OICLI UM FIB nu EH ADTAJCB The Franklin Times WITCH LIBEL OH TOO PAPER ? HeM la Urmrm Bofort Time EzfirM. A. F. J0HH80H, Editor u< bum ___ ZZZZZZ1 " the county, the state, the union SCBSCBLPTIO* tut y OLCMH LIL L0CI8BCBG, H. C, FKIUAV, XOVEMBER 80, let stuu m MRS. AND MR. POLLY TICKK 1 Draws a Big Crowd in Louis burg first To Be Had In N*w Auditorium ? Directed by SUbk Armstrong, Play ed by Local Talent ? A Play of Fu ture Happenings. That the auditorium of Loulsburg's new Graded School was christened on ruosday night with one of the best plays that has been witnessed In Louis burg In many years.ls the unanimous opinion of the seven hundred or more persons who witnessed and enjoyed the evenings entertainment. The play "MrB. and Mr. Polly Tlckk" was a musical comedy in three acts, and pre sented what might be expected in 1975, when the women engage in pol itics and the men stay home and work While everybody agrees that the act ing, which was done by local talent under the masterful guidance of Miss Sarah Armstrong, was as good as it could poBsibly have been, even by ex perts, Dr. H. H. Johnson, as Mr. Polly Tlckk and Miss Genevieve Macon as Miss Highbrow and Mr. William Jack son as the bachelor struck the fan cy and produced more comment. The was arranged by Mollie Moore < ' eld and Bettie Jane Dunaway, a:, i Yrs. O. Y. Varboro was the ac CO!: >;*.3t. It was presented under the i.u -'ces of the ladles of the Epls^ copal L..urch, of Louisburg and the neat sum of over three hundred dol lars was realized so we are Informed. The prologue and those taking part in the play with the characters they represented are as follows: PROLOGUE? FLOWER GARDEN ACT I ? Scene ? Home of Polly Tickks ACT II ? Scene ? Spring Cleaning (in Home of Polly Tickks) . ACT III ? Scene I ? Voting Precinct. Sceno II ? Grand Finale. CAST OF CSARACTERS Father Time Mr. W, B. Clark Dame Fashion ? Miss Grace Wardlaw Girl of 1850 ? Miss Fannie Neal Up-to-date Girl of 1975 Mrg. Frank Rose Woman Who Wants to Vote Miss Ida Mae Vow Another Who Says She Won't Miss Maude Ashley Beruflled Dude of 1975 Mr. John King, Jr. Male Flapper of 1975 Mr. Jones Parham Mrs. Polly Tlckk Mrs. J. B. King Mr. Polly Tlckk Dr. H. H. Johnson Billy Lawson, bachelor Mr. William D. Jackson Daisy Anne ? Billy's Sweetheart ; Miss Ruth Hall Sen Zella Highbrow Miss Genevieve Macon Sullivan O'Brien Dr. A. H. Fleming Bridget O'Brien.. Miss Beatrice Turner HUSBANDS Mr. Eva Edwards Mr. J. B. King Mr. Susan JohnBon.-Mr. W. B. Tucker Mr. Birdie Mae Harris . Mr. Charles Elmore Mr. Mary Lamb._Mr. O. D. Underwood Mr. Edna Ray Mr. John King WIVES MrB. Eva Edwards.. Miss Mildred Scott Mrs. Susan Johnson. .Mrs. Tom Ruffln Mrs. Btrdle Mae Harris Miss Fannie Neal Mrs. Mary Lam Mrs. Frank Rose Mrs. Edna Ray Mrs. Ross Earle CHILDREN OF POLLY TICKK8 Helen Sophie Boyle Clifton Fred Douglas Perry Clarlsslma Helen Leigh Fleming Georgette ; Louis Leach Pollyanna Anna Grey Watson Fancy Dancer Hazel Allen ? CH0RU8 OIRLS Pattle Plummer Macon__ Jessie Elmore Victoria Adcock Elisabeth Clifton Louise Taylor Tom Ogburn Dick Ogburn Lucy Tlmberlake Katherlne Pleasants Jewel Clark Max Allen Margaret Turner Elizabeth Williams Pearl Pearce Anna Fuller Parham Lucy T. Allen COTTON REPORT The tabulation of the card report* shown that there wore 17,343 hales of cotton, counting round as half bales ginned In Franklin County, from the crop of 1923 prior to November 14. 1928, as compared with 11,221 bales ginned to November 14, 1922. | FATALLY BURNED Mrs. B. F. Wilder Suffers Severely Tuesday Afternoon. Mrs. B. F. Wilder was possibly fa tally burned on Tuesday afternoon while building a fire In a heater at her home at Raynor, according to re ports received In Loulsburg early Wednesday. From th-se reports we understand that Mrs. Wilder had put some kerosene In the stove and light ed It when the blaze burst out Betting fire to her clothing, burning her so terribly before the flames could be ex tinguished that her chance of recov ery was considered doubtful by her physician. Mrs. Wilder Is the wife of Mr. B. F. Wilder, a prominent mer chant and farmer at Raynor, about six miles south of Loulsburg and Is about thirty years of age and has two little children She was taken to a hospital In Rocky Monnt Wednesday. Later Information states that' Mrs. Wilder died in the hospital Wednes day night about 10 o'clock. Her re mains were brought to her home yes terday and the Interment will proba bly be made at Rock Springs church this afternoon. BAZAAR The Ladies of St. Paul's Episcopal Church wish to announce that they will have their annual Bazaar, Tues day, December 4th, at 11 o'clock In the vacant room at Allen Bros, store. The public is most cordially Invited. SERVICES AT METHODIST CHURCH The entire membership of the Louls burg Methodist church is urgently re quested to be present at the 11 o'clock services, Sunday, December the 2nd | Our new pastor, brother O. W. Dowd, | who comes to us highly recommended as a splendid preacher and Godly man, will fill the pulpit. Let us all as sure him of our interest and coopera tion by extending to him a cordial welcome. The members of all other churches and the public in general are also cordially Invited to worship with ; us on the above date. E. L. BEST, Chairman of Board of Stewards of the Louisburg Methodist Church. GODSPEED ASD WELCOME It Is with no mixed emotions that the people of Frankllnton rcceive the Information that the North Carolina Methodist Conference has seen fit to transfer the Rev. O. W. Dowd to Louis burg. Under his wise guidance the Frank llnton Churcli has received new strength. His power as a preacher and his kindliness as a mr.n have en deared him to all. His friends and admirers are legion, embracing all denominations. His going with his family will be a distinct loss to Frank llnton. A good man and an able man Is moving to other fields to continue his labors. It Is, however, with a feeling of gratification that we learn that the Rev. E. H. Davis Is coming to fill the pulpit at the Frankllnton Church. A member of a distinguished family, son of one of the State's foremost educa tors and himself an able and convinc ing preacher, we are certain that he will fill In the most efficient manner the post left vacant by the transfer of the Rev. Mr. Dowd. We congratulate Loulsburg on their acquisition while welcoming Frank llnton's new pastor who we are confi dent will prove a source of Inspira tion to the community. ? Frankllnton News. REV. MB. THOMPSON TO KEBANE Rev. and Mrs. fj. E. Thompson and family left this week for Mebane. where he will become the pastor of the Methodist church of that place. Mr. Thompson has completed his sec ond term of service at the I-oulnburg Methodist church and has made many staunch and true friends who regret to (rive him up, and extend the best of wishes for his work In his new field. He Is a strong and able preacher, a minister whose popularity Is general and Is beloved by many. His work I In this Held has been of great value, considering hts handicap while here. Mebane la to be congratulated upon getting this man of Ood find t,o?ls burg extends to him a bountiful por tion of good wishes for results from his labors In his new home. NEARLY QUARTER MILLION POUNDS Of Tobacco Sold in Louisburg Thia Week All Three Houses Having Large Breaks Each Day ? Market Closed Wednes daj For Thank Hiring. It Is generally estimated that near ly a quarter of a million pounds of tobacco was handled by the three warehouses In Louisburg the past week, and still the demand and prices remain good. Farmers from many sections were on the market each day. The warehouses all closed on Wed nesday evening to observe Thanks giving and will remain closed until Monday. December 3rd. The warehousemen and business men of Louisburg are doing their ut most to make Louisburg the leading market for your tobacco and Invite you to come and remain vrlth them. MBS. FLEMING EJiTEET AIN8 A gray November day, with now tnit then a bright sunbeam, the ray of sun light lingering Just long enough to give a sense of mystery as the mem bers of the Tuesday Afternoon Book Club gathered at the home of Mrs. A. H. Fleming, in its regular meeting. As usual MrB. Fleming greeted every one in her charming manner, and the members of the Club joined her in a welcome to the many friends who were her guest. Well within the glow of her home, the flowers, ? large pink roses in a basket artistically arranged with mai den hair and other ferns, and chry santhemums could not fail to draw the eye to their perfect loveliness. Siftpe Nfrs. Fleming's home is al ways attractive, her decorations fail ed to say more than the sweet fnes sagp, beautiful flowers always bring, ? so when the President called the meet ing to order, and the Secretary read minutes of the former meeting, each' and every one settled ourselves to fully enjoy the Interesting program, (still the inward sense of a secret in the air. but no evidence) so the pro gram went on;? The subject for the hour was the Danube River. The paper by Mrs. Turner, read by Mrs. W. E. White gave such full and beautiful description, that one felt its beauties and mysteries. Mrs. S. J. Parham was happy in her selection as a reading "Undine"; as' the maiden's spirit wandered In and out among the haunts of the Danube River. The current event by Miss Lola Jackson was an account of Henry Ford's theory of burning coal twice. The music was In keeping with the subject of the program in every de tail, and touched our hearts with it^ melody. At the close of the program Mrs. Fleming assisted by Misses Helen and Jean Fleming, servod a delicious ice course, followed with mints served in daintiest of baskets, (still no secret revealed) and though the feeling was there, we persuaded ourselves we were mistaken? but look! "There comes Helen and Jean bringing and passing a beautiful white basket containing little packages. Truly we heard Cu pids saucy laugh, and on opening our packages we found a wedding ring" and dove, with a card attached bear ing thlB message, "8. T. W. G. V. T. December the 29th, 1928." Lo! the mystery was revealed; there remained no pecret. At first there was a burst of good wishes of happiness for the bride to be, In the days to come ? and then ? and then It dawned upon lis, one by one, Miss Sallle \jlll go away I Was the day, after all typical, the sunlight so bright and Joyous for her; the gray clouds for us. No the reflected peace from her new found happiness, brings gladness In our hearts for her, and "Tf from (he Master's hand above, to as To us the longed for power were given r. To change all shadows to love, Of every earthly gloom make Hair en, The lowering oloud would swiftly flee To (he light that follows after; * "d every nave on life's broad soa '''"tild g'e""i with love, and song and laughter. i" , TU" Franklin Times DESTROYS 3000 GALLONS BEER Breaks Up Four Distinct Dis tilleries Bets One Complete Still Outfit ? All 1" Harris Township Near Tar Hirer ? Deputies Cone, Rowland and Others Makes Raid Saturday. Deputies D. E. Cone and J. 8. Row land. who were assisted by abovrt fif teen othors, report the destruction of about 3000 gallons of beer and the capture of one complete still outfit on last Saturday morning In Harris township on Cedar Creek and Tar River. There were four distinct still ?ttes. according to Mr. Cone. At the first they destroyod sixteen barrels of beer, at the second they destroyed three boxes abou* four feet square and about forty Inches high, each full of beer, at the third was found one box about the size of the ones above and three barrels, and the fourth had on ly one barrel. It is estimated that this quantity of beer would have made about four hundred gallons of whis key. o LUNCH ROOM The experiment of providing lunch es for the school children at very small cost, tried tor the past two I weeks by the Woman's Club, has pro ven successful In every way. The main room of the "Old Acad , amy" building has been converted in to a very attractive lunch room, with 1 snowy curtains at the windows and long white tables with centerpieces of growing plants or cut flowers. The rear the room where the lunches ai<^rt?>ared Is partitioned off from the rest by a long white counter at which the children are served cafa terla style. The cashier has her desk at the en trance." The #nkets are five cents each, and this is the uniform price of i every article sold. At the counter |each child can exchange his tickets j for whatey^r strikes his fancy on the ! menu for the day. I The menu Is planned with especial view to providing the most wholesome and at the same time the most pala table diet possible. It consists of vegetable soup with saltines. sand-, wiches, milk, hot cocoa, with crackers and cake or pie. No dill plckle3, cof I'fee, nor other Indigestible foods will be offered the children. In the sandwiches quite a variety Is usually available. The favorite with the little fellows seems to be the pea nut butter and raisin sandwiches, while the high school girls have a preference for pimentoes. For fifteen cents a child can easily get a com plete meal ; for a good hot bowl of vegetable soup with crackers, a raisin sandwich, and a slice of cake or pie Is sufficient for an ordinary appetite. Some children take their cold lunch prepared at home for them to the lunch room and supplement it with a steaming cup of cocoa or a glass ot milk. Visitors are welcome whenever they care to come and see how it Is done. The price charged will cover the cost of the groceries and the running expense ot the lunch room, but will not pay for the equipment. Mrs. James King Is getting up a Christmas play, the proceeds of which she has promised toward paying for the nec essary articles for permanent use. As a range Is one of these necessities It Is scarcely probable that the proceeds of the play will cover the entire cost of the equipment and here Is an op portunity for some public-spirited clt lxens to do a generous part by the chil dren of the community. There are some children In sehool who are actually undernourished an 1 unable to afTord even a dally nlckle for a bowl of soup. The club hopes tp get up a fund to furnish free lunch , es to such cases. Each case will be carefully Investigated by the teachei and the gift will l? made In such a way as not to embarras the receiver before the other children. Contribu tions to this fund will be welcome and will be for a worthy cause. A really pathetic Incident connect ed with a free lunch given one HUta tot occured one day last week. His teacher had told him one day that, some one had given her a .lcket f him to go to the lun<* room the next day. The following morning he np- 1 445 ENROLLMENT FIRST MONTH ___ Dally Attendance 418 at Loalsborg Graded School ? Board Takes Actio0 On Use of Auditorium. Our enrollment for the first month was 445 with an average dally attend ance of 412. Of this enrollment 136 were In the high school department and 309 In the elementary school. The work of the school 1s moving along smoothly. Many of the pupils are studying well, but In this school, as th all schools, there are a few wlioj seem to feel that we are running a big house party. A few of our people are so busy having what they call a good time that they have very little time for study. We would be so glad If the parents of the children would see to It that their children reduce social engagements during the school week to the minimum. Pun and frolic are good in the right place, but they ere a poor substitute for study. At a meeting of the Board Graded School Trustees last Friday night the following order In regard to use of the school auditorium was passed. "For the use of the auditorium by lo cal shows or entertainments, or shows or entertainments given by others un der local auspices and for the benefit of some local organization, the school Is to receive 15 per cent of the gross receipts, the school providing heat, light and janitor for two rehearsals and the show. The above regulation without exception to apply to all lo cal entertainments for which an ad mission charge is made. It people outside of Louisburg wish to use the auditorium, they may do so upon such terms as may be agreed upon with the following committee: Mrs. W. E. White, Mr. M. S. Clifton and the Sup erintendent." It was further order ed that the auditorium at all times shall remain under the supervision of the superintendent of the school. In making the fifteen per cent charge for the use of the auditorium the Board has no idea of making mon ey but feels that this minimum charge should be collected to defray expenses of operating the auditorium. All parties wishing to "book" shows or entertainments are expected to see the Supt. as early as possible that there may be no conflict of dates. HEY. 0. W. 1)0 WI? The Methodist ol Loui?burg( will learn wih much pleasure that their new pastor, Rev. O. W. Dowd, will as sume his duties and preach at the reg ular services Sunday? morning and night. He comes highly spoken of as a strong and forceful man and a con secrated Christian gentleman, capable of doing a great work for the cause of Christ. We gladly welcome him to Loulsburg. OLD t'LDDLEB'S CONVENTION There will be given at Rock Spring school Wednesday night, December 5, a Fiddler's Convention. Prizes will be awarded to best musicians. Ad mission will be twenty-five and fifteen cents. The money will be used for the benefit of the school. The public Is Invited. ?I o KING-JOSES Invitations which read as follows have been received In the city: "Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Jones request the honour of your presence at the marriage of their daughter, Marie Harrison, to Mr. Henry O. King, on Monday, the twenty-fourth of Decem ber at four o'clock In the afternoon at the Forestvllle Baptist Church, For estvllle. North Carolina." The bride has frequently visited In U"' ed them this morning beccuse you an til I could go to the lunch room." Thus the lunch helped him In more i-ays than one. AMONQ THE VISITORS SOME TOC MOW A3D SOME TOU DO NOT KNOW. Perianal Items About Folks Ami Their Friends Who Travel Baft And Ther*. Mr. J. C. Tucker went to Raleigh Monday. * ? Mr. A. W. Green, of Philadelphia, la on a visit to Loulsburg. Mr. V. C. Williams returned Tuea day from a trip to Oxford. ? ? Mr. H. C. Taylor returned Wednes day from a trip to Richmond. ? m Mrs. L. P. Hicks and Mrs. J. A. Hodges spent Tuesday In Raleigh. ? ? Rev. J. L. Bross, of Currituck, Is a visitor to his daughter, who la attend ing Loulsburg College. m ? Miss Hattle Edwards, of Thomas? vllle, was In Loulsburg Tuesday In the Interest of the Orphanage. ? ? Mrs. T. W. Blckett and Miss Kate Ballard, of Raleigh, were guests at Dr. and Mrs. R. P. Yarborough Sun day. THREE MILLION IN 3RD PAYMENT N. C. and Ya. Bright Growers To Share In Distribution by Big Cooperative. Three million dollars will be distrib uted In third payments on li.st year's ' crop to members of the Tobacco Grow ers Cooperative Association in East ern North Carolina and the old bright belt of North Carolina and Virginia. The last meeting of the board of di rectors authorized the treasurer to make this third payment in Eastern North Carolina on December 21, and in the old belt on January 10, 1924. j Recent sales of redried tobacco car ! ried over from 1922 make these third i payments possible although this is 1 not a final settlement to members on ! last year's pool. More than 100,000 separate accounts will be calculated in order to make these two payments (according to the treasurer of* the as sociation. Checks are to be distributed at warehouses as in previous payments and members must present their Par ticipation Certificates to obtain their checks. It is pointed out by associa tion headquarters that this is the first time growers have ever owned any redried tobacco and been in a position to make profits on it as always uijder the old system speculators make all profit on redried tobacco. Recent sales of this redried tobacco at asso ciation prices are regarded as a tri umph for the organized growers and a vindication of the policy of the board of directors In redrylng a large amount of last year's crop to be "mer chandized" Instead of "dumped." The growers association Is now a full member of the National Council of Farmers Cooperative Marketing As sociations by direction of the board at the last meeting. TO CAJIP AT WOOD The Postmaster of Washington Cltjr and Mr. Ellsworth, a former Postmas ter General, will be the guests of Dr. A. H. Fleming and Mr. J. R. Collie on an encampment at Wood beginning Monday and lasting for one week. Mr. W. H. Allen, so we learn, will visit the camp with his flno pack of fox hounds and several fox chases will be bad. Likewise Mr. L. W. Parriah Is expect ed to go down with his pack of belgle hounds for a hunt. Many features of entertainment has been provided among which Is a bar becue scheduled for Frldoj. t. Dr. Fleming visited Wood Wednes day and secured camping quarters la one of the Lumber Company's cot tages. U. D. C. TO MEKT The Jos. J. Davis Chapter of the Daughter of the Confederacy will meet at the home of Mrs. W. E. White on Tuesday, Dec. 4th. at S:M o'clock All members are urged to coma aad tiring their dues for tke year 1MB. Mrs. & 1. Parham, Pres. MVs. W. B. Morton. Acting SeCy. THS FRANKLIN * W.w? Per Year la ilnate