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" " EVERYBODY BOOST LOUISBURG LOUISBURG NEEDS A WEEKLY PAY ROLL A. F. JOHNSON, Editor and Manager THE COUNTY, THE STATE, THE UNION . SUBSCRIPTION $1.50 Per Year VOLUMN LV. LOUISBURQ, N. C., FRIDAY, APRIL 16th, 1926 (12 Pages) NUMBER 8 U. D 0. DISTRICT MEETING Held at Louisburg College Monday Large DelegtClons Fran Xu; Places In Attendance; Many Excellent Speakers On Well Arranged Pro gram; Most gaemsfnl Meeting The 10th District North Carolina Division United Daughters ot the Con federacy met in Louisburg, N. C., on Tuesday, April 13, 1926 at Louisburg College, and were guests of the Joseph J. Davis Chapter. In spite of very inclement weather there were good size delegations from Graham, Sanford, Pittsboro, Raleigh and Louisburg. The delegates were met by the reception committee and were decorated with the colors of the Confederacy, red and white ribbons. They were then conducted to the spa cious college social hall, which had been beautifully decorated with Unit ed States flags, North Carolina flags and flags of the onfederacy. Fresh spring flowers also lent beauty and fragrance to the hall. The meeting was called to order by Mrs. J. ,T. Monroe, District Director, who presided, and was opened with "America." Rev. J. A. Mclver of Louisburg lead in prayer and Mrs. J. E. Malone made the address ot wel come from the U. D. C. This address ^as so beautifully given and was so i. _<?U enjoyed by all present, that it been printed in full In this weeks cf the FRANKLIN TIMES. Mrs. j\ at.n who. was to have replied to th-b ,. .dress was absent. Mr. Mohn, Pr?.. ? of the College welcomed the u-.,.02tes on behalf of the K1 wan ts Club, u>e town of Louisburg and the college. He touched briefly on the history of the college, which has been a girls college since 1802 and he stated that it was very fitting that a meeting of the U..D. C. should be held in those rooms which had been made sacred to all there by the very fact that the boys in gray as well as those in blue had died there or been nursed back to health there as the case might be. In as much as that very room had been used for a hospital during the 60's. He also called attention to the fact that this day, April 13, was the j birthday of Thomas Jefferson a great Democrat and loyal Southerner, as' well as being the birthday df Joseph j J. Davis for whom the local chapter! is named, (this has been brought out by Mcs. Malone) and he concluded by welcoming them all to this "Home oi Democracy and Aristocracy." The District Secretary. Mr*. D. L. St. Clair then called the roll to which Plttsboro, Raleigh, SanXord and Lou leburg answered; Car? and Smithfleld being absent Mrs. Monroe then pre sented Mrs. J. Dalph Long. State President who made an address that will always be remembered by those who were privileged to hear her. She outlined a plan of work tor the local chapters for the year and in her own words "Believing in a well defined rlan of organisation if worth while results are to be achieved my first advice to you is that you plan your work in a business like way." She then outltned the work taking the out standing calls tor each month of the U. D. C. year, which begins in Novem ber. Mrs. Lodg spoke most particul arly of the educational work the 17. 15. C. is doing. "The Division of North Carolina maintains a fine list of scho lar-shfps?twenty in number?and they are always filled and many .many applications on file." Another matter of which many of the members of the T7. D. C. were lgnbrant. Is the Mrs. Norman V. Randolph Relist Fund. Mrs. Long explained this as ?Jmlng for the aged confederate women in tar dMtant states with no C. D. C. or ganisations to give them relief, some of these old ladles of the dO's being practlbally destitute. ' She touched briefly on the historical work of the division, the Gettysburg Monument Fund was stressed most "particularly. "Don't neglect yottr membership," she says. "It is not only a duty, but a privilege to bring into the ranks of our organisation all eligible worn* en. Strive for a membership dedi cated to. service. At the conclusion of Mrs. Long's address Mrs. Henry A. London, ex president and honorary vice-president on behalf of the District with a few well chosen words presented her with gn armful of beautiful roses. The next thing on the program was music by Miss Van Ends, violinist, and Miss Leonard, pianist, both of the obi lags faculty. This waa an ungual treat and was vary mucch enjoyed. About twenty-five seem bars of the ?enior olaae of the college welcomed the delegates with song and yell, which Was most appropriate far the occas ion. ^ -*~ jJWn Roseland, another artist of ths faculty rsnd.red a>Uho solo. ' i Mrs. Monroe spoke a few words lp appreciation ot. Mrs. Long's .address and then Mr. C. H. Malone, one of the local veterans talked for a minutes. He gpote of hie ' tlon the work the D. D, 0. is dhing and Aid he 'would Join With As old soldier of whom Mrs. Long had spok sew-m-w--s - ? ^J|? , ,i ta and call ths U. D. 0. "Ten daar creatures" also. COLORED COUNTY COMMENCEMENT Held In Leslsbarg ?* H. Fergwson, of State Department Education Among Speakers Friday was the occasion of the conn ty commencement for the colored schools of Frannlln county and many were the parents, teachers, children and friends who were In attendance. The parade, which was a long and creditable one, formed at the intersec tion of Nash and Church streets and lead by a brass band from AlMon Academy, of Frankllnton, proceeded up Nash street to Main, then up Main to College street and from there to the fair grounds where the exercises took place. The exercises were opened by sing ing the Negro National Anthem, after which prayer was offered. A solo was sung by Mrs. Bessie Haywood and thp address of welcome was ma'de by Mrs. Mabel C. Yarborouyh, president j of the Franklin County Colored Teach era Association. A recitation was made by-Mamie Crudup. Supt. El L. Best made a short talk, after which i Dr. J. A., Savage introduced the speak-. er of the occasion. Prof. O. H. Fergur-1 son, Director of Negro Education of the State Department, Raleigh. He made a most interesting and Instruct, ive address which was greatly enjoy ed. Chairman A. F. Johnson, of the County Board of Education made a few short remarks after which a Sing ing contest was held. This was follow ed by an address by Mabel C. Yar borough. After a picnic dinner was had a de clamation contest was held, an ad dress made by Rev. H. McFadden, remarks by Miss Webster. Athletic; events and demonstrations preceeded the awarding of prizes by Miss Ellen Seabrooks. The day was a most successful one for those Interested In the colored schools of the county and marked ad vance over the previous occasions.. MAIL DELIVER! SCHEDULE ' Postmistress Mary W. Yarborough announces that the proposed mall de livery schedule for Louisburg to be come opreative on May 1st, 1926. Route No. 1.. To serve the northern portion of town beginning at Frank lin street an exclusive collection trip will be made from 7:16 to 7:30 a. m. Joint collection and delivery trips will be made from 7:30 a. m. to 12 m., and 1 to 4:16 p. m. Route No. 2 wrill serve the business portion of town adE South of the river beginning at Franklin street. An ex clusive collection trip to be made from 7:15 to 7:30. Joint collection and de livery tripe will be made from 7:30 a. m. to 12 m., and from 1 to 8:15 p. m. A request will be made to have a delivery trip made in the business portion of town from 4:80 to 6 p. WOMAN'S CLUB ELECTS OFFICERS At the regular meeting of the Wom ans Club Saturday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock at the'lynch room, the follow ing officers were elected for the en suing year: Mrs J. L. Palmer, presi dent; Mrs. Mc. M. Furgersosi, 1st vice president; Mrs. B. T. Holden, 2nd vice-president; Mrs. R. Z. Egerton, secretary; Mrs. W. R. Mills, record ing secretary; Mrs. D. F. McKlnne, treasurer. j, vision, and who keeps the blanks for badges next said a few words In re gard to her work. Mrs. L. B. Newell, 2nd vice president next spoke briefly of the educational work and urged the importance of getting reports in promptly. Mrs. W. E. White, Recorder of Southern Crosses of Honor for the N. C. Division stated that she had plenty of blanks on hand and hoped that they would be made use of. I Telegrams were read from the Smithfieid Chapter and from Mrs.! John H. Anderson, Historian, express-1 lag their regret that they could not, attend this meeting. Upon roll call reports were made from -the Louisburg Chapter, Raleigh Chapter, PItUboro Chapter. and Ban ford Chapter. After the reports were read the W. H. Yarbo rough Children's Chapter lead in singing "Carolina." The meeting then adjourned for an fyour during which period a ttfree course luncheon was served in the col lege dining room. The" dining room was beautifully decorated with flags' and the Confederate colors and mem.' bers -of the children's chapter, who had on tiny aprons and caps of the red and white served Oke luncheon most efficiently. As the guests were tearing the dlaihg room Us ocdtege girls again ghve the yell for the U. D. The meeting convened Immediately after loach pad upon roll oall there were report* from the children's chap tare of Raleigh, Ban ford and r 3 officers, were Mrs. London extended en invitation fqpm the IteleUh. Chapter to the Dis trict to meet with them nex year, which upon motion was acoepted. i of Mrs. London, second On motion ?d by Mrs. NeweQ, flm EWtttaf ?*>, wr,Ur STATE HOSPITAL BURNS! Hu.ii Building at Baleigh About Halt Destroyed Saturday; So Casualties Raleigh, April 10?Despite the' head, way gained by one of the moat spec tacular fires In Raleigh's history, the historic main building of the State Hospital for the Insane at Dix Hill was emptied of Its frail and practical ly helpless Inmates before the entire west wing of the structure was de stroyed yesterday afternoon, and, far as officials could learn last night, | there were no casualties. Between 900 and 1,000 insane men and women were marched or carried from the building to safety. About half of them were male occupants of the burned section, most of whom were snatched from the Impending inferno as the flames roared over head and smoke filled the corridors and cells. The remainder of the total of 1,500 patients cared for at the in. stitutlcfp, and housed tn nearby | buildings were allowed |o stay in | their quarters . Considerable Less The damage was estimated at around a half million dollars by Dr. Albert Anderson, superintendent, while Fire Chief Louis F. Hicks placed the loss at approximately 2300, 000. The entire building was valued at 5930.000 by the State Insurance De partment, and was Insured for half that amount. Not quite half the build lng was destroyed. Flames were first discovered on the roof of the male quarters, where the fire started about 12:16 o'clock, when the alarm was turned in. The frightened occupants were hurried from the building with as little con fusion as possible under the cir cumstances. Dr. Anderson, although >ln Durham at the time the fire broke out, stated that he had never .heard of a similar fire of such mag ? nltude In which several inmates did | [not lose their lives. Rumor Discredited He discredited the rumor which was started early in the afternoon that two men were trapped and burned to death in the ftames. Chief Hicks stated that he made a personal round of the roams while his men were laying the fire hose, and was certain that no one was burned. De tachments of soldiers investigated as [much as possible late yesterday after noon, and reported no traceB of miss ing ones could be found. A complete check of the patients will be made as soon as possible, Dr. Anderson stated. The efficient work of the nurses and attendants under the direction of Dr. B. K. Adams, assistant super intendent, was agumented by the work of willing volunteers from the thous . ands who gathered quickly with the spread of the news of the fire. Durham Responds | The Durham department was called on to help fight the fire and re ' sponded with a record run, arriving I in the nick of time to take charge of the ward which housed the crlmln | ally Insane. The Raleigh force con. centrated on keeping the blase from j spreading through to the east wing of the main building. Excitements mounted as the flames gained hoadway} and the four-Inch | water mains were pumped dry by . the engines. The flames made rapid headway until water connections were made from a 460,000 gallon reservoir at the back of the building. The fire was under control by 2.30, but just prior to that time the cupola In the center of the building burst Into flames. This was quickly quenched, and the women's quarters on the eastern end of the building were not harmed. PEBSOH-UJTDEB WOOD Warrenton, April 12.?A marriage of much Interest to friends through out the county was solemnised Sat. nrday morning, April 10, at-12 o'clock at the Methodist parsonage in War renton. when Miss Era Underwood became the bride of Mr. William S. Person, Her. Wm. Towe officiating. It waa a very quiet wedding, only a few Intimate friends of the family being present. The bride Is the charming daugh ter of Mrs. R. C. Underwood, of Toungsrllle, N. a She has been teaching in the primary department of Oold Sand High School for the past two years, phere she won her way Into the hearts of all the people in the community. She wore a beautiful drees of Mas georgette over gray satin back crepe, with gray acces sories to match. The groom le one of Franklin coun ty's moat progressive young farmers and has a host of friends who wish tor the young couple a long life filled with much Joy and happiness. Immediately after gie ceremony the bride and groom left tor Washington. D. C., and other northern points. WOMAJTS CLUB TO MIT The Woman's Club will meet at the home of Mrs. J. L .Palmer Thursday afternoon, April 22, at 1:20 o'clock. All members are urged to be pres ent and those who eanhot attend will please notify Mrs. Peltoer. MRS. jr. u PALMER, Pres. ants. W. It MtLLM, ?ec> "?JSfpS MAKE ARRANGEMENTS FOR MEMORIAL DAY rrc.iklln Memorial Association Met J Wednesday; Committees Appointed Qaite a number of citizens met in the court house Wednesday morning in compliance with the call for the purpose of re-organizing the Franklin County Memorial Association. The meeting was called to order and the object very clearly stated by Maj. S. P. Boddie, president of the associa tion A full and general discussion of plans and the best procedure was had Among those engaging in the discusions were 8. B. Berkeley, E. H. Mel one. Rev. O. W May, Rev J. A. Mclver, Mrs. R. C. Beck, Mrs T C Alston, Maj 8. P. Boddie, H. W. Perry and A. F. Johnson. A motion prevailed authorising the president to appoint a committee of five in addition to Himself, to inter view prospective persons and make appointments tor the several places, getting those who would agree to serve, and to make and have execut ed plans for 'the observance of Me morial Day In May in keeping with the plans on former occasions. Presi dent Boddie appointed on this commit tee Mrs. R. C. Beck, Mrs. H. W. Perry, E. H. Malone, Tracy K. Stockard and A. F. Johnson. On motion president Boddie appoint ed Mrs. R. C. Beck, E. H. Maione and A. F. Johnson, a committee to draw up suitable resolutions in memory of Hon. Wm. H. Ruffin, whose efforts had meant so much to this associa tion, to be read on Memorial Day and to be furnished the members of the family and given to the press for publication. The interest seemed especially strong and it ia indicated that a most creditable service will be held this yeai. ? The committees will get busy right awav and make such arrangements as will insure a most interesting pro gram for Sunday, May 30th, 1926. CHIEF OF POLICE ENDS LIFE WITH PISTOL SHOT J., E. Winston, YeengsTllle Officer, Despondent Since Wife Died Tear A go ? Youngsville, April 12.?J. E. Win ston, chief of police here, killed him self instantly this morning stoat j:45 o'clock while at home in bed. He was found with a bullet hole in his head between the eyes, a pistol laying by his side. Despondency was believed to be the cause. He had not been the same man since his wife died about a year ago. He had been ill for the last few days, but not seriously. He had on one or two occasions said that he would *111 himself, but no one thought that he meant it. The funeral will be held at the Oak Level church at 3:30 o'clock tomorrow afternoon. Mr. Winston was 63 years of age. He leaves three children. The oldest of these. Miss Hallie Winston, Is em ployed itf the State Laboratory of Hygiene at Raleigh. Miss Marguer ite, the next oldest, is a pupil in the high school at Cary, and the young est, Lewis, Is in school at Franklin ton.?News and Observer. The funeral was held Tuesday af ternoon at the Baptist church at Youngsville conducted by Rev. C. L. Dowell, assisted by Rev. S. L. Blan ton, of Prankllnton, and was largely intended. The interment was pade in the Oak Level cemetery. The pall bearers were D. W. Splvey, C. E. Mitchell, S. C. Holden. W. T. Moss, I. H.Kearney, B. O. Allen, R N. Mitchell, Fleming Fuller. The floral tribute was large and very pretty. The bereaved family and relatives have the deepest sympathy of the en. tire community. JAMES ORUZE'S "PONY EXPRESS" Cloture, Hailed As The Covered Wag eeV Only Rival ' The widely heralded and long ex pected western special, The Pony Express," which James Cruse direct ed for Paramount, with a brilliant cast of several thousand players, headed by Betty Oompaoa, Ricardo Cortes, Ernest Torrence and Wallace nserr. *111 stake Its local debut at the Winner Theatre next Monday aad Tuesday. ' ? This mighty frontier clhemaster piece give Cruse the unique distinc tion of producing the only photoplay that sertonsly threatens the auprent aoy heretofore maintained hy his Bret great epic. The Covered Wagon." And there Is much these two classics have In common. Like Its distinguished predecessor, "the Pony Express" Is e powerful story combining histories] fact with lbs element of romance that charac terised the West of pioneer days. Bat although Its climax Is as tremendous sad its ending as emotional aad beau tiful as that of "The Covered Wagon," its love theme t? more appealing, Its background more fascinating, and its iramatlc episodes more startling, nore thrllllag aad more oolorfuL PEARCE SCHOOL COMMENCEMENT tailor Order To Present Flag and BQ>le; All Juniors Invited The regular annual commencement >f the Pearce public school will take >lace on Friday, April 23rd. A large ?rowd Is expected and a most Inter ring program has been arranged. At 1:30 o'clock the Pearce Coun :11 Junior Order U. A. M. drill present o the school a Bible and (lag. State Councillor M. W. Lincke, Is expected .o be present tc? present the (lag, and ftev. C. B. Howard, of Youngsyille will present the Bible. The flag will be iccepted by Superintendent E. L. Best tnd the Bible will be accepted by Ftev. J. F. Mitchiner. All Juniors are especially Invited :o come and take a part in the ex ercises. RECORDERS COURT Large Clumber of Cases Disposed of Franklin County's Recorders Court held quite a busy session on Monday. Judge G. M. Beam disposed of the fol lowing cases: State v Plummer Williamson, dis posing of mortgaged property, capias and continued. * State vs June J. Lancaster and Ju lius Hayes, affray, guilty as to Lan-j caster, judgment suspended upon pay- | ment of costs. State vs Julius Hfeyes and Mamie Hayes, sci fa, judgment to be discharg ed upon payment of costs in case. State vs C. C. Miller, operating au tomobile, intoxicated, continued for , two weeks. State vs Percy Webb, nuisance and reckless driving, pleads guilty ot nuls ance, not guilty of reckless driving, judgment supended upon payment of costs. State vs Jamie Edwards, operating automobile intorlcated, continued. State vs Buck Hawkins, Ernest Day, violating prohibition (aw, nol pros. State vs R. E. Garbee, operating automobile intoxicated, guilty, fined $25 and costs. State vs Walter Aycocke, operating automobile Intoxicated, pleads guilty 4 months on roads, upon payment of Costa execution nog to issue until further orders of the court. State vs Lawson Taylor, assault, continued. State vs George Hbdge, violating prohibition law, not guilty. State vs Charlie Jones, violating prohibition law, motion for jury trial, continued. State vs Arthur Williams, operat ing automobile intoxicated, guilty, fin ed $25 and costs. State vs Horton Richardson, operat ing automobile intoxicated, guilty, 4 months on roads, upon payment of $25 and costs execution not to issue until further orders of the court. State vs Moses Cox, assault with deadly weapon, pleads guilty, four months on roads. State vs Burt Smith, violating pro hibition law, continued to next Mon day. State vs H. C. Mullen, abandonment continued for three weeks. MASOJHC MEETING Ma>. 8. P. Boddie, Chairman Educa tion Committee of the Loulaburg Ma sonic Lodge has issued the following letter: We, the members of Loulsburg Lodge No. 413 A. P. * A. M. again ex. tend an invitation for the Masogfe of franklin County to be with us at our regular communication, Tuesday even lng, April 20, at T:30. Our programme will be somewhat different from the last one. At this communication we want to hold what you might call an "open meeting." By that we intend to give eTery brother an opportunity tq make any suggestion for the bet terment of the fraternity, our breth ren and the public. We want to get right ourselves, first, then lay our plans to make our communities bet ter places to live In. One man cant do this, but our Fraternity can. Don't stay away because of fear you may be cplled upon to speak, for you will not, unless you wish to. This is a privi lege and not a requirement. In ad dition to this part of the program we will have one or two short talks. We were very much gratified at the large number of brethern who at tended our last programme and are preparing for a larger attendance on this occasion. Come and tell others to come. You will go home feeling better for hav ing mingled with your brethern on this occasion. Leinember the hour Is 7:20 pi I the day Tuesday, April 10. AXEBKA5 LEGIGN ACXILLABY MEETING The American Legion Auxiliary will meet with Mm H. H. Hilton at 4 o'clock p. m. on Tuesday afternoon April 20. 1224. Mm Hlltcm and. Mrs. Collins hostesses. PIBSON 10 SPBAK AT PRAlCrS Hon. W. M. Person will speak to he public at Pea roe's school house n Dunn's township on Saturday af ernoos, Aprtl ITth, 1220 at 2 o'clock, everybody la Invited to go out and tear him. SPLENDID SHOW REHEARSING A merlran Legion To Present "Florida Follies" At High School Amlitorfnm; Auditorium Now Equipped With 8M New Seats; Acoustics Wonderfully Improved The paramount theatrical tion ot the season will be presented by the Jambes Post of the American Le sion, at the Louisburg High School Auditorium, May 6th, at 8:34 p. m. Although a home talent production, judging from the first few rehearsals, ic will be amateurish in name only. It is a musical minstrel, sparkling with delightful musical numbers, and clean wholesome comedy. It tells the story of the stampede to Florda, the disillu sionment of the tourists, and their has ty return to home, and the Land of Long Leaf Pine. The cast includes fifty people, and the chorus alone consists of thirty young men and girls. The costuming is gorgeous. The voices are being trained by Mrs. James Malone and Mrs. S. B. Berkeley. The variety aanclng and chorus dancing is under masterly direction of Miss "Babble" Turner, who is directing the entire performance. Costuming and scenic effects are being directed by Miss Lynne Hall. The specialties will be far superior to those of the ordinary home talent show, due to the unusual talen texlstlng in Louisburg. The action moves quickly, with fast changing variety, to a spectular finale. The finale will be a rare picture of beauty. Mr. Bruce Berkeley directs the or chestra, which will be the best or chestra ever organiped in Louisburg. "Florida Follies" will be the sixth successful show produced for the Jambss Post of th American Legion, sn dllke their former productions It will be produced by home folks, for home folks, from beginning to end. The proceeds from the show will be used for the purchase of the media that are gipen as prizes in the schools of Franklin county. J. J. ALLZ> TO tntB SPELL 1NG BEE Mr. Joseph John Allen, the noted speller, who can not only spell any word In the old Blue Back Speller but can tell the page It Is on, what column it is in and how many words from the top of the column, has de cided to enter the National Spelling; Bee to be held at Washington City in June. Twenty-seven states hare al ready made entries and the Bee gives promise ot being the biggest ever held. Mr. Allen will attend as a Confederate Veteran and it will be interesting to note that he is in his 80th year. Those of his many friends who re call or have heard it told, the results of the spelling bee that was held in Raleigh nearly half a century ago, when Mr. Allen attended, and approach ed the stage all dressed in slouch hat with his pants tucked in his boots, out spelled all the big spellers and college professors of the country, and after setting all the rest down told those giving out the words he would fepell any word they could give him in the English language, will stake their money on him and feel sure they will win the stakes. Mr. Allen not only spelled all the English words, but two foreign languages, telling the au dience first to what language they belonged and wound up with "but I'll spell them tor you anyway," and he did. In spite of his advanced years we confidently expect him to win the hon ore. And after spelling all the rest out we will stake him against the crowd on reading Latin. U. Ot C. ?,?: The Joseph J. Davis Chapter U? D. C. wish to express to Mr. and Mrs. Mohn, the college faculty and students their sincere appreciation for thai* kindness and generosity on the oc casion of the U. D. C. District meet ing held here on Tuesday. April IS. Without your assistance and coopera tion the local chapter could nsMag have hoped to put over their program in the splendid manner in which it was accomplished. Your hoepitality and the wans re ception received from Louisburg Col lege Is something that wlU be reiaem bared by the chapter. Joseph J. Davis Chapter, IT. IX G? By MRS. H. W. PERRY, 9so>y. COMMENCEMENT AT MAMJSYILIJC The eommehcement exercise# ed the Mapleville school will he given Thurs day evening at eight o'cleofe April S?nd and Friday. On Friday there i ha a recitation and test, and Dr. T. C. College will deliver the fit MWNY Postmistress quests us to srs.' tahllshment of the city . the In paore penny