“And the barbers kept on shaving” but it was on Sunday morning that Messrs. Hall, Peele and Jernigan of the Citizens barbershop shaved several customers, and of course the blue laws had to fall from the sky and as a result the three barbers were called into the Mayor’s court. This was the first offense and after considering the facts in the case, Mayor Coburn withdrew the fine which would have been $50. The costs were also withdrawn and the defendants went clear of fines and costs.
Mr. Hall, proprietor of the shot, was unable to see the proper officials regarding the opening of the shop on Sunday morning, and since the lights went out the night before, he thought this to be a proper excuse for opening his shop on Sunday morning. Mayor Coburn held this to be an invalid excuse at the trial, and withdrew the fines and costs on the basis that it was the first offense. Lawyer Dunning appeared for the defendants and expressed himself as being well pleased with the outcome of the trial.
From the front page of The Enterprise, Williamston, N.C., Tuesday, June 15, 1926
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