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VOLUME 29—NUMBER 48 Farmer's Wife Wins sls Prize for Market Ad Mrs. R. E. Copeland, of Kich Square, Writes Best Ad' Mrs. R. E. Copeland of Rich Square won the sls prize offered by the chamber of commerce for the best ad vertisement advertising the William ston tobacco market. There were sev eral good ads submitted from the various Sections of this and other counties, and it was not until after much coment had been made that the ad was selected. Judging from an ad vertising value there were several out standing ads, but the contents were either too brief or too long drawn out making it impossible to use them. Mrs. Copeland says she isn't a farm er but she is a farmer's wife, and of course that makes the ad submitted by her Eligible for the prize. It is very interesting to read and know what those who are not connect ed with the local tobacco market say regarding our market. The ad ap* pears on the second page of this paper we want you to look it over and see what Mrs. Copeland lias to Bay about the Williamston tobacco market. Young Man Dies of Pellagra Yesterday When just in his early manhood, pellagra attacked O. Kader Rogers and after suffering almost a year from its effects he succombed to the disease yesterday morning. He died at the home of his father near Bear Grass where the funeral took place this afternoon at 2 o'clock. Inter ment was made in the family ceme tery with Elders John N. Rogerson and Ben S. Cowing officiating. The deceased was a son of Harry and Sarah Rogers and besides his mother, he [is survived by three bro thers, Edgar, Augustus and Theodore. His death was not only mourned by his loved ones but by a host of friends in his community whoaa he has lived all his life which covered a ■pan of twenty nine years and nine months. He never married aid had Uved ana farmed with his father. He waa uot a member of the church but attended the Bear Grass Primitive Baptist church of which his mother was a member. Two Weeks Revival At Everetts Church Rev. J. M. Perry of Vernon, .Tex«s is holding a meeting in the Everetts j Christian church which began there' last Sunday night. Mr. Perry just concluded a short revival in the Robersonville church. Mr. Perry has been a leader in the growth of that strong and active church, he having been there several years ago. The meeting in Everetts had a fine beginning Sunday evening with a large crowd present and another full house was in attendance last night. Mr. Perry has held two revivals in the Everetts church and great results came of both. Everbody is cordially invited to attend this meeting and take an ac tive part in the services. It will con tinue through the next two weeks and Mr. Perry will deliver wholesome Christian message* each night NOTICE I have 6 hogs, averaging about 160 pourds each, shut up on my island fan,'; owner may havo same by see ing .ne and paying tost of damage and pree of th.s ud.—Wilfred Hardlson. Mr. W. H. Newell, jr. of Raleigh is visiting relatives at the Britt hotel. STRANH THEATRE I J REMEMBER All those attending the show tomorrow (Wednesday) night will be given a free ticket to the Friday night show. A Good Program ALWAYS «■——mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm I THE ENTERPRISE Windsor Gets First Annual Peanut Show Exposition Will be Put on Eastern Carolina Chamber Commerce Windsor was successful in its bid, and the Eastern Carolina Peanut show will be held there Monday, December 27 through Friday, December 31. Windsor and Ahoskie were the only contesting towns, Windsor outclassing Ahosk.e as a bidder when the secre tary of its chamber of commerce pre sented a check for $1,200 from his town and an offer of free water and lights. Ahoskie offered a fine moral support, but no money. Windsor was chossn by a unanimous choice of the Eastern Carolina Chamber of Com merce executive committee. This is the first big- reception ever given to the peanut on the American Continent and though the peanut has paid many doctor's bills, lawyers, debts in general and taxes, he has simply been kioked around and left for the hogs to root up. Thousands will assemble in hono> to the peanut, songs will be sung, bands will play and pageants will be given, all to tell the word that thfe peanut ia one of America's beat crops. - Windsor will be honored in enterj, taining the peanut and his triends. It is planned, by the management, to have a Queen's Contest, one queen to be selected from Tidewater Vir ginia and one from Eastern Carolina. This is to be a part of the entertain ment, together with some of the very best talent that can be secured for entertainment and amusement fea tures. Further infromation regarding the exposition will be given out after the various committees appointed have had time and opportunity to work out their plans. Land Bank Interest To Be Reduced General reduction in the interest rates charged farmers on loans thru' Federal banks is planned by the Treasury and the Federal Farm Loan board. The Kansas Land bank reduced its interest rate from 6 1-2 to 6 yester day on all loans issued by it. Acting Secretary, Winston, of the Treasury indicated that it is intended to pur sue this policy with the other land bank districts and he hoped that a cut of at least 1-2 per cent would be made over the entire country. This will assist the farmers con siderably and especially the farmers in our county, for there are a good many of loans in the Federal Land bank held by them. t NORFOLK FAIR A GREAT INDUSTRIAL EXPOSITION Visitors to the Norfolk greater in terstate fair will And this year the biggfst and greatest agricultural ex hibition that has ever been held in this section. F. L. Portloclc, the county farm agent and director of the exhibits has been busy the entire summer working out what will be seen to be the most varied agricul tural show the fair has ever exhibit ad. The cattle and swine show will be another big futture, while the dairy products will excel in every re spect. . Every farmer and agricultur ist will do well to pay the fair a visit I for every exhibition in the way of farm products will be of the natuw to promote better and more coftsistent farming. The industrial exhibits will have the greatest number of manu factured articles and will show much that can be used by the fanner to a helpful extent Farm implements and accessories of the kind that are nec t essary to successful farming and working models of practical machin ery that will be helpful to the farm and the household as well will be ex hibited. Lovers of horses will find ever one hundred fine specimens on 'the groundsthose that like good harness racing will find some of the best steppers on the track. The amuse ment features have not been over looked and the biggest kind of free attractions with a whale of a midway show will be in attendance. Music by two bands will enliven things, in fact there will be something doing every minutes both day and night. The fair will open on Labor Day and will run both day and night, the dates are September the sixth to the eleventh inclusive. . Capt. Bill Gaskill of Ocracoke Is lands, who is famous throughout for the brand of hospitality that he dis penses to the people who visit the island and aft guests of his hotel, visited Dr. and Mrs. James S. Rhodes yesterday. He joined Mrs. Gaskill who visiting their daughter, Mrs. Earl Patterson in Greenville, and re turned last night via Washington. Williamston, Martin County, North Carolina, Tuesday, August 17,1926 Mrs. Biggs To Conduct - Story Hour Thursday The Story Hour at the Wo mans' Club will be held by Mrs. John D. Biggs, jr. Thursday afternoon at the regular hour, 4:30. The children have been very pleasantly surprised with light refreshments and entertaining stories by the various ladies and . Mrs. C. A. Harrison and Mrs. John W. Manning, who have pro vided the leaders and looked after the details as a committee from the Womans' dub have greatly added to the success of the hour. The children have been apprecl- • ative of their efforts and have given those in charge almost per feet behavior. Coloreds Have.A Free For All Last Sunday When Annias Davis offered Alma Rose a lift to town he did not know he was forming a foundation to a free l'or-all fight last Sunday morning. When he reached the place where his wife was visiting, he was halted by her and when he prevented her reach ing his newly acquired companion, aid from the rear appeared In the person of Clyde Crew. It seems as if Tavis was netural until they all but knocked him down and trampled his body in an effort to reach the Rose girl, at which time he returned the licks and then the real fight began. According to Chief Daniel*, it was a ifree-for-all affair with Jealousy as the cause. The Rose girl lost when it came to clothes hav ng haruty eoougn to make it to he» home, out one gain ed in scars.. The Crew girl had several bruises, giving evidence to her where abouts during the thick of the battle. In Mayor's court yesterday after noon, Willie Davis and Alma Rose were required to pay $6. each and (he cost of the case, Rose paying hers with the understandisg that she was to leave town and not return within twelve months. Her home is in Ply mouth. The evening train carried her away. Davis is in Recorder's court today, having gone there under a S6O bond. According to the testimony gives in the case this was the fourth fight for some while the others it was not less than the, second. Two Abandonment Cases In Court Here The first case in the Rocerder's court this morning was a case of a bandonment as was the last case, both defendants being men and both being required to pay for their chil dren. The first was State against Walter Hassell, jr. Walter was required to pey the costs and $125.00 to the child. The last was against Annanias Davis who had the costs to pay and S6O to the child. Spencer Hyman, who was sued for slander by one of his friends, was "not apprehended." His case was nec essarily continued. The cases against Alonzo Roberson, charging him with seduction, John Rawls and J. B. Whitfield both in dicted for assault were all three con tinued until later dates. A SLOGAN SONG I sing a song of Martin's throng, Who wflrk a wonder; Who grow the weed and haul it long To markets under Williamston. So join our line In progress fine, in progress fine, On the way to Williamston. Our peanuts found the world around Near fountain fixtures; In glassine pokes, like sweetest smokes, Of Roanokes Mixtures For your son. 80 read our mind, Our slogan sign, our slogan sign, On the way to Williamston. Ring out the news to men and youths, Tfco' short or slender, Of clothes and shoes of lasts and hues For any gender 'Neath the sun. The sales are fine In tobacco time, in tobacco time, On the floors at Williamston. Our splendid schools Instill life's rules In souls quite tender; Give fear to fools as per schedule Who would not defend our Williamston. Her schools are thine In schooling time, in schooling time, Send your son Williamston. Several County Schools toOpen September 6th Williamston's Superin tendent Has Not Yet Been Selected The 1926-27 school year will begin the sixth of next month when the JamesviHe and Robersonvile schools open. These will be followed a few days later by several other schools. Plans for the coming session of Mar tin's schools are almost complete, and will be announced* within the next few days. ' • . •■> The resignation of Professor J. S. Seymour here has altered the plans of the local committee to the extent that sevehd changes will be necessary in the teaching staff. Several applica tions are now before the local and county boards for the superintendent's place of the local schools. At this time one has not boon passed upon. I Mr. Know of South Carolina was here yesterday looking over the local situation, but it is not known whether or not he will aciept the offer made him. He is in Creednore today talk ing with County Superintendent Pope and a final decision will be known shortly. While the dat« for the opening of Williaaopton'a schools la uncertain, it is expected to be not later than the fifteenth of next month. The exact date along with tlw names of the teachers will be kanrn la a few day* anJ at which time they will* appear in this paper; Attempt touPopularize Sunday Baseball Special legal counsel from Washing ton will be in North Carolina cities this week in an effort to popularize Sunday baseball and pictures, Linn E. A. Gale, national secretary of the association opposed to blue laws, who lias been in purham for some time, announces. Marx Lewia, director of the legal department, la expected and planned to confer with W. G. Bram ham, of Durham, president of the Virginia, Piedmont and South Atlantic leagues, but Mr. Bramham expects in be away on his vacation. One test case is now before the Virginia courts on baseball, while one is expected to be started In Noith Carolina. Local Boys to Play Windsor Tomorrow The local high school boys will go to Windsor tomorrow where they will meet the high schools boys of that place in a baseball game. The game will be called at 4 o'clock. The bat teries for Williamston will be Barn hill and Harris. In their last game \Vindsor won by a small margin, and a good game is expected tomorrow. Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Brandon an rived last night from a visit to Me Oonnelsville and Greer, S. C. where tiiey were with Mr. Brandon's parents and Mrs. Brandon's sister, Mrs. John ston. By A KIWANIAN Here's Martin's wealth, no prattling elf Of love and splendor, Just hail hale health for every self To make and mend our • - Williamston. Come, quaff the wine In festive time, in festive time, Qn the way to Williamston. Hitch up the plug" and load up with lugs And some cool demeanor; Pile up the load on your snappy Ford And haul her clean ter Williamston. Our sales are fine „At any time, at any time, • On the floors at Williamston. . _ -i~ » —' We sell all grades and love fair maids; Great God defend us; Our payments are made and ne'er delayed And none shall bend us, Williamston. Come out to dine In harvest time, in harvest time, On the floors at Williamston. Our churches, choirs, and lofty spires That point like sabres, And %ouls with ftres of love's desires Call Christian neighbors, . Williamston. Hence, make your shrine At even time, at even time, Within the bourne of Williamston. Kiwanis Luncheon , At Woman's Club At the Womans' Club rooms, the Kiwanis Club will have its regular luncheon tomorrow at * 12.30 o'clock. Group Number One of the Wo mans Club will serve them the third luncheon. Every member thst can possibly do so is urged to attend. The past two luncheons were most delight ful to those who attended them.- and it is expected that they will grow better at each meeting. The in the club here ia growing each day, and the organ ization promises to be one of much prominence in this section. Make Strong Bid For Tobacco This Year| With its acre of floor space, the Roanoke-Dixie warehouse is making a strong bid for tobacco this year, it is nothing to be expected that this' sliould be done since there is so much space, under one roof. Its force is busy each day visiting in this and surrounding counties and the members are very much pleased with the out look this year. The experience of the men in this firm when measured in terms of years goes way up yonder, and for the suc cessful management of any warehouse experience is necessary. The members of the firm include Mr. W. T. Meadows who has been with the market since its opening and who has been in the tobacco business for over forty five j -ars; Mr. Harry Meador, a man with 1! years experience and Mr. W. 11. V. utts with over five years experience .> his credit. They have one of the best office forces to be found. A floor manager has been hired and every detail at tended to, ready for the opening here next month. In an interview with a member of this firm, it was stated that the lo T cal market would stand at the top if hard work and personal interest had anything to do with ft. The determi nation expressed on the part of these warehousemen along with that ex pressed by the others of our town, It can be expected that our market will surpass its record of lust year. Colored Quartets to Meet Here Monday of Southern Negro melodies will get a treat Monday night, August 23, when the lilks quartette of Greenville and the Church City Four will meet in the court house here for a match sing. The Church City Four of Norfolk f.ave a musical concert here several ! weeks ago and if the Greenville quartette can beat them they are real singers. They are trained and have not only the natural gift for' song melody, but they have added train ing. The concert is under the auspic> of the colored Methodist churches at Plymouth, Jamesville, Robcrsonville, Bethlehem and Williamston. The match was brought about when I the Greenville quartette challengeo the Norfolk singers for the champion- I ship. Complete List JRoanoke Fair Midway Shows George L. Dobyn Shows l*resent Variety of Attractions While the list of attractions is not j yet complete the number to be seen at the Roanoke here next month is very large, giving credit to any fair that carries them. Among the at tractions are some of the most out standing ones yet seen in these parts. The free acts for the most part have been announced and the following ones are brought here by the George 1.. Dobyns shows alone. In Dobyns circus side show we find there will be a complete exhibition of wonders gathered from all parts of the universe and arranged for ex h.b.tion to ladies, gentlemen and children. Novelties of a newer nature all presented on a hundred foot stage will be introduced. Next conies the museum, a wax works of noted historical and no torious characters faithfully repro duced in a life-like manner, All life size and offering an educational and instructive exhibition. Featuring the only death musk of the late Gerald Chupman. A whole hour may be spent in this museum. A well versed lect uier'accompanies the visitors through the display. For the ministrels there will be a gathering of Southern jubliee singers, Charleston dancers, instrumentalists, comedians, dancers and cake-walkers, presenting a complete minstiel first part, after show and vaudeville pro gram The portable theatre seats ovei n.thousand persons. The freak animal exhibits has noth ing in all the world like it, many im itators but no successors. The George L. Dobyns wonderland, a mammoth side show of Hindo il lusionists, Singalese troupes, dancers' and craftsmen, armless wonders, maj gicians, glass blowers, serpent ers, cabinet escapes, Punch and Judy shows and a thousand one one won ders, never before equaled. The South Sea Islanders form an-| other attraction. This with the pygmy queen of a native tribe in picturesque cos'umes, this type a close descendent of the ape, have all the characteristics of the animal, yet are possessed with almost human intelligence, unable to talk, yet uttering gutteral sounds clearly understood by each other and by their keepers. Might be termed. "The Missing Link." The fairlyand shows, a.complete and comprehensive animal exhibition in cluding denizens ,of the jungle, wild and domestic beasts andtropical birds and serpents. With many baby mem bers of'the bear, fox, porpupine, lynx and alligator families. This will be a treat for the kiddies. l'usey's horse and pony circus, a minature circus with tranied horses, dogs and ponies, funny clowns and comedy mules. Featuring "l,ady Nor folk" the horse that roller skates. This is an exceptionally good show for the children and is presented in a large circus tent. Pertle Brother's Wall of Death, a daring auto and motorcycle cage where racers flirt with death at every turn. The Hollywood Peep show, a laugh ing gallery fully equipped with hun dreds of arcade machines, scales, radiophones, photo machines, post card emporium, name plates and a peep show of wonders, created for the little folks with special music and with uniform attaches. 1-a Zara the Paradox, a European feature, offering an enigma to scien tists and specialists, presented by Mme. La Zara with dazzling settings and gorgeous costumes. Billed as "Half man and half woman". A full fledged Indian Chieftain 1-one-Wolf adds to the attractiveneih of the ex hibition. The Irgotif, family from the Isle of Luzon, Phillipines, comes this groupe of strange people in native costumes, songs and dances. Orna ments and handicraft with scarf and Togo weavers, seen in native dances arid festivities. The mounted organs, a complete band unit of pipe organs imported from Italy, with chimes, bells and pipes equal to a forty piece' band. Mounted on a Garcola float, studded with brillants and decorated with gold The Gioavinni organ, similar to the above, although not as large is an instrument of beautiful tone with ex ceptional volume and also mounted on a special built van. . The Berni organs, Italy's most won derful organ, with hand carved front* embellished with decorations in gold and colored bronze, each with separ ate power plants, playing modern mel dies on the perforated rolls. The list of the rides will appear in a later issue, the list above just tak ing in thoae of the show alone. ESTABLISHED 1898 Two Jailed for Arson as Result of Fire at Beach P. L. Rhea and Farmer Accused of Burning Beach Buildings . Rhea's Beach is now nothing more than u pile of dry ashes on the stretch bf white sand that lines the Albemarle. .P. L. Rhea, the owner, is under a $6,000 bond and Uus Atkinson is in the Plymouth jail to answer the charge of arson. Tuesday night, Mr. Rhea went out to Alexander's tobacco barn, a half mile aw'aywwhere he sat for a while with the tobacco curers. Some time thereafter the beach appeared in a light flame and Rhea rushed to stve his property, but was too late. Suspicion rested on Gus Atkinson, a rather second hand type of a farm er, who lived a mile away. He was arrested on suspicion and placed in jail with no proof against him. On Friday night his two daughters visit- 1 ed him in jail and they pleaded 'with him to tell the truth about any con nection that he might have- had with the affair. The appeal is said to have sc affected the old man that he asked Sheriff Reid to come early the next morning that he might have a talk with him. When the Sheriff arrived the next ir.orning Atkinson told him that he burned the buildings and that Rhea had hired him to do it, that Rhea was going to pay him u hundred dollars n month and build him a house for doing the job. He is said to have a letter from Rhea saying the timber must be cut Tuesday night. He stated that Rhea told him when he reached the fire one of the buildings had failed to butn and that he threw a can of oil oil it and made it burn. Upon this information, Rhea was ar rested and placed in jail, he however succeeded in raising $5,000 bond to appear the court of Washing ton county. It was found that the shacks burn ed were insured for $6,600, which included several small houses and the dance pavilion. People generally -regarded the property to bo worth $2600 to $3,000. Ihe beach has been a losing propo sition for sfeveral years. Rhea's wife had gone to their Edenton home and the old man evidently was closing the season with $6,500 insurance money. Officers say the testimony against Rhea is sufficient to convict. The pen alty is a long term in the State's prison. A kinson admits his guilt, though his crime is the lesser in the eyes of the law. Work Progressing On County's Buildingu Work on the county's buildings is progressing at a rapid rate, and if it continues the buildings will be ready for occupancy) ahead of the time call ed for in the contracts. The new coun ty home has been partly covered and will be very attractive when com pleted. A large place has been clear- around it? but more will be clear ed according to those in charge. The heme was placed in a wooded place and several acres had to be cleared of trees and brush. The jail is up to its first story. The connecting hall to the court house has been made, and work in general is going forward at a rapid rate. NIGHT TO ATTEND SERVICES CHANGED FOR WOODMEN Due to the fact that most of the members of Everetts camp, Modern Woodmen are not through putting in tobacco the night to attend the revival services at the Christian church has been changed to Wednesday night, August 25. All members will please keep this in mind and be present if possible. Presidential elections are an old story to the Mtjestic Range, accord ing to 15. S. CouUney who is going to hold a special exhibit of these well | known ranges at Us store all next week. He says there are Majesties in homes in this county that have gone through five national elections and are atill giving good service. Ten presidential terras have passed since the first of these famous ranges was manufactured. The exhibit of new model Majesties at B. S. Courtney's is well worth a visit, A fine set of cooking utensils—the choice ot two sets—will be given away free with every Majestic purchased during next week. Mr. and Mh. John Downey and daughters, Mrs. GenieTe Buck and Miss Beatrice Downey -of Norfolk are visiting Mrs. Downey's sister, Mrs. John Cook.
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