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Advertiser* Will Fiad Our Col umn* a Latchkey to Over 1600 Homes of Martin County. VOLUME XXIX—NUMBER 62 New Schedule of High Schools Reduces Units Inspector Explains New Schedule to County Principals Mr. J. L. Memory, assistant high school inspector, was here last Satur day going over the reorganisation schedule with the principals and as sistant high school teachers of the county. —* The new schedule, as explained by Mr. Memory, will see a reduction in the number of units from 18 to 16. The old aystem offered 18 units with the privilege of substituting several courses. The new schedule does a vvay with the student's selection of courses and requires of him 16 units fiat. The reduction is made by the elimination of two courses of foreign languages from the list of studies. These two courses may be either Lat in or French, the selection to be made t) the school and not by the pupil. Instead of teaching either of the two in the eighth grade, as has been the custom, instruction will only be giv en in the tenth and eleventh grades. The course of study was again changed when an additional course in the standard high school up to three. To make this possible, impracticable parts in several of the math books were eliminated, giving three years instruction in this department instead of the usual four. It was explained that all courses in science must be - accompanied by laboratory work in order that full credit may be had. Other changes were noted when more extensive training in Engliah was provided and when a full 45-min ute class period was agreed upon. The time for changing claaaes during the past has been at the expense of the regular period. Questions relating to individual •choola in the county were answered by Mr. Memory, and a definite under standing of the working of the school schedulea was gained by the county's school principals and teachers. The new schedule comes through the efforts of High School Inspector High smith, and the change is made with the approval of the various college heads. Entrance requirements of the colleges and universities will be al tered so as not to offer any difficulty tr students leaving high achool with the intention of entering the places cf higher learning. Calvin Hoggard Died Suddenly Yesterday Yesterday Calvin Hoggard, who lives near here died of a complication ».*f diseases and old age, which result ed in an acute heart attack. He was in his seventy-first year. Mr. Hoggard had lived in thia coun ty for Bome time but was born and reared in Bertie. He ia survlvbd by his wife, one aon, and one daughter. Funeral services were held at the Riddicks Grove Church this afternoon with Rev. T. W. Lee officiating. Mrs. Mary E. Woodley of Creswell, Dead Mrs. Mary E. Woodley, of Creswell, died at her home last week in her 78td year. She was the wife of Win field S. Woodley, who survives. They celebrated their golden wedding an niversary last December. Mrs. Woodley leaves six daughters and three sons. One daughter, Mrs. H. M. Ainsley, lives in Oak City. Quite a number of other relatives al so live in this county. She had been a member of the ••Christian Church for more than 80 years. STRANn THEATRE I "55SH5555^HSBH55S3MHMfifc THURSDAY RICHARD DIX in "SAY IT AGAIN" THE ENTERPRISE Tobacco Continue Good; Big Break Market; Growers Pleased Death of Mrs. B. C. Chesson Died Friday Afternoon After Illness of But Few Days Friday afternoon there occurred in Williamaton one of the saddest deaths that we have known, when Mrs. Lillie Blanche Moore Chesson died after a short illness. A lovely example of wife, mother, and daughter, she survived by a husband, child, and par ents, who are bowed down in their grief. Her home, though probably cot the finest, waa one of the happiest in our community, and her family has the deepest sympathy of numerous friends and acquaintances in their loss. Mrs. Chesson was the oldest daugh tei of Mr. and Mrs. George S. Moore and was born in Pitt County, but has lived here since early childhood. She was born July 28, 1899, and died Oc tober Ist, 1926. Besides her parents, she is survived by two sisters and four brothers, Gladys and Ora and Sam, Charley, Jasper, and David. She was reared in the Baptist church, but after her marriage she joined the Methodist, of which church her husband was already a member. Her marriage to Bruce Chesson, who was formerly of Washington County, occurred September 6, 1919. Besides her husband, she is survived by two little sons, Bruce Cecil, age 6, and an infant, Reginald Eugene, who will be two weeks old tomorrow. The funeral services took place at her lata residence Saturday afternoon at 3.80 o'clock, with her pastor, Rev. T. W. Lee, officiating. There was a large crowd in attendance at their last rites and there were numerous floral offerings. Mr. Chesson's parents, Mr. and Mr* R. S. Chesson, of Everett*, will mate their home with him here. ___ / Report of Farm Agent for Sept. Is Now Taking- Orders for Carload Pyratol for Farmers Following is the report of County Agent T. B. Brandon, for the month of September, as submitted to the board of county commissioners at their meeting Monday: 1 ■ 22 days spent in fleld work 4 days spent in office work 112 office conferences. 86 telephone calls. 108 letters written on official busi ness. 61 farms visited. 2 meetings held; 218 in attendance. 786 miles traveled on official duties. 6 articles written for local papers. The greater part of the week was spent on fair work, getting the coun ty and community exhibits ready for the fair; also in helping farmers to select their exhibits for the fair. A part of the time was devoted to getting orders for anoher car of Py r&tol. Farmers who wish to get some I'yretol in this car please see the county agent in the next two weeks or leave the money at the Farmers A Merchants Bank, as no order will be considered until the money is received *s I have to send it with the order. Attendance at Fair Greatest Ever Here When the curtain waa lowered last week on the Roanoke Fair, one of the greatest events ever recorded hare went into history. It all seems a dream now, but official statements hold that we saw the largest crowds here last week that we had ever seen here. Officials inform us that we saw the largest swine shew ever seen in the State, if not in the entire South. The poultry show was larger than the one of last year, and this show now enjoys the distinction of being the most outstanding one south of Wash ington, D. C. The exhibits were good throughout, and demonstrations prov ed of great value. Official figures on attendance and reeeipta could not be obtained tlii« morning. Estimates furnished by the manager, however, hold that this years attendance was better than of former yeara. Manager Poe is busy straight ening op the affaire /or the associa tion, aid it will be only a few weeks before our attention will he lost an the 1936 fair and our eyes fixed on the one coming next year. Williamston, Martin County, North Carolina, Tuesday, October 5,1926 Two Farmers Average 62c Pound for 800 Pounds Monday With prices strong, tobacco has been pouring in the local warehouses during the past few days in very large quantities. Yesterday, there were slightly over 200,000 pounds on the floors, and the sales made were ptAasing in practically every caae. The warehouse averages for yester day, when put together, made a grand one of about $29 per 100 pounds. The highest average, so far as we could learn yesterday, went to the Messrs. Ellis and Hanlison, of Hardi sons Mill. These two gentlemen had around 800 pounds on the floor, and averaged 62 cents per pound fer the entire lot. Both of these men are excellent tobacco farmers, and they handle their crop with the greatest care. They have always made go*d sales, but the one yesterday beat all previous ones. On all the sales, the fanners were pleased and many of them said they received better prices on the William ston market than on any they had visited. There were many common tips on the floors yesterday, and they were bringing substantial prices. Two Cases Disposed of Last 3 Days of Court The case of Harrison vs. Banihill was the first caae called after court convened last Wednesday. It was a case charging Barnhill with aliena tion ot affections. The caae lasted for two days and was hard fought by attorneys on both sides. Barnhill won the case, because the plaintiff's former wife's character was brought into question, and the jury decided the infidelity waa due to her lack of character. In the case of Thos. E. Holliday va. the A. C. L Railroad, Holliday was awarded $6,000 damages. Holliday was suing for damages for personal injury caused when a freight train, while awitching on a dark night last December near the Jamesville sta tion, backed into his automobile; the impact fracturing Holliday's hip, and causing lameness which still exists, and which he claimed will grow worse as he grows older. Man Held Here For Brunswick Officers Slade Stailings, a white man, waa placed in jail here yesterday after noon by Sheriff Roberxon. Stalling* is wanted by Brunswick County au thorities, and he will Ije carried to Southport just aa soon as officers of that county can arrive here to take him back. Stalling!, who ia married and has four children, deserted them in En field and went to Southport, where he is charged With cohabitation. He de serted his family this past summer, and after living as man and wife with another woman in Brunswick County for several weeks he returned to this county and was living with his family who had moved near here from En filed, when captured. He > originally from Beaufort County, but for a number of years he has lived in various parts of the Slate, mainly In this county. Rocky Mount Pair Gets Off to a Good Start The Rocky Mount Fair began last | night, with everything set for the greatest fair in its history. Among the notables who will attend this week are Governor McLean, who through his successful administration ia becoming one of the most admired men in the State, Senator Hefln, one of the South's best oratora, and sev eral congressmen from eastern and central Carolina. There will be good horse races each day, beginning today and con tinuing through Friday, with special pony races tomorrow and Friday. There are good shows on the mid way, and the exhibits are very fine, [BO we have haard. 11 Boy Hurt In Wreck Friday is Improving: Mr. Leonard Trueblood, of Wilson, who waa badly hurt- when a Dodge coape fa which ha waa riding struck the center pillar supporting the rail load underpaaa at the wast end of Main Street early Friday morning, is reported as doing well at a Washing ton hospital, where he waa taken for treatment. Commissioners Hold Regular Monthly Meet Appropriate $1,500 for Farm Demonstration Work Next Year An appropriation of sl,6#ii.o(> was made yesterday at the meeting ot the board of county commissioners here at their rooms at the courthouse for a county farm demonstration agent for the year 1927. The motion for the-appropriation was made by Mr. T. B. Slade, jr, and seconded by Mr. H. M. Hurras. J. N. Hopkins, T. B. Slade, jr, and H. M. Hurras voted for the appropriation and Commissioner J. G. Barnhill voted against it. This amount goes mainly in the salary re ceived by the agent. Other than making this appropria tion, the board did little, there being only a few small problems to face, them. An order discharging George Keys from the care of the county home was carried when the motion was made by H. M. Byrras, seconded by J. G. Barnhill, and put to a vote. E. L. Wurd, of Rober.sonville, was refunded $4.38, he paid that amount in taxes listed through error. Mary Anne Bell was added to the county's poor list, an allowance of $2 per month being made her." A donation, amounting to s£s, was ordered by the board to be sent to the Children's Home Society of North Carolina. Upon approval and recommendation of the board of education, the county will support a truck for the transpor tation of school children from the Lilleys Hall School Dtatrict to the Farm Life School. The Amount for this is not to exceed $910.50. • Those attending the meeting were H. C. Green, chairman; J. G Harnhill, H. M. Burras, and T. B. Slade, jr. PARENTS TEACHERS TO MEET THURSDAY The parent-teachers association 'will have its first regular meeting ne*t Thursday afternoon at four o'- clock in the school building. The importance of these meetings is to be measured in, no small way, and every parent and citizen owes it to his child, his community, and him self to give his most ardent support to such an organization. The presi dent of the association feels sure that there will be a large attendance at this, the first regular meeing of the 1926-27 school term, and that there is not a single person In our community who can not attend. The meetings only last for one hour, and are held just once each month. The work of the school is next to that of the church inimportance. What are the parents in Williainston doing to make the school a more useful and better Institution, one that will fit our children for life's work? Your at tendance is urged, and your aid ia earnestly solicited. Local Higrhs Defeated, But Make First Score Scoring for the first time in the his tory of football in the local high school, Williamston suffered its sec ond defeat of the season when it played the Plymouth High School team in that city last Friday. The game was roughly played by both sides, and the acore of 20 to 3 is not at all representative of the loca/ boys' playing. The best feature of the game was when the local boys took the ball on their 20-yard line and worked it down by down until they were within five yard# of a touchdown. A fumble at this point destroyed all hopes of scoring other than the points gained when the Plymouth boys were thrown for a touchback. Washington comes here tomorrow, and one of the best games of the sea son is expected. Oil Truck Turns Over in Sand Bed A Texaco oil truck, driven by El bert Manning and belonging to' the Harrison Oil Co., got in a sandy rut and flipped right over, as if it had been turned over by a much stronger force than just a sand bed, while en route to Bear Grass last Friday af ternoon. The truck was heavily load ed and when it became a little ever balanced it went completely over. El bert was hurt on one side, bruises being made on his neck, shoulder, and arm. Little B. B. Watts, jr., who accompaniee him on most of his tripa was a passenger aboard the cab. He was not hurt, but very difficult to ex tract from his closed-in position. The cab and aide where the oil cans hang were torn up rather badly, but the damage was not to very gnat. Bertie Man Says Roanoke Fair Is Best in North Carolina; Also Praises Local F The Enterprise received the tol lowing letter Saturday from Dr. Cliff Whitehead, of Woodville: Williamston Enterprise: My Dear Editor:—l spent yes terday with your good whole souled hospitable people. Where in the world is there a more hos pitable people on this earth? Now 1 have had the pleasure of travel ing quite a bit. Three years ago 1 traveled 25,000 miles over 27 railroads in this country—just back from Canada a few weeks ago—but I have yet to find a more beautiful little town or a nicer crowd than I was mixed with yes terday. I had 25 people to ask Tobacco Man of Greenville Dies in Auto Wreck J. M. McGowan Killed Saturday When Car Turned Over J. M. McGowan, one of Greenville's leading tobacco warehousemen, was instantly killed Saturday night when a ear driven by hint turned ovei in a ditch near Grifton. Mr. McGowan was accompanied by Mr. George Dail, also of Greertville, and who was painfully but not dan gerously hurt. They had i-pent Saturday in Lenoir County, accompanied by ex-SherifT Arden Taylor, of Kinston, who was ussisting them in drumming tobacco in the Greene and Ienoir sections. They had left Taylor at his home in Kinston and were reluming to Green ville when the accident occurred. A! faulty steering gear was charged with the cause of the accident. Mr. McGowan, with Mr. Cannon, was operating the old Gorman Ware house, and was also a member of the fitm of Johnson & McGowan, who were running the house occupied by McGowan and Cannon last year. The funeral was held Monday af ternoon. All the Greenville ware houses were closed at 3 o'clock. The i'uneral was conducted by Rev. L. B. Jones, pastor of Jarvis Memorial M. E. Church. The Masonic Order also_ held a service at the grave. Demonstration Agent's Report Oirls' Clubs Organized in Number County Schools Following is the report submitted to the county commissioners at their meeting Monday by Miss Anna Trent hum, home demonstration agent, and shows the work done by her during the month of September: Number of meetings held, 9; at tendance, 296. Number of other meetings attend ed, 2; attendance, 60. Number of home visits made, 2. Number of office calls, 20. Number of letters written, 40. Number of circulars distributed, 270 Number of days spent In office: One and one-half. Number of days spent in field, 24. Miles traveled in performance of duty, 680: Number of method demonstrations in food preparation, 4. Number of method demonstrations in food preservation, 6. Number of method demonstrations ir cu|ling poultry, 3. Number of method demonstartions in arts and crafts, 1. Number of result demonstrations in arts and crafts, I. Other help given to 51 people. 1 have organized girls' clubs at Jamesville, Hamilton, Williamston, Everett*, Gold Point, Keel, and Par niele. More than two hundred girls are enrolled in the clubs. The last week in the month was spent in work at the Roanoke Fair. ' f Tobacco From Suffolk Sold Here Today Coming all the way from Suffolk, Messrs, Benthal, Griffin and Win borne sold around three thousand pounds of tobacco today on the floors of a local warehouse. These gentlemen are prosperous farmers in their state and made their way here, knowing of the good sales to £e had at thiH market. Each of them was well pleased, and express ed his intentions of returning again in the next few dayi. me how 1 like the fair. Why, it was simply wonderful. Stock— you don't have to go to the great stock countries of the Northwest to tind beautiful stock—just go to Martin County Fair. I love North Carolina, hut if the Supreme Court (and they are all my good friends) were to ask me which is the best Fair in the State, 1 would unhesitatingly say "Martin County's." _ My hat is off to Williamston and her hospitable people—good old "homefolks." 1 am sincerely, l»r. CLIFF WHITEHEAD. Woodville, N. C., October 1, 1926. Two Local Girls Just Back from Scene of Storm Say Real Estate Men Trying to Hide Real Amount Damage Misses Mary and Geneva Cook re turned Sunday morning from a trip to Florida, which began the Saturday of the frightful storm there. They first encountered it at West Palm lieach, where their train stopped and spent the night. The cars rocked and' the rain beat in the l'ullman cars so badly that they had to sit huddled toKether- under umbrellas to keep from being drenched. They reached Miami Sunday morn ing and found the apartment they were to occupy all right, it being in the business district of Miami, which was the only section where the build ings were not at least partially torn down, the greatest damage in this section being the plate glass windows destroyed. The girls said it was ab solutely impossible to find a glass any where. For three days after their arrival they were not permitted to go out farther than a block and only that far because they made friends with the watchman, as the wfiole town was under martial law. Just a short distance away from their rooms was a community house, d commodious building, that was filled -to overflowing with orphans; some ba bies, some a little older, but all made orphans by the storm. An acquaint ance a few doors from thom adopted a little baby that a boat picked up tied to raft which was floating in theT>ay. Tlicy can recount instance upon instante of such cases into which they ran into personally. , —*— The people of Miami lieach who were rushing into Miami on the causeway which connects Miami with the islands, on which are the Miami beaches, between the first and second storms, wert- all swept away when the second ntorin struck, and their bod ies were washed ashore for more than three days. They were packed in sawdust anil changed to cofllns as soon as the demand was supplied by special government aid. For three days the ambulances had full sway of the streets and putklic highways, each being filled to its capacity. After five days they were allpwed to go anywhere they wished. The houses in the residential sections were nearly all demolished. Mrs. Tom Dupree, sister of Mrs. J. W. Andrews, of this place, had her home blown down, but her husband has a large apartment house and they are now living in there. There was hardly a single left stand ing in Fort Lauderdale, Moorehaven, noi Hollywood, ,pnly two or three large hotels and a Masonic tmeple. Coral Gables did not suffer so badly as the other places mentioned. The Misses Cook said that there was much talk and discontent being spread in those towns because the real eatate operators and the officiate are trying; to hide the extent of the damage, and that there was a vast amount of real Buffering over the whole area. Chamber Commerce Extends its Thanks With all sincerity the Williamston Comhierce wishes to pub licly extend ita great appreciation to Dr. John D. Biggs and Mr. Frank U. liurnes for the banquet given in hon or of the members of the local tobacco board of trade Thursday, September 23. » The banquet was a most pleasant event, and nothing could have been held that would have proved more bwieflcial in the way of having our tobacco -xiaitora feel at home here. This organisation feels its indebted ness to Dr. Biggs and Mr. Barnes, and it assures them that their gift will long be rem«xnb«x*d. » Watch the Label Oa Yonr Paper; It Carriea the Date Your Subscription Expiree. ESTABUSHED 1898 Contract Is Let for Improving River Wharves A. T. Perry Is Successful Bidder; Will Cost $1,080.00 their meeting lastn ight, the Lioard of Town Commissioners let the contract for the building of a ware house at ther iver wharf to Mr. A. T. Perry, the contract calling for an ex penditure of SI,OBO. Two mills have started filling~the ~lumber orders and the structure will be completed with in about two weeks' time, according to those in charge of the project. The project was brought before the commissioners several weeks ago and since that time plans and bids have been submitted, the commissioners having, at that time, given their ap proval to the construction of a ware house at the river. Ot was first thought that the building would cover the roadway between the present buildings and leading to the wharf, but thorough investigations were made and it wa* found that this would not be practicable. As the plans now stand, and they will be followed, the warehouse will connect with the building now on the left side of the road and will extend outward 75 feet. This will make a building with a width of 30 feet and with u length of about 132 feet. Between 80 and 100 cars can be stored at 'one time in the structure and it will accomodate the shiprtients of tords and other freight now com ing here. District Club Meeting Belhaven, October 14 The annual meeting of the fifteenth district of VVman's Federated Clubs will be held in Helhaven, Thursday, October 14th at 10 o'clock. Mrs. F. M. Hobgoqd, district president, urges ever member of every club who pos sibly can, to attend. A large atten dance is especially urged so that this district might win the state atten dance prize. Mrs. John 1). Biggs, jr., local presi- very anxious thftt the mem bers of this club attend and all those who have cars they can take will I" ease telephone Mrs. Biggs and all those who do not have cars, but want to go and are willing to help furnish gas will also phone Mrs. Itijjgs and she will try to get thp--tr&nsporta tion arranged. We have heard that other clubs in nearby towns will be there almost to a member and we hope the William ston women will make every effort tn attend. Non-members are cordail ly invited to attend, and they, as well as the members will get inspiration and enthusiasm that will be well worth thriir while. l unches will be carried and turned ever to a committee from the Bel haven club on arrival. Dry Here While Others Sections Are Flooded While North Carolina is suffering from a drought which has dried up streams, wells and springs, making drinking water an object in some sec tions, hundreds of towns in the Mid dle West are flooded and millions in property, destroyed. Many people have been drowned within the past few days by the high waters. The terri tory suffering most is found in Kan sas, Illinois and on through sections of Oklahoma. Excellent Picture at Strand Thursday Nite "Sy It. Again" featuring Richard Dix will be at the Strand theatre next Thursday night. This picture is said to be one of the best coming our way in some time. Many who have seen it express their opinion of the film by stating that they are planning to see it again. Hamilton Gives $43.25 To Florida Sufferers Showing a spirit of helpfulness and one unequaled in the county, Hamilton deserves public mention for the gift Bent the Florida storm victims. The $43.26 was collected im mediately after the Florida disaster and sent to the relief fund of that state. Mrs. Robert Heydenreich, who wu operated on yesterday for the remov al of her tonsils by Dr. C. J, Sawyer in his offices here, is getting along very nicely this morning. Friends hope she will be out in a day or s». Miss Polly Campbell visited Mrs. I- C. Bennett last week. .