Boys Borrow Car, Set Off to See Florida, Jan. 24,1926

Louisburg Boys Leave on Exploration Tour

Louisburg, Jan. 22—Three Louisburg boys fared forth yesterday in a borrowed automobile, presumably to explore the state of Florida. They were Frank Hudson, aged 14; Herman Baily, aged 14; and Allen House, aged 15.

The boys were traveling in a 1920 model Flord touring car, the state license for which is No. 43,741. R.W. Hudson, father of one of the boys, asks that officers who may encounter the lads hold them and notify him.

From the front page of The Goldsboro News, Sunday morning, Jan. 24, 1926

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Number of Farms, Good Roads Go Together in N.C., Jan. 24, 1926

Increase of Farms

Those who take interest in agricultural conditions in Norh Carolina will be gratified on reading the following from the latest issue of the University News Letter:

“Vole XIL, no 2, of the News Letter carried a study on farm gains and losses by states, 1920-25, in which it was shown that North Carolina was surpassed by only two states in the number of new farms brought under cultivation during this period and that in 1925, only one state in the Union, Texas, had more farms under cultivation. North Carolina’s total was 283,495, which is 23,000 more farms that our nearest rival possesses, aside from Texas.

“If growth in number of farms is any indication, North Carolina is far better than is any of our neighboring states. The increase in farms in Virigina was only about half the increase in North Carolina. The other states bordering on North Carolina suffered losses in farms. In South Carolina all the counties except five have fewer farms than they had in 1920, the net decrease for the state being 19,297. Georgia suffered the heaviest loss of any state, with 60,000 fewer farms in 1925 than in 1920. Tennessee also suffered a slight decrease in farms. In percent of counties showing increases in farms, North Carolina ranks near the top among the states of the Union, which means that the entire State is sharing whatever prosperity exists on the farms of the state.

“The study brings out some rather interesting facts with regard to changed conditions that have taken place since 1920. During the decade from 1910 to 1920 the counties showing the largest increases in the number of arms were the 20 or so combination cotton and tobacco counties centering around Wilson, Wayne and Johnston, resulting from high prices for cotton and tobacco during the War period. During the last five years this same group of counties made the poorest showing in farm increases of any large are in the state.

“The western half of the state, whose counties with few exceptions lost farms between 1910 and 1920, shows up slightly better than the eastern half in farm increases for the period since 1920.

Arguing from the fact that agriculture is the basis of all human effort, the increase of farms in North Carolina augurs well for the future prosperity of our state, and is good publicity to use in offering inducement to prospectors. The increase gives evidence that North Carolina, which is one of the oldest states in the Union has been thoroughly tested, through favorable and adverse conditions, and has been found profitable territory in which to farm.

A significant fact is found in the statement that the section embracing 20 or more combination cotton and tobacco counties around Wilson showed the large increase in farms during the years between 1910 and 1920, on account of the high prices of cotton and tobacco. Since 1920, however, this combination cotton and tobacco group has made the poorest showing in farm increases of any large are in the state. This, no doubt, can be attributed to the cultivation of tobacco and cotton, the two money crops, to the neglect of food and feed crops.

Much of the increase in farms is attributed, rightly no doubt, to the building of good roads. The Manufacturers’ Record says:

“Wherever good highways are constructed, prosperity and progress follow as surely as day follows night. Wherever intolerably bad roads exist, whether consisting of bottomless mud holes or equally bottomless sand piles, there stagnation takes place along with gradual deterioration of the moral and educational condition of the people, and there poverty exists in direct contrast with the prosperity to be found where modern highways are built.”

North Carolina is noted as having far better highways than most of the states in the Union. Hence, it is natural to conclude that good roads are beneficial to farming interests.

From the Fayetteville Observer, as reprinted on the editorial page of The Goldsboro News, Sunday morning, Jan. 24, 1926

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Algonquin Club Switching from Social to Civic Organization, Jan. 24, 1926

Algonquin Club Elects New Officers. . . Enthusiastic Meeting and Enjoyable Barbecue Held in Club Rooms Last Night

Enthusiasm and good fellowship marked the annual meeting and barbecue of the Algonquin Club, held in the clubrooms in the Borden Building here last night. A large crowd was in attendance, and the members heard with expressions of approval a number of reports and suggestions brought forward during the business session, which preceded the barbecue.

The meeting was opened with the reading of the reports of C.D. Groves, secretary-treasurer of the club. It was announced that during the past year a debt of $1,000 had been completely discharged, allowing the club to start the new year with a clean balance sheet. A motion that the charger be changed from that of a social club to a civic organization was approved by the membership, and the Board of Governors was instructed to take the necessary action to accomplish the change. In the event such action is taken, the club will become a member of the Goldsboro Chamber of Commerce.

Following the submission of the various reports and motions, the election of officers for this year was held, with the following results: Edwin Borden, president; re-elected; John D. Gullette, vice-president, and C.D. Groves unanimously and enthusiastically re-elected secretary-treasurer. Alvin Howell, Horace E. King, E.H. Graham, Hugh Dortch and Dr. R.B. Miller were named five new members of the Board of Directors for a period of two years.

Immediately after the business session, the assembled members and guests adjourned to the ballroom of the club, where a delightful barbecue, accompanied, of course, by the necessities without which a ‘cue is not a ‘cue, was enjoyed by everyone. The entire occasion was a distinct success from every viewpoint.

From the front page of The Goldsboro News, Sunday morning, Jan. 24, 1926

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Lannie Carmack, Annie Pollock Married in Surprise Ceremony, Jan. 23, 1926

Carmack-Pollock

Mr. Lannie Carmack, son of Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Carmack, and Miss Annie Pollock, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Vance Pollock, were quietly married at 6:30 o’clock yesterday afternoon at the home of Rev. J.W. Sadler, who performed the ceremony. Only a few relatives and friends of the bride and groom were present at the wedding, which was in the nature of a surprise. Mr. and Mrs. Carmack will make their home with Rev. and Mrs. Sadler for the time being. Mr. Carmack is employed by the Goldsboro Grocery Company. The man friends of the young couple will wish for them the abiding happiness and prosperity.

From page 4 of The Goldsboro News, Sunday morning, Jan. 24, 1926

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Capt. O'Berry "Holding His Own", Jan. 24, 1926

Captain O’Berry “Holding His Own”

Captain Nathan O’Berry, prominent and beloved citizen of Goldsboro, who was stricken in his office Friday morning, was late last night reported to be “holding his own” by Dr. W.H. Cobb, his physician. This will be cheering news to all Goldsboro, where Captain O’Berry is held in the highest esteem, and a host of well-wishers will hope that his improvement will be immediate and rapid.

From the front page of The Goldsboro News, Sunday morning, Jan. 24, 1926

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Navy Seaplane Forced Down, Sunk off St. Augustine, Fla., Jan. 24, 1926

Seaplane Forced Down Saturday

Miami, Fla., Jan. 23 (AP)—Official confirmation of reports that the navy seaplane S-1-3 had been forced down and sunk 12 miles north of St. Augustine, Fla., about noon today, was made early tonight by navy officers following arrival of 10 seaplanes in Biscayne Bay.

The plane carried three occupants, Lieutenant J.G. Johnson, A.E. Laporte, aviation pilot, and J.T. McLean, aviation mechanic’s mate, first class, all of whom were believed to have been rescued by another seaplane which was ordered to stand by.

From the front page of The Goldsboro News, Sunday morning, Jan. 24, 1926

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Arthur Montague Dies in Electric Chair Jan. 22, 1926

Montague Put to Death

Raleigh, Jan. 22 (AP)—The State of North Carolina today demanded and received the supreme penalty of Arthur Montague, Burke County negro, convicted for an attack on a deaf mute white child inmate of a state institution at Morganton last spring. Montague died in the electric chair here at 10:30 this morning.

It was necessary to turn on the electric current twice to extinguish life. The first shock, made for 2 minutes 20 seconds. The second time the current ran through the negro’s frame for 1 minute 15 seconds.

Convicted in Burke Superior Court, Montague appealed to the Supreme Court and was denied a new trial. Making a last appeal to the Governor for clemency this too was denied. A statement obtained from the negro a few days ago by the Pardon Commissioner H. Hoyle Sink was to the effect that he was under the influence of liquor, he believed to be “doped at the time of the crime.” He “guessed” he was guilty, he said, but didn’t know.

From the front page of the Concord Daily Tribune, Friday, Jan. 22, 1926

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Violence in U.S. Due to Italians, Russians, Foreigners from Southern and Central Europe, Jan. 23, 1926

One “First” Too Many

Americans are wont to boast of the many things in which their country ranks first, but there is one “first” which should fill us with shame. We have reference to our crime record.

Among many other distinctions the United States must accept that of being pre-eminent among civilized nations for the extent of crime within its borders.

This is the conclusion arrived at by Harold Callender, writing in The New York Times Book Review, after reading “battling the Criminal,” by Richard W. Child. Mr. Callender does ot take this dour outlook, however, without some reasons, for we find, there are some very convincing figures given.

In England and Wales, with a total population of nearly 40 million there are fewer than 200 murders in a year of abnormal employment and extensive suffering, while a city of half a million in prosperous America recorded a greater number in a like period.

In his argument Mr. Child gives as one of the first causes of crime in the United States the extensive immigration of people of European countries to America. He gives figures to back up the statement.

Of 125 persons charged with murder or manslaughter in five cities, 26 were Italians, 19 Russians, and 35 were from Greece, Austria, Rumania, Bulgaria and other countries of Southern and Central Europe. Thirteen were negroes, and England, Ireland, the Scandinavian nations, Germany, France and one Oriental country supplied 12.

These figures may cover the case in the immigration centers but how about in the South, and particularly North Carolina? We can’t put the blame on the foreigners or the foreign born, for in this State we have practically no citizens except Americans. The same is true of the South as a whole.

Our native-born are keeping up with the foreigners, and the cure is not to be found solely in restricted immigration.

From the editorial page of the Concord Daily Tribune, Saturday, Jan. 23, 1926

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George Jones Given 4 Months for Assault on School Superintendent, Jan. 23, 1926

Gets Four Months for Assaulting Teacher

Kinston, Jan. 22—George Jones, LaGrange youth who assaulted M.A. Honeycutt, superintendent of the school here, must serve four months. Jones’ conviction by the LaGrange recorder was confirmed by Superior Court here yesterday afternoon. Honeycutt was alleged to have been attacked with a deadly weapon, the nature of which was no brought out. He suffered a slight fracture of a cheek bone in the assault. A younger brother of the defendant was disciplined for infractions of the school regulations, and Jones, resenting the superintendent’s action, attacked the latter on the streets of LaGrange.

From the front page of the Concord Daily Tribune, Saturday, Jan. 23, 1926

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Charlotte Men Injured When Car Flips Jan. 21, 1926

Four Charlotte Men in Wreck Near City. . . Were En Route from Charlotte to Salisbury When Accident Occurred on Highway

Four men of Charlotte en route from that city to Salisbury had narrow escapes from serious injury last Thursday when the auto in which they were riding turned over a few miles south of this city. Friday’s Charlotte News had the following story of the accident:

Four Charlotte men Friday were nursing sore muscles and bruises after miraculously escaping more serious injury in an automobile wreck a few miles south of Concord late Thursday.

The men were: Dr. R.W. Petrie, physician; W.H. Martin of Queen City Printing Company; E.A. Hilker, attorney, and Yates Edgerton, real estate dealer.

The party was riding in Mr. Edgerton’s sedan, which was one of three cars of Monarch Club members who went to Salisbury Thursday evening to attend the organization banquet of the Salisbury Monarch Club.

The accident occurred, according to Mr. Edgerton, when a pedestrian on the Charlotte-Concord highway, stepped off the road to allow an automobile, which was running ahead of Mr. Edgerton’s car, to pass, then stepped back on the road directly in front of the Edgerton car.

Mr. Edgerton, in an effort to avoid striking the man, applied the brakes and attempted to swerve his car. It turned over and came to rest upside down.

The four men inside crawled out through the broken windows. Mr. martin received a slight cut over his right eye and a badly strained right shoulder. He was the most painfully hurt. Dr. Petrie came out with a bumped head and slight cut on his right hand. Mr. Hilker was bruised. Mr. Edgerton’s left cheek was slightly cut. Other members of the club carried Mr. Martin, and Dr. Petrie to Concord, where they were examined by physicians. Mr. Edgerton, with the aid of passersby, righted his car and drove it on to Salisbury and back to Charlotte. The name of the pedestrian was not learned. It was said that he “took to the tall timbers” by the road, when the car turned over behind him.

From page 2 of the Concord Daily Tribune, Saturday, Jan. 23, 1926

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China Grove Mill Should Be Model for Other Communities, Jan. 23, 1926

The China Grove Mill

Salisbury Post

It did not take the China Grove Mill long to get successfully under way. As we recall the mill has been in operation only a year or two, yet the directors Tuesday voted to double the capacity of the plant.

The stockholders of this mill are mostly local people, many from the county contributing to the sum total of the capital. The success which has come to the ills ought to encourage others of like nature. It shows how a community may cooperate to the common good.

The success of the China Grove mill is running along with the Rowan, a manufacturing plant financed and built in like manner by local capital in the large, yet all under the eye of a well established and eminently successful textile manufacturer, Mr. A.C. Lineberger. In the Rowan mill the local management has developed a very successful leadership in Mr. Davis, while the China Grove mills find a similar leadership under Mr. Rutledge, a capable man of considerable experience under the Cannons, of Concord and Kannapolis.

Delighted with the splendid successes of these two mills, each of which is comparatively new, ought to encourage the people of the county to still further pool their investments in local industries that will not only make money for them, but build up pay rolls for the community and thus further enrich our good county industrially.

There are quite enough dollars in the county to build manufacturing plants which should prove equally as successful as these two here discussed. If we may be excused for saying it here, we have looked too much to some failures made and not enough to our local successes. Forget the failures and establish other successes.

From page 3 of the Concord Daily Tribune, Saturday, Jan. 23, 1926

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Rev. Paris Preaching at Concord Methodist Churches Jan. 24, 1926

Rev. Dr. Z. Paris Here Sunday

Rev. Dr. Z. Paris, presiding elder of the Salisbury district, will be in Concord Sunday. He will preach at Kerr Street Methodist Church at 11 o’clock and at Central Church at 7 p.m. The second quarterly conference for the year for Central Church will be held at 3:30 in the afternoon.

Dr. Paris was pastor of Central Church for four years and has a great many friends here. He always has a warm welcome in Concord.

From page 2 of the Concord Daily Tribune, Saturday, Jan. 23, 1926

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G.W. Blackwelder, 79, Confederate Veteran, Died Jan. 23, 1926

Prominent Man of Mt. Pleasant Dead. . . George Washington Blackwelder, Civil War Veteran, Passed Away This Moring at His Home

George Washington Blackwelder, 79 years of age, died at his home in Mt. Pleasant this morning at 1 o’clock after an illness of five days, death resulting from pneumonia.

The death of Mr. Blackwelder makes the second to occur in the rapidly thinning ranks of Confederate veterans, another member of his company in the war and a fellow-citizen of Mt. Pleasant, A.C. Barrier, passed away earlier in the week.

Funeral services will be held at 3 o’clock Sunday afternoon at Holy Trinity Church, Mt. Pleasant, and burial will be made in the cemetery at Mt. Pleasant.

Surviving Mr. Blackwelder are three daughters, all wives of Lutheran ministers. They are Mrs. J.H.C. Fisher of Mt. Pleasant, Mrs. R. L. Patterson of Freemont, Nebraska, and Mrs. Edward Fullenwider of Salisbury.

Mr. Blackwelder was born in Cabarrus Country on July 11, 1846. He was married to Mrs. Amy Lippard Cress on July 27, 1869.

Although he was confirmed in St. Johns Lutheran Church, he later moved his membership to Holy Trinity, Mt. Pleasant, where he was a faithful member until death.

During he war he enlisted in Company H, 8th North Carolina regiment. He was wounded in action on one occasion. During the years since the war, he has been a regular attendant of the reunions of Civil War veterans.

People of Mt. Pleasant, who deeply feel his death, remember the very beautiful prayer which he offered last Sunday in the congregation meeting at Holy Trinity Church. He was, those who knew him say, “a fine, orderly citizen; one who lived the Golden Rule.”

From page 2 of the Concord Daily Tribune, Saturday, Jan. 23, 1926

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John Hunt Jr. 23, Dies of Pneumonia, Jan. 23, 1926

Lexington Athlete Is Called by Death. . . John C. Hunt Jr., Athletic Coach at Davidson, Victim of Pneumonia

Lexington, Jan. 22—John C. Hunt Jr., athletic coach and member of he faculty of Lexington high school, died at the home of his parents here this afternoon, following an illness of about a week from pneumonia. He was 23 years old. Funeral arrangements have not yet been announced. The deceased was for three years a member of the varsity football team of Davidson College and gained renown as a drop-kicker. He was known in college football circles throughout the Carolinas as “Popsy.” He graduated from Davidson with the class of ’25 and last fall took charge of high school athletics here and had met with gratifying success.

From page 4 of the Concord Daily Tribune, Saturday, Jan. 23, 1926

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Jack Allen Peacock, 4, Dies of Pneumonia, Meningitis, Jan. 23, 1926

Funeral Services Held for Jack Peacock. . . Boy’s Mother Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C.C. Lentz—Burial Made in Concord

Funeral services for little Jack Allen Peacock, 4-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. K.V. Peacock of Thomasville, were held at the home Friday morning at 10:30 o’clock and burial was made in Oakwood Cemetery in Concord. The boy died Wednesday.

Officiating at the service in Thomasville was the Rev. Mr. Bodie. A short service was held at the grave in concord at which time Rev. Mr. Hutchinson of Thomasville and Rev. M.L. Kester of Concord made short talks.

The boy was sick only one week, becoming ill with flu which later developed into double pneumonia and meningitis. Mrs. Peacock, his mother, before marriage, was Miss Lillian Lentz, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C.C. Lentz of North Union Street.

Surviving Jack Peacock are his mother and father, one brother, William Lentz Peacock, and one sister, Virginia Peacock.

From page 5 of the Concord Daily Tribune, Saturday, Jan. 23,1926

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Coroner's Inquest Seeking Facts About Death of Mrs. Annie Mae Burgess, Jan. 22, 1926

Seek Facts About Death of Woman. . . Officers Seek Information About the Death of Mrs. Annie Mae Burgess

Asheville, Jan. 22 (AP)—Testimony was given at a coroner’s inquest this morning into the death of Mrs. Annie Mae Burgess, who was found dead a the intersection of two prominent residential streets yesterday morning, tending to show the murdered woman stated some weeks ago that William “Bill” Davis, who is being held by the police for investigation, made threats against her life.

At the same time the witness stated Davis threatened to beat up Jim Redmon, who was friendly with Mrs. Davis.

Witnesses called today were Mrs. Henry Townsend, mother of the deceased, Mrs. Maggie Lee, with whom she was staying at the time of her death, Olson Revis, a companion of Davis while the latter was serving a sentence on Buncombe County chain gang for keeping a disorderly house; Lloyd Ward, a friend of the murdered girl; Bonnie Ledford who found the body; Caleb Ingram, an employee of the city who discovered the pipe with which the woman was struck on the head and her slipper at the scene of the crime the night before the body was found; Lynn McChone, first cousin of the woman; and Chief of Police Messer.

From the front page of the Concord Daily Tribune, Friday, Jan. 22,1926

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Postal Inspectors Believe Mail Pouch Stolen from Goldsboro Worth $15,000-100,000, Jan. 22, 1926

Big Mail Robbery at Goldsboro Revealed. . . Occurred on Morning of December 21—Losses Estimated from $15,000 to $100,000

Goldsboro, Jan. 24—A robbery of registered mail in which losses estimated at from $15,000 to $100,000 occurred here on the morning of December 21, was revealed here today. Postal inspectors investigating the robbery refused to discuss the case, saying they preferred to continue their investigation without publicity.

The robbery is said to have occurred when a mail truck entered the Union station about 7 o’clock in the morning. One pouch was seized by unidentified persons who have not been captured.

Estimates made by reliable parties place the cash loss sustained by banks of this section at $15,000 with negotiable securities in the pouches which would increase the losses to $100,000.

From the front page of the Concord Daily Tribune, Friday, Jan. 22,1926

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Defective Wiring or Rats Suspected Behind Blaze Which Damaged Franklinton Stores, Jan. 22, 1926

Franklinton Suffers Early Morning Blaze

Franklinton, Jan. 18—An early blaze at Franklinton Sunday damaged several stores and resulted in a loss of around $10,000, only part of which was covered by insurance. Defective wiring or rats were believed responsible for the blaze which had its origin in R.D. Collins’ grocery store on Mason Street. G.L. Whitfields jewelry store was damaged, as was also John Mitchell’s ice house.

A vacant store next to the grocery establishment which was being fitted up for a café was also badly damaged.

From the front page of The Franklin Times, Louisburg, N.C., Friday, Jan. 22, 1926

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In Franklin Superior Court Jan. 18-22, 1926

Finishes Up and Quits. . . Franklin Superior Court Makes Quick Work of Term and Adjourns on Friday Afternoon

The regular January term of Franklin Superior Court came to a close Friday afternoon after disposing of the cases on the docket.

Our report last week was in error in that it gave a case, State vs O.J. Coppedge, guilty. The name was confused with another case, and there was no case tried wherein Mr. Copede was defendant.

Cases disposed of since our last report were as follows:

State vs George Dickerson, assault with intent to commit rape, jury returned verdict guilty of assault on a female, prayer for judgment continued upon payment of costs. $200 bond to appear at January term.

State vs John Egerton, housebreaking and larceny, guilty, 2 years on roads of Rocky Mount Road District.

State vs Herman Davis, pleads guilty to assault with deadly weapon, 6 months on roads in Rocky Mount Roads District.

State vs A.L. Thompson, bigamy, pleads guilty, prayer for judgment continued to May term of court.

State vs June Davis, upw, and transporting, guilty of unlawful possession of whiskey, 9 months on roads, Rocky Mount Road District.

State vs Joe Branch, speeding, not guilty.

State vs June Davis, attempting to bribe officer, continued.

State vs. C.W. Boswell and others, sci fa, discharged upon payment of costs exclusive of witness fees.

State vs G.W. Dickerson, ccw, guilty, fined $100 and costs.

State vs Titus Dosey, guilty unlawful possession of whiskey, 6 months on roads, Rocky Mount Road District, execution not to issue except on the order of Judge of Franklin Superior Court.

State vs Bud Denton, oai, guilty, 6 months on roads, Rocky Mount Road District, execution not to issue except on order of the Judge holding Franklin Superior Court, provided said Bud Denton shall not drive an automobile in Franklin County for 12 months.

State vs Frank Blackley, l and r, guilty 9 months in jail with leave to hire out, to pay a fine of $100 and costs.

State vs Robt Little, it was ordered that, as he had served 4 months of his 8 months sentence, that upon his paying the costs he may be released.

State vs Troy Fowler, adw, dismissed o account of former acquittal.

From the front page of The Franklin Times, Louisburg, N.C., Friday, Jan. 22, 1926. The correction had a mistake in the name. It was spelled Coppedge in the first sentence and Copede in the second sentence.

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Everyone Walked Away From Bad Auto Accident in Louisburg Jan. 18, 1926

Automobile Accident

A fatal automobile accident was providentially averted Monday morning when Mr. Malcolm McKinne’s Ford sedan and Dr. J.B. Davis’ Ford coupe collided at the crossing of Sunset Avenue and Church Street, badly damaging both cars and bruising the occupants.

Mr. McKinne was driving his car, taking his daughter, Miss Olivia, to school, and Dr. Davis’ car was being driven by his brother and contained several colored children.

The accident was so unexpected and was not witnessed so we learn, that it is almost impossible to tell how it happened. However, we understand Mr. McKinne was driving east on Sunset Avenue and Dr. Davis’ car was going north on Church Street.

After the impact Mr. McKinne’s car was minus a rear right wheel and was turned around facing opposite to the way he was traveling and turned over, while Dr. Davis’ car had swerved, struck a telephone pole and turned about one fourth around. We understand the telephone pole was broken from the force. Mr. McKinne says he especially looked for approaching vehicles before he attempted to cross the street and had just wiped his windshield clear of the rain.

It was most providential that no lives were lost as it seems impossible that such a wreck could happen and all the parties come out alive. Both cars were practically demolished.

From the front page of The Franklin Times, Louisburg, N.C., Friday, Jan. 22, 1926

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Honor Rolls at Bunn High School, Elementary School, January 1926

Bunn Honor Roll

Honor roll students for Bunn High School for the second quarter are as follows:

Tenth grade: Miriam Mullen, Esther Cooke, Evelyn Brewer, Mary Grey Pace.

Ninth grade: Oris Pearce.

Eighth Grade: L.G. Mullen.

Those of the elementary grades meeting the requirements for the honor roll in December are:

Seventh grade: Christine Richardson, Helen Mullen.

Sixth grade: Pauline Johnson.

Fifth grade: Othello Mullen, Lizzie Nowell, Roslyn Hollingsworth, Juanita Perry.

Fourth grade: Lucile Shearon.

Third grade: Horace Mullen, Willie Nowell, Louis Mullen.

Second grade: Linwood McKinney, Eileen Bell.

First grade: Tyron Beddingfield, Horace Jones, William Carlyle, Staley Mitchell, Randolph Alford, John Henry Williams, Glyde Stanton Hayes, Grover Jeffreys, Cal Mullen, Catherine Williams, Laura Moody, Cora Patterson, Margery Lee Richards, Annie Perkerson, Keilon Joyner, Sallie Mae Mullen, Evelyn Jones, Hazel Moye, Mary Jane Perry.

From the front page of The Franklin Times, Louisburg, N.C., Friday, Jan. 22, 1926

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Mrs. G.B. La Boyteaux Died Jan. 15, 1926

Mrs. La Boyteaux Dead

Information was received in Louisburg Friday of the death of Mrs. G.B. La Boyteaux at her home in Charlestown, W. Va., which occurred on the 15th of January.

Mrs. La Boyteaux was a daughter of the late Col. Harvil Harris and a sister to Senator C.P. Harris, and was a sister of Mrs. John Upperman. She was born and raised in Franklin County and after her marriage lived at Washington, N.C., before locating in West Virginia.

The bereaved relatives have the sympathy of a large number of friends in Franklin County.

From the front page of The Franklin Times, Louisburg, N.C., Friday, Jan. 21, 1926

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Successful Parent Will Start Encouraging Children to Work, Jan. 21, 1926

A Successful Parent

By Helen Gregg Green

“I know I have not been what the world calls successful,” one of my husband’s friends confided to me, “but my son will be!”

“You are naturally brilliant, everybody admits that, Throck,” I told him, “and Junior has the same keen mind.”

“You are evading the issue,” Throck laughed. “You think it would hurt to say, ‘No, you have not been a success!’ It wouldn’t hurt. I know it, and I know the root of the trouble. I shall see that Junior does not have that same handicap!”

“But what handicap did you have, Throck?” I asked, surprised. “You had a most indulgent father who encouraged you in everything you ever wanted to do.”

“He encouraged me in most things—yes. But he did not teach me the joy of work! In fact, when I was about 12 years old, when the natural desire for real work is very strong, I begged to be allowed to work ’like the other fellows,’ but Father would not allow David or me to lift a finger. ‘You’ll have responsibilities enough when you’re older. This is the playtime of your life,’ he insisted.”

“He meant well,” I interrupted.

“Yes, no doubt. But when David and I faced the responsibilities of life and tried to buckle down to work, it was too late. Already I am beginning to instill in Junior the love of work. There’s nothing like it to compel concentration and protect a lad from the dangers of idleness. Of course it must not be overdone, but that’s what a day is for—to be a ‘guiding hand,’ to see that these character-building ‘doses’ ae given in just the right proportions.”

“What is Throck doing now?” I asked, all interest.

“Well, you know he’s only 10. But he’s editing his own newspaper, is a ‘regular errand boy’ as he calls it, for three of his mother’s friends and during the summer vacation he delivers papers, sells magazines and helps Mother with the housework. You should see his paper! It has taught him to e systematic and business-like; best of all, he’s learning how to meet people,” and the father’s face lighted with pride.

“And what does he do with his money” was the next question.

“We leave that entirely to him,” Throck replied, “and he’s learning the value of a dollar. Most of it he saves—he has quite a bank account—the rest he spends carefully or gives away where he thinks it will do the most good. He discriminates very well for a little fellow, too.”

“Well, Throck,” I said smiling, “I known one thing, you’re a most successful parent! And being a parent is really the biggest, best job of all.”

From page 2 of The Star of Zion, The Official Organ of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, Jan. 21, 1926

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Dr. Yelverton at Mt. Pisgah A.M.E. Zion Church, Jan. 21, 1926

Dr. Yelverton at Mt. Pisgah

Dr. J.B. A. Yelverton, pastor of Mt. Pisgah A.M.E. Zion Church, Rockingham, N.C., is starting off fine for another successful year. He is an ideal pastor and the best preacher we have ever had. His church is well organized and all officers who are to serve the ensuing year were publicly installed before a very large audience. Wednesday night, the 6th, Dr. W.W. Plair of Hamlet, N.C., preached the sermon and is choir rendered music. The other ministers who took part in the program were E.B. Robinson, P.H. Mumford, C.B. Pemberton, T.L. Mumford, H.I. Quick, J. Littles, R. Hasty and C.B. Fletcher.

After the program, the choir and visiting ministers were delightfully served in the parlor of the church.

Mt. Pisgah I sone of the leading churches in North Carolina with a very fine membership, which is standing by the pastor in full support of his progressive plans and operations.

From page 2 of The Star of Zion, The Official Organ of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, Jan. 21, 1926

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Editor Gives Religious Press' Role in Christian Church, Jan. 21, 1926

The Church and Religious Press

By Bishop James Cannon Jr.

Al vigorous religious press is needed, First. To furnish an accurate record of religious and church news. It is true that he secular press is giving more space to religious matters than in former years, but the average reporter is no qualified either by training or by comprehension to give careful and adequate news of the Church. The desire to make a headline or to create some special interest is so strong that accuracy is subordinated to color. Moreover, few secular papers will give as full a record of church news as those interested in church work should have.

Second. A religious press is needed to furnish an interpretation of the life in the world about us from the Christian standpoint. This does not imply that the secular press does not frequently give a proper interpretation of life. But it does imply that men who themselves are not Christian and who do not look at matters from the Christian standpoint, cannot interpret the events of everyday life as they should be interpreted. No more important service is rendered by the religious press than the review of current happenings in the world and the discussion of the attitude of the Church with reference to them.

Third. The Church press furnishes a necessary medium for presenting and advocating policies and programs of the church as indicated by assemblies, conferences, conventions and church boards. The secular press could not, even if it would, properly occupy this field. The general public is not sufficiently interested in the policies and programs of the denominations to justify the secular papers in furnishing space for such matters. Furthermore, the religious press furnishes the space and the medium for the exchange of opinions among church leaders on all the varying phases of the Christian life.

Fourth. The religious press is needed for the publication of articles of a devotional nature. Many people get the vest of their devotional reading from the pages of the church press. Especially in the rural sections of the country is the religious paper a great help in presenting to the young stories with a distinct moral tendency and impulse.

For these and other reasons the church press is a necessity. But it is a lamentable fact that it is exceedingly difficult to pay the necessary running expenses of a well-edited and will printed church paper. Few indeed of the church papers of the present day are meeting their expenses by receipts from advertising and subscribers. The writer was the editor of a denominational Church paper for 25 years, and it was only with the greatest difficulty that he was able to pay the current expenses out of the current receipts, and it was done only by the restriction of the usefulness of the paper because of the inability to pay for a sufficient staff of workers and contributed articles.

The weekly church paper is as great a necessity for the maintenance and development of the work of the church as are the publications of the Sunday School Boards, the Church Extension Boards, the Mission Boards and other special literature necessary for the carrying on of the work of the great agencies of the Church. The Conferences, Assemblies and Boards recognize the necessity for large appropriations for the preparation and distribution of various kinds of literature in the homes of the members of the Church. Each denomination should have a Board of Christian Literature which should consider the needs of the Church for high-class weekly, monthly and quarterly publications, and such boards should e given the authority to subsidize all publications which such Boards may deem necessary for the work of the Churches. Either the endowment of the Church press, or a yearly appropriation of such amounts as may be necessary to guarantee an adequate church press service would seem to furnish sensible, if not indeed the only, solution of the present problem.

Certainly, this question is worthy of the most careful study by our church leadership, and the Federal Council of Churches might perform a very useful service if its Research Department should, under the direction of the Administrative Committee, make a thorough survey of the church press of the nation and present the facts as they exist today.

From the front page of The Star of Zion, The Official Organ of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, Charlotte, N.C., Jan. 21, 1926

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Bishop Gailor Tells Negroes to "Be Themselves," Jan. 21, 1926

Tells Negroes Not to Imitate

Memphis, Tenn., Jan. 19—In a speech before the Interracial convention here, Bishop Thos. Gailor declared that the Negroes should “be themselves,” stop imitating the white man, and that slavery had its virtues as well as its vices.

“Ne Negro’s future lies, not in imitation of the white man, but in independent development along is own lines,” the bishop explained to his hearers.

“The reason I am here tonight is because I feel that it is the bounden duty of all of us to aid in working out problems in the community in which we live and the Negro is a part of his community and in a way is problems are my problems.

“Let me say that the crime element among us is only the scum on the surface of our body social When we all get right down to work and hard work we can sweep it away.

“These are not times when we should be harping on dead old wrongs such as slavery, for slavery accomplished much good. It brought the Negro in touch with civilization. In Africa the Negro was continually whipped by inter-tribal wars, they were captured into slavery by other members of their own race and so held until they happened to be recaptured or death put an end to their miseries.

“Slavery brought the Negro to America and welded him into a heterogeneous whole and give him a racial consciousness.

“It should be the ambition of each race to contribute its own individual contribution to civilization and allow me to say again that those contributions are likely to be widely divergent.”

From the front page of The Star of Zion, The Official Organ of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, Charlotte, N.C., Jan. 21, 1926

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Toledo Papers Decide How to Use Race in Stories, Jan. 21, 1926

Wins in Fight for Respect

Toledo, Ohio, Jan. 19—The Observer, published in this city by Cornelius Edwoods, has just succeeded in a campaign which had as its object respect for the Negro race, as reflected in healines and stories in the daily papers. Hereafter, according to rules compiled by the white papers of the city, the word “Negro” is to be begun with a capital letter, and only where absolutely necessary for identification is the word to be used at all. The following rules adopted by the Toledo Blade show the nature of the stand which the dailies have taken:

The Blade does not want to play up the fact that any person figuring in the news is colored, nor does it want to suppress the racial adjectives in every case. The fact of color should not be stressed in the news bu mentioned casually, if at all.

The color is never to be used in a headline.

The term “colored” is to be used whenever possible in place of “Negro.” Negress must NEVER be used. “Black” is prohibited.

Whenever “negro “ is used it must be capitalized. The word is seldom necessary, however, except where it is part of the name of an organization, such as “Negro Business men’s Club,” or something of the sort.

From the front page of The Star of Zion, The Official Organ of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, Jan. 21, 1926

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Congressman Martin Madden Defends the Negro Soldier, Jan. 21, 1926

Congress Madden Defends Negro Soldier

Chicago, Ill., Jan. 19—Treatment of a highly important nature has been accorded the criticisms of Negro soldiers made by general Robert Lee Bollard by Congressman Martin B. Madden of the First Illinois District, who last week caused to be inserted in the Congressional Record a detailed recital of the achievements of the colored solider in American history, as well as a vindication of the Ninety-second division.

“It is a pity that a great commander would take the time in his history of the war to occupy the space to belittle men of any race who gave themselves freely to their country in defense of the flag,” Mr. Madden said in the course of his remarks to the House. “As a commander it was his duty to see that these men, and all other men under his charge, were properly commanded, properly treated without discrimination, and encouraged in every way possible to do their duty as soldiers. If he failed to do this as a soldier, he should not have availed himself of the privilege of traducing the soldiers of his command when he came to write the history of their service.

“I think that, when the history of the war is written without prejudice, it will be found that the Negro soldiers did their duty; that they had courage, bravery and patriotism; that they were willing to make any sacrifice, and that if any failure followed their service it was not the failure of the rank and file; it was the prejudice which existed in the commanders who would not permit them to succeed if it was possible to make them fail.”

From the front page of The Star of Zion, The Official Organ of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, Charlotte, N.C., Jan. 21, 1926

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Gulf News in the Chatham Record, Jan. 21, 1926

Gulf News

The following teachers spent the week-end at home: Misses Katie Monore and Esther Steele of Sanford and Mr. J.D. Pegram, Jonesboro.

Mr. L.B.B. Martin of Greensboro spent the week-end at home.

Mrs. Ralph Jordan and daughter, Margaret, returned Sunday from a visit to friends in Goldsboro

Dr. R.W. Palmer attended the clinic for children which was held at the American Legion Hall at Sanford Friday.

Mr. Harry Osborne spent Sunday at Elon College.

Mr. and Mrs. M.J. Jordan and son, Ralph, of Gulf and Mr. and Mrs. Bob Dorsett of Siler City and Mr. Henry Dorsett attended the funeral of their brother, Mr. G.M. Dorsett at Antioch Sunday. The services were conducted by Rev. C.L. Whicker of Gulf.

Mrs. G.L. Merrill left Sunday to spend a few days in Rocky Mount with her sister, Mrs. Alma Graham.

Mr. John M. McIver Jr. attended the funeral of Mr. G.M. Dorsett yesterday.

From the front page of The Chatham Record, Pittsboro, N.C., Thursday, Jan. 21, 1926

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Goldston News in Chatham Record, Jan. 21, 1926

Goldson News

The invited guests of Mr. and Mrs. James Goldston last Tuesday evening for dinner were the following: Prof. R.C. Dorsette, the principal at the Bonlee high school, Miss Wauma Brafford of Bonlee, a sister of Mrs. Goldston, Misses Mary Hammond, Pearl Johnson, Dessie Roberts, Ola Harmon, Brona Carter, Nannie Cox, members of the faculty at Goldston, and Messrs. Vann Oldham and Guy Gawity.

Born to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Burke last Monday, a son, Frederick Allen.

The first quarterly conference for the year will be held at the Methodist church Saturday and Sunday. The presiding elder, Rev. J.D. Bundy, will preach Saturday and also Sunday morning at 11 o’clock.

Rev. Jonas Barclay fille dhis regular appointment at the Presbyterian church Sunday morning. The evening service was postponed on account of the weather.

From the front page of The Chatham Record, Pittsboro, N.C., Thursday, Jan. 21, 1926

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Mazelle Daniel, 9 Months Old, Died Jan. 18, 1926

Siler City, Jan. 19—Mazelle Daniel, the nine-months-old infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chas C. Daniel, died early yesterday morning at the home of the parents near Hackney’s Mill. The little body was taken to Summerville in Davidson County for burial, the service being held today at 11 o’clock.

From the front page of The Chatham Record, Pittsboro, N.C., Thursday, Jan. 21, 1926

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P.H. Elkins Called to His Father's Side, Jan. 21, 1926

P.H. Elkins was called to Winston-Salem yesterday on account of the serious illness of his father, John R. Elkins. Reports from him this morning are encouraging to his relatives and friends.

From the front page of The Chatham Record, Pittsboro, N.C., Thursday, Jan. 21, 1926

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Miller Dog Had Rabies, John White, Madge Linney Receiving Treatment, Jan. 20, 1926

A Dangerous Dog Runs Man and Is Killed

A mad dog scare occurred in west Wilkesboro last week and two persons were bitten and are taking the treatment. The dog belonged to T.M. Miller was killed and its head sent to Raleigh, and the telegram Sunday said it had hydrophobia.

Those bitten are being treated. Two or three dogs were killed in the neighborhood, and others were. (Sentence incomplete in newspaper.) The persons bitten were Mr. John White, now in Roanoke, Va., business college, and Miss Madge Linney.

From the front page of the North Wilkesboro Hustler, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 1926

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Jacob and Rebecca Eller Family Welcome Third Set of Twins, Family Needs Help, Jan. 20, 1926

Eight Brothers and Sisters Under 10 Years of Age

To the readers of the North Wilkesboro Hustler, I wish to inform you of a very unusual family, one that is in need and worthy of help. Jacob and Rebecca Eller, Sherman, N.C. They have eight children under 10 years of age, eldest a girl 9 years old, twin boys 6 years of age, twin girls 4 years old, a little boy 2 years of age and two weeks ago the stork flew over and left two little twin girls.

The Lord has wonderfully blessed this family with children while they are very poor in worldly goods. Their only support is by the sweat of the father’s brow.

This family needs help.

A friend—Reported

From the front page of the North Wilkesboro Hustler, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 1926

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Town and Country News in N. Wilkesboro Hustler, Jan. 20, 1926

Town and County News. . . Local Items of Interest

Mr. A.G. Hendren, county farm agent, returned Saturday from Raleigh where he attended a 2-weeks school for farm demonstrators at State College.

Mr. Bret Cothren of Traphill is having 700 eggs incubated by the Wilkes Hatchery. He plans to raise a large number of broilers during the season.

Mr. E.C. Moore of Pores Knob, one of the oldest fruit growers in the county, attended the Fruit Growers’ School Tuesday, and was highly pleased with the interest taken.

The Wilkesboro Group of the county teachers’ association Saturday met in Wilkesboro. Professor Story was leader and the attendance good though the weather was bad.

Messrs. Russell Gray and W.C. Pearson have brought out the garage in Wilkesboro fronting the court house, the Wilkesboro Motor Co., which has during the past year been run by Mr. W.R. Hubbard.

Mr. E.C. Sparks of Ronda was here last week and purchased a Simplex brooder of 1,000 capacity. He now has a fine flock of Anconas and is planning to start a large flock of Barred Rocks.

Mrs. C.Y. Miller of Wilkesboro has accepted a position with the Wilkes Hatchery. Mr. Miller has had a great deal of experience with poultry, and, with his knowledge, will be a valuable addition to this growing enterprise.

Dogs or cows! Last week’s proceedings of the county commissioners showed the prices of two cows to be $20 and $25 each; the loss of five dogs, amounting altogether to $80, showed on an average the price of these five dogs to be $16 each.

Mr. J.M. German of Boomer, one of our most progressive farmers, who has for years kept one of the finest herds of pure-bred Jersey cows in the county, is becoming greatly interested in growing pure-bred poultry. He has a large folks of Rhode Island Reds and is having them culled by our State Inspector. He has purchased from the Wilkes Hatchery a Simplex brooder and is having a large number of chicks hatched by them. He is also selling his hatching eggs to the hatchery.

From the front page of the North Wilkesboro Hustler, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 1926

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Katherine Eller, Geo. Parlier on Honeymoon, Jan. 20, 1926

Miss Katherine Eller and Mr. Geo. Parlier Married Thurs.

Miss Katherine Eller, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B.H. Eller of North Wilkesboro, and Mr. George Parlier of Wilkesboro were married last Thursday at the home of the bride’s parents by Rev. A.T. Allen. Mr. Parlier is the son of Mr. and Mrs. C.E. Parlier of Wilkesboro and a splendid young man with a bright future in the business world. Mrs. Parlier numbers her friends by her acquaintance. Their many friends wish for them much happiness. They are spending their honey-moon in Southern states.

Mr. and Mrs. Parlier will make their home in Wilkesboro.

From the front page of the North Wilkesboro Hustler, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 1926

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Mrs. Claude Yates, 23, Brought Back to Jefferson for Burial, Jan. 20, 1926

Mrs. Claude Yates Passes Away in Rochester, Minn.

Mrs. Claude Yates of Rochester, Minn., died several days ago. The body was brought to Jefferson, Ashe County, her old home, January 12th for burial. Mrs. Yates, before marriage in 1921, was Miss Roxie Vannoy. She was 23 years old and is survived by her husband, father, four sisters, and two brothers.

From the front page of the North Wilkesboro Hustler, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 1926

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Joe Singleton to be Tried for Murder of Atlas Durham, Jan. 19, 1926

True Bill Returned Against Joe Singleton. . . Defendant Will Be Tried for Murder of Atlas Durham. . . Singleton Arraigned Yesterday Afternoon and Pleads Not Guilty to Murder Charge. . . Special Venire Asked. . . Jury Will Be Selected from a Special Venire of 76 Men; Testimony Wednesday

A true bill, charging Joe Singleton, 45-year-old white man of near Pikeville, with the murder of Atlas Durham, also white, a garage owner of Pikeville, was returned yesterday by the grand jury, sitting in the first day of a two-weeks’ term of Wayne County Superior Court, with Judge N.A. Sinclair of Fayetteville presiding, and Clason N. Williams of Sanford as Solicitor.

Singleton Arraigned

Singleton was arraigned late in the afternoon, just before the adjournment of court. Through his attorney, J. Faison Thomson, who will be assisted in the defense by Madrid B. Loftin, the defendant pled not guilty. The judge ordered that a special venire of 76 men be summoned, a jury to be selected from this number. It is understood that there will be no private prosecution, Solicitor Williams alone conducting the case for the state.

Courtroom Crowded

A crowded courtroom witnessed the arraignment of the defendant, and the drawing of names for the special venire, which was done by a little girl. Singleton, who has been confined in the Wayne County jail since the death of Durham last Christmas eve, was brought into the courtroom by two deputies. He took his seat between his attorneys, occasionally conferring with them in low tones. He stood with bowed head, asked as to his guilt or innocence, but made no reply, Mr. Thomson entering his plea of guilty.

History of Case

It is expected that all of today will be taken up with the selection of the jury to try Singleton, and that the hearing of evidence will begin Wednesday. It is alleged that Singleton shot Durham on the main street of Pikeville about 11 o’clock Christmas Eve day, Durham dying in a local hospital at 3 o’clock the same afternoon from the effects of a wound in the stomach made by a large-calibre revolver. Singleton was arrested at his home, where he had gone after the tragedy, offering no resistance to the officers who came for him. He has had very little to say since the slaying, and did not appear before the coroner’s jury which rendered a verdict holding him responsible for Durham’s death.

The Grand Jury

Judge Sinclair, noted throughout the state for his love of justice, tempered with mercy, delivered an eloquent charge to the grand jury, admonishing them as to their duties, and the manner in which it was incumbent upon them to accept and discharge the their responsibilities. The personnel of the grand jury is as follows: J. Ellie Howell, foreman; Walter Anderson, Silas W. Mitchell, W.E. Daniels, T.C. Hare, H.M. Savage, J. Spicer Holmes, Roscoe Bell, W.H. Boyette, Albert Gray, C.B. Sutton, R.E. Davis, Lovett Mitchell, G.W. Yelverton, Oscar Aycock, M.H. Warren, L.W. Cogdell and E.H. Graham.

Cases Disposed

A number of minor cases were tried and disposed of yesterday, as follows:

--Mark Barnes was sentenced to 12 months on the roads for an assault upon a female; --Bruce Barnes, convicted of housebreaking,12 months on the roads;

--Jimmie Whitfield and Leonard Braswell, taxed with the costs for an affray in which deadly weapons were brought into play; and

--James Peoples, manufacturing whiskey, 12 months on the roads.

From the front page of The Goldsboro News, Tuesday, Jan. 19, 1926

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Prosecutor Asks for Special Term for Slayer of Cherryville Chief of Police, Jan. 19, 1926

Special Term for Trial of Slayer

Gastonia, Jan. 18—Solicitor John G. Carpenter announced today that he would ask Governor McLean for a special term of Superior Court here either in February or March to try Jesse VanDyke, 28, alleged murderer of A.L. Painter, Cherryville chief of police.

Van Dyke will face five charges Tuesday afternoon here in connection with his wild drunken spree on the streets of Cherryville Thursday night, when he fatally shot the officer and injured a pedestrian.

From page 5 of The Goldsboro News, Tuesday, Jan. 19, 1926

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Ralph Register Gets 2 Years in Prison for Embezzlement from Norlina Building and Loan Assn., July 19, 1926

Norlina Man Sentenced to State Prison. . . Former Prominent Business Man Given Term of Two Years in Penitentiary

Warrenton, N.C., Jan. 18 (AP)—A plea of nolo contendre was accepted this afternoon by Solicitor R. Hunt Parker in the case of Ralph R.S. Register, former prominent Norlina business man, charged with embezzlement of from $3,800 to more than $9,000 from a Norlina building and loan association. A plea of nolo contendre is another case charging false representation in real estate sales also was accepted. Register was sentenced in each case to one year in state prison, the sentences to run concurrently.

A Warren County jury, which deliberated over the first case, failed to agree, and was discharged Sunday afternoon by Judge Garland Midyette. Register disappeared from Norlina last spring when the shortage in funds became known. He first went to Canda, and then to Florida, where he was arrested last fall.

From the front page of The Goldsboro News, Tuesday, Jan. 19, 1926

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Dock Ward Dies Jan. 18, 1926, After Fight with Victor Spivey, Rural Policeman,

“Bad Man” Dies from Injuries

Wilmington, N.C., Jan. 18 (AP)—Dock Ward, notorious bad man and alleged distiller, who was finally wounded in a fight with Victor Spivey, Columbus County rural policeman, following his arrest last Friday on a charge of manufacturing liquor, died in a local hospital at 3:30 o’clock this morning. The body will be turned back to his family for burial.

Although no hope was maintained for Ward’s recovery from the first, physicians expressed the opinion that he would live but a few hours. The man hung on to life tenaciously.

From the front page of The Goldsboro News, Tuesday, Jan. 19, 1926

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Fire Damage to Franklinton Stores Valued at $10,000 Jan. 17, 1926

Franklinton Stores Damaged by Fire

Henerson, N.C., Jan. 18 (AP)—Several stores in Franklinton, 16miles south of here, were damaged by fire to the extent of $10,000 in a blaze of unknown origin early Sunday morning. The loss is partly covered by insurance. Defective electric wiring is one theory as to the cause of the fire.

From the front page of The Goldsboro News, Tuesday, Jan. 19, 1926

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Pine Tree Saves Live of Fed. Agent J.R. Horton, Jan. 18, 1926

Pine Tree Saves Life of Officer. . . Federal Agent J.R. Horton Shot at by Negro, Dodges Behind Tree

Kinston, N.C., January 18 (AP)—Federal Officer J.R. Horton has a Lenoir County pine tree to thank for saving his life today, when a charge of buckshot, fired at him from close range by Joe Dixon, negro, lodged in the pine tree behind which he took refuge. Dixon was wounded by the return fire from county officers who had accompanied Horton to a whiskey still on the Neuse River, four miles from Kinston. The negro was not seriously injured, however,and was lodged in the county jail after receiving first aid treatment.

The officers, after locating the still, decided to hide themselves and wait for the owner and operator to show up. When Dixon came into view, carrying a shotgun, they closed in on him, and Horton demanded his surrender. The darky, however, decided to fight it out, and fired his gun at Horton at a distance of not over eight feet. The officer dodged behind the tree, doubtless saving his life by this action. Dixon was then shot and captured, and is being held on a charge of assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill.

From the front page of The Goldsboro News, Tuesday, Jan. 19, 1926

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9-Year-Old Dies of Stroke Jan. 18, 1926

Young “Jack” Casey Dead; Funeral Today

Stonewall Jackson Jr., 9-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. S. Jack Casey, resident of the Daniels Chapel section of New Home township, died about 9:30 o’clock last night as the result of paralysis caused by the rupture of a blood vessel in his head. Although final arrangements for the funeral service had not been completed at a late hour last night, it is understood they will be held from the home at 3 o’clock this afternoon.

The little boy was taken ill Sunday night while playing with his brother and two sisters. He complained of a severe pain in his head and became unconscious before he could be put to bed. Drs. R.B. Miller and W.H. Cobb were summoned, and did everything possible to save the child’s life, but their efforts were in vain.

Mr. and Mrs. Casey will have the sincere sympathy of their many friends in their bereavement which comes as distinct shock to the entire community.

From the front page of The Goldsboro News, Tuesday, Jan. 19, 1926

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Retired One Month, Engineer Capt. Jenkins Died Jan.17, 1926

Captain R.C. Jenkins Dies Sunday Morning

The News indeed regrets to record the passing Sunday morning of Captain Robert C. Jenkins, for many years a highly esteemed citizen of Goldsboro, where he has for two generations been connected with he Atlantic Coast Line railroad company as an engineer, retiring only a little more than a month ago on a pension earned by his almost half a century of faithful service.

Captain Jenkins’ death, while not unexpected, as his health has been poor for some time, will be sincerely mourned by the hundreds who knew him for what he was–a true Christian gentleman of the highest type—and to his bereaved ones will be extended the heartfelt condolences of the entire citizenry of the city.

Captain Jenkins is survived by his widow, one daughter, Miss Daisy Jenkins of this city, and one son, Mr. Arthur “Jack” Jenkins of Marion, S.C. The remains were carried to Winston-Salem, of which city Captain Jenkins was a native, where funeral services and internment were held yesterday.

From the front page of The Goldsboro News, Tuesday, Jan. 19, 1926

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Mary Britt, 16, Dies of Burns Sustained When Dress Caught Fire Jan. 16, 1926

Miss Mary Britt Dies from Burns. . . Clothing Caught from Fire in Open Fireplace After Young Girl had Administered to Her Invalid Mother—Lint-Covered Dress Aids Hungry Flames—Nearly Entire Body Burned—Two Quilts Burn Through Before Flames Stop. . . Funeral Services Yesterday

Miss Mary Birtt, 16 years old, died late Saturday afternoon in the Baker sanatorium of burns received Wednesday, as mentioned in Thursday’s Robesonian, when her clothing ignited as she stood in front of an open fireplace in the home of her parents in West Lumberton.

The accident was one of the most tragic occurring in the county in years. According to Mr. Dock Britt, father of the unfortunate girl, she went to work in the National Cotton Mill at 6 o’clock in the morning and, following her usual custom, returned to her home at 8 o’clock to render aid to her invalid mother. After turning her mother into a more comfortable position the thinly-clad girl in front of the open fireplace eating a hurriedly prepared breakfast. On her percale dress were particles of lint from the spinning room, where she worked to help support and comfort her mother, who for 11 years has been helpless. The thin and flimsy dress ignited from the flames in the fireplace, and before the girl had time to realize what had happened, she was enveloped in smothering tongues of fire. Quickly she jumped into a bed occupied by Miss Minnie Tyler, boarder in the home, and wrapped herself in quilts and blankets in an effort to extinguish the flames. Miss Tyler rendered all possible assistance, but the hungry flames could not be subdued before two of the quits had burned through.

A physician was soon on the scene and rendered first aid, and the girl was rushed to the sanitarium, where physicians pronounced her case hopeless. With the exception of her feet and ankles, two small places on her shoulder and one arm, her entire body was burned.

Mr. Britt, when informed early Saturday afternoon that his daughter’s condition was not as well as it had been, told The Robesonian he knew she was passing away, and spoke beautifully of her devotion to her mother. In less than an hour the girl had been relieved of her pain.

Funeral services were conducted yesterday, a large crowd attending.

From the front page of The Robesonian, Lumberton, N.C., Monday, Jan. 18, 1926

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American Legion Commander W.B. Ivey Aims to Settle Critics Jan. 21, 1926

Commander Ivey Sents Hot Letter. . . Wants Any Ex-Service Man with a Kick Against Local Post of Legion to Meet with Members Thursday Night—To Settle Dispute Once and for All—Legion Intends Doing Big Things During Year. . . Challenges Organizations

Commander W.B. Ivey of the local post of the American Legion throws a broad challenge to any ex-service man who has anything to say against the American Legion and states in a letter that the local post of the Legion challenges any other organization in the town for good and worth-while things during the year. His letter is as follows:

“If you are an ex-service man and want to kick Lumberton Post American Legion, or any other good organization of our town, we wish to hereby accept your challenge and request that you meet us at the Legion hall next Thursday night, Jan. 21, at 8 o’clock to settle the dispute one and for all. We care not what tactics you use so long as you stay within the walls of our hall and do not hit below the belt. If you are an honest man, you should be willing to comply with these rules. We will fight you to a finish with gloves on or off. Which do you prefer?

“Lumberton Post American Legion is out to do something that is really worth while for our town and community during the year 1926, and we are willing to challenge the next best organization in our town to set the pace. We realize that this is a broad statement, but we are willing to stand behind it and let an unbiased public opinion be the judge.

“Remember the day and hour stated above.”

From the front page of The Robesonian, Lumberton, N.C., Monday, Jan. 18, 1926

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Rough Drive from Parkton to Cerro Gordo, Says C.D. Williamson

Experience on Auto Trip. . . Parkton People Had Trying Experience on Way to Funeral of a Beloved Cousin, Jas. H. Stewart

By C.D. Williamson

Parkton, Jan. 13—The writer and Mrs. W. left early Saturday morning for Cerro Gordo to bury one of their most beloved first cousins, Mr. Jas. H. Stewart, who died suddenly Thursday at 11, already mentioned in The Robesonian, having suffered hemorrhage of the brain. Deceased was 61 years of age, and was one of the community’s best and respected citizens, a consistent member of the M.E. church, and is survived by his wife, 6 boys and 3 girls. The funeral was held from the residence at 1 p.m. and he was laid to rest at Pait’s church cemetery, 2 miles west of Cerro Gordo.

The writer will never forget the route traveled on by the above trip. He was advised by a friend to go by way of Elizabethtown-Clarkton to Whiteville and Chadbourn, and the road from Clarkton to Whiteville was somewhat rough and muddy, but for the aid of good friends on the roads we would have been thee yet. However, we found I better on our return, as we were advised to pass Evergreen and Bladenboro to Lumberton, thence to Parkton via St. Pauls, by hard struggle. Nobody need tell this scribe there are any good roads, only real hard surface, these days. They are all bad, and worse, but in the space of two years we hope to see real good roads all over this section.

From the front page of The Robesonian, Lumberton, N.C., Monday, Jan. 18, 1926

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News Items in Robesonian, Jan. 18, 1926

Items of Local News

--The National Bank of Lumberton and Planters Bank & Trust Co. will be closed Tuesday on account of the anniversary of Lee’s birthday.

--Mr. William Norment went last week to Wilmington where he has accepted a position with the wholesale firm of J.A. Taylor.

--Mr. M.F. Cobb, cashier of the National Bank of Lumberton, left Thursday night for Washington, D.C., where he is attending a meeting of bankers.

--Mr. and Mrs. A.E. White expect to leave Wednesday of this week for the Rio Grande Valley of Texas, where Mr. White purchased a track of land a few years ago, and they may journey into Mexico also.

--The condition of Mr. Jake Thompson, who has been ill at his home on North Elm Street for the past several days is reported very much improved.

--Mr. E.E. Hunter of Wilmington, division passenger agent of the Seaboard AirLine, spent a few hours in Lumberton Friday on business connected with extension of side tracks about the freight depot here.

--Mr. Martin McCall of Red Springs R 2, who was a Lumberton visitor Thursday afternoon, says they are looking forward with pleasure to the Lyceum number that will be given a Philadelphus Friday night of this week. It will be “Scotch night.”

--Mr. Owen Lovette, engineer at the National Cotton Mill, was slightly injured Saturday morning when a broken piece of machinery cut his hand as he was in the act of catching it as he fell. Four stitches were required to close the laceration.

--Mr. and Mrs. O.C. Duncan left Saturday for Rock Hill, S.C., where they spent yesterday with friends and relatives. Mr. Duncan will go to Charlotte tomorrow to attend a meetng of managers of the Efird chain of stores.

--Miss Addie Mitchell, supervisor of Scott hospital, Sanford, who underwent an operation several weeks ago, is recuperating at the home of her sister, Mrs. Bertha Singletary on R. 3 from Lumberton. Mrs. Singletary and Miss Mitchell were Lumberton visitors Saturday.

--Mr. D. Cutlar Moore returned Saturday from Florida, where he spent several days. Mr. Moore states he did not go with the intention of staying in Florida, but told the Robesonian reporter that he might go back soon. “It’s fine down there, but North Carolina is better,” he said.

--Miss Martha Flax Andrews, home demonstration agent, returned Friday from Raleigh, where she attended the annual short course and conference for agricultural workers. She was accompanied home by Mr. Luther Daniel Crump, who spent the week-end here with his mother, Mrs. Nannie W. Crump. Mr. Crump returned this morning to Raleigh, where he will resume his studies at King’s business college.

--Friday yesterday morning about 10 o’clock practically destroyed the entire saw mill plant of Mr. M.A. Geddie in the Northern part of town. The flames had gained much headway before discovered and the local fire department did excellent work in saving the other frame buildings endangered. The loss is estimated at about $3,000, with partial insurance. The origin of the fire has not been determined. Mr. Geddie was in Wilmington at the time, returning last evening.

--Mr. O.O. Dukes, county farm agent, returned home Friday night from Raleigh, where he attended at State College the annual 10-days’ conference and school for farm and home agents. Mr. Dukes treated 475 ounces of tobacco seed in his office at the court house Saturday, making a total of 2,248 ounces he has treated so far this season, or 140 ½ pounds.

--Receiver Malcomb S. McOonihe announces that he is making a 25 percent payment to depositors of the defunct First National Bank of Lumberton. Those holding certificates of the receiver can get this payment by calling at the office of the receiver.

--Gilmore Blackburn, 8-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Blackburn, was injured late Saturday afternoon when an automobile driven by Mr. Luther Daniel Crump ran over him at the intersection of West Fifth and Water streets. No one seems to know the details of the accident. The boy was unconscious until he reached the Baker sanatorium, where he is undergoing special treatment. His injuries consist of a fractured arm and several lacerations and bruises, and possibly some internal disorders.

--Mr. J. Dickson McLean has purchased the cottage on North Elm street owned by the heirs of the late E.C. McNeill and occupied by issues Josie and Esther McNeill. Mr. and Mrs. McLean will move into the residence on March 1st.

--The condition of Mrs. W.B. Crumpton, who was operated on at the Charlotte sanatorium Thursday, as stated in Thursday’s Robesonian, is improved today, according to a telegram received this morning by Principal G.B. Lay of the local schools, from Supt. Crumpton, who is expected home tonight. Mr. Crumpton has been with Mrs. Crumpton in Charlotte for the past two weeks and will return to Charlotte in a few days.

From the front page of The Robesonian, Lumberton, N.C., Monday, Jan. 18, 1926

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Selling Stock to Red Springs Mill to Pay Off Debts, Jan. 18, 1926

Small Holders on Same Basis as Directors. . . Directors of Red Springs Mill Offered to Give Up Stock to be Released from Note and Largest Stockholders Offred $10,000 in Addition to Stock—Smaller Stockholders Privileged to Take Stock on Same Basis as Directors

As stated in Thursday’s Robesonian, the only bid received at forced sale here that day for the Red Springs cotton mill property was $150,000 made by Mr. Hiram Grantham for himself and the other six directors of the mill. The bid is subject to confirmation by the U.S. court for the eastern district of North Carolina and may be raised within ten days.

The comprehensive story in Thursday’s Robesonian setting for the events leading up to the forced sale was based upon statements given the reporter by one of the directors and by some of the smaller stockholders. It was the purpose to give a fair and accurate statement, without bias, and that that was done appears to be indicated by the fact that some lesser stockholders have stated that the story was too favorable to the directors and a representative of the directors said the story was not as favorable to the directors as it should have been.

Mr. R.C. Lawrence, of counsel for the directors, states that it was not clearly brought out in that article that all stockholders were invited to come in on exactly the same terms with the directors, who decided to submit a bid merely to protect themselves, after advertising for purchasers in State daily papers, the Manufacturers Record, a New York financial paper, and writing many letters; that this offer to all stockholders is open now.

Mr. Lawrence says that before a receiver was appointed the condition was frankly laid before the stockholders at a stockholders meeting, and that then the directors offered to surrender their stock to any stockholders who would take their places on the note for $180,000 endorsed by the directors, and when no one would accept that offer it was explained that it would be necessary to raise $100,000 additional in stock. There were no offers, and when a receiver was named the only way in which the mill kept going was by an order of the court which permitted the receiver to borrow $50,000. Mr. A.T. McCallum of Red Springs, who owns $40,000 of preferred stock besides common stock, not only offered to surrender his stock to be released from the note, but offered to pay in additional $10,000 in cash.

The directors, as stated in the former article, say they merely bid on the property to protect themselves as heavy endorsers on the mill’s paper, and the offer to let all stockholders come in on the same basis is still open and will be open indefinitely, provided the sale is confirmed, which effectually answers, it is claimed, the contention that an attempt was made to “freeze out” smaller stockholders, who have had the opportunity, and still have the opportunity, to come in on exactly the same basis with the directors.

From the front page of The Robesonian, Lumberton, N.C., Monday, Jan. 18, 1926

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Daughters of the Confederacy to Honor Vets Jan. 19, 1926

Veterans Meet Tuesday

Tuesday, January 19, will be Confederate Veterans Day in Lumberton. Camp Willis Pope will meet and the local U.D.C. chapter will serve dinner in the commissioners’ room at the court house for veterans and their wives.

From the front page of The Robesonian, Lumberton, N.C., Monday, Jan. 18, 1926

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Shadow Social to Raise Money for School, Jan. 23, 1926

Shadow Social

There will be a shadow social at the Henderson (Indian) school house near Fairmont Saturday night, the 23rd, and everybody is invited. Proceeds will go for benefit of school.

From the front page of The Robesonian, Lumberton, N.C., Monday, Jan. 18, 1926

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Joe Hare, Venor Bradley Jailed for Not Telling Where They Got Whiskey, Jan. 16, 1926

Wouldn’t Tell Where They Got Booze; Jailed

Asheville, Jan. 15—Joe Hare and Venor Bradley, two boys who were committed to jail on Saturday by Magistrate B.L. Lyda on a charge of contempt for refusing to tell where they obtained liquor, made an attempt to gain their freedom through a writ of habeas corpus. Judge P.A. McElroy, who is presiding over the Superior Court, upheld Magistrate Lyda and the boys went back to jail.

The two lads were arrested Saturday on charges of drunkenness. They refused to tell where they got their whiskey and Magistrate Lyda had them placed in jail for contempt of court.

From the front page of the Concord Daily Tribune, Saturday, Jan. 16, 1926

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N.C. Lost a Person A Day in Auto Deaths in 1925

Automobilists Exact Toll of Life a Day in North Carolina

Raleigh, Jan. 15—The automobile exacted a toll of a life a day in North Carolina last year. Figures compiled by the vital statistics bureau of the state board of health list 365 deaths from motor and grade crossing accidents in 1925.

The last month of the year set a record for automobile fatalities with a list of 45 deaths. Five of the deaths were the result of grade crossing accidents.

From the front page of the Concord Daily Tribune, Saturday, Jan. 16, 1926

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Ranger C.S. Dunn Reports 2 Feet Snow on Mitchell, Jan. 16, 1926

Two Feet of Snow Is Reported on Mitchell

Asheville, Jan. 15—Ranger C.S. Dunn, stationed at Old Fort, in the United States forest service, reported Wednesday that there is 24 inches of snow on Mount Mitchel. It was reported that the snow had frozen and would support a considerable weight. The deep fall of snow extended below Camp Alice on the motor road.

From the front page of the Concord Daily Tribune, Saturday, Jan. 16, 1926

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Boss Turns Down Any Prospective Clerk Wearing Lipstick, Jan. 16, 1926

Why She Lost the Job

Albemarle Press

A young land of pleasing appearance, pretty of face, and attractive walked into one of our stores a few days ago and asked for a position. The proprietor of the store had avacancy wich he was ready to have filled. Duly impressed by the young lady, he observed that her face was artificially treated for tints and color; but this was passed upon without prejudice. But the lip stick had turned the trick. It lost the girls a good job. She smeared on the carmine a little to heavily. The merchant may have been harsh in his judgement, but he was lord of the opportunity that had knocked at the door of this especial young lady. He acted within his rights—he wanted no lip-stick clerks. The moral is to be inferred. But this incident is a real one and is told without garnish.

From the front page of the Concord Daily Tribune, Saturday, Jan. 16, 1926

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Margaret Frick, Clifton Rish to Marry Feb. 6, 1926

Rish-Frick Announcement

Announcement is made of the engagement of Miss Margaret Frick of Chapin, S.C., and Clifton Rish of Steedman, S.C. The wedding will take place February 6th.

Miss Frick has many friends here, having visited here several times with her sister, Miss Sudella Frick.

From page 5 of the Concord Daily Tribune, Saturday, Jan. 16, 1926

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Bosts Welcomed Little Harry Born Dec. 27,1925

Mr. and Mrs. Bost Have Son

Mr. and Mrs. Jack F. Bost of Memphis are the parents of a son, born at the Woman’s Hospital on December 27th. He has been named Harry Berry Bost. Mr. Bost was formerly from Concord.

From page 5 of the Concord Daily Tribune, Saturday, July 16, 1926

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George Krimminger Buried Jan. 17, 1926

Funeral of George Krimminger Tomorrow

Funeral services for George Krimminge, who died in Baltimore Wednesday, will be held tomorrow afternoon at 1 o’clock at Zion Reformed Church. Interment will be made in the church cemetery.

Mr. Krimminer, who was about 29 years of age, was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Chapman Krimminger of Rowan County. He had been living in Baltimore for several years.

In addition to the parents the deceased is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Davie Patterson, Mrs. Manilus Barnhardt and Mrs. Shinn, and three brothers, Chal, Richard and Lewis Krimminger.

From the front page of the Concord Daily Tribune, Saturday, Jan. 16, 1926

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Mrs. John Wilson Died When Auto Strick Snow Bank, Jan. 16, 1926

Mrs. Wheat’s Sister Killed in Accident. . . Mrs. John E. Wison Was Well Known to Many Persons in This City

Mrs. John E. Wilson of Kansas City, who was killed Thursday when the auto in which she was riding struck a snow bank on the Winston-Salem-Lexington Road, was a sister of Mrs. R.O. Wheat of Lexington. Mrs. R.O. Wheat of Lexington, Mrs. Wilson, in company with Mrs. fred D. Whiting of Kansas City was en route to Lexington when the accident occurred.

While attempting to round a curve, the car in which the women were riding struck an ice bank and turned completely over, breaking the windshield and top. Mrs. Whiting, the driver, was uninjured, while Mrs. Wilson was severely crushed, death occurring almost instantly.

Mr. Wilson was immediately advised of the accident and went to Winston-Salem for the body. He was accompanied back home by Mrs. Wheat.

Before marriage Mrs. Wheat was Miss Isabell Turpin and both since and before her marriage has often visited in Concord. While she was in Kansas City, Mrs. Cameron MacRae, of this city, is in Lexington with her children.

From the front page of the Concord Daily Tribune, Saturday, Jan. 16, 1926

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Ditch Diggers Celebrate Work When Uncover Bootlegger's Cache, Jan. 16, 1926

Ditch Diggers Hang New Record After Discovery Near Cemetery

Jubilation descended upon a gang of colored street laborers engaged in deepening a ditch near Hollywood Cemetery the other day, when unexpectedly the came upon what is believed to have been the cache of a bootlegger. The haul included two gallons of highly potent fluid, contained in four tightly screwed up fruit jars, and a five-gallon water bottle whose odor suggested that it might have graduated out of the H-2-O class.

Operating upon the theory that possession is nine points of the law, the finders are believed to have made a personal test of the contents of the fruit jars when their boss, Captain W.J. Simmons, wasn’t looking. At any rate, it is reported authoritatively that a brand new record for speed was hung up in the completion of that particular ditch—a record that will keep all other ditch diggers green with envy for years to come.

The liquor, or such of it as was left, is being held by police awaiting a request for it in the part of its rightful owner. Thus far, he has not appeared.

Hopeful of further discoveries, a “posse” of 25 or 30 enterprising colored folks living in that part of town the next day made a comprehensive search of all ditches in the vicinity of the find, not knowing that Chief Holmes was watching them from a hidden point of vantage. They got no results.

“If they had found liquor,” the chief commented Saturday, “I intended to follow it clear across the swamp back of the cemetery, if necessary.”

From the front page of The Daily Advance, Elizabeth City, N.C., Saturday evening, Jan. 16, 1926

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George White, Alias George Reid, Gets Four Months on the Roads, Jan. 16, 1926

Gives Four Months

Four months on the roads was the aggregate sentence imposed in Recorder’s Court Saturday on George White, alias George Reid, colored resident, who was found guilty by a jury on charges of carrying concealed weapons and being drunk and disorderly. The charges resulted from a little disturbance the preceding Sunday night at the home of an acquaintance of the defendant, for which the latter was blamed.

From the front page of The Daily Advance, Elizabeth City, N.C., Saturday evening, Jan. 16, 1926

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Melvin Davis, Ellen Melick High Achievers at Respective Colleges, Jan. 16, 1926

High School Graduates Taking Stellar Honors

Melvin Davis, graduate of the Elizabeth City High School in the class of 1925, is making an outstanding record at the University of North Carolina, having attained grade A on all five of his required subjects. Translated into figures, this is a grade of 95 to 100. He is a son of Mrs. Laura Davis of Sharber & White Hardware Company.

Miss Ellen Melick, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C.W. Melick, also of this city, and a jurnior at Carolina, also set up a record of grade A on all studies.

From the front page of The Daily Advance, Elizabeth City, N.C., Saturday evening, Jan. 16, 1926

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No Comparison Between Scrub and Duroc Pigs, Jan. 16, 1926

Duroc Jersey Pig Weight Like Three Scrub Pigs

W.P. Pritchard, Route 3, City, recently killed a 2-year-old Duroc Jersey hog that dressed over 520 pounds.

This equals the weight of three scrub pigs of the same age killed on the same day in the community, says County Agent G.W. Falls. A 3-year-old hog of the same breed was killed by C.W. Ives and dressed out over 745 pounds of the equal in weight of a good steer.

From the front page of The Daily Advance, Elizabeth City, N.C., Saturday evening, Jan. 16, 1926

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Rufus Hunter Presents Barlow Harrell with Gold Watch, Jan. 16, 1926

Barlow Harrell Wins Gold Watch as Prize

Barlow Harrell, of this city, has just received a handsome gold watch as first prize in a contest recently conducted by his company, together with a telegram of congratulations on the amount of business turned in.

“You have sent in a wonderful business,” states the telegram, which is from Rufus A. Hunter of Raleigh, State manager for the company. “I wish to congratulate you on establishing a record to be envied by all.”

From the front page of The Daily Advance, Elizabeth City, N.C., Saturday evening, Jan. 16, 1926

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Deacons to Discuss Plans for New Church Sunday, Jan. 17, 1926

Will Announce Plans for New Building

It is announced by the pastor, Dr. S.H. Templeman of the First Baptist Church, that at the close of the Sunday morning service the deacons will make a recommendation on the plans for the new building.

From the front page of The Daily Advance, Elizabeth City, N.C., Saturday evening, Jan. 16, 1926

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War Department Approves Dam on Knobbs Creek, Jan. 16, 1926

War Department Approves Dam on Knobbs Creek

By the Associated Press

Washington, Jan. 16—The War Department has approved the plans of the city of Elizabeth City, North Carolina, for the protection of its concrete dam across Knobbs Creek just above the city, which will prevent the tide waters from entering the creek.

The structure will have swinging tide gates at the top to permit the escape of water in the upper reek in high water stages and also will have a special sluice when will permit the passage of logs. The creek is a tributary of the Pasquotank River.

From the front page of The Daily Advance, Elizabeth City, N.C., Saturday evening, Jan. 16, 1926

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Last Week in Wake County Superior Court, Jan. 15, 1926

Last Week in Superior Court. . . Sentences and Fines Imposed n Those Convicted

With life’s prospects wrecked and ruined in the grand smash, Robert Fowler appeared before Judge M.V. Barnhill in Wake Superior Court Saturday. Solicitor Evans prayed judgment on the former sentence and took a nol pros as to other charges.

Judge Barnhill imposed a sentence of from 3 to 5 years upon John Palmer, negro, convicted of manslaughter for killing Tony Christmas and Pearce McRae, whose gun is said to have done the killing, was given 3 months on the roads for carrying concealed weapons.

Matthew Marcom, convicted of a charge of having carnal knowledge with a child under 16 years of age, was given a term of from 1 to 3 years in the State Prison.

Walter Williams, negro, charged with murder, through his attorneys, entered a plea of mental incapacity and was allowed to have a formal plea of not guilty entered also. The case was continued until another term.

The jury recommended merch for Maud Johnson, colored, charged with running a disorderly house, and judgement was suspended upon payment of the costs.

Oris Harris, negro, was found not guilty on a charge of putting two hots in a neighbor’s barn. The jury acquitted the negro upon the theory that he did not cause the hogs to enter the barn.

Lot Yates, negro, convicted of hitting his wife, was let off with the costs.

The father of Percy Pengleton, a negro youth, convicted of stealing an automobile tire, appeared in court Saturday and asked that the boy be given a road sentence instead of a fine of $25 and the costs. The father said the boy was inclined to be wayward and he wanted him taught a lesson. Upon his request, Judge Barnhill imposed a sentence of four months on the roads.

From the front page of The Zebulon Record, Friday, Jan. 15, 1926

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State Prison Farm Has Record-Breaking Cotton Crop, Jan. 15, 1926

State Prison Makes Record. . . One of the Best Crops for Many Past Seasons

Raleigh, Jan. 9—Record-breaking cotton crop and biggest population in state prison history marked the annual report of the state prison board today in a sitting filled with routine but interest nevertheless.

The state is feeding 1,415 prisoners as of January 1, 1926. Of these are 202 able-bodied men who are available for any hard work. The cotton crop is 2,500 bales. The cash deficit is approximately $240,000 for the year. But the cotton has not been marketed and when it is sold it would seem that 2,500 bales will easily wipe out the debt for the year.

The board was expected to do something in the case of Basil Hedgecock, High Point Banker who mixed up his last week with booze and was flung from high grade A to low grade C.

Unless the directors intervene, the financier of the Caledonia farm is good for another two years or so. Hedgecock, who is a fine accountant, most too fine for his own good, has been a very useful man at the Halifax farm, but he has been returned to Raleigh, and he is now a disfranchised citizen of the central institution. Aforetime he was a sort of out of doors ambassador, going ack and forth, mostly forth. Pardon Commissioner Sink won’t help hm to regain his lost paradise.

James A. Leak of Wadesboro, as chairman of the board of directors of the state’s prison, issued the following statement:

“The board of directors of the state’s prison held its regular monthly meeting at the prison at Raleigh.

“Besides routine matters, the board received a report on the population of the prison for the calendar year 1925. It showed an increase of 189 convicts for the year, the prison having a total population on January 1, 1926, of 1,415 prisoners. During the year 59 convicts made escapes from the various points of confinement. Of these 46 were recaptured. There were eight deaths from natural causes, which the board considers a fine record. Three prisoners were killed attempting to escape. In each instance the board made a personal investigation and the coroner’s jury exonerated the guards. One prisoner died of exposure after escape.

“The farm committees reported a yield of more than 2,500 bales of cotton, which is a record production for the prison, so far as available records disclose.

“The board took up for final consideration their placing of the prison cotton from the 1925 crop and the 1926 crop in the Cotton Growers Association. The decision of the board was that they would not join the association.

“The board advised of an average monthly cash deficiency for the year of approximately $20,000. However, the cotton has not yet been marketed.

“The board further advises the public in general that there are now 202 able-bodied convicts available for construction of highways or other public construction work, for which the superintendent and the board are unable to obtain work. This large number of idle prisoners, together with the large number who are physically unfit, constitute and enormous drain on the treasury of the prison.”

Bids were awarded for materials and supplies to be used in the new convict dormitory at Caledonia farm. The following were low bidders and will be awarded contracts if approved by the budget bureau:

Plumbing—Weldon Sheet Metal Works.

Jail work—Pauly Jail company.

Cement—E.T. Bulard.

Lime—E. Dillon Sons.

Miscellaneous iron—Dewey Bros.

Roofing—Waters brothers.

Brick—Nash Brick Company.

All members of the board were present and expressed satisfaction with the prison affairs in general.

From the front page of The Zebulon Record, Friday, Jan. 15, 1926

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Heart Disease Most Common Cause of Death in Raleigh, December 1925

Heart Disease Again Takes Heaviest Toll

During the month of December, the Grim Reaper took a toll of 75 lives in Raleigh.

Heart disease again led the list with a total of 12 while pneumonia came second with six. Stillborns and premature births accounted for six each. Nine deaths were from physical causes. Of these, two were murdered; two killed in automobile accidents, one by suicide, one accidentally fell down an elevator shaft, one was poisoned, one was accidentally burned, and one died from suffocation.

The death rate was highest with male whites, with 25; while female whites came second with 23. Fourteen negro males and 13 females died during the month.

The oldest person to be claimed by death was a negro woman 90 years of age, who died of sensility (maybe senility?) A premature born negro male, who lived five minutes, had the shortest sojourn.

From the front page of The Zebulon Record, Friday, Jan. 15, 1926

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New Owner Spruces Up Zebulon Cafe, Jan. 15, 1926

The Zebulon Café

The place of the old Zebulon Café which was operated by Mr. Dizor has been thoroughly renovated and an up-to-date café is being run by Bray Bros. of Winston-Salem. They have new counter, tables and chairs. The walls have been given a fresh coat of paint, and the place is clean and attractive in appearance. A first class café is very important in any town and especially so in Zebulon where so many of our clerks and others “drop in” for meals. We hope these gentlemen will find the business good, and that they may remain to help our town become one of the best small towns in the state.

From the front page of The Zebulon Record, Friday, Jan. 15, 1926

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Receipts $700 Higher Than Previous Year, Jan. 15, 1926

Post Office Receipts Show Increase

Selma, Jan. 8—According to Postmaster Johnson, the receipts at the local post office for the last quarter of 1925 were $700 more than they were for the same period in 1924. The post office has recently been moved from Raeford Street to a new and more spacious building on Anderson Street. New fixtures have been installed in the new building and more boxes have been added.

From the front page of The Zebulon Record, Friday, Jan. 15, 1926

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Woman's Missionary Society's Week of Prayer Ending Jan. 15, 1926

Week of Prayer

The Woman’s Missionary Society of the Baptist Church is holding a “week of prayer,” through the present week. The services Wednesday night was with the regular mid-week prayer meeting at the church. Thursday night they met at the home of Mrs. C.M. Bunn and tonight (Friday) they hold the last services at the home of Mrs. R.M. Sanford. The subject will be: Argentina, Brazil and Mexico. Mrs. W.H. Strickland will lead the services.

From the front page of The Zebulon Record, Friday, Jan. 15, 1926

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Agnes Gresham's Colored Column in Zebulon Record, Jan. 15, 1926

Colored Column

By Agnes Gresham

In memory of our sister, Alonzer Hartsfield, who was called from labor to reward January 3rd. she was a mother of Mount Zion Church, which she had been a member for the past 12 years. She leaves a husband and 10 children, two brother and four sisters and many friends to grieve.

Miss Addie Wright died January 7. She was a member of the Baptist Church at Zebulon. She has proved to be a good girl, and will be missed by her many friends.

Mrs. W.M. Short of Bailey has moved to Zebulon to live with Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Gresham.

Mr. W.M. Short and Mr. John Bailey passed through town on their way to Miami, Fla.

Mrs. L.H. Jeffries, Mrs. J.A. Foster, Mrs. D.E. Surratt, Mrs. J.A. Grasham attended a meeting Sunday at Mt. Zion Church.

Mr. and Mrs. W.V. Perry are liking their home fine.

Mrs. R. Thompson and her niece, of Bailey, were guest to Mrs. J.A. Gresham Saturday.

The B.Y.P.U. of the Baptist Church invites everybody to come out next Sunday at 4 p.m. A program will be rendered, and all are invited.

Mr. L.H. Jeffries was a Bunn visitor Sunday.

From the front page of The Zebulon Record, Friday, Jan. 15, 1926

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Wendell Colored News in Zebulon Record Jan. 15, 1926

Wendell Colored News

Miss Hilda Olley Daye of Wendell has returned from a visit to New York, where she was visiting her sister, Mrs. Corita D. Marcado. She reports a pleasant time.

Miss Mary V. Lamb, teacher of New Bethel School, has returned from Norfolk, where she spent the holidays.

Mr. Jessie Lewis Hicks and his newly wedded bride, Mrs. Allie Daye Hicks of Wendell, were given a social at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Gordon of Raleigh last Wednesday night. Many guests were present. Refreshments were served and all reported a pleasant time.

Everyone wishes Mr. and Mrs. Jessie Lewis Hicks a long and prosperous life.

From the front page of The Zebulon Record, Friday, Jan. 15, 1926

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Literature and Music Group Meets with Mrs. Bunn, Jan. 15, 1926

Literature and Music Department Will Meet

Literature and Music Department will meet with Mrs. F.E. Bunn the last Tuesday of January. This will be a most entertaining meeting and hope to have a good attendance. Mrs. Hall, chairman of the music department, has at each of our meetings given us something that we have carried home with us and stored in our memory shelves, a greater appreciation for composers and their wonderful works.

Mrs. W.K. Phillips will have in charge the literature program for the month. The subject will be “The Quare Women,” by Lucy Freeman.

Please bring all last year’s club books to this meeting. Remember, the time: 3:30.

From the front page of The Zebulon Record, Friday, Jan. 15, 1926

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Union Hope News in Zebulon Record Jan. 15, 1926

Union Hope News

Miss Lillie Creech, Miss Lukie Rogers and Miss Winnie Belle Bunn, the teachers of Union Hope, have returned [to] their work for the year after the holidays.

Miss Inza Mae Chamblee of Zebulon spent the week-end here with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chamblee.

Miss Lukie Rigers, teacher of Union Hope School, spent the week-end with Miss Lillie Creech, also a teacher of Union Hope.

The many friends of Mr. J.R. Chamblee of R. 2 will be glad to know that he has fully recuperated from an operation at Rex hospital, and is at home near Zebulon, very much benefited.

Miss Pearl Ferrell of Zebulon was the guest of Miss Violet and Inza Mae Chamblee Saturday night and Sunday.

The people around here have had quite a number of unusual visits lately by the so-called “serenaders,” which was enjoyed very much.

Mr. Robert Dunn of Simms, N.C., will preach at the school building on the third Sunday. Two services will be held, one at 3 o’clock and the other at 7 in the evening. Everybody is invited to attend.

From the front page of The Zebulon Record, Friday, Jan. 15, 1926

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George Jones Gets 6- to 10-Year Sentence for Shooting Deputy Who Discovered His Still, Jan. 14, 1926

Gets Prison Sentence for Attacking Deputy. . . Harnett County Farmer Must Serve from 6 to 10 Years

George T. Jones, Harnett County farmer, was last week sentenced to serve a term of six to 10 years in the State Penitentiary for an assault on Deputy Kyle Matthews. The officer was making a raid on Jones’ still when the farmer shot him. the wounds proved almost fatal.

Deputy Matthews had discovered Jones’ still and was lying in wait for the owner to arrive at the plant, when Jones arrived and observed the deputy sheriff hidden in the woods. Jones, who was armed with a shotgun, opened fire on the deputy and the small shot penetrated one side of Matthews’ face.

The deputy hovered between life and death for several days in a Fayetteville hospital. One of his eyes was shot out and he sustained a number of other painful wounds. Jones was arrested shortly after the shooting and lodged in the Harnett county jail.

Jones is a married man and has several little children. He is 53 years of age and has lived in Harnett for years.

The sentencing of Jones brought to a close the week’s term of court, which began last Monday. Judge N.A. Sinclair of Fayetteville, presided over the session, which was a mixed one.

From the front page of the Harnett County News, Wednesday, Jan. 14, 1926

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