Prohibition Agent Fred Ratledge Captures But Can't Keep Lawbreakers, March 4, 1926

A Revenue Officer Plays in Hard Luck

If ever a revenue officer played in hard luck Federal Prohibition Agent Fred Ratledge of Davie county must hold the blue ribbon.

Ratledge had been on a visit to what is known as the “Little Nation” section of Yadkin and Davie counties and had been many weary miles through woods and marsh without success. Finally deciding that the hunt was useless he made his way out and started for home in the direction of Courtney. Soon he was overtaken by a Ford roadster containing three boys, driving recklessly over the road and trying to pass the federal officer. His keen nose told him there was easy pie in that gang for him and he began to play them in bad. In their effort to get by the officer’s car the Ford was overturned and pinned all three occupants under the car.

Well, thought Mr. Ratledge, that was all too easy. But he was destined to disappointment. He could not let them stay under the machine. That was inhuman. So he pulled one of them out and asked him to help extricate his fellow passengers. He appeared willing enough, so they pulled out a second one, leaving one yet under the wreckage. All hands then started to raise the little car from the pinioned companion, and when it was raised to appoint where it could no be turned loose by all as it would fall on the third man, the two helpers flew the coop and made for the tall timbers of which that section is noted. Mr. Ratledge could only hold his position and look at them run or loose his hold and probably kill the remaining man. He held his post and the third man was rescued, handcuffed and several cautioned, But the first chance that offered itself, he broke all the speed records in that section, taking with him handcuffs and all. Mr. Ratledge had done his duty as he saw it and done it well, but suddenly found himself with only a demolished Ford and three pints of booze on his hands.

From the front page of The Yadkin Ripple, Yadkinville, N.C., Thursday, March 4, 1926

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Isaac Fowler in Elkin Hospital After Injury While Chopping Wood, March 4, 1926

Boonville Man Hurt by a Falling Tree. . . Isaac Fowler in Elkin Hospital

Elkin, March 1—While chopping in the woods, near his home in Yadkin county, near Boonville, last Tuesday, Isaac Fowler, a respected citizen and farmer of that section, was struck by a falling tree, his head receiving the full blow, lacerating his face badly, also other serious injuries. He was rushed to the local hospital here and received medical aid as soon as possible, and is resting as comfortably as could be expected.

From the front page of The Yadkin Ripple, Yadkinville, N.C., Thursday, March 4, 1926

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John Pardue in Elkin Hospital After Auto Accident, March 4, 1926

John Pardue in Auto Accident

John Pardue, a resident of Elkins, while returning from Winston-Salem on an unloaded truck, where he had gone to distribute several head of veal cattle, was struck by a car, telescoping the truck, knocking it down a high embankment and striking a tree with full force. Pardue’s condition is quite serious, suffering from bruises and cuts about the head.

He is married, has a large family, and lives in the mill section of the town. He is resting comfortably at the Elkin hospital.

From the front page of The Yadkin Ripple, Yadkinville, N.C., Thursday, March 4, 1926

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Have Organized Sports Replaced Walking to High School? March 4, 1926

When the writer went to school, he walked from one to two miles to the little one-teacher school and back each day, receiving thereby plenty of exercise. Now days they go out and bring the children to school in autos, and play basketball and football and so on for exercise. In other words, we are trying to say that we think about nine schools out of ten are top heavy on sports. About the first thing that is required of a teacher is to be a good coaching some kind of game, and the first thing asked of a student is which kind of game he can play best, and the whole school is hell bent on sports and sporting contests.

We are not speaking here of the country schools but of the high schools and colleges. We will admit that a certain amount of sports does no harm, but when the interest of the whole school is centered on ball games of various kind, it is taking that much interest from the studies of the student.

From the editorial page of The Yadkin Ripple, Yadkinville, N.C., Thursday, March 4, 1926

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Local Items in the March 4, 1926, Issue of The Yadkin Ripple

Local Items

--Mr. Claude Messick has returned from a business trip to Florida.

--Mrs. C.E. Wallace is up again after being confined to her room for a week.

--Considerable hail fell in the Deep Creek section during the storm Sunday night.

-- A small son of Mr. W.I. (Dick) Hutchens was buried at Shugartown Tuesday. He had suffered for some time with tuberculosis. Mackie and Hinshaw funeral directors of Yadkinville tell us that this is the fifth casket they have sold in that one family in the past 15 months.

--Messrs. M.G. Myers and Fred Sheets of Winston-Salem were business visitors in town Monday.

--Mrs. John Royal is very ill at her home here with pneumonia. Her condition is said to be serious.

--Mrs. J.A. Logan is taking treatment in a Statesville hospital. She will be gone about 10 days.

--Three farms for sale near Courtney, N.C. If interested, call on L.C. Cranfill, Cana, N.C., Rt. 1.

--Mr. John H. Myers arrived Monday from Macon, Ga., to spend a few days with relatives. He is looking well.

--As soon as the coal wagon slows up the ice cream man starts. Ice cream has been coming to Yadkinville now for a week.

--Mr. L.C. Hall, who is with the Palm Beach (Fla.) Times, spent some time with his brother, Atty. A.E. Hall here last week.

--The Guilford College Glee Club will give an entertainment at the East Bend High School Saturday night, March 13, at 8 o’clock.

--Mr. M.W. Mackie went to Winston-Salem Tuesday afternoon where he consulted an ear specialist on account of some trouble with one ear.

--Mr. Tom Mackie arrived in town Monday to spend a few days with his father, Mr. Lee Mackie, who has been seriously ill for several weeks.

--The farmers of this county are busy these days preparing for another crop, and it is hoped that the next one will be more successful than the last.

--For Sale—Registered Jersey stock cow, 20 months old. Quality good. See A.B. Warden, Yadkinville.

--Tenant Wanted for good 75-acre farm with good buildings near Yadkinville. See or write Paul Vestal, N. Wilkesboro, N.C.

--Prof. Dewey Shore has been operated on at Dr. Long’s hospital at Statesville Monday morning for appendicitis. He is reported to be resting well at present.

--Marriage licenses have been issued By Register of Deeds Eaton to Thomas W. Speer and Nervie Mickles, both East Bend, and David H. Journey of Iredell County to Dell Crater of Hamptonville.

--Mrs. E. Reid Russell of Asheville came over Tuesday to visit relatives. She returned to Asheville yesterday afternoon and carried home with her Miss Mattie Phillips, who will spend some time with her.

--Mrs. Emma Wilson, wife of Mr. Charlie Wilson, was taken to the Lawrence Hospital at Winston-Salem Friday to undergo treatment for a complication of diseases. She underwent an operation for appendicitis Monday morning.

--A tract of land belonging to the late Mrs. Emily Myers and known as the Gross place near Union Cross was sold at auction here Monday. It was bid in for $2,600 by Mr. M.W. Mackie. It is still open for 10 days for an advance bid.

--This abominable practice of stopping automobiles across the street and leaving them there is getting to be a nuisance in Yadkinville. Sometimes a big four-ton truck is left standing across the sidewalk for three days at a time, compelling ladies, children and others to gout in the street to get by. Somebody ought to be sent to jail.

From page 3 of The Yadkin Ripple, Yadkinville, N.C., Thursday, March 4, 1926

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Irene Nicholson Celebrates 23rd Birthday, March 4, 1926

Miss Nicholson Honored on 23rd Birthday

Miss Irene Nicholson delightfully entertained a number of her friends in honor of her sister, Miss Mary Nicholson, on Saturday evening at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C.L. Nicholson, Poplardal, Enon, N.C. The affair was given in celebration of her 23rd birthday.

After playing several interesting games and joining in the Indian Penny Contest which was one of the most enjoyable events of the evening, Miss Kate Taylor and W.H. Clyde Neill being the lucky winners, and piano selection by Misses Taylor and Brann. After which the guests were ushered into the dining room which was beautifully decorated, the color being white. The center piece of the table being a cake with 23 candles. Delicious punch and small cakes were served by Miss Irene Nicholson, assisted by Miss Laura Poindexter. Much fun was also enjoyed in cutting the cake to find the lucky ones, by the different things the cake contained.

Those enjoying the occasion were: Misses Kate and Anna Mae Taylor, Mabel Brann, Laura and Clara Poindexter, Maggie Hoots, Ethel Muncy, Fannie Taylor and Alma Taylor, Messrs. Robert Brann, Evan and Gray Taylor, Moses Ratledge, Robert Poindexter, Clyde Stoe and Roy Neill.

From the front page of The Yadkin Ripple, Yadkinville, N.C., Thursday, March 4, 1926

Trinkets were sometimes added to the cake batter and those who found a trinket in their slice of cake were considered winners.

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Proposing a Memorial to Abraham Lincoln for Lexington Public Square, March 4, 1926

Lexington Proposes Memorial to Lincoln

Lexington, Feb. 25—Lexington will erect a memorial to Abraham Lincoln on its public square if Mayor James A. Leonard and President W.O. Burgin of the chamber of commerce succeed in carrying out plans they now entertain. They have broached the subject to a number of local citizens and are said to have received many assurances of support for the proposal.

Further impetus was given the movement at the meeting of the Rotary club Tuesday when Rev. W.R. Shelton, pastor of the First Methodist church, in the course of a talk on our attitude toward Washington and Lincoln, gave a hearty indorsement to the idea of a public memorial here. At the conclusion of his talk, in which the warmly praised the virtues of Lincoln. Mr. Shelton was given prolonged applause.

On the occasion of Lincoln’s birthday, Mr. Burgin and others talked before the Rotary club on the place that Lincoln holds in the history of the country. No announcement was made at that time concerning the proposed memorial, but later Mayor Leonard and Mr. Burgin stated that they were ready to sponsor a campaign to erect the memorial at once and dedicate it some time during the present year with notable ceremonies.

From the front page of The Yadkin Ripple, Yadkinville, N.C., Thursday, March 4, 1926

I wasn't able to find a report of a memorial to Abraham Lincoln in its public square. If you have information on it, please share. It's possible the money was never raised.

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James Gentry, 66, Died When Diabetes Clogged His Kidneys, March 4, 1926

Mr. James A. Gentry Dies Almost Suddenly

Mr. James A. Gentry, local watchmaker and jeweler, died early Tuesday morning after an illness lasting about 24 hours. He was 66 years old and is survived by his widow and three children.

Mr. Gentry was taken ill Monday morning with acute diabetes. He had suffered with this disease for some time but in a mild form. Poison from clogged kidneys resulted in his serious illness.

The funeral was conducted yesterday afternoon by Rev. R.E. Ward at Center church and interment was in the church cemetery.

Mr. Gentry had been living in Yadkinville for several years, moving here from Mocksville. He was a native of this county, but many years ago moved to Winston-Salem where he worked his trade for many years.

From the front page of The Yadkin Ripple, Yadkinville, N.C., Thursday, March 4, 1926

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Tyre Hobson, 83, Died March 1, 1926

Mr. Tyre C. Hobson Dead, Aged 83 Years

Mr. Tyre C. Hobson, aged 83 years, died at his home near Union Grove church Monday afternoon with a complication of diseases. He had been in declining health for several months. The deceased is survived by his widow and several children and grandchildren.

The funeral was conducted at Union Grove church yesterday afternoon at 2 o’clock by Rev. R.P. Corum of Boonville, pastor of the church. Interment was in the church cemetery.

Mr. Hobson was one of the oldest and most highly respected citizens of this section. During the war his people owned and operated what is known as the old Ore Banks, where iron ore was mined and forged into iron. He has a family of several grown children, all of whom are good citizens and neighbors.

From the front page of The Yadkin Ripple, Yadkinville, N.C., Thursday, March 4, 1926

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Mrs. Elizabeth Gwyn, 86, Died March 1, 1926

Mrs. Elizabeth Gwyn, widow of the late Rev. Newton Gwyn of near Zion church, Iredell county, died Monday night, aged 86 years.

She was an aunt of Clerk of Court J.L. Crater. She was a highly respected and lovable neighbor.

From page 3 of The Yadkin Ripple, Yadkinville, N.C., Thursday, March 4, 1926

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Mrs. Will Stallings Died March 2, 1926

Mrs. Will Stallings, aged about 40 years, died at her home near Deep Creek church Tuesday morning after a prolonged illness. She is survived by her husband and five children and her parents. Mr. and Mrs. R.W. Wooden.

The funeral and interment was at Deep Creek Friends church yesterday at 11 o’clock, and was conducted by Rev. Mrs. Lucy Vestal and Rev. Frank Warden.

From page 3 of The Yadkin Ripple, Yadkinville, N.C., Thursday, March 4, 1926

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Army Testing Plane That Can Fly in Fog, Above Clouds, March 4, 1926

Army Plane Sets New Record in 725-Mile Flight

Boston, Feb. 28—The army airplane DH-4 B-3 set what is said to be a new record for the flight from Dayton, O., to Boston today when it flew the 725 miles in five hours and 50 minutes. The flight, a nonstop trip, was carried out to test new instruments which enable flying through fog and above clouds. At the Boston airport, where the aviators landed, it was said that it was a complete success.

The trip was made by Lieutenant Lyman P. Whitten and Navigation Engineer Bradley H. Jones, test pilot and instrument engineer, respectively, at McCook Field, Dayton. The flight was made at an average altitude of 8,000 or 9,000 feet and the pilots were guided entirely by the new earth inductor compass, a new indicator and other instruments. They had a favoring wind much of the way.

From the front page of The Yadkin Ripple, Yadkinville, N.C., Thursday, March 4, 1926

According to Wikipedia, the earth inductor compass, also known as the induction compass, was a significant advancement in aviation navigation during the 1920s. It was first patented by Donald M. Bliss in 1912 and further refined in the 1920s by Paul R. Heyl and Lyman James Briggs of the U.S. National Bureau of Standards. This compass used the earth’s magnetic field to generate an electric current, which varied based on the compass’s orientation. The variation in the generated voltage was measured to determine orientation. Providing pilots with a more stable and reliable reference instrument compared to traditional magnetic compasses. Charles Lindburgh used this compass on his transatlantic flight in the Spirit of St. Louis in 1927. Thanks, Wikipedia!

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Ben Brooks Given 18 Months on the Roads for Shooting At Preacher During Service, March 2, 1926

Shoots at Preacher in Pulpit; 18 Months

Greensboro, March 1—Ben Brooks, negro, of this city, who plead guilty in Guilford Superior Court today to a charge of shooting at a negro preacher while the latter was exhorting form his pulpit here recently, was sentenced by Judge C.C. Lyon to serve 18 months on the county roads. Brooks said he was drunk.

From the front page of the Concord Daily Tribune, Tuesday, March 2, 1926

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Sanders, Spry, Julian Held for Stealing $900 Worth of Cigarettes, March 2, 1926

Held on Charge of Stealing Cigarettes

Salisbury, March 1—Three young white men, E.E. Sanders of Concord, Shad Saunders of Kannapolis, and Rry (?) Spry of High Point have been sent up to Superior Court by Magistrate Dave Julian, who found probable cause when they were charged with having stolen a large quantity of cigarettes from freight cars in transit to Barber’s in western Rowan. Bonds of $2,000 were required. In two recent robberies the Southern lost a total of $900 worth of cigarettes.

From the front page of the Concord Daily Tribune, Tuesday, March 2, 1926

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S.S. Williams in Jail Awaiting Coroner's Jury, March 2, 1926

Held for Court for Motor Fatality

Charlotte, March 1—S.S. Williams of Marshville, former resident of Charlotte, driver of the car that crashed Saturday into the bridge over Briar Creek, with the result that Thomas H. Dunn, another occupant of the car, was fatally injured, was held Monday for the Mecklenburg grand jury by a coroner’s jury. Williams was remanded to jail in default of a $5,000 bail, charged with manslaughter.

From the front page of the Concord Daily Tribune, Tuesday, March 2, 1926

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Funeral for Mrs. M.A. Goodman Was March 1, 1926

Mrs. Goodman Dies at Home, Salisbury

Salisbury, March 1—Mrs. M.A. Goodman died early Sunday morning at her home in Providence township after an illness of a week or more. The husband and two sons survive. The funeral took place Monay afternoon at 1 o’clock from Union Church.

From the front page of the Concord Daily Tribune, Tuesday, March 2, 1926

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Hyde County Messenger Staff, Church Services, March 1926 Issue

Hyde County Messenger

Published monthly by the Hyde County Baptist churches, to promote the interest of God and advance His Kingdom’s work, and to deepen the spiritual life of the church, home and entire community.

EDITORIAL STAFF

Elliot R. Stewart, Editor and Manager

Mrs. A.G. Harris, Fairfield, N.C.

Mrs. Will J. Spencer, Englehard, N.C.

Mrs. Dan Berry, Swanquarter, N.C.

Miss Gladys Mason, Swanquarter, N.C.

These will act as associate editors.

PLACES AND TIMES OF SERVICES

Rev. Elliot R. Stewart, Pastor

Claudius Williams, superintendent of North Mattamuskeet Sunday School at 10 a.m. each Sunday.

T.L. Berry, superintendent of Englehard Sunday School at 10 a.m. each Sunday.

Albert Credle, superintendent of Rose Bay Sunday School at 3 p.m. each Sunday.

Macon Williams, superintendent of New Lands Sunday School at 11 a.m. each Sunday.

You are welcome to attend these Sunday schools.

PREACHING SERVICES

First Sunday—North Mattamuskeet at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Fairfield at 3 p.m.

Second Sunday—Englehard at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Third Sunday—North Mattamuskeet at 11 a.m. Rose Bay at 3 and 7:30 p.m.

Fourth Sunday—Swanquarter at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Rose Bay at 3 p.m.

Each Wednesday night, services are conducted at New Lands.

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REVIVAL MEETINGS

Rev. J.M. Duncan of Farmville will come with a singer and assist Rev. E.R. Stewart, pastor, in a meeting at Fairfield, beginning April 17 for two weeks. Let us prepare our hearts for the meeting. Plan now to attend every service if possible.

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Meeting at North Lake Church

Rev. Braxton Craigg of South Port, N.C., will assist in a meeting at North Lake Baptist church beginning Monday, May 31.

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Swan Quarter

Rev. J.C. Canipe of Rocksboro [Roxboro?], N.C., will assist the pastor in a meeting at Swan Quarter, Monday August 9, for two weeks.

From the front page of the Hyde County Messenger, Fairfield, N.C., March, 1926

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Cards of Thanks from Marm and Gibbs Families, March 1926

Card of Thanks

We wish to thank our good friends and neighbors for the help and sympathy they rendered us during the sickness and death of our dear husband and father. –Mrs. T.C. Marm and Thomas

Card of Thanks

We desire to express our sincere thanks for the prayers, sympathy and interest shown to us by our many friends during the sickness and death of our beloved wife. –Mr. I.S. Gibbs and Elizabeth

From the front page of the Hyde County Messenger, Fairfield, N.C., March, 1926

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Rev. and Mrs. E.R. Stewart Welcome a Son March 2, 1926

Just Arrived

There was born to Rev. and Mrs. E.R. Stewart a son, March 2, 1926. They have decided to call him Thomas Harrison Stewart. Evelyn Bell and Elliott Brown, his little brother and sister, are proud of him.

From the front page of the Hyde County Messenger, Fairfield, N.C., March, 1926

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Briefs from Hyde County Messenger, March 1926 Issue

Mr. Frank Mitchell and contracting company, who have the contract of building the state highway from Swan Quarter to Leechville, have resumed work, but the inclement weather has retarded their work. He has begun to complete the job this time.

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Dr. A.G. Harris has 242 single comb White Leghorn chickens that laid 4,069 eggs in the month of February.

From the front page of the Hyde County Messenger, Fairfield, N.C., March, 1926

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O.L. Williams' Letter on Leaving His Position of Clerk of Superior Court, March 1926

To The People of Hyde County:

The year 1926 brings to a close my term of office as Clerk of the Superior Court of Hyde County. During the eight years I have been in office many and varying changes have occurred in the history of Hyde County. Many changes have come into my life during this time, but my stay in the clerk’s office has been a valuable asset to me by way of affording a splendid opportunity to get acquainted with Hyde County’s condition and needs as a county, and, at the same time, to know her citizens more intimately. I am, therefore, taking this opportunity to express to every citizen of Hyde County my sincere appreciation for whatever support and encouragement I have received from the good people of this county. The clerk’s office has many and varied responsibilities; many of which are technical, while others are burdensome.

I now have but a few months in office and during this time I want to insist upon every person who has any unfinished business connected with the clerk’s office, to give it his immediate attention. Various criticisms are ofttimes showered upon public officials by those who are not informed or by those whose prejudices tend to dim their vision, chill their conscience and harden their hearts. I hope no such people live in Hyde County who have grievances against me as an individual or as an officer, and insist on fattening these grievances or indifferences upon rumors or suggestions not founded upon facts.

While I am in office I shall be glad to have any matter brought before me or called to my attention which has not been satisfactory to the parties in interest. If I am in error, it will e a pleasure to yield to correction shown me; if I am right, those who have grievances should recognize the error and cancel the charges.

The question of holding public office is purely a business proposition. When we take business out of public affairs we jeopardize the public safety of every citizen whose interest is dependent upon any public official or public trust.

Therefore, I am taking the liberty to emphasize this fact and to request people of Hyde County to be fair with me and let me be fair with them, concerning the administration of official duties during my terms of office.

If any person wishes to adjust a matter in which I am called upon, or expected to correct an error or perform a duty, I will thank such person or persons to bring this to my immediate attention. If, on the other hand, any person or persons have failed in any way to comply with the laws relative to their duties connected with this office or by order of the court and have failed in any way to comply with the laws relative to their duties connected with this office, or by order of the court and have failed in any way to observe such laws or orders of the court, I am insisting that such person or persons give this, also, their immediate attention. That is to say: When my term of office expires, I want all my records complete. I trust that I shall have performed every duty imposed upon me by law and that no persons’ rights or privileges have been imposed upon or interfered with. It is my desire that my successor will find every account, due this office, filed in proper form before the expiration of my term, so that I will not have to apologize for myself for the things which I have done or failed to do as a public official, nor will I have to make excuses for those persons who have neglected to perform their duties in connection with any matter connected in any way with this office.

Again thanking all of the good people of Hyde County for the favors shown me and t rusting that I may enjoy their confidence and respect in the future, I am

Very sincerely,

O.L. Williams

Clerk Superior Court, Hyde Co.

From page 2 of the Hyde County Messenger, Fairfield, N.C., March, 1926

On page 6 of this issue of the Hyde County Messenger there is an ad announcing that “Mr. O.L. Williams of Swan Quarter will be a candidate for Representative of Hyde County in 1926 election.”

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My Baptist Uncle by Helen Mayo, March 1926

My Baptist Uncle

My uncle is a Baptist.

I am glad, aren’t you?

And if I was a Christian

I’d be a Baptist, too.

If all the men that die

And leave their wives so sad,

Were members of the Baptist church,

Then it wouldn’t be so bad.

We know the Baptist very well,

I think they all are nice.

They remember the old saying,

“Kindness pays the price.”

Uncle’s pround of his membership.

The treasure he can hold;

He’s prouder of this membership

Than silver or of gold.

I am not a poet—

This I know you can see;

And while reading in The Messenger

Please do not forget me.

HELEN MAYO, Sunday School Member, Rose Bay

From page 7 of the Hyde County Messenger, Fairfield, N.C., March, 1926

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On the Community Sick List, March 1926

THE SICK

As this material goes to press we are glad to say that Mr. Jim Bowers is on the mend. We hope he will soon be well again.

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Mr. G.M. Janirs of Swan Quarter, who has recently been to the hospital at Washington, has returned home and is much improved.

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Mrs. Bennett of Rose Bay has been sick recently, but last news was that she was convalescent we hope she will soon be up again.

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Mr. J.G. Neal has been sick for a month or more. The pastor was glad to find him better on calling at his home recently. We hope he can be out with us soon. Mr. Neal had grippe and pneumonia.

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Margaret Williams was seriously hurt recently when ran into by a colored boy, son of Rob Loyd. The boy was under 16 years of age. It is against the laws of the state of North Carolina for a child under 16 years to drive a car, regardless of color, yet parents permit their children to do so. Another thing, school children should no play on the highway. Teachers should restrict them to the school grounds. We are glad the little girl is able to be up again. Shall we not all drive more carefully?

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Mr. Frank Swindell has suffered with a cancer on the right side of his face, near his right ear. He took treatment at the Washington Hospital. We are glad he is improving.

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Mr. Dan Credle has been sick but is out again.

From page 7 of the Hyde County Messenger, Fairfield, N.C., March, 1926

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Defective Brooder Explodes, Baby Chicks Lost, March 11, 1926

Dr. A.G. Harris ordered 1,040 baby chicks recently. He had lost 200 by death and on March 11 a brooder exploded, it is thought, and burned up the rest and destroyed the brooder house.

He had a loss of not less than $350. We understand they (Dr. and Mrs. Harris) plan to rebuild and replace them. We hope those planning to enter poultry work will not get discouraged as this was the fault of a defective brooder.

From page 9 of the Hyde County Messenger, Fairfield, N.C., March, 1926

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Hyde Community Loses Host of Loved Ones, March 1926

IN THE MIDST OF LIFE . . . DEATH!

In the midst of life’s plans and activities comes death. We realize that this is certainly true and yet, more forcibly than ever when brought home to us in the departure of loved ones and dear friends, we recall the sweet memories of past associations as if they were only yesterday, yet they are gone forever here on earth. We believe “that God doeth all things well,” and we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to His purpose.

Our hearts are human and ache, yet the Holy Sprit comes to comfort us, and God’s grace and mercy abound to us.

A host of friends grieve the departure of lost loved ones.

Mrs. Carrie Carter, sister of Mr. Columbus Simmons, died this year.

Mrs. Maggie Balance of Lake Landing, age 62, died early in February.

Mr. John Mydyette of Gull Rock died, aged 51 years.

Other deaths recently: Mr. S.L. Fisher, Mrs. Eula M. Spencer and Mr. Ed Mann. The latter died suddenly in Florida at the ripe age of 75 years. He was brother to Mr. T.C. Mann. Mr. Mann was buried Sunday, Feb. 14, in the family cemetery at Mr. Richard Mann’s.

From page 10 of the Hyde County Messenger, Fairfield, N.C., March, 1926

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Two Die in Hospital: Mrs. Isaac Gibbs and Mr. T.C. Mann, March 1926

Two In Hospital Die About the Same Time

Mrs. Isaac Gibbs and Mr. T.C. Mann died in Washington Hospital, having undergone serious operations. One died at 5 o’clock; the other at 5:25.

Mrs. Gibbs was 54 years old. She leaves behind two sisters and two brothers, a husband and many friends to mourn her departure. Her life was that of a Christian in her home and community. She was always ready to help in time of sickness. Due to her health, she did not get to attend church with regularity. She at one time joined the Baptist Church, but coming to make her home in Hyde County where the Baptist Church had never been organized, yet desiring that her life be linked up with a local church, she united with the Methodist Church, where she was a member at the time of her death. Our prayer is that her loved ones left behind may live for Christ and meet her in Gloryland. She was laid to rest in Fairfield Cemetery. Services were conducted by E.R. Stewart, assisted by H.M. Jackson, pastor of the Methodist Church.

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Mr. T.C. Mann was 66 years old. He will be missed by the many friends he made everywhere he went. His place in the home and community will be vacant. He and his brother died only a week apart. Mr. Mann’s death was caused by a little shoe tack setting up infection in his big toe some two and a half or three years ago. He has had several operations, major and minor, hoping to save the limb, but finally it brought death to the whole body. We are reminded of the words of Jesus when he said, “And if thy right eye offend thee, pluck it out, and cast it from thee: for it is profitable for that one of thy members should perish, and not that they whole body should be cast into hell. And if thy right hand offend thee, cut it off and cast it from thee.”

We believe that if Mr. Mann had had his left amputated at the beginning, it might still be well with him. Many today in the world are playing with the little sins and they ae being gripped with them. “Cut them off,” said Jesus, “and cast them from thee.”

Mr. Mann has been a business man in his community. He will be missed by the inhabitants of Fairfield. He leaves behind many friends, a widow and her son, some daughters and some grandchildren.

Rev. H.M. Jackson held services at the home of the deceased at 10:30 o’clock, February 16, 1926, assisted by Rev. Mr. Dawson of Swan Quarter and E.R. Stewart of Fairfield.

We extend our heartfelt sympathy to those loved ones, our friends, who have suffered the loss.

Life is uncertain; death is sure. “Prepare to meet thy God.”

From page 10 of the Hyde County Messenger, Fairfield, N.C., March, 1926

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Richard Mann: "Another Good Man Called to His Reward", March 4, 1926

Another Good Man Called to His Reward

Mr. Richard Mann suffered a stroke of paralysis March 4. He died March 9, and was buried near his home in the family cemetery at 2:30 o’clock on March 10. Rev. H.M. Jackson, assisted by Rev. Mr. Bross, former pastor, conducted the services. A large crowd attended this service.

“The Old Rugged Cross” and “Home Sweet Home” were sung at the house services.

He leaves a wife, two sons and one sister, Mrs. Jim Bowers, and many relatives and many friends to mourn his decease.

Our hearts go out in sympathy to those who have lost ones.

“For we know that all things work together for good to those who love God and they are called according to His purpose.”

From page 10 of the Hyde County Messenger, Fairfield, N.C., March, 1926

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Mrs. Hodges Died Feb. 3, 1926, of Stomach Cancer

Mrs. Geo Hodges died at the Washington Hospital February 3 from cancer of the stomach. She was buried at Rose Bay.

From page 10 of the Hyde County Messenger, Fairfield, N.C., March, 1926

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Mrs. Hill, Wife of Rev. Hill, Died and Buried Feb. 28, 1926

Mrs. Hill of the Sladesville section died and was buried February 28. She was the wife of the Rev. Mr. Hill, who was at one time pastor of the Swan Quarter charge.

From page 10 of the Hyde County Messenger, Fairfield, N.C., March, 1926

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Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Saddler Loose 1-Month-Old Daughter, Feb. 15, 1926

Infant Dies

Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Saddler lost their infant baby girl on February 15. The baby was only 1 month old.

From page 10 of the Hyde County Messenger, Fairfield, N.C., March, 1926

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