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Watch the Label On Your Paper; It Carries the Date Your Subscription Expires. VOLUME XXX—NUMBER 6 Alleged Murderer of Gordori Yelverton Granted New Trial Supreme Court Finds Error in Two Instances Errors Would Not Cause a Retrial in Other Types of Cases George Frank Bazemore was grant ed a new trial by the North Carolina Supreme Court Wednesday. Bazemore was convicted of first de gree murder at the December term of the Greene County Superior court at Snow Hill. He was' to have paid with his life for killing Gordon Yel verton of (this town on November 5 as they were going to Wilson with a truck load of tobacco. The H murder Mas one of the most brutal ever com mitted in the State. Bazemore who had been hanging around the Wil liamston tobacco sales during the season and had made himself handy and friendly with a nunfber of people Wiio handled and hauled tobacco a - round town and frequently went with them when they were hauling to other factories. On this occasion Bazemore sought the opportunity to go with Yelverton to Wilson with a large load of tobacco. Leaving Williamston early in the morning they passed through Greenville about sunrise and reached Farmville about 8 o'clock. When they got a few miles beyond that town they stopped and while on the ground about 20 yards from the truck Baze more shot the boy in the back of the head, where he, from all indications, diejl instantly. Bazemore ' then took the truck load of tobacco, about 3,000 pounds, back to Farnrtville and sold it as his own. The conscience of the blayer must have gotten so heavy that hs did not remain to get the truck nor the $1,400 check for the tobacco. He sneaked back to this county where Jie remained under cover until he was arrested the Monday following the murder on Friday. He was arrested on the Cullipher farm near Everetts by S! criflf Roberson and his deputies and Policeman Daniels. Bazemore made a most streneous denial, but failed in every claim that he made to prove an alibi. He was positively identified by warehouse men of FariViville as well as hy par ties on the Farmville-Wilson high way who saw Bazemore and Yelver ton together on the truck and only a few minutes later saw Bazemore a lone on the same truck load of tobac co returning. At the trial the jury quickly re turned a first degree verdict and Judge A. M. Stack sentenced him to the electric chair to die on the 26 of January. Bazemore's council, Paul Frizzell, of Snow Hill, took an appeal, alleging several irregularities in the trial. All of his allegations were re fused by the Supreme Court, but Chief Justice Stacy, who handed down the decinion, declared there was an ecror committed when the clerk of the court was allowed to receive the verdict even though this had been agreed to between council on- the part of both the State and defendant The Supreme Court's report also held that an error had been made in the man ner the jury was polled by the clerk. The clerk used language different in the poll than that in which' the jury announced its verdict. liie Chief Justice stated that neither error would be material in any case other than those of a capital nature. The next term of the Gri.cn County Superior court will be held in Snow Hill June 27 at which time Bazemore will again be tried for his life. At The STRANH THEATRE | J SATURDAY A 1 Hoxie in "Rider of the Law" "Mama Behave" Comedy "Officer 444" Episode No. 5 and Vaudeville Always a Good Show THE ENTERPRISE Dr. T. A. Sykes Methodist Chur ■I--" '~ " ' ' Dr. T. A. Sykes, noted business manager of the North Carolina Christian Advocate and speaker, of Greensboro, will preach at the Methodist church Sunday morning at 11 o'clock. l>r. Sykes is a splen did speaker and you will enjoy hearing him. >- Dr. Sykes. was for a number of years a preacher in the North Carolina Conference, giving up Officers Seize 2 Stills in Gawk One Distiller Caught as He Tries to Hide Equipment Township Constable, J. Raleigh Man ning, of aJmesvillc, accompanied by Vance Price raided in the Free Union section Wednesday. Intheir first drive, they were just a little too fast for the moonshiners. They had no more than started their hunt when they were discovered by the sentinels on the outter posts who began firing warn ing gun*. The distillers rushed to job of put ting out the fire and attempting to remove the still and liquor. They work cd too slow, however for the officers saw the clouds of steam and smoke as the Btillero poured water to put out the fire and cool the still so it could be removed before the officers reached there. Willie Bell Boston was trying to clear the spot of everything so .he got trapped while two of his ftiends made their escape. The 80- gallon copper still, 15 gallons of liquor, several buckets, 20 barrels of beer were captured and destroyed. Boston was carried before Justice Corey who gave him a preliminary hearing and bound 'him over to the recorder's court, the trial to be held April 6. Later in the day the officers went into the Tarklin Neck section, near Hardens, where they found a 90- gallon still with buckets, axes and other necessary equipment. The offi cers also found and destroyed 1,000 nations of beer at the still. The plant v/as not in operation at the time of the officers' visit. At the next station the officers found 500 gallons of I>eer, a still of the doubler type, shovels, .buckets, axes and other equipment used in the manu facture of liquor. The 2500 gallons of beer captured in the day's search would have made about SI,OOO worth of liquor accord ing to moonshine prices. Debate Protection Question at School Th civics class of the eighth and ninth grades held a very interesting debate in chapel this morning before the students of the high school. The query was, "Resolved, that protective tariff ia better than free trade." The : ffirmaitive, which was defended by Ilibble Liverman and Josephine Har mon, brought out the following points: protects manufacturers, aids employment, gives higher wages, in creases national wealth. The negative side, which was defended toy A. J. 'tunning, jr. and Ollie Marie Rober son, brought out the pointa: necessar i«»r cbst more, aids rich at expense of consumer, cause of immigration prob lem, cause of labor problems. Both sides were very enthusiastic and presented their points in a very interesting manner. The negative side won by a large majority. Former Martin Man Dies in Florida Town Mr. Billy Lanier, former Martin county man, died in Sanford, Florida a few days ago of heart failure. Mr. Lanier was employed by a railroad in that state, and on the day of his death Ijp,, was going about his duties aparently In good health. Shortly af ter retiring, the heart attack came upon him and he died a few minutes later. > . The deceased was born near Everetts, '.his county, in 1870. In 1890, he went to Georgia where he made his home at Tifton. Three years ago he removed to Sanffrd, Florida. Interment was made in the Tifton, Georgia cemetery. He is survived by a widow, two daughters, one son, two brothers and one slater. .■ i Williamston, Martin County, North Carolina, Friday, March 18,1927 his work in that field to become business manager of the Advo cate. The evening service will be held at 7:30. At 3 p. m. preaching ser vice will be held at Holly Springs. It is hoped that l>r. Sykes will be able to hold the afternoon and evening services also. The Woman's Missionary society of the church here will meet next ■Monday at 4 o'clock in the church. Robersonville School Notes Seniors Are Planning to Visit Raleigh Burly * Next Month The tacky party staged on Thurs day evening, March 10, was a great success. If laughter and applause mean anything, everyone present en jpyed the program of songs, stunts, and wit combats; the playlet; and the ''Tacky Path Parade." Throughout the entire time lemon pies, peanuts, popcorn, lemonade, and various kinds cf candies were sold. Perhaps the most fun was enjoyed when the con testants went along the "Tacky Path," seeking to gain the approval of the judges, Rev. Robert H. Harrell, Rev. F. W. Mason, and Mr. G. H. Cox. It was a funny sight to see the tacky men and women and boys and girls parading, some skipping, some hobbl ing, and some mincing their steps. The result was in general good, but, ot course, as always, there were some who decidedly stood out as be ing more tacky than the others. Sev eral w'ere called back to the stage three different times. Finally with the help of the spectators the judges de clared Miss Margaret Moore Everett winner of the prize for those under sixteen years of age and Mrs. K. I. Ienke winner of the one "for adults. The prizes—tack to the extreme — had to be worn by the winners. In this way forty-five dollars of the pledge made to the school by the parents teachers association was easily and interestingly made. Thanks to all who helped to make the party a "go"! Saturday, April 2, promises to be a j'ala day in the history of the Senior class. Supt. R. I. Leake is making plans for a very enjoable trip to Raleigh. On that date the seniors, ac companied by some of the teachers end Mr. Leake, will leave Roberson ville on a specially chartered bus and will be met in Raleigh by Colonel Fred A. Olds, Collector for Hall of History. Colonel Olds has kindly con rented to show them points of in terest in and around Raleigh. The State School for the Blind, the State's Prison, the Hospital for tho Insane, and the Hall of History will, of coume, be visited. As he stated it, the rest of the will be spent in doing a score of other things. To all who know him the word "Olds" means a unique power of explanation and en tertainment. Much, then, is in store lor the seniors! Merchant Submarine is Caught with Liquor Another way has been found to smuggle liquor into this country. A tnei chant submarine, carrying 1709 cases of liquor was seized Monday near Ed is to Island on the South Caro lina coast. The submarine was apparently tended by the little British schooner "Vinces" which had been hanging around for several days without prop er lights. The seven men in charge j>nd the craft were taken into custody. Government authorities are now in vestigating the case. It is expected that warrants,. charging conspiracy, will be issued. Special Meeting of Everetts Woodmen There will be a special meeting of the Everetts Modern Woodmen • n Tuesday night, March 22 at 7:»0 'or the purpose of arranging the pro gram for Monday nijfht,. March 2'» Three new candidates to be initi ated into the big fraternity organiza tion of M. \V. A. on that night. F/om all report# there will be a few preset)-. from other lodges at '.Ms meeting 10 a.isist in th* ceremony. All members of M. W. A. are cordially invitei to attend, 6,oooPounds of Kl WANIA Poultry Loaded CLA YTON MOORE AT ' Here Yesterday MEET WEDNESDAY Sales in Carolinas Run Honorary Degree Was Around Two Million Conferred Upon Judge Dollars in 1926 ' Moore by the Club Arbund 6,000 pounds of chickens A special luncheon wa.s given by were loaded here yesterday in the the Kiwanis Club Wednesday iryhorior second poultry car to be stopped here of Clayton Moore, newly., appointed within the past two weeks. Mr, Hunt, full time superior court emergency of Philadelphia, had charge of the judge. car and he paid out $1,216.K(> to the A number of people had been invit farmers of thi» section for their ed to attend and take part in the pro poultry. t tram. The car arrived here yesterday The menu consisted of chicken ala morning from Plyrriouth wjierc little Hambone in court; golden quality of over a thousand pounds were loaded mercy rice; legal tender chips; brief Wednesday. The passenger train car- rolls; beverage ala prohibition; choco lied the car out yesterday afternoon ! late bars of justice; and Australian and left it at Hobgood where morel ballot wjifers. chickens are being loaded. From there Kev. C. O. Pardo had been ap_\ited the car goes to Scotland Neck and! by the president to conduct the meet then on the Philadelphia. l ing, and he led with a number of K.i ftlr. Hunt stated that his firm paid wanis songs, around two million dollan; for poul-' After the luncheon, Kiwanian John t»*y bought in the two Carolinas last I>. Biggs was called upon to confer year and that an increase in pur-! the honorary Kiwanian degree on the chases is expected this year. | new judge; and he was followed by Mayor Coburn, who conveyed the Separates Man and t wj L 's congratulations to judge Moore. 11. \%T'f rp rj Judge Francis I). Winston, of Wjnd -I*lß T»lI>"iO"l5e sol, was then called, and he made a ——— j great short speech, reviewing old ac- What a dastardly crime it was j ( ;aintances with the Moore family in v'hen the Superintendent of Schools tHo years gone by. He welcomed the yesterday separated a mun and his young judge upon his entry into the •vife-to-bo. aitrja of the judiciary and bade him Very often a young man who wishes Godspeed, declaring that he found three contracts applies to the Super- pleasure in seeing young men rising inlendent of Schools. His first con-,j uid marching in the ranks that were tiact is be engaged as principal of a thinning by the passing of men of his school; his second is to be maj^Qg^.,wn class. He declared it was a joy some fair dame; *his thirn r?f'tJo en- j f ( > have a heart capable of rejoicing Kaßt the services of the fair daine In to see the mantle of responsibility-Arid the same school where he serves as ; honor passed to young men rather pr.ncipal. So it was a .certain rich, than to sulk iri jealousy. The speech young graduate applied io the Super- j seemed to bring the judge back to a intendment stated that unfss the school t younger day, when the vigor of youth committee could use him and her, they j w;ls in full bloom, could not get the services of either. j.;. g. Peel, president of the ,-lub, The Superintendent showed little spoke on behalf of Kiwunis, for which sympathy or humor for r.uch. His h,. extended the best wishes to the committee had said "no man and wife, new judge and assured him of the ap business for running schools. They preciation of the honor conferred on feared the better half would run the, him. si liool and the home and the head of The next speaker was Congressman tho new family would.collect the pay J,ipi,say Waricn, of Washington, who or running both. Or perhaps tho reviewed his intimate acquaintance committee feared a home-maker could with Judge Moore, in school, in poli not properly attend to the home and tj i:Bi j n friendship; attesting to hir school, either the one of tho other |,„ nor nn ,i ability, might suffer for attention. Or per- Judge Clayton Moore was then haj.s it was nepotism they, -feared. J , al | mi upoll( umi with tt h ,. url mle) Anyway orders is orders and the with gratitude and emotion expressed Superintendent separated a man and his appreciation for the friendship of his wife before they began to be. | )ls | lonflP folks who had so honored l'he young man went away sorrowing. him 011 the occas j on . H e pledged He could not marry this year. j CV ery consideration und attention to the responsibile position he now holds. Stella Coltrain I)ied Early This Morning Stella, thi- 17-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John R. Coltrain, of the liardison Mill section, died this morn ing shortly after midnight from peri tonitis. She was taken with an attack of appendicitis late last Monday and he* parents were preparing to take her to the hospital the following day, but her condition prevented. Drs. Smithwick, of Jamesvillu, and Taylor, of Washington, were called but the young girl's condition was such Miat medical aid could l>c of no value, and it was after much intense' suffering thut the end came early this morning. Interment will be made in the Gets inger cemetery near the home of Mr. and Mrs. Coltiain this afternoon at 8:30. Boys Win Over Pantego; Girls Lose to Belhaven The local high school boys ended a most successful basketball Reason last Wednesday night when they defeated Pantego at Belhaven, 24 to 12. The C'ame got off to a slow start In the first quarter, the score standing at the end of that period 3 to 2. In the last period, the locals made 15 of their 24 points, Durand Keel being leading scorer. The entire quint play ed a good brand of ball. Just before the boys' game the local high school girls plnyod Bel haven and lost to that« team 27-23. A second game will be played by these two teams the latter- part of next week when Belhaven visits here. County Sunday Schools Meet in Everetts, 20th The Martin County Sunday schools are to meet at the Everetts Baptist ciiurch Sunday March 20 at 3:00 o'- clock. The meeting, called by Mr. Roy D. Clark, educational director of the Roanoke Baptist association and Sunday school worker, will take up the organization of a County Sunday School union. A good program has been planned and all members of Sunday schools in the county who are interested in the work are urged to attend. „ Similar meetings have been held in several other counties ,and organiza tions have been perfected. Sunday Services at the Baptist Church "The Life That I Now Live" ar" the rcripturo words used at this church Sunday morning. At 7:30 o'clock in the evening, the subject will be, "God liness is Profitable." Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock the Martin County Baptist Sunday schools are called to convene in special ses sion at the Baptist church in Everetts. Since Everetts is so near by, and tho loads good, it will be easy for a i.limber of people to att'ead. TheHrriernbers and friends of this ciurch will kindly keep in mind the Wednesday evening Bible lectures. '1 hr studies now are on the books of the New Testament, anj[the particular book for the coming week is Galatians. It is but two weeks now until our revival meeting begins. Every one is asked to keep this date in mind. It will begin on the first Sunday in April ami close on Easter Sunday. Dunbar's Revue Plays to Large House Last Night The Dunbar's musical revue was witnessed by a capacity house at the Strand theatre here last night. To night Harry Langdon in "Tramp, Tramp, Tramp," an outstanding screen comedy will be shown along with "The Man Who Died stag ed by the Dunbar troupe and another capacity house is expected. Those who have seen the comedy, pronounce it to be the best in years anti that it is easily worth the price of admission for the entire show. _ Herman Roebuck Dies from Rheumatism Mr. Herman Roebuck, one Of the leading farmers of Cross Roads, died last week from an attack of rheuma tism. Mr. Roebuck had a rather jM[vere attack in January, but apparently was almost well when he relapsed during the recent big snow and grew worse until he died. He was in his 39th year, i.ud leaves a widow who was Miss Bnmhill, of Pitt county;-and six chil dren. Interment was made in tho Jesse Roebuck grave yard near Roberson ville. Local Masons Meet Tuesday There will he a regular communi cation of Skewarkee l>odge. No. 90. A. K. and A. M., Tuesday night, March 22 at 7:30 o'clock. Work in the second degree. /11l masons in >rood standing are urjc ed to be present. Visiting breth ern are cordially invited to at tend. Baptists Win Local Tourney Defeat Episcopalians by 15 to 12 Score I>ast Wednesday By JACK The Flapti.4ts.won the leather whis tle and the title of more-or-less champions.in the finals of the tourna jucnt among representatives of the four churches in town by defeating the Episcopalians Wednesday night, 15-12. This game provided a better brand of basketball than any of the previous ones and was witnessed .by the largest crowd of the tourney. Urimes, for the winner, was high scorer with 7 points, 2 field goals and 3 fouls; Garland Anderson scored 3 'field goals for 6 points, and Harrell the other 2. Gus Harrison failetl to score but was all over the court after the ball. Julian Anderson stopped the "i pposish" whenever they got in strik ing distance of the basket. For the Episcopalians, Cortez Green counted 3 goals from the floor for 6 points; and Francis Barnes, Joe God ard, and Charlie James each scored once for the other C points. Francis l'arnes made the longest shot by ring nig the hoops from the center of the court, fete Fowden, at guard, played better basketball in this game than he liid in the other one, but his basket ball tactics were not as effective as the old 'h'it-the-line-hard" game he played last week. Pete was alright, though, and don't forget it. He spilled many a nice play of the Baptists a round the goal he was so jealous of. Murt Stubbs played one quartet- for I'ete,"but that wasn't the reason the Baptists won, for he held them as well as Pete did. The Haptists .simply wdn by super- MW passing and luck, two important factors in any basketball game. Again the "cash customers" were satisfied, and $23.80 was added to the fund for building a baseball diamond for the boys of the town. The fund now to tals $46.)5r>. Services at the Church of the Advent Sunday llev. C. O. Pardo, Hector J0:(K) Church School. * 11:00 Morning Prayer and Sermon. 3:00 Holy Trinity Mission. 7:45 Evening Prayer and Sermon. On Tuesday afternoon at 3:HO there will be a special prayer service at the home of Mrs. F. U. Barnes. On Wednesday afternoon the prayer service will be at the home of Mhs. Fannie Carstarphen and on Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Irene Smith. All women of the church are i.igod to attend the meeting nearest their home if they unable to attend them all. On Friday morning at 10,:30 the United Thank offering- will be made lit. the celebration of the Holy Com munion. On Sunday morning the sermon subject will be "Predestination" and the sermon subject for Sunday night will be "Is there a Hell?" To Elect Superintendent at Meeting- Next Month At its next meeting, the first Mon day in April, the Martin County Board of Education will elect superintendent of schools for this county. OFF TO TEACHERS MEET IN ROBERSONVILLE Superintendent L. H. Davis of the local schools and ten of his teachers left shortly after noon today for liobersonville where the last teachers' meeting of the year is being held this afternoon. * DURHAM SELLS 19 MILLION . LBS. TOBACCO FOR $22.90 The Durham tobacco market closed last week after selling nearly 19,000,- 000 pounds, which waa nearly 2,000,000 over last year. The price this season, however, was considerably lower, be ing $26.56 last year and only $22,90 this year. Advertiser* Will Find Our Col- I nmns a Latchkey to Over 1600 Homes of Martin County. H ' ~ 1 ESTABIJSHEn TB9B FarmerofNear Oak City Killed by Pair Mules Samuel B. Sutton Found Dead in Small Wood Late Yesterday Samuel B. Sutton, a young man who lived with his father, George S. Sutton on the Keel farm one mile from Oak City, was killed by a pair of mules late yesterday afternoon. Mr. button was plowing in a field v hen he broke his plow about a halt* hour before sunset. He unhooked his team front the. plow and fastened the trace chains to th» hames. He mounted the back of one of the mules and started to the house anil while parsing through a -small wo-4? —be either fell or was thrown off the mule. One of,the chains caught around his rij,'ht(|eg and he was dragged two or three hundred yards. About twenty minutes later he was found. TheJife less body of the younic man was .still firmly fastened to the team by the trace chains ami the mules hail al most exhausted themselves trampling on the body in an effort to g -t away. When the body was_ examined, it was found that his neck was broken which possibly occurred when he first fell from the team-, one t!.i JL** h> one wrist, his hip anl one jaw wore also broken ami bruised. His back was badly bruised, it appearing thai he was dragged in that position. Mr. Sutton was nearly 25 years old, and he with his family moved to the K«yl farm from Columbia a year aifo. His father, George S. and mother, Klizabeth Sutton with ten brothers and sisters survive him. 'i here were 23 children born in the family, the father being only 52 while the mother is 47. They were married •'0 years airo. Of the 2,"t children i;i are now dead. The funeral and burial will be in Tyrrell county, near Columbia, this , afternoon. Town Team Defeats Smithfield Guards By JACK The Wdliamston- Town Team is claiming the championship of iiule pendent eastern Carolina basketball teams by reason of its defeat of the Smithfield National Guard lie re Tues day night in the hardest-fought game seen here this year. An extra 5-min ute period was necessary to decide.the winners, as the count was knotted at • 27-all at the end of the regular play i»K periol. The tinal score was al-29, Howard Gaylord, for,the locals, shoot ing a field goal and two fouls, while Captain Kllim;'ton, for the visUors, counted once from scriminag'*, in the txtra period. The game was remarkably clean, considering the speed with which it was played. Jimmy Hrown gave the best exhibition of floor work seen here this season and divided scoring honors with Howard. Gaylord. The William ston guards are also due a lot of credit for the excellent defense they put up. Hugh 11. Anderson w.as back in uniform for the., town team and demonstrated that he hadn't forgotten all he knew about the game while he was in Tennessee, l.ymari Hritt played his usual good game at center but failed to count as many of his long shots as he usually does. For the guardsmen, Captain Klling . lon was easily Ithe outstanding player. : It was due mufinly ti his efforts that. |fh« managed to tie thu. score in tfie second half, after VVil liamston hal gotten off to a 14-11 lead at the end of the first period, All in all, it was a fine game; a fine ending for a fine season; and it is to he hoped that the town wjll be 1 as well represented in the sport next * season. Snow Cause of Many Problems in Schools , The heavy snow of a few days ago i s all K°ne, tut it left a. score of prol>- . lems in school circles of the county. It was debated as to whether "snow" could be written on tho register for the days lost or to alter the registers so ns to take, in the bad days and-yet show a full school month. Another question yet unsettled deals with the payment of salaries during the days of the snow. To pay the board bills of the teachers has been suggested as one way of settling another question brought about by the snow. The Rob r crsonville schools are solving the question by making up the lost time on Saturdays. The schools of Jhat town held classes last Saturday, ami it is understood another day will be made up Saturday of next week. The payment of salaries or board bills during the time school was sus pended is a matter to be settled by the local committee*, and when time is made up on Saturdays the boards have to pass their approval.
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