several of the textile mills are operating on half-time but are maintaining their usual forces and very little unemployment is apparent,” reads the report of H.W. Davis, of the industrial information division of the United States department of labor.

Resident tradesmen are engaged chiefly in alteration and repair work.

From the front page of the Concord Daily Tribune, July 29, 1925

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Five School Trucks Ordered, July 29, 1925

Five School Trucks for Rowan

By the Associated Press

Durham, N.C., July 29—The Durham county board of education has placed an order for five school trucks. They will be used to transport children to and from school in rural communities.

From the front page of the Concord Daily Tribune, July 29, 1925. Would Durham County be ordering school trucks, the early form of school buses, for Rowan County? Probably not. Just an interesting error on the front page. I don’t know which is correct.

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Local Mention, Concord Tribune, July 29, 1925

Local Mention

John Safrit of Rimer was bitten by a spider this morning near his home. He was brought to Concord for treatment and for several hours was in great pain. The effects of the poison wore off shortly before noon, and he was able to return to his home.

A fine breeze swept concord this morning, sending the mercury from the high point of Tuesday to lower and pleasanter figures. The change in the temperature came some time after midnight and was a great relief from the excessive heat of the past several days.

No session of the city court will be held this afternoon, it was stated at police headquarters this morning. “We haven’t a thing docketed for trial this afternoon,” Chief of Police Talbirt stated. “Business has been very quiet with us this week, and we have received few calls.”

W.O. Allen, deputy sheriff who spends most of this time as officer for the Brown and Norcott Mills, has been acting as speed cop on the roads of the county recently. The officer was on the Concord-Charlotte road Tuesday and was seen to make one arrest between Concord and the Mecklenburg county line.

“Clean Up Week” has been a success so far and city officials are sure it will continue so if people of Concord continue to cooperate. The campaign will be continued this week and persons are urged to get their trash to streets nearer their homes so it can e collected by the trucks and wagons being used for this purpose by the city.

Miss Clara and Goldie Kale have returned to Mt. Holly after spending several days with Miss Margaret Litaker.

There will be no more mid-week services in the First Presbyterian Church until September. Work has been started by the Cabarrus county highway commission painting the bridges of the county. Only the steel structures are receiving the coat of paint.

Marriage licenses were issued to the following couples Tuesday by Register of Deeds Elliott: L.A. Lentz and Miss Irene Dry, both of Concord, and John L. Rendleman Jr. and Miss Marie Ayers, both of Salisbury.

A new building is being constructed by L.H. Sides on Church street, near the county building. It is to belong jointly to Mr. Sides and W.W. Morris. The building is to have one story with a basement and will be rented as a store room.

Mr. and Mrs. I.I. Davis Jr. and Miss Minnie Hill Davis have been spending this week at Brevard, where Miss Betsy Davis has been in Camp Ilahee. They plan to return to Concord later in the week as Miss Davis will leave the camp today.

Corrections

In the account of the accident at Kannapolis which was received yesterday by telephone, the name of one of the persons injured was given wrong. It should have been Zeb Baker when it was given as Zeb Bradford.

In the report of Monday’s police court carried in Tuesday’s Tribune, it was stated that all fine money except $3.75 had been paid by the defendants. The sum should have been $103.75, the court having allowed the defendants additional time in which to secure the money.

From page 8 of the Concord Daily Tribune, July 29, 1925

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Sunday, July 27, 2025

100 Raleigh Dogs Shot in Mad Dog Scare, July 28, 1925

State Capital Mad Dog Scare. . . Execution of a Hundred Dogs the Result; Pou Loses His Head When Reporter Seeks Interview

Raleigh, July 27—A mad dog scare and a fight between a News and Observer reporter and the Prison Superintendent were the two matters which absorbed chief interest at the Capital City during the past week. Governor McLean was busy with the installation of the new policies of government which he is advocating but stopped long enough to run down to Lumberton the last part of the week to inspect his crops and then to the Sand Hill peach show. He also sent out a call for a special term of court to try the case against the four Raleigh Ice Companies alleging restraint of trade.

The mad dog scare, because of the intimate personal relation it might at any time assume, absorbed chief interest and there probably was some panic not justified by facts. A child died last Monday of rabies and the same day a German police dog went mad and bit three or four persons and several dogs. This was the signal for a general open season on dogs and about 100 passed out by the execution method during the week. A number of others were treated for the disease and several persons, bitten or who had contact with dogs which died or went mad, were inoculated against the disease. Dr. C.A. Shore of the State Laboratory reassured the populace with a statement that the treatment was an almost sure preventive against rabies. The scare had the good effect of making people more careful concerning their dogs, and it is probable Raleigh will back stringent legislation concerning dogs at the next legislature.

George Ross Pou, Superintendent of State Prison, lost his head Tuesday afternoon and when Jonathan Daniels, reporter for the News and Observer, asked for an interview he was met with a blow to the face and a statement to the effect that the State Prison was not giving any news to the News and Observer as that paper “had told nothing but damned lies” about the Pou administration. The two then mixed it up a little. Each claims the other got the worst of it, but the fact is neither was badly damaged. Pou lost his head and acted unwisely and unbecoming a State Official, but at the same time The News and Observer has been unrelenting in its crusade against Pou and his printed things concerning him which would have made many a man of more balance than Pou lose his head. . . . .

From the front page of The Smithfield Herald, Tuesday, July 28, 1925

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Thieves Attempt to Burn Johnson House After Theft, July 28, 1925

Makes Attempt to Burn House

Princeton, July 25—An attempt was made to burn the home of Zeb Johnson Thursday night, the 23rd. Old sacks and rags were piled up in one corner of the middle room, and a blanket was hung over the only window so that the light from the fire could not be seen from the street. The old rags burned so slowly that it was some time before the blaze actually burst on the outside. Three young women and one man were seen at the house about 10:30 and the alarm of fire was given about 1 o’clock. The fire was first seen by two young men who came into town from Wilmington at 1 o’clock at night.

In a few minutes, a number of citizens were at the house and the fire was extinguished. It was noticed that all the bed clothing was gone, the trunks and bureau drawers were all empty, and it happened that all things of value had been removed from the house and then the house set on fire to cover up the deed.

It has been reported that there was no insurance on the furniture or on the building.

Zeb Johnson and family were away from home on the night of the fire.

From the front page of The Smithfield Herald, Tuesday, July 28, 1925

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Mrs. Cole Suffers Serious Eye Injury After Car Strikes Enbankment, July 25, 1925

Mrs. W.W. Cole in Auto Accident. . . Ran Into an Embankment on Way Home from Lake Junaluska; May Lose One Eye

A telephone message from Salisbury received by friends here Saturday night about 9 o’clock announced the distressing news of an automobile accident in which Mrs. W.W. Cole of this city and Miss Beulah Keel of Wilson were painfully injured. Messrs. Geo. E. Thornton and J.L. Scotton left early Sunday morning for Salisbury, returning Sunday night with the report that the injured are resting comfortably as can be expected.

Mrs. Cole and Miss Keel had been spending several weeks at Lake Junaluska and were returning home having left Lake Junaluska Saturday morning. They were accompanied by H.W. Whitmore, manager of the Bell Telephone Company of Wilson. Mrs. Cole was driving her car and had had no trouble until within about five miles of Salisbury. When they rounded a curve about 7 o’clock in the afternoon, they came in close contact with a Ford which the met, and Mrs. Cole had to swerve her car to the wrong side of the road to avoid a collision. Another car coming immediately called for another dodge and, the driver lost control of her car, running into the high bank by the side of the road. The car was turned on its side and the occupants were extricated with difficulty. Some negroes came upon the scene and helped in the rescue, and later some white men passed and took the injured to a Salisbury hospital.

Mrs. Cole is apparently hurt worse than the others. Besides painful bruises, one eye was cut, so that two stitches were necessary in the eyeball. It is feared that she may lose the sight entirely.

Miss Keel sustained bad bruises and had a front tooth knocked out and may probably lose two others. X-ray pictures taken Sunday did not show any broken bones. Miss Keel will probably be able to leave the hospital this week, but the condition of Mrs. Cole’s eye may require her to remain a longer time.

Mr. Whitmore was practically unhurt.

The automobile was damaged to some extent though not a total wreck as was first reported. The front fenders and running board were wrecked. Probably $200 will cover the damage.

From the front page of The Smithfield Herald, Tuesday, July 28, 1925

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Criminal Cases in Recorder's Court, July 28, 1925

Recorder's Court Last Three Days. . . Many Civil Cases on Docket; 13 Criminal Cases Tried During Week

A full docket was disposed of in Recorder’s Court last week. Court did not adjourn until last Thursday afternoon, too late to publish the proceedings in the last issue. Civil cases consumed most of the week but the following criminal cases were also tried and disposed of:

State vs Eddie Halsey, charged with carrying concealed weapon. The defendant was found guilty and sentenced to jail for a term of 60 days, to be worked on the roads of Smithfield township.

State vs John Foster, charged with larceny. The defendant failed to appear and the bondsman, John Harris, was given 30 days to bring defendant into court or pay the bond.

State vs Charlie Hall, charged with driving a car while under the influence of whiskey, and with assault with car. Guilty on both counts. The defendant was fined $25 and costs on first count and prayer for judgement was continued upon payment of costs on second count.

State vs Dennis Batten and Minnie Eason, charged with fornication and adultery. Defendants waived examination and were bound over to Superior Court under $200 bond each.

State vs Bert Boling, abandonment, guilty. Prayer for judgment continued upon payment of cost. Time given to pay costs.

State vs John McLamb, assault, guilty. The defendant was given 90 days in jail to be worked on roads of Smithfield township and pay costs. Appeal was made to Superior Court under $100 bond.

State vs John Lee, false pretense, guilty. Judgment continued upon payment of cost. Defendant was found guilty of assault and non support.

State vs Herman Barbour, Eldridge Barefoot and Ruffin Wimbly, charged with assault, drunkenness and cursing on public highway. All three were found guilty of assault. Herman Barbour guilty and sentenced to four months in jail to be worked on roads of Smithfield township. As to Barefoot and Wimbly, judgement was continued upon payment of cost. Time was given to pay cost.

State vs Zo Coats, Seba Johnson, Dave Gower, and Larice Coats, charged mob violence and assault with deadly weapon. Defendants were found guilty. Judgment suspended upon payment. Road sentence for Zo Cats changed to $200 fine and costs. Fines of $150 each reduced to $100 each and cost. Four months road sentences for Barbour, Eldridge, Barefoot, Wimbly suspended during good behavior. Herman Barbour to pay fine of $75 and costs.

State vs Irene Williams, Essey Williams and Arlena Joseph, charged with assault with deadly weapon. Irene Williams not guilty. Required to pay one-third of cost. Essey Williams and Arlena Joseph guilty. Continue prayer for judgment for 60 days and pay costs as to Essey Williams. Arlena Joseph was sentenced to jail for a term of 60 days.

From the front page of The Smithfield Herald, Tuesday, July 28, 1925

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Carter's, Progress and Princeton School Districts to Vote on Equalization, July 28, 1925

May Equalize Schools in Three Districts

Princeton, July 25—On August 25th the qualified voters in the Carter’s, Progress and Princeton school districts will vote to determine whether they will combine and become one and the same school district in order to equalize the educational advantages [of children in these] districts. If this election is in favor combining the three districts, every child in the territory included will have the same opportunity to get an education from the first grade thru the 11th grade free of cost for tuition or transportation.

From the front page of The Smithfield Herald, Tuesday, July 28, 1925. Parents who lived in a district without a high school wouldn't have to pay fees to another district if they wanted to send their children to high school.

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'Non Progressive' Doesn't Want City to Borrow Funds for Sidewalks, July 28, 1925

Calls Himself a Non-Progressive Citizen

Editor The Herald:

This being a progressive age with the progressives, those who have large incomes and bank accounts seem to take a delight in placing debts on the non progressives who have no large incomes or bank accounts, and thereby gets him when he hardly knows which way he is going or where.

Our City Fathers have recently decided to do a large amount of street paving, and there is a large portion of the citizens who are not able to bear the burden of any more taxes as we are now overburdened with them to the limit. The progressives never stop to think of the burden which this paving will put upon those less able to bear it. They can stand it and they don’t care a snap whether the other fellow can or not. They want it and must have it. Did they ever stop to think of the situation? What will paved streets bring us? Will they bring us a big pay roll for every Saturday night? If so we are with the progressives. But as the outlooks is now, we need enterprises that will insure employment for new comers, and then we can expect people to locate among us. But with paved streets and no enterprises to give them a living, do you think at the present that it is wise and prudent, during as slump in business, to undertake this project? “Nothing to do,” you hear on all sides. We can’t and ought not be burdened any further as to taxes.

It seems from the projects over the state that the small towns are cutting their throats by wishing to be connected with the large towns on paved roads. It naturally carries trade from them. They will find out ere long, too late to remedy the situation, that they have made a mistake.

The next generation with this young set already here and those to come, will face the debts that this one has made and put upon them. This one says, “They will have the improvements, let them pay for them.” But they may not have wanted them, yet they must pay, and they will wish bad wishes, and would want this old gang buried deeper.

There is too much selfishness in this generation. If they want anything, without thought for the less fortunate, they proceed to make it hard for the little fellow in order to carry out their desire. If they could about face, and try to induce some enterprise worth while they would do the town which they call home untold good. What we need is more business and places of employment to induce people to locate in our midst. If the town Fathers would seek for enterprises that would give folks employment, the paved streets, and our town would be a garden spot in this old Johnston County.

E.G.S.

A non progressive for want of funds.

From page 4 of The Smithfield Herald, Tuesday, July 28, 1925

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Two Surprise Showers for Miss Helene Ives July 23, 1925

Two Showers for Miss Ives

Surprise characterized the linen shower Thursday evening which was given to Miss Helene Ives who today became the bride of Mr. Carlton Stephenson, the hostesses being Misses Alma and Vara Smith. Miss Wilso lured the unsuspecting honoree to the home of the Misses Smith ostensibly to fit a dress. No bright lights nor festive decorations in the living room gave the surprise away, and the first intimation of a party was when Miss Ives was sent into an adjacent room for some article and found grouped in the dark a bevy of young friends. As the light was turned on, an array of linen towels and handkerchiefs were disclosed, and the guests enjoyed the expression of surprise on the face of the recipient of the lovely gifts. One of the number, Miss Dora Barbour, then proposed the following toast:

Here’s to lovely Helene,

A happy bride-to-be!

May she have a happy voyage

On the matrimonial sea.

With True Love for her pilot

We are watching her depart.

May she ever find safe harbour

In her True Love’s heart!

When the gifts had been examined the entire party repaired to the home of Mrs. N.L. Perkins, in Brooklyn, where another surprise awaited.

The home of Mrs. Perkins was most attractive for the occasion and the guests were welcomed by Mrs. Perkins and Miss Lallah Rookh Stephenson, who were the hostesses for the remainder of the evening. C cake contest entertained the guests for a time, the winners being Miss Lucile Johnson, who answered correctly the most of the questions and received a chocolate cake, and Mrs. W. Ryal Woodall, who received the booby prize, an egg beater.

At an opportune time, Miss Irene Myatt, impersonating an old man, appeared at the door, and applied to the bride-to-be for a position as cook for his wife, who he announced was in the next room awaiting an interview. Miss Ives was ushered into the presents of her prospective servant which proved to e an improvised figure contrived from all manner of kitchen utensils. Useful articles, gifts of those present, were concealed all about her person, the indispensable broom being the backbone of this competent looking old woman.

When the figure had been dismounted, the guests were served delicious refreshments, a most pleasing finale to the two showers. A chicken salad course was served first, followed by an ice course. Miniature spoons to which were attached fortunes, were given as favors.

About 30 guests were present.

From page 4 of The Smithfield Herald, Tuesday, July 28, 1925

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Methodist Orphanage Singing Class At July 26, 1925 Service

M.E. Orphanage Class Here Sunday

In the absence of the pastor, Rev. A.J. Parker, the orphanage singing class gave a sacred program at the Methodist church Sunday morning at 11 o’clock hour. The younger children of the orphanage participated in this program which was enjoyed by a large congregation. Among the little girls who took part was little Miss Geraldine Smith, daughter of Mr. Allen Smith, who is at the State Sanatorium. She quite captivated her audience with her reading, “The Baby Cottage.”

From page 4 of The Smithfield Herald, Tuesday, July 28, 1925

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Miss Phillips, Mr. Ford to Marry August 18, 1925

Announce Engagement

Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Phillips announce the engagement of their daughter, Miss Nannie Mae, to Mr. A. Roscoe Ford. The marriage will take place on August 18.

Miss Phillips has for a number of years served the public very efficiently in the office of the telephone company here, and has numerous friends who will read the above announcement with interest. Mr. Ford, who is an employee of the Young Motor Co., is originally from Four Oaks.

From page 4 of The Smithfield Herald, Tuesday, July 28, 1925

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Clayton Couple Married by Justice of Peace July 25, 1925

Barbour-Williams

Miss Rossie Williams and Mr. Lenard Barbour, both of Clayton, were quietly married at the home of Justice of the Peace D.T. Lunceford Saturday afternoon about 6 o’clock, Mr. Lunceford officiating.

From page 4 of The Smithfield Herald, Tuesday, July 28, 1925

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Saturday, July 26, 2025

Branson Wants Money to Teach White Illiterates to Read, July 27, 1925

Illiteracy Is Still Problem. . . Dr. E.C. Branson Addressing Welfare Workers Pleads for Aid Among State’s White Illiterates

By Lucy Lay

Chapel Hill, July 27—Speaking before the members of the Public Welfare Institute recently at the University, Dr. E.C. Branson pleaded earnestly for a reduction of illiteracy in the State.

“We have,” he said, “a great and unrealized problem in our problems of sheer and near illiteracy among the white people of North Carolina; and we must remember that it is first and foremost a problem of the rural districts. Out of 132,000 white illiterates all but 5,000 live in the country. And the white ?? which was the most terrible curse ever laid upon a human being: ‘Let him alone.’ Shut up in the pint cups where they beat their drums, they are robbed of the social, intellectual, ethical and spiritual contacts that are the heritage of the race.”

Dr. Branson advanced the theory that the problem of illiteracy could never be cured by secular effort alone. “It will not,” he said, “be accomplished by work which can be paid for dollar by dollar. It will not be cured until the rural churches of the State decide to take the matter to their hearts. There is no country problem which can be cured without the country churches.

We have 58 organized religious bodies in North Carolina and the problem of sheer illiteracy has got to be a home mission, into which the churches have got to put the fervor. Sheer illiteracy is one of the difficulties which the Church realizes is crippling its work. A minister once told me that his greatest enemy in his work was the ?? of ignorance.” Near illiteracy, which is the condition which exists when a man can read and write a little, but will not do it, is the twin brother of sheer illiteracy.

Dr. R.R. Reader, noted authority on child care, spoke to the members of the Institute on the importance of motivating the child’s interests in various way. In discussing the care of the child in an institution he stated that the institution could surpass the family training in all ways but one and that was the individual love given to a child in a family. Contacts between the child in an institution and his family should be frequent in order to let growth come in a normal way.

One of the most interesting of the group meetings was held by Miss Emeth Tuttle on the Mother’s Aid Work throughout the State. Under present conditions the State appropriation amounts to $28,500 available to be spent by the counties for helping worthy mothers to raise their own children in their own homes. The counties supplement an amount to that given by the State.

Much enthusiasm has been aroused by the members who represent all sections of the State. Several new County Superintendents of Public Welfare, elected on July 13, were in attendance. They were: W.P. McGhahon, New Hanover; Mrs. John Whitford, Craven; Mrs. Synal Fields, Edgecombe; Mrs. Stella Price, Catawba; James Moore, Wayne; Mrs. D.J. Thurston, Johnston; Rev. Ira Swanman, Polk; and Mrs. Franks, Macon.

Other county Superintendents attending were: Miss Fay Davenport, Gaston; J.B. Hall,Halifax; J.E. Jackson, Granville; W.E. Holland, Iredell; Rev. G.B. Hannaham, Lenoir; M.M. Grey, Mecklenburg; Miss Lucile Eifert, Moore; G.H. Lawrence, Chatham and Orange; Mrs. Anna Lewis of Pasquotank; K.T. Futrell, Pitt; Miss Elizabeth Simpson, Rockingham; D.W. Christenson, Sampson; Z.V. Moss, Stanly; F.H. Wolfe, Union; Mrs. W.B. Waddell, Vance; Mrs. T.W. Bickett, Wake; J.T. Barnes, Wilson; Mrs. B.C. Sterno, Guilford; Miss May Robinson, Anson; D.E. Robinson, Brunswick; A.W. Rymer, Buncombe; J.B. Smith, Cleveland; J.H. Brown, Cabarrus; J.A. Martin, Cumberland; J.W. Dickens, Davidson; A.W. line, Forsyth.

Other members attending included the staff of the State Welfare Board and other welfare workers.

From page 3 of The Daily Advance, Elizabeth City, N.C., Monday evening, July 27, 1925

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Fire Destroys Old Gin House, $500 Loss, July 27, 1925

Old Gin House Burns

Camden, July 27—Fire Sunday night completely destroyed the old gin house of R.B. Stevens of this place. The building houses a Ford automobile and several farming implements, and the estimated loss is $500.

The cause of the fire is not known. However, some believe the building was truck by lightning.

From the front page of The Daily Advance, Elizabeth City, N.C., Monday evening, July 27, 1925

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New Road, Bridge Will Shorten Drive to Currituck, July 27, 1925

For New Road Cut Mileage to Point Harbor. . . Four Mile Link and Bridge Across North River Would Cut 17 Miles Distance to End of Currituck. . . Job Urges Project. . . And All Speakers on Pleasure Day Join Him in Favoring Quickening Communication with Dare

A bold scheme to throw a bridge across North River and, by the construction of a four-mile link between Old Trap road in Camden and the State highway form the courthouse to Point Harbor in Currituck, to shorten by 35 miles the round-trip distance between practically all points below Coinjock and Elizabeth City, suggested by the Elizabeth City Chamber of Commerce, met hearty and enthusiastic support at the Pleasure Day celebration at Point Harbor Saturday. Immediate steps looking to the mapping out of plans to make provision for financing the project are looked for.

The distance from Elizabeth City to Point Harbor, as the roads run today, is 52 miles and the distance from Point Harbor to Norfolk is but little more than the distance from Point Harbor to Elizabeth City. The proposed bridge and road would cut the distance from Point Harbor to Elizabeth City to 35 miles, without affecting at all the distance between Point Harbor and Norfolk. Equal mileage and a relatively larger proportion of the distance to Elizabeth City would be saved to all points between Point Harbor and Coinjock. For instance, the distance from Elizabeth City to Poplar Branch is 38 miles. The new road would cut this distance to 21 miles, less than an hour’s drive.

This bringing of Elizabeth City into closer and more intimate connection with Lower Currituck, one of its richest trade areas, is naturally what appeals most strongly to the Chamber of Commerce. But hardly less interesting to Currituckians would be the effect of the new highway on the development of a summer resort at Point Harbor; while to residents of Dare County the new road suggests immediately the quickening of communication between that county and Elizabeth City through the establishment of ferries between Point Harbor and points in Dare.

Speaking in favor of the road on Pleasure Day, in addition to Secretary Job, Senator P.H. Williams and J.C.R. Ehringhaus both have the project their unqualified endorsement.

Elizabeth City had a larger share than usual in Pleasure Day exercises at Currituck this year, the Elizabeth City Merchants’ Association providing a handsome silver cup as trophy for the winner in the boat races. This cup this year was won by Clarence Midgett of Manns Harbor, ad will pass into the permanent possession of any contender in the Pleasure Day boat races who wins it for the third time. Second and third, respectively, in the boat race Saturday were Lasidio Twiford of Powells Point and Guy Lennon of Manteo. The local speaker was former Representative Pierce Hampton of Waterlily.

From the front page of The Daily Advance, Elizabeth City, N.C., July 27, 1925

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Sportsmen Claim Currituck Game Laws Unconstitutional, Discriminatory, July 27, 1925

Sportsmen Go After Game Laws of Currituck County. . . Suit Filed in Mecklenburg County Against Game Commissioners of Currituck Charges Game Laws of the County Unconstitutional and Discriminatory

Charlotte, July 27—Tar Heel sportsmen are out to explode the whole structure of North Carolina game laws and let the fragments fall where they will, preferably on the sounds and marshes of Currituck county.

Exasperated to the point of desperation at the swiftly diminishing game supply in the state and Currituck county’s 12-year success in allegedly blocking efforts to same the state’s game, sportsmen Friday fired their first charge of explosives under the game law foundations.

A suit filed in Mecklenburg superior court Friday against the game commissioners of Currituck county charges that the game laws of that county are unconstitutional and discriminatory.

Should it prove that the plaintiffs are right, it would then follow that numerous other county game laws would be in the same class and would likewise fall.

The result would be, the plaintiff sportsmen feel, that the long sought-for state-wide law would at last have half a chance to replenish itself.

Currituck county, duck shooters charge, is dominated by the will of northern millionaires who have erected immense shooting lodges on the expansive sweeps of Currituck county marshes. The wealthy one, they say, have imposed their own regulations on the shooting grounds and the Currituck citizens who are solicitous that o disturbance comes to them. Every effort of the North Carolina sportsmen for a state-wide game law has for 12 years fallen monotonously to defeat, and the sportsmen charge that the Currituck lobby at the legislature has been reliable.

The Currituckians say their county is very poor and would be unable to raise its share of taxes for schools and roads without burdening its citizens, except that it happens to contain a duck shooting ground not excelled in America. The fees they receive from visiting sportsmen, it is claimed for them, enables them to keep up their schools and build roads.

The outside sportsmen say they have no objection to that and would willingly exempt Currituck from the operation of a state law. They complain, however, that Currituck lobbies in the legislature and upsets all plans which the other counties desire.

Tired of continuous defeats, the sportsmen are approaching their problem from a new angle and are willing to reduce the already bewildering complicated mass of county game laws to a mass of junked statutes in order to gain their point.

On one count they charge that the Currituck game revenue laws were passed in the legislature in one day and are not valid because it is required that revenue laws be passed on separate days.

The next count charges that the Currituck laws are unconstitutional by reason of being discriminatory n that they name a nominal fee for Currituck citizens, a season fee of $5 for other residents of North Carolina, and a fee of $77.50 for citizens from other states. The plaintiff are of the opinion that a favorable decision in the courts would force Currituck county to come into line with the other counties of the state and that the state game law would follow.

Dr. A. Wylie Moore is the Charlotte sportsman named as a plaintiff. The other of J.B. Cheshire Jr., Theo G Empire, S.H. Jordan, R.T. Stedman, E.G. Thompson, J.J. Lawson, and W.L. Rankin, each from a different section of state and each representing a strong coterie of supporters of the suit. Cansler and Cansler and Claude A. Cochran of Charlotte represent the sportsmen.

The suit is against B.B. Bell, R.P. Midgett, R.L. Griggs, Pierce Hampton and W.S. Newbern, game commissioners of Currituck county. Ehringhaus and Hall of Elizabeth City represent the defendants. The suit was filed here with the expectation that the defendants will seek to have the case moved into their court district.

From the front page of The Daily Advance, Elizabeth City, N.C., Monday evening, July 27, 1925

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Two-Car Collision Near Moyock, July 27, 1925

Two Badly Injured at Moyock Sunday

Moyock, July 27—Otho Parker of Northwest Virginia was badly injured and a Mr. O’Brian of Norfolk sustained a gash on the head from flying glass when a Ford driven by Ortho Parker of Northwest and Charlie Poyner of Moyock collided with a Buick driven by Clifton Doxey of Norfolk, on the road between Northwest and Moyock near the Virginia line.

Doxey was enroute to Moyock accompanied by O’Bryan and Mrs. Davind Linsey and her three children of Poplar Branch when his car was struck.

The Buick was slightly damaged, and the Ford was completely wrecked.

Poyner was trapped beneath the overturned car, but he and the others, with the exception of O’Bryan and Parker, escaped with minor injuries.

From the front page of The Daily Advance, Elizabeth City, N.C., Monday evening, July 27, 1925

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Storm in Nansemond Fells Trees, Unroofs Houses, Destroys Crops, July 27, 1925

Town of Nansemond Is Swept by Storm

Suffolk, July 27—The fury of a northwest storm filled with rain and hail and twisting wind swept down upon the village of Nansemond, five miles from Suffolk, shortly before 4 o’clock Sunday afternoon, felled trees, unroofed houses, and laid waste to crops on a path 1,000 yards wide and several miles long. The storm was 10 minutes in speeding on its way, but it left tremendous damage in its wake.

A few minutes before the storm struck the little village of Nansemond was bathed in sunshine. In half an hour from the first drop of rain, the sun was shining again, but Nansemond farmers had in that interval lost thousands of dollars in damage to crops, several homes were wrecked, and the road through the village was strewn on either side with uprooted trees and debris.

From the front page of The Daily Advance, Elizabeth City, N.C., July 27, 1925

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Early Sweet Potatoes Going for $12 a Barrel, July 27, 1925

Gets Fancy Prices for Early Sweets

Gregory, July 27—Twelve dollars a barrel was the price at which early sweet potatoes shipped from this place Saturday by H.R. Sawyer, through the local forwarding firm of J.H. Boswood & Son, sold today on Northern Markets, according to wire advices reaching Mr. Sawyer.

From the front page of The Daily Advance, Elizabeth City, N.C., July 27, 1925

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Demand for Soy Bean Harvester Increasing, July 27, 1925

Soy Bean Harvester Concern Will Build

In order to handle substantially increased business, the Scott Sales Company, manufacturers of soy bean harvesters, announces the purchase of property for a harvester plant on the Woodville Highway near the Norfolk Southern station and the leading of its present quarters to a new automobile concern.

This week the Scott company will begin erection of a building with 7,500 feet of floor space to house its soy bean manufacturing plant. F.V. Scott, president of company, declares this year’s output of harvesters will probably double last year’s. Already, at the beginning of the season, he says, he has orders for as many harvesters as he sold in 1924.

From page 4 of The Daily Advance, Elizabeth City, N.C., Monday evening, July 27, 1925

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Turner and Sawyer Opening Jack and Jill Shoppe, July 27, 1925

Jack and Jill Shoppe Something Quite New

T.T. Turner and Roland Sawyer of the firm of T.T. Turner & Company have returned from an extensive buying trip in Northern cities. This company is opening a Jack and Jill Shoppe on the second floor of the main store, featuring a delightful array of wearables for the small boy and his little sister from 2 to 14.

New fixtures are being installed on the second floor which is being remodeled for the Jack and Jill Shoppe. Everything on the ground floor will be for Dad. An announcement in the near future of their opening will be of considerable interest to tots and their parents.

From the front page of The Daily Advance, Elizabeth City, N.C., Monday evening, July 27, 1925

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Braxton Dawson Moved to Coca Cola Bottling at Edenton July 26, 1925

Moves to Edenton

Braxton Dawson, for several years connected the Coca Cola Bottling Works here, left Sunday to assume charge of the Coca Cola plant at Edenton. He is planning to make his home there.

From the front page of The Daily Advance, Elizabeth City, N.C., July 27, 1925

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Mary Ann Pritchard, 84, Died July 25, 1925

Mrs. Pritchard Dead

Mrs. Mary Ann Pritchard, widow of the late Arthur Pritchard, died at her home on Body Road near Elizabeth City Saturday night at 10:30 o’clock in her 84th years.

Although she has been a sufferer for many years, she was only confined to her bed for one week when her death came to her relief.

She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Maria Harris; one granddaughter, Mrs. Amelia Davis; and three great grand children, Adrienne, Carson and Ralph Davis, all of this county.

The funeral services were held at the home Sunday afternoon at 4 o’clock, Reverend R.W. Prevost officiating, and interment made in the family burying ground near this city.

From page 6 of The Daily Advance, Elizabeth City, N.C., Monday evening, July 27, 1925

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Friday, July 25, 2025

Jury Convicts Spencer Family of Manslaughter, July 24, 1925

Whole Family Found Guilty. . . Charged with Attacking Man with Shovel

A dispatch from Newton, N.C., says: Tom Spencer and his wife, Myrtle, and their two children, Dallas and Lola, were found guilty of manslaughter by a Catawba county jury here last week. They were convicted of killing Ray Hendrick on the morning of June 7.

The case went to the jury at 11:30 o’clock in the morning and the verdict was returned an hour later.

The killing, which has attracted considerable interest in this section, occurred at the home of the Spencers, in what is known as the Catfish settlement, Catawba county. Evidenced introduced during the trial was to the effect that Hendrick went to the home of the Spencers with a club and was met by the entire family, who were armed with fire shovels and sticks. Dr J.H. Shuford of Hickory, who treated Hendrick, testified that the murdered man received three blows on the head, either of which might have caused death.

The principal witness for the State, Roy Minges, who was alleged to have gone with Hendrick to the Spencer home, was unable to testify which member struck the fatal blow. He did testify, however, that Hedrick was hit after he had been ?? to the floor.

Defense witnesses testified that Hedrick was not hit while on the floor, but they testified, almost to a witness, that he, Hedrick, knocked Tom Spencer to the floor and was ready to pounce on him again when Lola, daughter of Spencer, struck the fatal blow on the side of Hedrick’s head.

The case is considered unique, inasmuch as an entire family was tried and convicted. The Spencers contended that Hedrick was killed in self-defense. It was also brought out during the trial that bad feeling had existed between Hedrick and the Spencers for some time.

From page 6 of The Zebulon Record, Friday, July 24, 1925

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Evangelist Runs Into More Evil than Good, July 24, 1925

Says Inhumanity of Man Little Changed from Biblical Days

A dispatch from Newark, N.J., says: Harry W. Butz, draftsman and itinerant evangelist, who walked from Newark to Cincinnati and return to determine what a penniless Christian way-farer might expect from his fellow man, announced his findings a few days ago, and asserted that man’s inhumanity to man had not changed much from the days of the good Samaritan.

On the trip, which was concluded Thursday, he said he was given a lift by one of every 30 automobiles accosted. He was held up once in every 118 miles, but one-third of the hold-up men gave up their own funds to him when they learned his mission.

Clergymen, church offices, business and professional men and social agencies refused assistance 20 times to the one time such help was accorded. And he was offered six drinks of whiskey to one of coffee.

His itinerary included Philadelphia, Wilmington, Del., Baltimore, Washington, Cumberland, Pittsburg, Wheeling and Dayton, returning by way of Chillicothe and Washington Court House, Ohio, Parkersburg, W. Va., Cumberland, Baltimore and Philadelphia.

Twelve different bootleggers offered him employment, and he met 437 working men who said they were driving to tramping for lack of work.

From the front page of The Zebulon Record, Friday, July 24, 1925

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Based on What Was Stolen, Police Suspect Moonshiners, July 23, 1925

Are Moonshiners Preparing Defense Against Officers?

Lexington Dispatch

Are the moonshiners in some sections of Davidson County preparing to fight back against the drive made by county officers to break up blockading? This question was raised in the minds of some Tuesday morning when it was learned here that the Denton Hardware store had been broken in the night before and four double-barrel shotguns, two Winchester rifles and a considerable quantity of ammunition stolen.

Two empty 100-pound sugar bags were used in the assault upon a rear window that gave the robbers admission to the store, it was reported here, a heavy rock being placed inside these and hurled against the window, smashing through with a minimum amount of noise. The use of sugar sacks may be a clue to the character of the robbers, since nearly all of the moonshiners of this section use large quantities of sugar, bought in 100-pound burlap bags, in their operations.

Three double-barrel Ithaca shotguns, one double-barrel LeFevre shotgun and two Winchester rifles of 22 calibre were taken. A considerable amount of shells and cartridges is also said to have been stolen.

Officers here and throughout this section were notified by telephone and it is hoped to secure evidence leading to the arrest and conviction of the guilty parties.

From the front page of The Mooresville Enterprise, July 23, 1925

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James Raymer, 78, Recovering from Car Accident, July 23, 1925

James F. Raymer, 78 Years Old, Injured in an Auto Accident

James F. Raymer, aged 78 years, is at his home on Eastern Heights, suffering from injuries received Monday morning a little after 10 o’clock, when he was struck by an automobile at the Reid R. Morrison place. He had been on a visit to his daughter, Mrs. Charles Mott at Mount Mourne, and was walking along the highway returning to his home in this city. J.E. Brown and P.E. Kale came along in a car and had stopped to take Mr. Raymer in. the old gentleman was crossing the road from the left to the right, when a Ford car came up behind him. The horn blew and Mr. Raymer apparently lost his head and stepped in front of the approaching car, although it had been pulled over as far as could be done without getting in a ditch. The Ford car was driven by Mrs. A.E. Love of Near Huntersville, and it was going at a very slow rate of speed.

The car knocked Mr. Raymer on the hood and then he sloughed off and fell to the hard-surfaced road. One wheel of the car apparently passed over his head, causing a laceration across the forehead and a number of bruises. The injuries were quite painful but are not considered very dangerous. Mr. Raymer is terribly sore.

Messrs. Brown and Kale, who were eye-witnesses, say the accident was unavoidable and attaches no blame whatever to Mrs. Love. Mrs. Love was accompanied by her daughter and two sons, all of whom offered whatever assistant they could render.

Mr. Brown brought the injured man to Dr. Taylor’s office, where every attention was given him before he was sent to his home. Wednesday morning Mr. Raymer was resting fairly well.

From page 2 of The Mooresville Enterprise, July 23, 1925

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Time with John Weaver Is Well-Spent, July 23, 1925

Greens Creek Farmer Issues String of Very Unique Challenges. . . John Weaver, Well Known Polk County Fiddler, Claims Biggest Trees, Best Collection of Indian Relics, and Issues Defiance to Fiddlers

Our old friend, John Weaver of Greens Creek township, made this office a pleasant call Saturday morning, bringing with him a bouquet of beautiful flowers for which Mrs. Weaver is noted, and which seemed like a nosegay from the Garden of Eden when our own growing things are dried up and pulverized into dust.

John issued a challenge—three of them to be exact—and the columns of the News will be open to all comers to take up his banters. In the first place, Mr. Weaver is known to be one of the best fiddlers in the state, and his rendition of “Arkansas Traveler” with monologue is a rare treat to those who have been fortunate enough to hear him. He challenges any fiddler to a contest in this particular number, fiddler to live east of Bird Mountain, and excludes blind or left-handed fiddlers.

The second challenge is one that should appeal to every lover of primitive nature, particularly to those how feel a deep concern for the rapidly vanishing forests of our mountains. Mr. Weaver’s claim is that he has the greatest variety of the biggest trees covering the smallest area of any man in this section. In this particular woods on Weaver farm are trees which have, in some way, escaped the woodsman’s axe.

The third challenge has to do with an unusually large and rare collection of Indian relics gathered from the mounts and valleys of Greens Creek. These relics are valuable from a collector’s viewpoint, owing to the splendid condition and variety of articles. Mr. Weaver is a man of pleasing personality, and very hospitable, and is always glad to show visitors around the farm and woods, and will be pleased to show his curios to those really interested.

From the front page of The Polk County News, Tryon, N.C., July 23, 1925

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John Flippin Died When Mules Fractured His Skull, July 23, 1925

Trampled by Mules and Fatally Injured

Mount Airy, July 17—John Flippin, a prominent farmer of Stokes county, died in the hospital here Tuesday evening of injuries received when his team ofm ules became frightened Monday as he was putting them in harness and ran away. Mr. Flippin attempted to hold the animals by the bridle and was dragged and trampled by them, suffering a fractured skull and other serious injuries. He was a man in the prime of life, prosperous and happy, the father of three small children. The accident caused much sadness in his community.

From the front page of The Mooresville Enterprise, July 23, 1925

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Borel Frontis, 5, Struck by Swinging Brick, July 23, 1925

Borel Frontis Gets Lick on Head

While at play with a number of young companions in the field in rear of his home Monday afternoon, Master Borel Frontis, the 5-year-old son of Dr. and Mrs. Shelly Frontis, received a severe though not a serious lick on the back of his head. Some of the children had a brick tied to a long rope or string and were swinging it to and fro over a deep ditch. Borel, unnoticed by the others, walked in the way of the brick, which struck him on the back of the head, cutting a severe gash which required a number of stitches. The young fellow is out at play again and is apparently none the worse for the painful experience.

From page 2 of The Mooresville Enterprise, July 23, 1925

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Mrs. Saunders, 75, Died as Result of Stroke July 21, 1925

Mrs. R.M. Saunders Died at Henderson

Mrs. Rufus M. Saunders died at her home at Henderson Tuesday night at 10 o’clock, having suffered a stroke of paralysis several weeks ago from which time she gradually grew worse to the end. Mrs. Saunders was native of Iredell county and lived in this city for many years.

The funeral will take place at Henderson today (Thursday). Surviving are the following children: Mrs. H.S. Dingler of this city; J.P. Saunders of Asheville; Mrs. Lizzie Fleming of Roanoke, Va.; Jay S. Saunders of Rosemary; Mrs. Ozelle Worley; and Mrs. R.H. Craig of Henderson. Two sisters and one brother also survive, the sisters being Mesdames D.U. Bostain and William Ketchie of this city. Mrs. Lula Jones, another sister, died at her home her last Friday. The brother is M.C. Honeycutt of Charlotte. Mrs. Saunders was 75 years of age the 17th of July.

Mr. and Mrs. H.S. Dingler and son Dewey and Mr. J.E. Brown left Wednesday morning for Henderson to attend the funeral.

From page 2 of The Mooresville Enterprise, July 23, 1925

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Sidney Morrow, 41, Died of Bright's Disease, July 23, 1925

Sidney O. Morrow Dead

Sidney O. Morrow, aged 41 years, died at his home near Mount Ulla Wednesday morning at 2 o’clock. He had been sick since Monday with Brights’s disease and the announcement of his death came as a great shock to the community.

Mr. Morrow was a hustling farmer and well-known in the community in which he lived. Funeral services will be held Thursday morning at 11 o’clock at Triplett Methodist church by Rev. C.L. McCain, pastor.

Deceased is survived by his widow and seven small children, also three brothers and two sisters, as follows: James, Walter, and George Morrow; Mesdames Lowrance and Robert Freeze.

From page 2 of The Mooresville Enterprise, July 23, 1925

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Mrs. Katie Rebecca Mayes, 37, Died July 16, 1925

Mrs. Rebecca Mayes Dead

Mrs. Katie Rebecca Mayes, wife of J.E. Mayes, died at her home several miles north of Mooresville last Thursday, July 16th, after a long illness, suffering a complication of troubles.

Deceased was twice married, her first husband being William G. Evans and to this union there were born seven children, all of whom survive, together with her second husband, Mr. Mayes.

Funeral services were held Friday at 11 o’clock at Vanderburg Methodist church, conducted by Rev. J.H. Price. Deceased was 37 years, 9 months and 24 days old.

From page 5 of The Mooresville Enterprise, July 23, 1925

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Mrs. Joannah Lucinda Deweese, 79, Has Died, July 23, 1925

Aged Woman Dies in Cabarrus

Mrs. Joannah Lucinda Deweese, aged 79 years, 11 months and 21 days, died at her home a short distance from Gandersburg in No. 3 township, Cabarrus county, Tuesday morning at 2:30 o’clock. Mrs. Deweese was one of the oldest women of the community and beloved of a large circle of friends. Surviving is one daughter, Miss Martha Deweese. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 3 o’clock at Gilwood Presbyterian church by Rev. F.A. Barnes, the interment being made in the cemetery at that church.

Mrs. Deweese was known to a large number of Mooresville citizens and had many friends and a few relatives in this community.

From page 5 of The Mooresville Enterprise, July 23, 1925

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Thursday, July 24, 2025

Eloping Parson Again Deserts Wife, 9 Children, July 23, 1925

Eloping Parson Again Leaves Wife and Nine Children in Indiana

The avowed intention of Rev. Wilson Culp of South Bend, Ind., to bring an end to his career of elopements and devote the rest of his life to his wife and nine children evidently has been cast aside, as he has disappeared again. Mrs. Dorothy Culp, his sister-in-law, of Napanee, Ind., is also missing.

The Rev. Culp and his sister-in-law were last seen July 8, local authorities revealed today. Mrs. Wilson Culp has sworn out a warrant charging her husband with non-support.

Only a few months ago Culp and his sister-in-law eloped to Chicago, finally returning and asking forgiveness. A few years ago, the Rev. Culp eloped with a choir girl while he was pastor of a church near Xenia, Ohio.

From page 5 of The Mooresville Enterprise, July 23, 1925

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KKK's Parade, BBQ, Visit to Church, July 24, 1925

Church Visited by Order of Ku-Klux Klan. . . Rev. Mitchner Presented Letter and Donation. . . Big Parade and Barbecue at Henderson Wednesday Night

On Friday night, July 17th, about 8:45, nine members of the Knights of the Ku-Klux Klan entered the church, about six miles north of Zebulon, and presented Rev. Mr. Mitchner with a letter containing a donation to him and his assistants, stating in the letter how much the Klan appreciated the excellent work and service the pastor and Rev. Mr. Britt had rendered that community.

At the close of the reading Mr. Mitchner announced that the letter was from the Zebulon Klan, in which all Klansmen, who were standing near the pulpit, politely saluted the preacher and departed for parts unknown.

Big Parade and Barbecue at Henderson by Klansmen

It has been reported here at Zebulon that at Henderson, N.C., last Wednesday evening one of the biggest Klan demonstrations in the history of Klansdom was pulled off in that town. Thousands of hooded men were in the parade. Prominent Klansmen from all over the State were present, it was stated.

At the Fair grounds in that town, a great feast of barbecue and Brunswick stew was had.

At 7:30 p.m., a lecture was delivered by a prominent official of the order.

At 8 p.m., the parade took place and every principal street of Henderson was paraded through.

After the parade, the crowd reassembled again the Fair grounds where another lecture or address was delivered by another prominent official of the Klan.

Those that witnesses the parade on the streets of Henderson say that it was one of the biggest affairs ever launched in that section.

From the front page of The Zebulon Record, Friday, July 24, 1925

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Number of Consolidated Schools Continues to Grow, July 25, 1925

Consolidated Schools . . . In 1924 There were 634 Such White Schools in the State

Raleigh, July 24—There were in North Carolina in 1924, 634 white consolidated schools of which number 343 employed more than six teachers, 161 five and six teachers, and 120 four teachers. At the same time there were 57 negro consolidated schools. Six of these employed more than six teachers, 19 five and six teachers, and 32 four teachers.

These findings were announced by W.H. Pittman, chief clerk to the State department of public instruction, following a survey. “This shows,” he said, “that for the white race more than one-half of the consolidated schools that had been organized in 1923-24 had more than six teachers. There were 291 four and six teacher schools that year, compared with 343 that had more than six teachers in the preceding year there were 458 consolidated schools, and of these 205 or less than one-half had more than six teachers. Of the 326 consolidated schools reported in 1922-33, 146 or considerably less than one-half, had more than six teachers.

“It is evident that there is a growing tendency toward larger schools. The number of consolidations increased in 1923 or 1922 by 132. The next year, 1924, the increase was 176.”

Mr. Pittman pointed out that between 1900 and 1924 one-teacher white rural schools decreased in number from 5,411 to 1,633. The negro decrease was from 2,418 to 1,365 during the same period, while the total decrease was from 7,829 to 2,989.

From page 4 of The Concord Daily Tribune, Saturday, July 25, 1925

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Deputy Fired After Being Charged with Selling, Manufacturing Liquor, July 25, 1925

Deputy Discharged Following Arrest

Asheville, July 24—John Y. Dillingham, deputy sheriff of Buncombe county, was discharged by Sheriff E.M. Mitchell here today following his arrest early this morning on a charge of selling and manufacturing liquor. Claude Dillingham, son, and Mrs. Etta Harwood, a daughter of John Y. Dillingham, were also arrested. The elder Dillingham made bond for $1,000 while the others were placed in the Buncombe county jail to await a preliminary hearing which will be held here tomorrow afternoon.

The Sheriff’s men and Ben Draper, federal prohibition agent, made the arrests on Haw Branch in Big Ivy township. They took possession of a 60-gallon distillery outfit, 180 gallons of beer and a small quantity of liquor.

From page 5 of The Concord Daily Tribune, Saturday, July 25, 1925

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Cop Working for Large Amusement Resort Robbed of Gate Receipts, July 25, 1925

Charlotte Cop Held Up on Road and Robbed of $380

Charlotte, July 24—Police here today were without a clue to the identity of four men who stopped the large touring car in which they were riding last night about a mile from Charlotte, long enough to hold up E.T. McLaine, police officer, and rob him of the gate receipts of a large amusement resort.

One of the men held a shot gun on McLaine as two others lifted the bag from the foot of the automobile in which the officer was riding. The satchel contained about $380. The holdup occurred on the Wilmington-Charlotte-Asheville highway.

From the front page of The Concord Daily Tribune, Saturday, July 25, 1925

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4-Year-Old Burns Fathers Barn Down "To See a Big Fire," July 25, 1925

Burned Father’s Barn “To See a Big Fire”

Stanly News Herald

News reached Albemarle Thursday morning to the effect that a 4-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Almond, of the Bear Creek section of this county, burned his father’s barn late Tuesday afternoon, with all contents. Asked why he did it, the little fellow answered, “Because I wanted to see a big fire.”

The boy got hold of some matches in some way unknown to his parents. Through precaution they had kept the matches hidden and didn’t know the boy knew where they were kept.

The youngster would himself have been burned but for the timely efforts of his mother who saw him standing in the barn watching the growing flames. She ran in and snatched him out just in the nick of time.

Mr. Almond had just threshed out 175 bushels of wheat, 104 bushels of oats, and this, with all straw and other feed, together with most of Mr. Almond’s farming tools and machinery, were destroyed in the flames.

Mr. Almond is a well known young farmer who resides about 12 miles west of Albemarle to the North of the Red Cross-Bloomington highway. It is said that there was no insurance on any of the property burned and that the loss is a total one.

From page 3 of The Concord Daily Tribune, Saturday, July 25, 1925

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Calvary Episcopal Church Dedicates Memorials to Humorist Bill Nye, July 25, 1925

Dedication of Memorial to Bill Nye

Fletcher, N.C., July 25—August 25th, the 75th anniversary of the birth of “Bill Nye” (Edgar Wilson Nye) in Maine will be marked by the dedication of three memorials to him at the historic Calvary Episcopal church here. A simple bronze tablet, the gift of the Nye family, has just been placed on the granite rock that has for many years indicated the humorist’s last resting place. A memorial window is the second tribute. It has been placed in the church near the pew occupied by the Nye family while they lived at nearby “Buck Shoals.” The third is a granite shaft in which will be set a bronze tablet telling the story of Nye’s life and placed close to the Asheville-Henderson highway at the old church.

A distinguished company of speakers will gather for the occasion. There will be special music, also.

The Nye Memorial movement, inaugurated by Rev. Clarence S. McClellan Jr., rector of Calvary Church, has met with unusual success.

Nye, it was pointed out here, chose western North Carolina in which to spend the last years of his life. Here, in the quaint little church yard of Calvary Episcopal church, the humorist’s remains rest.

From the front page of The Concord Daily Tribune, Saturday, July 25, 1925

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North Carolina’s online encyclopedia called “NCpedia” has an entry for Bill Nye. To learn more about him and to find links to his work, go to www.ncpedia.org/biography/nye-edgar-wilson-bill

Thomasville in Midst of Severe Drought, July 25, 1925

Severe Drought. . . Almost No Rain Since Crops Were Planted; Even the Gardens Fail

Thomasville, July 24—Growing crops or crops that would be growing under ordinary conditions are a failure in a wide area here, on account of drought. Comparatively no rain has fallen since crops were planted. Corn on good lands is tasseling from 2 to 3 feet tall or low, as one pleases to describe it, except some patches which may happen to be in moist bottoms. One farmer says he planted eight bushels of Irish potatoes and harvested the same number of bushels. Another says he planted potatoes as usual and failed to get a potato, and on land which usually makes plenty of that vegetable to do his Family. Many people are seeking other employment than the farm, hoping to get maintenance for their families, as everything on the farms has died, including beans and other vegetables in the gardens. Lots of good farmers are buying dry beans from the stores for food at home. Lawns in the city are dead and no hope of resuscitation.

Tobacco is about to mature in some fields with a leaf about 6 inches in length and not a good field of the weed anywhere in the community, so far as reports go.

From the front page of The Concord Daily Tribune, Saturday, July 25, 1925

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W.A. Foil Will Mount His Champion Bass, July 25, 1925

Concord Man Captures State Champion Bass. . . W.A. Foil Conquers Creature after Hard Struggle at Carolina Club—Fish to be Stuffed

A fish may be a fish in any well regulated family but Major Senator W.A Foil has one which he believes is more than an ordinary fish. He has, he says, the state champion, all-American, world-beater black bass.

The young whole was hooked in the lake belonging to the Carolina Club near Rockingham, of which club the Major is a member. Its weight is 8 pounds, 11 ounces.

The Senator was downtown this morning exhibiting the creature before a throng of interested citizens. He was becomingly modest over his catch, declaring that it required only a fair amount of skill to land the monster. In addition to this, he stated that the championship which has hitherto belong to Monroe in the matter of bringing in large and little fishes, now comes to Concord. His catch has brought the pennant to the Cabarrus city.

Very few of the thrilling details of the struggle between the Major and the bass could be learned. He was spending the day at the Carolina Club in company with Dr. W.D. Pemberton, E.C. Barnhardt and J.G. Parks.

They had had a very successful morning catching red-fin trout and small bass when the Major ha the tug from his fish. There resulted a struggle par-excellence which finally resulted in victory for Mr. Foil on account of superior skill.

Photographs were taken at the home of the Senator on North Union street in several poses beside his victim which are to be sent to the club for framing. They will be hung in a place of honor at a conspicuous place.

The fish itself is to be sent away for stuffing and at some time in the future it will become one of the chief treasures of the citizens of Concord.

From the front page of The Concord Daily Tribune, Saturday, July 25, 1925

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Mrs. Ivey, Miss Cowan Win at Boating Pageant, July 25, 1925

Lake Junaluska Prize Goes to Mrs. J.B. Ivey. . . Approximately 5,000 Persons See Boating Pageant—Others Get Awards

Lake Junaluska, July 24—First prize in the annual boat pageant on Lake Junaluska was won by Mrs. J.B. Ivey of Charlotte, with the entry “Fairyland” according to the judges’ decision announced today. The pageant, which was held late yesterday, is a part of the program of the annual assembly here of the Methodist Episcopal church, south.

Other winners of prizes were: the Mission building, Nashville, second prize for entry. “Light of the World” Jack Gerrold, Tampa, Fla., third prize; “Dragon Queen” Mrs. Courtland Jerolman of Knoxville. Miss Kittie Stubbs of Sumpter, S.C., received honorable mention.

The decision of the judges was based on the beauty and general effectiveness of each float. Prizes of silver loving cups were awarded by Miss Josephine Cowan of Lake Junaluska at the auditorium here after she had been crowned queen of the pageant.

Approximately 5,000 persons witnessed the program, and an estimated gathering of nearly twice that number lined the shore of the lake to see the pageant which preceded it.

From the front page of The Concord Daily Tribune, Saturday, July 25, 1925

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Death, Birth, Illness, Vacations, Marriage at Cabarrus Mill, July 25, 1925

Cabarrus Mill News

The small child of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Beecham died Wednesday and was buried Thursday at Union cemetery.

Born to Mr. and Mrs. A.L. Kernon, a son.

The small child of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Starnes has been sick.

Several of the employees of Cabarrus are planning to take several days next week fishing and taking trips to the mountains.

Ging Davis and Miss Dorotha Fletcher were married last Saturday.

From page 3 of The Concord Daily Tribune, Saturday, July 25, 1925

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80-Year-Old Woman Died at Her Home July 21, 1925

Mrs. Jonah L. Dewese

Mrs. Jonah L. Dewese, aged 80 years, died at her home in No. 3 Township Friday morning, July 21, 1925 Mrs. Dewese had been in bed for the past 18 months and became seriously ill Saturday. Mrs. Dewese was a member of Gilwood Presbyterian Church, and was one of No. 3 township’s most charming women. She met each of life’s obligations beautifully, for she was a devoted sister, a loving mother and a loyal member in her church. Her home was indeed her kingdom and those fortunate in being included in her circle of her friendship never found her failing them for her ideals were high and her life was a source of inspiration to those about her. Her unswerving faith brought her fearlessly to life’s close and her many kindly ministrations and rich services for others leaves many lamenting friends.

Mrs. Dewese leaves to mourn her death one daughter, Miss Martha Jane Dewese of No. 3, and quite a number of nephews in the Steele Creek neighborhood. Her remains were laid to rest in Gilwood Cemetery Tuesday evening at 4 o’clock. The funeral services were conducted by her pastor, the Rev. F.A. Barnes.

From page 2 of The Concord Daily Tribune, Saturday, July 25, 1925. The headline spelled last name Deweese but the article spelled it Dewese.

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Wednesday, July 23, 2025

Serious Immoral Charges Too Obscene to Print Against Dr. R.S. Carroll, July 23, 1925

Asheville Doctor Barred by Board. . . Serious Immoral Charges, Too Obscene for Print, Alleged by Women Witnesses

Raleigh—Dr. R.S. Carroll, Asheville physician and neurotic specialist, was barred from the practice of medicine by the state board of medical examiners last night following an investigation into charges of immoral relations with women patients who had gone to him for treatment.

The announcement of the revocation of Dr. Carroll’s license to practice medicine by Dr. Lucius N. Glenn of Gastonia, a member of the board, and came after hearings in Raleigh that extended over two days.

Dr. Carroll and his attorneys noted an appeal from the action of the board to the Buncombe County superior court. The Statute permits an appeal to the courts.

Mrs. Kate Burr Johnson, State public welfare commissioner, who brought the serious charges against the 58-year-old Asheville physician before the board of medical examiners, had no statement to make last night. She had not been notified then of the actions of the board.

Women Prefer Charges

Dr. Carroll, who is prominently connected with the Highland hospital at Asheville, was specifically charged with immoral conduct of a gross nature by approximately a score of women, who came from as far west as the State of Missouri. A large number were from North Carolina. There were also a number of sworn affidavits from a number of other women who were unable to be present.

The charges were brought to the to the attention of the State board of medical examiners by attorney general Dennis G. Brummitt, who was requested to do so by Mrs. Kate Burr Johnson, commissioner of public welfare. Mrs. Johnson, it is understood, learned of the charges through a number of the women who had become patients in Dr. Carrroll’s hospital.

The charges against the Asheville man were brought to the attention of the board of examiners in an informal way sometime ago. The board first considered the charges, according to Dr. Glenn, at its meeting here on June 24, when the annual summer class of applicants to practice medicine in the State took the examinations, but adjournments was taken without any definite action being taken in the matter. Announcement was made at that time that the board would convene again here on July 16, but the date was later postponed until July 18.

Secret Hearings Held

Convening here Monday morning the board declined to either affirm or deny that charges against the Asheville physician were being considered.

A veil of secrecy was thrown about the sessions of the board, and no authentic information was forthcoming until last night shortly after the vote was taken.

According to Dr. Glenn, the nature of the charges against the Asheville doctor were too obscene to print.

Dr. Carroll, according to Dr. Glenn, is 58 years of age and has been practicing medicine in this State for 25 years, specializing in neurotic diseases of women at the Highland hospital in Asheville.

From page 8 of The Cleveland Star, Shelby, N.C., July 23, 1926

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Doings Across the Tar Heel State, July 23, 1925

Doings in the Tar Heel State

Kinston—This town voted a $150,000 bond issue for schools. The money will e applied to a high school construction fund. Though only 630 voted, only 18 negative ballots were cast.

Pittsboro—The Casco motion picture show located just east of the courthouse here was destroyed by fire, also 75 caskets belonging to the Chatham Hardware Company, which were upstairs in the same building.

Greensboro—Willie Edward Cauthern, 22, was almost instantly killed when he came in contact with an iron pipe charged with electricity in the boiler room of the Pomona mill near this city. His left hand was severely burned in two places, it was reported.

High Point—Mrs. Z.M. Hampton, formerly of this city, was drowned at Fairmont, W. Va., according to a message received by her father, J.D. Sutterfield of High Point.

Clinton—A distressing accident occurred in northern Sampson when the 3-year-old child of Herman McLamb of Johnston county was thrown from a car and killed as it passed over her body. Mrs. McLamb, the other of the child, was driving.

Reidsville—Lester Stiney, white, was so severely injured by a premature explosion that he died an hour later in a hospital. He was frightfully mangled at the stone quarry five miles north of Reidsville, his body being hurled high into air by the blast.

Raleigh—Because the cows of George Marcom died from eating corn whiskey mash, Clifford Royster, 17-year-old Oxford boy, was found guilty of illicit distilling in the Wake County Superior Court. Judge W.A. Devin, presiding, did not pronounce sentence.

Elizabeth City—Despondent over domestic difficulties, Alfred Sawyer, 36 years old, employed by the Elizabeth City Hosiery Company, ended his life by firing a bullet from a 38 revolver through the middle of his forehead.

Raleigh—Hailstorms, pelting an acreage of between 250 and 300 acres between Eagle Springs and Samarcand, damaged peaches [worth] between $50,000 and $100,000. The division of markets of the North Carolina department of agriculture reported that it had been advised of the storm and that it covered one of the finest peach areas of the sandhill section.

Winston-Salem--$16,000 worth of school text books were ordered by Supt. R.H. Latham. These books will e used in the city school system during the next session, being sold to the students practically at cost. This follows the plan of city distribution of books.

Asheville—The annual tournament of the North Carolina Firemen’s Association came near being marred by a serious accident when D.G. Allred of Concord was hut while participating in a contest with the team from his home town. The injured man was taken to the French Broad hospital suffering from bruises and other slight injuries.

Elizabeth City—Forsaking his lair in the Great Dismal Swamp to make a foray in quest of sweets, a black bear landed in a trap on the old Simeon Pritchard farm, four miles from this city in Providence Township, and paid for his rashness with his life. The bear measured six feet from tip to tip and weighed about 175 pounds.

Newton—Wofford Milton, aged 17, who was found guilty of manslaughter by the jury, was sentenced by Judge T.J. Shaw to serve no less than one year and no more than five years in the State Penitentiary. Milton ran over Daniel Lafayette Hilton, 6-year-old boy, in front of the Blackburn school house causing his death about one hour later.

Norlina—In the broad day light at about noon, three men entered the Bak of Alberta at Alberta, Va., and relieved J.B. Elmore, cashier of about $5,000 in cash, making their getaway in a Packard car after unsuccessfully trying to lock Elmore in the bank vault. In attempting to stop the bandit car at Warfield, four miles north of Alberta, John Wynn was shot in both legs.

Charlotte—The Mecklenburg county commissioners expect to receive at least $700,000 for the present courthouse property, according to Chairman R.N. Hood, who said he had received an informal offer of $640,000 for the property form a real estate dealer here whose name was not disclosed. Chairman Hood added that the board would expect to receive an additional $125,000 from sale of the jail property.

Salisbury—Rowan county and federal officers captured a 75 gallon copper still and all apparatus for the making of liquor, the raid taking place in Morgan township, about 12 miles from this city. Four barrels of beer, 35 gallons of liquor, a large quantity of fruit jars and other material was also taken.

Rockingham—George McDuffie, aged 62, committed suicide at his home five miles from Rockingham by shooting himself through the temple with a pistol He tried to drown himself in April by jumping into a well but was rescued.

Lexington—Davidson County Board of Commissioners decided to lend $400,000 to the state highway commission to advance road building on several projects in the county. The resolution will be submitted at once to the commission and it is anticipated that formal contract will be ready for signatures at an early date.

Ahoskie—In less than a month two of the biggest picnics of the season will come off in Bertie county, one being the annual Masonic picnic at Colerain on July 30, and the other the annual farmers’ picnic of Bertie county at Mt. Gould, August 7.

From page 2 of The Polk County News, Tryon, N.C., July 23, 1925

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Columbus Social Report from Polk County News, July 23, 1925

Columbus, North Carolina. . . Where Mountain and Plain Meet

County seat of Polk County. On hard surface highway, five miles from Tryon. No Smoke, little noise, beautiful surroundings. An inland town with modern advantages. Electric lights, good streets, ample water supply. Banks, garages, stores, schools and churches. A good place to live.

On last Tuesday, Miss Vadah McMurry, in honor of her guest Mr. H.L. Spessard, invited quite a number of the Columbus young people for a hike up White Oak Mountain. The day was ideal and the gay party started about 9 a.m. and hiked up to the top of the falls before noon, taking their time up the steeper trails, since there were several in the party who had never climbed a mountain. There enjoying the cooling breezes and delightful shades of the mountain, they rested and enjoyed looking out over the beautiful landscape through some field glasses furnished by Mrs. John T. Smith, after which they went to the old Log Cabin Inn spring, where they enjoyed a wonderful picnic lunch. Later hiking out to Sunset Rock, around by Skyuka Hotel and back home.

Those enjoying the pleasure were: Miss Vadah McMurry and guest Mr. H.L. Spessard of Hagerstown, Md., Misses Kathrine and Dorothy McChesney and guests Misses Mary Blakely and May Davis, Misses Eleanor Bird, Orletta Ladis, Ann Lynch and Annie Louis Mills, and Messrs. Archie Feagan, Keither Thompson, Sidney Smith, and Max Feagan.

Mr. Arthur Ballard and family are moving to Forest City this week.

Mrs. A.L. McMurry, Miss Vadah McMurry, and guest Mr. H.L. Spessard motored to Chimney Rock last Wednesday and back via Hendersonville.

Mrs. Addie Dameron and daughter, Miss Mary Dameron of Shelby, are visiting in the home of Mrs. Dameron’s brother, T.M. Lynch.

Mr. H.L. Spessard, who has been the guest of Miss Vadah McMurry, has returned to his home in Hagerstown, Md.

Mrs. J.A. Feagan has as her guest this week her sister, Mrs. Jack Arnold and baby Jack Jr. of Atlanta, Ga.

Mr. John McFarland, who is working with a construction crew at Asheville spent last week-end with his parents, Sheriff and Mrs. R.F. McFarland.

Miss Laura Jack will arrive home Tuesday from Greensboro where she has been attending summer school at N.C. College for Women.

Mrs. Charles Davenport and son Clarence are visiting relatives and friends in Henderson County.

Miss Evelyn Rucker of Charlotte spent last week end with her sister, Mrs. L.M. Hipp at Stearns High School dormitory. Miss Garnette Shipment, who visited Mrs. Hipp last week, returned Monday to her home in Hendersonville.

Last Saturday evening a number of young people chaperoned by Miss Kathrine McChesney enjoyed a delightful picnic at the old mill pond below Campobello. After a tempting picnic lunch spread on the river bank, marshmallows were toasted and a good time in general was enjoyed by Misses Eleanor Bird, Orletta Landis, Blanche Feagan, Dorothy McChesney and Messrs. Hugh Black, Rupert Arledge, and Hanford Thompson.

M.L. Hutchison and family, who have been living in the old jail building, have moved into the Denton homestead near Columbus. Mr. Hutchison had the misfortune a year or so ago of having his home destroyed by fire, is preparing to rebuild and will only occupy the Denton house until his is finished.

Charles, the little son of Mr. and Mrs. Major Hutchison, was quite sick several days last week.

Miss Minnie Arledge spent several days in Hendersonville with relatives.

Mrs. R.T. Ledbetter, nee Miss Sallie Lynch, and baby of Rutherfordton are visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. T.M. Lynch.

From page 4 of The Polk County News, Tryon, N.C., July 23, 1925

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Give Madison County Club Another Chance, July 24, 1925

Madison County Club

The above is the name of an organization of some of the leading business men of Madison County. It was organized more than a year ago and supposed to function as a board of trade or Chamber of Commerce, and to work toward the development of our great county. Its membership is composed of men from Mars Hill, Hot Springs, Walnut, and possibly other points in the county in addition to Marshall. While the offices and furniture of this club are located in Marshall, it is no more a Marshall organization than it is a Walnut, Hot Springs or Mars Hill organization. It is looking to the interests or development of entire county and what an organization should mean to the county cannot be estimated, provided it is kept alive and made to function. It is indeed of too much value to the County to let interest in it wane. For some months it has seemed to be inactive, but the thought of dissolving should not be enter the minds of our business men. We understand that the dues have never been paid by quite a number of its members. It would be a great misfortune to have the property of this organization sold to meet its obligations. We need to meet and discuss matters of common interest. It should no doubt lead to a better understanding of our needs. An exchange of ideas is always helpful. Madison County has too many attractions for its people not to be on the alert. Other places in Western North Carolina are forging to the front simply by an organized effort on the part of its citizens. Let’s get together and let the world know what we have in this fine county. Once we start the capitalists to investing here, there is no telling where it would end. By all means, let’s make our organization the livest in North Carolina. The above is the name of an organization of some of the leading business men of Madison County. It was organized more than a year ago and supposed to function as a board of trade or Chamber of Commerce, and to work toward the development of our great county. Its membership is composed of men from Mars Hill, Hot Springs, Walnut, and possibly other points in the county in addition to Marshall. While the offices and furniture of this club are located in Marshall, it is no more a Marshall organization than it is a Walnut, Hot Springs or Mars Hill organization. It is looking to the interests or development of entire county and what an organization should mean to the county cannot be estimated, provided it is kept alive and made to function. It is indeed of too much value to the County to let interest in it wane. For some months it has seemed to be inactive, but the thought of dissolving should not be enter the minds of our business men. We understand that the dues have never been paid by quite a number of its members. It would be a great misfortune to have the property of this organization sold to meet its obligations. We need to meet and discuss matters of common interest. It should no doubt lead to a better understanding of our needs. An exchange of ideas is always helpful. Madison County has too many attractions for its people not to be on the alert. Other places in Western North Carolina are forging to the front simply by an organized effort on the part of its citizens. Let’s get together and let the world know what we have in this fine county. Once we start the capitalists to investing here, there is no telling where it would end. By all means, let’s make our organization the livest in North Carolina.

From the editorial page of The News-Record, Marshall, N.C., Friday, July 24, 1925, H.L. Story, Editor and Publisher.

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Editor Hoping Break in Drought Will Rescue Harvest, July 24, 1925

Fine Crops in East

Western North Carolina seems to have come in this year for a taste of what other sections of our state and country often experience—long periods of drought. This year the continued dry weather has been disheartening to our farmers, but we are sure they will be glad to know that eastern Carolina is unusually prosperous looking. The crops of cotton, corn, peanuts, and tobacco are beautiful. While the weather for a time was dry also in the east, more recent rains have done wonders. Crops often turn out better in harvest than they promise earlier and it Is not too late yet for our people to have hope.

From the editorial page of The News-Record, Marshall, N.C., Friday, July 24, 1925, H.L. Story, Editor and Publisher.

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J.L. Colville Selling Mars Hill House to Buy Gospel Tent, July 24, 1925

House and Land for Sale at Mars Hill

Brevard, N.C.

Dear Editor:

I have got a house and ½ acre of land nine rooms and a bath and a basement. Close to the high school and College. I want to sell it so I can buy a Gospel tent. I would rather cross life without a home and preach the gospel. It might be that someone would like to spread the Gospel by buying this home. I will sell it at a bargain. It is about 200 yards above the High School at Mars Hill, N.C.

J.L. Colville, Engr. Preacher, Mars Hill, N.C.

From the editorial page of The News-Record, Marshall, N.C., Friday, July 24, 1925, H.L. Story, Editor and Publisher.

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Roberts-Rector Wedding July 19, 1925

Roberts-Rector

Mr. Roy A. Roberts, son of Mr. and Mrs. A.E. Roberts, and Miss Ellena Rector daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George H. Rector of Little Pine section, were married Sunday, July 19, 1925, at Newport, Tenn. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Mr. Woodfield, pastor of the Christian church at Newport, the marriage taking place at the home of Mr. H.S. Mantooth. The contracting parties were accompanied from Marshall by his sister, Miss Reba Roberts. The bride and groom are well known about Marshall, and for the present, are making their home with his parents.

From page 5 of The News-Record, Marshall, N.C., Friday, July 24, 1925, H.L. Story, Editor and Publisher.

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On Learning of Death of Frank Payne, July 24, 1925

Frank Payne

It is with deep sorrow that I learn of the death of Mr. Frank Payne. I was with him almost daily during the later six months of last year, and during that time I became deeply attached to him and his family. He was truly a man whose heart yearned after things Divine. May God comfort the bereaved ones and help them to realize that our loss is his eternal gain. It is the special sympathy that I have for little George and Jean that caused the following lines to form in my mind:

It is hard to give up Daddy,

And to lay him down to rest;

Yes, our hearts are filled with sadness

Almost breaking in our breasts.

He has ceased to be among us;

We his voice shall hear no more;

But he’s gone to live with Jesus

On the happy golden shore.

Jesus, Jesus, our Redeemer,

Who has loved and cared for us;

Help us always to remember,

And in Thee to put our trust.

May we do not as Daddy told us

When we sat upon his knee:

May Thy living arms enfold us,

Keep us ever close to Thee.

Then when we care called to follow,

We will not be scared to go;

For we know we’ll meet dear Daddy

And be happy ever more.

--Roy Capps

From the editorial page of The News-Record, Marshall, N.C., Friday, July 24, 1925, H.L. Story, Editor and Publisher.

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Emaline Huey Died July 17, 1925

Mrs. William Huey Dead

Mrs. Emaline Huey, wife of Mr. William Huey, died at her home at Redmon Friday, July 17, 1925, age 71. She had been a sufferer from asthma for about 10 years. The funeral was at 2 o’clock Saturday, July 18, conducted by Rev. Mr. Reece, and interment followed in the Ramsey cemetery. Mrs. Huey was a member of the Missionary Baptist church from the time she was 14, her membership being at Flag Pond, Tenn., where she was reared. She is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Presley Blankenship, the following brothers and sister: E. Blankenship, J. Blankenship, Mrs. Julia Profit, Mrs. Marie Blankenship, Mrs. Lis Nanny, and the following children: Mrs. L.J. Gentry, Jake Gentry, Jake Huey, Joseph Huey, Zeb Huey, Mrs. Sallie Ramsey, Jimmie Huey, and Charlie Huey.

From the editorial page of The News-Record, Marshall, N.C., Friday, July 24, 1925, H.L. Story, Editor and Publisher.

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Duncan White, 19, Survives 25-Foot Fall, July 23, 1925

Falls Three Stories. . . Escapes Injury

Richmond, Va., July 16—Duncan White, 19, member of a prominent Wilmington, N.C., family, fell out of a window in a rooming house at 409 East Franklin Street today. Although he fell a distance of 25 feet and struck a brick pavement below, he was only slightly hurt.

Accompanied by his mother, Mrs. D.C. White, he came here recently to take serum treatment at a local sanatorium for sleeping sickness from which he has suffered for the last several years. This treatment, it was explained, is something new and rather heroic, being particularly hard on the nerves. The theory is that the youth, failing to react to the treatment, became highly nervous and lost control of himself while seated in the window.

He had just shaved and taken his seat on the window sill when he was seen to tumble headlong to the ground. He was addicted to writing poetry, and it was reported that he was in the act of composing a poem when the accident occurred. This was denied, however, by his mother, who happened to be in the room at the time. She declined to permit reporters to interview her son after the accident.

Examination of the young man showed that a slight laceration of the scalp and a bruised shoulder constituted the extent of his injuries. That he was not seriously injured is regarded as little short of miraculous.

From the front page of The Mooresville Enterprise, Thursday, July 23, 1925

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Tuesday, July 22, 2025

States Turning Enforcement of Prohibition Laws Over to Feds, July 23, 1925

It Is Planned to Cut Off Liquor Supply at Source and Machinery Enforcement Faces Gigantic Task. . . Brig. General Andrews in Complete Charge, Eliminates State Lines by Creating 22 Federal Zones. Has Support of President and Press Who Are Actively Interested in the Suppression of Illegal Traffic

Enforcement of the prohibition law is now squarely before the American people and in complete charge of the Federal authorities.

The plan of enforcement, effective August 1, has been carefully thought out, the machinery has been provided, and the man to whom the country looks for action is definitely in the saddle. Today there are just two questions in the public mind, the first, whether Brigadier-General L.C. Andrews will prove capable of enforcing the law--, if not, then is it possible to enforce the law under any circumstances?

Unquestionably Gen. Andrews has a stupendous task ahead of him, but he is not lacking moral support any more than he lacks complete control. President Coolidge unquestionably is determined to have the law enforced if it be possible to enforce it. Secretary Mellon is no less determined to put an end to the liquor traffic, and the press generally throughout the country stands strongly in favor of law enforcement. Even those newspapers with wet tendencies stand as a unit in insisting that the law should e enforced as long as it is the law.

General Andrews’ plan of creating 22 Federal zones which wipe out state lines, is expected in some quarters to be the keynote of successful enforcement. In other quarters the plan is regarded with alarm as giving evidence of further encroachment on the rights of states and the liberties of the people.

“Thus far have we gone in the determined plan to create a new autocracy in the hitherto land of the free,” says the Columbia, S.C., Record. “All that has preceded this gigantic extension of police powers of the federal government has been the merest child’s play. But what is happening is just as the Record five years ago predicted would happen. The end is not yet.”

What States Will Not Do, Government Must

Quite a different view is expressed by the Philadelphia Inquirer which approves the abolition of the state directors.

“It may be argued that all this means an increase in federal power at the expense of the states,” says the Inquirer, “but, as the President pointed out recently, what the states will not do, the federal government must do. The enforcement of federal law is clearly within its province, more particularly if this law is so unpopular in some communities that local officials are ?? by local feeling.”

The Washington Star says the slowness and leniency of the courts is responsible for the failure of prohibition to date.

“Enforcement is possible,” says the Star. “It is upon that principle that the Treasury Department’s new organization has been planned. Integrity on the part of enforcement officers of all degrees is an essential. It has never been believed to be impossible to organize an honest, loyal force. Hypocrisy and infidelity are not dominant characteristics of the American people.”

Whatever may be the result of the Andrews plan, at least the country is promised to compel obedience to the law of the land, and bring an end to the mockery that exists, particularly in the big cities. Political considerations, we are told are now elimi-?? . . boss be able to march to court and obtain leniency or immunity for friendly violators of his constitution. Plus the elimination of politics a rapid and determined drive is to be made to stop the sources of supply, importation and diversion of legally manufactured and stored alcohol.

Won’t Waste Time on Small-Fish Bootleggers

It has been shown that sporadic assaults on the individual bootlegger, raids on small dispensers, and gunning after petty offenders is futile, serving only to make the law enforcing powers a laughing stock.

Control of the sources of supply will necessarily eliminate the little fellows from the scene of law violation without further action. They cannot sell the booze they cannot obtain.

“Uncle Sam means business,” says the Cleveland Plaindealer, whose editorial calls upon the states and local communities to carry their share of the burden of enforcement.

From the front page of The Polk County News, Tryon, N.C., July 23, 1925

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