Tobacco Farmers Did Well This Year, But Prices Aren't Guaranteed Next Year, Oct. 13, 1926

Don’t Be Fooled

Tobacco is selling well on all of the markets and the tobacco farmer is playing in luck for one time. This year it is the cotton farmer that is in hard luck. But the fact that tobacco is selling well this season is no guarantee that it will sell well next year. The pas tyear nearly every farmer in the County sowed small grain, wheat and oats, and other stuff for his stock, with the result that few farmers will have to send away for bread this year. It was wise, and we sincerely hope no farmer will fail to follow this same idea again this Fall. Don’t worry about rushing your tobacco to market, but take time to sow small grain, and if tobacco fails on you next year, you will have something to eat and to feed your stock.

You never heard of the sheriff selling out a man who had a year’s rations ahead, and it is a mighty comfortable feeling to know that you are one year ahead of the sheriff.

From the editorial page of the Roxboro Courier, Wednesday, Oct. 13, 1926, J. W. Noell, Editor

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Old Fiddlers Convention at Longhurst School House Oct. 23, 1926

Old Fiddlers Convention

An Old Fiddlers Convention will be held at Longhurst school house October 23rd. Everybody that plays string music is invited to attend. Bigger and better prizes will be offered than ever before. Prizes will be awarded as follows:

Best banjo picking, $5 in gold

Second best banjo, $2.50

Best fiddler, $5 in gold

Second best fiddler, $2.50

Best Hawaiian music, $5 in gold

Second best Hawaiian, $2.50

Best guitar picking, $5 in gold

Second best guitar, $2.50

Best mandolin, $5 in gold

Second best mandolin, $2.50

Harp, $3

Singing, $2

Four hours of good entertainment. Come.

Editor's Note: I thought Hawaiian music sounded a bit out of place, but according to AI, "Hawaiian music was hugely popular in 1926 — nationally and in North Carolina.The steel guitar craze, radio broadcasts, sheet music, and movies made Hawaiian‑style music a mainstream fad. Rural musicians picked it up enthusiastically, and fiddlers’ conventions added Hawaiian categories because people genuinely wanted to hear it." Thanks, Copilot.

From the front page of the Roxboro Courier, Wednesday, Oct. 13, 1926

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Rev. M. C. Ellerbe Finishes Second Year in Ministry, Grateful for Kind Deeds, Helpful Words, Oct. 13, 1926

Words of Thanks and Gratitude

I am taking this privilege of saying a few words of thanks in regard to some of the church work that has been done in the village sections of Roxboro. It is true, as many individuals know, that I am a young man—my second year in the Ministry, nevertheless I feel truly grateful for all kind deeds and helpful words that have been mine during the two years that I have spent in and around Roxboro. I feel that I have tried to uphold the Ministry during this period of time, and I also tried to some constructive work in the field in which I have been appointed. The villages, as some of you may realize, need leadership, cooperation and other phases of Christian service and attention. A public worker has all tha the can do if he really gives his life to this field of service.

As the Annual Conference is near at hand, I feel that I should say in a public manner that I appreciate all helps that have been given me while passing this way. A young preacher is in a position to appreciate such kindnesses. He, above all other young men, is one who realizes what it means to have friends and comrades in life; therefore, fellow friends, I express my thanks to all who have helped me in any manner whatever while around Roxboro.

In conclusion, allow me to say this in regard to the village churches: I have learned numbers of people in these villages—and there are some good people on these hills. I trust, whether I am reappointed to this field or not, that the Christian people of Roxboro and Person County will remember the good people in the Roxboro villages, and that the fullest cooperation will exist. All these village churches are weak, the people are good and are serving God as best they can. It is my desire that every courtesy and every sympathy that can be extended will be shown these people. With every good wish and thought toward Roxboro.

I feel truly grateful to Mr. J. W. Noell, the Editor of the Roxboro Courier, for his kindnesses toward me. He has taken a great interest in me and I feel very grateful toward him. With kindest regards,

--M.C. Ellerbe

From the editorial page of the Roxboro Courier, Wednesday, Oct. 13, 1926

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Society News in Roxboro Courier Oct. 13, 1926

Society News

On Wednesday afternoon from 3:3 to 5:30, Mrs. E. R. Monroe entertained at a lovely party at the Woman’s Club Room. The room was very attractive with flowers arranged in an artistic manner. After playing Bridge and Rook for ore than an hour the hostess, assisted by Mrs. L. C. Clark and Miss Evie Long, served a delicious salad course with ice tea. Miss Monroe of Hallifax was the guest of honor.

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Mrs. L. C. Bradsher entertained the first meeting of the Friday Afternoon Pleasure Club at her country home on Friday afternoon. The living room was lovely with bright fall flowers. Four tables were placed for the game of Rook and many progressions enjoyed. The hostess, assisted by her sisters, Mrs. J. L. Atkins of Durham and Miss Dorothy Younger, served a most appetizing salad course with coffee. Dainty baskets filled with salted almonds were given as favors.

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A most interesting meeting of the Research Club occurred Wednesday afternoon of last week with Mrs. J. J. Winstead. A very important business session was first held, and final plans for entertaining the District meeting were made. The program of the afternoon consisted of three exceptionally interesting papers on the “Novel of Realism,” “Realism: It’s Meaning and Purpose” was the subject of Mrs. S. G. Winstead’s paper. She also read extracts from Howe’s Story of a County Town. The second paper, “Realism in Virginia,” was able discussed by Mrs. W. F. West. A delightful social hour followed the program. Mrs. Winstead invited the members into the dining room where cream, cake and mints were served from tables decorated with lovely fall flowers. The next meeting will be with Mrs. R. L. Wilburn.

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On Thursday afternoon October 7th, Mrs. Otis Wilkerson was hostess to the Review Club. Roll call was responded to with historical facts on Mexico and Canada, these being the countries for the afternoon study. Mrs. F. M. Shamburger had the first paper, Mexico, and Mrs. A. R. Warren had the second, Canada. Both papers showed careful preparation and a most instructive and helpful program followed. Beautiful fall roses were used as decorations. A most tempting and appetizing salad course with tea and toasted sandwiches and nuts was served.

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On Saturday afternoon at the home of her parents on North Main Street, Miss Polly Walker was hostess to several of her friends at a linen shower, as an hour to Mrs. Edwin Tucker of South Hill, Va., who prior to her marriage was Miss Rebecca Duncan of this city. The rooms were attractive with vases and bowls of fall flowers and here the guests, after a cordial greeting by the hostess, enjoyed several progressions of bridge. The tables with their dainty appointments made the hour of playing very enjoyable, tea, punch, chicken salad, sandwiches, pickles and candy. The afternoon ended with the presentation of a pretty array of gifts arranged on a silver waiter, which were given to the [honoree?].

From page 8 of the Roxboro Courier, Wednesday, Oct. 13, 1926

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Mrs. J.D.K. Richmond Carried to Danville Hospital, Oct. 13, 1926

Mrs. J. D. K. Richmond, who has been sick for several weeks, was carried to the hospital in Danville one day last week. Her condition, while not serious, is such as to give her friends worry.

From page 8 of the Roxboro Courier, Wednesday, Oct. 13, 1926

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Mrs. M.D. Horton Buried Burchwood Cemetery Oct. 12, 1926

Mrs. Horton’s Funeral Held in Roxboro

The funeral services for Mrs. M. D. Horton, aged inmate of the Old Ladies Home, who died Saturday night, were held Monday morning at 9:30 o’clock from the Old Ladies Home on Buchanan boulevard.

Her son, W. N. Horton, and his wife arrived yesterday morning to assist with the funeral arrangements. Pall-bearers were announced as J. J. Lawson, Dolian Harris, O. T. Carver, Wesley Bright, R. L. Montgomery and P. P. O’Briant.

The body was interred in Burchwood cemetery yesterday.

Mrs. Horton is well remembered here as she is a native of this county and for many years lived in Roxboro.

From the front page of the Roxboro Courier, Wednesday, Oct. 13, 1926

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C.W. Allen, 69, Has Died, Oct. 12, 1926

Mr. C. W. Allen Dies

Mr. C. W. Allen died at his home here Friday afternoon, following an illness of several months. He has been in failing health for the past three years and became seriously ill a few days ago.

The funeral was conducted Sunday afternoon at the Baptist church by Rev. W. N. Cook, pastor of the Baptist Church of Kings Mountain, N.C., and Rev. W. M. Robbins, pastor, Methodist church of Sylva. The large crowd that attended and the floral offering attested to the high esteem the people had for Mr. Allen. Interment was at the Keener cemetery.

Mr. Allen was a member of one of the oldest and best families of this county and is survived by his widow, three brothers, W.P. Allen, Kelly Allen of this place, and Judson Allen of Oregon; four sons, Claude, Lewis and Wolfe Allen of Oregon, and Walter Allen of this place, and four daughters, Mrs. Clifton Moody of Waynesville, Mrs. w. F. Rhinehart of Canton, Mrs. R. M. Dillard of Atlanta, and Mrs. Dennis Barnett of Murphy. All of his daughters and Walter were with him when the end came. He was 69 years old.

Mr. Allen was a good citizen and had a large number of friends through Western North Carolina.

From the front page of The Ruralite, Sylva, N.C., Tuesday, October 12, 1926

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